60% don't wash their hands

Sad but true. Most people in supposedly "clean and tidy" Germany don't wash their hands after using the restroom. Others sneeze into their left hand, only to find themselves hanging from the bus handle a minute later using the same hand. Not to mention people with any kind of contagious disease. Pathogens are easily transmitted through a simple handshake or even by sharing objects.

The simple solution: wash your hands, especially after using public transportation, using the restroom, and contacting sick people, for example. It's remarkable that such a thing even needs to be mentioned. Unfortunately, most people simply don't know anything about basic hygiene.

Seagulls have Ki

At Terrestrial Life Management, TerLiMa, we focus a lot on body and mind. Both body and mind are born of the same Ki. Both originate directly from the universe. In fact, they belong completely together. 

There can be no separate view of body and mind. They belong inseparably together. Conventional thinking firmly holds that the body and mind are independent of each other, if they so choose. This is false. False because both stem from the same Ki, come from the exact origin, and being separated from each other would make no sense to humans. 

Of course, both mind and body function independently of each other. But only when we can harness both together can Ki fully manifest itself. The photo shows a great deal of Ki gathered together. The seagulls, the river, and even the ships possess their own unique Ki.

The apple

In England, they say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." In Japan, the same saying is "the plum."
Which fruit is right for each individual is a matter of personal belief. Personally, I stick with the "apple."

 According to the Bible, the apple is already the fruit in Christian tradition that can do more than just open our eyes. 

For example, New York City is nicknamed the "Big Apple." The Beatles' record label: Apple.

Today, the saying is still recognised, but the meaning is the other way around. If you see a doctor too often, the apples stay away. All they can do is subscribe to some pills.

Super seminar - Super success

Over 700 people, teachers, students, and many visitors, gathered in Aurich for three days over Pentecost for the TAO Super Seminar 2009 at the TAO School Aurich run by Herbert and Christa Bruns (http://www.tao-aurich.de/index.php?section=schule). 

 

Perfect organisation paired with East Frisian spirit and humour made this WCA (World Combat Association http://www.w-c-a.de/) seminar a highlight in the budo, yoga, fitness, and health scene.

 

  

Top-class grandmasters demonstrated their knowledge on four mats. Jan Slopecki, 10th Dan Jiu-Jitsu, and Christof Dawidowicz (7th Dan Jiu-Jitsu) travelled from Poland, as did Edgar Bonar and Herbert Bruns, both 6th Dan Jiu-Jitsu, and Gert Gatschke (Karate), all 5th Dan. Another 25 masters from 1st to 4th Dan inspired students of all ages in their disciplines. 

 

Ile Bonar was impressed with her wonderful yoga, while Christa Bruns and Verena Coordes taught their participants aerobics with energy and music. Marc Bonar, 3rd Dan, successfully led a friendly kickboxing tournament on the third day of the course. 

 

A total of 14 theoretical blocks were offered, covering topics ranging from personality development to learning proper etiquette. My personal highlight, of course, was my own seminar leader with the Stop Smoking program http://www.stop-smoking.de/. And I bet there's at least one more non-smoker now... ;-)

Original in German with the links

Horst D. Lindenau (Martial arts teacher und Seminarleiter für TerLiMa Stop-smoking) trifft Tobias Vandrej (2. Dan Jiu-Jitsu aus Augsburg). Tobias ist ein Schüler von Axel Schulz-Gora, 5. Dan Jiu-Jitsu http://www.budo-gym.de/gym/i_gym.html.

Über 700 Menschen, Lehrer, Schüler und viele viele Besucher trafen sich über Pfingsten an drei Tagen in Aurich zum TAO Super Seminar 2009 der TAO Schule Aurich von Herbert und Christa Bruns http://www.tao-aurich.de/index.php?section=schule. Perfekte Organisation gepaart mit ostfriesischem Geist und Humor machten diesen Lehrgang der WCA (World Combat Association http://www.w-c-a.de/) zu einem Highlight in der Budo-, Yoga-, Fitness- und Gesundheitszene.

Hochkarätige Großmeister zeigten ihr Wissen auf vier Matten. Jan Slopecki, 10. Dan Jiu-Jitsu und Christof Dawidowicz (7. Dan Jiu-Jitsu) waren aus Polen angereist, Edgar Bonar, und Herbert Bruns, beide 6. Dan Jiu-Jitsu,  Gert Gatschke (Karate), alle 5. Dan .Weitere 25 Meister vom 1. bis zum 4. Dan begeisterten Schüler aller Altersklassen in ihren Disziplinen.

Ile Bonar überzeugte mit wunderbarem Yoga, während Christa Bruns und Verena Coordes ihre Teilnehmer mit Power und Musik in Aerobics unterrichteten. Marc Bonar, 3. Dan, leitete am dritten Lehrgangstag ein Freundschaftskickbox Turnier mit vollem Erfolg.

Insgesamt 14 theoretische Blöcke wurden geboten. Themen von Persönlichkeitsbildung bis zum Erlernen von richtigen Umgangsformen. Mein persönliches Highlight war natürlich mein eigenes Angebot als Seminar Leiter mit dem Stop-smoking Programm http://www.stop-smoking.de/. Und ich wette es gibt jetzt mindestens eine/n Nichtraucher/in mehr….. ;-)

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.

Everything was better in the past

Sometimes, it seems that way—sometimes, it's even true. Everything was better in the past. But what is today, then? Today is earlier compared to tomorrow. So, anyone who likes to think everything was better in the past should just think about today. Because today, everything is good—if I want it to be.

At the end comes the scrap yard

Cars end up in the scrap heap. But before they get there, in most cases, they are cared for and cared for. Are often a topic in conversations, everyone knows their horsepower and the appearance of the noble cars is usually meticulously monitored and preserved. Regular maintenance, MOT, of course! And never fill up with the wrong petrol.  

And the driver? Think!

 

A real eye-opener

I once had a good friend. He was in his eighties. The man was incredibly fit. He and his wife travelled to the Alps four times a year. In the summer, I go mountain hiking and, in the winter, I go skiing. At 84 years old! I want to mention that my friend was a "man of speech and writing."  

Unfortunately, he suddenly became 98% blind due to an incurable eye disease. This meant that at most, he could only perceive shadows. Why am I telling you this? I want to draw attention to our organs of vision, our eyes. 

If I lose my sight at 85, I can say I've seen enough. But when I hear that a third of the elementary school class already uses a nose bike and young people are losing their eyesight due to hours of TV and computer use, it gives me pause. Here's a short film about an eye workout. It's from a commercial yoga company, but that shouldn't matter. Just ignore the shop notice and the stuff at the end. Good viewing!

Water isn't just for washing

Fortunately, there's always plenty of water in our latitudes, including drinking water. Whether it's from the tap at home, bottled mineral water, or even found in groundwater, it's almost everywhere.

But what happens if the drinking water suddenly dries up? It may have been turned off for a short time, and you missed the notification, or an unforeseen disaster may occur, and the tap suddenly runs dry. In this case, TerLiMa recommends keeping your own emergency water supply.

I have two drinking water canisters, which I replace once a year and store in a cool place. Like in every lifeboat on a seagoing vessel, everyone should keep an emergency drinking water supply at home.

About drinking

It's common knowledge that we should consume 2-4 litres of fluid daily. The amount naturally depends on our stature and age, our activity, and, of course, the ambient temperature. A significant portion of our needs is already met through food. We can also drink for pure pleasure, or we can forget to drink out of carelessness. I advocate not overestimating this 2-4 litre value. Healthy people feel thirst, and giving in to it is perfectly fine. However, those who find themselves in life circumstances that alter their natural urge to drink must consciously approach their drinking. But that's not my topic. Today I would like to suggest a water fast. So, no tea, juice, coffee, or anything else nice to drink. Just drink water. Fortunately, our tap water is of top quality, and I can only recommend preferring it to bottled water.