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- The ‘Towards’ and the ‘Away From’ Families - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYesterday in our marketing meeting we had a debate regarding our marketing messages. We are dividing people into two major groups, or should I say two big families. The “Towards People” (People who are driven towards their dreams) and the “Away From” people (People who are driven away from ...
Views: 696(1 vote) - Your Weight and Desktop Dining - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEating at your desk while working may be a recipe for weight gain and indigestion. Here’s why… I vividly remember the moment when I realized I typically eat at my desk while working. I was at Heinrich-Heine University in Deüsseldorf, Germany, where my husband, Larry Scherwitz, and I, had been ...
Views: 696(1 vote) - Celebrating Our Animal Friends - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've always been a dog person. I don't have anything against cats; I just like dogs better. But now that I am sharing an apartment with a woman who owns two cats, I couldn't help but grow fond of these two other furry roommates. Zikara is a year old, was rescued from a pet adoption center, and ...
Views: 695 - How Do You Learn to Enjoy All Foods Without Overeating? Practice, Practice, Practice. - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMarci called Thursday morning. “Can I bring a fear food tonight and practice eating it mindfully?” She’d been learning--to eat when hungry, choose exactly the food she wanted, stop eating when satiated. And, she was becoming more aware of which foods were triggers and which were simply foods she ...
Views: 695 - In San Francisco? Join Clary Sage Organics & EDUN March 26th for "Fairtrade in the Spring" - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsClary Sage Organics and EDUN have collaborated to bring about “Fairtrade in the Spring” -- a 2-week pop-up shop of EDUN and Nude’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection at Clary Sage Organics in San Francisco from March 26th to April 9th. On March 26th, the “Fairtrade in Spring” cocktail party will ...
Views: 695 - Spring Clean Your Closet in Four Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJust a few short days ago the vernal equinox reared its well-organized head and instead of being made to feel like a compulsive neat freak, I was able to spring-clean with societal approval and encouragement. I particularly look forward to going through my wardrobe at this time of year. I use ...
Views: 695 - The "Cancer Card" - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the past, when I’ve talked about “The Cancer Card,” I’ve done so jokingly, as in “pulling the Cancer Card” when you’re pulled over for a traffic infraction. “Oh, Officer, I’m sorry, I didn’t notice that stop sign! I have [sniff] cancer.” “Oh, I’m so sorry,” coos the officer, “You just go on ...
Views: 695 - Thank Heaven for Little Girls - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is recognized as International Women’s Day. I hope you’ll take a brief moment out of your busy day to ponder what that means to you. Think about your mom, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, and girlfriends. For me and many others, today is an opportunity to focus on the struggles, ...
Views: 694(1 vote) - The Call of the Calling - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this blog I’ve discussed public issues and also personal ones. Today’s blog is a personal one. I have touched on this topic before, but I am finding I need to discuss it again as I’m curious about other people’s experience with it. Here goes… I have been thinking a lot lately about callings, ...
Views: 694 - Want to be Happy? Let Go of Your Picture of Perfection! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all strive to create more happiness, love and prosperity in our lives. We want good friends, secure meaningful jobs and healthy loving families AND we have an idea of what this "should" look like. It is positive and helpful to have goals and clarity about what we want in life, the problem ...
Views: 694(3 votes) - Beat Tough Times with Peace - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese days, especially, it’s easy to get stressed out over our circumstances such as work we can’t find, gas and other necessities we can no longer afford, bills we can’t pay, a job we’re afraid we may lose or worse. But getting stressed out never helps. In fact, it usually hurts. Ironically the ...
Views: 693(1 vote) - The Joy of Service - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. - Rabindranath Tagore “Service.” The word alone can conjure up a daunting feeling of being responsible for doing something we might not like or want to do. Perhaps, ...
Views: 693 - Waiting for Good Object-O - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIs it possible to truly hate an appliance? If so, I HATE the vacuum I have been saddled with at our little creaky cabin in Maine. I bought it in a hurry. The old vacuum died, and the place was rapidly getting pretty filthy. There aren’t a lot of places to find vacuums near our cabin, so I ...
Views: 693(1 vote) - Apply To Become a Nomad - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe crisis in North Korea is one of the least known crises in the world...until now. This fall, LiNK is launching teams of nomads all across the nation to bring the story of North Korea to the masses, and we need you to be a part of it! We are looking for restless souls who have heard about ...
Views: 692(1 vote) - Can Dieting Cause Weight Gain? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I lecture about optimal eating and weight, the question I’m most asked most frequently is about the diet du jour. Many want to know what’s best: Is it the zone? Eat right for your type? What do I think about Ornish (high carbohydrate/low fat) vs. Atkins (high protein/high fat)? Which do I ...
Views: 692(2 votes) - My Dog Does Not Practice Mindful Eating - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAussies, in general, and Cody in particular, are extremely smart herding dogs. She was bred to herd sheep. I have heard Cesar, the dog whisperer, say things like, “Dogs don’t know how long you’ve been gone.” Cody knows. If I leave for 10 minutes, she is happy to see me come home. If I leave for ...
Views: 692 - Choose to Rise Above Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere is a great spiritual secret: the only time we ever "fail" at anything in our lives is when we mistakenly walk away from what has challenged us before we've allowed it to teach us its secret ways. Imagine we want to learn a new skill; for fun, let's say we'd like to run the high hurdles ...
Views: 691(2 votes) - How to Get Up Early - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLeaders get that the real fight is the fight against time. So much to achieve/innovate and influence. And so few hours in a day. The solution? Get up uber-early. That way you have your day - versus your day having you. I was up early this am. One of the gifts I give myself. As I mentioned on ...
Views: 691(4 votes) - Thank You, Bo Obama - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThank you, Bo Obama. Thank you for all the good work that you will be doing for the days, months and years ahead. I salute you, First Dog. I used to think being the world's most powerful leader was a pretty respectable position. But being the world's most powerful leader's dog? Way to go, ...
Views: 691 - The Tower - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn this article, I'd like to discuss an idea that ties together psychology and spirituality. It gives a new spin on the theory of the "subconscious mind," and explains why the spiritual journey can sometimes feel challenging. Let me begin the discussion with a story. Once there was a man ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - A Personal Reflection on Ways to Increase Energy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1. Maintain adequate hydration: While it used to be said that the average sedentary person should drink 8 X 8 ounce glasses of water a day, this has come into question. Some experts say that this includes foods that contain water. In addition, while the thirst mechanism is said to kick in ...
Views: 690 - For the Love of Doggies - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s said that when you first arrive in heaven, all the dogs who have ever been a part of your life are there to greet you. Whether there’s a heaven or not and whether that statement is true or not, it still plays to the sentiment that dogs and unconditional love go hand in hand…that for those ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - I'll Be Happy When I'm Thin - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost of us are aware of the studies that indicate women would rather be 10 pounds thinner than almost anything else. As an eating disorder therapist, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the refrain, “I’ll be happy when I’m thin.” This can take different forms as people will focus on an ...
Views: 690 - On Meaning: The Silver Lining of The Recession - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHuman beings have often engaged in the search for meaning, but today's economic downturn has brought the subject to light in a new way. People are re-evaluating whether their financial power to accumulate possessions and wealth is the only determining factor of their happiness and success. Some ...
Views: 690 - Saving Energy, Money and the Planet at the Same Time - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday, I want to teach you to get started with green energy by suggesting a couple methods you can use to lower your energy bills without making any investments in technology. Just by becoming more aware of your energy usage you can lower you energy expenses and keep more money in your pocket ...
Views: 690(3 votes) - The Darwin Depression: Where Are We Now? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBack in December, I wrote a post here called "The Darwin Depression" -- my basic premise being that the US economy, and in fact, the global economy was in the midst of the bursting of the largest asset bubble in world history, and as we returned to a level of financial sanity, it was going to be ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - Today's Astrological Forecast: The Halfway Point - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis is the last full day of the Sun in Gemini, which is always a good time to stop and review. The past four weeks have been all about mental activity and learning. Hopefully you've sorted through some important details and straightened out the things that needed it. Not only are we wrapping up ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - Clearing the Air - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWind power is one of the fastest growing alternative energy sources available. What could be cleaner than capturing the power of the moving air and turning it into energy? This is a powerful metaphor on a personal level and in our work to make relationships sustainable. The air in your ...
Views: 689(2 votes) - Don't Diet Ever Again! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeeking Help and Support is step #2 in ending the battle of chronic dieting. It’s also the second step in recovery from an eating disorder. If you’ve been dieting all of your life in order to attain thinness, then you may not be able to achieve body satisfaction and meet the need for ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - Give in Without Giving Up - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat do you do when it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel? When everything is in doubt and life’s possibilities seem empty? When you watch world events transpire over which you have no control and film and music idols, once seemingly immortal, senselessly succumb to cancer or ...
Views: 689(4 votes) - It’s the Soil, Folks! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn top of everything else we face in the global mess that industrialism has left us — crashing financial markets, ponzi scams passed off as economic theory, peak oil, disappearing forests, ocean dead zones — we also face a global soil crisis. Note these interesting developments regarding food ...
Views: 689 - Lose Weight and Eat Well on $6 a Day - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGovernment figures show that we're in the midst of the worst case of food inflation since the 1990s. During these tough economic times, it's possible to eat delicious home-cooked meals that not only save you a bundle of money, but help you live longer and lose up to 8 pounds a week! It costs a ...
Views: 689 - Our Animal Friends Love Us Forever - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne of my very first spiritual visions, was when the spirit of my brown standard poodle appeared to me. I received a gift when I had a vision of my beloved dog. I could see her shape clearly, but I could also see through her. It was obvious I was seeing her in spiritual form. As a psychic ...
Views: 689 - Passive Aggressive Behavior: Claiming Our Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you've ever found yourself repressing your anger and behaving in other ways to get your point across, you may be someone who is adept at engaging in passive-aggressive behavior. Although passive-aggressive behavior is recognized as a psychological disorder, it also describes the behavior that ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - Regret without Regret - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI took an Art of God class this weekend. It was very powerful. There were only three students and the work was very deep, very focused, very intense. We just kept going with hardly any breaks for talking. Opening, transforming, letting go of old trauma, becoming present in places we've never ...
Views: 689 - Help free Aung San Suu Kyi for peace! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBlessed Intent Family, I received this email from Avaaz today, and signed the petition. Won’t you join me to help free Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from her many years of house arrest? Burmese pro-democracy leader and Nobel peace prize winner, Aung San Suu Kyi, has spent 13 years ...
Views: 688 - How Can We Celebrate Motherhood? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEight years ago, I discovered that I was going to be a mom. I remember the specific moment that intuitively I knew I had a precious, sacred soul stirring in me. I remember the overwhelming emotions of love, anticipation, excitement and hope. And I remember the strong connection I felt to my ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - The Human Lessons of Iran - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPlenty has been said about Iran, and I can only say that there are many angry blogs offering solutions, and making demands, and calling names. I won’t be doing that. I’ll observe, though, that the US is now in a strange place. We, in the US, backed Saddam Hussein all those years before we ...
Views: 688 - Today's Astrological Forecast: Happy Fathers Day! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHappy Father's Day to all you dads! This is an excellent day for family get-togethers, when folks will feel both connected and animated. Not only that, but Venus, which represents love and affection, makes an easy aspect to Saturn, symbolizing the Father. These aspects pave the way for genuine ...
Views: 688 - Today's Astrological Forecast: The Relationship Zone - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsVenus, the Planet of Love, turns retrograde today, a six-week event that only happens once every two years. The area of our lives that will be affected most? Our relationships! This is true for everyone, but it's doubly so for anyone with Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn prominent in their ...
Views: 688(3 votes) - 4 Ways to Feel Renewed This Spring - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air (or at least the weather in the South East of England WAS showing Spring is in the air when I decided to write this post!) so how do we "Spring Clean" our lifestyles? By deciding what it is that you want, assessing where you are, and then cutting your own path to get ...
Views: 687 - Limp High Five - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Celebrating creates an atmosphere of recognition and positive energy. Imagine a team winning the World Series without champagne spraying everywhere. And yet companies win all the time and let it go without so much as a high five. Work is too much a part of life not to recognize moments of ...
Views: 687 - Make Better Business Decisions - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to leadership experts Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler, "Crucial Conversations" are those tough, day-to-day interactions in which the stakes are high, people have conflicting views, and emotions run strong. The surprising thing about these conversations is ...
Views: 687(2 votes) - Why Are We Here? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was talking with a client the other day about that scary question: what is it we are on earth to do? “If only I could discover my reason to be here,” she said, ‘then I’d know how to live.” It’s a useful question to ask, of course, and we probably all should ask it on a regular basis, if ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - Counting Experiential Calories - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPut aside this annoying business of counting nutritional calories for a moment and ask yourself: what else am I getting out of this eating moment? How is my Mind being enriched? A Nutritional Calorie is a unit of energy. The job of a Nutritional Calorie is to fuel your Body. An Experiential ...
Views: 686 - Imagery for Our Children: A Magical Healing Garden - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is a time of new beginnings: flowers blooming and seeds blossoming into lush plants that we've nurtured and cultivated earlier. Spring can also be a time of renewal for our children - to open their hearts, to share their hopes, and to expand their dreams. We can guide our children toward ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - The Realization that Leads to Genuine Letting Go - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know exactly what it is like to be certain we have let go of something sorrowful or worrisome, only to find ourselves in a similar sad situation moments later. Dropping this person and picking up that person doesn't end the loneliness that drives us into dead-end relationships. This ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Today's Astrological Forecast: You're Unstoppable! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe have an interesting shift today as the Moon moves out of gentle Libra into far more passionate Scorpio. To amplify things considerably, the two planets that 'rule' Scorpio -- Mars and Pluto -- are forming a close contact today. What does this mean for you? Any indecision you experience with ...
Views: 686(3 votes) - Give More Energy to Get More Energy - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you want to get more, you just gotta give more. The more I give, the more I realize that giving is a wonderful karmic boomerang that loops right back to where it came from. This principle, I believe, applies to energy as well. If you want more good energy in your life, you must maximize ...
Views: 685 - Mini Skirts, Yes. Burqas, No? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf France had a humane, democratic record in its treatment of Muslim immigrants, one might be bemused by Pres. Sarkozy's attempt to suppress the burqa. But the opposite is true. Arab immigrants are treated as second-class citizens, and the rightist politicians, including Sarkozy, are happy to ...
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