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- Don't Let Fear Hold You Back - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsHave you ever done something even though you were afraid to do it? I am not talking about phobias, I am talking about fears, insecurities, worries. What is fear? Fear has been described as "False evidence appearing real". We all have a certain amount of fears, insecurities, and worries. ...
Views: 1189 - What is your vision of your best life? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsIf you could live your best life right now without worrying about money or any other limitations, what would you do? A friend of mine posed this question to me earlier this week and that inspired me to share this idea with all of you. This is a great question to ask yourself at the beginning of ...
Views: 1001 - What miracles did you experience in 2011? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsIt is hard to believe that 2011 has come and gone. 2011 was a crazy year for me it seems. Recent events in my personal life have forced me to look at life in a much deeper way and I have found that although I have experienced many challenges in 2011, I have also been blessed with many ...
Views: 880 - Change is the Only Constant - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsThis phrase/quote has been running through my head a lot lately. Change is the only constant factor in life. This is a paraphrase of the quote by "Heraclitus". It seems that I really resonate with this quote, especially in the past few years. I feel like this is my mantra because my life is ...
Views: 1301 - Compassion is a Catalyst for Change - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsCompassion is a virtue that is motivated by cherishing other living beings and wishing to release them from their suffering. Compassion is made up of two words. 'co' meaning together and 'passion' meaning a strong feeling. And this is what compassion is. When we see someone is in distress and ...
Views: 1523 - Mistakes, I've made a few...but no regrets. - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsHave you made any mistakes in your lifetime? I know I have. But was I having fun at the time? Sometimes. Will I make those same mistakes again? No, but I will probably make other mistakes. That is the key, make mistakes but don't repeat them. In order to truly live a fulfilling and joyful ...
Views: 1366 - New Beginnings in the Spring ? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsWinter is over, spring is now here. Are you looking at the progress you made on your goals, or lack thereof? Don't be so hard on yourself. Winter is a great time for relaxing, unwinding, spending time with kids and family. It is also a great time to rejuvenate and refresh. Winter gives you a ...
Views: 1179 - Haunted By The Past - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Shefali BurnsTwo interesting things happened this week, both good, both difficult. I finished reading Mitch Albom`s `The Five People You Meet in Heaven` and it really made me think about some of my past experiences and who my 5 would probably be when I go to heaven, no worries, I am definitely going to ...
Views: 1311 - The Power of Affirmations - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Shefali BurnsThere has been a lot of talk about using positive affirmations in the last few years. But do they really work? Positive affirmations can be used to train your mind. They help to eliminate negative self-talk which can be very damaging. In my past articles I mentioned that we create our reality ...
Views: 1041 - Are You Creating the Life You Truly Want? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Shefali BurnsDid you know that our thoughts, words, and actions create our reality? Amazing concept, isn't it? We create what we think about. We create what we talk about. We create what we act out. We can create the life we truly want by changing our thoughts, words, and actions. It sounds simple, ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - It's All About Me....And That's Okay - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Shefali BurnsHave you ever had the desire to do something for yourself, but didn’t because you thought you were being selfish? It could be something as small as taking a nap in the middle of the afternoon or going to the spa or going for a walk. It could be something as big as changing your career or ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - Do You Have an Attitude of Gratitude? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Shefali BurnsWhat does it mean to "have an attitude of gratitude"? What is gratitude? How can gratitude change your life? Gratitude to me is being grateful and thankful for everything in our lives. This includes the people in our lives, the lessons and challenges in our lives, the things that bring us joy ...
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