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- Receiving - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Mary Fitzpatrick"And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. And what did you want? To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth" Raymong Carver Many of us were told as children, some of us relentlessly, about the primacy of giving. Yes, it is very important to give of ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - 10 Tips To Get Out of Overwhelm & Activate Your Divine Feminine - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Michele McGrewOne of the biggest concerns I hear from my spiritual business owners is that they're just stretched too thin. Trying to juggle business, family and your personal and spiritual needs can be a challenge, especially if you're trying to play the role of Super Woman. Yes ladies, we can HAVE ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Energize Your Life – Nourish Your Soul - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Yamini BhattDo you feel that life just becomes more and more complicated as the age of information takes over? Do you find yourself over committing and then feeling guilty for not keeping up? Do you feel overwhelmed living the 'American dream?' Are you struggling to keep up with the pace of daily ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - Everything Begins with You! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickMany of us get caught in the trap of always seeking things in life but not realizing that we are at the source of all our experiences. We at times find ourselves wanting a more fulfilling career, a better relationship, more money or people to treat us nicer. We tend to get this “victim” ...
Views: 1905 - Loneliness and Emotional Eating Part I - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Julie SimonMy client Alexis (name-changed), a forty-four year old web designer, has been single her entire life. Without partner or child, she often feels invisible at social gatherings filled with couples and families. Her parents passed away in the last few years and as an only child without much ...
Views: 1925(2 votes) - The Reputation of Ethics - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jeannine ClontzI recently received a ‘chain’ E-mail from an associate, an elected official in a nearby community, offering me a $20 Applebee’s gift certificate if I forwarded this official, signed by the owner of Applebee’s E-mail, to nine of my friends and family. It said that Applebee’s was looking to ...
Views: 829 - The Girl Who Traveled to Nowhere Fast - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Debbie IngleAt eight years old she was playing in large groups of friends, giggling with the other girls about which boy was the dorkiest. At 16 she was so fearless and quite the sassy teenage girl who stood strong for herself and her worth. When she was 24 she had these vivid visions of her amazing ...
Views: 1223 - Filling the Soul Hole - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonToday, more than ever, a spirit of hopelessness presses down particularly on people who don’t like themselves or feel like they can’t do anything right. Many lack a feeling of significance which is crucial to emotional, spiritual, physical and relational stability. Countless people try to meet ...
Views: 797(4 votes) - Filling the Soul Hole - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonToday, more than ever, a spirit of hopelessness presses down particularly on people who don’t like themselves or feel like they can’t do anything right. Many lack a feeling of significance which is crucial to emotional, spiritual, physical and relational stability. Countless people try to meet ...
Views: 971(4 votes) - Is It Time to Simplify? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorCould a lesson from Super Nanny apply to you and your personal and professional life? If you feel stressed and overwhelmed… yeah. The parents Super Nanny Jo Frost went to help were well-meaning—they wanted to give their children the best head start in life. Unfortunately, this meant not only ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - In one lifetime, what can be accomplished? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusIf there were neither barriers nor obstacles from birth until death, what could one person truly do in his or her time on Earth? Over one person’s lifespan, he could build understanding between countries, generating bonds among millions. Should he choose the healing arts, one soul could cure ...
Views: 1157 - What Would YOU Write in a Letter to Yourself? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Diana FletcherThe other day, I started to write a letter to myself to read when I reach the age of 90. Let me explain a little about writing a letter to myself…. My parents are both ninety years old. I have been observing them for quite awhile. I have also observed other older people including my ...
Views: 1339(4 votes) - The Pursuit of Happiness - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Felix EconomakisIn the previous blog I mentioned that the first step to happiness involves becoming free of your ‘tribe’ – whether that tribe is your family culture or society at large. By free I mean the ability to have your own freedom of thought and values within your tribe. Now some tribes are progressive ...
Views: 927(2 votes) - ***Aging Well: Discover the Secrets for Adapting to Life with Wisdom and Resilience - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordFor 300 years we have imagined our world as a machine. Machines break down and wear out. They are replaced by newer models. Perhaps this image is the source for our negative thoughts about aging. We accept the view of a downhill world. We see ourselves as losing productivity and becoming ...
Views: 2300(3 votes) - Can Energy Spirituality Help You Grow In Life? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Amanda KiddSpirituality is what more and more people are turning towards as they find conventional strategies failing in their pursuit of happiness and success. As the crisis of civilization deepens, questions regarding the true meaning of life, happiness, and purpose take on greater urgency. As the number ...
Views: 799 - How to be Happy in Life - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Gracie CanfieldMany individuals at this time are on the lookout for a tried and true answer to happiness in any way they can find. "How to be Happy" is even a phrase that is searched on the Web using Google around 60,000 times all over the world every month. So many searches seem to be a powerful indication ...
Views: 874 - Exotic Property for Sale in Greek - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIGreece is wonderful place to visit and believed to be among the prominent tourist destinations that are popular for its gripping scenic beauty and spectacular architect. It is the chief country of Europe and considered as an advanced and developed country. It was positioned at 22nd place in ...
Views: 776 - September tip 2011 Life Change: Shedding Old Skin & Embracing New Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganThis summer, the Universe invited me to “shed my old skin” and move gracefully into the next chapter of my life. After 25 years, my husband and I decided to sell our home and move into a condo. This necessitated letting go of the familiar and embracing the new. During this summer’s journey, ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Can We Talk??? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Dr. Janolyn MooreA long time before I decided to enter the field of psychology I spent my week-ends delivering speeches and debating both sides of the national debate topic at speech tournaments. In high school I was a "Ruby" member of the NFL--no, not the National Football League, but rather, the National ...
Views: 1185 - Soak Up the Sweetness of Summer to Achieve True Balance - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Shann Vander LeekThis summer has been extraordinary. One of the best I can recall. Most weekends have been devoted to beach-combing, floating and capturing images of Leelanau County AKA “The County”. My back yard is primarily made up of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just voted the most beautiful ...
Views: 1461 - It Is All About Respect - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Desiree SerranoFrom generations to generations, it has always been said to us by parents to respect our elders. Our parents are normally right when they bring us up in the world and it should be something we should “recognize” the term respect. A lot of the drama that individuals face today is based on ...
Views: 779 - Living in a material world - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sandra DawesWhile the title may have you thinking of a Madonna song, it seems like a material world is where many of us are living, now more than ever! It would appear we live our lives simply for the accumulation of “stuff”. We want bigger homes, nicer cars and the “right” brands of clothes. What I find ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - 5 Lessons I have learned on my Journey to Personal Growth - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Declan flahertyPersonal growth is the most important thing we can focus on in our lives. Each and every day I take time out for myself to Meditate, visualize and/or contemplate my contribution to the reality I undoubtedly create. This practice is by far the most rewarding aspect of my daily activities. I ...
Views: 902(3 votes) - Eight Ways To Go Green - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Jeffrey RileyThis article covers eight ways to go green that you can implement right now. You can also save money with these ideas as well as going green. The concept of going green is not new, but it has caught the attention of just about everyone. Even if you don’t believe that human activity is causing ...
Views: 823 - Living Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Some people are missing out on an important part of their life. Usually it takes some traumatic event to awaken the thought. So, let’s go over some of the areas that might be affected. Only you know the solution. 1) Career-Are you where you want to be? This includes the type of ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - The Circle of Time - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Meghan GehanIf you drew a big circle on a piece of paper and I asked you to divide it up like a pie, each slice representing how you spend your time, would there be nice big chunks of pie devoted to REST, RELAXATION, REFLECTION, RECREATION???? When I do this exercise with people, the majority of them have ...
Views: 1025 - The Dancing Physicist Talk: Is Life Perfect or Imperfect? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Oleg MoskvineIs life perfect or imperfect? Is life effective or ineffective? To be efficient or not to be? To be perfect or not to be? As to me, life as the integral whole is neither perfect nor imperfect itself. Or life is both perfect and imperfect together. Life is perfect in its imperfection. And life is ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Wake Your Mind Up Today! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoWake your mind up today, at any time, and feel filled with the love and embodiment of power, strength and courage to overcome all setbacks. Whether they are emotional, physical, spiritual, or even monetary, you have the ability to change it. You can improve your journey in this physical lifetime ...
Views: 1672(3 votes) - The Art of Healing Comes From the Depth of a Mind, Body Soul Connection - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoThe art of healing comes from the depth of a mind, body and soul union. It can be a hard thing to accomplish as a human being, but it is possible. In fact, it is completely viable depending on your attitude. We speak of this on many levels. For now, we want to share the simplest, but most vital ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - What To Do When Going Through Major Life Changes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoWhen you are going through major life changes, it is best that you get through them by holding onto the fact that you are not alone. It is easy to dismiss the Higher Powers, as well as all the people around you, but rest assured, you are never abandoned. Only when your mind co-creates the love ...
Views: 1861(2 votes) - Guilt Is Not a Good Thing to Have and Hold On To - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoGuilt, in most cases, is not a good thing to have and hold onto. It does not do much more than add to depressed states of thinking. It is an inhibitor for the fact that you want to change for the better. However, it can also be used as a catalyst to do the same. Everything in life is about ...
Views: 1490 - Guilt, In a Different Form - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoToday, we speak to you about a different form of guilt. This time we refer to the emotions and feelings you get when you receive something good. We frequently witness many people thinking that they do not deserve the goodness that is presented to them. One example would be of people who win ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - How to Prevent Accidents - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasI wanted to be able to prevent accidents because I suffered from a tragic car accident when I was 15-years-old, losing the friend who was next to me in the car. However, this was not a simple matter. I had to work very hard until I could finally understand what generates accidents and how they ...
Views: 2004(2 votes) - Changing Perfection - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Nanette IrwinI keep hearing that we are not perfect and I must disagree. Each of us is being the best person we know how to be, at the present moment, with the information we have, and I believe that makes us perfect. We don’t always like everything about ourselves or our lives, which is a catalyst for ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - SPIRITUAL HEALING THROUGH HOLISTIC ENERGY - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Vito LaNaveEnergy healing and its Holistic approach have been around since mankind has been on this earth. Different modalities have been used whether it was a physical approach or mental. The mental approach had emerged during the tribal period of mankind’s evolution. History has shown that all groups of ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - 7 Steps To A More Successful You - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Kellen Marson“What does that guy do?” A question we often ask ourselves during moments of greediness, lack of self-worth and doubt. That moment when you see a 25-year-old kid drive up in a bright red, $40,000 sports car. That moment when we drive past a 10,000 square foot house. Those moments when all you ...
Views: 1343(3 votes) - Walking Meditation: Some great tips and strategies for understanding how to perform a walking meditation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffMost of us think of meditation as sitting in the lotus position with the eyes closed, but there is a form of meditation called “walking meditation” that is wonderful, relaxing, and something you can do anytime, anywhere. This type of meditation is a way of finding time to meditate even ...
Views: 885(2 votes) - Spiritual Growth in Tumultuous Times - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Rev Peggy RayWe are living in tumultuous times. We are being called to let go of what no longer serves us, whether we consciously want to release these parts of self or not. All things that have kept us stuck and have prevented us from becoming our very best, whether it is our fear, an old wound, a ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - 7 Things that Lead to a Successful Business - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Alrick RobinsonOk, so we all need a successful business and we all try to get that bit of magic that puts us ahead. But, are there things that you can point out that will pin down success definitively? Many people claim to have the answers and some even claim uniqueness in their abilities. For example, they ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - False Beliefs - Part 1 - It's My Fault! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Rachel GrantToday, as we explore some of the false beliefs or stories that result from trauma, bad experiences or abuse, we need to pay particular attention to two of the most common stories that often show up. These particular false beliefs provided, in the moment, protection and helped us survive the ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - The Feng Shui of Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Micaela BellopedeIn Chinese philosophy there is balance in everything in the cosmos. There is a YIN and a YANG. There is the masculine and the feminine. For much of my life I was encouraged to be "masculine". Go, be, win, chase, etc. It worked well in certain areas of my life, but not in my relationships. ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - As the Paradigm Shifts #C: Commitment, Conflicting Commitment, Confronted, Comfort Zone, Choice-Point, Compromise, Change, Compassion, Consciousness and Creativity - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Rosie KuhnWe are rarely 100% committed to what we say we want. I’m assuming that because you are reading this that to some degree you are committed to the concept of bringing spirituality into business. On a scale of 1-100, where would you put yourself in relation to the degree to which you are ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - What in the World is Happening? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Sharon SnirThere have been some very difficult times in the past few months since 2011 began. Earth quakes, floods, fires and Tsunamis not to mention revolutions towards democracy and ongoing wars in the Middle East. It would be easy for us to simply focus on the appearance of what is happening. The ...
Views: 695 - Are You Living Life by Default? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Veronica DrakeI am the D.I.V.A. of Life Design ~ Empowering Women to Live Life by Design not by Default Daring, Inspiring, Vivacious, Accepting What is a DIVA of Life Design? Simply put it means I consciously design my life from the inside out using practical spirituality. My intention is to show up in ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Personal Development of Multi-Talented Individuals - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Edith Johnston PhDBeen there, doing that. It is a journey with many, many side roads. As in any life journey there are times of joy and times of challenge. Being smart, having lots of choices, driven with intensity and passion, creates its own unique dilemma. The expectation by us and those around us is that ...
Views: 3949 - WANT TO CHOOSE A PROFESSION - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Vinay Sheel SaxenaChildhood lasts such a short time, everybody wishes that it could last longer, but it cannot be so. The next phase of your life requires choosing a career, or at last some kind of employment so that you can become a useful member of society. This presents some difficulties. Some people are not ...
Views: 579 - The Blending of Mind and Spirit to Change your Thought Patterns - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Karen de GrenierWe live in our mind with all its limitations, ideas and thoughts and most of us feel very comfortable there. Some of us live with a brief glimpse of our spirit, but many of us never see it at all. Knowing our spirit and blending it with our mind opens many possibilities in life. Our thoughts ...
Views: 1102 - Increased Fat Loss from Workouts - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Jeffrey RileyWould you like increased fat loss from your workouts? I'm sure that caught your attention and that is why you are reading this. Most people want to lose weight and be more fit. This is from an article by Rob Poulos who was able to lose 42 pounds of unwanted fat (and keep it off for the past 3 ...
Views: 656 - Yoga Pura Wednesday Night Flow Class Review - Isvara Pranidhanam or Surrendering to the Divine - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonIf you are seriously interested in taking a Flow class at Yoga Pura on Wednesday nights then keep on reading in order to get a taste of what Yoga is really about. Currently, the Wednesday night Flow classes at Yoga Pura are being led by the talent and imagination of Jen Brooks. One of the ...
Views: 1018 - A Message From Spirit: Moving From Fear to Love - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Karen HagerBefore I connect with a client on the phone, I sit in meditation for a few minutes. Very often, I'll receive guidance from Spirit about what needs to be communicated to that person. Last week, I got a very clear message for my client ... with the understanding that I was also meant to share this ...
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