In today’s news, hundreds of volunteers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, collaborate to support nation’s disadvantaged students, United States faces increasing wildfire risk amid exceptionally hot and dry conditions, Swiss research discovers maize’s natural chemicals can improve wheat yields, Jamaica, Panama and Colombia partner to lessen plastic pollution by using circular economy approach, soldier in United States honored for saving woman’s life, Australian purveyor of vegan ice cream now selling products in United Kingdom, and tiger-person population grows in India, Nepal and Bhutan.
Being vegan means you can sleep with a clear conscience and that will contribute to your peace of mind. However, some people still have other parts of their lives that interfere with the ever so important habit of good sleep, so today, I'd like to offer a tip to help. Your body will naturally start to wind down at the same time each night, so it's crucial to strive to maintain a regular evening schedule. Melatonin is a primary sleep hormone and is produced in the pineal gland when we are in darkened environments. Melatonin levels are impacted by external light, so I advise lowering light sources toward bedtime. This also means avoiding gadgets before bed such as TVs, phones, and tablets. Another suggestion is to try relaxation techniques such as PMR (progression muscle relaxation). Many people find just a few minutes of PMR before bedtime can aid in helping them nod off more quickly. This approach also helps with anxiety because you are putting more attention on the muscles than on distracting thoughts. PMR can be done by closing your eyes, concentrating on a specific body area, tensing the muscle group there, holding for 3-5 seconds, and then relaxing the area. Progressively move through all of the muscle groups if you have time, or those with the most tension for a quick release. I hope these simple tips help you get a more relaxing and revitalizing sleep.
Now, it’s time to enter the chuckle auditorium with the joke of the day. It’s entitled “Who Should Jump?”
Charlene, holding a magazine, approaches her co-worker, Albert, and asks:
“Do you know the answer to this magazine’s question-and-answer contest, Albert?”
“What is the question?”
“The question is: A hot air balloon is carrying four people: an engineer, a doctor, an athlete, and a beauty queen. The balloon is damaged, so one of them must be removed for the balloon to stay airborne, but there is only one parachute. Who should be removed?”
“I'm not sure.”
“Me neither.”
Two weeks later, the magazine revealed that the first prize had been awarded to a 6-year-old child who was the only one who had correctly answered the question. Her answer was: “They need to remove the heaviest person from the hot air balloon.”
And now we have a heartline from Yuk-Ling in Hong Kong:
Ultimate Master, Since I have met You, my life has been changed greatly and felt totally different. I always feel happy, healthy, and can remember You all the time. During meditation, when I repeatedly recite Master’s Name, I can see the inner Master. She guides me on what to do and not do and teaches me how to meditate to reach a higher level. Whenever I have any problems, Master always helps me just by remembering Her. For me, these are the great experiences. God bless Ultimate Master and the Supreme Master TV team. We all pray for World Vegan, World Peace, and World Liberation! Respectfully, Yuk-Ling from Hong Kong
Fortunate Yuk-Ling, We are delighted to hear of the wonderful experiences you have had since meeting Master.
Here is some food for your soul from Master: “Precious Yuk-Ling, love you so! It is always good to hear of the blessing that a sincere disciple has received from practicing the Quan Yin Method. Continue on the path with discipline, sincerity, a heart filled with love for God, and a desire to be of service to those in need. May you reach the Highest Wisdom, and may the graceful people of Hong Kong quickly come to know the true and noble nature of the animal-people.”
