Dr. Rob’s Intention of the day, March 31st, 2009, Dream flying at night
March 31, 2009 by Dr. Rob
Seasons of beauty
March 31, 2009 by Editor
We tend to associate youth with beauty, but the truth is that beauty transcends every age. Just as a deciduous tree is stunning in all its stages—from its full leafy green in the summer to its naked skeleton during winter and everything in between—human beings are beautiful throughout their life spans.
The early years of our lives tend to be about learning and experiencing as much as we possibly can. We move through the world like sponges, absorbing the ideas of other people and the world. Like a tree in spring, we are waking up to the world. In this youthful phase of life, our physical strength, youth, and beauty help open doors and attract attention. Gradually, we begin to use the information we have gathered to form ideas and opinions of our own. As we cultivate our philosophy about life, our beauty becomes as much about what we are saying, doing, and creating as it is about our appearance. Like a tree in summer, we become full, expressive, beautiful, and productive. Read more
Video: Dream flying at night
March 31, 2009 by Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob shares a video he created of today’s intention, Dream flying at night. He reminds us to exercise our mind just as we exercise our bodies. Have you ever flown in your dreams?
Love your path by Paulo Coelho
March 31, 2009 by Editor
1. The path begins at a crossroads. There you can stop and think what direction you want to take. But don’t spend too much time thinking or you’ll never leave the spot. Ask yourself the classic Carlos Castaneda question: Which of these paths has a heart? (…)
2. The path doesn’t last forever. It’s a blessing to travel the path for some time, but one day it will come to an end, so be prepared to take leave of it at any moment. (…)
3. Honor your path. It was your choice, your decision, and just as you respect the ground you step on, that ground will respect your feet. Always do what’s best to conserve and keep your path and it will do the same for you.
4. Be well-equipped. Carry a small rake, a spade, a penknife. Understand that penknives are no use for dry leaves, and rakes are useless for herbs that are deep-rooted. Know what tool to use at each moment. And take care of your tools, because they’re your best allies. Read more
My thoughts and your thoughts #108
March 31, 2009 by TA Smith
I love quotes. I love them because they make me think. What does the quoter mean? Why did he/she write this? Is there a message to get through to the reader/the world? What did YOU initially think when you read it?
Here goes blog quote #108….
“The darn trouble with cleaning the house is, it gets dirty the next day anyway, so skip a week if you have to. The children are the most important thing.”
- Barbara Bush-
There! All you Clean Freaks.. TAKE THAT!
I believe Barbara’s message is::: spend more time with your loved ones and less time worrying about how clean the windows are and the mild dirt under the ottoman. Read more
Dr. Rob’s Intention of the day, March 30th, 2009, Emulsifying all life
March 30, 2009 by Dr. Rob
Video: Emulsifying life
March 30, 2009 by Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob shares some positive thoughts and his daily intention, Emulsifying all life. Watch the video below!
How we make decisions
March 30, 2009 by Editor
Embrace uncertainty. Hard problems rarely have easy solutions. –Jonah Lehrer
How We Decide:
“Over time, our rationality came to define us. It was, simply put, what made us human. There’s only one problem with this assumption of human rationality: it’s wrong.” With this opening salvo, Jonah Lehrer dives into ever-expanding evidence underscoring the limits of reason. In his recent book, “How We Decide,” Lehrer presents an excellent synthesis of how many leading mind scientists view decision making. Lehrer is blessed with a rare combination of intelligence — he is a Rhodes scholar who has an insatiable curiosity as to how the mind works as well as a readily apparent aversion for pat answers. He explores recent basic science and psychology observations that serve as steppingstones for broader understanding of how decisions arise. [Read more]
-From DailyGood.org
Giving the gift of you
March 30, 2009 by Editor
To live harmoniously, we need to be supportive and helpful to all people, creatures, and plant life that share this earth with us. While “being of service” is part of being a good citizen of the world, it also feels good to help others. When we do something for others in service, without the expectation of anything in return, we are turning our actions into offerings.
There are many ways to be of service to our community. There are the obvious and much needed volunteer opportunities, such as serving Thanksgiving dinner at a shelter, mentoring our youth, or cleaning up a beach. Then, there is the kind of service that we may not even think of as being acts of service. Learning a new language (perhaps sign language) so that you can talk to more people is a way to reach out to others. Inviting someone who isn’t motivated enough to exercise on their own to join you on your daily walk is a way to give of yourself. Sharing flowers or vegetables from your garden, organizing a poetry reading, offering to babysit for a busy parent, or donating pet food to an animal shelter all are simple ways to offer your services to your community. Read more
Finding joy in gridlock traffic
March 30, 2009 by Editor
Gratitude is the gentle recognition, rediscovery or “re-remembering” of the simple abundance around you.
It is to be a child again, in awe of a purple crayon.
It is sprinting from your car to the office and stopping your jangled thoughts just long enough to savor the sight of someone holding the elevator door for you, someone you do not even know.
Gratitude is noticing the extraordinary in the ordinary. And then taking the nanosecond to feel it.
But in this adrenaline-driven, multi-tasking frenzy we call Life, how do we have time to stop and smell the roses when we don’t even have time to stop for gas? Read more
