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- Laozi's (Lao Tzu's) Secret Teachings on Sex - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of my favorite accounts of sacred sex is contained in the Hua Hu Ching, a little-known collection of teachings attributed (as is much Daoist wisdom) to master Laozi (Lao Tzu). In the Walker translation, which includes material passed down orally, Laozi warns: Although most people spend ...
Views: 4587(2 votes) - Lavender Peace Offering - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe year before I turned 50, AARP began its membership campaign on me. Invitations. Information. Enticements. Good deals. An automatic community. One of the fall-outs of membership is their wonderful magazine, AARP. The July & August 2009 issue featured a story called “The Flower of Positive ...
Views: 1898(2 votes) - Lessons From My Teacher- Yuki the Shiba Inu - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGreetings fellow Intenders. I have been busy for the past few weeks with my new puppy- named Yuki. Yuki is a shiba inu. You can click that link for some more info on this breed. I never even knew about them until the shiba inu puppy cam was all the rage on stumble and digg. Then after doing ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - Listen. Trust Your Voice! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life." ~ Leo Buscaglia A little good news to start off with ~ last Friday my partner and I eloped! Everything aligned and in one moment we decided to go with the flow of the universe. Within 72 hours of deciding, we followed our hearts and got ...
Views: 707(2 votes) - Living and Working with Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEverything that arises in your life is there for one purpose only -- to teach you to exercise an underutilized aspect of your life. Because work involves contact with other people, the underutilized aspects of your life can become more apparent as you compare and contrast yourself with others. ...
Views: 809(2 votes) - Love is the Ultimate Superfood - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you ever thought of love as an essential nutrient in your life? That's right. It takes more than just food to keep us healthy. I call all the parts of life that feed us, primary food. Relationships, spirituality, career and physical activity all fall into that category. Think about it. ...
Views: 630(2 votes) - Make Anxiety Your Friend - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTummy trembles. Brain fuzz. That discombobulating feeling that you're not quite sure what you should be doing but you should be something to keep your act together. Anxiety. Sometimes it slips away with a few deep breaths, other times you need to beat it off with a stick or some little white ...
Views: 1103(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: It’s OK to Make Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne thing standing in the way of happiness for many people is long-held guilt over something that happened days, weeks, months, or even years ago. A twinge of guilt can be very useful in letting us know that we took a wrong turn somewhere, but long-held guilt offers absolutely no benefit at ...
Views: 1506(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: Living in the Now - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost of us allow our mind a great deal of free rein. One minute we’re thinking about the car in front of us, and the next minute we’re thinking about work, TV, family, health and a million other things. The human mind tends to leap from topic to topic throughout the day, making countless plans ...
Views: 569(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: Nourishing the Soul in the Center of the Storm - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt seems as if everyone’s stress levels are on the rise, as we are all burdened with an increasing number of local, national, and world crises on top of our own personal struggles. On CNN recently, Jack Cafferty asked a great question: “how can people stay positive with all of this depressing ...
Views: 597(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: Reignite Your Natural Curiosity - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWide-eyed children love to ask enthusiastic, persistent questions. “Why is the sky blue? Why is the grass green? Why don’t people have tails? Where does a TV show go when it’s over?” No sooner is one question answered than a follow-up question is immediately posed with the same level of ...
Views: 1192(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: The Impossible Is Achieved Every Day - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe are often told that an intent or goal is impossible, so we shouldn’t even try to achieve it. But every day, people are achieving the “impossible.” Someone is meeting an impossible deadline. Someone is celebrating a positive pregnancy result after doctors said it would be impossible. Someone ...
Views: 661(2 votes) - Morning Motivation: Your Destiny Is in Your Own Hands - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI teach an Organizational Communication course at a local university, and one of the topics we discuss is the power of words. It is easy to get into a habit of telling ourselves and other people what we “have” to do, as if our true desires have somehow been denied or defeated by life. Here are ...
Views: 595(2 votes) - Morning Ritual: Taking Hukams - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring my time spent living in an ashram many years ago, I learned about taking "hukams" (which means "divine order") from the Siri Guru Granth Sahib which are the compilation of writings that the Sikhs consider their living guru. I have expanded my taking of hukams to included any ...
Views: 590(2 votes) - 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) - Nontoxic Virus Defense: Make Disinfectant Sprays with Essential Oils - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEspecially when there are flu and virus outbreaks in your community, added protection against germs is often warranted. Try these homemade essential oil mists — an easy way to add antiviral and antibacterial yet natural scent to your home. They are proven allies in the fight against germs, and ...
Views: 1560(2 votes) - Open Mind - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWith all the activities our lives are dedicated to, it is easy and usual to overlook the fulfillment present in this actual moment. In service to our goal-oriented minds, we usually neglect to stop our internal chatter for even just a few seconds. When I use the word "stop" here, I am referring ...
Views: 513(2 votes) - Paper or Plastic is Not a Choice! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSo yesterday, I was in a Trader Joes market and was commenting to my friend who was checking out with me that all stores no matter what kind should not offer bags or at least charge big time for them. This would force people to bring their own. Some countries are doing this, and some states ...
Views: 589(2 votes) - Paying Attention to Yourself and Your Environment Can Help Your Sleep! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPutting attention on ourselves and our environment can help to resolve some of our personal challenges, especially sleep issues. Here are some tips and questions for you to place your attention on so you can get a good night sleep! 1. Are you waking up periodically during the night to adjust ...
Views: 844(2 votes) - Permission to Simply Be: Working Through Transitions - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe elation we feel when we have learned an important lesson, achieved a goal, or had a big breakthrough can sometimes be met with a period of downtime afterward. During this period of transition, we may feel unsure and not know where to turn next. Many people, during the pause between ...
Views: 970(2 votes) - 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) - Practice a Compassionate Life! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPractice a Compassionate Life! “Feel the pain of others. Understand their strengths and disappointments their hardships and inadequacies and open your heart to them. Realize that everyone is doing the best they possibly can. Judge no one. But rather, cradle all humanity in your heart.” ...
Views: 618(4 votes) - Quick & Easy Vegan Meatloaf Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI thought I would share my favorite ever fast-fix vegan entrée for you Intent vegan readers. It's yummy and high volume or "volumetrics"--so it fills you up. I buy the Boca Burgers in bulk at Costco—real cheap, and stores in the freezer for a couple months. This recipe also freezes well in ...
Views: 2588(2 votes) - Recognize the Gifts! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am a strong believer that to God and the universe, time doesn't exist. Everything you have and experience in life is only a reflection of your current-held beliefs. Today let "thank you" be your mantra! Express it aloud to anyone you appreciate--take to time to write someone a letter of ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - Revive Your Dreams! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you have a dream that keeps resurfacing yet you ignore it or immediately dismiss it? Why do you push it away? Do you think it is too grand? Do you shy away from it because of what other people might think about you and what they may say, "Who does she think she is?" Recently someone ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - Save Money by Slowing Down! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWant to save money? I have a lot of ideas about how to save money and you guessed it, they are heavily inspired by living in the DR. I see people every day living on very little, so I thought and thought, and found a commonality... SLOW DOWN!! On general terms, the pace in North America ...
Views: 1028(2 votes) - Saving the Lives of Those Who Save Yours - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDoctors in the VA are under pressure NOT to diagnose PTSD, because a diagnosis of PTSD leads to increased benefits and disqualifies the soldier from re-deployment. Bodies are at a premium here, folks, with many soldiers being deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan numerous times. Hardball on msnbc.com ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Seeking Clarity - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week as I went to wash my face before bedtime, I noticed that my right eye was bloodshot. Tired? Maybe. Too much computer time? Probably. But, I looked a little more closely and saw that along with the red, I also had a little white dot on the white part (sclera) of my eye. It looked like a ...
Views: 869(2 votes) - Self Confidence vs. Shame - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDan Jones has written a beautiful poem called "Shameless" which has a few lines which I think are priceless. He is talking about the nature of being shameless as well as what self-confidence is, and isn't. It's absolutely beautiful... Vanity and conceit have nothing to do with this, and not ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - Self-Confidence and Dating - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have very low self esteem which makes it hard to meet guys. How do I gain enough confidence in myself to overcome this issue. Sherri's Answer: I have worked with all types of people, and I can assure you that even models and C.E.O's have some type of insecurity, oftentimes ...
Views: 1159(6 votes) - Service: Another Way to Love One Another - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsService is an opportunity that everybody has to contribute to the world. It's like breathing in and breathing out. Although we need to breathe in, it's equally important to breathe out. It's important to receive and it's important to give, and to give of ourselves in the way that actually serves ...
Views: 714(2 votes) - Sex Equals Sleep? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost men snooze after sex, but do women? Personally, I become energized in a relaxed, relieved, happy, “let’s go get some things accomplished now” kind of a way. I recently heard about a study on The Today Show where men and women respond differently to partnering, mating, and being ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - Shifting Focus to Overcome Challenges - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWith my Thriving Through Tough Times tip, “Give to your community so you can fully recover,” I had been trying to justify it a bit backwards. With the other techniques, I noticed their appearance in many different traditions and thought, “Ah ha, a theme!” For example, surrounding yourself with ...
Views: 786(2 votes) - Soap Up, Without Poisoning the Planet - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGetting cleaned up can be a dirty job. Modern hygiene requires that you spend some quality time with your showerhead. The average person showers for about 10 minutes. In an old-school shower (made before 1992), that means you're using about 100 gallons of water. The government has since ...
Views: 693(2 votes) - Soul for the Soul or to Save Money... - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAll week long I saved the leftovers for the Friday night soup we just ate and enjoyed. I saved money by keeping the two sausages we did not eat a couple days ago, the left over squash, and about ten mushrooms that had not been cooked yet. When I combined these all with the lentil soup I ...
Views: 737(2 votes) - Super-Easy Vegan Muffins for the Mainstream - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese muffins are easy, healthy, and completely delicious. They happen to be vegan but certainly won't tip anyone off on taste alone. Give them a try. Bring them to brunch with friends. Send them to school with the kids. Ingredients: 2 c. whole wheat flour 2 tbs. sugar 3 tsp. baking ...
Views: 887(2 votes) - The 6 Fuels of Inspiration - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI used to think the whole notion of inspiration was soft. I've now come to deeply understand it's not. Every great act and innovation in science/arts/society was done under the spirit of inspiration. And as a Leader Without a Title, may I suggest that you owe it to yourself to get your levels of ...
Views: 668(2 votes) - The 70-Year Old SkyDiver - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy role model, the man that I take after, the person with whom I share so many qualities, is my father. And bless his heart, my 70-year-old father will make his first parachute jump on July 1st, Canada Day. Why? Perhaps it’s his unending energy, his fierce spirit, or his eternal showmanship, but ...
Views: 1020(6 votes) - The Beauty of an Intent - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIntent is defined in the dictionary as: firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed. As I began to think about what my first blog was going to be, I decided to ask my twelve year old son what the intent was for his life. He said, "I want to fall in love when I get older, get married and have a job ...
Views: 720(2 votes) - The Big Leap: Getting Out Of The Excellence Trap And Into Your Zone Of Genius - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile Kathlyn is in Honolulu to teach one of our 3-Day conscious loving seminars, I'm happily immersed in the run-up to the publication on April 21 of my new book, The Big Leap. It's all about what we've named the Upper Limit Problem. Between now and when the book comes out, I'd like to share ...
Views: 1000(2 votes) - The Burnout Antidote: Why Less Is More - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA couple of weeks ago, we talked about why to do lists don't work. Last week, we pulled an apparent about face, and gave some ideas about how to use a to do list effectively. As we keep alluding to, it's quite easy to spend an entire day getting things done and when you get to the end of the ...
Views: 687(2 votes) - The Elephant, The Tiger, and the Jackal - you are what you eat! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the west, we understand the concept of "You are what you eat." Ancient Indian texts explain Aahara, or diet, by using the example of the elephant, the tiger, and the jackal. The elephant is a vegetarian. This animal represents the sattvic mind. With Sattva, we can think clearly, and act ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - The Frogness of Music - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSay you see your first frog and want to understand what it is. Not so much what it’s croaking about, (although that can be interesting too) but what the frog really is. Traditionally, Westerners like us would grab the little guy and drop him into a bottle of formaldehyde, a preservative that ...
Views: 743(2 votes) - The Importance of Focus - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are many distractions in the world. This would be a good day for you to focus. Focus on your needs, as well as, the needs of others. Keep the needs of yourself and the needs of the self in balance. You will notice that you and others have this need to keep life in balance. There is a ...
Views: 565(2 votes) - The Life Gains Game: 6 Steps to Getting What You Want With Ease - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Life Gains Game is a mental journey you can take to drop the baggage we all carry about WANTING something. You know that baggage? I can’t afford it. My family needs too much for me to splurge like that. I have too much stuff already. The Life Gains Game clears out all that chatter and ...
Views: 577(2 votes) - The Power of Less to Get More Done - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSuccess breeds complexity. {Do you really think Tim Ferris, author of the bestseller, The 4 Hour Work Week works only 4 hours a week?} Simplicity and traditional success are a tricky combo. The masters of it are exceptions. They are also chilled, prosperous and rarely in a rush. Leo Babauta ...
Views: 566(2 votes) - The Power of One - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYears ago I walked by as a man was yelling irately at a woman in a parking lot who had backed out of her spot and “touched” the bumper of his car. I knew it was wrong, I knew I should have said something, and I didn’t. I can't explain why - I've always spoken up when there has been bullying, at ...
Views: 599(2 votes) - The Power of Yes - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn a world full of "don’t" Full of “shouldn’t" and "won’t" It is easy to fear When that’s all that we hear. But what if one day, When those naysayers say, “It is futile, no less” You found courage for "Yes"? All Rights Reserved, Robyn O'Brien, LLC
Views: 763(2 votes) - The Power of Your Smile - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUnfortunately, there may be times that smiling can be difficult - when it might not be easy and might feel virtually impossible. Sometimes we get so caught up in the bad things that we forget that smiling is actuallly an option. Maybe your boss inappropriately yelled at you...maybe you had a ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - The Wisdom of Alan Watts - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhenever I am feeling a little out of sorts or a little frustrated in life, I turn to any book written by Alan Watts and I find that it inevitably cheers me up. He had an eloquent means of bringing to the fore the simplest explanations for the most complicated questions in life. Today I happened ...
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