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A few years back, I shared a story about my travels through Italy which included the memories of the many gifts I received after I lost my yoga mats, a hand made yoga bag from India and a sacred flute. (Celebrate the Abundant Universe) Recently, while meditating I made another wish for a flute ... Views: 2316
Many friends that I know are miserable. They are unhappy with a current situation in each of their lives. However, not one of them will ever take steps to alleviate the problem because they are always fearful of hurting others. They base all their actions upon that premise. Each friend keeps ... Views: 6893
I don’t know about you, but I always want results now. Most of the time, I can be in the flow of the journey while what I want is manifesting quietly behind the scenes. But sometimes, I can get just a wee bit uptight when my desire is not showing up. Such was the case when I was “trying” to get ... Views: 1834
In spring, we often see very strong storms. Many times, the wind blows so hard that trees topple over. This is especially true if the tree is already old, weak or has no foundation of firm roots.
I have a beautiful tree in the middle of my backyard. Last year, while having an annual tree ... Views: 2530
I recently spoke to a client who told me that he was plagued by what I would describe as useless thought – feelings of inadequacy, distractions, negative thoughts, worries, even fears. The first thing that I said to him was that, at the very least, he could count himself among the horribly ... Views: 1906
No matter how excited I was to buy a house, I felt buyer’s remorse after the deal was done. I could have looked at a hundred homes and still felt that I might have missed a better opportunity.
The same phenomenon happened to me when I shopped for groceries in a new store. I looked at each and ... Views: 3130
LONG WALK TO FREEDOM, LONG ROAD TO PEACE
MY GREATEST RACE
Dedicated to the striving for and recognition of peace (and pursuit of peace) … or at least a better and more peaceful world.
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Here are some extracts from the manuscript craig is currently ... Views: 1683
REMEMBER WHAT PEACE THERE MAY BE IN SILENCE
Listening to the inarticulate can help bring peace to others, says Glenn Jetta Barclay
Have you heard the silence? The silence of the Child Jesus around whom Christmas swirls?
So it is that the silent Jesus symbolises all who cannot speak ... Views: 1629
We live in a very fast, changing and often stressful world. Sometimes things happen so quickly that we don't react as fast as we want to. We might even lose our capacity to think fast, clearly and make right decisions.
It's not supposed to be like that. It is important to slow down, relax and ... Views: 1574
Are you afraid of conflict? You're not alone. It's human nature to avoid situations that make us uncomfortable. And today, as jobs become more precious and tensions rise in the work place, conflict creates an even bigger stress load (at best) and irreparable damage to our jobs and relationships ... Views: 8888
How do you achieve lasting peace of mind? Well, the answer is in both the question and the title of this article. You find it within, in your mind, where else would you expect to find it! It doesn’t matter what is going on around you, what is happening in your life or who is doing what to ... Views: 2538
When we list our desires, wants and life goals, we often omit “failure”. We must fail if we are to risk living passionate lives. We live in a culture that has become soft, in that it conditions us to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. There is a lack of appreciation for the wisdom that ... Views: 12048
Remember when you appreciated a good piece of music – a song or otherwise. It appealed to you because it was conveying combined vibrations of your liking. Though the music you heard appeared to you as a single entity, in reality it was a combination of several sounds produced by different ... Views: 1577
It can happen in a moment--a matter of seconds, or a few minutes at most. Something shifts within you & the mind stops. No more voices in the head, no more rambling thoughts, no more questions, no more self-doubt, no judgments, no involuntary or un-invited thoughts, just quietness & ... Views: 2011
When our souls look back and wonder at our life experiences we see some great experiences and some traumatic experiences. As artists these experiences can mold and shape how inspiration flows through us.
The traumatic life experiences of the artist can produce a powerful creative voice or ... Views: 2119
Are you able to feel at peace even when life bombards you with hardship? If not, how can you achieve peace when life gets tough?
In January, Tammy Brackett, a music publicist/writer, experienced the financial pain that many Americans are going through now. "My income was reduced by 2/3 ... Views: 4307
Have you ever woken in the midst of a beautiful night’s sleep and just been drifting off again when some inane silly little thought flits across your mind? And another linked thought comes to join in and soon you find yourself off on a train of thought that takes you to all the places that you ... Views: 2092
“When you have come to the edge...and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing...that there will be something solid to stand on -- or you will be taught how to fly.” Patrick Overton
When life’s circumstances seem overwhelming, when life has got us down, we ... Views: 3146
"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ~Zen Saying
When life seems to be going in many directions at once, think about conscious intentional relaxation. It is simply bringing your awareness and your intention to allow your mind, body and spirit to relax. It only takes a ... Views: 2998
"Flow" is definitely a key word in feng shui. When anything is stopped up, stagnation sets in and things come to a standstill. The blood and air in our bodies need to circulate for vital health, creativity, and sales need to move for increased wealth. Words and emotions also need to flow for ... Views: 2301
When was the last time you checked the air in the tyres on your car? You may have found one to be lacking or perhaps even a little flat. What prompted you to check them? Many accidents are caused due to underinflated tyres, unfortunately my son can vouch for that.
So what has tyres got to do ... Views: 1051
Article Title: The Economics of Peace in The Middle East (from 'The New Middle East' by Shimon Peres)
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Key Words: Books, Shimon Peres, Middle East, economics, Israel, peace, 'Economy of Peace', possibilities for peace, leadership, politics, world (enough there now, ... Views: 766
Article Title: A Book "Review: The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part Three)
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Key Words (Tags): Shimon Peres, Middle East, Israel, booksShimon Peres, Middle East, Israel, books
Craig's new blog is at craiglock.wordpress.com ... Views: 1705
No doubt you have heard the old saying that no one, on their deathbed, would ever say that they wished that they'd spend more time in the office! Well, given the mass hysteria that is the fear and panic that has been gripping world economies over the last few months, some don't even have the ... Views: 2544
I was recently asked to introduce a group of teenagers to what Life Coaching is about and after my first session was given feedback from some straight talking young people that my talk and chalk approach was boring. So I went away and revised my presentation. I eventually came up with the theme ... Views: 2403
"Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive - the risk to be alive and express what we really are.” - Don Miguel Ruiz
Wouldn’t it be wonderful have a fool proof strategy for getting unstuck and moving forward again whenever you find yourself in the ... Views: 3507
Keep Your Balance in the Bathroom
If you find that the balance in your life is out of balance a few re-adjustments in your bathroom may be the cure. Your bathroom is where you go to relax and to feel at ease with a long soak in the tub. This is a place where you can finally get away from ... Views: 1004
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Finding Inner Peace - by Candace Czarny CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Subtle Energy Expert
There are many things people commonly seek in this life. For some, the pursuit of money takes precedence over all else, while others simply want a life of contentment, with enough of the green stuff to live easily. The problem with the first desire is that it only fulfills part of the soul and ... Views: 1350
Candace Czarny
Kitchens are the center of home life. This is where we laugh, celebrate, and nourish our souls with friends and family. Generations of families have taken substance, done homework, and had important conversations around the kitchen table. For these reasons, if for none other, ... Views: 1245
Listening to a South Carolina morning radio show, I overheard the local disc jockey discussing the blockbuster movie, “Avatar.” (Super movie, by the way!) What had begun as an innocent dialogue about how well the film was performing at the box office transformed into one of those one-way ... Views: 1563
When you are in a state that doesn’t support a harmonious existence, things can get very unpleasant. You don't feel right, nothing makes you feel content, and you often will feel as if there is nothing right in your world. The only workable solution is to get to the heart of the matter and take ... Views: 1331
Title: The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi
Author Craig Lock
Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas)Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India (stop - enough there now)
Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various ... Views: 7635
We live in a time where the general attitude is: “each one for him or herself!” Yet, if you take the time to think about all the people in your life, you will realise that there are many who do not live by this philosophy. People who go out of their way to help, support and encourage others. ... Views: 889
How willing are you to live in the mystery? How willing are you to live the mystery? Or another way to ask this question is how willing are you to allow the mystery to live you?
You see, you live in mystery. Or, better said, you are a living mystery.
Very few people are ready and willing ... Views: 1616
I See You...a Timeless and Powerful Message
In the movie, Avatar, released in 2009, the Navi greet each other with the words, "I see you" expressed in their native tongue. This simple phrase translates into a more profound message of mutual respect and regard for one another as if you are ... Views: 1940
Here you can read some my poetry and comment:
“What is a Sister?”
A sister is one, who never seems too busy,
To lend an ear or do a thoughtful deed,
To give advice,
To help you solve a problem or,
Speak the words of caring that you need.
A sister is one who never seems too ... Views: 1822
THE ROAD TO GLOBAL PEACE
In the light of the current state of the world, here are a few personal thoughts that may be of interest, based on the "rather miraculous" transformation of South Africa. From one time "pariah" apartheid state wracked by violence and conflict... to a relatively ... Views: 699
Do you sometimes feel that your children are driving you nuts? Maybe it's not them. Maybe it's what you're doing, or better yet, what you're not doing.
Are there times that you sit down and think to yourself, I wish I was a better mother, or I wish I was a better father?
Do you know that ... Views: 3603
The Christmas season that we are on the other side of holds a special place in my heart because my father was a part time Baptist preacher. I have fond memories of his moving sermons at this time of year about the beauty and purity of God's gift to us in Jesus through the virgin birth. ... Views: 1814
What Do These Happy People Have In Common?
What do authors like Dr. Wayne Dyer, Joel Osteen, Cheryl Richardson, and Mother Angelica have in common?
They all know the secret how to turn a Green Sky to True Blue!
Can you?
With the New Year fast approaching, we all have goals. One of ... Views: 1202
Here we are just three days before Christmas. Well, I suppose I should reach into my vast stores of inspiration, wit, and good cheer; and bring you the most awe inspiring newsletter of the year. But, no, I actually believe I can do much better.
I’m going to share a story with you, and it’s ... Views: 1206
Christmas is one breath away… Unbelievable how quickly time goes by and before we even realize that the year we live in is ending we must prepare ourselves to leave the old year behind and get into the Christmas Spirit to welcome the new one!
A new year that is coming to make us stronger, ... Views: 1634
Awakening your Divine Potential while Raising Diamond Consciousness on the Planet
Imagine tens of thousands of Lightworkers, Spiritual Healers and Conscious Beings across the globe coming together, in our Hearts and in our Higher Diamond Consciousness, to receive a Divine Diamond Energy ... Views: 1970
What is a Spiritual Suntan?
Well, what is suntan? How do you get one? Why do you get one?
Those lazy summer days at the beach, with the sound of waves crashing on the beach shore, seagulls singing, and golden rays of sunshine hugging your whole body with the warmth of relaxing comfort. ... Views: 1264
Along with listing and writing Christmas cards is the list of guest we’re inviting over during the holidays. “Gee, this year the Butterfields and Hamburgs are coming. I must put my best foot forward. You know everyone will be talking about how lavishly I entertain my guest. Have to make a ... Views: 1126
Hi everyone, the last month for me, was filled with numerous experiences I perceived as challenges which tested the level of faith I have in my path, process and what I’m doing, and as such I felt compelled to write about this topic. I figure there are many more out there that are going through ... Views: 2360
Recently I tuned into a documentary about the prophecies of Nostradamus and the events and changes that he and others predicted would take place in the world; 21.12. 2012 believed to be the pinnacle date where the world will exist dramatically different than it does now.
I am far from being ... Views: 1925
Spirituality was not a word that you would have found in my vocabulary for the first three decades of my life, but there came a point when I was ready and open to shifting my perspective. I was tired of living the way I was; merely existing, going through the motions. I had been lured into the ... Views: 1875
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A YOUNG (TEENAGE) IDEALIST: SEAN
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that really matter."
- Martin Luther King
Submitter's Note:
I came across these great words by a young New Zealand student by the name of Sean O'Connor and they fitted perfectly into the ... Views: 2190
I was talking to a friend of mine last week and she said, “If worrying worked, I’d weigh 115 pounds and be a millionaire by now.” I laughed out loud – appreciating her humor and insight.
Worrying, which is something I’ve spent and wasted a lot of time and energy on throughout my life, never ... Views: 1129