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- Improve the World – and Yourself – One Grateful Child at a Time - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Lisa HaishaImagine leaving every creature comfort you have to embark on life in a developing country, dedicating yourself to helping the poorest of the poor – the forgotten children of that nation. Imagine saying good-bye to your big house, luxury car, designer clothes, and technological gadgets so you can ...
Views: 1334 - Why Is Nature Important? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaNature isn’t just important, it is imminent. Notice how you feel. How do you feel after a few hours on the computer, spending the majority of the day indoors, after a long drive in traffic, after a trip to the city, after a 20 minute or longer phone conversation. How do you feel when you have ...
Views: 1334 - Adversity Builds Character - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWe all experiences challenges and adverse situations in our lives from time to time but the key to those experiences is not to fold and cave in but to rise above them and grow to a deeper level of who you are. I have recently had numerous challenges come into my life in various levels and ...
Views: 1333 - Hills and Mountains - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinI was in the 9th grade at 13 when I was looking at the ceremony for my Bas Mitzvah, literally “Daughter of the Covenant,” when I would chant the portion of scriptural commentary to the five books of Moses consistent with my birthday, and speak all the Rabbi would let me, and collect some ...
Views: 1332 - A Path to the Self – Three Ways to Create Balance in Love - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe world’s sacred traditions teach that love is the way of life. You are worthy of love. You have a basic right to love and be loved. With a balanced center you can express love for yourself and others. Love is your divine nature and love is your greatest lesson to learn. Love is ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - 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: 1330(1 vote) - Why You Don't Want to Use Scary Tactics to Train Your Dog - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Debbie FranklinSue and Pete just can't figure it out. Their once housetrained, calm dog has become psychotic. Dear Suzie is now peeing all over the house, cowers and shakes when the phone rings and goes into an absolute panic when the smoke detector (www.firstalert.com) starts tweeting when the battery is ...
Views: 1330 - 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 ...
Views: 1329 - Are You "Off Balance"? Discover 3 Factors That May Cause Your Downfall. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganIt was a breezy October morning and I decided to squeeze in a bike ride before I saw my clients. There was a small window of time; before I arrived at the office I also had phone calls to return and a few tasks to complete. As is often the case, ever efficient, I decided to ride to the farm ...
Views: 1326(2 votes) - Live A Fruitful Life - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardLiving a fruitful life requires you deal with the pits at one time or another. Life isn't easy. No one ever said it was. However, we often get stuck and fall into a stooper that can lead to clinical depression if left unchecked. What stops you from leading a fruitful life? Is it the hard work ...
Views: 1325 - Your Life Purpose... - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Connie RussertLife is... * a process of personal transformation, * a journey of remembering your Soul qualities, * living your life with purpose and passion, * allowing it to be easy. You are on a Journey of Enlightenment. My dear, imagine, if you will, that your life is a dream that your ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Order, From Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Albert Wagner"Under all disorder there is an underlying order." The author thinks this is an interesting quote from psychiatrist and psychotherapist Carl Jung. It is interesting because the word "disorder" seems to imply that things are "haphazard", so to speak. What Dr. Jung seems to implying in this ...
Views: 1323 - Who Cares for the Children of the Incarcerated: Discarded Forgotten Society - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Paula Andrea Pyle, MAMODE Of Cosmic Therapy: Our Moralistic Duty To Mankind A broken society of forgotten children is banging its way up the ladder of their demoralizing childhood while very few people are aware of the devastating lives they are being forced to live. The unfortunate circumstances imposed on ...
Views: 1323 - Taking Time for Myself - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Lisa TunneyAs I reflect upon the events in my life over the past year, I discover that part of my learning in Sedona has been about taking time for me—and enjoying it. As an American, it is part of our cultural dynamic to work 40, 80 even 120 hours a week. We are not considered a success if we don’t tow ...
Views: 1322(3 votes) - Seeking a Projected Spiritual Goal – an Avenue of Self-deception - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMost people seek a spiritual goal projected from the content of their minds. They workout a system of their own or seek a religious or spiritual guru to lead them to the goal. They do not sense the inherent self-deception involved in this process. The conventional neurology in man is such ...
Views: 1321(2 votes) - The Game of Life is a Game of Boomerangs - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Adrienne MarksOne of the great things about doing what I do is that while I’m teaching, showing, helping someone to move forward in their life I’m also getting my own insights. Which is of course truly beneficial and it then enables me to give even more. I am always learning not just from my sessions ...
Views: 1320(2 votes) - 6 Vital Tips on Meditation Posture - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from David FoleyPosture is how we hold ourselves, both literally and figuratively. In meditation, there are two postures to consider — the inner, and the outer. The inner posture is our attitude; when we meditate, it’s a posture of open-mindedness. But what about our physical posture? Does it matter that ...
Views: 1318 - 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: 1318(2 votes) - Honor Your Body - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor your body especially now that we are celebrating Spring. After the usual excesses of the winter season it is time to get back to our routine and daily practices to bring more balance in our body and in our lives. Moderation in all things is key here. There are many ways to honor your ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - How to Balance Your Chakras - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2015 from Melissa KittoThe 7 chakra centers are spiritual energy centers that are associated with areas of the physical body. In Sanskrit, the word chakra means "wheel." You can think of chakras as wheels of energy. They are constantly moving in a circular motion. Keeping your chakras balanced and open is the ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - The Awakened Soul: Marching to a Different Drum - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Jacob NordbyA nice definition of an awakened person: a person who no longer marches to the drums of society, a person who dances to the tune of the music that springs up from within. ~ Anthony de Mello Within each of us is an inner orchestra and it is led by Soul, the invisible conductor of our life. We ...
Views: 1313 - Can People be Fooled? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanThe question is: “Can people be fooled?” The answer is of course they can, especially when people are out of touch with reality! We, too, often only hear what we want to hear. We ignore the messages that we are not interested in and we definitely ignore the messages that might possibly offer ...
Views: 1312 - Prepare for Surgery with Self Care - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierPrepare for surgery with self care. Self care and self love go hand in hand. Giving to yourself first is an act of self love. This is important in order to increase your body's ability to heal from surgery. Prepare for surgery with self care. It is essential. Your body, mind, emotions and ...
Views: 1312 - 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: 1310(1 vote) - Seeking the Pearls - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonIt’s quite often that I have clients who are on the verge of major life changes.Searching for Pearls with Michigan Psychic Medium Lisa Bousson Maybe they’re looking for a new job, changing their marital status or just bored with life. What they all have in common is that very few of them see the ...
Views: 1310 - Vibes Baby Vibes-The Law of Attraction in Motion - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2017 from Lori SnyderThe law of attraction is the belief that you ATTRACT what you put out into the universe. This means that if a person is emitting positive vibes they will draw good things to them and if they are emitting negative vibes they will draw not so good things to them. "You are a living magnet, ...
Views: 1309 - Do BE Do BE Do.... Getting Things Done While Being Mindful: Personal Life Coach Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Brook MontagnaTO DO Lists help us to remember important tasks that need to be done. List making is a great tool for focus and efficiency that I recommend as a personal life coach. And I acknowledge the list makers of the world, like myself. Lists really do help with productivity! But have you noticed that ...
Views: 1308 - A Sleep Sanctuary for Sweet Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Leah Ann BolenTake a cue from history & create the ultimate sleep retreat. Sleep and dreams were the foundation for healing thousands of years ago. In ancient Egypt and Greece, if you were feeling out of sorts or sick, you'd head over to the nearest dream temple. These sleep sanctuaries were the ...
Views: 1307 - Relationships Bring Essence to Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraRelationships are the substance of life. They bring essence to life. Nevertheless at times, one faces complications in his life and comes across relationship problems. At times one comes to figure out that everything in life is going just fine, but it is the interpersonal human relationships ...
Views: 1306 - Using Fitness Consultants Can Help Save Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonBeing unhealthy will not allow you to reach your full potential naturally or spiritually. Did you know that a Fitness Consultant can guide you every step of the way to a new and improved you. Not knowing what types of foods to eat or the correct exercises to do could lead you to a road of ...
Views: 1306 - 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: 1303(1 vote) - What does Success Mean to You? - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat is it that you would like to succeed in for the coming year? A goal without a plan is just a wish! We all have wishes and dreams but few go further than that-their wishes. Somehow people seem stuck in the planning process and then they never reach the implementation stage. It would be a ...
Views: 1303 - Meaning, Purpose and the Great Perhaps - My Story - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2019 from Carol KnoxI am sharing my story, about how I discovered my own meaning and began to unfold my life purpose. I give an overview of how this began to unfold in my life, which has brought me to the possibility of fulfilling my meaning, through reaching out to others. I have come to this late in life, after ...
Views: 1302 - Sleep - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Shiroko SokitchHave you spent nights tossing and turning without being able to rest? Some people spend every night that way. I’m amazed at how many people tell me that they sleep only one to four hours a night. Sleep is necessary for a healthy immune system, normal hormonal function, and recovery of your ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - A First Hand Account Of The Law Of Attraction At Work - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Charles Steed“When building a house of cards it is important not to let your own fart-storm topple it.” Livingston Ashcroft “Flip” Bellingus (1893 - ) When I was a boy of about 10 I did something that was not very cool. I did it with malice of forethought and with the intention to deceive, although I ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - A Shamanic Birthday Walk - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lisa TunneyToday is the start of my forty-sixth year on this Earth and I wanted to celebrate this morning by enjoying what the Earth has to offer. I have been house-sitting near Airport Trail for a month and even though I walk it nearly every day, I never grow tired of it. Waking up at the crack of dawn, ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - The benefits From Problems - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Joseph MutaleAs we live in life we are bound to encounter problems in any venture, therefore it is important to understand that problems are just like fear they will never leave you and me alone. Life changes when one discovers that the biggest problem is not to have any problem because you will be living a ...
Views: 1299 - Where do we find the truth about ourselves? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from April LugoAccording to an Ancient Legend: by: April Lugo, PhD Mankind has spent many years seeking for answers and looking for direction. It appears that often we will look hither and fro and forget that the actual truths lie in a chamber very special and designed for our own wisdom... There was a ...
Views: 1299 - Self-Kindness for Life Balance - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Jennifer Harvey SallinI often work with clients who want better life balance – better balance between work, personal, and family priorities. Difficulty with this issue could perhaps best be titled the Syndrome of Too Many Priorities, and I try to help clients resolve the dilemma by teaching them to practice regular ...
Views: 1298 - 2 CHANGE: WHAT YOU FEEL - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Marie McCohnellHave you asked yourself “What is going on?” Especially on those days you find yourself waking up possessed by a strange New Age schizophrenic mind that at one moment, tells you that ‘You are happy!’; making you smile and stretch out your arms eagerly to embrace the sunlight and your day! Then in ...
Views: 1297 - 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: 1296 - The Secret Tool to Manifest Your Vision - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Valerie LipsteinThe science of manifesting your vision is all about holding the vibration of your vision. Another way of saying this is that to manifest your vision, i.e.: take it from the invisible to material form; you will need to change your thinking and your energy. Einstein said that, “Problems cannot ...
Views: 1295 - Create Positive Energy When Remodeling - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Pat HeydlauffAre you contemplating or in various stages of remodeling, restoring or refurbishing your home? Would you like to remodel but find just the thought of it is overwhelming? Are there specific things you wish to accomplish besides laying new flooring and new counter tops such as creating a balanced ...
Views: 1293 - Furiously Frustrated - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2018 from William CottringerFuriously Frustrated By Bill Cottringer In my previous article, “Seeds of Anger,” I think I overlooked the main problem with which we should have more empathy for ourselves and others. The real problem of our day is the frustration that leads either a quiet life of desperation or ...
Views: 1292 - What is Spiritual Life Coaching and How Can it Increase Your Clarity, Vision and Energy - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Adrian KowallSpiritual life coaching is about manifesting your desires by clarifying your vision and goals, removing blocks and increasing your energy and vibration to attract what you desire. It differs slightly from conventional life coaching, in that it focuses a lot on the 'inner game' and core ...
Views: 1291 - Dilemmas of Being in Business #7: 5 Steps to Presencing (Being Present) - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Rosie KuhnPresence: It seems like a no brainer; aren’t we always present wherever we go? Actually, it’s rare that we are present, in the moment, with our full attention on the individual, the group or task in front of us. Opportunities to have distractions pop up and take our attention away from what we ...
Views: 1290 - 5 Tips to Balance Your Business and Family Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2011 from Sonia ColonHow do you balance your business and family life? For me personally, it takes time and discipline to balance both. Below, I've listed 5 Tips you can use to balance your own business and family life: 1. Business priorities vs. family priorities - When spending time with your family, make ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Are You Game? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyMatthew 5 is one of the hardest chapters in the Bible to live up to. Why? Because it expands on the Ten Commandments. The Lord tells us, in His own words: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law [the old Testament], or the prophets [of the old Testament]. I am not come to destroy, but ...
Views: 1289 - The Pains of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Yamaya CruzWhen People tell me that they meditate for hours. I have a difficult time believing them. I’ve been meditating for almost ten years, and I can’t sit still for more than twenty-minutes. My legs start to get rigid. My back begins to hurt. My fingers start fidgeting. I start to lose ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Navigating an Uncertain Future: Guidance for the Unpredictable Road Ahead - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Alan SealeIt seems that with each passing year, the pace of change is quickening, and there are no signs that it is going to slow down any time soon. Along with rapid change comes unpredictability, and often volatility at every level of society—family, community, business, and government. 2012 is not ...
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