| 811 | I Am Healthy Preview: I Am Healthy By Kay Kopit It is amazing to be able to say that! I will say it again, “I am a whole, happy, healthy, loving woman.” I was sick for the first 40 years of my life. Like millions of other human beings I grew up immersed in the family disease of alcoholism. For generations it has plagued my family. The unbalanced life I led is so com... (more) Published By: Kay Kopit Submitted: 21 March,2004 |
| 812 | A Simple Effective tool to get and stay Organized Preview: Often we are in overwhelm because we are holding too many things in our brain. We are trying to make everything a priority and get it done now. When really we can eliminate 60 % of those things get more accomplished and be more successful. If you answer "yes" to three or more of the questions below it's a good bet you need to get your life organi... (more) Published By: BZ Riger-Hull Submitted: 22 March,2004 |
| 813 | The Parthenon Principle Preview: The Parthenon Principle Have you seen a picture of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece? I will never forget walking up to the massive granite ruins. The size and power still remaining in a building constructed 2500 years ago is overwhelming! Although the roof lies on the ground, in pieces, most of the columns that supported it are in place. There a... (more) Published By: Miami Phillips Submitted: 24 March,2004 |
| 814 | Mentor??? Who Needs A Mentor? Preview: Who needs a mentor. . .everyone who is truly serious about achieving more of their true potential, personally and financially. In fact, Richard Brooke says: "If you're someone who wants to break out and do something extraordinary that you would not do on your own initiative, you better have a coach-and you better have a great one." If you do... (more) Published By: Charles Lalonde Submitted: 25 March,2004 |
| 815 | Letting go of anger and awaken to life's grand adventures Preview: Anger can make us feel good and enlivened for a little while. When we are angry we are often feeling self-righteous, critical, judgemental and we have someone to blame for our own problems. However, anger can easily turned to hatred and this can lead to us doing and saying things we really did not mean to. It can also drain our vital energy and ... (more) Published By: Kerry-Ann Cox Submitted: 29 March,2004 |
| 816 | The Enchanted Cottage Preview: The Enchanted Cottage Decades ago, I saw a metaphysical movie that wonderfully illustrates the alchemical power of love. In "The Enchanted Cottage," a homely, self-effacing maid and a blind, crippled war hero fall in love. She blossoms into an attractive, self-confident woman and he into a charming, handsome country gentleman, both happier than e... (more) Published By: Judith Pennington Submitted: 31 March,2004 |
| 817 | The Springtime of Peace Preview: The Springtime of Peace The deeper beauty of spring is its process. In winter's last days, as the sun warms the earth, each root and branch awakens to the patterned memory of who it is and what it can be. Life stirs and nature's growth in turn awakens all of us to the glories of being fully alive. Consciousness awakens in much the same way, doe... (more) Published By: Judith Pennington Submitted: 31 March,2004 |
| 818 | Attract Success Preview: 1."WE ALL NEED SOMEBODY TO LEAN ON" One of our primary needs as human beings is to feel the support of those around us. Ideally, we need to be nurtured and encouraged by our nuclear family first and then by an ever-widening circle of relatives, friends and teachers. Without that support, we tend to be less willing to try new things or stretc... (more) Published By: Dawn Wood Submitted: 31 March,2004 |
| 819 | Defining Success Your Way! Preview: Our society defines success primarily around three elements: power, money and fame. Many of you reading this may be saying, “wait a minute –those elements are not the most important things to me.” Success is often intangible. It’s certainly unique to each person. Have you considered how you will know when you are successful? For one of my career... (more) Published By: Ann Ronan, Ph.D. Submitted: 01 April,2004 |
| 820 | Are You The Master Of Your Destiny? Preview: How strong are you? I'm not asking if you can carry 150 lbs. of weight. What I'm after is your strength of character. How resilient are you to hang on to your dreams amidst the raging forces of discouragement and criticisms? There are far too many individuals who never get to experience the joy of attaining their desires because other peo... (more) Published By: Michael Lee Submitted: 03 April,2004 |
| 821 | Coping With A Funeral Preview: When the death of a loved one occurs, regardless or whether it was expected or not, you will find yourself having to deal with a great number of people. Some you will know closely, others may be complete strangers; all will be claiming some kind of relationship to the deceased. Whilst grieving for your loved one you may find yourself not wanting ... (more) Published By: Sharon Jacobsen Submitted: 03 April,2004 |
| 822 | Smelling the Roses: Better Living Through Savoring Preview: “Stop and smell the roses,” people often say. Then they smile ruefully, because everybody knows there isn’t enough TIME to stop or, as my daughter says, to “chill.” This is the Conventional Wisdom – and I’m here to tell you that the CW is simply WRONG. Researchers in Positive Psychology find that people actually get more done if they take time o... (more) Published By: Maureen Killoran, MA, DMin Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 823 | Stage Fright Preview: Stage Fright By Tracy Brinkmann ©2001-2003 First lets set the record straight. It should really be called 'before getting on stage fright.' At least for me all - ok well most - of my fears hit before I get on the stage. Once I'm up on stage BOOM I'm in the zone and you can be too. Stage fright is that wonderful feeling of nervousness that occurs ... (more) Published By: Tracy Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 824 | Thoughts on a Desert Ledge Preview: I’m an American woman in mid-life, who for the most part has bought into the prevailing model where busy is good. Outside of an hour’s walk through the woods and a few weeks’ car camping when my daughter was young, I’m a city girl whose idea of roughing it is a room in Motel 6. “Vision Quest,” the brochure read. “Do it while you still can.” See... (more) Published By: Maureen Killoran, MA, DMin Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 825 | Racism and You Preview: Ethical question: You are in a local store. (This really happened.) An elderly, poorly-dressed lady is pushing a card, moving with obvious difficulty as she adds to her hoard first one item and then another. She finishes, and proceeds slowly – not to the checkout, but to the exit, where two security guards are chatting. At the door, the woman paus... (more) Published By: Maureen Killoran, MA, DMin Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 826 | Healing with a Song Preview: It took a minute to realize what was happening. We were gathered on the dock, a disparate bunch of travelers waiting for the Aran Islands ferry. Islanders returning home, kids off for a lark, German tourists – and us, a small group of Americans on interfaith pilgrimage with their novice leader – me. Milling around, each anxious to see his or her ... (more) Published By: Maureen Killoran, MA, DMin Submitted: 05 April,2004 |
| 827 | Anger and your health Preview: Anger and your health HOW YOUR OUTLOOK INFLUENCES HEALTH AND ABILITY TO CONTROL ANGER Jane and Anthony have differing ways of viewing the world. Jane is a pessimist (the glass is half-empty), while Anthony is an optimist (the glass is half-full). These outlooks influence how they experience similar situations. SCENARIO 1: JOB LOSS Jane is dev... (more) Published By: Dr. Tony Fiore Submitted: 06 April,2004 |
| 828 | What Does It Mean to Have Boundaries? Preview: “The purpose of having boundaries is to protect and take care of ourselves,” writes Robert Burney, in “Codependence: The Dance of Wounded Souls.” The term “boundaries” has been around for some time, and if ever a term needed an adjective before it, it would be “boundaries.” For instance, we want “healthy” boundaries, not “permanent” boundaries. We... (more) Published By: Susan Dunn, MA, Emotional Intelligence Coach Submitted: 08 April,2004 |
| 829 | April's Opportunity Preview: April's Opportunity Every season has its moods and flavors. Spring is a time of new optimism and in last month's letter, Planting Seeds of Spring, I wrote about planting seeds as a metaphor for possibilities. April has its unique challenges and opportunities. With the usual focus on taxes, we are reminded of our relationship to money. We see ou... (more) Published By: Mark Susnow Submitted: 11 April,2004 |
| 830 | Speak With a Relaxed Body and Mind Preview: Publishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print fre*e of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address(http://www.schrift.com) in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to sandra@schrift.com Thank yo... (more) Published By: Sandra Schrift Submitted: 12 April,2004 |