What a person applies oneself to earnestly, that one naturally loves. Do people then apply themselves earnestly to the things which are bad? By no means. Well, do they apply themselves to things which in no way concern themselves? Not to these either. It remains, then, that they employ themselves earnestly only about things which … Related posts: Quotes of Wisdom: Alice Bailey on the Importance of Wisdom Enlightening Wisdom of Peace to Dispel the
The ugly truth about those white lies
“Make your move, not excuses.” There are few things more pathetic than making excuses- those clever little lies you tell yourself, and share with the world. They make you smaller. If you’ve screwed up, face the music and move on. If you’re hesitant to take the action you need to take, face that too. Confront your reality, live in your truth, and stop the game playing with all those cute white lies that seem so logical, so rational, yet are so deadly. They’re not so cute when they derail your dreams. The post The ugly truth about those white lies
Protect Your Emotional Health from Negative Talk
We have scorpions in the forests of southern Oregon where I live, so I am going to use them in an illustrative way to make my point about emotional health. These nasty little critters can slip through the smallest of cracks and have lightning fast stingers. They are bad news on several levels. The sting of most scorpions is not deadly, but the poison they inject is extremely painful and can cause a number of complications. But from time to time they show up inside our house and seeing one walk across your living room carpet is not a comfortable feeling. The emotional poison of negativity Negative talk and conversations that lean in a negative direction are a lot like scorpions, but instead of…
Registration
Believe it or not we have hundreds of registrations a day and 99 percent of them are from spammers! Please email me at sj_elliott AT verizon DOT net if you register and I will approve you. If you are not … Continue reading →
Identify, Accept, Embrace, and Let Go
What I'm about to offer in this blog post isn't revolutionary. It's been done before. Really, all spiritual tools and techniques have been done before. Any time I hear someone trumping a tool as the latest and greatest thing, I am more than a little skeptical. That's not even the right word. It's not skepticism. I simply know that all these tools are leading us back to the simplicity of letting go, and they're all really the same thing.As such, I am happy to announce this is NOT the latest and greatest thing. You most likely have and/or will find other people saying the exact same things with different …
Cyberchondria – Are You Addicted to Looking up Illness?
You’re feeling a bit unwell. Maybe you have a headache, or muscle tension you can’t get rid of, or you’ve noticed a nasty rash that has yet to disappear. You ring your doctor, but the only appointment available is over a week away. In the meantime, you type your symptoms into Google to see if …
Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 18 of 18
A Wholly Different Way of Living San Diego, California 28th February 1974 18th Conversation with Dr. Allan W. Anderson ‘Meditation – 2′ Related posts: Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 17 of 18 Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 02 of 18 Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 01 of 18 Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 03 of 18 Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 06 of 18
Why not lighten your load?
“Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly.” – G.K. Chesterton You can’t soar when you’re weighed down with yourself – encumbered with the petty distractions and cares and self-absorption that the ego holds on to so dearly. Isn’t it time to lighten your load, jettison the baggage
Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 17 of 18
A Wholly Different Way of Living San Diego, California 28th February 1974 17th Conversation with Dr. Allan W. Anderson ‘Meditation – 1′ Related posts: Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 01 of 18 Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 07 of 18 Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 08 of 18 Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti & Allan W. Anderson 13 of 18 Enlightening Talks: Jiddu Krishnamurti
The battle inside you
“Let’s wage a war on mediocrity.” The battle wages inside. When you catch yourself taking shortcuts. When you choose less than your A game. When you discover that good enough is the best you’re giving to your day. How do you respond? Slacking is a learned habit, but so is excellence. Every day you choose which to cultivate, and which to abandon. Every day you decide if you will take one step closer to your goals, your dreams, your better life; or fall behind. And what you do every day designs your life. How will you design your life today? The post
What’s the Value of Knowing Your Core Values?
Did you know that your personal core values play a huge role in determining whether or not you experience a sense of satisfaction from reaching your goals in life? Did you know that if you don’t take the time to figure out what your core values and standards are, you can easily undermine your own success without…
What is Dance Movement Psychotherapy?
Like all forms of therapy, dance movement psychotherapy (DMP) is designed to help you understand yourself and your emotions and help you navigate life more effectively. But while most forms of psychotherapy use talking as a main method, dance movement therapy also brings in physical movement to help you feel a greater connection between your …
It’s far too short…
“Life is too short not to do something that matters.” – Hugh MacLeod How you make a difference depends on the clarity of your vision, the intensity of your desire to in some way change your world. Too many meander through life with fuzzy goals and near-sighted vision. But those who choose to truly make a difference get focused. They get very clear on what they will do and how it will matter. They take action …
Balancing Stress Instead of Being Consumed by It
Have you ever noticed how sometimes you will be going along feeling just fine, then all of a sudden, some little thing pushes you right over the edge? That’s how stress usually hits me. I won’t even have a clue that I’m approaching the stress zone until I respond inappropriately to something. Then there are those super resourceful times, you know the ones, when nothing seems to faze you and you feel almost stress proof. It’s like you can handle anything without getting the least bit rattled. In fact, I’m like that so much of the time that it really surprises me when I lose it over …
Spiritual Awakening Body Changes and Rebirth
I haven't written about the body and physical aspects of spiritual awakening in some time, so I felt like circling back to this topic. I expect to talk about it much more next year, which will be dedicated to the awakened body. This is the year of the awakened heart; there's …
Moving a Parent Into a Care Home – a Stress Guide
The decision to place an elderly parent into a care home or assisted living situation is never easy. Emotional issues and anxieties are bound to arise for both your parent and you, along with a level of stress you might not have expected. Your parent might not even want to go into a care home. Despite obvious …
Get Serious About Keeping A Healthy Weight – Change Your Mind Set.
When we begin our journey of making changes to better our lifestyle lets look at some ways to live healthier happier lives. Its important to create a blueprint of what you want to achieve. In doing so you can edit it whenever you wish. This will help you keep on top of all the things you want to achieve and need to do to reach your goals. Diet and body weight are related to our health status. Good nutrition is important to the growth and development of children and keeping all of us at our healthy best. A healthy diet and keeping…
It starts when you ask
“Ask and you may very well receive.” You’re not ready for success until you’re ready to ask. The art of asking is the art of success. Not much happens until you ask. So abandon your fear of rejection, and don’t depend on the kindness of others to read your mind. Step forward, bold and sincere, and just ask. The post It
Random Thoughts on Stereotypes and Relationships.
The stereotypes society has created for male and female serve a purpose but in the end cause more conflicts within relationships and create so misconceptions bout both sexes. Not all of us fit into what the norm sees as perfect men or women. Humans are diverse and people are not always going to go by the textbook when it comes to their personalities and traits. We come in all shapes, colors and flavors so to speak, the different life experiences we each have helps mold us into the person we are today and what we may become later in life. So many relationships go bad because of preconceived ideals of what one mate or…
You as Me, Inc.
“Entrepreneurship is not about owning a business, it’s about owning your life.” – Paul Orfalea Run your life like an entrepreneur – even if you’re in a cubicle farm or on the factory floor or find yourself among a hundred thousand colleagues. You’re more than that someone who follows a process, completes a task, and fills out a timesheet. Every day, take the time to promote and develop your position as Me, Inc. – no matter where you find yourself. You have a obligation to yourself to create and sustain your brand, your unique…
Persistence and the Mule In The Well
This is a story about the persistence of an old mule. Sometimes when things look hopeless, it is shear persistence that can save the day. In fact, of all the qualities that can see you through tough times, persistence might be unmatched. Here’s the story… There was a farmer who owned an old mule and one day that mule fell into a dried out, abandoned water well. After assessing the situation carefully, the farmer reluctantly concluded that neither the mule nor the …
Webinar: It’s All About Energy Again
One of my first webinars last year was called, "All About Energy." It was really popular, so I thought I'd bring the topic back around for an encore. I know a lot of you are sensitive to energy–you feel things, thoughts, and random impulses that perhaps you don't feel like you understand. Some of it may feel quite disturbing or upsets. Some others of you are going through big inner shifts that are bringing forth your sensitivities as …
Life After Divorce – What Nobody Ever Tells You
Divorce can be the single most devastating event in a person’s life outside of illness and death. And it can feel like death, as you are essentially losing someone you loved. Even if you still see your ex-spouse because you have children, the person they were to you is gone and they take on a …
Random thoughts 8-7-2014
Life is but a short walk through a garden, so enjoy the view and be kind to the other visitors. We all have been blessed with a chance to experience life, yet many of us do not realize the value of this gift and there are those they don’t recognize the rights of others to live. Such a shame that this late in the game we still have to deal with fear,hate and inequality. With all our advances in the sciences and in education we still are yet immature emotionally or lack the mental capacity to overcome our fear of differences and the unknown. Life is short, why do we waste so much time fighting over land and …