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Here is a partial line from a P.D. James novel: “. . . preserving always the same look of puzzled acceptance of a life which had to be endured rather than possessed.” Do you possess or endure your life (or any part of it) at this moment?
Every day, each of us endures something, even if ... Views: 1440
Love
In part four of our own more practical Journey to Awakening we discuss Love. On her journey Elizabeth Gilbert finds love in Bali. If you read the book you know that Gilbert’s journey was about finding and defining herself. Until then Gilbert, like many of us, lost herself in her ... Views: 1769
When you want something to change, one of the first things you do is ask yourself (and others) what you can do about it. If you can take action, you do. If you're anxious, you may hold off until you feel safer.
The next thing you do is look for evidence that you have done the right thing or ... Views: 1198
I am often told to be tenacious, courageous, persistent, pushing, and dedicated to a direction. This post is about being aware of the signs when a change is needed and yet be dedicated to the right direction.
Here is my main thought around this subject.
Do not fight your journey when life ... Views: 1673
Unhappy, unkind, evil and selfish people love those who love them. Do we only love those who love us? What is the required difference?
We are to love those who do not love us, who do not know us, who do not conform to our ideals. We are to reach, to stretch, to bloom toward and into the lives ... Views: 1884
Are they really a Master? Have they been through all the five steps to mastery themselves? Or are they just pretending?
Do They Have the Wisdom of Experience?
An author who has no experience lacks credibility, his articles have no authenticity. Yet his pretense of expertise is not ... Views: 1565
A famous billionaire once said that even ordinary streets are paved with gold if only one will spend the time to see why. Everyone could make wealth but the problem often is that a person is too preoccupied with negativity that the eye fails to see.
The following are misplaced belief systems ... Views: 3012
"Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive - the risk to be alive and express what we really are.” - Don Miguel Ruiz
Wouldn’t it be wonderful have a fool proof strategy for getting unstuck and moving forward again whenever you find yourself in the ... Views: 3721
Have you ever seen a small child learn how to walk? If you have, you know what a remarkable experience it is. I'd heard about this, but had never witnessed it first hand until Samantha, our (almost) five year old, took her first real steps when she was just over a year. She and I were playing ... Views: 3842
I’ve been listening to the news on the radio a lot more the past few weeks. I, like many of you have been following the debate over this Health Care Reform Bill. I’ve listened to both “conservative” radio and NPR. I find the disparity between the interpretations of “facts” fascinating.
I have ... Views: 1915
We are all tested to find our persistence level. How dedicated are you to achieving your vision? Will you keep trying no matter how many times you get knocked down?
Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel
Napoleon Hill
The basis of this is the power of your will. ... Views: 1339
7 Practices of Personal Power:
1. Heal your Fear, Surrender in Love.
2. Be in the Present, Pay Attention.
3. Maintain a Vision that is larger than you.
4. Do what Inspires you, Take Action that is in Alignment with your Vision.
5. Take Responsibility for your Actions and your ... Views: 1593
You want success in whatever you choose to do, and the secret of success is to adopt principles which enable you to be successful.
The old adage says that all roads lead to Rome, and it's indeed true. But it's generally not explained that some roads are more direct than others, they'll get ... Views: 1693
“The only real valuable thing is intuition.” - Albert Einstein
Everyone was born with the magical power of intuition. Intuition is a clear flow of information that is available to you that is aligned with your authenticity, highest path and purpose. Intuition is one of the most amazing ... Views: 3007
There is an old adage, “Life is what you make it,” and I couldn’t agree more. Life doesn’t need to be so complex; in fact, it can be easy and stress free! Sounds, too good to be true, right?
Do you know why that is? It’s because we come from a society where we have been taught the harder we ... Views: 1883
Part I
I loved the book and enjoyed the movie. I always enjoy books more as we get to get into the character’s head and share their experience from their perspective better than in a movie. I’m a sucker for stories about a woman coming into her own.
But if you’re like me, and I think ... Views: 1363
Article Title: 'Unlimited Power' by Anthony Robbins (from Inspirational Books - Part One)
Submitted by Craig Lock
Key words: Personal growth, Self help, Success, Unlimited Power, Anthony Robbins, Success Coaching, Self Improvement
Web site: http://www.myspace/craiglok
Other Articles are ... Views: 7688
People often associate self-worth to worldly attachments and achievements. During your life, you are always trying to get something, be it education, job, money, or other material pleasures. You feel these things represent your value. The stuff (or lack of stuff) is evidence of how successful or ... Views: 2398
What are you afraid of if you say "No" to people? Here are some of the things my clients have told me regarding their fear of saying no:
"I'm afraid of hurting their feelings. Then they will get angry at me and I will feel like a bad person."
"I'm afraid of ending ... Views: 9532
Let's say your question is how to get out of an undesirable situation or how to make a desired situation happen. Asking the question is an act of faith in the universe, whether you address the question to Tarot or anywhere else.
Your answer contains a suggestion to act upon. It says to deal ... Views: 2942
All creation begins with a vision.
It begins by seeing – literally or symbolically – some greater possibility for your life than you previously believed was possible. Whether it comes about as an idea, inkling, a glimpse, or a three-dimensional Technicolor picture you see in your mind’s eye – ... Views: 5159
Welcome to 2013… Can we all let out a sigh of relief? Relief because the belief that the world was going to end in December 2012 has finally been released, and we can start looking at this new age for what it is. It is a new chapter and a new beginning. However, this beginning is not really new, ... Views: 1452
Embracing the Present
When everything is flowing according to our idea of how things should be, it’s easy to feel in harmony with the rhythms of the universe. When there is a lack of alignment between what we want and how our life is unfolding, we’re more likely to feel disharmony, stress, or ... Views: 1863
Anger is a feeling of powerlessness. However, within your anger is a tremendous sense of power, purpose, passion and meaning because when you feel angry, it’s because you wanted to do something and you were blocked from doing it. People usually think of emotions as good or bad and they think ... Views: 1911
First of all, put yourself in a meditative state of mind. Meditation is, like Michael Beckwith puts it so wonderfully; "to pay undistractable attention to Reality"
It's so true; and so we begin with that.
Close your eyes. Get yourself into a vibration of unconditional love, get still, with ... Views: 2586
Dowsing, also known as “water witching”, “divining”, “questing”, or “doodle-bugging” is an ancient intuitive method of finding water, minerals, objects, and other information on just about anything you can imagine. In fact when it comes to accessing information, dowsing greatly outpaces the ... Views: 6858
Are there Urban Myths That Block M-o-n-e-y From Your Life?
• 1 “Aw quit it, I know you believe it, and mean well, but what I say out loud or hear in my head are “white-noise”, just meaningless chatter. My words are powerless, and so am I.”
• 2. When I said that to my mother, I was convinced ... Views: 1590
Instant gratification. We all love instant gratification. We all love pretty much anything that happens immediately, especially when it is to our benefit.
Sometimes, the benefits come only after days, months, maybe even years. Can you stick it out for the long haul or is it now or never for ... Views: 1487
While one can think in ways that will enhance their life or at the very least not cause any harm, they can also think in a ways that will limit their quality of life. And the mind is like any other kind of tool out there; with one needing to know how to use it, in order to utilize its ... Views: 2035
Americans are understandably determined that massacres such as the one at Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Connecticut, never happen again. But how? Some demand ever stricter control of firearms. Many others advocate more effective treatment of mentally ill people and understand that so-called ... Views: 1652
The art of following through and being consistent, creating a way of living that is applicable and permanent in your life. Conjuring the knack of being stable and carrying on with a way of living that supports your goals and aspirations.
Creating this pattern of behavior is a work in ... Views: 1188
Dare to Dream
We all have an unquenchable desire to dream about and create a better life for ourselves and our families. What makes life so incredible is that we have the ability to establish goals that will allow us to live these dreams. It is so amazing that we have the affinity and ability ... Views: 1406
The more you study clutter problems in houses, the more that you realize that there is a social need to be answered, here. People do not keep lots of unused items in their house within grasp because “They might need it someday and need to have them close.” The problem goes deeper than that. Do ... Views: 1039
Have you found a philosophy or technique you believe will lead you where you want to go: specific feelings and desired outcomes? It takes a while to realize you can’t get there, unless you travel the path to that destination.
So much of what we do is habit we don’t recognize it for what it ... Views: 1800
What is true wealth? Is it gold that glitters under the sun? Or is it wealth that no one and nothing, not even death, can take away from you?
Let's consider material wealth for a moment. We can have absolutely everything we want in life: huge mansions, fancy cars, ever-expanding wardrobes, ... Views: 2294
Do you ever wonder if you’re on the right road of your life? If this is or has been your experience, how did you manage yourself?
A friend and I took a road trip using her GPS to get us from New York City to Louisiana. We wanted to beat the anticipated July Fourth traffic, so left Thursday ... Views: 1345
I have two very important questions for you:
1) Do you dream of becoming a success?
2) Do you fear becoming a failure?
Now let me share an important truth with you: You are a complex creation of talents, intellect, inspiration, intuition and personality.
Now let me share ANOTHER ... Views: 1724
The biggest impediment to getting what you really want is actually knowing what you really want. Isn’t that funny? Most people don't really know what they want, because they are so focused on what isn't working in their lives, and, they don't give themselves the time or permission to dream ... Views: 1803
Is there really one question or method that can help you answer each or all three of these questions? Let’s find out.
First, a few thoughts about each . . .
Life Purpose
This one gets a lot of play. I think it’s because many of us feel if we, without question, know what our purpose is, ... Views: 2632
We all have lived through many types of losses. Some of us handle it better than others and, there is nothing wrong with that. In today's economy, people are losing jobs, insurance, their cars, their homes, their family's, their good health; much of it due to stress. People are unable to deal ... Views: 1295
The greatest problem with a bad past is not that you made mistakes or did things wrong. It is that you can't go back and undo it. That is the most frustrating part about guilt and regrets. We are hands on people. We want to fix mistakes and right wrongs. But once the moment has slipped into the ... Views: 7477
Over recent years, I have come to realize that the complete elimination of fear is unlikely. There was a point, not too long ago, that I believed I could learn to get rid of fear and then life would be grand. Well, not exactly. I still have fears, but guess what? Life is grand anyway.
... Views: 2131
by Michelle Collier | on February 5, 2013
How in the world did I get to the point that I stopped believing in myself? Did it begin when I hit a brick wall on my job? I remember spending the last day on my job sitting at the welfare office crying because the welfare worker told me I made ... Views: 1323
Most of us live from paycheck to paycheck. In this scenario, our finances can sometimes be very scary and a great cause for stress.
We love when our bank account has a hefty balance. But if in the next month some unexpected expenses suddenly appear, all of a sudden we hate our less than ... Views: 1541
Most people associate vitality with endurance in the bedroom or staying young when we have reached old age.
Vitality is relevant throughout our whole lives and at every age: vitality is our birthright and the most valuable resource that is truly undervalued in our modern times. In today's ... Views: 1116
Hypnosis has been around for at least as long as we humans have kept records. Hypnosis is a natural human ability. Every time we focus our attention we enter a kind of hypnotic trance. Our normal awareness involves us being aware of many things at the same time and our mind jumping around. So ... Views: 1271
"To change my life, I have to make a change in my life." This made so much sense to me when I first came across it! One of my goals was to change my life and, since you're reading this article, I guess it's one of yours too. My list was rather long, how about yours?
You want life to become ... Views: 2029
Consider there are 4 possible variations of your future. It all depends on how you view life, and what context you are coming from. Many of us need to be reminded time and again that every moment in the future and the present is a new possibility - where anything is available that you are ... Views: 2678
I constantly tell my clients that meditation is like your life in miniature - in other words, everything you encounter during meditation mirrors your daily life.
So, for example, during meditation, your conscious mind will distract you - with an average of 50,000 random thoughts whizzing ... Views: 3427