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- How Exercise Preserves Brain Function - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDr. Yu-Min Kuo, of the National Cheng Kung University Medical College in Taiwan, has shown how exercise helps to preserve brain function as you age (The Journal of Applied Physiology, November 2008). Dr Kuo trained mice to run daily for five weeks on wheels at 70 percent of their capacity. They ...
Views: 874 - The Independent Thinker - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am drawn to Sri Aurobindo because he was an independent thinker and did most of his spiritual work on his own. On my spiritual journey I have been a bit of a loner, always sidestepping teachers who told me what to do or how to think. It is not that I do not want instruction, but I have never ...
Views: 1240 - Premonitions: Making Money with the Mind - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"If people have the ability to sense the future, why aren't they rich?" This is one of the most frequent questions I've been asked by readers of my book The Power of Premonitions. The fact is, some are very rich, and they attribute their wealth in part to their ability to sense the future. As ...
Views: 939 - Striving and Arriving - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have a personal story to share: As you know, I recently moved to San Diego. It is sunny and beautiful and I am excited for this next chapter in my life and career to unfold. One of my favorite hobbies is physical exercise (it helps keep me sane with long hours in front of the computer - I am ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Test Your Earth-Friendly Eating Knowledge - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt ain’t easy been green, especially if you can’t see yourself giving up those juicy steaks and burgers. Most of the times, we forget the far-reaching consequences of something as inconsequential as what we pack for lunch or what we eat at a restaurant. But what would you do if you knew just ...
Views: 634 - The "Oh Well" Mantra - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have a friend named Annie. She was my roommate two times (!) in college. During the second time, I realized that she was a natural born yogi, no Asana practice necessary. When she did her homework, she did it. When she watched TV or goofed off or whatever, she did that too. She wasn't worried ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - Meditation for Self-knowledge - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have been exploring way to "inner knowing the self"... I have done significant recovery around childhood trauma and am still recovering from a Dissociative Disorder. The greatest challenge for me is to truly know my self, as this is often clouded. I am considering meditation. ...
Views: 876 - Boosting Productivity By Simplifying - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is a lot of emphasis on being productive right now. It's a buzzword that litters our news outlets, and is heard frequently in connection with the economy. Personal productivity is also a hot topic right now, with the business world abuzz with Stephen Covey, David Allen's Getting Things ...
Views: 701 - A Stand for Our Mothers is a Stand for Our World - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"The best way to care for the children of our world is to care for their mothers." ~Kimberly King Dear Friends of Peace, Mother's Day is a time to honor the immeasurable value and ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - A Change of Heart – Healing with Mother - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor as long as I could remember, my mother and I had never been close. I’m sure she held me as a young child and of course she loved me, but as I was growing up and into adulthood, I never felt connected to her. Over the years, I always envied my girlfriend’s relationships with their mothers. I ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Finances and Freedom: How Working for Financial Independence Leads to Self-Worth - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Women fake orgasms and men fake finances.” -- Suze Orman, Financial Consultant, California Governor’s Women’s Conference, 2008. Do you use your career, your job, the work you do as a measuring tool to size up your worth? Though it’s a mistake to equate one’s worth solely with money, many of ...
Views: 734 - Be "Meatless in May" to Help Fight Global Warming - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour Daily Thread and Chelsea Green have partnered up to raise awareness about the beef with meat. The raising of livestock, specifically the factory farming of animals, is a major contributor of green house gases that pollute our planet. The raising of these animals creates 18% of global ...
Views: 628 - What are the Words to Your Life Song? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is a special song meant just for you and one intended only for me. No one else is experiencing what I am experiencing nor does anyone else think, feel or love like me; or like you. Through my life’s journey, a song is being written. The power of this song resonates through me and echoes in ...
Views: 608 - Happy Mother's Day, Mom - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBirth defects run in my family. My younger sister and I were both born horribly pigeon-toed. But my youngest sister suffered the most. The entire bone structure of both her legs was terribly unformed; she had no functioning hip sockets and the cartilage in all her joints was missing, ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Congratulations to Meet You - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast year I was given the book, Eat, Pray, Love by one of my girl friends. I placed the book on my coffee table, and there it sat for well over a year. Recently, just by a lark, I decided to give it a read. I couldn’t put the book down. In it was a section where the author meets an old ...
Views: 704 - Hogwash Alert: How to Survive the Pandemic of Swine Flu Scams and Swindles - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLong before you'll ever come down with swine flu, you'll be exposed to another kind of virus sweeping the world: A global outbreak of online scams and swindles preying on your fears of the so-called aporkalypse. In coming days when you receive emails offering a variety of ways to ward off swine ...
Views: 823 - Stay on the Mission - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJust read a superb article on superstar rapper Lil Wayne in Rolling Stone. Rich with insights on excellence and full of inspiration, the piece recorded how he went from virtual unknown to the best rapper on Earth. His success came through the usual suspects: sheer hard work/unparalled ...
Views: 545 - How Can We Celebrate Motherhood? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEight years ago, I discovered that I was going to be a mom. I remember the specific moment that intuitively I knew I had a precious, sacred soul stirring in me. I remember the overwhelming emotions of love, anticipation, excitement and hope. And I remember the strong connection I felt to my ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - Doing the Best You Can - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt isn’t always easy to meet the expectations we hold ourselves to. We may find ourselves in a situation such as just finishing a relaxing yoga class or meditation retreat, a serene session of deep breathing, or listening to some calming, soul-stirring music, yet we have difficulty retaining our ...
Views: 646 - Yummy Chocolate Fondue - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWash and Prepare Dipping Foods Fresh Strawberries Fresh Red Apple Fresh Pineapple Fresh Bananas 1/4 cup Large Cashews 1/4 cup Brazil Nuts TWO OPTIONS FOR CHOCOLATE SAUCE OPTION 1 Real Chocolate-Light sauce 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup ...
Views: 2045 - Celebrating Each Phase of Motherhood - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGraduation and wedding season will soon be upon us. Time to dust off the wingtips and cough up some dough for appropriate presents. A sometimes expensive and painful (could just be the shoes) experience, I know that many in my world wonder why we've got to appear at these events. Yet, looking at ...
Views: 813(1 vote) - Peace and Collaborative Development Network - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere’s quite a
Views: 932 - How to Find and Impress the "Perfect" Man - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsStatistics say men lie five times more often than women. (Now ask yourself, is that true, or did I just make it up?) And despite human progress and enlightened times, we're still slaves to our genes. Males are hardwired to impress women. Watch the elaborate dances some birds go through to win ...
Views: 836 - The Greatest Cup of Coffee Ever - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA tragic event took place last week. A man by the name of Jason William Schultz was sitting and waiting at a bus stop in Southern California when he was struck by an elderly driver who lost control of his car. A fireman at the accident site spoke with a witness…a woman was there with Schultz. ...
Views: 759 - How to Be Just Like Me - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAfter my last brutally honest note to the Tribe, I received A LOT of emails asking about how I could be so open and vulnerable in these letters to you while still remaining strong in my self..... and the answer to that question is one of my greatest secrets. Want to hear it? Cool, here's my ...
Views: 651 - Wealth Comes in Many Forms - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy mentor, Bob Proctor, once said, “Don’t cry over anything that won’t cry over you.” People will often create tremendous suffering for themselves just because they’re in debt or have lost money. They’ll generate intense feelings of anger, sadness, and fear, all of which are destructive and ...
Views: 900 - Enviro-Eateries Causing Quite a Stir - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEco-friendly patrons can feel a little less guilty eating out these days thanks to a host of gourmet establishments turning over an environmentally-conscious leaf. Why the new found interest in all things green? Both a personal green philosophy and a need to please eco-chic customers have begun ...
Views: 947 - "Someday, You'll Miss Me" - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I was a teenager, I loved to push my mother’s buttons; sometimes I was bored and sometimes I just wanted to clear my head after school with a good argument. My mother would often end it with a smile and say, “Someday when I’m gone you will miss me.” “That cheap guilt trick doesn’t work with ...
Views: 3496(2 votes) - How in Control Are You of Your Finances and What Does Financial Independence Mean to You? (Quiz) - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA discussion about finances in a book celebrating a woman’s worth may appear to put so much emphasis on monetary solvency that one could argue in favor of the money-equals-worth equation. But I sincerely hope you don’t reach this conclusion, because that is not the intent. Money doesn’t buy you ...
Views: 571 - Healing Architecture - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I practiced as an Architect for fifteen years and have been practicing holistic healing for six years. I was hoping some day these two areas of expertise will come together, but instead I am feeling confused and restless. I have been meditating for several years too, but can not seem ...
Views: 1231 - Holy Guacamole! It's Not Just for Dipping Anymore! - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHappy Cinco de Mayo! In honor of the land that brought us that ingenious concoction known as the margarita I am here to bring you a new DIY treat that is worthy of the beauties south of the border. Bust out the avocado mamacita because our vitamin packed green friend isn't just for dipping ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Reduced to Essentials - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMother's love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved. ~Erich Fromm I have been a mother for most of my adult life. I often say that my children are my one great work in this life ...
Views: 579(1 vote) - My Path to Green: Step 2 - Vegan Cooking & Cookies - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello everyone, I am continuing my "My Path to Green" this week by learning all about Vegan and Vegetarian cooking. I was inspired by Mark Reinfeld's Go Green with Vegan Cuisine, he had some crazy statistics about the difference between a animal based diet vs. a plant based diet: A UN ...
Views: 785 - The Many Faces of Connie Culp - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeveral years ago when I was studying abroad in Singapore, I happened to be walking out of the bathroom of a public restaurant when I bumped into an Indian man who had white, irregular blotches on his entire face and body. It all happened so quickly, and my immediate reaction was to close my ...
Views: 981 - Sex, the Great Healer - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFinally, that spa trip you have long awaited is almost here. In magnificent seclusion, hidden away from time and urban life, you and your beloved will rediscover each other. Under the ancient arms of gently swaying trees, you will regenerate yourselves. And while all thought of budgets, ...
Views: 805 - Imagery for Our Children: A Magical Healing Garden - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is a time of new beginnings: flowers blooming and seeds blossoming into lush plants that we've nurtured and cultivated earlier. Spring can also be a time of renewal for our children - to open their hearts, to share their hopes, and to expand their dreams. We can guide our children toward ...
Views: 677(1 vote) - Why Modifying Your Mortgage Could Be Bad for You - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday it has become impossible for many people to refinance a mortgage. And if you’ve got one of the interest-only loans that were so popular a few years ago, you may be faced with much higher payments, when your loan resets and you start paying off the loan. It will usually be higher because ...
Views: 891 - A Mother’s Day Message of Hope - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe following poem posted recently on the Lung Cancer Alliance Survivors Support Community is about defying odds, debunking the myth of prognosis, and maintaining hope and faith in the face of a terrifying diagnosis. More fundamentally, though, it illustrates a daughter’s unbounded love for her ...
Views: 1112 - Why Our Mothers Matter - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMother’s Day is this Sunday, and of course, it puts me in mind of my own mother who left this Earth twelve years ago. I miss her every day. It also reminds me of several clients and friends talking to me about their mothering experiences. Just this week alone, I heard … - of a mother whose ...
Views: 717 - A Day with The Dalai Lama - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFollowing the Dalai Lama's visit to Boston this weekend, the media's coverage of the event, a two-part lecture held at Gillette Stadium, was largely relegated to posts regarding the above photo, wherein His Holiness donned a New England Patriots hat during the afternoon session. I can't say that ...
Views: 748 - Elizabeth Edwards and Us: Lessons in Resilience - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsElizabeth Edwards' new memoir, Resilience, is about to be released in a few days. Her publisher, Broadway Books, says Edwards has written "an unsentimental and ultimately inspirational meditation on the gifts we can find among life's biggest challenges." If anyone is qualified to write on ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - May Day! May Day! A Survival Guide for Your Spring Schedule - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMay Day traditionally marks the first day of May – a month celebrating the birth of spring, and events surrounding new beginnings; Mothers Day, first communion, and graduation. The whirlwind of events that accompany gift buying, parties, concerts, planning and buzzing through your “to do” list ...
Views: 838 - The Biology of Belief - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy dog died this morning. He was a small, black, mixed-breed, part Chihuahua, perhaps part miniature pinscher. I adopted him five years ago after someone dropped him off at a pet shop in South Miami Beach. The owners gave him to their parents, who are my friends, and I fell for his hyperactive ...
Views: 1111 - Steps to Freedom: Change What Isn’t Working - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe have all had the experience of realizing that something in our lives is not working. This knowledge can come as a sudden realization or a nagging feeling of doubt that grows stronger, waking us up to the fact that something needs to change. Some people have a tendency to act rashly and make ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Type 2 Diabetes is Preventable - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMore than 90 percent of adult onset cases of diabetes are preventable and if caught early enough, are curable (Archives of Internal Medicine, May 2009). Usually, you can tell if you are pre-diabetic or diabetic because you store fat primarily in your belly, rather than in your hips. This is a ...
Views: 613 - The Politics of Love: We Are Elizabeth; We Are John - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe same dynamic is at play in our national and private yearnings. We want the same illusion of moral constancy in our politicians as we do in our marriages. But we inevitably find our leaders have feet of clay. And it’s common for couples to not even know what’s going on in their very own ...
Views: 919 - Three Mother's Day Celebrations - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn this morning's walk, we (three dogs and I) were joined by my daughter who walked alongside us with her bicycle. She was heading to work. I was carrying a box of compostable materials down to the recycle bin at the bottom of the hill. The dogs were sniffing new spring wildflowers and marking ...
Views: 569 - What Are Your Earliest Memories? - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy father insists that he can remember being born. When questioned, he describes the darkness of the birth canal and his emergence into daylight. He was born at home, in 1934. He assures us that he wondered, in his little baby brain, “Where was I before I came here?” Some members of our ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - What is Prayer Meant to Be? - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThursday is National Day of Prayer, as mandated by Congress. What should President Obama do? Should he follow tradition and sign a ceremonial proclamation? Should he follow President George W. Bush's practice of hosting a formal White House event? Should he ignore it completely? Whether ...
Views: 514 - Lost & Found: How a Three-Year-Old Survived 52 Hours in the Woods (and How You Can Too) - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEarlier this week, three-year-old Joshua Childers wandered away from his home in southeast Missouri wearing only a T-shirt, sneakers and a pull-up diaper. More than 52 agonizing hours later, the 35-pound toddler was found alive three miles from his home in the rugged terrain of the Mark Twain ...
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