by Joy Abrams — It is very traumatic to lose someone you love. This heart-wrenching experience is filled with great challenges. Whether the departed is a relative, a friend or a pet, the experience is never easy. The surge of emotions that rush through your mind and body can leave you depleted. Grieving is not […]
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Dare yourself
July 28, 2012
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by Sherry Anshara — “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” — Helen Keller. “Truth or dare” — Madonna. Two flip sides of the coin of perspectives by two women from completely different ends of the spectrum of time and space. Then again, maybe not. Both women dared to be themselves in the evolution […]
Matter, energy, space, time and you
July 27, 2012
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by John English— Toltecs and medicine people refer to matter, energy, space and time (MEST) as the four-fold purpose of the “unspeakable.” The unspeakable is a term for the One Spirit that many of us refer to as God. They use this term because there is really nothing that can be said about it. If […]
Another resolution not completed — yet
July 27, 2012
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by Heather Addington — Stopping smoking is always number one on someone’s wish list. Often it will be on that person’s list every year. They may be able to stop smoking for a short time, but eventually are plagued with thoughts of smoking again. These thoughts are quite normal and happen to the best of […]
The importance of detoxing
July 26, 2012
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by Eulalia Papineau — Every day we are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals and toxins that can be absorbed into the body via breathing, eating, drinking and more. In addition, lifestyle choices sometimes include smoking, alcohol, junk food and artificial sweeteners, just to name a few — all increasing the toxic load on […]
Quit smoking naturally
July 26, 2012
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by Dr. Tara Peyman — Did you know that after only eight hours of quitting smoking, your blood pressure drops by five to 10 points? After one month, your immune system will have begun to recover from the effects of cigarette smoke, and your energy is likely to improve. After only one year of quitting […]
The journey back to the garden
July 26, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — I am an entertainer. Performing for people is very fulfilling work, especially when I remember to get off the stage when the show is over. Becoming an entertainer was, in part, a strategy to overcompensate for the belief that simply being who I am was not enough. If I performed, my […]
Of sushi and sake
July 26, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — I was strolling through San Francisco in a buoyant mood, lifted by the success of my just completed musical performance. Since my latest personal stretch was learning to be more liberal with myself financially, I decided to have dinner at a nice Japanese restaurant. I sat at the sushi bar, humming […]
Navigating distractions
July 25, 2012
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by Dr. Sirah Vettese — We live in a world where distractions abound, where entertainment and consumerism seduce us to self-medicate in seemingly benign and socially acceptable ways. For each of us, the hook may be different. Examples include work, shopping, sports, sex, gambling, alcohol, drugs, television, telephone, the Internet and hobbies. Regardless of the […]
Listen to your heart — it knows best
July 25, 2012
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by Kandi and Faith — How many times have you asked yourself whether you said or did the right thing in a given situation? A more appropriate question would be, “Did I use my head, or listen to my heart?” Most of us have been brought up to think with our heads. Our parents, teachers, […]
A whole day of energy
July 25, 2012
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by Michell Brown — What would you do today if you had unlimited energy? Energy is invaluable. Kids naturally have it in abundance, new moms crave it and working people cherish it. You may know those people who flow through their days with high energy, others who experience really low points, and still others with […]
Business success strategies for introverts
July 25, 2012
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by Laura Orsini — Many business owners and entrepreneurs are outgoing folks who find it easy to socialize, meet new people and start conversations with strangers. For them, networking ― a most necessary component to creating and sustaining business relationships ― is easy, or at least not a dreaded chore. They look forward to bringing […]
Choosing the right lens
July 22, 2012
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by Kim Seiferth — Are you viewing life through frosted windows or rose-colored glasses? This is another way of asking ourselves whether the glass is half empty or half full, or if the grass is greener on the other side. How we choose to experience our world is all about perception, and we always determine […]



July 28, 2012
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