| From the Hint of a Rainbow to...... |
From the Hint of a Rainbow to......
by: Julie Jordan Scott
The grey sky of morning contained an ominous quality. The clouds were so thick they were almost tangible. Then I saw it. Faintly sandwiched between the clouds was the hint of a rainbow. Barely visible were the bands of color, with a straining, subtle expectancy as the dim colors arched upward. It was the beginnings of a rainbow....
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| "Think" And Grow Poor |
"Think" And Grow Poor
by: Dr. Larry Stepanowicz
Has anyone "rattled your cage" lately? You remember the phrase!
And you've certainly heard of 'Think and Grow Rich,' the success classic written by Napoleon Hill back in 1928. Though it's sold countless copies over the years and is a perennial favorite that's highly recommended to each succeeding crop of would-be entrepreneurs, it's...
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| The Importance of Thanksgiving |
The Importance of Thanksgiving
by: David Leonhardt
Thanksgiving is the most important holiday of the year.Oh, sure, Christmas is grand, and I know it has many, many fans. I'm not knocking Christmas, but Thanksgiving is more important. And Easter has its fans, too. Rebirth is a wonderful thing, but I still say Thanksgiving is more important. Yes, the kids might put in a good word for...
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| Prioritize with Two Questions |
Prioritize with Two Questions
by: Helen Ksypka
"Because there will always be something more to do, we need to consciously choose what we are doing."
-- Helen Ksypka
Why is it such a challenge to prioritize?
We have enough to-dos to last for a lifetime.
We tend to view every to-do as an immediate "must" do.
We've become desensitized to what's really important.
The first thing we need...
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| Humble Riches |
Humble Riches
by: Deirdre McEachern
"We come equipped with everything we need to experience a powerful life full of joy, incredible passion, and profound peace. The difficult part is giving ourselves permission to live it." – Deborah Rosado Shaw
Summer is a great time to practice slowing down and re-connecting with what you enjoy most in life -- spending time appreciating nature,...
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| Peruvian Artist Shares Why Preservation of Culture |
Peruvian Artist Shares Why Preservation of Culture and Rituals Sacred To His Art
by: Ernesto Apomayta
My artistic endeavor have led me towards a personal sense of mission, because the visual arts are more than a passive representation of the life style and culture of the Incas, Aztecs, Mayas and Chinese of the Asian-pacific.
Through my work, I seek to preserve and stimulate an alternative...
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| This Just Ain’t Good! |
This Just Ain’t Good!
by: Gene Simmons
“Nope, this just ain’t good!” How many times in our lives have we had those or similar words bouncing around inside our skulls? Yeah, I’ve lost count, too!
There are usually only a few reasons these annoying words show up. Occasionally, it’ll be when we just run smack-dab into an “Oh Sh--! situation. You know what I mean....
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| Think Positive: Using Affirmations to Create Healt |
Think Positive: Using Affirmations to Create Health, Wealth and Beauty
by: Laura Turner
You’ve heard the buzzwords: Attitude is everything! Change your perspective! Have a positive outlook! But, can these words really change our future? And if so, how?
In my childhood and adolescence, I was skeptical. If my brother was born without being able to walk – how could my attitude or...
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| Career Education Options For Working Adults |
Career Education Options For Working Adults
by: Max Stein
Ask yourself this question: “Do I like what I do for a living?” If you answered “no”, what are you doing about it? Maybe you have a “good” job, but it’s not very rewarding to you personally. Maybe you have job with good pay, but bad hours or worse – a job with good hours, but bad pay. Perhaps you’ve just done...
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| Savoring Moments Through Mindful Eating |
Savoring Moments Through Mindful Eating
by: Deva Ratnakara
We all eat. But how mindful are we of every bite we take?
Your mother always told you to slow down and taste your food. That’s great advice, especially when we find ourselves grabbing a quick snack on the run or eating a meal while driving. How we eat says as much about us as what we choose to eat.
We can learn a great deal by...
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