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ivy · Groupie Joined: 17 Jul 2007 Posts: 322

Here are 9 simple things you and me can do to bring silence and solitude into our daily life

1. Remember that the door to your room can close. Advise loved ones that you will be a much happier person if you occasionally take time to be alone. Do what's needed to let go of stress and recover balance. This may mean stretching out on the bed, listening to music or doing some yoga. You may also like to sing , make art or play an instrument.

2. Turn off the phone. This may seem like a no-brainer; but it really works.

3. Shut off your computer. Like the ringing phone, a humming computer begs for attention. Power down.

4. Let the television set know who's boss. You may find that an hour without it leaves you more refreshed and relaxed that if you'd let a program or a movie suck you in.

5. Walk in park. There's park or public open space within easy reach of where most people live, teh difference innoise lever from the streets surrounding one is astonishing.

6. Drive a quiet car. Driving is stressful enough. Lower the tension by turning off the radio, tape / CD and cell phone. Roll up the windows to shut out road noise. You can even remain quiet with passengers, provided you agree to the silence.

7. Commune with your food. Most of us dont pay much attention to the food we eat. We're too busy talking, reading, watching television or working. Cut out the distractions and let yourself really taste, smell and savor yoru food. Enjoying a delicious meal an instantly comfort and relax you.

8. Reserve the bath or shower. Make an annoucement: "i've dissappearing into the bathroom for half an hour. Please do not disturb me!" Warm water makes for an instant retreat.

9. Get up early. The world at dawn is special, often the day's most tranquil hour.

Pam · Extremist Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 1020 Location: Sibu

Ivy, i would do all the above except #7. I think Dharma will be more than willing to send me off to Mile 7 1/2 Kuching or Tanjung Rambutan Confused

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~Pam~

zulPutrajaya · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject:

i can send you to tjg rambutan pam... its near to ipoh btw
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Pam · Extremist Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 1020 Location: Sibu

Can we do a transit at Ipoh? Heard there r lots of good food there. I need to practise communing with them food. Laughing

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~Pam~

zulPutrajaya · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:47 pm Post subject:

sure,,,then we can singgah pat's house and ask him to drive us around ipoh
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Dharma · Fanatic Joined: 05 Jul 2007 Posts: 189 Location: Sibu

Ivy I tried number seven and what do you know..It works! I introduce myself to my food and we had a conversation after that. Goes like this..Hello my name is Dharma. How do you do Mr Chicken...( fried chicken keeps quiet)...Hmmm not much of a talker arent you...( fried chicken still very quiet)...Listen...I notice that you are not from around here...so where from.... Kentucky? ( nervous laugh)...(Fried chicken remains quiet)...ehem..anyway..If you are free, maybe you and I can go out for dinner sometime..( that fried chicken still give me the silent treatment)...Oh wait you are my dinner!!!! haaa...haa...( Dama gobble the fried chicken. The end...For more food drama...ask for Dharma.