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Archive for November, 2014

Intentional Eating

“Would  you like some more mashed potatoes?” “No thank you.  I’ve had plenty.” Ω When we bring intention into our lives, it eventually spills over into all aspects of our life.  For example, we learn to bring intention to the current “moment,”  whether that moment is a minute, an hour, a day, week, year, decade […]

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Replace Fear with Knowing

When fear starts to creep into your thoughts, it is time to take a “gratitude inventory.”   Look at all of the things, people, and events in your life for which you are grateful.  Look back on your life at other times when you were fearful, and how things turned out.  When we live in fear, […]

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The Acceptance States

When we “tolerate” another person, we are implicitly saying that “I know better than you, but I will tolerate you.”  It is a way to place ourselves above others.  We think that we are doing a service to that person and the world by showing how “tolerable” we are of others.   However, what we are […]

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Remove the Labels

There once was a time when people were not so caught up in all the pettiness of life.  Sure, humans always have their differences, but the community worked together for survival.  Some communities of the less fortunate still work that way today.  However, many people who live in a home separating their neighbors, and isolating […]

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Now is Everything

“When are you going to start?” “Well, you know what they say.  There is no time like the present.” “How will you know what you need to do?” “I will do an overall high level plan, and then start with the next step.” Ω Now is all that you have.  When we live in the […]

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The Happiness Decision

“What makes you happy?” “Nothing.” “What do you mean nothing?  You always seem so happy” “I discovered a long time ago, that nothing can make me happy.  However, I also discovered that everything can make me happy – if I let it.” “So are you happy?” “Yes, because I have decided that I will always […]

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Today is a Perfect Day

“I’m leaving now.” “Have a nice day.” “Oh, I definitely will. ” “Why is that?” “Because every day is perfect.” Ω When you begin to understand that your life is perfect exactly as it is, and that everything you do is perfect, you begin to see that each and every day is perfect as well. […]

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Your Perfection is Real

When we understand that our life is perfect, we can trust that everything will be okay.  We can believe that whatever decision that we make, will lead us down the path that we are to be on, in this journey of life. It’s amazing how liberating a simple concept can be.  When we understand and […]

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Your Life is Perfect

“Let go, I’ll catch you.” “No, I don’t want to.  I’m afraid.” “I promise, I’ll catch you.” “You promise?” “Yes.  I will catch you.” Ω Back in the early days of our childhood, many of us had the safety of our parents or caregiver to “catch us.”  As we grow older and take on a […]

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Birthdays Are Perfect

Birthdays are a good time to reflect on your life.  It’s an opportunity to look back over the years.  Although it may seem on the outside that the “good ole days” are behind you, and you may yearn to repeat those times, you may realize that today you are right where you need to be. […]

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