by Dr. John F. Demartini — Many people have a long list of reasons explaining why they’re not doing what they love, but few of them objectively examine their reasons or explore their underlying fears. The reality is that there is a hidden fear behind every imagined limitation, including sickness. As much as we may […]
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Academics vs. attitude
October 7, 2012
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by Mary M. Ernsberger — Have you noticed the negative energy that seems to surround the youth of our nation? Have you ever wondered why our children and teens are so angry? Does their attitude affect their academic progress? The answer to all three of these questions is “Yes.” These young people chose to incarnate […]
Why the arts are fundamental
October 5, 2012
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by Lynn Monson — We now have a body of research that strongly indicates and is proving that the arts — music, dance, theater and visual arts — are important to the education of our children and should be included as an equal partner in our educational system, not just as an adjunct to it. […]
Reduce stress and strengthen your immune system
September 29, 2012
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by Sarah McLean — A healthy immune system regulates our body’s healing process and protects it against infections and diseases. When stress compromises our immune function, it can result in colds, flu, fatigue, cardiovascular disorders and premature aging — or big trips to the hospital. Stress increases heart rate, blood pressure, glucose levels, adrenaline, cortisol, […]
Not a dummy, but a genius
September 15, 2012
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by Ada Porat — On a recent visit to a bookstore, I noticed a wealth of books for dummies and idiots, such as Computers for Dummies and Complete Idiot’s Guide to Dating. I marveled at how readily we identify ourselves as dummies and idiots. We apparently think we are stupid, and that these books will […]
The seven habits of highly dramatic people
September 10, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — Do gratitude, contentment and inner peace sometimes creep up on you and undermine your ability to indulge your anxiety? Here’s a quick and handy two-step process to make sure you get your M.D.R. (minimum daily requirements) of worry and chaos. Step One: Believe and act like your safety, security and happiness […]
$10 can change the world
September 7, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — In 1983, Muhammad Yunus established Grameen, a bank devoted to providing the poorest of Bangladesh with miniscule loans. He aimed to help people by sparking a personal initiative and enterprise by which they could lift themselves out of poverty forever. It was an idea born in 1976, when he personally loaned […]
Tips for finding everyday comfort
September 7, 2012
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by Colette Lafia — Real comfort is a grace that can be found in the context of daily living. We just need to open our arms and receive it. We need to open our arms and give it. The following are simple ways to care for ourselves and others. 1. Imagine a thread connecting every […]
Preparing for a thanks-giving dinner
September 6, 2012
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by Khayriyyah Savannah — As the holiday season approaches, you may be stocking the pantry with extra goodies and arranging your home to accommodate family gatherings. It’s a good practice to also give thanks for the time you will spend with your loved ones. Recognizing that these busy, stressful times can contribute to strains in […]
Choosing your teammates in the money game
August 31, 2012
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by Karen Russo — When we invest with financial leverage, money’s capacity to purchase, create or circulate is increased by borrowing. Banks routinely help people buy $300,000 homes with $30,000 in cash and $270,000 of financial leverage. More leverage means more capacity, more risk and more potential return. Working, playing, investing, sharing and dreaming with […]
What time is it?
August 30, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — “Your vision will become clear only when you look inside your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.” This fabulous quote by Carl Jung says it all. The reality is … it is an inside job. There is no doubt that right here and right now, there are enormous […]
Dare to connect
August 29, 2012
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by Rochelle Sparrow — The recent opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics started with a bang of cascading fireworks, shining light into the night for all nations to witness. It was a testimony to our ability to come together. On television we saw faces of different colors and nations with strong, centuries-old political differences now […]
Nattering nabobs of negativity getting you down?
August 29, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — I generally do not watch the news — maybe one or two newscasts a week, but no more. The local news is filled with murder and mayhem, robberies, kidnappings and other reports of negative events and personal disasters. The national news is filled with the same, only on a global scale. […]
November 8, 2012
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