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Don't Under-Estimate Your Panic Button!

25/2/2016

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In his book ‘Deep Healing’, Emmett Miller relates an experiment performed at NASA. One of the training procedures the astronauts have to go through before being considered as qualified for actual spaceship travels is a difficult simulation experiment in which the astronaut is put in a situation resembling an actual burning spaceship. The trainee should be capable of handling this emergency situation and getting everything under control in the shortest time possible.
Different biological parameters of the astronauts were measured (blood pressure, heart rate, pulse…) to determine how well they performed under stress.  The astronauts were divided into two groups, only one of which was given a button, which they called the ‘Panic Button’. If they find the stress unbearable, they were instructed, pushing the Panic Button will immediately end the experiment.

The procedure went on, and, at the end, the groups’ performance was evaluated. The group having the ‘Panic Button’ not only showed much lower level of stress as indicated by the measured biological parameters, but also their level of performance, decision making, and creative solutions for the problems at hand were way better than the group having no way out of the experiment. Yet, this is not the most fascinating result, the most fascinating thing about this experiment was that neither of the two groups actually used the ‘Panic Button’.
 
Just knowing that you actually do have a way out, that you have a 'Button' and pressing it will solve all your problems and end all your misery, make you think straighter, control your reactions, keep your calm and normalize your biological functions even if you never do actually press this Button!
 
We all have a built-in Panic Button... Sometimes our calamity, pains, problems or challenges are the ultimate test of our faith… Do we really believe that we are in safe hands; that we are always taken care of no matter how hard our test seems to be?

How strong is our faith? This faith is what brings peace to our heart, this faith is what gives us all the energy, strength, and stamina we need to proceed forward even when the tunnel is so dark and the pain is excruciating. We believe deep in our heart that we will never be given a burden that we cannot handle; we believe deep in our hearts that the light is there, the fog will soon lift and the pain will be part of a laughable and cherished memory.

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You are the one who write your own story. Don’t let anyone write it for you, don’t be a faded character in someone else’s tale, don’t be a background vocal in someone else’s song. You are the hero of your own journey regardless how long this journey seems to stretch…

Patience and perseverance are virtues we need to reclaim. We are a society who grew up on Band-Aids and painkillers. We grew very low tolerance to pain. We were taught to silence it and go on with our lives… We never learned how to embrace it, listen to it and learn from it.
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I just heard a story about how lobsters grow… A soft creature trapped in a hard inflexible shell… When the lobster grows, the shell becomes tight; it physically hurts to stay trapped. The lobster hides under a rock to protect itself from predators; sheds the old shell and grow a bigger one… The new shell fits perfectly for as long as it is meant to… but, with time, the lobster grow bigger again and its new shell becomes a painful trap that needs to be shed once more. The lobster hides again, shed the now old shell and grow a fresh bigger one…
 
If the lobster were to live in our ‘advanced’ human society, as soon as the shell becomes tight and the pain starts, he would be advised to pop some painkillers in order to silence his suffering and may be some anti-depressants to withstand the pressure he’s under… If the lobster were to live in our ‘advanced’ human society, he would have never grown, he would have been forever trapped in his old story convinced that this is all he can be, he would have numbed his needs for growth and creative expression with mind altering drugs and silenced his painful urges with NSAIDs…
 
Luckily, the lobster does not live in our human society, that’s why he is and will forever continue growing his new shells and his story does and will forever stand to teach us how to grow ours; how to embrace the pain as a messenger, as a teacher, as a signal; how to be patient and persevere until our new shell is ready... His story does and will forever stand to teach us how to embrace those vulnerable moments when we need to hide under a rock not out of weakness but for renewal and re-structuring… And, most importantly, it teaches us how to stand our ground and endure the tough scary moments when we’re stripped bare without protective armour safeguarding our soft core… At those scary moments, remember that you have a built-in ‘Panic Button’… All you need to do is TRUST!

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Trust Your Heart

22/2/2016

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Sometimes, we reach a turning point in our life where we find ourselves doubting every decision, every move, and every choice… Yet, deep in our heart, we know the truth… we know our truth. We just need to trust it… and, even beyond trusting it, we need to accept it because the truth could be so scary sometimes.

Accepting our own truth entails having a clear distinction between the voice of the heart and the voice of the ego… Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference… sometimes the ego is hurt so badly that its screams overshadow the frail whispers of the heart. At this point, we know that we should slow down, or even pause completely and take time to reflect… time to purify the heart with all its beautiful traits of love, peace and forgiveness… time to nurture and nourish the body in order to lift the brain fog and silence the endless chatter. Sometimes, we even need to get away from the croaking crowds who are shooting their random advice and preaching like poisonous arrows that pierce our already torn heart… It is okay my friend… it is okay to feel vulnerable, it is okay to let those pearly tears flow… it is okay to ask for help… And, it is crucial to pray for guidance.
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Know that, deep inside your fragile heart, there lays all the wisdom you need, all the strength you seek, and all the hope you aspire for…
Sometime, it is not by fight and struggle that we win our battles, but by love and peace… Sometimes, light is hidden in the darkest tunnel; you just have to keep walking. Even if your steps are too shaky… even if you have to stop every other step to catch your breath… even if it feels as if the tunnel is endless and the road is scary… Just keep walking… keep your head up… keep nurturing your heart with love and peace… and, most importantly, keep praying!
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    About the Author

    Hi, I'm Amira... I'm all for simple, natural, uncomplicated life... My core values are derived from my Islamic faith... My definition of wellness includes lots of smiles, human interactions, delicious food, music, joy, colorful paint, Mediterranean sunshine, blue sky and turquoise sea, care, love, compassion and deep heart-felt peace.
    I love learning… I love books and art supplies… And, I am saddened by human conflict and intolerance.
     
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    I've been helping people on their health and healing journey for more than 20 years now and I am committed to be authentic, caring and a beacon of love and peace.

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