Spider plant

Green Lily sounds better than spider plant, according to the English translation "spider plant." These plants are said to have the most amazing properties. 

 

I'll name a few. And they're actually true. They purify the indoor air of various toxins from furniture, for example. 

 

They're almost "indestructible," meaning that if they get too little or too much water, spider plants survive better than other houseplants. 

 

They're inexpensive to buy. You can get them for as little as three Euros. You can also ask someone for a cutting, put it in water to take root, and then put it in the pot. 

 

It's not only scientifically proven but also common knowledge: flowers lift the mood and create a positive indoor climate.

 

 http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%BCnlilien

The Mental Clutter

There was a time, let's call it "earlier," when I seriously thought I had to get the latest news from any current affairs at least once daily. So, during the hour, turn on the news and listen. Of course, I had all the online news I considered paramount listed in my favourites, and even when I was staying in hotels, I would first turn on the TV to see what the Americans were doing in Iraq, or if there had been an earthquake in faraway South America. 

Since studying and using TerLiMa, I've known that such behaviour is unhealthy and harmful. Today, for example, I received a message via my email provider that North Korea could set the world on fire. What nonsense. What an irresponsible headline. 

When my eldest son was 5 years old, just before going to bed, he saw me watching the news on TV (which we still had back then). They were reporting on the Iraq War (there were several). He was so frightened by even the briefest glimpse of all those tanks, and it took a lot of effort and love to calm him down.  

But the same effect also affects us adults when we're bombarded with this predominantly intellectual garbage. 

My tip today is to just switch off. And don't worry; someone will tell you when something significant happens. Besides, this tip, too, isn't orthodox in its understanding and application. It's all about the mix.

Motivation boost at its finest

 

 

 

Saturday, May 23, 2009, Don Wilson, called "The Dragon"  was a guest in Haltern am See in the Kickboxing Center of the Sports World. With him came his friend and martial arts expert Bernie Willems. 

 

I went with my Budo friend Marco Gevatter and three other Budokas from Bremen to take part in this unique highlight in the martial arts scene. For three hours, Don Wilson showed his first-class knowledge of martial arts and kickboxing. Don, not only 11-time world champion in kickboxing, but also an excellent teacher and seminar leader, knew how to instruct and inspire the participants of the workshop, who came from all over Germany, in a great way. 

 

Bernie Willems translated from English with absolute skill and precision. Don gave an overview of the techniques that had guided him through his own career. In addition, he lectured on his view of real self-defence, which even enriched old hands from the Budo scene and from the security industry with new insights. Personally, I give this seminar the smooth grade of "One". Thanks to Don Wilson and Bernie Willems! 

 

Photo: Don "the Dragon" Wilson (USA) with Master Horst D. Lindenau, Haltern am See, 2009

 

Weight loss aid

Anyone who wants to eat less for a while, whether to lose weight to compete in a certain competition class, or because they want or need to lose fat, knows the challenge of constantly circling the fridge and, like a greedy banker, squinting at the $ bills, here's the chocolate bar.  

A good tip is to put a head of washed green lettuce on the table and, whenever the urge strikes, simply snack on one or more leaves.