Crystals and gemstones have great healing powers, do you know that?
This power is innate, meaning, naturally caused or formed due to million of years of absorbing earthly energy and due to their complex chemical structure resulting in different types of physical conditions. The physical states mean the healing properties are all different between these natural stones. They are highly suitable as a gift to people who are ill.
More and more people are discovering the wonders of healing gemstones and crystals. Psychic Maria Duval has strongly endorsed the healing gemstones and you can see some of her recommendations in her spiritual guides.
With the stronger need for non-physical healing combined with physical healing, many people are discovering the power of special healing crystals. Crystals are used in meditation and spiritual ceremonies, laid on the body during types of massage or bodywork, when a person is resting, or placed in drinking or bathing waters. Crystals bring amazing benefits to the healing arena.
There are many excellent information available online regarding types of natural stones and they are a huge source of interesting information. Just make a search and you will find them. I have learned a lot just by reading these resources too.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Free self-improvement e-book
Came across this free e-book through an email sent by an online friend. I have already downloaded it, printed it out and reading some pages. Good read for you while you are waiting for someone, or spending some quality reading time.
Link: http://www.lulu.com/selfimprovement
Link: http://www.lulu.com/selfimprovement
Thursday, August 2, 2007
The Success Principles
The Success Principles - by Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Secret, etc.)
http://www.thesuccessprinciples.com/
I just finished reading it, and I have to tell you that it is one of the best success books I have ever read!
60+ success principles, each of which you learn in just a few short pages that include steps, plans, and mini case-studies. It's probably one of the best I've ever read. It's clear, logical, and bite sized!
Definitely worth investing in!
Plus there are a few bonuses online for you from him!
I HIGHLY recommend it.
http://www.thesuccessprinciples.com/
I just finished reading it, and I have to tell you that it is one of the best success books I have ever read!
60+ success principles, each of which you learn in just a few short pages that include steps, plans, and mini case-studies. It's probably one of the best I've ever read. It's clear, logical, and bite sized!
Definitely worth investing in!
Plus there are a few bonuses online for you from him!
I HIGHLY recommend it.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Controlling your anger
We have always involved in bad emotions.
Way too many I suspect. Bad emotions can show up at work, play, with family, friends in the boardroom or at the baseball field.
Among all, I feel that anger is the most detrimental of the emotions you must
learn to recognize and control. More often than not, how a person reacts at that moment when anger surfaces, or is confronted by someone who is angry, defines a positive or negative outcome and potentially your status among the group of people impacted.
Taking a very simple case, let say when your kids are crying or they are disobedient despite you showing patience to them. When you are at the wits end, you simply let your emotions taking over you and scream at them. I know this is unintentional but you kind of regret for what you have done. You stress level and blood pressure also increase We have all been there and it is not a positive situation to be in and takes a while for everyone to calm down.
On the other hand, when you remain in control and hold your nerves, the anger
subsides and situation becomes manageable and resolves itself quicker.
Besides, anger diminishes our ability to reason and think clearly. Right here I’m not indicating you will never be angry, but keep your emotions in check and be conscious of what you say. It is far better to be silent than say something derogatory, hurtful or irreproachable. Silence sometimes is your best strategy.
Respect is difficult to attain, and can be easily lost by not controlling your negative emotions on your road to success.
Way too many I suspect. Bad emotions can show up at work, play, with family, friends in the boardroom or at the baseball field.
Among all, I feel that anger is the most detrimental of the emotions you must
learn to recognize and control. More often than not, how a person reacts at that moment when anger surfaces, or is confronted by someone who is angry, defines a positive or negative outcome and potentially your status among the group of people impacted.
Taking a very simple case, let say when your kids are crying or they are disobedient despite you showing patience to them. When you are at the wits end, you simply let your emotions taking over you and scream at them. I know this is unintentional but you kind of regret for what you have done. You stress level and blood pressure also increase We have all been there and it is not a positive situation to be in and takes a while for everyone to calm down.
On the other hand, when you remain in control and hold your nerves, the anger
subsides and situation becomes manageable and resolves itself quicker.
Besides, anger diminishes our ability to reason and think clearly. Right here I’m not indicating you will never be angry, but keep your emotions in check and be conscious of what you say. It is far better to be silent than say something derogatory, hurtful or irreproachable. Silence sometimes is your best strategy.
Respect is difficult to attain, and can be easily lost by not controlling your negative emotions on your road to success.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Motivating myself
How do I motivate myself?
1. Remind yourself why you are doing this
When you start reminding yourself about the main reasons what made you start the project in the first place you'll be more motivated to continue.
2. Post a picture of your goal someplace visible near your desk or create desktop wallpaper.
This is really simple motivating technique: just set a new computer desktop wallpaper to remind you about what you'd need to do.
Or find a magazine photo or a picture online and post it somewhere where you can see it not only daily, but hourly if possible.
Use the power of your visual sense to keep you focused on your goal. Because that focus is what will keep you motivated over the long term once you lose focus, you lose motivation, so having something to keep bringing your focus back to your goal will help keep that motivation.
3. Reward yourself.
And not just for longer-term goals, but for mini goals also. Well, each of those mini goals should have a reward attached to it.
Make a list of your goals, with mini goals, and next to each, write down an appropriate reward.
And last, but not least - Find inspiration, on a daily basis. Inspiration is one of the best motivators, and it can be found everywhere. Every day, seek inspiration, and it will help sustain motivation over the long term. Sources of inspiration can include: blogs, positive people like Maria Duval, success stories, friends and family, magazines, books, quotes, music, photos, people you meet.
These points help me to lead a positive life.
1. Remind yourself why you are doing this
When you start reminding yourself about the main reasons what made you start the project in the first place you'll be more motivated to continue.
2. Post a picture of your goal someplace visible near your desk or create desktop wallpaper.
This is really simple motivating technique: just set a new computer desktop wallpaper to remind you about what you'd need to do.
Or find a magazine photo or a picture online and post it somewhere where you can see it not only daily, but hourly if possible.
Use the power of your visual sense to keep you focused on your goal. Because that focus is what will keep you motivated over the long term once you lose focus, you lose motivation, so having something to keep bringing your focus back to your goal will help keep that motivation.
3. Reward yourself.
And not just for longer-term goals, but for mini goals also. Well, each of those mini goals should have a reward attached to it.
Make a list of your goals, with mini goals, and next to each, write down an appropriate reward.
And last, but not least - Find inspiration, on a daily basis. Inspiration is one of the best motivators, and it can be found everywhere. Every day, seek inspiration, and it will help sustain motivation over the long term. Sources of inspiration can include: blogs, positive people like Maria Duval, success stories, friends and family, magazines, books, quotes, music, photos, people you meet.
These points help me to lead a positive life.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Making your dreams come true
Benjamin Franklin was chatting with friends at a Philadelphia tavern when he was accosted by a drunken man who had overheard him discussing the Declaration of Independence.
The drunk shouted at Franklin, “Aw, them words don’t mean nothin’. Where’s all the happiness the document says it guarantees?”
The quick-witted statesman replied, “My friend, the Declaration of Independence only guarantees the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself!”
Therein lies the "problem", as I see it. Many in our society have lost sight of the responsibility they have to "catch" their own happiness (define it as success, if you will). Instead, these unhappy folks rely on the microwave mindset of, "I want what I want and when I want it."
Then, when they don't get what they want/expect (most of the time expecting someone else to do it for them - their spouse, parents, teacher, boss, even the government), they blame everybody else and are quick to tell others that they won't succeed either.
But on the brighter side, I do see many people sticking to their guns and pull their socks up doing something they are passionate with. They borrow the ground, fill the seeds, water the seeds and take care of them. These are the people who know what are the sacrifices required to make their dreams come true.
The drunk shouted at Franklin, “Aw, them words don’t mean nothin’. Where’s all the happiness the document says it guarantees?”
The quick-witted statesman replied, “My friend, the Declaration of Independence only guarantees the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself!”
Therein lies the "problem", as I see it. Many in our society have lost sight of the responsibility they have to "catch" their own happiness (define it as success, if you will). Instead, these unhappy folks rely on the microwave mindset of, "I want what I want and when I want it."
Then, when they don't get what they want/expect (most of the time expecting someone else to do it for them - their spouse, parents, teacher, boss, even the government), they blame everybody else and are quick to tell others that they won't succeed either.
But on the brighter side, I do see many people sticking to their guns and pull their socks up doing something they are passionate with. They borrow the ground, fill the seeds, water the seeds and take care of them. These are the people who know what are the sacrifices required to make their dreams come true.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Myriad of Emotions
Every day we are alive we experience a myriad of emotions. It is what reminds us of our humanity. Anger is one of those fiery emotions, a colorful vista from the point of view of an ego which knows only the past. As long as we live we will at some point experience anger.
I suppose that every day of our lives is some kind of major test. How do we deal with anger, how do we deal with the inherent tendency to attack a perceived enemy. We observe it and then we let it go. We seel the drama in our own minds but from the point of view of an audience, not a participant.
I suppose that every day of our lives is some kind of major test. How do we deal with anger, how do we deal with the inherent tendency to attack a perceived enemy. We observe it and then we let it go. We seel the drama in our own minds but from the point of view of an audience, not a participant.
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