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Presence: It seems like a no brainer; aren’t we always present wherever we go? Actually, it’s rare that we are present, in the moment, with our full attention on the individual, the group or task in front of us. Opportunities to have distractions pop up and take our attention away from what we ... Views: 1396
“When building a house of cards it is important not to let your own fart-storm topple it.”
Livingston Ashcroft “Flip” Bellingus (1893 - )
When I was a boy of about 10 I did something that was not very cool. I did it with malice of forethought and with the intention to deceive, although I ... Views: 1393
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
Albert Einstein
This quote is so simple yet so powerful for it’s absolutely true: Happiness and seeing the magic in even the smallest of things is a state of ... Views: 1389
Sickness is an experience but not an Ultimate Reality; it is an effect and not a cause. The body, devoid of mentality, could neither know nor have sensation; it is entirely an effect. The body is made of the same unthinking stuff from which all Creation is formed.
Instinctive Man is Perfect, ... Views: 1387
We tell ourselves that we want a new life; in our minds we see ourselves reclaiming our right to live without limitations. We see ourselves walking away from destructive relationships and letting go of negative thoughts and feelings. And this is the very problem. We talk to ourselves about a ... Views: 1387
Everyone wants to have a mattress that is comfortable and fits the needs of their body. There are various types of mattresses available. They differ in size, shapes, design and durability.Mattresses range from simple and average to expensive and luxurious. Some mattresses come with spring or ... Views: 1386
“Our lives are a mixture of different roles. Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is . . . For me, that balance is family, work, and service.” –Hillary Rodham Clinton
In this fast-paced and highly stressed world, everyone plays many different roles in his or ... Views: 1386
Prevent Self Employment Burnout with Self Love
Self employment usually begins as an act of self love. Didn’t you choose to create your own business in order to do what you love doing, express your talents and gifts, set your own hours, be creative, reach your financial goals, and enjoy life ... Views: 1384
Do you feel as though someone is chasing you? Do you feel like time is going so fast that you can’t get done what you need to get done in a day? You may not be so very far off what you are feeling. Time is speeding up. As the Mayan Calendar nears an end time is speeding up, and with it comes ... Views: 1383
Molded Clay
By: Patrice Perkins
My title choice, “Molded Clay”, is an analogy. I am using this analogy because in life, we are formed into many different shapes to accommodate life, and at each turn, transformations occur so frequent until your personality or way of living your life ... Views: 1381
When was the last time you had a really good laugh? You know the kind I’m talking about – those laughing fits you get where you can’t stop laughing even though your stomach hurts and tears are rolling down your face and you can’t even speak. Those are the best laughs, and when you think of a ... Views: 1381
Chinese New Year is very important to me. It is the tradition that we have a vacation to say goodbye to the past and have a brand new start for the Chinese New Year. It is quite like Christmas and New Year in the west. During that period of time, almost everyone is off and comes back home from ... Views: 1381
Do you want to bring more of what matters to you into your life? There is a tool to help you. What is the tool that will make a difference for you? Your own personal goals.
Setting goals helps you organize your life to accomplish what matters to you in your life. Once you have set goals, your ... Views: 1380
Schools are coming to the end of their school year and the time for family barbeques, weekend get-a-ways and family vacations are very much upon us. We work hard all year long, raising our families, taking care of them, doing our jobs both in and out of the home as well as within our own ... Views: 1380
Many of us would like to have more creativity in our lives. How about you?
One of the best ways to get into a creative space is to break out of your normal daily routine. And the best way to do that is to bring more playfulness and spontaneity into your life, especially into your work ... Views: 1379
Furiously Frustrated
By
Bill Cottringer
In my previous article, “Seeds of Anger,” I think I overlooked the main problem with which we should have more empathy for ourselves and others. The real problem of our day is the frustration that leads either a quiet life of desperation or ... Views: 1378
I am the D.I.V.A. of Life Design ~ Empowering Women to Live Life by Design not by Default
Daring, Inspiring, Vivacious, Accepting
What is a DIVA of Life Design? Simply put it means I consciously design my life from the inside out using practical spirituality. My intention is to show up in ... Views: 1376
Do you sometimes wonder “who you are”? Feel like you are part of someone’s shadow?
You wake up one day and look in the mirror and you not quite sure who you see in there. As we go through our lives sometimes we allow ourselves to be overshadowed or feel like we give so much of ourselves away ... Views: 1375
It seems that with each passing year, the pace of change is quickening, and there are no signs that it is going to slow down any time soon. Along with rapid change comes unpredictability, and often volatility at every level of society—family, community, business, and government.
2012 is not ... Views: 1375
When you have recently experienced a breakup, you may feel as if you will never get over the person. Getting over someone is actually not supposed to take very long, however, most people linger in the grieving phase for much longer than they have to.
There are things that you should do and ... Views: 1374
The water that is stored in the cloud in the form of vapor in the sky manifests itself in the very shower of rains. The juice that is secretly accumulated in a tree is expressed in mingled forms through leaves and flowers. In case of music also, there are manifestation of these forms. One is the ... Views: 1374
Ya' feelin' allright?
I'm not feelin' too good myself… goes the song by Dave Mason of the English rock band Traffic in 1968. This song’ powerful lyrics, are actualy about the changes he must make to set his life in the right track. The energy it generates is high voltage.
How about ... Views: 1373
Who are the „Difficult People“?
About a month ago I attended a course that I truly loved. The lecturer was an amazing speaker with a cheerful and joyful attitude and shared tons of interesting and useful tips.
To set aside the content of information that I was so happy to learn, I was even ... Views: 1373
I knew that I needed a home that both invited my creativity, and welcomed others into my home. A home that said “there is peace here, come in and lay your burdens down.” A two fold problem remained. I have made a commitment to live simply and I don't have a lot of money.
My solution has been ... Views: 1371
Everyday Dilemma: Even though I’m exhausted, should I push myself to keep that independence that makes me feel really competent and good? Or, should I just relax today and enjoy depending on family and friends for all the wonderful things they bring me?
When I was growing up, the silver ... Views: 1370
Most people think of "masculinity" and "femininity" in terms of our gender and social stereotypes. We believe that if I'm a woman, I'm supposed to be feminine and if I'm a man I should be masculine. Period. But a more balanced view, is that we all have both masculine and feminine "sides" that we ... Views: 1369
It has been known for a long time that the human mind is a small subset of a vaster consciousness that is much superior in its awareness and perception. We get an inkling of it from some paranormal phenomena. Our minds usually circle within a limited zone of awareness. That leads to the ... Views: 1368
“Fortunate, indeed, is the man who takes exactly the right measure of himself and holds a just balance between what he can acquire and what he can use.” – Peter Latham
What is the balance of life? What does the balance of life mean to you? Is the balance of life the same to everyone? I ... Views: 1366
Living a balanced life. To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
Living a balanced life is essential for personal effectiveness, peace of mind and living well.
We have to realize that we can’t have everything and do everything at the same ... Views: 1364
B and I go on our second play group to a music sensory, and I'm not sure how it's going to go. The first play group with other moms and kids we went on two weeks ago could have gone better. There were about 25 moms everywhere and even more kids. I was overwhelmed, and he was ... Views: 1364
This is part 5 of a 7-part series on the chakras and the glandular system. Energy flows through your physical body. Your body is constantly receiving and sending out energy waves. There are seven centers or chakras in your body to receive and send energy. As you become aware of these energy ... Views: 1364
What do Fine art, Feng Shui and Fashion have in common, besides the letter F? They are all about energy. Artwork can provide you the kind of energy that can make you happy or sad; be uplifting or depressing. They are also categories that fall under: “one size doesn’t fit all.”
Art needs to ... Views: 1363
I don’t usually speak or write about religious matters. I have learned that it is a sensitive topic for many who feel insulted or threaten so if I have to, I always state that I respect and honor all religious beliefs as well as the believers. Today, however, a memory landed in my mind and I ... Views: 1362
As a large part of our electricity bills is the result of lighting our homes, many homeowners are looking for ways that they can reduce these costs and bring down their bills. One of the best ways to do this (short of not using lights in your home) is to switch over to energy saving lighting. ... Views: 1362
Many different feelings and emotions come in human life, many different types of experiences. And some of them are very painful, very difficult. And difficult experiences can be unique to you, or you can be part of a collective Karma, where those experiences involve a whole group of ... Views: 1361
Last Wednesday, my dear friend and I stepped into a nice hotel nestled in the busy part of Miami, near the airport. She put a large gift basket in my hands. “I think they left this for you.”
What a lovely surprise! And on the night table was a stand with a copy of my new release, Simplemente ... Views: 1361
Is there one thing that is the primary cause of emotional suffering? Yes! Discover the one choice that underlies your emotional suffering.
Is it possible that there is one major cause of emotional pain and suffering?
Yes! The major cause of suffering is UNKINDNESS - to yourself and to ... Views: 1359
We all want to matter.
We spend our lives seeking individuals whom make our insides dance. And we hope to make others dance as well – and together, we dream that we will be rewarded with the opportunity to choreograph a symphony of the senses – ecstasy included.
I believe I’ve been the ... Views: 1358
Many people think they have a bad memory or simply cannot think straight. There are too many events which turn out that we forget something or neglect to prepare for the obvious, and this is allotted to a bad memory. What if it has nothing to do with memory at all but rather is the way thought ... Views: 1358
When you focus on the present moment, you are starting to be mindful. To cope up with your daily existence in this world and handle the rough moments of your life, practicing mindfulness can help you a lot. Through mindful practices, you can concentrate on your everyday task, keep you calm in a ... Views: 1358
I have some hope fillers. They are stress busters. They are Guru dust.
They will allow you to become your own Guru. Guru literally means one who takes you out of darkness into the light. If you want more light, more hope, more connection. Take this action and do these.
They are my gift to ... Views: 1358
This is the story of misuse of scientific attainments the more it is becoming advanced wherein joy is less and sorrow/anguish rule the roost. This trend has just not stopped and in fact day by day it is spreading its vicious net everywhere. Till date all harm faced, all problems undergone are ... Views: 1357
When we feel ourselves closing off and retreating from life, when we feel ourselves holding ourselves back, we must search for the reason why. For when we see and understand this, we are all the more prepared to deal with it. Retreating is our attempt at not only hiding from reality, but ... Views: 1357
Goal setting is huge in our culture. We are a future and accomplishment oriented society and many of us live only to see the next day’s task completed. But what happens when something gets in the way?
How do you react when an obstacle is placed in your path to your goal? Do you throw up your ... Views: 1356
Are you feeling out of balance, facing piles of unfinished projects, mounting financial indebtedness, or experiencing wellness issues that just won’t go away? If what you are doing to remedy these problems isn’t working, use Feng Shui principles to find balance and create new energy to attract ... Views: 1355
Yesterday morning I rushed out the door in order to make it to work on time. I noticed there were leaves all over the patio. I dutifully picked up the broom in order to sweep, but within about 2 ½ seconds I realized I didn’t have enough time. So, I begrudgingly put the broom back in its home. ... Views: 1355
We live a more enjoyable life when we live and share with others within a community of support, encouragement and friendship. We can be happy by our selves but our greatness comes when we work together and share experiences with others. We become stronger when we are supported and encouraged ... Views: 1355
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Live! - by Pholia ~ committed to inspiring humanity to reach it's ultimate potential
Live
Forgive
Choose Life
Breathe in Joy
Buy a little less
Let go of status quo
Worry and stress can go
Realign, recalibrate, reassign
Dig deep for your ultimate purpose
Saviour desires placed in your heart
Nourish your mind, body and soul
Take time to unplug from noise
Plug into ... Views: 1353
Blaise "always" takes a nap at a certain time, and like clock work he wakes up at the same time. After months of this routine, nothing has changed. So why would I think today would be any different. Well, like I say, Welcome to Momhood... where even the predictable is unpredictable.
I get B's ... Views: 1353
Stress 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.
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