by Christina Baldwin — True stories of ordinary people are the most inspiring experiences we share. Stories tell about action and stories inspire action. When we are stuck in traffic, we look for the story: Why is everybody stopped? We scan the radio stations. Finally, we creep over a rise and see bent metal and […]
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First date — frog or prince
August 24, 2013
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by Morgan Rose — Let us face it, first dates can be awkward. Some would say pure torture. You are trying to be perfect. He is trying to be perfect. Neither of you are perfect, whatever perfect means. And, realistically, does pretending to be perfect prove he is a man who can love you? Of […]
The symphony of silence
September 29, 2012
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by Blanche Williams — Many fear the sound of silence because of a perceived sense of judgment, isolation or lack of stimulation. On the contrary, silence can be a golden opportunity for subtle growth, uncluttered reflection and insightful revelation. Our lives represent the most delicate instruments in our divine symphony. Its mastery requires an uncommon […]
Harness your power to lower high blood pressure
August 23, 2012
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by Vickie Mesa — You have the power to support your body’s health by using your mind’s “imagery” — a self-directed daydreaming that uses the imagination. If you want to lower blood pressure, commit to using imagery and your imagination. The following six-step exercise can help you achieve the results you want. 1. Set aside […]
You are the key to your life
March 5, 2012
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by Brian J. Zahn — When we are young, we are joyful and creative, full of amazing dreams about becoming anything we want — perhaps a fireman, policeman, doctor, nurse, veterinarian, ballerina or even an astronaut. Nothing fazes us in utilizing our imagination, putting on costumes and acting everything out as if it were really […]
The disappearing button box exercise
February 24, 2012
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by Khayriyyah Savannah — We often hear that by changing our thinking we can change or learn to control our emotions. The phrase “he really knows how to push my buttons” is all too common. Most of us realize that our internal buttons can be pushed. The trick is getting rid of them by changing […]
September 15, 2013
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