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I had learned to cringe when I heard the word September. This response was constantly reinforced by friends and family who knew my history of repeated calamities, mostly in September. Some of them seemed to relish asking the rhetorical question, “What’s it going to be this year?” They knew it ... Views: 776
In midwinter of 2000 I was conducting a seminar at a beautiful resort in southern Florida. The focus of the seminar was to break limiting beliefs and create new ones to bring prosperity and abundance into a person’s life.
At the end of the last day I went to my hotel room, and as I entered, I ... Views: 680
Have you ever had a big exciting dream but not taken the steps you needed to make it a reality? Maybe you said to yourself, “It’ll take too long” or “I’ve never done this, I don’t know how.” Do you currently have a product you would like to produce, a poem you just need to write, or a children’s ... Views: 920
What have you been receiving time after time but ignoring? How many times have you followed your guidance? The angels are giving you guidance all the time; do you notice their guidance?
What have you been receiving time after time but ignoring? You probably have been receiving this guidance ... Views: 1293
There are times in life when things seem challenging and you have to use so many tools to get yourself on track. And then, there are times when you know you are doing great: you’ve set goals, visioned the ideal outcome, organized your actions, and are taking major steps in the direction you ... Views: 948
Colour is so deeply imbedded in our psyche that it's like the air that we breath… we don't notice the power, until it is gone. Can you imagine seeing the world in monochrome? Do you feel a sudden unmistakable sinking feeling at the thought of no colour in your life?
The intimate relationship we ... Views: 2054
This topic of our own personal power has come up so much in my life over the last few weeks that it was impossible NOT to write about. Yes, it has meant me facing some of my own personal demons but it is well worth it! WE — yes, EVERY single one of us are powerful beyond anything we have ever ... Views: 3398
Emotions are very complex experiences connected to our mental, physical, and spiritual makeup. Though we generally consider these properties to be one, they are essentially three different parts of our being and are generally responsible for the day-to-day challenges most of us face.
If we ... Views: 2245
Ken looked puzzled when he asked, ”Why are you crying?” I had not even noticed that my eyes had pooled with tears and one was slowly making its way down my cheek. He and I had just spent a day practicing, designing and training for his new workshop. I have been coaching Ken by phone for months ... Views: 1264
“Each of us has that right, that possibility, to invent ourselves daily. If a person does not invent herself, she will be invented. So, to be bodacious enough to invent ourselves is wise.” – Maya Angelou
Where does leadership originate? What makes a good leader? There are a multitude of ... Views: 944
Inspiration is the basis of inspired action and is often overridden by our intellect when we are focused on the stresses of our daily lives and the subsequent demands of “doing.” From this viewpoint many of our choices are unconscious as we may operate on “automatic pilot” doing what we think we ... Views: 567
When you get the vital difference between power and force, you will engage in a process that will assist you in releasing fear and unlocking unexplainable joy.
As you let go of forcing your life, living with “have to do” and “need to do” you suddenly discover that ... Views: 643
The warrior sat on a mound of stones atop the great mountain, his head in his hands and his chest still heaving with the exertion of the last stage of his climb.
His black hair, now flecked with grey, clung to his face just as his clothing stuck to his body from the combination of the ... Views: 1342
Different sources, which have survived the centuries, bear witness to the invisible and often impalpable reality behind appearances. Engravings found on the walls of Pyrenean caves reflect the work of healers, as do descriptions in ancient Egyptian scrolls. The methods of treatment that act upon ... Views: 1069
More than 5,000* teens are killed in car accidents each year, leaving family, friends, teachers, and others who loved them behind to deal with grief, anger, mortality, and the pain of unfulfilled possibilities. Alicia Afterimage (ISBN: 978-1-60060-242-9, $19.95, 144 pgs, pub date: September ... Views: 1845
Failure. Stress. Chaos. Confusion. Doubt. These are words that describe life for most of us today. The changes that lie ahead for all of us demand tremendous courage. We are amidst a struggle that never seems to end. Chaos has become a regular part of our existence. We want to know how it will ... Views: 975
Most of us have heard at one time or other that 'selfish' is a bad thing. We're supposed to share. We're supposed to think about other people's feelings. We're supposed to sacrifice sometimes. Selfishness is something to overcome, not practice. I don't buy it.
There comes a point in ... Views: 1306
The Meaning Of Light: As a lighting specialist, I've become interested in the use of the word "light" in our language. How many times do we refer to light in one day? Let me count the ways.
THE SCIENTIFIC DEFINITION
The scientific definition of light is--a wavelength of electromagnetic ... Views: 1284
My favorite day of the year has always been Valentine's Day. It didn't matter if I was alone on that day or not, I still adored it. Valentine's day for me is a celebration of love, love in its many forms, romantic love between a man and a woman, the never-ending love of family and dear friends, ... Views: 778
Qigong means "energy study." It's an ancient Chinese art used to bring health to the body, calm to the mind, and power to the martial arts. It's based on the same theory as acupuncture: That there are energy pathways—meridians and channels—that flow throughout the body. When energy, or chi, runs ... Views: 3996
We're 4 weeks into a new year, and many of you have likely given up on whatever new year's resolutions you set. Don't beat yourself up; new year's resolutions are inherently fraught with barriers to success -- but that's not what this article is about.
Instead, this is the first in a series ... Views: 914
Unless he is already doomed, fortune is apt to favor the man who keeps his nerve. The maxim from the ancient Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf reverberated in my skull, over and over again like a mantra, until the words no longer made sense and were simply a collection of sounds. My breathing slowed and ... Views: 1418
Down turn or opportunity? How we can offset some of the economic woes ourselves?
I know many out their have now reached a turning point with the economic news, be it worrying about job’s and security to where the next meal will come from at the most extreme for many.
Living as we do in a ... Views: 867
You were disrespected. Ignored, again. They outright lied; she betrayed you; he took what wasn’t his to take. Someone crossed your boundaries and drove right over your well-declared intentions.
You got screwed. And that’s a fact.
So-called 'spiritual' responses to ... Views: 955
What hardest of hearts could resist the voice of justice calling down the corridors of conscience in the satin tremolo of our American Dr. Martin Luther King?
My indelible moment was underneath the Lincoln memorial with my now-deceased parents, my sister-in-law and eldest brother. It was a ... Views: 1143
How aware are you of your impact on the people in your world and the world around you? To do no harm (in thought, word, action) is one of the tenets of a number of faith. For that to happen means we must be paying attention and aware, as often as possible, of what those thoughts, words and ... Views: 1504
The businessman looked around the vacation villa in Puerto Vallarta. Plain, but clean and well furnished. A good place to grab a few days away from his failing business and troubled marriage. He had brought a large supply of sleeping pills and had requested several bottles of ... Views: 1525
On May 17, 1967, my husband, Ron Scolastico sat on the steps of Sproul Plaza at UC Berkeley, mesmerized by the words and presence of Martin Luther King who helped pave the way for a person of color to become President. On January 17, 2009, Ron and I listened with tears in our eyes, to Barack ... Views: 1218
With our country in economic chaos, like we’ve never seen before in our lifetime, now more then ever we need to be praying that God blesses our new president with divine guidance. No president since Franklin Roosevelt has faced the challenges that are ahead for President Elect Barack Obama. We ... Views: 1033
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Inspiration. Inspiration can have many sources - from the everyday to the divine - but the end result of inspiration is to lift the individual to a more focused and determined pursuit of their goals. Gail Lynne Goodwin is the Official ... Views: 696
Finding Inspiration Everywhere
By Amy Twain
The key in finding inspiration is to apply all your five sense and be present in all that you do. The American Heritage Dictionary defines inspiration as, "the stimulation of the mind or emotion to a high level of activity or feeling." It is something ... Views: 976
Somehow it happened that the calendar year of 2008 has come to a close. In celebration of this passing and to set intentions for a new year, I climbed to the highest peak of a hiking trail near my home with a group of friends at 6:30 am on the morning of the Winter Solstice. On that chilly ... Views: 765
Many people are living beneath the level that the Creator has purposed for them to live. Not having the mate of their dreams , not living where they want to, not having the careers they desire, never reaching in every dimension of life that which they are capable of. Why? The answer is simple ... Views: 1045
The only currency that we all have the same amount of is time. Time is the ultimate currency and how you invest your time will determine your success. In order for you to attain your WHY in life, you need to realize that every minute wasted is currency/money you just lost. Every successful ... Views: 667
The Buddha said: Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared"
Happiness increases 10 fold when it is shared. If you are familiar with Dr. David Hawkin's work you will know that when our ... Views: 1229
Love is pay-forward and pay-back, at once. . .
It’s hard to turn away from spirit, and not become egotistic.
Although, the corollary is also true - that is, without love imbuing one’s spiritual wisdom, another form of egotistic destitution can play out.
What is functionality in an ... Views: 630
For most of us as children, the word “forgiveness” was a daily part of our upbringing. We were told to turn the other cheek, and to forgive and forget. But more often than not, those instructions only applied to other people – many of whom wanted forgiving! I don’t often recall being told to ... Views: 3083
You want to know what 2009 is going to be like? Well, I am going to tell you, so read on!
But first I want to tell you something else: 2009 is going to be the best year ever for me and all people surrounding who will be open enough to listen. Why, how? Because I know it. Because I can ... Views: 1760
At this time of year there is a feeling of generosity in the air. People’s hearts soften, families and friends join together, people donate to charitable causes, and many share gifts with loved ones. Giving is a wonderful thing, whether it is a compliment, a smile, a word of encouragement, or a ... Views: 1177
It happened in a town, where the people decided to run a Santa Claus Contest; and men dressed as Santa Claus came from all the nearby places. Of course, in the stage the inevitable laugh: Ho Ho Ho could be heard. All the Santa Claus brought gifts for the persons who were present.
Well, the ... Views: 2777
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*** We'll See - by Gail Lynn Goodwin, The Official Guide to Inspiration
There is a Taoist story of an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit.
“Such bad luck,” they said sympathetically.
“We’ll see,” the farmer replied.
The next ... Views: 2544
My girlfriend recently slapped me on the wrist for saying that when I was younger I only wanted to date gorgeous women. Apparently someone like me should be less fickle and know that real beauty was on the inside. I’ve been hearing this all my life from women who don’t think they are gorgeous ... Views: 1579
It is this time of year again, emotional pressures run high and we have wholly unreasonable expectations of ourselves and others. Coping with Christmas is a challenge for many of us, but you can make it easier on yourself using the law of attraction to your advantage.
So, you probably feel ... Views: 942
Home is truly our external heart and as such it needs a lot of care and attention in its decorating and development. Invite friends and family to contribute to the creation of your home. A house is merely a dwelling; it becomes a home when you use your heart to express your environment in a ... Views: 888
So many times in our lives, we think we are “on our way”. Things are moving. We are moving.
Then, all of the sudden, things stop!
Where did my sense of direction go? Why don’t I know what to do? There has to be SOMETHING for me to do! Did I lose my purpose? Was I on the ... Views: 665
Magic Carpet Ride - Life Answers
Remember Aladdin riding his magic carpet? He also had his lamp with a Genie and could have any wish he wanted. Nice fantasy, but I have never seen a magic carpet or a Genie in a lamp. In fact, I have studied magic and have been known to perform an ... Views: 1923
The short story which follows is but a tiny bit of my story on how I got to where I am, and why I am standing before you today. I hope as we move forward you would be willing to share a bit of your own story with me.
It all began on a bitter-cold snowy New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1998. I ... Views: 3906
Many people ask me, after reading Hurry Down Sunshine, how Sally is doing now. The book tells the story of Sally's first manic attack at the age of fifteen, during the summer of 1996 in New York City. My aim was to recreate the experience of Sally's astonishing leap into psychosis from both ... Views: 657
I am convinced that the most stressful time of the day is between 2 and 4am. What is it about the early morning hours that make all the struggles in life seem insurmountable? There I was, lying wide awake in my bed experience one of the most stressful moments of the week. It was 3:47am, I was ... Views: 1149
I was an "only child" with five siblings. My two brothers and three sisters ranged from seven to twenty-one years old. Even though we are a very close family, I grew up during my teenage years almost as an only child.
I was never lonely because I had two wonderful parents. They spent their ... Views: 2448