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Nine Principles for Conscious Living Principle #9: The Principle of the Neutral Universe
There is a Zen story of a great enlightened master who, upon hearing of his own master's death, began to cry uncontrollably. His followers were shocked to see him cry. "Why are you crying? You're enlightened. You're supposed to be beyond suffering. What will people...
Ramesh Balsekar – a Saint Speaks Out
I had heard for years about a wonderful man in Mumbai that many of my friends would go see. They said that in just a few minutes sitting with him he would totally transform the way they were thinking. They said he held daily satsangs (spiritual discourse meetings)...
The Movie Mystic – After Life
Many years ago, a noted observer referred to television programming as a "vast wasteland", a description that most of us would, I believe, also apply to the January through May distribution pattern of theatrical movies. Every year, the pickings get slimmer and...
The Gandhi Question
"It is better to allow our lives to speak for us than our words" -Mahatma Gandhi There is a story about a journalist who pursued Mahatma Gandhi through a train station, hoping to advance his career by getting an interview for his newspaper. Despite his...
To Get Attention From the Media
Advertising or Publicity? What's the difference? The average TV viewer, radio listener, or newspaper reader would probably say, 'There isn't one. They're both the same thing.' But they're not. Not by a long way. And knowing the difference can put a lot of money in...
What is Draining Your Energy Part 1
The Lack of a Strong Personal Foundation is a Major Energy Drainer What happens when you are under a lot of pressure and it feels like everyone and everything wants a piece of you? Do you crumble inside? Do you get angry and awful to be around? Do you get sick?...
Why They are Mistaken About Aerobic Activities
Have you ever wondered why some people can be playing tennis, swimming and jogging so often, yet they are still fat? The next time you walk past a tennis court, or go to a swimming pool, take time to notice the shapes of the regulars. Many activity...
Sex & Abundance The Wisdom of Napoleon Hill
Remember Napoleon Hill's classic, Think and Grow Rich? In "The Mystery of Sex: Transmutation" chapter he explains that sexual magnetism is the key to personal success-when correctly harnessed. Intriguingly, modern neuroscience is beginning to reveal how...
What is the Speed of Trust? An Interview with Stephen M.R. Covey
Chris: We are extremely fortunate to interview a man who is extremely well-respected in the business community. We had the great pleasure to introduce and interview his father. We are interviewing Stephen M.R. Covey, the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center,...
Nine Principles for Conscious Living Principle #8: The Principle of Good and Bad Generalizations
By now, most of you know that I am of the opinion that it is not necessary to live a life that contains suffering, and that there are definite ways to change your life from one containing suffering to one where you are happy and peaceful all the time. Most of...
Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts – Part 1
It's one thing for someone who sits at a computer all day and never exercises to have back pain, but for a bodybuilder, someone who spends hours and hours each week pouring everything they've got into building muscle, it should be criminal! The reason...
Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts – Part 1
It's one thing for someone who sits at a computer all day and never exercises to have back pain, but for a bodybuilder, someone who spends hours and hours each week pouring everything they've got into building muscle, it should be criminal! The reason...
Growing Optimistically
Spring is here at last! The season brings with it an opportunity for continued personal growth, stimulated by a sense of life renewing itself around us. We see growth of every kind reflected in our environment in the spring. Tiny seeds and bulbs blossom into colorful...
A Dollar and Some Ambition
Each of us has two distinct choices to make about what we will do with our lives. The first choice we can make is to be less than we have the capacity to be. To earn less. To have less. To read less and think less. To try less and discipline ourselves less. These are...
Follow ‘Lettiquette’ When Pitching the Media for Publicity
Unless you've got a brother-in-law in the business (or a sister-in-law, of course), one of the the best ways to get the attention of a reporter, producer, or editor is through a 'pitch letter.' A pitch letter is like a news release because it's an appeal for attention...
