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Earlier this week was our meditation gathering and once again the teachings that showed themselves were loud, clear, and poignant. It always astounds me just how much wisdom is within and all around us when we just stop to listen. If we can do that within the context of a circle of like ... Views: 1129
The alarm went off at 5:00am. It was a special day; my son had invited me to go rock climbing in the Witchita Mountains in southwest Oklahoma. Soon we were on the road, bright and early. The fall foliage colored the landscape with bright reds and unique yellows, the air – crisp and clean. A ... Views: 1293
The guitar is the most popular musical instrument among every other musical instrument out there. But playing the guitar is not just a craze rather it has turned into emotion for millions of people around the globe resulting in the rise of guitar lessons for beginners at multiple places with ... Views: 496
Solomon said, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23. Today we might say, “Be careful what you want to believe--it can affect your destiny.”
Darwin was reared to believe in God and the Bible, but he had a change of heart after his only ... Views: 1018
1 Life is like a game—there are winners and losers.
2 Success in life is the progressive realization of a worthy goal.
3 Our rewards in life are proportion to our service.
4 Our excellence is in the context of a team effort.
5 Practice makes perfect.
6 Understanding life’s ... Views: 1218
“The trees do not hold on to dead leaves but lose them in order to create room for new ones. We can learn from this, by letting go of the past and focusing on the now. We cannot change the past but we can make the present and future brighter and better not bitter.” ~ Kemi Sogunle
We all go ... Views: 1781
I'm heading to my 15-year class reunion at Stanford this weekend. I'm excited to see some old friends, spend time on campus, and attend the various parties, sporting events, and fun stuff planned for the weekend. At the same time, I'm feeling quite anxious about the whole experience - knowing ... Views: 1691
How often do you catch yourself worrying?
When I was a kid my mom used to say to me, "95% of what you worry about never happens." I think she recognized that I was the "worrying type" and was trying to help ease my mind. Although this rarely worked, I appreciated her sentiment and know now ... Views: 1295
You cope pretty darn well with the crises and emergencies of life. Somehow you get through them, over them, and get on with life.
But then there are things that aren’t crises, yet somehow manage to irritate, annoy or aggravate you every time you bump into them. Things you don’t get over ... Views: 3367
We’re not here to worry, suffer, be sick, depressed, live in fear, be subjugated, live in lack and privation, or feel shame, guilt, regret and undeservedness.
We are here…for life’s most important work...that of being happy.
One with source energy, we are the essence of self-empowerment ... Views: 722
We’re not here to worry, suffer, be sick, depressed, live in fear, be subjugated, live in lack and privation, or feel shame, guilt, regret and undeservedness.
We are here…for life’s most important work...that of being happy.
One with source energy, we are the essence of self-empowerment ... Views: 712
About 15 years ago, when my children were still in elementary school, I was very active in the Parent Teacher Association. At one of the monthly meetings the topic of discussion was the new curriculum that the state of Michigan was presenting. Many concerns were voiced at that meeting, and one ... Views: 1587
Only a good divorce attorney could protect your interest in the divorce case. Make sure that you have appointed one.
At the time of marriage, none of the partners think that they have to get separated one day. However, the luck doesn’t store same thing for each and every couple. A time ... Views: 636
Let us reach our peak potential together. No matter what it is that you seek for yourself, recognizing that you are not living in a universe that applauds solitude is pertinent to your happiness. The universe applauds unity with mankind and the realm of angels and loved ones who circulate in ... Views: 1246
What drives you? What is it that defines your entire persona? What are you living for?
Unfortunately, most people have are way ward of the very purpose they exist. Can you remember those days of your youthful exuberance when you undoubtedly believe you can achieve anything? Filled with ... Views: 861
You can let your inner light shine by not succumbing to fear. Fear can paralyze you. Fear can also make you do some crazy things. Never let fear consume you. Fear to take a step forward, stay where you are or take a step backwards is unhealthy. I wrote this because there are so many who are ... Views: 1481
While growing up, children have very imaginative minds, and one way of expressing their thoughts is through creative play. They come up with a million ideas and games during this phase, all with varying rules and methods. This is not just a fun pastime, as it also imbues innovation into their ... Views: 587
Dear Bully,
What makes you think you can treat other people the way that you do?
What inside you tells you it is OK to ridicule, push around and threaten those that cross your path?
What do you gain from it? Do you really get that? Or are you fooling yourself?
I want to tell you ... Views: 1643
Among the most troubling developments is that sex, drug and spouse abuse probationers are not monitored as well as they were before the cuts. It wasn’t said, but certainly if this results in more physical harm to anyone who has sought protection through our system of justice, the unmeasured ... Views: 513
Those words, easy enough to write, have always been so hard for me. So let’s look at that concept. Letting go and allowing has been hard for me – the very sentence conjures resistance and cross-purposes, neither of which is particularly easy for the Universe to help guide my path. Recently, ... Views: 1416
We all have situations come up where one thing is more important to one person than it is to the other. There are times when there are misunderstandings and we don’t always know the whole story. Other times we make things that are somewhat unimportant blow up into something really big that ... Views: 1268
Letting In A Spiritual Partner Isn't Always Easy.
There is no doubt that the spiritual journey can be a profoundly lonely one at times. Which is why there are times when we just want a cuddle. We just want to look directly into the eyes of a warm, breathing, loving and aware; partner.
In ... Views: 1164
There are so many times in life where we disagree with what someone says or does. We believe they are doing things that will hurt themselves or hurt others. We believe they are making bad decisions and are going down the wrong direction in life. We believe they are taking wrong turns and heading ... Views: 1040
The corona virus has sparked people’s interest in disinfecting products. In our battle to beat this pandemic into submission, we’re buying germ-killing products, including Zytec wipes, like they’re going out of style.
But you can’t just buy disinfecting wipes, swipe them on everything and ... Views: 745
Although there was a departure from the smartphone business last year, LG issued a security patch and update Android 12 to several devices.
The company posted a road map that describes the software update that has been planned for the second quarter of this year. Q52, Velvet, and Wing will ... Views: 790
Can you recall that little rhyme kids used to taunt others with, “Liar, Liar, pant’s on fire!”? I have no clue who came up with it, but I imagine a small child recognized someone who was lying and began singing that line to call him out on it. It is amazing that children can recognize the ... Views: 1374
Whether your divorce is mutually agreed upon or passionately contested, the end of a marriage can be a major upheaval in your life. When you got married, you essentially joined your spouse in every way possible. Your lives co-mingled financially, physically and emotionally, and a divorce means ... Views: 934
There is famous saying that motivation does not last. However, if we keep the motivational quotes in our heart, we can ensure that we are continuously motivated to fulfill our purpose. Quotes can also be pasted on the walls or places like the mirror which we look at every morning. If we ... Views: 2514
Is age a number?
Well it does so depend on your point of view.
WC Fields said - you’re only as old as the woman you feel
And Mae West said – ‘it’s not the men in my life that count, it’s the life in my men!!
It’s like anything it all depends on your mind set
We all know people who ... Views: 1161
Many of us have come to that moment in our lives when we realize we have been presented with an unprecedented gift; quality time. We women of a certain age today will live healthier and longer than any time in history.
Interestingly just as we are armed with a collection of more or less half ... Views: 1157
Valentine’s Day has come and gone. A valentine card may still hold a special corner on the desk, red heart balloons, once so full and expressive are now deflated and droopy (if they’re around at all), magnificent floral bouquets given to loved ones are now wilted and most likely part of a ... Views: 616
There comes a point in life when we begin to feel different; not good different and not necessarily bad different - just different. The hard ‘stuff’ is over and now we are freer and wiser than ever before. It’s that precious time we waited for, worked towards, time for those things we postponed ... Views: 1234
This article is about releasing and forgiving. If someone has hurt or upset you, take time to reflect on what might have happened in their life to change them. Things are not always as they seem.
Occasionally we are broken so we can be mended the right way. Feeling our own heartbreak allows ... Views: 1333
life changing quotes are a wonderful source of motivation to keep you on target with your objectives. They can also be an incredible expansion to a welcome card you are sending a companion who is amidst significant life changes or attached to a blessing you are giving somebody who is perceiving ... Views: 610
Over the years I have consulted with friends, family members, and clients, about potential rental properties, and real estate purchases. One of the benefits of intuition is that information comes any time and any where. Although meeting face to face is more personal, modern technology now gives ... Views: 2024
Are you still trying to figure out how you can live your life to the fullest? If yes, you are definitely not alone. Many of us feel like we are going through life without actually experiencing what life really has to offer. Thus, we tend to miss a lot of opportunities to meet great people, see ... Views: 1480
People who are inspired seem to take action effortlessly while those who are not have to figure out a way motivate themselves into action. If things come easy you are inspired. If things are difficult you are not.
If things are not coming easily, it’s probably because you are not inspired by ... Views: 641
Life gives us a chance to go through many new doors. It is a cliche to say that when one door closes, another one opens. However, it is vital for you to understand that if you truly want to comprehend the value of yourself in this world, that you have to trust that the door between the physical ... Views: 1515
Renovation. Improvement. How wonderful it would have been if life improvement is something like renovating the home! But, unfortunately, it's not due to the fact that generally there is no shop that offers life improvement. But the important things is, every person desires and requires to ... Views: 583
As you rush to catch your breath at the end of your day, how many of you realize that you're stuck in the fast lane? A whole lot of rushing around, more hurry-hurry-WAIT- going no where fast, and at the end of the day, there ain't a lot left to give?
This phenomenon of American's living life ... Views: 911
Insurance is designed to protect a person and/or a family from disasters and financial burdens. For most of us, life insurance is the first type of insurance that comes to mind.
That is a good thing since there are certain financial commitments you make to you and your family that need to be ... Views: 1344
With a creative change in our outlook, we can appreciate the fact that life is indeed a friend. With that shift in our mental disposition, our life circumstances would change to the better and improve our confidence and love of life.
Life on this planet is hard. It is made harder by our own ... Views: 1452
I often heard that someone said that the life is a journey and people should never mind the destination, and what they should keep in mind is the journey itself. I love to show you the excitement of one’s human life, and i also want to lead you to more entertainment in life. In fact, some young ... Views: 1117
We are guided by our beliefs! We live our lives in accordance with what we truly believe in. If we believe we are born with sin then we carry a heavy baggage of guilt with us throughout our life. If we believe the doors of Paradise open to us when we sacrifice ourselves then we're willing to ... Views: 1380
Life is all about managing paradoxes
Dr. Madan Tripathy
Life is full of paradoxes…… I am already seeing some frowned faces and raised eye-brows, even before completing my sentence. Before you start concurring or differing with my views, let us quickly see what exactly is meant by paradox. ... Views: 1689
Each morning when you get out of bed and face the new day you immediately have an important choice to make: What will be your attitude during this day – the current day of your life? Will you face this day optimistically (in a positive way) or pessimistically (negatively)?
In short, be sure ... Views: 1087
Life is always about choices. You are here now because you made the choice to be here. And now that you actually are reading this, it is again because you choose to do so.
You may not have realized this. But in your life, you have already been through thousands and thousands of choices. Think ... Views: 1856
Opportunity only knocks once, right?
Wrong! What sheer nonsense!
Opportunity knocks hundreds, perhaps even thousands of times in a lifetime. We just have to be aware enough, and “tuned in” enough to recognize what Opportunity is offering us each time it knocks.
Patrick, a deeply religious ... Views: 1451
Life is full of defects. Each of us must learn to cope with them. When we rise above the imperfections of life, then it becomes a very satisfying experience to live on the earth plane. We believe that is the way you and your soul should feel all the time; not just occasionally. Walking amongst ... Views: 1106