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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Change
Changes in life come at you fast sometimes. It isn't the changes, it how you handle them. Make the most of those things, and look for the joy and happiness in them.
Reason relationships fail Series
Vedic astrology, from India, is
thousands of years old. It has been used for thousands of years
to arrange happy marriages based on the same principles of yoga. The sacred masculine and feminine are not just given lip service, they are the same principles at the heart of all ancient wisdom traditions of the East, especially India.
to arrange happy marriages based on the same principles of yoga. The sacred masculine and feminine are not just given lip service, they are the same principles at the heart of all ancient wisdom traditions of the East, especially India.
Indian culture truly understood that
the key to relationship happiness lies with women. All relationship techniques from India start with honoring the woman, and seeing that
relationships are set up to honor the woman. When the woman is happy, the man is happy, and the family is happy.
Sadly, in this modern world, we have
gotten very far away from this honoring of the sacred feminine, as the celebration of life. Yet Vedic astrology has never lost this truth.
The sad truth is, everyone makes
these mistakes. You and me will, by default, make these crucial mistakes as soon as we begin to develop feelings and attraction for someone. Unless we
bring consciousness and intelligence into the process our relationships will be stressful and difficult.
Think about it for a minute. Why is
it so difficult to have a relationship with someone you truly love? It's as if the more you love them the harder it is. Why is that?
Look for more here, to learn about relationships and how to make your special life, work, and make a difference.
Rev Gerald Martin
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
"What would really make me happy is..."
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." -- C.G. Jung
I've always found it interesting when I hear people say, "What would really make
me happy is..." or, "What I really want to do is..."
What that means to me is that they're not living as much of an authentic life as
they could be if they're not experiencing the things they really want or desire.
Having the belief that the things that would really make you happy are somehow
outside of yourself or beyond your ability to manifest means that you're willing
to accept your life without them, and if that's okay with you, that's fine. But
if you feel that certain things would make your life more whole, complete or
happier, then you might want to ask yourself if you're living an authentic life,
meaning one that truly reflects who you are in all areas, which includes
creating what you really want.
Here are some questions to help you decide if your life is filled with more
"having" or "wanting."
1. What percentage of your life is filled with happiness?
2. What percentage are the things you would like to do but haven't?
3. What percentage is accepting what you haven't done?
4. What percentage are the things you don't have that you desire?
5. What percentage is accepting what you don't have?
6. What percentage are the things you would like to have or do that you feel are
unreachable or unattainable?
7. What percentage is accepting what "is" rather than what "isn't"?
8. Would you be okay if you never did what you "really want to do"?
9. Would you be okay if you never have what would "really make you happy"?
10. Do you have what makes you really happy?
11. Do you do the things you really want to?
12. Do you feel you're living an authentic life?
If your percentages are higher than you'd like them to be, or you answered "no"
to question 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12, you might want to consider being more proactive
about creating what you really want in your life, and not just thinking about it
as something you would "like" to do or have, but it doesn't yet exist, or might
not ever.
What stops us from having the very things we say we want in our lives is usually
ourselves. Whether it's feeling that we don't deserve those things or that we
don't believe it's possible to get them, it comes down to changing our thinking
around it. If you live your life in the present thinking, "I am doing what I
really want" and, "I have what I really want" rather than thinking it "could" or
"might" be someday, you will find yourself living a life that's about what "is"
rather than one that's accepting what "isn't." When we live our lives true to
who we really are, which includes doing and having what we desire, we can then
answer the question, "Are you living an authentic life?" with a definitive
"Yes!"
For more by Ora Nadrich,
Monday, May 20, 2013
Happy
There are two types of people in the world: those who choose to be
happy, and those who choose to be unhappy. Contrary to popular belief,
happiness doesn’t come from fame, fortune, other people, or material
possessions. Rather, it comes from within. The richest person in the
world could be miserable while a person living in the slums of a third
world country could be happy and content. I have spent plenty of time
amongst both groups to have seen it first hand. Happy people are happy
because they make themselves happy.
They maintain a positive outlook on life and remain at peace with themselves.
The question is: how do they do that?
It’s quite simple. Happy people have good habits that enhance their lives. They do things differently. Ask any happy person, and they will tell you that they …
1. Don’t hold grudges.
Happy people understand that it’s better to forgive and forget than to let their negative feelings crowd out their positive feelings. Holding a grudge has a lot of detrimental effects on your wellbeing, including increased depression, anxiety, and stress. Why let anyone who has wronged you have power over you? If you let go of all your grudges, you’ll gain a clear conscience and enough energy to enjoy the good things in life.
2. Treat everyone with kindness.
Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that being kind makes you happier? Every time you perform a selfless act, your brain produces serotonin, a hormone that eases tension and lifts your spirits. Not only that, but treating people with love, dignity, and respect also allows you to build stronger relationships.
3. See problems as challenges.
The word “problem” is never part of a happy person’s vocabulary. A problem is viewed as a drawback, a struggle, or an unstable situation while a challenge is viewed as something positive like an opportunity, a task, or a dare. Whenever you face an obstacle, try looking at it as a challenge.
4. Express gratitude for what they already have.
There’s a popular saying that goes something like this: “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.” You will have a deeper sense of contentment if you count your blessings instead of yearning for what you don’t have.
5. Dream big.
People who get into the habit of dreaming big are more likely to accomplish their goals than those who don’t. If you dare to dream big, your mind will put itself in a focused and positive state.
6. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Happy people ask themselves, “Will this problem matter a year from now?” They understand that life’s too short to get worked up over trivial situations. Letting things roll off your back will definitely put you at ease to enjoy the more important things in life.
7. Speak well of others.
Being nice feels better than being mean. As fun as gossiping is, it usually leaves you feeling guilty and resentful. Saying nice things about other people encourages you to think positive, non-judgmental thoughts.
8. Never make excuses.
Benjamin Franklin once said, “He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” Happy people don’t make excuses or blame others for their own failures in life. Instead, they own up to their mistakes and, by doing so, they proactively try to change for the better.
9. Get absorbed into the present.
Happy people don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future. They savor the present. They let themselves get immersed in whatever they’re doing at the moment. Stop and smell the roses.
10. Wake up at the same time every morning.
Have you noticed that a lot of successful people tend to be early risers? Waking up at the same time every morning stabilizes your circadian rhythm, increases productivity, and puts you in a calm and centered state.
11. Avoid social comparison.
Everyone works at his own pace, so why compare yourself to others? If you think you’re better than someone else, you gain an unhealthy sense of superiority. If you think someone else is better than you, you end up feeling bad about yourself. You’ll be happier if you focus on your own progress and praise others on theirs.
12. Choose friends wisely.
Misery loves company. That’s why it’s important to surround yourself with optimistic people who will encourage you to achieve your goals. The more positive energy you have around you, the better you will feel about yourself.
13. Never seek approval from others.
Happy people don’t care what others think of them. They follow their own hearts without letting naysayers discourage them. They understand that it’s impossible to please everyone. Listen to what people have to say, but never seek anyone’s approval but your own.
14. Take the time to listen.
Talk less; listen more. Listening keeps your mind open to others’ wisdoms and outlooks on the world. The more intensely you listen, the quieter your mind gets, and the more content you feel.
15. Nurture social relationships.
A lonely person is a miserable person. Happy people understand how important it is to have strong, healthy relationships. Always take the time to see and talk to your family, friends, or significant other.
16. Meditate.
Meditating silences your mind and helps you find inner peace. You don’t have to be a zen master to pull it off. Happy people know how to silence their minds anywhere and anytime they need to calm their nerves.
17. Eat well.
Junk food makes you sluggish, and it’s difficult to be happy when you’re in that kind of state. Everything you eat directly affects your body’s ability to produce hormones, which will dictate your moods, energy, and mental focus. Be sure to eat foods that will keep your mind and body in good shape.
18. Exercise.
Studies have shown that exercise raises happiness levels just as much as Zoloft does. Exercising also boosts your self-esteem and gives you a higher sense of self-accomplishment.
19. Live minimally.
Happy people rarely keep clutter around the house because they know that extra belongings weigh them down and make them feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Some studies have concluded that Europeans are a lot happier than Americans are, which is interesting because they live in smaller homes, drive simpler cars, and own fewer items.
20. Tell the truth.
Lying stresses you out, corrodes your self-esteem, and makes you unlikeable. The truth will set you free. Being honest improves your mental health and builds others’ trust in you. Always be truthful, and never apologize for it.
21. Establish personal control.
Happy people have the ability to choose their own destinies. They don’t let others tell them how they should live their lives. Being in complete control of one’s own life brings positive feelings and a great sense of self-worth.
22. Accept what cannot be changed.
Once you accept the fact that life is not fair, you’ll be more at peace with yourself. Instead of obsessing over how unfair life is, just focus on what you can control and change it for the better.
This article is from Chiara Fucarino. Enjoy!
They maintain a positive outlook on life and remain at peace with themselves.
The question is: how do they do that?
It’s quite simple. Happy people have good habits that enhance their lives. They do things differently. Ask any happy person, and they will tell you that they …
1. Don’t hold grudges.
Happy people understand that it’s better to forgive and forget than to let their negative feelings crowd out their positive feelings. Holding a grudge has a lot of detrimental effects on your wellbeing, including increased depression, anxiety, and stress. Why let anyone who has wronged you have power over you? If you let go of all your grudges, you’ll gain a clear conscience and enough energy to enjoy the good things in life.
2. Treat everyone with kindness.
Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that being kind makes you happier? Every time you perform a selfless act, your brain produces serotonin, a hormone that eases tension and lifts your spirits. Not only that, but treating people with love, dignity, and respect also allows you to build stronger relationships.
3. See problems as challenges.
The word “problem” is never part of a happy person’s vocabulary. A problem is viewed as a drawback, a struggle, or an unstable situation while a challenge is viewed as something positive like an opportunity, a task, or a dare. Whenever you face an obstacle, try looking at it as a challenge.
4. Express gratitude for what they already have.
There’s a popular saying that goes something like this: “The happiest people don’t have the best of everything; they just make the best of everything they have.” You will have a deeper sense of contentment if you count your blessings instead of yearning for what you don’t have.
5. Dream big.
People who get into the habit of dreaming big are more likely to accomplish their goals than those who don’t. If you dare to dream big, your mind will put itself in a focused and positive state.
6. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Happy people ask themselves, “Will this problem matter a year from now?” They understand that life’s too short to get worked up over trivial situations. Letting things roll off your back will definitely put you at ease to enjoy the more important things in life.
7. Speak well of others.
Being nice feels better than being mean. As fun as gossiping is, it usually leaves you feeling guilty and resentful. Saying nice things about other people encourages you to think positive, non-judgmental thoughts.
8. Never make excuses.
Benjamin Franklin once said, “He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” Happy people don’t make excuses or blame others for their own failures in life. Instead, they own up to their mistakes and, by doing so, they proactively try to change for the better.
9. Get absorbed into the present.
Happy people don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future. They savor the present. They let themselves get immersed in whatever they’re doing at the moment. Stop and smell the roses.
10. Wake up at the same time every morning.
Have you noticed that a lot of successful people tend to be early risers? Waking up at the same time every morning stabilizes your circadian rhythm, increases productivity, and puts you in a calm and centered state.
11. Avoid social comparison.
Everyone works at his own pace, so why compare yourself to others? If you think you’re better than someone else, you gain an unhealthy sense of superiority. If you think someone else is better than you, you end up feeling bad about yourself. You’ll be happier if you focus on your own progress and praise others on theirs.
12. Choose friends wisely.
Misery loves company. That’s why it’s important to surround yourself with optimistic people who will encourage you to achieve your goals. The more positive energy you have around you, the better you will feel about yourself.
13. Never seek approval from others.
Happy people don’t care what others think of them. They follow their own hearts without letting naysayers discourage them. They understand that it’s impossible to please everyone. Listen to what people have to say, but never seek anyone’s approval but your own.
14. Take the time to listen.
Talk less; listen more. Listening keeps your mind open to others’ wisdoms and outlooks on the world. The more intensely you listen, the quieter your mind gets, and the more content you feel.
15. Nurture social relationships.
A lonely person is a miserable person. Happy people understand how important it is to have strong, healthy relationships. Always take the time to see and talk to your family, friends, or significant other.
16. Meditate.
Meditating silences your mind and helps you find inner peace. You don’t have to be a zen master to pull it off. Happy people know how to silence their minds anywhere and anytime they need to calm their nerves.
17. Eat well.
Junk food makes you sluggish, and it’s difficult to be happy when you’re in that kind of state. Everything you eat directly affects your body’s ability to produce hormones, which will dictate your moods, energy, and mental focus. Be sure to eat foods that will keep your mind and body in good shape.
18. Exercise.
Studies have shown that exercise raises happiness levels just as much as Zoloft does. Exercising also boosts your self-esteem and gives you a higher sense of self-accomplishment.
19. Live minimally.
Happy people rarely keep clutter around the house because they know that extra belongings weigh them down and make them feel overwhelmed and stressed out. Some studies have concluded that Europeans are a lot happier than Americans are, which is interesting because they live in smaller homes, drive simpler cars, and own fewer items.
20. Tell the truth.
Lying stresses you out, corrodes your self-esteem, and makes you unlikeable. The truth will set you free. Being honest improves your mental health and builds others’ trust in you. Always be truthful, and never apologize for it.
21. Establish personal control.
Happy people have the ability to choose their own destinies. They don’t let others tell them how they should live their lives. Being in complete control of one’s own life brings positive feelings and a great sense of self-worth.
22. Accept what cannot be changed.
Once you accept the fact that life is not fair, you’ll be more at peace with yourself. Instead of obsessing over how unfair life is, just focus on what you can control and change it for the better.
This article is from Chiara Fucarino. Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Know all Power
For,
know all power, all influence that is of a creative nature is of the
Father-God a manifestation. Not as an individual, not as a personality,
but as good, as love, as law, as longsuffering, as patience, as
brotherly love, as kindness, as gentleness; yet in all the beauties of
nature--in the blush of the rose, in the baby's smile, in the song of
the bird, in the ripple of the brook, in the wind, in the wave, in all
of those influences or forces that bring to His creatures a
consciousness of Life itself and its awareness and its activity in a
material plane. Reading 1276-1
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