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Do You Dread Mondays?
Your case of “the Mondays” may hold some nugget of knowledge, a gem of wisdom. At my old job, I used to hate going back to work after a few days off. I’d get up Monday mornings and trudge along, reluctant and recalcitrant. This went on for years. While at work, I was difficult to…
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5 Ways To Make This Your Best Week Ever
The best ever is never far off. In fact, it’s much closer than you think. While on a hike in Griffith Park this past weekend, I had a long conversation with a friend. As she spoke, I heard a lot waiting. I heard that she’ll be happy when this or that happens. If only her…
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The One Thing That Can Make Your Heart Sing
I invite you to relax your tendency to rush. I offer you a moment to slow down. You’ve probably felt it before. You may even be feeling it now. That subtle sense that something isn’t right. That you have to do something – move, fidget, work, check your phone, check Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. And this…
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Meditation Quote 87: “Look within. Be still…” – Buddha
The bad news: Life can at times be hard, stressful and spooky! The good news: To balance our struggle we only need to look within. I just came across this quote the other day, and I immediately connected with it. It is a quote from Buddha himself, about how our own stillness can help remove…
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Meditation: The Ultimate Cure?
Sit still, and be amazed at what happens. Today I want to share some exciting discoveries with you. Chances are very good that you’ve tried meditation, but did you know how good it is for you? You might be surprised. Research has been pointing to the powerful benefits of meditation for years, and a recent study…
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Take Two Of These And Call Me In The Morning!
Searching for a diagnosis? It could be more simple… When I was in my darkest, most stressed-out days, I went to the doctor and got a prescription. I went to the chiropractor and got an adjustment. I asked a therapist what was wrong with me. I had headaches, backaches, stomachaches. Anger, frustration, and anxiety clouded…
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Clear Out The Old, And Call In The Abundance!
There’s no room for your bold vision of the future when all you see are old reminders. As the year draws to close and you look back, what do you see? Do you see the opportunities that you seized, the bold actions you took? Or do you see how you’d rather have things be? Either…
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10 Tips For Taming Your Tension
Feeling a bit overwhelmed on the inside? A trip outside may be just what you need. When you immerse yourself in nature, what do you feel? How about when you get away from the city for a few days or just go for a quick hike nearby? Do you feel yourself relax? Are you uplifted…
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Meditation Quote 86: “Life is a song – sing it. Life is a game…” – Sai Baba
Why so glum, chum? Life got you between a rock and a hard place? At times, it can certainly seem like Murphy and his law are playing tricks on us, trying to take the fun away and replace it with stress and struggle. It’s a these dark times when everything feels hard and stressful, that we are in most…
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Break Free With A Little Foresight
You know you need to take a break, but when? There’s no time! I talk a lot about the importance of breaks. About how, without time for ourselves, the daily grind really does grind us down and leaves us feeling burned-out and tense. You’ve been there. The all-to-familiar reality is that, even when we know…