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- Finding the Innocent Within - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAt a recent workshop I took a group through a simple visualization exercise that produced unexpectedly pleasing results. In almost every case the participants took the exercise as an opportunity to go back in time to access some more innocent, or at least simpler, part of themselves. This was ...
Views: 594 - First Encounters: Not a Time for Fairytales - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEveryone puts on a show to impress someone at the beginning of a relationship. You meet a guy, you feel connection, and you want the connection to develop into something stronger. You don't want him losing interest in you and moving on, so you exaggerate a bit to keep him interested. Guys get ...
Views: 607 - Fiscally Friendly Fitness - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne thing has become abundantly clear to all of us of late: Our country is in the midst of a devastating recession. Psychologically speaking, this news effects people in many different ways. Some become anxious, others opportunistic, and, still, others resigned. Yet, despite the variances in our ...
Views: 1085 - Fitness and Fashion? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe MTV episode of True Life: I Hate My Large Breasts just aired where I made a cameo offering lady an alternative to surgery. You can see me speaking with her about the fact that she just needs confidence and working out can help that. There are some scenes of us working out as ...
Views: 592 - Flooring: What's Green, What's Not - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Best Choices Stone Marble Slate Ceramic Brick Tile Mosaic Terrazzo Concrete Solid wood—sustainable hardwoods or softwoods certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)—(see “Resources”); purchase locally if possible. ...
Views: 777 - Focus on the Good: Raise Your Vibration - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEverything in the universe is made of energy. What differentiates one form of energy from another is the speed at which it vibrates. For example, light vibrates at a very high frequency, and something like a rock vibrates at a lower frequency but a frequency nonetheless. Human beings also ...
Views: 1067 - Food as a Reflection of Self-Love - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs I thought about an interesting topic to discuss for this week’s blog, I decided to come back to one of my (and hopefully your) favorite topics…food! And I’m not simply referring to the tasty treats we put in our mouths. Equally important are the ways we nourish ourselves on a primary level. ...
Views: 592 - 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 - Forests: Carbon Sink or Carbon Bomb? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDeforestation contributes to global warming. A rising earth temperature kills trees and damages forests. Dying trees release more carbon, which increases planet temperatures. This cycle of forest collapse represents a critical feedback loop that will likely drive warming for centuries and ...
Views: 1050 - Formula For Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFinally, someone says he’s found the key to happiness — it’s a formula that looks like this: O + (N x S) + Cpm/T + He. Welsh psychologist Dr. Cliff Arnall devised the formula based on those things that tend to make us feel the best. O stands for being outdoors, N for connection with nature ...
Views: 1040 - Four Symptoms of Wonderful Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week, I met with a wonderful young man who wanted to talk about falling in love one day. It was a tough subject for him. He was brought up in very typical circumstances and had therefore developed a belief that relationships are difficult, imperfect, full of compromises and require a bit of ...
Views: 587 - From Fast-food to Finance, Cause Marketing is on the Rise - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDoes it seem counter-intuitive that cause marketing programs are continuing to prosper in a pinched economy? I talked with David Hessekiel, president and founder of Cause Marketing Forum, about why cause-related marketing campaigns have a current advantage, best practices for starting a cause ...
Views: 1091 - From Self Care to Self Destruction to Self Care at Last - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy now, with all the self help books, classes you have taken, TV shows you have watched, specialists you have seen, information you have gathered, and diets that you have been on, you know what constitutes “self care”: a balanced diet, healthy lifestyle, exercise, adequate sleep, meditating, ...
Views: 518 - From Worrier to Warrior: Making Friends with Fear - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWorry pretends to be necessary, but serves no useful purpose. -- Eckhart Tolle OK, I know things are very "hairy" out there. We are standing in the midst of a perfect storm. The world financial markets have plummeted; our economy is near collapse, life savings and home equities have ...
Views: 1586 - Fructose More Likely Than Glucose to Cause Diabetes - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSugared drinks are fattening because the human brain does not recognize liquid sugar as calories to make you eat less food. We get our sugar in drinks in three forms: glucose, fructose and sucrose (glucose and fructose bound together in a single molecule). Now a report from the University of ...
Views: 656 - Furry Pets – What Lies Beneath the Surface - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEveryone loves a furry pet. Imagine the comfort that a cat or dog can bring. But lying beneath the surface, regardless of how furry and nice, pets can harbor critters that can cause big health problems. Parasites can be a big problem when it comes to cats and dogs. I don’t mean to be graphic, ...
Views: 646 - Future Chimp - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA report in the latest issue of the journal Current Biology chronicles the adventures of a Santino, a chimp at Sweden's Furuvik Zoo. Apparently the 30-year-old chimp began evidencing some aggressive behavior eleven years ago when he was 19--about the time chimps, in their maturity, seek to ...
Views: 559 - Garden of Intentions: Tend to Yours - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air! The natural cycle of the spring season brings fresh new energy. Spring is the time of new beginnings and new growth. The days are getting longer, the ground is thawing, the trees are budding, the birds are singing. It is easy to feel the excitement of this spring ...
Views: 645 - 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 - Getting Honest About Your Money: Turning A Negative Spiral into Positive Cash Flow and A Strong Community - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is power in planning—you make a budget, you’ve got a map to anywhere you want to go. But, for all the plan making and budget creating that I encourage, the real power is in the honesty you bring to the table. The truth is sneaky sometimes. We think we’re speaking it. Playing our cards. ...
Views: 739 - Getting off the Hamster Wheel, or Living an Intentional Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA little while ago I had an "AHA" moment. Actually it was more of a "shower-of-bricks-on-the-head" moment. I realized that my life had become a flurry of tasks over which I gave little thought. I was back on the hamster wheel, spinning constantly and getting nowhere. Late last year, during a ...
Views: 706 - Gifts of Cancer: Hope, Healing, and Renewal - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA heaviness in my chest…a wheezing when I breathe in deeply…a heart that seems to bounce around in a space left empty by the removal of part of a lung… Were those imagined sounds, feelings, and images I experienced during the last few days while worrying about my imminent CT scan? Were they ...
Views: 628 - Gimme' A Break(fast)! High Protein Pancakes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe best way to send your body and mind the message that you plan to have a healthy day is by choosing a healthy breakfast. A great breakfast will jumpstart your metabolism, keep you satiated and energized for a morning workout, and give you something to get out of bed for! Try this High Protein ...
Views: 748 - 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 - Giving the Gift of You: Serving Your Community - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTo live harmoniously, we need to be supportive and helpful to all people, creatures, and plant life that share this earth with us. While “being of service” is part of being a good citizen of the world, it also feels good to help others. When we do something for others in service, without the ...
Views: 1459 - Giving Up the Fantasy of the Perfect Mate - What REAL Marriages Are All About - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all seem to think that we need to find our perfect mate or soul mate. But does a perfect mate even exist and, if so, does this mean that the only way to be happy is to find this perfect soul mate? What if you don’t? What if you spend your entire life looking, only to end up alone in your ...
Views: 808 - Gluten-Free Life Force Biscuits - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese super healthy biscuits can be whipped up in under 10 minutes (plus only 20 minutes cooking time). Mix together: 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour or other gluten-free flour 2 Tbsp. organic brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda Add the following ingredients to the flour ...
Views: 1101 - Go Green with Vegan Cuisine This Earth Day - Part 1 (Southwest Tempeh Chili Recipe) - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCommit to Protect and Preserve Earth Day is the perfect day to commit to doing what you can to help preserve and protect our environment. Many do not realize that making changes to your diet is perhaps the most effective way to lighten our footprint on our fragile planet. Those accustomed to ...
Views: 899 - God in Drag - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeed: God in Drag I love this quote from Sufi poet Hafiz . . . Sweetheart, O sweetheart, you are God in Drag! Does that seem irreverent to you? Think about the idea quite literally. God doesn’t only look like Madonna or Susan Corso or George Clooney or Philip Seymour Hoffman. God looks ...
Views: 1182 - God's Dictionary: Reject - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsReject re- = back + -jacere = to throw I believe that rejection is the number one fear of the human species. The thing that boggles my mind is that if we’re so afraid of rejection, how is it that we’ve become so good at it? Especially since we don’t like having the experience? ...
Views: 677 - Going Platinum - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast night I caught a couple minutes of a show I’ve never seen on a channel I don’t remember - a sort of musical biography of Kid Rock. My first memory of this guy was how hard he made my best friend Greg laugh to the words of I Got One For Ya. Very irreverent (both of them). Although I ...
Views: 845 - Good Health Does Not Come From Pills, “Secrets” - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt never seems to end. One celeb after another endorseing the next best way to great health or a hot body or weight loss in days. And if it is not an endorsement, it's a book or video proclaiming a near magic transition from the way you are now to a whole new you virtually overnight. And ...
Views: 638 - Got Acid Reflux? Is your medication breaking your bones? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy Ashley Koff RD and Gerard E. Mullin MD http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/2009/05/29/got-heartburn-a-caution-about-your-proton-pump-inhibitor.html This article raised concerns among patients about a link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a common treatment for acid reflux ...
Views: 850 - Green Tips for Your Home - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWith few exceptions—one being particle-board furniture—if your existing eco-unfriendly floors, walls and furniture are in good condition, do not be concerned about replacing them; simply keep them clean. For example, if the paint on your walls contained VOC’s, any damage from outgassing would ...
Views: 605 - Green Your Home Tips - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeemingly innocuous objects—from toys, to plastic containers, to cookware—in your home or workplace may be hazardous to your health. For example, plastics used in common household objects can disrupt the sexual development of baby boys. The culprits are chemicals called phthalates, found in ...
Views: 580 - Growing by Connecting - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have taken quite a few Chopra Center retreats in the past year, I am wondering if it is necessary to stay in touch with like-minded others in order to stay in touch with the consciousness that we share? Is a higher state of consciousness something that we need to spend effort in ...
Views: 456 - Guided Meditation: A Ritual to Release Yourself from Your Most Painful Experiences - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs the author of your life script, you are responsible for consciously writing a new story. This ritual declares both to the world and to yourself, This old chapter is ending. A new chapter is beginning. This ritual is designed to put a big The End on your old story. You’ve paid your dues. It’s ...
Views: 857 - Gym Story: Smiling Woman with Physical Challenges Changes My Day - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI feel sorry for myself sometimes. When I arrive at the Boston Sports Club in Newton, I am mentally beating up on myself because I am not in as good shape as I would like to be. Somehow I am never enough: not strong enough, not thin enough, not pretty enough. It goes on and on like a negative ...
Views: 662 - Happiness Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“You make me feel better with your energy.” “I want whatever you’re on.” Two of the most recent comments I received – not from clients – but from colleagues. So, why am I at ease with myself despite a great recession, daily obstacles and work piled up on my desk? I am happy to say that I have ...
Views: 641 - Happy Surprises: Unclaimed Money Means You Might Be Rich - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Dateline NBC show “You Might Be Rich” helps people find money they didn’t know they had, and you too can quickly search state databases to see if any of your money is lying unclaimed in a government coffer somewhere. How much unclaimed money are we talking about? Billions of dollars! To find ...
Views: 839 - Hard Learned Lessons From Bad Days - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all have days from time to time when it feels like the world is against us or that the chaos we are experiencing will never end. One negative circumstance seems to lead to another. You may wonder, on a bad day, whether anything in your life will ever go right again. But a bad day, like any ...
Views: 592 - Have a Heart - Everyday - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA woman approached me recently with the idea of purchasing hearts for an entire school that helps support her autistic son. I was so taken by the gesture, first of all, and geared up to get those hearts to them by Valentine's Day. She politely told me that it did NOT need to happen by ...
Views: 505 - Have You Heard of the Seth books? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe first time I heard about Seth was while watching a DVD called, “Introducing Abraham: The Secret Behind ‘The Secret,’ featuring Esther and Jerry Hicks. In case you have not heard of them, Esther Hicks speaks for Abraham, which is a group of collective souls channeled through Esther ...
Views: 803 - He Likes Me -- Doesn't He? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTimes have changed. The days of Rhett Butler telling Scarlett O'Hara he didn't give a damn are long gone. That's a shame in some ways. At least it made dating simple. Nowadays, guys try to be considerate in an attempt to not hurt your feelings. His miscues make it hard to know whether he's ...
Views: 802 - Healing Architecture - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I practiced as an Architect for fifteen years and have been practicing holistic healing for six years. I was hoping some day these two areas of expertise will come together, but instead I am feeling confused and restless. I have been meditating for several years too, but can not seem ...
Views: 1228 - Healing By Reconnecting - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA few years ago my husband, Curtis, and I attended a powerful workshop by renowned healer, Eric Pearl in Denver. While we were both already familiar with the concept that energy underlies all things, energy coming from Eric's hands was electric. Having studied Reiki, Chinese Medicine, and ...
Views: 1086 - Healing Ego Illusions - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I've been of the belief for some time that a great goal would be to eliminate the influence of the ego. One sentence you wrote in either The Book of Secrets or Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire (I read them back to back) had such a profound effect I must share it. I decided to have ...
Views: 951 - Healing from Pornography Addiction - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs someone that has spent nearly forty years studying human behavior, compulsion, mind body relationships and addiction, I have seen over and over again how addiction can be shattering to our hearts, self image, and sense of stability in the world. I am in the process of designing a program ...
Views: 2627 - Healing Our Shadow Elements - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am in need of some clarification regarding the dark-side/shadow aspect of human beings. I am confused as to whether a person's shadow side is a permanent fixture of their awareness—to be accepted and integrated—or whether it is something that is to be eventually transcended and/or ...
Views: 908 - Healing with Hurt: Using Your Pain To Help Others - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPain is a fact of being and one that permeates all of our lives to some degree. Since the hurt we feel may be a part of the experiences that have touched us most deeply, we are often loathe to let it go. It is frequently easier to keep our pain at our sides, where it acts as a shield that ...
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