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- Ladies' Men: Celebrating International Women's Day - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSince 1911, women have been uniting to celebrate their advances in civil liberties and empowerment. The International Conference of Working Women got together in Copenhagen in 1910 and decided to make their dream of an International Women's Day a reality. In the past century, the movement has ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - Law of Karma - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFew months ago we developed an interactive online program based on Deepak Chopra’s Best seller – Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. Our aim was to help people implement the method in their lives. I think that it is very important to start your day with 15 to 30 minutes practice of the Seven ...
Views: 655(2 votes) - Learned Self-Reliance: The Negative Effects of Spoiling Children - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsParents are moved by instinct to love, nurture, and provide for their offspring. Because our children are so much a part of us, we want to see them blissfully happy. Also, our own desire to be liked, materialist pressures, and a fervent wish that our children have everything we lacked as ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Learning to Say “Yes” to the Recession - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was born in Canada—the land of snow. And though I grew up skiing, playing and snowshoeing in piles of it, it has taken decades for me to say “yes” to wintertime. When the first northerly winds blow into town each fall, inspiring me to cook stews and sleep later, I resist. “No!” I shout ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - Least Effort - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJeff, one of my closest friends, called me yesterday. He was very frustrated. He cannot understand why his team manager does not treat him accordingly to his great efforts. He shared with me the fact that lately, due to atmosphere efficiency, fairing and cutting costs he has decided to act. He ...
Views: 540(1 vote) - Lessons My Father Taught Me (And What I’m Trying To Teach Him) - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy dad likes old cars, albeit tuned up with tires full for optimal performance. He can’t pass a sock sale without buying five pairs, although he has drawers full of them. And he recently discovered Sam’s Club, where he likes to buy my children lots of plastic toys made in China. But when I ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - Let the World Inside of You Go By - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA man once awakened to find himself riding through what appeared to be a haunted house. He didn't know exactly where he was. All he did know was that it was very dark and that he was moving along with no choice as to the direction. And if that wasn't bad enough, around almost every twisting ...
Views: 643(2 votes) - Let's Get Dirty - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Gardening is the purest of human pleasures.” – Francis Bacon I blackmailed the boys into helping me with some yard work yesterday. The conversation was short, one-sided and went something like this: “If you expect to have any of your friends over to the house this summer, you need to ...
Views: 635(2 votes) - Letting Go During Your Session is a Beautiful Thing... If You Can Let it Go - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsValentine's Day I had a session with a man. He came into the room and sat on the side of the table. When I asked him what brought him in, he told me that he and wife were finally at a nice space in their marriage, the kids were with the grandparents in the desert and he just wanted to relax. He ...
Views: 764(1 vote) - Letting Go Is Hard To Do - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOur doctor daughter has decided to go into medical practice in Utah. It has broken my heart. She has been in school her entire life and she is 33 and finishing her fellowship. We had always hoped she would come home to Atlanta so we could do all the girl bonding fun things we love to do. We ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - Letting Go Is Hard To Do - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOur doctor daughter has decided to go into medical practice in Utah. It has broken my heart. She has been in school her entire life and she is 33 and finishing her fellowship. We had always hoped she would come home to Atlanta so we could do all the girl bonding fun things we love to do. We ...
Views: 607(1 vote) - Letting Go of the Need to Know - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Back in December I found myself at the edge of desperation. After months and months of constant prayer I started to wonder if God does exist or if it was just an illusion that we cling to in order to survive. I happened to be at my mother's house at the time to spend a few days ...
Views: 542(2 votes) - Levels of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMuch of my work in stress and lifestyle balance is about teaching people how happy people live in the grace of gratitude. These happy individuals are grateful daily for their breath, their heartbeats, their health, the people they love and every blessing in their lives. They don’t rush by life ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - Life after Death - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: When your physical body passes, does your energy simply return to the One Source, becoming everything, and nothing, as your own consciousness merges with Go, or do you continue your spiritual journey in the eternal here and now with the ability to consciously merge and separate your ...
Views: 515(2 votes) - Life is Whatever Label We Choose to Give It - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAfter a long week of my husband away on business—and me single handedly creating activities for three young children on Winter Break, shuffling two dogs back and forth to the vet to tend to their various ailments of aging, cleaning the house, doing the laundry, cooking and finally getting all ...
Views: 858(2 votes) - Listening to Your Body - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: In The Happiness Prescription, you say "listen to your body." I understand that by doing this it enables you in important decision making and such. I tend to think negatively at times, completely out of fear, which of course produces bodily signals and symptoms. How do you know what ...
Views: 459(1 vote) - Living in the Moment - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPublished in The Broomfield Enterprise, 10/14/07 Watching our 8-year-old boys run around on the playground, my girlfriend smiled peacefully and sighed, “Wouldn’t you just love to go back in time and have them as babies again—even just for a day?” I wanted to say, “Yes! Absolutely!” because ...
Views: 540(2 votes) - Losing Noah - Coming to Terms with Canine Cancer - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you seen the TV commercial where a child comes running to his mother, so excited because their dog has learned a new trick? The mother is horrified, as she realizes the trick is the dog scooting across their carpet on its behind. Most people would probably find that very funny. I can’t ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - Love Hurts, Or Does it? A Schedule to Heal a Broken Heart - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsChances are, you knew it was coming. He seemed distant, busier than normal. He stopped returning your texts. "Is something wrong?" You asked. A lot of times we miss the small signs of a breakup, even though it's looming on the horizon. But after it's over, it finally dawns on you. He's ...
Views: 2335(1 vote) - 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) - LOVE NOW, One Banana at a Time! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy dear friend, Kute Blackson, sent out a newsletter the other day that touched me deeply and he has given me permission to share this story with you. Kute’s teaching is all about expressing your deepest love RIGHT NOW. Several times each year he takes one client to India for what he calls a ...
Views: 607(1 vote) - Make it a Summer of Self-Discovery! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI can't believe it is the beginning of June! Summer is just around the corner and I bet your weekends are filling up quickly! Likely with weddings, barbeques and reunions... Have you booked in any time for yourself? Remember back to January when we were all creating our New Year's ...
Views: 588(3 votes) - Making Family Time Count - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJoe has soccer practice at 5:30. Sarah has a soccer game at 6:00. Susie has band practice at 4:30. Mom has a meeting until 6:00 and Dad can't leave the office until 5:00. Yikes! Does this schedule sound familiar to you? Many families in the US face hectic schedules like this on a daily ...
Views: 604(1 vote) - Making the "Innermost" of Vacations - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDictionaries define vacations as 1) a period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee, 2) a holiday, and 3) a fixed period of holidays, especially one during which a school, court, or business suspends activities. What’s important is how ...
Views: 604(1 vote) - Mama’s Going to Be a Gladiator - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPublished in The Broomfield Enterprise, 2/10/08 “It would make sense,” my husband said, “if you had ever expressed even once in the last sixteen years that you had a remote dream of becoming a Gladiator.” I had just told him that the casting directors from the television show “American ...
Views: 540(1 vote) - Matisyahu, K'Naan and (Red) Nights Hit Los Angeles - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast night in Los Angeles, I had a chance to go to my first (RED)NIGHTS show at the Wiltern Theatre. This particular date of the new concert series from (RED) featured performances by hasidic hip-hop/reggae star Matisyahu and recent up-and-comer K'naan, who enthralled the audience with plenty of ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - May I See Your Glasses? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy daughter has decided to move out. She has reached a time in her life when conforming to the parental guidelines of our house has become too stifling, the impractical responsibilities of our household holding her back. She even informed me that I am the “worst mom in the world.” The ...
Views: 616(1 vote) - Me and My Mandalas - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsApril showers may very well bring May flowers, but what to do with the kids in the meantime? Here is a conscious parenting tip for rainy days and other occasions. Having a little rain, are we? Yes, I know it is still March, but “April showers” are here. Today. What to do with the kids when ...
Views: 580(1 vote) - Meet the 'Silent Partner' in Polio Eradication: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsArtist: Esha Chhabra Title: Meet the 'Silent Partner' in Polio Eradication: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Length: 21:37 minutes (19.8 MB) Format: Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR) Linda Venczel is the Senior Program Officer of Vaccine Preventable Diseases at the Gates Foundation in Seattle, ...
Views: 2065(1 vote) - Michael Jackson and Kim Jong Il - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUPDATE: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday she hopes North Korea grants amnesty to two jailed US reporters The last time I spoke to my friend Michael Jackson was about a month ago, 3 weeks before his shocking death. He had called me late one night to ask about another of my ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Midlife Crisis - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I would be interested in what the Vedic or Eastern position is with regard to our modern western society's "midlife crisis" or "midlife transition?" Answer: I’m not familiar with any references to such a midlife crisis situation in any scriptures, but I think if we look at ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Mississippi Shining: Good News for All - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe election of James A. Young as the democratic candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, Mississippi, is the living proof of the Taoist adage, "Furthering through Perseverance." In 1964, in Philadelphia, three civil rights workers who were in Mississippi to register black voters were murdered. ...
Views: 557(2 votes) - Mistkes...Msitakes....Mistakes are Essential - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor pioneering fathering author Will Glennon, a dad’s biggest challenge isn’t mastering the “proper” way to change a diaper or teach your kid to read. The biggest challenge is to set aside obsolete attitudes about a father’s role and to begin fathering from our hearts. That means becoming ...
Views: 523(1 vote) - Modern Day Parenting: Praise the Positive - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany parents I work with are stressed, and with good reason. With the current economic situation and the state of the world in general life can be very stressful. We are working longer for less. We are also a culture which is constantly on the "go". Squeezing good parenting habits into busy, ...
Views: 598(1 vote) - Mommy Are We Poor? Is There an Upside to the Recession for Families? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have to say, this recession thing is taking me back to my youth. Growing up in the 70's, the era of inflation, oil embargo's and doing without was central to my foundation. We grew up in a middle class family, struggling to make ends meet. With both parents working, my brother and I grew up as ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Money Saving Beauty Tips - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am not a beauty expert, but I am a woman who wants to get the most bang for her buck with her anti-aging, cleansing and conditioning regimen! I recently wrote about conditioning my skin by eating and applying extra virgin olive oil to the skin. I have been out of the oil for 3 days and have ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - More Than Good Enough - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere’s an old adage that states that a mother is only as happy as her least happy child. I can attest to that. I have felt every scrape of the knee, disappointment, illness, and heartache my children have endured, and if one of them is sad, hurt or unhappy, at some level, so am I. Parenthood ...
Views: 511(1 vote) - Morning Motivation: American Idol and the power of choice - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe day of American Idol’s season eight finale has finally arrived, and avid fans around the country will be eagerly waiting to find out if their votes will crown Adam or Kris the new American Idol. Adam is the formidable rocker who remained true to his own inimitable style throughout the ...
Views: 584(1 vote) - Mother's Day, Redefined - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis Sunday Michelle Obama will spend her first mother’s day in the White House. We don't know much about the surprises planned -- other than that they will almost certainly involve her two daughters, her happens-to-be-President of a husband and a dog named Bo. Yes, she already gets a fantastic ...
Views: 519(1 vote) - Motherhood and Alcohol: When is it Il Fino on the Vino? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is a growing body of research that shows that women who are stay at home moms are drinking more alcohol than their working mom counterparts who juggle multiple roles. So I found myself asking, “why is that so?” Why isn’t the stress of being so overly committed to both home and career ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - Motherhood Brings Meaning, But Maybe Not How You Thought It Would - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's long been assumed that motherhood brings meaning to our lives. We guide, love, nurture and support our offspring and sometimes feel appreciated in return -- all elements that can fuel our connectedness and satisfaction in the world. It's easy to find meaningful moments as a mom, but it's ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Motherhood Brings Meaning, But Not How You Thought It Would - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's long been assumed that motherhood brings meaning to our lives. We guide, love, nurture and support our offspring and sometimes feel appreciated in return -- all elements that can fuel our connectedness and satisfaction in the world. It's easy to find meaningful moments as a mom, but it's ...
Views: 596(1 vote) - Motherhood: The Ultimate Training Ground For Enlightenment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am constantly amazed by the depth of training provided by motherhood for seeking "enlightenment." By that I mean an expansion of consciousness where you transcend your 'self' as an independent entity and experience yourself as part of an existent whole. By analogy it would be like suddenly ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Mother’s Day - Give of Yourself - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.” ~Phyllis Diller “Don’t blow your nose. Just use your sleeve.” “Is that shirt dirty? Ehhh…whatever.” “Yeah, I ditched school too.” “Sure…let’s keep the dog.” “Curfew –Schmurfew.” …not ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Moving a Single Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have no particular aversion to exercise. As a matter of fact, I rather enjoy it! The obvious problem is once you stop exercising for any period of time it is difficult to jump-start the process again. You know you have let your wellness level suffer. You know you will have to work very hard ...
Views: 563(1 vote) - Mummies in the Sand - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMaybe the Egyptians had it right: Spend your entire life preparing for the life to come—the afterlife. Build a magnificent tomb in which to spend eternity. Stock it with food and wine, gold and chariots. After all, you're going to be dead a lot longer than you're going to be alive. But pharaohs ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Murder by Faith? A Tale of Two Worldviews - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat should be done when parents rely on religion instead of medicine to heal sick children? I doubt that any sensible person would sanction withholding medical treatment for a sick child because of his parents' religious beliefs, especially when it's a case of life and death. So far as I ...
Views: 536(1 vote) - My Mother's Bed - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe bed is already crowded when I crawl into it. The cats have arranged themselves neatly around my mother and they are not happy when I climb aboard and upset their cozy set-up. I fit easily into my father's mattress indentation, he's begun his day but the covers have kept his spot warm. ...
Views: 634(1 vote) - My Path to Green: Step 5 - Green Dating Tips - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello everyone, This week using Alex Blackwell's blog 9 Green Date Ideas, I planned a nice green date for my boyfriend using 3 of his tips: Exchance cards or notes made of recycled paper Go to a zoo Have a green picnic Walk instead of taking the car One thing to ...
Views: 658(1 vote) - National Skin Cancer Month - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAh, spring has sprung! And like every year with the melting of the snow means the shedding of those winter clothes. But before you bare it all doll, I want to give you the skinny on that skin of yours. Did you know that the skin is the largest organ of the body? As we recognize May as ...
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