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- 5 Ways to Remain a Company Asset Using Feng Shui Principles - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you an asset or a liability to the survival of your company during this economic downturn? No matter who you are or what your job description is, you’ve probably thought “Am I the next to go?” You don’t have to be so worried about losing your job, if you flip your thinking. “Think ...
Views: 943 - Dog Clothes: Looking Good, Feeling Good - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraHow much do you love your dog? How far are you willing to go for your pet? For some very much, and very far. Some owners feel that providing the basic needs of their pet, such as a doggy bed, grooming products, and food isn't enough. They love making their pets feel special, and what better way ...
Views: 1315 - Seeds: Unstarted - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeter Kingsley is the author of three books and numerous articles on ancient philosophy, including Ancient Philosophy, Mystery and Magic, In the Dark Places of Wisdom, and Reality. He has written extensively on the pre-Socratic philosophers Parmenides and Empedocles and the world they lived ...
Views: 663 - Al Fresco vs Al Desko - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor some people, by choice or circumstance, work is life, office is home, and desk is the dining table. For others, for whom work is just work, and office isn’t home, the desk is still often times the dining table. Whatever you do for a living, chances are that work has become a setting in which ...
Views: 903 - Redefine Wealth & Happiness on Your Terms! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s a new world out there today, and we are all faced with the question of what that means for our own lives, careers and futures. The facts can’t be denied. The economy is crumbling into pieces, people continue to lose jobs, and savings have been wiped out. Every time you turn on the news or ...
Views: 905 - 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: 639 - No Housework Day - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse.“ ~Quentin Crisp I have bunches of hobbies, obsessions, and pastimes and I’m guessing that you do, too. But to my detriment, I never remember how to relax. I’m always working on a little of this-and-that, and I just love-love-love a ...
Views: 821 - Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Misti SandefurIt's that time of year again when those annoying little bugs called fleas decide to invade your beloved pet. Fleas are not only a nuisance to your pet, but they can become a bigger problem when they decide to feed off you and also make their way into your carpet, bed linens and furniture. The ...
Views: 1134 - The Essential Checklist - Before Leaving The House For The Airport - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Kristine PolleyHave you ever gone on a trip and discovered once you’ve arrived at your destination, that you forgot to pack a much-needed item from home? And sure enough, when you return home, you find it’s exactly where you put it - out on the kitchen counter in plain sight so you wouldn’t forget to pack it! ...
Views: 9145(3 votes) - Forgiveness: How and Why - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Isabel KirkForgiveness is one of the most difficult things to do while at the same time one of the most needed in the world. There are plenty of people sick of anger, either toward others or to themselves. Forgiveness involves letting go and surrender of judgment and condemnation while engaging in a ...
Views: 1049 - Apply Feng Shui to Your Website - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Jim HagueThe art of Feng Shui (pronounced Fung Shway), developed over 3,000 years ago in China, promotes harmony and positive energy flow. "Feng" and “shui” means "wind" and "water" respectively. The ancient Chinese associated the relationship of wind and water with good harvest and good living, this ...
Views: 1685 - Environmental Hotel: Cementing the Environmental Bricks - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Eco GreenEnvironmental Hotel: Cementing the Environmental Bricks Indeed, somebody has very well said that” Modern technology Owes ecology-An apology." The amazing development in the field of science and technology has made our lives comfortable and luxurious to a great extent however we are not ...
Views: 902 - 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: 586 - What the Captured American Journalists in North Korea Could Mean for Diplomacy - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFrom Deepak Chopra and Gotham Chopra We have been close friends with Laura Ling and her family for over a decade. So when we heard almost 3 weeks ago that Laura and her colleague Euna Lee, while reporting on a story on the North Korean-Chinese border, were arrested by North Korean officials, we ...
Views: 1098 - The Evolution of My Peace - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow my quest for racial harmony led me to personal conviction, inner-healing and ultimately peace. I was tired—tired of race being such a factor in our lives. For as long as I could remember, I had looked around me and wondered why people of different races could not get along and yearned for ...
Views: 551 - Gimme' A Break(fast)! High Protein Pancakes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe best way to send your body and mind the message that you plan to have a healthy day is by choosing a healthy breakfast. A great breakfast will jumpstart your metabolism, keep you satiated and energized for a morning workout, and give you something to get out of bed for! Try this High Protein ...
Views: 673 - Susceptibility to Toxic Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Each day I awaken with the greatest of intentions. I meditate using some sort of guidance, usually a podcast from the Chopra Center, as this is what works best for me, right now.( I'm just beginning) I live on a lake and take advantage of the calming sounds of the water. The waves ...
Views: 563 - 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: 602 - 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: 605 - How My Dog Chloe Helped Me Heal - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhether it is her sweet little face that excitedly looks through the glass window as I walk up the driveway or when she peeks at me with her big brown eyes up from under the blanket or how she looks over her shoulder as she runs away from me diving under the couch, (usually with a sock in her ...
Views: 677 - 5 Top Reasons Your Cat Stresses Out - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Cameron CarterWhether it's our finances, job, or other problems that cause it, we all get stressed out at one time or another, but did you know that your cat can get stressed out as well? Every animal on the planet (including humans and cats) can get stressed out due to various internal and external factors. ...
Views: 828 - Smokin’ Sesame Tacos with Cashew Coconut Sour Cream - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThis recipe is part of the wonderful collection of delicious and healthy recipes in Waking Up! our new ebook from Vegan Fusion. Smokin’ Sesame Tacos with ?Cashew Coconut Sour Cream David Elberg, Haiku Hawaii 6 Servings / 1 hour 2 cups hulled sesame seeds food processed for 3 minutes ...
Views: 802 - Top 5 Methods of Coping with Cat Behavior Problems - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Cameron CarterEverybody knows how cats love to scratch. Though most cat owners have their theories, most probably don't understand why cats scratch and are therefore unprepared to deal with the problem. If you are one of the many cat owners that have been going round and round with your cat's scratching ...
Views: 822 - Aggressive Cats - What Can You Do? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Cameron CarterNo matter how long mankind has been domesticating animals, they are still at their core the wild creatures we took out of their native habitats long ago. All it takes is a perceived threat from any direction to set your cat off. The problem that many cat owners have is that they tend to ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - What Makes People Happy? 5 Important Factors That Bring Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Michael LeeDifferent people have different opinions on what makes people happy. Some would say it’s getting a raise. Others would say it’s having a wonderful and meaningful life. There have even been quite a few who have more specific answers pertaining to their personal life. All of these answers hit ...
Views: 6826(2 votes) - How My Dog Trained Me - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently, I stood up close and personal to a hawk which swooped down to attack the plastic heron standing guard over my fish pond. He saw me, obviously embarrassed by his mistake, and flew back up into the expansive blue sky. I could have been on the Discovery Channel! That Hawk got me thinking ...
Views: 658 - A Child's Peace Poem - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThrough reviews of her lovely books, I have become email friends with one of our national treasures, Ruth Gendler. Part of the service she performs for humanity is in our schools. She brings her artistry into classrooms and inspires the talents and imaginations of our youth who, in my opinion, ...
Views: 915 - Animals as Representatives of The Wholeness: A Message from My Guides - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany of you know that I channel a group of beings in the higher realms that includes my son Danny, who died when he was 16. One day last summer, a friend talked me into attending the rodeo with her (that was my first and last time at a rodeo). I was overwhelmed by my attunement with the spirits ...
Views: 898 - Nikita's Wisdom - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy dog is 6 years old. She is a Shiba Inu.... about 25 pounds and looks like a red fox.... She reminds me very day what unconditional love really is. No matter what is happening she is happy. She greats me with her own excitement consistently. I wonder often if dogs were our teachers how ...
Views: 638 - How Giving Thanks Will Give You a Fuller Life - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Cameron CarterIn life there is always something to be grateful for. Even if you are going through a rough patch in life there is still at least one thing you can look at and say, "I'm lucky in this way." Each morning, the first thing you have to do is take a moment to think of all the positive things in your ...
Views: 1336 - Keeping a Healthy Balance Between Work and Family - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Cameron CarterMillions of people are constantly struggling to maintain a healthy balance between their time in the office and at home. Fortunately, there is a way to do it with a simple time management plan. Eight hours a day is typically spent in the office, plus an additional couple of hours for the daily ...
Views: 1371 - Say Goodbye to Cellulite with Essential Oils - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Rebecca NoelWe are approaching summer now and swimsuit season is in full swing. One of the major concerns for practically every woman during swimsuit season is the dreaded C word…cellulite…that lumpy, dimpled, orange-peel texture that seems to target skin on thighs, bottom and backs of arms and is the shame ...
Views: 9388(1 vote) - Change Your Mood in 70 Seconds! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Brian NicolettiLearn this quick exercise, and when your mood falls down, pick it up fast. This whimsical yet spiritual exercise really works! Whatever problems you have on your mind be they personal or world problems: they can be more easily solved when you are in a better mood. The HappyU Exercise Get ...
Views: 1979(7 votes) - Get Calm Using This NLP Calm Anchor - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Louise GoddardFirst, a note (pardon the pun:) about music. Music affects both the mind and the body. It affects our brain waves. When we’re relaxed, our brainwaves are slower. Music with around 60 beats per minute corresponds with the human heart at rest. Listening to some tranquil classical pieces is ...
Views: 3312(11 votes) - Book Review: Twitter Revolution - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Lisa Manyontwitter Revolution ~ How Social Media and Mobile Marketing is Changing the Way we Do Business and Market Online by Deborah Micek @CoachDeb & Warren Whitlock @WarrenWhitlock If you don't have tweeps, aren't familiar with the twitterverse or haven't started tweeting, it's time to get on board ...
Views: 1297 - How My Dog Licked Cancer - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou may have heard about the research, still in its early stages, about dogs’ ability to sniff out cancer in people. Pretty remarkable. Talk about being human’s best friend – what a solid to save someone’s life! A dog may have saved my life when I had cancer, at least in a way. The ...
Views: 941 - Please Don't Buy That Doggy in the Window! - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Tamsin SowdenOnce upon a time, it was easy to find somewhere to buy puppies. You just went down to the local pet store and asked, ‘How much is that doggy in the window?’ But how times have changed! Now you can buy dogs from pet stores, online, through newspaper advertisements, from friends, from breeders, ...
Views: 646 - Paper Towels in Your Bathroom Space? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOk, this maybe out of the box thinking, but at least consider it. Using paper towels in the bathroom helps save on laundry, and reduces germ transference. My Mom sometimes leaves out those nicely decorated hand paper towels in the guest bathroom during holidays. They are so pretty you almost ...
Views: 821 - Just Like My Child - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMore and more we are learning that we live in a global community. We see how much what happens in other communities, and other countries, has an effect on our own lives. And because of the internet and ease of travel, it's easier for us to reach out and help people around the world. I ...
Views: 1002 - Jamming Home Made Pet Treats - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMany times pets are our best friends. I have personally had two mixed breed dogs that lived over 22 years old, 1 cockatiel and I am now with my first cat Midnite. Midnite is a rescued cat who came to me full of fear. Free spirited, fully clawed and not always friendly but I know he loves me and ...
Views: 621 - Target Goes Au Naturale - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe already know that Target has heart. And whether you keep it a secret or brag to your friends, you love the sensory overload of the affordable accessory meets trendy staple meets unnecessary housewares, one-stop shop. Nevermind SuperTargets, with their in-house grocery stores, Starbucks and ...
Views: 720 - Dog Worm Infestation - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWorms are pesky little creatures that have proved themselves to be a problem for everybody, including dogs. They are everywhere and can practically get into anything breathing. Your pet, of course, isn't something that these critters just skip – they happen to be more prone to getting infested ...
Views: 1139 - Playing Dead: How to Survive Like the Hero in the Binghamton Massacre - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe massacre in Binghamton boggles the mind and breaks the heart. The sadness is only matched by the lunacy of the rampage. What happened inside the American Civic Association is also a reminder that in the most terrifying and tragic situations, ordinary people are capable of the most ...
Views: 731 - 5 Tips for a Homegrown Garden-- Money Saver or Not? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAt a luncheon in Beverly Hills, all the ladies were jabbering about the rising costs of food and especially fresh vegetables and fruits. We decided to set up a challenge; who could grow the best garden and serve the best salad at our next luncheon! The race is on- in a matter of a few weeks we ...
Views: 723 - The Feng Shui Detective: The Case of the Missing Husband - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Amy Gray[This is an actual Feng Shui consultation; all names and identifying features have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.] I drove up through a suburban subdivision, viewing the large homes with their expansive three car garages and driveways. Approaching my new client’s ...
Views: 1639 - A Right Start: Six Feng Shui Tips for Your Wedding - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Diana GarberFeng Shui has many definitions, and my simplest descriptors are: • The process of maximizing our experience of an environment • An environment that feels safe and secure. There are several environments: Mind, body, home, work, relationships, mode of transportation, and so on. When it ...
Views: 5444(1 vote) - 5 Steps to (Re)Connecting - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Shannon Short, The SPARK! Coach -This started as an article to address women and feelings of isolation, but as I spent time with the topic, I kept coming back to the words “connect” and “connection.” Connecting, I thought, is the opposite of isolation, and if it’s the opposite, then surely it’s also the solution. One study I ...
Views: 1120(2 votes) - A Holiday in Paris - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from mike greavesThe capital city of France is the dream holiday destination for travelers and vacationers across the world. However, it does not become a reality for most people due to expensive Paris Luxury hotels or the unavailability of rooms and suites the required times. To find a solution to the ...
Views: 1264(2 votes) - Delights of Joy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettJoy to the World! is one of my favourite carols. If it makes us feel so fantastic when carolling, why not focus on feeling joy every single day of the year. Joy opens our heart to recognize miracles happening all around us. When we focus on some happy, positive thought, these little ...
Views: 1268 - Happier Friends, Happier You - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Jonathan HuieHappy people tend to be found in the company of other happy people, while unhappy people are likely to spend time with unhappy people. You are probably saying, "Yes, that's right." You may have thought about this relationship before, or you may just now be scanning through a mental list of ...
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