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- Pain is Inevitable, but Suffering is Optional - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe more troublesome the nation’s economic woes become, the more each of us seems to complain about all the bad things “happening to me”. The distinction between happening in the world and happening to me may seem specious or trivial or even irrelevant, but in fact it could not be more ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - Six Ways to Teach Your Kids to Live Fearless, Authentic, and Wildly Successful Lives - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsParents take note: We’re living in a time when being “different” actually pays off. Here’s how to nurture individuality in the formative years. Few jobs are more daunting than raising well-rounded, happy, confident kids. On one hand, you adore what makes your child unique: your daughter’s ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - Find Stillness in a World of Chaos (View Video Below) - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsStillness connects us to a state of peace that dissolves worries. It allows us to tap into our very essence, where we find a core of strength. It can shift our very perception of life… and the role we play in it. How we view life’s events and challenges is what makes up the quality of our ...
Views: 721(2 votes) - If I Could Have a “Do Over” - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYumi's blog this week (When We Help Ourselves, We Help the Helpless) brought me back to 16 years ago when my best friend decided to hang herself from a swing set in her back yard. I was too young like Yumi to know how to deal with any of it, and truth be told was trying to figure out where I fit ...
Views: 721 - Sustainable Living with Jeff McIntire-Strasburg: An Exclusive Interview - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIntent Voice Jeff McIntire-Strasburg was an English professor before he decided to try his hand at green blogging and write about a subject he was passionate about, which was sustainable living. Back in 2003 when he first found Sustainablog, the blogging community was mostly dominated by ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - Causecast and United We Serve: Get Involved! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHey all! Just wanted to give our followers on Intent a quick update about how Causecast has been spending the last few weeks. We're thrilled to be partnered with The White House, Google and All For Good on this initiative, which seeks to make public service a way of life for Americans. At ...
Views: 720 - 6 Steps to a Greener Diet - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen did eating become so complicated? How do we sort our way through hundred mile diets and the dilemmas of omnivores? Should I feel terrible for eating California lemons in Canada? Everyone needs to eat but the act has evolved from necessity to complexity. Humans have developed an ...
Views: 719 - Be a Fake Vegetarian - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI became a vegetarian out of pure coincidence. Several years ago, I had a friend who was giving up meat for Lent. He loved meat. This was a true sacrifice for this Catholic man. By pure happenstance, a day or two later I came across a news story in my college newspaper about the rising trend ...
Views: 719 - Improve the Quality of Your Water - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDrinking bottled water is a huge waste of finite resources, a source of pollution and a waste of money. Yet, millions of Americans continue to buy bottled water. If you are buying bottled water because you are afraid of the quality in your tap, read on. If you have a well, have your water ...
Views: 719(1 vote) - Spring Clean Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Whatever derogatory things you are saying to yourself: Stop it." This is a quote from Jane Roberts, the author of the Seth Material during the 1970s and 80s. It bears repeating as we approach fresh spring plans. One of the most damaging things we do to ourselves spiritually and energetically is ...
Views: 719 - When Two Guys Hold Hands.. - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDriving through the streets of Cochi, India in the winter of 2006, I saw two guys, mid 20's, rather masculine in their appearance, on a leisurely stroll. They were conversing, laughing, have a grand old time. But something was different. These two guys were holding hands. The guide proceeded ...
Views: 719(3 votes) - Change a Life in a Heartbeat - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI sat in on a class this week that discussed the amount of time it takes to beat stress in our lives. Turns out, as you probably already know, a single heartbeat. Literally though. It takes just a single heartbeat to begin to bring us more into what is termed as a coherent heart rhythm. ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - The Science of Distant Healing - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is much written about how our good intentions help others. But can your good intentions really reach someone who is not physically present, and how do we know this? In this column, I will present the current evidence that discusses this phenomenon and provide some explanations as to why ...
Views: 718 - What Should We Invest In? Guns, Gold, and Spam? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring the past months, as my retirement fund has evaporated like summer rain on a hot pavement, I managed to get on someone's list for stock-picking in difficult times. Today their email suggested that growth areas in the stock market included armaments, bullion, and canned pork; literally, ...
Views: 718 - Will Your Relationship Succeed? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor decades people have suggested that relationships typically fail because individuals disagree about politics, child rearing, sex, or religion. At first blush, this makes sense because these topics matter a great deal to us. In truth, the extent to which two people disagree on key topics ...
Views: 718 - 11 Ways to Cure Someday Syndrome - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA version of this post was first published on Zen Habits on December 8th, 2008. Someday Syndrome: not doing what you want to because you don’t know what it is, because you’re procrastinating about it, or because you have too much stuff getting in your way. Everyone suffers from ...
Views: 717(2 votes) - Passionate Living - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWritten by Steve Goodier One man quipped: "It's not that I'm afraid of dying. It's just that I've been alive for as long as I can remember, and I'm kind of set in my ways." Some people ARE afraid of dying. Others are not concerned about their death ... but they worry about how they're going ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Sex: From Good To Great - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBefore you dive into this post, I ask that you spend some time thinking through this question: What does sex mean to me? Seriously, spend a bit of time with this question. In your answer you will discover the key to unlocking much more in this area of your life. If you’d prefer to examine ...
Views: 717 - Be Happy 'Round the Clock - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow do you achieve happiness, the kind that lasts all day? Robert Frost wrote, “Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.” While this is a beautiful aphorism depicting the spirit of the human condition, there are many concrete strategies to assist you in making happiness go the ...
Views: 716 - Lost & Found: How a Three-Year-Old Survived 52 Hours in the Woods (and How You Can Too) - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEarlier this week, three-year-old Joshua Childers wandered away from his home in southeast Missouri wearing only a T-shirt, sneakers and a pull-up diaper. More than 52 agonizing hours later, the 35-pound toddler was found alive three miles from his home in the rugged terrain of the Mark Twain ...
Views: 716 - Today's Astrological Forecast: Brain Power! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Moon moves into Aquarius today. For the next couple of days, both the Sun and the Moon will be in Air signs, stimulating the brain, hopefully not too much! Use the Fixed nature of the sign Aquarius to stabilize your thinking and organize your to-do list. In addition to all that mental work, ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - When One Door Closes, Another Opens. But Those Hallways Can Kill You - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere's a quote from US News and World Report: If you've recently been laid off, you've probably had someone tap you on the shoulder and tell you something like: "Out of crisis comes opportunity," or "When one door closes, another opens." It probably feels a little pat, but the truth is that ...
Views: 716 - Why Disinfectants Are Overkill + 5 Health-Safe Alternatives - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat’s the most germ-ridden part of the bathroom? The toilet? Guess again. It’s the sink drain. And ironically, that’s partly due to our use of disinfectants and antimicrobial products. Fear of germs has many overdoing it with germ killers — often without adequate information. Why Many ...
Views: 716 - Listen. Trust Your Voice! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life." ~ Leo Buscaglia A little good news to start off with ~ last Friday my partner and I eloped! Everything aligned and in one moment we decided to go with the flow of the universe. Within 72 hours of deciding, we followed our hearts and got ...
Views: 715(2 votes) - Are More Single Professionals Falling in Love with Work? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsShe is the first to get to work in the morning and the last to call it a day. The single employee, who dutifully foregoes vacation time, has not taken a sick or personal day in two years and who is always the one to organize the company Holiday party and corporate outings. She could just as ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - Frugal Living, but with Compassion - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy Alex Blackwell. The Blackwell family recently passed their own Economic Stimulus Package. The slow economy and resulting recession is playing havoc with our family budget. The rising cost of groceries (I paid over $4 for a box of breakfast cereal last night) is putting a substantial dent ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - Our Furry Familia - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWinston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get…..we make a life by what we give.” Our furry familia innately demonstrate this life lesson to us daily. They show up to heal us and to teach us life lessons, by giving, giving, giving. From them we have much to learn. For ...
Views: 714 - Why the God Delusion Won't Go Away - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA Baltimore mother accused of joining a cult and starving her child says she was acting on her religious beliefs. What's the difference between extreme religious conviction and delusion? Between a religion and a cult? Children believe that their mothers love them. The proof they have is the ...
Views: 714 - Stripper on a Pole - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow would we connect to God if there were no religions? How would we experience God if there were no priests? How would we open to God without "spirituality", without meditations, rituals, ceremonies, sacred circles, candles and incense? Where would we find God if there were no churches, ...
Views: 713 - Balance Work in Life with LOVE - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBalance Work in Life with LOVE The recession has now grown its spreading roots. Those who didn’t think it was going to hit them have sadly come to terms: the recession is here to stay. Thousands of people have been laid off and thousands wonder if their current job will still exist. Either ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Beyond Self-Help: Selfless Help - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAn Imperfect Science Like any organisation, service, product or concept that has been created by humans, the field of self-help - or as some like to call it, the 'science of self-improvement' - is flawed. No biggie there. Of course it's not perfect because 'we' created it, and it makes ...
Views: 712(2 votes) - It Ain't Easy Being Green When You're in the Red... - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI recently Twittered about this news article I read online about Spokane residents who have to "smuggle in" non-green detergents because of the environmental restrictions the state has dictated. I must admit, for a while I was using 7th Generation dishwasher cleanser and must agree with the ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - March 26, 2009 Best of the INTENTernet: Save Humanity, the Planet and You! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat a weird yet inspiring potpourri of INTENTernet links this week. LOLcats and other anonymous internet vigilantes condemn a 16-year-old thief to return the stolen Sidekick back to the original owner. (Read the link for the dramatic conclusion!) Frenetic hamsters in wheels: coming to a cell ...
Views: 712 - Mystifying Dairy: East Meets West - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn India, milk has been nectar for body, mind, and soul for millennia. So why is it so controversial in the West? Here, a look at ancient wisdom about dairy, blended with the perspective of modern science. When morning arrives in cities throughout India, what do many homemakers do? ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - There Are Times When You Should Move On - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSometimes we have to be patient and sometimes we have to get moving. Wisdom is knowing which time is which and when to do what. I know, easier said than done. But we all know when we've exhausted certain possibilities -- and quite possibly ourselves -- in the course of finding out. Wouldn't it ...
Views: 712 - Boosting Productivity By Simplifying - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is a lot of emphasis on being productive right now. It's a buzzword that litters our news outlets, and is heard frequently in connection with the economy. Personal productivity is also a hot topic right now, with the business world abuzz with Stephen Covey, David Allen's Getting Things ...
Views: 711 - Congratulations to Meet You - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast year I was given the book, Eat, Pray, Love by one of my girl friends. I placed the book on my coffee table, and there it sat for well over a year. Recently, just by a lark, I decided to give it a read. I couldn’t put the book down. In it was a section where the author meets an old ...
Views: 711 - Getting off the Hamster Wheel, or Living an Intentional Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA little while ago I had an "AHA" moment. Actually it was more of a "shower-of-bricks-on-the-head" moment. I realized that my life had become a flurry of tasks over which I gave little thought. I was back on the hamster wheel, spinning constantly and getting nowhere. Late last year, during a ...
Views: 711 - Pondering Plastic Surgery - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Lately, out of my insecurities, I have been toying with the idea of doing plastic surgery for my nose. Yet, at the same time, I am aware that I want to develop my spiritual life (I have been practicing yoga for 11 years and I've been teaching it for the past three years) in more ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - Quick, Easy and Healthy Recipes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a mother of two, finding the time to cook a homemade meal sometimes feels like the most impossible task in the world. Whenever I am tempted by frozen dinners or take-out meals, I try to go through a mental list of my favorite quick and easy recipes instead. Quick and easy recipes, in my ...
Views: 711 - Steps to Freedom: Change What Isn’t Working - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe have all had the experience of realizing that something in our lives is not working. This knowledge can come as a sudden realization or a nagging feeling of doubt that grows stronger, waking us up to the fact that something needs to change. Some people have a tendency to act rashly and make ...
Views: 711(1 vote) - An Exclusive Interview with The Duhks, An Eco-Conscious Green Band - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf the ethos of Intent.com ever were to have a soundtrack, it just might include a track or two from The Duhks, a five-person band that draws its musical influences from bluegrass, folk rock, Afro-Cuban jazz and soul. This musical quintet—formed by siblings Sarah and Christian Dugas, fiddler ...
Views: 710 - Grownups Need Recess, Too - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA New York Times story (the most emailed article for much of today and yesterday) reports on the positive impact school recess has on academic performance. Here's how it begins: "The best way to improve children's performance in the classroom may be to take them out of it." The paradoxical ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - Networking for the Newly Unemployed - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNow that layoffs are increasing, a new type of networking is emerging that echoes the pink slip parties held during the dot.com bust -- though now unemployment has been hitting just about every type of industry. Besides pink slip parties, there are unemployed groups forming all over, where ...
Views: 710 - President Obama Encourages Summer Of Service - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOriginally published on Huffington Post. This Summer, President Obama is calling on all Americans to volunteer in local community service projects across the country. This new community service initiative called "United we Serve," officially kicks off June 22nd and ends on September 11th, the ...
Views: 710(2 votes) - Strengthening Our Family Bonds - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOur families are our lifelines. They are our primary source of love and strength. They are our first intimate human connections before friends and romantic relationships, and they are the most important connections one can possibly have. Yet when the chaos of our daily lives take over, we ...
Views: 710(1 vote) - The Thin Ice of Presence - Meaningful Meaninglessness of Now - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMeaning is an association of what is now with what once was... Take a look at any object in your immediate environment: say, you are looking at a "so-called" (I'll explain the "so-called" parenthetical in a few moments) cup. Say, I picked it up from your desk and asked: "What is this?" You'd ...
Views: 710 - Dancing with her Heart - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another and little Radha did just that. Yes Radha, the one who cannot walk, the one with brittle bones disease, the one who dreams of being a dancer danced with her heart, and I know that even the Heavens stopped to watch ...
Views: 709 - Peace of Mind as a Tool to Abate the US Crisis of Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI believe – and I think this is a relatively non-controversial view – that the current recession/crisis has been and will be worse/deeper as a result of fear seeping deep into the American psyche. Even though I disagree with many of the actions and in-actions of the Bush administration/team, I ...
Views: 709 - Reinterpreting Eve - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNot too far in the past, if a woman was assertive, demanding and purposeful, she was considered a controlling bitch. On the other hand, if a woman complained about her lack of opportunity and played victim, she was considered an annoying whiner. Today, many women are looking to each other for ...
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