There’s a lot of advice out there about getting good sleep -- and it's very important. We quickly adjust to being sleep-deprived, and don't notice that we aren't functioning at a normal level, but lack of sleep really affects us. If you're feeling blue or listless, try going to sleep thirty ... Views: 929
Watching Bill Maher last week, I was arrested by his suggestion that those who qualify for Social Security and are well-off should not collect their government checks, but should instead let their share continue to nourish the severely undernourished Social Security system. I think it’s a good ... Views: 928
In this article, I'd like to share an extremely important idea from the world of cognitive therapy. It is an idea that I use in most of my psychotherapy sessions. To illustrate it, let me begin with a model called the ABC's.
The ABC model is a framework that was developed by a psychologist ... Views: 926
I didn't meet Jamie until after she died. 2009-06-04-Jamiephoto_3.JPG
Think life is certain? Guess again.
Jaime was a blaze of florescent colors until she stepped off a curb and sprained her ankle. The blood clot from that minor accident traveled to her brain and killed her.
Jamie Dyer ... Views: 925
I grew up in the 70's and 80's when parents still told their kids to go outside and play. My friends and I would spend all day in the yard and when we got hot and sweaty enough we'd run to the back patio, open the water spigot on the side of the house and get down on our hands and knees so we ... Views: 925
Although a good number of people try meditation at some point in their lives, only a small percentage actually persist with it. This is unfortunate, as the benefits are enormous. One possible reason is that many beginners do not start with an appropriate mindset to make the practice ... Views: 923
Those of you who read Pray Rain entries or my response to Tia from this post or been in group mastermind conversations know I’ve been getting healthy reminders from Universe to follow intuition- regardless of how much sense it does or doesn’t make.
Which I thought I was already pretty good ... Views: 923
Today is a day I leave the beautiful island of Maui and head back to the Boston area. It is always hard to leave such a beautiful place. I am very grateful for the time that I spend in Maui. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.
Travel is a blessing as when we travel we ... Views: 923
Question:
A thought/concept... If we are to make an assumption that good and evil do exist, that they are opposites of the same condition of existence and strive against each other, that existence is the state of being, that reality is simply the observable portion of existence...I am ... Views: 922
In our culture, there are certain messages that are repeated over and over again. Some of these messages are helpful; others are, in my opinion, traps.
In my work as a therapist, I'm realizing how pervasive one message is — and how it creates distress in many people's lives. On the surface, ... Views: 922
If we look at the purpose of yoga and understand it in its spiritual context, we could distill it as 'opening the body, at the physical and subtle levels'. In this process of opening what is held within these different levels, the holding and in fact what creates the holding itself, is released. ... Views: 922
Researchers at the University of Illinois report that 300 mg of caffeine (the amount in four cups of coffee) reduces
muscle burning during intense exercise in both regular coffee drinkers and in those who do not drink coffee at all (International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise ... Views: 921
Right now, on the opposite side of the planet from where I am, millions of Iranians young and old have been flooding the streets in protest. Why? Because they stood in line for hours to vote for what they believed in, and someone decided that their votes didn’t matter.
The regime shamelessly ... Views: 920
The world was saddened by the death of Farrah Fawcett yesterday and shocked by the death of Michael Jackson on the same day. Both celebrities were loved by millions of people around the world. Farrah’s recent documentary about her three-year battle with cancer won critical acclaim, and Michael’s ... Views: 920
Does the young Somali pirate brought to trial in the U.S. create the perfect moment for the world community to take a deeper look at its own conscious?
If reports from Somalia are true that its coastal waters have been used as a dumping ground for toxic and nuclear wastes, and its fisheries ... Views: 919
While no longer a vegetarian, I haven't eaten red meat since age 9. To be honest, I don't really remember what a burger tastes like, but judging from its fan base, I gather it's pretty damn good. The following recipe is pretty damn good too; it even has the endorsement of my guy, a card-carrying ... Views: 918
by Deepak Chopra and Salman Ahmad
Pakistan is a war zone, but its battle is far more cultural than military. The whole country realizes this fact and is holding its breath, hoping that President Obama will come to the same realization. As long as the United States pursues the futile military ... Views: 916
You can't heal your body unless you're in it. Sounds reasonable, right? Then how come the instant most of us get sick we check out, the sooner the better? We feel pain or discomfort, we get scared, we withdraw. We're out of our bodies so fast, the last thing on our minds is to rally every iota ... Views: 916
Several years ago when I was studying abroad in Singapore, I happened to be walking out of the bathroom of a public restaurant when I bumped into an Indian man who had white, irregular blotches on his entire face and body.
It all happened so quickly, and my immediate reaction was to close my ... Views: 916
Like a wounded, cornered Doberman, I was irrational and reactive.
My blog was down, non-existent. When you earn your keep by communicating ideas, like I do as a professional speaker, any threat to the distribution of those ideas raises the peach fuzz on the back of your neck. After days of ... Views: 916
Continuing the highlights from the manifesting seminar with Koelle’s horses in Scottsdale, Martha shared a quote that is at the heart of successful manifesting.
I thought it might be from Lao-Tzu, but I might have that wrong.
Anyway, what she said was that one of the keys to getting what we ... Views: 914
Wake up on day 11 with the same cold you had 10 days ago.
Your husband leaves to work in another state, your family will follow and relocate, then he calls to tell you he is in love with his co-worker Bruce.
Waking up at 2 in the morning for two weeks straight with a 2 year old ... Views: 914
I've been teaching intuition development classes for over twenty-five years and I'm often asked about my favorite techniques. Here's one that I call the "Good Choice/Bad Choice" exercise.
Write several sentences on a notepad about a decision you’re facing. For the purpose of this exercise, ... Views: 913
Much of my work in stress and lifestyle balance is about teaching people how happy people live in the grace of gratitude. These happy individuals are grateful daily for their breath, their heartbeats, their health, the people they love and every blessing in their lives. They don’t rush by life ... Views: 913
Winter has a way of zapping the life right out of us, and this winter has been especially hard. While many, including me, are angry over winter weight gain, others are depressed from battling colds and flu, or living in fear of losing their jobs or homes. But, there is a way to get rid of the ... Views: 912
We all know what it’s like to want to be in control. In some ways, exerting control is an important survival skill. For example, we have every right to be in control of our own bodies and our own lives. Taking control in these cases is empowering and necessary. Controlling behavior in the ... Views: 911
Although 50% of the population in the United States will be over 65 by the year 2025, aging does not have to mean lower productivity and quality of life. In order to stay healthier longer, many people are seeking out the time-tested wisdom of Chinese Longevity Medicine. AGING MAY BE INEVITABLE, ... Views: 911
Modern life compels us to rush. Because we feel pressured to make the most of our time each day, the activities that sustain us, rejuvenate us, and help us evolve are often the first to be sacrificed when we are in a hurry or faced with a new obligation. It is important we remember that there is ... Views: 911
Over two decades ago, China's largest pro-democracy protests in history ended when military tanks rolled onto Tiananmen Square (translated literally as ‘Gate of Heavenly Peace’) and armed Chinese troops opened fire on the crowds (of over 1 million people) in the largest pro-democracy protest ... Views: 911
Mallika Chopra's blog, Bloodsuckers and The World of Michael Jackson (http://www.intent.com/mallikachopra/blog/bloodsuckers-and-world-michael-jackson) hit the nail on the head with a great big smack. I’ve avoided blogging about Michael Jackson because I did not know him personally – only his ... Views: 909
We’re all in the same boat. We just have different paddles, and perhaps we find ourselves on different rivers. We all live in human bodies. These are the vehicles in which we move through our world. We are all made of flesh, blood, and bone, with brains, hearts, and lungs to power us. Our ... Views: 908
The future appears to be global, and if we want to thrive there, the concept of "pure evil" has to be discarded. As fuel for hostility, nothing is more combustible. After 9/11, angry mobs massing in Baghdad against the U.S. weren't just seen as unemployed young Arab males — they became symbols ... Views: 908
It’s not her role as a detective in the 1970’s series, “Charlie’s Angels”; or her long, feather-shagged sun-streaked locks; or even her legendary 17-year tumultuous love affair with Ryan O’Neal, that make Farrah Fawcett a cultural icon.
There are three more important reasons – reasons that ... Views: 908
Looks like we’re living in interesting times.
The financial markets are in a tizzy, people are losing jobs and homes, and there’s a pivotal election coming up on top of all that.
Hey, just yesterday, even I got hit by a couple of nasty surprises, and lord knows I was pretty bummed out for a ... Views: 907
There is a growing body of research that shows that women who are stay at home moms are drinking more alcohol than their working mom counterparts who juggle multiple roles. So I found myself asking, “why is that so?” Why isn’t the stress of being so overly committed to both home and career ... Views: 905
Ah, Spring has Sprung! It’s a time of change, renewal, and… allergies! Something is in the air that has me sniffling like crazy. Spring is Kapha season, so I’m doing some dosha balancing rituals to help keep my Kapha from getting out of control. Just something more for the “to do” list these ... Views: 905
That is the definition of “faith” according to my morning tea mug. I like to be greeted by this reminder first thing because I’m a learned optimist. I used to be a shocking pessimist who availed of every opportunity to worry. But now I know that worry is such a waste of time!
But still, the ... Views: 905
Happy Cinco de Mayo! In honor of the land that brought us that ingenious concoction known as the margarita I am here to bring you a new DIY treat that is worthy of the beauties south of the border. Bust out the avocado mamacita because our vitamin packed green friend isn't just for dipping ... Views: 904
Question:
My son has just begun in the last few weeks to study to learn enlightenment. He has the book A Course in Miracles and Eckhart Tolle's Book (CD) that I gave him. He studies your books and others from libraries...my question...
A week ago he left on a bus to go out west as he ... Views: 904
Hello friends. I have been trying to write, off and on all day long, but I just couldn’t concentrate. Maybe it was the weather. We had one of those hot sunny days, interrupted by a sudden, blustery storm that dumped buckets and buckets of rain.
The rain usually clears the air, but today it left ... Views: 903
Everywhere on and off the web, people talk about the benefits of planning. Plans help you define your goals, help you determine what tasks are needed and when you need to do them. And plans help you stay on track when distractions set in. So, what’s not to love about plans?
Lots.
When you ... Views: 903
It can be so important to be in the right place at the right time. Networking can happen anywhere. It happens in four phases: Mingling, Mating, Meeting, and Matching. Let's explore each phase together!
Phase 1: Mingling ---> Phase 2: Mating ---> Phase 3: ... Views: 903
These days, “eco” dry cleaners seem to be popping up all over the place. Ever wonder how green their clean really is? Not terribly, it turns out. Regular dry cleaning is notoriously harmful to the environment, but even dry cleaners that market themselves as “eco-friendly” are most likely using a ... Views: 903
So in preparation for the Aries new moon (this thursday), which symbolizes the astrological new year, I highly recommend doing a space clearing in your home. If you can do one in your work space (on a small scale if you share an office) I recommend that too. Why our work spaces? Remember we ... Views: 902
Raise your hand if you've ever seen a person who you thought was homeless. I can see that all hands are up!
I'll be 61 years old this week and when I was young, the situation was not as it is now. In my youth, the vast majority of people who were homeless were men. There were very few women ... Views: 902
The elation we feel when we have learned an important lesson, achieved a goal, or had a big breakthrough can sometimes be met with a period of downtime afterward. During this period of transition, we may feel unsure and not know where to turn next. Many people, during the pause between ... Views: 902
This excerpted story by Dan Wetzel comes from the Yahoo Sports page.
I've shared it with clients this week because of the inspiration the last two sentences offer for being able to view a challenging or discouraging situation from a more empowering point of view.
The bolded sections are ... Views: 902
I sat at the staff meeting listening to a social worker talk about a client who was very upset because the elevator in her subsidized apartment complex was too far from her door - and I marveled. Not only had the client invested a lot of energy in being upset about this, but the social worker ... Views: 902
To the 65.8 million wonderful people of Iran,
As an American Muslim human rights lawyer, I write to you today to kindly ask for the immediate release of American journalist Roxana Saberi. In order to continue the advancement of peaceful dialogue between our two nations, it is an absolute moral ... Views: 901
You can do it! And no, this does not mean throwing everything into a closet! If you are the typical American, you probably have a great deal of stuff. From clothing to collectables, photographs, CD’s and tapes (or worse, records and eight-tracks!), books, sports equipment, hobbysupplies, tons of ... Views: 901