5- Monday Moments (Week 190) Featured Sunset. Monarch. Secret Spot. Mindfulness. What's in your Toolbox? Dessert.

Featured Sunset

Dopamine

Sunsets are good for your brain.

(taken @ 8:05 pm August 23, 2024)

Monarch (not King Charles)

What is so special about the monarch butterfly?The monarch butterfly exhibits the most highly evolved migration pattern of any known species of butterfly or moth and perhaps any known insect.

Secret Spot

Where Billie the Bass lives

That's why they call me Flyfishingbob (using my float tube)

Mindfulness

 You can be kind to yourself by being mindful of negative self-talk, accepting that to err is human, and focusing on what lights you up.

Episode 8, Season 3

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Stress: Healing Practices from the Ming Dynasty

In this episode of 'What's in Your Toolbox?' hosted by Bobby K, comedian, mental health advocate, and executive producer of 'No Magic Bullet,' Bobby interviews Justin Ngui, a healer with a 24-generation long family history in Chinese medicine. Justin, known by the title 'Sifu,' shares insights into his comprehensive healing practice which includes techniques such as acupuncture, herbology, meditation, and Qigong. The episode delves into how ancient wisdom can address modern-day stress and mental health challenges. Notably, Justin discusses individualized treatment philosophies that cover physical and mental health, advocating for a holistic, personalized approach to wellness.

00:00 Introduction to What's in Your Toolbox

00:50 Meet the Healer: Justin Ngui

05:39 Ancient Wisdom for Modern Stress

07:55 The Healing Process and Techniques

09:43 Mindfulness and Mental Health

13:25 The Role of Acupuncture

19:44 Building a Support System

30:52 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Links

Website

https://nguistyle.com/justin-ngui/

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Dessert

Peach Upside Down Cake

This charming cake gets its flavour from fresh peaches,vanilla and creme fraiche.

(Recipe fromThe Pan Chancho cookbook)