Make the Holiday Season More Enjoyable, Marcia Hall

When most parents hear the word “Holidays”, “Christmas” or “Hanukkah” there is a feeling of joy and excitement mixed with a bit of anxiety and possibly even panic. Everything around, from store fronts to advertisements, says that this time of year is supposed to be fun, peaceful and all about family, but rarely do parents feel that way. It is possible, however, to make it to the end of the season with some joy and peace left intact. Limit Commitments – Yes, there are some things … [Read more...]

Loneliness vs Alone-ness, OSHO – WOMEN in RECOVERY

Osho on Aloneness and Loneliness 'Those who have loved me, those who have received my love, I am committed to them. I will do everything to remain in the body, and I will do everything—even if I have to leave the body—to be continuously around you. You will not be able to see me, but I will be able to see you.' - Osho The aloneness is total and complete. Not loneliness but aloneness. Loneliness is always concerned with others; aloneness is concerned with oneself. Aloneness is … [Read more...]

Thriving through SADS – December is Awareness Month

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) December Is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression, winter blues, summer depression, summer blues, or seasonal depression, is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer, spring or autumn year after year. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), SAD is not a … [Read more...]

Women, the heart of the soul – INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW

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The Value of Listening – WOMEN in RECOVERY

We need to take time to deposit value in their hearts… It’s easy to get busy in life trying to do everything at once. You can listen and work at the same time, but sometimes 'multi-tasking' is not the best use of our time. Sometimes we have to STOP, look people in the eyes and give them the Gift of Listening. We need to support one another, and listening is an amazing way of doing just that. As you go about your day, remind yourself to give people the Gift of Listening. It seems like … [Read more...]

Key to Recovery – Cosmic Form of the Divine

 Strife, Confusion and Conflict be gone     If a difference of opinion has clouded your thoughts ... If you change your focus and look for the common ground of peace, focus and look for the common ground of peace,you can bring Harmony into your relationships again, you become an Earth angel. Remember, God tells us that blessed are the peacemakers. When we dwell together in unity, we honor God and open the door for His hand of blessing in every area of our lives. You can bring … [Read more...]

Assertiveness is a Journey – WOMEN in RECOVERY

 Assertiveness is a Journey  'Moving towards assertiveness ... will reduce your stress levels and improve your confidence'. Assertiveness is a form of behavior characterized by a confident declaration or affirmation of a statement without need of proof; this affirms the person's rights or point of view without either aggressively threatening the rights of another (assuming a position of dominance) or submissively permitting another to ignore or deny one's rights or point of … [Read more...]

I HATE You, Daddy!!!, Larry James

I HATE You, Daddy!!!   When my daughter was about 10 years old she went berserk. Well, maybe not berserk, but it sure felt like it to me. She moved into a total stage of rebellion.     It was so bad that I heard the words, "I hate you" more than I care to recall. When asked to do something she didn't want to do, she would have this sudden burst of anger. It was like a knife going into my heart. When this began to happen, my initial (angry) response was, "Don't talk to me … [Read more...]

WOMEN in RECOVERY – I AM that I AM

    A Return to Oneness through Forgiveness of Self      I Am that I Am (Hebrew: אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה‎, pronounced Ehyeh asher ehyeh [ʔehˈje ʔaˈʃer ʔehˈje]) is a common English translation (JPS among others) of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible when Moses asked for His name (Exodus 3:14). It is one of the most famous verses in the Torah. Hayah means "existed" or "was" in Hebrew; "ehyeh" is the first person singular imperfect form. Ehyeh asher ehyeh is generally interpreted … [Read more...]

I LOVE YOU, Shirlee Hall

I AM LOVE   I AM LOVE IS A SECRET PLACE WITHIN A PLACE WHERE I AM HIDES I AM LOVE IS RADIANT LIGHT ESTABLISHED CONSCIOUSLY I AM LOVE IS BEYOND LANGUAGE ONLY THE HEART KNOWS I AM LOVE IS A CUP RUNNING OVER AS CLARITY AND BEING I AM LOVE IS THE SMILE OF SILENCE AND THE JOY OF RECOGNITION I AM LOVE IS NOT MEMORY, SORROW OR SUFFERING IT IS BEYOND THE VIBRATION OF CONFUSION I AM LOVE IS NOT THE BODY AND YET IT IS I AM LOVE IS NOT THE MIND AND YET IT IS I AM … [Read more...]

VERONICA – Matters of the Heart

A Message From VERONICA Matters of the Heart "There are moments in life where the heart takes a bruising especially in the areas of relationships. These experiences have the ability to propel an individual into an evolvement stage, or into a negative spiral, which attracts more drama and more bruising. We are often asked why, by those who seek counsel. It appears to those involved in a negative spiral that indeed their whole existence is out of control. We suggest that if you … [Read more...]

SHIRLEE HALL – Spiritual Healer, Poet, Author : THERE I AM

THERE I AM WHEN THERE ARE NO TEARS LEFT NO ROOM FOR LAUGHTER THERE I AM WHEN THERE ARE NO THOUGHTS OR FEELINGS TO SHARE THERE I AM WHEN THERE IS EMPTINESS AND SORROW UNEXPLAINED THERE I AM WHEN THERE ARE QUESTIONS UNANSWERED AND VAGUE THERE I AM COME TO ME AND RELAX LET GO OF THE GAME THERE I AM COME TO THE FOUNT AND DRINK WITH ME THERE I AM COME TO THE PLACE OF NO RETURN THERE I AM COME TO THE EDGE AND … [Read more...]

Access Your Power – WOMEN in RECOVERY

Scientists claim that we are only using a tiny fraction of our mind power. What would it be like if we accessed most of our mind’s potential? I believe that we would be able to heal ourselves and the planet completely. People are already using the healing power of their minds to heal their bodies. I believe that you can too. Guided meditations are some of the best to start your healing journey with. This is because you have a guide. Some of them are also created to target specific things … [Read more...]

INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – Hope

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FEAR vs HOPE – The human mind is a time machine

The human mind is a time machine. Even though we can only live in the present, the mind has the ability to look back to the past and forward to the future. This is both an asset and a liability. Fear is a distressing negative sensation induced by a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger. Fear is apparently a universal emotion; all persons, consciously or unconsciously, have fear in … [Read more...]

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