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- Exclusive Interview with Parag Khanna, Author of "The Second World" - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI used to think I was a pretty well traveled guy until I met Parag Khanna. I used to think I was pretty well informed about various issues and global trends before I met Parag Khanna. I used to think I was pretty smart until I met Parag Khana. Then I started spending time with the guy, talking ...
Views: 1204 - You Are Entitled to Miracles - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFarrah Fawcett mentioned in her recent documentary, “It is seriously time for a miracle.” Many of us have experienced at least one major personal problem that seemed unsolvable without a miracle. It might have been a serious business problem, or a major financial crisis, or a health crisis -- ...
Views: 1198(10 votes) - Choosing a First Tarot Deck - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen you first decide to learn Tarot, beginners ask what kind of deck should they choose?There are hundreds and hundreds of tarot decks available for purchase. There are people whose only interest in Tarot is collect and study the decks from history and from current artists. There are ...
Views: 1196(2 votes) - Food For Thought: The Charitable Giving Of Food - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe charitable giving of food is giving food to a person without charging that person any money for the food. It is true compassion and can be life saving. When we want to serve food to someone living outside, we consider a few things. 1. We “serve” food to homeless people, we “feed” ...
Views: 1196(2 votes) - Early Morning Thoughts! - Part XXXVI - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDear Friends Part XXXVI - Some early morning thoughts: . Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha . Forgiving is all about letting go of: anger, resentment, sorrow and the victim ...
Views: 1195(2 votes) - Teenage Stress: Implications for Adult Health - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know that stress affects us. We see its effects in our clear (or not) thinking, our shorter fuses, our tired bodies at the end of the day. We also figure our kids are resilient and can get through a lot of what life doles out. However, here's an alert for its long-term affects on our ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Thoughts For The Perfect BBQ - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsConsider these summer standouts for your holiday bbq! Hydration cocktails – a great way to balance the effects of alcohol and sodium Coconut Bliss Ice Cream: a sure crowd pleaser! No one will notice they aren’t having dairy or refined sugar! Organic Berries: Organic matters – try frozen ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - The Life Force Salad - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDon’t let the strong-flavoured ingredients fool you; this salad is amazing! It’s my favorite. Even if I’m not in the mood for salad, I can eat Life Force Salad. It earns the name because it is full of life force ingredients including greens, sprouts, garlic, ginger, citrus fruit juice, and more. ...
Views: 1194(3 votes) - Blackened Tofu on Caesar Salad - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis is a great and easy meal and I serve it with a good, warmed bread. Recipe yields several cups of blackened mixture; store in an airtight container. I use this mix on chicken and fish, too. I order organic bulk spices from Mountain Rose Gardens--cheap and fresh! Extra firm tofu, cut into ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Embracing Uncertainty - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I saw your appearance on Ellen early in the New Year. You mentioned embracing uncertainty as a focus for this year. Could you speak more about this? More specifically, I have been living abroad for seven years and have been trying to deal with uncertainty since last July when my ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - 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) - 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 - Authenticity - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis posting, written by my colleague and collaborator Julie van Amerongen, celebrates Authenticity as a core principle of Working for Good. Authenticity is certainly worth cultivating. Like happiness, profits, and other such things, it tends to be the result of focusing on other things, rather ...
Views: 1190 - Permanently Parents - The Changing Nest - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOnce individuals become parents, they are parents forevermore. Their identities change perceptively the moment Mother Nature inaugurates them mom or dad. Yet the role they undertake when they welcome children into their lives is not a fixed one. As children move from one phase of their lives to ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Is Your Writing Part of The Shift? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt must come as no surprise that there is a shift going on where, through a combination of approaches, some spiritual and some scientific, our understanding of ourselves as human beings and, more specifically, as humans in dynamic relationship with the rest of the beings on the planet is ...
Views: 1188(2 votes) - Protect Your Laptop: 7 Tips for Travelers - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLaptop anti-theft, or protecting your mobile data, is a MUST for corporations and consumers. Almost half of workplace identity theft takes place because of mobile data. And the average value of the data on your laptop can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to a corporate spy or ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Corned Beef Leftovers - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIrish or not, many of us make corned beef this time of year—myself included. If you don’t know what to do with leftovers—or if you want something new, read on. I buy corned beef once a year and usually make it with the traditional stuff—cabbage, potatoes and carrots. This year, my husband ...
Views: 1185(2 votes) - Give Back to Come Back - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor it is in giving we receive – Saint Francis of Assisi I know something to be true. My friend Jerry White, has built his organization, Survivor Corps, around this same fact -- if you want to fully return to your life after tough times, it is critical that you give back what you have ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - Is Yogurt REALLY healthy? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you are searching for a healthy breakfast or snack, you may very well grab a yogurt. Yogurt has gotten a really great reputation for being healthy, even substituting ice cream as a 'healthier' option. Besides the fact that yogurt is a great source of calcium, iodine and phosphorous, among ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - The Four Facets of Optimal Eating - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Part of me wants to go back in time...creating a golden world of fresh food, gorgeous ingredients, wholesome food with flavor. Where people laugh and are really happy as they eat." --Restaurant critic Patricia Wells In Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, Deepak Chopra writes, “The most significant ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Transforming the Kleshas - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: My question today is about kleshas which I believe are sometimes described as defilements and I understand them as character traits rooted in the unconscious mind which give rise to unwholesome behaviour, such as fear, greed, envy etc. Following my shift in consciousness I spent ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - 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 - Totally Single Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSingle Mothers by Choice: Can we call this *extremely* conscious parenting? The other night, I accompanied my younger son to the end-of-season pizza party for his basketball team. In attendance were eight fourth-grade boys, one younger brother, seven fathers and me. At first, I felt a little ...
Views: 1178(3 votes) - Barack Obama and the Noble Lie - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome commentators have called 2008 "the moment of truth election." The phrase seems to expand in all directions. It's the moment of truth for an out of control financial system and hapless home owners in over their heads. It's the moment of truth for America's addiction to Middle East oil, and ...
Views: 1175(3 votes) - Just Like My Child - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMore and more we are learning that we live in a global community. We see how much what happens in other communities, and other countries, has an effect on our own lives. And because of the internet and ease of travel, it's easier for us to reach out and help people around the world. I ...
Views: 1174 - Making Friends with the Voices in Your Head - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOr, the Lazy Man’s Guide to Self-Improvement. Or, How to Make Your Mental Chatter Work for You. I can remember a gentleman friend telling me, years ago, that I was a “deep thinker.” We were in the early days of our soon-to-be-doomed relationship and he was working hard to show appreciation ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - Summer - A Time to Revisit Vegetables - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGive thanks for summer – a time of healthy eating! There are fresh veggies in the garden, farmer’s markets are open on the weekend and there is no excuse to increase your fresh fruit and vegetable consumption. Try this summer coleslaw recipe – a departure from the usual. Strawberry ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - See What Happens? - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsClients of Martha Beck’s learn very quickly what not to say in her presence. Any version of the words "I can’t" sends her off. I admire her commitment to not letting people get away with saying they are powerless. (She’s screamed in my ear before!) I’ve also come to realize I’ve got a ...
Views: 1166 - Taking a Logical Approach When Approaching Spirit Communication - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNaturally when I first started having visions of those in spirit, I thought is was my imagination. But as the years went by and I had more and more visions, and people understood that these visions were of people they had known and had since passed on, I began to believe that my visions were ...
Views: 1166 - A Big Blow - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI should be jumping with joy. All our class XII students have passed their examinations and this for the 8th year running. But before I could get down and savour the good news a mail dropped in my inbox informing me that one of our main donors would not be able to meet their monthly commitment ...
Views: 1165(2 votes) - Upgrade Your Eco-Tourism: Offset Your Travel and Connect with Philanthropic Projects - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJust what is ecotourism? According to Martha Honey, co-founder of the Center for Responsible Travel, “Ecotourism is travel to fragile, pristine and usually protected areas that strives to be low impact and (often) small scale. It helps educate the traveler, provides funds for conservation, ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - 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) - The Purrrfect Rx for a Broken Bone! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is nothing more comforting to me at the end of a long, hard day than collapsing on the coach and cuddling with Bernie, my big, fuzzy, marmalade colored Maine Coon Cat. I thought I would share another positive benefit to spending time with your fuzzy loved one on your lap. Did you know ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Top Green Beauty Favorites This Season for Face, Body, Home - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGreen beauty guru and celebrity makeup artist Renata Helfman (pictured above) has been eschewing chemicals in her home and personal care products for years. It was only when she realized the world lacked a one-stop-shop for these eco essentials that she started Vert Los Angeles, calling it an ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Your Body's Best Kept Secret to Great Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you suffer from cellulite or fatty deposits? Do you experience aches and pains? Are you overweight? Do you experience abdominal bloating? Do you feel bloated or have areas on your body that seem pudgy? Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrom, multiple ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Let The Clean Waters Flow - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSince January 20, the American people have been drinking from a fire hose. We are deluged with progress on issues that once seemed intractable - restarting the economy, safeguarding the environment, universalizing access to health care, and reasserting our good name abroad. As President Obama ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Quiet Please! Taming Monkey Mind in Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s been called the monkey mind – the endless chattering in your head as you jump in your mind from thought to thought while you daydream, analyze your relationships, or worry over the future. Eventually, you start to feel like your thoughts are spinning in circles and you’re left totally ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Scrambled Memory Dream, Or Was it Really Granddad with That Cell Phone? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMargaret Ruth gives her impressions of the Reader’s dreams about family members who have passed. dream Question: I was curious if you could help explain a dream for me? Last night was the first time in a very long time I dreamt of ones who have moved to the other side. The main part of the ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - The Toxic Residue of Torture - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt seems clear that the question of torture won't go away. It would be easier to talk about moving ahead. Images of Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo belong in nightmares. As a physician, my personal nightmare is of the doctors who stood by during torture sessions to monitor the victim's vital signs. ...
Views: 1150 - Four Things Necessary for a Happy, Whole Love Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMargaret Ruth, I am heart broken over my break up. What went wrong, we were so in love? Margaret Ruth, I have made so many mistakes in love. What do I need to be certain of a long term, happy marriage? Intimate love relationships can obviously be the most rewarding and the most painful to ...
Views: 1149(2 votes) - Thoughtful Conclusions About Commitment: Deciding Whether To Marry - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThough we may make many commitments throughout our time on earth, few have a lifelong impact on the path our lives will take. The decision to marry someone you love—to bond yourself to them completely—is unlike any other and can reshape your existence. When two people have similar goals, values, ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - 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) - A Hundred Monkeys - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEmu was a monkey. She lived on a small island with about a hundred of her kind. Barely visible on the horizon were other islands with more monkeys. She never saw them, nor did they ever see her. But they were of the same species and shared similar lives and behaviors. Of course, it was not her ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - What is Your Sense of Self Worth? (A Quiz) - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe first step in acknowledging and accessing your worth, value, and sense of fulfillment, is to take an honest personal assessment. Set aside some quiet time where you can have privacy and think. Take your journal, notebook or diary and a pen, and ask yourself the following questions: ...
Views: 1146 - Midlife Crisis - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I would be interested in what the Vedic or Eastern position is with regard to our modern western society's "midlife crisis" or "midlife transition?" Answer: I’m not familiar with any references to such a midlife crisis situation in any scriptures, but I think if we look at ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Today's Astrological Forecast: Full of Energy - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, Mars, the Action Planet, hooked up with Jupiter, the Big Daddy of the solar system, who expands everything he touches. When these two are together in the skies, it often indicates a period when we overreach or take on too much. You certainly are full of vigor. You're sure you can run ...
Views: 1145(2 votes) - 5 Reasons to Try a Protein Shake - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe concept of drinking a Protein Shake may have you conjuring up images of big, overly built body builders, with their muscles and veins popping in every direction as they chug some goopy, raw egg mixture. Protein shakes, however, have come a long way in the last five to ten years and can be a ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - 17 Best Ways to Nurture and Grow Your Relationships - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe following 17 tips offer guidance on how to nurture and grow your personal relationships and how to be your best self so that loving, healthy relationships are possible. Arm yourself with the tools that can help you avoid making self-destructive choices. Write down the following in your ...
Views: 1143 - Money Saving Getaways: Vacation vs. Stay-cation! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn Saturday morning, my husband and I are taking our youngest two children to Los Angeles, even though we debated canceling the trip for some time. Stephen called our hotel and mentioned that we were considering cancellation because of the economy. They drastically lowered our hotel bill and ...
Views: 1142(3 votes) - Honey, You Need New Glasses! Gratitude Looks Good On You - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere was little for me to do, but paint my toe nails green. I signed the petition to help the people of Iran and then I dashed off to get a mani-pedi. Still thinking about Iran, I chose green for my pedicure. Perhaps, it was a silly little gesture. My toes were now the color of mold. As I ...
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