Contents A Woman of Wisdom
A Woman of Wisdom: Nontombi Naomi Tutu Nozizwe – Mother of Many Lands Naomi Tutu is the third child Archbishop Desmond and Nomalizo Leah Tutu. Growing up the ‘daughter of …’ has offered Naomi Tutu many opportunities and challenges in her life. Most impor- tant of these has been the challenge to find her own place in the world. She has taken up the challenge and channeled the oppor- tunities that she has been given to raise her voice as a champion for the dignity of all. Naomi feels we all have a choice of how we live in the world, and with the huge problems if we each take responsibility for the place we are in – try to make a change in the way of relationships in our own neighborhoods and country, it will spread to the whole world. It’s not all on one person – when we realize that we’re not all alone, we have a greater chance of making those differences.
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Feature: Creatures of Habit by Ann Webb We are all creatures of habit and our habits, the good and the bad make up who we are. Because we live in a fast paced world, it is easy to get mindlessly caught up in life with responsibilities and deadlines. Habits are often formed without being consciously aware of them. With demands and responsibilities often our core dreams and aspirations get lost in the crowd and the blur of daily life. Begin creating new habits by going deeper with the ques- tions and insights provided and begin creating an intentional life.
Feature: The Five Foundational Qualities for Practicing Life
Visioning By Michael Bernard Beckwith When we cultivate the five inherent qualities that enhance the practice of life visioning we open the door to vitalizing the mind, heart, and consciousness in ways that successfully motivate us to accelerate and accept the new into our life.
Feature: Evolve Your Life Purpose Sweet Spot
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Five Easy Ways to Worry Less and Build Gratitude By Rev. Dr. Charlene M. Proctor Living in a true state of thankfulness allows us to manage worry with ease. No matter how difficult they are, life’s lessons are always learning opportunities. Spirit is attempting to get your attention in an area that is not serving your best interests. When we acknowledge the lesson, learn from it, and add gratitude to our daily life, worrying will fall away. Let’s practice five ways to build gratitude today.
Simply Empowered: True Empowerment: Evoking the Energy of the Divine By Crystal Andrus In this heart-warming personal story, Crystal shares her powerful experience when her and her husband learn about the gift of graciousness and gratitude from a homeless man. Witnessing this gentleman’s truly authentic moment of grace and reverence in the direst of circumstances touched them deeper than the gift they gave him. A beautiful story of the power of gratitude.
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A Year of Discovery by Marlene Buffa When the clock strikes midnight at the end of December 31st, we realize that even though we may not want to move forward into the New Year, we ran out of the old year. When we put the new calendar on the wall, we begin with January and realize that we have 365 days to again create the life we choose to live. Instead of mindlessly crossing off each day as though it were something to endure, this year look at the coming months as part of a grand adventure. Open each monthly treasure with eager eyes and be willing to discover the gems of life!
Are You Wanting Correctly? The Truth about Abundance By Lisa McCourt Living your life as though your goals were already your reality will reinforce the habit of believing in your dreams. Speedy, phenomenal results depend not upon what you’re doing so much as they depend upon who you’re being and what you’re believing. Want with gusto. Want with unwavering conviction and infinite faith. Or don’t bother wanting at all.
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By Lisa Michaels When you are living and creating from your sweet spot, everything simply lines up and the energy flows into the experience as if touched by grace. It’s a state of being that we all aspire to, but getting there or evolv- ing your life purpose can feel full of confusion. Discover the five treasure map tips for evolving your life purpose sweet spot.
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Living in Gratitude: A Journey that Will Change Your Life By Angeles Arrien December is our month of gift-giving, especially to those we love, to those for whom we feel
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immense gratitude, and to those who are in need or are suffer- ing. Notice the difference in gift-giving when it I s motivated by love, generosity, gratitude, and respect rather than by a sense of obligation to participate in a meaningless ritual. Use these practices, questions and reflections to guide you to a life of gratitude.
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