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What our children can do for us?
Children keep us in check. Their laughter prevents our hearts from hardening. Their dreams ensure we never lose our drive to make ours a better world. They are the greatest disciplinarians known to mankind. -Queen Rania of Jordan, Hello Magazine
Is just doing enough to get by enough?
Louis L'Amour was a western writer who always talked about a part of the old West code of "Doing your part and a bit more". My dad also had a similar philosophy that whenever we would borrow a tool or a piece of equipment for the farm we were always required to send it back a little better than when we received it. This usually meant clean it up or tighten some bolts. I wonder if we today have this attitude or is it "do only enough to get by." Do we care if we give a full measure in what we do whether it is our job, our marriage or as a father or mother? To often just getting by is not enough. This attitude often leaves things or people ignored or unattended. When you "do your part and a bit more" it comes back in the form of increased love, better communication or just a better feeling overall.
Richard Moody, Ph.D.
Richard Moody, Ph.D.
How Angels work in my life...
06/10/10
One way I experience almost daily contact with angels working in my life is when I get behind the wheel of an automobile. In fact, I was on my way to work this morning and backing out of my garage, close to the driveway was a landscape truck and trailer right next to the passenger side of the driveway. I looked back and what a surprise. There is hardly a day that goes by that I don't look just in time to avoid hitting a car as I was backing out or looking and stopping just in time to avoid an accident. I say a silent, sometimes an out loud, thank you to that heavenly helper once again.
Sue Judd, M.S.S., L.S.A.C.
One way I experience almost daily contact with angels working in my life is when I get behind the wheel of an automobile. In fact, I was on my way to work this morning and backing out of my garage, close to the driveway was a landscape truck and trailer right next to the passenger side of the driveway. I looked back and what a surprise. There is hardly a day that goes by that I don't look just in time to avoid hitting a car as I was backing out or looking and stopping just in time to avoid an accident. I say a silent, sometimes an out loud, thank you to that heavenly helper once again.
Sue Judd, M.S.S., L.S.A.C.
How can daily inventory help you stay positive?
06/08/10
One technique used often in recovery work, is doing a daily inventory. Daily inventories are a way to acknowledge something positive I have done or said that day as well as to note something that did not work in my day and something I may like to do different or an amends I may want to make. One client, I was talking with recently could tell me all that he had done wrong, however, failed to be able to acknowledge positive efforts on his part. I asked him to begin with a daily inventory in which he could acknowledge something positive that he had accomplished that day and also something that did not work for him. One positive accomplishment for any recovering person to acknowledge at the end of each day is "another day sober." He seemed to experience that acknowledging positive events, thoughts or actions in his life, helped him to begin looking for more positives and acting more positive. The Law of Attraction, in action, as talked about in "The Secret" is a DVD that we watch in Substance Abuse Recovery group and we can change circumstances by our thoughts. Another quote from "100 Ways to Attract Angels" by Samara Anjelae: Start reading your Angel Horoscope (it never changes), You have the free will to make today and every day how you want it. The power to create lies within you. Your guardian angel and your league of special angels are waiting to assist."
Sue Judd, M.S.S., L.S.A.C.
One technique used often in recovery work, is doing a daily inventory. Daily inventories are a way to acknowledge something positive I have done or said that day as well as to note something that did not work in my day and something I may like to do different or an amends I may want to make. One client, I was talking with recently could tell me all that he had done wrong, however, failed to be able to acknowledge positive efforts on his part. I asked him to begin with a daily inventory in which he could acknowledge something positive that he had accomplished that day and also something that did not work for him. One positive accomplishment for any recovering person to acknowledge at the end of each day is "another day sober." He seemed to experience that acknowledging positive events, thoughts or actions in his life, helped him to begin looking for more positives and acting more positive. The Law of Attraction, in action, as talked about in "The Secret" is a DVD that we watch in Substance Abuse Recovery group and we can change circumstances by our thoughts. Another quote from "100 Ways to Attract Angels" by Samara Anjelae: Start reading your Angel Horoscope (it never changes), You have the free will to make today and every day how you want it. The power to create lies within you. Your guardian angel and your league of special angels are waiting to assist."
Sue Judd, M.S.S., L.S.A.C.
Who are your friends?
Are they the ones who always want something from you either directly or indirectly or are they the ones who always like being with you just because you are you. True friends are there when you have your face in the mud as well as when your life is really sweet. The true friend does not leave when the air is filled with allegations or lies, but they stay by your side and see the storm through. You, on the other hand also need to look at your actions toward your friends when they are faced with the storm. How true are you? How willing are you to stand behind them and be counted? This is not always an easy thing to do as Peter found out when confronted about his friend Christ. It is not what you say but what you do that counts.
Richard Moody, Ph.D.
Peace and Progress cannot end
The pursuit of peace and progress cannot end in a few years in either victory or defeat. The pursuit of peace and progress, with its trials and its errors, its successes and its setbacks, can never be relaxed and never abandoned.
-Dag Hammarskjold
Peace and Progress cannot end
The pursuit of peace and progress cannot end in a few years in either victory or defeat. The pursuit of peace and progress, with its trials and its errors, its successes and its setbacks, can never be relaxed and never abandoned.
-Dag Hammarskjold
Why do we need spirituality?
06/02/10
Spirituality is the centerpiece of humanity. As humans we have always had a relationship with spirituality, it is a stabilizing force. We have always had a desire to understand who we are, to find meaning in the ugliness, hope in the beauty, and fulfillment in our lives. Spirituality gives us the ability to transcend the mortal to a higher mortality, understanding that there can be more to this life than we are willing to see. From the cave drawings of ancient times to modern wikipedia references, google searches, the need is the same, a search for truth. All that can be provided by our spirituality.
Dean N. Nixon, Seminar Facilitator/Life Coach
TurningLeaf Inc.
Office: 435-652-1202
Website: http://www.DeanNixon.com
"It's not about change, it's about growth."
Who is the center of your universe?
Ancient philosophers used to believe the sun and the stars all revolved around the earth. The earth, to them, was the center of the universe. I wonder how many of us believe we are the center of our universe, where others, family, friends, colleagues and all others are there only for our use and manipulation. Even worse is if others believe this about us. Of course, we all like to believe we are giving and caring, but do our actions truly reflect who we think we are? What we do and how we treat others is the true test of who we are. A simple test will help determine where you stand. Answer this question honestly: When was the last time you helped someone without being asked? If your universe includes this unselfish act on a regular basis then you are on the right track.
Richard Moody, Ph.D.
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