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- Scrambled Memory Dream, Or Was it Really Granddad with That Cell Phone? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMargaret Ruth gives her impressions of the Reader’s dreams about family members who have passed. dream Question: I was curious if you could help explain a dream for me? Last night was the first time in a very long time I dreamt of ones who have moved to the other side. The main part of the ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Self-Reflection Exercise: Identifying Your Toxic Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSit comfortably and take a few slow, deep breaths. Settle your awareness in your heart. Now ask yourself this difficult question: What is wrong with me? Although we spend much of our lives disguising and suppressing the answers to this question, this is your opportunity to access it. You ...
Views: 6137(1 vote) - Separate Your Personal Life from Your Personal Finances: Claiming Your Life Back from Busy - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy friend tipped me off to a great practice last week. She and her husband schedule weekly business meetings to discuss the business of the family. They divide their lives into three sections—family, marriage, and fun—and they approach each topic separately. For family stuff, they arrange the ...
Views: 583(1 vote) - Service as a Prescription for Health - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWalking through the green hills of Tennessee Valley bordered by the brash jubilant display of purple lupines and sweet shy hellos of delicate yellow wildflowers while connecting with Melinda, the founder of Women’s Earth Alliance and Amira her right hand assistant I circled back to that place of ...
Views: 1084(3 votes) - Seven Simple Exercises to Invite the Extraordinary Life - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI can think of no greater encouragement than the self-evident Truth that there dwells in each of us the opportunity to explore and know the Extraordinary Life. The meaning of Extraordinary I wish to convey points to the immutable and inexhaustible source that is the secret center of each of us: ...
Views: 821(2 votes) - Sex, Love, Intimacy: Understanding and Enjoying Your Sexuality - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my last three posts I discussed the importance of establishing a sense of self-worth. In my next three posts, I'll look at how this sense of self-worth plays into your sexuality and relationships, and how your sexuality and relationships affect your sense of self worth. Regardless of what ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - Sexuality and Spirituality...Is There a Difference? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy daughter asked me to help her to explain the birds and the bee's to an 18 year old who lost her mother at a young age, and who had a father who was unable to broach the subject with her. This comes at a time that I am studying the Kabbalah in an online course. The technical side of Kabbalah ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - Should I Stay or Should I Go? Determining Whether the 9-5 World Is For You - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you believe the hype of many of the personal development blogs out there, figuring out your passion, kissing the 9-5 world goodbye and working for yourself is the best way to find happiness. But is it really? Self-employment has some serious drawbacks. Even if you put yourself on a ...
Views: 506(1 vote) - Should You Date If You Are Unemployed? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost people identify who they are with what they do. This seems to work until the day arrives and one is out of work. Not only is there a loss of income, but there is a loss of identity. Unfortunately, the recession has destabilized many with sudden job loss or in the case of recent graduates ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Shrinking it Through Expansion? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn a recent post I quoted Martha Beck about how if you care deeply about something, you’ve got to let it go. That sounds contradictory to most, since it seems like the more we want something, the more we naturally cling to it. But that approach doesn’t work according to the way the system’s ...
Views: 774(2 votes) - Simple Eating Changes for Optimal Body Performance - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo many views are available today on "healthy eating". You should research them all and implement the ones that speak to you. I hope these simple common sense tips help you on your journey! Eat Sea Salt, Celtic Salt, Kosher Salt or No Salt instead of table salt. Your body can use the ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Six Tips for Keeping School-Day Mornings Calm and Cheery - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI had a major insight about the challenge of keeping our school-day mornings moving along smoothly and peacefully. Here’s the insight: I was focused on chivvying my children along. Wrong! I needed to worry about ME. When I work on my own habits, mornings are much easier. Here are some tips ...
Views: 565(1 vote) - Six Ways to Teach Your Kids to Live Fearless, Authentic, and Wildly Successful Lives - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsParents take note: We’re living in a time when being “different” actually pays off. Here’s how to nurture individuality in the formative years. Few jobs are more daunting than raising well-rounded, happy, confident kids. On one hand, you adore what makes your child unique: your daughter’s ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Sleep More, Weigh Less - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLots of weight loss products promise miracles. One in particular that I recall says a magic pill lets you lose weight while you sleep. Now, groundbreaking new studies are revealing that you don’t even need a mystical (and questionable) potion to lose weight while sleeping; what women in ...
Views: 542(1 vote) - Sleep: Necessary, but Sometimes Hard to Get - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAn article a while back in the New York Times got me thinking about sleep. Scientists tell us that sleep is crucial for mental and physical health. There is some evidence to suggest that during sleep, the body repairs and regenerates tissues, builds bone and muscle, and appears to strengthen the ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Sleepless Nights: Morning Heart Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHeart attacks and strokes are more likely to happen during early morning hours. What's your risk for early morning heart attack? For a period of twenty years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) studied the connection between a poor night's sleep and heart attacks and strokes. During ...
Views: 1902(1 vote) - Smile...it's Contagious! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~ Mother Teresa Have you smiled today? Put on a smile right now. Really, as you are reading this start smiling. Let the smile grow to a great big happy smile. Imagine the smile energy ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - So This Is What Fifty Looks Like - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I was in college, way back in the late 1970s, I took several courses on Marxism. One may have been enough for most people, but not me—I was fascinated with Marx’s five-year plans. As I remember it, his idea was to move Marxism forward in five-year increments, so he would map out all these ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - So You Wanna Get Physical? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: After three dates, all seems to be going well with the woman I met. What is the best approach to taking it to the next step? Sherri's Answer: I have to assume that by “next step” you mean making the first move on this woman. Ironically, the other night as I was flipping ...
Views: 784(2 votes) - Soothe Away Sore Throat Pain: Holistic Options - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDry, scratchy, and even painful! We all know that discomforting feeling of waking up with a sore throat. It may be a sign of a viral or bacterial infection, allergies, dry air, or the repercussion of overusing your voice. First things first, always rule out the possibility of strep throat, acid ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Sound Can Rearrange Matter? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe harmonics, which I am found of using and sharing, are an aspect of sound which bridges the different dimensions. I believe that these vocal harmonics also represent the new mantras of the 2lst Century and that these sounds will be a form of non-verbal communication we are in the process of ...
Views: 1991(1 vote) - Spiritual Practice: God Be All Me - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s sometimes hard to keep the faith in the face of a diagnosis. When I know I’m having trouble putting my best foot forward, or better said, when I know I’m putting my worst foot forward especially in my own behalf, I use this prayer created by a turn of the 20th Century English metaphysician ...
Views: 756(2 votes) - Spiritual Practice: Ho’oponopono - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo often illness can be an habitual response to old stimuli. When I’m stuck in old patterns, I use an updated version of an ancient Hawaiian healing practice called Ho’oponopono. (hoe-oh-PO-no-PO-no) The four powerful phrases are a tool for forgiveness, reconciliation and transmutation of old ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - Spiritual Renewal: Bring Flower Power to Your Home - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn these times, it may seem foolish to spend money on something as frivolous as fresh-cut flowers, but there are several reasons why doing so is what will lift your spirits. The next few posts will address why flowers are important, how to arrange them yourself, caring for them and more. In ...
Views: 630(2 votes) - Spring Cleaning: Declutter Your Home, Your Mind, and Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. So too does your spring-cleaning. It may seem like a big chore and a burden, but I have some tips to help you tackle this task so that you can clear the clutter from your home, your mind, and your life. Clearing out the clutter in your home ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Standing Up For Change! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTomorrow morning, Thursday May 28th, I travel to Oregon’s Capitol in Salem, to testify in support of House Bill 2827. This bill will lengthen the Statute of Limitations for those who have suffered sexual abuse. It is being met with much opposition from the Catholic church, the Mormon church and ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Staying in the Present - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Being in the present moment to moment is not easy ... I pray ...meditate...and believe that the universe supports me...but when I’m angry my mind will not stop going to past and future...I know better ...please tell me how you give your problems up to the universe to solve and stay ...
Views: 578(2 votes) - 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: 701(1 vote) - Stop Counting Calories...Start Counting Quality - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOur society seems completely obsessed with quantities of food, instead of quality of food. I have read several blogs and forums around the web where individuals will choose a product over another because it contains fewer calories. I'm not talking about major differences in caloric ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Story of Inspiration: Teenager Diagnoses Her Own Stomach Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy dear friends, Ya think being young means you’re invincible? Honey, if there was an immunity medal, I’d buy them in bulk! When it comes to a medical diagnosis, there's no such thing as being "too old" or "too young". Today we live in a world where those stereotypes are shattered because ...
Views: 4071(2 votes) - Strengthen Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Weak minds lead to weak actions. A strong, disciplined mind, which anyone can cultivate though daily practice, can achieve miracles. If you want to live life to the fullest, care for your thoughts as you would your most prized possessions. Work hard to remove all inner turbulence. The rewards ...
Views: 7928(2 votes) - Success Goes Viral - Share Your Story - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to the mainstream media, the only thing more elusive than a crowd at a pig roast these days is success. We hear story after story of failure in every sector of the economy. Yet, despite the gloom and doom, millions of hard-working men and women are succeeding every day, in ways large ...
Views: 635(3 votes) - Such Great Heights: Epic and Everyday Tragedies - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe tragedy of a plane crash hits me hard. I imagine the free fall, the shock, the finality, the sadness. Returning to my senses, I follow the hunt for the “Black Box,” wanting answers. What happened? Human error, mechanical failure, a flock of birds, a simple twist of fate? We people need to ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Summer Sleep Tips for Kids - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsChildren need at least nine hours of sleep each night on a regular basis to be healthy, active, and able to perform their best in school, sports and other extracurricular activities. During the summer, it can be hard for parents and kids to keep a steady sleep schedule, resulting in lost ...
Views: 650(1 vote) - Sun, the Super Nutrient: Are You Getting Enough? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCould you be suffering from malillumination? Photobiologist John Ott coined the term to describe inadequate sunlight intake. He and others call the light from the sun a super nutrient — and we aren't getting enough of it. If you calculate how much light you get outdoors every day, you'll likely ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - Superbowl Inspiration - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis excerpted story by Dan Wetzel comes from the Yahoo Sports page. I've shared it with clients this week because of the inspiration the last two sentences offer for being able to view a challenging or discouraging situation from a more empowering point of view. The bolded sections are ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Surrender Box: A Place For Worries and Fears - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are times when our minds become too full. Our to-do lists, worries, plans, and dreams may be so crowded together in our heads that we don’t have room to think. We may believe that we are somehow taking care of our desires and concerns by keeping them at the forefront of our minds. In ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - Synchronicity Dreams - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I was wondering how you explain dreams which predict an event which then occurs, or dreams which are synchronistic with the dreams of another person. Answer: Our individual consciousness participates in the universal consciousness that governs all creation encompassing all ...
Views: 1659(4 votes) - Tai Chi for the New Year - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis morning I got a phone call from a student to reschedule his private tai chi lesson. He’s done a lot of that lately, and when I said so he replied that it was a bit hard for him to afford the lessons just now. This particular student is well employed and earning strongly, in fact just the ...
Views: 505(1 vote) - Take Time for the Divine! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI see that many people have an INTENT to live with a spiritual awareness in each moment of their day. Me too! Following are some ways I've discovered for finding "Divine Moments" to connect with the sacred in your daily life. Morning Blessings - Before you open your eyes in the morning, ...
Views: 454(1 vote) - Tales from the Bumpy Road to Consciousness - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFrom the Ridiculous to the Sublime and Back Again Warning: The following article contains descriptions of specific bodily functions that may be too explicit for some readers. Or maybe not. I am trying to grow, really I am. Each day, new learning opportunities present themselves. It ...
Views: 797(1 vote) - Talking to Your Own Guides, Your Angels, Your Coaching Staff - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome people call them angels; some call them your guides. I call them your committee. Who are they? They are individual personality energies, some you have met in this life and some you have not, that comprise your personal coaching team and cheerleader squad. You cannot be a physical human ...
Views: 854(5 votes) - Taoism: Going with the Flow - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTaoism centers around the concept of the Tao: a dark, shifting Void of infinite potential that pervades and nourishes everything in the universe and is “older than God.” As this one divine energy flows through all things seen and unseen, Taoists believe there are observable and predictable ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - Teenage Stress: Implications for Adult Health - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know that stress affects us. We see its effects in our clear (or not) thinking, our shorter fuses, our tired bodies at the end of the day. We also figure our kids are resilient and can get through a lot of what life doles out. However, here's an alert for its long-term affects on our ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Ten Things I Learned About Connection from President Bill Clinton - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLove him or loathe him, you can't deny that Bill Clinton is a masterful connection artist. I've seen him in action many times, and he's a wonder to behold. How does he do it? How can he connect with people who despise him, and within a few minutes have them laughing, hugging, and listening ...
Views: 525(1 vote) - Ten Tips to a Terrific Staycation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week the weather turned a corner and the looming summer season hit me straight in the face - and left me wishing for a summer vacation spent lazily lying on sandy beaches sipping drinks with orchids floating in them. But like many Americans, frugality prevails this year, so visits to ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - Tennis Elbow - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou don't have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow. It can be due to any movement that puts excessive force on the wrist muscles. Tennis elbow refers to elbow pain as the result of an injury to the elbow tendons that bend and straighten the wrist. Hold your hand down with your thumb on the ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Thank Heaven for Little Girls - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is recognized as International Women’s Day. I hope you’ll take a brief moment out of your busy day to ponder what that means to you. Think about your mom, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, and girlfriends. For me and many others, today is an opportunity to focus on the struggles, ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - That Special Love Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAre you looking for love? Do you think that the universe has forgotten about you? Maybe that special someone just doesn’t exist. Don’t give up. You are both destined to meet when the time is right. I believe this to be true. Here is my story. He walked into the room when I was teaching a ...
Views: 598(1 vote) - 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 ...
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