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- 14 Sleep Tips: Overcoming Insomnia - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you stay awake all night and sleep all day? Do you lie around all the time but never get rested? Do you have trouble getting to sleep? Are you able to get to sleep, but wake up frequently throughout the night? Do you believe you are sleeping long enough, but you still wake up tired? We ...
Views: 6314(1 vote) - 3 Steps to Ending Homelessness - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is possible to end homelessness. How? There are three steps to ending homelessness. These steps can be approached individually or at the same time. Step One: Open public toilets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with showers and laundry facilities. Having worked with people in the streets ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Generosity of Spirit: Being Happy for Others - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all want to be the kind of people who are happy for others when they experience success or a cause for celebration in their lives, but it isn’t always easy. Sometimes powerful, dark feelings come up at times when decorum dictates that we should be feeling the opposite. Instead of reaching out ...
Views: 5116(1 vote) - Michael Beckwith's Life Visioning - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRev. Dr. Michael Beckwith is the beautiful spirit who founded The Agape International Spiritual Center, a Science of Mind church in Los Angeles. I recently listened to and heard his CD set on the life visioning process. His clarity took my breath away. Here, for your contemplation, are my ...
Views: 5716(1 vote) - The 5 Hidden Benefits of Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s spring and from the ground up we are all thinking about spring cleaning. Some of us are actually doing it while the rest of us are procrastinating. All that decision-making of what to throw away presents the primary impediment. Besides, throwing out what we have already purchased ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - 5 Unusual Leafy Green Vegetables You Should Know (and Eat!) - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAre you eating your vegetables? Well, summer is a great time to cultivate your taste for nature’s superfood. One of Body Ecology’s 7 healthy eating principles is the 80/20 rule. Simply put, this means that for any meal, 80% of your plate consists of vegetables and 20% consists of either a ...
Views: 1956(5 votes) - Seven Steps to Releasing Emotional Turbulence - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEmotional turbulence interferes with emotional well being and initiative. Fear, anger, guilt and anxiety are deviations from natural condition of balance and stand in the way of spiritual evolution. Restoring balance can be evolutionary in itself. Patients suffering from life threatening ...
Views: 1373(5 votes) - 20 Meditation Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough a good number of people try meditation at some point in their lives, only a small percentage actually persist with it. This is unfortunate, as the benefits are enormous. One possible reason is that many beginners do not start with an appropriate mindset to make the practice ...
Views: 978(3 votes) - How to Be Depressed - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Depression was, indeed, the hand of a friend trying to press me down to the ground on which it was safe to stand--the ground of my own truth, my own nature with its complex mix of limits and gifts, liabilities and assets, darkness and light." - Parker Palmer, Let Your Life Speak I don't think ...
Views: 909(3 votes) - The Medical Model for Treating Mental Disorders - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I began working in the mental health field I began as a caseworker for the county mental health authority. This essentially involved working under psychiatrists as a caseworker. The system being utilized to diagnose and treat mental health "disorders" was, and still is, referred to as ...
Views: 2544(3 votes) - What Spirituality Means to Me: 5 Steps to Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor the new seeker, the variety can be bewildering; to the skeptic, proof of frivolity. They can’t all possibly matter, and they can’t all be right at the same time now, can they? Faced with all these choices, spirituality can be a daunting concept. What does it really mean to be ...
Views: 2318(3 votes) - Fireworks, Partying, and The Real Meaning of the 4th of July - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDazzling fireworks color the night skies. People are dancing, laughing and having barbeques with friends. The 4th of July is one of those holidays that we seem to always remember: It was the 4th of July many years ago when Ed flew from NYC to Rome on his long journey by air, land and sea to ...
Views: 1735(4 votes) - How to Be Great Without Trying - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour sacred self. Your authentic self. Your supreme self. Your divine self. A lot of terms are used for it, but the point is that there is much more to us as people than our natural selves. As humans, it’s only natural to rely on what we know with our five senses—taste, touch, site, smell and ...
Views: 744(4 votes) - Six Steps For Managing Job Search Stress - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMillions of people have lost their jobs in this economy so let's talk about managing the stress of a job search. Anyone who is in this situation, or loves someone who is, might consider these six suggestions…. Step One - Do not internalize a job loss or job search into your personal ...
Views: 1529(4 votes) - Speaking Your Truth - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you found yourself in a situation where you could not or did not speak your truth? You either said the wrong thing in anger or said nothing at all from fear? Have you ever asked yourself what you were really angry about or fearful of? So what if you said something that offended ...
Views: 724(4 votes) - Essential Principles of a Yogic Diet - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOm annapurnayai namaha; Om sadapurnayai namaha O Mother, you love to feed your children with the healthy, nourishing food that flows constantly from your abundance When I decided to start a blog about spiritual lifestyle, I knew that one of the topics I wanted to focus on was that of diet ...
Views: 1658(5 votes) - Taking the (I-Can’t-Believe-I’m-Doing-This!) Plunge: Seven Steps to Fearlessly Making a Career Change in the Down Economy - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you’ve recently received a pink slip or just want to make a career change but have (for obvious reasons) resisted, I have some news for you: The down economy shouldn’t stand in the way of your bright future. Take a few steps to show what a fearless fish you are and you’ll be starting at a ...
Views: 915(5 votes) - The Ayurvedic Magic and Mystery of Cleansing and Revitalizing - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe body will heal itself. Our bodies heal themselves. They knit themselves back together when cut, they process, digest, detoxify and remove built-up material daily. But we do have to give our bodies the proper environment in which to heal and stay balanced. Sometimes that requires some extra ...
Views: 1127(5 votes) - 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) - Introduction to Ayurveda - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAyurveda is a Sanskrit word derived from two roots: ayur, which means life, and veda, which means knowledge. Knowledge arranged systematically with logic becomes science. Over time, Ayurveda became the science of life. It has its root in ancient vedic literature and encompasses our entire life - ...
Views: 1698(6 votes) - Nurturing Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have studied numerous spirituality and all sorts of self help across the board. My number one thing I still struggle with is insecurity and confidence. On a spiritual standpoint; I believe confidence comes from believing in yourself- knowing, that your capable of doing things..but ...
Views: 760(7 votes) - "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) - #1 Universal Relationship Law: Healthy, Happy People Tend to Relate, Date, and Mate Other Healthy, Happy People - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs the Radio Love Psychic on the nationally renowned KXRK Radio From Hell morning show, I use a few sneaky tricks to get the quick, accurate reads on the callers. The first is that there are some unchangeable, immutable Universal Laws regarding people’s connections with each other. The next is ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - 10 Painters, 10 Lessons - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a disclaimer, I do not believe the meaning of a painting should--or can--be summarized into a single sentence. It would be like playing someone a Beethoven-inspired ringtone as an introduction to classical music. But I hope this post inspires many of you to learn more about these painters, ...
Views: 614(1 vote) - 10 Suggestions for Having a Regular Meditation Practice Even if You Would Rather Be Thrown into a Shark-Infested Ocean - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYour unforgiving alarm rings for all it’s worth. It’s 7AM. You crash out of bed, slamming your toe on your bedside table. You fumble for your zafu in the dark. “It’s over here somewhere,” you mumble. Hearing you awaken from the dead, your cat runs screeching. You are about to plant your ...
Views: 701(1 vote) - 12 Simple Steps To Meditate For Relaxation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, I gave a meditation class for people who were either new or lapsed meditators. One person meditated 20 years ago, but recently with the mounting stresses of his job, felt he needed to begin again. I teach a form of meditation I know as "spiritual exercises." At a stressful time 30 ...
Views: 874(2 votes) - 12 Steps to Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMichelle tossed me her lucky charm, a box of "Sobriety Test Gum" as we dashed into the car and off to the Dodgers game. Why was it her talisman? The tiny print told all. "Check Ya Self Before You Wreck Ya Self." Now, those are word to live by. Americans are addicted to the positive strokes of ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - 3 Ways To Bounce Back From A Setback - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNo matter how charmed your life may be, we all face hard times. That just comes with the territory of living. So how do you get up when life knocks you down? How can you become more resilient? Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey are two examples of resilient people. Despite Lance's health ...
Views: 932(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Declutter your Friendships - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsElizabeth was the type of friend who was always inviting me out to lunch and then ambushing me with the delivery of her latest disappointments in our friendship and my performance in it. The offending action was usually something seemingly insignificant (a misunderstood comment, a phone call ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - 6 Tips: Save the Earth and Your Dating / Social Life at the Same Time - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are many personal benefits to going green, and one of them is your social relationships. Believe it or not, going more pro-Earth can benefit your networking, your friendships and even your dating life. As someone who strives to be more green by the day, here are my personal thoughts on ...
Views: 787(3 votes) - 7 Principles to Embrace in Creating Lasting and Loving Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough there is no proven formula that applies to all relationships, embracing a few key principles in your heart will reduce conflict and enhance the flow of love. These principles are valuable in friendships and business relationships, as well as in families, marriages, and intimate ...
Views: 771(2 votes) - 9 Ways to Stimulate Your Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI love creativity - seeing things differently, finding new ways to do old things, discovering new ideas or new approaches to challenges and opportunities. Creativity is one of the hallmarks of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, and one of the great benefits of engaging in the process of Working ...
Views: 1923(1 vote) - A Complaint-Free World - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you read my Seeds*, you already know that I consider complaining a form of pollution. It’s amazing how much of it we do! In fact, I might even go so far as to say that complaint has become a form of ordinary social intercourse. Ouch. Enter Will Bowen, and his Unity Church in Kansas City, ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - A Slice of Humble Pie - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCan a healthy serving of humility free us from ourselves? After a decade of working in human rights and traveling the world, one thing that always strikes me upon re-entry to the United States is just how solidified our identities are. Our role in society, who we hang out with, how we ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - A Stress-Free Way To Get Things Done - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you have more to do than you can get done? If so, there's a certain amount of good news there - it means you have something to do! In the past, that was called a job - a job, by definition, is something that needs doing and is almost never finished. Cleaning the floor is obvious - as soon ...
Views: 742(1 vote) - Act to the Contrary to Change a Bad Mood - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt can grip you--a bad mood that seems to come from nowhere can wreck your day if you let it. The good news is you don’t have to let it. You can dodge a bad mood by simply shifting your actions. Think about the way you stand, look, or speak when you’re in a bad mood. Chances are your shoulders ...
Views: 912(1 vote) - 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) - Adding Power to Mantras with Visualization - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMantras (or the "frequencies") by themselves may not be as powerful and effective as when they are coupled with visualization (or the "intent" if you like). This is not saying that they will not work by themselves, but only that they work better when a specific visualization is added. ...
Views: 2304(2 votes) - Allowing Our Loved Ones To Be Human - Putting People on a Pedestal - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we fall in love with someone or make a new friend, we sometimes see that person in a glowing light. Their good qualities dominate the foreground of our perception and their negative qualities. They just don’t seem to have any. This temporary state of grace is commonly known as putting ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - An Impatient Letter from God - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFrom: GOD To: My Children on Earth My Dear Children (and believe me, that’s all of you), I consider myself a pretty patient guy. I mean, look at the Grand Canyon. It took millions of years to get it right. And how about evolution? Boy, nothing is slower than designing that whole Darwinian ...
Views: 938(2 votes) - Are You in an Abusive Relationship? 25 Warning Signs - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe recent tragedy between Rihanna and Chris Brown has left many people scratching their heads. How could someone as beautiful as her get into such a relationship? How could he do that to her? Why would she put up with it? Why did she go back to him? Abusive relationships are difficult to ...
Views: 1411(2 votes) - Are You Surrounded With Authentic Communities? Explore 7 Possibilities - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat does community mean? Is it an old fashioned barn raising from days gone by, or a church social, or town festival? Where does community start, and why is it important in the first place? Nowadays, community means a Facebook group or "Twittering" thither and yon. Community is all those ...
Views: 1083(4 votes) - Art - Just Busting Out All Over - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor the past few weeks I’ve found myself going to art events; openings, open studio events, and so on, with more on the calendar. Most recently I’ve been to SoWa (South of Washington, here in Boston) to see the wonderful studios in the converted red-brick factory buildings there which a couple ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Attract Money Into Your Life! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA recent New York Times article wrote that psychics and astrologers are seeing a boom in their business as people flock to them to answer questions about their finances. But, there is a better way to attract money and it begins in your home and office. There are definite steps to take to ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Benefit From Your Frustrations - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes I think that our frustrations can truly be our best friends... lets face it, our frustrations gives us buisness ideas, news worthy ideas, product ideas, etc. So, what is your frustration telling you today? Really listen, what is your frustration calling or urging you to do, to say, to ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - Beyond Self-Help: Selfless Help - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAn Imperfect Science Like any organisation, service, product or concept that has been created by humans, the field of self-help - or as some like to call it, the 'science of self-improvement' - is flawed. No biggie there. Of course it's not perfect because 'we' created it, and it makes ...
Views: 703(2 votes) - Boo! Is Friday the 13th Really Hazardous to Your Health? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is Friday the 13th. It's okay to admit this date gives you a twinge of anxiety. Bad things happen on Friday the 13th, right? An entire horror film category is based on this date -- Part XII - yes, 12! - in the eponymous movie series was released last month, opened at #1. As many as 21 ...
Views: 647(1 vote) - Bumblebee Breathing - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've been teaching Bumblebee breathing a lot lately. I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe springtime inspiration? Or by the plight of the honey bee? There have been some funny reactions in my classes: all out laughter, a sudden opening of the body and mind to chant Om, the sense that the room was ...
Views: 2054(2 votes) - Can Partying Transform the World? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe following is too delicious to resist. In Rapid Evolution, I wrote about the importance of finding your community. This takes community one step further. So, with credit to NYC’s Neal Goldsmith, I am posting his email with very little editing: Intentional-but-temporary communities, such as ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - Childhood Diabetes - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEvery day in the US, 40 children are diagnosed with diabetes…that is approximately 15,000 children every year. The numbers are on the increase – why? First, it is important to understand what diabetes is, and why it has such dramatic implications for the health of the individual diagnosed ...
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