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I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes, I walked to the door and knocked. "Just a minute", answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 90′s stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940′s movie. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets. There were no clocks on the walls, and no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and glassware. "Would you carry my bag out to the car?" she said. I took the suitcase to the cab, and then returned to assist the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb. She kept thanking me for my kindness. "It's nothing", I told her. "I just try t

"There is more to life than increasing its speed." ~Mahatma Gandhi "I recommend you to take care of the minutes, for the hours will take care of themselves." ~Lord Chesterfield "Time is passing. Each day is a glorious opportunity to live and enjoy. Today I will let the past die – all the undone things, all the misjudged things… Today, there are new pleasures, new challenges, new magic." ~Ruth Carter Stapleton Read More @ Source

Hello, good morning, Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe On the Right Speed in Life, an intention this day Yes, not too fast and not too slow You simply must go at the right speed in life That right speed is where you be right now I see Love the key, right speed in thee No fear, no worry but as you be Right speed is thee You start in neutral, not moving you think But always motion in life you see Every cell vibrates with thee and moves to be Now take a step in first gear it be To start the day, simply motion I say And move the gears forward with faith That where you are and where you're going is right And where you've been all perfect you see To look and see light and beauty as it be Now third and fourth, and cruise with me This is God in all of thee A smile and breath to love what you see And life be free Simple motion and the speed is right Not to fast nor slow you see In stillness it be the right speed i

Exploring our feet through self-reflexology can be an easy and free way to support our mind, body and spirit. Our feet are home to literally thousands of nerve endings and almost seventy acupuncture points, which is why foot reflexology is so effective. By massaging and stimulating specific areas on the soles of our feet, we can provide general support for our entire body, improve sleep patterns, increase physical and mental wellbeing and also alleviate chronic conditions such as sinusitis and digestive upset. Although it is wonderful to work with an experienced foot reflexologist whenever possible, we can also develop a practice of treating ourselves to a self-reflexology treatment if we take some time for this purpose before we begin our day or in the evening to relax before going to bed. There are a number of different ways to work the soles of your feet, including walking barefoot on river stones, rolling each foot over a golf or tennis ball, or just using your fingers and

On June 14, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo welcomed its first snow leopard cubs in 14 years. The public was invited to submit name suggestions for the cubs and 563 people submitted names into the contest. The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is pleased to announce the finalists in the snow leopard cub naming contest. The finalists are: Rambu (ROM-boo)& Dongari (DUN-gar-ee) Submitted by Ann Bauer, 22, of Akron, Ohio and Julie Overacker, 49, of Central Square, N.Y. Rambu means "strong" in Sherpa, the language of the people who inhabit the Nepalese Himalayan mountains. Dongari is a mountain pass in Nepal. Sabu (SAH-boo)& Raj (r ah j) Submitted by Maria Padalino, 5, of Liverpool, N.Y. Sabu is Tibetan for "snow leopard." I also like the name Sabu because it ends with "boo" and my zoo has the best Zoo Boo! Raj is Indian for "king" or "rule." I think the snow leopard is going to grow up and be big, just like a king. Viktor (VIK-tor) &a

Our actions shape our lives, but what we don't take action on can be just as powerful. Life is sculpted on a moment-to-moment basis. Every one of the thoughts we think, the words we speak, and the actions we take contributes to the complex quality and character of the universe's unfolding. It simply is not possible to be alive without making an impact on the world that surrounds us. Every action taken affects the whole as greatly as every action not taken. And when it comes to making the world a better place, what we choose not to do can be just as important as what we choose to do. For example, when we neglect to recycle, speak up, vote, or help somebody in immediate need, we are denying ourselves the opportunity to be an agent for positive change. Instead, we are enabling a particular course to continue unchallenged, picking up speed even as it goes along. By holding the belief that our actions don't make much of a difference, we may find that we often tend to for

"Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold." ~Joseph Chilton Pearce "A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around." ~Carolyn Birmingham "Regardless of the shadows that cross the moon to make it appear less than it is, to the moon, it is always full. So it is with us." ~Buddha Read More @ Source

Hello, good morning, Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe Easy Life, Every Day – my intention this day The gift it be is life you see And truly it all be easy you see For the thoughts you make Create all you take And the easy it be In the moment you see For life is great and grand from thee A smile is all it takes to be Now love is all you need to see And move in light and all thy sight For this is grand and great you see And blessed we are in all that be For easy is life, the alternative be none Now imagine that and come to see And laugh at all of that For this good day is all we play Enjoy thy way, easy life Blessings, Dr. Rob Read More @ Source

Hello and good morning, Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe Every day thank you God for this great day! Faith thy purpose, for this is true But what you think and believe it be For there you see it be faith in thee And faith thy purpose of all that be For all that happens perfect as you see You move with light and life in thee And faith is great and grand you see To move it right and blessed thy sight All be perfect in thy might Now I know it's faith in you And this day is all we grew You sow the seeds of life in thee For all so perfect as it be And now I know God's great gift Is faith thy purpose Love and Namaste, Dr. Rob Yes, this another awesome and amazing day in the universe God Bless Read More @ Source

Hello and good morning, Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe A Daily Intention As we walk this day in love I say That life and love be good thy way And all I move with you this day To play and be of what you see For love the key And I know thee Beauty be in all you see For life's intention is what we do From thought in you Now simply love, and light the way Yes, light the way For each thought of life the key In all you be but thought you see The power be you and all you do And step upon life anew Now blessings be in all you see Love of life, and enter thee For there the key of intent this day For all of us to play thy way And love this day Dr. Rob Yes, another awesome and amazing day in the universe God Bless   Read More @ Source What is Ayurveda? Kerala Ayurveda Academy www.ayurvedaacademy.com Mamta Landerman speaks on the history of Ayurveda. For more infor

"Our intention creates our reality." ~Wayne Dyer "Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel." ~Augustus William Hare & Julius Charles Hare "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~Confucius Read More @ Source Chitrakoot :- 1/3 Chitrakoot Project is an integrated and holistic model for the development of rural India, based on the principles outlines in Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya's Integral Humanism to create a society based on the complimentarity of the family, primary school and the local population. The Chitrakoot Project is a self-reliance campaign that was launched on 26th January 2002 and will cover 500 villages around Chitrakoot in 2 phases. The 80 villages taken up in the 1st phase will be self-reliant by 15th August 2005, and the remaining villages will achieve self-reliance by 26th January 2009. Visit For more Details:- www.chitrakoot.org Video Rati

When making big change in our life, it can be easier to break it up into a few small changes to avoid overwhelm. When we decide that it's time for big changes in our lives, it is wise to ease into them by starting small. Small changes allow us to grow into a new habit and make it a permanent part of our lives, whereas sudden changes may cause a sense of failure that makes it difficult to go on, and we are more likely to revert to our old ways. Even if we have gone that route and find ourselves contemplating the choice to start over again, we can decide to take it slowly this time, and move forward. Sometimes the goals we set for ourselves are merely indicators of the need for change and are useful in getting us moving in the right direction. But it is possible that once we try out what seemed so ideal, we may find that it doesn't actually suit us, or make us feel the way we had hoped. By embarking on the path slowly, we have the chance to look around and consider other

Bedtime can be a perfect time for a nighttime ritual of sending love to the world and finding gratitude for your day. At the end of the day, as the sweet, dark stillness of night beckons us to lay down our bones and rest, we find ourselves at a clear transition point: Behind us lies the previous day and all that has come before; ahead of us, dawn heralds the unfolding of all that is yet to be. While many of us have morning rituals that connect us with our center and help us to set intentions, we may want to explore the magic and power of nighttime ritual as well. It holds for us a beautiful chance for self-appreciation and blessing. Before you go to bed each night, you can send gratitude, compassion, and healing to the being you have been up until this moment. And you can send lightness and love into the future for the one you are in the process of becoming. Though simple, this action honors the journey you have taken thus far, while opening you to the wonderful possibilities s

Hello and good morning, Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe God has gifted you and I the beauty and perfection Of this day, this moment, this right now Perfect as You Be, an intention of the day You often wake up and often you don't In the darkness and fright Thinking what's wrong with this day and this night? What's wrong with me? Why can't it be? But the trick is to see, it's all perfect as it be You're simply perfect as you be In the right now to see That nothing more and nothing less is needed to be The 'whys' do not matter, but be wise as it matters And you are the wise one to see perfection in the day Perfection in the way Perfection is all that you need to say It's all good and meant to be in the moment And thank you to God for this day and this life It is perfect, and I thank you for the day and for the night And blessings from me, the wise one you be Love, Dr. Rob Yes, ano

"Shoot for the stars but if you happen to miss shoot for the moon instead." ~Neil Armstrong "The idea of perfect closes your mind to new standards. When you drive hard toward one ideal, you miss opportunities and paths, not to mention hurting your confidence. Believe in your potential and then go out and explore it; don't limit it." ~John Eliot "Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling." ~Margaret Lee Runbeck Read More @ Source

Hello, good morning Awesome day, Dr. Rob Let go, let God, love life Simple as can be It's our challenge you see Because we get so attached, connected to thee But he is God-and he or she will always be with thee Have faith you see, all perfect it be God is you and God is me Let go, let God, and love thee For life is free and the gift you see The ups and downs And the bumps and ripples – all be good As God's gift you see There be nothing bad; yes all is good For every electron, neutron, and proton And quarks you see Create all of you and all of me Now simply love what it be Life so perfect, now follow me For this thy day to love I say And blessings be with you and me Dr. Rob Read More @ Source Relax to Receive (Self-Love) - Guided Meditations by Amethyste Rah From the CD/MP3 recording Affirmations for Survivors: Self-Love - Guided Meditations by Amethyste Rah. Amethyste Rah is the sel

In order to make our dreams come true, we must take action rather than simply wishing for what we want. There is a popular misconception that we might be able to just wish our dreams into being. Maybe on some other level of consciousness this is the case, but here on earth what we need to do is take action in our lives. Vision is an important companion to our efforts, but it can't accomplish anything all by itself. When we focus on what we want and ask for what we want, we are initiating a conversation with the universe. Our desires, passionately defined and expressed, bring about valuable and relevant opportunities, which we then respond to by either taking or leaving them. Many of us are afraid to step out into the world and make things happen, and so we hang back, dreaming and waiting and watching. There are times in life when this is the right thing to do, but this phase of inaction must eventually give way to its opposite if we are to build our dreams into a reality. T

"Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece." ~Dale West "Little by little one walks far." ~Peruvian Proverb "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." ~Theodore Roosevelt Read More @ Source

Hello, good morning, Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe Life in layers, my intention this day This is what it is Life but layers upon layers, upon layers Upon layers, upon layers, you see From nothing to all this; amazing it is But the bang was about a step at a time But a layer is layed down And another comes to be It adds to one another and becomes Better you see All best as you learn and live in layers, you see Look around you and there you be So perfect from thee That God is the maker and creator of this In layers you see, is all that you be Take a step and love this, and another will come It's all so much fun For layers you see, all part of the creation For you and for me Now enjoy the day, in layers it be Namaste, Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe Read More @ Source

  Choose to Be Happy to Uplift Your Spirit "The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are." – John Pierpont Morgan This quote says it all…happiness is a choice. I was witness to this truth this past weekend after I woke in an unusually bad mood. I was feeling sorry for myself because of some recent events and I was falling into a real funk. Has this ever happened to you? It is an old pattern of mine that happens much less often now that I have chosen happiness in my life, yet every once in a while it will raise its ugly head for me to deal with. A couple of times that morning my husband asked "what is wrong with you?" I simply told him I was in a bad mood. He left quietly! One thing I know that often helps me to feel better is to get into motion. No sitting around for me letting it get worse. So I started cleaning. Kitchen first, it was so shiny I could see my reflection in the appliances. Hummm…no bet

  Choose to Be Happy to Uplift Your Spirit "The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are." – John Pierpont Morgan This quote says it all…happiness is a choice. I was witness to this truth this past weekend after I woke in an unusually bad mood. I was feeling sorry for myself because of some recent events and I was falling into a real funk. Has this ever happened to you? It is an old pattern of mine that happens much less often now that I have chosen happiness in my life, yet every once in a while it will raise its ugly head for me to deal with. A couple of times that morning my husband asked "what is wrong with you?" I simply told him I was in a bad mood. He left quietly! One thing I know that often helps me to feel better is to get into motion. No sitting around for me letting it get worse. So I started cleaning. Kitchen first, it was so shiny I could see my reflection in the appliances. Hummm…no bet

"Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise." ~Unknown Author "The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning." ~Ivy Baker Priest "Life is full of give and take. Give thanks and take nothing for granted." ~Unknown Author Read More @ Source

People that are know-it-alls are simply stuck in a pattern and may actually have feelings of low self worth. Most of us have encountered a person in our lives who can accurately be referred to as a know-it-all. This person seems to know everything about anything that gets brought up and tends to dominate the conversation. They don't take well to being questioned, and they have a hard time ever admitting that they were wrong. Being around a know-it-all is inevitably tiring because there is no shared energy between the two of you. Rather, you become an audience member to this person's need to be the center of attention. Attention and respect are probably the two things this person most longs for, and at some point in their lives, they learned that knowing it all was the way to get those needs met. Over time, they have become stuck in this pattern, regardless of the fact that it is no longer working. They may feel afraid of the experience of listening, being receptive, or

Hello, good morning, Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe God has blessed you and I With the beauty and perfection of this day Another Day On, an intention of the day You say you need it off again To sit and rest and do nothing within But this I know, that life is best When you're completely in and on On the day and in your life It's always living it oh, so bright For we are but what we think and say All I do is play and pray My prayer is but of gratitude And all I know is you To use this day and be on again For all is but great within Now enjoy this day as you get it on For life is best and blessed I say Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe Enjoy and God Bless Read More @ Source Fasting for Spiritual Healing Part 1 A basic overview of the why, how and when's of spiritual fasting by a two-time cancer ninja and champion, nurse, mother, and wel

"When you forgive, you in no way change the past – but you sure do change the future." ~Bernard Meltzer "I am always doing things I can't do — that's how I get to do them." ~Pablo Picasso "Nothing is worth more than this day." ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Read More @ Source

Not everybody we meet will like us and it is ok to move into acceptance rather than trying to make somebody like you. It is not necessarily a pleasant experience, but there will be times in our lives when we come across people who do not like us. As we know, like attracts like, so usually when they don't like us it is because they are not like us. Rather than taking it personally, we can let them be who they are, accepting that each of us is allowed to have different perspectives and opinions. When we give others that freedom, we claim it for ourselves as well, releasing ourselves from the need for their approval so we can devote our energy toward more rewarding pursuits. While approval from others is a nice feeling, when we come to depend on it we may lose our way on our own path. There are those who will not like us no matter what we do, but that doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with us. Each of us has our own filters built from our experiences over time. The

Hello and good morning Another awesome and amazing day in the universe God has granted you and I the beauty and perfection Of this day, this moment, this right now And nothing more, nothing less needed in life Skill Power, my intention of the day You push and push to have will, you see The willpower to do, the willpower to be The willpower to change, the willpower to see But the trick it be is to learn the skill To practice the skill, and then you will see The power in life is purely the doing you see The skills, the key it beats over all will Because in the doing you will and learn and see This is the power of life as it be The key of all things is in thy perfection You can think and think, but you must do this day In the doing, you build the skill to play To grow and create, to be and to do For life is the gift of all that he do See God in all, for God is the key Now simply go love, skill power it be Namaste, enjoy the day Read positi

Hello and good morning. Resurrection; that's to die, to live, to let go and love. To somehow see the perfection of all the things that be in your life. We often give, and we expect gratitude. We often do not get that gratitude. Yet, it really is the giving of life that's our growth and creative nature to say thank you, I love you, and move forward with motion. Move with motion, move with love and judge with love. Recognize that what the others see is not what you see. Now see maybe what they see with love. It hurts, yes— They don't appreciate me . Is this really true? I think not. We give to give because it makes us feel good; it's instinctual and our goodness of life. Smile, move forward, and simply live with love. Love is the gratitude of the universe. Life is living with gratitude and love with giving. Keep giving and giving and giving. Remember, the giving is the getting and meant to be. The buttons are pushed, the old instinctual self is touched and we cry ou

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Like birds flying in a V, when we feel the presence of others moving along side of us, there is little we cannot accomplish. As they swoop, drift, and glide, inscribing magnificent patterns across the sky, birds are serene displays of grace and beauty. Long a source of inspiration, birds can be messengers from the spirit realm, or a symbol of the human soul, as they cast off their earthly mooring and soar heavenward. An upturned wing, a graceful flutter, all so effortless and free… More magnificent still is the inspiring sight of birds migrating, progressing steadily across the horizon in a solid V formation that is a singular pattern too unique to be mere chance. Pushing steadily forward, this aerodynamic V reduces air resistance for the whole flock. With wings moving in harmony, the feathered group continues its course across the sky, covering more ground together in community than as individuals. When the bird at the front gets tired, she will move to the rear of the formati

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"The art of life is to live in the present moment, and to make that moment as perfect as we can by the realization that we are the instruments and expression of God Himself." ~Emmet Fox "Always look at the good things in life and never dwell on what keeps your head down. If you keep your head down, you'll miss the blessings." ~Unknown Author "To witness miracles unfold in your experience, count your blessings and be thankful. Perceived small blessings accumulate to be the most powerful." ~T.F. Hodge Read More @ Source

by Espaço Anima www.espacoanima.com Article by A.J. Joseph What is a far infrared blanket you may ask? This is something similar to a sleeping bag, but, it's not meant for sleeping for extended periods of time. It looks a bit spacey, like something straight out of a sci fi movie. The primary use of this is to have your own far infrared thermal treatment system within the comfort of your home. The official name is a Far Infrared Cocoon System. When you're inside, it looks like you're a giant toothpaste tube, because your head is the only thing sticking out. What are far infrared rays? Well, these are basically the invisible rays from the sun, which you feel as warmth. Apparently, solar rays are composed of 80% far infrared rays. Also, they are the safest and most beneficial, as the far infrared rays energize cells, inner tissue, and all the organs beneath the skin. It&

Hello and good morning, Dr. Rob Another awesome and amazing day in the universe Open to Life, my intention of the day How blessed we are To be living this day And open to life The key I say For all is so good And great in thy way For God is good And gracious you see For He has gifted this day To you and to me And open to life To the journey you see All is perfect exactly as it be My love to all Another awesome amazing day Dr. Rob Read More @ Source

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by dragonoak Article by Big Lou Massage is one of the oldest forms of art with the human body and the benefits of it are often underestimated. The history of massage is one that stems from Asia, specifically in China and India. Many ask what exactly is massage therapy, as the term is used broadly in places such as spas to hospitals. It is the combination of human touch and moving of the muscles to create a relaxed state of mind. To learn it, you must learn its different definitions, practices and therapeutic effects known to practitioners throughout the history. The foundation of massage, especially medical therapy is often credited to the Eastern Chinese medical practices of 2000 BC. However, can have many benefits that are not all medical massage benefits. For example, the human touch element that has little to do with how you learn and much to do with how personable the massag

by Espaço Anima www.espacoanima.com Article by STEPHEN HILL In this article I will be writing about the different forms of alternative health therapy that I like to try and about the benefits they bring. As you will see I am very much a convert to the alternative health route - I hope you enjoy the read. It is quite amazing as to how far I have come and as to how much I have changed as a person over the last fifteen years. Why? Well because back in the day I was very much a traditional type of person who never ever gave a second thought to any form of complementary therapy. This all changed when I met the love of my life; my wife Linda. We met in 1996 at a wedding and it really was love at first sight - well at least it was for me. Linda was, and still is, a reflexologist. When I first met her I had no real idea as to what reflexology consisted of but I was soon to find out lol.

by cookingdiva Article by Rose Mattax Ten minutes go by, fifteen, twenty. You tell yourself not to look at the clock, but you do anyway. It's been a half hour and you're still not asleep. Thoughts from the day race through your mind at breakneck speed. You begin to worry about what needs to get done tomorrow. Then the tossing and turning begins. Finally you drift into a restless sleep, only to wake an hour later. This is insomnia, a sleep disorder many of us encounter at some point in our lives. It is usually caused by stressful events, such as a job loss, a change in relationship or an unexpected health concern. But sometimes the daily stresses and strains of our "normal lives" can lead to that unwanted midnight soul searching. Usually, insomnia will resolve itself naturally in less than three months. This type of insomnia is known as "acute insomnia."

by Jen R Article by Simon Coleman Thailand has some truly beautiful islands that are perfect for a relaxing chilled out holiday of a lifetime. The largest island is Phuket, known as the emerald in the isle it can cater to all types of tourists with secluded long stretches of beach and busy tourist areas. Koh Chang is the second largest, a favourite with Thai people and still relatively undeveloped. The third largest island is Koh Samui, the place of pristine white sand beaches, coconut trees, bikini-clad tourists, and jet skis. There are still spots where peace and quiet can be found and, while most of the accommodation is in the mid to high range, there are also still some cheap wooden bungalows in the quieter areas. With its own international airport specially designed to fit in with the natural surroundings you can reach Samui in under an hour if you fly from Bangkok, there

by Nomad Thru Life. Internet Connection Hiccups Article by Medical Zones People with arthritis find that complementary and alternative therapies may help relieve symptoms of arthritis in some patients but they do not cure arthritis. Complementary and alternative medicine are used here to describe a wide range of therapies and practices which are outside the mainstream of medicine. They are often used a longside your conventional medicine. There are a number of complementary and alternative therapies. They can be divided into four different categories - Touch, pressurem manipulation and movement therapies such as chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, and massage- Medicine and diet-related therapies such as herbs and natural dietary supplements, raditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda.- Mind and emotion therapies such as meditation, prayer- Energy Therapies such as reiki

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by inju Article by Daniel Scodeller Daily stress is the gift provided by our fast-paced life. Natural remedies for anxiety can be very effective to halting anxiety not always possible from normal medicine. There is a holistic approach to healing followed in the field of alternative medicine, where psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual components are taken into consideration. There are various effective natural remedies for anxiety. These alternative therapies consist of Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, Homeopathy, Indian Head Massage, Naturopathic medicine, Qi Gong, Reiki and Reflexology. Natural remedies have been used for centuries to maintain the bodies ability to function optimally. This helps to support regular and competent functioning of the whole body. This traditional wisdom has now been acclaimed scientifically as well. Natural remedies