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I was recently gifted with my great-grandfather’s original ordination papers and his preaching license! What makes these two documents so extremely special is they are dated back to 1919 and 1927! My great-grandfather’ name is Henry L. Williams and although I have not done a complete genealogy ...

Labyrinths have become part of spiritual practices for many people and cultures. Labyrinths are like mazes and are built in different designs and various ways. When walking through them they can represent your journey and ways to learn more about yourself, your life, and your relationships with others. It can deepen your connection to your emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. The most basic metaphor for walking a labyrinth is that of your life’s journey. You walk through being mindful. You can envision your life’s goal or a challenge you might be facing.

Where does all the unwanted baggage come from? It accumulates from old mindsets and beliefs towards experiences in life. If not dealt with, they can turn into resentment, hurt, non-forgiveness, bitte ess, disappointment and anger etc. This way of thinking can create patterns and blocks that keep one stuck, and from being all they can be. The experiences may have seemed unpleasant, in fact, some downright awful.

There is a balance point between feelings, that when practiced, makes for harmonious relationships. We're not usually at that point, due to the masculine/feminine bent toward opposites poles in relationship to the way we use feelings, not feelings themselves. And it's this "use" where our communications about what we are really feeling breaks down, and so causes discord. When we use feelings to manipulate, instead of communicating our authentic feelings, then what happens is the truth is not being told.

Hi there everyone!! Knowing how important it is to have a good subject line, I was asking my friend Rick to help me choose the one that’s best for this week. He started off by disqualifying some of them: “I promise this will change your life” and “This will change your life, guaranteed” sounded too aggressive. And “This will change your life: courage, health, security, and freedom” was too much. Then I inquired about punctuation. An exclamation mark might be too bold, and “...” may come across as too needy.

Hey there everyone!! At nine years of age, I was going to a summer camp and having lots of fun. One day we to an outdoor swimming pool, and I just laughed it up, splashing and maneuvering my around. It wasn’t until I got home that night that I noticed I had huge sun burns all over my body. The next day, two huge blisters an inch tall each, materialized on my shoulders. I was in excruciating pain, and I couldn’t even lean back or go to sleep for several days. I would be peeling off layers of my skin for months to come. That was the day I realized what it means to be an albino.

One of my favorite movies is “Groundhog Day” (dir. Harold Ramos). It stars Bill Murray as the weatherman who keeps waking up to the same Groundhog Day over, and over, and over again. The movie has special meaning to me because, to me, the movie is about what I refer to as “everyday reinca ation.” Don’t worry, I won’t go too Buddhist on you. And, by the way… SPOILER ALERT!

You may have personally experienced, or just heard from other people, of the mental boost that they get from smoking. Perhaps, for a short period of time such boost may be true, however in the long run, the effect of the tobacco consumption may be more dangerous to your brain than what you have expected. If you want to better your brain’s well-being, you have to be aware of what affects your IQ.

The Bhagavad Gita says “the course of karma is unfathomable.” And so it is. In Sanskrit the word karma means action. Sanskrit provides a precise vocabulary for this abstract field that can help us navigate through it with more assurance. Every action creates an experience, and the memory of that experience is referred to as samskara. They are the mental impressions or patterns formed by repeated experience. These are seeds of memories both in our personal and collective c

After interviewing 3,200 women in 10 countries, a 2004 study found that only 2% considered themselves beautiful, and nearly 50% believed they were too fat. Every summer I hear moans and groans as men and women alike consider putting on that swim suit. But, can how you feel about yourself actually affect your health?

You too can be inspired to live out your life dream, and in the same way as Oprah Winfrey is living out her particular dream. All of our dreams may be different, but the way to achieve them is, was, and always will be, the same! What if you could find out what that way is? You could then take ...

Recovered Dignity By Sandy Rodgers Common Ground April 6, 2009n I had the pleasure of presenting the workshop “Recovered Dignity, Anti-Stigma Campaign” today at Common Ground with a group of 35 consumers. Actually I had come to be placed on the calendar, only to find there was no Facilitator ...

So how do you eliminate emotional toxins? I really believe that if you are sharing your pain with somebody else, somebody you care about, somebody you trust, you are cutting the pain in half every time you do so. “Pain is life- the sharper, the more evidence of life.”Charles Lambr

In our busy and sometimes mixed up and stressful lives we can easily overlook what we love about our days, let alone ourselves. One of the things I hear most from others, my clients and myself, although I’m visiting this space much less these days, is how hard we are on ourselves. Whether it’s our appearance, or that we should have done a better job or be a better person, or we aren’t good enough, or we should be further ahead, or doubting our talents, abilities, or our capacity to love or be loved, or we should be beyond this behaviour or thinking, etc. The list is endless.

As we enter yet another year, the reality of so many people around the world seems to be getting harsher and more painful. And it truly bothers me! Each time I hear about the many challenges that we face as a society, whether it’s about the recession, high unemployment rate, unfulfilled relationships, financial struggles, or serious illnesses, it deeply touches my soul and makes me want to lend a helping hand. But help how?

Torsion springs are immediately identifiable to most people and are a typical sight in many kinds of applications. The saying "wound up tight like a coil" originated from this type of spring. They have uses in a variety of industries like construction, oil, recreation, healthcare, lawn and garden, furniture, hardware, electrical, consumer appliance, automotive, and farming. What Is A Torsion Spring A torsion spring is one of 4 main types of springs. These include compression

In the 2011 Stressed in America Findings published by the American Psychological Association (APA), New Yorkers, more than other Americans, cited willpower as the leading barrier to making lifestyles changes, including those that reduce stress. Furthermore, New Yorkers said making lifestyle and behavior changes required too much time and effort. It doesn’t have to be that way, but New Yorker may not realize what’s really going on.

What exactly is mind chatter?

With the financial crisis and the devastating economic uncertainties still lingering around, the majority of people are pledging to eliminate or drastically reduce their debt, increase their income, and/or build some financial security. One of the best advices I can give anyone right now is that you MUST have a “side business venture” going, no matter what your current employment status is and where your finances stand. At this point in time, absolutely no one is considered “safe”, therefore the smartest strategic plan is to create a profitable venture for you.

Because I have just returned from teaching Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to a group of coaches in Singapore, I’m reminded of one of my favorite NLP processes- the As If Frame. Milton Erickson, my favorite healer of all time, created easily the most clever way around obstacles that arise in the human mind. If you know the history of hypnosis, you know that it has been used for thousands of years to diagnose and treat illness. However, there has been no formal record of the way this was done. I believe Milton figured it out. Here is my interpretation of this famous pattern.

Why do some people procrastinate when putting things off eats up their peace of mind and vitality? Most of us put things off because they are too difficult, time-consuming, or unpleasant. Yet putting them off results in more stuff to keep track of and worry about. The two types of motivationr Fundamental to dealing with procrastination is knowing how best to motivate yourself. Towards Motivation emphasizes the benefits of doing something, paying attention to the pleasant feelings, such as achievement, success, enjoyment, and status, experienced as a result of taking action.

It can be challenging to maintain a positive outlook when you are in the midst of negative situations and/or people. With the increasing costs of living, natural disasters, wars, company closures, lay-offs, divorces, illnesses, addictions and adultery, to name just a few, it can put a real strain and struggle on a person’s attitude and life. In many conversations you can hear how hard, devastating, and disheartening things are for people and perhaps for you also. It becomes difficult to remain optimistic.

We are creatures of habit, and therefore we may forget that we have the ability to change our old patterns, behaviours, and mindsets. Whether it’s things from yesterday, a month ago, or a year(s) ago, it is possible to make some changes starting today. Maybe you have been putting off things until tomorrow that you can do today, or you’ve been waiting for something to happen before you take the next step(s), or some of your patterns or behaviours are so ingrained that you feel you can’t change them.

Do you set goals, perhaps make a vision board or focus on your hearts desires? The question arises, are you creating a fresh start with the same old thoughts, the same brain and the same membranes? Radical Gratitude is the bridge between where you are and the manifestation of your hearts desires. Gratitude is a way to clear the old thought patterns and transform you body/mind. Your conscious and subconscious thoughts help to create your reality. The only problem is that the subconscious triggers 40 million nerve impulses per second and runs 95% of the time.

Many years ago I read a book that was one of the most eye-opening and personally impact-full books I've ever read - and I read all the time. It's by a man named Wally Minto and it's called The Results Book. I'd like to introduce you to some of his ideas. Understanding the power of Your brain ...

“There is a thinking stuff from which all things are made, and which, in its original state, permeates, penetrates, and fills the interspaces of the universe. A thought, in this substance, Produces the thing that is imaged by the thought. Man can form things in his thought, and, by impressing his thought upon formless substance, can cause the thing he thinks about to be created”. Wallace Wattles, “The Science of Getting Rich” Wallace Wattles, author of “The Science of Getting Rich”, says the first principle is thought.

A lot of the conversations I am having right now revolve around death and dying. This is of great interest to me because it is a subject near and dear. There is something quite liberating when we explore this subject in more depth. Over the years, I have become increasingly aware of the ...

Is success contrary to spiritual development? I just had a radio show on this topic and the answer is: obviously not! If you think about about it, what is success?

Many of us have realized by now that money does not make us happy. So how do we bring more happiness into our life? Well, the answer is simple. Not easy, but it is simple. Wise people know true happiness cannot be found in the material world. Happiness is a state of being that comes from ...

“Give without expectation and receive with reckless abandon.”rn— By Colleen Mariotti, Livology: A Global Guide to a Deliberate Life

People who are making the change to a conscious and spiritually-driven life often discover that they are yoked to someone who is not prepared to come along on that jou ey. The partner is mired in his or her own negative thoughts and emotions, and meets any topic of spiritual enlightenment, ...

Whether you meditate or just want to still your mind from its incessant chatter, I have a profound message to share with you. “Thirty sacred seconds” is all that it takes to allow your conscious mind to dis-identify with your thoughts and connect you with your divine mind. Each time you do this, you are strengthening the pathway into a Presence that radiates unity and harmony. Inner peace is within your reach when you practice mindfulness. (The conscious mind functions in a world of polarity and judgment; the spiritual mind functions in the realm of love, peace and oneness.)

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves.”–1 Corinthians 13:4-7

How aware are you of your impact on the people in your world and the world around you? To do no harm (in thought, word, action) is one of the tenets of a number of faith. For that to happen means we must be paying attention and aware, as often as possible, of what those thoughts, words and ...

Mohandas Gandhi said, "There is more to life than increasing it's speed". Relaxing seems like it's a natural thing to do and that you should just be able to just sit or lie down and poof, you're relaxed, sitting loose, and feeling good. Well. it isn't that easy for a lot of people and perhaps you are one of them. The biggest challenge in resting is when you do stop doing something for a moment, you are thinking about all the other somethings you "should" be doing. Does this ring any bells? Read this sentence again.

The Truth is that you are a vast, limitless being who chose to come to earth and be in a body. During the process of trying to squish this vastness into a small body you needed to choose some limitations in order to fit into a human form. It is all a grand game and you decided which limitations you would play with. As you accept who you really are, a vast limitless creator, then the game and your life take on a new dimension. Instead of struggling, feeling unworthy and fake, you can experience and live from a place of our Expanded Self.

To give and not expect return, that is what lies at the heart of love. Blessed are those who are able to give without remembering and to take without forgetting. Give to others builds human spirit. Every act of generosity and the willingness to give of our time, our interest, concern, care, understanding, humour, loyalty conveys and nourishes love. And every missed opportunity to give and to be generous destroys our experience of love, connectedness and spirit. In giving, it

You wake up; it’s a new dawn, a new day, and yet somehow it doesn’t feel much different than the day before. It’s like today has yesterday written all over it. Not only is it the same routine as the day before with perhaps a few variances here and there, but the feelings of yesterday may have also carried forward into this pristine day. It’s tough sometimes not to get caught up in mindsets of “woe is me”, or worrying, or feeling stressed, or stuck in the mundaneness or busyness of the prior day(s) and transfer those feelings into the next.

Today I would like to share an inspiring way of seeing ourselves. As we know, human beings have an amazing brain and its potential has not yet been fully discovered. It is subjected to always new studies and experimentation. The human brain is a mystery. Stil some great human beings seem to be able to use a much greater part of it than the average person.

Did you know that affirmations can be a powerful and manifesting tool in your life? They are used to aid in healing, for stress and anxiety reduction, meditation, to uplift moods, bring about a desired goals, and enhance your overall well-being. They can create possibilities and positive outcomes in all areas of your life. Affirming statements can be stated anytime or anywhere and for anything to support your growth, desires and intentions.

Let’s talk about STRESS

I am often criticized, we all are but it’s really important not to take it all so personally. I heard criticism is constructive. I criticize my sister sometimes and I know that when I do, I do it in a constructive way. There is something about me and people. I have this urge to try to help because I can see in them more than they are able or want to see. I strongly believe we are all special and we all can achieve great things and this is one of the reasons I do that, and that is why I may end up criticizing what others are doing, saying or believing.

What or who can push your buttons? I can think of a few. What about you? We all seem to have this invisible switch that sometimes gets turned on when something doesn’t go our way or someone upsets us. It’s almost as if we lose consciousness for awhile and this other person temporarily takes over. In a way, you do slip into unconsciousness when you are angry. It’s like a momentary, and sometimes longer, lapse of reason. You were fine, and then something/someone sets you off, and boom, you find yourself saying and acting in ways you normally wouldn’t.

"We become what we think about all day long." Ralph Walso Emerson

The "Heart Magic Skills" To A Lasting Love There are three basic things we are not taught to do well in life: 1. How to get along with the person we hope to live with the rest of our lives. 2. How to raise healthy, creative, children who have self-respect and respect others. 3. How to deal with stress and anger. These three things make up the civil in a “civilization” which describe individuals considered to have reached a high social development.

If you are in midlife and are afraid of having a crisis -- or are beginning to be afraid that you might -- what can you do? There are many potential solutions. Seek professional coaching or counseling Sometimes all we need to get through what looks like a 'crisis' in our lives, is have ...

Have you ever experienced not wanting to listen to the whispers of your Soul? Last week I had an argument with my Soul about flying across country for my business. In the end, my body had to take me out of the discussion. I got sick. I wasn’t going to San Diego. Period. And that’s the end of the story. And yet I so wanted to go to San Diego… It was the hardest decision I’ve had to make in a long time. Never was I so torn. It was painful, to be honest. My suitcase was

Your experience of the beauty and perfection of these holidays is colored by your capacity to feel full, deep, unconditional love for yourself. Without this self-love, you will judge yourself based on what you have or have achieved or on your expectations. To live fully and celebrate fully, love yourself fully. During the end of the year, it is natural to review what you have achieved or to look at how you did in the past months. But in so doing, the result is often a sense of failure that leads to the infamous holiday blues. Why do so many people get depressed during the holidays?

Goddess Gift :: Celebrate and nurture the goddess within.