Being a better receiver

by Olga

 

I always liked to give my attention, my love, gifts and so on. But often I receive…hmm…

 

Strangely most of us are better givers than we are receivers. We give to our children, our spouses, our friends. Most of us are actually very good at giving. But receiving?  We often feel subtly uncomfortable when receiving. Even compliments get deflected when they come our way.

 

Someone pays us a compliment for helping them move or clean up the house and we say, “Ah, it was nothing.” Or someone compliments us on an outfit we are wearing and we feel inclined to mention how we bought it at a discount instead of simply enjoying the compliment and letting it nourish us. The compliment is a gift to us, and when we don’t receive it properly we are dishonoring the giver.

 

Receiving is actually harder to do than giving. Giving is easy, as there is much pleasure in giving, but receiving is an art that takes practice. To be a good receiver requires intimacy - allowing others into our life, however momentarily. It is always a pleasure to be in the presence of a good receiver, to enjoy the way they receive. Being a good receiver is honoring the giver and giving something back to them.

 

Many relationships are suffering - not because people are not giving to each other, but because they are not receiving from each other.

 

We should receive the love, respect the compliments and acknowledge one another every time giving occurs. We should practice receiving all the pleasures that happen to us daily, not take anything for granted. Think of how many simple everyday gifts from life we are constantly being given: the beauty of nature, the sound of children playing, art, stimulating conversations.

 

Are we truly receiving them when they happen to us, or are we busy, preoccupied with other matters, not noticing? We should master the art of receiving, be a good receiver and accept the gifts life offers us.

 

The more we can receive, the more we can give back, but the reverse is not true. Giving more does not necessarily mean we can receive more. We must remember that it is harder to receive than give, and work on this part of ourselves so that we become good receivers and givers, with both in balance.

 

Be a good receiver and let life’s many blessings nourish you deeply. Notice how much there is to receive and don’t be selfish or distracted; receive it generously and abundantly, showing your appreciation every opportunity you can. This gratitude will send out vibrations of energy that will attract even more blessings to you.

 

This is the alchemy of mastering the art of receiving. This practice will nourish you well.

The body feels the world energetically

by Olga Ivashkov

I will never forget the day when I started to understand my place in the world.

 

I discovered that my body had access to information beyond what the mind can fully understand.

 

The body feels the world energetically. The body feels and the mind thinks; these are two different ways of obtaining information. When we rely only on the mind and our logic, we close ourselves off to a huge source of information. We become partial selves and cannot fully feel what we should be doing in life.

 

You could call this too much thinking and not enough feeling.

 

Actually our body can feel and process information many times faster than the mind. We, as human beings, are multi-dimensional with a conscious mind, a subconscious, a soul and a BODY and this body is capable of guiding us in all areas of our life - if we tune into it.

 

Trust and act upon what your deep feelings are telling you, and you will be led in extraordinary directions.

Time changes things, but we have to change ourselves

It’s the first week of October now - the very beginning of autumn.

I always take this time of year to reflect on my summer accomplishments – and unfortunately my disappointments.

I’m amazed at how different the summer actually turned out as compared to what I expected at the start. The months were filled with many adventures and unexpected surprises, which allowed me to learn from so many experiences and lessons.

I discovered a very strong, invaluable message along the way.

Time certainly changes things, but many times we have to change them ourselves.

The coming winter months will be overflowing with our actions, beliefs and energy. If we can master the process, then there’s no reason why we shouldn’t expect good things to happen to us.

I am making a conscience effort to use my energy and my thoughts in a positive way. What about you?

Howard Thurman once remarked, “Don’t worry about what the world needs.  Ask what makes you come alive and do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

Over the next few months, fill your life with peace and love and really come alive! It’s one of the greatest blessings you can offer to not only yourself but your family, your friends and the entire world.

With love,

Olga

Acupuncture today - it doesn't require arrows

by Olga Ivashkov, Health Consultant

For many of us, when we think of the word “acupuncture” we think back to our childhood when mom used a needle to dislodge the splinter we got in our finger from playing outside.

Remember how that felt?

We recall that pain when we think about having dozens of tiny needles inserted into our skin – regardless of its healing potential.

Olga Ivashkov

And while there might be a little pain and discomfort initially, the incredible benefits of this ancient practice are invaluable. In fact this holistic treatment has been known to positively treat conditions such as neck or cervical pain, lower back pain, sciatica, anxiety and depression, insomnia, migraines, sinus problems, and the list goes on and on.

So how does acupuncture really work?

Traditional Asian acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of Qi (a fine, essential substance which nourishes and constructs the body) through distinct channels that cover the body like nerves and blood vessels.

According to this theory, acupuncture adjusts the flow of Qi in the body - leading it to areas where it is insufficient and draining it from areas where it is stuck and/or superabundant. In this way acupuncture restores the harmonious balance of the body and its parts. In Chinese, there is a saying which states, if there is pain, there is no free flow; if there is free flow, there is no pain.

Acupuncture promotes and reestablishes the free flow of Qi.

The word "acupuncture" actually means "to prick with a needle" – coined by William Ten Rhyne, a Dutch physician who brought this technique to Europe in the 17th century.

In China the history of acupuncture can be traced back to ancient warriors, who survived the misfortune of being struck by arrows during times of war. These warriors reported that although they were injured, their previous diseases and pain in other parts of the body had lessened in intensity and were even miraculously cured. An interesting and incredibly undesirable way to discover the healing powers of acupuncture, don’t you think?

It appears that similar practices were used in other parts of the world as well.

 
In the tropical rainforests of the Amazon, a tribe reportedly used blowpipes to insert tiny arrows into one part of the body to cure a malady in another. In Africa doctors pierced one part of a patient's body to treat another part of his anatomy. Anthropologists have even discovered that inhabitants of the Arctic and Northern Tundra regions used sharp stones for similar healing purposes.

So regardless of your preconceptions of acupuncture, it’s worth doing some research to see if this ancient practice can heal what ails you. Just be thankful your treatments won’t include being struck by the enemy’s arrow.

Free Holistic Health Seminar with Acupuncturist

Free Holistic Health Seminar with Olga  @ CGI Holistic Fitness & SPA

May 17th Thursday- 

7:00 -8:30 pm.   

Introducing Olga Ivashkov – Health Consultant, Herbalist, Acupuncturist was born in Moscow, Russia, where she worked as a Medical Doctor in the Federal Children’s Hospital, Intensive Care Unit.  She also received her hypnotherapist license in Russia.

Olga moved the United States in 1995 and began practicing as a hypnotherapist in New York. In 2008, she graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City with a Bachelors Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. After graduation, she opened the Acuhypnotherapy Center in Nyack, NY - acupuncture, herbal therapy, hypnosis, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming).  She also became a Brain Management Consultant in 2010.  

Customized Detox Sessions available (intestines, liver, kidney, blood and lymph). 
Health Evaluation-Acupressure/Acupuncture- Body Detox- Raindrop Therapy Technique- Foot Reflexology- Lymphatic Acupressure Drainage

*Raindrop technique is a combination of aromatherapy and acupressure (Vita Flex technique) which helps with relaxation, emotional release, tissue cleansing, stress and back problems like back pain, stiffness and misalignment.

 Olga has her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine, Brain Management Consultant and is a Hypnotherapist.

call 201-784-5575 for an appointment.

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