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The Three Most Important Questions |
Spring has sprung. The tulips are blooming, the trees are covered with bright new foliage, and baby birds are raising their heads from their nests. This time of year is a season of growth and development and also a good time to pause and evaluate your own growth and development. It is easy to just keep following the day-to-day grind without ever stopping to look at where that grind is or isn't taking you.
With all this green growy spring energy in the air why not take the time to ask yourself three easy and eye opening questions:
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You've probably  heard all the studies that say how much television people watch every day (current studies estimate 35 hours per week for Americans) and say to yourself, yeah but that's not me. It's not just the amount of television you watch but also why you are watching in the first place.
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April 15th, our least favorite day of the year. The day when taxes are due and the piper must be paid, or at least the IRS. Once the taxes are filed and the boxes of receipts are stashed away, it's a good idea to take a moment to look back over the previous year and review the financial decisions you have made and reflect on the impact those decisions have made on your life.
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People Let Me Tell Ya 'bout My Best Friend |
In this busy day and age it is so  wonderful to have friends to lean on when times are stressful or even just to share a good laugh with when you need a pick-me-up.
Maintaining friendships is an important way to lessen the stress in your life and also stay connected to what's real. A good friend will tell you when you are right on track and support you in your growth and development. They will also tell you when you have gone too far, when your decisions are less than wise, and when it is time to get motivated.
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There is something about the light this time of year that always seems to inspire me and put me in a good mood. Whether it is the cool light of a winter sunrise or the warm glow of a fireplace, light seems to take on many facets during this time of year.
And so many of the holiday traditions that we carry forward each year are filled with the glow and inspiration of light. In celebrating Chanukah the Menorah brings light to this holiday commemorating the miracle of the oil, while the Kinara, part of Kwanza, is lit to represent the seven guiding principals. In South India they light clay lamps on the rooftops and walls of their houses, the same way as Hindus decorate their homes during the Diwali Festival.
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The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself |
During this festive holiday time of year it is amazing the number of things that can turn from joyous to stressful in just the blink of an eye. Money, or the lack of it, is often a source of stress and anxiety as the holidays approach. It can lead to arguments between couples, stress in families, and a sense of anxiety for those making it on their own. It is a facet of modern living that greatly influences our relationship with ourselves and others and yet it is a subject that very few people are comfortable speaking about openly.
In many cases, our associations with money have become such a negative influence and our expectations of the holidays so high that it becomes impossible to balance the two. There is also a huge amount of pressure from friends, family and society to buy the "perfect gift", or at least display the material symbols of success.
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Money, or the lack of it, is often a source of stress and anxiety. It can lead to arguments between couples, stress in families, and a sense of anxiety for those making it on their own. It is a facet of modern living that greatly influences our relationship with ourselves and others and yet it is a subject that very few people are comfortable speaking about openly.
In many cases, our associations with money have become such a negative influence in our lives that it can be challenging to shift our negative beliefs into healthy ones. There is also a huge amount of pressure from friends, family and society to succeed, or at least display the material symbols of success. Thus, for many of us, success doesn't exist without money.
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A recent experience reminded me of the power of paying attention to the challenges that present themselves in our daily lives. I was on my way to the store, going over my grocery list in my mind as I drove. As I pulled into the busy parking lot, I saw a space and pulled in to park. I opened my car door and a man started barking obscenities, ranting furiously that I had taken his parking space.
At this point, as in any moment that involves the presence of intense emotion, I had a choice...
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On this, the longest day of the year, signs of growth and change are everywhere. From tomotoes ripening on the vine to marigolds bursting forth in brilliant orange, change is in the air and new growth is all around us.
Growth and change are intertwined in our lives. Though it is often uncomfortable and sometimes frightening, the changes that confront us in our lives are integral to our ability to grow and develop as people. Change is one thing that is constant in our lives, so fighting against it is not only futile, but it also inhibits our ability to shed our fears and insecurities.
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Having big dreams is one of the catalyst that’s helps us to grow and develop as human beings. In therapy, we often uncover those big dreams and they become a goal, a beacon that provides inspiration for action and movement.
It is a vital part of personal development to have a dream that keeps us involved in our own life experience. Yet sometimes blocks, barricades, and hurdles slow our progress and make us question if our dream is even attainable. Rather than interpreting this energy as the universe saying NO!, to your dream perhaps the message is a more subtle, Not Yet.
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Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall |
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Who Is My Mirror?
Take a look at the people around you right now in your life. Who are the people you enjoy hanging out with? Who are the ones that inspire you? Who are the ones that drain your energy? Who makes you feel tired after spending time together?
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Ever have that kind of day where you find yourself running from appointment to appointment, hurrying around trying to accomplish it all, and somehow in the course of that day forget to eat? By the end of the day you're running on empty, you may feel shaky, irritable, unfocused, and unable to give your best to the projects and relationships at hand.
Many people find themselves doing this on a regular basis or trying to cram in a hurried meal on the run, fueling up on overly-processed foods and quick fixes of candy, soda and energy drinks.
Over time, this lack of proper nutrition can take a toll not only on the body but also on the brain, which in turn influences mood. Just like the rest of the body, the brain is an organ that is very sensitive to the nourishment we provide for it. The foods we eat can have a lasting influence on mood, mental functioning, and emotional well-being.
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Valentines Day, A Different Look |
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"To love oneself is the beginning of a life long affair" Oscar Wilde.
And no truer words could be spoken on Valentines Day where there is so much pressure to prove one's love to others and the world. Do we have it wrong trying to make love an external process rather than focusing on the inner process of self love?
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Intuition: Finding the Wisdom Within |
As we strive to make our lives full and productive, we can easily become overly busy doing the things we need to do to survive the daily grind like cleaning up, getting the kids to school, getting to work, staying in contact with friends and family. This constant busyness can create a buzzing, overwhelmed exterior that takes us out of contact with our deeper, quieter, often wiser, interior voice known as intuition.
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Finding the Spirit of Adventure |
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"I'm bored" " There's nothing to do"  " We just don't seem to have as much fun as we used to" Is this what the beginning of your weekend sounds like, with family and friends all feeling a lack of excitement at the prospect of free time?
It seems that our spirit of adventure gets set aside when it comes to living our everyday lives in settings that we assume we are familiar with. Very often we miss the experiences that are awaiting us in our own communities and neighborhoods.Finding time to nurture and care for ourselves is a vital part of what keeps us active and alive in mind, body, and spirit
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