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Physical Power and Faith

Feb 09, 2013 No Comments by

BY KAREN CARMELI As I’m writing my last article for Being A Broad, I would like to write about the connection between our physical power and the power of faith. A famous German researcher, psychologist, and neurologist once said: “…only few people have the ability and skills to use their energy and desire for creation [...]

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Things I’ve Used Up in Japan (Beauty)

Jan 28, 2013 No Comments by

BY RIANNA HOLLAND I remember only utter confusion when standing in the local Matsumoto Kiyoshi drug store for the first time. I was confronted with the unsettling realisation that I only recognised about three brand names on the shelves. The rest of the products were entirely new and alien to me. I’m sure that many [...]

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Women’s Power Part Two

Nov 30, 2012 No Comments by

BY KAREN CARMELI I’ve heard that if someone is born with physically-perfectly eyesight but has never used it (let’s assume that his eyes were covered for some reason) he will stay blind even when the cover is taken off. After a while of not using it, it’s possible to lose the ability of your eyesight. [...]

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How We Create Change in Our Bodies

Sep 28, 2012 No Comments

BY KAREN CARMELI If we want to have a change in our life, whether it is a physical change or emotional change we should know that any emotional reaction has a physical effect. Physical symptoms are connected to habits and behaviour patterns. First, we need to experience it and agree to admit that it’s there. [...]

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Bad Emotions, Good Emotions

Aug 24, 2012 No Comments

BY KAREN CARMELI I often hear people saying that sometimes they feel bad emotions. When I ask, “what does that mean?”, the answer is “anger, sadness, jealousy, fear, or hate.” When I ask, “what is good emotion?”,  The answer is “happiness, love, compassion, mercy, or excitement.” We’ve been taught that the emotions are divided into [...]

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2012 Shine On! Fuji Challenge

Aug 02, 2012 No Comments

The Tyler Foundation journeys to the summit This summer, the Tyler Foundation will be leading a group of climbers to the top of Mt. Fuji. But the reward will be more than the sunrise. Participants will be carrying Beads of Courage (r) to the top to inspire children fighting cancer in Japan. Small in size, [...]

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Learning to Be Free

Jul 23, 2012 No Comments

BY KAREN CARMELI When we have pain in our body, we are not free. The pain takes energy from us and limits our movements. It damages our concentration, stealing our joy and wasting our precious time. I can say that confidently because when I’ve suffered from migraines, I’ve had to cancel and give up so [...]

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How Self-image is Connected to the Body

Jun 24, 2012 1 Comment

BY KAREN CARMELI Many times people tell me that they feel that people see them not as they are, and that it is very frustrating. How can we be sure that we present ourselves as we really are? When we think about how to present ourselves: what to say, what to do, and how to [...]

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Why We Have Pain

Mar 22, 2012 No Comments

BY KAREN CARMELI Most of us express ourselves consistently: we talk in a certain way and stand, sit, or sleep in a fixed position. These habits are typical for us and the ways in which we stand, sit, or behave in different situations is expected and predictable. In addition, we have feelings and emotions that [...]

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How to find a good health clinic in Japan

Feb 26, 2012 No Comments

by Tokyo Adventist Dental Clinic‘s RITSU OIKAWA There are fewer clinics and hospitals to choose from if you are not fluent in Japanese. But it is very important to know some characteristics of a good clinic. Here are some tips on how to find a good clinic: Search Nowadays, the Internet is probably the most [...]

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