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- The Poverty Will End in a Dance of Uniqueness - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was holding space this weekend for the exploration of poverty and abundance. In a beautiful retreat center nestled in the hills of Montecito, with a view on gorgeous, sprawling mansions on the slopes below, with the ocean beyond, with mountains reaching up to the sky, I learned that 45% of the ...
Views: 728(1 vote) - The Power of Your Smile - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUnfortunately, there may be times that smiling can be difficult—when it might not be easy and might feel virtually impossible. Sometimes we get so caught up in the bad things that we forget that smiling is actually an option. Maybe your boss inappropriately yelled at you; maybe you had a fight ...
Views: 517(1 vote) - The Purrrfect Rx for a Broken Bone! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is nothing more comforting to me at the end of a long, hard day than collapsing on the coach and cuddling with Bernie, my big, fuzzy, marmalade colored Maine Coon Cat. I thought I would share another positive benefit to spending time with your fuzzy loved one on your lap. Did you know ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - The Ride of Our Lives - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor years after having our first babies, my friends and I uttered, “I never knew that was going to happen” many times over. From birthing books to family elders’ recollections, the pieces of advice and information bits handed out never seemed to cover what occurred beyond the outside edges of ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - The Sacred Practice of Spirit Communication - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we, who are still living in physical bodies, are granted access to communications with the spirits of those who have passed on into eternal life, we have reason to give grateful thanks to a power greater than ourselves. From my perspective as a psychic medium, when I am able to open up a ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - The Sky's the Limit - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIs there anything you wouldn’t do to build a stronger connection with your child? In her profoundly simple, Connection Parenting: Parenting through Connection instead of Coercion, through Love instead of Fear, Pam Leo suggests that a big part of conscious parenting is learning how to connect ...
Views: 573(1 vote) - The Spiritual Evolution of the Human Race - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is Monday June 1 and I heard Shaddhalu Renade speak in New York City on Wednesday night May 27. I am still deeply involved in my memories of the event. Those in the audience wanted to hear something encouraging: words of pr0mise that our planet and the human race will survive. No matter ...
Views: 546(2 votes) - The Tao of Instant Liberation (in Dating and Beyond) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis article is about how your perpetual happiness is pretty much in your hands right now. And I will state without proof that being a healthy, happy, optimistic person makes you more fun to be around. And that people who are fun to be around are just going to be more successful in the dating ...
Views: 792(2 votes) - The Tibetan Voice - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Tibetan Voice is now manifesting more and more in the West as a means of creating resonance that effect both the Celestial and the Gaia energies. A number of Westerners, including myself, have now developed the Tibetan Deep Voice and are sharing it with others here in the West. Women, as ...
Views: 2134(2 votes) - The Transformative Power of Motherhood - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I was a young girl I was so unsure of myself. I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up but I knew one thing for sure, I wanted to be a mother. It doesn't sound like I was much of a feminist does it ? I had no idea that when I became a mother how much more of a feminist I would be! ...
Views: 642(1 vote) - The Truth About Back Pain Revealed: Acceptance... - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA young woman came into my office last week with excruciating neck pain that had begun suddenly with no prior trauma or injury. Her neck and upper back were locked in what is clinically known as “torticollis”. As I began to work with her I gently touched her stiff, neck as she ...
Views: 612(1 vote) - These Gorgeous, Wearable, Cutting-edge Clothes Are All Sustainable, All The Time. Take That, Haters Who Think Ecoistas Only Wear - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are stylish women. And there are eco-conscious women. But every once in a while, we come across a woman who influences both. Meet Bahar Shahpar, a New York based designer of ridiculously gorgeous, wearable, cutting-edge clothes. The kind of clothes that make people stop you in the ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Things Are Not Always As They Seem - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe other day I nearly crushed another human being. Driving down the road I met, in the middle of the lane coming towards me, a woman pushing a shopping trolley. The sidewalk was not to her liking, but antiquated Buicks offering imminent destruction around curves were, it seemed, much more her ...
Views: 631(1 vote) - This Week on Intent: Tell Us How to Be Happier - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week on Intent, we want to hear your ideas on how to be happier. What can we all do as individuals or communities to make ourselves happier? We want to hear general principles in addition to very specific action steps. We also want to hear everything in every possible subcategory of ...
Views: 481(1 vote) - This Week on Intent: Tell Us How to Eat Healthier - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week on Intent, we want to hear your tips, tricks and advice on eating healthier. Should we plan ahead our meals? Is it a matter of preparing ourselves emotionally when the munchies strike? Whether you keep a food journal or you simply want to share some healthy snack recipes, we want to ...
Views: 564(1 vote) - Thoughts For The Perfect BBQ - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsConsider these summer standouts for your holiday bbq! Hydration cocktails – a great way to balance the effects of alcohol and sodium Coconut Bliss Ice Cream: a sure crowd pleaser! No one will notice they aren’t having dairy or refined sugar! Organic Berries: Organic matters – try frozen ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Time Travel: A Mother's Day Gift - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’ve always fancied time travel. When I was younger, I wanted to travel into the future. I dreamed that life at 30 would be sophisticated; I would dab Coco Chanel on my wrists before stepping out of my New York City apartment for a glass of champagne with friends. Now I long to travel into ...
Views: 549(1 vote) - To a Man Who Loves - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTo the man that would pop me up in a tree when I was little and take pictures of me. To the same man that has inspected ALL of my apartments and houses over the years; examining the quality and potential, always making the point of showing me the fire escapes. To the man who has stayed up ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Today's Astrological Forecast: Moderation in All Things - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou'd think that with an ambitious, goal-oriented Capricorn Moon to start the week, the world would wake up raring to go. Instead, energy drains away rather quickly today. However, it's very easy to be totally swept away by an unrealistic ideal or charismatic person. That's not the best place ...
Views: 741(2 votes) - Today's Astrological Forecast: You're Unstoppable! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe have an interesting shift today as the Moon moves out of gentle Libra into far more passionate Scorpio. To amplify things considerably, the two planets that 'rule' Scorpio -- Mars and Pluto -- are forming a close contact today. What does this mean for you? Any indecision you experience with ...
Views: 677(3 votes) - Top 10 Self Cleanses - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany of us find that our diets and lives get off balance – we celebrate the holidays and eat more sweets than we'd like, or we have a big project due at work and stay up all night drinking diet cola. For some people, the solution to getting your mind and body back in order is to follow a ...
Views: 614(1 vote) - Top Five Tips for Handling Emotional Eating and Cravings - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe connection between food and mood for humans is generally immense. We eat to celebrate; we eat if we feel sad; we eat to ‘reward’ ourselves; we eat because someone gives us something and we feel ‘obliged’. Ironically, we rarely seem to eat simply to fuel the physical body. Yet we tend to so ...
Views: 589(1 vote) - Tough Times and Saviors - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am one of those people that believe everything happens for a reason. Obviously spirituality is my passion or I would not have spent so much of my life, three years at Emory getting an Masters of Divinity, and four years getting a doctorate in Spirituality. All of my education, training and ...
Views: 528(1 vote) - Traveling Blind in the Times of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my teens (when I was still living in the USSR) I had a neighbor who was blind. He seemed imperturbable, monolithic, settled yet spontaneous and relaxed. I never knew anyone like that until I started reading about Zen masters with their notorious mix of non-threatening confidence and ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Treat Yourself and The Planet to an Eco-friendly bed! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBecause so much time is spent in bed, special consideration should be given to this piece of furniture and this is the place to splurge on the best quality, organic products that you can afford. · Choose a good solid wood or bamboo frame that has been assembled with non-toxic glue and ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Try Plum Perfect Teas - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOrganic Plum Oolong Tea My original intent for this post was to share tasting notes about two Plum teas from Rishi Tea that I’ve been sampling. Yet, as sometimes happens when writing about edibles, the focus stirred in a new direction. After my initial tasting of both blushing beauties, I ...
Views: 629(1 vote) - Trying to Follow - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am trying to find my footing and go with the flow. I am very much in love with a man who came to me 2 1/2 years ago. He's been spending most of the work week by me, then flies home for the end of the week and weekend. Initially, he told me he was separated, but in a very short ...
Views: 517(1 vote) - Turning One: A Critical Milestone for Parent & Child - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt didn’t hit me until I was sitting in the café above Loblaws (a grocery store in Toronto) that something big was happening inside. The stroller was wet from the rain and filled with party food I had just bought—frozen hors d’oeuvres, expensive cheese, sparkling water. The only thing that ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - Under Our Skin: The Story of Chronic Lyme Disease - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you or any family members have unexplained headaches, fatigue, aches and pains? A diagnosis of autism, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, rheumatoid arthritis or psychiatric problems? Maybe it’s Lyme! Once limited geographically to areas around ...
Views: 1887(2 votes) - Upgrade Your Eco-Tourism: Offset Your Travel and Connect with Philanthropic Projects - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJust what is ecotourism? According to Martha Honey, co-founder of the Center for Responsible Travel, “Ecotourism is travel to fragile, pristine and usually protected areas that strives to be low impact and (often) small scale. It helps educate the traveler, provides funds for conservation, ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Upgrade your Oatmeal: Quick Quinoa Breakfast Recipe - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNew seasons are exciting because they usher in welcome changes to our usual routines. We wear new clothes, watch different sports, and eat seasonal menu items. What's fall without football or summer without ice cream? Chances are you're less inclined to eat an ice cream cone in February or ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Use Wabi-Sabi to Improve Your Body Image - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe live in a body toxic world. Approximately one out of every three TV commercials is about physical attractiveness. We are obsessed with weight loss, yet even those who successfully lose weight are still not satisfied with their appearance, “I would be happier if I lost five more pounds.” ...
Views: 642(2 votes) - Using Your 5 Senses: Ancient Secrets of Seduction - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Tantra” means “instrument of the body.” It sounds exotic, but it is actually very simple. Tantra teaches us to use all five of our senses consciously, because our senses are how we are connected with the physical world. And of course, it is with our five senses that we connect with each ...
Views: 2830(2 votes) - Vigorous Exercise Protects Your Heart - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week, Norwegian researchers reported their findings that high intensity interval training maximally improves every conceivable measure of heart function and heart strength. It also helps to prevent both the pre-diabetic metabolic syndrome and the heart damage it causes (Exercise and Sports ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - Vinegar May Aid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's always nice to hear that something simple can be used to defend against a very complicated disease process. That being the case, here's some nice news: Researchers in Japan have found that plain vinegar can help in the breakdown of fat deposits. Vinegar is a mild solution of acetic ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Waves of Healing: Ocean Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLike us, the sea is ever-changing. And, like us, the earth’s vast oceans appear at a distance to be stable and homogenous. But beneath the mask of solidity that both we and the sea wear, there lies unpredictability, sensitivity, and power. There is much we can learn from the ocean, ...
Views: 846(2 votes) - We Had Him - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThank you Maya Angelou, for creating such a beautiful, soulful, and loving tribute to Michael Jackson. His memorial service today (which I admittedly feared might become a spectacle) was a moving tribute to the Man in the Mirror that I choose to remember. This is Maya Angelou's poem: (and I ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - Welcome Back, 80's: Chemically Free Black Eyeliner and Pink Lipstick - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsForget everything you learned as an adult putting on makeup and think back to those teen and ’tween years when you lined your lids without smudging and sported traffic-stopping lipstick. Yes, ladies, the ’80s are back, according to Paige Padgett, the eco-makeup artist extraordinaire ...
Views: 3328(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) - 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: 817(1 vote) - What Have You Done in the Last 114 Days? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the last 114 days, my little daughter graduated from pre-school. My elder daughter completed 1st grade. My little nephew began to speak in full sentences. My husband and I have fought and made up several times. I have traveled to NY, Colorado, SF, Paris and London. We have had several ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - What Is Health? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA 32-inch waist, bulging pectorals and arms bicep-pregnant—that was me in 1990. I worked out twice a day—for an hour at noon, lifting weights, and for an hour at night, riding an exercise bike and doing pull-ups. I was in the best shape of my life—better than when playing football or training in ...
Views: 523(1 vote) - What is this Pain? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt starts as tightness in the upper solar plexus. Then it starts to droop like the top of an ice cream cone on a hundred-degree day, eventually melting over everything to form a vague coating of ambivalence. Sometimes it matures into hopelessness and, for some, even depression. The "it" is the ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - What Is This Thing Called Forgiveness? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe nation looks on in horror at the interminable orgy of true confessions from Governor Sanford -- voluntarily decimating his political career by bogarting a spotlight rightfully passed to recently departed celebrities. Any psychologically aware person must ask: Why? Were the constraints of ...
Views: 916(1 vote) - What Makes a Great Father or Mother? The Little Things - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I was in my twenties, my gaze was always focused on the big things—finding the “perfect” partner, the “to-die-for” job, the “huge” book deal, or getting into the “best” graduate school. Little things didn’t matter much; they were unnecessary distractions that I treated as rounding errors. ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - What the Future Holds: A Blue Sweater - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe future feels uncertain right now, but we may be able to glimpse it through a child's blue sweater. The child, a little girl, wore the same blue sweater to school every day. She loved it because of the African scenes with zebras in the front and mountains across the chest. The time came when ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - What to Do About "Mad as Hell" - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeople are incredibly angry these days. The governing class in America fears a "populist backlash," as the New York Times dubbed it. They are worried that if ordinary Americans get mad enough, they will derail recovery plans. But this isn't only a Joe Six-Pack phenomenon. Anyone with a decent ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - What We Can Learn from Jack LaLanne - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast weekend I had the pleasure of being at a ground breaking conference on food addiction and the obesity epidemic. I will be writing a series of blogs, over the next few months, to share what I learned with you. The legendary Jack LaLanne was there to speak and accept a lifetime achievement ...
Views: 809(1 vote) - What's Your Song? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's nest building time. Beneath the Juniper tree where three dogs sleep the day away, is a litter pile of broken twigs. High overhead, two magpies are busy home-building six feet from the top of the tree. Right now, its rush hour in the sky south of my house, as bluejays, woodpeckers, ...
Views: 928(4 votes) - What’s Love Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLove has everything to do with every cell of life. The ripple effect of being hit by a car is interesting. This was not just about me. This event defines those around me in our life’s journey. The cards and letters from friends have been overflowing with love. People have offered to take ...
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