Canadian Society of Questers

Today’s challenge for me is to meditate on the words “truth” and “willingness”. These are really tough words to put together to come up with an “aha” moment.

Truth, of course, is always the way that the different parties understand a situation. Truth can be altered by the emphasis put on different words in a sentence. Truth for me is different than truth for you. When I looked up “truth” in the dictionary, I had a difficult time determining what the “true” definition is.

Albert Einstein said, “The ideas that have lighted my way have been kindness, beauty and truth.”

Gustav Le Bon has said, “Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.”

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor, had this view of truth – Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

The truth, for me, is intangible, however, it has a feeling. It has a rightness about it. So I guess that “willingness” then, is the determination to move through life acknowledging the feeling of truth, and following what feels right.

May you always find the truth of the matter.

Judith

AUTHOR – Judith Hirst has been writing spiritual and technical blogs for the last thirteen years. She is a non-traditional shaman who has studied with shaman teachers from different lineages. As well, she has studied and uses Dowsing, Body Talk, EFT, Reiki, Quantum Touch, Hypnotherapy, Angel Karma Techniques, Angel Therapy, and has taught Star Talker Training classes. She is a seer and medium.

Have you noticed that you do not laugh as much as you used to? Is it because you have forgotten how? Or, is it because nothing is funny?

I think that when we do not laugh, we age more quickly and we pick up viruses more easily. If you think that I am wrong, ask yourself why the book series – “Laughter is The Best Medicine” – has been so successful!

The web site – https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/laughter-is-the-best-medicine.htm/ lists the following benefits of laughing.

Laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after.

Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.

Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

Laughter burns calories. OK, so it’s no replacement for going to the gym, but one study found that laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day can burn approximately 40 calories—which could be enough to lose three or four pounds over the course of a year.

Laughter lightens anger’s heavy load. Nothing diffuses anger and conflict faster than a shared laugh. Looking at the funny side can put problems into perspective and enable you to move on from confrontations without holding onto bitterness or resentment.

Laughter may even help you to live longer. A study in Norway found that people with a strong sense of humor outlived those who don’t laugh as much. The difference was particularly notable for those battling cancer.

So, today, start laughing.

Walk in peace.

Hello Questers! If you have a story to share or an idea for a blog or a series of blog posts, I would love to hear it. Please send your ideas to me at Judith-hirst@questers.ca. Or, send your idea to info@questers.ca.

Years ago in Winnipeg, I was lucky enough to get tickets to hear Iyanla Vanzant speak about her experiences, and about writing her first several books.

One of the topics in her sharing story was about storytelling, and why it is important to share our stories because they provide reference for others and, often, they provide healing. The poster above share one of her quotes about storytelling.

When I read it, I remembered why the publicity committee wanted to have a blog on the Canadian Society of Questers website. It was so that all members and participants at conferences and guest speakers, and guests, could share their stories.

This month, we are starting the sharing of stories. I have asked the Questers Board members to share a story about Christmas or about what ever. While I can’t say the stories have poured in – it is Christmas season and we are all busy – some stories are hitting my in box and I will be sharing them over the next month.

For those members, guests, or associates of Questers, I am happy to share your story if you will send it to me at judith-hirst@questers.ca.

For those of you that would like to read more about Iyanla Vanzant, you can check out her website http://iyanla.co/.

For those of you that have read her books or if you have heard her speak or taken Iyanla’s workshops, we would love to post your book review or workshop review.

And now, it is time to close off this posting. As always,

Go in Peace.

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