A precious gift to give by Dawn Fleming — Throughout the year, you may have received and given myriad gifts. Now consider giving yourself the best gift of all — permission to be who you truly are. It is time to stop living on automatic pilot and for the approval of others. Give yourself permission […]
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Call off the search
May 22, 2014
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Call off the search by John English — The search is over! You can call it off. Every answer you are looking for in every situation already exists within. Sit with this for a moment and let the peace, serenity, hope and power of this truth sink in. If we take the time to contemplate […]
10 ways to move from overwhelmed to abundance
May 19, 2014
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10 ways to move from overwhelmed to abundance by Lucinda Lintz — The following are ways to move to abundance: • Develop a schedule and system that works for you. • Establish an area in which to organize your paperwork, bills and files. • Find an affirmation that reinforces your newly acquired behavior and keeps […]
To grieve is to heal
May 4, 2014
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To grieve is to heal by David Berger — Grieving is a natural step toward growth and healing. But our grief isn’t limited to the times when life is difficult or when we lose someone who means a lot to us. Artists grieve. Whether they sing, dance, sculpt, paint or create in any sense, they […]
Are you dumb?
May 1, 2014
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Are you dumb? The word “dumb” is not always what we think it means. The letters in the word dumb can mean Deft, Unique, Masterful and Brainy. Looking at the word in this way gives it a new spin. As spirit, we are specialists. We are creators. We can put our brain cells to work […]
Choices: The good, the bad and the in-between
April 29, 2014
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Choices: The good, the bad and the in-between by Ada Porat — When faced with a decision, we often find ourselves feeling the need to choose between polar opposites of black or white, right or wrong, good or bad. In our desire to make the “right” choice, we get so caught up in weighing the […]
The significance of consciously forgiving
April 27, 2014
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The significance of consciously forgiving by Sherry Anshara — Forgiveness can be a challenge. Why? Because in the conventional forgiveness equation, the forgiver can still remain the victim. How does that happen? Since your memory stores every event you’ve ever experienced, your body remembers even when you forget or try to forget. The forgetting process […]
Hayley Hobson’s Hip Guide to Creating Your Sexy and Abundant Life
March 26, 2014
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Hayley Hobson’s Hip Guide to Creating Your Sexy and Abundant Life by Hayley Hobson — This fun and fresh take on life features the wit and wisdom of Hobson, who is a mom, wife, yogi and business pioneer. It is a look at life in the fast lane — with plenty of stops for asanas […]
The Five Seasons: Tap into Nature’s Secrets for Health, Happiness and Harmony
March 16, 2014
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The Five Seasons: Tap into Nature’s Secrets for Health, Happiness and Harmony by Joseph Cardillo, Ph.D. — The Five Seasons is a simple yet effective code for optimizing the way you live. The formula is simple: Change the way you process nature’s energies and you will change your life. Learn new, natural and fun ways […]
What are You Waiting For? Learn How to Rise to the Occasion of Your Life
February 17, 2014
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What are You Waiting For? Learn How to Rise to the Occasion of Your Life by Kristen Moeller, M.S. — Are you waiting for your “real” life to kick in? Are you always busy making other plans, while constantly striving to improve yourself? Through candid stories and insightful lessons, Moeller helps us explore the pervasive […]
Contagious Optimism: Upifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking
February 17, 2014
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Contagious Optimism: Upifting Stories and Motivational Advice for Positive Forward Thinking by David Mezzapelle — The fast pace of our lives can seem like an infinite loop. For many, this includes the constant barrage of emails, a 24/7 workplace, busy families, the challenges of uncertainty, and life’s trials and tribulations. This can make it easy […]
What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail? How to Transform Fear Into Courage
February 17, 2014
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What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail? How to Transform Fear Into Courage by Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons — What would you do if you knew you could not fail? These encouraging words, attributed to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, have inspired millions to face their fears and dare to […]
The Zero Point Agreement: How to Be Who You Already Are
February 17, 2014
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The Zero Point Agreement: How to Be Who You Already Are by Julie Tallard Johnson — Everyone longs to experience purpose and inspiration, but the search for meaning often leaves a seeker in the hands of fate. Offering a different approach to self-discovery, one in which we create meaning from within rather than seeking it […]
May 30, 2014
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