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- Patience as a Refernece Point - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Melanie McGheeI went to see my daughters for an all too brief visit not long ago. This trip landed smack dab in the middle of several stressors that aren't part of my usual routines; the car was having trouble, house repairs from storm damage were underway and some critters that were supposed to live outside ...
Views: 1341 - How Does Stress Affect your Health? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Lakshmi GosyneStress seems to be the culprit for everything these days, from hair loss to infertility but how does stress affect your health? It does seem strange to some that a “mental” issue can affect your body and health, but to those who know about the body-mind connection, this seems quite obvious. ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - AHIMSA, LEARNING TO ACT WITHOUT HARMING OTHERS - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2016 from Maetreyii Ma NolanAhimsa, the principle of non-injury or non-violence. It literally means to not harm and is the first and most basic of five actions to avoid outlined in the Yama’s. The Yama’s and the Niyama’s are considered by some to be moral or ethical codes. Though they may serve as such, in reality ...
Views: 1338 - Approaching Ahimsa Like a Warrior - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Melanie McGheeThink of the qualities you associate with a warrior. I think of ferocity of determination, one pointedness in attention, and definite strength. Now think of the yogic quality of ahimsa. Ahimsa is one of the yamas (restraints) in Patanjali’s sutras. It is usually translated as nonviolence or ...
Views: 1338 - What Does Being Successful Mean to You? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from Estra Roell“Success is not what you have, but who you are.” ~ Bo Bennett When we think of the word “successful,” most people think of wealth, fame, influence, a certain job title, accolades and awards. These are the things society tells us we need to achieve in order to be a ...
Views: 1337 - Purposeful Living and Spiritual Living Are One - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Richard JacobsHow do we truly apply our spirituality on a daily basis? How many of us have been practicing spirituality for years, having intuitions of a higher possibility for ourselves and the planet, and then come out of meditation or the course we happen to be doing and have a dozen bills land on us at ...
Views: 1335 - Square Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from April LugoSquare Life By April Lugo PhD Chirp, chirp, chirp, you reach over and press the square button on the alarm begging for just a few more moments of rest. Your head is resting comfortably upon your square pillow as you lay resting on the square mattress covered with your square blankets. Warm ...
Views: 1335 - Have a Problem? Focus on Solutions! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichI bet you're asking "How can I focus on the solution when I don't know what the solution is? I have this problem, how the heck am I supposed to feel good?" It's not always easy to make that shift from feeling negativity to feeling more positive but you cannot see the solution while in the ...
Views: 1333(4 votes) - Travel Around The World With Rita - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2020 from Rita MartellWhy am I doing this? Isn’t this financially irresponsible? After all, I’m not getting any younger. It’s December 26, 2017 and I’m in the ER waiting for the doctor to tell me I can go home, take Tylenol, drink plenty of fluids and I’ll be fine. What I hear instead is “you could be dead in 3 ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Six Ways Yoga Helps Me in Midlife - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerIt can help you too! I took my first yoga class when I was 43-years-old. That's considered old for someone who would try bending into a pretzle and standing on her hands. But I had worked out my whole life and was really interested in trying something new and different. In all the other ...
Views: 1330(1 vote) - Ibogaine Clinic and David Dardashti Treating Addiction, Diabetes and More - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from Ian MonroeDavid Dardashti of Ibogaine Clinic has pioneered an alternative treatment using Ibogaine (extracted from Iboga root bark, a natural psychedelic with dissociative properties. Ibogaine in its purest form offers true perception of one’s brain body and subconscious, possesses anti addictive ...
Views: 1328 - Not Only Desires, But Obligations, Cause Suffering - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelBuddha is famous for the saying; “Life is suffering and desires are the cause of suffering.” I have spent my life working on eliminating desires, and of course, it is not possible for a human being to eliminate all desires. We will always have something we want, or need. At the same time, I ...
Views: 1324 - Bedtime Relaxation Tips for Busy Moms - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Melanie VanNuysWho is busier than moms? With careers, children and homes to care for, it’s no wonder most of us are tired all the time. But you can still relax and get the sleep you need with these helpful tips. A mom’s work is never done. We care for everyone else but who takes care of us? For now, we ...
Views: 1323 - Every Day...Life - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Belinda LamsRecently, my cat Squeakers started losing a lot of weight. My husband and I took her to the vet, thinking that she was probably dying. We braced ourselves for the inevitable sad news only to find out that she had hyperthyroidism and just needed to take a pill. The vet said, "It looks like ...
Views: 1323(2 votes) - When One Door Closes... - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAfter a function last evening, I sat in my friend’s car venting my anger. I was in the midst of playing the blame game towards the facilitator of the event we had just attended. After about a minute or so, it occurred to me to take a different stance. I raised my hands in the air and ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Life begins at the 30's - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi Asvesti12 years ago I went to the bar one of the best friends used to work and sat for a beer. It was early in the afternoon, it was basically noon. My friend was very happy. It was his birthday. He turned 30 and he looked really excited. Photo by Adam Whitlock on Unsplash I was 18 years old then ...
Views: 1321 - Children - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from TRAN NGUYEN NGOC TRANGHelping Our Children In Crisis Divorce...illness...violence. Crisis and hardship are no respecters of age. They shatter even the world of children and shake their security to the core. Consider this pattern to offer comfort, encouragement, and healing to children in ...
Views: 1320(2 votes) - Texts and videos for sad WhatsApp status - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2018 from Maria DianaFor how long have you been looking to have a compilation of sadness-portraying texts and you couldn't find the right one? We are not dealing with a very comfortable topic, but wanting to help you, we bring you the shortest, most disappointing and best sentences for sad Whatsapp ...
Views: 1320 - This is a Powerful Predictor of Your Well-Being - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2019 from Sheryl PaulWe all have inside of us a well of Self. This is a fluid well that is continuously being drained and refilled by how we spend our time, depleted and nourished by how we move through our inner and outer worlds. When the well is full, we are resourced and regulated, which means we’re more adept at ...
Views: 1320 - You have the power to shift your attitude and behavior for the better. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI believe we are in a crisis in the world today and many people feel caught up in worry, fear and anxiety so they act out foolishly to numb their discomfort. There are more people drinking too much today, taking drugs and smoking pot than ever before in our history. There are a lot of mixed ...
Views: 1320 - The Fingerprint of Your Food Needs - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from Lana NelsonJust as each person’s fingerprints are different, so are each person’s nutritional needs and solutions. You have your own unique health issues, and foods that are healing and health-building for one person can cause another person great distress, such as pain, inflammation, bloating, weight ...
Views: 1319 - Plunge Into New Beginnings! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jim FargianoPlunge into new beginnings! Sometimes, when we think and analyze about opportunities given to us, it is very likely that we will miss out on something great. The status quo is not good enough if you are unhappy or feel that life has more to offer. It's time to speed ahead into areas unknown. The ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - How To Stop Complaining And Be Happy: 5 Helpful Tips How To Complain Less - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Iona KristinaHave you been living your life wondering why there are so many things to complain about, and why you can’t help but notice them? Do you want to find a way to better control this habit of complaining? In this article, I will be sharing with you 5 tips on how to stop complaining and be happy, or ...
Views: 1313 - SPIRITUAL NARCISSISM - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshSPIRITUAL NARCISSISM by “Aatmanum” Okay! Let me start with literal meanings of Narcissism and Spiritual. Narcissism implies “having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one’s physical appearance.” And Spiritual stands for something “relating to or affecting ...
Views: 1313 - Could the flu be good for you? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Shiroko SokitchGetting the flu is probably the last thing you want right now. Debilitating headaches, nausea, cough, sore throats and fever can really mess with your life. But what if the flu also served a purpose for improving your health? In this article I am going to pose the question of – “Why would it ...
Views: 1312 - Slave mindsets... - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2019 from Ketan PEverything starts with an idea. An idea, that came in one’s mind. And a lot of works being done to transform an idea into action. This results in great things happen in the world. Technologies, high buildings, moving vehicles all are because of the idea in minds. On the other hand, Nuclear ...
Views: 1311 - This Whole Self Esteem Thing - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyTrophies should be earned, not awarded indiscriminately! Theoretically, in the interests of "fairness," certain "educators" decided some years ago to prevent "bruising" little egos, playing God really, and doing them a giant disservice, in that they are not being prepared for the real ...
Views: 1311 - Practising Daily Ritual - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2018 from amanda hadleyDaily Ritual The process of daily ritual is very important in our spiritual lives to help us focus on who we truly are and bring into this reality our true nature. Daily rituals can be as simple or as complicated as you make them, but the purpose is the same-it reinforces your intention and ...
Views: 1310 - 3 Quick Tips To Stop Feeling Stressed and Overwhelmed Immediately - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Adrienne FikesIt happens to the best of us. Things happen. People say things. Stuff breaks. Suddenly you look up and you are in the midst of a terrible situation. The buck stops with you and everyone is impatiently waiting for you to fix it. The good news is you are a highly responsible person so they have ...
Views: 1309(3 votes) - Energy - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from jenni edenMy Energy Hi, many of you will know me as the Artist Jenni Eden. It is the incredible journey I have had with painting that has developed my faith in who I am and my faith with the Universal Energy. If you have been to my website: www.jennieden.com you will see that much of my work is ...
Views: 1309 - I was so wrong - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshI was so wrong… I was so wrong by ” Aatmanum” I was sinking in the deep, turbulent currents, looking desperately for a way out and you came bearing a torch. You showed me the direction to the calm waters, or so I thought…but I was so wrong. You took me amidst the vast ocean and urged me ...
Views: 1308 - Guilt, In a Different Form - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoToday, we speak to you about a different form of guilt. This time we refer to the emotions and feelings you get when you receive something good. We frequently witness many people thinking that they do not deserve the goodness that is presented to them. One example would be of people who win ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Just One Ingredient Can Make a Big Difference - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimA few years ago, I discovered that I was about twenty pounds overweight. Being who I am, I researched everything there is about nutrition and fitness. Then I made the decision of eliminating one artificial ingredient from my diet: high fructose corn syrup. I didn't realize just how many foods ...
Views: 1306(3 votes) - Your Spiritual Guidance for October - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonNo matter how much you have struggled with a particular matter, no matter how impossible it may seem to imagine life without this old wound, addiction, problem, relationship issue or inner struggle being part of it, you are guided now to accept the possibility of miraculous healing. If you have ...
Views: 1305 - A Little Bedtime Story - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Adrienne MarksI have a little story for you There’s a woman, of ‘indeterminate’ age who lives in New York. She’s happy, has a good job, great husband, children, grandchildren, friends. In other words she has to all intents and purposes and from what the outside world would consider ‘a good life’. Yet ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - 05 intrinsic motivation Life lesson you can learn from Traffic Light - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2020 from EVERYDAY READHave you been gone on any Road trip? Or, Are you usually travel via road? In any case, you must have a faced Traffic signal. Yes...!!! that Tri-colour light pole which can stop to move further or can allow us to go. The traffic light is also a very interesting thing. This gives a minute of ...
Views: 1299 - FAMILY LAW: KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2020 from Muhammad ZubairFamily law is a branch of civil law that governs and organizes legal relationships between different members of the same family. Family law essentially defines two types of family ties: alliance ties (couples) and kinship ties (ascending and descending). Regarding alliance bonds, family law ...
Views: 1298 - Just Do It - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Cindy DennenJust Do It! Recently my husband severed his Achilles feeding a chicken! That’s right you heard it right. The story is complicated so I’ll explain when I see you. ANYWAY, we were sitting in the doctor’s office waiting to be seen after surgery and in my frazzled, stressed condition, I ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Celebrating Life with the 4 Key Shamanic Practices - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Jennifer RegularThe key spiritual practices in Shamanism, also known as the “4 Powers” is a balanced way to walk through this life in conscious delight. They are Singing, Dancing, Nature, and Sweet Silence. I used to love to dance. Much of my teen and university years were spent de-stressing on the dance ...
Views: 1295 - My Journey to Fulfilling My Greatest Heart's Desire! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Melissa KittoWhen I was 16 years old, I had an experience where I felt a baby soul come around me and communicate with me. She felt joyful and fun and I just knew deep down in my heart that she would be my child one day. It was only a matter of timing. At that time of course, I was very young and had NO plan ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - How To Stay Focused On The Long Term By Steps You Can Do Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonBusy Bee! Is what matters getting run over by other stuff? On the run. So many choices! Can you even tell anymore what’s more important? Even when you’ve got time, you’ve got demands on that time, right? What can you do to make today a bit easier? Simplify. That’s right. Simply ...
Views: 1292 - Inner Stillness in the Fast Lane - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2017 from Sandra MiniereWhether we are raising children, working in a job, running a business, or retired, we cannot escape the fast pace, stress induced life that surrounds us. Life has lost its simplicity: I need three to five gadgets to work my TV; it takes six steps to download an ebook from the library; and I ...
Views: 1289 - Smaller is Better - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Austin ImoruLadies please, it is time to be proud of what you are, male or female doesn’t really count. Equality should be encouraged but not on the platform of competition rather on the pedestal of usefulness. If you know what I know, you would realise that to be fighting for equality with men is to reduce ...
Views: 1289 - Your State of Being - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Linda RadfordWhen I first awaken in the morning, I check into my ‘state of being’. How do I feel? Are there any sensations in my body? What space is my heart in? What thoughts are going through my mind? How am I really feeling? Awareness of my ‘state of being’ means I take a barometer reading of where I ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Are You Tired of Being Tired? Learn the secret to losing weight and relieving stress. - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Steffanie HagginsThe Secret To Losing Weight and Relieving Stress. (Take the 7-Day Balance Challenge at the end of this article) It All Starts With You! We all know what to do and how to do it. Now, implementation is another thing. Question: if you knew you would win $1 million for exercising, eating ...
Views: 1288 - Cooperation - The Driving Force of Evolution - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Andrew SchneiderEveryone has heard that survival of the fittest is what drives evolution. We have not only heard it but believed it. We now know this is not true, but will have a hard time letting go of the original idea that was nothing more than a disproven theory. We will probably hang on to it not only ...
Views: 1285 - Insightful Play - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Linda Radford“As we played during the ‘hide and seek’ dance, I received insights about a part of me that has been hiding a long time.” said one Playshop participant. This last weekend, Julie Blake and I busted the myth that personal growth and self-awareness comes only through hard work, struggle and ...
Views: 1284 - Why Needing Money Is Necessary For Conscious Development - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from David SamuelMany people hate money because our life is controlled by it. That is valid and true, but for every negative there is a positive, and the positive side of being controlled by money is what I would like to discuss. The most important part of achieving a happy life is eliminating all negative ...
Views: 1283 - How to Feel the Love All Around You - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWe all have moments in life when we are just not feeling the love. In every kind of love, there are times when things go wrong and people disappoint you. It happens to the best of us. I want you to know that when you feel this way that everything is fine. There is nothing wrong with you. You may ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - How Well Do You Stay in the Present? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Susan FreemanIn conversations with clients and colleagues, the 800 pound gorilla is often the challenge of being “present.” Vital as it is to leadership and a rich full life, it is the thing that eludes many if not most of us a lot of the time. Much of what we do and how we live takes us out of the present ...
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