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Tip of the Month: Breathing Exercises

Tip of the month is breathing exercises. Your body needs oxygen to live. As humans, we get oxygen by breathing through our mouths and nose. We can also use our breath to help with all kinds of physical and emotional issues. Breathing exercises can help put your body in a relaxed state. When your body is relaxed, your brain becomes more relaxed. This may help reduce stress or anxiety, increase energy, lower blood pressure, improve lung function, aid digestion, and so much more.

Got 5 minutes to spare? VeryWell Mind gives 8 different deep breathing exercises for anxiety. I’ve picked my favorite 3 for you to try*.

Pursed lip breathing

This is an intentional breathing technique that forces you to slow down. It can also be useful during certain activities like lifting or stair climbing.

• Firstly, find a comfortable seat and relax your neck and shoulders
• Keeping your mouth closed, inhale slowly through your nose for 2-3 counts
• Then, pucker your lips as if you were giving a kiss
• Lastly, exhale slowly, keeping your breath slow and steady, for 4 counts

Lion’s Breath

This technique is an energizing breathing practice that can help relax muscles in your chest and face, relieves stress, and improves cardiovascular function.

• To begin, sit in a comfortable position and press your palms against your knees
• Then, inhale deeply through your nose
• Open your mouth wide and stick our your tongue down towards your chin
• At the end, exhale through your mouth making a long ‘ha’ sound
• Do this breath 2 to 3 times

Humming Bee Breath

This technique helps create instant calmness. It can be used to relieve frustration, anxiety, or anger.

• To start, sit in a comfortable chair or on the floor
• Close your eyes and relax your face
• Place your first fingers on the tragus cartilage that partially covers your ear
• Then, inhale deeply
• Gently press your fingers into the cartilage while slowly exhaling
• As you exhale, make a loud humming noise with your mouth shut
• Continue as many times as needed

* Disclaimer: If you have any respiratory issues, please talk to your doctor before trying any of these breathing exercises.

Ask Katharina: I Have Been Dealing with Negative Self-Talk

Katharina –

I have been dealing with negative self-talk and I was wondering if there is a Tool or a Pendant, that could help me gain more positivity towards myself? You know, the whole world-wide situation is having a toll on me. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your time,

Nicole

Advice on Dealing with Negative Self-Talk

Nicole,

Thank you for your email. I appreciate your question because you’re not alone. Many are faced with challenges these days and it is easy to go down a negative spiral.

Here is what helps me: I don’t watch the news or read the paper. They all seem to say the same and I am very visual, so stressful pictures haunt me for a very long time. Instead, I focus on how I would like the world to be and how I want other people to interact with me. Every morning, I write down and visualize how I want my day to go. If I have meetings scheduled, I picture them being productive and
a win for all involved. I write down what I’m going to accomplish and see it all in a positive light.

Now, I understand this may sound a bit hard to do and it is in the beginning. However, it is so worth it if you make an effort to practice it.

You were asking for a Tool and, of course, I have some recommendations for you. To help with the negative self-talk, our Pyramid Pendant comes to mind. If you experience yourself being a ‘chronic’ grumpy person, that may be the perfect choice for you. If you need a mood booster, our Lost Cubit Personal Harmonizer, gold or silver plated, or our Unity Personal Harmonizer would both be a good choice. Last, but not least, our Moon Pendant is a heart opener and if you feel your heart area is shut down, I would go with this one. Use your intuition in choosing the right Tool for you.

I wish you the very best and that you soon start giving yourself positive self-talks. Look in the mirror and smile. It helps! I know from experience.

Warmly,

Katharina

Tapping Your Body can Create Balance

Tapping your body can create a balance in your body’s energy system. Also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), this technique is a self-administered healing technique that reduces negative symptoms from physical-emotional issues. It’s based on modern psychology and the principles of acupuncture’s meridian, but without the use of needles.

Tapping can be beneficial for your heart-brain coherence (read more about this in our blog). It can help generate positive emotions which increases your brain’s ability to function. Here’s a great video from Tapping with Brad Yates on listening with your heart and being more heart-centered.  

Tapping is a simple 5 step process:

  1. Begin by tapping underneath your pinky with the fingertips on the other hand. Identity what the issue is and what your focus will be.
  2. Then rate the intensity of the issue on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the worst
  3. Create a comforting phrase that acknowledges the issue and accepts yourself regardless
  4. Tap the following points on your body 8 times as you repeat your comforting phrase. Complete all 8 points 3 times through:
    1. Eyebrow
    2. Side of the eye
    3. Under the eye
    4. Under the nose
    5. Chin
    6. Top of collarbone
    7. Armpit
    8. Finish at the top of your head
  5. Finally, take a deep breath. Rate the intensity of the issue. Repeat all 8 steps as necessary.

Here’s a great article from Heathline that explains the steps in more detail.

Did you know the heart is the most powerful source of electromagnetic energy?

Did you know the heart is the most powerful source of electromagnetic energy in the human body? The magnetic field of the heart even extends up to 3 feet outside the body! Did you know the electromagnetic component of the heart is approximately 60 times greater in strength than the electrical activity generated by the brain? Psychology Today tells us the heart starts beating before the brain is formed. In fact, the heart will continue to beat even after the brain is dead, provided the heart is receiving oxygen.

Did you know the heart actually sends more signals to the brain than the brain does to the heart? Hence the saying: Follow your heart not your mind. HeartMath Institute teaches us that our ability to function cognitively is limited when our heart is receiving negative emotions. Positive emotions generate a harmonious rhythm in the heart enhancing the brain’s functions. Therefore, the brain’s activity increases when positive interactions from the heart occur such as compassion and love.

Our gold plated Moon Pendant is said to open the heart chakra. It is a unique piece of jewelry made out of Light-Life Tensor Rings in the three cubit measurements we’re using. Wearing this pendant may help balance your heart’s EMF. People who wear this pendant say it allows their mind to quiet and feel with their heart.

Our Lotus Pendants are also powerful choices to support emotional balance and may help us stay centered during chaotic times. It may help with mental clarity, emotional stability, reduction in stress, and feelings of peace in your life.

I bet you didn’t know that the heart’s EMF is your superpower!

Ring in the New Year with Light-Life Tensor Rings!

As you probably know by now, I believe you cannot have too many Light-Life Tensor Rings. Therefore, to ring in the New Year with Light-Life Tensor Rings is a no-brainer. Here are some suggestions:

  • Hold our 1 Lost Cubit Heavy Tensor Ring in front of your heart chakra, visualize your desired result, and go into the feeling as if you already have it. Stay in this experience for as long as it feels comfortable.
  • Ring in the New Year with the Light-Life Tensor Rings by placing them over your cosmetics, supplements, and condiments and be observant. Do they feel better, taste better, last longer?
  • Use Light-Life Tensor Rings for your pets; whether you want to help them with acute physical discomfort or just to support their health and well-being. You can place a bigger Ring under your pets’ bed or put a smaller one around their neck.
  • Put your flowers in a Light-Life Tensor Ring to keep them longer fresh. I had miracles happen doing that.

Get more ideas on our Instagram page and keep experimenting. Be creative and find new ways every week to work with the Rings.

You see, there are many ways you can ring in the New Year with Light-Life Tensor Rings. Let us know on Facebook or Instagram how you are using them. We love to hear and get other ideas from our community.

Did you know Light-Life Tensor Rings come in 3 measurements?

Did you know Light-Life Tensor Rings come in 3 measurements: Sacred, Lost, and Empowerment Cubit? All our Light-Life Tensor Rings seem to have limitless ways you can use them to help enhance your life! They can help speed up the self-healing process, fight fatigue, decrease discomfort and stress, boost the flavor of food and drinks, potentize drinking water, nourish plants and animals, and so much more. With so many excellent options available, how do you know which is the right Light-Life Tensor Ring for you? Let me explain the basics of our three measurements of Light-Life Tensor Rings we offer.

Light-Life Tensor Ring Measurements

Sacred Cubit Light-Life Tensor Rings appear to benefit foremost the physical conditions. They have been reported to help with sleep and improve overall well-being. A 1 Sacred Cubit Light-Life Tensor Ring has a natural resonant frequency of 144 MHz, which is the harmonic of the speed of light.

Lost Cubit Light-Life Tensor Rings are slightly larger than the Sacred Cubit ones. The Lost Cubit Light-Life Tensor Rings appear to help with mental and emotional issues. Lost Cubit Light-Life Tensor Rings have been said to support meditation, a manifestation of intentions, and deeper relaxation. A 1 Lost Cubit Light-Life Tensor Ring has a natural resonant frequency of 177 MHz, which is faster than the speed of light.

Empowerment Cubit Light-Life Tensor Rings are in my opinion the final link in the trinity of cubit measurements. Empowerment Cubit Light-Life Tensor Rings seem to benefit on a metaphysical and spiritual level supporting telepathic communication and mental clarity. You can wear them around your neck and they may encourage the opening of the mind and assist you to remain calm during chaos.

All cubit measurements are available in a heavier gauge wire which makes the tensor field of the Light-Life Ring denser and stronger.

Beware of Counterfeits

Did you know that even though Light-Life Tensor Rings come in 3 measurements, we only publish two of them? The Empowerment Cubit measurement you find on the internet is not the measurement we are using. Those are counterfeits, using our wording but not our measurement.

Ask Katharina: How to stay stress-free during the holidays?

When I say “stay stress-free during the holidays”, I don’t want you to think it cannot be applied for the rest of the year. On the contrary, make it a habit and enjoy less stress in your life. I believe this is what we all aim for.

It starts with you.

Of course, as always, it starts with you. Once you accept that you are the one creating your life, and that includes all the stress, knowing that can empower you to create what you really love. Makes sense, doesn’t it?

From my experience, people get often stuck in the current circumstances or past experiences, and, if it was bad before, they expect it to be just as bad. But it does not have to! Your positive intention and anticipation that this time it all will be fine can make it so!

Here are some ideas on how to stay stress-free during the holidays:

  • Get all your presents way ahead of schedule.
  • If you have to travel, imagine easy travel. If you go by car, see yourself leaving with plenty of time, the roads clear, the weather perfect, just no room for stress at all.
  • Play music that brings the spirit of the holidays into your home.
  • Instead of cooking all the food yourself, suggest a potluck dinner.
  • Decorate the table the night before.
  • Have fun games ready for all to play.
  • Set rules for subjects to not address.
  • Imagine sitting down to a delicious meal, all happy and laughing and enjoying each other’s company.
  • Inspire delightful conversations with family members and friends you haven’t seen for a while.

And, most importantly, imagine exactly how you want the holidays to be, how you want to feel, e.g., relaxed, joyous, appreciated, peaceful, and calm. Imagine how everyone is getting along and happy to see each other. See yourself eating just the right amount so you’re not feeling sick later. Make sure you have this clear image and feeling and bring that to your awareness several times during the day. Start the morning and go to bed with this happy picture in your head.

You will notice a difference. I speak from experience. Science has proven that our thoughts influence the object we are thinking of. Knowing that is a powerful reason for sending thoughts of love and appreciation to all we encounter. Remember the saying “what goes around, comes around”?

Light-Life Energy Harmonizer can always help.

Of course, if you own one of our Harmonizers bring it to the events. Read here what it did for one of our friends. We have many stories like that.

I carry one of my Environmental Harmonizers or Matrix 44 silver-plated with me wherever I go. Years ago, when I was traveling in groups, they always commented how different this trip was. How well people got along and how harmonious it was. It always makes me smile and be grateful.

I wish you and yours Happy Holidays – may they be the most joyous, peaceful, and stress-free ever.

FAQ about the Light-Life Tools. Ask Katharina.

After having our first Virtual Workshop recently, I realized that it’s time to answer some FAQ about the Light-Life Tools.

What is the main difference between silver-plated plated and gold-plated jewelry?

The silver-plated jewelry pieces have an additional layer that seems to increase the thermocouple effect Slim Spurling talks about. What we found is that some people who always wear silver are now attracted to the gold-plated and vice versa. We always recommend trusting your intuition and going with what feels right to you. Silver tarnishes, gold doesn’t. Generally speaking, silver works better on the unseen and gold better on the visible: e.g., for air pollution use a gold-plated Harmonizer; for EMF, and mental and emotional issues use a silver-plated.

Is there a tool that will help calm my nerves?

Please understand I am not a medical professional or a psychologist. I will share what customers and I found helpful when the nerves need calming. First and foremost, I would look at what makes me nervous. Sometimes, giving a situation a different meaning can make us automatically feel calmer.

All our Personal Harmonizers seem to have a calming effect, however, we found our Lost Cubit or Unity Personal Harmonizers work the best. Also, a Personal Harmonizer in combination with our Sacred or Lost Cubit Lotus Pendants has been appreciated. When I am totally overwhelmed, I take the Bach flower remedy ‘Elm’, which works like a charm for me. You can find it in any health food store or online.

What is the main difference between Sacred, Lost, and Empowerment Environmental Harmonizers, so I can understand which one is right for me?

Thank you so much for your question. Please click here to read my blog about the differences between the Environmental Harmonizers.

What Tools do you recommend for better sleep?

Some people found it helpful to have one of our Light-Life Tensor Rings under their pillow. It may support remembering your dreams or having lucid dreams. Others like one of our 3 1/2 Light-Life Tensor Rings under their bed or at the headboard. We do have reports of people who mentioned the energy of the rings kept them awake, however, they still felt energized in the morning and not as tired as without the rings. There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution.

I’ve never used Light-Life Tools before. What tool do you recommend I start with and how should I use it? 

I would highly recommend you get the book, In the Mind of a Master, as this is a great reference guide and also gives background on how the Light-Life Tools came about. In my opinion, you can never have enough Light-Life Tensor Rings. Their applications are only limited by your imagination. Our Practitioner Set would also be a good way to get started. If you’re around many people or challenging situations, one of our Personal Harmonizers could give you great support. I would really need to know more about your situation to give you a more detailed recommendation. Please check out our YouTube channel to learn more about the applications.

Light-Life Practitioner Set

How do I choose between an Acu-Vac Coil and Feedback Loop?

That really depends on what you want to do with it and it is also a personal preference. Slim Spurling always had an Acu-Vac Coil in his jacket and I also prefer it over the Feedback Loop. I do use the two in combination during a session, tucking the Feedback Loop onto the Acu-Vac Coil to boost their power.

With the Acu-Vac Coil, you determine the direction, e.g., if you want to pull out negative energy of a situation or work on an issue you hold it first with the bead away. Once the session is complete you turn it over and give light to the area you worked on. The Feedback Loop draws out and gives right back so you don’t have to remember to give back. The best choice would be to get our Practitioner Set so you have both and can use them together or individually.

Tip of the month

Coloring book: the easiest meditation ever.

Of course, it’s not a secret that meditation is very good for you and there are so many different ways to do it, but we are inviting you to try coloring book: the easiest meditation ever! A coloring book for adults – a fun and engaging way to relax your mind and unwind. Here are just a few benefits that this activity can provide:

  • Affordable and available (all you need is a book and crayons).
  • Distracts you from your worries and lowers stress levels.
  • Helps your mind enter the meditative state.
  • Everyone can do it; you do not have to be a creative type to enjoy it.
  • Helps you stay in the moment and practice mindfulness.
  • Great alternative to technology (we all need a break from our phones and computers!)

If you are looking for other easy ways to meditate check this site out or google to find more helpful links.

What does a harmonious environment mean for you?

While driving home the other day I listened to a podcast and the question, “What does a harmonious environment mean for you?” came up. Of course, I understand most of us have a different idea of it, but what does a harmonious environment mean for you?

Harmony at home

  • Sitting at the table with your family sharing a meal and listening to each other’s stories of the day?
  • Being genuinely kind and loving to each other?
  • Watching a movie together?
  • Going to games together?
  • Having plants and/or pets in your house?
  • The children are ‘good’ children:
    • Always bringing good grades?
    • Always cleaning up their room?
    • Helping in the house?
    • Having friends you agree with?
    • Don’t disagree?

Harmony in your relationships

  • Your partner is fully supporting you by helping:
    • With work around the house and the yard?
    • Homework with the children?
    • Listening to your stories from work?
    • Taking care of your aging parents?
    • With your volunteer work?
    • You and your partner are in alignment with your values?
    • You share the same spiritual principles?
  • Is your work rewarding?
  • Your finances are flowing?
  • Your relationships with family and friends are empowering?
  • You have time to be with yourself to meditate and pray or just read or listen to music?

Harmony in your surroundings

  • You live in an area that is nourishing you with:
    • Clean air?
    • City life or living close to nature?
    • Beautiful view to the mountains or beach or dessert?
    • Nice neighborhood with friendly neighbors?

I am sure I did not cover everything, but the intention is to start a thought process. What if we don’t have any or have very little of what I’ve listed or what you would add? How about if we first look to find peace and harmony within and then let it reflect on the outside?

The importance of living/being in a harmonious environment is backed up by epigenetics studies. They teach us that our behaviors and environment can cause changes in how our body reads a DNA sequence.

Doesn’t it make sense to make sure we live in an environment that nourishes us, that supports us? Knowing from my own experience is that the ‘wrong’ people in our environment can make us sick. For example, when I was under a lot of physical pain and limited in my movement for several years, I thought I depended on those people, but it turned out, once I disassociated from them my health improved. Look in your own life? Do you put up with people and situations because you believe you have to? Of course, I understand making significant choices is at a cost, however, the following benefits are invaluable. I do know that also from experience.

What I learned the hard way is that I cannot make someone happy. Happiness is a choice, it is not depending on other people. Everybody is on their own life journey and it is not appropriate for us to interfere with it. For example, if we take things personally and, as a result choose to allow others to put us down, it is on us to make some adjustments. The book ‘The Four Agreements’ is a good read if you want to get more acquainted with that concept.

Sometimes, people think if they get one of our Environmental Harmonizers it takes care of everything and they don’t need to make any changes in their own behavior and sometimes location. In fact, my late husband, Slim Spurling, made it very clear when he said, “The Light-Life Tools are created to help you in your personal growth, but they will not do the work for you.” You see, this would interfere with your free will and that would not be okay. In other words, while the Harmonizer can point out to you what you need to change it is up to you to make those changes.

Please click here to read my blog about the different Environmental Harmonizers if you consider getting one for yourself. I would highly recommend doing so because the benefits can be enormous for you, your family, your workplace, and your neighborhood.

I want to leave you with the invitation to look at what does a harmonious environment mean for you and step by step make the necessary changes to live in a harmonious environment. You and your loved ones deserve it.


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