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Reflections :: The Reality of Intuition
Human beings have potentially available a tremendous range of intuitive powers. We are indeed wiser than our intellects. There is much evidence. We are learning how sadly we have neglected the capacities of the non-rational, creative “metaphoric mind”—the right half of our brain. This was Carl Rogers, the originator of the human potential movement, speaking in 1980. His practice of empathy, of meeting people exactly where they are at in an unconditional, non-judgmental way, and his devotion to the principle of each individual having untapped, infinite reserves of inner-potential made him one of the most important psychologists of modern times. How does it serve you to know, too,…
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Dwell :: Kid’s Indoor Reading Room Ideas
Since my daughter was very little, my husband and I have been reading children’s books to her most every night. In fact, my love of children’s picture grew so much during her early years after spending so many hours together at our local book store, that I was inspired to write my own children’s book so that one day I could read it to her! When I received the final draft of my book, Penelope the Purple Pirate in the mail, I held it in my arms and was so excited to finally be able to read it to her that night. Her favorite part of the book is the About the Author page because…
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Senseez :: Mom Invents Product to Help Special Needs Children
I am a Mom and I created the Senseez Pillows. The name Senseez means to ease the senses. Let me tell you the story of how Senseez was born. When my son was 2, he was diagnosed with a special need. One of his difficulties was sitting in one place long enough to eat his meal, read a story, or sit for circle time. I spoke to an occupational therapist who recommended a vibrating mat to help with this. I bought one for my son, and he instantly loved the sensations! But one day, I wanted to take him to our local library for storytelling, and though the mat would…
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Recipes :: 5 Delicious Pumpkin Treats
Next to blueberry pie, I adore pumpkin pie and love this time of year as I have an excuse to eat it all season long! Pumpkin is a very nutritious food and low on the glycemic index (a good idea to watch if you are trying to lose weight). Pumpkin is high in Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Pantotenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Copper and a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A and C, Vitamin K, and Iron and Maganese. Pumpkins, like other members of the squash family, are thought to have originated from North America. The oldest evidence are pumpkin-related seeds dating between 7000 and 5500 BC, were found…
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Instagram of the Day :: Blueberry Pie Makes My Heart Sing
Tis the Season for Baking! Oh yes, I LOVE Blueberry pie to no end. That first bite with just a hint of yummy whipped cream really does make my heart sing! This past week I was craving a good homemade blueberry pie so I got all the necessary ingredients (did you know a big bag of blueberries is $9.99? – crazy!) at the store and set about making oatmeal raisin cookies for my husband (his favorite), added some Ghirardelli chocolate chips in some of the batch (for my daughter) and while those were in the oven making the whole house smell wonderful, I searched Google for my favorite blueberry pie recipe. …
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Fashion :: Dreaming of Fall
So… I just read a post on facebook from my cousin who lives in Chicago. “61 degrees and having a pumpkin spice latte!” “Whatever.” I wanted to write back. Because back here is Southern California, we are experienceing a major heat wave with an unusual partner for a desert climate…humidity! But the calendar says that fall is on its way and sweaters, jackets, boots and corduroy pants are filling up the stores. As I walk into the absolutely freezing but delicious air-conditioning in a store, I can feel an urge to buy a sweater come upon me despite the sweltering heat outside. I really think the retailers have the…
