Visualizing and Actualizing Love

Visualization is a medically- and scientifically-proven mind exercise in achieving one's goals. Data gathered on Olympic athletes found that those who regularly practice visualization are more likely to bring home medals than their peers. These athletes were linked to instruments that measured muscle contractions and brain waves and found that the same muscles that fired during an actual event were being triggered in an experiment room. The difference (or lack thereof) was in the brain. Scientists postulated that the brain cannot tell the difference between what is physically real and what is not, so when the athletes imagined themselves doing their sport, the body was essentially doing the actions, even if they weren't actually performing.

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 There are many implications to this. Scientists began to suggest that visualization can go even further, that is can transcend physical and present circumstance to manifesting future events. An intriguing concept that was made was visualization's ability to actualize love. Would it be possible to manipulate energy and think one's self to love?

Some scientific studies suggest it is possible. Recent studies have suggested that the mental images and energies one constantly emits attract similar circumstances. In the same way that the brain cannot differentiate physical from mental, so too can the world not sense the difference between visualization and the actual. That said, scientists believe that if a person constantly sees the environment in a certain way (e.g. I am loved, I can love, I am receiving love, etc.), then situations will happen to perpetuate it. It is still not conclusively stated whether it is a mental perception that affects the outcome or whether outside forces influence how the person thinks. Regardless, data from these studies suggest that by visualizing being in love, feeling love increases the probability of attracting situations that will make that person continue feeling and sbeing loved.

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Crowd Control: Becoming Charismatic on Stage

Most people don’t know that being charismatic can be learned. Stage presence can be improved and mastered. It’s not enough that a performer has the talent or the looks, what’s more important is the ability to make the audiences enjoy and stay for the rest of the show.

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To become more engaged with the audience requires an entertainer who is familiar enough with his or her routine. Interaction with the crowd may naturally happen to a performer who is already comfortable with what he or she is doing onstage. Observe glam rock stars from the ‘80s. They can do whatever they want while they’re belting out a difficult song because they’re already used to it. It’s easy to be more aware of the crowd when a performer is no longer worried about the program.

Another trick to improve stage presence is to relax. This may seem hard at first, but when an entertainer thinks about having fun, this will undoubtedly lead to feeling comfortable on stage. After long hours of practicing, it’s time to trust all that preparation and just enjoy the moment. Interact with the audiences. Laugh with them, take part in their sadness, do something they will remember. Having fun is contagious. Once the audience catches on that, the performance will stop being about the performer and more about them. After all the purpose of entertainment is to give the people a real good time.

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A world-renowned mentalist, psychic entertainer, performance speed painter, and motivational speaker, Robert Channing captivates audiences with his signature blend of the dramatic and upbeat program that has made him a live entertainment favorite. His repertoire includes ESP, outrageous stunts, and speed and glitter painting. For more information, visit this Facebook page.

Heart Rx: The Science of Forgiving One’s Self

Learning how to forgive one’s self has many health benefits. Several medical studies have made a link between forgiveness and boosting the immune system. These studies have found that forgiveness works two ways:

The first is psychological. Forgiveness alleviates any form of mental tension. Often, people report happiness and contentment connected with how they see themselves. This can be hindered when there is even a small amount of self-hatred. Mental health practitioners have seen the devastating effects self-doubt and anger can have on self-esteem and worth. These feelings have a cumulative effect and a childhood trauma may manifest itself in risky or dangerous behaviors in adulthood. Forgiveness, among other things, can help in surmounting this obstacle, leading to a road of self-discovery.

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This improved mental and emotional state, in turn, leads to physical benefits. The thoughts that run through a person’s mind always affect the body. Tension in the mind also stresses the body. Hormones are released to combat the fluctuating hormones in the body – mostly triggering the "fight-or-flight" response.

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These hormones force the body to overwork itself, because it feels it is in a potentially dangerous situation. This response has been wired into humans for te purposes of survival, but it was not intended to be constantly triggered. The continual production of these stress hormones damages the body and weakens the immune system. This means that the person inevitably becomes more prone to sicknesses and diseases. By learning how to relax and forgive, the person allows his or her body to maintain a hormonal equilibrium. The overall result is better health.  

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The Science Of Motivation

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Learning how to motivate one’s self can now be done through science. Modern techniques and strategies no longer rely on hearsay but are backed by years of research and data. Neurologists and psychologists have studied the science of motivation and how emotions affect and are affected by the different areas of the brain.

An interesting finding is that when the brain has to compete between thought and emotion, it is the latter that usually wins. Research found that fighting one’s feelings makes one even stronger. For example, when people are told something unhappy and are instructed not to feel sad about it, these individuals report feeling worse than people who are not told how to feel about the particular event or situation.

Knowing the unavoidable power of feelings play a crucial role in motivating one’s self. Scientists have found that procrastination usually comes when a person is in a bad mood. Medical studies suggest that negative emotions greatly constrict mood and reasoning. That is, when people feel negative emotions, they are more likely to procrastinate. Happiness, on the other hand, was shown to increase productivity.

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Another helpful strategy is optimism. It was found that this greatly increases motivation and furthers progress. Neurologists suggest monitoring one’s progress and celebrating each milestone – even the little ones. These small steps have been seen to increase optimism, enhance happiness, and improve productivity.

Psychologists assert that these small shifts in thinking significantly impact how a person perceives the world and in turn, how he or she is motivated to do whatever the assigned task.

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Pay it forward: Finding Success by Helping Others

In his article, Jeff Israel Nthiwa, a transformational life coach, writes: Whenever you design your strategic plans to make huge difference in many lives by your divine gifts, then you can transform your personal, financial, professional and spiritual life to next level.”

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Throughout history, from business and politics to sports and the arts, people with successful careers have all shared the experience of helping others. As leaders in their fields, part of their success comes from helping other people succeed.

In his book, “Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success,” management and psychology professor Adam Grant cites several studies on how helping others can yield long-term benefits to a person. From a relationship and motivation perspective, “givers” are proven to build deeper and broader connections with other people, helping them enrich the meaning and purpose of their lives. But beyond relationships and motivation, volunteerism also helps people acquire new knowledge and skills from their experience.

Think about it, at one point in a person’s life, he or she has become successful through the help of someone. And in the process, those who have helped others succeed are also helping others to achieve something in life.

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Remember, if you invest your time and effort in others, chances are, they also investing in you.

Robert Channing is a world-renowned psychic entertainer, mentalist, motivational speaker, and philanthropist, who has helped earn over $150 million for charities worldwide through his performances. Follow this Twitter account to learn more about his activities.

Spellbound: Three Unorthodox Types of Modern Visual Arts

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Art is a continuously evolving aspect of life. The possibility of developing new art forms is immense and perhaps, endless. Painting and sculpture have been the mainstays of the industry but later developments, such as film and electronic music, have proven to be as important. These days, it is no longer surprising to witness unconventional art. Some are avant-garde, others are completely original. Regardless, they are all very impressive and deserve generous appreciation. Below are three relatively new art forms that will absolutely leave one in awe:

Speed painting. Speed painters, whether working on a digital or traditional platform, have to finish their project on a limited time. This makes this form of performance art intriguing and very exciting. The time constraint requires efficient rendering of form and detail, and painters have to demonstrate full mastery of whatever medium they use.

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3-D street painting. Today’s sidewalk art displays are increasingly realistic. While this form of art has already existed for centuries, 3-D variants are relatively new. The use of 3-D techniques makes the works even more astonishing, and 3-D street artists worldwide are working hard to make this niche art more popular and accessible by hosting annual festivals.

Cassette Art. Perhaps, Erika Iris Simmons is the most well-known artist to use the now-obsolete audio cassette tapes in “sketching” pop icons such as John Lennon, Madonna, and Marilyn Monroe. Her portraits are renowned worldwide and have already received millions of views in the Web through photo-sharing sites.

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More Than Just an Outlet: Using Art and Entertainment for Charity

The world of the arts is colorful. And within this world are many artists, themselves colorful and interesting personalities, who use their talents to make a positive impact on others.

Jeff Hanson is one of these artists. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, Jeff is visually impaired from an optic nerve tumor caused by neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder. The tumor caused severe vision loss in 2005, but that didn’t stop him from creating wonderful artworks.

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Despite his vision loss, Jeff has succeeded in making a name for himself as a painter, with about 1,400 paintings in his portfolio and patrons that include celebrities Elton John, Warren Buffett, and Susan Sarandon. This success enabled him to reach out to lots of people through philanthropy. At the young age of 21, he has already donated one million dollars to over 100 charities worldwide, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Children’s Tumor Foundation.

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The same passion for philanthropy resonates within Robert Channing. Channing is a professional speed painter who performs for charitable events to help his clients raise money for their causes. A certified entertainer, he wows his audience as he creates astonishing glitter portraits of well-known personalities, rendered rapidly. At these events, his unique artworks are auctioned off. His talents have already helped raise $150 million for various charities in the United States.

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