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Archive for October, 2014

Turn the Other Cheek

Sometimes when we’ve been harmed, we need to “turn the other cheek.”  Yes, the ego wants to retaliate and “fight back,” but your higher self says to “let go.”  When you can let go of the need to “fight” you have allowed yourself to be one with your spirit. Letting go of the need to […]

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Anger Outbursts

When someone “lashes” out at you in anger, it is usually because they are feeling hurt.  They may think that you possibly initiated the reason for their “hurting,” or they may not even know the source of their pain.  However, when a friend or family member gets angry at you, their hurting inside is often […]

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Unexpected Interruptions

“Excuse me.  Pardon the interruption, but I was wondering if you know how to get to 13th street?” Ω Sometimes our lives get interrupted.  We are walking along on our path to our beacons when out of no where we get a “priority interrupt.”  Sometimes the interruption takes us off of our course for a […]

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Thinking for Yourself

“It’s a boy!” “Oh, that’s wonderful.   May I hold him?” “Certainly.” “Honey, we are parents with a beautiful son.” “I’m speechless, scared and happy all at the same time!” Ω Life is such an exciting time.  When a new life enters this world, the world silently rejoices – for we know that the lifeblood of […]

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Adversity Thinking

When you are faced with adversity how do you react?  Do you stay in bed and sleep later, or do you get up earlier and attack your day? Life is full of “ups and downs” and challenges.  There are times in our lives when things seem to be “in flow” and other times when everything […]

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Go Get Happiness

Sometimes happiness is unrecognized by us.  We have happiness buried deep within our hearts, but we fail to uncover it.  We think that our “happiness” will come at a later time, and fail to see what we have in front of us at this moment. Think about the excitement of an upcoming vacation.  You may […]

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Quieting Anger

“Why are you so angry?” “Because he makes me so mad I can’t even see straight.” “Take a deep breath and go sit quietly by yourself until you calm down.  You need to get control of yourself before you do something you regret.” “Okay, maybe you are right.  I am pretty angry.” Ω Anger is […]

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Quit Waiting

“What are you waiting for?” “I don’t know.  I guess I’m waiting until it feels right.” “When do you think that will be?” “I don’t think it will ever feel right.” “Well then you might as well do it now.” “I guess there is no time like the present.” Ω What are you waiting for?  […]

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The Energy Pendulum

“Why did you wave and smile at that person after they cut you off like that?” “Because they looked like they needed someone to be nice to them.” Ω Do you ever have a day when it seems that no one is being nice to you?  Did it occur to you that those people may […]

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Trust Removes Stress

“I really hope I get the job.” “Yes, I do, too.” “What if you don’t get it?” “Well, then I guess I have something better coming along.” “That’s a good way to look at things.” “That’s how I try to live my life.” Ω When we get so wrapped up on the outcome of our […]

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