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Desperate search for something, that I know ultimately won’t fulfill me - by Robert SimicTime Is Not Your Problem - by Robert Simic- The Throat Chakra - Vishuddha - The Fifth Chakra in The Body - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from G B SINGHThe fifth chakra, namely the throat chakra called Vishuddha in Sanskrit, is located on the throat and neck where another muscle rigidity gives the shoulders their second slouch in the form of a droop as well as a habitual bend to the neck stopping the head from being held high. It creates ...
Views: 1709 - The Heart Chakra - Anahata - The Fourth Chakra in The Body - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from G B SINGHThe fourth chakra, namely the heart chakra called Anahata in Sanskrit, is located on the second vertebra where another muscle rigidity gives the shoulders their first slouch. What makes us slouch our shoulders? Mental Hurry! Why? If you are ambitious, you will certainly be in a mental hurry ...
Views: 1262 - Spend Thrift - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from michael imaniSpend Thrift Who wants to be a millionaire? You could do so much with all that cash. Take care of the family, buy a mansion in Monaco, park a Lambroghini in the garage, cruise the Caribbean and have caviar with your couscous for the rest of your natural days. Or could you? Perhaps not. ...
Views: 841 - The Solar Plexus Chakra - Manipura - The Third Chakra in The Body - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from G B SINGHThe third chakra, namely the solar plexus chakra called Manipura in Sanskrit, is located above the diaphragm where another muscle rigidity gives a slouch to the upper back. Humanity keeps the upper back slouched. Why? This, too, starts with the toilet training but this time, trying to control ...
Views: 2106 - The Sacral Chakra: Svadhisthana - The Second Chakra in The Body - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from G B SINGHThe second chakra, namely the sacral chakra called Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, is located 2 inches below the naval where another muscle rigidity gives a slouch to the lower back. Humanity keeps the lower back slouched. Why? It starts with the toilet training trying to control ...
Views: 2132 - The Root Chakra - Muladhara - The First Chakra in The Body - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from G B SINGHThe first chakra, namely the root chakra called Muladhara in Sanskrit, is located on the pelvis in between the urethra and the anus where the first muscular rigidity of the body takes its toll on the posture of the hips. Humanity keeps the pelvis contracted. Why? Remember playing with your ...
Views: 1964 - 5 Reasons to Become a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Barbara Wainwright5 Reasons to Become a life Coach People become life coaches to help a person improve many aspects of life. Much joy is experienced when those they have helped walk away feeling happy, positive, and self-assured. Though there are many reasons one may become a coach, here are just five reasons ...
Views: 1591 - Got Any Reserves? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from michael imaniGot Any Reserves? Louis Armstrong sang, “We have all the time in the world.” Are you someone or do you know someone who has all the time in the world? What makes them tick? Maybe they’re always punctual. Maybe they’re good at forward planning. Maybe they’ve accepted that everything ...
Views: 824 - Paws for Thought - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from michael imaniPaws for Thought A rabbit darted out in front of me last week as I was driving home in the dark and I jammed on my brakes to avoid hitting it. If I had taken time to think about my reaction, the rabbit would have been stew for sure. Reacting is a necessary, life saving mechanism of every ...
Views: 795 - Why We Are ALWAYS Running Out of TIme - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerWe all find that 'time' seems to run our lives; Work Schedules Appointments Committee meetings, clubs, Organizations Making Supper Cleaning etc. We eventually run out of time to relax, enjoy our families and 'smell the roses' so to speak. This can be causing physical and mental harm to ...
Views: 1411 - Single Minded - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from michael imaniSingle Minded True love does not come by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly. - Jason Jordan I heard a story about two friends, both women in their early thirties, each one single but desperate to find a partner, get married, settle down and ...
Views: 785 - Savor Every Moment - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from alex blackwellTo be in the moment is to live in the moment. Too often we are thinking ahead or looking ahead to the next event or circumstance in our lives, not appreciating the “here and now.” When we Savor Every Moment, we are savoring the happiness in our lives. By sharing the positive aspects of your ...
Views: 1577 - Chakras - The Seats of Passion in The Body - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from G B SINGHI went into an energy-focusing session of Tantra with an opposite-sexed physiotherapist once. The session resulted into summoning up passion as well as its observation. There were two things - the first, the passion; and the second, the seat of passion. Here - at these locations - was the ...
Views: 1379 - Number One - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from michael imaniNumber One Only you know if you are looking after yourself or letting yourself go? Are you sleeping peacefully, eating healthily, exercising diligently, spending thoughtfully or living dangerously? Taking care of number one is often the last item on our ‘To Do List.’ When we fail to look ...
Views: 813 - Mental Hurry: What It Does to The Body - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from G B SINGHWhat does mental hurry do to the body?First of all, it contracts certain muscles; and keeps them contracted till it itself is there.Since it has become a way of the personality, it's not going to go. It's going to stay, rather, for good.Waiting is one good example of mental hurry.We wait for ...
Views: 1297 - Do The Potter.... - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Susan HyattIt seems like inspiration is everywhere when you look for it. Consider my latest source of joy, Harry Potter. I haven't even seen the new movie, only the previews, and was moved to tears. My six year old daughter Emily thought this was rather amusing, as I passed the popcorn. What struck me ...
Views: 790 - Sleeping with the Enemy - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from michael imaniSleeping with the Enemy Success is often sabotaged by a lack of self-care: a loss of self-awareness. In the dash for success and accomplishment we can often forget to remember ourselves. We can forget that if we fail to look after those areas of our life that are fundamental to our ...
Views: 828 - Fine Line - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from michael imaniFine Line Perhaps the reason we Scots lack a bit of confidence at times is because we shun arrogance. Confidence can often take you where qualifications can’t and for that reason every child in every school is encouraged to speak out and exude confidence. Negative self-talk is a ...
Views: 814 - Emotions- Channels of Distortion - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from G B SINGHAre emotions a natural thing to have in the human life? At least the folklore says so. Even psychology seems to be of the same opinion. Abnormal psychology deals with the imbalance in the emotional structure of a man. Psychiatry tries to shun this excited or depressed imbalance through ...
Views: 1094 - No Go Area - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from michael imaniNo Go Area When your self-esteem is low, you become your own worst enemy. Your shoulders cave in and you feel lifeless and defeated. You have entered a “No Go Area.” Your spark is missing. And when you have a low opinion of yourself, life bombards you with obstacles and ...
Views: 802 - INFLUENCE (and How To Get It) - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Larry HochmanInfluence. We all want it. Some for different purposes than others. Some want to attract customers or clients. Some want to get people to do things that serve their own interests, or that of someone else they regard. Some want to attract a partner, spouse, child, big sack o' money, ...
Views: 910 - Are You Waking Up to Tiredness? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from michael imaniAre You Waking Up to Tiredness? To achieve the impossible dream, try going to sleep. - Joan Klempner A lack of zzz’s can zombie-fy us! There is no substitute for sleep. Like healthy eating and exercise, sleep is an essential part of our total well-being. To quote Thomas ...
Views: 1313 - Come Fly with Me - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from michael imaniCome Fly wit Me. I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change. - Jim Rohn If you have reached a point in your life where having a break to get away from it all is your only ...
Views: 856 - Why Very Smart People Sometimes Have Poor Social Skills - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDo you ever have trouble making conversation with others even though you consider yourself to be a very intelligent person? If so, this may puzzle you. You may wonder why you are so poor at making conversation with others, even though you are very smart, and you know a lot of interesting ...
Views: 10857 - Suffer from Coach Burnout? Not Me! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Beth GriffithSuffer from Coach Burnout? Not Me! Burnout: Fatigue, frustration, or apathy resulting from prolonged stress, overwork, or intense activity, without compensating fun or time for reflection. We motivate others to live their dreams, yet what happens when we as coaches experience burnout? ...
Views: 2345 - In This Time of Sorrow - by As a career and life coach in Sacramento, California, I have clients calling me with questions about how to cope with the multiple tragedies we’ve shared as a nation. One of the best ways to cope is to give blood or donate money if you are able. Besides giving something to those in need, it is ...
Views: 772 - Finding Balance In Real Life - by Often I hear people say I want to live a good life. So this makes one stop and think . What makes a good life? Is it going to church every day; is it meditating for a certain length of time; is it helping others; is it spending time with our families; our friends and extended family; is it ...
Views: 1340 - THE TOP 10 STEPS TO GUILT-FREE LIVING - by Too many people live in a state of constant guilt. They feel guilty if they spend a cent on themselves. They feel guilty if they are not constantly at the beck and call of someone else. They feel guilty if anything goes wrong in the life of any of their loved ones, because, somehow, they should ...
Views: 1347 - Journey to a Clutter-Free Life - by Clutter, clutter, everywhere. Help! You want to declutter your home or your office, to make your life less stressful and more comfortable. How do you do it? Where do you begin?
The best place to start is by gaining a new perspective. How many years have you had your clutter problem? You can ...
Views: 2211 - To Infinity and Beyond - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from michael imaniIt was there. We could see it with our own eyes. And yet, we couldn’t find it. And we had to find it because we would never be this close again - ever again. A few years ago, on August 27th, Mars made a close approach to Earth, coming nearer to us than it had done for approximately 60,000 ...
Views: 739 - Flagging Standards - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from michael imaniFlagging Standards When you have high standards, you are likely to feel extremely good about yourself. Indeed the higher your standards, the better your life. Choosing to raise standards is a great way of bolstering your self-esteem and making yourself irresistibly attractive to other high ...
Views: 870 - The True Man Show - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from michael imaniThe True Man Show Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip. - Will Rogers What is the truth? In the 1998 film, The Truman Show, Jim Carrey plays Truman Burbank, a man whose whole life, unknown to him, is a non-stop TV show that is broadcast ...
Views: 1271 - Change is Good - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Boyd Martin"I get up in the evening And I ain't got nothing to say I come home in the morning I go to bed feeling the same way I ain't nothing but tired Man, I'm just tired and bored with myself I check my looks in the mirror I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face" --Bruce Springsteen, from ...
Views: 727 - Certified Coaches Federation Offers Life Coach Training in Newport Beach, July 28th and 29th - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Barbara WainwrightTo listen to this article... http://www.certifiedcoachesfederation.com/PRWebEpisode535981.mp3 Certified Coaches Federation is conducting a 2-day life coach training and certification course for professionals who are ready to transition into a new career, or just want to add a new management ...
Views: 1878 - NOW - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from michael imaniNOW “.... to be or not to be: that is the question.” - William Shakespear, “Hamlet,” Act: 3 Be all you want to be: that is the answer! Thomas Chalmers, on life, act: Now Whatever your stage in life it is never too late to change direction and create that life that you really want. To think ...
Views: 816 - Fear Hinders Wealth Creation - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Christopher AndersonOne of the most detrimental things that can hinder someone's ability to become wealthy is fear. Fear can play a role in many factors. One of the most obvious fears is fear of failure. So many people are so afraid of failing at something that they literally give up opportunity to gain ...
Views: 966 - Your Image Determaines Your Income - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Sarah LiddleYour image determines your success Your image is your weakest link it to how far you rise. You can dress your worst and perform at your best but ultimately no one ever got very far for dressing like crap. But if you dress like success, does that guartunee you success? No, of course not! But it ...
Views: 975 - My Beagle Wants Life Balance - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Susan HyattInspiration to write always strikes me at the most unique times. I never come up with articles during the time that I've set aside for creative writing. It's during the moments when I am quiet and fully enjoying myself that topics leap out to me. This happened figuratively and literally this ...
Views: 735 - Driving Ambition - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from michael imaniDriving Ambition The road to success runs uphill. - Willie Davis Success = Abundance + Fulfillment + Spiritual Nourishment Success = Career + Money + Car + House Success = Love + Family + Health + Financial security Is it possible to create the ultimate equation for success - a Formula ...
Views: 786 - The Source of Success - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from michael imaniThe Source of Success Sometimes the most urgent and vital thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest. - Ashleigh Brilliant What does success mean for you and what is robbing you of that success? Success itself might be subjective but the route to success is objective. Regardless of ...
Views: 752 - Tackle Your Tolerations - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2007 from michael imaniTackle Your Tolerations The buck stops here. - Harry S. Truman Are you tolerating the intolerable? There are situations in life which we knowingly or unknowingly tolerate and these tolerations are likely to drain us of positive energy over a period of time. A few months ago our kitchen ...
Views: 879 - No Messing - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from michael imaniNo Messing. Bulging cupboards, disheveled drawers, viral to-do lists, and untidy rooms make for a cluttered life. And when you live in confusion, it can be difficult to find clarity. Raking through drawers or rummaging in cupboards is frustrating and draining. Granted, it’s not always easy ...
Views: 838 - ***Why Tens of Thousands of People are Becoming Life Coaches - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderWhy Tens of Thousands of People are Becoming Life Coaches About 5 years ago I wrote an article entitled “Healing from the Inside Out” that was published on this site. It stated that the consciousness movement around the world reflected advancement in human evolution – a growing ...
Views: 4236(2 votes) - Sow Far. So Good. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from michael imaniSow far. So good. A seed falls from a tree and lands on a park bench. It isn’t dead but it lies dormant. Someone sits on the bench and brushes the seed onto a gravel path. It still isn’t dead but it still lies dormant. The wind eases the seed from the gravel path onto a nearby flower bed. ...
Views: 863 - ‘Follow the Diversion' - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from michael imani‘Follow the Diversion' Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.’ Robert Frost Which road are you on? Maybe you thought you were on the right road but it’s led you to a dead end? Maybe you’re contemplating your whereabouts ...
Views: 864 - Trust Up - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from michael imaniTrust Up. Trust is a five letter word with ‘u’ at the center. Implicit trust is immeasurable. It cannot be purchased. The value of complete trust in a relationship is priceless. Businesses are built on trust. Relationships are entwined by trust. Companies have been liquidated by ...
Views: 1025 - Are You Searching for the Summit? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2007 from michael imaniAre You Searching for the Summit? If life is pushing you in the wrong direction, a good way to get back on track is to have a close look at your values. Wandering around in a fog of confusion can be frustrating until you take a compass bearing to re-orient your direction. Such a bearing is ...
Views: 803 - Winning Weighs - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2007 from michael imaniWINNING WEIGHS People never say “It’s only a game,” when they’re winning. Ivern Ball I love playing pool with my sons. They are very competitive and they love the challenge of playing me. And I just hate myself when I win. I’ve told them that it’s best if I don’t let them win because it ...
Views: 833 - Life Coaching and the Caregiver - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Marcus PadulchickLife Coaching and the Caregiver by Marcus M. Padulchick, ND, Life Coach Copyright © 2006 Coach: Tell me about your week. Caregiver: A typical week, I’ve been completely consumed with taking care of my mother. I feel burnt out and overwhelmed. I wish I could make some time for ...
Views: 790 - Winning Weighs - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from michael imaniWinning Weighs People never say “It’s only a game,” when they’re winning. Ivern Ball I love playing pool with my sons. They are very competitive and they love the challenge of playing me. And I just hate myself when I win. I’ve told them that it’s best if I don’t let them win because ...
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