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    Alice Doesn't Live in the Mirror
    Alice Doesn't Live in the Mirror
    Alice Doesn't Live in the Mirror
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    Alice Doesn't Live in the Mirror

    By Richard D. Rios, Jr., Miyoko Agesawa, Irene Ying-Ying Chung and

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    Alice in wonderland characters are very real I today's world. A child's fictional influence story is played out daily by every girl. How to recognize and work with it determines how we will feel about ourselves. Step out of the looking glass
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateMay 20, 2014
    ISBN9780990342106
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      Alice Doesn't Live in the Mirror - Richard D. Rios, Jr.

      Alice Doesn’t Live in a Mirror

      By Rich D. Rios Jr. MBA, Med, CHpt

      Illustrated by Miyoko Agesawa

      Copyright © 2014 by Rich D. Rios Jr.

      All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced, stored or transmitted in any manner whatsoever to include photocopying, recording, information storage, or retrieval system without written permission from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations in critical articles and reviews.

      First Edition

      ISBN: 978-0-9903421-0-6

      Alice Doesn’t Live in a Mirror by Rich D. Rios Jr / All illustrations by: Miyoko Agesawa

      For information regarding special discounts for bulk purchases, please contact Rich D. Rios Jr. by email at: Remedyhypnotherapy@yahoo.com

      Library of Congress Number:

      About this book …

      This book is written for those who have suffered, are suffering or who have known anyone who has suffered from abuse, pressures, and rejection in relation to weight and beauty. These abuses can be direct, indirect, physical, verbal, non-verbal, imposed by society, family, spouses, and even yourself. I truly believe in my mind and in my heart that we are all beautiful and truly deserving of love, regardless of our physical conditions.

      This book brings important information into the open about a very sensitive subject. Awareness is the initial foundation for change, followed by the act of caring. Perhaps in that, the reader will change how they think and feel, thereby positively changing themselves and those around them in the short and long term. I pray that this information prevents another person from losing their self-esteem, and themselves, in a sea of negative and deceiving influences.

      I purposefully did not use a lot of science or studies, as these often change, and this is not a textbook. I wrote this book using real experiences, with the input of real practitioners who care, and listen and facilitate effective solutions. Observation of positive change is my science, and the advice given may be used right away to assist in overcoming the difficulties that may be blocking your happiness and fulfillment.

      To your Evolution!

      Rich D. Rios Jr. 

      DISCLAIMER

      All information is intended for general knowledge and does not substitute for medical advice or replace your healthcare professional. This general information is not intended to diagnose any medical condition and you should always consult your medical physician before beginning any exercise program.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      CHARACTERS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE                         6

      ALICE DOESN’T LIVE IN THE MIRROR                        11

      SOCIETY’S PROTRAYAL OF WOMEN                              12

      SOCIETY’S ENABLERS: FASHION, MODELING,

      & COSMETIC INDUSTRY                              18

      PAIN, PRESSURE, & SUFFERING                              30

      HARMFUL BEHAVIOR CYCLE                                    34

      EATING DISORDER: DESTRUCTION OF THE

      MIND AND BODY                                          42

      BODY CHANGES: GROWING & GROWING OLDER            46

      CHILDBIRTH: CRITICAL PERCEPTION OF THE BODY            49

      INEVITABLE CHANGES & SUPPLEMENTAL ONE’S LOOKS      52

      FOOD, CULTURE, & BODY TYPES                              56

      HEALTHIER APPROACH                                          63

      SPEAKING UP: BRINGIN ATTENTION TO THE ROOT

      OF THE PROBLEM                                    71

      POSITIVE WORDS REALLY HELP                              74

      POWERFL & POSITIVE MESSAGE                              78

      ALICE FINALLY BELIEVES                                    83

      HOW TO ESCAPE THE LOOKING GLASS                        85

      YOU CAN CHANGE HOW YOU THINK & FEEL                  88

      TWO MORE POWERFUL PROGRAMMING TECH.                  92

      RESOURCES                                                      94

      ABOUT AUTHORS                                                96

      Alice Doesn’t Live in a Mirror-

      Characters and their Significance

      The Caterpillar – He enjoys smoking and living a life of leisure. He represents idleness, constant procrastination, distractions, pointless questions, and general time-wasting.

      The Tweedle Twins – These two twins are usually unhelpful and very opinionated. They love to give confusing and contradicting information, and frequently argue with each other. They represent lack of progress, futility, and spirit-body connection.

      The Mad Hatter – He is drunk with what he presumes is independence. He represents  sowing one's oats, unbalanced rebellion, intoxication, wild nature, anarchy, and senseless acts. He is symbolic of ego-body connection.

      The Cheshire Cat –  This is the inner critic. He embodies self-doubt, negative influences, and loneliness. He has he ability to appear out of thin air. He represents the emotion-body connection.

      The Queen of Hearts – She is an insulting bully. She demands that her subjects fall into line with the status quo. She utilizes her influence over propaganda, overbearing industries, and comparison to obtain compliance and loyalty to her commandments. She also represents the mind-body connection.

      White Rabbit- He is always rushing around, busy, and has something to do every second of the day and night. He represents overworking and dietary and prioritizing imbalance in life. Occassionally, he makes time for some tea with the Mad Hatter and Alice.

      Alice Doesn't Live in a Mirror

      Most people are familiar with the stories behind Alice in Wonderland, a young girl coming of age and learning of the many changes that will take place in her life. Women, in particular, have many psychological changes taking place in their minds as well as their bodies.

      Part of this is the way they perceive themselves and the world around them. Youth, beauty, thinness are the driving forces and top priority in many societies throughout time. Despite all that may be learned in early childhood, these same lessons and values seem to go out the window as young women nearly kill themselves to be part of a perceived elite group of individuals who are supposed to have all the benefits of life. Failing to make

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