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- The Piano Has Been Drinking - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe human beings tell stories. We scratch them on cave walls, drip them on canvas, speak them, write them, film them, sing them, and dance them. We use stories to entertain, educate, illustrate, instill, to remember and to share. What a wonderful things they are. Children will pile up more books ...
Views: 732 - Caring for an Unloving Parent - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I was raised by an insensitive, unloving cruel, selfish man. Intentionally cruel and enjoyed it. He has caused me much heart ache by not giving me the love and care that I so much deserved. I am sick and fatigued. He is old and sick and has had a good life and now I find myself ...
Views: 1060 - The Magicians in Our Midst: Archetypes and Where We Find Them - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe topic of Archetypes is one that's dear to my heart, as you might expect, since writing The Six Archetypes of Love. I'm aware, though, that many people will respond well to the concept of archetypes but then shrug and say, 'Ah, I'll never make it all the way to Magician level'. So perhaps ...
Views: 636 - Picking Up the Pieces - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI went to the dry cleaners yesterday which is very unusual for me. As the mother of two small children, my wardrobe is mostly wash and wear (or don't wash and wear, depending on the week). When I gave the woman behind the counter my phone number, she asked if I was there to pick up. But I ...
Views: 873 - Yogic Vacation! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA few thoughts on vacation through the eyes of yoga: 1. Change what surrounds you, and then, "Who are you!?" in this new place. 2. Because everything is constantly changing; changing our locale floats on that swelling wave. 3. The universe is vast, and we are small. 4. Our eyes are much bigger ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Everyone Deserves a Second Chance - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWednesday, April 8, 2009 My mother died today. Her body finally gave up. It had enough. My mother’s liver, exhausted from working so hard to filter the toxins she put there, finally reached its limit. So, it’s over. A life of abuse found a quiet end. There will not be a viewing of her body, ...
Views: 1977 - Susan Boyle: Kissed By an Angel - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have to take issue with Saturday’s The New York Times’ article headline: Unlikely Singer is YouTube Sensation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY Why the hell is she “unlikely?” Because she doesn’t look like a star. So? Because she’s 47? So? Because she’s an unemployed spinster from ...
Views: 778 - The Last Turnaround - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecession, recovery, turnaround are notions I have always found hard to understand. Perhaps it is because I decided a long time ago to invest in smiles, hopes and tomorrows! But one cannot remain impervious to the happenings around us. One realises that one is in the midst of a deep crisis and ...
Views: 650 - My Intent is to Dissolve Time - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs Einstein said time is a stubborn illusion. In our daily lives, time is probably the most experienced certainty and worldly reality. There is no more precious entity than time. Even those who have acquired enormous wealth, power, and fame, suffer from the absolute scarcity of time. All those ...
Views: 675 - Are You Too Attached to Your Stuff? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI know the kids are in here somewhere... I just lost them temporarily, in the middle of all my clutter. We moved into our current house to be closer to my job. At the time, it was a major upgrade for us. We gained quite a bit of square footage, replete with built-in book shelves, numerous ...
Views: 752 - Pledge Allegiance to the Present: Just One Bite of Just Eating - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou've heard this before: when you eat, just eat. To just eat, and not let mind wander, is a lot. But why should you just eat and not read a newspaper or watch TV? After all, it's just eating. But it's not just eating! Mindful eating is a commitment to being present, it's eating in real time. As ...
Views: 595 - 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 - Question About True Love vs Infatuation for Teenagers - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello Margaret, I am a faithful listener of radio from hell and love your hour on the show. My question is, do you think true love is attainable at such a young an age as the late teens or is high school purely a source of infatuation? I am the Editor-in-Chief of the high school newspaper. I ...
Views: 2242 - Palmistry Question: What Does it Mean if I Have a Gazillion Lines? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHi Margaret, I have a gazillion lines in my palm. Lots of boxes. Loops. You name it! A complex mix of lines, circles, squares, connections, energies running thru it. Do tell … what does an extraordinary amount of lines mean??? The first thing I say to someone who has a hand full of lines is ...
Views: 14739(3 votes) - Vitamin D Deficiency: Get Your Daily Dose of Sun, it Does a Body Good! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost people do not know the benefits of Vitamin D let alone its impact on the health and vitality of the human body. The term “Vitamin D” specifically refers to a group of fat soluble pro-hormones that, amongst other things, help maintain organ systems, promote anti-tumor activity in the body, ...
Views: 828 - 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 - Shake, Release, and Dance - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen it finds a safe haven, a fox who has been chased by a predator, will stop and shake. Sometimes it will shake its body for almost an hour to free itself of the trauma of fear. Then, renewed, it moves on. The fox came to mind last night, at a mid-way point in a Hellinger Constellation ...
Views: 714 - Eating for Self-Synchronization - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen you eat out of hunger, you tune in to yourself. When you eat in response to cravings, you tune in to the environment. Try this: some time this week contrast and compare craving-driven eating and hunger-driven eating. On a scheduled craving-driven eating day, eat each and every time you ...
Views: 552 - Quickly Get into Great Shape for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe calendar says spring and a feeling of imminent dread creeps into your heart as your mind imagines a beach with a beached whale and you are the whale. You make plans for a marathon run into the water and will stay there until it is time to leave. How will you ever remove the layers of clothes ...
Views: 524 - Appreciating What Is: Enjoying Your Age - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn each stage of life, there are wonderful experiences one can savor and valuable insights one can absorb. Every new decade and, in fact, every new year brings with it wisdom, transformation, and growth, as well as ends and beginnings. Many people, however, believe that there is one age that ...
Views: 1191 - On Susan Boyle: Cynicism Makes the Video - and The Good - Go 'Round - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am typically quite cynical. Whether it is because of my Capricorn lineage (aren't we the most cynical sign?) or personal life experiences, others have criticized this often-unflattering trait in me. So, some were not surprised when I posted the following update to my Facebook page ...
Views: 576 - When One Door Closes, Another Opens. But Those Hallways Can Kill You - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere's a quote from US News and World Report: If you've recently been laid off, you've probably had someone tap you on the shoulder and tell you something like: "Out of crisis comes opportunity," or "When one door closes, another opens." It probably feels a little pat, but the truth is that ...
Views: 707 - Bodymind: How Your Thoughts and Feelings Affect You Physically - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you ever wonder how the power of your thoughts can affect your body? Dr. Bernie Siegel, the author of Love, Medicine and Miracles, was giving a talk to a room full of skeptical doctors when he brought out a copy of Lady Chatterly’s Lover and proceeded to read the most erotic part. As he put ...
Views: 1291 - Obama: Our Plumber-in-Chief - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough the Presidency is about issues, challenges, and complex negotiations, there's another side. With every new President we get the pleasure of watching a human being adapt to the office. Very quickly an image emerges. Barack Obama entered the White House at a time of crisis, amid frayed ...
Views: 658 - Earth Day 2009 Is Coming Up! How Can We Make Our Path to Wellness More Green? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor those of you who don't know, Earth Day 2009 is this Wednesday on April 22. Here at Intent, one day just isn't enough to celebrate our dear Mother Earth. Starting April 22, we are launching an exclusive 30-day series on how you can green up your life. Not only will you be able to read ...
Views: 596 - Muscle Soreness, Exercise Injuries and Vitamin D - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen doctors don't know the cause of a patient's problem, they often give it a fancy name so you will believe they are giving you a useful diagnosis. A perfect example of this is "idiopathic inflammatory myopathy", which means you have chronic muscle soreness and your doctor doesn't know why. ...
Views: 1424 - Do You Believe in Magic? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you believe in magic? If you could dream a magical world into being, what would it look like? I raised Brenna and Carter within their imaginations and by stretching their sight to see things not readily seen by the physical eye. When they were young we would take our favorite cookie, which ...
Views: 717 - How to Go Green Between Your Ears - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMuch of the news about the ecology of our planet focuses on grim statistics and the crisis state in which we have found ourselves. In my new book, The LifeQuake Phenomenon: Your Definitive Roadmap Through Seismic Change™, I talk about how this crisis is really just a symptom of an awakening ...
Views: 720 - How Can I Trust Myself in Dating Ever Again? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDear Ms. Ruth, Sorry, I am not one for formalities; but the heading just sounded right! LOL. I am actually wondering if/when I will be able to actually “see” the guys I’m interested in for who they are? I dated a guy for three years when I found out that he was a porn addict. As you could ...
Views: 626 - Eco Friendly Cleaning Products You Can Make For Your Space - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI want to make Earth Day more than just another celebration. I am taking a vow to reduce and where possible eliminate any chemical cleaning products that are not earth friendly. I hope you join me! Making Earth Friendly Products Here are the ingredients and how they will be used. You will save ...
Views: 701 - Irrational Connection: Always Connected, Never Connected - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhy are we so fascinated with the notion of instant, easy connection? I understand the driving needs of the driven to stay connected on the business side of the equation, although I must admit that for years I did my best to avoid being reachable 24x7. Eventually I succumbed and now carry my ...
Views: 674 - Is the Subconscious Divine or Destructive? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I've read/heard that our sub-conscious is a place where doubts, fears and limitations exist from our experiences and past. These doubts/fears drive the way we are, and even to the point where deep-seated fears affect the Law of Attraction. If we have a deep limited thought that we ...
Views: 658 - 7 Tips to Celebrate Earth Day and Boost Your Happiness, Too. - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn honor of Earth Day, here are seven strategies that will allow you simultaneously to boost your happiness and safeguard the environment (in your own small way). 1. Walk a mile instead of driving. Walking means you’re not adding gas fumes and rubber particles to the air, and at the same time, ...
Views: 630 - Brain Healing Power of Periwinkle - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeriwinkle is a European plant used by herbalists to treat nervous disorders, epilepsy, hysteria, and nightmares. Exciting new research into this delicately beautiful plant shows that vinpocetine, a derivative of vincamine, a natural compound in periwinkle, helps transport oxygen and glucose to ...
Views: 7609 - You Can Help Roxanne Saberi, Euna Lee, and Laura Ling - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeveral years ago when I was detained by officials while trying to pass through immigration on the way out of a certain “rogue nation,” and kept in a holding cell while the officials tried to determine what to do with me, I alternatively freaked out, tried to reflect on the lessons I could learn ...
Views: 969 - Holocaust Remembrance Day: The Remarkable Strength (and Success) of the Survivors - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNine million Jews lived in Europe in 1939 as World War II erupted. By 1945, six million had been slaughtered. In the most basic arithmetic, three million European Jews managed to escape the Nazi Final Solution. They fled. They hid. They resisted. The survival rate varied greatly from nation to ...
Views: 2160 - Making the Big Leap with Gay Hendricks: Exclusive Podcast Interview - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you believe that you have the potential to be a genius? If you are like most people, you may shrug off this suggestion as ludicrous or overly idealistic. Best-selling author and Intent Voice Gay Hendricks, on the other hand, believes that all of us are capable of reaching our own unique ...
Views: 1020 - "Mood Stabilizers" and Bipolar Disorder - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Mood Stabilizers" are medications which are commonly prescribed for Bipolar Disorder. They are a special class of drugs and are very serious medications with very serious health risks. Yet many times they are given to patients for "mood swings" or for "sleep". What are some of these ...
Views: 2944(1 vote) - Feeling the Feelings - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA particular theme has come up time and again over the last few weeks, which is a sign it’s not to be dismissed. At the manifesting seminar last month, Koelle talked about how bizarre it is to horses (and animals in general) when we humans try to manhandle our feelings by pretending not to ...
Views: 685 - The Harmonics of Sound - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou have heard the term "harmonics" used in many different areas--from the Harmonic Convergence to many sacred science writings. I particularly like the reference to shifting the harmonic resonance of the Enterprises's shield on "Star Trek: Next Generation". Yet how many of you really known ...
Views: 3357(1 vote) - Cooking Tips to Save Time - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe following are some practical and efficient tips to help you cook faster and easier. Cook enough food for two dinners. Most food can be easily reheated. Consider steaming to reheat food. Place a bit of water in a pan and place food on it. Cover. Check frequently to ensure that the water ...
Views: 749 - Shower Your Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI love the power of water. It’s cleansing for the body and soul. Just as the power of a heavy spring rain washes the earth, water can cleanse, stimulate and invigorate your whole being, adding new life to your day. Use your morning shower to awaken you from the dormancy of sleep into the rhythms ...
Views: 498 - Acting Together for Good: Cooperation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCooperation seems simple: working together toward a common goal for the benefit of all involved. But amazingly it can be quite challenging, even when we have so many successful examples all around us. Human society is based upon the concept of cooperation, but finding a balance to ensure the ...
Views: 4063(1 vote) - Slutty Versus Sexy - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNow that you intend on having an open and honest sex life, how do you plan on getting him into the sack? Slutty and sexy are a couple of very effective tools you have at your disposal for snagging a guy. Both tactics will get you a man, but will they secure him for the long term? There are a few ...
Views: 3802 - Earth Day Every Day - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs we approach Earth Day on April 22, we need to remember that Earth Day must be an Every Day event in our lives. We can no longer sit back and blame “THEM” for using up the earths resources, as it is “US.” There is no “THEM” to blame. It is only through spiritual unfoldment and opening to ...
Views: 583 - Would You Like Some Birth Control with Your Glass of Water, or Maybe a Dose or Two of Antidepressants? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery spring since 2007, we've been reminded that not only do we have to worry about removing lead, copper, excess chlorine and arsenic from our drinking water -- we probably also want to forego our tap water's pharmaceutical fortification. This month, the AP has conducted another ...
Views: 791 - Inner Peace Activist: What's Your Cause? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you read the ezine Greater Good? The issue that arrived in my inbox last week had two titles that intrigued me: “Why is there Peace?” and “You talkin’ to me?” Of course, I eagerly clicked on things till the first article came up. My reading slowed as I understood the topic. Same for the ...
Views: 855 - My Grandmother Talks to Plants - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA Gift of Flowers This past Easter, my mother & I stopped the car along the side of the road to buy potted tulips for my grandmother. My grandmother & grandfather both share a liking for botany, as evidenced by their pseudo-greenhouse in their patio area. Most people would agree that my ...
Views: 1251 - Meditation: Open Your Heart - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI think a lot of people have learned to close their heart in order to protect themselves from all of the negative news in our world and from getting hurt in relationships. Closing our hearts certainly can be one way to cope with difficult and sad events. Putting up your walls of protection can ...
Views: 555 - Understanding Your Home’s Energy Usage - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn order to accomplish significant progress in the fight against climate change, we must develop a deeper awareness of and appreciation for the environment. Part of this awareness and appreciation comes from educating people about the impacts that their daily choices have on the environment; ...
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