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- Finding Simplicity In A Complicated World - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Bob LowryNews Flash: We are facing a loss of predictability in a world with constant and accelerating change. I'm being just a bit sarcastic. These changes are not a news flash for any of us. It is a description of what we deal with every day. It would be difficult to live in the 21st century and not ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Is Multi-Tasking Taking You Away From Enjoying Your Life? - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseI happened to be juggling a number of different tasks last week. I’m sure that is no different for many of you. One of the things I realized I had fallen into the habit of doing was trying to use every available minute I had to fill with some action I termed “productive”, so I could get action ...
Views: 823 - To Know God, You May Lose Everything - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTBack when I was a nineteen year old, budding born-again Christian, some of Jesus’ clairvoyants came to visit. All I remember was being on my knees bent over, as an older middle aged couple placed their hands upon me, proclaiming that “to really know God, He may take everything from you”. At that ...
Views: 2369(1 vote) - I Am Home - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTWhen I arrived home from work the other day, I sighed to myself, “I am home” as I closed the front door and began taking off my work boots. Then the significance of those words hit me like a powerful mantra; I Am Home! Stop for a moment to consider the deeper levels of interpretation this ...
Views: 1386 - ***How Your Dating Can Help Your Daughters - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerIf you're a Mom with children still at home, I'm sure you have concerns about how your dating might affect your kids’ lives. Issues such as jealousy and challenges with time-sharing are real. But I’d like you to consider the positives. Yes, it’s true that "a happy Mother is a good Mother." ...
Views: 2338(2 votes) - Singing My Songs - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTI became a musician back in 1964, with the invasion of The Beatles. I have played music professionally, as a lead singing drummer, both on the road and in house bands for over twenty-eight years. Then, I learned to play guitar back in 1981. My life has never been the same since! With the guitar, ...
Views: 1478 - Keep Aging At Bay - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Shirley PriceThe aging process is a given it is going to happen! However, you do have some control of how soon you will let it happen. There are so many ways to maintain a more youthful you. If you just give in to the signs of aging without a battle the chances are you are going to look and feel older than ...
Views: 1331 - ***Donne Your Fatigues and Grab Your Gear - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAs soldiers train for battle, performers hone their talents for audiences, doctors train for the healing arts and citizens sharpen skills for the trades, I believe we are all, in every life’s situation and circumstance, preparing for the highlights of our lives and the agonizing challenges that ...
Views: 2193(3 votes) - Online Business Opportunities: One Size Does Not Fit All - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Sara DillingerContrary to what the makers of cheap pantyhose and gloves would have you believe, one size does not fit all. If you’re a woman, you may have learned this hard fact of life when you hobbled yourself with a pair of pantyhose that wouldn’t pull up beyond your knees. If you’re a man, perhaps ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - CraftArtist Baby Photos Get creative with your precious moments - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joann burtonCraftArtist Baby Photos Get creative with your precious moments Taking beautiful pictures of our special little ones is easy. What isn’t so easy is finding a good way to show them off. CraftArtist Baby Photos software offers the perfect solution – create and print your own baby photo books, ...
Views: 1007 - Settiing Goals and Getting Them Done - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Sara DillingerThere is a story told about Albert Einstein. It seems that Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train. The conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, the great scientist couldn’t find his ticket. He looked everywhere, turning out ...
Views: 1241 - Meeting Babaji at the 1995 Kumbha Mela - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTAs fate and karma would have it, I attended the 1995 Kumbha Mela festival in India, where Babaji appeared to me. This Mela was the ardh or six-year festival, with only ten million sadhu, holy men and spiritual seekers in attendance, compared to the twelve-year cycle Maha Kumbha Mela that often ...
Views: 1467 - The Power of Rudraksha - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTI have been wearing rudraksha seeds around my neck since the early 1970s. Most people have no idea of the power that these sacred seeds contain. To even gaze upon rudraksha, brings a spiritual blessing! The Dahli Lama and a very large faction of India’s holy men wear them. Why? What am I ...
Views: 3356 - ***The Retirement Curse! - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAs boomers, many of us are retired or thinking of retiring. One of the things that may happen when one retires is that every day becomes a weekend. I have a retired friend that proclaims that every day is Saturday except for “fat paper day” which is Sunday. So he has six Saturdays each week. ...
Views: 2885(2 votes) - We All Need Someone to Love - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Sara DillingerI came upon this statement the other day: “You cannot really become yourself by yourself.” It’s true. The third level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is the need for love and belonging. Once we take care of our most basic needs and our safety issues, we need companionship, friendship, and ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Everything Speaks To Me - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTHave you become aware of the divine synchronicity in your life, to where you can say, “Everything speaks to me”? Learning how to read the Book of Life definitely isn’t easy by any means; it takes a life time of practice. I only know what I know from my own self-realization, but I feel that when ...
Views: 1825(1 vote) - The Steps You Take - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseRecently I was speaking with a long time friend about what I anticipate coming up for me in the next few weeks. Due to a number of steps I have taken over the last several months, I am beginning to see activity increasing for my business. While I found the increased activity very gratifying, I ...
Views: 904(2 votes) - Blaming: We Don't Have To Do It - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Sara DillingerOne of the things that I love about writing is that occasionally as you are writing about a character, you stumble upon an insight that applies not only to the character, but to yourself and to others, as well. This happened recently when I was writing a conversation between two characters. I ...
Views: 1252 - Ants to Grasshoppers - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Rebecca CherryAnts to Grasshoppers With the June 26th Lunar Eclipse/Grand Cardinal Cross of last Summer, a window of opportunity opened for each one of us. And, while it is many months later, the window is still wide open and the energy is intensifying as many more astrological aspects unique to this ...
Views: 1592 - My Peyote Meeting - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTMany years ago, I was having serious problems and facing possible prison time, all because of alcohol. I didn’t really realize fully yet that I was an alcoholic and still hadn’t hit my bottom. I was told I should have my own peyote meeting, as an emergency healing service. I did just that. ...
Views: 2264 - What Does a Life of Fulfillment Mean? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Curt GorlickFor many years I didn’t understand what it meant to live a life of fulfillment. I’ve come to learn many people have no idea what it means either. When I asked the question “What does a life of fulfillment mean to you?” the most common response I get is “Living a life of fulfillment means living ...
Views: 7334 - Do It For The Kids - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Cindy HartmanBeing an executor of an estate is a responsibility few really hope for, but one that normally is not declined. You’ve most likely chosen one of your adult children to serve in this capacity for your estate. Have you considered what you can do to make this easier on them? One responsibility ...
Views: 1360 - “Retirement Would Be a Cinch If I Didn’t Have To Stop Working!” - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Mitchell MilchThe marathon of our working lives can take a huge physical and emotional toll. We can easily seduce ourselves into believing that once we retire we will be much happier without the constant wear and tear on our aging minds and bodies. Sounds logical doesn’t it? Well, as many of us have ...
Views: 1353 - Flip Flops Are They Really Beach Wear? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Michael EllisIf you plan to spend the day at the beach you will need to do more than pay attention to your choice of swimwear and which SPF factor sunscreen you will need to pack. You will also need to pick out the best beach footwear to suit the occasion. What should you be on the lookout for as you shop ...
Views: 2038(1 vote) - My 1968 Grand Tour of Europe - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTMy parents gave me a Grand Tour of Europe as an initiation into life, back in 1968. The export model Volkswagen bus, which cost $1900 new, was a gift which would later be sent home and travel the United States with me. My friend Randy and I started our trip in Holland, where we saw Ann Frank’s ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - An Experience in Fiji - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTAfter a recent divorce, I was definitely at a major turning point, in my young life of thirty years. In early October of 1979, Bruce and I flew fourteen hours to Nandi, Fiji. We had gotten an incredible introductory airfare on Continental airlines for five hundred dollars round trip, with ...
Views: 1328 - Life Has Its Ups and Downs: Don't Let It Get You Down - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Sara DillingerAh, the gentle pitter-patter of rain upon the roof of a mobile home! The sound can be so soothing that it lulls you to sleep. Who needs an expensive ambient sound machine? This is nature’s own. Just lie back, secure in your comfy nest of bed and blankets and let Mother Nature sing her watery ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - Transition versus Change – There is a Difference - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseRegular readers of my blog know that I have expressed a good deal of thought on the topics of change and transition over the previous months. The words are used so interchangeably that it is easy to believe that they are one in the same thing. However, while related they truly are not. As I ...
Views: 1137(2 votes) - Finding Romance Online: Suggestions For Keeping It Real - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Sara DillingerLooking for love in all the wrong places? (try Facebook or an online dating site) Okay, first, I’m assuming that you are single. If you are not, if you are married, engaged, or in what your partner assumes is a committed relationship STEP AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER! Shame on you! The only way to ...
Views: 1145 - Shopping For Maternity Clothes Online On A Budget. - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Michael EllisAn expectant mother does not have to max out her credit cards in order to dress well during pregnancy. Although there are clothing stores dedicated to pregnancy and specialty aisles in department stores, finding cute and affordable clothes to wear during pregnancy may mean skipping both of these ...
Views: 1865 - ***His Wife is Going on a Singles’ Cruise! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comDear Jim: My wife and I are both retired. She’s 64 and I’m 71. She told me the other day that she wants to go on an “over 50″ singles’ cruise in November. I should point out that I hate cruises because I get seasick easily, but my wife loves all the activities they have on big cruise ships. She ...
Views: 4767(1 vote) - A Rememdy for Toxic People - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Sara DillingerDo you remember the old skull and cross-bones? The last time I saw it was when I was watching The Pirates of the Caribbean. There was a time, though, when it was the universal symbol not just of pirates and their undead henchmen, but of poison. I just checked my box of 20 Mule Team Borax, ...
Views: 3087(1 vote) - Give Your Energy a Boost - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Sara DillingerOne thing leads to another, like the beads of my mala. A mala is a string of beads similar to the Catholic rosary beads. Like the rosary, the beads of the mala aid in prayer or meditation. One prayer, one meditative chant, one meditative thought leads to another until the prayer, chant, ...
Views: 1024 - Are We Forcing Our Doctors to Prescribe Unnecessary Tests? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Sara DillingerMay I ask a personal question? Be honest now…. If you went to the doctor and he told you that your symptoms were all in your head, would you be insulted? Or, if your doctor, who looks like a Junior High School kid, told you that the dark spot that had popped up on your face was merely a ...
Views: 1033 - The Sound in Silence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTHow many of us have heard the sound in silence? What sound, you may ask, could there be in silence? To me, it is the sound of life, AUM or OM, the voice for the Holy Spirit. For many decades, I’ve been chanting the mantra OM. I’ve had a tattoo of the Sanskrit symbol on my left wrist since 1984. ...
Views: 1343 - A Daily Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTHow many people do you know who have a daily spiritual practice; one that they’ve been doing for many years? Most of us are aware of devotional practices, but how many of us actually put any devotion into practical application? Counting myself, I might know of four or five people who have some ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - ***Why Women over 40 Should Be Picky Daters…Kind of - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi Palmer"I know why you aren't married: you're just too picky!" Women who are single in their 40s, 50s and beyond hear this a lot. After all, what other reason can there be for why you haven't yet snagged a man? As a woman who became a first-time bride at 47, I heard this a lot—especially from my ...
Views: 2827(8 votes) - What’s That “One Thing” In Your Life? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseMany years ago I enjoyed seeing the movie “City Slickers”. In the movie, Billy Crystal plays a man named Mitch going through a midlife crisis. As a way to get away from things, along with two of his buddies, he goes on an adventure which involves being part of a cattle drive. While Mitch and ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Job Search Requires A Complete Commitment on Your Part - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseMy blog posting from earlier this week focused on how one’s attitude was a key in bringing in positive energy into their life to help move them forward. Nowhere is that more true when one is in the middle of the job search process. While there has been much written about the differences ...
Views: 833 - Could hormonal havoc be contributing to your overeating? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonJanet approached me at the end of a seminar I was giving on emotional eating. She was in a state of desperation. In the last six months, she had gained twenty-five pounds and she was afraid she would gain more weight. She was sure her eating had an emotional component to it but was unsure of ...
Views: 4369 - Commitment and Accountability Should Outrank Cost When Considering a Coaching Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseWhen I meet people for the first time and especially at various business networking events, the subject eventually gets around to what business am I in. After I identify myself as a Midlife Transition Coach I have sometimes heard the comment from those who are familiar with what a coach does ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - Unemployed Men: An Ongoing Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Sara DillingerMy father was, as the saying goes, a “Jack of all trades and Master of none.” I’m told that he was a truck driver when he and my mother met. Within my personal memory – and I was the youngest of four children – he worked in heavy construction, farming, as an auto mechanic, insurance salesman, ...
Views: 1105 - Piano Lessons for Boomers: Unique Online Piano Course Gets Seniors Playing - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Edward WeissPiano … everyone at one time or another has wanted to play it. And if you’re a baby boomer and thought it was too late, think again. The piano lessons, created by pianist/composer Edward Weiss promises to help anyone create their own beautiful New Age piano music. Why New Age piano? ...
Views: 1404 - Cats as Spiritual Teachers - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTThe Egyptians believed that cats carry the light of human intelligence. I couldn't agree more! My three felines are like my fur gurus, teaching me to be gentle and loving with them, as I learn their boundries of respect. They seem to live in a spiritual realm, especially when they stare off for ...
Views: 1818 - The Dead or the Past: Speaking No Ill - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Sara DillingerDe mortuis nil nisi bonum Wow, Latin. I hope you are sufficiently impressed. Ideas just sound better – or look better in writing – when they are expressed in Latin. The dead language gives the simplest thought a gravitas that it wouldn’t have in English. In fact, I have a slim volume ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - The Value of a Simple life - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTIn this fast paced, high tech cyberspace world we now live in, few of us can truly comprehend simplicity or the idea of living a simple life. Granted, there are those living off the grid and growing gardens that are pursuing this goal, but most have no idea what the word “simplicity” even means. ...
Views: 3866(1 vote) - Kava in Fiji - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTKava is a mild liquid intoxicant and a large element in Fijian culture. And it’s legal. This is the liquid drug or beverage of choice in most of Melanesia and Polynesia. Kava or kava-kava’s scientific name is (Piper methysticum) (Piper: Latin for 'pepper', methysticum: (Latinized) Greek for ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - Do You LIKE Growing Older? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Arlene R. Taylor PhD©Arlene R. Taylor PhD “Do you like growing older?” The emphasis was definitely on the word like. Momentarily startled, I turned toward the questioner, a program participant at the EduQuest Road Scholar event for which I was the main speaker. The question had been flung in my direction ...
Views: 1166 - ***Inner Fitness for Working Boomers - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWe have worked hard all our lives, and now our retirements are threatened. Our investments are not what they should be, our job situations are shakier, our kids might be unemployed and need financial help. So what do we do? Work harder. Work longer. Worry more. Beat up on ourselves with ...
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