"Living Your Best Life Is Your Highest Calling"
Today I Say YES to Gratitude Today I say, “YES” to Gratitude. Gratitude is an emotion that comes from appreciation. It’s an awareness, a thankfulness of the good things in your life, in you and in the world around you. … Read More
What Does Being Intentional Mean? Before we dive into the how-to section, it’s important to take a closer look at what it means to be more intentional and live a more purposeful and meaningful life. When you know what you’re … Read More
Being intentional and living your life to the fullest is an interesting topic, isn’t it? In today’s busy world full of distractions and a race for more and more material wealth, we often find that something is missing. No matter … Read More
Where Do I Start? The incredible impact a self-care regimen can make on our lives should be clear. The next question in discovering all about self-care is the types and how each can benefit our whole being. Remember, this is … Read More
Benefits of Self-Care Effective self-care is much more than sneaking a very occasional indulgent pleasure or self-perceived excess. If this is your understanding and application of self-care, you are missing out on most of the possible benefits. Self-care should be … Read More
It’s Important To Practice Self Care Everyday! Self-care is much more than simply pampering yourself. It’s you taking care of you. Think of all the things on a daily basis most of us do for others. Work duties, chores at … Read More
I know what you are thinking, self-care is a big step! You may even think it’s self-indulgence or selfish. And above all, I don’t have the time for it. I want to make clear, that you are the most … Read More
Aromatherapy Candle Oil Aromatherapy candle oils go way back to the time of Ancient Dynastic China when distillation was yet unheard of but incense sticks were about as popular as they are today, perhaps even more. Aromatherapy candle oils are … Read More
Aromatherapy Essential Oils for Emotional Well-being On its most basic, aromatherapy is an ancient healing practice that involves the use of volatile plant oils, commonly known as essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. Although it is not considered … Read More
Your Intelligence Makes You Invaluable Have you ever felt that you had nothing to offer…no gifts to share whatsoever? Know that your intelligence makes you invaluable. During spells of frustration or despair, it’s common to feel worthless. It can seem … Read More
Change One Thing Sometimes it seems like nothing works the way it should. If you’re a human, you have probably hit that point where work is no fun, relationship is a struggle and you don’t even feel comfortable in your … Read More
What A Difference A Bit Of Gratitude Makes Gratitude can be simply broken down to appreciating the good things in your life. It doesn’t always seem simple, though. When things are hectic or stressful, finding the silver lining can be … Read More
Surround Yourself With Like-Minded People Another great strategy to help you turn those intentions into life-long habits is to surround yourself with like-minded people. Getting regular exercise is a lot easier when you join a class or a walking group. … Read More
Pray AND Meditate To live more intentionally, you have to be clear about what you want to accomplish. One of the best ways to achieve that clarity is through mediation or prayer. Find a little quiet time here and there … Read More
How Friendship Contributes to Good Health We all know stress and anxiety are bad for us. If left unchecked, these emotional problems can have serious physical effects. We spend millions of dollars every year on yoga classes and videos, relaxation … Read More
How To Live More Intentionally Now that I have you convinced that being more intentional with what you do is a good idea, let’s go over some practical tips to help you do just that. I recommend you read through … Read More
Being Intentional Causes You To Improve Your Confidence Something else that’s interesting is that being more intentional in what you do improves your confidence. It’s seen again and again, and if you stop to think about it for a minute, … Read More
What does it mean to live with Intention and how do we apply it to Living Our Life to the Fullest? Before we dive into the how-to section of this blog post, it’s important to take a closer look at … Read More
Thank you for taking the time to read “Being Intentional and Living Your Life to the Fullest!” It’s an interesting topic isn’t it? In today’s busy world full of distractions and a race or more and more material wealth, we … Read More
Why is becoming self-awareness important? Seeing yourself as you truly are is crucial to personal growth. Once you can see the truth, you can more fully develop your natural talents and use your natural passions to find greater success and … Read More
It is hard to believe it has been 30 days since we started this Happiness Challenge together. We covered a lot of ground and if you followed along with the tips I shared and made an effort to improve your … Read More
Throughout the past 28 days we’ve been talking a lot about happiness and what we can do to increase how we feel. We’ve talked about a huge variety of different things from how sleep, exercise and nutrition can affect our … Read More
Here’s a fun fact. Did you know that happiness is contagious? You may not have realized that this is true, but I’m sure you have experienced it. Think back on a time when you were with a person that was … Read More
We lead busy lives and have all sorts of obligations as parents, professionals, and friends. It’s easy to lose yourself in everything that has to be done in any given week. While it’s great to give and spend lots of … Read More
It is interesting to learn how much the food we eat can affect our mood. I think it’s no accident that since the advent of lots of processed food with added sugar in the Western diet, depression and other mood … Read More
Since starting this 30 Day Happiness Challenge here on the blog and via email, I’ve been a lot more aware of the happiness of the people around me. I’m sure you’ve experienced the same thing. It is causing me to … Read More
In my last post I talked about how much focusing on experiences instead of things can help reduce stress and increase your happiness. Today, I want to take that one step further and focus a little more on getting rid … Read More
We live in a material society where our main goal seems to be to acquire more stuff. We buy bigger cars, bigger houses, and of course, lots and lots of stuff to fill these houses. The idea is that we … Read More
Stress is such a buzz kill. Nothing will bring you down quicker than feeling stressed out. It keeps you from sleeping well, staying productive, and getting in a good mood. It only makes sense than that reducing stress increases happiness. … Read More
When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait for Christmas. It was all about the presents I would get. I’d spend days and weeks anticipating and trying to guess what Mom and Dad would get me this year. I’d make … Read More
Some people are great about finding the positive in any situation and telling you about it. They are the types of bosses, coworkers, teachers, and friends who will give you some constructive criticism while pointing out everything you’ve done right, … Read More
One of the fastest way to stop any feeling of happiness in its track is to worry. We worry about things that haven’t happened yet, and we worry about things in the past that we can do nothing about. It’s … Read More
Life isn’t all happiness and sunshine. And that’s a good thing. How boring would it be to only have positive experiences? We need the negative, the sadness, and the disappointments to balance the happiness. They are what make the happy … Read More
We’ve talked in the past about the fact that feeling grateful and acknowledging all the good things in our lives is a great way to increase our overall happiness. Getting in the habit of showing and experiencing more gratitude is … Read More
Here’s an interesting expression: “Fake It ‘Till You Make It”. You usually hear it in the business and show business world. The idea is that if you look like a success, others around you will treat you like a successful … Read More
Here’s an interesting exercise for you. Head out to do your errands, drive to work, or get to school and make it a point to make someone else’s day today. It could be something as simple as giving someone a … Read More
Think back to some of the happiest times in your life. Chances are that these are also the days when you felt your most confident. Maybe you excelled at sports during that time, or you aced a project at work. … Read More
Sleep is important for your health, well-being, and how alert you are. Not getting a good night sleep can impact your performance during the day. Chronic lack of sleep can cause all sorts of health issues and even weight-gain. It … Read More
Moods are contagious. If you’re around a bunch of sad and depressed people, you’ll start to feel down. If on the other hand you are in a group of happy people, you can’t help but start to smile. It makes … Read More
Have you noticed that negative comments and events stick with us much longer, and influence us more than positive ones? I’m sure you’ve experienced this quite a few times. A positive comment by your teacher for example is appreciated, but … Read More
We all go through hard times. There are periods in our lives where it is hard to find much joy and happiness amid a sea of sadness and overwhelm. We have times when we feel like we’re in way over … Read More
“Don’t sweat the small stuff” they say. And they – whoever “they” are, have a good point. It’s easy to get caught up in all the little things that stress us out and ruin our day. Frankly it’s not worth … Read More
Like it or not, we are social creatures who crave human connections. It is hardwired into our brains because we need to work together to ensure the survival of our species. We have to work together to make this happen. … Read More
When you’re having a bad day, or are feeling down, the best way to increase your happiness, may be to exercise. There is a strong link between exercise and an improvement in mood and well-being. Give it a try. Go … Read More
It’s hard to be happy when you’re stressed. I don’t have to tell you that. I’m sure you’ve experienced it yourself. Think back on high stress situations like missing a flight to go on vacation, or when you were planning … Read More
We are hard wired for taking action and getting stuff done. It only makes sense, doesn’t it? Our survival as a society depends on the actions of lots of different people. We each do our part and everything runs smoothly. … Read More
Let’s talk about Gratefulness. Gratefulness Starting our day by thinking about all the things we have to be grateful for is a great way to set the tone. Practicing gratefulness makes us focus on all the good and pleasant things … Read More
In yesterday’s post we started talking about happiness and you started thinking about what makes you happy. It was part of our commitment to happiness. Today we’re going to dig a little deeper. There are a lot of things that … Read More
What does it mean to be totally committed to something? It often means that you set a goal and then dedicate yourself to do what it takes to reach that goal. We commit to a relationship when we get married, … Read More
I know, with all that is going on in the world today, asking the loaded question, “are you choosing to be happy” may not seem the right question. However, there is nothing more important than you feeling good. Let’s put … Read More
“Laughter is the best medicine” is a phrase that dates back to biblical times as an old Proverb and it’s still widely used today all over the world. That’s because it’s true! Let’s take a look at what happens inside … Read More
Happiness is a choice. It’s true. You can choose to let life’s circumstances get you down or you can choose to be happy no matter what challenges life brings. Happiness is already within each of us and we are born … Read More
Living with purpose isn’t always easy. We get busy, we get stressed out, or we simply get distracted. It happens to all of us and when it does, we no longer hear that little voice in our head clearly that … Read More
Change can be a scary thing. When you make a change in your life, you bring yourself into the unknown. You travel from a safe place to one where you don’t know exactly what will happen. I offer you nine … Read More
No matter what our occupation, we all come in contact with negative, difficult people from time to time. Our primal instinct is to fight back, defend ourselves, and react to their negativity with some of our own. However, we are … Read More
Happiness is a choice. It’s true. You can choose to let life’s circumstances get you down or you can choose to be happy no matter what challenges life brings. Happiness is already within each of us and we are born … Read More
Commandments to live by Someone has written these beautiful words. It’s a must read. Try to understand the deep meaning of it. 1] Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you pull out when in trouble, but it is a … Read More
What is the Premise of the Law of Attraction? The Law of Attraction – Let Your thoughts Determine Your Destiny Part Two: Everything in the universe is made up of energy. There is never a depletion of anything because energy, … Read More
Imagine for a moment that you have in your possession a source of complete and total power. You alone can command the warmth of the sun, the fall of the rain, the turn of the tides and the direction of … Read More
How to Keep a Positive Attitude During Stressful Times… The holiday season is a time to relax, enjoy family and experience the blessings of our lives. Unfortunately, the holidays can also be incredibly stressful and upsetting. I can hear you, … Read More
Do you struggle with self-doubt? Perhaps you often wonder if you’ve made the right decision or have only a faint hope that your next job interview, project, or even date will turn out well. The most unfortunate thing about self-doubt … Read More
Have you started hearing about the Raw Food Diet? It’s gaining popularity and buzz, not just as a diet to lose weight, but a diet for a long and healthy life. We eat so much in the way of processed … Read More
Right now, 20 million Americans are in the midst of an episode of depression. So let’s shed some new light on the blues, shell we. Some have the incapacitating symptoms of what doctors call a major depression. These symptoms usually … Read More
Your self-belief has a profound effect on your confidence and on the quality of your life. Trust me, I know. It took me many years to go from “I am not enough” to “I Am.” If a person believes … Read More
“I AM, therefore I exist,” is a phrase affirming one’s existence as a being. It may be a simple phrase, but it says everything about the being saying them. It indicates a confidence not commonly found among other beings.So affirmations … Read More
Aromatherapy What is it? Aromatherapy is a way to improve the quality of life on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Aromatherapy is already a part of our lives, although we may not have associated the name with the experience. … Read More
The mental stress you face on a daily basis can often be more challenging to overcome than physical stress. Sometimes, holding onto the mental stresses you face seems like the only option available. But you can learn to let … Read More
You have probably come across exotic-sounding terms such as “chakra”, “prana”, “aura”, and “tantra” in your course of reading books on spirituality, sex, and healing in the New Age literature section of the bookstore. But what’s the real scoop behind … Read More
In a world filled with materialistic possessions, it is an often scene to see people showing some displays of ungratefulness for things that other people do to them. However, the spiritual power of gratitude can change everything. Especially today that … Read More
A Romance of Self-Discovery by Portia Nelson Chapter I I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost… I am hopeless. It isn’t my fault. It takes forever to find … Read More
Meditation. I’ll bet twenty bucks that you would envision sitting cross legged on the floor, with eyes closed, and a soft “Om” sound coming from your mouth. Well that is not really untrue when doing meditation, but it is not … Read More
Hi Everyone, We are celebrating Americas birthday this month! So, let’s celebrate by Embracing the New! We All love having new things come into our life. The question is,” Want Do You Really Want?” For me, I want to … Read More
Your 5 minutes daily program to De-Stress We all have this favorite expression when it comes to being stressed out, and I wouldn’t bother naming all of them since it may also vary in different languages. But when it comes … Read More
“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions” – Albert Einstein What if making $5,000 a week was as certain to you as the fact that you will eat dinner tonight? What if you knew that it was only … Read More
Whatever I believe in will come to pass. Whatever I focus my attention on will expand. As I think prosperous thoughts, I become more prosperous. My prosperous thoughts always precede the manifestation of my prosperity. My prosperity can bless everyone … Read More
Natural health – a term you’ve probably heard but may not understand. Natural health is the natural approach to healing and maintaining good health. It’s the practice that works on the premise of when the body is nourished naturally … Read More
How to cope with stress in a positive manner… What is stress? Stress is defined by Webster’s Medical Dictionary as “forces from the outside world impinging on the individual.” While this may be true, there are other forces within … Read More
Lifetime Goals… Start with an overall vision of your life and decide on the long-term goals you want to achieve. The next step is to break these down into the smaller goals that will lead you to realizing your … Read More
Knowing What You Really Want… “One of the amazing things we have been given as humans is the unquenchable desire to have dreams of a better life, and the ability to establish goals to live out those dreams.” – Jim … Read More
There is an increasing awareness around the country about diet and nutrition. Perhaps it is due to television talk shows or maybe it has something to do with the obesity epidemic. Regardless, more and more businesses are stepping up and … Read More
That’s actually a pretty important question if you think about it. If you’re not, statistics tell us that the odds of your business succeeding are slim to none. Do you create opportunity for those around you… 1. Sponsor and … Read More
When you know that your true essence is spirit, and you live there in your mind, your body will follow suit and healing will eventually result. Wayne Dyer Healing is not a process but a revelation; for the revealing of … Read More
Which One Are You In and How Can You Get Out? Whether it’s the upcoming winter activities for your kids, tax season, or everyday work worries ailing you, anytime can be stress season. And that can mean trouble for your … Read More
The first ten years of my stay here on Planet Earth were spent in Owen Sound, Ontario. I can vividly remember the hot summer day I was taken by an older member of my family to Harrison Park where … Read More
Most people fool themselves into thinking that having a full-time job gives them financial security. The fact is that while you are perfectly stable and comfortable all the time you have a job, eventually things change. We saw this during … Read More
From the very young to the very old, aromatherapy may be the alternative – drug free lifestyle you are looking for! Stress can be defined as a negative differential between a series of demands and the ability to cope with … Read More
Many of us begin projects or set goals only to get detoured or bogged down by other things in our lives. Distractions can be as simple as a cluttered living room or as complicated as a bad breakup. Here … Read More
Energy unconnected does nothing; it is only when it is used, properly directed, that it accomplishes things. SOM pg. 315 Do you have a desire that you long to fulfill? Is there a special goal or achievement that you … Read More
IMAGINE FOR A MOMENT a time before your birth when you were wandering the heavens as a dis-incarnate soul. You were immersed in the beauty, peace, and harmony of paradise when a call went out for volunteers to incarnate in … Read More
Tony, we don’t mean to scare you, but there’s a spider right behind your back! The respectable man in his late forties, the manager of the store, jumps to his feet and frantically looks for the spider. The spider turns … Read More
With the heat wave coming and warnings of air quality index going high, here are some interesting air quality facts as reported at www.sateoftheair.org Air pollution is a serious health threat. It sends people to the hospital, shapes how … Read More
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Today regardless of the beliefs we hold, America is sick. You should be aware that the health care cost is well over a $1.5 TRILLION per year. Yes, we spend more on health care than the entire economies of … Read More
An old proverb tells us …No matter how far you have traveled down the wrong road, turn back. Even if You take a Wrong Turn, You can find another Route to Success. If you steer your vessel in the wrong … Read More
I’ve been in many situations in my life when I’ve reached a point where “I knew I’ve done all that I could possibly figure out to do.” And this, my friend, is a wonderfully freeing place to be. Why? Because … Read More
According to ancient Oriental medicinal practices, the entire body can be accessed from one point – the feet. This is how reflexology got started. How does it work to heal various ailments in the body? A map of the feet … Read More
The incidence of diabetes has increased over the last several years. It is a serious condition that can affect you as you get older, or you can have it as a child. The more you learn about diabetes the better … Read More
World Class Knows Referral Marketing Creates Millionaires, By Steve Siebold The masses have been ridiculing and criticizing referral marketers for over 50 years. Meanwhile; these highly trained, ferociously dedicated army of entrepreneurs have amassed billions in collective wealth. Their industry … Read More
Wage Slave or Safe and Secure? Here’s a fact for you: Most people think having a job is the safe and secure financial option. THINK AGAIN! How many of you are still looking for work? I’ve been laid off now, … Read More
Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio . “To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I’ve ever written. My odometer rolled … Read More
Everyone wants to grow old gracefully. Some go under the knife to get that youthful look while others opt for a more natural way to maintain that healthful glow. The way to make peace with age can be found in … Read More
The body has its own wisdom. Natural Health philosophy says the body will heal itself if given what it needs. Here are 7 essentials for optimum health and healing. 1.) Wholesome Foods 2.) Fresh Air 3.) Pure Water 4.) Sun … Read More
Studies have shown meditation to be a practice of enormous benefit to the body mind spirit. It is restorative to the body: it balances our nervous system, enhances immune function, normalizes body chemistry and promotes harmony and coherence in the … Read More
Obesity is an epidemic in the world today. Diabetes is also on the rise. Is there a correlation between the two? The experts say that there is and that you need to know about it. There are two types of … Read More
Embracing Generosity and the Joy of Service Someone who cultivates healing of self and others through the Spirit of Love; knows that Love is the only true power there is. And Gratitude is at the heart of love and those … Read More
If your reality is starting to appear a little stagnant, or you feel like you’re "spinning your wheels" and not getting any closer to your goals, it might be time to take a step back for a different view of … Read More
When you are afraid to stand-up, speak-out or take action, courage may help you overcome your fear. And fear is the only thing that stands between you and your desires! So, how do you find out what is holding you … Read More
Our bodies are, essentially, a self-healing organisms or mechanisms. We have an immune system that helps us stay healthy and resist infection. When we get minor illnesses, like colds, digestive upsets, or a passing headache, we get better by a … Read More
When you have “convenience” food bombarding you from every direction, it can be difficult to choose options that give your body the nourishment it needs. However, if you have daily reminders and effective tools at your disposal, you just may … Read More
We’ve all heard the term low-carb diets, bad carbs, good carbs, and the like. But what exactly are carbohydrates? Let’s break them down into a more palpable and easy to understand format. Foods containing carbohydrates encompass sugars, starches, and cellulose. … Read More