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- My Hero: Aimee Mullins - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I think my life is hard and I want to quit, or just feel sorry for myself, I try to think of people like Aimee Mullins. Who is Aimee Mullins? Aimee is a double leg amputee. She lost both her legs in childhood to a genetic disease. As an adult she is a recognized athlete, model, ...
Views: 1289(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: 1289(3 votes) - Family Constellations - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEver know a family that seemed “cursed?” Patterns of bad fortune sometimes go back several generations, due to forces that act as an energetic, rather than a genetic legacy. Alison Rose Levy, another intent.com voice, has written about this in her blog, calling it your “psycho-energetic ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Treat Your Own Depression - Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen battling depression, many people go to their medical doctor and get a prescription for an antidepressant. The recommended treatment for mild to moderate depression is psychotherapy and, if needed, a prescription for an antidepressant. Medication seems to be the first line of defense. ...
Views: 1286 - 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: 1285(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: 1285(1 vote) - Father Issues - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I seem to have father issues..I am sure its set some limits on my life.....my dad is 80 I am 56....I’ve asked my dad to "connect and relate" with me, to hear me correctly, to allow common ground and understanding and to join the vision..........he seems unwilling or unable to do ...
Views: 1282(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: 1281(1 vote) - 5 Father's Day Gift Ideas: Give Him the Opportunity to Change the World - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis Father's Day, give your father the opportunity to change the world. Donate a tree in his name. Give resources to his favorite charity or volunteer organization. Allow him to choose which third-world entrepreneur he wants to give a micro-loan to. Show your Dad what a hero you think he is! ...
Views: 1278 - Humanity of Motive Behind the Inhumanity of Action (movie review) - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsKudos to Bodrov! What a movie: piercing and breathtaking as an invasion of mongols itself! Having grown up as a Russian, furthermore, in Moscow in the Arbat neighborhood literally a two lane street from Mongol Embassy (on what used to be called Voevodin Lane, across school #69), I have always ...
Views: 1277 - 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: 1276 - What the Captured American Journalists in North Korea Could Mean for Diplomacy - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFrom Deepak Chopra and Gotham Chopra We have been close friends with Laura Ling and her family for over a decade. So when we heard almost 3 weeks ago that Laura and her colleague Euna Lee, while reporting on a story on the North Korean-Chinese border, were arrested by North Korean officials, we ...
Views: 1276 - 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: 1272(3 votes) - 4 Links Between Self Awareness and Authentic Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of the crucial steps in maintaining genuine personal connections with others is possessing acute self awareness. Self awareness is the ability to perceive what is going on with you at all times and, this is important, on all your various levels of self. Because this skill is not taught to us ...
Views: 1271(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: 1271(2 votes) - 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: 1269 - 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: 1268(1 vote) - 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: 1268 - 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: 1267(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: 1266 - 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: 1263 - 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: 1262(2 votes) - These Gorgeous, Wearable, Cutting-edge Clothes Are All Sustainable, All The Time. Take That, Haters Who Think Ecoistas Only Wear - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are stylish women. And there are eco-conscious women. But every once in a while, we come across a woman who influences both. Meet Bahar Shahpar, a New York based designer of ridiculously gorgeous, wearable, cutting-edge clothes. The kind of clothes that make people stop you in the ...
Views: 1261(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: 1260(2 votes) - 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: 1258(2 votes) - 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: 1254(2 votes) - 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: 1253(1 vote) - 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: 1251 - 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: 1250(1 vote) - 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: 1248(2 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: 1247(3 votes) - 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: 1246(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: 1246 - 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: 1244(1 vote) - Don’t Forget to Pack Your Sense of Humor - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHeading out for a Fourth of July Weekend trip, or a summer vacation? Don’t forget to pack your sense of humor! As wonderful as traveling can be for an individual, couple, or the whole family/group, obstacles will inevitably arise. You might get lost, you might be delayed, someone might get sick, ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - 20 Rainy Day Activities for Conscious Families - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBeen raining much in your neighborhood? Kids going crazy from lack of exercise? Parents going crazy from the relentless grayness of it all?? Help. I just sent the boys outside in what has been a constant drizzle since daybreak. I don’t care how wet, muddy or shrunken they ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - Matisyahu, K'Naan and (Red) Nights Hit Los Angeles - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast night in Los Angeles, I had a chance to go to my first (RED)NIGHTS show at the Wiltern Theatre. This particular date of the new concert series from (RED) featured performances by hasidic hip-hop/reggae star Matisyahu and recent up-and-comer K'naan, who enthralled the audience with plenty of ...
Views: 1236(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: 1235(1 vote) - 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 ...
Views: 1232(3 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: 1228(1 vote) - 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: 1227(1 vote) - 8 Great Ways to Keep Your Family Organized - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have confessed in the past, to loving organization in all its forms. At work, at home, on vacation... it just makes me feel good. So, without further ado, here are 8 great organizational tips for the whole family. 1. Set an intention How do you want your family life to be? What would ...
Views: 1226(8 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: 1226(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: 1226 - What Do Men Really Want? - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've been seeing many articles about "what men want?" The themes are typically: food, sex, laundry, etc. Now, I certainly don't claim to know what all men want. I don't think any woman, or man for that matter, really knows such a thing. It implies all men are the same and have no capacity ...
Views: 1220 - Bernie Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison: Let Us Not Forget the Victims - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn Monday, Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison. He ran one of the biggest investor frauds in Wall Street history which spanned two decades and ran up to $65 billion dollars. Now that Madoff will be spending the rest of his life in jail, details of his life--his high school ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - 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: 1219(3 votes) - ***Breaking Bad Dating Patterns - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany of the questions I get about romantic and dating relationships is the one where a person keeps finding him or herself repeating a not so happy dating pattern, over and over again. Many people I work with can see they keep dating or falling in love with a variation of the same problem, but ...
Views: 1218(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: 1218(1 vote) - When We Help Ourselves, We Help the Helpless - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my freshman year of high school, one of my closest friends suffered severely from a clinical depression that required both therapy and medication. Not only had she even attempted suicide, she was confronting the repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse by her former stepfather. It was ...
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