For Your Personal and Financial Self Defense: Don’t Get M.A.D. (Money Anxiety Disorder) Get Even!
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Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Recent studies have shown that eighty percent of the U.S. population is stressed about finances and that money issues are the leading cause of divorce. From this overwhelming feeling of financial malaise a new ailment has been identified - Money Anxiety Disorder, (M.A.D.).Getting M.A.D. comes from fear; youre afraid that you might lose your job or that your income (or your spouses) might be cut. M.A.D. also develops from a feeling of helplessness or lack of control over your financial destiny. When youre afraid, anxious and off course, all of your power sources: your mind, body and spirit, become weakened and...
FINANCIAL SELF-DEFENSE - WOMEN MUST KNOW THEIR WORTH
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
(This article was originally published on Technorati.)Earning power in a marriage consists of:1. Income earned through employment, Social Security benefits2. Savings achieved through cutting costs, freeing up income 3. Potential future earningsLets take a brief look at each aspect of your earning power.1. Income earned through employment. This one is pretty obvious. Earning power is easily calculated if you currently have an income stream from a job or if you receive Social Security benefits. Its also beneficial to understand your before and after-tax earnings to effectively set up a budget.2. Savings achieved through cutting costs, freeing up income.This is not as...
Hawaiian Huna and the Spring Equinox: The Science Behind Spring Cleaning
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Huna is the modern label for an ancient system of empowerment and flexibility of the mind-body-spirit. The lineage of Huna I was taught from my father was passed to him from the Bray family in Kailua-Kona. It has a more psychological and energetic focus. However, there is a connection to the aina (land) and the environment that is present, not only in the teachings of Huna, but in the Hawaiian culture.According to one of my Kumu (teachers), John Kaimikaua, in ancient times in Hawaii, you would not proceed down a path of action unless you were pono (right) with yourself, the...
If You Lose Weight, You Just Might Find it Again!
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
It's great that so many people are getting interested in the law of attraction, positive thought, and focusing on desires to bring them into existence. Many books and shows discussing these concepts are relating them to wealth and prosperity. Guess what? These same principles apply to weight reduction, as I discovered for myself.About five years ago, it occurred to me that, if I was going to teach people to be healthy in all areas of their lives, I'd better demonstrate this personally. My grandfather gave me a bit of advice when I started teaching. He said, When you talk, it's...
Healing Through Forgiveness
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Many of us are looking to ancient or traditional teachings to guide us in todays ever changing world. One topic that often comes up is that of forgiveness. On a Dr. Phil show I recently viewed while channel surfing, I saw a guest on the show telling Dr. Phil, "I'll forgive him, but I'll never forget." And as she said it, she was clearly hanging on to negative emotions. Does that sound like true forgiveness to you? Like all of us, I've experienced painful relationships or situations in my life that made me question whether I should forgive the other person...
You Made Your Body Flexible with Yoga. Have a Flexible Mind with Huna!
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Twenty years ago only those who frequented New Age Bookstores or practiced Eastern religious traditions had ever even heard of yoga. Now your grandmother can take a yoga class at the local senior center. People of all ages and backgrounds have discovered the benefits of a relaxed, toned, and flexible body. It stands to reason that there are now things you may not have yet heard of that could have equal or greater benefits. Now is the time to discover the benefits of Huna, the indigenous Hawaiian science of consciousness and energy healing. Huna has been an integral part...
Huna, Fatherhood and Discipline
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
We recently celebrated our 40th Huna training in Hawaii, and I was pleased that my son was there to participate with me.In our Huna Workshops, I am as strict in teaching my son as I am with any other student. This sometimes surprises people. I have even had a couple of people ask me why I am so hard on him, when sometimes I am so easy going with students.The answer lies in Huna, the ancient spiritual, psychological and physical healing discipline of Hawaii that has been passed down to me through a lineage of 28 generations.Part of Huna deals with...
Forget the Gloomy Economic News — Take Action!
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Like me, you probably read the news that our unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in September, a 26-year high, as U.S. employers cut 263,000 jobs.You may also be scratching your head over why economists predict sluggish economic growth for years while declaring the recession over. Without minimizing hardships faced by millions of Americans who are out of work, lets we put aside these gloomy headlines for a moment. Ask yourself what can you do to improve your economy?One answer comes from Huna, the ancient Hawaiian understanding of energy, healing and life that I teach and have learned through my lineage...
Huna and Sustainability: How an ancient Hawaiian tradition teaches us to care for the planet
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
As millions around the globe celebrate Earth Day, Huna, the indigenous Hawaiian science of consciousness and energy healing, offers humankind a path to a more ecologically sustainable future. Huna is a modern label for an ancient system of empowerment and flexibility for the mind/body/spirit. Huna principles empower us to let go of negative thoughts and emotions and limiting decisions. As we do so, we gain a better understanding of our higher selves and are able to harness the mana (energy/power) we each possess. The same principles can help us to live lives that are more attuned with our natural world and...
Huna: Connecting with Ancient Wisdom
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
How many of us know who our ancestors were, let alone how they lived and what they believed? It seems that with each passing generation, we become more disconnected from traditional beliefs that gave life meaning and order for thousands of years. Many people have given up on the religions of their parents. Others are so busy pursuing a career, making a living or raising a family that they dont take the time to practice or understand the traditions of their lineage.There is a longing to find our roots, to connect with those who came before us. This longing is behind...
Connecting With The Moment: A simple method to get centered each day in the New Year
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Huna: esoteric knowledge which is hidden from view or concealed; wisdom which is "protected like a treasure"Ho'omana: one of the original names for Huna; empowerment or to empower. The word is a combination of two, Ho'o: to make, and Mana: basic life force energy.Pono: a state of being in alignment with higher consciousness; the sense of being right with yourself and the worldDo you ever feel like you are being pulled so many ways by so many demands that you cant focus on any one thing?This feeling we call stress is one of our biggest problems in modern life. It can...
Huna Forgiveness: Letting go is essential for your health and relationships
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Have you ever tried to forgive someone who hurt you only to find yourself hanging onto resentment? Most of us have experienced this, even though we know forgiving others is the right thing to do.The beginning of a new year gives us a chance to start over and create fresh relationships. What better time to wipe the slate clean? Wouldnt it be great when this year is over to be able to look back and say you really did everything you could to forgive?In researching the topic of forgiveness for my doctorate in psychology, I found people face two significant obstacles...
Finding Your Green Path: A Traditional Hawaiian Understanding of Sustainability
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Despite all the talk these days about living green, many people dont have a clear understanding of what it means to them. They read articles about the importance of sustainability, but they havent found the grounding to bring it into their daily lives. Sometimes when people start down a path of sustainability, they start criticizing others who arent doing exactly what theyre doing. This is counterproductive. Every true spiritual leader that I have ever met teaches that change begins with you as an individual. It's the same with going green in the choices we make each day. You have...
Surf’s Up
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Surfing the daily wave of breaking news is the key to scoring media placements to help promote you and your business. When news happens, the media scramble to find ways to relate it to the lives of their audience, including reaction from everyday people, and analysis and commentary from experts. This is one place where you can come into the picture as a source to get some great publicity for you and your business.What is breaking news though? Breaking news is news that develops spontaneously, isnt planned and contains an element of surprise. Its news in the truest sense of the...
PR for Realtors: Making the most of your media moment
Published:11/16/2010 05:06pm
Realtors have to have excellent sales skills, whether they are helping sellers get the most money for their homes or helping buyers find the property that is just right for them.So you are an expert at sales and well versed in the details of closing deals. Thats the good news.The bad news is the very skills that make you such a good salesperson may work against you if you are called by the media for an interview.Dont get me wrong. It is great news if your local newspaper or TV or radio station calls and wants your perspective on news related...
