Share your grief
July 3, 2008
Share your grief
by: Gene Torrey
Everyone gets to experience a moment of grief, loss and sadness at some point in their lifetime. Grief is something that follows a loss. Grief can take many forms: it can initially settle in as numbness and later evolve to become a mixture of sadness, anger, confusion, sense of being lost, frustration nd desperation. Losing a child causes grief that can be very painful. A parent who is emotionally and physically close to the child finds himself losing a portion of his own identity along with the loss of a child. This puts the parent in a sort of psychological trauma. They may find themselves wondering how to bring back their child - searching for them or reminders of them. They may even hear their voice or think that they see them in familiar places. It takes a long time to gradually get accustomed to the great loss. The intense emotional pain that takes over the parents when they first hear of the loss of their child can make them feel if they can ever survive through this pain. Progress is made through grief slowly as the feelings are worked through. Freud called this grief work.
Take Control of Your Time and Take Control of Your Life
June 30, 2008
Take Control of Your Time and Take Control of Your Life
by: Archie Lawhorne
If you’re ever going to take control of your life and make it
grand, you’ll need to start by taking control of your time.
Without question, effective time management is fundamental to
succeeding in any area of life. In fact, it is often the main
difference between life’s achievers and those who, although
always busy, never get anywhere.
Not surprisingly, an entire industry has been created out of the
need to better manage our time. But if you look a little deeper,
you’ll see that its not so much about time management as it is
self management. Because in reality, you can’t control time, but
you can control yourself and what you do with each moment of
time.
Most experts agree that success is the result of habit.
Therefore, the first step in improving how you use your time
starts with your habits (self control). And your habits start as
This is Your time to Shine Bright
June 27, 2008
This is Your time to Shine Bright
by: Debbie Friedman
I personally love the analogy of candles on a birthday cake.
Like a candle on a birthday cake, each and every one of us has come here with a special light, special talents or gifts, to contribute to the celebration of life. If we are playing small, ignoring our gifts or barely living, our light cannot shine bright and the celebration is diminished. When we all step into our full power, realizing our hopes and dreams, our lights shine bright and the celebration is truly remarkable!
We are all here to BE an expression of higher wisdom.
When we all begin to claim our power, live the life we came here to live, treat each other with respect, dignity, love, kindness and compassion, there can be no darkness!
The darkness we see on our planet now is full of fear, worry, control, anger, and hatred. This is lower vibrational energy that cannot survive in a higher vibrational (love-based) environment!
When enough of us shine our light, the darkness will no longer be a point of focus!
Your Television Viewing Might Keep You Awake
June 25, 2008
Your Television Viewing Might Keep You Awake
by: Brandon C. Hall
Watching an exciting movie in the evening is a favored way for many people to relax after a long day of work. They look forward to getting home, having dinner and then sitting down to be entertained. After hours of watching television, they decide to turn in for the night and instead of falling fast asleep, they spend the next several hours rolling around in their bed, suffering from insomnia.
When we watch something exciting or thrilling on television, our adrenaline gets pumped up and it becomes difficult to calm ourselves down to a point where sleep comes easy. Our minds also become engaged and trying to quiet that down can be a problem, especially if what we were watching was troubling or upsetting. If our emotions are running high and the end of the day is near, we might either lose sleep because it takes longer to fall asleep or we suffer from insomnia and wake up the next morning having had little or no sleep.
Meaning
June 22, 2008
Meaning
by: John Penberthy
Meaning. It seems that people are seeking it more these days than ever before. We’ve all tried settling for less but somehow its lack just leaves us empty. Oh, most of us are good at pretending, many for lifetimes. But sooner or later the desire for meaning inevitably begins to pester us..
In the midst of a lucrative but numbing career.
After too many years in a secure but comatose marriage.
Following a traumatic but eye-opening personal tragedy.
At first it’s but a whisper. We can’t quite understand what it’s saying so we ignore it, attributing it to this “phase” we’re going through. Still, we sense that something is wrong, something is missing.
Gradually the whisper grows into a clear, unmistakable voice. “Time for a change,” it nudges.
“Oh no, not now,” we protest. “Okay, maybe my life isn’t that fulfilling, but at least it’s comfortable.”
Which is, of course, exactly the problem. Too much comfort makes God uncomfortable. Just look around.
Still we fight it, afraid of the implications, the unknown. But the volume continues to increase. “TIME FOR A CHANGE,” it blares as we awaken each morning.
Words That Inspire - UNIQUE
June 20, 2008
Words That Inspire - UNIQUE
by: Julie Cohen
WORDS THAT INSPIRE
A monthly quick shot to motivate you, in less than 45 seconds, from Julie Cohen Coaching
What makes you UNIQUE?
Dictionary*says:
Being the only one, producing only one result, very rare or uncommon
What it REALLY means:
The combination of your talents, interests, ideas and quirks that makes you stand out in your world. Your expression of your values, preferences and beliefs. Your strengths put into action.
Why it MATTERS?
Your UNIQUE nature enhances problem solving, creative endeavors, stalled projects and personal challenges. Instead of trying to fit in and not be noticed, magnifying your UNIQUEness allows you to express yourself while providing variety and greater perspective to a solution.
UNIQUE quotation:
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is UNIQUE. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost.” Martha Graham
Questions that INSPIRE:
What Was Albert Einstein Thinking?
June 16, 2008
What Was Albert Einstein Thinking?
by: Vickie Milazzo RN, MSN, JD
Albert Einstein once said, “You can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it.”
To solve a problem you’ve obviously helped to create, you need to start with a new and fresh mind. For example, a woman thinks, “If I can change my job, my life will be better.” Possibly. But life doesn’t usually work that way. That woman is likely doing and thinking the same thoughts as always. Nothing new or fresh gets in. If you want to effect a change, get outside yourself and look at the situation with fresh eyes. See how you might assess your problem using a different mindset.
Try these six ways to think with a different mind—and nudge your genius into action:
1. Break patterns. You find yourself walking or driving home only to jolt alert and wonder how you got there. The road is so familiar you followed it automatically. The same thing happens in your mind.
Your mind’s neural pathways are like roads connecting bits of information. You learn something by connecting the bits. Then you do it over and over until following that pathway becomes automatic, which enables you to effectively give a speech or swing a golf club.
Do Nothing!
June 13, 2008
Do Nothing!
by: Hifzur Rehman
Do nothing! Yes I mean it. But only for five to seven minutes a day during working hours.
You are born to work and working is a fun activity for the successful people of the world. I am giving you the “do nothing” advice in order to keep you working and working at your full potential without being depressed or tired.
During the mid-day sit down on a comfortable chair in a very loose and relaxed position. Your whole body, from head to toe, should feel comfortable. Switch off the telephone and TV. Cut off yourself completely from the outside world for a few minutes. No talking, no listening, no reading, no thinking, and no eating. Close your eyes, breathe slowly and go into deep relaxation. Pretend as if you are a dead person who has nothing to do and nothing to worry about. Be a part of the silent world.
I want to tell you, without going into lengthy details, that this short “do nothing” break would have magical effects on your mind and body. This practice not only relaxes your inner and outer muscles but also gives you the vital energy sufficient enough to keep you working for another couple of hours!
Staying In Bed Can Cause Insomnia
June 11, 2008
Staying In Bed Can Cause Insomnia
by: Brandon C. Hall
It would seem ridiculous to suggest that the reason you can’t fall asleep is because you are in bed. As preposterous as this sounds, it can actually be the case. When a person is suffering from insomnia, and they continue to stay in bed, the problem can actually worsen.
It’s happened to most people at least once in their lives. They feel tired in the evening, so they decide to go to bed. Once there they find that sleep is hard to find. Minutes turn into hours and then before they realize it they have been in bed for three or four hours without even a moment of sleep.
Insomnia is a common problem and although there are many medical ways to treat it, the answer might be found in getting out of bed.
Sleep is of course fundamental to a human being’s existence and if we feel that we aren’t getting enough it can create a great deal of stress and unhappiness. To counteract that we sometimes go to bed before we feel tired. The idea being that once we are in bed, in the peaceful darkness, our body will natural take the hint and drift off. This is especially true if we have to wake up early or we have something stressful to tackle the next day, such as beginning a new job or starting school.
How To Develop Your Own Personal Mission Statement
June 8, 2008
How To Develop Your Own Personal Mission Statement
by: Dana Goldberg
Your personal development and motivation is the key to a successful and happy life. If you want to feel fulfilled from day to day then you need to know what makes you tick and how to get it. You need to be able to meet your goals and even exceed them and with a personal mission statement you will be that much closer to being in the position to do so.
Even businesses are getting in on these mission statements. They are a great way to make it known to yourself and others just where you want to be and what your goals really are. When you know your goal you can be constantly working towards them. If you simply bumble through life you will not stay on course with the same amount of steady ease. Everyone can benefit from a mission statement and if you want to get where you are going you will start writing your own today.
