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- The Root Cause of Cravings and Addictions - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Monica RodriguezToday I want to talk about a very important topic, which is constantly mentioned, but never deeply understood…. How many of us have not been in a situation in which we crave certain foods, certain feelings, emotions and relationships? How many of us have not developed certain addictions in ...
Views: 1204 - Nothing is More Real - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2014 from David OrmanThe bills are due. The job is not going so well. The kids and wife are unhappy. Even the dog is not your best friend these days. What to do? Ever have this experience? If you have been on Earth more than a couple of years, you certainly have, or at least variations on the themes. ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Who Needs Anger? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Janet PfeifferEveryone - we all need anger. The most simple basic definition of anger is that it's an indication that we have unmet needs that have to be addressed, a sign that something is lacking in our lives that we want to satisfy. As with all emotions, anger is normal, useful, healthy, and necessary. ...
Views: 1469 - How Dare You Judge Me! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from Janet PfeifferI'm reasonably confident in saying that there's not a person on this planet who has not felt unfairly judged at some point. While we may feel justified in imposing verdicts on one another, when we are on the receiving end the feeling can be quite hurtful. It is not uncommon to react with anger, ...
Views: 1912 - Happiness As I Perceive! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaToday I taught myself the definition of Happiness that would best satisfy me at least and that I want to share with you so that you could think it over too. You might have the same meaning like me so this mail will affirm your belief too. When we say happiness is something you want to get ( ...
Views: 1613 - Soul Provider - Posituve Intentions - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from William FetterPositive and Negative Intentions are Directions. Which Direction do you Choose? The past couple of days I've been covering the topic of love. I stated that love is a choice based on your intentions/thoughts not your feelings. I also pointed out that in order to start attracting more ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Healing Anger Natur-ally - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2014 from Janet PfeifferSeveral years ago, I had a client whose nine-year old son had anger issues. His doctor diagnosed him with ADD and suggested medication to quell his angry outbursts. "What do you think?" the mother inquired of me. Not an advocate of prescription medications (with the exception of the most extreme ...
Views: 1485 - Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I strongly believe we are here on this earth to live life to its fullest; to feel, love, share, and to grow. Even a bad day is a temporary thing; it makes us appreciate a good day. To live, show love, and be grateful for all things keeps you grounded. To be aware, not only of yourself, but of ...
Views: 1122 - Alternative Healing Modalities for Anger - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2014 from Janet PfeifferWhen I was a child, my mom always utilized natural methods for healing. Fevers were treated with cold compresses to the forehead, sucking on frozen juice pops, and cool baths. Burns were treated with ice, colds with chicken soup. Rarely was medication given to restore health. Even when we ...
Views: 1621 - Why Do Not We Touch Hearts! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2014 from Dr. Mona AeyshaIn today's world, everybody seems to look healthy, prosperous, happy and tempted to earn more and more. Each one of us is in the race to get more money to spend, more things to enjoy, more pills to become healthier and more tasks to pursue. We, are blindly following our standards. Some of us are ...
Views: 1406 - Who Are Spirit Guides - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2014 from Lisa BoussonOnce in a physical body, Spirit Guides are masters at helping you achieve your life goals. Keeping in mind that you really are the creator of your universe, Spirit Guides try to steer you toward your original goal that was originated prior to your physical birth. There are always bumps and ...
Views: 1270 - Forgiveness and Inner Peace - the Connection - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2014 from Janet PfeifferForgiveness: so many misconceptions and misunderstandings; so many who believe forgiveness is reserved for a chosen few or must be preceded with an apology. Still others feel at times that it is impossible or worse, that there are those not deserving of its graces. And so they suffer...all of ...
Views: 1495 - What am I Supposed to do With My Life? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonAll too often I have clients that come to me asking one question… “What am I supposed to be doing with my life?” It may come as a surprise to you, but there’s no pat answer. And while I truly believe that this is why many are stuck in the rut of their lives, they stay grounded to the trap that ...
Views: 1149 - Standing on the Summit - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonYears of preparation have molded you into a young woman who is worthy of great things, and you know you’re capable of reaching wondrous heights. We have always had faith that you could reach your goals, and at times wished that you could see your own true potential. Slowly, but surely – one step ...
Views: 1144 - Spirit Believes in you. Do you? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonI had a very short dream last night. In the dream I was in an airplane soaring in a clear blue sky. I was with a group of people and it was obvious that our intent was to skydive from the plane. The door was wide open and as I walked toward it a man pushed me out. I awoke with a start, ...
Views: 1085 - Zen: What is it and how do I get it? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonZen is a form of meditation with focusing on the mindful awareness of the present moment. The phrase “being Zen” or “having a Zen attitude” has come to mean viewing life calmly with self-control. Zen is the harmonious state of the mind, body, and soul. It can help you relax, have a positive ...
Views: 1250 - The Brick Wall: Facing Adversity - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonDo you ever feel that life is rushing past you? Can you relate to the saying, “Stop the world, I want to get off!” How about the phrase, “Calgon, take me away!” Sometimes the world seems to spin too fast; one day melding into another, and despite our harried pace we fall further and further ...
Views: 1198 - People Watching: How to Determine if Someone is Good for You - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonI’m writing this note as I sit in Tampa International Airport people watching as I’m waiting for my flight to board. I’ve enjoyed people watching for as long as I can remember. I get a lot of info from just watching people. I’m not psychically tapping into them or their energy, I’m simply ...
Views: 850 - Mental Focus Amid Chaos - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonAs I sit in the park watching my grandson play tag with other kids on the playscape, the noise from all the children is deafening, yet I can pick out my grandson’s voice amidst the din. It makes me wonder how we are able to tune things out that are not important to us at the time, and yet when ...
Views: 1127 - Wisdom and Wellness: Boundaries - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Lynn BlanchardThis week I've been working with how much courage it takes, for those who are people-pleasers , to be authentic. It's a fact that you can't set a boundary to take care of yourself, and take care of the other person's feelings at the same time. For many, the prohibition against hurting someone ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Can We Move through Life Effortlessly Even While Caring for Our Responsibilities? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is good to explore the difference between exerting effort and applying oneself to something. The clarity that comes from that understanding can help us lead a peaceful life. One can then move on to sensing the deeper aspects of living on this planet. We often feel elevated when we see a ...
Views: 1510 - To Fight or Not to Fight? That is the Question - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2014 from Janet PfeifferDo you enjoy a good fight? I don't but I know some people who do. Regardless of who we are interacting with, differences of opinion, issues , and conflict will arise periodically. Some approach arguments with zest, others with great trepidation, and some avoid them at all costs. There are times ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - The Power of Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from Tina Tessina“Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path,” writes oncologist Dr. Bernie Siegel in Peace, Love and Healing, your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an ...
Views: 1525 - Craving Stillness - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Kelli WilsonI am a person who requires quiet time and solitude to re-energize. I do this in meditation, I do this at silent retreats and I do this by taking time to read or just be quiet at home. I didn’t learn this about myself until my mid-40’s. Before then I couldn’t understand why I seemed so ...
Views: 1397 - Finding Inner Peace- - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Janet PfeifferNo matter where you go in life, you'll find that humans share similar goals: we are all seeking happiness, success, good health, wealth, and love. Some are fortunate to acquired some or all of them. And yet as quickly as we obtain them we can lose them or they can disappoint and hurt us. You ...
Views: 1601 - Things we can do to live more abundantly… - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Larry CraneSo often we are so concerned on focusing on what we don’t have that we forget to be grateful for all that we do have. Remember to be grateful for having a roof over your head that keeps you warm and cozy. Be thankful for the clothing and food that is available. Appreciate those that have ...
Views: 1752 - Weak, Meek or Strong: a Biblical Perspective on Anger - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Janet PfeifferThe first verse of the Beatitudes in the Bible says, "Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the Earth." Like many others, I always had difficulty with the term meek. To me, it was synonymous with being weak. And yet nothing could be farther from the truth. The word meek comes from the ...
Views: 1881(1 vote) - The Healing Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 17, 2014 from Anne HartleyI consider myself to be a nice person. I spend a lot of my life - giving to others and teaching positive life skills. However, what I like about myself sometimes makes it hard for me to accept other people when they are inconsiderate, selfish and downright hurtful towards others. You see I have ...
Views: 976 - Letting Go Can Be Good. You Can Quote Me! - by Submitted on May 15, 2014 from nancy traversA friend always takes herself out to lunch on her birthday. By herself. She’s been doing this since she was a young girl. It’s a good time to contemplate what you want for yourself in the year ahead. But a good life is not always about what you acquire. It can also be about what you shed. You ...
Views: 1131 - There's No Place Like Om - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Carrie DinowHave you ever had one single ripple effect every other ripple in your life? Like a domino that gently falls into a line of dominos, making a beautiful and unexpected mandala. A year ago I was driven by an unexplainable frenzy to get an infrared sauna; it just had to be NOW, this instant. In ...
Views: 933 - Being on a Journey of Discovery towards the Truth - All Good Things Would Happen as Byproducts - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe vibrant river waters are alive. A river in flood overflows the banks and forms pools of water which later get delinked from the river. The stagnant pool water slowly gathers all kinds of scum and forgets its onetime vibrancy. Is there a message? We have all seen the dancing waters of a ...
Views: 1382 - Unlock the Power of your Higher Mind (Part I) - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Kumari Mullin"What you seek is seeking you." ~ Rumi, Sufi mystic poet All my clients, no matter what issue they come to me with, ultimately crave more clarity and connection to their inner guidance or intuition. The inability to cease the incessant chatter of the monkey mind, jumping from thought to ...
Views: 2014 - Forgive Yourself - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Mike RobbinsIn December of 2011, I decided to head up to Calistoga for a few days. Calistoga is a small town in Napa Valley, about an hour from where we live. For the past few years, Michelle and I have each gone up there occasionally by ourselves for some personal retreat time. It’s been a great self-care ...
Views: 1796 - Random Acts of Kindness in a Grocery Store - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Lori BurgerIn memory of her recently departed brother–in- law, one of my Facebook friends decided she was establishing a week of random acts of kindness. I loved this idea. What a great way to honor someone that has passed away and will be greatly missed. Her first act happened, by chance, in the ...
Views: 2227 - You Can Prevent Bad Things From Happening to You - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Janet PfeifferIn 1981, the book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People, was released. It chronicled Rabbi Harold Kushner's journey of doubt and fear that arose when his three-year old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that would dramatically reduce the length of his life. The following year, my ...
Views: 2125 - Difference between premonition and precognition - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from rachel annDifference between premonition and precognition Two words with distinct meaning but do you really know the difference between premonition and precognition? And what does it matter anyway? Easily confused and not helped by authors and experts using the two words interchangeably, within the ...
Views: 3857 - Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI have a tendency to take myself a bit too seriously at times, especially when I get stressed, irritated, or scared. I’ve noticed that sometimes these feelings not only make me less effective in dealing with a difficult situation, they actually cause the difficulty itself, or at the very least ...
Views: 1242 - “Gratitude” and “Thank you” create unlimited blessings - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2014 from Larry CraneCounting blessings is good. Gratitude for the blessings kicks it up into the stratosphere. Gratitude is connecting with the Infinite source of all goodness. See a beautiful tree--be grateful. Say “Thank you.” A bright sunshiny day--say “Thank you.” A rainy day--say “Thank you.” A new ...
Views: 1944 - Monster on the Run! - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Sally MarksI enjoy outings with my granddaughters and teaching them things. However there are times I find I learn something valuable from THEM. The girls and I went shopping for a birthday gift for their mom (we picked out a handbag) and I bought Rosannah and Briannah matching Easter dresses. In fact each ...
Views: 1625 - How to Always Be Right and Win an Argument Every Time - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Janet PfeifferDisagreements - those annoying irritations that throw a monkey wrench into our otherwise blissful lives and disrupt any possible chances we have of experiencing serenity and joy. Augh! "Why can't people simply agree with me, even if they don't, and just allow us to coexist peacefully? But, no - ...
Views: 3862 - Life Is Always Here and Now - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontLife Is Always Here and Now. The truth of this title may sound like ordinary commonsense to most people; however, with this said you must deeply know that all you’re ever really promised is this moment here right now. Tomorrow is yet our anticipation of another Here and Now. You may want ...
Views: 1397 - How to Pray When You're Angry - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Janet PfeifferI begin each day in prayer. It is a vital part of my life. Mine are not the typical "gimme" prayers. I have matured beyond the childish requests of wanting my every wish granted. (With the exception of - I'm still praying for that pony for Christmas!) I've learned that what I'm seeking may not ...
Views: 1489 - How to Avoid a Letdown After the Performance - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Frank HealyHave you ever been in an activity where you gave it all you have, and then felt disappointed, depressed or let down when it ended? It could be a show that you were in. A championship game if you were in sports, or maybe you were the organizer of the office holiday party, which kept you busy and ...
Views: 3423 - Four Simple Ways to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Janet PfeifferAs I entered the room I could feel the tension of the forty-eight individuals seated at the oblong conference tables. I was about to present a workshop to these teachers on managing stress. Conditions for educators across the nation have become increasingly more demanding as states mandate more ...
Views: 1101 - Gentle Letting Go - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Kelli WilsonI sometimes have a potty mouth and I tend to fall easily into negative words when my spiritual tank is a quart low. I am getting better and better at recognizing when my language and thoughts are not in alignment with how I want to show up in the world as a minister. During my final days ...
Views: 1073 - “Wanting to be Safe” - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2014 from Larry CranePerhaps at times you have noticed your heart is racing while watching a movie or listening to a negative conversation. If this is your experience, you can be certain that you may actually be in a state of panic or fear. By regularly listening to the news or watching action-flicks may actually ...
Views: 1449 - Take the Happiness Quiz! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Dena BlevinsHere's the deal guys, our world is in a time of rapid change. Every single person here on Earth is affected by this change. Some may feel it or be more attuned to it than others. Some may easily go with the flow and others will be more resistant. Stop for a moment and truthfully acknowledge ...
Views: 1162 - The Myth of Perfection - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Emily DeCarloSometimes, in life, we become anxious in trying to have everything work out perfectly. We often seek the perfect job, the perfect house, the perfect spouse, the perfect car etc. The truth is there is no such "country" by that name. For one to experience real joy, everything does not have to be ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Birds, Bees and Trees - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Sally MarksI love trees. When I was a young girl I liked to climb in any tree that would hold my skinny, little body. My favorite was a mulberry tree in our backyard. Sometimes I would take my dolls up with me. I was a bit of an anomaly, a tomboy who liked dolls. I guess I thought my vinyl children would ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - Three Key Strategies For Reducing Anger - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2014 from Janet PfeifferI see clients ever week who ask me to teach them how to control their tempers. "I'm not the person to help you with that. Controlling anger can be hazardous to your health and to the safety of those around you." Most often, they stare at me in disbelief. "Controlling anger takes an enormous ...
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