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- Selfish is Not a Four Letter Word - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Camille StrateMost of us have heard at one time or other that 'selfish' is a bad thing. We're supposed to share. We're supposed to think about other people's feelings. We're supposed to sacrifice sometimes. Selfishness is something to overcome, not practice. I don't buy it. There comes a point in ...
Views: 1229 - The Language of Light - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Lois DeWittThe Meaning Of Light: As a lighting specialist, I've become interested in the use of the word "light" in our language. How many times do we refer to light in one day? Let me count the ways. THE SCIENTIFIC DEFINITION The scientific definition of light is--a wavelength of electromagnetic ...
Views: 1162 - It's Valentine's Day - Remember the Love - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Veronica HayMy favorite day of the year has always been Valentine's Day. It didn't matter if I was alone on that day or not, I still adored it. Valentine's day for me is a celebration of love, love in its many forms, romantic love between a man and a woman, the never-ending love of family and dear friends, ...
Views: 669 - Standing Post Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bob EllalQigong means "energy study." It's an ancient Chinese art used to bring health to the body, calm to the mind, and power to the martial arts. It's based on the same theory as acupuncture: That there are energy pathways—meridians and channels—that flow throughout the body. When energy, or chi, runs ...
Views: 3889 - Re-Writing Your LIfe's Story, Part 1: From Should to Could to Will - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Gail BarkerWe're 4 weeks into a new year, and many of you have likely given up on whatever new year's resolutions you set. Don't beat yourself up; new year's resolutions are inherently fraught with barriers to success -- but that's not what this article is about. Instead, this is the first in a series ...
Views: 854 - Seize the Monkey - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bob EllalUnless he is already doomed, fortune is apt to favor the man who keeps his nerve. The maxim from the ancient Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf reverberated in my skull, over and over again like a mantra, until the words no longer made sense and were simply a collection of sounds. My breathing slowed and ...
Views: 1327 - Economic Down Turn or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Stephen WorrallDown turn or opportunity? How we can offset some of the economic woes ourselves? I know many out their have now reached a turning point with the economic news, be it worrying about job’s and security to where the next meal will come from at the most extreme for many. Living as we do in a ...
Views: 831 - In Praise of Anger: Feel it to Free it - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Danielle LaPorteYou were disrespected. Ignored, again. They outright lied; she betrayed you; he took what wasn’t his to take. Someone crossed your boundaries and drove right over your well-declared intentions. You got screwed. And that’s a fact. So-called 'spiritual' responses to ...
Views: 830 - Renewal: Martin Luther King and Barack Obama - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Barbara BowenWhat hardest of hearts could resist the voice of justice calling down the corridors of conscience in the satin tremolo of our American Dr. Martin Luther King? My indelible moment was underneath the Lincoln memorial with my now-deceased parents, my sister-in-law and eldest brother. It was a ...
Views: 1004 - Letting Go of Ego Raises Awareness of Impact - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Barbara McDowallHow aware are you of your impact on the people in your world and the world around you? To do no harm (in thought, word, action) is one of the tenets of a number of faith. For that to happen means we must be paying attention and aware, as often as possible, of what those thoughts, words and ...
Views: 1374 - Where There is Love, Nothing is Missing - A Parable - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThe businessman looked around the vacation villa in Puerto Vallarta. Plain, but clean and well furnished. A good place to grab a few days away from his failing business and troubled marriage. He had brought a large supply of sleeping pills and had requested several bottles of ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - Say Amen, Somebody! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Ron ScolasticoOn May 17, 1967, my husband, Ron Scolastico sat on the steps of Sproul Plaza at UC Berkeley, mesmerized by the words and presence of Martin Luther King who helped pave the way for a person of color to become President. On January 17, 2009, Ron and I listened with tears in our eyes, to Barack ...
Views: 1090 - Change, Not Fear - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Cherokee BillieWith our country in economic chaos, like we’ve never seen before in our lifetime, now more then ever we need to be praying that God blesses our new president with divine guidance. No president since Franklin Roosevelt has faced the challenges that are ahead for President Elect Barack Obama. We ...
Views: 939(4 votes) - Book Review: Inspiration - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Inspiration. Inspiration can have many sources - from the everyday to the divine - but the end result of inspiration is to lift the individual to a more focused and determined pursuit of their goals. Gail Lynne Goodwin is the Official ...
Views: 663 - Definition: Inspiration - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakFinding Inspiration Everywhere By Amy Twain The key in finding inspiration is to apply all your five sense and be present in all that you do. The American Heritage Dictionary defines inspiration as, "the stimulation of the mind or emotion to a high level of activity or feeling." It is something ...
Views: 923 - Clearing Space: Inspiration for January 2009 - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Mark Edgar StephensSomehow it happened that the calendar year of 2008 has come to a close. In celebration of this passing and to set intentions for a new year, I climbed to the highest peak of a hiking trail near my home with a group of friends at 6:30 am on the morning of the Winter Solstice. On that chilly ...
Views: 710 - Crawling Out of the Cracks - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Ainsworth ForgenieMany people are living beneath the level that the Creator has purposed for them to live. Not having the mate of their dreams , not living where they want to, not having the careers they desire, never reaching in every dimension of life that which they are capable of. Why? The answer is simple ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Pass the Test of Time - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2009 from John Di LemmeThe only currency that we all have the same amount of is time. Time is the ultimate currency and how you invest your time will determine your success. In order for you to attain your WHY in life, you need to realize that every minute wasted is currency/money you just lost. Every successful ...
Views: 623 - Light Your Inner Candle and Dissolve Your Fears - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenThe Buddha said: Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared" Happiness increases 10 fold when it is shared. If you are familiar with Dr. David Hawkin's work you will know that when our ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - The Spiritual Ecology of the Sun - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Josef GrafLove is pay-forward and pay-back, at once. . . It’s hard to turn away from spirit, and not become egotistic. Although, the corollary is also true - that is, without love imbuing one’s spiritual wisdom, another form of egotistic destitution can play out. What is functionality in an ...
Views: 592 - Forgive Yourself: Letting Go and Moving On - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixFor most of us as children, the word “forgiveness” was a daily part of our upbringing. We were told to turn the other cheek, and to forgive and forget. But more often than not, those instructions only applied to other people – many of whom wanted forgiving! I don’t often recall being told to ...
Views: 2979(4 votes) - The Best Year Ever - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardYou want to know what 2009 is going to be like? Well, I am going to tell you, so read on! But first I want to tell you something else: 2009 is going to be the best year ever for me and all people surrounding who will be open enough to listen. Why, how? Because I know it. Because I can ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2008 from Gini GreyAt this time of year there is a feeling of generosity in the air. People’s hearts soften, families and friends join together, people donate to charitable causes, and many share gifts with loved ones. Giving is a wonderful thing, whether it is a compliment, a smile, a word of encouragement, or a ...
Views: 1055 - The Santa Claus Contest: A Short Story. - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2008 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellIt happened in a town, where the people decided to run a Santa Claus Contest; and men dressed as Santa Claus came from all the nearby places. Of course, in the stage the inevitable laugh: Ho Ho Ho could be heard. All the Santa Claus brought gifts for the persons who were present. Well, the ...
Views: 2631 - *** We'll See - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Laura MonzoThere is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. “Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically. “We’ll see,” the farmer replied. The next ...
Views: 2411(4 votes) - Develop Your Spark! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Ian BanyardMy girlfriend recently slapped me on the wrist for saying that when I was younger I only wanted to date gorgeous women. Apparently someone like me should be less fickle and know that real beauty was on the inside. I’ve been hearing this all my life from women who don’t think they are gorgeous ...
Views: 1443 - How To Cope With The Christmas Using The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenIt is this time of year again, emotional pressures run high and we have wholly unreasonable expectations of ourselves and others. Coping with Christmas is a challenge for many of us, but you can make it easier on yourself using the law of attraction to your advantage. So, you probably feel ...
Views: 864 - Lifestyle Design: Celebrate Your Home - Part I - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Melissa GaltHome is truly our external heart and as such it needs a lot of care and attention in its decorating and development. Invite friends and family to contribute to the creation of your home. A house is merely a dwelling; it becomes a home when you use your heart to express your environment in a ...
Views: 801 - What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Velma GallantSo many times in our lives, we think we are “on our way”. Things are moving. We are moving. Then, all of the sudden, things stop! Where did my sense of direction go? Why don’t I know what to do? There has to be SOMETHING for me to do! Did I lose my purpose? Was I on the ...
Views: 605 - Magic Carpet Ride - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Devlyn SteeleMagic Carpet Ride - Life Answers Remember Aladdin riding his magic carpet? He also had his lamp with a Genie and could have any wish he wanted. Nice fantasy, but I have never seen a magic carpet or a Genie in a lamp. In fact, I have studied magic and have been known to perform an ...
Views: 1794 - The Story of the Dash - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Fr. Tim DoddThe short story which follows is but a tiny bit of my story on how I got to where I am, and why I am standing before you today. I hope as we move forward you would be willing to share a bit of your own story with me. It all began on a bitter-cold snowy New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1998. I ...
Views: 3759 - How Is Sally Now? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from FSB AuthorsMany people ask me, after reading Hurry Down Sunshine, how Sally is doing now. The book tells the story of Sally's first manic attack at the age of fifteen, during the summer of 1996 in New York City. My aim was to recreate the experience of Sally's astonishing leap into psychosis from both ...
Views: 621 - Yelling At God At 3:47am - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Scott ThayerI am convinced that the most stressful time of the day is between 2 and 4am. What is it about the early morning hours that make all the struggles in life seem insurmountable? There I was, lying wide awake in my bed experience one of the most stressful moments of the week. It was 3:47am, I was ...
Views: 1115 - Wake Up . . . Live the Life You Love - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from Edward DuCoinI was an "only child" with five siblings. My two brothers and three sisters ranged from seven to twenty-one years old. Even though we are a very close family, I grew up during my teenage years almost as an only child. I was never lonely because I had two wonderful parents. They spent their ...
Views: 2362 - The Power of Persistence - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Cameron TaylorFailure is a part of life and learning. Even the greatest baseball players in the world fail more than they succeed. They fail to get a hit 7 times for every 3 times they do get one. Does a baseball player think about quitting the game every time he gets out? Is he afraid to go to bat because he ...
Views: 1345 - The Mind of a Formula One Champion (from 'Endless Possibilities') - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Mind of a Formula One Champion (from 'Endless Possibilities') Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Motor racing, Grand Prix drivers, sport, success, achievement, mind, mind-power, motivation, champion, excellence Web Sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and ...
Views: 877 - Yes We Can! Music For A New Inspired World - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Faith riveraAfter the historic vote on Nov 4th, it is clear that there is a vibrant movement for a different, more loving world that works for everyone. Now more than ever, people are ready to roll up their sleeves, open their hearts, bring their brilliance forward & serve the greater good! If this ...
Views: 976 - Free Online Interview With Millard Fuller, Making Dreams A Reality - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Liz ThompsonYou might not recognize the name of Millard Fuller, but you’ll almost certainly recognize his work. Millard founded Habitat for Humanity in 1976. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds homes for those in need. In 2006, he started another non-profit called The Fuller Center ...
Views: 730 - Out Of The Darkness And Into The Light - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr Kelli - The Angel Whisperer®Dr. Kelli, Doctor of Metaphysics and founder of Center for Vibrational Healing, Inc. Indeed a Glorious Time to Be Here – Out of the Darkness and Into the Light Beloved Ones, It is truly a glorious time to be here on the earth with the awakening of the consciousness to oneness, ...
Views: 1544(8 votes) - Your Ideal Life Won't Fall Into Your Lap - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Paul Alexander WoodIf you are creating any change in your life, it is important to understand that your changes will not suddenly appear overnight. It is also vitally important to not get discouraged when you embark on your journey of change. And while it may be obvious to some the changes you want to happen will ...
Views: 1671 - You Create Your Own Reality - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Nina FerrellIf it is true that you create your own reality, then how does the behaviour of others fit in the picture? How is it that when you arrive at the office in a foul mood your day virtually escalates in foulness and you find yourself the target of unfair treatment so often? How is it that you feel ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Being Impeccable In Our Word --It's A Matter Of Integrity - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Dennis Merritt Jones“Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.” ~ Don Miguel Ruiz While sitting in a restaurant today I had a ...
Views: 1700 - Slide Step And Counter - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Steve BarrettNow I am no expert in martial arts but I do know a thing or two as my purple belt can attest. I was taught the importance of balance with your body and with your life. Life is about balance. You must counter all negative influences with positive ones. This means avoiding and overcoming harmful ...
Views: 1229 - Breakdown = Breakthrough - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Steve BarrettWe've all had those low points in our lives that we will never forget. You hit rock bottom. Nothing seems to be going right. You reflect and ask yourself all the relevant questions. You sleep and sleep until you're sick of sleeping. Whatever you are going through, it is not your life's design to ...
Views: 1251 - Hope Has To Be The Word We Here Today - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from VicToria FreudigerAs a home owner in Texas (affluent part of Dallas area) we have been struggling since our home loan amount increased by $400/mo. and each and every month it became harder to pay. Also, both my husband and I worked at the newspaper and thought we could and would find better jobs elsewhere. Alas, ...
Views: 880 - God Is In Your Tears - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Merry BattlesI was in such a dilemma. My only daughter is grown and a mother with two small children. She had decided to do something that I would never do. It felt as if she was a stranger. Where had she been all those years when I was preaching about natural health and healing? I was devastated. Why would ...
Views: 782 - Why They Talked, and What They Want - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 from FSB AuthorsA great gulf exists between American military and civilian societies. But paradoxically, it can be hard to tell young veterans of our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from their peers who haven't served. As I wrote a book about West Point recently, I would visit with vets who had left the Army and ...
Views: 582 - Colouring Over the Lines - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonColouring over the Lines Do you remember painting by numbers? Or those colouring books where we were supposed to fill in the pictures with crayons? Some of us filled them in very precisely, some just coloured anywhere. On a mundane level it helped us as children learn co-ordination and ...
Views: 954 - Were So Loved - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Richard SpasoffOne of my memories as a child was the time when I was about five years old and saw someone pointing a gun at my dad. It’s funny that I knew in my heart that my dad would be ok. Normally, a child would be terrified in that situation. You are probably wondering why my dad would have a rifle ...
Views: 847 - Never Alone Or Unanswered: Walking With Infinite Love - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Tama KievesThe more I cultivate a relationship with my own inner voice, the more I step into a precious, responsive life of abundantly answered prayer. These days, I often feel as though I’m walking with an Unseen Friend, a playful, quirky, Mojo-powered force that infuses my life with meaning and ...
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