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Yes, I said it. I know you might have thought that the idea of Super-Women went out in the 80’s or 90’s but don’t fool yourself. There are probably more pressures on us as women today than there were back then. We thought we had a lot to take care of before and now we've added in social ... Views: 856
The science of manifesting your vision is all about holding the vibration of your vision. Another way of saying this is that to manifest your vision, i.e.: take it from the invisible to material form; you will need to change your thinking and your energy.
Einstein said that, “Problems cannot ... Views: 1161
People are always complaining about one thing or another and it does annoy me a lot. I have had hard times in my sixty years but there is no point moaning about it, is there? No there isn't! People in general are never happy because there is always something that affects them be it the weather, ... Views: 1006
Have you spent nights tossing and turning without being able to rest? Some people spend every night that way. I’m amazed at how many people tell me that they sleep only one to four hours a night.
Sleep is necessary for a healthy immune system, normal hormonal function, and recovery of your ... Views: 1169
The practice of appreciation as a device for happiness has been in the mainstream for many years. Long-term research supports appreciation’s efficiency to improve your life, recommending that a positive, appreciative attitude helps in a higher success rate at work, better health, peak ... Views: 929
Who is busier than moms? With careers, children and homes to care for, it’s no wonder most of us are tired all the time. But you can still relax and get the sleep you need with these helpful tips.
A mom’s work is never done. We care for everyone else but who takes care of us? For now, we ... Views: 1116
Are you struggling to create or live the life that you wish you had? Do you feel blocks in your creativity? Have you been longing to feel integrated, centered and whole again? Cleansing can be a powerful resource to help you balance, realign, let go and restore yourself.
We know about the ... Views: 878
We all experienced a sadly familiar sense of shock and horror when we read or saw that two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Of course, it’s too early to know what or how or why; at this point, it’s all about images and anguish, sorrow for those on the scene and shock ... Views: 1265
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Death and Taxes - by Dr. Kyre Adept, Director of ART of Integration
Oooh, it’s that inevitable time of year again… not death, hopefully, but taxes. In the US, most people’s taxes are due on April 15th, so it’s a good day to stay away from the Post Office.
We all have an ambivalent relationship with taxes in particular and taxation in general. We want the ... Views: 1315
Last Wednesday, my dear friend and I stepped into a nice hotel nestled in the busy part of Miami, near the airport. She put a large gift basket in my hands. “I think they left this for you.”
What a lovely surprise! And on the night table was a stand with a copy of my new release, Simplemente ... Views: 1104
Forgive them... For they know not what they do...
As we know, everything begins with a thought and many of the behaviors we have built up over life-times become an automatic defense mechanism which can weigh us down with guilt, sadness, anger and frustration, leading us away from the freedom ... Views: 1147
“All you have shall some day be given; Therefore give now, that the season of giving may be yours and not your inheritors.” ~Kahil Gabrain
~ Giving is the first fundamental law of life-and is the first law of all creation.
~ There is a right and wrong way to give and receive. We are ... Views: 2697
Most people seek a spiritual goal projected from the content of their minds. They workout a system of their own or seek a religious or spiritual guru to lead them to the goal. They do not sense the inherent self-deception involved in this process.
The conventional neurology in man is such ... Views: 1172
When you were growing up, you probably learned that lying was wrong.
Remember the old adage, "Honesty is the best policy"?
However, chances are that those same people who told you not to lie often told a few non-truths themselves. And today, the mantra of "do not lie" may be one you repeat ... Views: 1299
There is a manifestation myth I would like to dispel. I’ve often heard it said that once you get clear on what you want it will manifest effortlessly. However, the truth is, everything in the way of it manifesting is first likely to come up in your face, especially your own limiting beliefs. ... Views: 975
In response to the threats from N. Korea.
When life gets crazy and the ground you’re standing on starts to feel shaky, it is time to rest. When you start to feel anxious, your body naturally wants to respond by taking action, don’t! Take a rest.
If life starts to get blurry, take a rest. ... Views: 1308
I always write about what is relevant in my life and this last month has been an interesting one for me. You see, in my lifetime I have had maybe ten headaches. However, when I get them, they are migraines. The first time I had one, I was in college trying to get ready for final exams. ... Views: 947
ou need it. You want it. You miss it. You dream about it. You don’t have it. You may have had it. Where did it go and how can you get it back? It use to be easy. It never worked before. You wonder if you deserve it. You worry about losing it if you actually get it. They have it and you’re ... Views: 1061
It happens to the best of us. Things happen. People say things. Stuff breaks. Suddenly you look up and you are in the midst of a terrible situation. The buck stops with you and everyone is impatiently waiting for you to fix it. The good news is you are a highly responsible person so they have ... Views: 1119
Spiritual life coaching is about manifesting your desires by clarifying your vision and goals, removing blocks and increasing your energy and vibration to attract what you desire.
It differs slightly from conventional life coaching, in that it focuses a lot on the 'inner game' and core ... Views: 1146
Getting the flu is probably the last thing you want right now. Debilitating headaches, nausea, cough, sore throats and fever can really mess with your life. But what if the flu also served a purpose for improving your health? In this article I am going to pose the question of – “Why would it ... Views: 1089
I was talking with Jill a few weeks ago and she was saying that the crystals she had to help her sleep weren’t working. With a little further conversation and enquiry I soon deduced why. If you, like Jill, are having trouble sleeping, waking tied and far from refreshed, it may well be worth ... Views: 2495
“As we played during the ‘hide and seek’ dance, I received insights about a part of me that has been hiding a long time.” said one Playshop participant.
This last weekend, Julie Blake and I busted the myth that personal growth and self-awareness comes only through hard work, struggle and ... Views: 1052
We tell ourselves that we want a new life; in our minds we see ourselves reclaiming our right to live without limitations. We see ourselves walking away from destructive relationships and letting go of negative thoughts and feelings. And this is the very problem. We talk to ourselves about a ... Views: 1101
We all have moments in life when we are just not feeling the love. In every kind of love, there are times when things go wrong and people disappoint you. It happens to the best of us. I want you to know that when you feel this way that everything is fine. There is nothing wrong with you. You may ... Views: 1080
I have some hope fillers. They are stress busters. They are Guru dust.
They will allow you to become your own Guru. Guru literally means one who takes you out of darkness into the light. If you want more light, more hope, more connection. Take this action and do these.
They are my gift to ... Views: 1125
In conversations with clients and colleagues, the 800 pound gorilla is often the challenge of being “present.” Vital as it is to leadership and a rich full life, it is the thing that eludes many if not most of us a lot of the time. Much of what we do and how we live takes us out of the present ... Views: 1111
The Key to well-being is to simplify the daily aspects of your life. We live in a world of “yes”. We say yes when requests are made of our time by employers, our children’s schools, churches, organizations we care about, as well as to our families. From the “sign the petition” emails to taking ... Views: 1075
This is part 6 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Giving Back. Other blogs to follow in this series are: Self-Esteem, Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, Love, and Faith & Fear.
We all possess ... Views: 1678
From the time we were born we were "programmed" to depend on others and reasonably so. Whether we are having good times or bad times most of us turn to family and friends for support, guidance and even comfort. We want and sometimes feel the need to share every part of our lives with someone ... Views: 943
Lent started the day before Valentine's Day. I find this interesting since they are quite the opposite. If you didn't know, Ash Wednesday is the kick off for Lent. Remembering that you came from dust and to dust you will return. This is the time of year you give something up that you have ... Views: 1231
When People tell me that they meditate for hours. I have a difficult time believing them. I’ve been meditating for almost ten years, and I can’t sit still for more than twenty-minutes. My legs start to get rigid. My back begins to hurt. My fingers start fidgeting. I start to lose ... Views: 1146
Have a cookie today.
On a diet? Break it for a bit and have a cookie.
Busy. Lots of work. Kids have guitar lessons later? Have a cookie today.
Not just any cookie, you absolute favorite. And one more caveat . . . take at least 5 minutes to eat it, regardless of the size. Take more if ... Views: 954
Yesterday morning I rushed out the door in order to make it to work on time. I noticed there were leaves all over the patio. I dutifully picked up the broom in order to sweep, but within about 2 ½ seconds I realized I didn’t have enough time. So, I begrudgingly put the broom back in its home. ... Views: 1114
Today, I am thinking...no, receiving deeply in my heart-of-hearts that “you/me/we simply must acquire a truer and clearer understanding; a wise-knowing base, to anchor ourselves solidly into "the quantum real" in this New Year Age of 2013!” I am being told via the Inner-Divine that "we should ... Views: 1726
Have you asked yourself “What is going on?” Especially on those days you find yourself waking up possessed by a strange New Age schizophrenic mind that at one moment, tells you that ‘You are happy!’; making you smile and stretch out your arms eagerly to embrace the sunlight and your day! Then in ... Views: 1160
In a past post I wrote about the greatest myths about life purpose. So what is true about life purpose?
Truth #1 – Life purpose is much more of a journey than a destination.
It is more a state of being than a state of doing. It’s about who you are and how you show up in the world. Your ... Views: 983
What stops you from fully experiencing enthusiasm, joy, and significance in your daily life? What stops you from living with Full Wattage?
I have found the three biggest saboteurs that keep people from living with Full Wattage are:
Saboteur #1 – Your own beliefs.
For example, think ... Views: 976
Many a poet and philosopher has said that love is for all seasons. That’s true, but there’s nothing like Valentine’s Day to remind your significant other that you’ve fallen in love with her 365 times over the past year. The tried and true ways of showing your appreciation are always safe—cards, ... Views: 2585
Tantra is a manifestation art. It is a place where we can move from mediocrity to the full extent of our joy. Tantra is a joyous art, one that will take us to great places if we allow it. The word Tantra is a Sanskrit word that has more than one English translation. The one that I feel expresses ... Views: 1884
“Come out of the circle of time, and into the circle of love.” ~ Rumi
As this month draws to a close, I’m sitting cozy in my office, three large dogs sacked out on the floor around me, while sheets of ice fall from the sky. This is by no means a typical winter day in east Tennessee. I’m ... Views: 923
In a recent session with my counselor Eleanor, she said something simple, but profound to me; “Nothing changes until you do.” She went on to say, “Mike, you keep trying to control and manipulate the situations, relationships, and outcomes in your life – thinking that if they changed in the way ... Views: 1716
The ticking clock of aging begins very early in our life, and with each passing year its' effects becomes more pronounced. For we are an expression not only of our genetic inheritance, but also of our cultural reality, upbringing, life experiences and our interpretation of those life ... Views: 1421
The vast majority of human beings live under the shadow of the fear of death – one’s own and that of the near and dear ones. They can release themselves from that pain by paying attention to what is known as the After Death Communication (ADC).
The conventional neurology that keeps the ... Views: 1743
Everybody should have a good, balanced physical and mental state. Unfortunately, many people don’t take this aspect of living too seriously and neglect certain important issues. Well, the only way to change that and make a difference is by discovering what healthy habits are and how they can ... Views: 775
How can we describe nature?
In a scientific point of view, it's everything that is not man made; another point of view sustains nature is everything because all that humanity made, all the materials are from nature. This doesn’t mean most of what man created is natural, quite the opposite, it ... Views: 892
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may” is perhaps my favorite line of Robert Herrick’s poem, To Virgins, to Make Much of Time. Remember this poem? Maybe you’ve never heard it. Maybe you have and you’ve forgotten it.
Gather ye rosebuds. This past year, as most years do, held some challenges, some big ... Views: 978
When I was 16 years old, I had an experience where I felt a baby soul come around me and communicate with me. She felt joyful and fun and I just knew deep down in my heart that she would be my child one day. It was only a matter of timing. At that time of course, I was very young and had NO plan ... Views: 1101
As I reflect upon the events in my life over the past year, I discover that part of my learning in Sedona has been about taking time for me—and enjoying it. As an American, it is part of our cultural dynamic to work 40, 80 even 120 hours a week. We are not considered a success if we don’t tow ... Views: 1198
This is the story of misuse of scientific attainments the more it is becoming advanced wherein joy is less and sorrow/anguish rule the roost. This trend has just not stopped and in fact day by day it is spreading its vicious net everywhere. Till date all harm faced, all problems undergone are ... Views: 1139