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- How to Save Like a Dirt-Poor College Student: 9 Tips - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe recession is hitting all of us hard. In the spirit of this week's theme on saving money and living frugal, it's time to think scrappy and resourceful like an unemployed college student. Here are nine tips to relive those frantically frugal undergrad days--but with an adult twist. ("Adult" in ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Opposing Forces of the Cosmos - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: A thought/concept... If we are to make an assumption that good and evil do exist, that they are opposites of the same condition of existence and strive against each other, that existence is the state of being, that reality is simply the observable portion of existence...I am ...
Views: 990 - 7 Tips: Have Good Karma with Your Caffeine - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSince we’re on the topic of energy this week, I thought I would dedicate at least one blog entry to caffeine. Commonly found in coffee and tea, caffeine can also be found in chocolate, energy drinks and soda. According to Wikipedia, 90% of North American adults consume caffeine on a daily ...
Views: 989 - Love in Same Sex Couples - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Your book on Love makes many references to the love relationships of male/female couples. I am half way through the book and I have yet to see the principles of the book applied to same gender couples. Is there a difference? Or perhaps it is your belief that same gender couples ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Vast Sky - Working to Raise the Consciousness of the Planet - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this video Genpo Roshi talks about Vast Sky an organization that he started with Ken Wilber & Bernie Glassman Roshi to help raise the consciousness of the planet. He talks about what a higher level of consciousness looks like. Genpo Roshi founded the Kanzeon Sangha, an international ...
Views: 989 - A Good Day For Gratitude: What’s Going On In Iran Right Now - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRight now, on the opposite side of the planet from where I am, millions of Iranians young and old have been flooding the streets in protest. Why? Because they stood in line for hours to vote for what they believed in, and someone decided that their votes didn’t matter. The regime shamelessly ...
Views: 988(2 votes) - Find Your Own Puppy Love by Dating with Your Dog - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsElisa Baxt recalls one of her first dog dates with her boyfriend; it was on a beautiful spring day, and she and Scott were having lunch at an outdoor cafe, eating salads, and sipping lemonade. Next to them was Elisa’s three-and-a-half-year-old chow-lab mix Cody, chewing on a special order carrot ...
Views: 988 - Plagued by Negative Sensations? Be in Your Body First - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou can't heal your body unless you're in it. Sounds reasonable, right? Then how come the instant most of us get sick we check out, the sooner the better? We feel pain or discomfort, we get scared, we withdraw. We're out of our bodies so fast, the last thing on our minds is to rally every iota ...
Views: 988(7 votes) - The Thousand Songs - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsImagine that you are a lover of music. You are, in fact, so in love with music that you spend your days seeking out the most beautiful melodies – the most transporting songs. Music is the thing that warms your heart and lights up your world. One day you meet a woman who shares your passion. ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - The Twitter Tiananmen of Tehran - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOver two decades ago, China's largest pro-democracy protests in history ended when military tanks rolled onto Tiananmen Square (translated literally as ‘Gate of Heavenly Peace’) and armed Chinese troops opened fire on the crowds (of over 1 million people) in the largest pro-democracy protest ...
Views: 987 - Healthy Aging Naturally - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough 50% of the population in the United States will be over 65 by the year 2025, aging does not have to mean lower productivity and quality of life. In order to stay healthier longer, many people are seeking out the time-tested wisdom of Chinese Longevity Medicine. AGING MAY BE INEVITABLE, ...
Views: 986(2 votes) - The Man in the Mirror is the Man I Choose to Remember - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMallika Chopra's blog, Bloodsuckers and The World of Michael Jackson (http://www.intent.com/mallikachopra/blog/bloodsuckers-and-world-michael-jackson) hit the nail on the head with a great big smack. I’ve avoided blogging about Michael Jackson because I did not know him personally – only his ...
Views: 985(1 vote) - The Taliban Within - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlmost every day we come across some news or another about the atrocities of the Talibans in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Most of us have been viewing this issue as some incomprehensible disease in a remote and perennially troubled part of the world. The truth is, as we have all come to learn ...
Views: 985 - When the Wheels Come Off - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI grew up in the 70's and 80's when parents still told their kids to go outside and play. My friends and I would spend all day in the yard and when we got hot and sweaty enough we'd run to the back patio, open the water spigot on the side of the house and get down on our hands and knees so we ...
Views: 985 - Habits of Love - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer and what leads to healing…I am not aware of any other factor in medicine- not diet, not smoking, not exercise, not stress, not genetics, not drugs, ...
Views: 984(2 votes) - Redefine Wealth & Happiness on Your Terms! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s a new world out there today, and we are all faced with the question of what that means for our own lives, careers and futures. The facts can’t be denied. The economy is crumbling into pieces, people continue to lose jobs, and savings have been wiped out. Every time you turn on the news or ...
Views: 984 - The Importance of Sleep - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs the days get longer and we approach the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, we may get so excited by the extended hours of daylight that we skimp on our need for sleep. In general, sleep tends to be an area in life that we’ll cut back on in favor of work or play, whether it is ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Delightful Contradiction: The Healthy Burger - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile no longer a vegetarian, I haven't eaten red meat since age 9. To be honest, I don't really remember what a burger tastes like, but judging from its fan base, I gather it's pretty damn good. The following recipe is pretty damn good too; it even has the endorsement of my guy, a card-carrying ...
Views: 983 - How to Win Pakistan's Culture War - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com Authorsby Deepak Chopra and Salman Ahmad Pakistan is a war zone, but its battle is far more cultural than military. The whole country realizes this fact and is holding its breath, hoping that President Obama will come to the same realization. As long as the United States pursues the futile military ...
Views: 982 - The Right Place: The Four Phases of Networking - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt can be so important to be in the right place at the right time. Networking can happen anywhere. It happens in four phases: Mingling, Mating, Meeting, and Matching. Let's explore each phase together! Phase 1: Mingling ---> Phase 2: Mating ---> Phase 3: ...
Views: 982 - All About Stevia - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat could we possibly have in common with the ancient Guarani people of Paraguay? The Guarani are responsible for one of the best nutritional discoveries of recent centuries because just like us, they appreciated sweet tasting foods and drinks! As many as 1500 years ago, the Guarani ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - Bring Yourself Back to Life with Spring Cleaning from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWinter has a way of zapping the life right out of us, and this winter has been especially hard. While many, including me, are angry over winter weight gain, others are depressed from battling colds and flu, or living in fear of losing their jobs or homes. But, there is a way to get rid of the ...
Views: 981 - Somali Pirates in a Compassionate World - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDoes the young Somali pirate brought to trial in the U.S. create the perfect moment for the world community to take a deeper look at its own conscious? If reports from Somalia are true that its coastal waters have been used as a dumping ground for toxic and nuclear wastes, and its fisheries ...
Views: 981 - Summer Grillin': Rosemary Shrimp Scampi Skewers - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis is one of my favorite, summer grillin’, fast-fix entrees that never fails to get ooh’s, aha’s, and raves from everyone, because it’s visually beautiful and elegant. Everyone will think you’re a gourmet chef. (You can also substitute Paul Newman’s low-fat Cesar salad dressing instead of ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - 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: 980 - Dead At 32: What Jamie Dyer Dordek Can Teach You About Living - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI didn't meet Jamie until after she died. 2009-06-04-Jamiephoto_3.JPG Think life is certain? Guess again. Jaime was a blaze of florescent colors until she stepped off a curb and sprained her ankle. The blood clot from that minor accident traveled to her brain and killed her. Jamie Dyer ...
Views: 979 - Satan's Loosening Grip - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe future appears to be global, and if we want to thrive there, the concept of "pure evil" has to be discarded. As fuel for hostility, nothing is more combustible. After 9/11, angry mobs massing in Baghdad against the U.S. weren't just seen as unemployed young Arab males — they became symbols ...
Views: 979 - 20 Meditation Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough a good number of people try meditation at some point in their lives, only a small percentage actually persist with it. This is unfortunate, as the benefits are enormous. One possible reason is that many beginners do not start with an appropriate mindset to make the practice ...
Views: 978(3 votes) - Controlling Behavior: Allowing Others to Be - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know what it’s like to want to be in control. In some ways, exerting control is an important survival skill. For example, we have every right to be in control of our own bodies and our own lives. Taking control in these cases is empowering and necessary. Controlling behavior in the ...
Views: 978 - The Sunset Diet - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI don't own a scale. I never have. I have been lucky in life in that I haven't had to deal with weight issues, until recently. Last year, due to stress and anxiety, I began to lose weight without trying and people close to me grew worried that I was becoming anorexic or bulemic. I laughed at ...
Views: 978 - Yoga Isn’t Stretching - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf we look at the purpose of yoga and understand it in its spiritual context, we could distill it as 'opening the body, at the physical and subtle levels'. In this process of opening what is held within these different levels, the holding and in fact what creates the holding itself, is released. ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - Reading Tea Leaves - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of the most challenging psychic tools for beginners is that of tasseomancy, or divining through tea leaves. The trick to reading tea leaves is to use plenty of imagination and intuition. The trick to writing an article about tea leaves is to resist -- with all one’s psychic might -- using ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - What "Traveler's Eyes" Can Teach us About Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is a day I leave the beautiful island of Maui and head back to the Boston area. It is always hard to leave such a beautiful place. I am very grateful for the time that I spend in Maui. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Travel is a blessing as when we travel we ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Good-bye, Michael: For the Rest of Us, What Now? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMichael Jackson's memorial ended just today in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. Though I was not there in person, I was watching the event on the television screen from start to finish with countless other citizens of this world. Whether you are a fan, a hater, or completely neutral, there ...
Views: 975(3 votes) - Tautology: Total Eclipse of Meaning - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe word “tautology” literally means “repeating what has been said” (from Greek tauto for “same” and logos for “saying”)(1), as in "A is A." The philosophical East and West differ in terms of the value of saying the same thing twice. From the stand-point of the Western thought, Popeye’s “I ...
Views: 975 - The 3 Most Important Reasons Farrah Fawcett Matters - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s not her role as a detective in the 1970’s series, “Charlie’s Angels”; or her long, feather-shagged sun-streaked locks; or even her legendary 17-year tumultuous love affair with Ryan O’Neal, that make Farrah Fawcett a cultural icon. There are three more important reasons – reasons that ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Sustenance for the Soul: Taking Time for Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsModern life compels us to rush. Because we feel pressured to make the most of our time each day, the activities that sustain us, rejuvenate us, and help us evolve are often the first to be sacrificed when we are in a hurry or faced with a new obligation. It is important we remember that there is ...
Views: 974 - Tweet Breach: 140 Characters of Sheer Destruction - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLike a wounded, cornered Doberman, I was irrational and reactive. My blog was down, non-existent. When you earn your keep by communicating ideas, like I do as a professional speaker, any threat to the distribution of those ideas raises the peach fuzz on the back of your neck. After days of ...
Views: 974 - A Presence Practice for Multi-tasking Overachievers - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello friends. I have been trying to write, off and on all day long, but I just couldn’t concentrate. Maybe it was the weather. We had one of those hot sunny days, interrupted by a sudden, blustery storm that dumped buckets and buckets of rain. The rain usually clears the air, but today it left ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Beyond Dating (for men and women): 8 Ways to Feel Great Now - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLooks like we’re living in interesting times. The financial markets are in a tizzy, people are losing jobs and homes, and there’s a pivotal election coming up on top of all that. Hey, just yesterday, even I got hit by a couple of nasty surprises, and lord knows I was pretty bummed out for a ...
Views: 972 - Father's Day Gift Ideas: 5 Enthralling Nonfiction Audiobooks for Dad - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are at a loss for what to get for your father this Father's Day, get him an audiobook. Why would your father want to listen to an audiobook? Well, first of all, they require less time and effort than actually reading a book. Your dad can listen to an audiobook in bits and chunks ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - How to Get Healthier Skin: the Absolute Most Effective Steps to Vibrant, Younger Looking Skin - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAfter the ravages of winter, your skin may be dull, dry and more prone to wrinkles and blemishes. But do you want healthy, glowing skin? Then it's time for a skin "spring cleaning," and probiotics can help! Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeast that live in your intestines and keep ...
Views: 972(2 votes) - Different Ways of Navigating - We're All In The Same Boat - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe’re all in the same boat. We just have different paddles, and perhaps we find ourselves on different rivers. We all live in human bodies. These are the vehicles in which we move through our world. We are all made of flesh, blood, and bone, with brains, hearts, and lungs to power us. Our ...
Views: 971(2 votes) - Walking Your Talk: How Do You Treat A Waitress? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe had a TV series in London. One of our fellow TV presenters seriously upset the camera crew when they arrived at his house. He was rude and dismissive, essentially putting himself on a pedestal and treating them like lowly workers. Minutes later, when the camera was turned on, he became the ...
Views: 971(4 votes) - Living in the Future: The Dangers of Overplanning - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEverywhere on and off the web, people talk about the benefits of planning. Plans help you define your goals, help you determine what tasks are needed and when you need to do them. And plans help you stay on track when distractions set in. So, what’s not to love about plans? Lots. When you ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Permission to Simply Be: Working Through Transitions - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe elation we feel when we have learned an important lesson, achieved a goal, or had a big breakthrough can sometimes be met with a period of downtime afterward. During this period of transition, we may feel unsure and not know where to turn next. Many people, during the pause between ...
Views: 970(2 votes) - Caffeine Helps Athletes Feel Less Pain When Exercising - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsResearchers at the University of Illinois report that 300 mg of caffeine (the amount in four cups of coffee) reduces muscle burning during intense exercise in both regular coffee drinkers and in those who do not drink coffee at all (International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise ...
Views: 969 - How to Take a Shower with Your Glasses On - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWake up on day 11 with the same cold you had 10 days ago. Your husband leaves to work in another state, your family will follow and relocate, then he calls to tell you he is in love with his co-worker Bruce. Waking up at 2 in the morning for two weeks straight with a 2 year old ...
Views: 969(2 votes) - You Can Help Roxanne Saberi, Euna Lee, and Laura Ling - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeveral years ago when I was detained by officials while trying to pass through immigration on the way out of a certain “rogue nation,” and kept in a holding cell while the officials tried to determine what to do with me, I alternatively freaked out, tried to reflect on the lessons I could learn ...
Views: 969 - I Have No Tears in My Space - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFamily relationships have played an integral role in my spiritual life lessons. God laughed when she allowed me to be born the last of 8 daughters of such a mixed, taped together family, I am sure of it. We all have different personalities. Four of us grew up in the same household, four others ...
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