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- The Heart Healing Power of Love - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAnyone who has ever experienced the grandeur and rush of falling in love will understand the energizing and curative properties that true love has. It puts a bounce in your step and a seemingly endless smile on your face. For me, the sight of my husband still fills my heart with peace and ...
Views: 557(1 vote) - The Joyful Sounds of the Children Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are bored, depressed or taking a negative view of life, even for a moment, you can listen to the songs of the birds and that will be uplifting. But an even greater sound to listen to is the song, laughter and cheerful sounds of the children. If you have no children or grand children of ...
Views: 557(1 vote) - The Power of Yielding ~ Getting Your Way by Giving In - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPart One During the next few weeks I want to introduce some of the transformational power tools I use as a coach and today I want to start off with my favorite one, yielding, or, the power of giving in. My first conscious encounter with ‘yielding’, or better the lack thereof, was in ...
Views: 557 - When Mom is Just Too Busy - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI received an email from a dear friend this morning, asking why I haven’t posted recently. What can I say, I’ve been busy. Lots of stuff going on. It hasn’t all been bad stuff... some of it was really good. Still, I have once again fallen prey to the over-scheduled, over-stressed lifestyle that ...
Views: 557(1 vote) - From Platonic to Romantic, Is it Worth the Risk? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have been friends with a guy for around 8 years now and we have a fantastic relationship. However for quite some time now I have developed more feelings for him and I get the sense that he feels the same way, but I don't want to ruin a good friendship. It's funny because a lot of ...
Views: 556(1 vote) - Inside the Brain of a Mother - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA mother’s love is a unique and powerful force of nature. With built in benevolence, understanding and sharing, a mother’s love is extremely special. Any child who has been graced by a loving mother would attest to this as being one of the most influential factors in creating a happy life. ...
Views: 556(1 vote) - Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWorking out of this brain concussion from being hit by the car is a very challenging experience. I have always had great confidence in my strong, bright, quick mind and really have taken my brain for granted all of my life. I have a completely different perspective on life after this event. I ...
Views: 556(2 votes) - The Freedom of Shifting Perspectives - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLet me use this analogy: suppose from the moment you were born there were a hundred cameras pointed at you every moment. During the entire thirty, forty, fifty, sixty years of your life these hundred cameras were always focused on you. Now, if you choose to look through only one camera lens, ...
Views: 556(1 vote) - Healthy Family: How to Make Your Children Flu-Resistant - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJust when you thought cold and flu season was over... Two Christmases ago, we were unhappy participants in the rampaging outbreak of Norovirus. My older son picked it up in Orlando, presumably among the masses at Disney World. As he proceeded to “share” it with me, his brother, my parents and a ...
Views: 555(1 vote) - If You Could Be Anything, What Would You Be? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a therapist, I was trained in art therapy. How you draw a tree can tell you a lot about yourself. If the roots are deep into the ground, if the leaves reach up to the sky, if the colors are bright or dark…all are images that share mountains of information with simply the swipe of a ...
Views: 555(1 vote) - 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 - Mainstream Medicine and the Oprah Factor - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA recent cover story in a struggling news magazine, under the title "Crazy Talk:" accuses Oprah Winfrey of spreading "dubious advice" in a wide range of health issues from menopause and hormone replacement therapy to autism, cancer, aging, and weight loss. The tone of the article was the same ...
Views: 554 - Three Women (In Belated Celebration of International Women's Day) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that International Women's Day was last Sunday, and that the United States does not officially recognize this holiday? Me neither. A more in-depth blog post on International Women's Day can be seen here on Intent by Tonic. In celebration of my first year knowing the existence ...
Views: 554(2 votes) - A Story of Inspiration: Persistence and Patience Through Pancakes - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome years ago, after finishing a conference I’d given in the Colombian consulate in Miami to celebrate Colombian Independence Day (the 20th of July), I was approached by a character who always comes vividly to mind when I think of imagination, creativity and persistence. The 55-year-old man ...
Views: 553 - What Are You Spreading? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the midst of the recent Swine flu panic, most of us have been more careful than usual with our physical hygiene. We wash our hands more faithfully, cover our sneezes more correctly, avoid touching surfaces in public places and maybe worry more. We also have been humbled by how quickly and ...
Views: 553(2 votes) - 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 - Life's Real Insurance : Be Present - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs insurance giant AIG goes down to yet another financial body blow (it's all over the news these days) I'm tempted to speculate about security. We have Homeland Security, Social Security, the Securities Commission for all those bonds that seem to be worth less every day, and even the security ...
Views: 552(2 votes) - Where Did All Our Happy Feet Go? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsErik Fisher, Ph.D., aka Dr. E… www.ErikFisher.com Do you remember the feeling you used to get when you were little and saw a movie about the underdog overcoming the odds, a journey of believing in one’s self, or a movie that involved some magic and wonder? Don’t you still love the feeling ...
Views: 552 - Blaming Satan - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I happened to watch your debate on if Satan exists. I found it very interesting. Although I am a devoted Christian. I wanted to understand your stance of this. I think that u were trying to let people realize that when we are conditioned to believe in negativity as far as Satan, that ...
Views: 551 - How to be Happier...by Working for Free! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI'm sure many people will read a bit of what I have to say and quickly discard it. And why wouldn't they? Our lives are SO busy and there is SO much to do...how would I ever find time to VOLUNTEER? And how could that possible make me a happier person? The answers are simple and are two ...
Views: 551(2 votes) - How to Fearlessly Keep Your Small Business Sailing through the Rough Seas of the Recession - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a small business owner in the murky waters of a bad economy, you may be scrambling for solutions on how to keep your company afloat. But author Robin Fisher Roffer says that letting the fear take over, and not being true to yourself and your company’s mission, can be a recipe for ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Hydration Cocktails for All - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSummer is upon us, and while we know we need to hydrate, sometimes our water needs an upgrade. True hydration means that the water doesn’t just go into our body, but into our cells (we need the right mineral balance, sufficient potassium, to bring the water INTO our cells). Summer heat is not ...
Views: 551 - In with the New: Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs the last vestiges of winter depart, all of nature enters into a lively and animated state of renewal. In the springtime, earth's life energy is awakened from dormancy, and the cycle of life starts anew. We have the ability to sense this change taking place even before the seasonal flora ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Listening to Your Body for Guidance - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I was listening to an audio recording of yours ( a series with you and Wayne Dyer) and you were talking about body knowledge and how it comes down to comfort and discomfort. The conversation was around listening to the body and if something's uncomfortable look at what I can do to ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Obama and the Age of Authenticity: Be a Leader, Be Yourself! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWith Barack Obama’s victory, it became official: Being “different” is no longer a handicap. If a black man can shatter the race barrier and claim the highest office in the free world, we can all achieve our dreams. Yes, a new day of acceptance has dawned, and if you listen closely you’ll hear ...
Views: 551 - 5 Tips to Save Money and Stay Healthy During Our Economy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring these tough financial times, everyone is looking for ways to cut spending and reduce their overall cost of living. People are cutting back on all things considered “luxury.” Unfortunately, along with the other non-necessities, people are choosing to spend less at the grocery store as ...
Views: 550 - Avoid The "Convenience" Foods - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe are a nation that loves convenience and speed. Precooked frozen dinners, dehydrated food, meal-in-a-bag or can or box and microwave everything food. You can buy a frozen, microwavable egg and bacon breakfast! Or, how about luncheon meats with cheese and crackers all in one nifty package and ...
Views: 550 - Let's call it the "C-word" again - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe word “cancer” makes most people shrink in terror and run for cover, and may crush even the most compassionate person’s impulse to provide comfort. Although more than half of us punched by the disease go on to live long lives, the fear - and stigma – remain, like fog shrouding a ...
Views: 550 - Listening to the heart - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’ve recently begun asking colleagues for old and used books I can pass on to the Department of Youth Services. Young offenders who read - and it doesn’t seem to matter much what they read - tend not to re-offend upon release. It’s as though reading introduces them to another world so that ...
Views: 550 - Live in the Moment with Alzheimer's: Tips for Caregivers - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently I met an acquaintance, Maria, in the gym. She looked distracted and tense. Also, she had lost a few pounds, unintentionally. After the usual chit chat, I directly said, “There is something different about you. I can’t put my finger on it. Are you feeling well?” With that Maria said as ...
Views: 550 - Pedestrian Push-Back - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I walk down to my local post office I usually pick up litter along the way to dispose of it properly later. Today I was trying to cross the road at a designated pedestrian crossing - you know, the kind with a day-glow florescent bollard in the middle of the road and a sign that says ‘State ...
Views: 550(1 vote) - Who I Am is My Magic - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI read books about druids lately. About druid world, druid reality. I read about their friendship and alliance with trees, about their unity with nature. I read about walking barefoot upon the earth and feeling it hum with the energy of life, I read about being the balance, the harmony between ...
Views: 550(1 vote) - Why Organic Matters - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhy does, or should I unbiasedly ask, does organic matter? This past week, this was the topic of debate at a powerful industry gathering hosted by leading organic companies: Nature's Path, Amy's Kitchen, Organic Valley, Late July, Lundberg Farms, Pangea, Numi teas as well as the Organic Trade ...
Views: 550(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) - Who Ate My Happiness? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA koan is a kind of question used as a training device in the Buddhist tradition, designed to help the aspirant attain a degree of clarity. I'm sure you've come across these zany questions before ("What's the sound of one hand clapping?" or "If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there, ...
Views: 549(1 vote) - Chocolate and Boundaries (It's Not What You Think) - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast night, my children and I were chatting at bedtime and the topic of boundaries came up. "Do you know what a boundary is?" I asked my 6-year-old son. He answered that it was like a fence and people can't touch you when you don't want them to. I thought that sounded pretty good for a ...
Views: 548(1 vote) - True Stories of What Not to Say to a Young Adult [or anyone!] with Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know that when cancer punches you, everything changes. But think about the changes that blindside young adults, whose challenges and concerns differ so drastically from their elders’. “Will I be able to have children?” “I was just starting to figure out my career and now I don’t know if ...
Views: 548 - Which Of Your "3 Minds" Are You Really Using? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour entire body consists of 75 to 100 trillion cells. 100 billion of them are brain cells (Spread out, their surface area would cover 4 soccer fields). Your brain snakes out of your skull as your spinal cord (which contains another billion nerve cells) and then it branches out through the rest ...
Views: 548 - Do You Suffer from Someday Syndrome? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA lot of people say to me: "Someday Syndrome. That sounds like something I might have." Well, if you're one of those people, you don't need to guess any more. Take this little quiz and find out exactly if you have it or not. 1. Picture your ideal life. How different is it from the life you ...
Views: 547 - Learning to Say “Yes” to the Recession - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was born in Canada—the land of snow. And though I grew up skiing, playing and snowshoeing in piles of it, it has taken decades for me to say “yes” to wintertime. When the first northerly winds blow into town each fall, inspiring me to cook stews and sleep later, I resist. “No!” I shout ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - Over And Over Again: Having The Same Experiences - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere may be times in our lives when it seems like we keep having the same kinds of experiences. The situation or the people involved may be different each time, yet one experience may feel exactly like the last one and the one before that one. Perhaps we left a job where we were unhappy and we ...
Views: 547(1 vote) - Share Your Dreams! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"If you can imagine it you can create it. If you can dream it, you can become it." Ward, William Arthur Good Afternoon!! Last week I wrote about ensuring that your goals are yours and not what you think you should have or want etc.. I received a few emails saying that this topic was ...
Views: 547 - That's Some Wine - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPublished in The Broomfield Enterprise, 1/6/08 So, this is a true story—I’m not making this up. A group of friends were enjoying a summer dinner on the patio of their Washington, D.C. home. And just as they were finishing their marinated steaks, grilled shrimp and vegetables, a hooded man ...
Views: 547 - A Reader's Question: There is Chemistry, and She is Ready, But He Won’t Keep His Dates - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHi Margaret Ruth, I feel really confused. I just recently broke up with a long term boyfriend (one that I knew would not be one I was going to keep). Two weekends ago though I was out and I looked over at the bartender and realized I knew him from years ago. We used to work together. So I ...
Views: 546(2 votes) - 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) - You Are More Powerful Than You Know - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou've heard the old adage, "You are what you eat," but I think "You are what you eat, drink, breathe, think, and do." Every food you eat, every beverage you consume, every breath you take, every thought you think, and all the actions you take in life are creating you. The eat and drink ...
Views: 546(1 vote) - Before Creation - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Having read your book "How to know God" i found it interesting the extract where Dame Julian(pg 5) asks God why he created the world and God says that he created it out of love- I understand that but I would like to know, God having created the world out of love where do you think ...
Views: 545(1 vote) - Intent and the World - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIntent is a powerful word. It lets us know what we want to put our energy towards. To some extent it also focuses us, since until we formulate an intent we can't crystalize what it is we see as needing to happen, let alone how to get there. The moment we formulate a specific intent such as "I ...
Views: 545 - Keep on Moving! - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe next time you are stuck sitting in one place for a very long time, get up and move. Sitting for extended periods markedly increases your chances of suffering a heart attack or diabetes, and dying prematurely, whether or not you exercise regularly (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, ...
Views: 545 - Raising a Family - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPublished in The Broomfield Enterprise, 11/12/07 Years ago, as a new mother, I had moments of self-perceived superiority over my husband when it came to making decisions for, and about, our child. My resolve to follow “mother’s intuition” outweighed and trumped all outside forces. I even ...
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