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"Everybody is like a magnet. You attract to yourself reflections of that which you are. If you're friendly, then everybody else seems to be friendly too." --Dr. David Hawkins, Physician and Lecturer

Have you ever noticed how true this is?

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Topics - Self Esteem

The brain can be in a sense exercised just like muscles can. And just as muscular exertion and exercise increase muscular power, various exercises, activities, and habits can increase brain power. Your brain is like the interface between your consciousness and the world “out there” so you want to make sure it is sharp. The following are 8 ways you may not have heard of to improve your brain power.

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Topics - Healthy Living

"I'm not allowed to bring Ben to play group anymore," said Sarah, whose son is now five years old. "The last time we went, he bit another boy who was playing with a truck Ben wanted. And the time before that, he hit a little girl across the face. I try to tell him 'no' but he just doesn't listen, so I just end up apologizing for him. I'm starting to feel like the world's worst parent because I can't control him when he acts out."

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Topics - Parenting

Invisible Driving
by Alistair McHarg

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This book is simply "Extippitox squatchifromp" if I might quote the author. From page one this book grabs your attention desperately and promises not to let go.

There are moments where you'll wonder about your eyes simply due to the author's choice of words. He spins sentences in tighter circles than any midway ride I have ever seen, and all the while baring his soul to the reader. The book tells of Alistair's climb out of a place that seems both dark and wonderful until we learn of the pain buried beneath.

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Books - Book Reviews

The marathon of our working lives can take a huge physical and emotional toll. We can easily seduce ourselves into believing that once we retire we will be much happier without the constant wear and tear on our aging minds and bodies.   Sounds logical doesn't it?   Well, as many of us have learned about a whole host of relationships, whether it's with a parent, child, or love interest, we don't know what we will be missing until it is gone forever.

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Topics - Seniors

Gretchen is typical of many of the clients that I work with. In our first session she said:

"I've been depressed on and off throughout my life. Medication helped for a while, but now all it does is make me feel more flat and empty. Life seems to have no meaning for me. Nothing looks beautiful. Nothing is compelling to me. I can't think of anything I really want to do. I've tried many forms of therapy but nothing has worked to heal my depression. I don't know why I'm here on this planet. What is it all about?"

 

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Topics - Self Esteem

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