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Academy of Progress presents food for thought: A LEADER️

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Seeing four presidents carved into Mount Rushmore yesterday (another box on my to-do list checked 🥳), got me thinking about something I wrote in my master thesis. How to be a leader in life?

I believe it is essential to find this archetype within ourselves because without it we can never achieve our dreams. If we are always just followers, we then strive for other people’s dreams and ours remain what they are = dreams.

The second realization was that not all leaders are good (at what they do)! Not everyone deserves ‘a monument’. So, what characteristics must a good leader have? In my opinion, they certainly have to be authentic, inspiring, empowered, trustworthy, courageous, disciplined, consistent, confident, strong yet kind, loving, and gentle, and balanced. If I had to sum it up, I would say being integral at everything they do, especially when no one is watching!

I encourage you to make a list of the qualities of your (inner) leader and then get to work to evoke him/her in you if you want to make an impact on life and leave a mark. If you need help with this, let me know. 💪

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2/February/2024

Academy of Progress presents Aniya: WHAT EXCITES/INSPIRES ME?️

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I believe that each of us can find something that excites or inspires him/her, and it is not necessary to go/look too far.

What are your three "things"?

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29/January/2024

Academy of Progress debunks numerology myths: MYTH #2 – NUMEROLOGY IS NONSENSE!️

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I believe that everything in our lives makes sense, because otherwise it would not exist. An English proverb says that what is one person's trash is another person's gold (treasure). The purpose of nonsense is actually to find sense through experiencing.

For example, not long ago it seemed a complete nonsense to me to go to the mountains, because I found it illogical to go up for then to go down (If you think about it, it's really such an interesting paradox, isn't it?). And even though I sometimes still think this way, this "nonsense" of mine makes a lot of sense, 😂🤣. When I'm up there, I see many things (differently), I do something for my health, I meet some interesting people, animals, I'm richer for new experiences. If you don't experience it yourself, you can't know, and at the same time, you are not entitled to comment that you know something.

We truly need direct experience in our lives, otherwise it is all just speculation based on our patterns, beliefs, past experiences, our current emotional and mental state, etc. Our brain is partly “to blame” because it protects us from information overload. On the other hand, it can bring us many inconveniences because it makes us superficial. In general, we tend to maintain our comfort zone, to not change our daily habits or to tailor the rules to a specific situation. And thus, often cause (us) "more harm than good".

And in this case too, numerology is no exception. It is a system that allows us to get information about ourselves and others around us through the vibration of our numbers. Of course, it again also depends on who does it and in what way, and on our willingness to approach this experience with an "open mind".

Why/When something doesn’t make sense to you?

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26/January/2024

Academy of Progress presents Aniya: Academy of Progress presents Aniya: 🎁 TODAY, I CELEBRATE ME 🎁️

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Last week, as a part of my “focus on me” routine, I made a list of all the things that I've accomplished, done, and tried so far. And it made me realize that I couldn't have achieved them or become the person I am today without my abandoned, accepted, accepting, active, addicted, aggressive, alone, amazing, ambitious, amused, analytical, angry, anxious, arrogant, ashamed, attached, avoidant, balanced, beautiful, benevolent, blaming, bored, broken, calm, careful, changed, cheerful, closed, complete, confident, connected, controlling, courageous, creative, cynical, dark, demanding, dependent, depressed, desperate, despondent, determined, disappointed, disconnected, doubtful, dumb, educated, embarrassed, empathic, empowered, empty, energetic, envious, ecstatic, excited, experienced, false, fast, fearful, feminine, fluffy, forgotten, free, friendly, frustrated, full(filled), generous, genuine, giving, grieving, grounded, growing, guilty, happy, hateful, healed, hidden, hopeful, hopeless, humble, hurt, ignorant, impatient, inadequate, incomplete, inferior, insecure, inspiring, integral, interested, intuitive, irresponsible, isolated, jealous, joyous, judging, knowing, leading, liberated, listening, lonely, loud, loving, magical, manipulative, masculine, needy, negative, neglected, obsessed, old, open, optimistic, overthinking, overwhelmed, painful, paralyzed, passionate, patient, peaceful, perfect, pessimistic, playful, pleasing, positive, powerful, powerless, procrastinating, profound, proud, provocative, quiet, reactive, rebellious, receiving, regretful, rejected, relaxed, resentful, responsible, restless, righteous, risk-taking, sad, self-reliant, selfish, sensitive, sexy, sharing, shiny, slow, smart, stressed, stubborn, stupid, successful, superior, supportive, talented, terrified, timid, trustful, ugly, unattached, unchanged, unselfish, unworthy, victim, visionary, vulnerable, wise, workaholic, worried, worthy, wounded, young, zealous, etc. parts. And today, for this reason, I'm celebrating me! 🥳

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22/January/2024

Academy of Progress presents Aniya: Academy of Progress presents Aniya: 💪 MY ROUTINES💪️

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Routines as such can be extremely interesting, although semantically they sound very boring🥱, right? The same thing every day, preferably at the same time – OMG 😱!! Well, at least it used to be like that for me! In recent years, however, they have shown me that I can change many things with them. Above all, they teach me discipline and consistency, because motivation - due to its changeability - can be more difficult to rely on.

My word for 2024 is "ME" (Do you already have yours?) because it's time to make myself my first 🥇 priority. This simply means that I put the oxygen mask on myself first. (If you have ever traveled by plane, you know what the instructions are when the oxygen masks are lowered from the ceiling. ☺️) This is the only way we can offer help to others around us. If I am not positioned well, then many things can go down the drain, even if I have good intentions. And my main routine that I get good results with is called the Healthy Selfishness Routine.

So, what’s included in this routine? Lots of smaller routines, 😂🤣! For example, my morning routine includes writing a journal (gratitude, reflections), meditation, yoga, sometimes strength exercises (approx. 1 hour). At least once a month I treat myself to a massage and reflexology (my relaxation routine). Walks (my fam says I have a sprint walk 🤪), although not daily lately, are part of my cardio routine. Creating posts, preparing promotional materials is part of my work routine, but I still need to refine it, because I still allow myself too many distractions! 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

But I prefer the "focus 🎯 on me" daily routine, which I do with some clients and friends. During the first implementation of my individual numerology mentoring program, it struck me that we really spend very little time on ourselves and on the things that are of utmost importance to our well-being and our progress! So, with my clients I started by focusing on three things that mean a lot to us and that we often put off because of "more important" things. I have to say that this routine is not the easiest, because you have to change certain ways of acting and have a "talk with yourself" quite a few times. But if you really focus, you soon see your patterns, beliefs, ways of acting and what they bring you. (More on that in the coming weeks.) But this is the only and best way to change. Well, if you want it of course!

And now it's 🫵 turn...

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17/January/2024

Academy of Progress debunks numerology myths: MYTH #1 – NUMEROLOGY IS MANIPULATION!️

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There is no single answer here. As people we often generalize what is unknown or less known to us or we rather quickly give it some label. This is especially the case when the information comes from one or the same source. But the fact is that everything we know today can be used as a tool for manipulation!

Most of the time we are not even aware that we are manipulating ourselves all the time, be it on a physical, emotional, mental or any other level. And we don't need others to do it at all! Every movement we make is body manipulation, and we don't need a chiropractor to show us what (professional) manipulation looks like. When we argue with ourselves in our minds or lie to ourselves, it is mental manipulation. Sometimes we put a smile on our face, but we would rather cry. In such cases, it is emotional manipulation when we devalue our own emotions. Most of the time it is to make others feel better. In other cases, we can move forward despite fear because, for example, anger is a stronger emotion than it. And we used emotional manipulation again, which in this case helped us to a new experience.

As we can see manipulation is present everywhere in various forms and numerology is no exception. But it all depends on who uses manipulation and for what purpose, and at the same time on who accepts it and what personal boundaries they have.

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15/January/2024

Academy of Progress asks: NUMEROLOGY IS?️

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❓❓ Which of the answers below resonates with you the most and why? ❓❓

🎁 All participants (through email, FB, Insta) get a 10% discount on numerological analysis and/or mentoring, if you decide on it by January 31, 2024. (Including until January 15, 2024, you have another 15% discount!) 🎁

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Numerological analysis and (numerological) mentoring are available at info@akademijanapredka.si.

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15/January/2024

Academy of Progress presents Aniya: ☀️3 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ME☀️️

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Hey everyone! 😊 It's time to reveal three interesting facts about me that you might not know (yet)! 😉

My true passion is assembling 🧩🧩🧩. It's one of my main ways to unwind and relax or find ideas/solutions for my situations/work. For me, it's like playing Tetris, putting things in the trunk of a car, putting together a wardrobe, or (numerological) mentoring. When you look for and put together individual parts of the whole, different centers in the brain are active. 🙃 So if you ever need someone to help you assemble/build anything or want to trade tips and tricks, I'm the place to go! Even my 103-year-old grandma turns to me when assembling jig-saw puzzles (she really is the best!!) 💪

I love pressing the button! On 📸, of course! Although that could be debated, 🤣🤣🤣! I enjoy capturing the wonders of Mother Nature through the lens of my camera (lately it's more through the camera on my phone). From stunning sunsets/sunrises, vibrant landscapes and flowers to people and animals, I can't resist taking pictures when something catches my eye. Captured moments in a photo are the best way to reflect because they remind us of where we've been, how it was and how it made us feel. If you also like to press the button 😉 or have any hidden photography tips, get in touch so I can learn something new from/about you!

And now the juicy secret: I haven't eaten a single candy🍬🍭, chocolate 🍫 or cake 🎂 (but I won't say that I haven't baked any 🤪) in the last three years! Yes, you heard that right. Literally overnight (that's how it goes with me - well, at least with food 🤷♀️) I gave up this habit and I don't miss it at all. I feel wonderful and full of energy! And working on yourself, especially on the emotional experience of the world around you, certainly helps with this. So, if you need a little motivation to cut back on sweets or maybe a recipe, give me a call 📞.

Here are three interesting facts that make me who I am. Now it's your turn to share something interesting about yourself in the comments. One, two, three, who is the first to be? 😊

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10/January/2024

Academy of Progress presents guidelines for numerological calculations: PERSONAL NUMBER(S)️

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Are you interested in how you can calculate your PERSONAL NUMBER = LIFE PATH NUMBER yourself and thus find general information about its meaning for you more easily, even before you come to me for a more detailed analysis?

For the calculation, you first need your date of birth. There are several ways to calculate this number, but I prefer this one:

👉 22. 1. 1976 = 22 + 1 + 23 = 46/10/1

As you can see, I only add the numbers in the year, and then add this number to the day and the month number. If the total is greater than 9, I add the numbers until I get a single digit number. A person born on this date therefore has a personal number/life path number of 1.

If you are interested in what your PERSONAL YEAR number is, you must replace the year of birth with the year of the current year:

👉 22. 1 .2024 = 22 + 1 + 8 = 31/4

or

👉 22. 1. 2024 = 2047 = 13 (its left in this form and requires a little more numerological knowledge)

This number is active from your birthday in the current year until your next birthday.

🎁 By this Friday, January 12, write your two numbers in the comments. If there are more than 10 comments, I will write a short explanation of the personal number to 10 randomly selected people. 🎁

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Numerological analysis and (numerological) mentoring are available at info@akademijanapredka.si.

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8/January/2024

Academy of Progress presents the numerological prediction: 2024

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In the year 2024, we can find three or we could even say four multiples of #2, and one zero. This means that our investment in areas of #2 will multiply in areas of #4 and #8. But it depends on us if there is a plus or a minus sign in front.

Throughout this millennium we will be dealing with our feminine aspect and how much we will allow it to show and balance with the masculine aspect. If we fail to do so, there will be more wars for supremacy. Namely, what we neglect or what we do not control inwardly, sooner or later shows itself outwardly, to which we then must give our attention.

And 2024, the year of the number 8 and the balance between "below (material) and above (immaterial)", will be no different! If we only want, it will show us and at the same time help answer the following questions:

Who am I for myself and who am I for others?

Am I still tirelessly searching for my other half (outside myself)?

How do I express my feminine side? Do I allow it to "come to the fore"? Why yes/no?

What parts of me are missing? What parts do I not want to see/am ashamed of? Which parts are more expressed? Why is that?

What are my shadows that constantly follow me? What am I afraid of? Do I (therefore) prefer to be more in the background/hide/isolate?

How and what do I use my intuition for?

What "things do I hook/hang on to"? What "things are hooking/hanging on me"?

Do I ask and also accept support/help, or do I prefer to just give it? Why is that?

Can I find the "right tools" in life?

What does it mean to be spontaneous?

Can I take deliberate risks and learn from mistakes? How do I accept defeat?

How strong are my foundations in general and in individual areas, especially in the areas of career, finances, and relationships?

What is my relationship with my father/an important male "figure" in my life like? Why is that? What foundations for life did he give me?

How well do I balance work and rest? Am I a workaholic and why is that (what am I running from)? Can I separate work and family/private life?

Do I prefer discipline or motivation? What are my routines? What works and what doesn't in my life?

When do I get bored and do I "point the finger at others" when I do?

How do I create the balance between poverty and wealth? Do I know my worth?

How successful am I in materializing my desires and dreams?

How important is image, prestige and how important is power to me? Why?

Where does my focus lie? What is important to me in life?

What parts of my life do I constantly control because I worry that something will go wrong (e.g., losing my home, assets, job, etc.)?

How grounded am I? To what extent do I believe "in the above" and why?

How much am I ready to change, constantly grow, progress? Am I driven by ego (e.g. arrogance, comfort zones, etc.) or my higher self?

And the most important questions:

What do I really want and why?

What do I need to change in my essence/foundations to get/create/become what I want?

Let 2024 be the year we turn inward and end the internal war "between the sexes", to "feed both wolves," thus creating a balance that opens the door to personal growth and progress.

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Numerological analysis and (numerological) mentoring are available at info@akademijanapredka.si.

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3/January/2024

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: A SMILE️

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A smile 🙃 is such a beautiful gift, and it costs us nothing. A smile 😊 saves lives. We are all capable of smiling. We tell the story with a smile. The absence of a smile on our face is no coincidence. Let's observe the non-verbal communication on our face and the faces of the people around us, so that the year 2024 will be even kinder and lighter. Offer and at the same time accept the offered help/support.

Numerologically speaking, numbers 1, 4, 8 and 9 generally hide their story the most because these are more masculine vibrations and therefore, they don't like to be seen as weak.

What are you hiding behind your smile?

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24/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: BRACELET️

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There are only two days until Christmas. 🎄🎅🧑‍🎄🎄 You have probably already chosen your 🎁🎁🎁, or you may even have wrapped them already. At the same time, it is always good to be aware that everything we give away carries some meaning. You could say that not just one. While we are not responsible for how others will react to our gifts, we are certainly responsible for our reactions to buying, giving, and receiving gifts. I wish you a merry Christmas and an extremely empowered 2024!

Numerologically speaking, in general, the most traditional number is 4, which is best suited to order and discipline, although it must be careful not to fall into apathy.

What do you usually give to those who mean something to you?

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23/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: DENTAL FLOSS️

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Every now and then it is necessary to take inventory and give away, sell, recycle or throw away stuff. This also applies to us, which means that we examine how we think, what our patterns are, the beliefs we have adopted or shaped, how we express emotions and especially which are the most common, and how we act in everyday situations to see our limitations. This makes it easier to change something and grow as a person if we accept the "inner inventory" as our best friend.

Numerologically speaking, the number 9 is generally the most willing to work on itself, as long as it is aware of his connection with the higher self and makes the most of it.

What does your "internal inventory" look like?

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22/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: COTTON WOOL️

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We all have at least one comfort zone in each area of our lives. It is more or less difficult for us to move out of our comfort zones because we are afraid of discomfort outside them. On top of that, we feel so good in them because we are "wrapped in cotton wool". But we all know what happens to a child who is "wrapped in cotton wool" too much, right?

Numerologically speaking, all numbers have their comfort zones. Number 1 finds it difficult to open its heart, #2 finds it difficult to put itself first, #3 finds it difficult to stop, #4 finds it difficult to stop thinking about work, #5 finds it difficult to remain calm, #6 finds it difficult to express its feelings appropriately, #7 finds it difficult not to think, #8 has a hard time relaxing, #9 has a hard time trusting completely.

What are your comfort zones and what benefits do they bring you?

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21/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: CREAM️

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Attention to ourselves most often looks like looking for validation in our external environment, which is not a very healthy way. Too often we try to please others in order to get their attention and validation that we are "enough". That's why it's essential to set healthy boundaries and thus the foundations by first finding out where, in our opinion, "we're not enough". And then we start to change it step by step. There are many ways, and you can find some of them in my previous posts.

Numerologically speaking, the number 2 does not feel "good enough" most of the time, so it must pay special attention to what boundaries it has and how it sets and respects them. Of course, all other numbers are not immune to this either!

In which cases do you tend to seek attention outside of yourself and why?

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20/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: TUNA️

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You have probably asked yourself many times how a fish swimming in water, or a bird flying high, or our puppy lying on its pillow feels like. Are they really freer than us? I believe that you are only as free as you allow others to limit you. Well, or you allow it to yourself.

Numerologically speaking, the number 5 yearns for freedom the most, which is not unusual if we know that this is our teenager. The number 1 likes to be alone, but we cannot say with certainty that it is free.

How do you view freedom and why?

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19/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: TEA️

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"Shall we go for a cup of tea?" can be a cue to meet someone for a chat and thus take care of the friendship area.
"Tea and cookies are ready!" we call out when it's time to relax and spend time with our loved ones, thus taking care of the family area.
"Drink tea with lemon and honey to warm you up," we say when the colder days begin and thus take care of the area of health.
"I made you your favorite tea," our partner tells us, and that's how we take care of the partnership area.
"Mmm, it smells amazing! It reminds me of...," is usually the beginning of telling/thinking about an event that the smell of tea reminded us of, and thus we take care of the relationship with ourselves.

Numerologically, #1 should pay most attention to relationships in general, #2 to self, #3 to its health, #4 to its health, #5 to home, #6 to itself, #7 to partnerships, #8 to relationships in general, # 9 to self, because this is where they have the most challenges.

Which tea flavor is your favorite and why?

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18/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: THE WORLD IS ACTUALLY A VILLAGE!️

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If in the past it was already considered that the world is really small, this is even more true today! When we look around us, we quickly see what came from elsewhere, even though we may have bought/obtained it where we live. It has probably happened to you that you have met a relative, friend, acquaintance, or someone from your home country during your trip abroad, even where you would not have expected it. Technology also connects s so that we can hear and see each other with those who live far away.

Numerologically speaking, the most cosmopolitan is the number 5. It enjoys traveling, which is often also a source of its income. The number 3 is also around a lot because it likes to create. You probably already know what both have to look out for, don't you? 😉

Are you a homebody or a traveler?

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17/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: A COVER️

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The covers are of different shapes, colors, sizes, and structures. Their main purpose is to cover what (at a given moment) must not be seen, or what must be protected, or what must be hidden. But we can "put on the cover" when we want to help someone. Namely, almost all movie superheroes wear some kind of a cover (= cape).

Numerologically speaking, all numbers have the greatest potential for a superhero. They just have to allow themselves to find and embrace their superpower. Superpower of #1 is definitely its ability to lead, #2 its emotional intelligence, #3 its creativity, #4 its ability to “see”, #5 its ability to achieve balance, #6 its ability to accept, #7 its ability to understand, #8 its ability to materialize, and #9 its connection to the higher self.

Who is your superhero and why?

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16/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: BOOK POINTER️

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We all need orientation, be it physical or spiritual. We tend to trust the physical one more, especially when we see it. But it's good to learn to trust your intuition, or sixth sense, as we like to call it. Its leadership is often expressed on a physical level as well.

Numerologically speaking, the number 9 has the greatest potential for a pure connection, because it is the sum of the vibrations of all single digits. It just mustn't forget about it. The number 2 is also considered very intuitive, its challenge is to trust what it gets through the channels.

Who or what do you trust the most?

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15/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: COMBINATION️

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In our everyday life, it is often necessary to combine several "things" at the same time in order to achieve the desired results/goals. Here, it is extremely important to know what we want, to mix the “right” ingredients in the right quantities, so as not to create additional challenges. Well, otherwise, we learn from our mistakes, right? 😉

Numerologically speaking, the number 14 has the greatest potential for achieving balance (the right combination) in personal life. It knows what it wants and uses its senses and its power in the right measure to achieve it. But only if it doesn't give in to restlessness and the desire for adventure.

How do you usually combine?

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14/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: VITAMINS & MINERALS️

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Today's gift is perfect for today, because #13 represents death, ending, yet in its pure essence, a change. In addition, we are still in the holiday and end-of-year period, so we need support and help even more.

Numerologically speaking, the number 2 generally gives the best support because it understands what it's like to be on the other side of the shop window looking in. It is very intuitive, empathetic, and very willing to help, so it needs to learn detachment so that it does not become its identity. The number 9 is the one who most often experiences "ends", but usually does not want support and help, so it must learn to ask for it.

Is it difficult for you to ask for support? Why, if your answer is "yes"?

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13/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: A MIXTURE OF TASTES️

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Each of us has our own taste, which can be the same, similar, or different from others. We taste not only with our taste buds on the tongue, but in most situations several of our senses are involved. “Oh, how sweet!” can mean several things. That something tastes sweet, or that someone/something is like that in appearance, character, appearance, sound, smell, etc. It's interesting in how many different ways we can use a certain term for taste to describe something, isn't it? It is also interesting how quickly tastes can change and what influences this.

Numerologically speaking, the number 5 usually uses its senses the most, because it likes to enjoy and experience. But it must be careful not to create too many challenges for itself. Describing, however, is best suited to the number 3, because it likes to communicate in different ways. It just needs to avoid unnecessary exaggeration.

Which taste/flavor is your favorite and why?

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12/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: BALLPOINT PEN️

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Although I personally prefer to write with a regular pencil, the biro, as they call a ballpoint pen in British English, is for many people the first alternative to a fountain pen. All three are excellent "tools" for our records. And they even come in different colors, shapes, and sizes! Well, if we are not sworn keyboard users, 😉. Isn't it great that we have several options in life (we always have at least two!) and that we can choose the one that suits us best at a given moment? 🥳

Numerologically speaking, of course all numbers (1 = strategist, 2 = mediator, 3 = creative, 4 = visionary, 5 = adventurer, 6 = lover, 7 = innovator, 8 = businessman and 9 = wise) can find different alternatives that allow them an easier choice if they only want to.

How do you usually find your "tools" to choose from?

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11/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: BALM️

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When something is smeared with varnish, Vaseline, oil, balm, butter, etc., it runs better, usually shines more, is smoother, etc. If we transfer this to our life in general, we can say that the less we complicate, the simpler everything is, 😉.

Numerologically speaking, generally the number 5 complicates the least, but that does not mean that it is therefore in balance! The number 3 also likes to try new things, so it should not complicate too much to do that successfully.

Where and above all how do you complicate things?

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10/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: GLUE️

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It is true that glued things never look the same again, but it is not necessary that they are no longer beautiful or that we cannot make something even more beautiful out of them. You probably know a mosaic = broken pieces of glass or ceramics glued together into a whole (again). Similar to assembling jig-saw puzzles. It takes a lot of time and patience to put it together, but in the end, it is a unique piece of art.

Numerologically speaking, numbers 2 and 6 generally use the glue the most because they are associated with relationships and love. However, all other numbers are not immune to this activity of ours either.

What kind of mosaics do you create?

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9/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: LITTLE THINGS️

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When I look at the babies and toddlers around me, I can see how happy they are with a simple box, or a piece of paper hidden under the table. Small children know how to enjoy small things. This is not about modesty; it is about the simple pleasure of discovering the world (without complicating)! The older we get, the less we pay attention to that. Some comes with upbringing, some with developmental level, but most of it depends on us, our needs, our thinking and our actions.

Numerologically speaking, numbers 1, 4, 7 and 8 generally have the greatest challenge to enjoy because they ponder too much on how to enjoy. It often helps to have a toddler around to remind them how simple it is, 😉.

What do you really need in life?

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8/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: SQUIRREL️

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We don’t really get bored in life, right? If we had, we wouldn't be here, 😉. Well, even if we may sometimes say we are bored, we really are not, because we just do not know how to make our lives more interesting at that moment. Challenges, as I like to call problems lately, help us in our personal growth. When we deal with them, we discover what we are and at the same time are not capable of, we discover who we can count on and who we cannot, we discover possible paths, we build bridges or tear them down. Challenges show us who and what we can control.

Numerologically speaking, the biggest challenge of all numbers is maintaining balance in their lives. How successful and efficient they are in this depends on their willingness to work on themselves and accept challenges as the best tool for it.

How do you face challenges?

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7/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: IN A PAIR️

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The sixth day is associated with love, home, and today's theme also fits nicely into it. What are your relationships in different areas like? Where everything is in tune and where in turmoil? Why is that? Is everything as it should be = in balance, or is the culprit the lack of time, emotional inaccessibility, excessive control, fear of loss, interference of others, lack of will, boredom/tiredness, maybe even manipulation from one side or the other, etc.? What does it look like when "everything is as it should be"?

Numerologically speaking, the best representative of today's topic is the number 2, because it represents two individuals connected in a certain way. The number 2 otherwise represents the feminine principle, which needs its opposite to be complete. That is why it often finds itself in situations where it is out of balance, because it does not realize that it is already complete the way it is.

What is your relationship with yourself like?

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6/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: A WAFER️

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It's interesting how something as simple as a wafer can awaken all of our senses. You are probably imagining it right now or even eating it. 😉 Nom-nom 😋

Numerologically speaking, number 5 generally experiences the most because it is the easiest way to achieve balance. It just needs to be careful of exaggeration.

Do you have a fond memory related to the wafer? Which kind(s) do you prefer?

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5/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: A GAME️

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The fourth day of the month brings joy with play. Children do not have huge problems with it, however adults do, 😉. It's hard for us to bring out our inner child. To a greater extent, this has to do with upbringing and social norms. Also, our experiences gained during our upbringing influence how sociable we are and how much we let ourselves play or be playful. Emotions and feelings are also connected with playing. Although we all know that it is "only" a game, we sometimes “lose a nerve” quickly. 🤪🤦🏽🤷‍♀️

Numerologically speaking, the most playful and creative number in general is 3, which represents the child (and mama). The number 4, which represents the father and also this day, has to do its best to relax and enjoy the game. But when it does, it brings new ideas to the (existing) games.

Which game do you like the most and why? When do emotions get the better of you?

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4/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: RICE CHOCOLATE️

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In today's video I think about wearing masks, why we do it and which numbers are most susceptible to it.

The goal is to raise awareness of our actions so that we can progress. If we are not aware that we are doing something or why we are doing it in the first place, we cannot move forward. Of course, there is always a secondary gain (e.g., avoidance of pain, etc.) why we refuse to move forward despite being aware of it! But I think that in this case we are missing the true essence of life, which is EXPERIENCING on this journey of ours from birth to death.

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3/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: PLANNING️

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Today's gift is a food for thought about planning. Since it is the last month of 2023, this is more than welcome. Planning is absolutely necessary if we want to introduce a certain change in our life. But it is also important to leave room for spontaneity, because that way we are more flexible. When we have a plan, it is time for implementation to complete it. That's why it's good to write it down, because that way we can always check how we're doing.

Numerologically speaking, we could say that the best planners are the numbers 4, 7 and 8. The number 4 is a visionary and very systematic, they just have to be careful of succumbing to perfectionism. Number 7 is very good at gathering information and synthesizing it, they just have to beware of excessive criticism. The number 8 is very determined and well organized, but their tendency to be overly controlling should be watched out for.

Do your plans usually go unrealized? Do you write them down?

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2/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents the 2023 Advent calendar: PIPPI LONGSTOCKING️

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You can't even imagine how much I enjoyed creating my first, well actually two advent calendars (also for my daughter) in these days! For the last few months, I have put this type of creativity in a corner a bit. But this week I realized that I really lacked that, because it forces me to find different ways and combinations, it forces me to be DIFFERENT. And that's actually the topic of today's first day.

You are probably familiar with Pippi, the mischievous fantasy heroine of the Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren. For me, Pippi is synonymous of difference. Also, because she represents the opposite of the stereotype of girls. Her dressing style (especially her trademark = two different stockings), her whole appearance, her demeanor, her outlook on the world, her way of life and her way of surrendering to whatever comes her way is what we must all aspire to. We must (not should!) dare to be different, which in other words means we should allow ourselves to be exactly who we are. Authentic and unapologetic about it.

Numerologically speaking, those with the vibration of number 1 have the best chance for the latter, because the number is the first in line. But this is a very generalized statement! But it is certainly true that if they dare to be different in their appearance and approach to life, they can get a lot out of it, because this is their trademark. The same applies to those with the vibration of the number 3, for whom it is necessary to learn from their mistakes, and for the number 5, for whom it is necessary to learn balance in life.

Do you dare to be different? What does that mean? What is your biggest challenge if not?

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1/December/2023

The Academy of Progress presents a great tool for progress: NUMEROLOGICAL MENTORING️

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Many of you know that I wanted to be a teacher since I was little, so I am no stranger to different ways of presenting. It is interesting, however, that I realized only when I was already teaching at the college that you can be a teacher outside of official institutions and that there are several "forms" of a teacher. One of them is definitely the mentor, which suits me the most. Clients come to me with a problem, which I prefer to call a challenge, and then I guide them through it using various techniques to get a broader perspective.

How does my numerological mentoring look like?

Both numerological mentoring and personal development mentoring (without prior numerological analysis but everything else is the same) are available with me.

First, I do a holistic numerological analysis, which gives me all the necessary information to create a mentoring plan with my client. In the first session (after numerological analysis), they first choose one area/challenge (e.g. health/belief "I'm not good enough", etc.) which they would like to work on and the goal they would like to achieve. Then they decide whether they want only an individual session, which usually lasts from 30'-60', or a set of 60' sessions (6-/9-week program), because the mentoring processes differ. At an individual session, through conversation and various techniques from numerous trainings, I lead the client to a minor/major change/progress. Mentoring through program, is aimed at more in-depth research and integration of different parts (also from numerological analysis) over a chosen period.

However, I must emphasize that my mentoring is NOT psychotherapy and that its success depends primarily and only on the client's willingness to work on themselves.

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27/November/2023

The Academy of Progress presents a great tool for progress: NUMEROLOGICAL ANALYSIS️

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I love my job! I absolutely love doing numerology chart and analysis for my clients! It is hard for a person to believe that they can get so much useful information to help them on their way from the vibrations of the letters of their birth names and their date of birth, until their numerology analysis is in front of them.

How do I do the analysis?

For a comprehensive numerological analysis, I need information about the time, place, date of birth, and all birth names (as written in the birth certificate). I also need all name changes and change dates (preferably also time and place) for additional analysis. (Shorter analyses are also available!)

Once I have the data collected, I calculate the vibrations. This means that I assign numbers to the letters according to the Chaldean alphabet and calculate the total sum of the individual name and their whole. After that I calculate the total sum of the date and time of birth. I then do the same for the rest of the data, if I have it.

I insert all this into the chart and start the analysis based on what I got. For each part of the chart or its area, I extract a challenge, where my client has or could have the most work, and an opportunity that helps my client resolve their challenge. I also look for at least one polarity that is most evident in this area, possible health challenges and also the strongest subconscious patterns or beliefs that can limit my client in their daily activities.

Thus, I have the "terrain" ready if the client decides to have numerological mentoring, the purpose of which is primarily to help the client find the inner strength to see the possibilities for a different path. More on that next time.

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20/November/2023

Academy of Progress presents numerological analysis by the shape of the letters for the name: MOJCA️

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Letter M is the initial and therefore the most important one. By its shape it resembles two peaks and a valley or a volcano. Thus, we can conclude there are some hidden issues under the surface, a core/fundamental wound that influences this person through their lifetime. (A more in-depth analysis will reveal it.) We all know how a volcano operates, right? Even when dormant (silent) on the outside, there’s no such thing on the inside. It flows, accumulates, mixes, boils, and finally erupts (explodes). And that changes this person’s course of life. Hence, lots of changes and the form/size of them depends on the form/size of the eruption. Teachings: Learning about your core wound and expressing your emotions in an appropriate way, so you don’t abandon yourself in the process (trying to fit in).

Letter O resembles a circle and that tells us this person can revolve around in circles, like a cat catching its own tail, instead of breaking the cycle by using all the accessible tools. This can mean that this person doesn't see what they are doing or is not aware of it. This can be the result of the imbalance they are in because they can see the world either as full or empty, either as closed or open, either as all or nothing, etc. Teachings: Learn how to see and be open to vast possibilities by asking and accepting help from others.

Letter J is the middle one and therefore also very important because it represents a hook that links the left with the right side. It’s turned backwards which means this person is dwelling on the past a lot and this doesn't do them any good because it’s connected with the core wound which they can’t shake off. Teachings: Learn from the past, and their mistakes as the cornerstone for a better future (not judging themselves and others).

Letter C represents something open, i.e., an open mouth, which can mean this person creates with their mouth. What they actually create depends on the way it came from there (core wound influence). Teachings: Learn to balance their mouth, their brain, and their heart.

And the letter A as the last letter but the first of our alphabet resembles a rocket. This person is very straightforward, very goal oriented, very persistent, wants to do everything on their own and a lot of times they also stay alone if they don't learn cooperation. Teachings: Learn there are other perspectives and that it’s O.K. to let others in.

Not many new people in my life know that this is actually my birth name which I’ve never felt really connected to, maybe also due to its frequency at the time of my birth. However, I’ve always felt connected to the name Anja but this is a story for another time.

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13/November/2023

Academy of Progress presents November's Challenges: PROCRASTINATION️

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Sometimes in certain situations we are just too gentle and obliging because we don't want conflicts or because we want people to accept us into their circle. So, we delay setting healthy boundaries for ourselves and others and become more and more indecisive. At the same time, we feel resentment towards those to whom we do not dare to tell what’s needed to be told.

But since we've been working on the "healthy selfishness" routine for two weeks now, it's at least a little bit different in the area we've chosen, right? 💪 This week we will ask ourselves where, with what and why we usually procrastinate. Then we will find a way (= our small step) to change it by the end of the week.

Example: Promotion of services
When it comes to promoting my services, I "pull the handbrake" because I have bad past experiences (the belief that I'm not good enough). So, a lot of potential clients can't find me because I'm "hiding".
My small step this week is: to make something new/different.

The time to plant bulbs is here and it is best to plant them as soon as possible if we want to have a nice view in the spring.

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6/November/2023

Academy of Progress presents October's Challenges: CHOICES️

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What we choose in each moment of our lives determines what will end and what will begin. Therefore, it depends on our choices, what kind of change awaits us at a certain moment in our life.

Last week we were choosing with the help of "luck", and this week we will add conscious choice. We can work in the same area as before to further support it, or we can choose a new area.

We choose to put "ME TIME" in our calendar and then choose the activity that we need the most at a given moment.

Example: Health
🦶If we know that we will be more "on our feet" this week, we will reserve our downtime - e.g., rest, massage, relaxing bath, reading a book, hydration, solving crosswords, etc.
🧠 If we know that we will put more stress on our brain during the week, we will choose something that will relax it at least a little - e.g., a walk in the nature, cycling, running, yoga, listening to music, good food, writing my thoughts down (empty my brain), etc.
🫀If our week will be an emotionally stressful one, we will choose something that will help us maintain our balance so that we don't burden ourselves even more - e.g., writing in our gratitude journal, dancing, meditating, assembling jig-saw puzzles, a chat with friends/mentor/psychotherapist, painting, etc.

The most important thing is to get into a routine of taking time for us, to be able to always find a suitable way of dealing with life's situations. A “ME TIME” routine does not guarantee that we will never get ill again, but it helps us to establish balance on all levels and thus react less to triggers in our environment.

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30/October/2023

Academy of Progress presents October's Challenges: A RAFFLE 🎟️

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Choose one of the areas - health, finances, purpose, partnership, family, friends - where you have the most challenges and work on it for at least 14 days.

Then write down 10 small steps that you can take immediately and without too much cost to make a difference in this area.

Example: Health
🧘‍♀️Yoga, meditation
💃 Walk, run, dance
📚 Read a book
💅 Massage, pedicure, manicure, bath
📝 Writing a gratitude journal
🪞 Look in the mirror – saying "I love you!", sending myself a kiss, giving myself a "high five", etc.
🚰 Nutrition and hydration
😡 Admitting what/how I feel and expressing it in an appropriate way
🚲 Going on a trip
🛋 Time for myself - rest

I write my small steps on pieces of paper and put them in a jar/box. Every morning I draw one “raffle ticket” and do what is written on it. I return the ticket in my jar/box.

The final reward of the day is a change... 🙃

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23/October/2023

Academy of Progress presents October's Challenges: MAKE A LIST

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I WANT TO BE A PERSON who...

therefore, I am (already)

creating / becoming / seeing /

working / acquiring / eliminating /

setting / watching / reading /

calling / walking / renewing / searching, ...

Example:

I want to be a person who is healthy and fit, so I do yoga and walk every day and eat healthy.

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Mentoring & progress through numerology available at info@akademijanapredka.si.

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16/October/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: CONNECTION

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Number 9 needs to learn that connection is the key to balancing knowledge and wisdom. If it avoids connecting, it is doing himself and others a disservice.

Connecting teaches us to be open to others, encourages us to look for new aspects and cooperation and thus gain a deeper understanding of the world and ourselves (= expand our knowledge). Through meaningful connections, we gain access to the wisdom of those who have walked similar paths before us. These individuals can offer us guidance, share their experiences and provide valuable perspectives. Their wisdom becomes a guide to help us navigate challenges and make wiser decisions.

But connection isn't just limited to human interaction. It extends to connecting with ourselves, nature and the world around us. By taking time for self-reflection, meditation, and introspection, we can tap into our inner wisdom. Connecting with nature can provide a sense of peace and clarity, helping us gain perspective and deepen our understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.

How good are you at connecting?

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29/September/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: KNOWLEDGE vs. WISDOM

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We already know that the number 9 is the last single digit number and that it contains all the knowledge and all the wisdom of the previous numbers. This does not mean, however, that it is aware of it, or that it is ready to share all this with others (in an appropriate way).

Knowledge can be defined as a mixture of data, facts and information acquired through (in)formal education and experience. It is an understanding of concepts, theories and principles. It empowers us with the ability to analyze, solve problems and make informed decisions. Wisdom, on the other hand, transcends knowledge and gives it meaning and purpose. It is the application of knowledge in a way that brings insight, understanding and discernment. It is acquired through consideration, introspection and connecting knowledge with personal experiences and values. It enables us to navigate through life's challenges with clarity, empathy and a broader perspective.

Individuals with a strong presence of the number 9 vibration (e.g., in their personal name, birthday, life path number, etc.) must be aware that the treasures they carry within them must be shared (appropriately) in order to harness the potential of this polarity.

Today's tip: Think about what guides your decisions - knowledge or wisdom?

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25/September/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: TRUST

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The number 9 often does not trust others and wants to do everything on its own, because it believes that it has all the information and knowledge it needs in a certain situation. On the one hand, it is "right" because, as I already wrote, it is the last single-digit number. On the other hand, this does not mean that one cannot learn something new, because this is the essence of personal growth and progress.

In this way, it must learn to trust others, that they too can do something exactly the same as it or even better, and thus create a safe space where everyone can express who they are, without fear of judgment or rejection. When we can freely express our thoughts, what we feel and what we want, we strengthen trust in ourselves and others and thus create an encouraging environment where everyone feels accepted and that they belong.

But when we trust ourselves, we cultivate a deep sense of self-acceptance and self-worth. We believe in our own abilities, strengths and unique qualities. This self-trust allows us to confidently share our true selves with the world, knowing that we are enough just the way we are.

How high is your (self) trust?

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22/September/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: HIDING vs. EXPOSING

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With the number 9 we associate the hermit archetype, whose main characteristic is solitude and self-isolation, so that it can indulge in meditation, contemplation, self-exploration and personal growth. This can develop into avoidance of contact and often into an excessive fear of exposure. Otherwise, its excessive exposure can turn into looking down on others, arrogance and righteousness.

Hiding usually allows us to feel safe and comfortable because we stay where everything is familiar to us. In certain cases, we may choose to hide our true selves, our vulnerabilities, or our unique gifts for fear of judgment or rejection. That's when we hide behind masks and pretend to be someone else to fit in or avoid confrontation. But hiding can also limit our potential and prevent us from fully embracing and expressing who we are.

On the other hand, exposure can be liberating and empowering. When we have the courage to be vulnerable and authentic, we open ourselves up to deeper connections and meaningful experiences. By revealing our true selves, we invite others to do the same, creating an environment of trust and acceptance. That's when we can really shine and make a positive impact on the world.

Today's tip: Find out where you are hiding and why.

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18/September/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: AWARENESS

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Since the number 9 encompasses the vibrations of all previous single-digit numbers, we can say that everything is potentiated with it. It could also be said that awareness of itself and its surroundings is not a problem at all, but his passion for helping others often prevails. It is precisely because of this that it often goes to the extreme.

When we are self-aware, we recognize our own needs, desires and limitations. When we understand ourselves, we can better assess how much and in what way we can give something without depleting our own resources. This self-awareness allows us to set healthy boundaries and avoid overdoing it. It can be said that we become more responsible towards ourselves and others because we are aware of the impact that our giving and receiving have on others. We consider the needs and boundaries of those around us to ensure that our giving is not burdensome or intrusive and that our receiving is not selfish or ungrateful.

When we are aware of the importance of our actions, we make conscious decisions about when, how much, how and what we give, and that we are at the same time open to receive with gratitude and grace.

How aware are you of yourself and your impact on the world around you?

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15/September/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: GIVING vs. RECEIVING

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The number 9 is considered to be a great humanitarian, so it is not surprising that in most cases it selflessly gives and helps others. So, it must learn to receive so that it is not out of balance.

Giving is (usually) an act of kindness, compassion, and generosity. It allows us to share our resources, time and love with others. When we give without wanting anything in return, we make a positive impact on someone else's life, and at the same time, we ourselves experience a sense of fulfillment and purpose. Giving opens our hearts and connects us to the world around us.

Receiving, on the other hand, is often seen as a passive action, but it is just as important. When we receive with gratitude and respect, we allow others to give to us, allowing them to experience the joy of giving as well. If we accept a gift without wanting to (immediately) give anything in return, we acknowledge its value and the purpose behind it. This creates a sense of gratitude and strengthens the bond between the giver and the recipient.

However, it is important to note that giving and receiving are not only tied to the so-called positive things and feelings and not only on tangible things!

Today's tip: For a couple of consecutive days, monitor what you give and what you receive and how you react to it.

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11/September/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: UNDERSTANDING

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Probably none of us really likes the endings too much, even if they were (absolutely) necessary. We always feel, at least in the short term, as if we've lost something or done something wrong for them to happen in the first place, right?

There is also another point of view, which reveals that we can learn a lot from endings and grow personally. The endings do not mean that we are losers, because e.g., we failed to pass an exam, to keep relationships, to find jobs, to learn how to swim, to be the first, to put together wardrobes, to save our loved ones or pets, and/or because we finally stood up for ourselves. If we look at endings from the point of view of their potential and understand them as something natural and as an opportunity for a new beginning, then we are well on the way to liberation.

Every new beginning represents a chance for a new perspective, a new discovery, and for that very reason it can be just as burdensome and scary as the ending. However, if we understand its power, we open ourselves to it with an excessive amount of curiosity and enthusiasm, because we know that this is the only way we can change.

Has your understanding of this polarity changed?

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8/September/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: ENDINGS vs. BEGINNINGS

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This year's September began on Friday, which beautifully illustrated the strongest polarity of the number 9. Everything in our lives has a beginning and an end. The sun rises and sets every day, school doors open and close, someone is first and someone last, the glass is full and when you drink the contents, empty, every day someone is born and every day someone dies and so on in the rhythm of life.

The number 9 is the last single digit number and thus represents endings. These can usually be (very) demanding, emotional, painful. And if we don't allow ourselves to let them go, they can plunge us into even deeper and more difficult situations (= endings). But if we allow ourselves to accept them, we let go of what no longer serves us and take what helps us see the light at the end of the tunnel, making room for something new. Beginnings can also be difficult because we "enter through a new door" and we don't always know what awaits us behind it. But when we realize that this is our only path, we realize that we have the strength and courage to create everything we want step by step.

Individuals with a strong presence of the number 9 vibration (e.g., in their personal name, birthday, life path number, etc.) must thus learn that every ending also means a chance for a new beginning. It is up to them which direction they will turn.

Today's Tip: Think about the endings in your life and their lessons.

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4/September/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: ACTIVE LEARNING

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Active learning means using what we have learned on an ongoing basis. It means being proactive and not surrendering to fate or a paralyzing fear of loss. Through active learning, we seek knowledge, new ideas, acquire new skills and thus expand our understanding of the world around us = we grow. It helps us find balance in our everyday life by understanding the teachings of the situations we find ourselves in and using them to our advantage.

If you've ever found yourself in a situation where you counted every cent or someone else did this, then you know what it's like to be in (material) poverty, or at least on the threshold of it. Many times, such a situation forces us to look for various ways out of it. We get creative. At the same time, we can find out what is really important to us in life (= our wealth, which we often don't see) and what keeps us in a situation (e.g., our beliefs, patterns, our actions, etc.). This shift in perspective allows us to see opportunities where others see only obstacles (= victims of the circumstances).

But if you count C-notes in life, then you know what it's like to be on the other side, in material wealth. This enables us to do many things, but at the same time it also causes us a lot of worry because we want to keep it. Through active learning, we can find out what we lack in non-material areas (= poverty that we often don't see) and what we need to change in our lives in order to truly live in prosperity.

As we can see, the opposites are not so different. Active learning helps us to acknowledge, nurture and balance all aspects of our life and not just the material one! And we all need to learn this, not just those with a #8 vibration!

What does your active learning look like?

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1/September/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: PROSPERITY vs. POVERTY

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We already know that the "number 8" is very successful in materializing and often creates real material wealth. We can say that it has a nose for business and the (monetary) opportunities it offers it.

Prosperity is not only material wealth, which the number 8 often forgets. That is precisely why it has many problems with keeping it. Prosperity is a state of abundance that goes beyond financial success and also includes an emotional, mental and spiritual component. It is the result of constant learning and changing our beliefs, thereby overcoming our own limitations. Since the number 8 is usually very rigid and subject to tradition, it is not spared, and thus many times it finds itself in poverty or at least on its doorstep. But this also has its good sides, because it forces us to overlook what is most important to us in life and where we need to change if we want a different life. If we don't do this, we remain in the role of victim of our circumstances and do not progress.

Individuals with a strong presence of the number 8 vibration (e.g., in their personal name, birthday, life path number, etc.) must thus learn to (self) trust and at the same time empower themselves and others in order to use the potential of this polarity.

Today's tip: Think about where "you have a nose for something"?

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28/August/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: RESPONSIBILITY

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The ruler of the number 8 is the planet Saturn, which is considered to be the strictest but if you listen to it also the sincerest teacher of all the planets. Thus, the number 8 is often described as the one with the most karmic debt, which it naturally accumulates on its own through its actions.

If we feel sorry for ourselves and are constantly in the victim role, it means that we do not take responsibility for our actions or our life. It means that we expect "a prince/princess on a white horse to come" and save us from everything bad. Although we think we are choosing the easier path, it is actually the harder one in the long run. The same is true if we are constantly afraid (which is a common, though completely unfounded, characteristic of the number 8) that we will lose something, be it of a tangible or intangible nature. It is quite logical that this happens, and usually several times, because we focus on the lack or loss, and at the same time we create a new karmic debt.

So, the easier way is the one that is illogical for most of us = taking 100% responsibility for ourselves, our actions and our life. Then we are able to admit to ourselves and to others our weaknesses, defeats and losses. However, in this case, we see and present them as opportunities to learn something new from them and at the same time allow ourselves to become the best version of ourselves. This choice looks "damn" hard at first, but it's definitely easier in the long run.

Where do you most often find yourself in the victim role and what does that bring you?

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25/August/2023

BE MORE LIKE A 🐱CAT🐱

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A lot of people dislike cats for various reasons, one of which is their so-called snobbish behavior. But I'm not one of them! I love cats and I love giving examples of how we can learn from them and their behavior.

During a mentoring session last week, I was explaining to my client of how they must pay more attention to themselves because they were having some problems with their friends who were taking them for granted by blaming and projecting their s**t on them. So, I used a cat as an example.

You’ve probably experienced a situation when a cat came up to you and wanted you to pet and cuddle it. You may have even noticed that it showed you that it was enough once it got what it wanted. It could have been just a slight movement, a gesture, a sound or their look. Nonetheless the message was clear but gentle at first. But if you did not notice it or wanted to ignore what the cat was showing you, all you heard was “Whack!” and there was blood or at least some pain involved. Not a pleasant experience because nobody likes to be in pain, right? And that’s why people don’t like cats because they associate cat’s behavior with their pain and label the animal who just wanted to show them what a personal boundary looks like. (Of course, I don’t encourage setting boundaries with violence because that’s not the point here!) By being unapologetically themselves (and not at all snobbish!), they assert independence without neglecting connection. So, it doesn’t mean they stopped loving us, they just want us to respect their personal boundaries and space. They try to teach us, what I call, healthy selfishness = the self-respect, self-worth, self-care, and self-love.

At the end of our session my client said: “I wrote down that I must be more like a cat!” 🙃🐈

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22/August/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: HARD vs. EASY

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Given the previous polarities, it is logical that the "number 8" often chooses a more difficult path in life if it does not know how to find and maintain balance. They think a lot, so this can lead them to paralysis in all areas of life, which is not easy to get out of.

A constant is the presence of fear, which further complicates the situation. Many times, there is overwhelm and exhaustion, even burnout. However, it is precisely in these situations that there is an opportunity to show "what we are made of". Accepting the difficult allows us to develop resilience, determination and perseverance, and so we progress because we develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.

But when everything goes "like clockwork", we have the opportunity to reflect on our journey, review our goals and set (new) priorities. These are moments when we can take time to rest and reflect. Of course, here too, we must be careful not to "rest on our laurels" or become too frivolous and thus complicate our lives.

Individuals with a strong presence of the number 8 vibration (e.g., in their personal name, birth date, life path number, etc.) must learn to balance the complex and the simple.

Today's advice: Think about where you want “to bang your head against a brick wall" and where you surrender to the flow of life?

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21/August/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: POWER

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In our quest for success and fulfillment, we often struggle with the delicate balance between control and empowerment. On the one hand, we want a sense of control over our lives, decisions and outcomes. On the other hand, we recognize the importance of empowering ourselves and others to reach our full potential.

In order to achieve a healthy balance, the key is to understand that true power lies not in controlling others, but in empowerment. It is about fostering an environment where individuals feel supported, valued and encouraged to unleash their full potential. This requires a shift in mindset from a hierarchical approach to one that involves collaboration, empathy and shared decision-making.

How do you use your power?

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18/August/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: CONTROL vs. EMPOWERMENT

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With the material - and the vibration of the number 8 has plenty of that - comes the desire for control and power. Whether the material will remain or will be lost depends on our actions.

If we use control with good intentions, it gives us some structure and direction when everyone knows where they belong. But there is a fine line when control turns into limiting the innovation, creativity and contribution of each individual due to the fear of (material) loss.

Empowerment also hides power within itself, which is used to promote independence and trust in one's own abilities and the abilities of others for the common good. It does not mean a complete handover of activities; it is more about delegating and encouraging the active participation of all stakeholders in a process.

Individuals with a strong presence of the number 8 vibration (e.g., in their personal name, day of birth, life path number, etc.) must learn the balance between letting go and holding the reins in their hands, or they will lose it all, and many times over.

Today's tip: Consider in which areas you control and where you empower.

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14/August/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: AWARENESS

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Awareness serves as a bridge that unites the material and spiritual aspects of our lives. With conscious awareness, we recognize what shapes our decisions, what guides our actions, and how it all affects our overall well-being and our idea of who we are. This way, it is not difficult to establish and maintain balance.

Anyone who knows me knows that I have never been overly materialistic. I like to buy a good book or a jig-saw puzzle. In most cases (especially when it comes to bigger, more expensive things) I also consciously ask myself if I really need it and to what extent. Of course, sometimes I get carried away and then have a "headache", ha-ha! I have always liked to invest in myself and participate in various workshops and seminars where I discovered or I'm still discovering myself. The problem here is that I usually don't cash in (read: don't use) the knowledge I've acquired. And I'm out of balance again because I can't afford what I want. Slowly, however, I am building a bridge between the intangible and the tangible, because that is the only way I will be able to know how to act in a certain situation.

How strong is your bridge of awareness?

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11/August/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: MATERIAL vs. SPIRITUAL

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August has arrived and with it the polarities of the number 8. The strongest is certainly the polarity between the tangible and the intangible.

Our material side is rooted in the physical world. It includes our bodies, possessions, achievements, and all external aspects of life that can be perceived by our senses. In this fast-paced world, we strive for material success, comfort, and security. But when we focus too much on the pursuit of external gains, we can lose sight of the deeper essence of our existence that our spiritual side gives us. It touches the realm of soul, consciousness and transcendence. It is the seat of our emotions, beliefs, values, and connection to something greater than ourselves. Exploring our spirituality allows us to find meaning and purpose beyond the material world, leading to inner peace and personal growth. But if we give in to it too much, it can "take us" to a world of evasion (bypassing) and ungroundedness.

Today's tip: Think about what things in life are the most important to you.

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7/August/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: CONNECTION

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Connection is the foundation of our everyday life. If we don't have it, it leads us to loneliness and loss. This way we can get addicted, or we can feel free because we are not responsible or bound to no one.

In the past, I wanted to be independent, free, which isolated me from others and brought me problems. I didn't know at the time that such freedom was basically an addiction due to a lost connection with myself. This one was created because I was focusing on what I lack or what I lost/could lose. And so, it is/was also with other addictions. But when I started to establish a connection with myself and also with others, and thus focus on what I have or can gain and be grateful for, things began to change. But I have to remind myself every day that this is a lifelong job, in order to stay focused.

How do you connect?

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4/August/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: ADDICTION vs. FREEDOM

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As I mentioned at the beginning of the month, people with the vibration of the number 7 are "in their head" a lot and this can lead them to all kinds of addictions. And not only them!

The fact is, we are all addicted to something! When we feel helpless because we get entangled in our own stories, we like to reach for unhealthy food, drink, ... or irresponsible behavior, because we think that this is the easiest way to feel better. With this, we numb our emotions and thoughts. But since this only lasts for the short term and since it helps us, we continue with it. On the other hand, some of us seek help in these situations to clarify what we feel, think and do, and thus free ourselves. We can say that we take responsibility for our lives.

There are all kinds of addictions! Food can enslave you, kill you, or set you free. Therefore, in life it is necessary to know why we are addicted to something and what this brings us. An unhealthy addiction is one that we cannot live without and at the same time strongly binds to our identity = we are this addiction. But a healthy addiction helps us to progress and does not own us. We can stop using/doing it "overnight" and not feel "empty" or lost because of this. One could say that we are on our way to freedom.

Today's tip: Write a list of your healthy and unhealthy addictions.

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31/July/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: ADAPTABILITY

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Adaptability is also a kind of art that we learn every day. In general, it is important to know how to adapt well, because this is the only way we manage to change our circumstances in our favor = to progress. And such adaptability is certainly not pleasing and submitting to others!

I can say for myself that I am learning the art of adaptability on the fly. A few years ago, I was much more spontaneous than I am now. And that's not always okay, because I miss moments when I could move forward more easily and quickly (especially out of my comfort zone). This is usually when I want to have "everything" under control. On the other hand, I am introducing new routines, with which I brings discipline into my life and progress on this side. However, my excessive spontaneity sometimes gives me headaches in that I don't notice potential danger and thus get into trouble.

How do you adapt?

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28/July/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: SPONTANEITY vs. RIGIDITY

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Naslednje najpogostejše nasprotje števila 7 nam pomaga videti, koliko smo sposobni spontanosti in v katerih situacijah smo največkrat togi in se zaradi tega ne premaknemo.

Sama razumem spontanost kot aktivnost, v kateri nekaj narediš brez pretiranega obremenjevanja in razmišljanja. Od nas in seveda tudi reakcij iz okolice pa je odvisno, kako pogosto in če to sploh počnemo. Če smo po naravi perfekcionisti ali pa imamo stvari radi pod nadzorom, nam bo lahko naš spontan trenutek vzbudil občutek nelagodja, celo sramu ali krivde idr. Še posebej, če je tudi reakcija naše okolice »negativna«. Če ji želimo ugajati, potem začnemo postajati vse bolj togi in nas je težje v kaj prepričati, če nismo gotovi v končni rezultat. Po drugi strani pa nam togost v svoji »pozitivni obliki« daje občutek stabilnosti, varnosti in nadzora. Pomaga nam k vzpostavitvi discipline, osredotočenosti za doseganje naših ciljev.

Kadar najdem močno prisotnost vibracije števila 7 v kartah svojih strank, opozorim tudi na to nasprotje, ker neravnotežje vodi še dlje = v nepremišljenost ali pa v malodušje.

Današnji nasvet: Razmisli, kje si spontan/a in kje tog/a ter zakaj.

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24/July/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: LISTEN

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Umetnosti poslušanja se da naučiti. Z resničnim poslušanjem lahko izkoristimo sposobnost razmišljanja s srcem in čutenja z možgani ter tako zgradimo sinergijo med čustvi in razumom. To nam omogoči, da spoštujemo čustvene izkušnje drugih, hkrati pa uporabimo svoj intelekt, da dojamemo globino in pomen njihove komunikacije.

Namreč, ko poslušamo s srcem, smo vključeni v globoko, empatično povezavo z drugimi in lahko razumemo neizrečena, subtilna sporočila in čustva, skrita pod površjem. Po drugi strani pa čutenje z našimi možgani vključuje uporabo kognitivnih sposobnosti našega uma za obdelavo in interpretacijo informacij, prejetih s poslušanjem.

S celostnim poslušanjem negujemo povezanost, gradimo zaupanje, kar odpira prostor za odprt dialog. Poslušanje tako s srcem kot z možgani postane katalizator sprememb, saj nam omogoča sprejemanje boljših odločitev, temelječih tako na empatiji kot razumu.

Zase lahko povem, da se umetnosti poslušanja še vedno učim. Ni lahko, ker še vedno velikokrat dam prednost razmišljajočim možganom, ki imajo drugačno sliko kot moje čuteče srce. Počasi, a vztrajno pa gradim povezavo med njima in poizkušam, da moji čuteči možgani ne zapadejo v svojo skrajnost, kar pomeni, da racionalizirajo moja čustva, in hkrati, da moje razmišljajoče srce ne zapade v negacijo razuma zaradi premočnih čustev.

Kako pa ti poslušaš?

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7/July/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: THINK vs. FEEL

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The month of July has arrived and with-it new pairs of opposites, most common in the vibration of the number 7.

One of the most important, if not the most important polarity, is certainly between "head and heart". I present it with two verbs, because it is easier for us to identify with them, or the polarity is easier to understand in this way.

Thinking means using our head or our brain, where many things are hidden. 😉 This can lead us to completely disregard our heart, whose job is to help us feel. At the beginning of modern medicine, they even claimed that the heart is what drives us, they didn't even pay much attention to the brain. But too much consideration of the heart can also lead to problems because we completely disregard our mind.

Individuals, especially with a strong presence of the vibration of the number 7 in their charts must therefore pay special attention to the balance between these two opposites, because otherwise it can lead them to addiction. More on that later...

Today's tip: Look at which of the two you prefer to choose/use in everyday situations.

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3/July/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: PASSION

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Both anger and joy are extremely powerful emotions. However, since they lie opposite each other, we usually divide them into negative and positive. If we are constantly angry or constantly happy, it means that we are not in balance. Constant anger leads to rage, hatred, while constant joy leads to euphoria, mania. The result of both is destruction (mostly of ourselves).

So how can I use anger to create joy? Here is my example:
I don't like cold and snow. Period! So, it's really strange to me that I chose winter as my birth season and NW Slovenia as my home, where we really have plenty of both. 🤷 Of course, I get angry at the weather and also at my partner, who usually leaves for business trip just when the snow needs to be shoveled. 🤪 Well, that was the case this winter too, when I decided to change something. Since the snow was just right for setting up a snowman, I managed to channel my anger into the creation. I enjoyed making my snow(wo)man like a little kid. Neither the cold nor the fact that I was alone "for everything" bothered me.

Many times, we forget how angry we were as children, and then in the very next minute we found something interesting that turned our anger into joy. In this way, even in adulthood, we can transform the strong energy of anger into the passion of creating something new, thus balancing the two opposites.

How could I find my passion?

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30/June/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: ANGER vs. JOY

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One of the strongest emotions of #6 is - besides love - definitely anger. How could it not be, if it is strongly connected with all the strongest polarities that I have already written about.

If we do not feel beautiful enough, if everything is not going as we imagined at home and/or in love, anger is the emotion that usually "pops up" first. This can be in the form of a "silent treatment" or a "volcanic eruption". Anger usually hides feelings/emotions such as: resentment, hatred, rage, jealousy, envy, and also guilt, and shame.

Today, as its opposite, I chose joy, which brings calmness, patience, pleasure, and passion.

Today's tip: Look at how your anger is expressed.

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26/June/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: A DIFFERENT VIEW

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We can look at every thing in our life in different ways and each time we will find both its advantages and disadvantages.

It is an interesting fact that people grow the most when they are faced with their own problems and limitations and not so much when everything around us is orderly and calm. Just think of an event from your past and you will realize that it is true.

Of course, this does not mean that we always have to overburn ourselves in order for something to change. In life, the most important thing is to find a balance between the two extremes, because this is the only way we (gradually) progress and are not like an elephant in a china shop.

How do you find the balance between a safe haven and a dangerous combat zone?

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23/June/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: SAFE HAVEN vs. COMBAT ZONE

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One of the areas that fall under #6 is the home. This can be a safe haven for someone, but a combat zone for another. It can also be made into a safe haven or combat zone by the individual who enters it.

When we know that somewhere we can feel comfortable, at home and safe, we tend to like going there. This environment is stable and protects us from the negative influences of the outside world. We also get the feeling that we belong somewhere.

Its complete opposite, however, is a home that looks like we're constantly at war. We never know if we'll find it in one piece the next time we come back to it. It probably doesn't need to be emphasized too much that we usually don't like to return to such a home, or we try to avoid it as much as possible (if we can, of course!).

Today's tip: Look at what your home is like and how you influence it.

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19/June/2023

THOUGHTS ABOUT BEAUTY

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How we see beauty depends on our beliefs, patterns and emotions that are present at that moment. It is the most difficult to see it in ourselves, so it is necessary to listen to our surroundings.

Carriers of vibration #6 must be especially careful in this, because they bind everything to love - for themselves and at the same time for others.

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16/June/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: BEAUTY vs. UGLINESS

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The number 6 is closely related to Venus, the planet or the Roman goddess of beauty, so usually the owners of this vibration place a lot on their appearance and the appearance of everything around them.

Beauty is associated with symmetry, harmony and perfection, and it is precisely for this reason that we are attracted to it. It usually evokes feelings of joy, happiness, satisfaction, admiration, deep emotion, or in short, our positive feelings.

On the other side of the spectrum, beauty awaits its twin sister named ugliness. It is not necessary to explain that in most cases it gives us the opposite feelings, which we usually run away from or want to suppress.

Today's advice: "Every eye has its own painter!" What is beautiful for one person may evoke different feelings for another. Listen to the reasons for this difference and maybe you will see it differently.

How do you see this polarity?

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12/June/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: ATTENTION SEEKING

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Seeking attention is a normal human trait, because it stems primarily from two universal needs - to be loved and to be accepted. Of course, we are ready to do anything to satisfy them.

If we look at attention through the eyes of this week's polarity, we quickly find examples that enable us to do this. At the same time, we must be aware that seeking attention through manipulation (= calculation only for personal gain) has a short term, which can lead us to serious health conditions. But if we seek attention in order to cause a certain change in our environment that would be useful more widely, then we can say that we use manipulation for socially useful purposes and not to confirm our own value/importance. And you won't believe that we can say exactly the same when we use its opposite = love.

The main task of the number 6 is therefore to find a balance between the two extremes. That is, how to manipulate the mind to see how much love the heart has for it, so that they can both focus on creating a better world.

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9/June/2023

Academy of Progress presents the polarities of the current month: LOVE vs. MANIPULATION

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The month of June is the sixth month of the calendar year. The number 6 is closely associated with love, home, beauty, and the choices and decisions connected with them.

One of the most common and also the most difficult polarities of the number 6 is certainly that between love and manipulation. It comes from a desire or need to be loved or to love. If it is met, we are, as we like to say, "in seventh heaven", but if it is not, we are "in hell".

However, in both cases we are willing to do whatever we can to gain and/or keep the attention of others. This is certainly not the healthiest position in which we can find ourselves in, because all our desires are then tied to our external world. If our outside world does not satisfy us, we quickly start doing "the stupidest things" possible. These - especially - with the number 6 are manifested as a tendency to lie and manipulate, which is the opposite of what we really want, and that is love. At the same time, we validate ourselves that we are not worthy of it.

Today's Tip: Taking care of yourself and making an authentic connection with yourself is the first step to self-love. That love comes first from within, so we don't look for it outside. At the same time, we become kinder to ourselves and are not afraid to be who we truly are.

Do you maybe remember an event from your childhood when you did something stupid just to get some love and attention?

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5/June/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: BELIEFS IN A LOSS

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We all believe in certain things or people. There is nothing wrong with this because it allows us to gain/strengthen trust and connection. The problem arises when we fail or do not want to see that a certain belief no longer benefits us and essentially hinders us in our everyday affairs.

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You've probably been in a situation where someone told you that they see a certain thing/person in a different light than you do, right? And very likely you immediately got defensive and persistently denied that person's point of view. Well, let me trust you at this point that the vast majority of us do this! However, this does not mean that it is an effective and successful way. Namely, precisely because of such reactions to stimuli from the environment, when we have the feeling that someone is attacking us (= another one of our beliefs), we get into (even bigger) problems. The biggest of them is definitely loss.

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There is no better time for our beliefs to come to the fore than the time of loss!
"I will never be able to love like that again!"
"I don't deserve to be happy!"
"Why is this (only) happening to me?"
"My life is over!"
"Nobody will like me like this!"
“Married life is not for me anyway!” etc.
At the same time, time of loss is also the best time to look for evidence that says the opposite of what our head thinks and think about it in a different way. Also, by finding appropriate support and help to help us achieve the desired change.

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Which beliefs would be most difficult to change?

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2/June/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WIND

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Wind is one of the most powerful forces of nature. Its power constantly reshapes the surface, sweeps away all that is not firmly attached, and scatters the seeds to germinate. It easily adjusts its path and its intensity according to the environmental conditions. It is relentless in its movement and its search for new paths, which makes it limitless and free.

Today's lesson: Be more like the wind!

"Individual numbers" need wind qualities especially when they:
#1 – look for ways to collaborate with others.
#2 – look for ways to connect with others without being attached to them.
#3 – want to be creative.
#4 – want to shape and realize their visions.
#5 – travel and experience.
#6 – explore relationships and love.
#7 – think too much.
#8 – try to control too much.
#9 – share their knowledge and wisdom.

When are you like the wind?

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29/May/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: FLEXIBILITY IN A LOSS

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When we look at nature, we can see its adaptability at every turn. Nature will always find a way out of the "conundrum", and we should learn from it many times. If you are flexible, you always have an advantage over the others and thus you can take advantage of the opportunities that the situation offers you.

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But because we like things under control, we are too rigid, even though we think we are flexible. We get caught in a trap, which causes us problems, especially when we lose something or someone. Then we often fail to move forward and find a (higher) meaning of our loss.

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Flexibility encourages us to let go of the past and embrace the present moment, knowing that the future holds endless possibilities. It means allowing ourselves to acknowledge and process our feelings without becoming rigid or stuck in our despair.

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How flexible are you?

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26/May/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: CERTAINTY

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You know how they say that the only thing certain is that we will all die once, but everything else is subject to change, right?

Today's lesson: If you are too sure that you are right, that you have thought of everything, that something is 100% true, that you are, etc., doubt, question, because "not all that glitters is gold".

"Individual numbers" are completely sure about:
#1 – being right
#2 – their deficit
#3 – their family
#4 – their hard work
#5 – their rights
#6 – their love
#7 – their stories
#8 – their way of doing things
#9 – others

What are you completely sure of?

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22/May/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: TRAVEL IN A LOSS

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I have always loved to travel, because discovering new places and countries and getting to know people and their cultures is a real balm for my soul. On your travels, you discover your inner strengths and at the same time your weaknesses, you see where you could contribute to broadening the horizons and where those you meet on these travels could help you in this.

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I remember an event that happened while riding a train in Australia, where I sat opposite a woman of about twenty-five years old. As the train pulled out of the station, I heard a soft sob. Of course, I immediately asked her if everything was okay and if I could help her in any way. And as if we had known each other forever, she began to tell me her life story (which happens to me quite often), about her relationship with her family members and the boyfriend she left because her parents did not approve of him. I didn't say much myself (which is not in my habit 😉), but what I was offering her at that time was clearly enough that at some point she stopped sobbing, looked at me with a serious face and asked: "Are you an angel, because no one has paid this much attention to me in a long time, let alone listened to me?” As if she couldn't believe that she herself - with her loss and her life story - deserved anyone's attention at all.

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And that's the charm of travel. You never know who you will meet on your way and with your story enable them to transform their pain or even save their life, or someone else will make it possible for you. You realize that you are not alone in your pain. This allows you, if you want to, of course, to see the true meaning of your loss.

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What is your transformation story from one of your travels?

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19/May/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: LOVELINESS

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"What a lovely child!" is often heard from the mouths of those who are usually not our parents, 😉 and that mostly happens when we are younger. And many times, our parents were embarrassed when someone praised us like that. They maybe even began looking for reasons why it wasn’t necessary to accept the compliment. What do these people know of what "this child" is like when they're not around, right? 😁

I admit that I was like that myself. It's damn hard sometimes to see the "loveliness" when a volcano of emotions is boiling inside you after a fight with "that lovely child" a few minutes earlier or in similar situations that sometimes just pile up. But if I have learned something during these years of working on myself, it is definitely the fact that what a child does is different from what a child is. This means that when we avoid accepting a compliment, we let the child know that (s)he is what (s)he does. The child internalizes this and later is unable to accept compliments because (s)he does not believe them.

Today's lesson: You are not your actions! When someone gives you a compliment, they are basically seeing who you truly are. And at the same time, they also discover this part of themselves!

"Individual numbers" tend to feel _____ when someone tells them they're lovely:
#1 – uncomfortable
#2 – unworthy
#3 – guilty
#4 – insecure
#5 – confused
#6 – overwhelmed
#7 – doubt
#8 – indifferent
#9 – ashamed

How do you react when someone tells you that you are lovely?

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15/May/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: SABOTAGE IN A LOSS

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If I think about when I sabotage myself, it is definitely when I'm afraid of something. Then my brain is flooded with thoughts related to my beliefs that I am not good enough; that I have nothing new to offer anyway; that I know nothing; that I will not succeed even if I do my best; that I will lose the ones I love if I go into this; or even, who am I to speak on a subject, etc.

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The logical consequence of these thoughts is that I look for every possible excuse not to do something. By doing this, I prevent my own growth because I choose "safety" rather than stepping out of my comfort zone. But I do not see that safety is actually an illusion created by my reptilian brain to protect me from "danger" and thus I become its prisoner.

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Loss can be our biggest sabotage or our biggest excuse to stay stuck and vegetate through life. I know people who have been completely crippled by their loss, and I also know people whose loss has led to great changes in their lives. The only difference between the two groups was whether they believed their inner saboteur or not. So, let's be careful who or what we believe.

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Where do you most often sabotage yourself and why?

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12/May/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: AVOIDANCE

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Imagine a ball flying towards you. You have the three most obvious options - you can try to catch it, you can avoid it, or you can let it hit you. The ball represents our life situations, and the options represent our reactions and their consequences.

Today's lesson: Even if you've avoided a situation, it doesn't mean it won't happen again. There are no positive and negative situations, only opportunities to learn something new and to progress.

When "individual numbers" want to avoid something, they usually have the following excuse:
#1 – “I can do it myself!”
#2 – “I need (more) …”
#3 – "I'm waiting for the right moment!"
#4 – "It's not that simple!"
#5 – "It's not my fault!"
#6 – "I'd rather be alone!"
#7 – “I'm too old for this!”
#8 – "I don't have time for trivial things!"
#9 – "It's going to end either way!"

What's your favorite excuse when you want to avoid the "ball"?

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8/May/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: SIMPLIFICATION IN A LOSS

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Do you ever say that you won't take something from home with you because you will stop on the way, but then it happens that you can't and then that "something from home" would come in handy for you? Do you ever make an appointment and forget about it because you don't have a reminder on your phone? Do you want to get all the information first before starting work, so that you often run out of time or the opportunity "goes down the drain"? Have you ever seen a child ride a bike and then fall off because they started thinking too much about how to ride it (especially if someone told them to be careful)? These are just a few examples of when we complicate our lives instead of simplifying them.

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And a lot of times that happens in our losses. Instead of taking time to mourn, we impose work or obligations on ourselves so that our days pass as quickly as possible. By doing this, we often damage our health and thus once again find ourselves in a vicious circle.

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At its core, loss is very simple. You are and you are not, you have a job and you don't have a job, you have a home and you don't have a home, you're healthy and you're not, there's money in your account and there's no money in your account, you see and you don't see, etc. So where lies the reason for things to get complicated? Well, loss usually comes as a shock, something we cannot control, so we start thinking and trying to bring some stability to our lives, which most of the time does not bring simplification.

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Where could you simplify your life?

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5/May/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: THE MOVE

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When you look around, you can notice that many things are moving, or that you can move many things if you want to. Many things move in our bodies too, but we rarely see this with the naked eye. But we probably all agree that sometimes it's easier to "move a mountain" than to move yourself. 😉

Today's lesson: Start with a small move so that you don't run out of motivation too quickly.

"Individual numbers" move most easily when:
#1 – someone challenges them.
#2 – someone needs them.
#3 – they have “free hands” to create.
#4 – they have a vision.
#5 – they see an opportunity to experience.
#6 – they are in love.
#7 – they are mentally challenged.
#8 – they “smell” a new income opportunity.
#9 – they see a “higher meaning”.

What usually moves you?

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1/May/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: STRESS IN A LOSS

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Do you happen to have an important meeting or an exam in the next few days? Are you perhaps going on a trip and wondering if you have thought of everything? Are you starting with a new job or a new project tomorrow? Do you have a date? Maybe your car broke down and you don't know where to find a good mechanic? Are you celebrating your birthday in the following days? Did you read or learn some bad news? Are you looking for keys? Do you have to go home at night and you are afraid of the dark?

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All the described situations and many others present us with stress. In some cases, it is the so-called positive stress, of a short-term nature, which helps us to focus on our task, to complete it as best as possible. But especially problematic is the long-term stress, which pushes our stress hormones to high levels. Thus, because of it, we can have physical, psychological, mental and behavioral problems, which often lead us to our doctor’s office.

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Loss certainly tops the list of stressors. The reaction to it naturally depends on several factors (e.g., type of loss, circumstances, past events, time, the state of the individual at the time of loss, etc.), which contribute to the amount and duration of stress. It is therefore extremely important to have individuals around us who can help us focus on ourselves and the recovery process that suits us.

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When is it usually the most stressful for you?

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27/April/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: NEGLECT

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How does it feel when you come to a part of our outer world that seems to be forgotten by everyone? Most of us definitely feel discomfort, maybe even fear, anxiety, powerlessness, shame, etc., and would prefer to get out from there as soon as possible. And we do the same with the "dark" parts of our inner world. We try to hide them as soon as possible so that no one would see them. But you know you can't hide anything for too long, right? Sooner or later, these neglected parts begin to seep into the surface and cause us problems, which are usually not of a very innocent nature.

Today's lesson: No one likes to be neglected, so see if you're doing it to yourself. And act on it fast!

With "individual numbers" self-neglect manifests itself as:
#1 – Loneliness
#2 – Insignificance
#3 – Burnout
#4 – Unworthiness
#5 – Addiction
#6 – Resentment
#7 – Depression
#8 – Anxiety
#9 – Shame

Where and how do you usually neglect yourself?

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24/April/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: GUILT IN A LOSS

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The feeling of guilt is one of those feelings without which our life would be very boring. Yes, you read that right! Without guilt, we would not know what is really important to us.

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"Letting it have its say" helps us discover our values and who or what we prioritize over ourselves. In this way, we have the opportunity to find out "where we begin and others end" and vice versa, and thus establish a balance.

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Guilt is often present even before the loss itself, and from the very beginning when it actually occurs. The only difference is in its intensity. We can feel guilty because we have or will let someone down, or because we feel that we have not done everything we could at a certain moment or not as others expected us to do, or because we caused a loss to someone else because of our actions, or... Many times, guilt's faithful companion is also the feeling of shame, which only deepens it. But guilt can help us reconnect with ourselves and discover the heart of the problem.

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When do you most often feel guilty?

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21/April/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: OPENNESS

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According to Carl Jung, openness is one of our personality traits, with which we show how much we are ready to do/experience something differently, or to get out of our comfort zone and thus gain new life experiences.

Today's Lesson: Openness teaches me the connection between my inner and outer worlds, which allows me to grow.

"Individual numbers" tend to be most open in the field of:
#1 – Career (work)
#2 – Friendship
#3 – Career (work)
#4 – Finance
#5 – Partnership
#6 – Family
#7 – Career (work)
#8 – Finance
#9 – Health

And how open to new experiences are you?

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17/April/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: PURPOSE IN A LOSS

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If we look around, we can see that everything has a purpose. The purpose of the bee is to pollinate flowers. The purpose of wheat is to become food and a softer bed. The purpose of a ship is to transport something from one point to another. The purpose of the river is to transform the surface and provide fluid. The purpose of the fog is to obscure the view so that we are more attentive, more careful. The purpose of fire is to turn something into ashes so that it can then grow anew, etc.

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The purposes of different things are easier to see. Probably also because we attributed them to them. For us humans, however, it is usually more difficult to connect the pieces of the puzzle into a whole in order to discover it/them. This is especially true when we are dealing with loss.

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And yet it is precisely then that it is most important to find our purpose (above all). This pushes us forward in life, gives us a different perspective on our loss and helps us form a vision and goals that enable a longer-term transformation.

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Where does your purpose in life hide?

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14/April/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: TENSION

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When we exercise, we feel tension in the part we are stretching. When preparing for an exam, we usually feel tension in the abdominal area. When we take our dog for a walk and see a troublesome neighbor's dog wandering around alone, tension begins to rise in the upper body. When we find ourselves in the middle of an argument and break it up, we can still "feel the tension in the air." In general, it is not recommended to live in constant tension because it takes its toll. Of course, it needs to be released in an appropriate way.

Today's lesson: Close your eyes and scan your body for any tension. When you find it, take a few deep breaths in and out into that area to relax it.

"Individual numbers" release tension best with:
#1 – proper breathing and massages
#2 – swimming and pilates
#3 – relaxation techniques and yoga
#4 – massages and swimming
#5 – proper breathing and meditations
#6 – pilates and creating (hobby)
#7 – walks in nature and yoga
#8 – yoga and swimming
#9 – walks in nature and creating (hobby)

How do you release tension?

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10/April/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: CHOICE IN A LOSS

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We always have at least two choices in life, which we may or may not be aware of. We can like both, neither, or only one of them. Whatever we choose based on our reasons, we have to become aware of that the responsibility for our choice is completely ours and at the same time we are also responsible for its results.

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If our alarm goes off in the morning and we turn it off because we want to "snooze", and because of this we are late for school, work, or a meeting, it is no one's fault but our own. We have probably all "pointed the finger" at someone else to blame them for such situation. And, you won't believe it, this was also our choice, 😉.

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When we lose, we also tend to look for someone to blame, which is, of course, our "right". However, we must begin to realize as soon as possible what such choices mean for our grieving process and, of course, for our life in general.

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On what basis do you choose?

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7/April/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: TIREDNESS

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When spring arrives in the northern hemisphere and when we move the clock to summertime, we start talking about spring fatigue more often. 😉 This is not just a myth, because it actually represents the transition of our body from "winter sleep" to "summer merrymaking". It can be felt on a physical, mental, emotional, and thus also on an energy level. Of course, tiredness is not limited to spring only. We can get tired of a lot of "things" every day.

Today's lesson: Paying attention to my activities = where I invest my energy and time. Setting healthy boundaries for myself and others.

"Individual numbers" are most often tired on:
#1 – the physical level
#2 – the emotional level
#3 – the energy level
#4 – the physical level
#5 – the emotional level
#6 – the emotional level
#7 – the mental level
#8 – the mental level
#9 – the energy level

What makes you tired?

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3/April/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: ROUTINE IN A LOSS

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When someone tells you they have a routine, you probably think how boring it must be to do the same things every day, right? And in fact, if we follow one of the definitions of routine according to the dictionary, which describes it as "professional work, task, carried out according to an already known, established method", we can only nod to this opinion. Boooooriiiiiing!

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We all have certain routines - from getting up in the morning, hygiene, preparing meals, running errands, etc. to the evening rituals before going to bed. Routine helps us make a move, develop a system to train in a skill. For example, when we learn to swim, we are initially more under than above the water surface. If we are persistent and allow ourselves to be helped at the same time, we become better and faster. Swimming becomes a routine because we don't even think about how to do it. So, the routine gives us some consistency, and that's probably why it looks boring. The problem arises when something unexpected happens. Since we are usually not ready for this due to the established rhythm, we often find ourselves in a predicament of how to respond to this change in our routine.

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And loss represents such a change in our routine. Let it be the morning preparations for going to work, which change when we retire or lose our job. Or joint annual family vacations at the same place, which are no longer the same when the children move away from home or when a family member dies. And of course, also daily walks with our dog, which become increasingly rare when they are no longer with us (if we don’t find ourselves another one) ... However, routine is extremely important and should not be neglected. Especially in case of loss because it keeps us sane!

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What do your routines look like?

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31/March/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: LAZINESS

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We are being "lazybones" when we are bored, not in the mood to do something, when we do something below our abilities or do not put in enough effort, want to rely on others to do tasks instead of us so that we can continue to "bum around", "be a couch potato or "watch the clock".

Laziness is often equated with procrastination, which is incorrect. Procrastinating doesn't mean we're not active. Only our attention is then directed elsewhere than it should be. This means that due to various reasons (e.g., due to our perfectionism, fear, etc.) we "waste time" with something less suitable for us, but we think we are "buying time".

Today's lesson: Laziness tells me in which areas I don't want to take responsibility for various reasons and that it's time for action. Or that it's time to "recharge my batteries" because I'm working too much.

"Individual numbers" tend to become really lazy when:
#1 – they need to connect with others.
#2 – rejections happen.
#3 – they get bored.
#4 – they fall into a routine.
#5 – they are enjoying themselves.
#6 – they take things for granted.
#7 – they are in their patterns.
#8 – material things come easily to them.
#9 – they think they know it all.

What makes you lazy?

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27/March/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: SUPPORT IN A LOSS

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I think you will agree with me that we need support/help from others in life. It is difficult and above all pointless to do everything by yourself. Although we often think that we excel in a thing, do it best or know the most about it, it often turns out to be the opposite.

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However, since most of us were raised to think that asking for support/help is a sign of weakness, this makes it difficult for us to decide for it. Basically, it's an act of courage where you show your vulnerability and surrender to another. And, if we let others help us, a special bond between us is built, and the basic building block of it is trust.

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Finding suitable support/help in a loss is even more important! At this time, we are still extremely vulnerable, so trust is the factor on the basis of which we most often decide where to go for support/help. But that doesn't mean it is the best. Sometimes the people we trust the most and go to for support prevent us from moving forward. The most common reason is actually the feeling of importance because they can help us and they don’t want it to stop.

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Who do you usually seek support/help from?

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24/March/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WORRY

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Stop for a moment and think about what you have been paying attention to in the last hour. How many of these "things" are related to worry and the fruit of your experiences, predictions or expectations? It is very likely that there are more than you have fingers on one hand. And it is very likely that it is an unimportant or minor worry. However, since it is in our nature to constantly worry about something, we create "a mountain out of a molehill", which quickly plunges us into anxiety or even something more serious. That's why it's so hard for us to move.

Today's lesson: Stop and look at what you're paying attention to. Then first find out what is yours and what is from others. Then see where the anxiety (fear of something/someone) comes from.

"Individual numbers" are particularly worried when:
#1 – their authority is called into question.
#2 – they must stand up for themselves.
#3 – they need to set healthy boundaries for themselves and others.
#4 – they are out of work.
#5 – they can't move.
#6 – relationships at home are not the best.
#7 – they sense that some change is coming.
#8 – they feel like they are losing the “ground under their feet”.
#9 – they have to trust someone else.

When are you worried?

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20/March/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: PANIC IN A LOSS

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Imagine getting into an elevator, pressing a button, and you're already on your way. Nothing out of the ordinary until the elevator suddenly stops and reports an error. If you do not have problems with small spaces and lack of air, this situation does not present a major problem for you. It is different if you have a fear of being trapped in a small space = claustrophobia. At that time, you usually feel changes in your physical body very quickly - from shaking, trembling, hot flushes, chest pains, rapid breathing, accelerated heartbeat or pounding heart to a feeling of detachment or a feeling that you are losing control, that you are going crazy or that you are dying. Screaming and crying may also occur. In other words, you experience a panic attack that usually lasts for a few minutes until you can control yourself or have someone else help you.

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Just today, a friend shared a video in which a toddler was scared of her own shadow and, because it followed her wherever she went, the little girl had a panic attack. I don't know what happened afterwards when the camera went off. But I can only hope that one of the parents tried to explain to her what scared her so much. It was certainly not an easy task!

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It is also difficult to explain death itself because no one really knows what happens to us at that time. There are various testimonies of those who managed to come back to life from a coma, but we cannot be sure that this is the whole story. Humans fear the unknown, and since most things surrounding death are shrouded in mystery, many people experience panic attacks or at least anxiety attacks at the thought of it. I think it makes sense to start breaking taboos, which will allow us to go deeper into the heart of the problem.

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How do you deal with the thought of death?

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17/March/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: SURRENDER

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The majority of us has problems with surrender because we associate it with defeat or the fear of not having something (anymore).
"If I ask for help, I will look weak."
"If I take time for myself, they will resent me."
"I am afraid to be vulnerable."

Today's lesson: Trust!

"Individual numbers" most often have problems surrendering when:
#1 – they have to ask for help/support.
#2 – they have to speak their mind.
#3 – they have to trust others.
#4 – they have to take time to rest.
#5 – they have to take responsibility.
#6 – they have to be themselves.
#7 – they have to silence the mind.
#8 – they have to let go of control.
#9 – they have to expose themselves.

What is stopping you from surrendering?

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13/March/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: RELIEF IN A LOSS

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When we feel relief, the biggest changes show up in our physical body. The body, which was previously in a kind of spasm, completely relaxes. A deep exhalation may also be heard, a sigh of relief, as we like to say. On an emotional level, we may also feel satisfaction, optimism, joy, hope, calmness. Even on a mental level, changes in our thoughts can be seen, which are, of course, connected with a feeling of relief. We may have the feeling that our body has been filled with new energy at the very moment of the relaxation, or we may feel completely empty.

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We can feel relief when things go well, when we do the things, we have to do (i.e., an exam, interview, doctor's appointment, etc.), when we achieve something, we set out to do (i.e., conquer the summit), or when we don't need to pretend to be someone else and wear a mask, when we can simply be us.

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At the time of loss, we feel relief when something was wrong with our loved ones (i.e., long-term illness, addiction, etc.) and when they died, they stopped suffering, and/or we stopped suffering (i.e., mobbing at work, violent partner, etc.). Very often, we are not even aware that we are in a spasm due to constant stress, which needs to be released on a regular basis, otherwise, sooner or later, problems with our health will show up.

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What does relief look like for you?

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10/March/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: PAIN

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We know several types of pain, but the most common is physical pain, because it is the most obvious. In fact, physical pain is our greatest teacher because it shows us what we need to heal on other levels. If, of course, we allow ourselves to see and accept this fact.

Today's lesson: Listen to your body! And then ask for support/help!

"Individual numbers" most often have problems with the:blood and the heart (stubbornness, anger)
#1 – blood and the heart (stubbornness, anger)
#2 – breathing and the lungs (sadness, fear)
#3 – throat and the reproductive system (fear, guilt)
#4 – lungs and the nervous system (powerlessness, frustration)
#5 – hormones and the heart (anger, restlessness)
#6 – liver and the gallbladder (resentment, shame)
#7 – urinary tract and the head (anxiety, depression)
#8 – spleen and the blood (overwhelm, hatred)
#9 – heart and the digestive system (despair, anger)

Where do you most often feel pain?

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6/March/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: SILENCE IN A LOSS

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They say that silence is golden, and that silence speaks louder than words or even louder than our actions. If we let it "speak", it tells us a lot. It can resolve conflicts or deepen them even more. It can help us hear or see something we didn't before. That's when we usually realize that we took something for granted.

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When someone dies or someone leaves our lives, it is usually our first companion. With it, we realize that we will never again hear the live voice of our deceased ones, talk and laugh with them, and be able to call them on the phone.

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At the same time, silence helps us through the grieving process. With it, we let the rest know when we want to be alone or when it's time to stop talking. We can communicate our feelings as well as our thoughts. If we allow ourselves to be in silence, we can more easily connect with the immaterial and at the same time with the material world.

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How do you use silence?

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3/March/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: VULNERABILITY

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The fact is that we all want to be loved in life. But few people understand that we cannot achieve this if we do not have a completely open heart. It means allowing yourself to be vulnerable no matter what the end result will be because you want to experience all the nuances of life.

When we hurt ourselves or someone else hurts us, the wound needs to be treated. A band-aid is usually sufficient for scratches, but not for the heart. When it hurts, we tend to protect it by closing in and putting up a wall between us and others. Some even install barbed wire for even better protection, but they don't realize that it stings us every time someone hurts us.

Today's lesson: With a closed heart, we cannot make an authentic connection with the world. And surprisingly having an open heart actually hurts less!

"Individual numbers" must learn to be vulnerable especially:
#1 – when connecting with others.
#2 – when being rejected.
#3 – when making mistakes.
#4 – when asking for help/support.
#5 – when being limited.
#6 – when facing fear of loss/surrender.
#7 – when facing changes.
#8 – when showing emotions.
#9 – when facing the endings.

Where do you have to learn vulnerability?

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27/February/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: STILLNESS IN A LOSS

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It is in our human nature to constantly move because this is the only way to get to another place or for something to change. But there also comes a time when we calm down, stand, sit or lie still. If we don't know how to take such time for ourselves, it "imposes" itself on us. And one of those moments is definitely loss.

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There are many gifts hidden in a loss. Yes, you read that right! In every "negative" situation, we can find something that helps us move forward. Calmness, stillness in the face of loss is one of the most important steps we must take if we want to be present in the moment. It helps us to focus on ourselves, on what is most important to us at that moment. It helps us to accept what we are feeling, to come to terms with our thoughts and ways of grieving. But it doesn't mean isolation, because we don't move away from the rest of the world, we just move into the moment.

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The opposite of stillness is constant movement, which the vast majority chooses in the event of loss so that they don't have to think about the pain it brings. Constant movement confuses us because it does not leave us in the moment, but rather "moves" us from moment to moment. If we don't fall into bed from exhaustion in the evening, there comes a moment of silence. Then we have the option to simply surrender to it and finally breathe or fall into anxiety or depression.

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What does stillness look like for you?

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24/February/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: SADNESS

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The only time we are truly able to feel and express our emotions and feelings is in our first years of life. Then - mainly due to social norms and etiquette - we suppress them, which often causes us problems later in our lives.

Sadness is probably the emotion that we suppress first because it carries a negative meaning. "Don't cry about every thing!" Or something similar, is almost certainly the most famous sentence we heard from our parents or said ourselves. The fact is that no one wants to see a sad (crying) face. This does not mean, however, that this is an appropriate way of "dealing" with what brings us discomfort.

Today's lesson: Allow sadness to surface and express itself. You just observe.

"Individual numbers" should bring sadness to the surface especially when:
#1 – they realize they lack a deeper connection with others.
#2 – they feel lonely.
#3 – they can't work everything out and feel powerless.
#4 – they feel like losers.
#5 – they realize that they actually don’t feel “perfectly fine”.
#6 – their love is not returned.
#7 – they think it's too late to change.
#8 – they realize how empty their lives are.
#9 – a new ending arrives.

How do you let your sadness come to light?

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20/February/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: JEALOUSY IN A LOSS

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Few of us have never felt jealousy. Even rarer are those who have never felt envy.

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Psychologists Parrott & Smith say that there is a difference between these two emotions and that envy appears when we lack a desired quality that another has or enjoys; and jealousy arises when something we already have is threatened by a third party. And it is not unusual that envy is usually followed by jealousy, which often continues into fear of loss, mistrust, anxiety, resentment, anger, etc.

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When we lose something/somebody, we are often faced with envy of others who still have what we lost. This can also happen in cases where our experience before the loss was "negative”, or a "negative" experience is present in the lives of others. We can envy others that they still have a job, a loved one, a child, a chance for a different life, a certain body organ, an apartment, etc. Jealousy in a loss, however, can occur when there are changes in relationships with others because there is a risk of new losses.

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What do you most often envy someone when you are faced with a loss? Do you notice jealousy in yourself or others and when?

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10/February/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: DETERMINATION

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We tend to use determination when something clashes with our core values, beliefs or when we are "pushed into a corner" (Well, if we want to progress, we have to be honest here and take responsibility for our actions and write that we actually push ourselves into it, 😉.). When this happens, we often forget how afraid we were (were) because then our inner lion or our inner lioness comes to the fore and helps us make changes. We just have to be careful that determination does not turn into stubbornness, which causes the exact opposite.

Today's lesson: Determination helps me see through/over obstacles.

"Individual numbers" most often show determination when:
#1 – they defend their positions.
#2 – they sense that someone really needs (their) help.
#3 – it’s about their family.
#4 – they set goals and a vision.
#5 – they want to be free.
#6 – they meet someone they really like.
#7 – they see/have solutions to problems.
#8 – they sense a good (business) opportunity.
#9 – they provide the light for others.

When do you show your determination and why?

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6/February/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: IMPATIENCE IN A LOSS

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We face impatience in various situations, and it depends on these how often it will be present in our lives. We use it to express our dissatisfaction and frustration because something has not yet been implemented, but in our opinion, it should have been (a long time ago). We can be impatient with ourselves and/or with others and/or others are impatient with us.

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When losing, the latter is the most common example of impatience. "Isn't it time to get over this loss?", "It's time to move on.", "I think you should...", "It was different in my case...", "I don't understand why (s)he's still grieving, since (s)he only lost her/his job." These are just some of the statements or "well-intentioned" advice that bereaved people receive.

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There are many different types of loss and thus also forms of grieving that last for different lengths of time. However, since mourning itself is more or less still a taboo subject, it brings with it a feeling of shame, followed by a feeling of guilt. This is precisely why we become impatient with ourselves and others with us because everyone would like to avoid that (as soon as possible).

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How does your impatience show when you lose something/someone?

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3/February/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: HAMMERING

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We all know how to hammer others, but we're true experts at hammering ourselves. You probably agree, don't you? Usually, we aren’t even aware of it until someone points it out. We are doing it for several reasons but the main one is definitely connected to our expectations and of course, expectations of others around us. Therefore we always have an excuse at hand. 😉

Mark Twain wrote that “to a man with a hammer everything looks like a nail”.

Today's lesson: Be mindful of the world around you in order to learn to hammer well and in your benefit!

"Individual numbers" most often hammer themselves when they:
#1 – don’t know something they think they should.
#2 – offer help to others and they are turned down or not the only ones.
#3 – say something, and they are misunderstood or not understood.
#4 – come up with a great idea/vision and nobody sees it as such.
#5 – finally realize they have crossed the line.
#6 – express their love and affection, and it is not returned.
#7 – don’t express something they should.
#8 – use their power on a person closest to them.
#9 – feel like they have nothing to give and at the same time know that’s not true.

How often do you hammer yourself and what for?

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30/January/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: FORGIVENESS IN A LOSS

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I find more and more that it is much easier for most of us to hold a grudge, to be angry, disappointed, ..., it is even much easier for us to show love or cry than to forgive someone for his/her actions.

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The reason lies in the fact that forgiveness is neither an emotion nor a feeling, but requires effort, our activity. And, if we feel disappointed, angry, sad, desperate, hurt by someone's actions, we probably don't have much motivation to change anything, do we? It's the same when we lose someone/something, with the difference that the process of forgiving because of the loss is even more difficult.

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If we are not able to forgive, we cause ourselves pain again and again, which can lead to severe consequences for us and those around us. We are usually unable to forgive because we think that we are condoning past actions, which is not true. The fact is that forgiveness is intended primarily for us and not for the one who caused us pain, be it by their departure and/or by their actions. By forgiving, we let go of our pain, our burden, which allows us to move on. It is our gift to ourselves!

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What's the hardest thing to forgive when faced with a loss?

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27/Jan/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: EMPTINESS

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We have probably all felt emptiness at some point, be it through an empty wallet, a lack of closeness in our intimate relationships, through a best friend moving to the "other side of the world", through children growing up and thus changes in the family, a removal of a certain organ or through a sense of lost purpose in life, because it seems to us that we are not getting anywhere.

Every day we (sub)consciously check how full our "buckets" are in various areas. It all depends on the point of view or our thinking, which is usually influenced by emotions. So, all our buckets are always full, just like the moon.

Today's lesson: Today emptiness teaches me to see beyond it, where we find fullness.

"Individual numbers" most often see an empty bucket in:
#1 – intimate relationships
#2 – intimate relationships
#3 – family
#4 – finances
#5 – family
#6 – intimate relationships
#7 – health
#8 – friendships
#9 – purpose

Which bucket is the emptiest for you?

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23/January/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: INSIGNIFICANCE IN A LOSS

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We usually feel insignificant when something that we are, have, think, feel or do is seen as unessential, useless or of marginal importance in someone else's eyes. In response, we usually get a wave of the hand and the sentence: "Oh, come on, don't you think you're exaggerating a bit?". If this happens to us often, we close ourselves more and more and do not ask for help.

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Even when we experience a loss, we can feel insignificant. This happens especially when our grieving and/or its process deviates from the expectations/norms of the people around us. To this Dr. Kenneth Doka says disenfranchised grief, when you are actually deprived of the right to grieve, because your form of grieving is not socially acceptable, does not have widespread support or is poorly understood and recognized (e.g. death of an ex-partner, divorce, miscarriage, suicide, dementia of a loved one, death of a pet, infertility, loss of a job, breakup of a friendship, death of a patient, etc.).

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The fact is that each of us has our own view of individual loss and, with it, our own process of dealing with it. There is no "right" way to grieve, so it's important to give the bereaved time and support when they need/want it.

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Do you also ever feel insignificant when you lose someone or something?

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20/Jan/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: EXCLUSION

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We all probably know the feeling of being the last to know something, right? That's when we don't feel very well, and quite a few other emotions and feelings usually arise in us. We fluctuate between sadness, disappointment, anger, resentment, jealousy, doubt, rejection, worry, frustration, shame, insignificance, fear, guilt, envy, pain, etc., because we don't know the reason why this happened or is happening to us.

What if feeling excluded helps us understand ourselves? What if it is happening for us? Surely there are parts of us that we exclude on a daily basis and react this way. Perhaps it teaches us to set healthy boundaries - for ourselves and others, so that we don't feel like in the example above. Accepting these parts doesn't mean we'll never feel excluded again, but our reaction certainly won't be as violent.

"Individual numbers" tend to exclude:
#1 – their heart (especially self-love)
#2 – their wholeness
#3 – their immense talents and gifts (especially intuition)
#4 – their feelings
#5 – balance in their body
#6 – part/s of their body
#7 – their heart (especially self-love)
#8 – their Higher Self
#9 – their wisdom

Which parts of yourself do you exclude and why?

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16/January/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: ACCEPTANCE OF LOSS

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Accepting ourselves and especially our so called "negative sides" is quite a difficult task for most of us. One of the reasons is certainly that we see them as something that leads to destruction, to darkness. And yet we devote a large part of our everyday life to them, i.e., in conversations with ourselves or others. Perhaps this is the reason why we are so slow to extricate ourselves from the grip of loss.

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Accepting a loss means accepting the situation that brought it about and realizing that it is necessary to find a way to move forward, to adapt to the new reality. It does not mean that we will no longer have a bad day and give in to our emotions. But it means that there will be fewer of them because we are slowly starting to become aware of our actions and what these bring us.

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We stop resisting the loss and denying it. In this way, we find out more quickly if we slip back into the past, if we blame ourselves, if we indulge in bad habits that lead us into problems. We are more open to help, and support and we open up and talk about loss more easily. We also have more self-control.

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How do you accept loss?

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13/Jan/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: CALMNESS

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Today I woke up slightly agitated and immediately felt that my head was doing it. When I realized where the problem was and accepted the situation, I felt calm in my heart. And the head also relaxed.

Today's Lesson: Calmness teaches me acceptance.

"Individual numbers" tend to be calm the most when they accept:
#1 – that victories include defeat.
#2 – that the whole cannot exist without its parts.
#3 – that too little cannot exist without too much.
#4 – that there is no efficient and effective work without proper rest.
#5 – that change cannot exist without routine.
#6 – that beauty does not exist without ugliness.
#7 – that thought does not exist without emotion.
#8 – that there is no gain without loss.
#9 – that light does not exist without darkness.

What does calmness teach you?

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9/January/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: DEPRESSION IN A LOSS

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Depression is a deep sadness and feeling of helplessness, despair at every moment of our day. When we are depressed, we isolate ourselves from others, we don't ask for help, we are bitter and have trouble trusting others, we lack sleep because we can't sleep (insomnia), we lose weight because we don't eat, drink (properly), we don't have energy, we can't function normally and perform everyday tasks, we have trouble getting out of bed, we see no meaning in our existence, we have suicidal thoughts.

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Loss is certainly one of the most important causes of depression. In most cases, however, this form of depression does not develop into a mental disorder which requires professional treatment. Depression in a loss is a completely natural and appropriate response to loss that helps us to heal. In this phase, we again become aware of our reality and the inevitability of our loss, which plunges us into deep sadness, mainly due to the feeling of helplessness to change the situation.

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Fortunately, it is usually temporary and manifests itself in frequent crying, fatigue, sleep and eating disorders, a decrease in motivation, energy and desire for social contact, and in an increased need for alcohol, sedatives, nicotine, etc.

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How does your depression (in a loss) manifest itself?

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6/Jan/2023

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: 2023

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The New Year of 2023 is the year of #7 because the two twos, one zero, and one three add up to seven.

Just like in 2022, our focus will still be on the duality of our nature, on balancing our polarities but not as much as in the previous year where there were three twos. Although the polarity between our feminine and masculine side will still be in the center, the polarity between the brain and the spirit which is the main one for #7 will try to steal some of our attention.

So, letting go of control and our strive towards perfection which forces us to gain more information, time instead of surrendering to what we are here to do and to use the tools we have brought with us in our “beggar’s bags” (#0). Trust to take the leap of faith like a child does when learning something new. If we gave up the first time we fell, we would never learn to walk, right? Trial and error, making as many mistakes as possible to learn from them and not to give up on ourselves! This is the fool's journey (#0) and it is the only way to grow! Although it may be the hardest, it can also be the fastest if we know it’s purpose. It takes courage to take this road knowing that we’ll fall flat on our face several times before we learn to do it “right”. But if we are willing to try, #3 will help us support this. It’s the risk taker, it’s the (inner) child, it’s the mother, it’s the family. So, starting a family, reorganizing the family, saving the family, breaking up the family, getting to know our family through changing our relationship with ourselves and others can be something we’ll work on this year.

This year it is imperative that we dedicate some time to self reflection, to re-connection in order to learn how to love ourselves first. To be healthy selfish. To know our worth and to fill our buckets ourselves first. We also have to be mindful of where we put our energy and therefore not be afraid to say “No” = to set healthy boundaries. It is important that we learn how to back ourselves up and not seek validation elsewhere.

Another important aspect will be the mother aspect - the mother part of us, we as mothers, the mothers down our family tree. So, feminine energy, which is also connected with #2 because it also represents the feminine energy. Thus, the intuition will be higher, and the drive to connect, to be together even more, to belong or to fit in. Whatever we choose, we’ll learn a lot.

So, are you ready to jump in fully?

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2/January/2023

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: BARGAINING

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Surely each of us has bargained with someone at some point - either for toys, sweets, clothes when we were younger, or later for better conditions of our purchases, for our work or life in general. So, we don't need to go to the market to bargain. We bargain with ourselves throughout the day. And the biggest bargaining takes place right in these last days of the old year, when we "write" our New Year's resolutions. The vast majority wouldn't call this bargaining, but it really is.

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We also bargain at loss. According to Kübler-Ross, this is the third stage when we realize that our anger has not brought us the desired results. Here, too, it is a defense mechanism, with which we again try to gain a sense of control over feelings of helplessness in the face of loss. Thus, we usually try to negotiate with a "higher force" or fate for our better outcome.

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When faced with a potential loss, we usually promise to, e.g., change, do something differently. In return, we will feel better, or our situation will improve or change. Faced with the actual loss, however, we dwell on the "what ifs" of the situation and wish we could go back and change the course of events. In both cases, we basically want a miracle to happen.

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How do you usually bargain?

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30/Dec/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: LOSTNESS

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Figuratively speaking, we are "lost in the woods" quite a few times in our lives, where we wander along many paths that are very similar to each other and have a hard time finding the path we know. I know a friend who deliberately played such a game with her children (with pre-agreed rules of the game), so they learned early on how to handle and react in such situations. And they really enjoyed it. As a parent, you can probably be much calmer because you know that children have already developed some skills to survive in unexpected situations.

"Individual numbers" tend to be "lost in the woods" when:
#1 – they are seeking the way of/to the heart
#2 – they are looking for their “soul mate”
#3 – they are looking for their purpose
#4 – they are looking for their vision
#5 – they are looking for their "space under the sun"
#6 – they are looking for a way of/to love
#7 – they are seeking balance
#8 – they are looking for authentic relationships
#9 – they are seeking the path of leadership

When are you "lost in the woods"?

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26/December/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: ANGER IN LOSS

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In everyday situations, we can be angry about many things. We get angry at the weather, or at ourselves, and also everything else in between. Many times, this has to do with our expectations, comparisons and unhealthy boundaries between ourselves and others.

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Anger is usually the second phase of loss. It starts when we finally begin to realize that something is over, that our loss is real, final. And just then one of the strongest emotions by its energy overflows us. We can be angry at ourselves, at the one (thing) that is gone, at the people around us, at doctors, at the boss, at things, at God, or at whatever is "at hand" at that moment. We start asking ourselves questions, we start comparing, often raging, shouting, beating, throwing, cursing, hitting, accusing, pushing, torturing ourselves internally, inflicting wounds on ourselves, etc., so that we could understand what actually happened and what is happening inside of us when the pain is tearing us apart. And at the same time, so that everyone around us would also understand it.

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Although anger could be said to be a divisive emotion because of its power, in the case of loss, anger can be seen as a unifying emotion. By expressing anger, we reconnect with ourselves and at the same time we can also reconnect with others, if they understand that this is the only way we can express what we feel about our loss. Anger also helps us overcome the fear of expressing our feelings and emotions and set clear boundaries with others.

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Anger needs to be expressed appropriately at a loss, because otherwise its energy stays inside us, which can lead to long-term consequences for our health as well as for everyone around us. It is our "call for help" that requires serious consideration.

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Who or what are you usually angry at?

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23/Dec/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: CONFUSION

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They say we're so "adorably confused" when we (first) fall in love. This confusion is the result of what is happening in our body, especially physiological changes in it. At that time, we usually see our world and our partner through "rose-colored glasses", which can bring us many bitter experiences in the long run. It is because of this and our unresolved patterns and beliefs that doubt, insecurity, distrust in ourselves develop. In these cases, we are talking about confusion, when the individual questions the "real" intentions of the one next to them.

"Individual numbers" tend to be confused:
#1 – when someone shows them feelings, attention
#2 – when they are not “not enough” for someone
#3 – when they are not “too much” for someone
#4 – when everything goes like clockwork
#5 – when they are given “free rein”
#6 – when they can be who they really are
#7 – when someone offers them their time
#8 – when someone wants to be their friend
#9 – when someone compliments them

What usually confuses you?

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19/December/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: LOSS, PART 2

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Our first reaction to a loss is certainly related to the type of loss, its intensity and everything we attach to it. And the more I think about it, the more I realize that our brain reacts to loss in a similar way as to danger, i.e., with freeze, flight, or fight mode.

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If the loss is unexpected, the shock is usually the first to bring us into it. We freeze when we learn about it, or we experience it directly. How long we will be in this state, or how many times it will happen again, depends on the intensity of the loss and our state / involvement before it. This can be followed by sadness, despair, depression, guilt, anger, shame, etc., and apathy / numbness is also quite possible. If we can't get out of this state, it represents our “flight” from dealing with it in a responsible way. We cause ourselves even more pain because we tend to refuse external help / support or find some reason to push everything aside. Persisting in this state can also represent a secondary gain to us, because for instance we get the attention of those around us, which we may not have received before the loss. These are all completely normal responses to a loss.

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If the loss is expected, but still perceived as "negative", grief is usually the one that leads us into it first. We tend to ask ourselves if it could have been different, if we could have done more, etc. We can also feel guilty, angry, desperate, numb... In these cases, there is usually the "flight" or the "fight" with loss. If we choose the latter, it means that we seek appropriate help in dealing with and accepting it, so that we can also heal those parts of ourselves that are not directly related to it.

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However, if the loss is expected, but perceived as "positive", the relief is usually the one that brings us into it first. Of course, we can also be sad, angry, disappointed, ... but this is usually less intense. In the case of such a loss, we usually choose the "fight".

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What do you usually choose?

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16/Dec/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: TERROR

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If we want to make sure how well we tolerate terror, it is best to watch a horror movie and we will immediately know where we are. 😉

Terror is one of our most intense emotions, which is usually accompanied by (substantial) changes in our body. It also affects our brain, because sometimes we react for quite some time to certain stimuli from our surroundings that reminds us of the original event.

"Individual numbers" are mostly terrified of:
#1 – losing sight of their goals / their strength
#2 – not finding their other half
#3 – losing their family
#4 – losing their home, work
#5 – losing their freedom
#6 – not being loved or not being able to experience the “real love”
#7 – the unknown / death
#8 – losing their power and material goods
#9 – the endings

What are you terrified of?

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12/December/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: LOSS, PART 1

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I have already written and spoken about changes in our lives that can be perceived as losses or deaths. And, since this is one of the taboo topics, it is necessary to talk about it more often.

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Losses are part of our everyday life. But because they remind us of our transience, we mostly fear them. While we usually don't grieve after our lost kilograms or keys, it's completely different when we lose a loved one, an animal, a job, a home, health, a position, when we end a relationship, etc. We know that they are "lost" to us, some even definitively. Most of the time it seems to us that they are irreplaceable, and that life cannot exist without them. That we will never be as happy as with them or in them. So, we are "drowning" in our emotions, feelings, and thoughts, trying to deny everything that happened or bargaining with a higher force. And usually we don't ask for help/support because we were taught that everyone has to go through it alone, that we have to be "strong", or that "it's just the way it is". Sometimes it also means that we decide that our life is really meaningless right now and say goodbye. Or we can devote most of our time to finding solace in "jumping" into a new relationship, buying/adopting a new animal, accepting another job, focusing on others, in something that would interrupt our grieving process as soon as possible, because it is simply too unbearable. And sometimes we can be satisfied or even happy when we experience a loss. This usually happens when we gather the courage to walk away from a dysfunctional relationship, job, environment, or help someone walk away/die feeling calm and loved. Nevertheless, it is still a loss that still requires a grieving process.

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The grieving process is thus a key element of loss. What and how long it will be depends on each individual and not so much on the type of loss. Each of us perceives individual loss differently because we attach our beliefs, patterns, emotions, feelings, thoughts, and actions to it. It is important that we are not alone in this and that we find a form of support that will help us find a way from captivity (of loss) to freedom (of life).

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How do you deal with loss?

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9/Dec/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHAT IF?

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In the last few days, I have been going over various "What if?" and "I should" sentences in my mind because I had to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life. And I could say that - precisely for this reason - they were all connected with a feeling of guilt, followed by the fear that I had not made the "right" decision. I will never know the latter, because I would have to test both options at the same time and under the same conditions. But I know that I chose the best option among the "difficult ones".

For “individual numbers”, “What if...?” sentences related to guilt can continue:
#1 – "... I came on too strong?"
#2 – "… I pushed them away with my need for attention and love?"
#3 – "… this happened because I took time for myself?"
#4 – "... we become homeless because I can’t earn enough?"
#5 – "… I have disappointed them with my actions, and they won't accept me back?"
#6 – "… they saw through my lies?"
#7 – "… it’s my incessant thinking that drove them away?"
#8 – "... I didn’t use my position and influence in this case?"
#9 – "… I’d have allowed them to help me instead of me refusing them?"

And how does your “What if?” sentence continue?

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5/December/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: REGRET

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On Monday, I wrote about disappointment, which is one of the feelings closely related to regret. We can regret opportunities that we didn't take, or that we reacted the way we did at a certain moment and created a problem for ourselves. And many times, this is the reason that we surrender to fate and stay in our comfort zone, even if it represents our prison.

In any case, when regretting, we feel one or more of the following emotions/feelings:
- guilt
- shame
- resentment
- disappointment
- sadness
- anger
- anxiety
- depression
- powerlessness
- frustration
- despair
- fear
- hatred
- worry
- pessimism

So, which emotion/feeling is your jailer?

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2/Dec/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHEN ARE YOU DISAPPOINTED?

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You've probably heard your parents or other "important" adults say, "You should have known that (by now)!" In most cases, this phrase develops into a pattern that prevents us from trying new things, because we are afraid to disappoint first and foremost others and embarrass ourselves. But it can also develop into excessive perfectionism, where we chase recognition for our efforts and work. The result of both is that we still don't feel good enough.

Disappointment usually occurs because of our (unrealistic) expectations and/or the expectations of others regarding something that we should know, be able to do, understand, predict, etc.

When "individual numbers" are disappointed, they tend to think:
#1 – "How the hell did I not know that?"
#2 – "I must have done something wrong because they didn't need my help again."
#3 – "I'm not a good mom!"
#4 – "Nothing comes easy for me!"
#5 – "No one understands me!"
#6 – "I thought this was true love."
#7 – "I should have remembered this sooner and now it's too late!"
#8 – "I don't have any true friends!"
#9 – "I thought I knew myself better than anyone!"

What do you say to yourself when you are disappointed?

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28/November/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: THE END

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A lot of people go through live thinking/acting like the world is going to end tomorrow. And instead of having fun and living their best life possible, they usually say that it is already too late to change something because of their age, their family, their partner, their young kids, their job/work, their health issues, their pets, their lack of something, their beliefs and patterns, their addictions, their etc.

We are all like this sometimes in the areas where we are afraid of going out of our comfort zones. And therefore, here are some suggestions to ponder on over this weekend and maybe do something about that fear of ours and really start living:
- Create something new.
- Learn a new skill.
- Explore/Discover your neighborhood/the world around you.
- Try/Taste something new.
- Be spontaneous.
- Take time for the ones you love and who love you back.
- Celebrate (You really don’t need a special reason for this!).
- Travel.
- Go hiking.
- Go to a concert, show, theatre, opera, exhibition, etc.
- Cook/Bake.
- Go to a (new) restaurant.
- Take time for yourself and have fun.
- Afford yourself a massage.
- Read that book.
- Make a new friend.
- Go to the gym or walk in the nature or both.
- Learn a new language.
- Be kind to a stranger, etc.

But most of all, don’t hold yourself back from being who you truly are!

What will you choose?

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25/Nov/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHAT MAKES YOU ANGRY?

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Have you ever thought about how many times a day you find yourself in situations that make you angry? Probably not very often, right? Usually, we only become aware of anger when it actually erupts like a volcano, making our situation even worse.

Still, we shouldn't be afraid of it. Namely, it teaches us to be aware of what is happening in us and in our surroundings. It teaches us about what we like and what we dislike. It teaches us about how strongly we feel something, think, and act. Anger is basically our faithful friend and a guide to creating the kind of life we want.

If I am angry with someone because he/she did something differently than we agreed, I have two options. I can hold it in me / I burst out in anger, or I can take a few moments to become aware of the situation, review my options and respond to it constructively.

Anger in individual numbers can develop from some of the following thoughts and in varying intensity:
#1 – “How dare you question me and my knowledge?” (10/10)
#2 – “They take me for granted!” (8/10)
#3 – “They didn't do what we agreed to do again!” (8/10)
#4 – “I'm a certificate short to get a job again!” (9/10)
#5 – “Why won't they leave me alone?!?” (10/10)
#6 – “If I can't have her/him, why should you?” (10/10)
#7 – “That makes no sense at all!” (9/10)
#8 – “Everybody wants my money!” (10/10)
#9 – “I can't rely on anyone!” (8/10)

How do you deal with anger?

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21/November/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: LIES

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I am not (good) enough, and I never will be.
I am a mistake.
I'm not a good mom.
I am all alone.
Everything is on me.
I don't have what it takes to succeed.
I don’t have anything to show/new to give.
I can’t make it happen.
I can't make it right no matter how hard I try.
It’s my fault!
I am powerless/weak.
I am stupid.
Nobody is interested in/will listen to what you have to say.
It’s not safe to be who I am.
I don’t have the necessary knowledge to do this therefore I need to study more.
This isn’t perfect, so I shouldn’t go forward with it! I need more practice/info!
No one will want me!
I’ll lose my business.
If I expose myself and share my views, I’ll get bullied.
Everybody knows how to calculate their numbers.
I don’t deserve to be successful.
I don’t know anything!
It’ll all fall apart!
I can’t communicate what I want in the right way.
People won’t understand me, or I’ll be misunderstood.
I deserve to be rejected/abandoned.
I am the black sheep.
This is unsafe and I’ll get hurt (again).
I have to control the situation to feel safe!
I (should) know better.
Everybody will leave me.
There’s something wrong with me.
Negative attention is better than no attention.
People take me for granted!
Nobody sees/notices me!
I am better off without them!
Change is hard and scary!

These are some of my lies, what about yours?

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18/Nov/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHAT MAKES YOU ANXIOUS?

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Imagine yourself in a situation where you have a certain deadline by which you must submit an assignment. If you don't tackle the task as soon as the deadline has been set, "interesting" things start happening to you. First, thoughts appear, which are probably not the most positive ones, and at the same time they are usually related to something that is supposed to happen in the future. "What if I don't succeed?" "I'm not capable of doing it anyway!" "I knew I should have said no or asked for a longer deadline." "What will be the consequences if I don't do it?" Such or similar questions cut through our brains and make us worried. If it remains at that and it helps us to pull ourselves together and try to find solutions to our problem, then it remains "only" to worry. But if the thoughts are joined by our emotions and feelings (e.g., fear, guilt, despair, helplessness, etc.), and also by our body (e.g., sweating, heart rhythm disorders, hormonal imbalance, etc.), because “water runs down our throat", then we talk about stress. This is otherwise a completely natural response to environmental stressors. If, however, a "fight or flight (or freeze)" response is triggered in our amygdala, because we overreact cognitively, emotionally, and physically to an unpleasant/uncertain/unknown situation, this condition is called anxiety. And it can persist for a long time if we allow it to paralyze us and thereby fail to tap into the potential it carries.

Anxiety in individual numbers can develop from some of the following thoughts and emotions/feelings:
#1 – “What if I get hurt if I open my heart (again)?” (terror, vulnerability)
#2 – “I'll never be good enough even if I try my best!” (despair, disappointment)
#3 – “What if I can't protect them?” (helplessness, fear)
#4 – “What if I lose my job?” (fear, worry)
#5 – “I feel trapped!” (anger, hate)
#6 – “No one likes/loves me!” (sadness, resentment)
#7 – “I'm too old for change!” (fear, frustration)
#8 – “What if I lose what I created?” (terror, pessimism)
#9 – “I will surely be ridiculed if I share my opinion!” (horror, frustration)

What thoughts and emotions/feelings bring you "to the edge or over it"?

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14/November/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: ADDICTION

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Today is Saint Martin’s Day (named after the bishop Martin of Tours) which traditionally marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. In addition to this, it’s the beginning of the festivities that we celebrate in the last two months of the year. It is the European Thanksgiving. But as it usually happens with all of our traditions, we kept only the parts which provide us with pleasure (i.e., a feast) and don’t require too much of our effort (i.e., fasting). And that is the start of most of our addictions.

We have to become aware of the fact that the thing or the person we can't live without actually owns us. It is our master, and we are its slaves. This means that the slave will never see that (s)he has a choice to change this relationship. The slave will be like the adult elephant which doesn’t break the small rope (the master) tied around its leg because it couldn’t when it was young and although it grew up, it still believes it can’t. The rope has control over the elephant.

Our master can be practically anything from our behavior, a person, a hobby, money, sex, sport, love, coffee, things, food, shopping, health, death, beauty, gadgets, drugs, alcohol, exercise, sugar, anger, tobacco, our work, our emotions & feelings, our thoughts, our beliefs, you name it. The bond is really very strong because we are fully engaged in the relationship. And a lot of the times we aren’t even aware of the strength! This is why we usually snap at people and deny everything, when they bring it to our attention. A lot of relationships break just because of this!

The master is our comfort zone and although it is usually unhealthy it’s something we know and it’s safe in our eyes. It is who we are. It is our identity. And we are afraid to lose it because we don’t know what we would be without it. It also brings us the secondary gain which strengthens our relationship even more. But in truth, this master is keeping us stuck and it’s preventing us to reach our highest potential that is hidden behind our fences.

The solution is to find “a master” who would be our liberator, someone who would help us guide past our fences and show us what else is possible without the devastating attachments.

Are you ready to face your masters this weekend?

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11/Nov/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHAT AM I TO LEARN?

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Every emotion, every feeling, every thought, our every action, every relationship we have is teaching us something. So, it is to our benefit that we pay attention to that because it's actually the easiest way for us to learn.

Individual numbers learn in different ways, according to their biggest struggles:
#1 = the know-it-all, so they have to learn how to lead by empowering others. This means by delegating tasks and trusting others.
#2 = needy and they must learn how to connect within so they can form meaningful relationships with others without the neediness and attachments.
#3 = usually exaggerating and is all around, so they have to learn to pour that energy into their creative endeavors and not so much into their daily lives because this throws them into overwhelm.
#4 = very stubborn and hard-working, that’s why they must learn how to concretize their visions by turning stubbornness into perseverance.
#5 = a teenager, so they want to be free and experience the world. They have to learn to become the masters of balance and learn from their experiences to become the teachers.
#6 often loves through manipulation because of their insecurity and self hate. Therefore, they have to learn to trust in love and not expect anything in return.
#7 = usually overthinks and is in the head a lot. They have to learn to turn that into their superpower by listening and holding space for others which enables them to form meaningful connections.
#8 = wants to have things under control, because it’s always worried about losing material wealth. So, they have to learn to use the control’s energy for materializing and amplifying whatever they are doing to create (even more) wealth which they can share with the world.
#9 = usually hiding, so they have to learn to find their way to share their enormous wisdom.

And what do you have to learn?

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7/Nobember/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: PERFECTION

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If your Mr. Perfect or your Mrs. Perfect say that "you didn't do it well enough (again) and that it's best to do it from the beginning", and you feel bad about it, and these feelings of shame, disappointment, anger, helplessness, despair, sadness, maybe even hatred pervade, and because of this you would rather "hide in the ground", I tell you that this is a completely normal reaction. No one wants to be scolded when they know they did something to the best of their ability. It is exactly the same if they tell you that "you have to do something right or perfectly", because even this "motto" has a negative meaning, even though it is given in a positive form.

The pursuit of perfection often stops us at the beginning because we approach it with an unhealthy approach. Well, what are you talking about? What an unhealthy approach? Simply put. Because we see perfection as something that has no flaws, we fear having/making them and thus never reach perfection. Basically, we can only get to it by making as many mistakes as possible, from which we learn, grow, and develop.

Well, which mistake for growth will you choose this weekend?

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4/Nov/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHAT MAKES YOU ALIVE?

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Today and for the next few days, think about what makes your eyes sparkle and your heart skip a beat. That you are like a little kid again who can't wait to open his / her birthday present. So, what is it that gets you so excited that you immediately "drop everything" and go?

For me, it's definitely a trip that doesn't necessarily mean going abroad. Then a good book, a workshop, an interesting person, a boardgame (with my family), a massage, a good movie and also the possibility to be alone at home or somewhere by the water. Well, we could probably find more to add.

Since excitement can lead us to situations where we feel great, and also to situations where we end up not feeling good, we could say that " excitement " in individual numbers is hidden in the polarity of several archetypes. The most common pairs are:
#1 – Doer (Warrior) Vs. Loner
#2 – Connector Vs. Martyr
#3 – Creator Vs. Risk taker
#4 – Visionary (Builder) vs. Provider (Worker)
#5 – Adventurer Vs. Rebel (Rule Breaker)
#6 – Homemaker Vs. Manipulator
#7 – Problem Solver Vs. Seeker (Analyst)
#8 – Creator Vs. Spender
#9 – Mentor Vs. Hider (Escapist)

Which archetypes dominate you?

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31/October/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: CONTROL

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Because life is unpredictable, we feel safer when we can control situations or have them under control. This doesn't send us into overwhelm and it also gives us a feeling of power. Or so we think!

I don't believe that we can control anything fully or completely in life because there are too many variables that influence or affect the happenings in our world. But we all use control in one way or the other. It just depends on the situation and also on the quantity and the form of control that is being used. This means that some things are less controllable and some more. Let's say in my case I definitely control more in my home environment because I want everybody to be safe and satisfied, but I don't control a lot when I'm traveling because I like to be spontaneous and that life surprises me on the way. Which is an interesting paradox, isn’t it?

Control also happens subconsciously or consciously. So, there are things like breathing or heartbeat that are usually controlled subconsciously but when you set your mind to it you can consciously control and therefore change them. The most important thing here is that you know why you are doing it, so that it benefits you and it doesn't send you into (more) overwhelm or worse.

You definitely don’t want to get rid of the controller in your life because it can help you grow, and therefore it’s definitely important how you use it. Let's say that you want to be healthier. In this case you can use the controller to control or to oversee the process of developing a healthy routine. This means that it helps you control the food intake, the water intake, the getting fit routine, smoking less per day, etc. In this way you progress and not feel stuck or afraid of what is going to happen to someone or something if you give life a go.

Are you up for giving this a go over this weekend?

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28/Okt/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHAT IS BEAUTY?

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We admire and perceive the world in different ways and, as we found out last week, we do it through our senses. Of course, this means that we get different conceptions of beauty, on the basis of which we develop criteria for when and why something is beautiful. Sometimes this leads to heated discussions, which can lead to more serious consequences. But most of the time, a certain thing represents a trend, which after a certain time is replaced by a new one. Much like nature does with its seasons.

To me, the most beautiful things are those related to water and travel, preferably both together. But that doesn't mean I have to travel somewhere far away. No, it's enough to walk to the nearby stream and find some nice detail. That's when I feel like my soul is full.

Numerologically, "beauty" is also found in every vibration. In a really very general way, we could say that individual numbers find beauty in:
#1 – everyday activities
#2 – everyday relationships
#3 – nature and art
#4 – building tangible and intangible things
#5 – enjoying life
#6 – shaping their image (look) and the images of others
#7 – the immeasurable expanses of our mind
#8 – symbols of power
#9 – life in general

What is beauty for you?

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24/October/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: SENSES 👂👃👁👅👣

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In Aristotle's hierarchy of the senses in his work De Anima, our sight is in the first place, followed by hearing, smell, taste and finally touch. When we observe the world around us, we do it with our eyes first, which are then joined by our ears, then the nose, and then most of us push our mouth and skin into the back. Of course, to date, researchers have discovered several other senses that help us perceive our world, and the aforementioned hierarchy has also undergone numerous updates.

On Wednesday, you found out which is your strongest sense. Mine is definitely vision, but for the last year I've been trying to improve my perception with my skin, so touch. We need closeness to touch, and the skin is both our largest and the only organ that we can never (completely) lose. When something / someone touches us or we touch something / someone, then all other senses are subject to touch. It allows us to experience the world in a different way and at the same time it helps us to develop our ability to express feelings and emotions in a deeper way. That is why it is very important to give touch more importance in our lives, which will be fuller and definitely healthier because of it.

So, this weekend see, listen, smell and taste the world through touch and write down your feelings.

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21/Okt/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHAT IS LOVE?

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Since I was more or less on the road yesterday, I'm posting Monday's Whispers of the soul today.

When we feel loved, it is the most beautiful thing in the world, isn't it? But is it love? Love is a puzzle of feelings and emotions and is as such extremely complex. We could say that it encompasses everything that we feel with our senses, i.e., everything that we perceive as "positive" and as "negative". Love is tears and love is joy, love is fear and love is safety, love is anxiety and love is calmness, etc.

For me, love is that feeling in your heart when you are so happy that you feel like you are going to "explode" from this joy, when you feel complete peace and oneness with everything, when you know that you can leave your heart open to anyone who enters your life.

Numerologically, "love" also depends on the individual vibration. Really, in general, we could say that for individual numbers, love represents the opposite between:
#1 – Freedom vs. Entrapment
#2 – Connection vs. Necessity
#3 – Inspiration vs. Exhaustion
#4 – Firmness vs. Self-evidence
#5 – Ecstasy vs. Pain
#6 – Beauty vs. Manipulation
#7 – Frequency vs. Bitterness
#8 – Surrender vs. Control
#9 – Wholeness vs. Aloofness

What is love for you?

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18/October/2022

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: REST 😴

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On Wednesday I asked a question about the reasons why you don't take time to rest. I hope you took some time to think about it, even if you didn't write your comment. My purpose was achieved anyway.

If you want, you can help yourself with the picture below and expand your thinking by finding out where your reason "lies" - in your head (thoughts), body/heart (emotions, feelings) or "legs" (activities, limitations). This makes it even easier to see where your problem actually is and where to start solving it. Many times, it is about patterns that have been with us since forever, but we are mostly not even aware of them. That is why they are so difficult to discover, and they cause us quite a few problems and prevent our personal growth and progress.

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14/Okt/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHAT CALMS YOU?

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It's Monday again and so time for a new whisper of the soul. This time I felt calmness in the morning which teaches me how to stay calm during the "storm". I can achieve this by breathing correctly. In the last month and a half, I have seen how much we can change if we really dedicate ourselves to it and achieve a certain routine. There are quite a few breathing techniques, so everyone should choose the one that suits him/her best. The most important thing is to start doing it and not look for excuses. But let's start slowly and then gradually increase the rhythm of our breathing technique.

In addition to breathing, jigsaw puzzles, walks in nature, good books, music, meditation, creating, well, I could say the balance between movement and rest is what calms me down. 😊

Numerologically, "calmness" depends on the individual vibration. Generally, you could say that the individual numbers are the calmest when having:
#1 – A walk in nature
#2 – A hug, harmony at home
#3 – A hobby
#4 – A routine
#5 – Good food, drink
#6 – The comfort of home
#7 – An interesting read
#8 – A sense of security
#9 – A deep meditation

What calms you down?

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10/October/2022

Academy of Progress presents Monday's Whispers of the Soul: WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

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Every Monday I publish a thought / question / word that revelated during my morning meditation on the Academy of Progress’s website. This is my time, the time for the whispers of my soul before I start my day. Today, however, I decided to start with Monday posts on my FB page as well, to expand the column a little more by connecting it to numerology or something interesting. Perhaps, with my help, you yourself can start a ritual that will allow you to go deeper into yourself, and then you just have to "sharpen your ears / open your eyes" and hear / see what is revealed. Over time, you will feel more satisfied and full of energy.

Since I felt happiness today, the question of “what actually makes me happy in my life right now” came to my mind. The first thing is definitely that I help people change their lives through numerology mentoring. And at the same time, they help me in my growth and progress. The second is my family and everything that comes with it. The third thing is my hobbies, which fill me with energy. Of course, there is more, but that's enough for today. 😊

Numerologically, "happiness" depends on a particular vibration. In general, we could say that the following makes individual numbers the happiest:
#1 – Movement / Activity
#2 – Helping / Supporting / Connecting
#3 – Creativity / Family
#4 – Work / Visions
#5 – Travel / Socializing
#6 – Love / Beauty
#7 – Thinking / Logic
#8 – Creating material wealth
#9 – Sharing Wisdom

And what makes you happy?

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3/October/2022

Academy of Progress presents the theme of the day: POLARITY ☯️

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Everything in this world has its opposite or its opposite pole. Those of you who have read Stevenson's story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, know what I'm talking about.

My favorite polarity is definitely the one between male and female part. But I am mainly interested in the one inside of us and not so much in the one outside of us. It seems to me that we are all too burdened with the latter, which is the most visible, and at the same time also causes the most divisions between us. And this is mainly because strong emotions are involved (e.g., shame, guilt, hatred, helplessness, love, rage, disgust, etc.), which also involve our mind or vice versa and awaken all possible patterns that we have acquired through our upbringing. This prevents us from fully connecting with both poles within ourselves and thus achieving balance ⚖️.

The ability to see the opposites and work on the balance between the two poles is given to everyone. It depends on our patterns whether we will be "jumping" from one end to the other and thus encounter a whole bunch of problems due to our reactions to the environment, or we will start to persistently connect the opposite poles with each other and live a balanced life, able to calmly respond to everyday challenges.

So, how would you rather live?

With a numerological analysis, it is perfectly possible to see where the individual's biggest problems lie and what they brought with them to help them find balance. Mentoring through numerology helps the individual to come up with the appropriate tools 🧰, which they then can use when dealing with everyday situations.

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That is why today, I'm really interested in, which your favorite or the most difficult polarity is and why? The most interesting comment (Facebook, email) will earn you an hour of free on-line mentoring, and the others will get it for half price. Excited? I know I am!

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19/Sep/2022

Academy of Progress presents the theme of the day: VENUS

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Venus, the Roman goddess, and also the second planet from the Sun, represents number 6 in numerology. It has everything to do with love, beauty, magnetism, grace. And these are not just physical qualities but rather the ones of many aspects of human psyche and beyond. Venus teaches us how to connect within to find and accept our true beauty and love to finally open our heart and start hearing what it has to say.

So, today with the help of number 6 and planet Venus ask yourself:
💜 Where do I see / feel love?
🧡 How do I show love and why?
💜 What does love represent to me?
🧡 How open is my heart?
💜 Where do I see beauty?
🧡 What does beauty represent to me?
💜 What am I attracted to the most and why?
🧡 What is the purest part of me and why?
💜 How do I connect with myself on a daily basis?

🖤 Where do I feel hate and why?
💙 When do I know it’s hate that I am feeling?
🖤 How do I show hate and why?
💙 Which part of myself do I hate the most and why?
🖤 Where do I see ugliness and why?
💙 What does ugly mean for me?
🖤 What feelings do hate, and ugliness evoke in me?
💙 What am I attracted to the least and why?
🖤 Where am I out of connection with myself?

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6/April/2022

Academy of Progress presents the theme of the day: THE REBEL AND THE CHANGES

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Today is the day of the rebel, the system breaker (Uranus) inside of us. How does (s)he look like? Are you a rebel with or without a cause? Are your trying to break the system just to destruct it without the real intention to rebuild or build it anew, or are you trying to break the system to create something better and new, something really meaningful (to serve the humanity)?

The rebels are not just kids, and teenagers! It is an archetype which resides in all of us because we break our systems every day being aware of this or not. And we need it to get out of our comfort zones and change things that aren’t working for us anymore. Changes (Mercury) are supposed to be our only constant in life because they enable our growth and progress. The only thing that’s important here is to learn how to use the rebel to shake the ground without causing a major earthquake with tsunami that would wipe out the entire world.

So, today with the help of the numbers 4 & 5 and the planets Uranus & Mercury ask yourself:
🔨 Where and why does my internal rebel cause destruction in my life?
🔨 How does this look like and how can I change it?
🔨 Which changes am I afraid to make and why?
🔨 Where am I out of balance in life?

💡 Where does my internal rebel create?
💡 How does it look like and how can I copy this to the areas where I merely destruct?
💡 Where do I need to change my actions (system)?
💡 Where am I in balance in my life?

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4/April/2022

Academy of Progress presents the theme of the day: JUPITER

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There probably was a jealous / envious person, e.g., a neighbor or maybe a girlfriend or boyfriend in your life so far who was fixated to be, do, have everything better than you and was therefore bragging / exaggerating about everything they were, they had, or already achieved. Well, some of these situations can be really amusing, others not so much.

But maybe you’ll be surprised when I tell you that we all have an internal exaggerator or a bragger. Yes, we all exaggerate, brag, boast. We all have our needs that weren’t met when we were little and out of these situations our beliefs and patterns evolved. And this is the main reason why we often exaggerate, if not outwards then inwards for sure! Or both!

Let me share an example with you. Somewhere in my childhood someone has told me that I did not do a good job at something. And just maybe in addition to that I was punished, scolded for it, got a bad grade, was called names, was grounded, spanked, ridiculed, laughed at, excluded, or wrapped in a cotton wool from that point on, etc. And just maybe, this situation repeated itself another time with a similar outcome. The logical consequence of this was the awakening of my internal exaggerator who made “a fly look - not just - like an elephant but rather a dinosaur”! So, instead of taking this as a chance to learn, grow, expand, I took it as the truth because it has happened so many times already.

“I am not good enough!” Full stop!

And right there was the beginning of my own Jurassic Park! I had my first 🦖dinosaur🦕 in the park. (And I don’t mean it in a good way!) Now, imagine all other situations where I felt the same or similar and suddenly, I had hundreds of dinosaurs walking around the grounds. The expansion of my park happened not because of my wish for growth but because of the exaggeration that was caused by the wounds I (mostly) inflicted on myself!

And this is what Jupiter is trying to teach us. It is the Guru which in Sanskrit means “heavy” and “the one who removes darkness”. And what a perfect day it is to start expanding our “park”, looking into our darkness and heaviness, and finding out what our dinosaurs really are, instead of bragging, exaggerating, and boasting about who’s got bigger and larger wounds, and needs to fulfill.

So, today with the help of number 3 and planet Jupiter ask yourself: <>🌀 Where do I exaggerate to fulfill my childhood needs and I stay stuck because of this?
🦖 Which wounds do I keep on opening? (What are my dinosaurs?)
🌀 Where do I need to feel the thrill all the time and why?
🦖 Where am I out of integrity?

🌀 Where do I expand in order to progress and grow into the best human I can possibly be(come) in this lifetime? (How can I improve my “park” to represent growth?)
🦖 Where can I be patient for the things to unfold and not force them to?
🌀 Where am I in integrity?

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3/April/2022

Academy of Progress presents the theme of the day: THE MOON

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We already know that the number 2 is under the influence of the Moon, whose influence - due to its fullness - is still quite strong. So, it makes sense today to look at its character a little more closely and ask ourselves where we alone are like it.

The moon goes through different phases and we ourselves follow its example in our lives. It is not just about the stages of our development, it is mainly about taking a certain shape of the Moon in our everyday life or in the situations in which we find ourselves, or in individual areas where we operate.

When the Moon is empty 🌑, we don't see it. So, where are we ourselves invisible, hidden? When the Moon is waxing 🌔 or waning 🌘, only one side of it is visible. So, what are we hiding? And when the Moon is full 🌕, it shines in all its splendor. So, where do we shine or where do we usually reveal, expose ourselves?

When you write these things down on the attached worksheet, you will find out which things you are good at or successful at, and with which you may need help to change them, because these are the ones that usually stop us from making progress.

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2/April/2022

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: THE FOOL

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Today is April Fools’ Day and I hope that no one managed to pull your leg or, if they did, that you at least had a good laugh. Well, maybe you were the leader of the pranks, 😉!

The origin of this day is not entirely clear, but it existed in a certain form during the time of the Romans with their festival "Hilaria", and in the Middle Ages with a celebration called "The Feast of Fools". Some believe that its true beginning is in the 16th century, when the French switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar and changed the date of the New Year celebration. Those who were still celebrating it from March 25 to April 1, were the subject of jokes and pranks, among which the most famous was the one with a paper fish on an individual's back ("April fish"). In fact, the connection to April 1 first appears in 1561 in a poem by the Flemish poet Eduardo de Dene, in which a nobleman sends his servant on a series of pointless errands. The servant eventually finds out that these are “fool’s errands” because the date is April 1st.

In numerology (tarot), the fool is most often associated with the number 0. This is where it all begins and ends at the same time. We come as a blank sheet of paper, unencumbered, spontaneous, flexible, naive, with our beggar’s bag, seeking our happiness under the sun. And eventually, on this journey, we forget that we are / were “the fools”, so it is really wise that we remember this from time to time. The fool teaches us how it sometimes makes sense to be a little silly, flexible, spontaneous and that we know how to laugh at ourselves here and there. So today is the right day to do so.

I explain more on how to use the wisdom of the fool in the video. Enjoy! 🙃

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1/April/2022

Academy of Progress presents the feeling of the day: LOVE

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Today I woke up with my ❤️ full of love. 💜 I felt really, really loved! 💜 And I hadn't had this feeling in a long, long time.

It was the feeling that I felt when my three children were born 💜 and also when I came to Australia for the first time (Thank you, Jenna for reminding me of that by sharing your story with me yesterday!). 💜

It was like the sense of connection to the wholeness, a sense of belonging, like I’d came back home again, like I don’t have to fit in any “box” anymore. Wow, what a truly magnificent state of being! 🥰 My heart was singing with pure joy, appreciation, and gratitude that I finally decided to surrender. I really felt different like I am oozing with love (Thank you for sensing that Ian and Ursa and thank you Cathryn for showing me how to connect with my emotional self = the ❤️ easily and to let go of the grip 😉! I did it!!).

And when my daughter came home from school, and today is Mother's Day in Slovenia, I got a really beautiful message of how she sees me which inspired this post. 🥰 When I am in my stories, in my funk, I can’t see further than to the end of my nose. All the patterns come out to play in my garden, stomping on my flowers, flower beds and making a big mess by destroying my hard work. At that time, I forget about being kind to myself, I forget about the things I am good at, what I love, I start denying my brilliance, and I usually hide, disconnect. Which is a completely normal and logical reaction because I equate(d) love with disconnection & abandonment, and connection with rejection & isolation.

After receiving my daughter’s message and having sessions with people yesterday (Thank you, Anja!) and today made me (finally!) realize that I am the only one who can change / set the rules of who can play in my garden. Yes, it took longer than expected, and it also doesn’t mean that I won’t feel hatred or be out of balance tomorrow, but it is a start. It is time to get comfortable with my brilliance (Thank you, Jason!) otherwise my problems will become bigger, my garden emptier, and my life more miserable.

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25/March/2022

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: THE HEAD OR THE HEART?

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Have you ever wondered which part usually has the main say in your decision making and why? Whichever assistant you decide to choose in your decision making is perfectly fine. However, you need to be mindful that - as with everything - a balance is needed. If it weren't so, then we would only have one of them, because that would be completely enough.

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7/February/2022

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: 💜 LOVE 💜

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Ain’t love the sweetest thing? Maybe! It can also be the bitterest. Depending on the situation and your attitude toward it. Either of the extremes is O.K. We have to experience them both to be able to reach balance. The only thing to be careful about is to not jump from one side to the other because that would mean problems for us. It would be like a manic depression thing and that for sure is a one-way ticket to “you know where”, right?

Love makes us do strange, stranger, the strangest things. Think back and you’ll find some events that fit in each of these categories for sure! The reason for that is our basic need = to be loved. And we are very determined to get it from the moment we take a peek into this world. Everybody loves / likes babies, right? (Not everybody, but hey, let me leave this statement just to develop my point.) Most of them get all the love they need; some get the opposite at their very start. But babies grow and they soon show different personalities, depending on their other basic needs as well. And with that they experience different forms of love from the world around. Some would even say they do not get as much love as they used to. Of course, this can present a problem, because in their opinion they are entitled to being loved, adored, appreciated, etc. Hey, they’ve brought joy into the house, right?

So, we learn at the early age, that you don’t always get what you need, wish, long for, or want from the people who brought you into this place. And we start searching for this elsewhere. If the love bucket gets filled by others, we are happy, if not, we are not so happy (pleased), sometimes we even get really unhappy, devastated, depressed, etc. The biggest problem here is that as children we are not taught to look for all of the things we need from within first, and then invite others to add into our buckets if they want to. That’s why it happens that we manipulate, blame, project, deny, justify our actions to get love / to be loved, and by that we actually experience the opposite of love, which is usually described as hate (bitterness). And that’s O.K., as long as we remember that we mustn’t stay in this state for too long, because this isn’t the way to our balance.

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6/February/2022

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: 💀 DEATH 💀

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Did you know that death is represented as the number 13 in Mayor Arcana tarot cards? Maybe this is the reason why this number is considered as an unlucky number in many countries of the world. There are so many stories and superstitions around it, and they are sometimes very funny! Well, I like #13 anyway because it rarely represents our actual death, and it often shows there are going to be significant changes in our lives. Either we want them or not! They are coming and they are coming fast, so we better be / get ready. It is our last wake up call, like the alarm when there’s smoke in the house.

Did you know we experience dying all the time? And I don’t mean the deaths of our loved ones here. I am talking about our little deaths during the day. Our cells die all the time! Our body is changing all the time, and this means that we are almost a new person every time we wake up on the next morning! How cool is that?!? And don’t even get me started on the actual changes we do which are seen to us and others and represent death of the old us! So, if this is a fact, why are we so afraid of dying that we forget to live our lives to our fullest potential?

Maybe the reason for the latter is the fact that we perceive change as loss or pain, hurt, like death. Whenever we have a bad experience in life it gets imprinted in our psyche and influences our future decisions. We don’t want to experience loss again, the suffering, the excruciating pain that we feel whenever something we loved / liked is lost, right? And we become so resistant to change that we actually slowly die ourselves. We become the dead (wo)man walking. Literally! Completely paralyzed, numb, hiding somewhere, terrified of living. But is there another way?

There always is. Get support, ask for help, see the change as something essential, as the new normal, which it actually always was, because it is the only way to survive, progress, learn, and grow. We have come here for this, we just forgot.

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5/February/2022

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: 👣 FEET 👣

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Our feet are that part of the body that is most often in contact with the ground and at the same time the most neglected when it comes to personal care and attention. Probably the reason is that we do not see them most of the time because they are hidden in the 🧦 socks 🧦 or our footwear 👠👟👢 or they are just down below, too far from our 👀.

However, they carry all the weight of our body and, due to their location, constantly connect us with the energy of the earth. Someone might even say that we walk with our organs or other parts of our body all the time, because there are reflex (energy) points on our feet that stimulate these parts - due to the pressure on them. That is why it is extremely important that we give them our attention, which they will be happy to return to us in the form of well-being, balance ⚖️, and energy levels.

How well do you take care of your feet? When was the last time you gave them some TLC 🧴? How can you introduce a routine of taking care of your own 👣 from this moment on?

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4/February/2022

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: INNER CHILD

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One of the most important relationships within us is certainly the relationship between us and our inner 👧🏼 child. 👦🏻 This is the one that guides our needs because these were not met in our childhood and in our younger years. And that, of course, means problems in adulthood = in our relationships, because we are still looking for ways to satisfy them. In this way, we attract situations and people into our lives who could help us with this. Usually, however, we encounter similar outcomes as in childhood. 😥😔😕 Why? In fact, we need to learn how to satisfy them ourselves, how to find what we need within ourselves, and fill our “buckets” ourselves first. This means that we do not start a relationship from the need, addictions, attachment, but we start from the desire for a genuine relationship without the expectation that someone will give us something to satisfy us.

Today is a great day to work on this because the number 3 represents the family 👨‍👩‍👦 of which an important part is the child. In our case, it is our “mini self” that craves our attention to turn inward and listen to him / her. The sum of today's digits is the number 11, which is additional support in this. Um, we could even write it like this: 1-1 = confronting oneself in two different life images.

One more tip: Give yourselves a loooooooong hug. 🤗

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3/February/2022

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: PORTALS

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Numbers 2️⃣, stars ⭐, and planets 🪐 can help us choose which direction we could go, so we do not start working on everything that’s been bothering us at once. We can all use them to enhance whatever we want to enhance, and at the same time, we also are allowed to believe whatever we want to believe to make our lives more bearable. Yet still, the truth is that the work starts and ends with us. There’s no one else who can do it for us, so we better start being mindful of that and start with what needs to be done a.s.a.p.💪

Today’s date is enhanced with the number 2. So, working with duality ☯️, polarities, is a good decision. Which side do we choose more often, why, and what problems does this cause us? 👓 The sum of today’s numbers is 10, which represents the wheel of fortune in major arcana. That’s another aspect that shows you where you turn your attention to in everyday life and helps you balance it.

Portals are actually in us. They are called smell, sight, touch, taste, and hearing = our earthly senses, our doors🚪 of connection. Through them we connect with others and with the universe (i.e., through intuition). When you are open to receive you connect with your higher self which is the universal link or connection. So, we have all that we need in front of our eyes 👀. And we could just as easily say that the portals that we are all waiting to be opened, are actually ourselves. So, use the 🔑 to unlock yourself.

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2/February/2022

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: PROBLEMS

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Today is the (first) day you stop running away from your problems and start embracing them as your allies, as one of your greatest blessings, that enable your growth and progress. 💪 More in today’s video.

Have a nice day wherever you are, Aniya 🌼

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1/February/2022

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: ABOUT CONTROL

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For quite some time now, I’ve wanted to make a video about how much we have under control in life at all. I find that very little or nothing at all which our live proves to us on a daily basis. However, the desire for control is a big part of our lives and as such makes it miserable, because we become rigid and unspontaneous and, above all, anxious. On the other hand, the purpose of control is to teach us to adapt to life situations that happen to us in life. An interesting paradox, right? Well, for me, it is definitely one of the biggest challenges.

What about you?

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11/May/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: PROOF

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Time and time again, I am amazed at how quickly a person gets proof if he is connected to himself or if, of course, he wants to see it. I enjoy mentoring sessions because I learn a lot about myself through helping others during them. At the same time, I am also learning to connect with myself and my higher self, which helps me gain much-needed self-confidence. So, I am most pleased when a client tells me that everything is now clear to him about what he needs to change and why, or that something is exactly as I’ve just described. These days are really a balm for the soul.

Sometimes, however, there are completely opposite days when I get a client who resists what is being said because the proof for him may be too burdensome at the moment. That’s when I try to stay calm and hold space for his reaction. But sometimes this is extremely difficult, because "Mr. Hyde resists with all his might", and in me, of course, recalls my patterns, which begin to press all the buttons of various alarms, and of course all at the same time, because I got my "proof". The alarm "You're not good enough!" comes from the left, and "You can’t do anything right!" comes from the right, "You're a mistake!" howls in the back, "You failed again!" yells from below, and “You better hide again or just give up!” from above, then “You are not strong enough for such a profession!” creeps in, and fear, disappointment, anger, guilt, shame, despair and sadness press on the buttons all over my body, and so the bucket gets full fast! Quite a daunting task, I must say! So, I frantically search for my “Dr. Jekyll” so as not to succumb to the “proof” = to my patterns and the emotions and feelings associated with them that would again limit my ability to act differently.

Because the essence is in balance and we are in this world to learn something new, we need both types of days. In fact, we also learn the most from the days with these “Mr. Hydes”. That is when, after an extremely fast procedure, we find out what is going on in our head and in our body and prevents us from responding appropriately and thus make progress. If we are aware and conscious of this, then it is the right time to start working on polarities and balancing them, which will allow us to have a better and stronger connection with ourselves. All of this, however, will result in better self-trust and greater self-confidence and recognizing the real value of the proofs we get.

If you want to try out how this looks like, you know where to find me, right? 🙃

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6/May/2021

Academy of Progress presents the story of the day: 100 GOLD COINS

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The other day I came across the story below, which made me think about how we handle our money and how it affects us and others at the same time:
During the reign of Emperor Akbar, no one could compare with the wisdom of his Minister Birbal. But Akbar's brother-in-law was extremely jealous of him, so he asked the emperor to abandon Birbal's services and appoint him in his place. He gave the emperor many assurances that he would prove to be more efficient and capable than Birbal. Even before Akbar made a decision on the matter, this news reached Birbal.
So Birbal himself resigned and left the court. Akbar's brother-in-law was appointed minister instead of Birbal. Akbar has decided to test the new minister. He gave him three hundred gold coins and said, “Waste these gold coins so that in this life I get a hundred gold coins; a hundred gold coins in another world and another hundred gold coins neither here nor there."
The new minister found the whole situation a maze of confusion and hopelessness. He spent sleepless nights worrying about how to get out of this mess. Thinking in circles was making him go crazy. Eventually, on the advice of his wife, he sought Birbal's help. Birbal said, “Just give me the gold coins. I'll take care of the rest. "
Birbal walked the city streets, holding a bag of gold coins in his hand. He soon noticed a wealthy merchant celebrating his son’s wedding. Birbal gave him a hundred gold pieces and bowed politely, saying, “Emperor Akbar sends you his good wishes and blessings for your son’s wedding. Please accept the gift he sent.” The merchant felt honored that the king had sent such a special messenger with such a precious gift. He revered Birbal and gave him a large number of expensive gifts and a bag of gold coins as a return gift for the king.
Birbal then went to an area of the city where poor people lived. There, in exchange for a hundred gold coins, he bought food and clothing and distributed them in the emperor's name.
When he returned to the city, he organized a music and dance concert. He spent a hundred gold coins on it.
The next day, Birbal entered Akbar's darbar (court) and announced that he had done everything the king asked of his brother-in-law. The emperor wanted to know how he did it. Birbal repeated the sequences of all the events and then said, “The money I gave to the merchant for his son’s wedding you got back in this world. The money I spent on buying food and clothing for the poor you will get back in another world. The money I spent on a music concert - you won't get it neither here nor there.” Akbar's brother-in-law understood his mistake and resigned. And Birbal got his post of minister back.

How would you divide the money yourself?

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5/May/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: REST

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Given that we can anticipate May to be full of movement, we could look at movement’s opposite today, which is rest or relaxation. And it is our rest that allows us to balance our everyday lives and thus do ourselves and the home of our soul a great service.

So, I wonder how and how much do you actually rest? Do you even take time for yourself and to rest? What reasons keep you from not being able to afford it, or that there are very few of these moments? Perhaps the cause is also some of our beliefs, e.g., that resting means laziness, or that we must first work hard to deserve it at all.

In fact, our body needs to rest to gain new strength. The amount, however, depends on what we have been doing before. In any case, it should not become our excuse not to move, because that way we fall out of balance into the other extreme again. How many times have you been looking forward to your vacation to finally get some rest? And how many times you got sick on your vacation or even the day before because the adrenaline has subsided? And how many times after returning home from vacation did you immediately go into the same rhythm as before, waiting for another vacation? Just as they say when you do not eat well that an empty bag does not stand upright, the same can be said for our rest. If we are exhausted from our constant movement, we will not stay in an upright position for long. The body will quickly tell us that it will not go on like this. When the car battery is empty, you can’t move the car anywhere! Interesting, isn't it, when the disease comes, we know how to stop ourselves quickly. Well, at least most of us. When and if the disease passes, however, we are very soon back where we were before it. Same as when on vacation.

So, let’s not just wait for the holidays or for the body to tell us the hard way that the devil has taken the joke. Let’s take a break every day. Everyone should adjust it in their own way. Rest can mean a lot of things, just not movement. 😉

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4/May/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: #FIVE (MAY)

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A new month and thus a new number that brings Mercury's energy and with it a huge amount of movement, independence, communication, change and thus perhaps also frustration. Therefore, the following is important in the vibration of the number five:
1. Learning patience
2. Responding and not reacting
3. Setting personal boundaries
4. Moderation and achieving balance
5. Commitment to personal growth (through change)

You can watch the video in Photos.

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3/May/2021

Academy of Progress presents the question of the day: I WONDER IF ...?

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You do too, right? And this means every day several times about important and also not so important things that happen to us. They say that everything happens for a reason and that nothing is a coincidence. Yet we wonder and doubt what is happening to us.

Years ago, I came across some graffiti in Chicago that made me laugh to tears. It said: I wonder if the clouds ever look down on us and say, "Hey, look ... that one is shaped like an idiot." 🤣😂🤣 Everyone can interpret this record in their own way, it can also offend them, but I think it carries an important message. Especially about how we act every day.

I myself enjoy looking at clouds and recognizing different shapes in them that remind me of animals, people, objects, plants, etc. If I do this with other people, it’s all the more interesting because everyone sees them through their own eyes. Sometimes we recognize different images in the same cloud. For me, this is a kind of meditation and establishing a connection with others and at the same time with nature! At the same time, I wonder why we can't transfer this to everyday matters, where quarrels often break out or we react because everyone looks at the same thing from a different angle.

This week, when there are going to be quite a few clouds in the sky, look up and think about how you could change your actions.

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30/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: DREAMS

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We don’t just dream at night, we also dream during the day, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t awake then. Well, even though sometimes it’s not far from this either, 😉. Dreams give us some kind of hope to once achieve, have, get, be something, etc. Dreams are not forbidden to anyone and none are too high, too bold, too deep, etc. Dreams are dreams – full stop! And it is up to us how we’ll turn them into reality.

What are you dreaming about?

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29/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: HONESTY

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How great it is for me to be able to always develop a discussion about important things in our lives from a completely everyday situation. Today I was inspired by our little naughty neighbors, ha-ha!

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28/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the question of the day: ARE YOU READY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN LIFE?

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Titi was playing in her room when her mother stepped into it: "Titi, when do you have your math test?"
“In three weeks, Mom. I still have enough time, don't worry!” She replied.
“Good. However, do some exercise every day, because everything will be different next week, when you return back to school after five months."
“I will, Mom. Otherwise, I know everything. Fractions aren't that hard," Titi reassured her mother.
“Right! But if you need help, you know where to find us,” Mom said as she left the room.
"Yes, Mom!"
So, the first week has passed since their conversation. Titi told her mother every day that she mastered the subject matter, so she shouldn't worry. She spent most of the day in her room or outside with her brother Sam.
And another week has passed. Not much has changed this week either, only Titi's mother repeatedly asked her if she needed any help. “No, Mom. We practiced in school and I did everything first so everything will definitely be fine. Don't worry!” Titi reassured her mom again.
The day of the test was irresistibly approaching and when it arrived, everything was quiet in Titi's room in the morning. Mom entered her room and heard Titi moan softly. "What's wrong, Titi?" She asked.
"My stomach hurts and I can't go to school like that, Mom," she moaned softly. Mom knew right away where the problem was, so she told her to get dressed, and she would make sure she got better. Titi dragged herself very slowly to the living room, where her mother was waiting for her. They sat down on the couch together: "Are you worried about the test, Titi?"
Titi nodded silently. "I don't think I can because my stomach hurts and I feel bad."
“You practiced by yourself and also at school, didn’t you? Then you know everything for sure, because you didn't come to me, your dad or Sam for help."
“Basically, I didn’t practice on my own, but we only practiced once in school and then we started with another subject matter because we came back to school. So, I'm not quite sure if I know everything," she admitted quietly.
“Yeah, now I understand why your stomach hurts and you don’t want to go to school. What-“.
“The teacher has no compassion for us! We’re all quite confused because these fractional equations aren’t easy because we didn’t do them in school at all! He didn't give us enough exercise!” Titi interrupted her mom loudly.
“Titi, so what can you change to prevent this from happening again when you come home from school today? Of course, we will help you with that, if you want,” her mother told her calmly.
"But, Mom, I—," Titi stammered as they all left home. Mom hugged her gently and that calmed her down completely.

This story is just one example from our daily lives when we shirk our responsibilities and want to enjoy only our rights. When someone confronts us with this, of course, we first try to shift the blame onto someone else, because we are, of course, victims. This is a normal (childish) reaction. "He / she / it caused it and not me!" And with this, we make it clear to others that they are fully responsible for the situation.

So, what do you usually do in such situations yourself? Do you react tumultuously and blame others for the situation? Are you trying to fix "things" (especially for others) and thereby shift the responsibility of others onto yourself and at the same time blame yourself? Or do you try to accept every situation as an opportunity to learn and thus (only) take responsibility for your participation in it?

In the above case, therefore, the story would have unfolded differently if the mother had reacted tumultuously as soon as she entered Titi's room. She wouldn't even give her a chance to explain and to sulk, she would blame her for not preparing enough and send her to school (probably on foot). If she had chosen the second option, of course, Titi would have stayed at home, where they would then have studied together so she could then write the test better. Maybe she would even write a message to the teacher because of his excessive demands on students. All the while, however, she would blame herself for not devoting more time to making sure if her daughter is really studying. The third example is already written in the story. Mom listened to Titi and hold the space where she felt safe. She then told her in a calm but clear voice that she needed to take responsibility for her decisions and at the same time offered Titi the possibility to find opportunities for change herself and that she could count on their help if she needed it.

Each of us bears 100% responsibility for our contribution in every situation we enter. We need to start realizing that we don’t just have rights in life. Therefore, it makes sense to stop blaming others and at the same time ourselves, because this will not lead us to the desired changes. Others are our mirror and so it is good to at least try to see everyone as someone who gives us the opportunity to learn something new in order to progress. With excuses like "I'll quit smoking when I find another job," or "I'll start taking care of my body when I have more time," or even "others are more important than my needs because they are in a more difficult situation”, and “I am too old for—”, we are just moving away from our possibility for the best life we can ever experience.

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27/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: GARDEN

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I simply enjoy my garden. It’s also one of the first things I notice when I come somewhere. I have never been formally educated in this direction, but I have always enjoyed reading books, articles and watching videos of how the gardens and surroundings are arranged. Without a problem I could do this every day! And, if only I have the time, I do it because it relaxes me and offers me a kind of meditation and an opportunity to connect with Mother Earth. Planting and sowing a variety of plants, which then delight you with their colorful flowers, is the most beautiful thing for me! As of this year, I also have my own vegetable garden again, which (due to the warm February and my impatience and curiosity 🤣) has already given us the first delicious crops. What a wonderful feeling when all your efforts and care for it are paid off!

There is, however, another garden that is equally important, if not the most important. This is our inner garden. And we often forget about it because we often take it for granted, so it has to remind us here and there that it needs care. You know a garden is overgrown if we don't take care of it, right? At that time, weeds first grow on it, so the ground becomes barren, and then it is covered with an impenetrable thicket, which suffocates everything that was our greatest joy a little earlier. It’s the same with our inner garden. Stress, daily problems, poor and deficient diet, insufficient hydration, lack of exercise / too much sitting, general rush and our addictions are first our weeds and later the impenetrable thicket, which cause us various diseases if we do not weed our garden regularly.

Every garden needs to be given water, suitable nutrients, given our time, care and love so that we do not need to take medicine or even call a doctor for help later. With proper and constant care, each garden will delight us with a variety of flowers and opportunities for beautiful moments, which we will proudly share around.

So, how do you take care of your garden?

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26/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: 💧 WATER 💧

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Water has always been a strong magnet for me. Sitting by the river and listening to its murmur or sitting by the sea, ocean and listening to its ripples has always been a balm for my soul. And I’ve always wanted to live in a house on the beach where I could have that at my fingertips. I have never been an enthusiastic swimmer, although I started my sports in the pool in my early childhood, but the fact that I can swim means a lot to me. It allows me to connect with water even more and on another level.

Water makes up both our planet and ourselves. It covers as much as 71% of the earth's surface, and there’s about 60% of it in the body of an adult, which is an interesting fact, isn't it? There is no life without water - literally! We can spend quite a few days without food, which is not possible without (drinking) water. If we want to feel good and that our body also works flawlessly, it needs to be provided with a daily intake of water or any other fluid. So, it is good that this amount is at least two liters or more - depending on the individual, his age, his gender, his activities and physical characteristics. Of course, here, as with any other thing, it makes no sense to exaggerate!

I can say for myself that I’ve really got used to drinking water throughout my day. Although around here they say that "water is not good even for a shoe", I like to drink it because it quenches my thirst the most and also makes sure that the necessary "things" get into my body. All other drinks, however, usually bring us only addictions and thus a whole bunch of other headaches. So, in the morning on an empty stomach, I drink a glass or two, then I pour it into a water bottle, which of course I fill when it is empty. Sometimes I also drink a glass of sparkling water in the morning on an empty stomach or a cup of homemade, unsweetened tea or a glass of freshly made lemonade during the day. I have tried various "water challenges" in the past and found that the way I do it now is the best. In the morning on an empty stomach a glass or two of our "pearl", then from a water bottle that I always have in front of me in the office, or from a glass when I get to the kitchen, and then a glass about an hour before bed so that I have no problems at night. 😉

How do you drink water? Are you up for the week challenge of monitoring your intake of water and other fluids, by which I mean bottled, canned, cooked? This will help you figure out what you are putting into yourself and in what amounts. 😉 Write “Yes” in the comments on our FB page if you are up for it.

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23/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: BALANCE

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My post today was triggered by a video I got from a friend in which a young boy asks us one of life’s more important questions. His monologue goes something like this:
“So, my question to you today is what do you practice every day? What do you practice, because what you practice you will get good at? What do you practice? Do you practice joy in your life? Do you practice peace in your life? Do you practice happiness in your life? Or do you practice a lot of complaining? Because if you complain you will get very good at it! And you’ll get so good at it that you will find fault with everything even when there’s no fault that a layman cannot see, you being an expert, will see it! What do you practice? Do you practice anger? Because if you practice anger, you’ll get very good at it. And you will get so good at it that the most trivial thing, trivial ... thing will make you angry. Like sitting in an airplane watching the seat next to you somehow looks better than the one you’ve been given. And that is so unfair of the airline! What do you practice? Do you practice being worried? Because if you practice being worried you will get very good at it. And you will get so good at it that everything will worry you including the buffaloes you don’t have. So, I propose if this is true that it’s a question of practice then I propose to practice JOY.”

Children’s unconcern and their view of the world is something I’ve always liked. Children know how to present even the most complicated things, that of course we, the adults, have complicated them in their own way. And, of course, it makes the most sense for them to look at the world from a so-called positive point of view, so that we don't complicate matters even more, which is probably influenced by us again. However, not everything is so easy, ha-ha!

One of my children brought a “game” into the family where we have to look around for yellow cars. If you find it, you can gently "punch" the nearest person in the shoulder. 😉 I have to say that I have always been of the opinion that we do not have yellow cars at all or that there are very few of them. Well, now I know there are actually quite a few of them! 🤪 Or, when you are pregnant and all of a sudden you notice all these pregnant women around you who, of course, you haven’t before. So, here the young man is "right." It is true that what you practice, you see, or you get better at. However, it is not okay if you practice only what you like or everything that society calls "positive" or unproblematic. I admit I was like that myself!

You probably remember the story of the white and black wolf from one of my first posts on my blog. If you feed only one, the other becomes more and more hungry and sooner or later shows his teeth and attacks what comes near him. He fights for his life and at that time it doesn’t matter to him how he will keep it. In our case, this means that practicing "positivity" without practicing "negativity" carries the danger that our world will collapse at some point.

There has to be a balance in life, and it has to be in everything. If this is not the case, then it is inevitable that we will encounter a wall or an earthquake or some other obstacle that will shock us. Each of us has already faced some kind of loss, be it in relationships, finances, health, etc. We need to be aware that a hungry wolf (usually a black one) will not just give up and will fight for his life to the last atoms of power! We can't run away from so called negative emotions and to recognize the validity of only "positive" ones because our wider society prefers them, or vice versa (such people are otherwise in the minority). This means that we are constantly in one of our extremes or polarities, which will in no way lead us to balance.

Therefore, if we follow the young man's advice to "practice" joy, it is necessary to "practice" sadness as well. By doing so, we allow sadness to express itself, give it validity, and equate it with joy. But if we have to be joyful even when we are sad because that is what society dictates, e.g. “Don’t cry! Look at that beautiful bird!”, then sadness will make sure that we practice it in one or more moments in our future. And so it is with all other polarities represented by our two wolves.

Today, consider which of your wolves is the hungriest and why and write your observations in a comment on our FB page. 🙃

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22/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the question of the day: ARE WE PERFECT?

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You may know this feeling when people come to you to complain about their problems, or they blame / criticize other people and / or you because it is easier than doing something different or changing something about themselves. You may also know the feeling when these same people expect you to help them solve their problems or resolve them yourself (take over their “monkeys”), or to pass on their criticism to the people for whom it was intended, or to start working differently because of the criticism that fell on you.

To make it clear right away, EVERYONE sometimes complains, and EVERYONE sometimes criticizes and blames others to make us feel better about ourselves. However, it is important to be aware of what we are doing and, above all, why we are doing it, so that we do not remain in the role of a victim for most of our lives. Playing the victim role means that we are hungry for the attention of others and we believe that everything is wrong with everyone else, and everything is right with us. In other words - we are perfect, and others are far from it! We are not aware, however, that others are just setting us a mirror, which is sometimes very difficult to look at, because it just doesn't lie, right? Our “perfection” is revealed in a matter of seconds. Wrinkle here, wrinkle there, gray hair here, gray hair there, dry skin, pigment loss, sagging skin, etc., which let us know that we will have to change something as soon as possible so that things do not get worse. Oh, but it’s so hard! It’s better to find someone who has a wrinkle here, there, and somewhere else, or someone who’s already completely gray, or ... Well, you know where I’m aiming at. With that, we find ourselves in a vicious circle and constantly "catching our own tail", which always eludes us.

But it doesn't take very much to first catch it only once, then twice, three times, etc. We can start by being aware of what we are doing and why we are doing something when we come in contact with another person. What do we want to achieve when we complain, when we criticize someone, or when we blame someone for something? If we want to get someone feeling sorry for us, or if we want to get compassion, understanding, a sense of victory after criticizing someone, or we want to humiliate someone, cause fear in others, "be right", we are in the victim role because we do not want to take responsibility for our contribution in a situation and accept / acknowledge our flaws. However, if we are aware that others are our mirror, in which we can immediately see all our “mistakes” and take responsibility for them, then we are on the path to change and personal freedom. That is when we no longer react and no longer demand from others to change (for us). Then we do it ourselves because we know we certainly wouldn’t have come to this planet if we had been “perfect” from the beginning. As writer Megan McCafferty says, we are perfect in our imperfection. We are like the uncut diamonds that need each other to be cut and polished to be able to shine fully, in all of their perfection...

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21/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: TIME

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The other day I came across the following composition which got me thinking about how we perceive the time allotted to us in our lifetime:
“Imagine you had a bank account that deposited $86,400 each morning. The account carries over no balance from day to day, allows you to keep no cash balance, and every evening cancels whatever part of the amount you had failed to use during the day. What would you do? Draw out every dollar each day!
We all have such a bank. Its name is Time. Every morning, it credits us with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever time we have failed to use wisely. It carries over no balance from day to day. It allows no overdraft so we can’t borrow against ourselves or use more time than we have. Each day, the account starts fresh. Each night, it destroys the unused time. If we fail to use the day’s deposits, it’s our loss and we can’t appeal to get it back.
There is never any borrowing time. We can’t take a loan out on our time or against someone else’s. The time we have is the time we have and that is that. Time management is ours to decide how we spend the time, just as with money we decide how we spend the money. It is never the case of us not having enough time to do things, but the case of whether we want to do them and where they fall in our priorities.”

Interesting, isn't it? From birth onwards, we get new 86,400 seconds immediately after midnight every day. What made me think above all was that we basically don’t even realize we can’t stock up our time and I don’t mean the end of our lives here. I’m talking about the stock of an individual day. What you spent, you spent. What you did in the meantime, you did. Money is different because (in the vast majority of cases) it can be seen, felt, smelled, tasted and heard because it is tangible. For our time, however, we cannot say this. It is measured by the clocks and we can even hear some of them, but it is not the same as with money. Time is intangible and so too often taken for granted. And at the same time, it is often associated with regret that we did not do, achieve, acknowledge, try, get to know, find, visit, see, hear, run, and so on.

Now I know why the quote from the American author Ray Bradbury has been on my mind all day: "Do what you love and love what you do!". This is when we know what we do not want and what we want in our lives, which helps us to set priorities more easily and thus spend every second of our day with the least possible losses.

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20/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the words of the day: WORK ON YOURSELF

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They say we come into the world as a “tabula rasa” or a blank sheet of paper. I, on the other hand, am of the opinion that this is only true to a certain extent. A blank sheet of paper always represents only the life into which we enter with the birth of that time. The fact is, however, that our soul is far from "blank”. Namely, we always bring with us a full "beggar’s bag” of various possibilities for many experiences. It is up to us how we will empty it and fill it at the same time.

In astrology and numerology, we find different ways of seeing this “blankness” of our soul. It can be found in our karma and dharma, in our life missions, in our purpose, as shown by the planets, houses and astrological signs and their relationships in our astrological chart and of course in our numbers and names and the connections between them in our numerological chart. We find what our soul has chosen that we try to do as a “blank sheet of paper” and at the same time avoid causing additional work for later.

Thus, we are born at exactly the "right" time, with the "right" name, to exactly the “right” parents, in exactly the “right” family and circumstances that help us the most to start and also to do our assigned work. Although this is often seen and felt as “forced labour”, it is not quite so. When we stop resisting the flow of events, when we stop “fixing” what cannot be fixed (anymore), when we accept that we are basically the only ones who can change something, then we see the rewards and feel the fulfillment that working on ourselves brings. That’s when we’re in our heart that works together with our mind as an equal partner. And then we realize that this is the only "right" way, because it is exactly as it has to be.

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19/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the video of the day: ANGER’S VIBRATIONS

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Anger is a huge part of our lives (especially nowadays) and because of that it deserves our full attention. Especially because we can get so much out of it if dealt with proper “love and care”.

So, today I’ve decided to look into it also from the numerological perspective and record another video to share my findings with you. Hope you all get something useful!

Have a great weekend! 🥳🤗

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16/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents video of the day: A LITTLE MORE ON ANGER

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I decided to explain a little more about my yesterday’s topic and my suggestions in today’s short video.

If you want some more help around harnessing/balancing your emotions, do not hesitate to contact me. I’ll be happy to help! 🙃

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15/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the advice of the day: HARNESS YOUR ANGER! 😤

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Each of us has been angry before. Each of us has sometimes been angry at ourselves or at someone else or even both. But each of us has a different way of expressing anger and controlling it. In fact, anger is one of our basic emotions, which are universal in all cultures and occur in the first year of our journey on planet Earth. It probably also has something to do with the survival of our species, because these basic emotions have helped us to react appropriately in various “critical” situations. However, since we no longer live in caves, it is necessary to look at our use and expression of each emotion from a different angle and adapt it to today's conditions, and above all use them in ways that will benefit us far more than harm us.

But I don't think that - at least in most cases – we are succeeding at this! If we look at the situation we have found ourselves in the last year, we can easily say that at least 95% of people use or express anger in the same way as ever, destructively that is. When someone deprives us of our rights, when we feel hindered, unheard, unseen, neglected, unaccepted, unloved, ridiculed, etc., or simply threatened, two responses are usually typical. The first is that we shut ourselves in and suppress anger. Because this usually means that we either blame others or we blame ourselves, we do not really feel less angry. So, it loads and loads and the more such or similar situations happen, the more our inner volcano fills with hot magma that can hardly wait to erupt to the surface. Thus, this triggers our second response, when at a certain point, which is usually not tied to the original cause at all, the volcano erupts everything that has accumulated under its crust. Thus, magma and rocks fly through the air, smoke is coming out from the crater, hot lava flows down the volcanic slope and incinerates everything in its path. So complete destruction - outside and at the same time inside, which is sometimes even worse! Especially when we become aware of the devastation and its consequences. Sometimes these are very severe, and this is for everyone involved because in these cases the anger turns into rage, aggression, malice, etc.!

So, can we control our volcano, our anger at all, so that these eruptions do not occur or become/are milder? The first thing each of us can do is to realize that something has made us angry or that anger is building inside of us. Another thing we can do when we are aware of this is to decide how we will respond. Here it is important to be aware of why something has made us angry. Because it takes tremendous self-discipline and a mental and emotional leap, this is extremely difficult in these situations! The reaction to the “first ball” or the suppression of anger is the best proof of this, because we have just found that it does not bring anything meaningful. We cannot be perpetual children throwing Lego blocks in all directions when their parent tells them they need to go to sleep. We cannot be perpetual teenagers who vandalize their surroundings because, in their opinion, they are deprived of a certain thing. It’s time to grow up and look at what anger basically gives us. Anger is not only intended for destruction, but all this enormous energy is also intended for creation. It could be compared to a "big bang", which basically means destruction because something exploded somewhere, but it also basically means creation, because our universe came out of it.

And the same is with our anger. It shows us what we don’t like - both outside and inside of us - and so awakens us to see it and look for new ways to make things more pleasing for us. But since we are, of course, accustomed to treating what we don’t like as negative, we don’t see the advantage, the opportunity of it. And our response is, in most cases, the eruption of our volcano. However, if it is controlled, it means that we find ways to use all this material that comes from it or stays in it to create something new, everything we really want that is. It’s like training a wild horse. He resists in every way (expresses anger) in order to win his freedom again. But we want to show him in a peaceful way that this is still possible in a slightly different way, where both of us would benefit.

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14/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: FREEDOM

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The quickest connection when someone mentions the word freedom to you is almost always the Statue of Liberty, which has stood on the island of Liberty off New York City since October 28, 1886. The statue was a French gift to the United States on the occasion of their 100th anniversary of independence, conceived by the French sculptor Bartholdi. With it, he wanted to present the idea of freedom that illuminates the world, which is actually the statue’s full name. The Roman goddess Libertas (Freedom) holds a torch in her right hand or the light, on her head she wears a crown with seven (sun) rays illustrating the seven continents, under her dress is a broken chain, and in her left hand a so called tabula ansata, a plate on which the date of the American Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) is printed. What a sophisticated way to present the whole concept, right? At the same time, it also provides a magnificent view as you drive down the Hudson River.

I associate independence and freedom with the fact that I am not attached to anyone and at the same time no one is attached to me. That we are all our own individuals, meeting at different moments in life. That we are allowed to be who we are, and of course at the same time we also allow others to be who they are, even if we do not come from the same places, customs, cultures. That we are a light to each other at the “end of the tunnel” without wanting anything in return. That we understand each other even if we do not have the same opinion or we do not speak the same language. To accept our difference as the most beautiful and best thing that can happen to us in our lives because we see it as the only way to make the desired changes. That we are aware that our birth means the first step to freedom, to our subsequent independence, so we must defend it as such and, above all, respect it.

I believe that when you read the previous paragraph, many of you are of the opinion that this is a utopian idealization of freedom, because it seems to you that all this is impossible to achieve. Especially in today's time, when freedom is being trampled on at almost every step, especially in all those societies where this has not happened before (so in sight). I totally agree because the current rift between us is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, in the last couple of centuries, or even in the last millennium. However, if I transfer what was written in the previous paragraph to the individual from whom everything derives, many things are possible.

If I, as an individual, am not attached to my stories, they are not attached to me either, which means that I am free. I only take out what they basically bring me, their purpose or their “light”. This means that I do not judge them or divide them into good or bad, depending on what emotional, mental and physical responses they provoke in me. The stories lose their grip on me, about which I wrote yesterday. At the same time, I don’t judge those who are/were a part of them. We’re all involved in this game called life, so it’s kind of logical that we play different roles in it and also meet different people to help us make this game more interesting. Well, if we just want to see it that way and don’t demand that it’s just in the genre of romantic love with a bit of comedy. In this case, we missed the point of “the light at the end of the tunnel” and thus found ourselves in eternal drama or even a crime story and landed very far from emotional and mental as well as physical freedom and independence.

The essence of achieving freedom on all levels is hidden in each of us and not somewhere in the universe. The only problem is that the path to it is anything but easy. Each of us often despairs, but most of us again and again find our way because we see the "light" and do not judge it by color, language, affiliation, religion, appearance, knowledge, wealth, etc. "Where there is a will, there is a way = light," they say, right?

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13/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: FACING THE FEAR

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Today, when a friendly doctor put me headfirst into an MRI machine, it took a few moments to calm my body and of course my thoughts down. It wasn’t the first time I had to have such a scan, but it was the first time I had my head in the device itself. And, because of course I'm a "lookie loo", 😉, I looked at where exactly I am or how it all looks like. Well, let me say that I by no means recommend this to all those who have problems with tight, small and not too airy spaces and are not ready to face them just yet! They say that there are at least a hundred million of us in the world! 😉 I, however, wanted to face one of my major fears and see if the techniques I am currently learning really work.

I myself don’t remember ever having any unpleasant experience in smaller spaces before. All I know is that I have always disliked spaces where you have the feeling that there is no air. So, that’s why I almost always sat by the window in school and even today I prefer rooms with large windows. And as I lay in the device like that, I thought about why it is that we have these fears that can quickly turn into a phobia, if we basically develop in an extremely small space "without" air, without lights, windows, doors—. Isn't that interesting? The uterus carries a placenta in which is the fetus, which is otherwise supplied with everything necessary for its development through the umbilical cord, but when it is born, it obviously experiences such stress that it forgets everything. Scientists otherwise say that this fear is our prehistoric fear, because it helped us survive as a species. The problem arises when it grows into claustrophobia or any other phobia, which can make our lives completely bitter.

Well, to go back to the moment I looked at where I was. Attention! If you have a fear of enclosed spaces, skip this paragraph! Basically, I thought there was a little more space than there actually was. My nose was quite close to the ceiling of the tunnel, and my hands felt quite close to its edge. My legs protruded from the device, resting on a thicker pillow. I had headphones on my ears that were supposed to soften the sound of the device, but more or less unsuccessfully. I had an "alarm device" in my left hand in case something would go wrong. The thought echoed in my head: "It's good that I don't have to wear a mask now, because I wouldn't last very long!" My heart was beating like crazy, and my hands suddenly became wet. An interesting and at the same time quite unpleasant feeling, I admit!

But, you know how they say that you have to “fight fire with fire” and I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t try it. Facing fear has always been something I tackled - once faster, another time slower, but I did. Today, I came quite quickly from a minor panic (mostly due to a strong heartbeat) to complete peace by using meditation with geometric shapes, especially the octahedron. This helped me to be able to open my eyes in the end and watch as I slowly drove out of the device after twenty minutes. In fact, I’m really proud of myself, how sometimes it’s so easy to alleviate or completely remove the fear of something. When you stop fighting something, it loses its grip on you.

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12/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the words of the day: APRIL IN LETTERS

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Like March, April also has five letters, and their total vibration is again the number 15/6. However, there is a difference in the fact that here our "devil" (# 15) is connected with the individual, the authority or the father, and by how we see this individual, these authorities and our fathers from the perspective of love. How do we get their love? Where are we looking for it? What do we do if we don’t get it? What do we do when we get it? Do we take it for granted? Do we have to constantly strive for it? Why do we even want it? Are we entitled to it? How important is it to us? Are we its slaves? How do we set boundaries for these individuals especially when it comes to love? These are some of the reasonable questions to ask yourself this month.

The April vibrations of the letters show us that we have a slightly stronger representation of the number 1 (A and I), and the numbers 2, 3 and 8 each have one letter. Although the number 4 is lacking in the word, it is indirectly present in all letters, which is especially interesting! It is also the sum of the representation of the numbers one (male), two (female) and three (child, family), as well as it is the half of the number 8, which gives it a grounding touch. The Uranus energy and the energy of the North Moon’s Node of the number 4 are balanced by the Sun’s, Moon’s, Jupiter’s and Saturn’s energies. So, we could easily say that this is a month of action, individual, authority, power, love, repetitive tests, the use of intellect, intuition, and learning patience.

The initial letter A represents the energy of the number 1, which means the very beginning, creation or a strong, results-oriented individual who breaks new grounds and rarely stops. So, in short, the first authority, which is nicely complemented and essentially upgraded by the letter P with the vibration of the number 8. This represents the final authority, i.e., a father, a boss, a president, a ruler who has control over himself as well as over the others. If he knows how to balance this by leaving some of it to others and at the same time using his intellect and intuition, his spiritual knowledge, then it is amazing to "do business" with this energy. However, if he falls into perfectionism, analysis, anger, control, attack, judging, unrealistic expectations, too often and reckless bluntness in communication, possessiveness, it is a real tyranny (complete ego trip), which soon ends "tragically". This can be further potentiated by the vibration of the letter R, which is forward-looking but still experiences ups and downs if the lessons are not learned. Thus, comes test after test, and if he has no friends to come to his aid in these difficult times, this can be fatal. It is very important that the individual is aware that he is fully responsible for his actions, which - you will not believe - actually allows him to get out of his problems. In life, the essence is not in who was "right" and who was "wrong", but in taking responsibility for every moment in it! This is the most difficult task of a stubborn individual (authority), who at the same time thinks that he knows everything and does everything "right" and everyone else everything "wrong". Since the letter R is ruled by the number 2, most problems happen in the relationships. And because the letter R lies in the middle of the word April, this is one of the most important lessons we need to look at very closely this month and ask ourselves which side of “right or wrong” we are at. If you answered with "in the middle", then you have already learned the lesson and I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart! For everyone else, however, the “middle ground” is reached through patience and conscious action, which the next letter helps us achieve. The letter I is the second letter with the vibration of the number 1 with the difference that it brings a direct connection with our source, so again another authority. Of course, it tries to tell us what is best for us, through intuitive insights and messages. Well, if we give it a chance at all and don't stubbornly insist on "what does (s)he know when (s)he's up there and we're down here" perception. Balance is the proper word here. This makes it easier to take advantage of the vibrations of the last letter of the month, which carries the vibration of the number 3 and at the same time we could also say the number 7, because it is its mirror image. Namely, the letter L is love, a loving hand that helps, motivates, protects and guides, if we just let it and we are not seduced by too many primal impulses or our ego.

So, April will once again be an exciting month that will round off our journey from the beginning to establishing the family and the foundations of our homes, which includes our body! And, if you want to know how it is with your personal vibrations in this area, you know where to find me, right? 🙃

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9/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: BAND-AID

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“AAAAuch! It huuuuurrrrrts!” Shouted the neighbors’ daughter as she fell with her push scooter yesterday. She just couldn’t bring herself to show her sore knee so her parents could look at how serious her injury was. Well, it looks like it wasn’t that bad, and the fall probably scared her more because she was all smiling on her push scooter again today. 🙃

In doing so, I wondered how important the reaction of parents or adults in general is in all the unpleasant incidents of our children. The vast majority of mothers would like to take on all the child’s pain, which they probably feel even more than their children. 😉 Some panic and do not know what to do first, others react calmly with clear head and then, when everything is over and the child is not around, they experience a minor "crisis", which is the result of realizing that it could end otherwise, the third ones just wave their hand and let the kid take care of himself/herself. It is very likely that there is another intermediate variant of mothers among those already mentioned. Fathers, on the other hand, tend to handle everything more stoically and do not cause unnecessary panic in the situation, and in most cases feel superfluous, especially since the child usually calls out “mooooom”. 😉 Of course, all this depends on how we acted in the first or in the initial few cases.

Another thing is extremely important in these cases, when the child faces pain, trauma (for the first time), be it physical and / or emotional. The physical pain heals nicely in most cases, but the emotional ones are not so easy! We can usually put a band-aid on a physical wound, but it is completely useless for an emotional one. When we, i.e., slid the skin against the rough sand, we were taught to apply a band-aid to the wound, which we first disinfected properly. "In order not to get infected further!" They told us. Or "So that you won't be in pain anymore!" Or "So that you won’t bleed anymore and get dirty." And also "You see, the wound is gone! You don't have to cry anymore!” Hm, really? We really weren’t in pain anymore and the wound really wasn’t there anymore? And why can't we cry or get dirty?

Crying is a tool for expressing of pain, anger, fear as well as happiness, joy, of our emotions and feelings that is. However, the vast majority still does not know how to use it properly because it is associated with various emotions and feelings that evoke even deeper emotions and feelings, which in the vast majority are unpleasant because they are seen as problematic in our society. Be it "positive" or "negative". In general, people - especially in society - do not often express what they feel. Which means that of course we don't cry when something hurts us, because "what will people say" and "what kind of boy / girl are you", because it just isn’t appropriate. The deeper emotion / feeling that comes with this otherwise physical pain is shame, maybe even guilt, fear. And then also the thoughts come in which worsens the situation. All of this begins to accumulate within us, and of course come to the fore whenever we face physical pain. Our brain packs it all together nicely and stores it in a drawer that it opens when a recurrence occurs. If we do not work on this or if we do not consciously start arranging and reorganizing this drawer or our drawers, then our reactions will always be the same with a small but extremely important difference. Our emotions and feelings will become deeper and “darker”, causing us more and more problems until we are ready or are forced to look at them closely. So, the band-aid is not the only, and especially not the best solution for our pain!

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8/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: STUCKNESS

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Every day we create our stories of different types and lengths. Some are cheerful and last a moment or two. Well, at least we think so. Others are sad and tend to drag on like a snail, the third are inspiring and we want more of them and of course a longer version, the fourth are angry which like to steal a few minutes from us or even our whole body to seem like they last forever (similar than the sad ones), the fifth are calm, the sixth disappointing, the seventh soothing, the eighth furious, the ninth exciting, the tenth controlling, the eleventh joyful, the twelfth whimsical, the thirteenth anxious, the fourteenth in love, ... Well, I think you’ve figured out my point by now, 🙃!

From these short stories and long stories of ours, quite a few books of various genres could have been written. In these books, of course, the main role would belong to us, and in addition to us, all those who participated in their creation or the creation of individual stories would also be included. Oh my, when I think about it like that, this would be very exciting! Especially when I would design the title of an individual chapter and of course a book. I would definitely have a drama called “Divorce Under the Cigar tree,” then one or two crime novels, e.g., “Operation Tumor”, and a detective novel, e.g., “Catch her if you can”, and probably also some comedy, e.g., “Sinmomgle” (about being a single mom 😉), and a love novel could also be found among them. Well, about the title of this some other time. Ha-ha!

All good because we have to have a bit of a laugh sometimes, right? The purpose of today’s post, however, is to take a closer look at what we do with these stories of ours in everyday life. Have you ever wondered how many stories we drag into new situations every day - consciously or subconsciously? Stories that ended a long time ago but still shape our lives because we can’t or don’t want to let them go. Stories where we are the victims because others notice us sooner and offer help. Stories that no longer serve us in the form in which we still tell them. We all have at least a couple of those ... and there's nothing wrong with that! However, it is not good to be stuck in them because that prevents us from moving forward and thus changing our lives.

I know it’s easier to blame someone else for our problems than to take responsibility for the situation. But if we want the change, it will have to be done yesterday. All the wisdom lies in accepting responsibility because it allows us to look at our story differently. Each story happens with a purpose, which is always our personal growth. When we look at why something (“good or bad”) happened to us, when we accept all the emotions that come with this story, honor all the thoughts that come to us, and acknowledge what we usually do, then we take the first steps toward our (personal) freedom. That is when the grip of an individual story or we can also say our ego decreases.

So, are you ready to do something for yourself and change your life?

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7/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the statement of the day: She is asking for it!

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Quite by accident, today I came across this BBC video, which made me laugh and think at the same time. I've always been interested in how quickly people make inferences about how someone is dressed, what someone says, how someone behaves, how someone moves, where they come from, what others have told us about someone, etc., etc. It is on the basis of this reasoning or our judgments about someone that stereotypes and prejudices develop. However, these are really difficult to get rid of and sometimes even represent an insurmountable obstacle for a certain group of people in their integration into society or everyday affairs.

Yet inferences, comparisons, judgments, prejudices, stereotypes are part of our everyday lives because they help us classify a lot of data, information that we constantly receive from different sources. Of course, this does not mean that such a method of classification is always "correct" or acceptable, because as such it is too general. The fact is, we all approach our reality that way! No one is an exception, and whoever says he never inferences, or judges should look themselves in the mirror immediately. If nothing else, we are constantly judging ourselves with ... Yes, you are right, with our thoughts, with our inner monologue. That's how we "stick labels" on ourselves. And because this feeling is not the best and we want to feel better in our skin, we usually find someone very quickly to whom we can "stick" one of our "labels", which we "peeled off” ourselves a little earlier.
"(S)He's behaving even worse than me!"
"Oh, this one is really naive!"
(S)He does it even worse than me!"
"Ugh, I'm glad (s)he made a mistake too, so that (s)he won't think (s)he's better than me!"
"Everyone in cars of this brand is really a careless driver!"
"I better avoid our new neighbors who came from another country because they're weird."
"Oh my god, what did (s)he put on today!?!"

The fact is that others only reflect our insides to us, they show us a mirror. Which quite simply means that our judgments, our comparisons, our inferences, our stereotypes, our prejudices against others are essentially judgments, comparisons, inferences, stereotypes, and prejudices toward ourselves. Period! When we give ourselves a chance to look in the mirror and look deep into our own eyes and admit that sometimes we “behave the worst,” that we are “naive”, that we do “the worst”, that we are not “infallible” and “the best”, that we are also “careless” and “weird”, and that we sometimes “dress awkwardly”, it will soon not be hard for us to wear our labels because we will not accept them as something bad. Our stickers only tell us what needs to be worked on so that we can change it if needed.

People are constantly changing and on all levels! That is why we need to give ourselves the opportunity to notice this and reward it accordingly.

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6/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: APRIL

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I can’t believe April has already started today! I hope you made fun of someone or someone else made fun of you on today’s "Fools’ day". 🤪 It’s refreshing to get a little different humor in these weird times when it’s all more sad than funny, right? 😕 Well, at least the weather in our country serves us with these early summer temperatures and plenty of sun!

April is ruled by the number 4 and the archetype of the emperor (in the great arcana of the tarot) and the planet Uranus and the North Node or Dragon's Head (Rahu in Vedic astrology). So, this month it makes sense to look at and make some changes in the following four areas:

Foundations

Father (as in person and archetype) and home

Work

Authority

More in tomorrow's video. 🙂

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1/Apr/2021

Academy of Progress presents the question of the day: WHEN DID IT ALL BEGIN?

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As you walk around Hollywood, you soon stumble upon the main street, the famous Hollywood Boulevard with its Walk of Fame, where on August 15, 1958, with the first eight stars, “it all began”. Well, at least that's what is written on one of the stars. The Walk of Fame already had 2,694 stars on March 1 this year, and by the end of the year it will have quite a few more. I personally would like them to start focusing more on the cleanliness of this street, because otherwise it loses all of its meaning.

Interesting how differently we look at our beginnings and the beginnings of others, right? It all depends on what started (ended) on a particular date and how we felt at the time. In numerology, all dates are important - from our true beginning of our journey around this planet, to any (major) change that has marked our path.

At birth, we get at least one name and at least one last name and a date that heralds the beginning of counting our seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, and years we spend searching for new beginnings. The date of birth and our names thus tell us why and with what we came into this world and in what period and what family we were born. So, what "good and bad" karma did we bring with us or was already waiting for us and how can we deal with it most effectively and most efficiently. However, because it is precisely because of this that changes in our lives occur, it is important to remember the dates of these major changes if they are not recorded in official documents. Whenever, i.e., we change one of our names or someone starts calling us by a certain nickname or we have a close encounter with death and we survive it, this in itself means a different vibration. Because it is the end of one cycle of our life and the beginning of a new one, which can have completely different vibrations. Or maybe not, if our “tasks” in previous cycles have not been (completely) done.

So, when and where did it all begin for you? 😉

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31/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents advice of the day: BE THE OCEAN!

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Be the ocean, be the vast body of water.
And use the wind to curl you and take you deeper into the land to make an impact.
And use the sun to warm you and give you life energy.
And use the moon to show your mysterious nature and ongoing strength.
And use the land to build and shape new shores and wash away the barriers.
And use the animals to keep you company and enable diversity.
And use the plants to give you oxygen and colorfulness.
And use the reflection to see yourself and make necessary adjustments.
And use the rocks, stones, pebbles, sand to play with and shape them in creative ways.
And use the clouds to protect you from the heat and give you a gentle cover.
And use the rain to fill you with new water and gently tickle you.
And use the storm to crush everything that is fragile to find the strength to rebuild.
And use the lightning to power you up and shake you at the same time.
And use the thunder to be heard and listened to.
And use the current to take you to the unknown places to show them how to be the ocean.

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30/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the advice of the day: TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!

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Are you a person who always thinks of everyone else first before (s)he thinks of herself/ himself? Are you a person who puts off their favorite book because someone needs your help? Are you a person who rarely takes time for yourself and your hobbies? Are you a person who often has a feeling of being overwhelmed and disappointed in yourself, because despite all the help to a certain person, (s)he still does not "emerge" from problems? Are you perhaps a person who likes to help at different ends and (very) rarely accepts help from others? If you answered all or most of the questions with "yes", then your dominant archetype is definitely the archetype of a caregiver/guardian. I know it well because it has been my companion for many years, ha-ha! Of course, it also appears with the role of a parent, especially a mother, but it still needs to be "played" wisely, which is not such an easy task at all! Why?

Firstly, as a parent, it's hard for you to watch your child "struggle" with a certain thing. So, you quickly help him /her, at least with ideas, if not with an action where you do it for him/her. You know the term "helicopter parent," don't you? Well, these are the ones who would like to make everything easier for their child, just so they don't "suffer" (like they did). And by that we feel like we have most things under control, right? Um, of course not, because this soon starts showing especially on our (physical) health and in our relationships. However, when you realize that these problems are part of the process that a child has to go through in order to learn certain skills, you start to look at it a little differently. I will say in a more balanced way and help only when it is really needed.

Secondly, if you always look only at the well-being of others, then sooner or later there will be a situation when a certain person will still not have enough of all your help, or you will need it and it will not come from anywhere. The biggest fear of a person with this archetype is that (s)he does not dare to take time for herself/himself or give an advantage over others because (s)he is afraid that (s)he will look selfish and that because of this, others will not like her/him. Of course, this is just a distorted picture of the situation or our mirror. The person who accuses us of selfishness sees himself/herself in us. Because it’s always easier to blame another than to admit you’re something, (s)he accuses us of selfishness. For the caregiver, this is like a “mortal sin” and so (s)he immediately returns to her/his role of sacrifice so as not to lose the love of others. Of course, this is not about love, but about addiction, conditioning - mainly due to the lack of appropriate personal boundaries. And it is also quite logical that emotions such as anger, resentment, anger, fear, overwhelm, etc. develop, which only make the whole situation worse. If this drags on for a few years, there is a real bitterness that causes a rift between the persons.

Thus, it is extremely important to learn when it makes sense to help someone and when not. We need to learn who are the people who need help and how much of it, and who are the ones who can handle a situation on their own. Of course, it is also important that we know exactly how to help without sacrificing ourselves again. It is extremely important here that we know how to say “No!”, that is, that we know how to set healthy personal boundaries for the people around us. This, of course, means taking care of ourselves, being prepared for situations where our help will really be needed. And, last but not least, to ask for help and accept it when we find ourselves in a situation that we cannot resolve on our own. By doing so, we show our trust in others that they too are able to help us in their own way and perhaps teach us something new. Thus, relationships are strengthened, and our emotional responses and the emotional responses of others are much more balanced. By taking care of ourselves, we set healthy personal boundaries, develop healthy selfishness, and help ourselves and others become balanced individuals.

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29/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Weekend’s Food for thought: REWARD

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Hooray, we have reached the end of our nine-week challenge! 🥳 Bravo! 💪 You can congratulate yourself! Even if you haven’t been with us since the beginning, or you may have missed a week or so, the step forward was already at least thinking about it and changing something small.

And as befits any such process, it is necessary to be rewarded. 🏆 This time I will reward all those who every day or often like my posts on the FB page of the Academy of Progress or on my personal FB page. In these two and a half months, there were as many as 85 of you. 👏 And today's post is already the 56th!! 🥳 One really huge thank you to all of you who like the posts, who often write their opinions and share the posts, because you find them important. Thanks also to those who follow me or like the FB and the website of the Academy of Progress and invite their friends to do the same! Now there are over 340 of us. 🥳 Even with the small 👣 you can come far! Which some of you have already figured out in our Friday challenges.

In addition to my partner and my parents, the most active (17 or more likes on a particular page and / or sharing a post and / or frequent participation and expression of opinions on a particular post) are the following: Marija K., Sveto M., Danijela D., Bojan V., Kristina P., Monika V., Mitja L., Mateja J., Urša Ž., Tjaša R., Anja S., Darja P., Nives B.. So, all of the above, please send me a message via the FB page of the Academy of Progress to agree on where I can send you your reward. 🙃 For all of us, one cute short animated film about patience ...

So, this week, we’re going to enjoy our rewards because we deserve them. However, I still owe you last week’s findings about my “monkeys”. I have found that these are most active when I am afraid or ashamed of something, and I would like them to "jump" on the shoulders of someone who does not have that fear or shame. But because I was more aware of this, I looked at where my fear or shame was coming from, so I was able to manage the "monkeys" quite well.

How did it go for you?

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26/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: MOTHER

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I know for myself that I could hardly wait to become a mother, a mom, a mommy. So, it was never hard for me to endure “those days” every month because I always looked at them as the “necessary evil” that would allow me to become a mother one day. Well, of course, a lot of things could go wrong, because it doesn’t all just depend on that. Fortunately, today I can proudly say that I am a happy mother of 💙 three 💚 children. 💜

If you have the opportunity to hear the first cry and thus the breath of your firstborn and of course all the other siblings when they squeeze out of you, it is the most beautiful experience in the world! Well, at least it was for me! And at the same time, you realize that you’ve put a huge backpack of everything on your back. Of your opinions, beliefs, patterns, emotions, thoughts, as well as the thoughts, emotions, patterns, beliefs and opinions of everyone else around you. No one prepares you for what follows. Everything is turned upside down and at the same time everything is put in its place. 😉

It is interesting how - despite the fact that there is no school for parenthood in the world and a hormonal tornado is raging inside of you - you know exactly what this little creature needs first. A genuine human contact, best skin to skin, that alleviates the initial shock and its vulnerability. And then you are overwhelmed by an immeasurable feeling of happiness and relief, because - despite the problems that you maybe had before - everything is fine with both of you. You look at this wonder of nature, this little creature resting on you, and suddenly you realize that you have become ... a mother. Simply wonderful! 🥰

It’s hard to describe that feeling, and all moms, even if they’ve become a mom in a little different way, will know what I’m talking about. It is a mixture of physical pain and immeasurable happiness. A mixture of fear and calmness. And also, a mixture of sadness and joy. As if they were both in perfect balance. I think that is exactly why the human species still exists. Because we are in both feelings / emotions at the same time and not in their extremes, which would prevent us from feeling its opposite. If we were only able to do this more than once, there would be far fewer problems in our lives, or we would look at them completely differently! Well, maybe that's why it's called a miracle, because it happens so rarely, but it happens at just the right moment. 😉

And it is right that on today's Mother's Day we remember how, with the help of our miracle, we managed to come into perfect balance with ourselves and with Mother Nature at the same time, who teaches us just that through the changing of her seasons. Mother Nature is (icy) cold, strict, quiet, calm, dark, closed, liquid, dormant, windy, hidden, guided, as well as warm, gentle, budding, blooming, connecting, sensual, sensitive, loving, awakening, harmonious, rainy, beautiful, diverse, playful, gentle, singing, joyful, and adaptable, hot, passionate, fiery, strong, sociable, energetic, loud, open, sunny, volcanic, dancing, growing, lively, angry, strong, bright, open, and also cooler, richer, colorful, changing, soothing, whimsical, emotional, supportive, melancholic, earthy, etc.

No wonder our female nature is so diverse, right? And no wonder we often find ourselves in the winter and stay there all year round, even though the actual winter is long over. Sometimes it’s just that we can’t get to summer to balance it with winter because there are still more winter things in our backpack that we’ve put on our back when we became moms. 😉 It is good, however, that every now and then we make an inventory and donate things that no longer serve us, or take them to a dump site, and thus make room for new, time-appropriate things. And today is just the right day for it! 🙃

And, finally, thanks to 💜 my 💜 mom 💜 for all the “winter, spring, summer and autumn moments” through our journey from my first breath to the present day. 🥰 Ever since I became a mom, I know that everyone has their own backpack, from which they take out those things that seem most appropriate to them at that moment, because they had to learn more or less everything themselves - given all that they brought with themselves and what they let others to add. At the same time, I also know that I wouldn’t be what I am today if it weren’t for this colorful mix. So, one biiiiig thank you! 💜 I love you! 💜

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25/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: PATIENCE

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A martial arts student came to his teacher and said sincerely, “I am devoted to studying your martial system. How long will it take me to master it?”
The teacher’s reply was casual, “Ten years.”
Impatiently, the student answered, “But I want to master it faster than that. I will work very hard. I will practice every day, ten or more hours a day if I have to. How long will it take then?”
The teacher thought for a moment and said, “20 years.”
“I don’t think you understand me! I mean— “
“30 years,” the teacher interrupted.

I think the motivational Zen story above speaks for itself, right? Many times in life we are in a hurry somewhere and would like to have this, achieve that, get there, walk on, jump with, beat everything/everybody, learn as much as possible, enjoy as soon as possible, work as little as possible—, and wait ... nothing/never.

Our proverb says that patience is the mother of wisdom. This means that all our actions are guided by our wisdom, our higher self, which knows exactly how much of something we need and also when we need it. If we are willing to listen to our higher self, of course. In this "instant society", this is anything but an easy task! Everyone would like to see the results of our today's contribution immediately or better yesterday. Because we are in a hurry! Because, what if someone gets it before us? What if someone learns something faster than us? Therefore, we would like to reap today, even though we have not even started preparing the soil for sowing or planting.

All things in this life take their time. We cannot expect to be fluent in a foreign language after the first lesson, or to be able to drive a car when we have just learned how to ride a bike. The student in the above story thought very similarly and did not listen at all to the "wisdom" that told him that the essence is not in excessive practice and speed, but in a continuous process of learning, development and thus progress, which is not only bare learning of movements but much, much more. The point is in the journey towards our goal and not our goal at all. When we realize this, patience becomes one of our most important virtues.

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24/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: CONNECTION

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Have you ever wondered with what and with whom you are connected? Probably your answer is yes for at least a few cases, right? So, the next logical question is, if you have ever thought about how you are connected “to this what and to whom” or what is it that connects you to each other? Probably your answer is yes here as well, at least in a few cases. And usually these examples are connected (😉) to those closest to us, i.e., our family, our best friends, and perhaps our pets as well. The rest we usually think about when we come into direct or also indirect contact with, which can be favorable or unfavorable for us.

We are interconnected mainly through the roles we play in our daily lives. This makes perfect sense because we categorize each other by them, and this makes it easier for ourselves to take action. These roles basically tell us who we are and what we do in a particular situation. They therefore represent our identity. Thus, we are a mother, son, cousin, husband, co-worker, best friend, neighbor, teammate, trader, doctor, conservationist, classmate, baker, president, educator, boss, golfer, pet owner, Slovenes, etc. Through this, we are connected into groups and communities called: family, kinship, school, peers, friends, work, interest groups, neighborhood, municipality, state, world, and so on. These groups are often intertwined, so again a lot of different connections are created through our hobbies and interests, work, social networks, daily activities, life situations and also different locations. Oh my, when I think about how everything is intertwined, I’m really fascinated! Like weaving your web every day, like a diligent spider does. With a “small” difference that our web is invisible.

When we draw connections with nature in this way, we find that there is a special connection with it as well, right? And, if we took it more into account and gave it more validity, things might be different in the world today. However, it seems that by all means humanity would like to break at least a certain part, if not the entire connection with the nature. We behave very stepmotherly and maybe this is also the reason or the consequence of why we usually like to forget about our most important connection. Nature itself teaches us about this. Maybe you know what this connection is?

We all have it and it’s very close! It is closer to us than any other connection. It all starts and ends with it ... Yes, you guessed it ... It's a connection to ourselves. We could also call it a connection to our higher selves. It is the purest connection that exists and provides us with answers to all our questions. Unfortunately, as we grow up, we give it less and less importance because other connections are more important to us. Through the creation of these connections, we find that by considering our primary connection, we are not the most popular with these others. And because we don't want to hurt them or we don't want them to dislike us and label us as selfish, we pay less and less attention to our primary connection. We already have a difficult task, and we make it even more difficult.

So, what can we do? Nothing but deciding who is the most important to us and, if this is not ourselves, why is that so. The most common reason lies in the lines above. We need to be aware that healthy egoism does not mean narcissism, and that only with healthy egoism do we come to that self-confidence with which we can change many things in our lives. Why? Because we have reconnected with ourselves again. And if you would like my help with this, send me a private message to arrange an appointment. Hooray, I am looking forward to it!

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23/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the realization of the day: I GET IT NOW!

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I get it why people are so reluctant to even try or begin, continue, or generally work on themselves and thus on their personal progress. Somewhere back in our mind the fact that nothing is eternal and with it us, is written. We’ll all die one day. So why bother to become the best possible version of ourselves in any situation if we one day - and of course we don’t know exactly when – will die? Quite logical. So why would we work on ourselves in this life at all, if our next self can do it, if (s)he wants to? We will not know who it will be anyway, because we will no longer be there, if of course we believe that at all. And if in the meantime an information comes from somewhere that all or at least most of our lives are predetermined, then our decision is crystal clear. It doesn’t pay off, period! Well, even though we are not currently doing very well, and we would like to have more, but ... At the same time, we would also like an irrefutable proof that something pays off. However, I think that this would not help the majority either, because it would quickly find the opposite evidence. That's how we are. When we work on ourselves, we change. And it can happen that in the meantime we get sick or see someone else get sick (and die) who is also working or has worked on himself/herself. So, of course, it is difficult to continue (start) the work because we perceive it as pointless because it does not help us reach a respectable age, right? We prefer to surrender to fate! And at the same time, this presents a huge obstacle for us!

Do you even realize how many small and not so small deaths we experience through our lives? Numerous! Death is not just physical in nature, as it is presented to us in the vast majority. Change, and death means change, is loss. Change, of course, always brings a certain loss. And when you look at change from this side, you often see it as an injustice, as a “Why?” question:
- "Why him/her?", Which is often accompanied by: "Why not someone else who deserves it more?",
- "Why should only I change all the time and be blamed for the loss?",
- "Why did I have to change at all?" Etc.
This can have a devastating effect on us and consequently, of course, we do not want to change, to grow. Because it brings us pain, lots of pain. However, we are not aware that we are already in pain, or if we are aware of it, we do not want to have more.

Every time I have changed, and here I primarily mean a change in lifestyle, a personality change, the major changes, that is, which were not necessarily “negative,” have always been painful for everyone involved, not just me. Then there is the feeling of guilt, shame, because you caused a certain loss and you are - according to them - responsible for it, even though they may have wanted you to change, which can be very stressful. But there is a big but. If we look at the change from the other end, I can say that despite the loss, the pain, it was different. Why? Because change, of course, always brings something new as well. So, I gained new people, things, insights because of it and (to some extent) got rid of the old pain. Most people, however, are still caught up in this story of “mortality and definitiveness” and think it pays to suffer and be in pain, and because of that, they are constantly trying to “catch their own tail”.

Change is the only constant in our lives, as noted by the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. So, it is necessary to stop looking so much at how much we will lose with the change, and start looking at how much we will gain with it. Surrender to what will be, trust and move forward into the unknown. I know for myself that I had to lose in order to change. I had to sacrifice something to be able to get something new. In certain areas, my pattern that change brings loss is still strong. So, it also takes me a while to change a certain matter. To stop hiding and do something, even though it will bring me some loss, but also gain at the same time. Of course, that’s the reason I can understand people, why it is difficult to look "across" to the other side, where the gain lies, because no one wants to sacrifice something, even though it is difficult for him/her here, because (s)he knows this side better and it represents a kind of safety zone. Which - unfortunately - it is not and actually represents our prison.

I have always wondered why we were sent to this planet if we were only supposed to live once. To me, that would be first-rate masochism! What do you think? Thus, I believe that it is our soul that travels through different lives in the bodies of different people, where through growth it progresses to higher levels of consciousness. That is why it is extremely important to help our next "self" to have (even) "easier" work than we have had or have, by working on ourselves as much as possible. Even if we will never exist again in the appearance, we see when we look ourselves in the mirror!

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22/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents Weekend’s food for thought: STRETCH NO. 3

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I can’t believe we stepped into the second half of March this week, and at the same time we are at the end of our challenge! The last week is ahead of us, in which we will stretch again. This won't be so bad either, because spring is at the door here and with it - at least I hope so - warmer weather, so we'll be able to spend (even more) time outdoors.

Over the past week, I’ve focused on my excuses and my actions when I realized I’m making them. I've found that I have six most common excuses I prefer to "declare":
1. I don’t feel like doing it (now).
2. I must, but first I must ...
3. I will (do it) after/tomorrow/another time/in the evening, etc. / I can't now.
4. There is too little time (for everything). / There is too much of everything.
5. I don't know enough yet or I don't have enough information yet.
6. I don't want to burden him / her / them. / I'd rather do it by myself.

A closer look tells me that I (still) have a problem with three “things”: personal boundaries, control, and priorities. 😉 Basically nothing really new here, ha-ha! However, I am proud that in almost all cases, when I became aware of the excuses, I acted differently than usual. Which means that i.e., I did it, despite the fact that I didn’t feel like doing it or I wrote down what I had to do so I didn’t forget (about the things to do for myself).

The last week of this challenge, however, I will count and get to know my 🐒 “monkeys” 🐵. I will focus mainly on those I want to send elsewhere for education 🤣😂🤣 and the reasons for that. I think it will be a lot of fun and tiring at the same time because they are quite naughty. 🐒🐵🐒

How will you stretch?

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19/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the question of the day: DO YOU LIKE MONKEYS?

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Who wouldn’t, right? Small and not so small animals that climb trees, and with the help of branches, tropical climbers deftly move around them. There are also monkeys of other kinds, which are a little less likable. These monkeys sneak out of nowhere and sit on our shoulders or on our backs at any time in our day / life. And are (very) hard to get rid of.

Probably every one of us has heard someone say that he has a “monkey on his shoulder or his back” that he took over from someone at work or at home or in company, right? What does this actually mean? Nothing but that he has the problem himself or someone has put it on him. It represents a habit or addiction that is very difficult to get rid of. Of course, this is a two-way process because we all have “monkeys”. It is up to us whether to pass them on to others or to deal with them ourselves.

As I have mentioned several times before, we play different roles every day, which are essentially our personality archetypes. The choice of these is influenced by our circumstances, our beliefs, our patterns. It depends on this, however, whether we will be able to set boundaries and prevent the "monkey" from jumping on our shoulder if we do not explicitly allow it to. It often happens that we do not know / can / sometimes even do not want to, because i.e., we are afraid that people would not like us if we said "Stop!"/ "No!" to their monkeys. Or we think we are the only ones who can successfully “train the monkey” so that it will no longer cause problems. And, yes, of course we will help because we only have one small pack of “monkeys” to put in their place, but we still feel that a person with one “monkey on their shoulder” came to us with a whole “mountain” of them. It also happens that we think we are not important or even vice versa, that we think we are important because we managed to gather the whole pack of “monkeys”. Then comes "Mrs. Control", who tells us that it is better to take over the "monkey" because we will have a better overview of the situation. Of course, this is not true or it’s only temporary! These patterns of ours and the unhealed wounds from childhood do not allow us to act differently.

So, what can we do? The first and perhaps the most important thing is to become aware of our actions / shifting "monkeys" on our shoulders or the shoulders of others. The more we are aware of that, perhaps even write it down, the more chances we have to also discover the patterns, the beliefs that guide us in doing so. Then there is only one more step towards figuring out which archetype we are using so that we can replace it with a more appropriate one, which will help us to set healthy boundaries for other people’s “monkeys”.

It is also important to know that all of these patterns are our “monkeys” that we just need to see and acknowledge their importance. These "monkeys" of ours are our help and it is good that we also know which tree and / or which forest / jungle to send them to and so set boundaries also for them. However, if we just want to get rid of them or want to “fix” them, they will only get louder and more numerous until we finally realize that they only want our attention and in one sense our gratitude for being here as our greatest teachers.

So, do you like monkeys? 😉

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18/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: LANGUAGE

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A Czech proverb says: Learn a new language and get a new soul. I totally agree with that! Especially because the word language in Slovenian means not only a "moving muscle organ in the mouth", but also a system of communication, which - in my opinion - is not and should not be tied only to speech or writing.

So, there are several types of languages and it is important to learn as many as possible. Not in order to be "worthy more", as our proverb says, but mainly so that we don't get into trouble because we don't understand something. You’ve probably experienced before that a tourist stopped you on the street and asked for directions, or you did this yourself in a foreign country. You’ve probably also experienced that someone just looked at you weirdly, pointed you in the wrong direction, or offered help in some other way because they understood what you wanted and that you didn’t know your way around the place just yet. I myself always learn some of the most basic words of the country I am traveling to for the first time to show respect to its locals. And I also feel better then. And, if I like the language, I also start learning it, if of course that’s available through some application.

Understanding the languages we “speak” is essential in our daily lives. If, for example, I say: “Ja, full rada se učim jezike!”, most Slovenes will, of course, understand me, that by the word “full” I meant I really like learning languages and that I used an English word in the sentence. However, if I say, "Yes, I like learning languages!", this will be fully understood only by those whose mother tongue is English, and also by those who have learned that language. Others will need a translator. But almost everyone will need a translator if I say, “ ‘Ae makemake au i ke a’o ‘ana i nā’ ‘ōlelo.” Even though I said exactly the same thing in Hawaiian as in the other two languages. And so, it happens to us with all other languages.

If we do not know the language in which the person next to us communicates in, be it their mother tongue or the language of emotions, love, thoughts, actions, body, etc., it will be difficult to establish a good relationship, and we will always need a translator. And in fact, it will always seem to us that this person speaks Hawaiian that we will never be able to learn. However, the languages of other nations are much easier to learn because there are so many different forms of help to learn them than for any other forms of languages that may be even more important for us and our relationships. In fact, only the understanding and knowing them deeply allows us to develop our soul and its advancement to higher levels. Um, it is just like we would really get a new soul.

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17/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: PLEASURE

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Today I came across a picture somewhere, which I unfortunately couldn’t find anymore, but it had an interesting quote about how we act when we face problems. Namely, when we experience something that we perceive as bad, burdensome, we want to dismiss it most of the time by choosing something that we enjoy or take pleasure in. I don’t see anything wrong with that myself, if
a) it doesn’t become a habit and
b) we know how to balance this in such a way that pleasure also helps us to solve these problems and does not push us deeper into them.

Let's say we come home after a very stressful day at work, and there are children and our partner waiting for us. And all we want the most at that time is for everyone to give us a break. Well, at least for a while, right? We want to be able to take a rest, go in front of a screen or set ourselves on something we enjoy to dismiss our “hard” day. Of course, in most cases, our expectation is utopian, especially with younger children. Thus, in our eyes, family members are in these cases perceived more as a burden rather than the help. And, if we start to resort more and more often to such deviations, which become our habit, communication noises can quickly arise and create even bigger problems both at home and at work.

In running away from problems, our first refuge is usually the screen, which in recent years has become available in all kinds of shapes and sizes. In my childhood, the only screen we knew was television. And this one was black and white at the beginning. There were few programs, or this depended on the location and of course the money, so we were outside most of the time looking for different options to solve our problems. Movement is often the most useful way to improve our mood and recharge our "empty batteries". “Staring at” the screen usually does not lead us to effective and efficient solutions to situations. It means a mental and emotional deviation and at the same time a denial that our problem even exists. Probably when we are tired, we don't watch a documentary or things that require high mental activity, do we? Yes, we usually watch something light or play a game that supports our mood (say the anger that is released when playing a game) or it allows us to go into a state of apathy when we actually "stare at" and don't even know what and why we are “staring at”. In both cases, we are like robots controlled by someone else.

Well, there is always at least one possibility that we can look at the matter from another angle. If we take the above example, when we come home tired, we can say that we will go to rest for a while, and then we will take time for our loved ones. This means that we first take the time to relax. We can actually take a nap, look at something on a screen, read a passage from a book, go to the garden to arrange flower beds, feed the birds, solve a crossword puzzle, take a bath, in short, choose something we take pleasure in. At the same time, it means clearing our heads so that we don’t vent our anger on our family members later on. We do not run away from problems with this, we just take the time to calm down, maybe clarify the situation and later entrust it to our family or our partner. Healthy communication between partners allows the establishment of trust and security, where the deepest emotions and thoughts can be expressed. This is looking for different options, broadness that is even more necessary when we think we have no way out. Interestingly, most of us are afraid of communication and it represents the "necessarily evil" for the most of us and is therefore far from pleasure. Healthy communication – along with a balanced measure of pleasure - represents a balanced and healthy approach to solving problems rather than denying and judging them as wrong.

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16/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the question of the day: WHAT DOES SPRING CLEANING MEAN?

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At least in the northern hemisphere, the sun is getting higher in the sky and therefore the longer and warmer days are coming. So, we can have open windows, balcony doors and we are outside more. The long-awaited spring is coming. 🥳 🥳 And, as every year so far, we hear or read that this is also the right time for the so-called spring cleaning, although a different kind of cleaning has come to the fore in the last year.

So, I again did a little research on the World Wide Web on where this term or habit derives from. Its origins are said to be linked to three peoples from the East - Iranians, Jews and Chinese - and their traditions of cleaning, especially of their living quarters. Iranians celebrate the New Year or so called nowruz on the day of the vernal equinox. In the two weeks before, they thoroughly tidy up the whole house. According to them, this is called khane tekani or "shaking the house". Jews and cleaning are associated with the celebration of the Passover, commemorating their liberation from Egypt. There they were fed as slaves with unleavened bread, so for the holiday it is a sign of extreme ingratitude if there is leavened bread or its crumbs somewhere in the house. So, before the holiday, they make sure that there isn’t by thorough cleaning. And also the Chinese do the same. They thoroughly clean their houses to get rid of bad spirits and the bad luck that has accumulated in the outgoing year around the New Year, which is usually in the end of January. Well, probably the whole tradition is mainly related to the fact that the days are longer and warmer and give us more energy to work.

I have spring cleaning all year round, ha-ha! Why would I wait for spring if I can clean up at any time or regularly? I realize I need to prepare the space if I want new things to enter my life. This is my definition of spring cleaning. And my opinion has always been that things must circulate. I take the used things to the dump site or give it away or rarely sell it. So, a few times a year I tidy up my wardrobe and bookcases, wash the house windows, wipe the dust on the shelves more thoroughly. I arrange flower beds in the garden, which is by the way my favorite task! I occasionally pick up garbage on my walks. Then there is also the cleaning of the computer, phone and tablet and everything that is stored and useless on them. Of course, I also do not forget the house of my soul, my body that is. I have been practicing intermittent fasting, which suits me best out of all forms of fasting. For the last year and a half, I have also been working thoroughly on "cleaning" my goals, vision, values, personality, beliefs, thought and emotional patterns through meditations. Cleaning in this case means looking at them in a different way than I did before. Of course, cleaning also includes contacts. Sometimes it's good to look at who is "walking" beside to you, and what they are telling, showing you and if that’s still useful. In any case, it is good to thank everyone at least in my mind for their "messages" before waving them goodbye.

And how do you do spring cleaning and what is important to you?

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15/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents Weekend's food for thought: THE SIXTH SMALL STEP 👣

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Well, how did you do this week with your fifth small step and also Thursday’s thumbing through books challenge? Where did you have the most problems or where did you make the most excuses, probably mainly around time and will power? 😉

I was quite focused, although I must admit that every once in a while, the task did slip my mind (an excuse), ha-ha! In general, however, I found that I have weak boundaries in two areas, that is with animals and children, and that they are sometimes too rigid for myself, and that elsewhere I somehow try to reach the balance. However, this will still require some more work to make them "healthy" in general. And I leafed through books, notebooks, magazines and even crossword puzzles, 😉 to get my (daily) messages. I laughed a lot at these a few times because they were so clear and direct! What about you? This method does not expire, so you can still use it. 😉

Next week I will be following my excuses. I will design my own “excuse board”. At the same time, I will pay attention to whether I will actually use them in a certain situation, or whether I will find a solution or at least one other alternative and perform the given task. I think this will be just the right task for our eighth step all together, because the number 8 represents our ego. As we already know, it is necessary to balance it with the heart, which is represented by the number 6 or the number of love. Awesome, right?

Are you with me?

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12/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: EXCUSES

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“It’s best not to start writing at all because no one reads (anymore) anyway! Especially if it's too long. I have better things to do!”
“Ah, I’d rather do a live tomorrow when I’m in a better mood, and the weather will be nicer. And it's good to think about it a little more to make sense. "
"I don't know about that (enough) yet, so I'd rather wait to learn so it won’t go wrong."
"It's too early for me to start sharing my knowledge because they won't understand me."
“This really isn’t for me! Maybe I'm really not good / capable / smart enough. "
"Everything is on me and I don't have time for myself. / I have to take time for myself, but first I have to ..."
"I've been walking a lot today, so I'd rather exercise tomorrow so I don't get too tired."
"There's too much of everything!"

These are just a few examples of excuses running through my head and affecting my performance and at the same time my self-confidence. In essence, they represent my / our limitations because we turn to them when we are confronted with a certain situation in our environment that arouses certain emotions or feelings and thoughts. So, we resort to these explanations, which are basically small or not so small lies, to make us feel better. We have the feeling that something is happening outside of us that we have no control over. We could say that in most cases we feel like the victims of circumstances waiting for a savior. However, we do not often think that we are the only person who can do this if we want to move (at all). If we do not start to see that a shift is necessary, the help of hundreds will not be enough, because we will soon get back into excuses and an even worse situation.

So how do I help myself in the above cases? I write and don’t bother too much with how long it is and if anyone is going to read it. It is important that I let it out what i.e., burdened, surprised, cheered, disappointed me, ... And, if it helps someone who makes the effort to read it to the end, my purpose is more than achieved. 🙃 Well, lately I've also been waiting less and less, and I just do it. A little more work is still needed here, because certain patterns from the past are still very strong, but visible progress is still noticeable! 💪 Then I set my priorities and commitments, my small steps and stretches. By doing so, I put the focus on myself and on the things that make me happy. This works well for me, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. 😉 If I say to myself that “I need something”, then I try to make myself aware of it, so I do not forget it in the next moment or put it off until later. 🤣 But when I hear myself say that “I can’t do something”, I try to figure out what’s “behind” that statement and meditate on it.

It is a fact, however, that behind all our excuses lie patterns that have formed from our early childhood on. They then, when confronted with a certain situation, provoke an emotional reaction and thoughts or thought loops in us.
E.g., When someone gives you a suggestion after a meeting on how you could improve the course of the meeting next time, you can understand this as negative criticism.
The thought begins to echo in your head: "Yeah, that means I'm not good enough!" (our pattern) and "It's best to just hand over the work to him / her, because I can't do anything good enough anyway!"
Emotions and feelings about it can be disappointment, anger, fear, doubt, frustration, anxiety, etc.
Our further activities (reactions) depend on the strength of the pattern and are related to either finding excuses (justification): "I was told that the meeting has to go this way!" Or "I didn't know we could change the course of the meeting!", and / or of course the solutions in a given situation: “Thank you for a constructive suggestion! I would like to invite you to lead a part of the meeting with me."

Well, I am pretty sure you know that it is necessary to search for solutions and not excuses, right? 😉

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11/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: HEROES

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Today, the 10th of March, at least in Slovenia, men (well, maybe women did it 😉) proclaimed it their holiday. Why? On this day we remember the forty martyrs, soldiers of the elite legion, who gave their lives during the time of the Roman emperor Licinius because they did not want to give up the Christian faith. The emperor had them thrown into an ice-cold pond where they died martyrdom. According to tradition, a man receives prunes, sausage and thorns as a gift on this day, which means that his suffering still continues.

Well, my man is not and will not get such a gift from me because I have my own opinion on it. Namely, everyone decides according to their conscience and for their own reasons, with whom and how they will walk through life, and thus take full responsibility for these decisions and their consequences. So did the said soldiers in the name of religion. And this is exactly what Emperor Licinius did for his own reasons, which, as can be seen, were connected with resentment towards his then co-ruler Constantine I. the Great. The story unfolded in such a way that the stronger overcame the weaker, as is usually the case in life, as Mother Nature teaches us. For almost a year now, she has clearly shown us that not everything is in the "muscles" and that stronger can also mean microscopically small. In all cases, however, it is a matter of natural selection, even if this fact is sometimes extremely difficult to accept.

From the result of our story, however, we can draw the conclusion that there was a change nevertheless caused by the martyrdom which was actually a heroic death of the soldiers. In fact, they were all heroes who rebelled against the ruler, while at the same time knowing exactly what followed their disobedience. However, when we still emphasize "torture" or "suffering", however, we are indirectly or even directly communicating that every change must be achieved through torture and suffering = hurt, so it’s better for us not to try at all. Change is a part of life and is basically the only constant. It helps us progress and transcend ourselves, even though it is sometimes “painful”. However, we can learn a lot (more) from this.

I completely agree that our men should also have their own holiday, which should be based on the fact that it pays off to try / risk something to change. So, let it be based on their heroism, achievements, just like our March 8th. As my browser says, International Men’s Day is every year on November 19th. 💪

I have quite a few heroes who are more or less present in my life and accept me as I am, or at least try to understand me 🙃. The first of these is definitely my life partner who showed me that it can be different. That I don’t need to change for him if I don’t want to change for myself first. That I can be "strong", and he will not be frightened of me and run away and hold a grudge. That you can love the whole “package” if you know what you want. That support means support. And that I am simply enough as I am. ❤️ Another such hero is my dad, my voice of reason, who always knew how to see both sides of a story and balance things. He showed me that I could count on him and told me in a clear yet gentle way that I had crossed a certain (personal) boundary. 💜 The following heroes are from the days of teaching at college. The first of these is the best co-worker you can only wish for. In fact, he was the first to see something special in me and chose me from the crowd of candidates at the time. It was a really great experience that I have extremely fond memories of because we grew up together! 💙 Then here’s my four-leaf clover – the tall one, the strong one, the handsome one and the smart one, ha-ha! My students, whom I proudly call friends! So much laughter and stories that we are able to produce in one evening is truly amazing. I just miss them in these times! 💚 And then there’s another student and also a long time friend who immediately “caught my eye” because of his warm energy and immense talent. We are often in contact because we teach each other, hold space, and not judge and so grow. 🧡 For the last year and a half, I have met two more heroes who help me to progress and accept myself as I am in a different way. The first runs the academy and the second is my classmate and we are in touch weekly. The first shows me how you can be a leader in a completely different way and thus turns my (learned) systems upside down. The other allows me to be vulnerable in a really gentle way that allows me to discover the deepest parts of myself. 💛 In the end, but not less important, are my young heroes, my sons, who teach me every day and show me the mirror, for which I am infinitely grateful, although sometimes it is not easy to accept what you see, 😉! ❤️

And who are your heroes?

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10/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: MARCH, Part 2

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Of course, the month of March also consists of letters that carry their own vibrations, and so today I present these interesting facts.

Both our and the English word for the third month of the year are made up of five letters whose vibrations represent numbers from 1 to 5, which is very interesting. This means that we use them to capture development from our beginnings and all the way to the end of our teenage years, which is in line with the tasks that are good to do in March. Only one letter is different in both words, that is E / H, and the order of letters is also slightly changed.

The total vibration of the letters is represented by the number 15 or 6. The number 15 in the great arcana of the tarot represents »the devil«, and even in this case the saying that "the devil is in the details” comes true. Namely, if an individual (1) does not pay attention to his actions in everyday situations, something can quickly fall under the excessive influence of the ego, which essentially forces him into a more difficult form of learning and repetition through everyday interactions and changes related to them (5). Why? Because it’s all about ... love (6)! But love in general is the force that either finally brings us to ourselves or literally takes us, drives us off into a world of intoxication, into a world of trying everything that we can get or hands on, just to satisfy our senses, needs, desires that were not satisfied in our childhood. Therefore, sober consideration is needed here before we decide on the next step or a leap into the unknown so we are not like teenagers (5), whose only "real" need is freedom and being left alone, especially by their parents, so that they can taste the sweetness of life with their peers, which can quickly turn into bitterness. How we will find our way out of the vicious circle again, however, depends on how much damage has been done in relation to those who have otherwise provided us a safe haven. The “devil” in the end always forces us into a decision related to the love between something and someone because it has us chained. Just like they had elephants tethered in the story from two weeks ago. The family (3) usually "suffers" the most here, because the vibration of the number 6 represents just that, primary love. Thus, March is ideal for working on finding out what love is all about, and above all, what emotions, thoughts overwhelm us at the same time, and how they affect our actions. From this, we will quickly determine which needs are the main ones that are essentially the reason for our actions.

The letter M as the initial letter illustrates the foundations, which can mean the foundations of a house, family, relationship, and so on. It carries the vibration of the number 4, which represents the ruler, father or an authority. It is influenced by the unusual and unpredictable Uranus and the North Node, which represents all that we need to learn in this life to be able to work out our karma. And, if we take a closer look at how the letter M is composed, we see that we first travel up, then a little down and again a little up and then far down. All the energy is thus collected in a hollow between the two peaks, as in a volcano. And we all know what it's like with volcanoes, right? It is therefore very important that we focus on our emotions this month and, of course, on the appropriate expression of these, so that there will not be any sudden emotional outbursts. March is the month of communication, and this is also supported by the letter C. This does not mean that we will be able to effectively and successfully express what burdens your soul. Open mouth is a true description of the letter C. Openness to anything, which of course means that it is very direct in its communication, which is expressed in all possible forms, and also supported plus expanded by Jupiter. “C” speaks its truth and often offends many people with this directness. Although, if we think of it, lying hurts even more, right? Well, C is still learning, which is also illustrated by the letter R in the middle of the Slovenian version. This is under the influence of the number 2, which knows how to separate "grains from weeds", which again does not mean that it also learns so quickly. Many times, therefore, the tasks are repeated and drive it to despair and hesitation. However, when it finally learns from the mistakes, which is supported by both the letters A and E / H, it approaches the balance between mind (ego), heart (soul) and feet (actions).

March is thus ideal especially for the completion of existing projects and also the start of new ones, if we have previously thought carefully about why to start with them at all. The emphasis is also on proper communication, especially of our desires, needs, emotions, feelings, thoughts, because otherwise we will fall into our depths (e.g., anger, sadness, anxiety, depression, addictions, etc.) with the mindset that others do not understand us, do not like us, and do not notice us at all. Sometimes it really happens that they don’t, but in most cases the problem is just that we expect others to read our minds, which only a handful of people in the world is capable of. If we do not want to be faced with important decisions, we must begin to be aware of this as soon as possible and change our actions in order to get rid of our shackles / ropes as soon as possible.

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9/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: WOMAN

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In general and not only today, on March 8 and on March 25 (Mother's Day in Slovenia), March is the month of women, mothers, feminism, femininity, intuition, mood swings, miracles, creation, "long tongue", 🤣😉, or better said communication, the inner child, supporting the “corners of the house,” the risks, and I could go on and on.

In number three, the woman’s power comes to the fore, which in number two was more in the background. We basically need it if we want to bring a little miracle into the world, right? It is good that in most cases we forget what it was like to carry it inside (especially if there were problems) and finally squeeze it out of ourselves or others helped us with it, because otherwise there probably wouldn’t be very many of us in this world, 😉. The same goes for all the sleepless nights and constant worries for his well-being, right? The latter never ends anyway. But it is good, as I mentioned in the video, to realize how much responsibility, care, attachment and control is still appropriate, sustainable (healthy) and that for everyone!

According to Jung’s school of psychology, there are seven archetypes of woman or the so-called anima - a maiden (virgin, also a princess), mother, queen, lover, huntress, wise woman and mystic. As can be seen from the above, mom is just one of the roles we women play in our lives. If we pay the most / too much attention to this one or any other, there is no way we can balance our lives. Archetypes belong to the collective unconscious, which means that these are some universal patterns of behavior that are unlearned, but we all have them in us. So, this means that there is an archetype of a mother in us, even if we are not a mother. In us is the archetype of the queen, even if we are not or will never ascend the throne in one of the still existing world monarchies. But we can ascend our own if you understand what I am aiming at, 😉. There is also a small, innocent, curious girl, a princess, hiding in each of us, even though we have grown up a long time ago. We all have inside us a passionate, sensual, magnetically attractive lover, as well as an independent, brave, competitive and confident huntress. In addition to these, we are also inward-looking, we want to achieve inner perfection and peace through the use of intuition when we are in the archetype of a mystical woman. Practical, capable and extremely intelligent, however, is our wise woman who knows exactly what needs to be done in any situation. Well, if everything is perfect, which is an extraordinary rarity. Thus, it is extremely important that we begin to be aware of the roles (archetypes) that come to the fore in individual situations so that we can adapt and, if necessary, change our behavior. We can also write down what each such archetype represents to us and how we see it ourselves, so that its use will be even more successful and, above all, more effective. All the listed archetypes also have their "darker" side, which brings greater trials if used uncontrollably! What our grandparents and their parents told us and we are told by indigenous peoples, it still holds true. Namely, that the essence is in the balance and connection with nature, which shows us this in a very original way. However, we have (almost) completely forgotten about this in this technological age.

So, in March, let’s take care of the balance of our women’s side so that we have less work in April when we balance the men’s part and then both at the same time. Well, let’s go to work! We’ve got this! 💪

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8/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents Weekend’s food for thought: SMALL STEP NO. 5 👣

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Well, we came to the beginning of the third part of our walking and stretching! 🥳 We just have two small steps, one stretch and a surprise ahead. I hope you are ready for an interesting journey through the next four weeks. I know I am! 💪

Every day this week, I devoted some of my time to creating something new. I have to say that I did quite well because the concept of creation is broad enough that you can get the job done quite quickly. I spent five days creating on paper, using different pencils and crayons, once on the screen and once in the garden, where you can often find me in the warmer months. Every day, however, I basically realized that I have to consciously remind myself to take time to create or take time for myself. I know this is a problem of the archetype of the “caregiver,” the “mother,” who often has trouble setting boundaries for both others and herself (himself). Well, March is the right month to work on these things. And what did you create this week?

On Tuesday, I wrote you something about the boundaries that will be the main topic of my small step no. 5. I will focus primarily on where I have them (at all) and what they are like. That will be completely enough for these seven days.

To make the job easier, I have prepared help in the form of an interview with a person I consider to be the "queen of setting boundaries" because she has these things well worked out. This is our compatriot Anja Jereb Irving, who is a co-founder of the Wellness Breakthrough Academy in Canberra, Australia, with her husband Jason. Today and over the weekend, I will publish one part of the conversation, which is (unfortunately those, who do not understand it) in Slovenian, and the entire recording will be available on Monday at www.akademijanapredka.si. 🙃 But, we’ll try to work something out for the English speakers as well, so you won’t have to start learning our language. 😉

I hope I have given you enough inspiration to join me or continue the work you have started. Good luck! 💪

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5/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the question of the day: HOW TO RECEIVE A MESSAGE IN AN INTERESTING WAY?

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Last time I mentioned to you, that I got an idea of how to encourage you to read or at least leaf through books, because some of you mentioned to me that you don't like reading (them).

As you already know, I have loved reading books since I was a child. I also like to hold them in my hands, although I also have some that I can read from the screen. I have always been interested in those where the authors describe their ways and approaches to personal development through their own experiences or an interesting story that presents these approaches in a subtle way. I'm also interested in those that represent an alternative to what you find in textbooks, and of course some adventurous, detective ones that make you think differently. Of course, it happens that I don't read some of them to the end, or I start where I find them interesting.

I dealt with books a few times by asking myself a question and finding the answer in the first book that “caught my eye”. Sometimes it was even a newspaper or a magazine. Have you ever tried to read or at least browse a book in this way? It's really fun sometimes when you come across something very illogical, and in the end, you find out that this is also your answer, 😉. Illogicality, namely, which just means looking at where it is present in this situation or in your life in general. In this way, it’s really important to go beyond your current frame of thinking because messages come/appear at different levels.

So, Thursday's one-week challenge for us is ...
1. Take one book, magazine or newspaper in my hands every day after I have asked myself a question about a certain situation, problem, dilemma, etc.
2. Read at least the part where my gaze stopped, or the message commanded. It can be just one passage, it could be a whole page, a chapter, or in the end a whole book. It can be a number, a letter, etc.
3. Find out what kind of message the stuff I read brings to me. Let's be open to everything!
4. Write the findings on a piece of paper or in a notebook and / or share them on our FB page on a daily basis. If it is a number or a letter, I will briefly explain what it could mean for you.

The most enthusiastic ones will receive practical prizes next week. And, no, they won’t be books, ha-ha! Or maybe? 😉

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4/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: VICTORY 💪🏆🥳

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I am pleased to announce that Academy of Progress is celebrating its 1st birthday today. Yay! 🎆

We went through a turbulent year when we had to postpone many projects due to closed borders and other constraints. But I can say with certainty that this year was by no means a bad one! Technology has enabled us to have a different contact, through which we were still able to exchange information and learn a lot. I was able to try new methods of delivering knowledge, new methods of mentoring and numerological counseling, and at the same time get to know new people from different parts of the world and through them myself. I am most grateful to you for that! 🙏

Academy of Progress also got its own website this year, actually two websites, which are basically an upgrade of the first one. For this I must thank my son Anže Prevodnik 🙏, who thus represents the best example of the meaning of progress. 💪 Namely, when he designed his first more serious website for me in the first half of the last year as part of a school project, I was already very happy with it at the time. The only problem was me with my perfectionism because I didn’t know how to design the texts for it to fit what I wanted to communicate to you, 🤣! So, I didn’t publish it until the end of 2020. Well, with the new school year, new ideas came along and that’s when it turned out that he himself wasn’t too happy with the look of his product, so he started working on upgrading it. At the same time, he also told me not to expect it to be made in less than a year, because he doesn't know certain things yet, and that I should start publishing stuff on the first version. 🤨 Of course a one-year wait was out of the question for me, 😂! Because in most cases I know / see how far individuals can go, I like to motivate them with my ideas so that maybe because of them they move (faster). 💪 In these cases, I can also be very patient. In these cases, I say, 😉! Well, of course, it didn't go without occasionally raising our voices, nagging, rolling the eyes and "I don't know that, and I won't know it either!", but I have to say that the end result - at least for my eyes and knowledge – is great! 🙌

I'm really proud of him and also myself because it's not an easy task working/being with me, 🙃!! It means a lot to me when someone I helped, even if it was "tense" in the meantime, wins. Because personal progress is always a small or big victory, a victory over oneself! 🥇🏆🥳 Although it is still nice to hear words of gratitude, for my "pushing" or motivation, it is enough to see the satisfaction in the eyes of the individual, because then all my efforts are rewarded. And that’s when I have won too! And that's the essence of life, right?

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3/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: BOUNDARIES

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In the recent years, especially in the EU area, we have witnessed the opening of borders and the transitioning of its citizens from country to country without major problems. In almost a year now, this has completely changed, and we have come back to the times of “barbed wire” that adorned our border crossings in the past. In fact, these changes have been triggered first by the so-called refugee crisis, and this “unfortunate” virus has only sealed them. And no one likes changes, especially those that deprive you of your already acquired freedom.

What is this boundary (border) anyway? In dictionaries, I come across the explanation that it is "an (invisible) line that separates, delimits countries or territories" or "a certain highest or lowest level or size of something". Basically, we have boundaries (borders) all around us and these are not just village, municipal, city, regional, state = the official ones.

There are also “unofficial” ones, and these are our personal boundaries, but most of them are unwritten and we basically set them every day. They can be physical, emotional, financial, intellectual, spiritual, and so on. With them we determine what is our “highest” limit, that is what are we willing to tolerate, i.e., in relationships so as not to break them up, and what is our “lowest” limit, that is what are our minimum standards that must be met that we i.e., go into a relationship at all. With them, we determine where we end and where others begin. We determine our entry and exit conditions. Just like we would actually cross the state border, where we again have to show our ID, and lately also something else, if of course we are allowed to travel at all.

However, in order to know how to set good and healthy boundaries, we need to know our values and on the basis of these set standards or rules. So, we need to know what is the most important to us in life, and stick to it, otherwise we are actually doing the most damage to ourselves. Thus, we may find ourselves behind barbed wire fence that we have built ourselves, due to too strict rules or too high standards. We may find ourselves behind a perforated or even collapsed fence, with no gates so that anyone can enter our territory and do there what they want because we have very loose rules and low standards. However, we can be behind a nicely arranged fence with a door, which clearly shows how it is handled and how the rules are respected, because they are balanced just right. However, it is important to know that we can be behind different fences in different areas of our lives (e.g., family, partnerships, finances, health, career, friends)!

Since this is an extremely important topic, I have a surprise for you. 🥳 And, more about this in the next few days ...🙃

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2/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: MARCH

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And the third month of the year came and with-it new vibrations. Hooray! We could even say they are more spring like ones, 😉, as it is ruled by the Empress (in the great arcana tarot) and the planet Jupiter. This means that there will be work and creation "on a large scale", especially in six areas:

• Trinity (i.e., body, mind and soul or thought, action and result)
• The inner child and his needs
• Mother (as in nature, person and archetype) and family
• Creativity, magic and intuition
• Communication
• Risk taking and learning from mistakes

More in today’s video. 🙂

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1/Mar/2021

Academy of Progress presents Weekend’s food for thought: STRETCH NO. 2

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Next week we are entering the final phase of the second part of our process of personal growth and progress. Hooray! We can be really proud of ourselves, especially when we reflect back and see that our four little steps weren’t that small at all! Each of these steps required a special effort because it meant a commitment to oneself. This, in the meantime, was further increased by our first stretch. I don’t know how it is with you, but I work a lot easier when I commit to someone else, ha-ha!

I hope that your fourth little step went well “off your feet” and that you discovered something new about yourself, which will give you even more motivation to explore your depths. I’ve been paying attention to events that weren’t so “positive” over the past week and practicing gratitude for them. But I went a step or two further because I was trying to figure out what each of these was telling me or what each of these was teaching me. And what did I find out? Above all, that I have to pay special attention to myself. Namely, if I don't like myself enough, if I don't respect myself, if I don't value myself, if I don't reserve time with myself, this will be reflected on me externally, in the situations I will find myself in.

So, my stretch #2 will be dedicated to time for me, myself, and I 😉 and creating something new every day. Oh my, I'm looking forward to it and on the other hand I'm a little scared, 😅! You know what they say, right? "He who does not take risks does not profit!"

Well, I'll tell you all about it next Friday, 😉 ... And I hope you're with me ... 💪🥳

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26/Feb/2021

The Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: HOBBY 🐴

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I never knew why our favorite leisure activity is called "konjiček” in Slovene. So, I did a little research and found an explanation that this naming was influenced by German the most, which is kind of logical because of our historical connection. The German conception, however, was influenced by English. Why? Remember the children’s toy that had a horse’s head made of different materials attached to one end of a longer stick? When you put the stick between your legs, it was like riding a horse, and having a lot of fun doing it. In English, this toy is called "hobbyhorse", so it began to be associated with things or activities we like to do in our free time.

If I remember back, as a child I used to have fun with Lego bricks, which were "worth their weight in gold" at the time, because they were hard to get. I’ve always loved assembling the jig-saw puzzles. I loved reading books, comics and magazines. I also spent a lot of time in our garden, where I jumped “elastics” and “hopscotch” and played tennis with a wall. 🙃 When there were more of us, we played “snatch the land” and many other games, we played basketball and, when the weather was bad, also board games. My grandmother and I played cards. I didn't play with dolls very much, but I always played “the school". My biggest desire has always been to become a teacher.😉

Today, however, everything is more or less connected to the “screens” and the games that they make possible. Yet I still prefer to assemble the jig-saw puzzles on the table. And I also prefer to read with a book in hand rather than a tablet. A new hobby is definitely painting and creating in general, where I’ve discovered new abilities that I was always convinced I didn’t have. Um, yeah, I obviously had to come across a different type of teacher to show me the way to get rid of the “rope”. 😉

The only problem I face is time. ⏱ So many single commitments that I run out of time for what I love to do. I am aware of this and I am also aware that the problem is with me and my priorities. Who’s going to take the time to do what I love to do, if not myself, right? If I take it for everyone else, I have to take it for myself as well. For now, it's the weekend, that’s why I don't post or write, even though it's something I really like to do. I need to realize that it is necessary to pay attention to what makes me happy and completes me on other levels, in order to get a new impetus and inspiration.

What do you like to do and how often do you take the time to do it?

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25/Feb/2021

The Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: BELIEF

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When I think of words that have a deeper meaning, I always think of inspirational stories that can be found on websites. This one about elephants is old, but still very useful, to show us how something that someone "drums into our head" for a while can become our only truth. Of course, this "truth" or our beliefs can serve in our favor or hinder us in growth and progress or can mean our downfall.

It is therefore very important that we are aware of our beliefs, because they are the source of our patterns and thus of our actions. If someone tells you all your life that, i.e., "There will never be anything out of you anyway!" this can be a motivation to make what you always wanted out of yourself and get rid of the rope. But most often, however, this means demotivation, or if you want an excuse to simply “surrender to fate” and play the victim tied to a rope, like the elephants in the story below:
As the elderly gentleman walked past the elephant camp, he stopped in confusion when he saw that these huge creatures were held only by a small rope tied to one of their legs. No chains, no cages. The man could not believe that the elephants simply did not use their great power to break it. They could have done it easily, but instead they didn’t try at all.
He saw a trainer nearby and asked him why the elephants were just standing and not trying to free themselves.
“Well,” the trainer said, “when they are very young and much smaller, we use a rope of the same size to tie them, and at that age that’s quite enough. When they grow up, they are willing to believe they can’t break it. They believe that the rope can still hold them, so they never even try to free themselves."
The man was surprised. The only reason the elephants did not free themselves and escape from the camp was that they eventually accepted the belief that this was simply impossible.

What beliefs are your rope?

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24/Feb/2021

The Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: THE BLACK SHEEP

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There is a good chance that each of us has sometime felt like a "black sheep", be it in our primary family, at school, at work, among friends, in relationships or in society in general.

You know that feeling when everyone looks at you weirdly when you say you don’t drink alcohol, right? Well, maybe this isn't exactly a good example, because there really aren't many of us like that, 😉, but I still hope I'm mistaken! But you probably know someone who does (almost) everything differently than everyone else in his / her family, “an apple that fell faaaaar awaaaay from the tree,” that is, ha-ha! These people know exactly what they want and do not obey the general rules of society because they follow their inner voice. That is why they are often called rebels. But in fact, they are not! Well, they absolutely don’t see themselves as the negative ones, even though others want to portray them that way.

They are of the opinion that with established, sometimes even rigid patterns, or programs, if you want, there can be no change. Therefore, they push the boundaries of the impossible in all areas and "break the nerves" of everyone else who want to stay within the set framework. Being a "black sheep" is certainly not easy, and many of them also submit to the system at times, until that inner drive, that inner energy with which they came to change this world, re-emerges.

As one of my friends said: “Even a black sheep gives wool!” So be proud to be one of them! I know I am! 🥳

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23/Feb/2021

The Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: THE BODY

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It is very interesting how we look at our body at different stages of life and also in general. We are often very relentless towards it and expect it to withstand all the strain we put onto it. Many times, it really does, but it all comes at a price.

Each of us should look at the body as the house of our soul, of our higher self. Quite without a problem and a sense of shame, we could say that it is not just a house but a temple. A house or a temple is something physical that we can see and touch. In every house or temple, however, there are people who give it a soul. These people, however, feel, think and connect with their souls or their higher selves at different levels of consciousness. The lower these levels are, the “dirtier” the house or temple is and vice versa. If we’re doing damage to a building for a longer period of time, it will collapse sooner or later, right? And it’s the same with our body. We must therefore take care of all four areas - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual - and constantly balance them. If we take care of only one, over time, a crack will definitely show up and cause an unfavorable condition on, yes, you’ve guessed, the physical level.

Surely you know for yourself which area you neglect the most. At the same time, you also know what needs to be done, but it’s extremely difficult to move, even though you know you should. I also struggle with myself every day! However, since I have committed to personal growth and health at the end of 2020, I need to push my boundaries and change my view of my body as a whole.

So, what am I doing? I take care of the physical aspect of my temple by taking daily walks every day since April 2020. After almost a year, these are on average about 5 kilometers long or approx. 8000 steps. Almost every day, the rest of the family joins me, which means that we lost quite a few kilograms in total, despite the quarantine.💪 This weekend it will be 11 years since I stopped drinking cow’s milk, alcoholic beverages that I hadn’t really drunk much before, and became a vegetarian. I didn’t plan this, it happened practically overnight. Apparently, however, I needed a thorough cleaning of the system at the time. Like I did at the end of last year when I stopped eating candy and cakes (sugar) overnight. Interestingly, I have no cravings for them at all. On Monday, however, there will be a month without bread and the introduction of oranges as a daily fruit meal. By doing so, I listened to my body in meditation, which is one form of connecting with my higher self, my angel, or my soul. With daily short meditations, I take care of the spiritual aspect. However, these are meditations that force me to take action, and not wait for "when something will fall from the sky". If I wait, I usually get “hit on my head” (i.e., experience pain on a physical level). The emotional aspect is taken care of by "my mirrors", which accompany me everywhere every day and show me where I need to make corrections so that I will no longer react stormy to reflections (i.e., with actions that could harm me), but at the same time show where and how I have already changed. There’s a lot of work with the ego telling me not to do something, or that it’s already enough, or that I’m not going to make it, that I should rather do it tomorrow, and so on. Therefore, caring for the mental aspect is just as important. Awareness of why we do what we do, how to change it if it proves ineffective. The best exercise for this is to notice the problems of those we associate with and try to draw parallels with us. Sometimes it’s an extremely difficult task, not because we wouldn’t notice it, but more because we realize we’re dysfunctional somewhere and don’t want to admit it. If we did, we would have to change that yesterday. Comfort zone, as you know, right? Our greatest vice. 🤦

I didn’t write the last paragraph with the intention of making you feel bad about yourselves, because of my personal victories, rather the opposite! If I have anything in me, it’s stubbornness. This time I just decided to use it to my advantage and transform it into perseverance. Namely, I feel that the last train has arrived, when I can still do something so that it will not be too late. This does not mean that there will be no more problems! For myself and for you, I want these to be “easier” because we have moved ourselves on time.

If you would like my help in balancing all four aspects, write “Conversation with the Body” in the subject of your email. I’ll also send you a meditation. Of course, you are also welcome with your comments on how you achieve your personal victories in these areas.

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22/Feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents Weekend’s food for thought: THE FOURTH SMALL STEP

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Last week we started the second part of our task with the third small step, so now it is time for our fourth one. I hope that your walking is going well and that you choose the ones that give you just the right amount of muscle ache, so you don’t give up. I do get your messages sometimes so I can see what and how you are doing. I look forward to each of your messages because I see that you are willing to change something about yourself! Bravo!!

I took my third step in two parts. I read the book on Saturday, and on Wednesday I wrote something about it. I already have the next one in reading, and I came up with an idea of how to encourage you to read or at least leaf through books as well. More on that in the coming days. 😉

My fourth little step for the next week will be writing a gratitude diary. "Ah, everyone knows how to do that!" You will say. Or "I've been doing this for a long time!" Oh yeah, I've done it before and also stopped doing it a few times as well, 🤣! This time, I decided to focus only on gratitude for those things that aren’t so “positive”. To write that you are grateful, i.e., for an argument/quarrel, is a little weird, isn't it? Not so, I say. We can look at a quarrel as being our great teacher, because through quarrels we can learn a lot, both about others and, above all, about us. But we need to look deeper. What led us to start arguing at all? What does the person we had an argument with (our mirror) tell us? What emotions have been triggered and may still be present? What thoughts were running through our minds or are still bothering us? What was our reaction? Did we go into the victim role or were we able to take responsibility for our part in the quarrel as well? And above all, how to proceed? All of this allows us to get to know ourselves even better so that quarrels will be different, more mature from that moment on. It would be utopian to think that by going over the event and feeling grateful for it the arguments will suddenly stop. There will still be quarrels, they will still be present, but in a slightly different way. 😉 This means that we grow and progress personally.

And what will your next small move look like?

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19/Feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents the word of the day: FEBRUARY, PART 2

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We have ten days left in the second month of the year, so it is right to pay a little more attention to it. This time I will focus on the letters that compose it and their vibrations. However, since it is written differently in different languages, the analysis must also be done according to the individual version, as well as it is done for personal names that are similar but are written differently.

In English, February has eight letters, one of which is doubled. So, we want to hide, and this means hide deep into the ground. Because the teacher has come to teach us some lessons about relationships and we are doing them from our heads (the past situations!) with almost no connection to our hearts. It’s a little foggy and we get misunderstood a lot, and we don’t understand ourselves as well, so we feel safer underneath. This is also shown to us by the total sum of the vibrations of the letters, which is the number 27/9 (the planets Moon, Neptune and Sun).

Three individual letters in February represent the vibration of the number 5, 6 and 8, two letters represent the vibration of the number 1, and three letters represent the vibration of the number 2. Planets that are represented in the month of February are, the Moon (duality), the Sun (power), the Saturn (lessons), the Mercury (communication), and the Venus (love). If we look at the energy centers in the body, represented by numbers, most of the energy is collected in the lungs, and in the heart, and then in the spleen and liver. This means that we have the heart (love) "trapped" between the lungs (sadness, anxiety, depression, frustration) and the spleen (wrath, hatred, indignation, disgust) and the liver (anger, rage). An interesting combination for the holder of the number 2, whose main theme, as I already wrote, is relationships!

February therefore focuses our attention on family, relationships in general - and above all “who am I and where am I?”, love, communication, finances, plans for our future, balance, energy, our actions, emotions (especially the emotions mentioned above), connection and connecting, duality, intuition, addictions, decision making, free will and, above all, the fears we have in connection with all of the above, as well as on the ways in which we can use all of these to our benefit. It also reminds us to look at how flexible we are (= we prone to questioning?), and how much, what, and who we want to have under our control and why.

Saturn also "pours oil on the fire" by constantly showing us why we came here and how close or far we are from it or where we "missed" the point.
“Because you didn’t do this and that, you have this and that now! Well, what can you learn from that?”
"If you had listened then, it would have been so now. Are you ready to listen now?”
“When you say that it’s not your responsibility, you rob yourself of the opportunity to change the course of events at that moment! How much longer do you want to play the victim?”
"Well, let's see how willing you are to reach for what you want!"
“Do you want that? Then do this, this, this and this, then also this and "voila"!”
"When you react to him/her like that, the result is like this. What do you have to change?”
"Today it's one beer, in a month there will be three, in half a year there will be ten in one evening. Do you really want to go the "harder" way again?”

A tough test especially for our ego, which wants to have everything under control and keep us in our comfort zone = stuck. In essence, however, Saturn is a very kind teacher who tells us in an otherwise strict way what our task is and what is required of us to get what we have come for. It is up to us however how we approach the matter. If we decide to listen to him, then our path will be a little easier, because we will follow his instructions and perform the tests on the spot. This will prevent these tests from being even more difficult on our way forward.

In fact, the tests in our lives will be repeated because that is the purpose of life. Practice and repetition, practice and repetition, as the archer does in my yesterday’s post. The point, however, is to live and act in such a way that these tests always get easier. So, we don’t go “with our head through the wall” if we can go through the door. So, we are persistent and not stubborn. So, we express our needs and wants, and not expect others to read our minds. So, we don’t give up if we fail the first time because Rome wasn’t built in one day either. So, we don’t force ourselves into something if our intuition, heart tells us otherwise. So, we do not cling to something or someone just so we wouldn’t be alone. So, we reach consensus and not compromise. So, we learn to express our emotions in an appropriate way and not through manipulation, anger, rage, etc. So, we do not get entangled in our stories and remain their prisoners, but accept them as our greatest treasures, in which gems are hidden that will help us to act differently and form the best person we can be.

Imagine you have a magnifying glass in your hands that allows us to see all the details, but by no means in terms of perfection! What we see with its help helps us figure out where we are out of balance, and at the same time presents a map of how to constantly achieve it in all areas of our lives.

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18/Feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Book of the day: THE ARCHER

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I have already mentioned to you that the Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho is my favorite writer, and his books are one of those that have changed me and still change my view of the world. I really adore his writing style, which allows the reader to think thoroughly about everything he knows and at the same time about what he doesn’t (yet) know. I often find myself reading a sentence or even a paragraph over and over again, and I always find something new that I haven’t noticed before. Many of his books, i.e., Alchemist, The Pilgrimage, Brida, Aleph, Manuscript found in Accra, Valkyrie, Witch from Portobello, ..., I have read many times, but they are still excellent and perhaps even more useful. I love books that give you something more if you want to recognize that, of course. At the same time, our soul, our higher self, sings and gently says: "Finally, you got it!" Ha-ha!

If you don't know the author and see a book called The Archer, the first thing that comes to your mind is that you won't read about such a dry topic, and you go on to find another book. Well, unless you’re an avid archer. Then you know that archery is more than just hitting a target. That’s why we say a book shouldn’t be judged by its cover! And rightly so! We would certainly do this book a great injustice if we judged it by its title. Admittedly, the story describes archery master Tetsuya, who, however, teaches his young student the deeper meaning of life through the “path of the bow”. We all follow this path, whether we hold a spoon, a pencil or a bow on it. It is the path of our soul, the path we have set for ourselves to lead us to the best version of ourselves in this life. The point is in the awareness that we should not be afraid of the unknown, of making mistakes, because they basically strengthen us, but at the same time allow us to progress. Namely, no one has progressed if they have remained in their comfort zone or where they already know everything.

Master Tetsuya therefore suggests to all of us to focus on all aspects of our journey. This means that we first look for allies who represent people who give us both encouragement and protection. These should be the ones from whom we can learn a lot, because they are not afraid to show their differences, vulnerabilities and, above all, they are not afraid of failure or making mistakes.

Then we have to focus on the bow that represents our life or our source of energy. Here, balance is important in everything we do so as not to destroy it. An integral part of the bow is also the arrow, which is our intention or our intentions, because we fire more of them in our lives. Of course, it is important that we know exactly what we want and what we need, and we are not afraid to achieve it. Tetsuya says, "But never hold back from firing the arrow if all that paralyzes you is fear of making a mistake." We learn the most from our mistakes. Especially if we have the help of our allies in this. The next important part is the target that represents our goal. We chose this ourselves and we are also responsible for our choice. Therefore, we also cannot blame others if we did not hit the target as we wanted. It is therefore important that we know exactly what our target demands of us – beside of our respect - and what we need to hit it. We also need to be aware of our surroundings so that it does not surprise us when targeting. In doing so, we need to be calm, which comes from our heart, and elegant, which we achieve when we disregard everything superfluous and discover simplicity and concentration through deep breathing. We then focus on the bowstring, more specifically the point where our arrow touches it. Let’s be gentle and ask her to cooperate. Before firing we go through each step we made and all the obstacles we overcame in our minds - without tension, which will instill confidence in us.

In the end, Master Tetsuya explains that there are two types of shots. The first is without a soul, the second with a soul. In the soulless one, we only see the target because for us, everything has become a routine. But if we fire with the soul, we basically return to and meet ourselves at the same time. The arrow is fired at the moment of inspiration, “when the bow, archer and target are at the same point in the universe”. However, in order to always hit our target exactly as we imagined it or, according to the master, to achieve intuition, it takes practice and repetition and again practice and repetition. Intuition is a state of mind that exists above technique itself, when you are one with everything. But if you act only by instinct, you do not progress and you do something without a soul.

“The way of the bow is the way of joy and enthusiasm, of perfection and error, of technique and instinct. But you will only learn this if you keep shooting your arrows.” And so is our life – constant practice and repetition to achieve balance.

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17/Feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Thought of the day: IT IS POINTLESS TO HIDE THINGS!

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Recently one of my teenagers told me that I don’t need to know everything. You have probably already experienced this yourself or told someone the same thing as I did as well. And I myself agree to some extent with this statement. To a certain extent, I say! I'm not entirely sure if they really know what's under this "everything" or how important it is that they tell me this "everything I don't need to know" that it's not too late to take action. What quickly happens is that we get into trouble. And that goes for all of us, not just teenagers!

The problem with this "everything you don’t need to know" is that it often "forces" us to lie. Well, we choose that option, so we also bear the responsibility, which is very difficult for us to accept in these cases. Lying as such is only one of our alternatives, but it always lies opposite the truth or frankness. So, one could not exist without the other. And sometimes it’s even good to resort to a lie to perhaps alleviate the initial shock. Then it is up to us to be frank, so to tell the truth. Otherwise, we only get entangled in more and more little and not so little lies that we can no longer follow. In the end, all that we have entangled in comes to the surface, and the consequences, which are often very painful, can no longer be escaped.

So, let’s be prudent in our actions so that one day we don’t find things dumped in front of our doorstep that we have long ago swept under the rug or thrown away.

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16/Feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Question of the day: WHY ARE WE WAITING? 🤷

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Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, the day of love, a tradition that originates in Christianity. However, it was not until the 14th century that they began to associate it with romantic love and infatuation. In Slovenia, such a holiday represents St. Gregory's Day, which is celebrated on March 12. This is the day when, according to tradition, the “birds propose to each other and marry", when the day is equated with the night, and when the spring comes. Hooray! It is customary to "send the light" down the rivers, streams and channels on that day, so called “little Gregorians”, which are small as well as larger objects made at home on which various types of light are mounted. In recent years, this holiday of ours has become more popular again. Probably a little because of consumerism, but also a little because of our basic need to socialize. And that is what my today’s question is about.

So, do we really need the holidays to only just remind us of something or someone, and/or to give us some kind of permission to celebrate. We wait all year for, i.e., Valentine’s Day to give our loved one or loved ones, if we have them, of course, our attention, our time, and maybe some gifts as well. Or we wait for, i.e., the Earth Day, which the Earth, as so determined, celebrates on April 22 every year. On this day we pay attention to it, well, if we pay attention to it, we clean up our surroundings so that we can litter it again on the next day, if not on the same day. Or for Christmas, New Year's Eve, St. Nicholas' Day, ... and for our birthday. We wait and wait to be able to celebrate. Why again?

Isn't it the meaning of life to celebrate (ourselves) every day? To celebrate yet another day when we are given a new 24 hours so we can change something? So, that maybe we find the loved one we’ve wanted for so long. So, maybe that we find a new job, a new home, new friends. So, maybe that we accept ourselves as we are. So, maybe that we find impetus for new projects, new challenges. So, maybe that we get out of bed after long days of recovery from illness. So, that maybe we finish school. So, that maybe we find the courage to say what we think and show what we feel. So, maybe that we write a poem or the first chapter of our future book. So, maybe that we start a family. So, maybe that we find hope again after a personal tragedy. So, maybe that we stop having bad habits. So, maybe that we finally seek help. So, maybe that we do something good for ourselves and also for our surroundings. So, maybe that we finally take responsibility for our lives and our role in it. Or that maybe we finally become the person we want to be. All these small and not so small (personal) victories need to be celebrated every day!

This does not mean that we get ourselves drunk every morning or eat something sweet and thus get ourselves into additional problems! It just means that we allow ourselves to be grateful and not wait for the “Gratefulness Day”, even though this one certainly exists on some calendar in today’s world, to remind us that we could be truly grateful on that day. Here, I just checked. World “Gratefulness Day” is on September 21st every year, so in about seven months. Will we wait that long?

Let's start today, with small steps and make them ourselves... So that when all these holidays on the calendar come up, we can reflect and on the basis of this make plans for further changes...

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15/Feb/2021

Academy of progress presents the Word of the day: THIRD SMALL STEP

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I am so happy that I followed it through this week! Why? You’ll find out in the video.

What’s your small step for the next week?

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12/feb/2021

Academy of progress presents the Word of the day: A BOOK 📖

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This time I made a video to ask you about your book preferences and at the same time fulfill Friday’s commitment.

Thank you for your cooperation! 🙏

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10/feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: A HUG

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Once last year, I came across a picture on the internet with a cute conversation between the Pooh bear and his friend Piglet about the current topic, which has been occupying the front pages everywhere you turn for almost a year now. But they both described this topic in their own way, which I always liked. In fact, the adventures of friends created by A. A. Milne and the drawing hand of E. H. Shepard have often brightened my day. I adore people with a vivid imagination who know how to present even the most demanding topics in a simple, likable and meaningful way. One remembers them so easily, and at the same time they make him think. As this dialogue made me think.
“Hey Pooh?”
“Yes Piglet?”
“This thing seems to be going on forever.”
“You mean the pandemic thing?”
“Yeah, will it ever end?”
“Oh, I hope so Piglet.”
“I do too. I miss so much...”
“What do you miss?”
“Hugs Pooh, I miss hugs. It’s the one thing the humans were good at.”
“I know Piglet, I know.”

I like to give hugs – to people, animals and also to the things in the nature - say the trees. In the nearby forest I have "my" tree, a mighty beech. And every time we walk past it, I stop and hug it. I whisper a few words in my mind and sometimes even do a short meditation. Yeah, I admit, I’m a tree hugger! And that’s totally O.K.! This ritual of mine gives me a special kind of energy that I don’t get anywhere else. Sometimes “my” beech was also the only consolation when I had the hardest of times.

It’s just fascinating when you connect with nature. And we humans have lost that! We have lost the original connection we had from the very beginning of our creation. Pardon, mostly the people in modern society lost it, but there are indigenous tribes/people who still have it for now. An embrace/a hug and a touch are the basis for our sensing, our contact, for creating a connection or energy transfer. Like breathing and like a heartbeat. It’s a special energetic frequency. If this doesn’t exist, it is as if the world itself existed merely of individuals or as if they did not exist at all. And Mother Nature is currently just telling us or showing us a mirror where we have missed the whole point of our existence ...

Who or what did you hug today?

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9/Feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: POETRY ✒️

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Today we celebrate our greatest poet, dr. France Preseren. Although this day represents the date of his death, there is some symbolism in it. The date he chose for his departure announces the change or the end / the beginning of a cycle which he caused by his works. His works did not die with him because - fortunately - some of our ancestors have already established their value, which was not recognized to him during his lifetime. The greatest honor was shown to him in 1989, when we took the seventh stanza of his poem Zdravljica (A Toast) as the national anthem of Slovenia. You could also say he was our great teacher.

He created in the literary time of Romance and wrote many poems in his short life. In these he wrote a lot about the unrequited love, especially to "his" Julia. Although he was a master of verse, he did not have such luck in real life, where nothing ran as smoothly as his feather pen across the paper. And, as we do today, when things are not going smoothly in our lives, he has also resorted to addictions. Consequently, this was one of the reasons for his untimely death.

“Life is not a potica (nut roll)!” Is one of our favorite sayings that we like to “serve” when we want to remind someone that life is hard and that we should just get used to it. Many people take this as an excuse to do nothing and blame others, or simply despair over life. We do not see, however, that our life, i.e., can be “a 🍩” or "a 🎂" or "just a 🍪". Because, when life gives you 🍋🍋🍋, you can always make at least one thing out of them, and thus change the course of events, right? And a lemonade is also always a welcome refreshment, 😉. Or when the last train 🚉 of the day drives off without you in it. Then you still have your legs, and lately you always have a phone with you so you can call a taxi or a friend.

If you don’t look at your life as being some kind of a bully and yourself as its victim, then you always find a way out of every situation. Sometimes it is easier, other times harder. The essence is ingenuity, creativity, trust that everything has its purpose, and not giving up and having a recourse to various addictions, which only deepen our condition due to their short-term effect. In our “beggar’s bag” we have a lot of "goodies" that we brought with us just for these cases, for our “difficult” life, that is. It’s time to take responsibility for our life and start living with the intention of writing the most beautiful and the longest poem our soul has to offer. We owe this above all to ourselves!

So, what is / will be the title of your poem? Mine is "The Soul Whispers ...".🌺🌸🌺

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8/feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents Weekend's food for thought: STRETCH 🏋🤸

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Well, how did your small step go this week? Did you do it easily or did you stumble upon something? Some of you meditated on, others stopped eating certain foods, smoked fewer cigarettes, took a few steps more on your daily walk, or took time for yourself. Great!🥳 You can be very proud of yourself even if you haven’t succeeded completely. The move is what’s important! In Slovenia, we have a saying that says: “If you go slowly you get far”. I guess we could translate it into “Easy does it!” And it really does!

My step was quite easy. In the beginning, I had to be really aware to drink my two liters of water. In the end, however, I no longer needed to consciously count them, and I actually found that I drank even more than two liters per day. Proud because I know this is a step forward. Of course, I will still continue with both of my small steps and adjust them as necessary.

Of course, I have a new challenge for us again today. 🙃 After two small steps, it’s time for our “stretch”. This means that we choose something that means stepping out of our comfort zone. Remember the times when you started learning something for the first time. Well, that's what this "stretch" looks like. Will it work? Of course, it will! 💪

My stretch for the next week will be:
Post at least two videos or do two “lives" on my FB page.

I can’t wait for you to write what your stretch will look like! Well, I wish you to have a nice weekend! 🌺

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5/feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Words of the day: NOTHING and EVERYTHING

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Today I read a joke about what we basically bring with us into the world and what we take with us when we die and how it is in between. The joke went something like this: We bring nothing into the world, we also take nothing, and in between we argue for nothing.

If we look at it superficially, we can say that the author of this joke is quite right, especially about arguing "for nothing", which has nothing to do with the first and second "nothing", ;). But if we go deeper, we find that we have for this "nothing", quite a few signs or shapes that show us a different picture. In geometry it is represented by a circle, in numbers by the number 0, and in letters by the letter O. The circle is bounded by a circumference, a closed curve. Basically, we can say that it surrounds nothing and everything at the same time, depending on how we look at it. The number 0 illustrates similarly because we don’t know where its beginning is and where its end is. And also, the letter O is a symbol of nothing and everything, a perfect balance, like yin and yang. It contains everything, but at the same time it is empty. So why would these forms and signs even exist if something did not exist or something would not develop from this "nothing"?

I personally think that we still bring something to this world and also take with us when we die, and in the meantime, we gain and / or lose something as well. We know that there is that which is tangible, and also that which is intangible. The first is what you can, e.g., we touch, try, see, etc. This is usually called "everything". The second represents all that, e.g., we cannot touch, try, see, etc. But we usually like to call this "nothing".

When we are born, we are born in our body. This is the only tangible “thing” we bring to this world. And we usually take the least care of it, or we overdo it. The result of both methods is usually very similar = disease. We take our body for granted because we do not treat it as something tangible, like we treat our car, house, washing machine, pet, book, computer, etc. It exists and its job is to serve us. Period! But we are also born with intangible “things,” with our “beggar’s bag”. In it there are both our talents and our limitations - in the form of thoughts, patterns, emotions, and behaviors / actions, in short, our good and a little less good karma. According to our old custom, we want only the former, and we avoid the latter. Thus, we quickly have a similar result as in the case of our body. Given what is written, it is somehow logical that we feel as if we have not brought anything with us and that we will not take anything with us at the same time.

Perhaps this is why we devote almost all our attention to what we gain and / or lose over the course of our lives, and which is above all tangible in nature. And at the same time, we like to argue about it.
"It's ours, not yours!"
"I bought it, not my mom!"
"Ours already has two diplomas, and his own company, so he can afford a lot!"
"Give me my book!"
“I put all my money into it! She only contributed a third!”
"That's my girlfriend!"
"Our car is better than our neighbor's!"

We are not aware, however, that everything we really take with us when we die is intangible. And at the same time, this is our "true" legacy. Our body decomposes, and all other tangible things are distributed among our descendants, if these things even exist at the time of our departure. It is therefore imperative that we look within ourselves and look at this “nothing,” which is essentially “everything” we need in our lives and begin to use it to our advantage as soon as possible.

If you want help with this, send me a private message.

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4/feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: FOCUS 🎯

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I am always fascinated when I see my dog or my cat how they have no problems with focusing. When the first sees a deer and the second feels a mouse underground, it no longer matters what is going on around them. Both instantly fixate their eyes and their body on their prey. The first jumps and turns its head in the direction where she spotted a deer even though the deer has long since hopped into the woods, while the second calmly and patiently waits for the mouse to get tired of waiting under the ground and to come to the surface. And in these cases, I always remark that it would be great if I, too, had the ability to be so focused and patient. Just like an archer or a shooter is when he aims an arrow at a target and patiently waits for the right moment to release it.

I have always been interested in many different things. And this is still sometimes the reason why I can't decide or focus on just one thing. And then I run here and there, and I lose energy, willpower, and leave things unfinished. But if I do focus, then my patience is put to the test, because I would like to have had it yesterday, ha-ha! Sounds familiar? 😉

During these two years of studying at Wellness Breakthrough Academy, I found that the main problem was that for the past few years, I haven’t had any clear goals about what I would like to do in life at all. I was a mom, an occasional lecturer, an entrepreneur, a partner, a taxi driver 😉, a consultant, a sport fan and I could probably find some more. All of these roles that I played filled my daily routine and drained my energy. So, it never even occurred to me to add some more! When I look back, I find that I wasn’t overly happy with my life because I was slowly getting lost in all of these roles (for the second time) and I basically didn’t know who I was anymore. Maybe that’s also why my anxiety attack came to the rescue to remind me that (again) it’s time for a change. It was a really hefty “kick in the a**” that I finally sought help outside of myself. And I am very proud of that! I was finally true to myself and admitted my powerlessness. The “spiritual bypassing” only helped for a short time, and I needed something concrete to help me find meaning, intent, goal, and thus focus again.

Therefore, the latter was also my goal in my first year at the Academy. I have to admit that it was hard at first and it still is because you go beyond yourself and stretch in directions you have never gone before. What’s interesting, though, is that I’m coming to the focus in a completely different way than I thought! Namely, when you surrender to the intention and goal, it comes of its own accord. In my case, the intention is the journey to myself, and the goal is to become the best version of myself in this life. And that’s also why I’ve committed myself to growth and health this year, because that’s one of the foundations to reach my goal once. And no matter how hard it is, I go, I do, I execute - once faster, another time slower - because I know I’m working for myself and at the same time also for you. To show you that it is possible. Slowly, but eventually. I am learning patience. I allow myself to be much more vulnerable and kinder to myself than I have ever been before, even if the days described in the second paragraph come. And, yes, they come, and it is great that they do! Then, I am able to check how I have to hold and tense the bow so that the arrow will hit the target with as little deviation as possible.

And how do you hold your bow? 🏹

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3/feb/2021

Academy of Progress present the Thought of the day: WALK YOUR TALK!

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We’ve all heard many times that we need to pay attention to the coherence of our words and actions in life, right? Especially when there are children around us, watching our every step and absorbing them like sponges. In other words, in life we need to be a good example or role model for the people around us. This, in essence, means that we must first be true to ourselves in order for this to be possible. But are we really?

If we look around, we see a lot of people who don’t act on that principle. Be it politicians, entrepreneurs, bosses, teachers, salespeople, our friends, ..., and / or also ourselves. How many times have you put a “mask” on your face in the sense of “Everything is fine!” even though you didn’t feel that way? How many times have you said “Yes” even though you yelled a resolute “No!” inside? How many times have you wanted to go out with friends, but found a thousand and one excuses to stay at home? How many times have you been offered the help you desperately needed, and you turned it down because “you’ll be able to do it yourself,” even though you knew that wasn’t true? How many times have you been disappointed but not expressed it, and it happened to you again? How many times have you said “Oh, I’m already over this!” and that was far from the truth? How many times have you agreed to something just because you didn’t want to stand out in society? We all act, we’re basically damn good actors! We all lie, and we are real experts at it. Imagination has no limits here! We all pretend to be something we are not (yet) because we want to reach the goal in the easiest way possible. This is called “bypassing”, which is a constant and (too) common practice in today's society. As fast as possible, as much as possible, as strongly as possible, as ? as, as ? as, as ? as, etc. Without any responsibility, because our pleasure is the only important thing. And others are to blame anyway. Work on yourself - what do you mean?

Slowly, however, we will have to begin to realize that in these cases, the person most affected is the one we see in the mirror in the morning. So, ourselves. Although sometimes a "bypass" is the only appropriate option, it should by no means become our constant. If we want to be(come) true to ourselves, it is necessary to take into account everything that is happening inside of us and to express that appropriately. This means dealing with what we have / are, with the thought of what we would like to have / be. As if cracking the walnuts with various tools. So quickly we see what limitations arise from our actions / behaviors, what patterns / programs our thoughts reveal to us, and what emotions are the ones that appear. Sometimes this is an extremely painful process, so we need to get used to seeking and accepting help, and not resolving everything ourselves.

At the Academy of Progress, we follow the principle that in order to achieve the above-mentioned ideal, it is important that we accept all these emotions, honor all these thoughts, and acknowledge our limitations. This relieves their pressure because we give them proper validity. So, our white wolf and at the same time our black wolf are both properly fed.

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2/feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: FEBRUARY

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Today we started the second month of the year 2021. January was interesting and February will not disappoint us either!

If in January everything happened in public and in front of our eyes, everything will move more to private spheres or hidden corners in February. Well, although a public "outbreak" of discontent is not completely ruled out due to the current positions of some planets and the "hidden" nature of the number that the month of February carries. February represents the vibration of the number two and is thus the opposite of number one. If one (1) is the sun, the warmth, the masculine energy, the magician, the physical strength, the warrior, the talker, the outward creation, the action, the individuality, the detachment, the directness, the want, the exterior, the self-confidence, the two (2) is the moon, the coldness, the feminine energy, the higher priestess, the intuition, the peacemaker, the listener, the inward creation, the reflection, the duality, the emotionality, the diplomacy, the need, the interior, the insecurity. You have probably noticed that all of the above represents the two individuals who are as such a perfect part of the whole. Yin and yang, yang and yin.☯️

So, what does this mean for us and our actions this month? Nothing else, but to make a decision to achieve the balance in our lives in all areas based on the revision of the previous weeks. We will be more strongly influenced by the vibration of number two in the next nine years. For example, the next year, there will be as many as three twos in its year (i.e., 2022). This means the total vibration will be the number six, which represents love and relationships in the immediate family. It is therefore imperative that we prepare the ground already this year, and February is perfect for that.

The area that should be worked on the most in the next 28 days is the area of relationships. Perfect, because there’s Valentine’s day in the middle of the month! 😍 But this process has to start with yourself and your relationship with yourself and your heart first. This will then help you with everything else as well. The questions we need to ask ourselves if we want to take advantage of the vibration of number 2 and thus change our lives are:

• How do I see myself and how do others who come in contact with me see me?
• Do I love or hate myself?
• What and how do I react to and what does that tell me?
• Do I think before I react?
• Do I act cold, inaccessible?
• How do I express and control my emotions?
• Where am I insecure?
• How and what kind of relationships do I create?
• I see relationships as I vs. you (separate subject) or the relationship is the two of us (dual) or the relationship is three or more of us (plural)?
• Do I want, expect, or even demand that others (i.e., partner) return the same amount of attention as they receive from me?
• Do I see my partner as my other half?
• Do I prefer to be alone?
• Am I able to see both sides of “the coin” without judgment?
• Can I extract my needs from my actions and responses to the environment?
• Do I act out of necessity because I feel like I’m missing something?
• Who or what do I need next to me and why?
• Where do I compromise because I am afraid of losing someone / something instead of setting boundaries?
• How do I use my feminine side (Each of us has both sides in us that need to be in balance!)?
• Where do I blame myself?
• When was the last time I created something I enjoyed? Did I show it to others?
• Am I hiding, isolating?
• Maybe I listen too much and talk too little, or vice versa?
• When I speak, what is the tone and color of my voice like? Can I adapt it to the situation?
• How do I connect with my higher self? Is there a higher self of mine at all?
• Do I see intuition as my “superpower”? Um, what is intuition anyway?
• Where am I completely out of balance (in one extreme or the other) and where am I in balance?
• Do I feel the influence of the Moon's phases?
• Am I taking advantage of the influence of the Moon’s phases for the changes in my daily life?

Let it be enough for now. In the coming days, I will publish more posts on the subject of numbers that come into play this month to make the whole picture more complete. Everything mentioned above also comes handy to all of those who have at least one number 2 in their birthdays, or the letters B, K, R in their names. If you would like a more detailed analysis, send me a private message to arrange for a session. I am already looking forward to it! 🙃

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1/feb/2021

Academy of Progress presents Weekend's food for thought: A NEW SMALL STEP

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Fourteen days ago, I asked you a question for the first time about what it would be that you could change in your life to move something in the direction you (have long) want(ed) to go. Today, however, I am interested in how you did first. What did you commit to, why, and is any change already visible?

My commitment or my small step was to meditate every morning before doing anything else. I did very well. Only twice did I fail to complete the task completely. And that would probably not be the case if I didn’t have meditations on my phone and didn’t see messages that needed to be answered right away. And I didn't take that as an excuse not to continue, or to give myself a hard time because I "failed again”. You can still be completely happy with your progress and not give up even though everything just didn’t go according to your plan. I am certainly pleased with my own progress, so I will continue with the first commitment. Meditation allows me to recharge my batteries in the morning so that I can spend the day without much strain. This has been one of my goals for a long time.

So, are you ready to take another step or maybe start with it tomorrow? There is no problem because we do not compare. The point is to activate ourselves and to try to fulfill our commitment to the best of our ability. We don’t go into this either with the intention of just “ticking the box” as one of my friends emphasized today when we had our weekly mentoring session. The purpose of this “exercise” is deeper. I suggest that you imagine each step as the beginning of a long series of steps of varying lengths that will lead you to, e.g., better health, better physical condition, clearer thoughts, less fatigue, less tension, greater awareness, faster personal growth and progress, etc. This is your small contribution to this. Basically, the purpose is a commitment to us to stop blaming others (people or things) for our life situations and take life into our own hands again. What we see in our surroundings is a reflection of our internal world. It's time to move ...

My new small step for next week is:
Drink at least 2 liters of water every day.

What about yours?

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29/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: NUMBERS

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Even as a child, I was interested in everything unusual. These were mostly things related to astrology, energy, psychology, our brain, and the numbers we are surrounded by every day. So, I have always loved attending various workshops, seminars, conferences, and courses to learn as much as I can about these things. I have to say that I got something useful from each participation. If nothing else, I made new acquaintances and discovered new lands. In addition, I read a lot, which became even easier with the development of the internet. Even though my career took me into a different teaching waters, I still tried to find time for my interests.

Thus, in recent years, numerology has become my main passion, which I sometimes supplement with astrology. More for myself than for the others to see if I still know how to do it. Otherwise, I do numerological analysis based on Chaldean alphabet, which allows me to convert the letters in an individual’s name and surname into numbers. Then I combine these with the numbers in the dates of this individual. There is also some intuitive channeling involved to make it more interesting, ;). And of course, I suggest some of the new techniques that I’ve recently learnt, to speed up the process of progress.

Although it may seem strange, numbers have a lot of power, so they should not be underestimated! The numbers in the date of birth tell us why we came to this world in the first place, what our main attributes are, our main lessons, how others see us, how we see ourselves, on what basis we act, what interests us, our possible paths and crossroads, etc. Through the individual’s birth name and surname, as well as possible future names, we get an even deeper insight into the meaning of their birth and life.

In the last year alone, I have done over a hundred different analyses. I must point out, however, that I do not have your magic wand. You have it yourself. I just help you find it again. Then it is up to you to use it to your advantage based on what you’ve learnt from my analysis.

I am happy to invite you to a short conversation via Zoom, where I’ll quickly introduce my technique. If you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible via private message on FB or via email. I am looking forward to it! 🙃

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28/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Thought of the day: ALL WE NEED IS LOVE!

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Well, let’s start with a short story about twins, who were like two peas in a pod. Not only other people, but also their parents had big problems separating them, because they were so similar. So right after their birth, mom drew a small brown dot on the earlobe of the first-born twin. When their hair grew, one of them always got a haircut so that the dots no longer needed to be drawn. Of course, even that was soon out of the question, because they both wanted their hair to be of the same length and their clothes identical. It was a lot of fun for them to be able to pretend to be the other twin. And yet there was something different, nonetheless. Although they were identical on the outside, their insides were slowly coming to the fore with their speech.

The first born loved everything and could hardly wait to meet some new person or a thing. She quickly learned to speak and just devoured the new words brought by books or the people around her. She just loved them! She sang and danced all the time. She happily opened her eyes every day and could hardly wait to see what a new day would bring. When she got out of bed, she always pulled back the curtains first and hugged her little sister and whispered in her ear that she loved her. Despite not getting the same response, she swung with her arm and headed to the bathroom. There, she first looked in the mirror, smiled at the image in it, and wished her good morning. “I love you, my dearest friend!” She exclaimed. When she was completely dressed, she hurried down the stairs to the kitchen to embrace both her parents and tell them she loved them too. They returned the hug and said in one voice: “Oh, our sunshine! We love you too!” Then she made herself breakfast and ate it slowly. Because she loved to enjoy every bite, she always set her alarm clock early enough for her to enjoy her morning ritual. So now she was waiting for her sister to do it too, so they could walk to school together.

The second one was the complete opposite. One would not believe it if one did not see it! She always set her alarm clock to “not a minute too early”. She hated that her sister always woke her up earlier and that even with a hug! “Why does she always have to be in such a good mood early on?!?” She always thought. And she always just curled up into a ball when she got a hug. “I hate that you always wake me up too early!! Get out of the room so I can fall back asleep!” She snapped at her. She jumped out of bed with her bleary eyes, rolled back the curtains, and went back to bed. “I hate the sun!” Of course, she couldn’t fall back to sleep because she was too upset. She thought about everything, but most of all, about what and whom she hates because her life is like that. When her alarm clock finally rang, she dragged herself to the bathroom, washed herself, got dressed, glanced quickly in the mirror, and said to the image in it, “I hate you!” Then she lazily dragged herself down the stairs, muttered something to everyone in the kitchen, and left the house without saying goodbye.

You’ve probably already figured out for yourself that the essence of this story aren’t teenage ailments, right? The twins represent two poles of the same whole. Love and hate. That means we have both in us. If we want to truly love, we have to accept everything we don’t like or we hate about ourselves in the first place. Our “mud”, then. Namely, hatred most often appears through comparison with others, through resentment over it, then also through our feeling of shame and through our feeling of guilt. Because all of these emotions and feeling are presented as something bad or ugly in today’s society, we want to deny and cover them up. The two ways of doing that are described in the story. And in both cases, we fall even deeper to one of the sides. In the case of the younger twin, her hatred – towards others and / or herself – only deepened. On the other hand, everyone loves “the sunshines”, right? They are, as it seems on the outside, carefree and unconditionally love everything “that comes and goes” and do not cause problems, as the older twin showed us. Even if it’s hard for her sometimes, she just swigs her arm, and loves on. Oh, really? I know from my own experience that this is far from the truth. No one is capable of unconditional love until they are capable of the unconditional hatred! What we can do though, is to acknowledge that we love (like) and also hate ourselves. By this we bring both poles closer to each other to the extent that they help us learn about the depths of our wounded inner child and accept them. At the same time, they also help us choose more mature responses to challenges from our environment. Basically, this is the most liberating feeling we can give to ourselves!

Are you ready for freedom?

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27/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Thought of the day: I AM AFRAID TO MAKE MISTAKES!

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And this is completely O.K.

Here, I confessed to you and also to myself! Now that it’s written, it’s even easier for me. And it is really completely O.K. at the moment that afraid I am because I know exactly why and how I can chagne that as well.

What do they say about fear? That it is hollow inside and there’s nothing around it, or what? In four words, “there’s no fear”! Hmm ... I wrote yesterday about how it isn’t best to “bet on just one horse”. So, the fear of anything is and will always be present. We notice it especially when we are tackling with something new, when we are going into unfamiliar terrain, when we are in uncertainty. Tehre is no way we can and should not deny it. At the same time, it is very important to know why it occurs and how we can use it to our advantage.

From an age early, our parents, siblings, relatives and then also everyone else we come in contact with remind us of our mistakes. Mainly in order to be as possible as careful so that nothing bad happens to us. To be clear, this is by no means the wrong approach! However, there must be a certain limit to it. Namely, if this becomes too common a practice, accompanied by punishment, it can lead to a kind of paralysis. That’s when we become afraid to do anything and that’s when we doubt our decisions and the people who offer us their help. And, if we decide to do something, it often leads us to perfectionism, mainly out of the fear of punishment. This means, i.e., we don’t submit a document that we haven’t proofread at least five times, we don’t turn off the car until it’s parked left in the middle of the parking space, we don’t decide to try drawing because we don’t have the right equipment yet, when someone compliments our cooking, we say it could be even better, etc. Thus, it becomes our limitation, our excuse not to move, to procrastinate or not let others help us with it. All together it leads to anxiety, frustration, burnout, confinement, depression, maybe even death.

However, if we know that this fear fo ours originates from our subconscious patterns or programs that the properly educated person helps us find, we have in our hands an excellent tool that presents our fear in a completely different night. You’ve probably heard from someone before, or you say it to yourself, “I am not good enough!”, “I am not strong enough!”, “I have to be a responsible person!”, “I can’t afford to make mistakes!”, “I am a mistake!”, “I should know better!”, “I never do anything right!”, “I knew it would be like that!”, Etc. These patterns / programs are so deeply ingrained in us that they are very difficult to detect, which makes it hard for us to move and at the same time we question ourselves why this is so. We get entangled in our (emotionally intense) stories, which, however, usually have one and the same cause, which we find very difluicft to discover on our own. In this way, we get stuck and blame others and / or ourselves for our position. Everyone is responsible for their actions and we cannot avoid this or pass it on to someone else. It is up to us to decide and take the first step towards a different response.

It’s like fire playing with all the time. We are all scared because we know we can get burnt. But probably someone before us had to go through this experience for us to know what can happen, right? Yet we still play with it or use it in our daily lives despite the fear. We handle it with more care as not to make any (fatal) mistake. Without fear, we wouldn’t find safety, calmness, and self-confidence to be able to do something, despite the mistakes. Basically, fear frees us from our shackles, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone!

The mistakes I made in this text were made with great pleasure. I wanted to show you that you are still able to read the text despite the mistakes in it. And at the same time, making mistakes can also be fun, although it can, i.e., in my case mean, I lose a reader or two. At school, however, I would very likely be scolded, I would get a bad grade, they would probably send me to a school psychologist or speech therapist to check where the problem is and try to fix it / me. We have made such a society ourselves and it is time to start changing it. Each in their own way, with small steps...

Making mistakes despite fear is essential to our growth if we just want to see it. We can learn a lot from them. If someone criticizes you when you show them your work, choose to react differently than before regardless of your internal wounds. Criticism is actually a reflection of your inner self (i.e., of one of your patterns) that critic enables you to see if you want. Something that needs to be made aware of, changed, or just moved a little so that you can progress even faster. This, however, is what we learn and do in our Academy of Progress. If you want to know how, comment on FB page and I’ll send you a message.

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26/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Emotion of the day: HAPPINESS

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Today, I’ve been thinking all day about how we perceive happiness. When do we say we are happy? Is it when we are “in the flow”? Is it when we succeed at something we have been striving for for a long time? Is it when we meet a person dear to us? Is it when someone hugs us, gives us a kiss, shows us attention, praises us? Is it when we move into a new home, graduate, fall in love, get a new job, a promotion, a new car, a new family member? Or maybe when our child takes the very first step, utters the first word? Or are we happy when we are not sad or unhappy?

Somehow it seems to me that I have outlined our perceptions of happiness quite well. What do you think? Most of us try really hard to find as much happiness as possible. And at the same time, to have as little sadness in our life as possible. That’s why we want to make as big “bypass” as possible so that we don’t meet it somewhere on our way. A natural human response and therefore completely logical. And no one should hold that against us. Or should they?

Namely, it seems to me that the vast majority of us are doing the sadness a great “injustice”. Especially in today’s “positively” oriented society, which tells us that it is necessary to “ignore everything bad and then everything will be good”. Therefore, the vast majority of us are in the pursuit of happiness and want the absence of sadness. However, without it we would not be able to recognize / know the happiness and vice versa! Happiness and sadness are our white and black wolf. And with our bypassing, we are basically preventing ourselves from finding the balance between the two. If we are in one emotion most of the time, i.e., on one side of the polarity or its extremes, or if we look for this one emotion most of the time, we land in a state of either euphoria or depression. The natural balance, however, is always somewhere in between, in the midst. So, there is no real sadness without happiness and there is also no real happiness without sadness. Yin and yang, yang and yin.☯️

When we look back a little and we do not have to go very far, we see which wolf we prioritize more and which we are doing “injustice” to. Most of the time it is the darker one. When we accept it as our own, a whole new world opens up to us. We are no longer afraid of our darkness (sadness) that much because it is illuminated by our white wolf (happiness). And then we realize that they are in fact one. And so, it is with all the other opposites (polarities) we face every day. So, let’s not do the bypassing and not be just in the pursuit of happiness, because without its opposite it will be hard to find and even harder to keep.

So, what are you in the pursuit of?

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25/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: YEARS

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Today I came to Chapter 45 of my “Book of Life”. The elders would say I am still a junior, and the kids would say I am quite old, ha-ha. I will always remember the statement of one of my children when they compared our ages with my mom some years ago.
“Oh, Mom’s pretty old,” he said.
“Really? And then what does this make me?” My Mom asked in surprise.
“This makes you very old,” he replied without shame. 🤣

Interesting how we see / judge the years or ourselves by them, right? When we are small, we can hardly wait to be over the first ten, and then over the second, because then we’ll really be adults and independent. We all enthusiastically tell our age right away when someone asks us about it. Well, that changes when we’re over a certain age limit. Then we want the opposite and don’t want to celebrate birthdays anymore or we don’t give them special importance. At the same time, we don’t want to admit our age and say it out loud. Because then life ends for us, because we are already so old and because others have told us so or are still saying so.
“You know, after fifty, nothing is the way it used to be! You’ll see!”
I, on the other hand, always ask myself why no one tells us this when we reach the age of, i.e., 5, 11, 16, 21, 28, 33, 37, 40, 45, 49 or any in between? Why is certain age “decisive” when many prove just the opposite?
Or I hear, “Ah, I’m close to 60. What else can I do?”
“Hmm, are you working on yourself to leave with the best possible “luggage”, the only one you’ll really take with you?” Is the first thing on my mind. If you don’t want to do it for yourself, do it for your offspring and at least be a good example to them, if you don’t believe that we live more lives.
Sometimes I also catch: “I am already 72 years old. You still have a lifetime ahead of you. It’s too late for me!”
“But who assures us that “we still have a lifetime ahead of us”? And who determines when it is too late for someone to live?” Are my next questions.

With all this, we set ourselves – not only big – but huge limitations, which are basically our excuses to stop setting goals, to stop being active, to surrender to our destiny. God forbid that our birthday comes in between and that it announces a “turning point”, then we also fall in depression. Instead of celebrating every birthday as a new beginning, which essentially is. This is the day when so and so many years ago we decided to come to the planet Earth and take our first breaths. We each came with our little beggar’s bag as enthusiastic, unencumbered “fools” to look for our purpose in life. Somewhere on our way through the years, this enthusiasm was lost under the weight of our own (yep, our own!) limitations.

Limitations are a part of our life’s purpose. They are something we’ve brought or produced to transcend, or they are something we need to accept, honor, and acknowledge and not take as an excuse as we go through our life. In both cases, it is a process of learning, a process of progress, a process of personal growth. We did not put on the limitations to hinder us, but to strive forward to live each day as if it were a fresh start. Which, in fact, it is! So, celebrate your birthday, thank the person who made it possible for you. (“Thank you, Mom!”💜 and also “Thank you, Dad!”💜) However, your path then unfolded, know that these experiences are also a part of your life’s purpose and learning in this lifetime. About this in one of my next posts...

Since I am grateful to have been able to write so many chapters already, I want to give some of this gratitude to you as well. The Academy of Progress has its own T’-shirts from today onwards and wants you to receive some of them. So, on Monday, January 25, 2021, I will draw three of you who will write their opinion on celebrating their years and birthdays in a comment on our FB site to receive them as a gift.

Happy Birthday!

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22/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: RUINS

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Sometimes it seems to us that our life is over and that we will never recover. But know that there is always at least one way to change it and live it to the fullest to its very end. Whether this end is near or far. Do not clean the rubble alone and do not be ashamed to seek help in your surroundings. We all need it sometimes. And it definitely isn’t a sign of weakness. In fact, it makes us stronger and even more connected.

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21/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: GLASS

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Don’t worry, we won’t learn about waste separation, 😉! Although such a lesson would come in handy from time to time. Mainly because we still don’t know how to do it properly. But when it comes to waste, let me tell you what’s on my mind when I see an empty can or even a bottle of beer, an empty box of cigarettes or any empty packaging on the ground while walking through the fields and meadows. At first, it seems completely illogical to me that a person brought full packaging with them, emptied what was in it, and then threw it empty on the ground in the middle of meadows and fields. Please have somebody explain this logic to me. I still do not understand it and I probably never will. So, I always wonder if they also throw things on the floor at home and wait for someone else to pick them up, thus putting the responsibility onto others. Logically and completely normally, the other questions follow: “Should I pick this up and carry it with me to the first trash bin or should I leave everything here? Why should I keep cleaning after everyone? Is this my responsibility? Am I a bad person if I let this lie on the ground? What kind of example am I setting for my kids if I don’t do that?” Etc. If you’re not exactly a person who leaves trash behind, you’re probably asking similar questions yourself. I sometimes consciously decide to take a bag (and gloves) with me and then pick the trash up. Ha-ha, a couple of times I even saw trash on the ground and thought of a bag I didn’t bring with me, and then after a few meters the bag appeared itself in front of my eyes. On the ground, of course. Lately, I am not so “hardworking” anymore. A little because of the current situation, and a little also because things in my surrounding are slowly improving. Still, I don’t like these things and they do bother me. In the past I’d say that “something is going on my nerves”. Well, I don’t say that anymore because I want to keep my nerves healthy, 😉.

It is important, however, that when we feel this way, we ask ourselves why. What does this situation reflect to us in ourselves that our reaction is like that? What are we not able to see, but it would be good to? What values, what beliefs, feelings, our limitations, what “masks” pop up to the surface and “fight” with each other because of that? Every situation where we like something or we do not like it, teaches us something. It is up to us, however, to be aware of this and use it for our progress. If we don’t, it’s like looking through the window all the time and not seeing our reflection in it because the window is made of a different type of glass. And everyone likes to look through the window because they can see the world outside and they can see far away. Well, unless they haven’t washed it in a long time. It’s the same with glasses. You probably wouldn’t want to look at the world through (dirty) windows or/and glasses all your life, right? They both represent an escape from oneself. As if we had our eyes wide shut all the time.

However, if we are able to see and accept that every situation, every person in it teaches us something, we are basically looking at ourselves in the mirror all the time. This means that we see any situation or a person as a mirror image of ourselves and what that represents to us. So, we are able to see the reflections of our inner world. Others mirror what we ourselves cannot accept and / or see in ourselves, such as i.e., our fears, feelings, beliefs, values that we do not respect, and our attitude towards ourselves. And at the same time, also all that we can accept and even see, but we are not aware of it enough. But it is a two-way process! And that is why we like to project onto others, because a real drama begins to unfold on our subconscious and / or conscious level. This is a completely logical reaction because the pressure is enormous from all sides. Others show us something that we want to hide. Be it a “positive” or a “negative”. As we begin to become aware of this happening, we become less and less reactive and more and more calm, more mature in our responses because we accept everything as a part of our learning and growth process.

If you are interested in what I am learning from this situation, how I am using it for my growth and how you can do the same, comment on the FB page of the Academy of Progress: “Everyone is my mirror!”

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20/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Quesition of the day:

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Any ideas what today’s thought might mean?

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19/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: PRAISE (COMPLIMENT)

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Si eden/ena izmed tistih, ki redko pohvali, ali si tisti/tista, ki zna vedno najti nekaj vrednega pohvale v vsaki situaciji? Kako pa se počutiš in kaj narediš, ko nekdo pohvali tebe?

Are you one of those who rarely praises, or are you the one who always knows how to find something worthy of praise in every situation? And how do you feel and what do you do when you receive a compliment?

I like to receive compliments, but I like to give them even more. Lately, I’ve been paying more attention to my response when I receive one, and to the response of others when I compliment them. However, I’ve never given too much thought to the deeper meaning of giving praise or compliments. Well, there is!

When you praise someone, it means that you saw something special, unusual in him/her, something that was worth mentioning. That’s when you feel different. You could even say that you feel great, right? You can hardly wait for the response of the recipient of praise if (s)he will also be able to see what you saw in him/her. For the vast majority, the response is anything but encouraging.
“Ah, no, it isn’t that well done. It could be much better!”
“Thanks, but I don’t see it that way! I still think the teacher was right last year!”
“Thank you for bringing this! Well, here’s something in return so you won’t leave empty-handed.”
“Now you’ve embarrassed me!”
“Um, my parents say otherwise!”
“Ah, that’s nothing!”
“No, no, you’re even better at it.”
“(Short pause) What did you say it would be for lunch today?”

You usually receive such or similar responses when you give a compliment. Well, at the same time, you are like that yourself. In fact, we prefer to give praise rather than accept it because the vast majority of us are embarrassed by it. Namely, we like to put ourselves down and we are also used of it from our surroundings, because nowadays it is “dangerous” to stand out if we are different, because we can quickly become “full of ourselves”. Therefore, when others notice something special in us and say so, we quickly find excuses why they are wrong, or we simply ignore them. By no means are we able to deal with “our special thing” and say just a simple “thank you”. But if we say it, we (almost) always add something else, if not with words, then with things. If only they would scold us to make it easier to survive because we are more used to it, right?

In essence, however, it is that these others have just noticed something in us that they are not able to notice in themselves. We are a mirror to each other, which means that we would not be able to notice something in others if we did not have it ourselves. And that’s why we feel so great then! We just don’t know why. So, when you can’t just say a simple “thank you” and look for excuses for the compliment you receive, or even ignore it, you’re basically denying / ignoring that part in yourself as well as in the person who put in on display for you.

Therefore, I hope that from today on, giving and receiving a compliment will be easier and, above all, more conscious, because now you know that by accepting a praise /compliment you are helping someone even a little more than yourself.

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18/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents Weekend's food for thought: COMMITMENT

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Since the weekend is ahead of us, I decided to ask the question, so you’d have a little more time to think.

I am interested in the following:
What is the smallest step you are willing to take yesterday ;) to change one “thing” in your life?

Is it, i.e., one cigarette less a day, a walk at least once a week, reading a book, or even getting out of the bed, despite all the pain, asking for help, saying “Sorry”, dedicating some of your time to your loved ones, etc.?

Make it really small so that there won't be too much pressure and frustration and consequent failure. Try to commit to next week by sharing this step with us. At the end of the week (i.e., on Sunday), comment how you did. The goal of this exercise is to fulfill your commitment through the support of the group.

My step for next week is:
Meditation before I pick up my phone in the morning or I get out of bed.

Are you with me?

Have a nice weekend everyone and thank you for reading my posts! Grateful!

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15/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Word of the day: GIFTS

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Have you ever thought or perhaps even counted how many gifts you have already received in your life so far, and what were they like? I admit I haven’t. Usually, we only remember those related to a major event, or those that we really wanted to get. Yet we have many other gifts in life, which we prefer to call our talents or abbilities. And most of the time we use them for comparison or when we compete against each other.
“You know, my son has a real talent for learning foreign languages!”
“Oh, your mom is an extraordinary cook!”
“My boyfriend’s aunt designs airplanes and got a job abroad because they didn’t appreciate her enough here!”
“Ours will definitely be a professional dancer, because rhythm doesn’t represent a problem for her.”
“I listened to a motivational coach’s speech yesterday. If only I had such talent!”
“Will you child attend a competition in logic because solving complex puzzles is no problem for him?”
“Just yesterday, I found out that our neighbor’s son has dyslexia. It’ll be tough for them when he goes to school next year!”
“He won’t be Luka Doncic, but in his coach’s opinion, he is extremely talented in playing basketball.”
“Look at what he drew! He certainly won’t be an architect.”

If you read the examples carefully again, you can extract an interesting fact again. This interesting fact is, that we can find exact information in each example about what someone can or can’t do, and according to this, what someone is or isn’t. Someone is good in delivering their thoughts with words, another in pictures, a third with a voice, a fourth with movement, a fifth with his hands, a sixth with his feet, etc. This then becomes our identity, which is very difficult to get rid of because it is a great tool which we use in our daily lives to better select data and create information about the people we meet. So we like to say that she is not a speaker and he will not be an architect, another one is an extraordinary cook, the third a constructor, and the forth will be a dancer, well, we must not forget our dyslectic, who will not have it easy in school, and also not an extremely talented basketball player – in the coach’s opinion – who will not be Luka Doncic (and he can’t be, because they’re not clones!), and finally not even our brilliant mind whom logic doesn’t cause problems, just as learning languages doesn’t cause problems for her son.

In fact, we do a lot of intentional or unintentional damage with this. Especially because, as children, we forget our true gifts that are hidden in us that we have brought them with us into this world. These are usually hidden in our problems. Interesting, isn’t it? Now think about the problems you are facing, what you feel then, what are you thinking about, what do you do, and you will find out where all your wisdom is hiding. It hides in the thought that I always come last, it hides in the belief that I don’t matter, it hides in my disappointment, it also hides in my angry reaction, and it also hides in my resistance. So, it hides in everything that I don’t want to see, or I forgot where I left / hid it because of the external influences, and it’s waiting for me to accept it as the food for my soul. We are really like solitary squirrels which are gathering and hiding hazelnuts and other food all summer and autumn and forgetting about where they put everything when the winter months arrive and so starve to death.

So, the question is, “Do you want to live or die (while you are still alive)?” Have we brought all these gifts with us to stay hidden because we are afraid, or our parents, relatives, neighbors are afraid that we have them? Definitely not! We have brought them to develop them and show them to the others so they could help us finding ways to become our best selves. Otherwise, it is literally or just metaphorically dying of a long and painful death, just like squirrels.

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14/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Thought of the day: LET'S GO ON THE SWING!

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I’ve been thinking all day today about what I’m doing. What am I resisting, which “things” I don’t accept, and why? So, I try to be aware of the events that happen to me constantly or at least often, and why this is so. I’m interested in what I think about, what I feel and what I do, when they happen.

And what did I find out? Well, especially that lately I often find myself in situations where I feel insignificant. And that’s more about if and how people notice me or how they interact with me and are they considering what’s important to me.

Some of my thoughts at that time are:

• »Yeah, (s)he didn't bother to do it properly! And I always do!«
• »I always come last. There's always someone more important.«
• »I knew that (s)he will cancel again when we were supposed to have a chat.«
• »I only call him/her when it's really urgent, but (s)he doesn't answer, otherwise (s)he's stuck to his/her phone.«
• »When I need time for myself and my things, someone always needs me.«

When these or similar thoughts arise, I usually feel:

• Sadness,
• Anger,
• Disappointment,
• Dissatisfaction (frustration),
• Powerlessness.

My reaction, however, looks like this:

• I angrily say something or
• I roll my eyes and mumble something or
• I angrily storm away or
• I am »practicing« silent treatment or
• All of the above, 😂🤣😂.

You are probably familiar with that, aren’t you? If you aren’t already doing this yourself, you are probably experiencing it from someone in your surroundings.

The main “culprit” for all of the above is my pattern or my belief – “I don’t matter!”. The fact is that we internalize our beliefs very early in our childhood, which is why it is so difficult to change / accept them. They are deep inside of us, which means that it is also difficult to notice them if we are not consciously aware of our environment or if someone else doesn’t point to them. Another “problem” is also their usefulness. They can come in handy, especially when we play the victim role. And this is well visible in my stated reactions, and something that I have already written about in my previous posts. “It’s their fault, I have nothing to do with it!”

All of this is the reason why we resist our patterns and do not want to accept /honor them for what they are basically teaching us. Namely, when I look at my pattern up close, I can see that it just wants to tell me that I must first learn to set healthy boundaries for others and at the same time for myself according to my values, (where a detailed review is much needed), and take time only for myself. When I am my first priority, without interruptions in the style of “Mom, just this!”, etc. In addition, I can also see that others actually show me that I don’t respect myself enough by not taking the time for me, so why should they respect me and that what’s important to me. >

Therefore, when we start respecting our beliefs and do not resist them, we can see that they are here for a reason. We start seeing them as our tools for change and just then our responses change – e.g., from angry to calm, and our emotions change – e.g., from dissatisfaction to satisfaction, and also our thoughts change – e.g., “Yeah, that means I have to check what still needs to be changed in my interaction with others.” Somehow, we also become grateful of these “messengers” of ours for opening our eyes.

So why such a headline in today’s post? Because this way is the simplest one to get the necessary answers to the questions posed at the beginning, and at the same time to balance the two polarities that are playing inside all of us. If you’re interested in how it actually works, reply with the statement: “I’m happy to go on a swing!”

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13/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Thought & the Story of the day: JUST WHAT DO I CARRY WITH ME?

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To make it easier to answer my question, I will yet again start with a story, but this time one from the Far East:
A senior monk and a junior monk were travelling together on foot. At one point, they came to a river with a strong current. As the monks were preparing to cross it, they saw a young woman also doing the same thing. The young woman asked if they could help her, because she wasn't able to do it by herself.
The two monks glanced at one another because they had taken vows not to touch a woman.
Then, without a word, the older monk picked her up, carried her across the river on his back, placed her gently on the other side, and carried on with his journey.
The younger monk couldn’t believe what had just happened. When he finally rejoined his companion, he was speechless, but he continued walking beside him. An hour passed. Two hours passed. Three hours passed, when the younger monk could not contain himself any longer, and said in deep frustration: “As monks, we are not permitted to touch a woman! How could you then carry that woman across the river on your back?”
The older monk looked at him and calmly replied, “Brother, I put her down on the other side of the river, why are you still carrying her?”

I must admit I gave it a lot of thought when I first came across this story. Above all, in terms of how we resist moments that present us with great opportunities for change, but our “baggage” pulls us back in most cases so that we can then load some more. Willingly or unwillingly. Consciously or subconsciously. Because, what if we need a rope on our hiking trip, as well as extra socks and underpants if we accidentally get wet, and as well as a beanie, scarf, and gloves just in case the temperatures drop. And our mother advises us that we urgently need a waterproof jacket, because the one we have now is not made of the right material, and beanie has to be of real wool, not synthetics. Our father insists on bringing an extra battery and a Swiss Army knife with all other accessories. Just in case! Then there are our grandparents, all of whom worry about how will we survive in the great outdoors. * When everyone we’ve told about our venture comes forward with their “suggestions”, our thoughts appear. Well, they are there all the time, we can only hear them better now because of the silence. If we were convinced that we had thought it through before this moment, that’s over because doubt has already crawled in. “What if I really didn’t think it through?” And: “Maybe it’s better to stay at home this time. There will definitely be a better opportunity next time! My grandad is right that I am not ready enough yet.” Or: “It’ll be O.K. If it has gone so far, why wouldn’t it go in the future!” And our backpack is getting heavier.

By no means I want to say that the others must always remain silent or that we must be as well when the situation is reversed. Today’s point is that we have to learn to be consciously aware of our environment. When we are capable of this, then we can ask ourselves about what is really important and worthy in our life, and just then we can actually feel it. Is it family, knowledge, money, love, ourselves, maybe trust, health, well-being of others, travel, work, etc.?

In this way, we determine our core values, which can also be completely different or ranked differently from the values of our sister, uncle, granny, teacher, husband, mother-in-law, etc. Just as the well-being of the young woman on the riverbank was more important to the senior monk at that time than his faith or his oath. When he put her down, he went back to serving his faith. In both cases, however, there was a commitment to something. The younger prioritized his oath and therefore couldn’t understand his companion’s decision, because he looked at it too narrowly. His belief that the senior monk made a mistake prevented him from seeing the bigger picture and missing the opportunity to drop his “baggage” on the first side of that river.

It is not a rigid concept when you take an oath or commit to something! It basically means that you know exactly what to do in any given situation because you maintain integrity, based on your values. Therefore, you take only what is in accordance with your core values on your journey, and set boundaries, change beliefs (patterns) and personality with it. So, you are not like the young monk who carried a heavy burden for three hours after the initial event, even though he wouldn’t have to.

Short exercise for setting values:
1. Close your eyes and take three deep breaths in your abdomen.
2. Picture the event of the current day and slowly go through it.
3. Was it a “negative” or a “positive” experience? What happened? Who was involved? What did you feel, think? What was important to you in that moment?
4. Repeat the 1st point.
5. Write down what you found? Can you extract your values from this?
6. Repeat the exercise with the opposite experience.

*Any resemblance to actual persons is purely coincidental!

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12/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Thought of the day: THIS TOO SHALL PASS...

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For almost a year now, we have been listening and have also been more or less (publicly) announcing ourselves how we/others must behave, what we/others must do, how patient we must be “only for another next 14 days”, which media, people are the most trustworthy, how must we/they properly protect ourselves/themselves, how this virus (does not) exist(s) and what does (not) it resemble to, which of us is more in need, how our freedom is curtailed, that if we were “there and there” things would be completely different, how really “miserable” the year is, to whom are we/they a threat, how must we/they be punished, what we/they may or not, whose opinion counts more and who is allowed to express it, how careless are we/they, who is lying and who is telling the truth, who suffered more damage, how only “this virus” and its removal must be our/their only priority now, who deserves to be burnt at the stake more, who must resign, how indifferent we/they are, how close can we/they stand to each other, what will be (can be) open and what closed, who has an advantage over whom, so, how it must be altogether so that this situation in which we’ve found ourselves will pass as soon as possible and we would be able to return to our “normal” life.

If you’ve read it carefully, you may have noticed that something stands out in this previous paragraph. It is something described in yesterday’s legend, only it takes place on a different level in this case. Well, you may have figured out that this is also a classic fight between the white (we) and the black (they) wolf and at the same time a denial of the presence of the black wolf in us and the white one in them. Only here the wolves are separated and each standing on his own bank, ready to jump and fight relentlessly for life or death. To prove who deserves to eat more, to live.

Yet this is a perfectly normal human response. At a time when there’s a lot of uncertainty around us, and because of everything mentioned above, and I could go on, the vast majority succumbs to pressure or fear and says to themselves: “No, no, I am not like that!” Or “No, no, I have nothing to do with it! They are to blame!” It’s all about playing the victim role (one of our primary archetypes), when you focus all of your attention outside yourself, on others, because it is easier to control and manage an already uncertain situation. “They are to blame and carry the responsibility and they are the ones who will have to fix it, period! My hands are clean!” We don’t want to accept and take our responsibility for what is happening to us, so it continues to happen.

However, if at some point we realize that we are basically the one and only person who can change something, then we stop playing the victim role, take responsibility for our actions, and thus progress. Or, to put it metaphorically, when we don’t want to feed the evil, black wolf, he then eats the grandmother first and then also Little Red Riding Hood out of hunger. If we are lucky, a hunter comes by and solves the situation, otherwise this evil, black and still hungry wolf of ours, swallows and swallows, everything that crawls and moves. In fact, he just wants our attention, because he can also help us make progress if we learn how to handle him.

If we resist something or don’t want to see it, accept it, it persists until we are forced into it. And this is usually a “negative”, the black wolf situation. Then it is up to each of us to decide whether to ride in the economy class for the rest of our lives (waiting and blaming others) or admitting our black wolf his equality with the white one and gradually upgrading our flying class (taking responsibility and progressing). Therefore, it also depends on whether you will send the wolfs to separate banks and fly “alone”, or will you feed them the same and thus lead /show everyone else how to fly in the highest class with you.

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11/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Story/Legend of the day: THE TWO WOLVES – a continuation of yesterday’s thought

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The elder Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life.
“A fight is going on inside me,” he told the boy. “It’s a terrible fight, a fight between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sadness, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.” “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith, “he continued.
The grandson listened intently, thought a little, and then asked him, “So which wolf will win?”

The answer nowadays is, “The one you feed!”

But if I continue yesterday’s thought, the answer of the old Cherokee is as follows:
“If you feed them properly, they both win.”
Now the boy’s eyes were wide opened, and he asked, “What do you mean?”
“You know, if I just decide to feed the white wolf, the black one will be hiding around every corner waiting for me to become distracted or weak. That’s when he’ll jump to get the attention he craves. He will always be angry and will always fight with the white wolf.”
The grandson nodded passionately and could hardly wait for the wise old man to continue his story. “But if I acknowledge him, accept him, he is happy, just as the white wolf is happy, and so we all win. Because the black wolf has many more qualities, such as strength, courage, fearlessness, strong will and excellent ability of strategic thinking, that I have need of sometimes. At the same time, these are the traits that the white wolf lacks. At the same time, he has his own, such as compassion, caring, strength, and the ability to recognize what is in the best interest of all. And the black wolf lacks these.”
It was becoming perfectly clear to the boy what the wise old man was trying to say. “Then, then, we need them both and both of them full not hungry, right?”
The wise old man nodded and continued, “That’s right, the white wolf needs the black one as much as the black one needs the white one. If I fed only one, the other would starve and become uncontrollable. Just think what it’s like when you are hungry yourself.”
“Oh, then I’d do anything to get food, “his grandson interrupted.
“Yes, that’s right. So, you have to feed them both, so that both of them also serve you and not hinder you on your path towards your best self. Then there is no more internal struggle for your attention, affection. Then you can listen to the voices of deeper knowledge that will lead you to the best decisions in every situation.”
Everything was now completely clear to the boy. “Peace, my grandson, is the Cherokee mission in life. A man or a woman who has peace inside has everything. A man or a woman who is torn apart by the war inside him or her has nothing. How you choose to interact with the opposing forces within you will determine your life. Starve one or the other, or lead them together,” the wise man concluded.

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10/jan/2021

Academy of Progress presents the Thought of the day: YOU CAN DEAL WITH “DIFFICULT” EMOTIONS DIFFERENTLY!

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They say that it is best to deal with “difficult” emotions when you are in your sweet spot. Simply put, when everything runs like butter. I have to admit, that it seemed quite strange to me at first. Namely, why would I put pebbles or even rocks in »the butter«, that would cause to break my teeth and then need a dentist. Well, that’s a tall story!

But there is some logic. How often in our life are we in the sweet spot? When something breaks down, we rarely find the time, the willpower, the strength to become aware of it and deal with it completely because we are in the state of shock. Our amygdala provides the following alternatives: fight or flight. Which means that we either try to solve the problem a.s.a.p., or deny it, which can also mean that we just swing with our hand and say to ourselves that we’ll just be toothless. It is, however, a form of denial because the problem still exists. Well, in our case, I immediately call my dentist and at the same time try to open my mouth as little as possible, laugh as little as possible, hide from others so that in no case will it be noticed that I have any kind of a problem. Shame, anger, blame, sadness, denial of the problem, “positivity” from others, my thoughts about how clumsy I am, only deepen my physical pain, which is now joined by the emotional one as well. I can’t wait for my tooth to be repaired, which I see as the only alternative. I finally get it and I am fine. Really? But where is everything that was going on before that “fine”? Um, all of that is piling up inside and the pebbles are slowly forming the rocks that make us feel heavier and heavier, be it literally or just metaphorically. And that’s the reason why these “rocks” got the name “negative” or “heavy” and are best suppressed and denied. We really don’t have time to deal with them, and they are all too heavy, aren’t they? Or maybe they’ll disappear on their own if we pretend not to notice them? Sounds familiar? To me very much!

So, what's my alternative then?

Nothing but what was mentioned in the first sentence. If I consciously go into my »tooth problem« when I am in my sweet spot, my reaction is different, more balanced. I know there's a possibility that something will break when I add my pebbles and rocks to the »butter«. And I know I can still experience / feel everything I did in the first case. The difference is that this time I do not deny, suppress, judge, compare, divide into good (positive) and bad (negative). I accept everything exactly as it is, as a part of me. Because this part also needs my care like a baby needs it. This part, too, must be heard, just as the smoke alarm must be heard for you to take action before the smoke develops into a fire. And this part, too, must get its place in ourselves in order to be able to see that, in fact, one cannot exist without the other, because in that case, we too would not exist.

Short acceptance exercise:
1. Choose one emotion that you have hard time accepting.
2. Take three deep breaths in the abdomen and three deep exhalations.
3. While doing this imagine your emotion in your heart and try to feel it with your whole body. If images, thoughts, other emotions, feelings appear, surrender and try not to judge them.
4. Then say to yourself in your mind or out loud:
At his moment, I accept (insert your emotion) as a part of me and that is O.K.
5. Repeat point #2.
6. Write how did it go. 🙃

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9/jan/2021