by Irene Conlan — Times are tough; there is no doubt about it. The jobless rate is going up. We are seeing a record-breaking number of home foreclosures and an accelerating number of both large and small businesses closing their doors. As the economy worsens, the crime rate seems to be rising. The news media […]
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Peace and Happiness
March 5, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — An overall healthful lifestyle is often the most important aspect of maintaining health. Here are some simple ways to live well and find more peace and happiness in your life. Sleep and rest Sleep at least eight or more hours every single day. If you require an extra hour to […]
The toxic effects of complaining
February 28, 2012
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by Heather Luszczyk — “Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thornbush has roses.” — Proverb Complaining may be the biggest killjoy there is. When you complain about your situation in life, what you’ll get is a lot more to complain about. Why is this? What we bring […]
What you pay attention to grows stronger in your life
February 28, 2012
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by Ada Porat — You shape your life through the power of your attention. Where your attention goes, the energy of life flows — this is a scientific fact. Scientists have determined that the attention of an observer affects the movement of quantum particles. Your thoughts, emotions and feelings are energetic particles as well, and […]
Create a more abundant, heart-centered life
February 27, 2012
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by Jolin Brandes and Deanna Melnychuk — As the world around us keeps shifting, it is important that we stay in our hearts — in a stable place of wisdom and knowing. Everything is vibration, and it is now imperative to discern which vibrations support us, so that we enter and remain in the states […]
Where you focus is where you go
February 27, 2012
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by Dr. Kevin Ross Emery — Think of this: It is a beautiful day. You are riding your bike and enjoying the many gifts that Mother Nature provides. Then without realizing it, you become enamored by a particularly beautiful grove of trees on the side of the bike path. Suddenly, wham! You and the grove […]
The neurology of gratitude, appreciation and thanksgiving
February 27, 2012
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by Dr. Mark Force — Savoring feelings of gratitude, appreciation and thanksgiving has some very profound effects on how our brain and body function. This also improves our health and well-being, reinforces social values, determines what we experience in life and even leads to how successful we are in achieving our overall vision for life. […]
At the heart of Haiti
February 27, 2012
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by Kris Lecakes Haley — In the last decade, we have been presented with a number of opportunities to help our planet experience a shift in consciousness. Consider how the blessed beings in Haiti have awakened a spirit of generosity across the planet. Arguably, with the recent images of Haiti’s plight beaming into our living […]
The five A’s of happiness
February 26, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — In the Declaration of Independence, it is written that we have the God-given right to pursue happiness (please note that it says we have the right to pursue it but does not guarantee that we will find it). We all seek happiness, looking for it in all kinds of places –– […]
Fear to freedom
February 25, 2012
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by Sheevaun Moran — Fear is the predominant energy that prevents us from moving forward in any given area. So how do you get rid of this fear thing? Well, you can deny it. You can sit in it and feel miserable. You could also keep yourself so busy that you are unaware of it […]
The creative power of gratitude
February 24, 2012
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by Ada Porat — How much time do you spend feeling genuine gratitude? We often notice what does not work in our lives or relationships, and we tend to ignore the brilliant parts that do work. The simple attitude of gratitude is one of the most powerful creative energies. Energy flows to whatever you focus […]
Containing our reactors in a meltdown situation
February 24, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein Grace — What do you think spreads and kills faster — radioactivity coming from a meltdown at a power plant or mushroom clouds of fear coming from a mind that has forgotten its power source? Learning to contain and cool down our ego reactors with the healing waters of love, safety and […]
From annoyed to enjoyed
February 22, 2012
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by Arielle Ford — While some experts might tell us not to sweat the small stuff, we all know that it is the little things that can chisel away at even the best of relationships. To prevent those granular irks from leading to the Big Bang in our partnerships, we need to develop relational safety […]
March 5, 2012
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