FOOD FOR THOUGHT - Quieting Our Minds with Meditation Lessens Stress

Quieting our minds lessens the negative effects of the outside world, for the external things that seem unpleasant to us are often reflections of our inner tension. Finding something concrete to focus on through our breath and mental repetition of some form—mantras, counting, or affirmations—enables us to still our minds enough to see...

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BECOME AWARE - Make The 12 Riches of Life Yours

Make the 12 riches of life, yours. My book Think and Grow Rich has been read by perhaps seven million men and women. In the twenty years since it was published I have been able to talk to some of these people, and I see that some have used the book to help them become rich in money only. It is time to set down once more the twelve great...

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Five Things to keep in mind when searching for Paradise

Judith Rich's superbly lyrical Finding Paradise in the Exotic and the Ordinary is a truly beautiful article that must be savoured. It is about being present, facing life challenges head on and we evolve while we're at it. The dance of life is made up of many steps and missteps and it takes us somewhere, usually unknown, which is the...

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What Have You Done for Anyone Lately?

Botanical Gardens, Trinidad-Tobago A thought-provoker to be taken to heart from Napoleon Hill.org in Yesterday and Today, issue 279. It is about currency, the one you know - money - and the spiritual kind that often gets neglected. While it is great to have money in the bank even though you may believe it is not enough, It's always...

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BE AUTHENTIC - What Could It Hurt

Being authentic - being real - it brings new tastes, touches and insights which encourage you to let the chaff - those who do no uplift, support or encourage you - blow out of your lives. It is not easy and requires daily practise for you to become aware of your daily life. I guarantee you that the rewards are definitely worth it as it...

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I am willing to believe in myself

Have Faith - nothing religious about those words yet it confused me so and pissed me off because I felt the resistance due to religious brainwashing in my younger years. To have faith is essential to one's well-being. From it springs love, hope, charity, success, and brighter days. Shakti Gawain has written a powerful affirmation...

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Reconnecting with what you already know

Here's a simple and effective visualization technique for Meeting your inner guide from Shakti Gawain's Reflections in the Light, Daily thoughts and affirmations.  As in all messages in her book, an affirmation follows at the end. You already have all the answers inside you and this is an excellent method of reconnecting...

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT - Take the time to Listen with your Heart

When you take the time listen with your heart when engaging fully with others, you are creating space for open and mature communication. During conversations, we often think about our responses while the other person is still talking. By focusing on what the other person is saying while suspending judgment and opinions, you are actually...

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Do You What's Going To Happen Next — Then Stop Judging

Image by qmnonic via FlickrYou may already know the story about The Farmer and His Runaway Horse but it bears repeating.  It is about the apparent misfortunes which befall a farmer and his seemingly "unreasonable" acceptance of it all. This story appears in many books and languages all over the world and it is still fresh as...

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Source is one of Love - not Condemnation

Trinidad-Tobago sunset Our Source Is One of Love, Not Condemnation... When you pay attention to the way you feel, and deliberately choose more thoughts that feel good while you think them, you will begin to recognize the nature of your Broader Non-Physical desires. The majority of negative emotions that you feel are not because the subject...

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BE AUTHENTIC - Examine Your Impulses Today

By Kirsten Rampersad We gain an acute understanding of what we want out of life when we examine our impulses and determine their source because there may be desires untold hidden deeply within us. To simply heed a compulsion unthinkingly is to deny that it may represent some other need that is more pressing. Upon digging deeply into...

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT - How Powerful is the Mind of Man?

The Power of Thought Man is the only creature on earth with the power of self-determination, the right to choose what his thoughts and actions will be. Animals of a lower order are governed by six inherent habits and instincts and do not possess the power to understand situations, except in the simplest acts of existence such as detecting...

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BE FLEXIBLE - GO with the Flow

Two of Shakti Gawain's quotes and affirmations today because they go so well together. Be the change you want to see in the world. Be flexible Going with the flow means keeping your destination clearly in mind and yet enjoying all the beautiful scenes you encounter along the way. If life starts taking you in another direction, be willing...

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HAVE FAITH - Expect Pleasure and Satisfaction

Shakti Gawain shows us with the superb affirmation below why you and I must expect the best. For myself, I know that we all already know what she's talking about but the fear of hoping stifles us when we find ourselves in challenging situations. Don't you think it's better to have faith in the one positive thing in your life and believe that the rest will work out for the best,...

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BE AUTHENTIC - You Can Transform Others

Affirmations from Shakti Gawain's Reflections in the Light. You can transform others If you walk into a room loving yourself, knowing that you are a creative channel, and expressing yourself honestly, everyone int he room can be affected, event hought they may not be aware of it. As a direct result of your presence, you will see others become more alive and empowered. It is an incredibly exciting and satisfying experience. I...

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The Best Season of Your Life

Ten thousand flowers in Spring, The moon in Autumn, A cool breeze in Summer, Snow in Winter. If your mind isn't clouded by unnecessary things, This is the best season of your life. -- Wu-men ...

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Ignore Seemingly Immovable Barriers and Go for Gold

Did you know that a "Man grows 1,360-acre forest in India...by himself" - determination, perseverance and action are the watch words here. It is always easier to allow yourself to be put down or dissuaded from what you set out to do but when your passion and life's work calls you must follow it to its fruition. While it is true that none of us know what awaits us down the line but we try to play it safe anyway, following that powerful...

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BE AUTHENTIC - See the difference between old messages and our own signals

Be authentic has been the new buzzword these past few years with very important messages for all of us. Shakti Gawain's quote and affirmation below clearly highlights this because being who you truly are connects you with your own inner guidance counsellor. As I am sure you have heard before, you already know all the answers so go within and connect. Living the soul journey demands authenticity people - experience...

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