One of the concerns that I had before I decided to take my life (and my family’s lives) in a completely new direction was what people around me might think. You know what I’m talking about. For some folks being different comes easy. For those of us who grew up among the cliques and ... Views: 1325
As we travel across a continent we inevitably make new friends. Some are just fleeting. Others last a lifetime. At our current campground in southern California we have met and made a new friend who has had quite an impact on both the kids and the adults. Our new friend’s name is Kindle. ... Views: 1187
The Dunes of Mars
Today the Warrior left the Earth that I know and entered a strange world of towering sand dunes and brown-orange volcanic rocks. In the distance low brown hills rise above a rubble filled surface. The sky above us is cloudless. The sun is quite hot and glares so bright ... Views: 1354
Inspire Your Family; families don’t really exist until they “connect.” Personally, I don’t define a family by who its members are or even by how those members might be related to each. I define a family by how it behaves and by the degree of connectedness and cohesion between its members. Even ... Views: 1190
A culture of heart is emerging into the world. We are moving from a culture of the mind. The mind has gotten us where we are today. It will be the heart which leads us forward into a new era.
How can we think about the heart? The heart is physical, emotional and spiritual. The heart ... Views: 1354
It's been in the news often, lately. Some seem to suffer inordinately. But they do not have to suffer, nor do they have to take HRT. Many women call or come in to my office with problems associated with the end of menses. Menses in homeopathy is very close to the vital force; although we can ... Views: 1482
Our brains are amazing. When we repeatedly think the same thought over and over again, our brains create neural pathways to replicate the same repetitive action. Think how wonderful this is if you want a glass of water. You want, and your body responds by allowing you to perform all the ... Views: 2056
Do you yearn to have a stress free school morning, but find you are swimming against a tide of lost shoes and unfinished homework? These five simple, yet effective tips will help you move towards a more relaxed start to the day.
1. Get ready for the week day – use a couple of hours on Sunday ... Views: 1041
There you are, wearing that same old baggy t-shirt and sweatpants. You didn't have time for a shower (again!) and those flip-flops you put on are revealing some toes that are in dire need of a pedicure. But, you're a mom! You don't have time for frivolous things like pedicures, pretty clothes, ... Views: 1720
No matter how much effort you put into your life, you will never be truly fulfilled until you pour yourself out into the lives of others. Need is everywhere, and true greatness occurs when you are able to give of yourself. It may sound odd, but one way to make sure that your needs are ... Views: 1345
There's no doubt about it, the fall brings a flurry of activity into our homes. There's sports practices and games, clubs, school, and handfuls of other things going on. Although we love it, we can get a little overwhelmed if our homes can't keep up with our lifestyles.
This is a great season ... Views: 760
People always ask me how I get so much work done. Well, I've given all the typical answers that I thought worked. Things like:
"I prioritize and do the most important things."
"There are more things that I do NOT do."
"I don't get a lot of sleep."
"I just use my time very ... Views: 1272
You've probably heard it a thousand times--"dig yourself out of debt!" The only problem is that no one tells you what to use! Well, after suffering through debilitating debt, I can tell you that words and advice are never enough. There are plenty of people doling out financial advice today, but ... Views: 954
I've heard it said more times than I can count about how trying and difficult raising a teenager can be. Now with three (almost four) teenagers in my home, I can tell you that it is, indeed, difficult. But then again, raising kids as a profession was never an easy thing to do. We're not moms ... Views: 900
You can transform your world when you transform your vocabulary. Whether you realize it or not, the words you say carry a lot of weight. Begin to consider your words carefully before you utter them. Start minimizing your negative comments and maximizing your positive ones. Once, I felt very ill. ... Views: 768
“Grounding and Centering” is a visualization and meditation exercise you can use to focus yourself on the present. You learn to feel more whole, more aware while being able to balance yourself. This exercise can be used whenever you are stressed, worried or nervous. When you can step into ... Views: 1039
Are you living in the Moment? How exactly does this work and what is the meaning of “Being In The Moment?”
Brings up quite a few questions doesn’t it! Let’s start with an explanation of what this means. Living in the Moment is all about living like there's no tomorrow. Being aware of ... Views: 1392
Attitude is everything.
It's something parents and coaches say. But is it true?
While it might not be quite everything (because a positive follow-up is pretty important, too), a positive attitude is a huge key to your success and happiness in this life.
That's because positive ... Views: 1840
In these times of great change and accelerated energy there are many steps you can take and ideas you can embrace that will help you not only cope, but thrive. This requires that you release outdated, fear-based thoughts, beliefs and emotions to make way for a new, higher-frequency, love-based ... Views: 1039
Many years ago I moved from my apartment into a rental home quite a distance away and was feeling kind of isolated…it was peaceful, but far from my friends and social network. I would get a bit fearful at times, so I would say some prayers, ask the Universe to support and protect me and my home ... Views: 1375
Children Are Not Pawns
Has your significant other become “de trop” (as the French like to say)? Has he or she gone outside of your relationship for anything other than a casual friendship? Have you cause to re-examine your relationship? All too often we allow ... Views: 3081
Monthly, I host face-to-face networking meetings in Denver and Boulder, Colorado. In each meeting, when the topic of social networking comes up, without fail, I'm asked a rather loaded question, "What does social networking have to do with finding great job leads and, if it does, what should I ... Views: 740
In feng shui you hear a lot about positive and negative chi. But…what is chi anyway?
Basically, all things are comprised of chi or energy. It is the invisible life-force that is present in everything that exists in nature, connecting the yang energy of heaven with the yin energy of earth. ... Views: 1303
When you're not feeling well, when you're sick or have recurring aches and pains, probably the last thing you think of is journal writing. But the fact is that journaling for the health of it can be an excellent starting point for a voyage of discovery about what your body is trying to tell ... Views: 2077
Panama has made itself an attractive destination for foreign investment through its well calculated tax laws, combined with its natural attributes and an abundance of economic opportunities.
But its pensionado program, which offers the best retiree benefits in the world, sends it to the top ... Views: 912
Buying online or making a product selection is challenging when you need to decide between the numerous products available with diverse prices and features. Additionally, there are brands and models, versions and upgrades, reviews and ratings, price lists, and so on. You may need to go through a ... Views: 830
Everyone wants to get ahead, make progress, do better, learn more, work their way up, get recognized, receive praise, and be of value. It is no different for the front line employees and managers. They wish to take care of themselves and their families, have a comfortable life, have some fun, ... Views: 1760
There are many physical and personality traits that we look at when choosing the partner for life and even though making a decision solely based on someone's appearance, such as a person's height may be doomed as completely superficial, we still do take these things into consideration. As human ... Views: 1575
Today I wish to talk about a topic that was instrumental to me in developing MakeGirlfriends.com, and one that is creating much debate among all age groups. Cyber friendships compared to Traditional friendships. The difference of opinion goes like this, and please understand that I am talking ... Views: 6802
So many people are trying to improve the quality of their lives now days and others around them by choosing to become the person they were always meant to be.
Read this article and decide whether you are ready to change your life and more importantly whether you are prepared to do something ... Views: 955
We are living in a time of tremendous changes. Never before in recorded history has there been so much turmoil on a global level. The size of it is in part due to the immense population, as well as to media coverage that allows every little ripple to be felt by more people than ever ... Views: 3293
In every industry sales training has different levels of organization that are used to benefit the company. Employees are trained to act according to the company standards and the various sales training programs are designed for a limited scope.
With that in mind some companies choose to ... Views: 1252
Many law of attraction fans are surprised to learn how easy it is NOT to succeed in life, to struggle and experience challenges. They act shocked when their desires don't instantly manifest. But when you learn a little about how this idea of attraction works, you will see clearly that it is just ... Views: 1468
Would you like to learn a short-cut to success? One that will radically transform your life and bring you the success and happiness that you really want in your life? It is not as hard as you my have led yourself to believe. I'd like to share with you a very simple, very powerful way to ... Views: 2105
When new patients come into my office, I consult with them at great length about what makes them unique, including their medical, emotional, nutritional, physical, immune, and allergic history. When the conversation turns to weight and self-image, it's as if a cloud has overtaken an otherwise ... Views: 1861
When was the last time you found a piece of clothing marked "One-size-fits-all" that truly was a comfortable, flattering fit, the right color, the right fabric, and the right level of warmth for anyone who wore it? Right, me either. One-size-fits-all doesn't often work for clothing. And it ... Views: 1394
My washing machine always gets a chuckle out of me (good thing when you're doing lots of laundry, right?). Take a look at the dial. There's a setting for "normal." Apparently the manufacturer assumes that we, as intelligent consumers, identify, understand, and collectively agree that a certain ... Views: 1252
Creating and selling high ticket coaching programs is one of the best ways to make enormous amount of money online. By simply sharing your in-depth knowledge and by simply giving out expert advice, you can earn as much as $10,000 per client. Here’s how you can succeed in this endeavor: ... Views: 1111
There are times in our lives that inevitably we will become face-to-face with grief. Or somebody and anybody in grief for that matter. Friends and family are there ready to support and help loved ones, and helpers often alleviate those who are grieving. There are some practical suggestions on ... Views: 947
The last few years have not been kind to most Americans. We’ve seen our savings shrink, our interest rates balloon and jobs disappear. The “Great Recession” may be depressing, but a number of adults are taking this time to re-evaluate and re-organize their lives. While you can’t change your ... Views: 1793
Every parent hopes for the best for their child. Parents often spend the early childhood years working to encourage creative growth and create a learning environment. We read books, sing songs and play games. These education activities are vital to prepare students to enter schools. ... Views: 1980
There is no doubt that higher education creates more job opportunities and greater wealth for graduates. The days of earning your high school diploma and finding a job at a local factory or store are long gone. Traditional, blue collar jobs have largely been shipped overseas, and today’s ... Views: 1866
It has become an all too familiar occurrence in the American workplace. Factories are shut down, and jobs shipped overseas. Offices consolidate operations, and even those who thought they had job security are facing with a pending pink slip. If reduced hours or a pending lay-off loom in your ... Views: 1587
It’s so easy to set up a blog. But setting up and maintaining a successful one is not always easy. When you’re just starting, you can do it with ease. However, as you move on, there are times when you run out of ideas or topics to post that maintaining it now becomes a tedious task.
You may ... Views: 863
Empathy enables a person to establish a connection with others and is necessary for mutual interaction and full comprehension of the experience. It is probably one of the most important aspects of being a leader in every situation. Without it, a person is virtually guaranteed to become out of ... Views: 3200
Exercise. Some of us dread it, others can't wait to get to it. It's true that exercise can become additive and almost an obsession at times to some people (I myself have been bitten by the exercise workout bug). When I'm forced to go more than a couple of days without working out, I find myself ... Views: 1633
Embracing My Inner Warrior
They say that you can do anything in Vegas. Well, apparently, you can. My older kids noticed a brochure on the tourist racks for a place called “The Gun Store.” Yeah, I know a gun store? “But dad, they have all of these uber old guns from World War II and stuff and ... Views: 1715
Before you can even begin to reorder your life, you must surrender. Most people cringe at the thought of surrender. We are fighters. We don’t just give up. I am not suggesting that you surrender to others. I am suggesting that you surrender to yourself.
You don’t have to like your life or ... Views: 1439
Life on the Canals of France
Cruising the Canals of France by Barge
Bill and Nancy were a Maryland couple who decided to hang up their conventional lifestyle and try something new. Their first adventure was moving aboard a sailboat and traveling for two years from the Chesapeake Bay to ... Views: 1461
Family Travel Is Education.
Today I watched as scientific data confirmed that the planet Earth had been split into pieces and vaporized. You see my family and I spent this afternoon at Meteor Crater in Arizona; the best preserved crater of its kind on Earth. The Apollo astronauts trained here ... Views: 1179