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Transforming Mistakes

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This article rang true for me and how I have spent the last 6+ years of my life. I hope you get something from it also. - Barbara The Point of Return by Rosally Saltsman We can take the most insidious penchant, and nurture it into a positive and restorative force. Frank Abagnale, the "hero" of the book and movie Catch Me if You Can , was one of the most infamous contemporary outlaws. He successfully eluded the FBI, Interpol and the Justice system of 26 countries for five years, while amassing millions. After being caught and serving five years in prison, he was offered a chance to redeem himself by working for the U.S. government, uncovering the kind of schemes that he himself had perpetuated. He went from master criminal to crime prevention, protecting companies around the world from people like himself. Moreover, he paid back all the money he stole. Abagnale's success story is paralleled in the Talmud. Reish Lakish was a successful bandit known for his unusua...

Stress & General Adaptation Syndrome

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(I guess this means I am not going to be 5'8", brunette, 36-24-34 and have the intellectual depth of Jessica Simpson anytime soon, huh? - Barbara) By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN Stress is everywhere. From taking a test to dealing with the loss of a loved one, stress is impossible to avoid. It can be acute, such as the stress that occurs in the face of immediate danger, or it can be chronic when a person is dealing with a long-term stressful situation. The Three Stages of Stress An endocrinologist named Dr. Hans Selye outlined a three stage model of the body's response to stress. He called his model the General Adaptation Syndrome. Understanding these three stages will give you a better idea as to the symptoms that occur with stress and how to manage them. General Adaptation Syndrome: 1. Alarm 2. Resistance or Adaptation 3. Exhaustion TO READ THE REST ON THE SYMPTOMS OF STRESS CLICK HERE Why It's Frustrating Having a Brain from: chabad.org Having ...