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- The Conquest of Self Discovery - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettGet ready for the conquest of Self discovery. How do you break through from the joyous dreaming of immense physical, temporal possibilities as yet unexplored, to real experiences about which mere dreaming falls infinitely short? The universal laws govern all experience, both physical and ...
Views: 1578 - Reviving the Favorite Parts of Yourself - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Danielle LaPorteI used to dance on tables. With clothes on of course, and relatively sober, all it took was The Doors' Roadhouse Blues or Billy Idol's Dancing With Myself (oh oh oh-oh...) and you could count on me to find a speaker or a table top to worship. Now...not so much. I went dancing I think...hmmm. I ...
Views: 1112 - How I Got Bad Advice from a Cartoon Character - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Lucky BalaramanImagine yourself lying in an operation theater with surgical lights bearing down on you. You are about to have a major brain operation. You hear the neurosurgeon through the haze of anesthesia saying, “Start the drill.” The loud, high-pitched pneumatic whir of the powerful tool starts. You can ...
Views: 1883 - Now is a New Beginning - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Kidest OMReality is a story you tell or repeat in your mind over and over again. What appears to be your reality, is a mental story, a string of thoughts, playing on loop in your eternal Now. In every one of your Now moments, you are generating an image of your life complete with all the characters you ...
Views: 1184 - ***When You Hear the Divine, Do You Feel Fear? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Arleen HannichMany folks tell me they wish they could "hear" the Divine more easily. Lately, I've begun to think that it may not be as difficult to hear the Divine as we believe it is. Sometimes when we receive information from the Divine, I believe we move into fear, and not surprisingly, these are the ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Without Women, What Good Would Money Be? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Ted Ciuba"Without women, what good would money be?" That's a quote from Aristotle Onassis. Of course, as a male, I would subscribe to that. I'm not expecting every woman to subscribe to it, though. And I'm not really talking sexist stuff here. What I mean is that we don't work for the money, and ...
Views: 698 - Living a Passionate Life - How to Learn from Mundane Tasks - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula HarveyDesigning a passionate life becomes a process of self reflection. In order to get to where you want to go, it is helpful to reflect on the past, learn from it, and appreciate the richness of mundane tasks. I did this in a recent writing class that I took and found the experience absolutely ...
Views: 2393 - Warning Signs of a Passionless Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Paula HarveyDesigning a passionate life that is aligned with those passions is the secret to a life filled with joy and fulfillment. How to change from a passionless life to a life overflowing with passion begins with self-reflection of your life as it is today. To start the self-reflection process, take ...
Views: 7679 - Three Ways to Use Mindfulness at Work - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Matthew CallawayFive days a week most of us go to the same places to do basically the same things. The same co-workers share the space, the same snacks are in the break room. Whether or not you love your job, and no matter how novel and exciting everyday might be, incorporating mindfulness practice into one’s ...
Views: 804 - Life on Auto-Pilot - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Matthew CallawaySometimes it happens when you are driving. It can strike at work or in the home. Auto-pilot. You’ve been on the highway for some time, the radio has been playing a steady stream of familiar songs and by the time you get to work, or where ever you are going, you have not experienced the event, ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Awaken Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Beata Antoszek"How you feel in your heart can show up in your body, for your heart and body are more powerfully connected than you have ever realized.” Don Colbert, MD Is your inner child happy and content with you and your life? How can you tell? It is relatively easy to tell. If your inner child (or in ...
Views: 3743(1 vote) - Inside Out Empowerment - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Kim OlverWhen we are thinking of making changes in our lives, all too often we look externally. We have a perfect picture in our heads about what life should look like, then we go about acting on life to give us whatever it is we think would be perfect. The only problem with this approach is that we are ...
Views: 1901 - Alone: Who are You? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Kim OlverRelationships generally begin when both people are in the “Alone Stage,” although I am aware that often affairs begin when one or both partners are involved with someone else. It is my contention that relationships have a greater chance of success when both parties have spent some time alone and ...
Views: 1955 - How to Have an Authentic Life and Pay the Bills! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Craig NathansonAfter 40, this is the most important pursuit in your life. After 40, we start having less tolerance for an empty life. The routine starts to drag on us and we start thinking of what we should do with our life. This is a good thing. The most questioning starts with our work where we spend the ...
Views: 1162 - The Power of Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Shelley Riutta“Of all the earthly music, that which reaches farthest into heaven is the beauty of a truly loving heart.” Henry Ward Beecher Cindy came into to see me because she was being so critical with her husband Bob, who she loved very much. She said: "Some of the things that he does just ...
Views: 1124 - ***Being Still and Silent - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MARecently, I found myself feeling anxious and depressed. For several days, I attempted to analyze why I was feeling this way and what I could do to feel better. I questioned, “Would it help to go back to therapy or to get a massage? Maybe I just need to write more.” Feeling uncomfortable, I ...
Views: 3958(1 vote) - Helpful, Balanced Guidance at Your Finger Tips - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Louisa DyerI view all of nature as an expression of Divine Source, of God. Nature, unlike a human with ego and painbody, is inherently balanced. When we accept the intelligence within nature, we can receive accurate guidance about almost anything that exists. An example is muscle testing to determine ...
Views: 1688(2 votes) - So Much to Do, So Little Time to Do It! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneWe recently received a phone call from one of our clients. She was frantic. She couldn't get it all done. There were so many deadlines. There was so much to produce, and there was so little time. We had a conversation with her and within 10 minutes, she gave up feeling overwhelmed, had gotten ...
Views: 3275(7 votes) - Breathing and Being and Doing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Scott GauthierKen Dyctwald in his book Bodymind wrote that "To breathe is to feel, and conversely, not to breathe is not to feel. So how do you feel today? How are you breathing? I have found that it is very helpful to check in on your breath in order to gauge how you may be feeling. Here are some ...
Views: 932 - Worthy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Darlene MontgomeryIn my work as a speaker on dreams, one key point stands out overall: in most cases dreams are in some way helping individuals to prepare for change. Dreams of fallen elevators, racing cars or homes with windows which can't be opened, all in some way reflect the relationship between the ...
Views: 1535 - Choosing to be Chosen - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Terri Britt“Okay, ladies, today we’re going on an adventure!” I exclaimed to a small group of women sitting in front of me on the patio of a local bookstore. All of them were excited, but had no idea what to expect. This wasn’t any ordinary group. These women were a part of my intensive Enlightened Mom ...
Views: 1310(6 votes) - The 4 Secrets of Successful Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsWouldn't it be great if we were born with an inbuilt manual that shows us how to relate successfully to others? Although everyone has the capability to relate successfully to others, often people react in ways that are distorted by past experiences. The culprits are usually one or all of the ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - Sacred Sex - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaTo many people, the words sacred and sex do not belong in the same sentence. To others they may imply sex used for purposes of procreation. To the mystic, sacred sex is a way to improve our health, strengthen our energy bodies and help manifest our heart's desires, with the ultimate goal of ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Affirmations of Letting Go and Becoming the New True You - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Ken LaDeroutePeople travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering. — St. Augustine The ancient Greek aphorism “Know Thyself” was ...
Views: 1985 - Confronting Your Intimate FOE: Fear of Exposure - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinConfronting Your Intimate FOE: Transforming Fear of Exposure into the Fun of Embarrassment As a speaker and workshop leader, I’m always designing and experimenting with small group exercises that, hopefully, generate positive energy, emotional give and take and some knowing, if not hearty, ...
Views: 1907 - Find Your Life Perfect and Deal with What Emerges - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from james liuWant some good advice? In the words of my friend Marshall Sylver, "Find your life perfect, and deal with what emerges." Yes, folks, find your life perfect. Nothing is against you, there are no problems, everything is perfect. Now, how are you going to feel in a perfect world? Here's the whole ...
Views: 829 - Trust Me...There's Pollen on Your Wings! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Rita Farin“Do you think they know?” I asked. “Know what?” “That they carry pollen on their wings?” My friend and I were walking around Callaway Gardens, on the Rhododendron Trail with no rhododendrons blooming as of yet. We had just walked out of the butterfly conservatory where 1,000 tropical ...
Views: 1287 - ***The Power of Oneness - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Colin TippingSince I often refer in conversation about how Radical Forgiveness has the power to create change in people, it seems appropriate for me to say something about the nature of that power and the source from which it emanates. You would probably expect me to say that God is the source, but I am not ...
Views: 3087(1 vote) - Turning 50? Why Boomer Women Should Feel Liberated - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Doreen OrionLike many of us, until my forties, I had gone through life feeling rather invincible. Not only was it inconceivable that something bad could ever happen to me, even my very mortality seemed suspect. Then, when I started feeling creaks and aches in bones I hadn't thought about since anatomy class ...
Views: 1070 - Life of Mediocrity Or Life of Passion - What’s it Going to Be? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Tia SinghDid you wake up today and ask “what am I doing with my life”? Or perhaps you find yourself wondering if there’s more to life than the daily grind of work, home, activities, day in and day out .. the same old thing. Samo-Samo. Are you happy, like your job but feel there’s got to be something ...
Views: 917 - Treasure Is Everywhere - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Kenneth VandreEver since I was a child, I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of hidden treasure. I don’t know if I was stranger than other kids (I suspect I was), but I used to daydream quite a bit about secret passageways in our house. In my imagination I would discover (or even construct) the secret ...
Views: 1060 - Steps to Take When Relationship Boundaries Get Crossed - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Liz LichtiHave you ever had a close friend or relative that you love, but wouldn't mind having the chance or nerve to tell them things that they do that bother you? Do you ever feel like the friendship boundary has been crossed, but don't say anything because you don't want to hurt their feelings? Often ...
Views: 1638 - How a Paintbrush Changed My Life - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Joan LaineWhat would you do if you were given a gift or a tool that could change the way you are living your life in an instant? In June 2008, I knew that it was time to really move on. I had had a comfortable rest period in which I could just simply relax and enjoy life as reward for a 2 year ...
Views: 2080(2 votes) - On the Wings of a Butterfly - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Andrea AvariIt is has been said that the movement of a butterfly’s wings in one part of the world can contribute to the formation of a hurricane in another part of the world. How can this be? How can what I do where I live affect thousands of others in another part of the planet? If this is so, then my ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - How to Increase Your Attractiveness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Stephen MartileIf you want to attract money as a consultant you’ve got to attract the people who are going to pay you. What better way to attract the right people, than by improving your likability. People want to work with other people that they like. People are attracted to others who are attractive; not ...
Views: 4082 - You Never Get it Right All the Time - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from james liuToday I'm going to talk about Decision, famed principle number 7 in The NEW Think and Grow Rich. You know, so many people today are afraid to make a decision. That's what indecisiveness is; assuming it's not laziness or procrastination, it's that people are afraid. You, as an achiever, have ...
Views: 723 - Self-Discipline Pays Big Dividends - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: Religion, politics and money management are topics I typically stay away from in my personal conversations and in the FYI ezine. But today, I’m going to use a quote from the Bible because, in my opinion, it best illustrates the importance of Self-Discipline. He that hath no ...
Views: 1211 - ***How to Connect with God and Feel Better! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Arleen HannichIf you feel afraid, anxious, or alone during difficult times, I invite you to make friends with the Divine. A close relationship with God helps you feel calmer, safer, and more optimistic. Every individual can enjoy a personal relationship with the Divine if they wish to, no matter where they ...
Views: 2452 - The Value of Self-Reflection - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Jumchai DesireeReflections upon Self A Greek philosopher once said “An unexamined life is not worth living”. Self-reflection is the time we take out in our daily life to reflect on ourselves. We need to self-reflect on our weaknesses, strengths, habits, our relationships and how we deal with other people in ...
Views: 6755 - Intuition and Energy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettWhat is intuition? Intuition is each person’s inner holistic guidance system; it is innate in each of us. It operates outside our immediate conscious awareness, beyond the circumference of our focused attention. Intuition appears to have our best interests at heart. It alerts us beforehand to ...
Views: 2410 - What is a Perfect Relationship? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Art MartinMost people view relationships as being outside of self. The problem with this is all relationships begin with us not with others. We must develop an effective relationship with self before we can extend out to connecting with others. We had a good relationship with self when we were born. ...
Views: 917 - Connecting to Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Rev. Dr. Sherri BarcliftAs the world around us goes faster and faster, we loose sight of the simple pleasures in motion. Our inner child, that playful, silly one gets lost in the midst of “life”. At some point we feel we need to grow up – be adults and act mature. The inner child in all of us gets placed on a shelf ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - Internal GPS: Locating the Landmarks - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Mike Jaffe“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” —Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken In our generation of MapQuest, PDAs, and GPS, we are rarely without directions. From the kindly female voice that chimes “turn left at the next ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Inside Out Empowerment - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Kim OlverWhen we are thinking of making changes in our lives, all too often we look externally. We have a perfect picture in our heads about what life should look like, then we go about acting on life to give us whatever it is we think would be perfect. The only problem with this approach is that we are ...
Views: 960 - Out of Sight - Not Out of Mind - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Beca LewisWe have long used the question, “What’s in your house” to not only discover what is currently available for use if seen differently, but to reveal what doesn’t need to be in our house and can be discarded or moved along to another. In the first glorious warm days of spring I was in our yard ...
Views: 1013 - The Eco Twins Have Arrived - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from John CarisThe Eco Twins are upon us, forcing us to re-evaluate our attitudes and correct our assumptions. In popular jargon they are at bat in the bottom of the ninth with no outs and the score is at the moment tied. Who are these Twins? They are the ever-present natural powers of ecology and social ...
Views: 1412 - 4 Ways to Finding Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Stephen MartileFinding purpose in life gives you direction and guidance. It channels inner forces and energy to overcome outer circumstances and conditions. It’s at the crux of leading your life, instead of having life lead you. Are you doing what you love? Are you living on purpose? Here are 4 ways to ...
Views: 1627(4 votes) - The Solution for the Suffering of Man - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Hassan AliQuestion: “What is the solution for the suffering of man?” Answer: “The suffering of man will only be solved by a spiritual revolution, for nothing will change until the heart of man is changed.” (excerpt from the book “The Religion of Love“) When I was in high school, I started to see more ...
Views: 797 - ***Laid Off? Ask Yourself These Important Questions - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Arleen HannichHave you ever noticed that "good" things often come out of "bad" things? Events or situations we see as disasters in our life can actually change our life in profound and wonderful ways. I believe layoffs offer many individuals a sacred opportunity to re-examine their lives. For many of us, ...
Views: 2021(1 vote) - Mastering Your Thoughts: Create Success in Your Life by Taming Your Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Orna Ben-ShoshanHave you ever stopped and asked yourself what stands between you and the person you aspire to be? Consciously, almost every person seeks love, success, abundance and happiness. For many people, getting there seems to be a complicated task. Well – it all starts in your brain. Our thoughts and ...
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