One of the greatest insights that has come out of modern physics is that of the unity between the observer and the observed. The person conducting the experiment—the observing consciousness—cannot be separated from the observed phenomena and a different way of looking, causes the observed…
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GiT Thursday — 08.05.10
Introducing: GiT (Give it Thanks) Thursday: My weekly list of gratitude for the huge & the tiny things that I am thankful for. The sea. I am convinced that I was a mermaid in my past life. As a toddler, I was thrown into the…
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I Am a Motivational Speaker
With time, and saliva, the ant will devour the elephant.” —Ancient Chinese proverb I spent the first half of my life between forty and seventy pounds overweight. I’ve never told anyone this before, but most nights before I went to sleep, I would lie in…
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Volunteering Matters: Apshawa Preserve for NJCF
Preface: Volunteering Matters is an ongoing series. In this series, I share photographs & thoughts regarding my favourite volunteer projects. Volunteering is an important part of my life. I’m always looking for ways to volunteer my time & energy to good causes. Because I am…
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Fence Tape & Cow Brains
Last week this short, but brilliant post appeared at Exile Lifestyle. I’m thrilled that Colin has allowed me to share it with my readers here. Enjoy! There’s an interesting practice in the cattle industry on the North Island of New Zealand that allows for easy…
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Review: Penelope & 3 Tips to Build Confidence
My return flight from Columbus to Newark is delayed 4 hours. Lucky for me I have my laptop & the Columbus airport has free wireless. MacBook + Wireless + Netflix on Demand = a very happy Dena. 😉 I decided to watch Penelope because I’ve…
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How to Stop Worrying
When I am anxious it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed it is because I am living in the past. Hello. My name is Dena and I’m a recovering worrier. I’ve been a “worrier” since I was a little…
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Review: The Shadow Effect
You only have to gaze around you at the natural world to see the proof that beauty, form, order, and growth have survived for billions of years. In dealing with your shadow, you are aligning yourself with the same infinite power. The shadow isn’t a…