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Ilchi lee: A definition of success

What kind of success do I want? Sometimes we think like this. ‘In order to succeed, I have to compete or I have to endure a certain painful period. That is a time I feel unhappy or unhealthy because I cannot play, I cannot take enough exercises or I cannot do whatever I want for fun….’ But is that true? It could be for some successful people. But you can guess the answer. There are many people really enjoying their successful life while they are doing what they want within health and happiness. Because the true success is something we can enjoy together and the happiness becomes bigger and bigger the more we share with people.

While I’m writing this, I feel I need practice too. Because sometimes I try to do something just to look better to others. That’s why I’m doing a practice like ‘Brain Wave Vibration’ to make my goal bigger not just for me but all of us. We can recieve a great energy from the universe when we keep such a concept of success for all.

I remember one dialogue from the movie, ‘Spiderman’. In the movie, the uncle says to Spiderman, “A great power comes from a great responsibility”. Ilchi lee often says, there are not that big difference in people’s ability but just some difference in their belief and confidence. Let’s recover a true confidence within cosmic energy~

from the http://ilchileebest.com

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Atlanta’s Polina Sabumnim is spreading peace around the world

Here is an article about the Young Earth Human Ambassadors for Peace group which is traveling in Korea right now. Atlanta’s own Master Polina is among the group of eight. Read below to see what she’s up to…

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A group of eight Americans in their twenties are currently on a six-month tour around South Korea and Japan as part of a demonstration team called the Young Earth Human Ambassadors for Peace (YEHAP). Already into their second month, they arrived in Korea on March 4, 2008.

The team’s purpose is a cross-cultural exchange between the United States and Korea. It is a way for these young individuals to share their passion for world peace and self-development through Ilchi Lee’s teachings and training methods.

During the tour they are giving performances in the traditional ki-gong form ChunBuShingGong and the Phoenix Dance (the official dance of the Phoenix Project). At each performance they share their experiences, especially of Brain Wave Vibration training, and their message of peace. Some of these performances are part of Ilchi Lee’s Brain Wave Vibration lecture tour. Others are given at universities, Dahn Yoga centers, Body & Brain Clubs, government offices, and in front of media professionals.

As part of their adventures they have visited special locations in South Korea including its first national treasure, a historic gate that burned down recently, and Sungsanilchooleumb (Sunshine) Mountain on Jeju Island. Fun excursions are also part of their experience, like riding motor scooters around the coastline of U-Do island, as well as seeing the sights and singing karaoke in Seoul.

In addition to performing and lecturing, the team has engaged in civil services such as helping to clean an oil spill on a beach in Taean. Their home base is the Kookakwon, or School for Traditional Korean Study. From the staff at Kookakwon, and wherever they go on their tour, they learn about Korean history and culture, as well as Dahn history and culture. They even visited a Dahn Yoga center on Jeju Island that first opened twenty-three years ago.

Some of the challenges they face are daunting, such as performing in front of thousands of people and striving to inspire their hearts. Some of them are more mundane, like trying exotic foods such as raw squid and puffer fish, or sleeping on mats on the floor in the Kookakwon—although they sleep in beds in hotels when they travel, at the Kookakwon everyone follows this traditional Asian custom.

Throughout their experience they have received training and personal care. Beginning with pre-training in the United States at the Sedona Mago Retreat Center from February 26, 2008 to March 3, 2008, the YEHAP members have practiced their performances, working and living together as a team, deepening themselves inside and out, giving lectures and speaking in front of an audience. They are always developing their body, mind, and spirit, and learning to speak and act from their heart. They train daily in Dahn Yoga and DahnMuDo.

To help them endure their rigorous daily schedule, they receive special healing experiences, including a visit to a Korean spa, and doing an intestinal cleanse. For everyday aches and pains, when they need to they can visit a Dahn Master who is an acupuncturist.

You can see photos of Aaron, Polina, Brandon, Ana, Danielle, Afrika, Ashley, and Alex’s adventures on their blog http://yehap.blogspot.com and read their personal perspectives through their individual blogs (linked from the main blog). The attitude they demonstrate on their blogs reflect the message they are working to deliver—that of hope, an open mind, personal growth, gratitude for all of life’s experiences, and peace inside and out.

Directions to Healing Chakra

Those of you attending the Healing Chakra workshop this weekend can find the directions here…

Directions to Doubletree Hotel

Map to Doubletree Hotel

February Shimsung - Amazing!!!

On Sunday Feb. 24, members and masters from across Atlanta gathered for what would be another amazing ShimSung. Here’s a photo of a very bright Diane dwnm from the Roswell center with her jiwonjanim, Master Kim and Margaret hearler nim who was a volunteer for the workshop. Congratulations Diane dwnm!!!


Dahnmudo Fever

Today we had open DahnMuDo classes at the Sandy Springs center. It was so great to see people of all ages and physical conditions enjoying DahnMuDo. It is truly a martial art that brings people together instead of promoting combat. I hope everyone can make the DahnMuDo workshop this weekend!

More tips from Dr. Ilchi Lee on a Healthier You

The daily Brain tips on ilchi.com are really great. Here’s the latest…

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5 steps to a healthier you

Getting healthy, physically and mentally, includes but is not limited to a healthy diet and exercise. Did you know that sleeping, challenging your brain and reducing stress are also necessary in building the healthiest you possible?

Together, they make up the five building blocks of a healthy you.

1.Healthy diet – Antioxidants, choline, omega 3 fatty acids, whole grains and plenty of water are all essential components in your daily meals. For the best mental results, start your day off with a balanced breakfast. Studies have shown that skipping this meal has a negative effect on your performance at school or work.

2.Sleep ­­– Seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep each night is recommended. Less than this and your problem-solving, concentration, working memory and learning abilities are all diminshed

3.Exercise – Regular exercise for 30 minutes at least three times a week can increase your mental abilities as well as keep you physically fit. Studies show that when you exercise, new brain cells are created.

4.Challenge your brain – Give your brain a mental workout. Many studies have shown that reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing games and engaging in new activities develop neural pathways that make your brain more versatile, reducing your risk for dementia.

5.Reduce stress – Everyone experiences stress. When we are under stress, a hormone called cortisol is produced. Too much cortisol can wear down the hippocampus, which plays a role in our memory function. An easy way to reduce stress is exercise. Walking, meditation and yoga are low-impact, high results exercises you don’t need a gym membership to engage in.

Big changes are often the result of small actions. Do each of these things today. You’ll thank yourself tomorrow.

Wisdom From Dr. llchi Lee - Counting your blessings

From Ilchi Lee (Excerpted from Principles of Brain Management)

You have probably been told at some time in your life to count your blessings. But have you considered that everything in your life is a blessing? Think of a difficult period in your life that has passed or a giant obstacle you have overcome. Consider how that event was a blessing to you.

Wisdom From Dr. llchi Lee - Counting your blessings

From Ilchi Lee (Excerpted from Principles of Brain Management)

You have probably been told at some time in your life to count your blessings. But have you considered that everything in your life is a blessing? Think of a difficult period in your life that has passed or a giant obstacle you have overcome. Consider how that event was a blessing to you.

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