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- Energy: Constructive or Destructive - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWe usually hear people saying I am exhausted, I have no energy left, My mind is blocked, I am not able to find any solution to my problems, I feel passive, etc. So, what exactly is energy and why do people feel this way? Energy can be either physical or mental. Energy is a kind of strength we ...
Views: 20 - Bless - by Submitted on May 20, 2019 from Rick HansonWishing well? The Practice: Bless. Why? Lately, I've been wondering what would be on my personal list of top five practices (all tied for first place). You might ask yourself the same question, knowing that you can cluster related practices under a single umbrella, your list may ...
Views: 15 - Be Helpful - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from Rick HansonI'm doing a series on my personal top five practices (all tied for first place), and have so far named three: meditate (including mindfulness, self-awareness, and, if you like, prayer), take in the good, and bless (including compassion, generosity, and love). I saw one way to bless on a trip ...
Views: 17 - One Breath at a Time - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from Rick Hanson[If for you the breath is associated with trauma and discomfort, you probably shouldn't try this practice in its form below. But you might adapt it to something that is more nurturing for you, such as a saying or image.] Breathing brings you home. Body and mind twine together in the breath. ...
Views: 25 - 8 Ways to Better Control Your Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2019 from Alvina JenniferIt isn’t easy to hear that you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. For many people, it seems like the end of the road or the beginning of a life which will be controlled by their condition instead of their feelings! They think they won’t be able to live the way they want to, eat the things ...
Views: 191 - Accept Dependence - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2019 from Rick HansonWant to try a little experiment? Stop breathing. Really. For a few seconds, maybe a few dozen seconds, and see how it feels. For me, this experiment is an intimate way to experience a deep truth, that we live dependently, relying on 10,000 things for physical survival, happiness, love, and ...
Views: 50 - Who Must Submit to Post-Accident Testing and When? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Dustin ParksIn most cases, when a traffic citation is issued it becomes necessary to test all CDL holders involved, even if they were not the recipient of the citation. The reason the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires post-accident drug testing of drivers and others in ...
Views: 99 - Twenty Personal Choices Determine How Happy You Are - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineTwenty Choices You Can Make to Increase Happiness In our pursuit of happiness we must first realize and accept that being happy is a deliberate choice; a choice we make every moment of every day. There are many strategies to help make attaining that goal possible. Following is a list of ...
Views: 89 - Lived By Love - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Rick HansonFeeling both the world and myself these days, one phrase keeps calling: lived by love. Explicitly, this means coming from love in a broad sense, from compassion, good intentions, self-control, warmth, finding what’s to like, caring, connecting, and kindness. Implicitly, and more ...
Views: 67 - Awesome Activities to Keep Your Kids Active and Happy During School Holidays - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Kashmira KarandeStressed that the children will ricochet off the dividers in sheer weariness amid the school occasions? Or on the other hand they'll be stuck to kid's shows or playstations all late spring? Here are some approaches to keep them engaged, dynamic and out of inconvenience. At next to no or no ...
Views: 102 - Drop the Stone - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Rick HansonAs we begin a new year for many people, it’s natural to consider how to make it a good one. Besides taking action in the outer world – from fixing a dripping faucet to feeding every child – we can act inside our own minds . . . and take the benefits with us wherever we go. This year, what do you ...
Views: 70 - Results of Positive thinking - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2019 from Dada BhagwanEveryone faces difficulties in life such as loss of job, loss of family member, ill-health, financial crisis etc.; we too would have faced many. But we may not have faced them with a positive thinking, as we usually get trapped into negative thoughts, the moment we come across any difficult ...
Views: 72(1 vote) - What is the Origin Of Negative Thoughts? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Dada BhagwanThe origin of all thoughts, good or bad, lies in our past life. Our opinions given in past life create the thoughts that we get in this life. How are thoughts generated? •Every time we give a specific opinion, automatically atoms are attracted and get charged into our body accordingly. •A ...
Views: 85 - Burnout: 3 Reasons to Make the Most of Your Relaxation Time - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Brooke ChaplanAccording to a study by Kronos Inc. And Future Workplace, employee burnout has reached epidemic proportions. Not only is employee burnout bad for business, but it’s also bad for your own personal health and wellbeing. While you may not get a lot of relaxation time, here are 3 reasons to make the ...
Views: 408 - Water Your Fruit Tree - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2019 from Rick HansonMy wife and kids tease me that the title of this practice is corny - and it is. Still, I like it. If you don't nourish the things that nourish you, they wither away like a plant in dry stony ground. Looking to the year ahead for you - a year that can begin whenever you want - what's one key ...
Views: 61 - Results of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2019 from Dada BhagwanAll of us would have surely faced difficult situations in life such as loss of job, loss of family member, ill-health, financial problems etc. But not all would have faced them looking at the positive side of it because one usually gets trapped by negative thoughts when one comes across ...
Views: 91 - 4 ACMPR Secrets for Cannabis Growing in Canada - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2019 from Helena ParkerGrowing weed in Canada has never been easier; recreational cannabis laws now state that within every household there can be 4 homegrown cannabis plants. If you want to truly reap the benefits of growing your own weed, the best way to do that is by getting your ACMPR Health Canada ...
Views: 134 - Let Things Change - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Rick HansonThe fifth of my personal Top 5 practices (all tied for first place) is open out, by which I mean relaxing into a growing sense of connection, even oneness, with all things. (The other four are be mindful, love, take in the good, and go green.) "Opening out" can sound kind of airy-fairy or ...
Views: 77 - Why Love Improves Mental Health 10x What You’d Expect - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2019 from Mary JamesDo you love your mental health problems? That’s a weird question probably. Of course not. You want to be free of them, why would you love them? You probably spend your days somewhat frustrated over these dumb mental health issues going on in your head. Maybe you’re constantly telling your ...
Views: 73 - Trust Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Rick HansonAs I grew up, at home and school it felt dangerous to be myself - my whole self, including the parts that made mistakes, got rebellious and angry, goofed around too loudly, or were awkward and vulnerable. Not dangers of violence, as many have faced, but risks of being punished in other ways, ...
Views: 89 - How to be in love with everything you have in 4 easy steps. - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2019 from Martha BodyfeltSo, you want to know about one of my favorite guilty pleasures? You might have a similar one. I love watching House Hunters on HGTV! There’s nothing better to do on a lazy Sunday morning, coffee in hand (or let’s be honest…a homemade mimosa) than curled up on my couch watching TV, and ...
Views: 279 - Journaling benefits - why keep a journal - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Andrei BrumusilaJournaling is a powerful habit to have and you might have heard this before. You probably have your own motivation to keep a journal but if you are not sure yet let’s talk about some of the benefits of doing so and why so many people do it. Improvements in both physical and psychological ...
Views: 103 - Loving Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2019 from Maetreyii ma NolanLoving yourself is essential because it is by loving your own self that you become able to love others. When you learn to view your own faults and failings with understanding and compassion, you become able to accept and love others, even when you know their imperfections. When you see ...
Views: 382 - A Career Crafted from Seeds in Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from Michelle RazYour Life Story Already Contains Seeds Of A Career You Will Love “If you’re not the hero of your talent story, you simply become a player in one you didn’t choose.”—Jay Perry You’re already the hero of your talent story, even if you don’t yet believe it. The story of your life holds clues ...
Views: 116 - Transform Ill Will - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2019 from Rick HansonGoodwill and ill will are about intention: the will is for good or ill. These intentions are expressed through action and inaction, word and deed, and-especially-thoughts. How do you feel when you sense another person taking potshots at you in her mind? What does it feel like to take potshots of ...
Views: 89 - Cultivate Goodwill - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from Rick HansonAs the most social and loving species on the planet, we have the wonderful ability and inclination to connect with others, be empathic, cooperate, care, and love. On the other hand, we also have the capacity and inclination to be fearfully aggressive toward any individual or group we regard as ...
Views: 84 - Find Your Own Way - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Rick HansonThe human body has about 100 trillion cells (plus another ten quadrillion microscopic critters hitching a ride, most of them beneficial or harmless). Each one of your cells has aims - goals, in a sense - controlled by its DNA: cells conduct processes aimed at particular functions, like building ...
Views: 81 - Tired of feeling like a doormat? Here's how to stand up for yourself. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Martha BodyfeltIt happens all the time and you’re probably not even aware of it. Or you are aware of it, but you’ve just accepted it as a way of life. Your boss just *assumes* you’re going to work late...even though you already made plans. Your ex texts you, saying how sad he is, although you asked ...
Views: 341 - Heath Problems Related To Assignments In School and Colleges - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Gloria WoodsA lot of studies have showed the health issues related to the extra burden and the work load that the students are getting. From some of the recent studies and the research materials we have seen that the people have claimed that the assignments and the homework are putting a lot of stress ...
Views: 116(1 vote) - Stop Your Obsession With Being Nice! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownPeople-pleasers are at risk in the domains of finance, love, sex, family, and friendship. How is it that we can manage a successful business but still have a failed personal life? Extending a hand to others after taking care of yourself is how we make the world a better place for our children ...
Views: 136(2 votes) - Give Them What They Want. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2019 from Rick HansonResearch shows that relationships are built from interactions, and interactions are built from moments. A critical moment in an interaction is when one person wants something from the other one. ("Wants" include wishes, needs, desires, hopes, and longings.) The want could be simple and concrete, ...
Views: 79 - Ten Team-Building Essentials for Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from William CottringerTen Team-Building Essentials for Leaders By Bill Cottringer “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” ~Ryunosuke Satoro. There is a sure prescription for effective team-building for leaders to be successful in their efforts. Here are the ten essential ingredients ...
Views: 148 - Wake Up To Good News - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2019 from Rick Hanson"Tell the truth." It's the foundation of science, ethics, and relationships. But we have a brain that evolved to tell lies to help us survive. As I've written before, over several hundred million years our ancestors: Had to avoid two kinds of mistakes: thinking there's a tiger in the ...
Views: 80 - Home Sick: Health Problems that Can Be Caused by Your House - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Brooke ChaplanWhen you come down with uncomfortable or concerning health symptoms, you understandably want to stay at home to rest and recuperate. Your home should be a clean, relaxing environment that fosters your recovery to good health. Unfortunately, many homes actually contribute to the unpleasant health ...
Views: 520 - Let It Go - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2019 from Rick HansonMost people, me included, are holding onto at least one thing way past its expiration date. It could be a belief, perhaps that your hair is falling out and you are ugly and unlovable as a result, that you can’t say what you really feel in an intimate relationship, or that you must lose ten ...
Views: 111 - Be Home - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Rick HansonThroughout history, people have wondered about human nature. Deep down, are we basically good or bad? Recently, science is beginning to offer a persuasive answer. When the body is not disturbed by hunger, thirst, pain, or illness, and when the mind is not disturbed by threat, frustration, or ...
Views: 112 - Welcome Joy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2019 from Rick HansonPositive emotions – such as feelings of gratitude, love, and confidence – strengthen the immune system, protect the heart against loss and trauma, build relationships, increase resilience, and promote success. Based on studies that have already been done, if a drug company could patent a ...
Views: 122 - Creating Harmony and Balance in your Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2019 from Kimberly RexIn relationship, the energy that passes between you and another person relies on the harmony and balance within you. This directly affects the level of energy and reserve you have for experiencing connection, motivation and shared values while taking care of your own life energy. Any ...
Views: 126 - Are You a Prisoner of Superwoman Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Judith AlbrightDid you ever hear the old song “I’m a Woman” written by songwriters Leiber and Stoller and sung by Peggy Lee? How many of us are still trying to be the "super" woman she sang about back in the 1960s? I’m a W-O-M-A N I can rub & scrub ...
Views: 183 - Find Your Ground. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2019 from Rick HansonI've been to New Zealand, and really respect and like it. There's a Maori term - turangawaewae, "a place to stand" - that I've come back to many times. I'm sure I don't know the full meaning of the word in its cultural context. But at a basic level, it's clear that we all need a place to ...
Views: 131 - New Years Brings On 2019: Another "Grind"? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2019 from Dominique NicoleIt’s an interesting time of year once Christmas comes and goes leaving many...”hopeful,” for the new year ahead. Across Facebook and many other social media platforms you see post after post about what a shit year it was and somehow we are left to believe that with a flip of a month in the ...
Views: 140 - Change The Channel - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Rick HansonIn response to a previous JOT – Find Stillness – a wise therapist, Betsy Sansby, reminded me that sometimes a person just can’t find any stillness anywhere. Maybe you have epilepsy or chronic pain, or are wildly worried about a child or other loved one, or have been rejected in love or had the ...
Views: 126 - Love Someone - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Rick HansonSometimes something happens. Perhaps your sweet old cat takes a turn for the worse, or there’s a money problem, or your son waves goodbye as he gets on a plane to start college on the other side of the country. Sometimes it’s on a larger scale: maybe there’s been an election and you’re grappling ...
Views: 132 - 9 Resolutions to Become the Best You in 2019 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2019 from Carmen HarraA funny thing happens right around this time of the year: we suddenly realize that we want to change. We want to lose weight or eat healthier, save money or give up old habits. So we set January first as the official date of change and start to seek improvement, sometimes desperately, and ...
Views: 194 - How to Stop Worrying - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWorries, worries, worries! The day starts with worries and ends with worries. We all desire to live a peaceful life, free from all worries. Yet we worry. Why? Param Pujya Dadashri beautifully explains to us ‘What is called worry?’, ‘When and why do we worry?’, ‘What are the dire consequences ...
Views: 140 - See What's Likable - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2018 from Rick HansonLiking feels good, plus it encourages us to approach and engage the world rather than withdraw from it. Your brain continually tracks whether something is pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral. In essence, is it a carrot, a stick, or safely ignored? Naturally, we like - we enjoy - what's pleasant, ...
Views: 125 - Mobile Usage Safety for Your Children - A Parent Guide - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2018 from Abhinav BhutadaAs children are engaging in mobile activities at a faster pace, it is crucial to guide them for its safe usage for Internet exploration. Let us have a look at the mobile usage safety for your children. A parent guide has been presented here. We teach our children how to behave ...
Views: 172 - Find Stillness. - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2018 from Rick HansonThings keep changing. The clock ticks, the day unfolds, trees grow, leaves turn brown, hair turns gray, children grow up and leave home, attention skitters from this to that, the cookie is delicious but then it’s all gone, you’re mad about something for awhile and then get over it, consciousness ...
Views: 147 - Can Your Children Be Honest - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from Randi FineCan Your Children Be Honest? Parenting Advice: Establishing Open Communication and Trust Written by Randi G Fine Children go through phases, particularly during their adolescent years, when they see no logical or justifiable reason to communicate with their parents for any reason other ...
Views: 186 - Rest Your Weary Head. - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2018 from Rick HansonThe traditional saying that's this week's practice has been sinking in for me lately. Thoughts have been swirling around like a sandstorm about work, things I've been reading, household tasks, finances, concerns about people, a yard that needs mowing, loose ends, projects, etc. etc. The other ...
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