Thoughts, ideas, and words can be food for the soul. Eat and drink the Word.
I am a feeler. Make no mistake about that. I feel things deeply. I think, I sense, I know, and I emote profoundly. I often find myself overwhelmed with emotion, in fact. It seems as though I feel on the verge of tears. These are not tears of sadness… Simply tears of emotion. It’s as…
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Thoughts become things. Yes, they do. We literally create the world around us. “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make our world.” -Buddha Yes, horrendously difficult and disappointing, and even painful things are bound to happen to each and every one of us, but I…
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Change is HARD. It really is. There’s no beating around the bush. Even if we like change, transitioning from one routine, habit, or comfort to something new takes some adjustment. And, when things in Life continually change, we may end up feeling somewhat “assaulted,” if you will. It’s exhausting. Even if for the better, it…
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Stephen Covey’s wildly popular and ultimately compelling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, inspires us to be better, to better ourselves, and to simply “be awesome.” What could be better than that? The book first introduces the concept of Paradigm Shift and prepares the reader for a change in mindset. It helps the reader understand…
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Money isn’t everything. In fact, money is merely commonplace. Money is nothing. (CLICK IMAGE TO PLAY VIDEO) Now we must all try and keep very calm. First thing that we have to decide is this: Who is going with Charlie to the factory? I will. I’ll take him. You leave it to me. How about…
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I have certainly mentioned in the past my tendency towards introversion and the fact that I find it to be emotionally overwhelming and quite exhausting, at times, to interact with large groups of people. I feel much more comfortable and considerably more nourished by spending quiet time with smaller groups of individuals, or even just…
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I have always felt that I have a particularly keen memory. I’m sharp! I’m like an elephant. I remember everything. I use images for my memory association. I’m not sure where I learned to do this ~ but as long as I can remember (using visualizations, of course), I’ve done this. This has been a…
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The concept of mindfulness has been on my mind of late. Ironic, I know. What is mindfulness, really? Living in the moment—also called mindfulness—is a state of active, open, intentional attention on the present. When you become mindful, you realize that you are not your thoughts; you become an observer of your thoughts from moment…
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For the past week or two I’ve been feeling somewhat under the weather. I haven’t felt ill per se, just not myself. The over-analyzer in me has been racking my brain, questioning my soul, and seeking answers as to why I’ve been feeling this way. The answer, though, has nothing to do with analysis, and…
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Oprah has her list of her Favorite Things. This year, in 2013, she touted the list to be “the ultimate, ultimate list of Favorite Things.” From cakes to tea, to organic cotton P.J.s and totes, Oprah’s list is materialistically over the top. I, on the other hand, feel as though some of my favorite things…
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