The Optimist Creed
The Station by Robert J Hastings
“The Station is an illusion–it constantly outdistances us.”
TUCKED AWAY in our subconscious minds is an idyllic vision in which we see ourselves on a long journey that spans an entire continent. We’re traveling by train and, from the windows, we drink in the passing scenes of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at crossings, [...]
Practicing Yoga at Home
Guest Writer: Amber Platt
Many people are now recognizing the benefits of yoga and the number of individuals practicing the different styles of yoga is increasing. Individuals may assume the only means of practicing yoga is at a yoga studio, classroom, gym, or retreat.
However, one of the easiest, most convenient, time and money saving options is [...]
Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each [...]
You are Great
After seeing this fantastic video I just had to share it with you!
It is a little long – but it goes by quickly. It holds my attention everytime I see it. It has humor, love and shows you just how we affect the people around us. ENJOY
I love this video because it truly shows how [...]
Your Bank Of Time
Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with 86,400.
It carries over no balance from day to day.
Every evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day.
What would you do?
Draw out every cent, of course!!!!
Each of us has such a bank. Its name is [...]
Sands of Forgiveness
A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.
The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand:
TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE.
They kept on [...]
How to Reduce Stress thru Meditation
I’m sure you’ve heard before that you can reduce stress with meditation. What comes to your mind when you think of the word meditation?
You may have seen comedy shows or skits where someone is practicing meditation. The person was probably sitting on the floor cross legged, eggs closed and “ohm”ing.
A second person was near by [...]
Child Abuse is Forgiveness a Necessity?
It always strikes me as somewhat odd, the way people will ask me how I forgave my father for all the harm he caused me. They don’t realize that forgiveness benefits me. It gives me the freedom to live my life the way I choose and not be chained down by the past child abuse [...]
How to Live with Ourselves …
“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” Unknown
My one desire in [...]
