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This post isn’t to advise anyone or to encourage anyone to change – this series is simply to enlighten and educate. Whilst I’m composing these posts, I’m learning plenty about myself that I failed to recognise before and about others too. Appreciate the process and be eager to become more knowledgeable about real-life shit.

Moving on… as a psychology student, I tend to psycho-analyse everything and everyone; plus my Cancerian traits of being deeply intuitive probe me to question everything. In being this way, I try to find answers to why people are the way they are and I try to understand them better. Tonight’s topic is about daddy issues.

Teyana Taylor’s new album dropped a few days ago and it featured a song (Issues/Hold On); that really triggered a whirlwind of thoughts in my mind. She made so many relatable references as to why she is so…

Water sign women:

Hey, been a really long time since I’ve written a blog post.

Since I’ve been gone, I’ve transformed into a completely different woman and I truly believe that astrology and spirituality have a lead role in this.

I like to believe I am much more direct with individuals, as well as selfish with my time and energy because my life experiences have shown me how energy vampires can drain the fuck out of you.

Started taking a look deeper into myself (my soul, my heart and mind). I realised I am much more complex than I like to believe.

I love complicatedly – my soul yearns for a deeper connection so until I find that, I will not settle.

I communicate candidly– I am very straightforward with what I want and deserve, what I will and will not tolerate and this has led to plenty of…

The Endocrine System

This system one of the body’s major control systems. It is composed of a group of ductless glands that produce hormones into the bloodstream that in turn distributes them to the whole body. Hormones are chemical messengers that play a crucial roles in maintaining homeostasis (constant internal environment).

The figure below shows the location and brief function of the endocrine system glands:

Yet, since this image doesn’t show the pineal gland, the figure below illustrates its position in comparison to the pituitary gland:

How Chakras and Glands Work Together

Disturbances in the energy flow of the Chakras translate into physical drawbacks in their corresponding glands and organs. Here, it is important to remember that Chakras function like a pendulum. All 7 Chakras should be aligned and in harmony. Yet, when one of them becomes under- or over-active, “out of rhythm” signs will manifest themselves on a physical, mental, and spiritual level.

Accordingly, when we are physically…

As discussed in our previous post, Chakras are closely connected with our endocrine system which is composed of glands that secrete chemical messengers termed “hormones” into the blood stream. These hormones in turn help regulate many major body functions and ensure our well-being.

The Root Chakra in particular is associated with the adrenal glands.

Where are the Adrenal Glands located?

The word “adrenal” comes from the Latin origin: ‘ad renes’, which translates to “near the kidney”.

Accordingly, each healthy individual has 2 adrenal glands (1 above each kidney), and they play important roles, especially during times of stress. Their location just above the kidneys explains their strong influence on kidney function.

Interestingly, these 2 glands are not symmetrical whereby the right one is triangular shaped, whereas the left one is crescent-shaped.

What are the Different Layers of the Adrenal Glands?

Each adrenal gland consists of three distinct layers: the capsule, adrenal cortex, and adrenal…

Our previous posts have been tackling the relation between our Chakras and our Endocrine System. This post will expand your knowledge on one of our favorite Chakras, the Third Eye, and its close association with the Pineal gland.

Pineal Gland: Brief Historical Perspective

Our “Pine”al Gland, is shaped like and hence named after the pine cone. It is situated at the geometric center of our brain and is strongly connected with our perception of light.

The Egyptian Staff of Osiris dates back to around 1224 BC. It demonstrates two intertwining serpents (large snakes) that meet at a pine cone. This symbol parallels the Indian “Kundalini” that represents the spiritual energy carried in the body in a similar pattern, with the 2 serpents rising up from the base of the spine to meet at the Third Eye, the Pineal Gland, when enlightenment is reached.

Shiva, one of the most sacred deities…

Passing the time aboard ship

Dear Letter V                                                                                             Yep!  Still at sea

Mom,  I was seriously thinking of tearing this letter up, as I couldn’t for the life of me locate an airmail stamp aboard ship.  I kept at it though until finally fortune smiled down on me and success was mine.  I have been pretty lucky so far at my card playing activities and should it hold out until we reach some civilized port, why I’ll be ahead and you will be pleasantly surprised when you receive my check for like amount.  We can cable home money from abroad so might just as well…

Pacific Ocean, rough seas off New Zealand

When Smitty and the other troopers passed the equator, as per naval tradition, the ship’s crew donned their apparel of King Neptune and his court in preparation of handing the “Pollywogs” (the soldiers) their certificates of crossing.  The Royal Barber tried to cut the hair of the crew-cut troopers and the Royal Executioner paddled a backside with an oar if the receiving line moved too closely to a snail’s pace. (which one can imagine was every G.I. derriere that went by!) Smitty was one to really enjoy this sort of tomfoolery — even if it was with the navy!  The water damage you see to Smitty’s certificate (pictured below) is one of the reasons I began to make a facsimile of his scrapbook onto the computer.  I have re-typed the contents of the certificate to show the humor involved — despite a war.

I just wanted to give you all a head’s up ….. I am coaching again. It has been a long while in the making, but once again, I am back at the pool, where I belong (when not cooking). This time I am the HEAD COACH! I have about 116 kids, ranging in age from about 6-18. Today was my first day. It is only for the summer, but I am hoping something will come up after the summer season as well that will be more permanent. One day at a time though. This being said, I am going to try my best to keep posting daily, but it will just be a day by day thing. Now, I just need to get MY butt back in the pool and start doing my swimming again too.