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- "I Want To Go Home" - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGhar jana hai - I want to go home - are three words that I heat twice yesterday. Simple words that could have been said innocuously by anyone. But in this case these three anodyne, words took on a whole new meaning as they were mouthed by what one may call homeless souls. The first one to ...
Views: 891 - 10 Quick Energy Boosts in Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am not a health expert--or any expert for that matter. Nonetheless, in celebration of this week’s theme on keeping up your energy, here are my personal tips on energizing your mind, body and spirit. MIND Meditate: Two works in particular inspired me to finally integrate meditation into my ...
Views: 1723 - Energizer Bunnies Unite - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBeing out in the garden is always energizing for me - but then again I am a high energy kind of gal! However, when I feel a mid day slump coming on, all I need to do is take a walk outdoors.I don't always have my garden or a park near by, so even a stroll around the block in the neighborhood ...
Views: 787 - It Ain't Easy Being Green When You're in the Red... - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI recently Twittered about this news article I read online about Spokane residents who have to "smuggle in" non-green detergents because of the environmental restrictions the state has dictated. I must admit, for a while I was using 7th Generation dishwasher cleanser and must agree with the ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - Spiritually Lonely: Transforming Your Internal Landscape - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have changed my life and every day I am learning and growing spiritually, I have notice that the friends I have do not interest me anymore, even my family seems to be taking second place and this makes me feel so alone I feel like I have no one, my spiritual life comes first before ...
Views: 561 - Spring Has Sprung! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAh, Spring has Sprung! It’s a time of change, renewal, and… allergies! Something is in the air that has me sniffling like crazy. Spring is Kapha season, so I’m doing some dosha balancing rituals to help keep my Kapha from getting out of control. Just something more for the “to do” list these ...
Views: 933 - Do You Sneeze When You Get Home? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIndoor air is often polluted worse than outdoor air. A good air purifier can help, but running it day and night is cost prohibitive. We can take other steps to help cut down on allergens and sensitivities that cause that “Sneeze” in your Organic Space! Daily Make sure the ...
Views: 735 - Get an Energy Boost in 10 Minutes - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEight tips for giving yourself an energy boost in the next TEN MINUTES: It’s hard to feel happy when you’re dragging around. Simple tasks seem overwhelming, people seem annoying, and nothing seems fun. Lots of good results flow from having plenty of energy. Life just seems more manageable. ...
Views: 571 - To Grow or Not to Grow - that is the Question! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe existential "alphabet" of Being begins not with the letter A, but with the verb "to Be," which in its turn takes root from the so-called "B-root," the Proto-Indo-European language base of the verb "to be." The "B-root" (bheu or bhu) - from which all this language of Being grows - means just ...
Views: 479 - We're expecting! A story of hope and life anew... - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast Fall, my husband David and I took down the terra cotta bird house that hung from our back porch so that we could build a new porch. I inadvertently touched the little bird structure, and feared the scent of human hands would preclude our ever hearing the sweet, impossibly high music of baby ...
Views: 608 - Begin to Eat Healthier - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI want to eat in a healthier way, but am not sure where to begin. Can you offer a few suggestions on how to make the switch? Awakening...!!! We come across this question very often and have found that there are three simple steps you can take to get you on your way. Begin Where You Are The ...
Views: 859(2 votes) - 7 Life Lessons from a Two Year Old - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOriginal version can be found on "Sunshine Pie" @ http://www.sunshinepie.com Wondering what you can learn from a 2 yr old? Before my niece was born over 2 years ago, I most likely would have said "Probably not too much". After all, a 2 yr old can barely count to 3 and has trouble pronouncing ...
Views: 818 - Protecting Your Flow: How Fear Blocks Creativity - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTo understand how fear blocks creativity, take a moment to imagine yourself telling a story. First, imagine telling the story to someone you love and who loves you. You probably feel warmth and energy as you fill in the details of your tale to your friend’s delight. Now, imagine telling the same ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - The Butterfly Effect - How Your Choices Impact Your Tomorrow - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. -Paul Valery In chaos theory the term Butterfly Effect is used to demonstrate the idea that one butterfly could eventually have a far-reaching ripple effect on subsequent events: For example, the flap of a seagull’s wing in Brazil could ...
Views: 1968 - How To Get More Energy From Your Body: The Power Of Focus... - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you want to know how to get an incredible amount of energy from your body? The secret is in your “focus”. Try this 30 second experiment: Start by focusing on surface of your body. Focus on your arms, legs, chest, neck, back etc. Do your best to “tune in” to the sensations…your clothes ...
Views: 1224 - Are you tired and frustrated? Do you want more energy? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is nothing like pushing through a day at work when you are feeling tired and frustrated. Especially when that day turns into a week and all you long for is the weekend! We dream about how we want things to be but just don't have the energy to get started. We know that living for the ...
Views: 802 - The 5 Hidden Benefits of Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s spring and from the ground up we are all thinking about spring cleaning. Some of us are actually doing it while the rest of us are procrastinating. All that decision-making of what to throw away presents the primary impediment. Besides, throwing out what we have already purchased ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - Dalai Lama Banned from Attending South Africa Peace Conference - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to news reports that came in last week, the Dalai Lama was denied a visa from the South Africa government to attend a peace conference in Johannesburg that would have been attended by five other Nobel Peace prize winners. Officials believed that banning the Dalai Lama would keep the ...
Views: 776 - How to Stop Difficult People from Zapping Your Energy and Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat zaps your energy and happiness more powerfully and rapidly than anything else is your reaction to difficult people. Notice I didn't say difficult people are responsible for zapping your energy and happiness. Only you are in control of you. You do have a choice in how you respond. With ...
Views: 894 - 10 Tips to Find Balance - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTop Ten Tips to Find More Balance in Your Busy Days 1. Steal Five Minutes – wherever you are! The next time you have five free minutes, grab it and do nothing. Get to a meeting early and sit quietly; try to forget that extra load of laundry; take a short walk; breathe deeply; pause. Being ...
Views: 590 - Regret without Regret - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI took an Art of God class this weekend. It was very powerful. There were only three students and the work was very deep, very focused, very intense. We just kept going with hardly any breaks for talking. Opening, transforming, letting go of old trauma, becoming present in places we've never ...
Views: 680 - 10 Ways to Power Up Your Energy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1.) Give someone you love a big hug. Giving my husband a big hug in the middle of a stressful, fatiguing day is an instant energizer for me. 2.) Drink a large glass of water with freshly-squeezed lemon juice. Over 80 percent of people are dehydrated and one of the symptoms is fatigue. ...
Views: 753 - Dealing With Recession Panic: The Science of Physical Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring the economic recession, there are and will be many moments of panic. When stocks are in free fall and the world seems to be falling apart, there is widespread panic that makes the market even worse. Now, in the middle of one of the worst recessions ever, we will also have to face the ...
Views: 729(1 vote) - Infinite Potentiality and Actual Manifestation - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: If there is one infinite being (and everything is an infinite possibility) then why do we need Reincarnation (individual souls having experience over and over?) We are either one infinite possibility having this experience or we are a soul having many experiences. (term soul being one ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - 7 Steps: Give Your Facebook Some New Energy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1. Makeover Does your profile picture still show you with long hair when you now have sexy short hair? Or black hair when you now sport fabulous highlights? Update that profile picture already. Show your friends and fake friends that not only are you still alive, you look good. 2. Renew If all ...
Views: 749 - Exclusive Interview with Parag Khanna, Author of "The Second World" - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI used to think I was a pretty well traveled guy until I met Parag Khanna. I used to think I was pretty well informed about various issues and global trends before I met Parag Khanna. I used to think I was pretty smart until I met Parag Khana. Then I started spending time with the guy, talking ...
Views: 1204 - Do Your Children Get Enough Creative Play Time? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEnrichment programs and organized sports can play an important role in your child’s development; but don’t forget the value – and joy – of good, old-fashioned play time! It’s getting harder and harder to get my children inside at the end of the day. As the weather gets warmer, they’re ...
Views: 773(1 vote) - Bumblebee Breathing - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've been teaching Bumblebee breathing a lot lately. I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe springtime inspiration? Or by the plight of the honey bee? There have been some funny reactions in my classes: all out laughter, a sudden opening of the body and mind to chant Om, the sense that the room was ...
Views: 2054(2 votes) - Food and Fear--Who's Whispering in Your Ear - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently I took a California pal to my favorite Ramen place in the East Village. OMG! I couldn’t wait to eat. Floating in the amazing, slow cooked broth were the most perfect thin noodles, sea greens, slices of tender pork—and one half egg—the white cooked firm, the yellow somehow still soft and ...
Views: 596(1 vote) - My Favorite, Free, New Fitness and Diet App: Lose It! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne key element to achieving successful weight loss is accountability. This means recording your weight (I recommend only once a week on Monday’s), your daily activities including most importantly exercise, and what and how much you eat daily. However, for most of us the task of writing down ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - 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 - A Personal Reflection on Ways to Increase Energy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1. Maintain adequate hydration: While it used to be said that the average sedentary person should drink 8 X 8 ounce glasses of water a day, this has come into question. Some experts say that this includes foods that contain water. In addition, while the thirst mechanism is said to kick in ...
Views: 680 - What are Your Unconscious Commitments? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUnconscious commitments are agreements that we make with the Universe at a very young age. They are, primarily, based on how we perceive the world. For e.g., if there is a lot of chaos around you as a child, you will decide "the world is chaotic." Unconsciously, you then become committed to ...
Views: 1120 - How to Keep Your Energy Up and Your Optimism High - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am always asked how I keep my energy up, how I maintain great energy and how I stay optimistic even though circumstances would appear otherwise. Here are my suggestions: 7 Tips to Keep Your Energy Up! Remember: Mood and energy follow blood sugar so ~ stay away from the sweets. Candy ...
Views: 535 - Complementary Energies: Balancing Self with Family Life - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany of us have a hard time balancing taking care of ourselves with taking care of our family responsibilities. For people with young children, this can be especially challenging, but even people without children have obligations to care for extended family, partners, pets, and the home in which ...
Views: 765 - 12 Steps to Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMichelle tossed me her lucky charm, a box of "Sobriety Test Gum" as we dashed into the car and off to the Dodgers game. Why was it her talisman? The tiny print told all. "Check Ya Self Before You Wreck Ya Self." Now, those are word to live by. Americans are addicted to the positive strokes of ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Is it Possible for Women to Preserve Their Fertility? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe women’s movement of the 1960’s brought about many great economic, educational and social improvements. While we all agree that this is a great accomplishment, our human biology unfortunately didn’t agree with this. With these new societal gains, came delayed childbearing so that one can ...
Views: 1069 - Why the God Delusion Won't Go Away - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA Baltimore mother accused of joining a cult and starving her child says she was acting on her religious beliefs. What's the difference between extreme religious conviction and delusion? Between a religion and a cult? Children believe that their mothers love them. The proof they have is the ...
Views: 706 - Confronting Your Fears - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, an interviewer asked me what my greatest fears were. I said I didn't have any. He seemed surprised, but this is how I see it: If you label something as a fear, then it creates fear when sometimes it's not a fear but a concern. For example, I know just as well as everyone else that New ...
Views: 947 - Fill Up on Mealtime Gratitude - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYesterday, I woke up to a typical morning: a walk on the beach at sunrise, brisk swim in the sparkling ocean, sliced a bowl full of fresh, organic strawberries and bananas. And then the untypical... As I sat down to eat, spoon in hand, I checked the label on the box of strawberries—which I’d ...
Views: 492 - The Life Force Diet: Go Bananas with Your Health! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThanks to the low-carb craze, bananas have gotten a bad reputation. I've even had clients swear them off only to devour chocolate bars laden with sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavors. Not a good idea. Bananas are nature's fast food: they're pre-packed and ready to eat at a moment's ...
Views: 534 - Food Waste and Composting - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to the US Health Department, approximately 25% of the food Americans buy becomes waste. That’s about one pound of food, per person, per day. What is alarming is that the rotting food in landfills produce methane, a major source of greenhouse gases. Methane , like carbon dioxide, ...
Views: 922 - Family, Finances, and Fear - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFear. It’s the four-letter word that infiltrates our families, our job market and even our economy.. And while few of us enjoy fear, it is actually a very powerful and beneficial emotion. Why? Fear shows us that we need protection, and it outlines a coming threat – be it real or imagined. The ...
Views: 957(3 votes) - Boost Your Thyroid and Your Energy! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo you´re not feeling well, you have low energy and a host of other symptoms of thyroid deficiency. Perhaps you even visit your doctor who tests you and verifies that your thyroid hormone levels are low. You and your doctor might automatically decide you need to be on a synthetic thyroid, when ...
Views: 625 - Give More Energy to Get More Energy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you want to get more, you just gotta give more. The more I give, the more I realize that giving is a wonderful karmic boomerang that loops right back to where it came from. This principle, I believe, applies to energy as well. If you want more good energy in your life, you must maximize ...
Views: 671 - Un-Ask the Question! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI asked myself a koan: "What is a koan?" "A koan," my mind says, "is a question that burns itself out (a tip of the hat to U.G.*); and the left-over ash-less-ness is the essence that is the answer, the very answer that compelled the mind to ask the question "What is the koan?" in the first ...
Views: 1694(1 vote) - Sat, Chit, Ananda - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Now, I came to this idea of bliss because in Sanskrit, which is the great spiritual language of the world, there are three terms that represent the brink, the jumping-off place to the ocean of transcendence: Sat, Chit, Ananda. The word “Sat” means being. “Chit” means consciousness. “Ananda” ...
Views: 1494 - Creating Unlimited Energy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI wanted to leave a thought or two on how to get more energy into your life. Our culture constantly reinforces the impulse to do something external when we suffer from fatigue. Do you need to improve your diet and exercise routine? Or perhaps take more supplements? Sleep more? Although all of ...
Views: 724 - Relearning How to Pray - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I grew up in the church and up until two years ago, I didn't leave the house in the morning or go to sleep at night without praying to God. I have had an awaking of sorts in the past couple of years and my idea of God has expanded. I am grateful to have undergone this experience, ...
Views: 615(2 votes) - How Self-fulfilling Prophecies Can Unlock Your Energy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have been reading a fascinating book about “self-fulfilling prophecies” – these are simply predictions that, by being made, cause their eventual realization. For example, when the media erroneously reported that there would be a gas shortage in California year ago, people began flocking to gas ...
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