Moderate levels of stress make us alert by heightening our senses. This helps us perform better in certain circumstances such as public speaking or working to a tight deadline. Athletes use stress to run faster, jump higher and respond quicker. In the workplace, stress motivates productivity and the pressures we put on ourselves inspires progress and innovation to making things better and move things forward. So stress can be very useful and healthy.

However, stress can only be good if it doesn’t last long. Chronic stress can lead to headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, digestive problems, chronic low back pain, weight gain and a weakened immune system, which then opens the body up to many other illnesses and diseases. According to the American Institute of Stress, it’s the basic cause of 60% of all human illnesses and diseases which includes cancer and heart disease.

This is a human performance curve. The Yerkes–Dodson law dictates that performance increases with physiological or mental arousal (tension or stress), but only up to a point. When levels of stress become too high, performance drops and sickness follows.

BUT HOW CAN STRESS PHYSICALLY HARM THE BODY – ISN’T IT ALL IN THE MIND?

Harvard professor, Dr Walter Cannon, first suggested the flight or fight theory which is that, in times of perceived danger, the brain releases a cocktail of hormones into the bloodstream. This surge of hormones includes adrenaline and cortisol which help the body deal with the immediate perceived danger. Adrenaline raises the heart rate and increases blood pressure which helps with reaction time. Cortisol, a steroid hormone, releases glucose into the bloodstream which increases the amount of energy available to the muscles. All so you can either fight for your life or run for your life.

These stress hormones also shut down metabolic processes such as digestion, reproduction, growth and immunity. A good trade off, as your body’s attention is better served trying not be to killed than growing, digesting or ovulating.

Think about this, if a hunter shoots a deer and doesn’t kill it outright, the animal panics and tries to escape. If the hunter does eventually kill the deer, the stress hormones released into the animal’s body ruins the meat. Those are some powerful chemicals.

But, in today’s modern lifestyle, our stresses are a far cry from those of our ancestors. We are not dealing with attacks from savage warriors or having to run away from saber-toothed tigers.

We have everyday stresses like getting stuck in traffic, dealing with a nasty co-worker, worrying about an upcoming exam, not being able to pay a bill on time, or just being concerned about what other people are thinking of you. These situations trigger a negative emotion which our brains perceive as a threat and, unfortunately, we still react in the same way by secreting stress hormones into the body. On top of that, we don’t use up these hormones fighting or flighting, instead we are stuck in our cars in a traffic jam or trying to be as professional as possible at work, or we are clinging onto our grudges or grievances.

Over time these hormones build up and change the body’s biochemistry, interfering with sleep patterns, digestion, reproduction and, most importantly, disrupting the immune system, leaving the body unable to heal or defend itself.

We feel that one of the causes of Jon’s stomach cancer was the result of the stress he put himself under. Running his own law firm and keeping his finances in order. Making sure his staff were happy and they received their pay checks at the end of each month. Dealing with clients and their emotions that were projected onto him. All these things can trigger the stress response which then in turn leads to physical stress on the body.

THE RELAXATION RESPONSE

However, on the flip side to the ‘fight or flight’ stress response, is the relaxation response. When our beliefs are hopeful and optimistic, the brain releases health-inducing chemicals called endorphins which counter stress hormones. Endorphins interact with receptors in the brain reducing our perception of pain which is similar to the way in which morphine and codeine work. As well as being natural painkillers, they help with appetite, digestion, sleep and they boost the immune system. It is only in this rested, relaxed state that the body repairs itself, digests, reproduces and also grows. So changing your thoughts also changes the way your brain communicates with the rest of your body, altering the body’s biochemistry.

THE PLACEBO EFFECT

Tricking the mind into thinking the body is healing itself which leads to the body physically healing itself, is called the placebo effect. It is the belief you are getting the right treatment, and then expecting to get well from it. Placebos have been known to decrease blood pressure, heal ulcers, reduce inflammation, drop cholesterol levels, shrink tumours and even hair has been known to grow on a bald man’s head.

Sugar pills, saline injections and fake surgery used in clinical trials have all demonstrated that the mind has the power to heal, if it’s given the right intention or belief. Around 40% of people with an headache will find relief with a placebo sugar pill. Believing you feel differently can make you feel different.

Our bodies are self healing mechanisms. When we cut ourselves, our body will stop the bleeding, fight the infection and our skin will eventually repair itself. This works inside the body too. We are naturally wired to heal ourselves, we just need the right tools to keep everything under control… and by tools we mean ingesting essential nutrients from a healthy diet, regular exercise, maintaining a good body weight, getting enough sleep and having healthy, positive thoughts.

Our minds can make us sick, as well as heal us. Our feelings and beliefs affect every cell. We have the power to heal our body just by changing the way our mind thinks and ultimately feels – that’s such an empowering idea. Change your thoughts, change your biochemistry, change your health.

SO HOW DO WE CHANGE THE WAY WE THINK?

Well, this is the tricky bit. A lot of negative beliefs stem from childhood like being told you’re not good enough, that you’re weak or that you need to be successful before you can be happy. Your subconscious mind gets filled with false beliefs and, even by the age of 6, it’s hard to rewrite beliefs which have already been reinforced.

Stressful situations will always be there and we can’t change that. What we can change is how our brains perceive those situations and therefore, how we react to them. Recognising and understanding situations that trigger the stress response help how we consciously react to them and, eventually, rewire the brain to change how we feel about them. The operative word here is feel. The stress response will always trigger a feeling or emotion and that feeling or emotion will usually be based on fear.

Our stress triggers fall into 4 broad categories: novelty, unpredictability, loss of control and threats to the ego. In other words: something new that you haven’t experienced before, something unexpected which you had no way of knowing would happen, having no control over a situation and when your competence as a person comes into question.

If the stress response triggers, it is usually from one or more of these situations. So, the trick is to change the way our brain perceives these situations. If we can see stress in a positive light then it will become a challenge, instead of a threat.

LOVE AND FEAR

All emotions stem from either love or fear. Love centres around oneness with the universe and the understanding that everything is connected. Love is all encompassing and has no possession. Gratitude, empathy, happiness, compassion, fulfilment are all based on the emotion of love.

Fear centres around the self and the self’s own universe. Fear is based in the ego. Anger, resentment, greed, guilt and shame all come from the ego. Comparing oneself to others, feeling inadequate or hard done by, holding grudges and harbouring grievances, resenting other people’s successes, not saying no, being embarrassed about what car you drive or feeling guilty because you let someone down – all these feelings and situations centre around the self and the ego and they bring a whole lot of emotional stress along with them too.

There is a false belief that our external world can predict our happiness levels. The truth is that our main source of happiness is how the brain processes the world. We can remove a lot of these fears by reframing how we see situations and by not letting the ego take control. Comparing yourself to others, worrying about what other people think or what that horrible stranger said you on the train – that’s your ego talking.

You’ll find the lives of the people you compare yourself to aren’t the box of fluffy ducks which you see on Facebook. The person you worried about because you thought they may have a bad opinion of you, was actually not thinking about you at all. They were thinking of themselves and how they appeared to you! And that guy on the train had just had a fight with his wife and would have said what he said to anyone, you just happened to be there.

Taking things to heart will literally take them to your heart. So make sure what you are taking to your heart is worthwhile and true. The time you take to worry about threats to your ego is wasted and can be harmful to your body.

The stress caused by trying to succeed can be a killer. The idea that you need to be successful to be happy. In other words, the harder you work the more successful you’ll be and the more successful you are, the happier you’ll be. You can easily become a slave to this mantra because success is always over the horizon (along with happiness). When you achieve success, your brain just changes the goal posts as to what success looks like. You get the job you always wanted then you want a better job. Once you finally earn that salary, you’ll just want more. You’ll never be completely satisfied because the goal posts keep changing. You’re always waiting for something better to happen.

Jane and her Dad in Donegal, Ireland, circa July 2015. Visiting his great great grandfather’s family land and meeting up with old friends. Dad was so grateful he was able to come back.

The real joy in life is appreciating what you have. Beautiful relationships with family and friends, walks in nature, riding your bike down a hill with the wind blowing through your hair, having clean running water. There is a saying that goes, “comparison is the thief of all joy”. There will always be a Joe Soap next door who has more than you, but if you really want to compare your life then compare it to a family in Nepal who have lost family, friends and all their possessions to an earthquake, or Syrian refugees on Crete who have lost their country. Those are real stresses.

Syrian refugees fleeing their own country and after the Nepal earthquake

We are spiritual beings. Emotions are filters through which we see the world, they are not us nor a part of us. When you feel an emotion you don’t like, take a deep breath and ask yourself, “is this me or is this my ego talking again?”. If it’s your ego, then acknowledge the situation for what it is (it has nothing do with you, you’re just allowing yourself to take it personally), take that emotion by the scruff of it’s neck and then, as Elsa says, “let it go, let it go, don’t let your ego hold you back anymore” (or something like that).

Not being a slave to your ego is the most liberating feeling in the world. Once you lose your ego, you lose fear and then nothing can touch you. We need to get over ourselves, stop worrying about our bruised egos and stop taking everything so personally. We need to be grateful for how lucky we really are. The fact that we get to live on this earth is a privilege, a joy and everyday is a miracle to be be cherished and appreciated much more than it is. We must become positive and live in the present.

There are things we can do everyday to train our brains to become more positive. These simple things have been proven to help change the way our brains view the world.

SHOW GRATITUDE

Keep a gratitude journal and every morning write down 5 new things that you are grateful for. Do this everyday for 21 days in a row and by the end, your brain retains a pattern scanning the world for the positive rather than the negative. Writing a down a positive memory from the day before makes your brain relive that experience. This 2 minute exercise done everyday for 3 weeks can rewire your brain, allowing your brain to work more optimistically.

PRACTISE MEDITATION

Practising mediation keeps the mind focused on the present. This quietens down the brain and gives it a break from our culture of multitasking. This brings the brain’s attention to the moment and what you are doing then and there.

REGULAR EXERCISE

Have you ever noticed in times of stress how a run or trip to the gym calms you down and helps you feel more relaxed? Well, exercise is really helpful in reducing stress in the body. Firstly it releases mood-improving endorphins into the brain which boosts the immune system, but maybe more importantly, exercise burns off the excess stress hormones in the body.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

This could be as easy as sending an email thanking or praising someone. Maybe it’s a positive comment on what a work colleague is wearing, or a small thoughtful gift. Performing random acts of kindness trains the brain to consciously think of others instead of yourself.

By doing these activities you can train your brain (just like you train your body) to think in a positive and healthier way. You can make yourself sick when the mind thinks unhealthy thoughts, but you can also repair your body with healthy thoughts.

With this knowledge you can choose health. Choose to have positive thoughts, loaded with good intention, then focus those thoughts on your goals and dreams and who knows? The mind is a powerful tool that we CAN take control of.

The filters through which your brain views the world shapes your reality. If you change the filter, you can change your happiness, and your reality. If we try live our lives through filters of love and all the great emotions that come with it, our brains will release the good stuff responsible for digesting, growing, sleeping, learning, and improving your mood, and we will live much happier, and healthier lives.

Pukehina, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. This is where dad triggers his relaxation response.

Here are some natural ways to help reduce stress and keep your body healthy.

EAT REAL, WHOLE FOODS

You’ve heard this one a lot if you’ve read anything else around here, but it rings true again. Getting the right fuel into your body is vital. Poor diets full of processed foods, sugars and chemicals put a tremendous strain on the body. The wrong carbs can cause insulin levels to rise and the wrong fats can put extra stress on the heart.

Antioxidants can help counteract the damage done by free radicals and stress hormones in the body. When stressed, the body actually sheds the potent antioxidant vitamin C, weakening the immune system even more. This is why you need to take an extra dose of this vitamin in times of stress to help prevent yourself from becoming physically ill. For a stress-reducing, body nourishing diet, focus on getting your nutrients from fresh, real whole foods in as close to their natural source as possible.

AVOID TOXINS

Much easier said than done. In our modern world, toxins are everywhere. In our food, water and air which leads to a toxic build up in the body. If the body is in a state of stress, the liver and kidneys are also not functioning optimally, making toxin removal even more difficult.

Try be as organic as possible by avoiding environmental toxins like pesticides and herbicides. Soak non-organic veggies in water and 2 caps of vinegar for an hour to help rid them of their toxins.

Drinking enough filtered water to make sure toxins are being flushed out.

DRINK FILTERED WATER

Very important, drink as much filtered water as possible. Every living organism needs water in order to function properly. 70% of our body mass is water and we need it to digest food, expel waste and flush out toxins. However the tap water, even in first-world countries like the UK, is treated with a large number of chemicals in order to kill bacteria and other microorganisms. In addition, it may contain other undesirable contaminants like toxic metal salts, hormones and pesticides. Those chemicals are carcinogenic and can alter human DNA, cause brain damage, Alzheimer’s and dementia and can put a strain on our bodies.

So always try drink filtered water. A mains filter is ideal because it picks up almost all the chemicals and metals, but at the very least use a filter jug. It will pick up most of the heavy metals in the water.

SLEEP

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep can help protect your mental health, physical health and overall quality of life. During sleep, your body goes to work repairing and maintaining your physical health. Lack of or interrupted sleep disrupts the balance of serotonin and melatonin hormone levels, making you groggy during the day and restless at night. Poor sleep can also leads to fatigue, brain fog, memory troubles, and more stress on the body. In children and teens, sleep also helps support growth and development.

EAT GOOD FATS

Fats are present in every cell in your body and help with hormone production and the absorption of antioxidants. There are many kinds of fats, and while your body will use whatever it has, some are certainly more beneficial than others, and some are outright dangerous. Low-fat diets can actually put more stress on the body, as they don’t contain the nutrients needed for you to function at your peak.

Essential fatty acids found in beans, nuts and seeds, fruit and vegetables, eggs and oily fish like salmon and tuna will leave you upbeat and smiling. The EPA and DHA associated with omega-3 fatty acids act as antidepressants and you will be eating to reduce your risk of heart disease as well.

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The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something.

When hope is taken away from you, you are stripped down and left with very little courage; it’s like you are surrounded only by brick walls and you are left without the option of being able to get around them. You become angry with the state of play, your mind dabbles with feelings of denial and this then leads to bitterness. Our family knows what this feels like – as hope was taken away from us.

I would say that Dad is the modern day, male version of Pollyanna. He sees the good in everything and everyone and I have never seen him in a slump – up until, what we now refer to as ‘D Day.’ That day, was 30 September 2013. It will be a date I don’t think any of us will ever forget. That was the day Dad was told by five oncologists, there’s nothing more we can do – your liver just isn’t working, we presume the cancer has spread there – go home, be with your family, enjoy what you can.

I had literally landed in London from New Zealand, only to turn around and come back again. I was in a state and my packing was atrocious. My suitcase weighed 8 kgs as it only contained a few funeral outfits and several pairs of yoga pants.

I cannot begin to describe to you how being told that sort of life expectancy feels. What I can tell you, is that when the Universe pushes you into a situation like this, places a brick wall in front of you, you will start to take note of people’s extraordinary courage, kindness and love; you become much more aware. You also stop caring about the trivial, and your definition of a good day changes. Our definition of a good day became a hospital free day.

We decided that we would get married so Dad could oversee and conduct the ceremony. We tried to be as upbeat as possible but there was now an awful elephant lingering in the room – one which none of us wanted to discuss.

I’ve never seen my father give up on anything, or be less than positive – up until now. Why? well any hope that was there had been taken away from him. When you are stripped of all hope you cannot even begin to try and make your away around a brick wall.

Less than a week later the phone rang. It was a South African specialist who had a cancellation (Dad had been trying to see him for months) and would Dad like to come and see him. In front of my Mum and brother who said that this was brilliant news, Dad looked up at them and said “what’s the point?”

It was both Mum and my amazing brother, (who I have to say never gave up hope and not because he was in denial, but rather, he believed that there had to be some way to get around this brick wall), told Dad there was a point to going to see this man, and he should go. The appointment gave my Dad a new mind set, a different perspective; but more importantly – it gave Dad hope.

He had looked closely at Dad’s scans and tests and had taken into consideration Dad’s reactions to all treatment to date. He said all was not lost, and to fight this, day by day… as anything is possible. All drugs were stopped, research was done, apricot kernels were administered – along with a new diet and a miracle was born.

We all need hope. What does it do? Well, it creates a sense of appreciation and gratitude you never thought possible. You start to look at things very, very differently – it gives you another chance, a new perspective.

Hope, like faith is often the hardest thing to hold onto especially when you need it the most. But the only other option in those moments is despair. Whilst despair is humbling and quite natural, hope goes beyond natural; hope is supernatural especially in moments of darkness.

After the hurricane, comes a rainbow

Slowly but surely, the fluid build-up each week on Dad’s stomach became less. At one stage he was waddling around with 14 litres on him, it looked like he wasn’t getting better – those five doctors were right! But, something was happening behind the scenes; something rather remarkable. His liver was healing by itself, very, very slowly.

People were shocked to see his appearance, given how much smaller he had become, but you have to understand our bodies are not built to endure such hard drugs and invasive surgery. You also have to understand from reading this – anything is possible. ANYTHING. When Dad got his hope back, it reinstated his positive persona and he was not going to let a brick wall stand in his way.

The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough; they’re there to stop the other people.

22 November 2013 – another day we will never forget. For it was on this day, the same Doctor who had sent Dad home, said a miracle had happened; Dad’s liver had started to heal itself and was starting to function normally. It is a strange situation when you are expecting the worst and it doesn’t happen. Two months on and Dad was still with us and his yellow appearance was no longer.

Someone once said “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away.” For me this was one of those moments, for it shows, that anything IS possible. No matter what life throws in your way, even when you are stripped of everything – you’ve got to have hope.

Hope is not pure optimism. The two are closely linked but are still quite different. Optimism is seeing the proverbial glass as half-full. I think hope is being able to see the good or expect goodness even when the glass is half-empty or in situations where there is no glass at all and you are dealt a crappy hand of cards.

By January 2014, I realised my job at home (for the time being) was done. It was time for me and my yoga pants to head back to the other side of the world and leave my folks to accept what had just happened. It was time for them both to laugh, experience a sense of relief and most importantly, start to heal. It is one thing to be told you are going to die, but it truly is another to be told that you aren’t.

I remember being visibly shocked at Dad’s appearance when I first saw him in hospital. I was beyond upset and could not control my tears. Dad simply looked at the grey clouds outside and said “the sun will come out again Janey, storms pass and nothing lasts forever”… You were right Dad, the storm did pass and you gave me back my hope.

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As humans, we find it easy to react to situations in an irrational state, often saying negatives things such as “this is the worst thing that could ever happen to me.” Practicing gratitude helps put a situation into perspective. When we learn to see the good as well as the bad, it becomes more difficult to complain and stay in a place of suffering. It further helps us focus on what we DO have, rather than on what we DON’T have. Over time, this actually lessens our desire for constantly wanting more.

When we learn to pause, take a deep breath and look at the situation as a whole, we start to realise that the situation (although bad), isn’t the worst thing that could ever happen.

It’s important to commit time each day to express your gratitude. For me, I write down a list in the morning of the 10 things I am thankful for from the past day. I then read this list back to myself, close my eyes, concentrate on slowing down my breathing and repeating the phrase “thank you, I am grateful” to the Universe.

Just like brushing my teeth, this practice has become part of my daily routine. So, how powerful is it? Well, there have been a handful of occasions that have seemed pretty dire (one example, learning about my Dad’s life expectancy), but I have surprised myself with how well I coped during those times.

I was able to have perspective about Dad, insofar that I became very thankful that I have had so many special years with him and that if he needs to go now, then it’s his time. Obviously, I was incredibly sad, but I had this ability to feel that no matter what, it would all eventually be okay. This too, shall pass.

Being grateful forces us to overcome our ‘internal chatterbox’ – the wee gremlin which has the tendency to dwell on problems, annoyances and distances us from our greater self.

My Dad has always had the beautiful ability to be thankful and focus on the good. Part of me truly believes that a further reason why he is still with us, is because of his daily devotion to practicing gratitude.

Such a simple action with an astounding impact – practicing gratitude needs to become a necessary part of your daily routine, in order to live a happier existence.

Closely ask yourself – what are you grateful for today? I’m pretty sure you will surprise yourself with how many things you will find to be thankful for.

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It involves a conscious intention to focus our attention without analysing or judgement. The conscious nature of meditation means that it is an intentional, active skill, so it is different from resting or sleeping.

Without going into too much detail (as this post is simply an intro for you), there are essentially three basic types of meditation:

Concentrative meditation: focussing on one single thing, such as breathing.

Mindfulness meditation: acknowledgment of thoughts, visions or sounds.

Contemplative meditation: opening yourself up to consider the deeper questions of life.

Deepak Chopra* says that meditation does not require a specific religious belief. It’s a simple mental technique to go to the source of thought. It does however, form part of every spiritual tradition. For example, there are breathing meditations in every tradition. There are body awareness meditations in every tradition as well as variations of mantra meditation.

It can also transform our mind. Buddhist meditation practices are techniques that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm way of seeing things in their purest form.

According to Buddhism, this is the most important thing we can do, and is the only real solution to our own sadness, fears, anger, and general confusions that upset the human condition.

What interested us with this practice, is that during all of our research, meditation would be at the forefront of ‘wellness’ alongside a good diet. Article after article emphasised how meditation is scientifically proven to activate our relaxation response, and as a result, almost every health condition improves.

In the past, we struggled with committing time each day to meditate. We also found it really hard to silence our heads and switch off. Please do believe me when I tell you that it does get easier! Like all good things – practice is key. Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t ‘switch off’ straight away. You’ll get there.

HOW TO MEDITATE

Deepak Chopra recommends the ‘RPM’ (Rise, Pee, Meditate) approach to meditation, suggesting that those who can will be well served to meditate first thing upon waking up. However, this may not fit your routine, so just set aside some time each day (beginning with 5 or so minutes), and make it a priority.

1. Environment

Finding a peaceful environment is key. You need a quiet space where you can be left in peace for a short space of time. We have made a small place in our lounge, with a pillow on the ground and a candle on the table. As we live in London, we don’t get as much time outside in our garden as we would like, but when it is a warm summer’s day, we will go out and sit on the grass in the sun!

2. Space

Make sure your chosen space is quiet. Turn off all distractions (including your cell phone). We have found some good ‘meditation music’ playlists on youtube which help us relax. All you need is somewhere quiet and comfortable.

3. Position

Sitting on the floor (comfortably) is preferable as it helps us feel grounded, and connected with the earth. If you can’t do this, just sit up straight, shoulders back and feel as though your legs are cemented to the floor and slowly close your eyes. Use pillows or anything else which might help you feel relaxed. Make sure your back is straight so you can breathe slowly and deeply.

4. Set a timer

A beginner should start with setting aside just 5 minutes per day. Over the weeks, try and increase this time to 20 minutes. By setting a timer, you won’t have to interrupt yourself by checking your phone or watch.

5. Close your eyes

Slowly close your eyes. This helps not only minimise visual distraction, but relax the body too.

6. Focus on breathing

Start to focus solely on your breathing; become conscious of it – both inhaling and exhaling. Try to focus your mind on breathing slowly, in and out. If you find that your mind starts to wander – don’t worry, your concentration will improve over time. Just make an effort to refocus your mind on your breathing and try to think of nothing else.

If your mind continues to wander and your breath isn’t enough to clear your mind, try counting your breaths or repeating a one word mantra like ‘peace’ to clear your mind.

7. Let go of judgement

Most importantly, don’t judge yourself as you learn to meditate. Just keep at it and learn to praise yourself for any small step made.

MAKE IT PART OF YOUR ROUTINE

An amazing way to declutter, de-stress and free the mind – so just go for it. You’ve got this.

Although it may not come naturally in the beginning, just give it time and practice. It’s something which Dad actively encourages and really believes is crucial to the art of living well.

Good luck! x

*Deepak Chopra – a world renowned expert in the field of mind-body healing. A prominent speaker and author on the subject of alternative medicine.

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