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Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja! The peace following Kaguya's defeat is short-lived as Sasuke tries to take total control. Can Naruto change his old friend's mind and bring true peace to the ninja world in the final volume of Naruto?

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Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja! The peace following Kaguya's defeat is short-lived as Sasuke tries to take total control. Can Naruto change his old friend's mind and bring true peace to the ninja world in the final volume of Naruto?

Masashi Kishimoto (岸本 斉史 Kishimoto Masashi) is a Japanese manga artist, well known for creating the manga series Naruto. His younger twin brother, Seishi Kishimoto, is also a manga artist and creator of the manga series O-Parts Hunter (666 Satan) and Blazer Drive. Two of his former assistants, Osamu Kajisa (Tattoo Hearts) and Yuuichi Itakura (Hand's), have also gone on to moderate success following their work on Naruto.Kishimoto's first work as a manga artist was Karakuri (カラクリ?), which he submitted to Shueisha in 1995. This earned him the Weekly Shōnen Jump's monthly "Hop Step Award" in 1996, granted to promising new manga artists. This was followed in 1997 by a pilot version of Naruto (NARUTO－ナルト－), published in Akamaru Jump Summer.

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Often time when we encounter any problem Our cognitive ability to see the problem decreases. It's because barriers in the way make it unclear.E.g I got offered a job, but I don't have transport and I don't have money to buy a new car.The subdividing problem makes it easier.I got offered a job (main problem)I don't have transport ( sub-problem 1)I don't have money to buy a new car (sub-problem 2) QuestioningDo I need a job?Are there any other options?Do I need a car right now?-If yes figure out how would you arrange money?-Savings-Loan-Used car Next

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Answering questions will help to understand tha core of the problem.Often sometimes solving one of any causing subproblem create a chain reaction and solves the other subproblems.Create a flow chart and place the causing problem and subproblem accordingly.In this caseMoney > Car > Transport > Job. This may not great example, in real-life problems are more complex.

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<ul><li>Along with Qi (energy), Blood, and Essence (like genetics), our Spirit or Shen is considered a vital substance in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it completes the fabric of our physiological makeup and human life.</li><li>Fundamentally, Spirit is the unique animation humans possess which allows a person to: express their authenticity, dedicate themselves to a hobby or vocation, feel connected to mundane everyday wonders, and to be the conscious co-creator of their destiny.</li><li>It is that intangible yet empirical inner spark that activates our imagination, ambition, intention, and awe.</li></ul>

What's in a Spirit? 

<ul><li>Together with our psyche and body, Spirit is what orients us within our reality and experience of the world around us. </li><li>Its health and vibrancy is essential for developing relationships as well as the virtues unique to the human condition (compassion, accountability, wisdom, morality, courage, etc.) </li><li>Put simply, Spirit determines how we show up in the world, connect with others, and navigate all the experiences that life has to offer.</li></ul>

Spirit is what orient us within our reality

<ul><li>A unique feature of Acupuncture and TCM is how discussions of health integrate how one’s physical, mental-emotional, and spiritual health mirror one another. </li><li>Just like how each of the body’s organ systems has its own Acupuncture meridian (the Lung channel, The Large Intestine channel, for example) there are associations between the organs and specific emotions, as well as the organs and the spirit. </li><li>These connections reveal how, in TCM, energy is considered on a spectrum from the material to the ethereal. </li></ul>

Connection between Organs and Specific Emotions

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">On the Material end you have the most tangible and visible of substances: the body, blood, fluids etc would land here. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Towards the middle of the spectrum is energy whose presence is apparent in how the body functions even if it cannot be measured or fully grasped, aka Qi. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">A person’s Qi can be sensed in their pulse or heartbeat and heard in the voice. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Can you think of a time that you walked into a room full of people and could tell whether the energy was tense or cheerful? That’s Qi - which also makes itself known through emotional states. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">On the far end of this spectrum, you get Spirit. </li></ul>

Material End, Middle Qi

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Spirit is the most ethereal expression of energy and an extension of an organ’s Qi-aspect. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">It can be seen in something as simple as whether someone’s eyes sparkle or light up when they talk to you about something they’re passionate about, versus if they have a dull gaze, and perhaps appear depressed.</li></ul>

The Spirit 

If you have thought of your spirit or soul as being stored in your heart, that’s actually not far off!In TCM, there are five types of “spirit-minds” that branch-off from someone’s central Spirit. Each is stored within one of the 5 Yin organs: <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Heart beholds The Shen </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Lungs contain The Po</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Liver commands The Hun </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Spleen grounds The Yi</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Kidneys are keepers of The Zhi</li></ul>

The 5 Facets

<ul><li>Each embodies your capacity to show up in the world as the best version of yourself. </li><li>You can think of them like five facets to your personality: they each have unique roles and characteristics that assert themselves when content or disturbed. </li><li>Assessing the state of one's Spirit is always included in our observation & diagnostic process since the spirit is vital to one’s overall well-being. </li></ul>

Five Facets To Your Personality

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Usually when we see spirit disharmonies they are paired with physical symptoms. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sometimes they aren’t, but patients will share behaviors - deep seated emotions - and mental tendencies they know are holding them back from the things they want in life—or the way they want to feel. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">This is because when one spirit is affected it can impact the others, leading you to feel “off,” “stuck,” “lost,” or not yourself anymore. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sometimes it can even feel as if you are not in your body. </li></ul>

Disharmony In Spirit Causes Disharmony In Physique

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Shen is the spirit of “The Mind” and represents our consciousness. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">It is the basis for our humanity and source from which all other spirits emerge from. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Shen is in charge of our identity and capacity for self-awareness, but also, how we view and interact with others: how we orient ourselves in the world around us. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Shen is essential for integrating our psychic and emotional life since it governs perception, insight, ideas, the ability to extend beyond the Self (form relationships), determine our values, morality, and wisdom.  </li></ul>

THE SHEN ~ THE MIND

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Mind is what bridges our intuition and inspiration: it allows one to recognize their truth and callings so they can show up in the world as their most authentic self. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">In the body, the Shen is ruled by the Heart which, in Chinese Medicine, is the “the origin of mental life,” and therefore the “monarch” of all other organs: the only one capable of recognizing, assessing, and truly feeling the spectrum of one’s emotional experiences.</li></ul>

The Shen Is ruled by the Heart 

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Although different emotions (anger, joy, sadness, fear, guilt, etc) will affect the body’s organs in unique ways, those organs do not “feel” the emotion and, instead, reflect the impact of that emotion as perceived by the Heart in the form of physical symptoms. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">In that sense, the Shen is referred to as the Heart-Mind, giving the old adage the heart has a mind of its own, a ring of truth.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Given the Shen’s role in processing interactions with others & external stimuli, all senses (eyesight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) depend on it for meaning just like how the brain is, in Western Medicine.</li></ul>

The Shen is the Heart-Mind

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">For this reason, the Shen is said to be the “most visible” of all the spirits, evident in how one carries themselves both in public and in conversation: the sparkle (or dullness) in one’s eyes, the capacity to maintain eye contact, as well as the use of clear/logical speech (since the Heart is the root of the tongue in TCM). </li><li class="ql-align-justify">It is the Shen that calculates appropriate behavior in order to “click” with others and foster mutual understanding: a Heart (Shen) to Heart (Shen) .</li></ul>

The Shen Is The Most Visible In All Spirits

When the Shen is vibrant, there is:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">clear thinking & consciousness, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">sharp insight, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">good intellect,</li><li class="ql-align-justify">self-awareness, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">a strong sense-of self, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">sound sleep (since the Shen retreats back into the Heart to be housed at night), </li><li class="ql-align-justify">a balanced emotional reality, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">good judgement expressed through wise action, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">flowing ideas,</li><li class="ql-align-justify">inspiration, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">alertness in the eyes, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">eye contact during conversation, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">clear speech + confident self-expression, </li><li class="ql-align-justify">compassion, and </li><li class="ql-align-justify">empathy. </li></ul>

Vibrant Shen (Heart - Organ

When the Shen is disturbed and the Heart is affected, a person will have:<ul><li>cloudy consciousness, </li><li>poor insight, </li><li>inappropriate/erratic behavior or speech tendencies, </li><li>socially awkward interactions, </li><li>low self-esteem, </li><li>difficulty expressing one’s self, </li><li>hypervigilance and paranoia, </li><li>poor self-awareness, </li><li>a hard time relating to others (including little-to-no eye contact in conversation), </li><li>little capacity for compassion/empathy, </li><li>irrational thoughts and phobias, </li><li>an imbalanced emotional reality (fixated on one emotion), </li><li>panic, </li><li>disturbed sleep etc. </li></ul>

Disturbed Shen (Heart - Organ) 

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Po is the spirit-mind stored by the Lungs. It integrates with us at our first breath, and disintegrates at the end of life when breathing ceases. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">When you think of the Po , consider your moment-to-moment experiences - your instincts, impulses, and knee-jerk reactions. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">When balanced, the Po supports our ability to stay connected to the present moment through our breath. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">When strong, it is associated with assertiveness and fairness.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">We would expect someone with a well balanced Po to speak with a clear strong voice, to breathe well, and to act with the virtue of justice. </li></ul>

THE PO ~ THE CORPOREAL OR ANIMAL SOUL

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When the Po is supported and reintegrated with the present moment, we see the ability to process grief in a healthy way. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Impulsive reactivity is exchanged for responsiveness and trustworthy instincts. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">We see the shroud of sadness and heaviness lift, giving way to the ability to appreciate the beauty and fullness of the present moment, to experience awe and wonderment, and to grasp a flash of inspiration. </li></ul>

When The Po (Lung Is Supported 

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When there is weakness of the Po, we might see lingering or unresolved grief, lifeless voice, lethargy, depression, or constant feelings of loss or incompleteness.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">In this case, a person might be stuck in a moment that is far in the past, keeping them from being present or moving forward.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">We might also notice the presence of chronic respiratory issues like frequent colds, long standing cough, or asthma associated with this aura of sorrow.</li></ul>

When There Is Weaknesses Of The Po (Lung 

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Yi is the spirit-mind stored by the Spleen. It has to do with thought, intellect, and comprehension, intention and creativity. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Spleen organ in TCM is a major organ of digestion, separating and transforming useful nutrients from waste products. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">On a physical level, a weak Spleen can result in poor digestion of food. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">On a spirit level, a weak Spleen, and a weak Yi as a result, can cause poor digestion of thoughts - there may be trouble effectively deliberating, and instead one may overthink or ruminate on worries, lack clear intention, feel “foggy brained,” or bored and unmotivated.</li></ul>

THE YI ~ THOUGHT

There is a saying, “the Yi guides the Li which guides the Qi” - meaning your intention guides the ritual which guides your energy. <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Have you ever noticed the difference between having a vague desire to achieve a broad goal such as “get in shape one day” or “learn a new language” doesn’t tend to pan out unless you set up a structure (or ritual) for yourself?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">My mother gave me the sage advice that “a dream without tangible goals is just a wish.” </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Having a strong and clear intention (Yi) helps us to create smart, structured plans and goals, which takes our energy there (aka manifests that reality!).</li></ul>

The Yi (Spleen Guides The Li Which Guides The Qi

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">A strong Yi also promotes the virtues of faithfulness and loyalty. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">If the Yi is suffering, these virtues can become skewed to the point of “‘stifling’ loyalty, exaggerated sympathy, and even self-destructive generosity”. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Supporting the spleen and its spirit-mind the Yi, can help you to cultivate clear intention, insight, creativity, motivation, and appropriate faithfulness (to your goals and to other people). </li></ul>

Strong Yi (Spleen) Promotes Faithfulness & Loyalty

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Of all the spirits in Chinese Medicine, the Hun or Ethereal Soul broadly shares the most similarities with the Western concept of the soul: it is tethered at birth, has a will of its own, yet at death it survives the body, preserving its physical appearance to wander the earth, the spirit realm, or return to the source of all life. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">This wandering quality is essential to understanding the Hun’s purpose and nature.</li></ul>

THE HUN ~ THE ETHEREAL SOUL

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">To start, the Hun is its own level of consciousness whose vitality depends on its ability to connect and disengage with the Mind—to “come and go” as it pleases. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Whereas the Mind is more rational and in charge of processing / integrating information perceived from the external world, the Ethereal Soul is in charge of bringing one’s inner world and dreams into awareness and fruition. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">It alerts the Shen to our intuition, ideas, life goals, creativity, and artistic inspiration so they can be pursued rather than merely reflected on. </li></ul>

Hun's Vitality Depends On Its Ability 2 Connect & Disengage Min

Inherently Yang in nature, the Ethereal Soul provides the psyche with movement in several ways:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">out-of-body during sleep and dreaming</li><li class="ql-align-justify">beyond one’s everyday life/circumstances through the pursuit of life goals</li><li class="ql-align-justify">through the planning of projects and paths needed to accomplish them</li><li class="ql-align-justify">beyond the self towards others in fostering/maintaining relationships </li></ul>

Hun / Ethereal Soul Is Yang In Nature

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Knowing the Hun requires movement to engage and detach from the Mind, it is no coincidence that it resides in the Liver: the organ responsible for ensuring smooth circulation throughout the body. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Physically, the free flow of Liver Qi and Blood is the medium by which the Ethereal Soul “comes and goes.” </li><li class="ql-align-justify">In TCM, the Liver acts as the chief delegator to the monarch (The Heart). </li><li class="ql-align-justify">In that sense, the healthy personality of the Liver—and balanced animation of the Ethereal Soul—can be seen in those who excel at self-leadership, management, structure, and routine. </li></ul>

Hun Resides In The Liver

When the Liver is healthy, the Liver Blood is abundant, and circulation of Liver Qi is smooth, the Hun is content—it can come and go freely: there will be a healthy flow of ideas and creativity for the Mind to receive and integrate. A person will be connected to their intuition, able to envision a goal, and feel like they have a direction for their life. They can plan the steps necessary to actualize their dreams. In essence, a rooted Hun provides the courage to pursue one’s potential and regulate emotional ups/downs. With a balanced Hun, roadblocks can be faced with flexibility and frustrations met with resolve.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When the Liver is healthy, the Liver Blood is abundant, circulation of Liver Qi is smooth, the Hun is content : there will be a healthy flow of ideas and creativity for the Mind to receive and integrate. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">A person will be connected to their intuition, able to envision a goal, and feel like they have a direction for their life. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">They can plan the steps necessary to actualize their dreams. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">In essence, a rooted Hun provides the courage to pursue one’s potential and regulate emotional ups/downs.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">With a balanced Hun, roadblocks can be faced with flexibility and frustrations met with resolve.</li></ul>

Signs of a Healthy Liver

When the Hun’s movement becomes stifled due to a weakened Liver (such as Liver Qi stagnation or a Liver Blood/Yin deficiency) the Mind will lack stimulation, making a person apathetic and depressed. They will feel a lack of direction or purpose. They can lose touch with their emotions or internalize to the point of endlessly stewing causing resentment. Because of the Liver’s connection to the eyes and physic “sight,” there can be a lack of vision for life-dreams, dream-disturbed sleep, and a disconnection from one’s intuition. This can cause discouragement and a lack of desire to move beyond one’s “stuckness” and circumstances in life. If the Mind is overly-controlling or not receptive to the Ethereal Soul’s input/desires, they might be fully aware of what changes they need to make to pursue their potential, but unable to “get the ball rolling” in the direction they seek.  If the Liver is overburdened due to an excess pathogen (usually Liver-Heat Rising or Liver-Fire) the Hun will travel excessively and inundate the Mind. For example, someone can be full of ideas and inspiration, but because the Hun is so flighty, a person will not be able to bring them to fruition. With this kind of Hun-disturbance, there will be agitation, anger, rage, an inability to regulate one’s emotional overwhelm, and manic tendencies. Overall, a disembodied Hun is implicated in involuntary dissociation (such as in PTSD), conscious escapism (excessive daydreaming, procrastination, substance use, etc.) and nightmares.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When the Hun’s movement becomes stifled due to a weakened Liver (such as Liver Qi stagnation or a Liver Blood/Yin deficiency) the Mind will lack stimulation, making a person apathetic and depressed. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">They will feel a lack of direction or purpose. They can lose touch with their emotions or internalize to the point of endlessly stewing causing resentment. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Because of the Liver’s connection to the eyes and physic “sight,” there can be a lack of vision for life-dreams, dream-disturbed sleep, and a disconnection from one’s intuition. </li></ul>

Signs of a Weakened 

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">This can cause discouragement and a lack of desire to move beyond one’s “stuckness” and circumstances in life. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">If the Mind is overly-controlling or not receptive to the Ethereal Soul’s input/desires, they might be fully aware of what changes they need to make to pursue their potential, but unable to “get the ball rolling” in the direction they seek. </li></ul>

Signs of a Weakened Liver Part 

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">If the Liver is overburdened due to an excess pathogen (usually Liver-Heat Rising or Liver-Fire) the Hun will travel excessively and inundate the Mind.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">For example, someone can be full of ideas and inspiration, but because the Hun is so flighty, a person will not be able to bring them to fruition.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">With this kind of Hun-disturbance, there will be agitation, anger, rage, inability to regulate one’s emotional overwhelm, manic tendencies.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Overall, a disembodied Hun is implicated in involuntary dissociation (PTSD), conscious escapism (excessive daydreaming, substance use, etc.) and nightmares.</li></ul>

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Zhi is our willpower. This spirit-mind is stored in the Kidneys, which, in TCM, are associated with our deepest “essence,” our inherited traits, our reproductive potential, and our deepest stores of energy. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Kidneys are said to house the “life gate fire” which is yang in nature, yet they are also associated with the water element which is yin. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">This duality is mirrored in how there is a yin and yang aspect to the Zhi. </li></ul>

THE ZHI ~ THE WILL

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The emotion of the Kidneys is fear, while the virtue of their spirit-mind is wisdom. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">When you look back on your life - do you recall experiences where fear of the unknown transformed into experience-based wisdom? </li><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s something that develops over a lifetime. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Yin Will is related to our destiny or fate - our relationship with and journey into the unknown of the future - it involves trust and faith. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Yang Will is more immediate than that - it has to do with the conscious efforts and fundamental decisions that allow your will for certain desires and outcomes to come to fruition.</li></ul>

The Emotion and Virtues of the Kidney

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">An imbalance between the Zhi may look like restlessness, a desire to run away from your life, a vague or existential fear; patients might share a desire for things to be different than where they are regarding their life cycle, like a fear of aging, for example.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">When the Kidney Qi is weakened, there can be a lack of willpower and drive which is an important aspect of chronic depression. </li></ul>

Signs of a Weakened Kidn

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">On the other hand, the Zhi can also become destructive, resulting in recklessness and excessive risk-taking.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">These symptoms can coincide with premature aging (looking older than you are), low back/knee pain, bladder issues, burnout, chronic exhaustion, recurrent or lingering illness, ear ringing, thyroid imbalances, memory loss, edema.</li></ul>

Signs of a Weakened Kidney Part 

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Have u ever wanted something, set out on the path to complete it, and after enough time, conviction in your ability to achieve it, and consistent effort, u have it?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You can think of the Will like The Wizard of Oz, it works tirelessly behind the curtain—the scenes of your conscious awareness—until you reach your destination.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Once you arrive, it comes out to greet and congratulate you on the journey as if to say: “Well, look who it is...you did it! I knew you could make it here. Welcome to (your “dream” aka manifested reality), you are right on time." </li></ul>

Signs of a Strong Kidney 

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">In that sense, the Yang Will gives you the perseverance to set out on the journey whereas the Yin Zhi is that part of you that becomes apparent once the goal is reached. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">A healthy Zhi invites us to faithfully wade into the unknown, take the reins of destiny, and realize you’ve had the power to be the co-creator of your life all along. It’s like that saying, choose your hard. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Healing and embarking on the journey to change your life is hard. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Yet, staying in the same place and living with regret is hard too. The Zhi asks: What will it be…will you stay or will you go?</li></ul>

Signs of a Strong Kidney Part 2

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Oftentimes people think of seeking out Acupuncture for a physical ailment or, just as commonly, to support their mental health in cases of anxiety, depression, and trauma-recovery.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">However treating the spirit can be just as helpful to encourage someone’s healing.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">In many cases, it’s actually the key.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Cultivating clear and intact spirit-minds helps us to adopt and express the virtues of wisdom, justice, loyalty/faithfulness and human kindness.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They allow us to have authority over our thoughts, actions, life path.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">They guide us to hone our individuality, foster connections that make life meaningful.</li></ul>

YOUR SPIRITS AWAIT…

Oftentimes people think of seeking out Acupuncture for a physical ailment or, just as commonly, to support their mental health in cases of anxiety, depression, and trauma-recovery. However treating the spirit can be just as helpful to encourage someone’s healing. In many cases, it’s actually the key.As you just read, cultivating clear and intact spirit-minds helps us to adopt and express the virtues of wisdom, justice, loyalty/faithfulness, propriety, and human kindness, rather than be consumed by fear, anger, reactivity/impulsiveness, complacency/boredom, or disconnectedness. They allow us to <warningtag>have authority over our thoughts, actions, and life path. Together, they guide us to hone our individuality but also foster connections that make life meaningful.</warningtag><warningtag>While offering acupuncture, we are intentionally selecting points that, yes, mobilize your body’s natural healing process—but also points that nourish these spirits to tether them to their associated organ systems so </warningtag><warningtag>you </warningtag><warningtag> </warningtag><warningtag>feel more grounded, clear, safe, and fully integrated in your body. That is how Acupuncture, as a blend of physical and energy medicine, clears the blockages while creating the space for you to fully inhabit and express most vibrant and authentic self. If that is something you seek for yourself, we would be grateful to support you.</warningtag>

Very interesting to understanding the connection of our internal organs (physical) with the spirit within us (energy). Wholesome and holistic overall look of our health. 

The Spirit in TCM is made up of five “spirit-minds” that are stored in each 
of the five Yin organs. You can think of them like facets to your 
personality: they each have unique roles and characteristics that assert 
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1. Think Before You SpeakWords can carry a lot of weight. Think about the first time your significant other told you that he or she loved you. How awesome did that feel? However, words can also be hurtful. Have you ever told an inappropriate joke or called someone a bleeping-bleep? You probably felt pretty lousy afterward.Always take the couple extra seconds to think about the impact of your words before you say them out loud.

15 Simple Life Changes You Can Make to Become a Better Person

2. Embrace ChangeChange helps us grow as individuals. Instead of resisting change, you should be open to trying new things, even if they scare you. For example, you may be nervous about trying that new Thai restaurant in town, but you might discover your new favorite restaurant.Besides embracing change, you should also advocate for positive change. You could start a food drive or recycling program at the office, which would both make your community a better place.

3. Be GratefulAccording to research, those who have gratitude journals are more optimistic and feel better about their lives. Additionally, those who discuss gratitude are less envious of wealthier people, are more willing to help others, and can prevent health concerns like coronary artery disease.

4.Do the Right ThingAs an adult, you should definitely know the difference between right and wrong. Let’s say you don’t clean up after your dog after taking it for a walk. You don’t need someone to remind you that you should clean up the mess. You know that it’s your responsibility and that it’s not fair to leave it there for someone else to step in.

5. Use Your StrengthsRemember, your skills and talents are a gift. Don’t let them go to waste. If you know how to play the guitar, then share it with others. It will bring joy to you and the people in your life. 6. Address Your WeaknessesAt the same time, you also should be aware of your weaknesses. It’s another way that helps us grow as individuals. Take the time to make a list of your weaknesses and set goals to work on them.I am a hard person to deal with. I realize this. Learn to admit and address your weaknesses and then find ways to make them better.

7. Take Care of YourselfExercise. Eat healthy. Get enough sleep. You’ve heard that advice a thousand times before. But taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to make yourself a better person. For example, how can you go outside and play with your kids when you always feel lethargic? How can you be more productive at work when you’re exhausted? Not only will you be happier and more productive, your loved ones and colleagues will also appreciate it.

8. Be a HeroThat doesn’t mean that you have to put on a pair of tights and cape. It means helping an elderly neighbor with the groceries. Opening doors for others. Buying a cup of coffee for the person in front of you when her card gets declined. Listening to a friend when his relationship just ended. 9. Pay Attention to OthersDoesn’t it feel great when someone asks how your day went? Try and do the same for others. Even if you have to jot down reminders in your calendar, it can make all the difference in the world to someone when you follow up with them on important events.

10. Stop Being WastefulJust because you can have five plates of food at an all-you-can-eat buffet doesn’t mean that you have to—waste is a problem for the food service industry. You can also reduce water usage by taking shorter showers and create less trash by recycling. And, don’t forget that unplugging devices when not in use can save electricity. During your part, no matter how small it may seem, can be really important for the environment.

11. Be CuriousEvidence, shared via The Huffington Post, found that curiosity can help strengthen relationships, keep your brain stimulated, lessen anxiety, keep you happy, and help you learn—even uninteresting subjects. 12. Forgive Yourself and OthersHumans make mistakes even when it’s you who makes the mistake. And sometimes those mistakes really sting. However instead of devoting your energy holding onto that mistake or feeling guilty, forgive that individual or yourself and focus on the future. Remember revenge isn’t good for your health, and the best revenge is your is success and happiness

13. Don’t Be ImpatientWhen we get impatient, we get aggravated and may do something we’ll regret. Ask yourself, how do you feel if you yelled at your child or a colleague because you’re in a rush to get out the door in the morning or finish a project? By practicing patience you’ll not only make better decisions, you’ll feel better about yourself every day. 14. Be YourselfWhen you’re authentic, you’ll be more focused, build courage, establish your own identity, and be able to define your values and beliefs.

15. Stop Pointing FingersI’ll never forget a grade school teacher telling the class, “When you point one finger, there are three fingers pointing back to you.” We all face obstacles in life, but you can’t use that as an excuse to hold you back or to grow as person.“Remember, you and you alone are responsible for maintaining your energy. Give up blaming, complaining and excuse making, and keep taking action in the direction of your goals—however mundane or lofty they may be.” Jack CanfieldPart of life is growing and becoming a better person—each and every day.

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Motivation & Inspiration

𝟣𝟧 𝒮𝒾𝓂𝓅𝓁𝑒 𝐿𝒾𝒻𝑒 𝒞𝒽𝒶𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓈 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒞𝒶𝓃 𝑀𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝐵𝑒𝒸𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒶 𝐵𝑒𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒫𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑜𝓃

Every job is a self portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.

Make Your Mark

<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Start from where you are, with what you have.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Lead with a learner’s mindset. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Know your space in the bigger picture because there is always a bigger picture.</li></ol>

Formula For Success

There is no such thing as being still. Either you’re doing your best or worst.

Be The Best

I was decluttering my files and I found my notes on a Leadership Symposium I attended last Feb 2018

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Career

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Mindfulness

Execute with Excellence

The things we measure are the things we improve. It is only through numbers and clear tracking that we have any idea if we are getting better or worse.<ul><li>When I measured how many pushups I did, I got stronger.</li><li>When I tracked my reading habit of 20 pages per day, I read more books.</li><li>When I recorded my values, I began living with more integrity.</li></ul>Our lives are shaped by how we choose to spend our time and energy each day. Measuring can help us spend that time in better ways, more consistently.

What We Measure, We Improve

The trick is to realize that counting, measuring, and tracking is not about the result. It's about the system, not the goal.Measure from a place of curiosity. Measure to discover, to find out, to understand.Measure from a place of self-awareness. Measure to get to know yourself better. Measure to see if you are showing up. Measure to see if you're actually spending time on the things that are important to you. (Make sure to measure backward, not forward.)

It's Not About the Result, It's About Awareness

There are some things in life that don't need to be measured. Some people just love working out for the sake of working out. Measuring every repetition might reduce the satisfaction and make it seem more like a job. There is nothing wrong with that. (As always, take the main idea and use it in a way that is best for you.)Measurement won't solve everything. It is not an ultimate answer to life. However, it is a way to track something critical

You Can't Measure Everything

But even for things that can't be quantified, measuring can be helpful. And it doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming.You can't measure love, but you can track different ways that you are showing up with love in your life You can't measure morality, but you can track if you're thinking about it:<ul><li>Write down three values that are dear to you each morning.</li><li>Keep a decision journal to track which decisions you make and whether or not they align with your ethics.</li></ul>The things we measure are the things we improve.

The Idea in Practice

Read this article to learn why performance measurement is so important to your success.

What Are You Measuring In Your Life?

There is a Japanese proverb, "Only staying active will want make you want to live a hundred years."There is an island in Japan called Okinawa where there are 24.55 people over the age of 100 years in every 100,000 people which is far more than the global average.

IKIGAI - Japanese secrete to a long and happy life

The reason is balanced diet, a simple life, consumption of green tea and the climate.Okinawans live by the principle of ichariba chode, means treat everyone like a brother even if you have never met them before.

According to Japanese, everyone has ikigai and this ikigai is the reason we get up in the morning.

Japanese culture considers having a purpose in life so important that there is no such thing such as retirement. Infact there is no such word in Japanese that means retire.

Don't retire

Okinawans stop eating when they feel their stomach is 80 percent full. This way they stop overeating and there is no excessive pressure on our digestive system

80 percent secret

He, who has a why to live for can bear with almost any how

It inspired me to rethink about my life and goals along with my health

Los Angeles Times bestseller • More than 1.5 million copies sold “If hygge is the art of doing nothing, ikigai is the art of doing something—and doing it with supreme focus and joy.” —New York Post Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy)—the happiness of always being busy—as revealed by the daily habits of the world’s longest-living people. *And from the same authors, don’t miss The Book of Ichigo Ichie—about making the most of every moment in your life.* * * * What’s your ikigai? “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—the place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day? A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE

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Books

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 1.5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider   “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb   According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day?

Hector Garcia was born in Spain in 1981 and has been living in Tokyo since 2004. During his spare time he writes aGeekinJapan.com, one of the most widely-read blogs in the world in Spanish and in English, as well as books about his experiences in Japan. He is the author of the bestsellers: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and A Geek in Japan. You can find more of Hector's musings at ageekinjapan.com

Héctor García

Francesc Miralles Contijoch is a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician.

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Ikigai

The person you are today is the sum total of all your choices & decision in life up to this date

Includes sections on self-discipline and personal success; business, sales and finances; and the good life.

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Creativity

You don’t need to have been born under a lucky star, or with incredible wealth, or with terrific contacts and connections, or even special skills...but what you do need to succeed in any of your life goals is self-discipline. Unfortunately, most people give in to the two worst enemies of success: they take the path of least resistance (in other words, they’re lazy) and/or they want immediate gratification: they don’t consider the long-term consequences of the actions they take today. No Excuses! shows you how you can achieve success in all three major areas of your life: 1. Your personal goals. 2. Your business and money goals. 3. Your overall happiness. Each of the 21 chapters in this book shows you how to be more disciplined in one aspect of your life, with end-of-chapter exercises to help you apply the “no excuses” approach to your own life. With these guidelines, you can learn how to be more successful in everything you do—instead of wistfully envying others who you think are just “luckier” than you. A little self-discipline goes a long way...so stop making excuses and read this book!

Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.

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No Excuses!

“If you'd like to do something bold with your life, you will have to choose to do something bold on a specific day.There is no perfect day. There is no right time. For the trajectory to change, there has to be one day when you simply make the choice.”

“If someone has the courage to admit they were wrong, you should have the grace to give them credit for admitting it. Rubbing it in encourages them to never admit being wrong again.”

“The more precisely you define the problem, the more easily you can find a solution.“I feel bad” can have a million causes.“I didn't sleep much last night and I haven't exercised in a week” has a very straightforward answer.”

“Accept the truth from whatever source it comes.”

“Finish every day and be done with it. For manners and for wise living it is a vice to remember. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and serenely, and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This day for all that is good and fair. It is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the rotten yesterdays.”

There is usually a block of time each day when you are at your best—​peak energy, peak enthusiasm. Let's say it's 2 hours per day. How do you spend those 2 hours? Who or what gets your best time?

1 QUESTION FOR YOU

3-2-1: Thinking clearly, being bold, and making each day a masterpiece

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