Empowerment Tips for Body, Mind, Spirit, Money, and Relationships

The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion

2009-09-17T12:26:00.006-04:00

Author Interview for WUNC Radio's The State of ThingsSeptember 11 2009 by Frank Stasio and Katy BarronSummary: Author Michael Jawer spent much of his professional career researching indoor air quality and Sick Building Syndrome. Along the way he met building occupants who seemed more sensitive than most to the sights, sounds and smells of the office. It turns out, many of them also experienced

Say Goodbye to Mosquitoes the Natural Way

2009-06-20T20:53:00.008-04:00

A Summer Tip for Environmentally Sensitive SkinLet’s face it, the only thing worse than getting bitten by mosquitoes is putting on bug spray that doesn't feel that safe to your health.I recently discovered a great natural alternative that works well: Tiger Balm.Tiger Balm, found in drugstores near the muscle relaxers, works great for arthritis and rheumatism, muscle and joint pains, neck and back

Remember to Dance...Wherever You Happen to Be!

2009-06-11T16:50:00.002-04:00

How You Know You're An Artist

2009-05-01T17:07:00.000-04:00

This is a just for fun blog post. If you find yourself humming to this song and loving the lyrics, you're probably an artist. So go ahead, color the world!

When Our Emotions Lead

2009-04-25T14:03:00.008-04:00

When we feel a strong passion to suddenly jump into a new situation, or basically make a rash decision, we are better off staying exactly where we are until that emotion settles down...We want to make sure we feel a consistent "yes" to a decision for at least a week before accepting it as a beneficial thing to do.If there is any doubt or second guessing anytime within that one week period, HOLD

Take the Giftedness Self Test

2009-04-16T12:04:00.001-04:00

Are you just plain different from a lot of your peers? Do you crave meaning, search for answers, dream of possibilities, explore sensory avenues, know things both intellectually and innately?I am learning that the characteristics of high sensitivity and giftedness have an extraordinarily high correlation. While many hesitate with using labels, it does help to understand what nature has given you,

Encouragement for Difficult Times - Rise Above

2009-04-10T14:52:00.011-04:00

Rise AboveA Message from the Divine Presence In YouNo matter who points judgment at you, raise your head and rise above. No matter what ails you, close your eyes and find healing light. No matter if people can't see what you see, you can live anyway, knowing your vision. Use the vision. No matter who or what needs help, you are first my dear and believe me you deserve to be first and blessed

From the Information Age to the Inspiration Age

2009-04-03T13:24:00.011-04:00

Have you ever been blanketed with a ray of inspiration first thing in the morning? It happened to me this morning. I got inspired to write about inspiration.It was such a bright impulse that it felt like a newly opened door, or a clear pathway to somewhere exhilarating. This idea felt so darn invigorating, that it occurred to me that maybe inspiration is some kind of natural antidote to

A Neuroscientist Talks on the Brain and Euphoria

2009-03-22T15:09:00.003-04:00

I just finished reading this author's book, A Stroke Of Insight and enjoyed the passion in her presentation here.

Do I Need More Money? Am I sure?

2009-03-18T12:56:00.004-04:00

Byron Katie is best known for what she calls, "The Work," or the process of questioning one's thoughts to get to the absolute truth. And then accepting that truth. Here, she speaks on a topic that most of us remain focused on - the perceived need for more money.

Intuition Related to Business Success

2009-03-14T13:58:00.010-04:00

According to Dr Jill Ammon-Wexler, is a doctor of psychology, pioneer brain/mind researcher, and former advisor to the Pentagon, a Presidential Commission, intuition plays an especially interesting role in the world of business.In her article The Secret of Intuitive Intelligence Dr. Wexler mentions that in the latter half of the last century, business decisions and results were analyzed using

Emotion, Acting, Addiction and Anxiety

2009-03-08T12:17:00.022-04:00

Are you achievement-oriented? Do you have creativity and talent that makes you interested in acting, entrepreneurship, writing or coaching? It's interesting when studying creativity, perceptivity, giftedness and intuition how often anxiety, spiritual growth, depression, fear, ADD/ADHD, stress, etc. come up.What is the meaning of it all? Do high ability performance and emotional stress go hand in

Truth Heals: What You Hide Can Hurt You

2009-03-04T12:25:00.002-05:00

I grew up as a highly sensitive child who was strongly affected by people's moods, thoughts and opinions. I feared the possibility of letting others down because I could deeply feel their disappointment and it felt so painful to me.Because of that fear, I developed the habit of trying my best to appear like I had it all together. In the process, I lost my sense of who I truly was, and my health

Insomnia? Can't Sleep?

2009-02-23T17:06:00.007-05:00

Here's an idea that costs nothing to try...The relaxing music and nature sounds on this website: Sound Sleeping.com are said to have the ability to aid you in sleep, reduce your stress, and provide you with a relaxing atmosphere for activities such as yoga, tai-chi, and meditation. I have loved using it as background sound instead of listening to music. It sets a peaceful tone in the house and

Are Your Thoughts True?

2009-02-13T10:39:00.003-05:00

'is it true' from Nic Askew on Vimeo.

Do You Love Your Life?

2009-02-07T14:25:00.007-05:00

Question. Are you able to say you love your life and you're living your dreams?If you are one of the few who can answer "yes" to that question, you are most certainly in alignment with your inner spirit - your intuition. If you aren’t totally loving your life right now, or you feel some dissatisfaction gnawing at you, it’s perfectly normal so don’t sweat it. Try to resist the urge to complain or

Lost Your Job? Expect a Check.

2009-01-26T12:05:00.028-05:00

Expect Income, No Matter How Bad the Economy Is.All of life is energy. The Law of Attraction says that what you think and feel is directly related to what you get and keep. In other words, your thoughts and feelings about money and the economy, whether you even notice it or not, become your life experience.Even if you have good thoughts about money, however, you can still get impacted by the

Inspirational Quotes for the New Year

2009-01-09T11:13:00.008-05:00

This short collection of quotes is especially encouraging during the economic stress that most of the world is witnessing at this time. It is during times like this that we are forced to be creative, bold, and brave. Whatever it is you are experiencing in the fresh new year, you are not alone. You have been given inside you everything you need to prosper. I hope you enjoy the quotes!"Your

5 Vital Components to Your Lasting Writing Career

2009-01-04T18:44:00.003-05:00

You've heard the old axiom: “Don't build your house on the sand.” Well, the same holds true for your writing career. Ask yourself, as a writer or author, are you putting up a temporary tent or building an institution? If you’re just beginning to write, embark on building your success strategy early - smart and from the start! After all, there is no such thing as a

Is It REALLY Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?

2008-12-14T18:46:00.007-05:00

Is ADD/ADHD real or are the characteristics of this “disorder” simply a newer interpretation of a regular old energized personality? Is there a truly vulnerable person behind the characteristic multi-tasking, distracted, creative, hyper-focused, inventive, forgetful, vibrant, procrastinating, insightful, and impulsive ADD-er? What feelings do these characteristics bring out in the ADD child –

"Just enough," ain't enough. Dream Big. Never Settle.

2008-12-04T17:49:00.005-05:00

Stop Fighting: 5 Proven Steps

2008-11-28T22:22:00.034-05:00

Arguing too much? Not getting the results you're looking for? Calm the waters within you and between you with this proven approach...1) Back off in low moodsEverybody goes back and forth between good moods and bad moods. Always pay attention to what mood you're in when you're trying to get along with your partner. Strong emotions come up during bad moods that can keep you both away from using

Getting Ahead Takes Time, Builds Character

2008-11-20T16:11:00.006-05:00

"Sometimes I lie awake at night, and ask, "Where have I gone wrong?" Then a voice says to me, "This is going to take more than one night." -- Charles M. SchulzDo you feel like you're taking two steps forward and then getting pushed two steps back? Even Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz felt this way!As you take two steps forward, remember to not get too attached to the result. You may have to

Daniel Pink - Help! My Resume Lists Too Many Jobs

2008-11-18T14:12:00.000-05:00

Have you always been creative in finding work and therefore have done many different types of jobs? This can speak well for you in today's economy. Watch this video by Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind to learn how your creativity is needed in the current marketplace.

Energy for Your Monday -- Get Up!

2008-11-16T22:05:00.002-05:00

Funny Tips to Staying Sane

2008-11-07T23:15:00.005-05:00

At Work, Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice!Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, Ask If They Want Fries with that.In the Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write 'For Marijuana'.Finish All Your sentences with 'In Accordance With The Prophecy'.Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go'.Five Days In

Got A Teacher?

2008-11-06T16:21:00.011-05:00

When I was young, the only teachers I had were at school. When it came to matters that were more personal, I was on my own. I did my best to be the person of character that I believed I could be, but I fell short--knowing only to pout when I failed, cheat to make up for lost money, retaliate when I was hurt, and ignore my symptoms when I was sick. I walked through life somewhat blindly, searching

On truth-tellers, life-givers and peacemakers

2008-11-03T14:03:00.060-05:00

"And they admitted they were aliens and strangers on earth." Heb 11:13I enjoyed hearing my friend and mentor Benji Kelley speak this weekend about those who feel like aliens on the planet–people who have a peculiar desire to live a life that's more connected to spirit than to the world. It does sometimes feel like the world is strangely foreign. But shouldn't it feel alien and peculiar when we

Finding Kuan Yin, or how to find (or make) peace in uncertain times

2008-10-28T13:19:00.012-04:00

by Bonnie Collins, Principal of Life Refocused CoachingNervous energy seems to pervade the post office today, making me feel tense; edgy. The woman at the counter is sending a package to her son in Kuwait. She eagerly presses the Clerk to know when the package will arrive at its destination. I consider where Kuwait is…my mind goes to the Arab world in the Persian Gulf.I think how little I really

In the Name of the Best Within You

2008-10-23T17:06:00.007-04:00

“Check your road and the nature of your battle. The world you desired can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, and it is yours. But to win it requires your total dedication and a total break with the world of your past.” Excerpted from Ayn Rand’s book, Atlas Shrugged.

The Power in Praising People

2008-10-09T10:11:00.004-04:00

by Chris WidenerOne of the keys to success is to have successful relationships. We are not islands and we don't get to the top by ourselves. And one of the key ways to grow successful in our relationships is to be "life-giving" people to others. Every person we meet, we either give life to or take life from. You know what I mean. There are people who encourage you and when you are done being with

How to Overcome Anything

2008-10-08T11:26:00.007-04:00

One of my friends is legally blind. Reece lost her balance and most of her sight because of a brain injury. After a stroke and a month-long coma, she woke up only to be told that she would never be able live on her own. She was nineteen. When I met Reece seven years ago, I found her living quite normally on her own in her own apartment. She was the most uplifting person I'd ever met. How has she

Positivity in Action - Modello: A True Story

2008-10-03T10:03:00.027-04:00

I don't know of a more matter-of-fact way to get to healthier relationships. I highly recommend this book: Modello - A Story of Hope for the Inner City and Beyond by Jack Pransky. Modello won the Martin Luther King award for the book best exemplifying Dr. King's vision of 'the beloved community,' but this book's inside-out philosophy also applies to our personal love and family relationships.This

Researchers Identify Regional Personality Traits Across America

2008-10-01T13:48:00.004-04:00

This Wall Street Journal article is aligned with the philosophy that we are all energy fields, responding to other energy fields. Where do you live? You can read about the research below and see if you think it says something about you...THE UNITED STATES OF MINDBy STEPHANIE SIMONCertain regional stereotypes have long since become cliches: The stressed-out New Yorker. The laid-back

Empowering High Sensitivty - Interview Part 2 of 2

2008-09-08T13:26:00.015-04:00

Interview Continued from Part One...Specific Techniques are in OrangeDouglas Eby: How do you counsel people who are conflicted about working or being with others, but also need to protect themselves, emotionally?Jenna Forrest: One thing that really helps is for sensitive people to understand that there's an energetic field that each person, animal and object, carries. When working with other

Empowering High Sensitivity - Interview Part 1 of 2

2008-09-08T13:22:00.014-04:00

This transcript about empowering and transcending high sensitivity is from an August 2008 interview by Douglas Eby of Talent Developement Resources. ______________________Douglas Eby: According to Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person, about 15 to 20 percent of people have this trait, which includes being highly aware of both the environment and inner experience. What are some of the

The Most Valuable Question You May Ever Learn

2008-08-15T11:54:00.017-04:00

Guest Article by Jack CanfieldIn the 1980s, a multimillionaire businessman taught me a question that radically changed the quality of my life. So what is this magical question that can improve the quality of every relationship you are in, every product you produce, every service you deliver, every meeting you conduct, every class you teach and every transaction you enter into?Here it is:"On a

Intrapreneurship... or why I now have a job

2008-08-15T11:03:00.006-04:00

by Jean Fahmy, Entrepreneurwww.jeanfahmy.comQuite a change for me. After 11 years of starting, building and selling businesses in technology, I decided to join an existing corporation. I am now an 'intrapreneur'.Wikipedia says : An Intrapreneur is the person who focuses on innovation and creativity and who transforms a dream or an idea into a profitable venture, by operating within the

How to Get a Good Nights Sleep while Preventing Cancer

2008-08-13T17:24:00.003-04:00

Concentrating your focus on your sleep habits could help to prevent cancer, believe it or not! It has been known for years that how well you sleep may drastically alter the stability of hormones in the human body. Shifts from balanced hormones can disturb your sleep/wake cycle, also referred to as the circadian rhythm. An altered circadian rhythm may affect how cancer progresses through shifts in

Settle for "More"

2008-07-30T13:35:00.014-04:00

I remember reading a newsletter story written by Marianne Williamson several months ago entitled, Settle for "More." The point of her story suggested that positive results can come if we can find the courage to stop settling.Not to be confused with complaining, "settling for more" is an outward expression that stems from an inner knowing. The inner knowing is that what's not quite comfortable to

Translating Heartbeats- A Moment In Time, Finding Depth in Love

2008-07-29T14:07:00.002-04:00

My favorite pastime lately is to listen to the drumming pulse inside my husband’s chest. I’ve gotten good at listening and transcribing what I hear into a story from the seat of my imagination. It always sends us giggling. But we both know there’s a bigger story that’s being created as we listen. His ribcage pitter patter is in fact talking to me. It’s teaching me about love, for example, just

What Traits Define an Empowered Lifestyle?

2008-07-15T11:31:00.007-04:00

What traits define an empowered lifestyle? What sets thriving above surviving? How do we stay in "the heart zone" and put our big ideas to work in a relevant way? How to we overcome the worst and achieve the impossible?If you and I were ever to talk, you'd probably hear me speak a lot about leveraging. That is, using success (strength) as well as failures (also strength!) to

About Stress Induced Growth - an Interview with the author of The Beethoven Factor

2008-07-09T13:21:00.004-04:00

Paul Pearsall, Ph.D.interview by Steve KayserSteve Kayser (S): When The Beethoven Factor manuscript was finished, what unexpected obstacles arose that almost derailed it? How did you overcome them?Dr. Paul Pearsall, Ph.D. (Dr. P): I think the ideas and research regarding survival and even resilience over adversity are so dominant in the literature that the idea of “Stress Induced Growth” (SIG)

How to Identify Energy Sabotage and Get Back In Gear

2008-07-08T12:52:00.011-04:00

Whether you're facing an obstacle or building a dream, you can get caught in traps that sabotage your health, wealth, and success.Try these tips to identify where your energy is being drained so you can replace old patterns with new fulfilling ones.TIP 1) PURSUE YOUR PASSIONAnything that keeps you from your passion, your zest for life, steals your life force. In the absence of this life force,

The Ascent of Your Dreams

2008-07-07T12:42:00.006-04:00

Suppose in your life, you have your very own inner call, your personal Mount Everest to climb. At its pristine peak you might envision your own business, being a great parent, going to Tahiti for a winter, forgiving a spouse, or starting a church. Its nagging sensation is always calling you. You feel it with great passion.There is only one place to begin such a passionate climb -- at the daunting

Are You Separated? Choosing a Healing Separation.

2008-07-02T09:37:00.000-04:00

Marital separations come at the peak of emotion, where undesired issues come to a head and partners feel desperate to reject their spouse at all costs. Separation is a time of feeling reactive and triggered, no matter if the decision is a mutual agreement or one-sided.One mistake that couples make when separating is making major decisions in the midst of an emotional crisis. If you are recently

Stop Playing The 'Blame Game' and Create The Life You Want

2008-06-25T13:03:00.005-04:00

By Mark Victor Hansen-----------------------The only person to blame for the life you have today is the person you see in the mirror every morning.We all know about the 'Blame Game.' Most of us have played it at one time or another. There are some people who could win a gold medal in the Olympics if the 'Blame Game' was an event.You know them. You see them every day. Their lack of success is

The Creative Personality: Ten paradoxical traits of the creative personality

2008-06-22T19:30:00.006-04:00

by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiOf all human activities, creativity comes closest to providing the fulfillment we all hope to get in our lives. Call it full-blast living.Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives. Most of the things that are interesting, important, and human are the result of creativity.What makes us different from apes--our language, values, artistic expression, scientific

Get to the Bottom of Your Anxiety.

2008-06-22T19:16:00.002-04:00

What Causes an Anxiety Disorder?by Deanne RepichThere are several factors that can contribute to an anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder is caused by a combination of several of these factors working together over a period of time. Usually one factor alone does not result in an anxiety disorder.Several of the contributing factors are:-- Biological Factors-- Stress Overload/Lifestyle Factors--

Laugh Therapy - Read Funny Things

2008-06-21T14:55:00.006-04:00

Have time for a Happy Moment? Have a look at this Essay about the English language, and enjoy a little Laugh Therapy.Let's face it -- English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple.English muffins weren't invented in England or French fries inFrance. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren'tsweet, are meat.We take

Can 5 Words Heal the World?

2008-06-21T13:38:00.007-04:00

Take a look at this true story, try it, and decide for yourself.______________________________________The World's Most Unusual Therapistby Dr. Joe Vitalewww.mrfire.comTwo years ago, I heard about a therapist in Hawaii who cured a complete ward of criminally insane patients--without ever seeing any of them. The psychologist would study an inmate's chart and then look within himself to see how he

6 Simple Ideas to Feel Better Immediately

2008-06-19T09:50:00.008-04:00

"A feeling of confidence and personal power comes from facing challenges and overcoming them." -- Brian Tracy If you're willing to feel more at ease today than you did yesterday, you can.Know you deserve good things, and take an interest in your success.Begin to think about what’s possible.If you see limitations in your life, but you want to get strong enough to overcome them, you will.Would you

How Does Change Occur? An Interview with Bestselling Author John Assaraf

2008-06-18T12:14:00.007-04:00

What is The Answer? Listen to this compelling radio interview from a teacher from the movie, "The Secret."Show Name John Assaraf talking about his new book The AnswerDate Recorded 6/10/2008Show Length 1 HourShow DescriptionJohn Assaraf is an international bestselling author, was featured in the hit film and movie The Secret,lecturer and consummate entrepreneur with a passion

What Matters to You/Me?

2008-06-17T14:34:00.005-04:00

"There is no other road to genius than through voluntary self-effort." -- from Think and Grow RichFind what matters to you and pursue it with focus and faith. What Matters to You // Me? from Jr.canest on Vimeo.

Letting Go Takes Love

2008-06-11T21:11:00.007-04:00

Part of living the empowered life for me has meant learning how to let go of wanting things to change or for people to be a certain way.What is letting go exactly? I mean, how do you know you're letting go in an empowered way and not a destructive way? It's said that true letting go should be creative and loving. It's when you are being kind to yourself and respectful of others.Every day, I have

Are Your Senses Working Overtime?

2008-06-09T22:13:00.008-04:00

Your boss says you're really perceptive. Your parents say, "you're the sensitive one." Your empathy is noticed by your spouse. And your friends call you compassionate and deep. It's clear to everyone that your keenly developed senses are at the forefront of your day to day experience - especially you. You revel in sensory pleasures like great foods and beautiful pieces of art and architecture.

Moving From Fear to Faith

2008-06-08T15:23:00.008-04:00

Our minds are creative and complex. I think that gives us an advantage in life. We have the opportunity to train our minds to empower our experiences. Our minds are the most powerful tools we have. We have to keep them charged with positive thought currents when we are awake and when we are asleep. This week was so windy that a good number of shingles were blown off my roof. The crazy weather