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Co-Parenting Guidelines 1. Every child has the right to have a happy childhood, free of unnecessary stress, parental fighting and bickering, parental alienation, being put in the middle, being embarrassed by his parents’ behavior, being exposed to or made aware of court documents, hearings, atto ey visits, etc.

It is known that any form of art helps us develop our creativity and imagination. But did you know that it helps us express ourselves better? Some people, regardless if they have a medical condition or not may find it hard to express their thoughts and feelings. This can be quite frustrating if they have a problem and don't find the best way to describe how they feel in order to get the help they need. The inability to express themselves leads to frustration, anger, become so

Why do people gossip? It's maybe because of boredom, they're being mean, they've got nothing to do, or maybe because they do it out of envy--yes, they're torn between admiration and envy, that's why they simply gossip away since they can't do anything about it anyway. From our neighbors outside, our colleagues at work to the famous Hollywood stars, gossiping can be seen as another favorite pastime of everyone. But how about stopping gossip for good? Here are ways of how to ge

We are living during extraordinary times. The air is rife with possibility and consciousness is exploding. Everyday people are waking up as if from a deep, deep sleep, questioning to what values and systems they have given their power, energy and attention – and wondering what lies ...

Just a few years ago people managed to take care of work, the house, wealth - everything that was precious to them. Astonishingly we are all focusing on something called “stress management” these days. No matter the technological advances we made or how easy our lives are as compared to our ancestors, we still have to learn how to manage something not precious but as trivial as stress. Human mind and body are the most magnificent mechanism sculpted by nature. Our body nee

Mantra for Healing There was a time in my childhood when I was sick enough to die. The virus in my brain flooded the rest of me with pain, causing temporary paralysis, massive fever, and then coma. Eventually my personal ecosystem normalized, and for the most part I recovered. But the need to heal continues. Healing, after all, doesn't only mean recovery from illness.

Let’s get one thing clear: the Mayan Calendar’s end-date of 2012 is not about the end of the world. Although this time is prophesied as a time of renewal, of the estimated two million Maya Indians living today, none of them are waiting for the end of the world. In the ...

Has anyone ever said this to you: “Don’t be so sensitive. I was only kidding.” If so, did it change the way you felt? Chances are it didn’t because you had already taken the matter to heart,and it had already hurt your feelings. rnNeedless to say, not every hurt feeling can be avoided, but some can, especially the unnecessary ones. How? By looking for the love; i.e., the good intention, behind the act.rn rnRemember: if it’s not an act of love, it’s just a minor di

The reality of peace must actually be lived, by being expressed to others with unselfish caring, and responsive harmonious empathic attunement, along with indivisibly related qualities of goodness such as love, happiness, and beauty, because it is not truly real if it is only a static, abstract, presumptive, thought in the mind, without being lived, or expressed, as a dynamic, responsive, energy, through everything that we say and do, in every here and now present moment. I f

To test your open-mindedness, let me ask you a question. Imagine that I were to show you a picture of an angry and intimidating looking Arab guy with a big beard. What do you think? What is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it the word 'terrorist'? If the first thing that came to mind is something along those lines, that's okay. What?! When I say that that's okay, I mean that it's not your fault . This image you form is simply the result of repeatedly seeing picture

Via speech or pen for clarity of thought language plays a major role. Language has aided uplifting of human civility and progress. Apart from humans those creatures who cannot express their emotions and thoughts face innumerable problems. These problems were faced by Adam Age man too. He felt distressed with his backward existence. As a result of inspiration for advancement efforts were taken recourse to. The biggest question to be answered was how to express one’s thoughts

As a mother who enjoys saving money, I like to haggle and shop wherever I go. There is nothing to be embarrassed or be ashamed of. The fact is very practical. I do not have unlimited resources for everything I want. I need to be careful of money. I need to care about if it is really what I need. It is very natural and a skill that you should learn.

Divorce: Why It's Important Not to Alienate Children from Their Parents by Rosemary Fansher, M.A. aka HighConflictExpert

In the 20th Century, Mother Nature will be as wrathful as never before. A destructive state will set in wherein water will enter land and land will enter water. Only then a few pious men of the world will uplift world humanity. “The energy that will transform this era will neither be political or that of any ‘ism’. This energy will be sentimental and will transform man’s psyche”. - NOSTRADAMUS This is regarding an incident in the city of Milan. In the year 1515 A.D.

According to the news recently, nearly 350,000 federal employees were furloughed for 35 days due to the United States federal government shutdown starting on December 22, 2018. A job in the United States federal government is normally regarded as a good and reliable job. An official job, especially a government worker's job, is supposed to provide enough financial support to pay your monthly bills like credit card statement and utility bills. If the United States federal government can’t guarantee you that, no one can.

Most of us have routines. We do this, then we do that. I think routines are great containers for our lives. They provide a space in which to explore and live life fully. However, if the routine is not serving our highest interests, then perhaps its time to re-evaluate your routine and create a stronger container. http://www.mindysand.com My daily routine looks like this: I awaken, sit for meditation, stretch, eat and go to work. Throughout my work day which consists of seeing clients, skyping or phoning distance clients and time at my computer.

Busy! Busy! Busy! In this super high technology world, everyone is hijacked by smartphones, laptops, and social media. What is in your mind? What do you want? Everyone has his wish and desire. Everyone is derived by his goal. Everyone is chased by another for something. Certainly, you cannot be blamed for that. This is our life now. You cannot ask others to follow your rules. You have to follow their rules because you are in a group like the company. Naturally, there are conflicts and struggles to happen every day. What should you do? Why can you not have all them?

Bollywood is a hub of Hindi film Industry. This name is inspired from Hollywood. Mumbai (then “Bombay”) is called Bollywood whenever the issue of Hindi movies is being talked of. Bollywood Movie News in Hindi is taken with delight because of the involvement of Film Stars and the dazzle come with them. They are as much celebrities as our great politicians who routinely come and go in Delhi news in Hindi. Along with maintaining their presence in news, politicians fill reel

What is speed volunteering? Speed volunteering is when you do something free and it does not take much time. Open a door for someone. Smile when you can. Ask a neighbor if he/she needs something from the grocery store. Americans do not work together. And, we need to change. If a neighbor and/or a friend has trouble with an automobile, ask, "Can I help?" If you see a single parent, ask, "Is there anything that I can do for you?" Some of this seems silly. But, we could make lif

I believe that you all have experiences to buy many products when you want them. It is very natural and normal. The most important of all is to make sure that you have the ability to pay the bill after that. You understand the consequences and take full responsibility. Budgeting is the first thing that can help you deal with it. Everyone should have one to improve your financial situation and to get to know it more. Here are more tips to know why you need to do that: 1. Have a clear picture of how much you have

Safety should be the first thing that you think about if you are trying to provide a respectable home for yourself and your family members. You want to make sure that this home keeps everyone safe from injuries, accidents and intrusions. Therefore, you need the following five items:rn Mini Fire Extinguisher A mini-fire extinguisher is an excellent protective item to have in your home. It is a tiny version of a fire extinguisher that you can place in the bedrooms and in the ki

AND THAT’S MY TAKE… (BUDDHA MUST BE WEEPING)rn© 2010 by Curtis Sagmeister. All Rights Reserved. rnNot one known to show emotion, Buddha must now be weeping over the civil unrest in Thailand. For more than two months, protesters have camped out at a downtown Bangkok park, using it as a makeshift headquarters from which to launch their public grievances. And now, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has given the green light to the military to shoot the protesters. How did thi

“We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.”- Francis J. Bracelandr Life balance, work-life balance is a lesson that everyone needs to learn. Having a correct, healthy and sound body is essential for everyone’s happiness and career. A person who comes to have a more balanced life can have time and energy achieve their goals or business success. The question is how to keep a balanced life and have a quality of life and new found equilibrium. Here are tips for you Internal 1. Clean, Clean, Cleanr

When I was young, I knew nothing about spending within my ability to make money. I did not think too much about why I wanted to buy these clothes or this cosmetics or if I really needed them. The first thought came to my mind at that time was that I wanted something and wanted to buy it for sure.

“A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.”- William Arthur Ward Life is a journey of learning and finding the balance of life. What I would like to share in the next paragraphs is 7 essential elements to a Balanced Life. First of all, we need to think about two aspects: Internal and Exte al. Each of them includes several elements that you should look at carefully. Internal balancer Internal balance comes from the balance of mind, heart, and health, inside the body, and can hardly be seen or be measured.r

“Even today India enjoys the cool shade of protection from those Rishi men of austerities whose efforts helped it get freedom from hard hearted alien rule. These days they are using their energies to help India get saved from attacks both within and without. In order that a disturbing state does not ensue they are giving security. But in future India shall progress extraordinarily in all fields of life. Not only this, it shall play a major role in uplifting other demeaned a

If you are preparing the list of kid’s party items for your child’s birthday party then don’t forget to include inflatable rentals in your list. Inflatables are rubber toys that are inflated with air or water for children to play. These party accessories come in various shapes, sizes and forms. There are jumpers, slides, bounce houses and bounce and slide combos. They are among the best things you can arrange to keep children busy. The good thing about inflatables is th

We all want to have a lot of money to spend and would have the ability to buy anything we want. It does not happen very often in the real world. When we are young, our parents would pay for our food, school, entertainment, and etc. When we grow up and start to make money on our own, we start to work for our living. Then we just realize that we should not spend money at will and should be grateful for our parents to work hard to raise us and support us.

This time of year, many of us in the U.S. turn towards the practice of thanks giving –giving thanks. For me, this comes down to a very simple yet fruitful practice, mindfulness. Being mindfully thankful for the simplest gifts of life coupled with sense awareness not only gifts me with the Presence in the present moment, but with a very tangible interconnected thankfulness. Slowing down and using my senses to be present for as many moments as I can, brings me to a heightened awareness of the simple gifts of life for which I’m thankful.

Bullying and teasing is at the top of kids’ issues at schools, and with school set to open in soon, parents, teachers and school administrators must take caution and sensitivity in handling these issues. Childhood should be a time filled with wonder and joy, but the reality for many kids and teens is often much different. They're the victims of bullying and cyber-bullying at school or on neighborhood playgrounds. October 4 – 10th is National Bullying Prevention Awareness We

UPDATE: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday she hopes North Korea grants amnesty to two jailed US reporters The last time I spoke to my friend Michael Jackson was about a month ago, 3 weeks before his shocking death. He had called me late one night to ask about another of my close friends who he had read about in the news. Laura Ling , a former colleague and friend, was detained originally by North Korean border guards along with her colleague Euna Lee on March

Rise in Violent Crime Spurs Our Need for a Self Defense Weapon With so much going on in the world these days, the occurrence of violent crime is definitely on the rise, which makes the need for a self defense weapon on the rise as well. Between the controversial wars in the middle east, the decline in the economy both here and abroad, and the ecological disasters and their ramifications in the gulf and beyond, tension in our lives is on the rise. This inevitably brings out a

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“GOD DOESN’T LOOK AT HOW MUCH WE DO, BUT WITH HOW MUCH LOVE WE DO IT” -MOTHER TERESA- The times of being a human “doing” is over. We are moving into the era of Human “being”; another way this is said, is – a Spiritual Being. We are not here to get – we are here to let the good, kind and love flow thru us to our fellow travelers on the earth plane. To keep reminding us of this, huge events such as 911, Katrina, Tsunami in Indonesia, wildfires, Columbine keep showing up and w

I recently met with a client who has long held a belief system about how others should behave in particular circumstances. As I listened to her confront her own assumptions, I was struck by the courage and humility it takes to really challenge a belief or a “should.”

Anger generally has an outward directed energy. Someone in your life does something that does not meet your expectations or standards and you get mad. Or they don’t do something they said they would do and you get mad. Or they fail you or someone you care about and you get mad.

I think that it's possible to cultivate a life of balance and peace? Do you? Seriously, do you? As a young mother, I knew that to be the kind of mom I wanted to be, I needed to take time for myself --- to meditate, to take care of my body, and reflect on my life. As an older mother, and so much more, the same is still true. I still need to take care of me. No one else is going to do that, it's entirely up to me. Having learned this early on, I bravely took up the mantle and make time for self care.

The sun streamed through the late southern summer afte oon in golden rays. And, there I stood in front of my grandmother’s mirror. It seemed huge and somehow magical to me. This was not the first time I stood in front of that mirror. My grandmother often placed me in front of that mirror and told me that it was magic. I just had to look long enough to spot the magic. Whenever I was upset about something or I did something wrong, she would stand me in front of that mirror and say, “You just stand there and look at yourself until you see God looking back. Then come talk to me.”r

Soundproofing is insulation against noise and can be achieved in one of two ways: reducing the noise and absorbing it. While the former is a case of introducing distance between the noise and the listener, the latter is about transforming the sound wave and suppressing with damping materials that absorb sound. These materials differ in nature - select each based on the type of soundproofing job at hand. Here is a breakdown of several soundproofing methods that have gained pop

Recently, several of the yoga coaches I’ve trained were talking about how their class and client numbers are down. I shared a few tips with them about how to bring those numbers back up coming from a dharmic place of service. If that’s also been a challenge for you, this might help. I invite you to come into this inquiry from a heart felt place of service. That’s a good place to start.

Thich Nhat Hanh a contemporary Buddhist monk, writes with great elegance of the joy to be found in bringing our awareness to the present moment. He encourages us to be so completely immersed in the task at hand that it becomes to us the most important thing in our life.

Casual elegance defined: casual (adj.): informal, happening by chance elegance (n): tastefully fine, luxurious; gracefully refined Casual elegance. The whole idea seems a bit contradictory. In fact, it's true that we are blending two distinct approaches to life and interior décor. However, for many of us these two ideas simply compliment each other. We believe a home should be warm, comfortable and inviting and at the same time embrace and reflect sophistication, beauty and

Honoring Our Veterans: A Discovery of Inner Peace ©Jane A. Simington, PhD. (Oct. 30, 2012). In countries around the world, every November 11, citizens stop and ponder the freedom they experience as a result of the sacrifices made by those who have served their country in the maintenance of peace and liberty. November 11th honors all living and dead Veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve, and often despite great personal costs. In Canada, the day of honoring ou

The yogi who is established in a steady posture easily becomes immersed in the ocean of the heart.rn ~ Shiva Sutra 3.16 As I reflect on this sutra, what is most compelling to me is the phrase “ocean of the heart.” As we all know, the ocean can be still and smooth as a mirror reflecting the thousands of tiny diamond lights of the sun. Or, it can be swirling with tumultuous waves reflecting a sky of darkened clouds. In the same way, the heart can be calm and serene or it can flutter with anger and anxiety.r

Hot people massage is an interesting therapy for those who are keen on massage. This is because hot pebble massage apart from beautifying female skin, has some effects on revitalizing one’s health. It is preferred by many thanks to its capacity to bring balance to health.

Here we are just three days before Christmas. Well, I suppose I should reach into my vast stores of inspiration, wit, and good cheer; and bring you the most awe inspiring newsletter of the year. But, no, I actually believe I can do much better. I’m going to share a story with you, and it’s not The Night Before Christmas. But let me set the table first. I’m 55 and was fortunate enough to have found my life’s passion and work five years ago. So I earned my master’s degree and

Your state of being is at the heart of how you experience yourself in life. It informs your perspective and your choices. It is your responsibility to protect and restore your state. Yet, when your state is jangled by the challenges of life, you get thrown into a variety of very human reactions — anger, sad, frustrated, scared or even wild, over the moon joy. These reactions can be like a filter for a camera lens that distorts the perspective a bit. You cannot get a clear read on a situation through a distorted lens. These distortions color your view and disrupt your state.

From the quietly confident doctor whose advice we rely on, to the charismatic confidence of an inspiring speaker, self-confident people have qualities that everyone admires. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, yet so many people struggle to find it. Sadly, this can be a vicious circle: People who lack self-confidence can find it difficult to become successful. After all, most people are reluctant to back a project that’s being pitched by someone who was nervous, fumbling and overly apologetic.

The history of smoking is rooted in the past. Scythians liked to breathe the smoke of dried plants, various nations used smoke tobacco as the component of magic rituals. It is unknown who was the first person to whom the idea to inhale smoke came to. In 4‐5 centuries C.A. people tried to use stems or hollow bones of animals. However such pipe prototypes did not suit them anymore. Human imagination does not have limits, there were enough materials for free creation. Grea

In my last blog I wrote about my plans to travel with my father. By now, we have launched ourselves into the trip and I am in Turkey attempting to remember a language I spoke about 4 decades ago. The point of last week’s post was acceptance. Accepting yourself and others for who they are and how that is a most deeply loving act. This time, I want to focus on the balancing act that comes with acceptance in a relationship; the balance between accepting a person just as they are and not losing yourself or your own needs in the process.