by James S. Payne — Just what is confidence? Confidence is knowing you are going to succeed before you execute a task, regardless of what others may tell you. Mark McGwire, homerun champion, was asked during a national television interview: “What are you doing differently now that has made you so great?” His matter-of-fact response: […]
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Hair stylist or life artist?
May 29, 2013
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by Johnny G — Who among us has not experienced a bad hair day — or bad hair days? As insignificant as it may sound, bad hair has the potential to affect your whole day, because how we look colors the way we see ourselves. Beginning the day feeling less than our best can throw […]
Priorities for peace of mind
February 13, 2013
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by Ada Porat — The busier our lives become, the more important it is to have crystal-clear priorities in order to stay on track. Clear priorities require an understanding that our source of happiness and fulfillment comes not from the world around us, but from the animating spark of divinity within each of us. Even […]
Straight from the horse’s mouth
December 2, 2012
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by Michelle Muller — Interactions between equines and humans have been documented throughout history, and horses’ bonds with humans as devoted companions and workers continues today. Nurturing this emotional and healing bond develops a relationship of support and unconditional love, allowing humans to explore their own emotions and intuition. Most horse owners will agree that […]
Finding the gifts in the new economy
August 17, 2012
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by Connie Kadansky — What gift is this economy giving you? I recently asked that question of an audience of business owners. You should have seen the looks on their faces. One person scowled at me and muttered something profane under his breath. Another packed up his stuff indignantly and walked out. It was, admittedly, […]
Who said self-improvement is easy?
February 27, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — Who said self-improvement is easy? Well, it is and it is not. If your improvement program consists of losing five pounds or getting a new hair style, it is easy. But making those deep inner changes that draw you nearer to happiness, contentment and success may be more of a challenge. […]
Reiki for kids
February 24, 2012
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by Josephine M. Joseph — Reiki is a Japanese word that translates to universal life force. A hands-on healing modality, Reiki has received recognition from medical practitioners, such as Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Andrew Weil, and is practiced globally. Holistic medicine helps integrate body, mind, spirit and emotion — the keys to balanced healing. […]
February 16, 2014
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