Even though the fundraisers knew they were only telling their stories as part of a study, they ultimately lived by those stories, as McAdams would put it. By subtly reframing their narrative, they adopted a positive identity that led them, like Emeka, to live more purposefully. In addition to story-editing …

As a result of that hope, though, his life sort of came to a halt. As he went through different drafts of the story for The Moth, Jeffery realized that he had been so focused on trying to earn back his family's love that he never thought about his future …

You will probably adjust the lighting first as this makes the most profound difference to a space. The dimmer and darker the better. You might be arranging battery-operated tea lights around the room or lighting candles at home. You might have a string of fairy lights to put up. Then …

Erik, she said, for every ten kids we see with this injury, nine of them die. There is only one Kate. We need to come back and we need to see her, because she is what keeps us coming back to work in this place every day. This is the …

However, if something does arise, you'll have the framework and tools to deal with it calmly and confidently, working like a team to bring baby into the world calmly and in the best way possible. I should also mention that if you're planning a home birth, birth partners you'll also …

You might offer reassurance or whisper positive affirmations. Above all, you will be present and offer reassurance and encouragement. This is a very active stage; You are on the verge of witnessing the most miraculous and awesome thing of your entire life. Allow yourself to feel excited and pass on …

He thought, What do you mean I'm ready to go? The guy who had been able to lift 300 pounds couldn't even lift a 3-pound weight. His father had to move to Tulsa from Georgia to take care of him. As Emeka adjusted to his new life, he spent a …

You will have to actively birth it. I don't know why, but I imagined it would be jelly-like in texture and sort of flop out. I can confirm, having now seen many placentas, including my own, that this is not the case. It's actually quite chunky and firm. If you …

Learn to reawaken your creative response and you will recapture the energy and enthusiasm of youth. In addition to helping you grow younger, the creative process can be applied to healing, relationships, the arts, and business. TAKING A CREATIVE LEAP Creativity is the process of taking the raw energy, information …

This delicious dish of chicken and gravy served over white rice with huge flour dumplings was my favorite dinner. I confess that it still is (forgive me, Dr Atkins). Chicken fricassee with dumplings was not reserved for special holidays or birthdays--not this warm, delicious tummy filler. No, it was served …

Or perhaps you have gone straight to your local maternity hospital and arranged a articleing appointment directly. Either way, it's important to realise that you are not limited to your nearest hospital. You can in fact shop around' and, if you want a hospital or birth-centre birth, choose the one …

Allowing the conflict resolution process to unfold in a logical and incremental way means moving from contentious and tightly held positions to a process with more give-and-take between the parties. An intrinsic aspect of genuine give-and-take is gradually taking more risk to show all the elements of one's position and …

Intense, like a workout, but good. Oxytocin ensures that the uterus surges and also signals to your body that you are relaxed and all is well, so that the blood carrying the oxygen is directed to the uterus muscles (and the baby) where it is needed. She went on to …

Managers need to covet the asset they have built in establishing credibility with others. This includes speaking the truth even when it is potentially hurtful. It is a behavior that forsakes the temptation to sidestep imparting likely pain to others for the presumed objective of maintaining calm and stability of …

Using these principles and techniques, the power and effect of deconstructive interference from, for example, ancestral, early life or cultural programming can be greatly diminished. Skinner, wanted to avenge the death of behaviorism after Noam Chomsky's review largely destroyed it a decade prior. Skinner, who was at war with Chomsky …

I find it helpful to divide my article into two columns and in the first column I list my activities and in the second column I write down my observations about that activity. False Epidemics When renown psychiatrist, Allen Frances, was asked what are the most overdiagnosed disorders, he listed …

In article 2, a quote from Dag Hammersjold helps elucidate the process of making the natural transition from our first building block of indispensable people management habits--one primarily focused within--to the contiguous foundation-layer building block that focuses more externally, on understanding others. Neither marriage nor any spirit can change that …

When we receive an empathic response, we feel as though our problems matter, as though our growth or development is important to someone else, and that we are unique and also uniquely understood. She was having a hot flash. Her personal reality was too intense for her to ignore. All …

A study of the most cited individuals within a given period placed Freud seventh behind the Bible, Plato, Aristotle, Marx, Lenin, and Shakespeare. Whatever Freud's legacy should be, no introductory psychology course would be complete without mentioning his immense influence on the early development of the field. But Freud's impact …

It's there all right. How long ago did you leave it there? I left it when I got back from shopping. Four or five hours ago. What's wrong? Did you want me to park it somewhere else? What's wrong, Mary? You're what's wrong, Joel. Another set of customers--those in the …

You will want to do these right before or as close to your aura photography session as you can. This will give you the most accurate data on what your aura looks like when you are the most balanced. You will receive a full report of your findings on the …

This is, of course, nonsense. As long as you have gone through steps one through three, it is safe to let the worry go. You've done what you can. Now it is time to move on to some other project or topic. Not only will this help you, it will …

You will feel fulfilled every day. Have a creative outlet. Creative activity naturally screens out the force of distraction. Make time for whatever your creative juices lead you to do, from cooking, to painting, to devising a new business plan. Protect and use your morning burst. Morning burst is our …

Bring more awareness to the outer boundary of your vision. Wait to see if you feel the pulse of your friend's aura. The pulse is not consistent, so don't be discouraged if it goes away. Keep breathing and wait for it to come back again. What colors do you see …

Seeing the Aura Did you know most people don't actually see subtle energy with their physical eyes? Even well-known psychics and healers who track subtle energy accurately do so from the part of the brain that uses imagery. They call this the mind screen. Many people have success by picking …

And on the cycle runs. So what is to be done? We have a four-step plan that allows you to eliminate 90 percent of toxic worry from your life without the use of medication. Here it is. Step one is the most important. It is to connect with a person …

What types of people make it feel warm and open or feel tight and uncomfortable? Textures: Textures are the context of subtle energy. They tell us the what, why, or how. Getting comfortable with recognizing textures gives you information. What sensations do you feel in your hands, feet, and body …

Here is a summary of the struggle stoppers we recommend: Spend time together. Pay attention to one another. Understand yourself and your partner well enough that you can see what lies beneath the struggle. Speak your true feelings. Know when you feel deprived and speak that feeling. When you feel …

is also the location of our life force and passion for life. Balanced Attributes: A balanced sacral chakra gives us the capacity to feel deserving of pleasure and to enjoy it while taking up space. Many say it is connected to our sexuality and sensuality. It regulates the amount of …

They can be excellent storytellers, poets, and speakers with others' concepts but may lack their own ideas. THIRD-EYE CHAKRA The third-eye chakra is located in the center of the head, level with or just above the eyebrows. It shares its center with the crown chakra. The color of this chakra …

This forced me to drop into my kinesthetic hands-on perceptions. It also strengthened my ability to feel emotions and thoughts in the auric field. After a short while I was able to identify dozens of emotions and colors in my clients from just the feeling of the frequency. My vision …

I have seen Qigong students expand the circumference of their field three times the size by the end of a session. This technique is one of the fastest ways I know to open and unblock energy channels and make your aura bright and vibrant again. It also increases the amount …

I talked to her for maybe five minutes. But I'm really sorry to have hurt you. You honestly have no reason to feel insecure. You're the only woman in the world I want. I don't think I'm insecure. I just don't like seeing you pay attention to other women. Do …

You'd be amazed what one night out a week can do to reestablish closeness and connection. But you must do it regularly. Once a year won't work. Schedule sex. Sounds unromantic? It's a lot more romantic than not having sex. Plus, anticipation is a kind of foreplay. If you know …

In addition to feelings of deprivation, another common source of struggle is hurt feelings, which lead to a desire for revenge. When you feel hurt, it is human nature to want to hurt back. This is one of the basic Laws of Human Nature: for every hurt, people seek an …

Ayurvedic philosophy explains how the five elements of air, space, fire, water, and earth come together into three harmonious pairs called the doshas : vata , pitta , and kapha . Individuals often have a mixture of more than one dosha. Stress, seasonal changes, lifestyle, diet, sleep, thoughts, travel, and weather can all create …

This is a sign of emotional maturity and healthy integration of the body, mind, and spirit throughout all the layers of the aura. It is a sign that they don't hang on to personal judgments or grudges and no longer identify with the inner bully. They have a deeper sense …

PATIENT: Doctor, I worry about everything. Everywhere I go, in everything I do, I worry incessantly, even though I know my worries are ridiculous and that my life is wonderful, except for my worrying. NEWHART: Yes, I have seen this problem before. I have a cure for you. The cure …

I'll put some more money in her account. That's a bad idea. How is she going to learn to be responsible with money if you always bail her out? I'll talk to her about being more careful. And you think that will work? She needs consequences. I think I can …

This means it can change dark colors or stuck emotions in your aura to a more positive version closer to your soul's divine truth. Holding deep gratitude for others opens and heals not only your aura but also theirs. Loving the places in yourself that are in pain and not …