Dr. Jim Taylor: De-Clutter Your Entire Life!

Dr. Jim Taylor: De-Clutter Your Entire Life!

Dr. Jim Taylor: De-Clutter Your Entire Life!
| Wednesday, October 10, 2012 5:12 AM | Dr. Jim Taylor |

Have you seen the late George Carlin's riff on "stuff"? If you haven't, it is brilliant and hilarious, and it exemplifies so much of what I believe about the over-filled, over-scheduled, over-thought, and over-wrought experiences that we now call life in 21st-century America. I don't know about you, but I'm tired of it. There is just too much stuff in our lives and our world and it is making us exhausted, sick, unhappy, and crazy.

Look at your life:

Schedule: Too many activities and appointments
Garage/storage: Too many boxes filled with stuff that you will never use again
Closets: Too many clothes, equipment, tchotchkes, and just plain junk that will never see the light of day
Purse or wallet: Too many credit cards, membership cards, and receipts
Toys: Too many for children and adults
Refrigerator: Too much food

Stuff -- of the cultural, technological, spatial, temporal, psychological, and social varieties -- does so much more harm than good in our lives. It makes us stressed, claustrophobic, overloaded, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and lonely.

Let's take a closer look at all of the clutter that we fill our lives with.

The clutter starts in our popular culture which is replete with far too much content that fills, yet doesn't satisfy -- for example, reality TV, celebrity magazines, blockbuster movies, and video games. Popular culture in small doses can offer great entertainment. But in the large quantities most typical of how it is now consumed, popular culture acts simply to distract, assuage, placate, and otherwise anesthetize us from our real lives.

This clutter is also found in our technology that includes too many gadgets, hundreds of television stations, almost uninterrupted access to the Internet, a seemingly limitless universe of websites, more information than we could possibly use, inescapable mobile phone access, email, text, and voicemail messages, apps, and addictive social media.

Our world is cluttered, with too many houses squeezed into too small spaces, massive malls, shopping centers with big-box stores, seas of parking lots, and too much traffic. People everywhere!

Our homes are stuffed with so much junk, there is no longer room in our garages for what they were built for. And do you have a storage unit because you no longer have enough room in your house for all of your junk? Stuff everywhere!

Time is now perhaps the most cluttered aspect of our lives. Early mornings, long work hours, deadlines, commuting, late nights, too many commitments, activities, and appointments, not enough time to sleep, eat well, or exercise.

Then there are our minds, filled with too much information, too many choices, too high aspirations, too much societal pressure, not to mention doubt, worry, and fear.

Our social lives have become busier yet less satisfying as we spend more time trying to keep up with our "friends," "followers," and "likes" rather than with our actual friends and family.

We put too much stuff in our bodies because there is too much stuff to buy in our supermarkets and eat in restaurants too cheaply, not to mention the fat, sugar, artificial ingredients, preservations, and other junk we put in our bodies from the unhealthy foods and beverages that are too readily available to us.

The only things that seems empty these days are our souls, the one thing we want to have filled. But all of the clutter in our lives prevents us from having the time and space necessary to fill our souls with love, joy, inspiration, compassion, and contentment.

Why would we put ourselves in such an uncomfortable and unhealthy state? Clutter may, in an odd way, make us feel safe because we surround ourselves with high walls (of stuff) that protect us from threats -- real, imagined, and existential -- that we feel every day. Unfortunately, those walls also imprison us and prevent us from experiencing life openly and freely.

We also clutter our lives because everyone else does; we feel like we have to "keep up with the Joneses." That is not a very good reason, in my view. I think our goal should be to make the Joneses jealous. While they are overburdened, stressed out, rushing around, feeling completely hemmed in, and miserable, we're feeling calm, relaxed, unhurried, free, and happy.

Here's what you should do. De-clutter your life!:

Popular culture: Watch, play, and listen less; don't buy stuff you don't need; don't believe anything it tells you; don't care too much about it

Technology: Opt out, delete, uninstall, don't update, don't click, don't save, don't friend, follow, or like, disconnect, unplug


Your world: Throw out, empty, clear, sell, donate, give away, reuse, recycle, reduce


Time: Un-schedule, don't plan, don't over-commit, say no, do nothing, slow down, take off your watch, be spontaneous


Your social life: Be selective, choose quality over quantity, spend time alone


Your mind: Clarify, prioritize, simplify, tune in, zone out, read, meditate


Your body: Eat nutritiously and in small portions, exercise frequently, go outside, relax often, nap regularly, go to sleep early


Ah, your life uncluttered. Enjoy!


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Rita Altman, R.N.: Make Brain Fitness One of Your New Year's Resolutions

Rita Altman, R.N.: Make Brain Fitness One of Your New Year's Resolutions

Rita Altman, R.N.: Make Brain Fitness One of Your New Year's Resolutions
| 1:46 PM | Rita Altman, R.N. |

As we all look forward to another year, no doubt many of us are making resolutions that include ways to become healthier. I'd like to encourage everyone to consider a resolution focused on their brain health in 2013, especially as the number of those who develop Alzheimer's disease continues to rise. Today, someone in America develops Alzheimer's every 68 seconds, and unless a cure is found, this rate is expected to rise to every 33 seconds by 2050. While to date there is no cure, the following tips are ways we can all look to keep to our brains as healthy as possible.

1. Reduce Stress

We all have stressors in our lives, and while a little stress can actually be motivating, too much stress can have very negative effects on the brain. For instance, it may cause the brain's hippocampus, the main region of the brain involved with memory, to shrink. That's why it's very important for everyone to find ways to reduce their stress levels. This Harvard Business Review blog has some helpful tips to overcome stress in our lives, and those who take care of loved ones should also consider some special guidance to make sure they are taking care of themselves.

2. Increase Your Physical Activity

Recently, there has been exciting research that shows the brains of people who exercise are less likely to atrophy or decrease in size with age. We should all look for opportunities to increase our physical activity, whether that means taking a daily walk, joining a gym or even taking the stairs instead of the elevator in the office. Of course, it is important to check with your physician before starting any new exercise programs.

3. Get Enough Sleep

Most of us know the results of a bad night's sleep, such as difficulty concentrating and feeling drowsy during the day. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, sleep also appears necessary for our nervous systems to work properly and may give the brain a chance to exercise important neuronal connections that might otherwise deteriorate from lack of activity. For most adults, this means we should get seven to eight hours of sleep a night; however, listen to your body to see what may work best for you.

4. Challenge Your Brain

Current research indicates that even the aging brain has plasticity or the ability to change, and can be strengthened to grow new neural pathways. We can all help our brains change in a more positive way by engaging in new learning that requires some additional effort. If you are accustomed to doing crossword puzzles to keep your brain active, be sure to increase the level of difficulty to challenge your brain to work even harder, which will promote plasticity. Or, consider learning a new language, as that is a great way to improve brain plasticity. There are many software products on the market that focus on brain fitness, and you can even check out your daily paper online for great brain games. At Sunrise, we make sure to offer activities each and every day that focus on maintaining or improving cognition.

5. Eat a Balanced, Brain-Healthy Diet

We have all heard about the foods that can actually boost our brain function, but sometimes we simply do not have the time to include them in our diets. If you experience those mid-morning hunger pangs, instead of reaching for an extra sweet or fatty snack, pack yourself some healthy snacks that will also fuel your brain, such as berries, walnuts, apples and grapes. These foods contain powerful antioxidants that may help to offset the build-up of free radicals in the brain, which are a byproduct of cellular metabolism that may cause cells and tissues to age.

No matter your age, these simple tips will help maintain and improve your brain health, and may even help delay or slow the progression of memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

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Barack Obama

"In this new, hyper competitive age, none of us, none of us can afford to be complacent."
Barack Obama


MY THOUGHTS:
I have often thought that American society has gotten very complacent. It used to be people would make their own business. A mom and pop hamburger joint, a mom and pop bakery. But the giant corporations have done away with that. For every MacDonalds its two mom and pop burger joints that don't exist anymore. So People just gave up and I wish they hdan't cause I love a good burger.

Malcolm X

Malcolm X
I"Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about a change."

I would definitely agree that anger is a very powerful emotion and used right it can create change in the right way. Used wrong it can destroy civilizations.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"If any man wish to write in a clear style, let him be first clear in his thoughts; and if any would write in a noble style, let him first possess a noble soul."

What I take from this is that actions speak volumes so practice what you preach. If you want to write about something then live it.

J. G. Holland

"God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest."


J. G. Holland

4.  Why the incompetent don't know they're incompetent

While our thoughts are on darker matters, here's a quote from Bertrand Russell:

 "One of the painful things about our time is that those who feel certainty are stupid, and those with any imagination and understanding are filled with doubt and indecision."

The simple reason is that the incompetent don't learn from their mistakes. Even telling them seems to make little difference. Unfortunately talented people also tend to underestimate their brilliance. Could this partly be why society doesn't change?

Winter Solstice and the Gates of the Solstice

Winter Solstice has been celebrated the world over for thousands of years. This is the start of the New Year and the return of light, and the return of the Sun /Son. Most of the customs, lore and rituals associated with Christmas actually come from Winter Solstice celebrations of ancient pagan cultures.

Any discussion of the Winter Solstice and Holly King would have to include or at least mention the battle between the Holly King and the Oak King. This battle represents a central theme surrounding the solstices-the concept of light and dark, of birth, death and renewal. This relationship is particularity born at the solstices, when the Holly King and the Oak King do battle with one another, and one of them must die, that the other may reign in his place.

They fight for power twice a year at Yule and once at Midsummer to see who would rule over the next half of the year. At Yule, the Oak King wins and at Midsummer, the Holly King is victorious. In other words, the Oak King rules the lighter half of the year, and the Holly King over the darker half.

The Oak King is born at Yule, and his strength grows through the spring, peaks at Beltane and then he weakens and dies at Samhain (Halloween). The Holly King is born at Midsummer, waxes more powerful through the summer and fall, to his peak at Samhain..His influence then lessens until until Beltane, when it is his turn to pass away.

Either way, each King represents different ideas. The Oak King is for growth, healing, and abundance. The Holly King time is for rest, reflection and regeneration.

Gates of the Solstice

Human souls entered and exited life through the gates of the solstice. The Milky Way girdles the Zodiac, it's great circle meeting it obliquely so that it crosses at the two tropical signs of Cancer (Summer Solstice) and Capricorn (Winter Solstice). Ancient philosophers named these “Portals of the Sun” because the solstice lies athwart the sun's path on either side. Souls are believed to pass through these portals when going from sky to earth and returning from earth to sky. For this reason one is called the portal of Men and the other the portal of the gods.

Cancer is called the portal of Man, because through it, descent is made to the infernal regions; Capricorn, portals of the gods, because through it souls return to their rightful abode of immortality to be reckoned among the gods. Capricorn, then Winter Solstice, admits the soul into life and then allows it to return to it's former god like state. This was also a time when the gods became incarnate as mortals, and they too are said to have journeyed through solstice gates.

At the solstice tide the gods were close, the veil between world's are open and the great cosmic wheel of the year turns once again.

Busy work or Money Making Work

  Regardless of your business model, I always encourage creatives to "show themselves the money"—to dedicate specific blocks of time to focus on money-generating activities and ignore everything else that detracts from that purpose. 

Money-generating activities will vary greatly depending on industry, but a few of them include:

• Developing products and services
• Creating a product from a service-based business (or a service from a product-based business)
• Performing paid consulting calls or visits
• Writing to existing customers or clients with a promotion or reminder
• Widening the net by reaching out to new prospects and customers
• Building an affiliate or referral program
• Otherwise increasing income and sales, the lifeblood of your business

Why things never change in our lives

As we turn the corner on the new year, it’s the natural time to start afresh. To make resolutions for things we will do differently, creative projects we will finally complete, old habits that we will shed. And yet, we rarely make good on these changes. Why?

Casting about for an answer, I stumbled onto this line from Chuck Palahniuk’s book Survivor: "People don't want their lives fixed. Nobody wants their problems solved. Their dramas. Their distractions. Their stories resolved. Their messes cleaned up. Because what would they have left? Just the big scary unknown."

The closing doors

I find doors of opportunity close and new ones open.  Four years I go I walked through door of photography and immersed myself into the skill/art.  I did it as much as I could, almost every weekend was spent going places, photographing things, learning to process photos and experimenting with the art.

After four years I find the door closing behind me and a new one opening.  Though me in my stubbornness still wants to stay in the photography room.  It has been a place to hang out four a big part of my life the last four years.  Now having to leave I see that there is not much to learn from it and the new door leading to the room of creative writing has new things to learn and experience. 

In fact I have been slowly going into the writing room but have been going back to the photography room too.  I guess some of those closing doors can simply be opened and you will find yourself in a room with no life.  Like visiting a house you lived in when you were a kid, its nice to visit but you can't live there.

John Carter how not to make a movie

After watching John Carter I realize now why the movie flopped.  There is a lot of hype and no payoff.  It is poor executed and much of the beginning of the film is all talking and no action.   This movie tries to be Star Wars and Mad Max all in one.  Though that could be a cool combo of a film.

The good part of the film kicks in about ninety minutes in.  That is where the action and monsters begin.  The film is written like a soap opera and not like a real movie.  People go to see action movies for some action there is little action in this movie till late in the game.

There are big corporations out there that have tons of money but don't seem to be able to create good movies.  One would have to ask why.  Shouldn't companies that can spare no expense to get it right be able to hire the right people or maybe its the people running the show who are out of touch with this art.

This is where art and business collide.  Despite the movie industry, story telling is still an art form.  You can't manufacture a good story.  It has to come from some where.  The dark place where wonder creations are made.

To me the dialogue is boring, the actors are stale, and the story itself needs more conflict.  There is nothing to like about the film.  Unlike Luca's Star Wars which have better dialogue, faster paced action, and a better line of actors, John Carter has none of these. 
so to me the reason John Cater flopped was because it was

BORING.

Shipping Wars the Elements of Drama

After getting hooked on Shipping wars last night It dawned on me why I enjoyed the show so much. 

The show is designed to affect your mind through elements of drama.  First off the people on the show are cast to be characters and enemies of each other.  They all seem to hate each other creating CONFLICT and at the beginning they are all competing for a job which creates COMPETITION and when a winner gets the bid he is lit up in GREEN.  Its like a reward for out brains as we are engaged and intrigued about who will win and then when we see the winner out brain gets satisfied.

Another elements I see is that people they have chosen.  The women on this show are very hot, not gracefully beautiful but they are all young curvy and thin and vampy looking as the shows sells their sexuality. 

The guys are hard asses and the show goes even further to create conflict by having the characters talk poorly of each other.

Once the show gets going there is a lot of conflict in dealing with the customer, CONFLICT when loading the item, CONFLICT in the travel.  And then there is the clock which creates a lot of suspense as we are manipulated into wanting to know whehter the person will beat the clock to get there.  This CONFLICT creates SUSPENSE and our minds can't rest until we know what is going to happen.  Once they get there, there is CONFLICT with unloading, delivering and getting paid.

This show is full of CONFLICT and SUSPENSE that keeps our minds guessing what will happen next.  This show is full of MANIPULATIONS in order to add to the DRAMATIC EFFECT. 

16 rules of life

#1 Believe in yourself , but be aware of your limitations

The first step to accomplishing all your goals and making your dreams come true starts with this simple realisation that you are human: you are not perfect and you can’t do everything alone.

Always keep things realistic. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself that you find it hard to move; trust yourself to deliver what you need to, but also be prepared to cut yourself some slack.

• Own up when you make a mistake
• Set goals, and enjoy the journey

#2 De-clutter & simplify

You have a thousand different things screaming for attention: you have to tidy up the kids’ room again; you have to do the dishes and laundry; and the never-ending household chores are waiting. You have to organize your calendar and make room for more appointments; make time to socialise; help the kids with homework; and make a gazillion school runs. Don’t even get started on what needs to be done at the office.

Let’s get one thing straight—you cannot accomplish anything unless you get yourself some of the clarity that comes from creating space in your life, in your relationships and your environment. You need to reduce, cut back, simplify—Only then will you stop the feeling of being overwhelmed and rushed.

• Give anything you haven’t used for the past 3 years to charity
• Get organized
• Enjoy the concept of enjoying without owing, and appreciating without acquiring

#3 Use everything in moderation

This is something I live by, be it work, socializing, family commitments, overeating, shopping, or watching too much TV—it helps with every single thing. Embrace the philosophy of “having enough”: there’s no need to go to extremes, so exercise common sense and learn to curb any obsessive behaviour.

• Spend less money than you make
• Watch your diet
• Watch less TV

#4 Keep things in perspective

I admit there will be times when nothing will go your way, and you will find yourself fighting battles, fixing problems and minimizing damage all day long. We all have those days, and it is too easy to get caught up in the drama. Get a handle on things: this, too, shall pass.

Your child will get better soon, the noisy neighbourhood parties will end, your backstabbing colleague will get transferred (we can hope, can’t we?), and there will be actual days where you tick off all the items on your to-do list.

• Don’t sweat the small stuff
• Have an open mind

#5 Treat others how they want to be treated

You might end up getting in trouble if you try treating others how you want to be treated, instead of how they would like you to treat them. For instance, if you are not a phone person, you might not call your friend because you assume that they feel the same way you do, which may not be the case.

Try to be sensitive to the needs of others, and occasionally going out of your way to do something for them.

• Try not to judge
• Be generous; try to do something nice for somebody on a regular basis

#6 Family first

My priority is my family, and I left work to start my own freelancing career for  the flexible hours it gives. That doesn’t mean that my work is not important—it just means that I have to operate in a way that works for me and my family.

How important is it to you that you spend time with your family? Are you making sure that your work doesn’t prevent you from doing just that? What sort of arrangements have you made to make it happen? You don’t have to stop living your life for your family members, but you’ll feel far less guilt if you prioritise and make time for them.

#7 Pay attention to the moment

Stop thinking about what happened in the past, or worry about what might happen in the future. Live in the moment and learn to savour each one.

#8 Have a positive mindset

You are what you think all day long. If you have nothing but negative thoughts racing through your ahead, then that’s what you are going to get, so try shifting to a more positive outlook on life. You will be surprised to see that whatever you wished for will start to manifest itself around you.

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” ― Henry Ford

#9 Educate yourself

The most interesting people are the ones who take an interest in life and never let go of the “beginner’s mind”. They discover learning opportunities and continue to grow, both personally and professionally.

Be a life-long learner. You don’t have to get old to become wise.

• Read good books
• Try to learn something new every day
• Take courses in subjects you enjoy

#10 Be passionate about something

There are some people who are so bursting with energy and vitality that others feel compelled to listen to them, and feel drawn to them. Passionate home cooks, budding interior designers, gourmet chocolate lovers, antique collectors—just try asking them a question about their interest and they will talk your ears off.

You want to be that person: someone who’s full of love for something significant. Have one meaningful hobby that encourages you to follow your passion, and you’ll begin each day looking forward to something special.

#11 Always be reflective

Do you ever think about yourself in moments of solitude? What makes you, you? What makes you tick? What bores you to death? What sort of things do you dream of? What can’t you get over? What regrets do you have of your past? Take some time to think about those things and you’ll understand yourself more clearly and deeply. You’d be surprised at the life-changing impact such reflection can bring.

• Consider doing a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or another personality assessment to develop true understanding of your self

#12 Surround yourself with supportive people

3 things can change your life: friends, books & your thoughts. Choose them wisely.

• Avoid naysayers and party-poopers

#13 Banish the word “perfection

Listen to what you tell your children: always do your best and forget about the rest.

• You are expert enough
• Strive for excellence, not for perfection

#14 Fix it, or deal with it, but stop whining about it

Nobody likes a person who complains all the time. If you look around you, you’ll see many people who have been dealt a bad hand, but are making the best of things.

• Don’t blame others for your problems
• Don’t make excuses
• Don’t be overly sensitive
• Don’t be a drama queen

#15 Remember things that you are grateful for

Try this exercise: whenever you are feeling low, make a list of all the things that make you happy, joyous, and grateful. A beautiful family, adoring kids, kind friends, health, happy home, a job that pays the bills, surprise dinner prepared by a loving spouse, a blog, favourite books and keepsakes, unexpected twenty dollar bill in your jeans pocket. Everything counts.

After you’ve done this, consider what has happened to the feelings of doom and gloom: it is impossible not to be cheered up after remembering all the fantastic things you have in your life. Be grateful, and always make room for more happiness.

#16 You can have it all, just not at the same time

There is no greater truth than this: you cannot have everything at the same time. You have only 24 hours in a day and need to take care of your relationships, work and spirit. One any given day, the focus will shift: some days your children have to go to after-school care because you have an important meeting, while other times work has to take a back seat because of a sick child with a high fever. Sometimes you just need to chill with your girlfriends because it has been ages since you last took a break.

Uses for Olive Oil

. Olive oil as skincare

Skin can get dry and scaly in wintertime, so consider using olive oil to moisturise it back to its full glory: the next time you take a bath or shower, massage some olive oil into your skin while it’s still damp, and you’ll notice results almost immediately. For particularly dry feet and hands, slather on the oil just before bed and then put on cotton socks and gloves to keep the oil in place as you sleep. The results you’ll see in the morning will be downright astonishing.

You can use olive oil as a lip conditioner, to moisturise and soften cuticles around your nails, and can even be dabbed onto babies’ bottoms to help ease diaper rash.

This stuff is also great for your hair: a bit of oil can be rubbed into the scalp an hour before washing to help alleviate dandruff, and can also be applied to the ends of your hair if they’re dry and splitting. Pets can benefit from topical olive oil as well, particularly on rough paw-pads.

2. Oil-pulling therapy

Oil-pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that has been lauded the world over for its therapeutic benefits. Basically, a tablespoon of oil is gargled and swished around the mouth for 15-20 minutes a few times a day, and then spat out.  How does this help your body? Apparently it acts like a detoxifier, drawing all kinds of bacteria, mucus, and toxins out of your body much in the same was that oil in your car’s engine collects all the dirt and debris within it. People have claimed that it can alleviate everything from arthritis and allergies to chronic fatigue and PMS.

3. Hairball relief

Hopefully this isn’t something you suffer from, but it works wonders for pet cats: adding ½ a teaspoon to your cat’s food every day can help to either prevent or alleviate hairball issues, and will also make their coats softer and more lustrous.

4. It adds moisture to cakes

With its Vitamin E content and dense moisture, olive oil not only makes cakes, cupcakes and muffins rich and moist, it also extends the life of them as it keeps them from drying out too quickly. Olive oil will also add extra nutrients to the cakes, and can be used in lieu of butter to make them lower in calories and more heart-friendly.

5. As wood polish

In addition to all of these amazing benefits, you can also use olive oil to polish wooden furniture and floors, though it seems like a terrible waste to use such a great oil for this sort of thing. If you’re going to go this route, make sure to use a low grade of oil so you don’t break the heats of all the craftspeople who work so hard to press the extra-virgin stuff

Writings Connects us to Inner Messenger

Deep Breathing: Frontal Lobe

And yet, I still believe that writing quantitatively longer can lead us to the qualitatively better writing. In short, writing a lot is one of the basic and indispensable conditions to improve your writing and bring you to the easier and more frequent communications with your inner "messenger." The more you have chances to write something with your total concentration, the more you have valuable opportunities to enter the state of flow that can elevate and integrate the level of your consciousness.

Writing, drawing, painting, creating IGNITES FRONTAL LOBE

Deep Breathing: Frontal Lobe

One psychological experiment showed that when we were chatting or talking (not discussing or dialoguing that is similar to writing), we did not fully use the frontal lobe of our brain that is used when we are doing some creative activities such as writing, drawing and composing etc. This means that when we are chatting, even though we are typing, we are not really "writing" or not using the part of our brain for the creative activities. In other words, in chatting we do not think thoroughly – it is more similar to daydreaming. And the experiment also added that when we were playing the computer games, we were not using the frontal lobe of our brain, either. This experiment has re-convinced me the importance of writing. I am quite happy to know that I was right when I have been emphasizing the importance and the value of writing ever since.

Deep Breathing: Frontal Lobe

hus, if you have a chance to think something and/or communicate with someone, my suggestion is always write and write and write -- if you do not like to write, instead of writing, you can probably draw, paint or compose for your creative expressions. In other words, you should always use and activate the frontal lobe of your brain that is the newest part and function that creatures have acquired in their latest stage of evolution. It is also said that because of the frontal lobe, we can think of past, present and future and also can put ourselves on the shoes of others – the higher level of loving.

Deep Breathing: Frontal Lobe

It is, however, also said that the frontal lobe is a kind of double edged sword. It has both positive and negative sides. The positive side is that because of the frontal lobe, we can become and act like "more human" in terms of creativity, the concept of time, the sense of empathy and the act of love.

1. The negative side is that because of the frontal lobe, we tend to have a lot of worries, regrets, self-consciousness, identity crisis and so on. Probably committing suicide is caused by such too advanced function of the frontal lobe. 
2. It is understandable why those kinds of people who are involved with the creative activities tend to kill themselves.

Capricorn Rebirth

Saturn ruled Capricorn is the sign of structure. Probably the last sign you would associate with rebirth. But this tells us something about Capricorn nature; this Cardinal sign steadily climbs. When things get grim, Capricorn gets determined. It cuts away (with Saturnian calculation) what holds it back while simultaneously reaching for the light. Its adherence to structure is part of its foundation; inner strength and iron will.