Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

-- Marianne Williamson, A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles

Action performed with a spirit of selflessness is far superior to action performed with selfish motives

"Action performed with a spirit of selflessness is far superior to action performed with selfish motives. A person who is inspired by the ideal of selflessness is less attached to the action and more dedicated to the ideal of selflessness. This attitude of selflessness has a beauty of its own. As you feel the bliss and joy of selfless action more and more, you enter deeper and deeper into a state of selflessness and meditation. So in the beginning, just feel inspired by that very ideal. Love the ideal; be inspired by it. In the beginning it is a conscious and deliberate attempt. As you feel more and more inspired by the ideal of selflessness, you start working from you heart. By the very performance of the work, a joy will spring forth from deep within you. Eventually it will become spontaneous."



~Amma~

Taking things for granted...

Do we ever make enough time for those around us? Those we truly love and care about? Do we tell our significant other how much them just being there means to us? Does the thought of life without that person feel like life wasted? Work, careers, money, bills, social obligations are all reasons we use for not taking the time for what matters most, the other person in your life. If you lost your job would he or she still be by your side? If you decided to change career paths would he or she support your decision? If you had to take a pay reduction would he or she stand by you and help figure out how to deal?

We all make excuses for mistakes, missed opportunities, for wasted days gone by. The sad thing about that is we can never recapture that day. We can't take back words or actions once we've uttered a nasty remark or done something hurtful to the ones we love...memories of the choices we have made are all we have at the end of each and every day. If I had it to do over there would never be a day that went by that you didn't know how much I loved you, how much you meant to me, what a special and truly unique person you were and are. Embraced everything about you, let the little things slide and focus on the bigger picture, us. These things sound so easy, would take so little time, but now that you are not around there are only regrets for things left unsaid, undone, promises not kept, someone I loved taken for granted that they would always be there no matter what...if you read this I hope you'll call.


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Top 5 Habits to Increase Longevity

Is it really possible for anyone to live happily to 100? The good news is that your body was designed to be 100 - you just have to get out of the way.

Getting out of the way means taking an honest look at the habits and lifestyle you are living with today. Most of us have developed habits that limit our true health potential.

But don't let these bad habits of the past discourage you - it is never too late to make new choices. What you did in the past can be changed, and your body will respond in kind. What matters is what you do from this moment forward.

Top 5 Daily Habits for Your Longevity
It takes 14 to 21 days of repetitive behavior to form a new pattern in your brain. Once the pattern is formed, it becomes an automatic behavioral response.

As you develop new healthy habits, they will begin to replace bad habits. These healthy lifelong habits are adapted straight from the time-tested traditions practiced by centenarians all around the world, and I can say with certainty that they will transform and rejuvenate you!

Eat five small meals a day.
In the Western culture, meals are taken three times a day, but it is much better to eat five smaller meals. When you eat smaller portions five times a day, you deliver a steady stream of nutrients, blood sugar, and energy to your body throughout the day.

Additionally, eating this way is less taxing on the digestive and metabolic systems and also reduces your risk of heart disease.

Climb the stairs instead of using elevators.
The health benefits of a daily exercise program cannot be stressed enough. Regular exercise can help promote physiological well-being, strengthen the immune system, maintain joint mobility, increase energy - and the list goes on.

Look for opportunities all through your day to work in physical activity. Power-walk, run, or ride your bike instead of driving. Begin a daily tai chi practice. Join a gym and actually go! Practice safely and watch your health results pile up.

Laugh it up!
We know from research that laughter and joy boost immune functions, especially the production of the natural killer cells that help protect the body from illness and cancer. Laughter also increases the release of endorphins, compounds that give you a sense of well-being, in your brain. Without a doubt, joyful people live longer and healthier lives.

Drink 8 glasses of water every day.
Water is essential for all healthy body functions. Centenarians from around the globe cite their native water as the source of their health and longevity - and the scientists agree with them. What they all have in common is pure water sources located far from any city, free from chemicals and toxins.

Choose filtered water; the best filtration processes are the ones that use activated charcoal, which removes the impurities but leaves the water-soluble minerals. Also, do not store water in plastic containers because the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can leach into the water.

Unwind with meditation.
Stress is the root cause of most of the diseases that shorten our life span. In our modern society stress will continue to increase - unless you find techniques to manage it. Meditation is the best way to release tension and revitalize your being. It teaches you to breath properly, which is critical for eliminating up to 70% of your body's toxins and wastes. It also quiets your mind, lowers your stress hormones, and teaches self-discipline, which is a necessary attribute to achieving your health and longevity goals.

Try this beginning meditation:
Sit comfortably on a chair or the floor. Breathe naturally and close your eyes. Each time a thought appears, put it inside a balloon and let it fly up into the sky and disappear. Do this until the thoughts are exhausted. After a bit, your body will feel very light, and your mind will become still. The first few times it may take a while, but it will get easier and faster with practice.

I hope you use these healthy habits for years to come! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.

May you live long, live strong, and live happy!

-Dr. Mao


Source: http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/8307/top-5-habits-to-increase-longevity/

When a girl misses you...

Girl Facts:
When a girl stares
into your eyes
she wants you to
kiss her then and there.
When you catch a girl
glancing at you,
she wants you to look
back and smile
When a girl bumps into your arm
while walking with you
she wants
you to hold her hand
When she wants a hug
she will just stand there
When you break a girls heart
she still feels it when
you run into each other 3 years later
When a girl is quiet,
millions of things are running through her
mind
When a girl is not arguing,
she is thinking deeply
When a girl looks at you with eyes full of
questions,
she is wondering how long you will be
around
When a girl answers, "I'm fine," after a
few seconds,
she is not at all fine
When a girl stares at you,
she is wondering why you are playing games
When a girl lays her head on your chest,
she is wishing for you to be hers forever
When a girl says she can't live
without you,
she has made up her mind that you are
her future
When a girl says, "I miss you,"
no one in this world can miss you more
than that
When a girl is mean to you after a break-up
she wants you back, but she's
scared she'll get hurt and knows
you're gone forever

Guy Facts:
When a guy calls you,
he wants to be with you
When a guy is quiet,
He's listening to you...
When a guy is not arguing,
He realizes he's wrong
When a guy says, "I'm fine." after a few
minutes
he means it
When a guy stares at you,
he wishes you would care about him and
wonders if you do
When you're laying your head on a guy's
chest,
he has the world
When a guy calls/texts/comments you everyday,
he is in love
When a (good) guy tells you he loves you,
he means it
When a guy says he can't live without you,
he's with you til you're done
When a guy says, "I miss you,".
he misses you more than you could have
ever missed him or anything else
repost this in 10 minutes and your true
love will call you or write you if it's in the
universe's plan
if you don't, the someone may not be enlightened
or touched by the words
...Was someone on your mind as you read this??
Post this as
IF YOU'RE A GUY "When a guy misses you..."
AND
IF YOU'RE A GIRL "When a girl misses you..."


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Recognize that the other person is you

Recognize that the other person is you.

Delight the world with compassion, kindness and grace

Delight the world with compassion, kindness and grace.

Our intuition lies in our innocence

Our intuition lies in our innocence.