Some more recipes!!!

Noodle Salad

100g rice vermicelli noodles
200g snow peas
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
½ cup mint leaves, chopped
¼ cup chopped unsalted peanuts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Place the noodles in a bowl of bowling water and allow to stand for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside. Cook the snow peas in a saucepan of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and cool under running water. Shred the snow peas then combine with the noodles, carrot, mint, peanuts, soy sauce and lemon juice.

By Lani

Break the stress cycle…

Tension, anxiety, headaches, indigestion, loss of energy and libido are just some of the possible symptoms of stress overload. Learn to recognize the physical and mental signs, and do something about the situation now. Knowing when to put on the brakes and give yourself a break is the first step to beating stress.

From the Little Book of Energy

DALAI LAMA—QUOTES

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions”.

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness”.

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them”.

“The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness”.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE HAVING A PANIC ATTACK

There are a few useful techniques that can be used to minimise the distress of a panic attack. These are:-

"DO"

* Think realistically - the panic attack will pass. In reality it is your body producing extra energy for you to escape from or fight the 'life threatening' situation you are in. Ask yourself - "Is this really a life threatening situation?" Am I in danger of dying? Probably not, so you don't need the energy the response is giving you.

* Listen to what is going on in your head and if possible replace it with realistic statements.

* Breath deep down into your stomach. Shallow breathing will only increase your anxiety, as will holding your breath.

* Think about your capabilities, not times when you thought you failed.

* Remember that a panic attack will only last a short amount of time and they will not harm you. In actual fact, a panic attack is protecting you by providing a large amount of energy, nothing more.



"DON'T"

* Run home at the first sign of panic - this will only entrench your fear and create a memory that says you can't cope with the feelings.

* Don't think about the first time you had a panic attack. That was only a moment in time. You have lived many more moments of time without having a panic attack. Reflect on what you do the majority of your life to create a calm state. Remember a situation does not create your fear, it comes from how YOU perceive the situation. When you are feeling panicky, it is only your thoughts.

* Don't do things in a hurry, take your time - you are entitled to do this. Think calm, be calm, breath calmly.

* Don't discount your achievements in life, and start replacing criticism with praise.

* Don't give up. Keep going as the more you practice overcoming your fears, the more they and the symptoms of fear (anxiety and panic) will eventually be controlled and no longer an issue in your life.

REMEMBER - RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE

Poem

My Garden

Deep inside of me there is a garden, full of many seeds. Three very special seeds have names. Those are Confidence, Calmness and Contentment.
I was born with these seeds, but when I was young the garden was not tended to, and the seeds of ugly weeds began to take over Confidence, Calmness, and Contentment. As I grew older, I thought that the weeds had taken over the garden for good, and that Confidence, Calmness, and Contentment were killed.
Gone forever.

What I didn’t know was that the little seeds, no matter how many times they were stepped on or neglected, were the strongest seeds in the garden. They were alive, only lying dormant, for many years. For when I began tending the garden myself by nurturing the seeds with love and respect that they deserved – small, yet strong, lovely sprouts began to grow.
Someday soon they will chase away the weeds and become the most beautiful flowers in my garden.
Eventually, they will drop other seeds into the fertile soil and they too will grow strong with lovely flowers, with names like Hope, Pride, Peace, and Dignity.

Nobody will be able to walk on my garden again --- I won’t let them! For I know that every human being has the right to grow a beautiful garden inside of them.
Author unknown

Some more recipes!!!

Sweetcorn and Chicken Soup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small (200g) leek, thinly sliced
4 (440g) chicken thigh fillets, sliced thinly
2 large (500g) corn cobs
1 litre (4 cups) chicken stock
2 x 130g cans creamed corn
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Heat oil in large pan; cook leek, stirring, until soft. Add chicken; cook, stirring, until browned all over. Cut kernels from corn cobs; add to pan. Stir in stock and creamed corn, bring to boil; simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. Stir in onion.

By Lani

Inspirational Quotes

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as well as labor does the body.
Seneca

There is only one way to happiness, and that is to cease worrying things which are beyond the power of our will.
Epictetus

One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.
William Feather

Famous people who suffer or have suffered from anxiety and depression.

Garry McDonald, Australian Actor
Rachel Griffiths, Australian Actress
Simon Palomares, Australian Comedian and Actor
Patty Duke, American Actress
Marie Osmond, American Singer and Actress
Linda Hamilton, American Actress
Wayne Schwass, Australian Footballer
Petria Thomas, Australian Olympic Gold Medallist
Jim Carrey, Canadian Actor
and many more.........................................