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Modeling compassion

October 29, 2012

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by Kris Lecakes Haley —  Be they furry, finned or feathered, our companion animals provide us infinite opportunities to explore empathy and express compassion. Imagine yourself relaxing alongside your pet, stroking his or her fur as you utter a contented sigh. As your child plays happily nearby, feelings of gratitude and peace flood over you. […]

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The pains and joys of the Pluto transit

October 29, 2012

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by Gabriella von Elekes —  At one point or another, we all experience major shifts in consciousness which go hand in hand with one or all of the following: loss, depression, emotional or physical pain, betrayal, divorce, sexual assault or the death of a loved one. Often, when the ordeal is over, we emerge as […]

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To create or not to create? That is the question

October 27, 2012

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by Mary M. Ernsberger —  Every year, sometime between December 1 and January 31 of the next year, a strange energy permeates this planet. The energy is created by the amount of time spent thinking about what we have or have not accomplished over the last 11 months and our plans for the next 12. […]

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What not to do every day

October 27, 2012

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by Kathy Gates —  With time flying by faster and faster every day, you already know how important it is to plan your daily schedule ahead of time. However, it is equally important to know what not to do. Add some “do nots” to your day, and see how it helps with all those “dos.” […]

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Journaling to empower your life

October 26, 2012

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by Doreene Clement —  Keeping a journal or a diary creates many advantages and possibilities and has been proven to enhance well-being. Set your journal where you will see it every day and find a quiet time and place to journal. You can use a notebook, a blank book or a computer for your journaling, […]

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How to align with your higher Self and purpose

October 26, 2012

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by Leslee J. Klinsky —  Many people today are running blindly, haphazardly seeking their elusive higher Self and purpose with frustration levels that border on insanity. They are disconnected from life, people or their callings, but do not know what to do about the disconnection. Feeling lost and under the gun, they change directions repeatedly, […]

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Breathing for pain and depression

October 24, 2012

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by David Berger —  Pain, for the purpose of this article, is nothing more than the lack of circulation, whether it is of the mind, body or spirit. When circulation is restricted in any of these bodily components, the whole body hurts, in one form or another. In most cases, the hurting starts in the […]

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Inner alchemy: You are what you love

October 22, 2012

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by Vaishali —  You are what you love, and you love whatever you give your attention to. Eastern spiritual psychologies profess that whatever you give your attention to is what you are making your god. If, for example, you spend all your time thinking about that next cigarette, then you have just made that next […]

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Gremlin Day Care Center

October 19, 2012

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by Morgana Rae —  It is a new year, so why not take a holiday from your “gremlin?” You know that nasty inner critic that tells you that you are not good enough? The one constantly detailing the reasons you cannot have the love/wealth/success/happiness you want, and encouraging you to procrastinate? Who dismisses your accomplishments? […]

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Can you receive?

October 19, 2012

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Can you receive?   by John English —  Congratulations. You have achieved your goal. You successfully held something in mind and surrounded it with gratitude as you worked to manifest it in your life. Suddenly, though, you notice this achievement is not as sweet as you had envisioned it to be. After all the action […]

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Remembering forgiveness

October 19, 2012

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by Dr. Eileen Borris —  Now that the holidays are over, some of you may be wondering, “Where is the peace and goodwill towards men?” Have we forgotten about last year’s story that had such significant impact on many people, about the way the Amish were able to forgive the horrific murder of five innocent […]

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A magnet for love

October 17, 2012

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by Eva-Maria Mora —  In the Western world, we are so used to consuming, buying and ordering the things we want. Even if we cannot afford them, we have an easy solution: we just put everything on the credit card. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to buy something that brings love and happiness […]

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Realizing your life purpose

October 16, 2012

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by Linda Drake —  Although finding your life purpose can be quite an adventure, it is seldom as difficult as you may expect, because many of the lessons you already have learned and taught others have been an important part of your life purpose. You do not have to be an important person in the […]

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