March 2011
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Unconditional Love
What is unconditional love?? Every sage, profit, writer, singer, and muse has attempted to describe unconditional love, but have any come close to identifying it? The Greeks called it agape, Victorian romance writers spoke of unrequited love, and the religious refer to pious love. As a whole, every answer fits together, and in pieces every answer is incomplete. An enigma for all ages,...
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Puppy Love
Ahhh. …Puppy Love…Okay, I know you’re probably thinking I’m talking about that innocent love that you mistake for the real thing when you’re too young to know better. What I mean is….puppy love…the kind that barks, wags it’s tail, and makes you feel like there’s no one in the world that matters but you. Maybe your favorite , furry friend meows or oinks, but the point is, once you’ve...
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February 2011
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FIRST LOVE
The themes of our favorite childhood movies feature it, musical artists write volumes about it, and entire books and plays are dedicated to it—First Love is a very special kind of love. Do you remember your first heart-thumping crush, the shy introductions, and the long nights on the telephone? Everything, even the most mundane of tasks, suddenly feels magical and meaningful and you feel you...
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“Where there is love there is no question, where there is a question there is no...”
– -Anonymous
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Global Love
It’s no secret that we just witnessed a monumental conflict occurring in Egypt.
My heart is singing with those seeking freedom and choice, and delighted by the unity I have seen in the midst of a tragedy. As this month’s focus has been on different types of love, I wanted to briefly touch on a topic I think is rarely (and unjustly so!) approached: Global Love.
When we allow ourselves to...
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New Year, New YOU!: Capitalizing on Your...
O my friend, if you are longing to be written on, become a blank sheet. –Rumi
Finishing up this blog series, I am excited to share with you some timeless wisdom, and tips to continue your lifelong path to the greatest YOU possible. Remember when I said that capital venture firms have a 1 in 20 chance of being successful? The way that they assess their success rate when investing in a business,...
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Of gifts to his own children, Warren Buffet said,...
As I was reading through my beloved’s, Mark Victor Hansen, newest book, U R The Solution, this caught my eye.
Do you believe this is a wise move for Warren Buffet?
Do you believe he is inspiring his children to larger things that they can create with their own hands?
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New Year, New YOU! : Who do I want to be? What...
“If you know how, you can tune into infinite possibilities.”
-A.O.
U R The Solution, By: Mark Victor Hansen and Bill Froehlich
Do you remember when you were a child, and the world seemed infinitely available to you? Nothing was impossible and you could be anything you wanted from day to day. I remember when I would go from being a dancer, to being a home designer, to being a mother… ...
January 2011
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New Year, New YOU!: Investing in Yourself.
Did you know that 1 out of every 20 deals are successful in venture capitalism? That’s right—for every 20 companies a venture capitalist firm invests in, there is 1 gold nugget. In a way they’re lucky; if they know the odds, they can make an experienced assessment and take smart risks. More importantly, if something isn’t working, they know when to cut their losses and move forward.
I know what...
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New Year, New YOU!
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” –Maria Robinson
2010 was a glorious and tumultuous year! And much like many of you, I went through a rollercoaster of enormous change.When I looked back at my year while writing my newsletter I noticed that the most significant changes I instantly recall are the positive...
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“Sometimes the effects of a crisis can be blown out of proportion by our...”
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“Clarity affords focus.”
– -Thomas Leonard
Are your goals specific? Or are you wandering in circles?
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“Are you allowing the thought of what might happen stop you from what you want to...”
– Crystal Dwyer
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do....”
– – Lou Holtz
Ya’ll rock!! Congrats Fitblrs on some serious kick ass WIW results.
(via theroadtoslimcity)
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“Creating a list of goals can be overwhelming. Start first with little changes...”
– Crystal Dwyer
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“Are you labeling yourself into sabotage? Every label we put on ourselves is a...”
– Crystal Dwyer
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Cash & Cari: Finding Opportunities
I want to share a little story with you about a woman whose passion has taken her far past the borders of her little town. I think the story is relevant to everyone…especially in light of the past two years economic events, which have some measure of impact on each of us.
I spent the last day and a half in a charming town called Northville, Michigan; a small, struggling town of ten thousand...
December 2010
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We long for providence to be as kind to us as she has been to those who are obviously living the good life. Here’s the truth: We are all in the same river of life. Every day new opportunities in the form of people, resources, & ideas flow past all of us. The ONLY difference, between the people who seem to have it all and those who don’t, is the 1st group’s ability to reach...
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When we aren't connected to our inner-most selves,...
Typically I use deep self reflection with guided imagery, to work out anything I’m blocking myself from achieving. If you haven’t tried guided imagery yet, I have a great beginner’s set!
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“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
– -Aristotle
Make a commitment to develop your best self in the upcoming year, starting TODAY! If you’re looking for some great tools to get you started, I recommend you go here first.
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“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the...”
– Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace (via oceanofmind)
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Effective Communication- The Art of Give and Take
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
We spend more time with our families, appreciate the comradeship of our friends, create new traditions, and bring back the old. The month of December is special for everyone, whether you’re from America or China, Russia, or even Greenland! Holidays abound, gifts are passed around, and smiles grow and bloom.
At the same time, there’s the sudden increase...
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Success is a daily process that we accumulate...
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Anonymous asked: hi Crystal , Thank you for giving me this opportunity & i am one of your friend & i am facing one kind of emotional problem relating to attachments ..I am emotionally connected with a girl who is in other relationship ..its kind of strange as i know nothing can work out not even in future ..but still i am not able to control my feelings for that person ...i am a positive person & i...
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Are you trying to overcome sadness, bitterness, or...
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“What gems of painting or statuary are in the world of art, or what flowers are...”
– Oliver Wendell Holmes
November 2010
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wwwitsa asked: paintyourbrain, who I find to be exceptional, suggested I follow you. look forward to learning and changing. where do u suggest i begin on your site?
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The Mistake Mentality
Often times we frame our patterns of behavour around the attempt to avoid failure. The problem with those patterns, is that they aren’t sustainable! Failure is an intrinsic part of living—it is the evolutionary process of learning, by experience—but it doesn’t DEFINE you. Instead of thinking of failure as permanent or ultimate, begin to retrain your thought process by...
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Karma
By it’s simplest definition, karma is known as the universal law of cause and effect… Our world is changing and I happen to believe that the changes are definitely for the better. In spite of the challenges we face as mankind, I believe we are becoming more evolved & more aware of our roles as custodians of our future.
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When we can formulate thoughts and reconcile our emotions within our thinking process, we start to develop a consciousness with a pureness of purpose. We are then ready to attract the things we really want in our lives.
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Sometimes it feels like time just slips away from us! Wasn’t it just autumn? But never fear—winter is yet another opportunity to make the most out of what life gives us. Focus on you today—rejuvenate, replenish, and restore your body, your mind, and your soul. Centering is a great way to begin your new state of consciousness. What are some ways you can take 10 minutes,...
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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you...”
– Oprah Winfrey
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Purpose and Passion: Recognizing that YOU have a...
“When the great library of Alexandria burned, the story goes, one book was saved. But it was not a valuable book; and so a poor man, who could read a little, bought it for a few coppers.The book wasn’t very interesting, but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed. It was a thin strip of vellum on which was written the secret of the “Touchstone”!
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Are you spending your time focusing on the things...
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“A body at rest tends to remain at rest. A body in motion tends to remain in motion.” -Sir Isaac Newton
This philosophy is quite accurate and useful, when we consider our own movement in nature. Whether navigating life’s predicaments or launching a new vision, action is the step we take to put our energy in motion.
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I’ve found that often when you’re coming close to finishing a large project, the last 10 percent feels like the longest. Instead of focusing on the goal line, try enjoying the journey; we miss so much as we fixate on the future. Be here in the present, right NOW!
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“To reach a port, we must sail—Sail, not tie at anchor—Sail, not drift.”
– Franklin Roosevelt
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“One of the greatest gifts of being human, is the choice to react or to respond....”
– Crystal Dwyer
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Passion and Purpose: Identifying Your Purpose
From the time we are young we begin searching for our motive-force; the compass that rules and pulls us forward in the right path for our lives. Last week we talked about the definition of purpose (intention and opportunity), and it’s essential role in our lives. To begin identifying your purpose, I gave you some jump-start homework in finding the answers to the following...
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“You cannot dream yourself into a character; you must hammer and forge yourself...”
– Henry David Thoreau
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Passion and Purpose: What is a purpose-driven...
What is a purpose-driven life?
Purpose is a value that we often don’t understand but long to embrace. Is it an end goal that we’re constantly reaching for? Is it our career that defines our purpose, no matter the actual longevity of it’s presence in our lives? Or could it be the quality of the relationships we foster throughout our lifetime, and the affect we have on these people?
When...
October 2010
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“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
– Jim Ryan
Anonymous asked: Best tips for weight loss during menopause..I'm a 55 yr old woman ...