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Conquering the “Work” Paradox
Today, Labor Day, 2011, I find myself reflecting on the meaning of work. Most times when I hear about work it is in a negative context such as: “Ugh! I have to go to work.” Or “No, I can’t do that, I have to work today.” Or one’s spirit is a bit deflated and resigned…
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Are There Benefits of Gratitude?
It turns out that there are many benefits to feeling and expressing gratitude that extend beyond the momentary “feel good”. Studies have found that people who practice gratitude on a regular experience fewer physical aches and pains, have a stronger immune responses, tend toward lower blood pressure and get better sleep. In adddition, there are…
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Gratitude and Kindness: What is Your Experience?
A question that crosses my mind from time to time is—Do acts of kindness arise out of feelings of gratitude and appreciation or do acts of kindness help create an inner experience of gratitude/appreciation?
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Intuition and Will: Dr. Judith Orloff
Great video on Intuition by Dr. Judith Orloff—helps to understand the complexity of consciousness, energy and creation and how to best use all your faculties to your best advantage .
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Consciousness, Connection and Creative Solutions
“In the midst of crisis, human beings finally learn about the ultimate currency: the power of connection”. Here is a fascinating approach to some of our global issues from a grassroots local level. http://www.transitionnetwork.org/ When we focus on expanding our consciousness/energy and open to the possibility of what can happen instead of the falling away…
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Living Without Regrets
I stumbled upon a great article about lessons learned from the dying by a palliative care worker. I am going to tatoo them on the inside of my forehead! 🙂 Here is a summary of the thoughts expressed by many who were about to leave this world. 1. I wish I’d had the courage to…