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- The 3rd Chakra, Romance, Eros, and Agape - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallThe 3rd Chakra, Romance, Eros, and Agape If material acquisition, pleasure, and power cannot fully sate our most secret yearning what can? Romantic love comes closer to assuaging this questing of the soul. It is of a higher vibrational level than the mere competition for survival, status, and ...
Views: 3481(3 votes) - Happiness every Day! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsHappiness Too often I hear people say that they are waiting for something to happen before they can be really happy. They feel as if something has to be achieved such as meeting their soul mate, losing some weight or finding that new job. They believe that once they have achieved this, then ...
Views: 1324 - A Guide for Getting in Tune With the Moon ~ Cycles and Phases - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia Lantz"Astrology can be defined as a technique for he study of life-cycles.Its main purpose (is to establish) the existence of regular patterns in the sequence of events constituting man’s inner and outer experience; then,to use the knowledge of these patterns in order to control or give meaning to ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - A Guide for Getting In Tune With the Moon ~ The Moon Mirrors Our Daily Experience of Living - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia LantzOur language brims with words and phrases about the compelling power of the Moon in our emotional lives. How about being ~ “moonstruck?” When a person wanders around in a dreamy sad listless state, we might say they are “mooning” about someone or something. (Of course, “mooning” someone is ...
Views: 2814(1 vote) - Designing for the King -- Home Contents: Spiritual or Worldly? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Dr. Deana Murphy… and do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live … —Ephesians 4:30 (nlt) The topic of health and the environment of our bodies gets big press today and rightfully so because our bodies are the temples of... the ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - ***Why You Should be Arrogant - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromWhy You Should be Arrogant Each of us has something we value that we are devoted to within ourselves, that we are 'better at' than other people are because we pay attention more to that one thing than others do. This is our personal superiority, and by golly, we are entitled to it. My ...
Views: 5011(5 votes) - 7 Ways to Say No - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from James LeGrandWhen you are serious about keeping your word, simplifying your life, or taking control of your schedule, you have to become selective about what you agree to doing. The word “no” isn’t the bad word you may have been taught it was as a kid. Instead, it’s your ticket to freedom. Understanding ...
Views: 2964(4 votes) - Isn't It Great To Be Alive? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive! First the bad news… Giving out is like swine flu - highly contagious. If you are complaining it invites the person you are talking to to join in. One comment about the shocking weather leads to another, throw in a bad football result and the recession, and before ...
Views: 1366(3 votes) - Monday Attitude Adjustment - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Jenny ShihHow do you feel on Mondays? Does your day begin with dread, overwhelm and heaviness? Or does your Monday start with excitement, enthusiasm and eagerness? I will not deny that some people face tough work environments, challenging coworkers, and frustrating projects. You could likely find a ...
Views: 1149(2 votes) - Autumn Calls Us To Change - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantIn my younger days I thought I could control change. I learned, and not quickly I would add, that no one can control or stop change anymore than one can hold back the tides or halt the autumn leaves transforming from green to gold. This brings me to today's topic of change and how to ...
Views: 1947(3 votes) - The Key to Happiness is to be Happy Being Sad - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Dean HopkinsLet's be honest, aren't you just a little skeptical about people who appear happy all the time? Who say they have the secret to happiness because there is only ever good things happening in their lives........because surely this goes against some of the most fundamental laws of the universe ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - 11 tips that I'm using to "Eat very right." - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor this month, I've resolved to “Eat very right.” I wouldn’t be able to eat this right forever – and I wouldn’t even try -- but I decided to take a boot-camp of approach to cleaning up my eating habits. 1. No sweets. Not even a bite. I gave up my beloved Tasti D-Lite – ah, I miss it. I’d ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe art of finding enjoyment in the present, feeling fine and having that special kind of glow that comes along with smiling eyes, a happy heart and true love and passion for the moment. Does it come automatically? Absolutely not. Can it increase your daily awareness and reap more positive ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Time to Disconnect - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michelle GottliebMy email is down today. I am angry and frustrated. In a little less than a month, I will be on a vacation. I am excited beyond words that I will not be able to access my email. Wait a minute, how can both be true? I am slightly addicted to email. I check it constantly. It is a way for me to ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Put Your Life on a 'want-to, Choose-to, Like-it, Love-it Basis! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxAre you going through life feeling stressed and pressured for time? Are you really happy with the choices you have been making with respect to how you spend your time, where you spend your time and with whom? There really are only 2 "have-to's" in life: You have to die and you have to take up ...
Views: 1504(2 votes) - You Must Eliminate Toxic People From Your Life! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxDo you remember your mother telling you "birds of a feather, flock together!"? She was right! "Research confirms - and quantifies - it. Your chances of becoming happy increase by at least 15 percent if someone in your immediate social circle is happy." - Dr. Mehmet Oz You know that you are ...
Views: 2283(2 votes) - Don't Just Say "Someday I'm Going To" - Write Your Goals Down! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever said to yourself, "Someday, I'm going to..."? Three years ago, I moved to London, Ontario from Edmonton, Alberta. If you check the map, you will see that I am now living in the southern part of the country, compared to Edmonton. It is so gorgeous here, that it feels a bit like ...
Views: 1518(10 votes) - When Was the Last Time You Experienced Joy in Your Life? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxI heard Fitness Guru, Bob Greene, ask Oprah that question one day (a few years ago). I stopped to think about how I would answer the question. At the time, I didn't have an answer! That made me feel very sad and I vowed, in that moment, that I would make some changes and begin to add, and ...
Views: 1485(3 votes) - Get Back on Track With Your Goals. - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxTo get things back on track, ask yourself the question: "What's one thing I want to have happen in my life right now that's not happening?" What spoke (on the Balance Wheel) does it apply to? Use that particular spoke, and begin by identifying 3 goals that you can accomplish to help bring some ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - Know What You Want! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxIt all has to match if you want to live a happy life! In my experience as a workshop facilitator, speaker and coach, over the past 25 years, this is the question that gets me the most blank stares from people! Geez, most of us don't even know what we want for supper tonight, let alone what we ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Have you Given Up on Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxHow do we make our dreams become reality? What do I do next? In my many conversations on this topic lately, I have been reminded that I 'assume' people know this information. I have been working with these techniques and processes for over 20 years and it has all become second nature to me. I ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - What Is Abundance? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Paul HoodMaybe we need to rethink abundance. I lived my first nine years in England, from 1944 to 1953. In all those years we were under rationing. Food was doled out frugally, to the point that my sister and I suffered from malnutrition. Automobiles were scarce, we never got a television or a ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - Fireworks, Partying, and The Real Meaning of the 4th of July - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDazzling fireworks color the night skies. People are dancing, laughing and having barbeques with friends. The 4th of July is one of those holidays that we seem to always remember: It was the 4th of July many years ago when Ed flew from NYC to Rome on his long journey by air, land and sea to ...
Views: 1822(4 votes) - Spirituality, religion and astrology, Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia LantzA reader asks: What do spirituality and religion have to do with astrology? That's a simple question with a complicated answer. In order to answer properly, I need to provide you with my working definitions, Obviously, there are many definitions, but these make sense to me and I hope they ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - October's Sky Reminds Us of Just How Much We Need Others - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia LantzThis month be free flowing, open to new possibilities and accepting of a certain amount of unpredictability. Use compassion, creativity and charm to inspire opportunities which can bring you independence and freedom from old ideas and conventional norms of behavior. October 4th ~ Libra/Aries ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - Can Partying Transform the World? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe following is too delicious to resist. In Rapid Evolution, I wrote about the importance of finding your community. This takes community one step further. So, with credit to NYC’s Neal Goldsmith, I am posting his email with very little editing: Intentional-but-temporary communities, such as ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Finding Joy at Work - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring a conversation with my publisher and friend Tami Simon earlier this week, I reflected that in the past couple of days I had spoken with people from three generations – Millennials, Gen Yers, and Boomers – all of whom were echoing the same sentiments. They all said something to this ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Life Coaching and the Law of Attraction Accelerate Your Results - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Nanette GeigerHow do I have faith? That's an age-old question, is it not? I think for most of us it takes practice. Learning the best tools that we teach in Law of Attraction Life Coaching takes practice, but the exercises work. So it is well worth it to help yourself. Training with a law of attraction life ...
Views: 836(3 votes) - Trust in a Relationship – In Spite of Popular Belief, the Key is to Be Authentic - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Linda PucciMore and more lately I hear people talking about being "authentic." I'm not sure if it has become a buzz word, or if people are really craving honesty and the kind of connection that can come when two people are authentic with each other. I suspect that many people have become aware of the ...
Views: 2412(3 votes) - Do You "Need To Find" YOU? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Kay PattersonOr maybe you are just interested in finding "your dream"? Trouble is, you can't really hope to find your dream, until you have found "yourself"... To be more specific, what do YOU really want, and aside from health and happiness, what exactly is the "dream" that you want? One of the most ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - HOW GREEN IS ARTIFICIAL GREEN? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jeremy StillIf you’re planning on installing turf to your home, commercial property, or sports fields, you’ve got a number of things to think about and a ton of questions you want answered. These days, however, it’s not surprising that many people spend a lot of time worrying about the environmental impact ...
Views: 585 - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Arlene UngerHow can we deal effectively with change? The Challenge Change is all around us, it’s unavoidable, in fact, change is part of the process of life. So … why do we chronically fear change and react with anxiety through this natural process. We should be used to change by now … it’s been ...
Views: 3340(7 votes) - Giving: It’s The New Getting - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Dalai Lama was giving teachings in Dharamsala, India. It was crowded and cold and very uncomfortable sitting on mats on the concrete floor. Deb was longing to go back to our hotel room so she could meditate quietly on her own when we heard him start talking about the dangers of solitary ...
Views: 998(3 votes) - Are You Typically Conscious Or Unconscious? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from John Robson"Most people don't live aware lives. They live mechanical lives, mechanical thoughts -- generally somebody else's -- mechanical emotions, mechanical actions." -- Anthony de Mello "Of course I'm conscious!" you reply. But are you really? The truth is that most of us are basically asleep all ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - Wedded Bliss, The First Ten - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Gabriela CardenalWedded Bliss, The First Ten is a couple’s keepsake journal to document important life-events through the first ten years of marriage. It is unique as it has bridal planners, memory books, journals and photo albums focusing on the courtship, the event planning process and the actual wedding. ...
Views: 1560 - Small steps add up to big changes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerFor some people, achieving organization seems like an impossible task. If you think it would be easier to win a gold medal at the Olympics than to get organized, let me assure you that nothing is further from the truth. Although some people just seem to be naturally organized, being organized ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Let the Season by Your Reason - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! I’m sitting on the subway across from a beautiful woman... I want to strike up a conversation, but my fears get the best of me. Then, this beautiful woman starts up a conversation with another person on the subway who is also a stranger to her (I eavesdropped on their ...
Views: 2026(1 vote) - Practicing Contentment: A Simple How-To for a Happier Day - by "When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes, I already have everything that I really need.'" - The Dalai Lama
I find it interesting that the Dalai Lama uses the phrase ...
Views: 4033 - Less is Simply More - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danielle VindezIs your life on overload? Are you enjoying the present, or are you too busy to know? Get in touch with the essence of you and discover your treasures chest of precious gems. By clearing the external distractions as well as all the noise in our heads we can establish the space to discover and ...
Views: 1374(4 votes) - ***The Lava Lamp Drink: Just Looking At It Makes You Feel Good! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromEMILY'S ELIXIR a/k/a The Lava Lamp Drink You can feel good looking at this drink. Find 3 champagne flutes (glasses. Tall, stemmed, slim tulip shape a/k/a “champagne glasses”) for each person. This shape is necessary for the lava lamp effect. Have a bottle of Cook's champagne – if ...
Views: 4991(3 votes) - The Purpose of Emotions: Our Built-in Spiritual GPS System - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from John GrobergOur emotions play a big role in our lives- but for many of us the role they play is too much the improper role of master of our behavior and not enough the proper role of trusted informant of where we are placing the creative power of our attention and thus what we are in the process of creating ...
Views: 3385(2 votes) - Receiving 101 A Lesson From Nature - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Bart SharpReceiving 101 A Lesson From Nature Excerpt from the book " The Healing Planet" The forest does not grow with an expectation of what it will look like. It just grows. Other factors such as sun, wind, water, and other plants influence it. In the plant world there is no competition; just ...
Views: 1201 - Formula For Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFinally, someone says he’s found the key to happiness — it’s a formula that looks like this: O + (N x S) + Cpm/T + He. Welsh psychologist Dr. Cliff Arnall devised the formula based on those things that tend to make us feel the best. O stands for being outdoors, N for connection with nature ...
Views: 1134 - What is Healthy Self Confidence? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Steve HaroldWe all like the feeling of confidence and no one chooses to have low confidence. So what exactly is healthy confidence? Is it feeling superior to others? Is it being stubborn and single minded? Is it about being oblivious to other people? Is it about be self-centred? Well, it may ...
Views: 968 - The Lakers Don't Exist: The Hidden Secret to Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI remember when I was a young pup, in the glory days of Showtime, I used to be a huge fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. You had Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. You had James Worthy and Byron Scott. You had all these guys who were superstars in their own right, and they were all on the ...
Views: 783 - ***Over Easy Scallion Eggs - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOVER EASY SCALLION EGGS 6 or so young fresh scallions (green onions) which you have chopped go onto a plate and briefly (maybe 5 minutes?) into the microwave to precook them (wilt them). Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan on medium heat, grape seed oil (no flavor to clash, high Vitamin E, A, ...
Views: 2981(5 votes) - ***Garlic Ginger Butter with Marjoram & Grape Seed Oil - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromGARLIC GINGER BUTTER with Marjoram & grape seed oil This is a spread to die for, a spreadable butter that is healthful. This is a pasta dressing to live for. It makes half a Wolferman's sour dough English muffin a rich meal. This is also what to cook just about anything in, and it will ...
Views: 3403(3 votes) - Laughter is the Sunshine of the Soul - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Elizabeth DiamondLet’s face it, everyone benefits from a daily dose of laughter. It is no joke that laughter is good for a person’s overall health and well-being. Laughter is a physiological reaction to an inward state of joy. The emotional release that it provides signals acceptance and connects people to one ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Understanding Your Emotional Guidance System - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Donna ThomsonDid you know that when you enter your physical lifetime only a fraction of your true spirit or energy self makes up the ‘you’ that you see in the mirror each day? Your larger self (also known as your higher self) is the culmination of ALL of your experiences across time, the thousands of ...
Views: 786 - Taking Inventory of Your Current State of Happiness (A Quiz) - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe fruit of emotional healing is happiness. When embarking on any journey, it is important to recognize where you are now and where you want to go, so that you can map out the best route for getting there. The inventory below is designed to help you assess your current state. As you engage in ...
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