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- Anything's Possible When There's No Unfinished Business - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor nine years, I have been leading Shadow Process workshops and training programs around the world with amazing people. I've met thousands of people who picked up one of my books, came to one of my workshops, or enrolled in one of my training programs because there was some area of their lives ...
Views: 614(1 vote) - How to Find Love and Happiness at Home Depot - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe recession is making many of us do-it-your-selfers. Happily, this self-reliance is taking the stress out of finding a mate. Forget speed dating! Men and women are meeting at Home Depot or other home improvement centers and ultimately marrying – a few couples have even held wedding ceremonies ...
Views: 614(1 vote) - Morning Motivation: A Personal Vision of Living a Full Life - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn school we’re given letter grades like A’s or B’s, or graded on percentages like 95% or 81%. Once we’ve graduated, we certainly continue to be judged by others and ourselves (sometimes cruelly so) but it’s no longer clear what we need to study, who the teacher is, what the correct answers are, ...
Views: 614(2 votes) - Relationship Lessons from Gorillas - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy daughter recently returned from a two week trip to Rwanda and Uganda. She attended a wedding of friends who celebrated in the tradition of their countries. While in Africa, she visited the natural habitats of the native gorillas on a guided tour through mountains and deep forests. The family ...
Views: 614 - There is No Need to Worry About Yesterday or Tomorrow - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMata Amritanandamayi (the name means loving mother), one of my great masters in India who we know affectionately as Ama, has the power to embrace a person and rid them of everything they carry unnecessarily. This loving guru has been known to embrace up to 50,000 people in turn, without resting, ...
Views: 614(1 vote) - 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) - What's All The To-Do? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Oh, come on Harry. All you mortals get all hung up over your precious souls. You've never seen your soul, never touched it, never done anything with it. What's all the to-do?" said Bob the Skull, the spirit of intellect, to Harry Dresden, a professional Wizard. Bob the Skull's opinion popped ...
Views: 614(2 votes) - Global Warming- Fact or Myth? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs I was browsing facebook last night I came across a link to reusable toilet paper- as the latest outrage in the extremist green community is that we are flushing away our old growth forest- since toilet paper that is made from recycled fiber just doesn't do it for most people. It is amusing ...
Views: 613(1 vote) - How Life Works - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere's how life works: you sprain an ankle, and while recovering, someone offers you the chance to housesit at a beautiful Writer's Retreat. This happened to a friend of mine today. I'm heading to BALI in July and needed a housesitter. Terren and I spoke briefly on the street this AM. She ...
Views: 613(4 votes) - The Heart of Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe live in a culture that rewards people for getting more and more done. As companies downsize two jobs merge into one. Children have more scheduled activities, and entrepreneurs experience a constant pressure to be working. I wonder if this focus on productivity has anything to do with the ...
Views: 613 - Waiting In Line To Smell The Roses - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsExiting Union Station in the early morning rush can be quite an adventure. I've never flown any helicopter missions or been a part of any real political intrigue, but, shuffling in and out of thousands of people on a Thursday morning in Los Angeles can feel every bit as dangerous. Weaving your ...
Views: 613(2 votes) - Why I Am Adding 10 min. Meditation To My Practices Now (Video) - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMore videos on my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/liloumace 2.1 million video views.... fun fun fun!! see you soon co-creator!
Views: 613(1 vote) - Can Color Improve Your Performance? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that color has a quick and powerful impact on the choices you make every day? According to six different research studies in the Journal of Science the color red makes you more detail-oriented while the color blue inspires you to be more creative. Color therapy is used in ...
Views: 612(1 vote) - Greener Choices for Your Home - by Submitted on Aug 10, 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: 612(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 612 - How to Get a Job: Be a Black Belt at Networking - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are looking for a job right now, expect that there will be 400 or more other applicants. A coaching client in Santa Monica, Ca reported that she is competing with 500 other applicants for a two week TV production job. When the competition is that stiff even for temporary work, you need to ...
Views: 612(2 votes) - How to Make a Difference Today - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe may not solve every problem we encounter or always find the right words to say in a challenging situation, but we do have the ability to make a difference today. When our focus is how we can make a positive impact, just one helpful action today, then we really can change the world - one day ...
Views: 612 - Mindful Not Eating - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you ever found yourself standing in front of the refrigerator, looking for something to eat? You look and realize there is nothing in there you want and leave the kitchen, only to return maybe ten minutes later. You open the refrigerator again, look around, close, and repeat ten minutes ...
Views: 612(3 votes) - Painful Awakening - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have been thru a very life changing and a very painful experience. But what this event has done is made me consciously think about my soul and why these events are happening with me. After reading your work and work of Dr. Wayne Dyer and Sonia Chiqoute it has come to my ...
Views: 612(1 vote) - Seasons of Beauty: Aging Gracefully - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe tend to associate youth with beauty, but the truth is that beauty transcends every age. Just as a deciduous tree is stunning in all its stages--from its full leafy green in the summer to its naked skeleton during winter and everything in between--human beings are beautiful throughout their ...
Views: 612(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) - A Second Defense of Nadya Suleman, Mother of Octuplets - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my first post about the octomom, I received almost nothing but criticism. People commented on my blog and also sent personal emails letting me know that they disagreed with me and did so fiercely. In the days since that post, even more tidbits about Nadya Sulemon have been released, and the ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - At a Loss - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: At the age of 52, I am at a loss. It seems to me that whenever I have been passionate about something in life and had the intention, worked towards it and wanted it to happen, it has always rebounded. My husband of 25 years I'm sure loves me in his own way but has never encouraged ...
Views: 611 - Do You Think I Can Do That? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“When I taught in a boy’s prep school, I used to talk to the boys who were trying to make up their minds as to what their careers were going to be. A boy would come to me and ask, “Do you think I can do this? Do you think I can do that? Do you think I can be a writer?” “Oh,” I would say, “I ...
Views: 611 - Meaning-Centered Eating - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost eaters, when eating, search for either nutrition or comfort or leisure or health. Some, while eating, search for meaning. Mindfulness and meaningfulness go hand in hand: what is meaningful is typically approached with heightened attention, concentration and, therefore, with mindfulness. ...
Views: 611 - This Week on Intent: Tell us How to Make Life More Organized - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis week on Intent, we want to hear your best tips, tricks, and advice on organizing your life. What big and small things can we do in our everyday lives to feel less stressed, more clear-headed and stride more confidently in the direction of our dreams? Organization, of course, can apply ...
Views: 611(2 votes) - Everyone Can Become Great - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“It is within the power of every man to become great.” ~ Wallace D. Wattles from The Science of Being Great Do you think you can become great? Coupla things on that: 1) EVERYONE can become great; and, 2) As per Ford, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Too often ...
Views: 610 - Predicting The Future: Possible or Impossible? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLike most things in life, the answer lives on a fine line, somewhere in between “possible” an “impossible.” Yes, there are premonitions that all of us have that come true. Yes, there are revelations people have had about the future, that have come true. But this does not mean that everything ...
Views: 610(1 vote) - Type 2 Diabetes is Preventable - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMore than 90 percent of adult onset cases of diabetes are preventable and if caught early enough, are curable (Archives of Internal Medicine, May 2009). Usually, you can tell if you are pre-diabetic or diabetic because you store fat primarily in your belly, rather than in your hips. This is a ...
Views: 610 - What Capitalism Can do for Do-Gooding Companies: B Corporation is Setting the Standard - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJay Coen Gilbert of B Lab, the non-profit that certifies and supports B Corporations, distinguishes between good companies versus good marketing, and how B Lab is supporting the broader social shift from green businesses to good businesses. What are B Corporations? B Corporations are a new ...
Views: 610(2 votes) - Where Does Your Pretty Come From? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor those of you who have young children and are in the know, two momentous events occurred in the world of kids and fashion: Barbie turned 50 and Dora got a Makeover. So what’s the connection? -- the impact that these two icons have had on children and the way we view ourselves. Barbie has ...
Views: 610(2 votes) - You Are a Leader (Really!) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToo often I hear the word "leader" misused. It's a sad fact that many business professionals don't see themselves as leaders, mainly because "leader" is a term typically linked to people in positions of formal authority. This is a fallacy that undermines performance, in all aspects of ...
Views: 610 - As Blessed As You Want to Be: The Power Of Staying Positive - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOur thoughts are not simply ethereal pieces of information that enter our minds and then disappear. The words and ideas that we think can shape our lives and drive us toward success and happiness or failure and distress. How you think and feel can have a profound effect on your ability to ...
Views: 609 - Making Certain Moves in an Uncertain Marketplace - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWith the state of the economy and the bailout plan, everyone is concerned about the stability of jobs and 401Ks. As an entrepreneur, I understand and appreciate the concern over being able to maintain revenue. Regardless of whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or recent grad, the ...
Views: 609 - Mastering Money and Managing Debt: Being True to Your Own Action Style - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations. …You can hear other people’s wisdom, but you’ve got to re-evaluate the world for yourself.” --Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel space If you are hoping to grow in the area of personal finance and organization, ...
Views: 609 - Moving Forward - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWell, full moon and lunar eclipse day really got me going on Monday! A wise astrologer once explained to me that lunar cycles are about 28 days, during which we each visit each sign of the zodiac, but that when an eclipse comes, we have a whole month in one day. Did I ever. On the way to ...
Views: 609(2 votes) - The Self Against the Self: Deal with Seasonal Allergies Naturally and Cheaply - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are experiencing itchy eyes, a dry, raspy throat, sneezing, sinus headaches and tiredness, and it’s spring, chances are you have seasonal allergies. What happens in the spring? The earth comes alive, bursting with new growth and the wind is spreading the news. Commercials bombard us with ...
Views: 609 - To Boldly Gonzo - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRemember diagramming sentences? I never liked the clinical way grammar teachers used to hack off parts and slash lines though thoughts, turning them into something eerily similar to algebraic equations. I recall even then a physical urge to run up and rescue bold adverbs from the discomfiture of ...
Views: 609 - "That Didn't Happen": The Importance of Validating Children's Experiences - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was raised by Cleopatra, the Queen of Denial. Now I love this woman dearly and she has a myriad of good qualities. But dealing with reality is not one of them. But then reality is not always easy to deal with, especially when children are involved. There's a very fine balance between not ...
Views: 608(1 vote) - A Prayer of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAdobe House, Taos Pueblo, New Mexico Gratitude is the key to acceptance, wisdom, peace and abundance. Let's express a prayer of gratitude. Mine is: Thank you for the opportunity to know what is important and what is not important. Thank you for love, health, peace and prosperity. Thank ...
Views: 608 - It's So Important for You to Have - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI know it's been a minute since my last letter but I've got a good excuse (haha...like there is such a thing). I was in the process of moving to sunny Santa Monica, CA! This transition has brought up an extremely valuable life lesson that I want to share with you because it has made such a deep ...
Views: 608 - 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 - A Case of Irreconcilable Differences - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I'm a physicist. My girlfriend recently confessed that she believes devoutly in a number of new-age forms of pseudoscience, from astrology to the ability of thoughts to transform water crystals. As a scientist, I believe these things to be complete bunk. So my first reaction is that ...
Views: 607(3 votes) - 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 - From Psychology of Disease to Psychology of Choice - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAddictive or compulsive behavior is experienced as feeling un-free: a substance user feels compelled or driven to use. Compulsion is experienced as a state of being enslaved in a pattern of repetitive behavior. This forced, driven, un-free nature of the compulsive experience is reflected in ...
Views: 607(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) - 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) - Swine Flu Crib Sheet: The Five Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this 76th hour of the swine flu emergency, President Obama urges that we take "the utmost precautions." And the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the pandemic flu alert level to 5 out of 6, warning that this international outbreak will pose a prolonged threat. What do "utmost ...
Views: 607 - Why We Need to Cleanse - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOur bodies evolved in an atmosphere which had fresh water and clean air, where we ate food which contained no toxins, antibiotics, hormones, or chemicals. Today, we are all surrounded by unclean air, polluted water, processed food made with thousands of chemicals, pesticides sprayed on our ...
Views: 607 - Listen, Communicate, Repeat - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCommunity building has a lot to do with being in harmony with the people in your environment and using that energy productively to make improvements to the overall lifestyle of everyone involved. Anyone can be an integral part of a community building project so long as they are in harmony ...
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