My Wish For You, My Patient ...
(from my favorite poem)                                   

May You Be Blessed                                                
With all things good.                                               

May Your Joys, like the stars at night,
be too numerous to count.

May Your Victories be more abundant
than all the grains of sand
on all the beaches
on all the oceans
in all the world.

May lack and struggle
be always absent from your life,
and may beauty, order and abundance
be your constant companions.

May every pathway you choose
lead to that which is pure and good and lovely.

May every doubt and fear
be replaced by a deep abiding trust
as you behold evidence
of a Higher Power all around you.

And when there is only darkness
and the storms of life are closing in
May the light
at the core of your being
illuminate the world.

May you always be aware
you are loved beyond measure
and may you be willing
to love unconditionally in return.

May you always feel protected
and cradled in the arms of God
like the cherished child you are.

And when you are tempted to judge
May you be reminded
that we are all ONE
And that every thought you think
reverberates across the universe,
touching everyone and everything.

And when you are tempted to hold back
May you remember love flows best
when it flows freely.
And it is in giving
that we receive the greatest gift.

May you always have music and laughter
and may a rainbow follow every storm.

May gladness wash away every disappointment,
May joy dissolve every sorrow,
and may love ease every pain.

May every wound bring wisdom,
and may every trial bring triumph.

And with every passing day
May you live more abundantly
than the day before.

May you be blessed
And may others be blessed by you.

This is my heartfelt wish for you.

May you be blessed.

From  Live More Abundantly; "May You Be Blessed" Movie.

By Kate Nowake

This truly comes from my heart to each and every one of you.  Sincerely, Dr Pat

Emotional FreedomTechnique:

I Love EFT! I teach it to my patients as part of almost every consultation.  In the school of alternative medicine that I graduated from, it was stressed to always take a mind-body-spirit approach to guiding a patient back to vibrant health.  Yet they really didn't teach us any specific tools to help us teach our  patients how to clear emotional issues that we felt were contributing to their  illness.  Since I learned about EFT, I can show a patient this technique in 5 to 10 minutes and get results!  The best part is that they can go home and continue to get results each time they do it themselves!  I am so grateful to have this simple effective tool in my toolbox when I need to help someone with the emotional link that may be interfeering with their ability to heal physically.

I use it on myself as well, probably almost every single day, even if for just a couple minutes.  My daughters use it regularly.  My 6 and 8 year old grandsons even know how to use it!

So just what is EFT???????

EFT (Emotional Freeedom Technique) works with the body's energy system and can produce awesome results in emotional healing.

I believe that all illness has an emotional link which must be cleared.  EFT will often work when everything else has failed!

EFT is based on the same energy points as acupuncture.  The client is guided to tap gently on these acupuncture points while verbalizing key elements of the issue that may be causing dis-ease in  their life.

The easiest way to learn EFT the right way is to visit Gary Craig's website:
www.emofree.com

Afterall, he is the world expert on the subject!   He wants people to know about and benefit from EFT so badly that he will give you a free manual on his site that makes it easy to learn and self-apply the techniques.

Blessings, Dr Pat

"Just wanted to share some of my very favorite sayings.  I don't 

even know who said most of them, but I love them and I hope

they will enrich your life like they do mine!"

Dr Patricia Felici

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. -- Hippocrates.

Man is a product of his thoughts. What he believes, he becomes. --Mahatma Gandhi.

Every loving thought is true; anything else is a cry for healing, no matter how it presents itself.

It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has. -- Hippocrates.

Be the change you want to be in the world. ---Mahatma Gandi

Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.  -- Hippocrates

We can never get enough of what we don't really need.

You cry that the world has hurt you
You cry that the world has disappointed you
But you do not cry that after all of this mistreatment you
are still hopelessly and shamelessly attached to it.

The definition of insanity is doing
the same things and expecting different results.

When an inner situation is not made conscious,
it appears outside as fate.  --Carl Jung

What we resist, persists.

If you want to be happy, put your effort
into controlling the sail, not the wind.

God's perfection is so large that it makes room for the human's imperfection.  The human's idea of perfection is so small that nothing at all fits in.

Even a broken clock is correct twice a day!

Nothing I say can explain to you Divine Love
Yet all of creation cannot seem to stop talking about it  -- Rumi

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!  Live the Life You've Imagined.--Thoreau

Life isn't about finding yourself.  Life is about creating yourself.

Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.

The Secret is in the love...everyone nees the love....if the Muslims, Jews, Christians, and the people of any other religion knew their religion well, then there would be only one religion, the religion of love and peace and mercy.
---My Spiritual Guide, - Sidi Muhammed al-Jamal

"When your heart is free from limiting beliefs and pictures, all who come in contact with you will feel the love, warmth, and radiance that emanates from a heart in alignment and surrender to the Divine."
---My teacher, - Dr. Ibrahim Jaffe

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be shining, fulfilled and happy? Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of God... Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." -- Marianne Williamson

("And my all time favorite is this saying:")
All I Know Is that I Don't Know.
("Seems like the older I get, the more I use this saying".)

Journaling As Therapy

I can't imagine dealing with life without having my journal to write in when I need to.  It's a safe place for me to express whatever I am feeling in my present situation in life.

I always recommend to my patients that they spend just a few minutes a day writing in a journal, asking such questions as
"What is my true heart's desire?"
"What is it that my body is trying to tell me today with this ache or pain I am feeling?"

I am a real advocate of using non-dominant hand writing to access right-brain wisdom and intuition.  I frequently recommend the work of Dr Lucia Capacchione to my patients so they can learn the process through her books or seminars.

Two of my favorite books by Dr Capacchione are
THE PICTURE OF HEALTH
and
LIGHTEN UP YOUR BODY-LIGHTEN UP YOUR LIFE"

Note:
I am a Certified Practitioner of Dr Lucia Capacchione's
Creative Journal Expressive Arts Methods.
Dr. Capacchione is a world renowned author, trainer and leader in expressive arts therapy. Her books and audio tapes can be ordered at www.LuciaC.com

I offer lectures and workshops that deal with the issues of creativity and stress management  in education, healthcare, business and industry.

Some of my lectures and workshops offered  include:
Turning dreams into reality through the process of
collage and journaling
Personal Growth, Career and Life Planning  through
Right Brain Journaling
Self-Care, Stress Management and Wellness using
Expressive Arts as Medicine

Email me if you are interested in a workshop in your area!

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STRESS Management

1.  Put your life in perspective.  Try not to sweat "the small stuff".  Be grateful for every tiny blessing in your life.  Begin your day thinking about what you have to be grateful for.

2.  Make downtime a daily practice, even if just 15 to 30 minutes.  Use the time to pray, journal, read or relax and reflect on the day.

3.  Get enough rest.  Go to bed 15 to 30 minutes earlier at night than usual.  Try to be in bed by 10:30PM.

4.  Keep track of stress signals.  How does your body try to tell you when it is time for a Stressbuster?


Achieving Emotional Balance Can Be Different For Each Blood Type:
Blood Type O benefits tremendously from brisk regular exercise that taxes the cardiovascular and muscular skeletal system.  The act of physical exercise releases a swarm of neurotransmitter activity that acts as a tonic for the entire system.  A Type O who regularly exercises has a better emotional response.
Practice anger management techniques.
Plan your weeks and days to minimize monotony.
Break up your day with physical activity.
Set up small rewards you can give yourself when you accomplish tasks.
Stop smoking and avoid stimulants.

Blood Type A's have a harder time recovering from stress because of high cortisol levels.  They do best with a regular program of exercise that provides focus and calming effects.  Good examples are yoga, martial arts, and meditation.    They can participate in more intense physical exercise when you are healthy and in good condition, but be aware that these forms of exercise do not act as safety valves for your stress.  TypeA's can do  well is aerobics and weight lifting, but they have to be very careful not to over do it.  You are overdoing it if you are very tired 2 hours after exercising.

Speak up when you feel anxious or overwhelmed.  Don't repress your concerns.
Before you add a responsibility, give up one you already have.
Use natural light therapy in your work space.
Schedule a full day of solitude and silence once a month.
WHen exercising, stop before you reach your limit.

Blood Type B's seem to just be meant to be in balance.  When they are in balance, they can block stress, anxiety, and depression, using their powerful gifts for relaxation, meditation and visualization.  Simple visualization techniques work as well or better than drugs or other interventions in controlling stress for Type B's.
Alternate Nostril Breathing is a powerful anti-stress tool for them.
Martial Arts and Tai Chi are ideal because they require focus and concentration.
Combining music with guided imagery is an excellent techinique as well.

Blood Type AB's should avoid caffeine and alcohol when in stressful situations.  Caffeine can be particularly harmful because of its tendency to raise adrenaline and noradrenaline, already high for Type AB's.
Plan your days and weeks to minimize surprises and avoid rushing.
Break up your day with physical activity.  You will feel more energized.
Set up small rewards you can gice yourself when you accomplish tasks.
Stop smoking and avoid stimulants.
Spend time "giving back".  Type AB's are natural philanthropists and have a gift for empathy.

Stress Busters For Everyone:

Do just a few minutes each day of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)  see www.eft.com
www.celebrationhealing.com

Get a massage regularly.   Even exchanging a 15 minute back rub with a family member or friend can do wonders.

Jot down your thoughts and feelings in a journal daily.  Use dominant and non-dominant handwriting! www.LuciaC.com

Write down everything you are grateful for.  Express those feelings in writing that you don't have an opportunity to verbalize.

Get a haircut, manicure or new outfit.  Looking better will make you feel better.

Read a book that interests you.

Take a long, warm bath. Romanticize the atmosphere with bubbles, music, a candle, and a glass of wine.

Nourish your friendship circle. Keep in regular touch with friends. Sharing unsettling feelings with people you trust is the first step toward resolving them.

Limit activities with negative friends who reinforce bad feelings. You know who they are!

Be an optimist.  Think about what you do want....not what you don't want.  Spend a few minutes every single  day imagining your life the way you want it to be. Think about it and get in touch with the feelings associated with having your dreams come true.   Imagine how you would feel in great detail......as if it were already happening.  Now you will be attracting just that!!

Hug your children and/or friends. The power of touch is enormous.  Hold a baby for a little while.  Your perspective about life often changes.

Get out of your head and go into your heart and feel what is really bothering you.  Take that part of you to God in your prayers and ask him to fill that place with His love.  Try the Serenity Prayer: "Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference."  I often ask God not to change my circumstances but to change me so that I can be open to learning what it is that I need to learn from each and every challenge in my life.

Do some volunteer work if you feel you are bored or have too much time on your hands.  Helping others is a natural mood elevator!

Start a hobby. Take a class in painting, drawing, pottery, carpentry, knitting or cooking.  What is your passion?  What are your gifts or talents?  Take time expressing those gifts.

Catch your breath. This quick exercise helps you learn to relax your breathing: To a count of four, inhale slowly. Imagine the inhaled, warm air flowing to all parts of your body. Pause. Slowly exhale, again counting to four. Imagine the tension flowing out. pause, then begin again. Repeat several times.

Get away for an afternoon, a day or a weekend if you have the time and can afford it.  What's your favorite getaway spot?

Go to a movie.  Wear something soft and warm.  Take some nourishing comforting snacks with you!

Simplify your life. Cut out a few activities or delegate tasks whenever you can.

Learn to say no. Never give an immediate answer to a request for volunteering.

Schedule worry time and worry only during that scheduled time!  Keep worry time to a half hour or less each day and use that time to work on solutions to problems. If a worry crops up outside of worry time, write it down and worry about it later.

Don't procrastinate.  Remember the old saying, "Lead with the body and the mind will follow." Stay there. Spend at least 5 minutes at the task before you leave to do something else.

Stop and smell the flowers.  Sit outside under an awning when it's raining.  Listen to music you love.  Walk on the beach.  Hold a child.
Go for a walk in the fresh air.

Laugh regularly!  Hang out with friends who make you laugh.  Choose movies that will make you laugh.

Write a letter or e-mail to a friend.  Keep in touch with the people you care about.

Have mercy on yourself!  Sometimes it is so easy for us to be kind to others but we are just so hard on ourselves.  Do something realy nice for yourself once in a while...and DO NOT feel guilty about it, or it would be like giving yourself poison chicken soup!

See the beautiful creature that you are and recognize the awesome gifts that God has given you.  God made you in His image.  You are a mirror of all of His beautiful qualities....love, kindness, generosity, peace, kindness, mercy, and so many more.  All that you seek on the outside is already within you...peace, love, acceptance, unconditional love.

Sending you a hug right now through cyberspace,
Dr Pat Felici