Re: [MOL] Meditation Buddies/Tracy [12381] Medicine On Line


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Re: [MOL] Meditation Buddies/Tracy



I have this book and reread it over and over, a part every day to remind to
keep on what we call "the path of heart". A real keeper, I believe Marty
has read this book and Carla, Marty is a personal friend of Greg Anderson,
a lung cancer survivor.
God Bless, Jeanne

t 12:45 PM 7/19/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Tracy,
>As I mentioned before, I didn't meditate much while I was away on
>vacation, but I plan (hope) to begin again.  So count me in, too.  I
>could use some encouragement right now to get started again.
>
>By the way, (this is for everyone) I found another book by Greg Anderson
>(a long-time cancer survivor) yesterday.  I haven't yet decided whether
>I'll keep it for myself or send it to Annie (who has the cancer).  It
>looks pretty encouraging.  It's called, "The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of
>Wellness:  Feel, Think, and Live Better Than You Ever Through Possible." 
>Chapter Titles are:
>
>Part One.  The Universal Laws
>1.  The Law of Espirit
>2.  The Law of Personal Accountability
>3.  The Law of Unity
>
>Part Two.  The Physical Laws
>4.  The Law of Physical Activity
>5.  The Law of Nutritional Frugality
>6.  The Law of Minimal Medical Invasiveness
>
>Part Three.  The Emotional Laws
>7.  The Law of Stress-Hardiness
>8.  The Law of Emotional Choise
>9.  The Law of Developmental Motivation
>
>Part Four.  The Social Laws
>10.  The Law of Human Dignity
>11.  The Law of Win/Win
>12.  The Law of Present-Moment Living
>
>Part Five.  The Intellectual Laws
>13.  The Law of Mindfulness
>14.  The Law of Creativity
>15.  The Law of Lifetime Growth
>
>Part Six  The Vocational Laws
>16.  The Law of Life Mission
>17.  The Law of Purpose Through Service
>18.  The Law of Stewardship
>
>Part Seven.  The Spiritual Laws
>19.  The Law of Forgiveness
>20.  The Law of Gratitude
>21.  The Law of Personal Peace
>
>Part Eight.  The Greatest Law
>22.  The Law of Unconditional Loving.  
>
>Here is the description on the back of the book, along w/endorsements:
>
>"Everything we think, say, feel, and do has a direct impact on our
>physical and emotional health.  And yet, we overlook this fundamental
>truth every day.
>
>A solution exists.  The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness advocates a
>holistic no-nonsense approach to health and well-being that is keenly
>sensitive to all facets of body, mind, and spirit.  These twenty-two keys
>provide the definitive toolkit for achieving your own high-level
>wellness."
>
>"The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness proves we can tap our own mighty
>resources and thereby add to both the quality and quantity of our lives. 
>Read this wonderful books and grow." - Dr. Wayne Dyer, Author of Your
>Erroneous Zones and Real Magic
>
>"Destined to become a classic.  Much more than a book on health, this is
>a gem on how to live.  What an inspiration!" - Mary Kay Ash, Chairman
>Emeritus, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.
>
>"The most comprehensive, easy-to-follow explanation of wellness that I
>have ever read...[A] basis for a new reality for twenty-first-century
>medicine:  cost avoidance, self-esteem, and reverence for life." - Edward
>Taub, M.D., author of The Wellness Rx.
>
>"An excellent guide book towards achieving true wellness." - Bernie
>Siegel, MD
>
>I haven't read much of the book yet, but it looks like it'll be a
>valuable reminder to me of the steps I need to incorporate into my life
>to live healthier and happier.  So I just thought I'd pass on the
>information in case anyone else wanted to check it out at the bookstore
>or library.  I found the book on a discount rack at Borders, so it cost
>me only $4.00 or so.  It was written in 1995, so it's possible it'll be
>difficult to find (I don't know).  Greg Anderson wrote "The Cancer
>Conquerer,"  "The Triumphant Patient," "50 Essential Things to Do When
>the Doctor Says It's Cancer," and "Healing Wisdom."  I'm am familar only
>w/the "50 Essential Things..." - and only vaguely - since I sent a copy
>of it to my sister-in-law Annie.  It looked good, so I expect this book
>to be helpful, too.  
>
>Later on, I'll try to send out another list of the books I have at home
>on meditation.  It's been a pretty busy day already.  We had breakfast
>and then I showered while Tom did some clipping in the yard.   After I
>showered, I made the bed, sprayed shower cleanser on the shower & rinsed
>it, and washed down part of the sink in our bathroom.  Tom came in then
>and said he very nearly had heat stroke and desperately needed to cool
>down.  I had to give him the last cold water bottle out of my hand (I had
>already begun to drink it - he seldom drinks them.) and he went upstairs
>to take a shower & sit in front of the fan for awhile.  He's feeling
>better now.
>
>After my lecture about eating healthier last night (Shannon refused to
>try my pepper steak), Shannon surprised me this morning by asking for
>apples w/peanut butter on them.  She said she was going to "at least try
>them."  Well, she did & then she decided she'd discard the rest.  Now she
>wants peanut butter on crackers.  Oh well, I'm just glad she tried
>something new. :-)  Soon we have to go to Wal-Mart to do some shopping,
>and I have a few friends to call.  And, of course, the housework is still
>here taunting me, as usual.  Got to go.
>Love,
>Jean
>
>On Sun, 19 Jul 1998 00:00:48 -0400 "ken naehring"
><blessu@worldnet.att.net> writes:
>>Count me in through thick or thin.....
>>
>>I am learning to meditate okay, but the imagery is leaving me out...  
>>I look
>>for my pulsating light and see nothing...  my personal email is
>>blessu@worldnet.att.net
>>    Carla
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Bruce and Tracy Walter <btwalter@concentric.net>
>>To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
>>Date: Saturday, July 18, 1998 3:21 PM
>>Subject: [MOL] Meditation Buddies
>>
>>
>>>Hi everyone.  First thanks for all of the great posts.  I have 
>>enjoyed the
>>>many jokes and inspirational messages.
>>>
>>>My question:  Is there anybody out there who'd like to share 
>>experiences
>>>regarding learning to meditate?  We could share on the MOL if there 
>>is
>>>interest, or share via personal e-mail.
>>>
>>>I am at the beginning of my work here.    It doesn't come easy for me 
>>and I
>>>am struggling to keep up the discipline.   Have purchased a few good 
>>books
>>>and tapes and am going to give it a solid go, but I thought if I 
>>could find
>>>a buddy or two, we could encourage each other in the endeavor.
>>>
>>>Thanks for reading.
>>>
>>>-Tracy
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