I wrote in a previous essay that to prevent myself from getting overwhelmed I have decided to simplify my life in 2018 by using the 7 principles of urban shamanism ala Serge kahili King. This is not the animistic religion of Northern Asia. Urban shamanism is a craft, a collection of skills and not a religion.

One of my favorite principles is the 7th:
Effectiveness is the measure of truth. There is always another way to do everything.

For its effectiveness my diet has consisted mainly of dory fish and chicken. I used to subsist on salmon belly till the last two months of 2017 when salmon was not available in the market according to a neighborhood “suki” who cooks my meals according to specs and delivers it to our condo.

Lately my favorite meal is chopsuey with ingredients chosen by me. I have chosen to feast on Kiwi and Pomelo. however, since December the white Pomelo from China has been a problem It is bigger than the pink ones from Davao but not as juicy. Besides the white Pomelo has abnormal wedges inside; very small ones grow on top of normal wedges. Because the white Pomelo has abnormal wedges the white skin of the tiny wedges stick to the normal wedges and give them a tart taste.

I keep myself healthy not through mainstream medicine from BIG PHARMA but from herbal alternatives that have worked for me.

Of course my cure-all is the magnesium of Dr Jean Netario Cruz.

I have my own breathing exercises focusing on the movements of my jaw, shoulders, stomach and legs.

I use tapes available from YouTube:
Pain Remover 956 Hz
Activation of the Vagus Nerve
finger Positions

I find daily joys through my potted plants which connect me with Source. I get energized through music (mostly piano) available through YouTube.