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- Approaching Ahimsa Like a Warrior - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Melanie McGheeThink of the qualities you associate with a warrior. I think of ferocity of determination, one pointedness in attention, and definite strength. Now think of the yogic quality of ahimsa. Ahimsa is one of the yamas (restraints) in Patanjali’s sutras. It is usually translated as nonviolence or ...
Views: 1217 - FOCUS, ON PURPOSE - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Grant CysterHow does one measure success in life? What does it look like? What are its trademarks? How much of our lives have been needlessly squandered in pursuit of a definition of it that is neither worthwhile nor accurate? There is seemingly no end to the ways in which a materialistic and self-absorbed ...
Views: 1489 - IT'S ABOUT TIME - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Grant CysterI can vividly recall some of my high school days. One recurring theme that sticks out in my mind is exam time. Tests and exam times were the bane of my existence. I looked forward to them as much as a hedgehog looks forward to balloons for Christmas. Having said that, there was one thing that I ...
Views: 1122 - what to do when an appraisal comes in low - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from climace infotechWhen recently surveyed, over a third of real estate agents reported having had one or more home sale contracts fall out of escrow per month. Autopsies of these dead deals often surface a truly lethal culprit: appraisals that come in below the agreed-upon purchase price. You see, mortgage ...
Views: 1336 - When One Door Closes... - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAfter a function last evening, I sat in my friend’s car venting my anger. I was in the midst of playing the blame game towards the facilitator of the event we had just attended. After about a minute or so, it occurred to me to take a different stance. I raised my hands in the air and ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - ***Working with Change - Three Ways to Shift Your Perspective and Find Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordChange is a constant in our lives. For the past 300 years ideas about the world of change have come from Isaac Newton's machine metaphor. For the past 150 years ideas of struggle and competition have come from Charles Darwin's theories about evolution. The new sciences reveal a world ...
Views: 2725(3 votes) - Smaller is Better - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Austin ImoruLadies please, it is time to be proud of what you are, male or female doesn’t really count. Equality should be encouraged but not on the platform of competition rather on the pedestal of usefulness. If you know what I know, you would realise that to be fighting for equality with men is to reduce ...
Views: 1179 - Happiness - Simplified - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHappiness is the innermost human nature. We struggle hard to obtain Happiness in our daily life. But, we don’t really experience it, rather we are ignorant of it. The basic question is, can we really experience and enjoy happiness. Certainly the answer is yes. Now let us understand that ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Why Do 1 in 2 Americans Have Allergies? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Shiroko SokitchWhat aren’t we allergic to these days? According to a report by ABC news, people can be allergic to water, cell phones, allergy medications, the heat or the cold, chocolate, exercise (Yes, I did say that. The condition is called exercise-induced anaphylaxis), and the laundry list continues. ...
Views: 1120 - How Addiction Effects Our Life of Purpose. - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Sherrie Vitello"The purpose of life is a life of purpose" When I read this quote I realized that this is what everyone needs to live by in order to feel content, gratitude and happy about their lives. Having a purpose. When a human-being has no purpose in their lives they are much more susceptible to staying ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - KISS That Frog! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Alexandria JoyAre you one of the 25 to 50 per cent of people reporting feeling overwhelmed or burned out at work? Do you find you are working for more hours than the dollars you earn and end up like a circus performer trying to keep all your spinning plates in the air at once? Well you're not alone. In ...
Views: 1446 - Life Is a Stairway - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I often wonder what sentence or phrase would best describe life. This to me sums it up; life is like a stairway. Only YOU can determine where your stairway will lead. Some days you can climb to the top, some days you can only climb a couple of stairs, while other days you don’t climb any at ...
Views: 8053(1 vote) - Love is an Action Word: Tangible Ways to Connect to Your Child - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Caron GoodeWhile saying “I love you” expresses how you feel to your child, when you’re able to clearly communicate your love in a tangible way that your child understands, there’s no chance your child will miss the message. Considering your child’s interactive style when showing expressions of love helps ...
Views: 1618 - The Marriage of Greed and Desire - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Alan MesherWhere the Marriage of Desire and Greed Begins The collaboration of desire and greed begins when we decide we want something we don’t have. By focusing intensely on what we want, we soon find that we can’t bear to live without it. What we don’t have consumes us, and our desire for what we ...
Views: 1489 - Greed and Universal Law - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Alan MesherGreed and Universal Law People whose greed is stronger than their conscience often refuse to consider the way Universal Law functions or to admit that it even exists. For the greedy person, it’s always about today, never tomorrow. The greedy person rarely considers the consequences of his ...
Views: 2032(1 vote) - Molded Clay - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Patrice PerkinsMolded Clay By: Patrice Perkins My title choice, “Molded Clay”, is an analogy. I am using this analogy because in life, we are formed into many different shapes to accommodate life, and at each turn, transformations occur so frequent until your personality or way of living your life ...
Views: 1276 - Karma and Accountability - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Alan MesherKarma and Accountability We do not operate in a vacuum. What we do to others and what we do to the world, life one day will do to us. We are all accountable for our actions. Everything we do, the good as well as the bad, will eventually come home to us. Our actions are an investment in our ...
Views: 1871 - Seven ways to find balance in your life - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Janet Perez EcklesForgive the bragging, the shameless boasting. But I have to say my oldest son married a gem. She works full time, is sweet as can be, pretty, she’s a great Mom…and…are you ready? She keeps a spotless house. Her secret? She has a schedule. And finding the balance in her life—time for work, ...
Views: 1071 - Patience as a Refernece Point - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Melanie McGheeI went to see my daughters for an all too brief visit not long ago. This trip landed smack dab in the middle of several stressors that aren't part of my usual routines; the car was having trouble, house repairs from storm damage were underway and some critters that were supposed to live outside ...
Views: 1210 - Creating Balance - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDo you live a calm,centered and balanced life? Do you feel full of energy when you wake up in the morning or do you need that cup of coffee before you get started? Do you go to sleep at nite and have a great restful sleep for 6-8 hours? Do you feel stressed? Anxious? Depressed? Or do you feel ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - BEING EMPOWERED - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDo you sometimes wonder “who you are”? Feel like you are part of someone’s shadow? You wake up one day and look in the mirror and you not quite sure who you see in there. As we go through our lives sometimes we allow ourselves to be overshadowed or feel like we give so much of ourselves away ...
Views: 1238(3 votes) - The Web of Life - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Alan MesherWhere Are We Headed? The web of life is in grave danger. No one knows where we are headed, but we are running faster than we ever have to get there. Chaos? World War? A series of regional wars? The use of weapons of mass destruction? Chemical, biological, or nuclear attacks? Earth and climate ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - How to Turn Your "so-called" Failures into steps to Success - Life Coach - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from malti bhojwani“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all - in which case, you fail by default.” - JK Rowling Life’s all about perspective so before we begin, I’d like you to imbibe the following--there is no failure, ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - Self Care - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierSelf care and self love go hand in hand. As we begin the New Year 2012 it is important to practice positive, healthy self care by balancing body, mind, emotion, spirit. Self care is essential. Your body, mind, emotions and spirit need to be treated with loving attention daily. With self ...
Views: 996 - Change you and your life changes - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeWith every breath, I start a new life. In the darkness I find the light! ~ Tom Lescher It is really true that you can change your life with each new breath. Because You can change your thoughts and your feelings intentionally. Even if you are in the sadness, depression or burnout, you can ...
Views: 1596 - Living a life that matters - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Barbara EdieThis week has been an eventful and insightful one. My dad passed away last week, after a long life (85 years) and a relatively short stay in hospital. Now, with Dad at peace, the funeral and celebration of his life over, and my family having returned to their homes far and wide, there’s time ...
Views: 2483 - Four Steps for Empowering Change - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhDFour Steps for Empowering Change By Sandy Brewer, PhD ©2012 Change is tricky. We begin with the best of intentions but even when we perceive that we are putting our proverbial best foot forward, our efforts often only meet with failure. So how can we bring purposeful change into our ...
Views: 2520(1 vote) - Finding Peace In Your Day - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWe all want to feel good and be at peace during our day. We strive for this and attain it at times, but during the course of our day, we struggle to keep that feeling. We get lost in our day-to-day motions and forget how important it is to come from this place, to exist in this way. We lose the ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - Why We Think About Our Past So Often - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Adam BenedettoSometimes we spend a chunk of our lives looking back on what was. We are stuck remembering and holding onto something that is no more. We reflect on old issues, remembering things that have happened and moments that have passed. Why do we do this; why is it so important to us that it, in a way, ...
Views: 10913(2 votes) - Snow, Snow, Snow - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Lisa TunneyI spent much of last Monday gazing at the snow as it gingerly floated to the ground. Growing up in the Bay Area, I never had much experience with snow—at least not until I moved to Paris a few years ago. France had experienced one of its coldest winters and while it wasn't too common for snow ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Six Ways Yoga Helps Me in Midlife - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerIt can help you too! I took my first yoga class when I was 43-years-old. That's considered old for someone who would try bending into a pretzle and standing on her hands. But I had worked out my whole life and was really interested in trying something new and different. In all the other ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - The Power of Positive Reference Points - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Nadine LoveDid you bounce out of bed this morning, or was it a case of pulling the covers over your head, wishing it wasn't morning yet? I woke early full of joy and vitality, thankful for my life. The sounds of my daughter singing mingled with birdsong, the day blue, sunny and warm and the promise of ...
Views: 1312 - The True Secret to Greater Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Sharon RosenNope, it’s not gazing into your eyes in the mirror and spouting Stuart Smalley-like affirmations. (“I’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And doggone it, people like me!”) It’s more about looking at yourself in the mirror — really looking at yourself — and smiling rather than grimacing. Letting the ...
Views: 1029(2 votes) - Emotional Balance - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattEveryone experiences the ups and downs of living. Whether you’re going through a change in career, starting a new business, setting yourself a goal to get fit and healthy, trying to sustain or create positive relationships or just doing your best to live a happy life day to day. What is it ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - No one loses anyone because no one owns anyone. Do you really believe that? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieYOU CAN’T OWN ANYONE Paulo Coelho in Eleven Minutes wrote: “No one loses anyone, because no one owns anyone. That is the true experience of freedom: having the most important thing in the world without owning it.” QUESTIONS After reading such a quote the following questions come to ...
Views: 4702 - Does Peace Elude You? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Alexandria Joy"Inner peace is impossible without patience. Wisdom requires patience. Spiritual growth implies the mastery of patience. Patience allows the unfolding of destiny to proceed at its own unhurried pace." - Brian Weiss The above quote reveals a secret I found unlocked and practised by many in ...
Views: 1499 - A Beginner's Guide to Yoga: How to Start Your Practice - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Adrian KowallIf you're reading this article, the chances are that you are familiar with yoga, or keen to try it for the first time. For the latter, don't be nervous if the word 'yoga' conjures up images in your mind of long-limbed individuals bending in all sorts of positions! The good thing about this ...
Views: 1423 - Functional Fitness can change your life! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Tim Kessler"Imagine having a relationship with your body wherby it does what you need because you have done what it needs. Functional Training has helped me excel in everything that I do. Because I practice moving better, I have more energy, more drive, and a more youthful lifestyle." What is ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - How to Get Rid of Acne Tips - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Tad MillerstonOne оf thе odd, natural ways tо clear up acne іs tо apply lemon juice tо thе worst spots оn yоur face two tо three times а week. Apply іt tо thе enlarged pores, but bе sure thаt yоu dоn't use іt mоrе thаn twice а week, аs іt wіll dry оut yоur skin. If yоu hаvе beеn plagued wіth acne fоr most ...
Views: 1059 - You’ve Been Here Before - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Karen NoeJust the other day in a restaurant I overheard a conversation between two mothers. One of the mothers commented on the other’s son, saying how he seemed so focused and sensible at such a young age. She called him “an old soul.” To this, the young boy’s mother nodded and said, “Yeah, he’s ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - How to develop your Spirituality - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Lais StephanNext in the “How To Be Happy Now” Series is something that is very dear to me: Spirituality. (Should you have missed Part 1 “How to open your heart” you can read it here: http://www.behappy-now.com/1/post/2012/03/how-to-be-happy-now-part-2-how-to-develop-your-spirituality.html When I tell ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Finding the True Meaning of Work Life Balance in Modern Times - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Mark SirkinOur daily lives are jam-packed with activities, appointments, and other responsibilities, all of which can create stress and anxiety, which may lead to family stress and conflict. Modern day families are prone to stress because family members, specifically parents, are required to work hard to ...
Views: 854 - ***REFLECTIONS ON A CALLING - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Dr. Mary Beth FordI am going to broadcast the seed and let the wind carry it where it will. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin I’ve exchanged smiles with many people on my nature walks. I’ve noticed the thoughtful looks of those who sit quietly on garden benches. Different ages, different backgrounds. ...
Views: 2242(2 votes) - An Integrative Approach to Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Shiroko SokitchHow would you feel if your doctor told you that you had adult-onset diabetes? What would it mean to you? Jackie said she was numb at first. Mick initially felt sad and angry with himself. He regretted the wake-up calls he’d ignored in the past. He was sure it would change his life for the worse. ...
Views: 1057 - Don Cornelius: Life, Death and an Opportunity to Learn - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Lateef Terrell WarnickUnless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 4 decades, chances are you’ve at least heard of Soul Train if not Don Cornelius himself. Just as a quick reminder, Don Cornelius is the creator of the Soul Train show. He went from being a local DJ in Chicago to creating one of the longest ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - 4 Simple Ways to Create a Love-Filled Home - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kathleen EllisLOVE is what makes your house a HOME. A home filled with love is just about the best place to be. It's common to think of the physical aspect of putting your house together… the paint, the ...
Views: 930(3 votes) - The geography of the world in facts - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Ciprian MiricaI hope you will enjoy the following list with geographical facts about our world: - Canada is home to 10% of the world’s forests and holds 20% of the world’s freshwater. - The North American Great Lakes have a total area of 244,106 sq km / 94,250 sq mi and represent 21% of the world’s ...
Views: 805 - Interesting contemporary geographical facts - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Ciprian MiricaJust have a few minutes off and try to imagine how diverse and intriguing is the world we live in. Now please read the facts below: - With a a width of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) and height of 108 metres (354 ft), the Victoria Falls is the largest in the world. - The Nurek Dam on the Vakhsh ...
Views: 721 - Taking things personally - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Sandra DawesThe Four Agreements has given me a nice reminder about the importance of not taking things personally. It is something that I have gotten better about with time, but there is always room for improvement! The first time I was ever presented with the idea that peace of mind could come from not ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Staying Motivated for Success - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Kristy TaylorMany roads to success exist, and the choices can be overwhelming. And once you have decided upon a path, there is also the possibility of encountering a number of road blocks along the way. In fact, road blocks are fairly likely. Some people let these road blocks stop them from pursuing their ...
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