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Greetings~
Having a conversation with a dear friend of mine in the not so distant past, I asked through a fit of tears, "how do I let go of this resentment and betrayal I feel?" He answered in a soft, compassionate tone, "through forgiveness," and then he held my heart as I struggled through the string of emotions and reactions that followed inside.
A day or two later, I thought about what forgiveness meant to me. Is it something I feel is expected of me? Something I have to or "should" do? Something I want to do but there's a little part of me that doesn't? I hadn't crossed over yet, and I was the one suffering.
Maybe forgiveness means setting aside the battle, letting go, and putting my own peace and happiness above anything else. Maybe it means seeing the Truth above all the other illusions of the mind. The questions that need to be answered then, are: Are we worthy? Or, is another worthy of love?
And perhaps it was a choice right then and there, between Peace or War, Light or Dark, forgiving or grieving, Life or Death . . . and what was I going to choose? What is the foundation from which I want to live, from which I want my relationships to expand over and over again. Not forgiving keeps you in the struggle. When we forgive we are willing to give up resentment, revenge, anger, and obsession. Perhaps forgiveness isn't a command performance, but something we allow to flow through us, changing the vibration to something higher.
Over the course of time, there will always be some inner turmoil over the true meaning of what it means to forgive, but any way we slice it, every time we forgive, we have just increased our happiness.
Namaste,
Anisha
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Ananda Herbals
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The practice of acupuncture helps to return the flow of energy and blood back to normal in the body and to reinstate optimal organ function. In turn, normal function is restored to affected areas, and the body begins to heal itself.
Herbal medicine has long been a complementary treatment to acupuncture, as herbs, taken orally, work to balance the yin and yang forces in the body and to support the healing momentum between acupuncture appointments.
At Ananda Healing Arts, we are pleased to offer Ananda Herbals, a  complete line of herbal dietary supplements made from ancient formulas that help maintain good health and heal various difficult health conditions. The herbs possess energetic qualities and can either counteract or facilitate certain physiological conditions in order to provide balance and comfort.
Ananda Herbals products are made from pure and natural ayurvedic herbs of the finest quality. Every single herb is lab tested and certified for purity and quality and registered with the FDA. All of our herbs also are grown and cultivated under the best natural atmospheric conditions, and are totally free of any chemicals or insecticides. The products are also GMP compliant for quality assurance and meet the best standards.
Feel free to check out Ananda Herbals, and be sure to ask about them at your next appointment.
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Restorative Yoga ~ unwind and rest
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June 15 at blue lotus
Join Anisha for Restorative Yoga, and invite your body and mind to unwind. The practice is also great if you are new to yoga or recovering from injury. 
Restorative Yoga with Anisha at
blue lotus6:30 - 8:00 pm, Friday, June 15
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Pan Gu Yoga & Qi Gong Workshop
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Pan Gu Yoga is a unique blend of the essence of yoga with the deep principles of Pan Gu Mystical Qi Gong. Both paths share the common purposes to discover the profound  relationship between man, nature, and the universe; to be in union with Grace, with Divine Spirit; and to share Compassion and Kindness with others.
Pan Gu Yoga & Qi Gong Workshop
August 24-26
Gainesville, Florida
Join us! For more information or to register, email Anisha.
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Acupuncture treats depression & anxiety
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 Chinese medicine recognizes the powerful interplay between the body and emotions. In fact, the two are inseparable. If we are emotionally upset, our internal environment becomes disrupted, leading to the physical symptoms of anxiety and depression. If we are physically compromised, our emotions can be greatly affected. Acupuncture is an effective way to treat the whole person, addressing mind, body, and spirit. According to Chinese medical theories, depression and anxiety are often the result of an imbalance or blockage in the body's energetic organ meridian systems. If Qi becomes obstructed or the quality becomes insufficient, then emotional upset, anxiety, depression, illness, and disease may occur. Many things may cause the Qi to become blocked or insufficient, such as physical or emotional trauma, hereditary weakness, poor diet, or chemical, physical, and emotional stress. We place acupuncture needles into points in the body to facilitate the  flow of life force -- to bring energy into areas of deficiency and unblock the flow where there has been stagnation. To treat anxiety and depression, needles may be inserted specifically to treat unresolved grief, absence of joy, anger, depression, fear or shock, and to move energy, calm the spirit, and create balance in the mind. The goal of using acupuncture to treat depression or anxiety is to create harmony and healing within ourselves and between ourselves and the world. Regardless of what emotional difficulty you may be experiencing, acupuncture can help treat these mental-emotional disorders. |
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Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
~ Mark Twain
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