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Aug 30, 2011





Aura Part 1 - What It Is And Why It Is Important 



The Aura is important and if you understand what it is and gain your own then you can derive more from life and gain a greater understanding of other people. We often say people have aura about them but what does this actually mean?


This is an article in two parts. Part 1 will acquaint you with the aura; what it is and what it means. In Part 2 we show you to actually see your and other’s auras, and how such knowledge can be used to understand your own basic nature and physio-spiritual condition.



The word aura, itself is derived from the Greek (avra) meaning dawn, breath, or golden glow. An aura can be described as a particular atmosphere or quality that seems to surround a person or thing. An aura can also be described as the halo, which is used in Christian art and writings meaning a visible aura. In Eastern religions, the aura and halo are the same.


In today’s popular belief, the aura refers to an energy field (or some field) emanating from the surface of a person or object. This emanation can be visualized as an outline of cascading color and may be held to represent soul vibrations, chakric (the chakra being spiritual energy center’s within and without one’s body) emergence, or even a reflection of surrounding energy fields. Auras may be viewed by the naked eye, though it usually requires training. This training is a sort of focused concentration, and can enable or improve one's ability to see auras.


Auras often have layers, and these layers are separate and distinct yet connected to all the remaining layers. The imagines of Christian saints as well as Eastern holy images, all have golden auras, meant to reflect divine light. In metaphysics today, the aura is identified with electromagnetic fields.


Whatever the nature of the auric field (be it electromagnetic or otherwise). the existence of electromagnetic fields around every object in the known world is a scientifically proven fact.


The question is not whether auras exist or not, but if humans can see these electromagnetic fields as colors with the naked eye. However, these energy fields have been documented by a rare form of photography called Kirlian photography. In such photos, clearly observable fields of light emanate from any living creature and even inanimate objects.


Does an aura signify anything? Does it have a meaning? There is a popular belief that auras change colors and shapes with the changing moods and situations of each person. While some hold this to be true, some claim that there is no way to change one's aura, and that it is considered to be a universal spiritual signature. 


It appears that only through conscious control, and perfected practice can the aura be used to identify a malfunction of the body, heal oneself and according to certain people, and change how one is perceived by the surrounding.


The emanating colors of the aura are often tied to special or hidden meanings. Some claim that the seven colors comprising the aura that emanate from the surface of the object are mystically tied to many other things, like the planets, days of the week, and the musical notes. The aura is also sometimes told to have more than seven colors, as explained below.


Blue: Balanced existence, sustaining life, eased nerve system, transmitting forces and energy. People with blue strong point in their Aura are relaxed, balanced are born survivors. Electric blue can overpower any other color in the Aura, when a person is receiving and/or transmitting information in a telepathic communication, they glow electric blue.


Turquoise: indicates dynamic quality of being, highly energized personality, capable of projection, influencing other people. People with turquoise strong point in their Aura can do many things simultaneously and are good organizers. Turquoise thought is a thought about organizing and influencing others.


Green: restful, modifying energy, natural healing ability. All natural healers should have it. People with a green strong point in their Auras are natural healers. The stronger the green Aura, he better the healer. Green thought indicates a restful state and healing.


Yellow: joy, freedom, non-attachment, freeing or releasing vital forces. People who glow yellow are full of inner joy, very generous and not attached to anything. Yellow halo around the head: high spiritual development. A signature of a spiritual teacher. Buddha and Christ had yellow halos extending to their arms. Yellow thought indicates a moment of joy and contentment.


Orange: uplifting and absorbing. Inspiring. A sign of power. Ability and/or desire to control people. When orange becomes a strong point, it usually contributes to a yellow halo, which then becomes gold, indicating not only a spiritual teacher. Orange thought is a thought about exercising power or a desire to control people.


Red: materialistic thoughts, thoughts about the physical body. Predominantly red Aura indicates materialistically oriented person.


Pink (=purple+red): love (in a spiritual sense). To obtain a clean pink, you need to mix the purple (the highest frequency we perceive) with red (the lowest frequency). Pink Aura indicates that the person achieved a perfect balance between spiritual awareness and the material existence. The pink color in the Aura is quite rare and appears only as a temporary thought, never as a strong point in the Aura.


Aura exists and we often say someone has it without realizing what it actually is this is a basic introduction what aura is and following articles will show you how to get an aura that will help you derive more from life.


To learn how to read the aura in yourself and others, read part 2.

May 30, 2011

10 Reasons To Love Your Life

10 Reasons To Love Your Life

If you don't like the way life is going, its simple, change it! Change your life for the better, starting today, not tomorrow! So many people take life for granted. There are so many things to be grateful for, and it is my goal that this list of 10 reasons you should love life will help you realize that. Please share this article to help spread the word! We can all do our part to make this world a better place.

1. Love Your Life For The Ones You Love: No matter what you think, there are people out there that love you and care. They want to see you succeed. Picture their faces, imagine their happiness. Believe in them and believe in yourself. Make your life an amazing one not only for you, but for the ones you love!

2. Love Your Life For Everything You Already Have: We all have so many reasons to be happy for and we often take things for granted. Being a person of Gratitude has the power to change your life. Instead of feeling bad for yourself for what you don't have, be happy for what you do have, and you ability to achieve more!

3. Love Your Life For The Friends You Have: You have loving people who care about you, whether you realize it or not, you do. Sometimes we need to take a step back and look at all the people who care, and realize they want to see us succeed!

4. Love Your Life For All The Journeys You've Had And Are To Come: Life is full of journeys, and in my opinion the more we take the better! Cherish those special times you will never forget. For example going on those vacations with your family or friends. I will never forget the time I spent going to Bermuda last summer on a cruise with my friends. Those were some of the happiest days of my life so far, with many more to come!

5. Love Life For Your Ability To Help Others: I believe everyone is on this earth for a reason. We all have specific skills and abilities that can help make the world a better place. Love your life for having these abilities and don't be scared to use them and develop them, your an integral part to the worlds success!

6. Love Your Life For Tomorrows Sunsets and Sunrises: Tomorrow is another day! Forget the trials and tribulations of today and move forward strongly. We never can be sure what the next day will bring, and that is a blessing in itself. Move forward bravely in the direction of your dreams, and cherish the moments along the way.

7. Love Your Life For The Health You Have: We often take our health for granted. Love the fact that you are here and able to read this. No matter what your current state of health is, if you are reading this you still have the ability to impact others and make a difference.

8. Love Your Life For Having An Unknown Future: If we all knew what the future held, life would no longer be interesting. Push yourself each and every day to accomplish your goals and dreams and make them become a reality.

9. Love Yourself For Everything You Have Accomplished: Many people tend to cut themselves short. You have accomplished much in life whether you realize it or not. Take some time to sit back and evaluate what you have done. I am sure you will be surprised and will realize you've accomplished more than you thought you had.

10. Love Your Life For Every Second You Have: This is our life, and all we can know for certain, is that this is all we have, all religions aside. We can either make the most out of this life, or not. The choice is up to you. This list of reasons to love life can virtually be limitless. Make the most out of your life and help do the same for others as well.

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May 16, 2011

25 Self Esteem Affirmations For a Healthier You and a Healthier Self Image

25 Self Esteem Affirmations For a Healthier You and a Healthier Self Image

So many of us want to feel more comfortable with ourselves and how we fit with the world. Some of us are just a little shy and some of us have a lot of work to do when it comes to a healthy self esteem. Whether your issues have arisen from a dysfunctional childhood or some other incident it really does not matter.

The key is to desire to be healthy and have a great self image. Affirmations are a great way to gently move you in the direction of being ok with yourself and ready to get on with living.

Since there might be some leftover dysfunctions from childhood or other traumatic incidents clearing yourself is the place you want to start. Use this clearing affirmation first, before you start with your self esteem affirmations.

"I am open to loving myself."

Remember, you are not saying you love yourself - which may be a stretch for some. You are saying you are open to loving yourself. There is a big difference and for those who are struggling with healthy self esteem the idea of loving yourself might be something that you need to slowly get comfortable with.

If you find yourself cringing a little when you affirm: "I am open to loving myself." just stick with this affirmation for awhile. Try repeating this affirmation statement in the morning and at night for a few weeks. Even if you are not sincere at the beginning, if you stick with it you will notice your shell will begin to soften.
Once you become OK with 'being open to loving yourself' proceed with these healing self esteem affirmations.

1. I am fine just the way I am.
2. I am open to finding MY perfect body, whatever that may be.
3. I am open to finding MY perfect life, whatever that may be.
4. I am open to finding my way in my own time and at my own pace.
5. I am able to take care of myself.
6. I am safe.
7. I am free to make my own decisions.
8. I release myself to make healthy decisions.
9. I release my parents and my past.
10. I forgive myself for mistakes I have made in the past.
11. I forgive those from my past who have hurt me.
12. I chose to come here; it is OK that I am here. I want to be here.
13. I came to this earth to strive, prosper and be healthy.
14. I am open to receiving help and healing from others.
15. I am open to trusting people.
16. I am open to finding solutions for my problems.
17. I am open to seeing my problems from a healing perspective.
18. I am open to making changes in my life so I can become healthy.
19. I am important to me. I am committed to taking care of myself.
20. I love myself just the way I am.
21. I like being with myself.
22. I appreciate being me.
23. I like it when others appreciate me and pay attention to me.
24. I am open to having great friends that I can spend my life with.
25. Everything is OK, right now.

I know fixing a damaged self image is not easy and you will have to work at it if you really want to come out on the other side a more functional person. The rewards will astonish you if stick with it. Your life will be a lot easier too! If you need help ask a trusted friend to say these self esteem affirmations with you and to help you keep on track.

Remember to use the clearing affirmation to start:
"I am open to loving myself."

It will really help you to get on your way and be more comfortable saying the other self esteem affirmations. After awhile you will find your place in the world - whatever and where ever that may be. Take your time and be ok with whatever pace you find yourself moving at. There is no hurry and know you will find your way when you are ready.

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Apr 1, 2011

Stress Management: 5 Ways to Relax at Work - CBS MoneyWatch.com

Almost by definition, work is stressful — that’s why God (and/or HR) created vacation days. And these days, workplace anxiety is being felt at record high rates. “People, no matter what income levels, are feeling pinched,” says relaxation expert Darren Zeer, who has worked with companies like Maidenform and Del Monte Foods to ease employee stress. “Between the bad economy, smaller staffs and employment insecurity, it’s a brutal combination.”

From crazy clients to time-consuming conference calls, it’s easy to get worked up at work. Here are some great tips that will help you instantly feel better on the job, so you’ll be healthier and more productive:

Sip Chamomile Tea
A coffee break might put a pep in your step, but herbal tea will keep you calmer - and chamomile extract, in particular, has been shown to reduce anxiety. Bonus points if you take a quick walk to the corner deli to pick it up while getting some fresh air.

Clear Out Clutter
How clean is your desk? An organized workspace can keep you focused. “Having a clutter-free workspace means there’s no stress hunting down needed items, so time is spent more productively,” says professional organizer Sally Allen, CEO of A Place for Everything. Her advice: Keep the things you work on daily on top of your desk, the things you work on weekly in your desk, and the things you work on monthly around your desk. Everything else? Toss it.

Do a Desk Stretch
You can treat tension instantly with office yoga — but no need to go straight into Downward-Facing Dog. Zeer says a client favorite is his "Kick-back Log-on Pose." To try: Interlace your fingers behind your head. Relax your elbows and shoulders. Smile, breathe, and stretch your elbows back. Let the tightness release slowly, and repeat throughout the day.
 

Feng Shui Your Bag or Briefcase
At a meeting and looking for your notes? If your bag is filled with old receipts, wrappers and other refuse, you are more likely to get distracted and make mistakes — and that’s certainly stressful. It’s time to start thinking of your purse or briefcase as a field bag, says Zeer: “Make sure you are well equipped for your meetings, and have your briefcase fully stocked with extra cell-phone batteries, a snack, and water. Empty out old material that is not needed,” he says. Another way to stay relaxed and motivated? “On the inside of your briefcase you can tape a picture of loved ones or an inspiring message for reassurance on the road,” he says.

Watch a Silly YouTube Video
Remember when The Office's Michael Scott called himself the “King of Forwards”? That might actually have been good business sense, say some experts. Laughter — like the kind that comes after watching a dog skateboarding on YouTube — can improve mood and immune function and even lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, according to researchers from Loma Linda University. “Go online and look up jokes for a minute or two. This allows for a change in your physiology,” says study author Lee Berk, DrPH.

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Nov 12, 2010

Seven Ways To Access Your Inner Cheerleader


Seven Ways To Access Your Inner Cheerleader
By Monica Ramirez Basco, PhD


One way to stave off the urge to procrastinate is to call motivating thoughts to mind early, before you have to panic. Think of some inspiring phrases or statements, write them on sticky notes, and put them in places where you are likely to go to procrastinate, such as on your TV or video game unit.
The idea is to activate your inner butt-kicker before your situation reaches a crisis level.

  • Has there ever been a time when others had doubt but you had faith? What words of encouragement would you have offered at that time? ("You can do it!" "Don't give up.")
  • Try to remember a painful time that you thought would never end. Find a word or two that describes how it felt when it was over. ("Victorious." "I'm a survivor.")
  • Call to mind one hardship that you have been through in the past. Think of a word or two that describe what you did to get through it. ("Fought," "Hung in there.")
  • When was the last time you felt a sense of accomplishment? Pick a word or two to describe how that felt. ("Relief," "Peaceful," "Successful.")
  • Think of a positive and self-affirming phrase that you believe when you are in good spirits. ("I'm smart and capable." "I can handle it.")
  • Name one or two things about yourself that make you think you can ultimately succeed. ("I don't easily give up." "I can usually figure things out.")
  • Create in your mind a slogan that could cheer you on when you are feeling discouraged. ("Go for it and be victorious." "You can make it happen!")
 

Monica Ramirez Basco, PhD, is an internationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, a clinical psychologist, and a founding fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She is on the psychology faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Basco is the author of several books, including The Procrastinator's Guide to Getting Things Done (Guilford Press, December 2009).



Nov 9, 2010

Will Money Make You Happy?



One of the most damaging beliefs that we often fall prey to is:  "I'll be happy when I'm rich"

Why? Because it is that very thought that is keeping you "stuck" where you are currently. There are many other variations on this belief such as:

I'll be happy when I have that new car.

I'll be happy when I have my dream home.

I'll be happy when I find my soul mate.

I'll be happy when my health is perfect.

I'll be happy when I'm at my ideal weight.

The "I'll be happy when..." belief is one of the biggest lies out there and it is constantly being perpetuated by the media, TV commercials, and all forms of marketing.

If you were happy now you would still buy stuff... just not the stuff "they" want you to buy.

It's a big lie.

How can you be happy now?

Start where you are right now...and search for the next "better feeling" thought.

A great way to do this is with a gratitude list. Sit down for a moment and write down (or do a mental checklist) of 5 things you are grateful for right now. It could be absolutely anything. The sunshine, the rain, the roof over your head, the computer you are reading this on, the last meal you ate...anything!

What ever you do...do not defer happiness. The more you do that the better you get at it.

Subsequently, the more you search for better feeling thoughts the better you get at being happy now.

Your happiness is not determined by anything outside of you.

You are not broken. Your happiness is not dependent on you getting fixed or sorted out...it is dependent upon you making a decision to search for the next best feeling thought and making that transition to being happy now.

The better you get at feeling happy, the better you get at attracting all the things into your life that you want.

Be all in favor of the things that you love that money helps you get and enjoy those things and be appreciative of the money... AND know that your happiness is not dependent on it.

Remember, the "I'll be happy when..." belief is a lie.

You can choose to be happy now...and attract all the things you want.

Anything you can do well now, you can do better with happiness.

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Dealing With Toxic People

"You can either give negativity power over your life or you can choose happiness instead." -Anais Nin




We meet thousands of people here on this earth. They will enter your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.Some we connect with right away and some we will never bond with. Some are funny and kind and easy to be around and others are mean and nasty and are clearly miserable in life.

But the ones that most negatively impact your life are "toxic people". They come in all different shapes and sizes, come from all different walks of life and you can spot them a mile away. They typically hate their life and worst of all they secretly hate themselves.

They are filled with resentments, anger, fear, heartache, bitterness and it seeps through their pores. It is sad to watch and painful to be around.

Toxic people fling insults at others, make condescending comments and then act like they didn't. I believe most aren't even aware of the way they come across. They seem to be hell bent on making you as miserable as them.

And the worst is if you are married to someone who is toxic. It affects your mental well being because you really can't get away from the darkness that surrounds this person.

Dealing with toxic people is like walking a tight rope. You always have to watch what you say because they get very defensive. They don't think anyone likes them (and you wonder why) and nothing seems to make them happy. They drag you down and it's exhausting trying to make them happy, because the reality is that nothing is going to make an unhappy person happy.

They literally suck the joy out of life and they will suck the joy out of your life if you allow them to.

So how do you deal with someone that is affecting your life in a negative way? What do you do?

First you should be thankful that it isn't you! And, I say that with sincerity because the statement; "There for the grace of God go I" is the truth.

I don't believe people who are negative set out to be that way. I believe that a set of circumstances, combined with a limiting belief system; a so called "perfect storm" came together to create this depression. And then, it permeates all areas of their life.

I don't believe they want to be like this and some aren't aware that they are. But, when you bore the brunt of someone's blind negativism, you have to make some choices. You either have to cut bait or hang in for the long haul.

In this day and time we all have enough stresses in our lives and no one needs additional contention added into the mix, particularly one that can be eliminated. Depending on your situation will obviously determine your choice.

I think it's important for you to voice your concerns about how this person is affecting your life and if it falls on deaf ears, you have your answer.

There are times you may not be in a position to voice your opinion, say, if it is a boss or someone who is unapproachable, in which case I would do whatever necessary to remove myself from the situation, even if it means changing jobs.

If you are in a position to, I would avoid contact with them at all costs because unless this person has an epiphany they aren't going to change. And continually setting yourself in their path will only bring you more grief and frustration.

I have a friend whose ex is hell bent on making her life miserable. Every chance he gets he puts her down, takes his anger out on their daughter and creates stress and misery for her. And he thinks he's a great guy!

The anger and bitterness he carries around with him is apparent in all of his words and actions. And get this; he's the one who left her!!! So what does he have to be bitter about? The reality is that it's just who he is; a mean and selfish person.

So, the only thing she can do is avoid contact with him as much as possible and know that his vengeance has nothing to do with her and everything to do with who he is.

You can't make a toxic person experience joy or bring them happiness; it has to come from within. And, as I said before, when you don't like yourself or your life, remember, that is the foundation from which they start each day.

If you are in the path of someone who brings you down, who is never happy and doesn't enhance your life, why stay?I am all for giving people second chances but you can't help people who won't even acknowledge the truth.

I recently had an encounter where I brought to someone's attention their seeming resentment. They had actually pushed me when they were drunk one night at a business function and not only did they not own up to it and take responsibility for their actions, incredibly they tried to flip it and say it was the other way around!!!

Now seriously how do you deal with someone who can't even tell themselves the truth or at least own the truth, not to mention apologize for their actions?

So why would you continue to want to be around someone like that? It's not your fault they aren't honest, but these kind of people will try to put the blame on you instead of dealing with their demons. We all have to eventually face our demons or else have them control our life.

When people can't accept themselves for who they are or can't be honest with themselves about who they are it causes them and those around them a great deal of conflict.

You can try to help toxic people but unless they are willing to help themselves and dig deep down and remove what is poisoning them, no amount of trying is going to help them out.

What you can do is pray for them. Pray that they find a way out of their darkness and tap into the joy, love and laughter that is so close if they only let go of the negativity, but yet so far away if they refuse to see the truth.

Pray that they see their way to a better place where they can begin to enjoy life the way God/Allah/Your Higher Power intended us to. And most importantly of all, don't judge them; bless them and release them because perhaps it's all they know.

About The Author

To find out more about how to stop wasting your time and begin living your best life now, go to: http://www.susan-russo.com Susan's work has inspired people from all over the world to take back their power! Learn the secrets in Susan's new book: "The 7 Keys to Unlock the Power Within You."

Nov 8, 2010

Secrets to Releasing Negative Self Talk


Learning to control the negative self talk that's robbing you of your enthusiasm for life can unleash your potential to live a life full of endless possibilities.



Focus - What you focus on plays a definite role in what you allow yourself to believe is possible for you. It also plays a definite role in what you're attracting into your life. If you find yourself constantly focusing on the negative things in your life then you are attracting more negative things to come into your life. By learning to focus on the good things in your life you create a better environment to manifest the life you dream of.


Your Story - The story you tell yourself about what you deserve in life is what you begin to believe. Whether you tell yourself that you're capable and deserving or incapable and undeserving, you're going to be right. What do you want to be right about? Tell yourself the story you want to live.

Replace - When you find yourself having a negative thought about yourself you have the option to not finish it. Cut the negative thought off and replace it with a more powerful positive thought. This may take a little work at first, but in a short period of time it will become natural process you welcome into your positive lifestyle.


Be A Friend - How do you treat your friends? If they make a mistake do you call them on it? Do you belittle them for not being perfect? No! And it's time to stop doing it to yourself. Decide to treat yourself with the same respect and positive encouragement you would treat your friends. If you would pat them on the back for trying, do the same for yourself. Be your own best friend and discover the feeling of being proud of your accomplishments.


Journaling - By writing your thoughts down on paper you will begin to realize just how destructive negative self talk is on your happiness. You will see a visual account of your positive and negative thoughts and have the ability to better recognize which thoughts you need to find replacements for and which thoughts you need to pay more attention to.


Create - Be constantly aware of what you want to create in your life. Choose the emotions and attitudes that are present in your life. Focus on the present moment and let the past be the past and the future be the future. Your life originates in your mind first. What you consistently think about is what you create. So, create the life you want to live.

Energy - Decide to stop wasting your energy on negative thoughts and unproductive thinking. In your mind it is a thought, but in your body it steals precious positive energy you require to live an abundant life. Demand the positive energy that will brighten your day and over time change the way you live your life.

Gratitude - There is no better way to attract positivity into your life than to be grateful for the good things you already have in your life. Spend some time daily thinking about the things that you presently have to be grateful for.

Invite - Each day wake up and verbally invite positivity to be a part of your life. Get excited and say out loud what you demand of the day. Jump up and down and empower the positive vibration to become the driving force in your day.

Demand - Don't just hope that you can release the negative self talk, Demand It! Make a conscious decision to negate your negative self-talk and replace it with positive thinking.

Get busy and release your negative self talk once and for all. Allow yourself to invite the happiness you deserve to manifest in your life. And demand that your life be overflowing with positive outcomes.



About The Author

Tammy Matthews, the author of The Positive Life Project invites you to learn more about creating true happiness and success in your life. If you found the information in this article helpful and are ready to make a lasting change in your life click the link below to claim your Free Report on Living The Life Of Your Dreams.
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