Life Balance Articles

Life 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 are never still enough to listen? Step away from the world and focus your attention within.

During 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 ...

On a warm sunny summer day back in 1954, as I recall. I was about nine years old and was very bored that day. There was no one around to play with and my mom and dad were busy so I decided to go for a walk. There was a place about two miles away from my home that was owned by the Catholic Church. They ran a home there to care for people who were invalids. Maybe the people there were veterans from World War II or something. I really never did know for sure what they did there. It was a property where you just weren’t supposed to go.

Take 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.

Have you ever asked yourself that question, thought about it, and given yourself an answer? If you’re like most people, you don’t have a definitive answer. Rather, your answer is simply “more money than I have now.” I remember when I graduated from college and got my first advertising agency job earning $10,000 a year. It wasn’t a lot of money, but I was thrilled to get the job. At one point I set a goal: To make my age in terms of income. So, by the time I was 30, I wanted to be making $30,000 per year. And by the time I was 40, I’d be up to $40,000 per year.

There is very little justice on earth.The people who tell you that an age of awakening and harmony is already present, are either deluded, or they are following their own agendas.At this point of time in the history of humanity,there are many messianic groups operating. This always happens at the beginning of a new millenia. There are no messiahs coming, so do not wait for them. There may be some great teachers around. They usually walk by unnoticed,and if they do get noticed

I like books to read and to have on my shelf. Well, I live outdoors most of the time so I have very limited shelving. Actually, most of my books are in boxes and, hopefully, stored in a dry place. When my home became a cabin in a state park a few years ago I no longer had a place to fill with accumulations we all so love to gather. It became obvious that I needed to unload a lot of stuff.

Preface: The writer aims to be upbeat and to emphasize the positive and what's right with this ol' world, but sometimes negatives have to be recognized and identified for what they are, so that the gears can be set in motion to correct them. Looking for a few good men . . . and a few is what you may find—if you get lucky. The proverbial haystack needle is child's play compared to finding a real man these days. A real man defined: 1—Confident in his abilities (what he can d

Inner 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 embrace a larger way of being. Through self-reflection you learn ways to receive your inner wisdom. Learn to recognize your life patterns for self-knowledge and wholeness.

Have you ever watched the flow of money in your life? As I’ve been endeavoring to simplify my life, cutting out things I don’t really need--and lowering expenses in the process--I find myself observing the flow of money more and more. I’ve worked hard over the past year to release my attachment to money and things as a representation of my worthiness and value.

When I worked in advertising agencies and we created a print ad or any other piece of marketing, it saw many eyes before it went public. It was created by experts, and critiqued, reviewed, and proofread by multiple people inside the agency. After that it went to the client for approval, and only then did it see the light of day. Fast-forward to today and the Internet Marketing world. It seems to be all about "good is good enough." I can't even count the times I've heard the advice: Forget trying to be perfect... just get it out. Even I've shared this advice in the past.

My dad just turned 80 years young. As I get older I'm realizing that my dad has taught me a lot about how to be happy. Although he wasn't really "teaching" me... more like setting a great example by the way he has lived his life. Unfortunately, as is common with kids, I didn't appreciate or realize most of it until now. My dad was very successful in his career.

Your 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 to survive, so also you must be grounded in space/time and connected to your body and the environment. When you are grounded, you are present and focused in the here and now. You create a healing relationship with your body and the Earth.

Do we choose our own path? Or does it choose us? Are we creating our lives? Or are we following some grander plan that’s already been laid out? Are we in control of what happens to us? Or are we simply in control of how we respond? Big questions to be sure. I was raised to believe we not only choose our own path, but we’re in charge of making it all happen. I was taught to set goals and achieve. Needless to say I’ve always been very independent. I moved out and got married at age 19, put myself through college, and eventually started my own business.

The 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 stilled.” Lao-tzu uses images to describe an alert yet unhurried state of being: * Crossing an icy stream, watchful yet alert to danger * Appreciating the unlimited potential of uncarved wood * Willing to be still and wait for muddy water to clearrnr

I'll Tell You a Story ! Young people come to the mountain to meet a story teller called Noodin at the Hikers Cabin and to hear a story. Twelve high school youth with two teachers knock on the door. The door opens and each person files into the large open room. As they enter they are looking around with a caution and natural curiosity. They see strange items laid out on the table and around the fireplace. They have entered a different world!

According 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 used water as a symbol for how to live the Tao.

You are never too old to be young. Such words never rang so true as they do today. With the modern technology available to us, and the new awareness of the body and its flow of energy discovered through the worlds of science and holistic practices, we have readily accessible to us a multitude of methods for maintaining ourselves. Heart disease, arthritic symptoms and sagging and atrophied muscles can and should be a thing of the past. Over and over again I have witnessed people taking charge of their lives and their bodies and insisting on being the best they can be.

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We 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 arose from a collection of molecules. The cell’s ability to adapt was essential to the spread of life.

The 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 reveals that the universe is expanding at the exact rate necessary to bring forth life. It seems life was expected from the beginning. It seems we were expected from the beginning.

You 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 inner power eliminates struggle in your life. Life becomes easier. Each success builds more power for the next situation. You shift your ways of thinking. You grow the power within to create change in yourself and the world.

You 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 life meaning and purpose. You live in a world separated from Planet Earth.

Through 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 world and spirit.

You were an Infinite Being before you were born. You are an Infinite Being even now. You will remain an Infinite Being after you die.

In 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 Earth, you restore your sense of place in the natural world. By reconnecting with your true Self, you find renewed life meaning and purpose. Discover opportunity for growth and renewal during times of crisis.

Last week I washed two cars and cleaned my house. These are things I haven't done in years. For as long as I can remember, I've had a housekeeper and I've taken my cars to the car wash. My time was too valuable to spend doing these menial tasks. My time was better spent building my business. I would be more successful if I paid others to do this work, and spent my time focusing on my areas of expertise. Or so I had been taught by mentor after mentor.

You 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. With them you live more fully in the present.

A commandment is a law or principle that governs a kingdom and brings order so that control is maintained. Where there are no laws or rules, chaos is the order of the day. When God set the world in motio He spoke the Word and set laws in place to control and guide the world – the wind, the seas, the sun, animal and ...

Are 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 self we are becoming. How then do we live in ways that honor our true self?

Tarot readings are mostly misinterpreted by those who do not practice spirituality. Their religious resources are limited and their teachings give a different idea of what the tarot is all about. There are a couple of things, I would like to address and the first is, tarot cards cannot tell your future. A tarot reading will confirm something you already know or inform you of something you need to know to help benefit you in your life.

Goals are a very accepted and highly promoted way of accomplishing what we want in life. It’s no wonder so many people advocate and practice goal-setting. Nearly every coach or mentor I’ve encountered and every success seminar I’ve attended advocates setting goals. And not only setting them but writing them down, and making them SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely). The argument is that people who write down goals achieve more in life.

Someone 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 need to be right. You extend kindness to yourself by letting go of your anger. As you practice love and forgiveness, you allow yourself to live in peace and harmony. To live beyond judgment, change the way you look at yourself and others.

In 2010, Travie McCoy's song Billionaire soared to number three on the Billboard Hot 100, sharing its aspirational lyrics, “I wanna be a billionaire so fricking bad, buy all the things I never had.” The song shares the dream of fame and fortune. And, I think on some level we'd all like to experience what that might be like. We believe if we had that much money many of our problems would be solved. And frankly, some of them might be, but not all...

If you plan to move from home, and rent your own place, then you may have to decide if you will rent a furnished or non-furnished apartment. Your friends may know that you want to move, and they offered to help you search the right home for you, but they need to know what type of apartment they should look for. Sometimes it is not as easy as it may seem to decide, because you have to check the benefits of both options. If you are a student, then you may find furnished apartme

Amanda Dobra Hope It depends, what do you want one for? Are you looking for a guru? A spiritual teacher? Finding a great teacher on our path is a tremendous boost when we are looking to grow spiritually in an exponential way. However, when seeking a guru or teacher, choose carefully, and consider what those titles mean. Remember first and foremost that you are already your own guru, and so is everyone around you.

You 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 and more fulfilled life. Tap into the unlimited field of creative energy that surrounds you. From modern science we know that a field of pure energy exists everywhere. It connects everything in the universe. We are deeply connected to everyone and everything in our world.

If you’ve ever struggled to attain your goals, don’t beat yourself up, don’t give up. It may just be that all you need is a change in your focus. You may just be giving in to your desire for immediate gratification. If you’re like most people today, you’ve probably let yourself fulfill this desire more often than not and now you’ve created a habit.

Last week, a friend of mine gave me a best-selling business book that forecast the rise of the right brain thinker and the demise of the left-brain thinker. Scientists have identified the right brain as the emotional, empathic, artistic side and the left-brain as the side of logic, intellect and language. The essence of the author's argument is that we are moving from the age of information, which was dominated by computer programmers, MBAs and accountants, into a new conceptual age, which will be dominated by artists, caregivers and designers.

On any given day and at any given moment there are as many reasons to feel peaceful, to choose inner peace and to pass it on as there are to feel annoyed, threatened, angry, frustrated and to pass that on. It is a choice. Pass on the peace or pass on the crap. Feel the peace within or roll around in all your angst. It is a choice. If you think that inner peace is something worth going after then make it a point to get in touch with who you are. Turn your attention inward and start to create your own Inner Sanctum, your sacred place of inner peace.r

If 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 gradually develop inner peace. You become more focused and less inclined to waste energy. You get to know your true Self and access your real power. Reframe your inner talk and keep your emotional balance.

You 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 within your reach. By shifting your thoughts and feelings, you can change your life and your world. You can reclaim your inner power and embrace your true Self. You are a vibrational being living in a vibrational universe.

A cut medically known as an avulsion. Not really even a cut or a gash. Basically, the removal of a chunk of flesh. After a visit to the ER, where the doctor told me there wasn’t much he could do—after all, there was nothing to stitch up—I had no choice but to give it time to heal. For several days I wore a large gauze bandage around my thumb. And, I discovered I pretty much couldn’t do anything that required the use of my right hand. I fumbled through for a few days, and as the doctor instructed, as soon as the injury began to heal, I removed the bandages and let it breathe.

If you’ve ever struggled to attain your goals, don’t beat yourself up, don’t give up. It may just be that all you need is a change in your focus. You may just be giving in to your desire for immediate gratification. If you’re like most people today, you’ve probably let yourself fulfill this desire more often than not and now you’ve created a habit.

You 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 inner power, you become the deliberate creator of a happier and more productive life. You move toward serenity and goodness and away from discord and ugliness. You live with more balance and joy. Honor your word and keep your promise to yourself and others.

The 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 to all possibilities. Release your need to be right. Be willing either to resolve your daily challenges or to resist pushing against them. When you achieve flexibility, you become stronger and more successful. Appreciate what you have and let go of the need to accumulate more.

The Best Choice - Gia Cilento - The Peace Doctor, Life Coach, Author, Speaker, Reiki Master, Healerr Making the best choice can sometimes be difficult. Sometimes there seems to be far too many things to choose from, such as breakfast cereal, and sometimes there are far too few, such as choosing betwee Republican and Democrat. Still other times, your choices may seem to be between a rock and a hard place and you feel that you have to choose the lesser of two evils.

It’s in the quiet moments when we find out how happy and content we really are. We find out things like - - Can we see the beauty in our surroundings?rn- Can we even “see” our surroundings?rn- Does the air feel good and full as we breathe it into our lungs?rn- Are we even breathing -taking full breaths?rn- Does our essence -our life force- feel comfy and cozy where we are?rn- Does it feel like our life force is even alive?

In 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 essential for our well-being. A sense of larger purpose and human destiny allows us to move forward with hope. You become more fully human through your sense of wonder.

The 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.