Otherwise, how do I choose? Keywords: centering,the Centered State,how to center oneself,aikido,self-awareness,managing emotions,anger management,deep breathing,conflict management,communication skills Article Body: The more I practice centering, the more I realize that as important as it is to be able to identify and access the centered state, it is equally important to be able to know when I'm NOT centered. If man so desires he can convert these latent powers into active powers so as to enact amazing tasks at the cosmic level. People with radiant minds do exactly this. Such radiance gets re-instated as great men and with their extraordinary endeavor solve contemporary problems of the world. The divine incarnations of God are of this level. * From one to eight weeks -- Feel better and have more energy. * From two to six months -- Lose size and inches while becoming leaner. Clothes begin to fit more loosely. You are gaining muscle and losing fat. * After six months -- Start losing weight quite rapidly. Once you make the commitment to exercise several times a week, don't stop there. As a result, our concepts of self-worth and self-meaning are muddled. How can we strike a balance between the material and spiritual aspects of our lives? To grow spiritually is to look inward. Introspection goes beyond recalling the things that happened in a day, week, or month. You need to look closely and reflect on your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and motivations. You cannot understand without Faith. Speak the word of Healing and you will be healed. Faith is certain of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. God s word is living and active. It penetrates to driving our Body, Mind and Soul. Praise the Lord in the mist of the Problem. Ask God for his Help. It occurred to me recently that it s not just drowning people who flail around. When you are dealing with major issues in your life you have a tendency to flail around wildly too. Trouble is, as you are doing this, you are slapping away the hands that are trying to help you. When you are in the midst of a crises, of any sort, take deep breaths from your stomach and stop.