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ARTArticleRecovering from Codependency: The Truth About People-PleasingThe term "codependency" can mean different things to different people. Over the years, a number of authors have offered a variety of definitions for this difficult dynamic that seems to affect more people than we can imagine. My definition is a very simple one: "codependency" occurs when we put other people's needs ...ARTArticleThe Name of the Game: How to Revive Your Ailing Self-RespectMost of us are aware that we want to be treated with respect by other people. You probably find yourself becoming upset, angry or hurt when someone acts in a disrespectful way toward you, because it feels as if that person does not value you enough to treat you well. SELF-RESPECT: WHAT EXACTLY IS IT?ARTArticleThe Serenity Prayer: How it Can Help Your Recovery from Addiction?The Serenity Prayer: How it Can Help Your Recovery from Addiction God, grant me the serenityr To accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And the wisdom to know the difference. These days, a lot of people have heard of the Serenity Prayer.ARTArticleWhat Are You Thinking? How Your Thoughts Affect Your Recovery From AddictionHave you ever wondered about the impact of your thoughts? By now, most people have either seen the movie The Secret or have heard about it. By showing a number of different situations and how people respond to them, The Secret teaches that we are creating our lives with every thought we have, every second of the day ...ARTArticle5 Ways to Prevent Self-SabotageIt's been over six months since New Year's Resolutions were made. How are you doing with your commitment to take better care of yourself this year or are you "over it" because they don't work out anyway? If your heart is in the right place, but you are simply not managing to make the changes necessary once and for all, here are a few ways to keep yourself on track.ARTArticleChoosing LoveMy Beloved Family of Humanity, I greet you all in the vibrations of unconditional love and peace. Once again, it is my greatest pleasure to connect with all of you – my beloved brothers and sister of humanity. I am writing these words from my own space of “Heaven on Earth “here in Okeechobee, Florida. It is my most sincere wish that each of you is beginning to realize that you also live in “Heaven on Earth” wherever you are.ARTArticleDon't Be A Blind BelieverDon't Be A Blind Believer “You gotta stay one step ahead of the competition.” I heard this on a news broadcast in reference to the fight against crime. Have you ever asked “why” to this saying? It is a very common saying we have here in America. But why do we say it? Why do we sit by, passively accepting this saying? These statements can be called blind beliefs. What if you heard people say, “You gotta stay one step behind your competition.” Or, “You should stay 27 steps ahead of the competition.” Or even better yet, “Lets walk together with our competitors.” Would you laugh?ARTArticleEmotional Detox in 4 StepsEmotional Detox in 4 Steps What a funny word! “Detox” has so many negative connotations. In this instance, it means letting go or releasing the unnecessary emotions we gather through the year. Through the year we accumulate emotions. This is a wonderful thing, as long as we also release them in a timely manner. We experience loss, tragedy, joy, excitement, anticipation, comfort, love, and on and on. Once we experience these emotions, we often hold on to them, as if they will never return to us. This causes a block in our soul – a sense of being overwhelmed.ARTArticleEnergy Medicine. What is it?Most people are familiar with the term CAM (Complementary and Alte ative Medicine). You may think that energy medicine falls into those categories. It is that plus so much more. The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine defines Energy Medicine as that which “includes all energetic and informational interactions resulting from self-regulation or brought about through other energy linkages to mind and body.” A new field of science is emerging called ‘psychoneuroimmunology’ or PNI.ARTArticleFailure is a gift. Really?Failure is a gift. Really? The scientific method is the best way to conduct objective research. So we think. Lets pretend you are conducting an experiment. You do some research to educate yourself about a particular topic, and then you make a hypothesis. Next, you set up an experiment in the most objective way possible to prove your hypothesis. Right? The next thing to happen is an analysis of your results. What happens when your results do not match what you believed would happen? What if your results disprove your hypothesis? When this happens, some people say, “Huh.ARTArticleGoal Setting Instruction Booklet The Long and Short of ItGoal Setting Instruction Bookletr The Long and Short of Itr Created By: Sybil R Smith Have you ever made unrealistic goals? Do you neglect to make any goals for fear of failing? I sure have. When thinking about the future, I am often discouraged because there is so much to do that I do not know where to start. Or, maybe you are on the other end of the spectrum like my friend Mary. She does not make any goals or plan for the future because she does not know what she wants. Your life is what you make it. So, why not plan a little bit of it out to ensure your success?ARTArticleHow To Change AnythingHow To Change Anything In my work, I talk with people every day about the things that hold them back from creating the life they want to have. These things range from thoughts of dis-empowerment, feelings of depression or fear, to behaviors like procrastination and avoidance. When I tell them the answer to creating the change they want, it always sounds too good to be true. Usually, if it sounds too good to be true, it is not true, right? This is the one exception: our mind. We complicate our lives to the point that we box ourselves into a corner, with no way out.ARTArticleI Am EnoughI Am Enough I would LOVE to write a post that has 5 easy steps, or 3 simple ways to evaluate your belief system. From where I sit today, that is simply not possible. Awareness of self and the belief systems we have is a life's work. It takes time, patience, and commitment to change. This awareness is something that we all do, and will continue to practice for our entire life. The first phase of this life's work is overcoming a commonly held belief that “I am not enough.” Strong enough. Smart enough. Emotional enough. Sensitive enough. Tough enough. Thin enough. You get the picture.ARTArticleOne “Small” Secret To Big Career AdvantageIf I could offer you a seemingly “little” tip that could literally make a huge difference in your success over your entire career, would you take it? If other people’s work is praised over yours, if they appear to make fewer mistakes, if they’re chosen for plumb assignments, they may not really be more talented than you. They may simply know how to use this one tip to stand out from the crowd. It’s a fact of life that everyone makes mistakes. That’s a given. But it’s not an excuse! Basically there are two ways of dealing with this inevitable reality.ARTArticleReiki Is For Everyone!Stressed out from the current state of the economy? Reiki can de-stress you quickly and easily! A Reiki treatment feels like a wonderful, glowing radiance that flows through you and surrounds you. It is hard to maintain a stressful attitude when you feel so good and peaceful about yourself and everything that is going on in your life. You can engage your sense of gratitude during the session and come away with a sense of peace and purpose. What is Reiki? Pronounced “rey-key,” many people believe that Reiki has to do with religion or woo-woo stuff.ARTArticleStop seeking validation in relationships - Lea 3 techniques that will empower you.In relationships, we are always on the lookout for ways to please the other person. Nothing wrong with that, except when you constantly try to seek validation from others and act in a manner that is not the natural ‘you’ then the relationship suffers. Personal empowerment and a belief in your self-worth are essential aspects for the success of any relationship. If you are depending on your relationship to fill the voids in your life, then you are looking for trouble. It is a much better idea to empower yourself.ARTArticleThe 2 Keys to Success: Optimism and Imperfect ActionThe 2 Keys to Success: Optimism and Imperfect Action My first two students are graduating this year. Makes me feel pretty old, but that is beside the point. These two gentlemen have been in my studio for 6 years. I am so proud of their accomplishments! Between them, they've made top chairs at local, regional and state competitions, performed in numerous solo recitals, and have led their respective bands to higher accomplishments because of their high level talent. They are aiming for scholarships at some prestigious schools in this part of the country.ARTArticleThe 5 Most Important Self Evaluation ListsThe 5 Most Important Self Evaluation Lists Every year, since I was a little girl, I have had a ritual of reviewing the year...by the end of the first week of January. For me, it is the celebration of Epiphany. It has been an incredibly powerful ritual that sets the year in motion. Here is how it goes...take your time to create these 5 lists. Do them in the order listed, and remember to have fun. Rituals are a type of celebration – this is too! 1. “Pride” Listr Make a list of all the things you accomplished last year. Or, the things you were proud of. Or, the things that made you happy.ARTArticleThe Art of Letting Go The 9 Essentials to Release for the Creation of MomentumThe Art of Letting Gor The 9 Essentials to Release for the Creation of Momentumr Created By: Sybil R. Smith Thriving in life begins with creating momentum for growth. Momentum comes when we clear out the “junk” of our life. It only comes when there is room to grow. You know, the stuff you don't want, the stuff that aggravates you, the stuff that holds you back from being a radiant and successful YOU! Here is your Personal Checklist to get started releasing... Release the junk to Goodwill. Have you noticed how much stuff you accumulated this year? We are master collectors.ARTArticleThe One Word That Will Undermine Your SuccessThe One Word That Will Undermine Your Success The movie, “Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium,” tells the story of a young woman who works at a very special toy store. The store owner hired a young gentleman to help get the paperwork in order because it had been neglected for years. The gentleman was very dry, with little sense of humor, and an all work no play attitude. At one point in the movie he tells the assistant, “It is just a toy store.” She was quite offended, because she knew there was something special and magical about the store.ARTArticleThe Personal Transformation ExperienceMany of my students and clients admit that they are tired of working on themselves, because “self-improvement” causes them to feel like they should continuously be aspiring to be better, rather than affording opportunities to rest in who and where they are. I couldn’t agree more. Learning how to accept yourself as a work in progress, to cultivate compassion in place of criticism, and nurturing and nourishing instead of neglecting yourself, is what I consider living your life as “a path of enlightenment.”ARTArticleThe Top 3 Practice Points for Gaining Self AwarenessThe Top 3 Practice Points for Gaining Self Awareness A couple of years ago I went to a one day meditation retreat with Cheri Huber. One of the guided meditations centered on practice. She said that everything in life is practice. And she meant EVERYTHING! At first, I was skeptical. I know that as a musician, the way I practice is the way I perform. For example, I insist that my music students focus on their breathing technique – even when goofing off and playing for their friends. Why?ARTArticleThink About Your ThinkingThink About Your Thinking “What in the world am I doing? I am totally out of my league. I don't belong here. What was I thinking?” “Well, that was a nice lunch. I do wish I had told her about my real feelings. But then, the consequences would not be pretty. Maybe I did the right thing. No, I need to be more open with her if I want to honor myself. You know, my coach did say that honoring my self at all cost is the best thing for me. What the heck does honoring myself mean anyway?” Sound familiar? This is Mind Chatter.ARTArticleTop 15 Questions to Plan For SuccessTop 15 Questions to Plan For Success To be a success in your career, you have to spend time not only IN your career (painting, teaching, coaching, designing, nursing, etc), but also ON your career (planning, marketing, networking, visioning, etc). This holds true for all parts of life. If you want to be successful in business, corporate life, relationships, parenting, teaching, learning, or whatever else is important to you, the necessity is the same. Step out of the system to mold it. A vase is not created by stepping into the clay.ARTArticleTop 7 Reasons to Celebrate EverythingTop 7 Reasons to Celebrate Everything One of my big missions in life is to see everyone celebrate themselves. When my clients walk in the door of my office or speak with me on the phone, the first thing they hear me say is, “How are you?” I mean this in the most sincere sense of the phrase. The second questio I always ask is, “What happened since I saw/spoke with you last?” This is often perceived as the most important question.ARTArticleWant to have more joy in 2010? Laugh it up!“Nothing is as important as a sense of humor when it comes to aging well. Studies of centenarians have revealed that it’s one of the three most vital coping mechanisms that healthy individuals possess; therefore, it’s crucial to living a long, happy life.” - Loretta LaRoche There’s so much scientific literature that supports the fact that when people laugh, “feel good” chemicals rush forth with each giggle and help the body stay well. You can even “fake it till you make it.” Your brain doesn’t really comprehend the difference between something real and something that is really happening.ARTArticleYou will succeed when you run out of things that failKeep on changing your approach until your achieve your desired outcome. Past frustrations and failures lay the foundation for a new level of living. Intuition, trial and error must always be your best friends. Know what you want to achieve, write it down and burn it into your subconscious. The” how” will appear if we have an open mind and use our supreme consciousness and intuition. Continually strive to expand your references. Change by doing something different. Read a book on the subject you wish to learn about or master. Get up 30 minutes earlier.ARTArticle***From Depression to Happiness in 7 Simple StepsMany people over the years have claimed to have found the secrets to happiness. Not many of them have had any sort of formal training in the understanding of human thinking and behaviour. Yet many of these have made lots of money selling products and services which have not always proven to be of great benefit. I very much hope you read the following because I’m confident it will work for you.ARTArticle***What is Depression?If depression is the common cold of mental health problems (as it’s often been called) then there are literally millions of people around the world who’re coughing and sneezing at the moment. But the good news is that there are some very effective treatments for this common ailment and in this article, I’m pleased to explain what depression is, how you can tell if you’re suffering excessively, and most importantly, what you can do to overcome depression and take control of your life now.ARTArticle#71 of 101 Ways to Love Your Job: Being Right---What Price Do You Pay?Recently I had the opportunity to speak with several employees about their views on conflict, dealing with difficult people, and how to get things done when others aren't cooperating. You know--the usual stuff at work that we all cite as some of the most common stressors. I was surprised by how many people basically said, "They are wrong and I am right and I will continue to remind them of that until they do what they need to do." Now, these weren't the exact words, of course. These words are a summary of several 20-30 minutes conversations, but that says it in a nutshell.

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