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- How to Live without Resentments - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2018 from Dr. Mary Beth FordSomeone must risk returning injury with kindness,or hostility will never turn to goodwill. Tao Te Ching To live without resentments, you must change the way you hold onto them. Resentments survive and thrive because you are unwilling to let them go. At the heart of the matter is your ego’s ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Wisdom of the Tao ~ Your Life Makes a Difference - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2018 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese text on the nature of existence. According to legend Lao-Tzu wrote this book of wisdom. It has been translated more than any other volume, except for the Bible. The creative Source of the universe flows around you and through you. Be flexible and open ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Wisdom of the Tao ~ How to Live An Unhurried Life - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese text on the nature of existence. According to legend Lao-tzu wrote this book of wisdom. It has been translated more than any other volume, except for the Bible. The 15th verse of the Tao counsels us: “But the muddiest water clears as it is ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - Wisdom of the Tao ~ Three Ways to Live Creatively - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou are a creator. You are here on Earth to create a joyful life experience. Desires arise in you every day. Do you honor them? Or do you find ways to repress them? When you follow your desires, you feel passion. You feel energized. You feel joyful. You choose ways to create a happier ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Wisdom of the Tao – Three Ways to Live in the Flow - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordAccording to legend Lao-tzu wrote the “Tao Te Ching,” an ancient Chinese classic on the nature of existence. This book of wisdom has been translated more than any volume, except the Bible. “Tao” is generally interpreted as “the Way.” Lao-Tzu taught that the Tao and water are synonymous. He ...
Views: 1552(2 votes) - A Path to the Self ~ Three Ways to Gain Self-Knowledge - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThrough self-knowledge, you recognize your divine nature and the deeper purpose to life. You create a larger context in which to view your existence. You learn how to interpret and organize your experiences. You develop an inner connection with all creation. Self-knowledge helps you blend ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - A Path to the Self ~ Three Ways to Receive Your Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordInner wisdom gives you direct guidance for inspired action. It shifts your view of daily situations. It reveals patterns and your place and purpose in them. Through self-reflection you know your true feelings. You get in touch with who you really are. You increase your understanding and ...
Views: 1692(3 votes) - A Path to the Self ~ Three Ways to Improve Your Communication and Creativity - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordCommunication involves inner and outer worlds through both speaking and listening. With self-expression you share what’s inside you. With good listening you learn what’s inside others. Creativity flows from within. You assimilate ideas from the world and give back something unique to you. ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - A Path to the Self – Three Ways to Create Balance in Love - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe world’s sacred traditions teach that love is the way of life. You are worthy of love. You have a basic right to love and be loved. With a balanced center you can express love for yourself and others. Love is your divine nature and love is your greatest lesson to learn. Love is ...
Views: 1220(1 vote) - A Path to the Self – Three Ways to Claim Your Personal Power - by Submitted on May 17, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe true purpose of power is to transform yourself and your world. A sense of empowerment renews your life purpose. Shame is the demon. It takes away your joy. The healing process involves letting go of shame that who you are and what you do is not good enough. As a society, we have been ...
Views: 1228(2 votes) - A Path to the Self – Three Ways to Honor Your Deepest Feelings - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou incline naturally toward pleasure and away from pain. Pleasure invites you to delight in the experience of being alive. It frees life energy to move through your body and fuels your passion for life. Passion and pleasure are essential motivating forces for vitality, power and creativity. ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - A Path to the Self – Honor Your Body as the Home of Your Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYour body is the home of your Spirit. When you live disconnected from your body, you become spiritually homeless. You ignore your physical surroundings and damage Earth’s body in the process. You value mind over body and lose access to the body’s own intelligence. Just as a plant needs roots ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - Accept Death, Embrace Change and Live a Purposeful Life - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou were an Infinite Being before you were born. You are an Infinite Being even now. You will remain an Infinite Being after you die. When you recognize the beauty of your Infinite Self, you accept the grace for living and dying well. Much of your angst about death comes from the ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Your Creative Power Comes From Within - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou have enormous creative power. To embrace this inner power, you must first believe in it. Then you must accept responsibility to develop and protect it. As you affirm your inner power, it grows. You draw to yourself what you want, rather than pushing to achieve it. Acting from your ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - Three Ways to Develop Your Inner Power - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou are a powerful creator. The Source Energy that creates worlds flows through you and all things. Believing is vital. Believe in yourself as a Divine Being in human form. Believe that you already have the creative power within for your sacred journey on Earth. As you develop your ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - Your Inner Power – Three Ways to Cleanse and Raise Your Energy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou are an energetic being living in an energetic Universe. You have the Source Energy that creates worlds flowing through you. It is your responsibility to be vigilant and guard your energy. It is especially important to use your sacred energy wisely. As you cleanse and raise your energy, you ...
Views: 2091(2 votes) - Your Inner Power – Know Your True Self and Access Your Real Power - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2015 from Dr. Mary Beth FordIf you desire life balance between your inner Self and the outer world, you must practice self-discipline. True power also comes from discipline. It requires that you control your mind and emotions. It requires that you find ways to honor the inner You. As you practice self-discipline, you ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - Your Inner Power – Be the Deliberate Creator of a Happier Life and Better World - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou have the freedom and power to create with your heart-based feelings and thoughts. New scientific discoveries reveal what timeless wisdom has told us. You are the architect of your own reality. You play a powerful role in the universe. The key to creating your dreams into reality is ...
Views: 1331(2 votes) - Your Inner Power – Three Ways to Know Your True Self - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYour life is a spiritual journey to know your true Self. To live fully, you must discover who-you-really-are. You must get back in touch with your inner power. First, ask yourself these two questions. How strong is your desire? How willing are you to take action? You have enormous power for ...
Views: 3266(2 votes) - Your True Self ~ Find Your Role and Live With Purpose in the Earth Community - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordIn the process of becoming fully human, we wonder about the reason for our existence. We search to find our role and live with purpose on Earth. These life questions may be considered unimportant in our modern world, compared to matters of business and finance. But how we respond to them is ...
Views: 1270(2 votes) - A New Way of Being ~ Reconnect with Earth and Your True Self - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou live in a fast-paced, noisy and high-tech world. This modern way of life has caused disastrous results for Planet Earth. It alienates you from your Divine Source and from the natural world. By reconnecting with Earth and your true Self, you can create a new way of being. You renew your ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - Your True Self ~ Reconnect with Earth and Renew Life Meaning and Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordIn today’s noisy and hi-tech world we have lost a sense of intimacy with the natural world and with ourselves. We have lost the ability to live in mutually enhancing ways with Earth. And the problem of addiction to technology is growing, especially among the young. By reconnecting with ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - Your True Self - Follow Your Desires and Access the Power of Your Inner Genius - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordDesires flow from deep within. They come from your True Self. The cost of ignoring them is high. The time may not be right. But you can nurture your desires. You can gradually move toward them. In doing so, you release your Inner Genius. Pay attention to your strong emotions and ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - Your True Self - Adapt to Change and Thrive in an Unpredictable World - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordWe live in the midst of constant change. We resist letting go of familiar ways. But change and disorder create new possibilities. They promote growth. They challenge us to adapt. Planet Earth emerged as an integrated system from trillions of living and non-living parts. The living cell ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - Your True Self ~ Find Life Meaning and Purpose in a Vast Universe - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe universe was once smaller than a grain of sand. It began with a massive explosion some call the "Big Bang." Others refer to a vast "œcosmic breath." Our universe has expanded and is still expanding. This discovery is one of the greatest in human history. Another amazing discovery ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - Your True Self ~ Change Your State of Being and Create a New Life with Your Thoughts and Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordAre you living in ways that reflect the person you want to be? Do you resolve to make changes and then slip back into old routines? We could call this a rut. But real change involves more than just actions. Repetitive thoughts and feelings also impact our life experiences. They create the ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - The Power of Breath - Use Breath Work to Enhance Well-Being of Body, Mind and Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordTake a deep breath. We offer this advice when someone is overly excited or anxious. We recognize breath as a way to calm mind and emotions. Breath is a powerful tool to promote well-being. It is literally right under our nose. Yet we don’t pay much attention to the breath. Using ...
Views: 1787(2 votes) - A Balanced Life - Reap the Benefits of Meditation for Body, Mind and Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordLife is a balancing act. How to juggle inner needs with responsibilities in the world? It is easy to lose your bearings in the midst of daily living. Your focus blurs. A balanced life requires wisdom. But you need quiet to hear your inner voice. How can you expect wisdom from within if you ...
Views: 1857(4 votes) - ***Working with Change - Three Ways to Shift Your Perspective and Find Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordChange is a constant in our lives. For the past 300 years ideas about the world of change have come from Isaac Newton's machine metaphor. For the past 150 years ideas of struggle and competition have come from Charles Darwin's theories about evolution. The new sciences reveal a world ...
Views: 2644(3 votes) - ***REFLECTIONS ON A CALLING - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Dr. Mary Beth FordI am going to broadcast the seed and let the wind carry it where it will. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin I’ve exchanged smiles with many people on my nature walks. I’ve noticed the thoughtful looks of those who sit quietly on garden benches. Different ages, different backgrounds. ...
Views: 2192(2 votes) - ***The Mind Body Spirit Connection - Raise Your Awareness and Find More Life Passion, Balance and Joy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe Buddha taught that awareness has universal effects. Be aware of the lifestyle you choose. What is good for you is also good for the animals and Earth itself. Be aware of yourself as both physical and spiritual beings. This relationship empowers you. Be aware of the Mind Body Spirit ...
Views: 2453(2 votes) - ***Life Meaning and Fractals – Find New Ways to Thrive in Chaotic Times - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe desire for life meaning resonates deep within each one of us. We want to believe that our lives have purpose. We yearn to make a small difference in the world. But life is messy and unpredictable. Often life seems to fall apart despite our best efforts. We experience a profound loss of ...
Views: 3049(3 votes) - ***Aging Well: Discover the Secrets for Adapting to Life with Wisdom and Resilience - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordFor 300 years we have imagined our world as a machine. Machines break down and wear out. They are replaced by newer models. Perhaps this image is the source for our negative thoughts about aging. We accept the view of a downhill world. We see ourselves as losing productivity and becoming ...
Views: 2239(3 votes) - Life Crisis as a Turning Point ~ Find the Resilience to Grow and Thrive in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordLife faces us with our vulnerability on a daily basis. We struggle to exert control. Often we resist change and prolong a crisis. Difficult times offer opportunity for growth and renewal, as well as depression and despair. These insights, drawn from science and nature, can help us meet ...
Views: 3241(4 votes) - Personal Power and Influence – Discover the Significance of Your Small Acts with Butterfly Power - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordWhen we consider the great forces at play in the world, the flutter of a butterfly’s wings doesn’t seem to have much power. Yet a Chinese proverb states that the power of a butterfly’s wings can be felt around the world. Modern science reveals that this proverb may be literally true. The ...
Views: 2875(2 votes) - Diversity and Mutual Cooperation-Secrets to Success in Both Natural and Human Worlds - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordIn the overall span of time, we are a brief evolutionary experiment. Along the way we came to believe that we are different from other creatures. We came to see ourselves at the pinnacle of creation. But scientists have found otherwise. We are not so different after all. And it seems Nature ...
Views: 2200(2 votes) - Change and Personal Growth—See Yourself and Your World in a New Way through Science and Nature - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordA basic principle of life is change and growth. Science tells us: Nothing stays the same. The flower bud changes and blooms into its own colorful expression. Like the bud, our own creative expression needs time for inner growth. We change and grow from the inside out. Inner growth leads us ...
Views: 1981(3 votes) - Death, Dying and a Meaningful Life--3 Lessons on Appreciation, Laughter and Trust - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordWe want to enjoy a meaningful life. We want to have a peaceful death. But do we know how? The year before he died, my brother Joe taught me three powerful lessons on living and dying well. Joe was the picture of good health. He was an avid runner. About two weeks after 9/11 he received ...
Views: 2945(2 votes) - Forgiveness and Holistic Healing: Nature Wisdom on Letting Go - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordWe hold on to memories about ways that someone has hurt us or hurt someone we love. Or perhaps we are the one who did the hurting. We struggle to forgive others and ourselves. Forgiveness takes an act of the will that sometimes does not come easily. Nature wisdom can help us see forgiveness ...
Views: 2464(8 votes) - Love Yourself and Others ~ Wisdom from Nature and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordNews reports paint the picture of a world filled with violence and hatred. Science shows that we are connected to one another and all creation. Reality TV says: Look out for number one! Sacred traditions teach that love is the way of life. Wisdom from nature and the Law of Attraction can ...
Views: 2010(3 votes) - Love Yourself and Others ~ Wisdom from Nature and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordNews reports paint the picture of a world filled with violence and hatred. Science shows that we are connected to one another and all creation. Reality TV says: Look out for number one! Sacred traditions teach that love is the way of life. Wisdom from nature and the Law of Attraction can ...
Views: 2010(3 votes) - Living with Power in the Present -- Lessons from Nature - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Dr. Mary Beth FordNature is an eloquent teacher. We learn from nature the power of living in the present. Time alone in nature helps us calm a jittery mind and pay attention to the moment. It restores our inner peace. We deepen our experience of the Divine. We feel a sense of expansion beyond the ordinary ...
Views: 2308(4 votes) - Trust and Uncertainty: Life Lessons from Nature - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Dr. Mary Beth FordUncertainty is a predicament of life. The same questions continue to haunt us. How can we live in this uncertain world without fear? How can we approach times of uncertainty with trust? We leave nothing to chance. Chance is the enemy. But fear also eliminates opportunity for growth and ...
Views: 4800(5 votes) - Life Balance and the Need for Solitude--Lessons from Nature - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Dr. Mary Beth FordWe seek many things in this world to bring us happiness and inner peace. We set goals and work hard to achieve them. But in doing so, we often neglect our inner needs--the desires of our spirit. We struggle with the push-pulls between inner and outer worlds. Quiet time alone renews us and ...
Views: 3895(6 votes) - Wisdom For Relationships - Life Lessons From Nature - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2008 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe natural world reminds us that relationships are wondrously varied and complex. Through nature's diversity, we observe some cooperation and some competition. But we cannot look for parallels in nature to resolve our life questions. The answers lie deep within us, waiting to be discovered. ...
Views: 2671(3 votes) - Springtime Images As Life Lessons - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Dr. Mary Beth FordDuring many nature walks I've brought my questions about life's purpose and my search for balance between world and Spirit. My journal contains my musings. I catch a glimpse of my Creator. I make connections between nature's images and life experience. Through them I want to entice you to ...
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