Welcome to Michael's Article Collection

Living Your Light - Even During These Times

As the pictures of Hurricane Katrina's aftermath dominate the airwaves alongside the perpetual drone of other world conflicts in the background, it is enough to make anyone veer off what is still discernible of their spiritual path or to at least question its relevance. These are understandably trying times for many of us even if we haven't been directly affected by recent hardships- aren't we. . .

How Would You Like To Have A Razor Sharp Memory?

Forgetful? Can’t remember where you put things? Honey! Where did I put my damn keys? Do you forget important dates like your…oops! Anniversary? Peoples names, birthdays, places, events, what you studied, etc, all draw a blank? If so, just relax. Don’t get so serious about it. The whole world isn’t about to stop just because you forget a few things, right? Many people do experience memory proble. . .

The Purpose of Creation

”I want to know how God created this world. I am not interested in this or that phenomenon, in the spectrum of this or that element. I want to know His thoughts; the rest are details”. – Albert Einstein“…I would ask, ‘Why was the universe created?’ Because then I would know the meaning of my own life.” -- Albert EinsteinG-d is infinite and ungraspable. By definition, the more we understand, . . .

Hard Work Doesn’t Always Equal Success

Most of us, at some time in our lives have bought into the idea that hard work equals success. I would say that this is only partially correct. My grandfather worked very hard his entire life, but never saw great financial rewards. Success is ultimately determined by results, not by effort. Working smarter comes from a person's ability to leverage his time so that most of it is spent on the act. . .

Managing The Fear Of Loneliness

Sometime or another we will experience a time when we are alone. Some people fear of being alone for various reasons. The first step is to become comfortable with yourself and having the self-confidence that you will be able to manage being alone. There is nothing wrong with being alone. If being alone bothers you then seeing a counselor can help you with these issues.In the meantime, here is a. . .

The Kabbalah Of Speech

"In the sixth century of the sixth millennium, the gates of supernal [heavenly] wisdom will be opened, as will the wellsprings of earthly wisdom, preparing the world to be elevated in the seventh millennium." The Zohar (a source text of Kabbalah)TRY SAYING THESE WORDS TO YOURSELF: Depressed, sad, afraid, guilty, alone, weak, fragmented, disconnected, weary, helpless, victimized, threatened,. . .

Being Safe is Risky

Until the early 80’s, the traditional career approach was to go to college, get a degree and then find a secure job with a good company for twenty or thirty years. This was the safe approach. It’s what the baby boomers learned from their parents who survived the Great Depression. Today, we are finding that that approach is no longer valid. The safe approach has become very risky. We live in f. . .

Facing The Fear And Anxiety Of The Unknown

All most everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in the near future can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a list of techniques and suggestions on how to manage this fear of dealing with the unknown.The first step is to learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying about how yo. . .

Dealing with Aggression

Sometimes life can be very confusing. We strive to walk a spiritual path, being accepting and forgiving. We smile and send blessings unselfishly to all that cross our path. We meditate and pray, but how do we deal with negative people when their wrath is directed at us?We are all still human, and we have feelings, and yes, egos. When aggressive, angry people confront us, it is sometimes har. . .

Turn On Your Confidence

Have you ever admired the confidence 'other' people have? Well here are 5 steps to Turn On YOUR Confidence1. BEGIN WHERE YOU ARE with what you have. The good news is that you already possess what you need to have the confidence you admire in others. Confident people have brains, you have a brain; they have feelings, you have feelings; they know how to use their thoughts and feelings to their ad. . .

“The Fear of Leadership”

Ask anyone in New Orleans, LA or Gulfport, MS about fear and they will give you an ear full. It was one year ago this month that fear stared me in the face. That fear was also a mammoth hurricane packing over 100 mph winds, and was projected to hit the city where my family lives in Florida. Three weeks later, just after getting used to having electricity again, another fear came knocking. This . . .

Ground Zero; The Inward Significance.

"Ground Zero", The ultimate & inexpressible meaning is itself in the name or a caption. Holy "GITA" of India says that," We could not and will not able to stop something that is meant to happen, But Intention behind whatever happens; Whether it is good or bad, it always comes with the good things or happens for the good things." This fact has been proved billions of times practically.The unethi. . .

Insomnia : the Frustration and the Danger

To many people, insomniacs can be the butt of many a cruel joke – somebody who is always yawning, always bumping into things, a ‘clumsy oaf!’, not being very aware of their surroundings, and generally ‘not with it’.But such behavior, rather than being perceived as funny, can in reality cause death and destruction on a very wide scale. It is bad enough that over 200,000 car accidents a year in t. . .

How To Walk On The Path Of Peace (Part 3)

As you grow in wisdom, you will release, more and more, self-limiting beliefs, which are transient, and become aware of the powerful role you play in bringing change to the whole.Through your meditations knowledge of eternal principles is realized, and the power, which results from meditation, is the ability to rest upon and trust those principles. The end of meditation is, therefore, direct kn. . .

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Starting a New Life Abroad

For some people starting a new life abroad is their ultimate dream come true, for others it’s a daunting but necessary lifestyle change brought about by a career move or a relationship requirement for example.Whichever category you happen to fall into one thing is for certain, starting a new life overseas is an incredibly exciting opportunity but one that requires courage and commitment – this . . .

Shaping Your Confidence

Brain Dynamics is an premier versatile institute of graphoanalysis and self-improvement and personal development, it was founded by Mr. Nilesh Gore, Professionally he is graphologist and by the platform of Brain Dynamics he takes care for the peoples form the every walks of life.He does extensive and high-profile analysis of your mind, success, Profession, character, personality, personal life,. . .

Ethics And Competence - There is nothing new under the su...

In this article, I want to show you that there is nothing new under the sun, as far as, not being where you want to be in life, dealing with unethical practices in the work place, and the injustices that come about as a result of such things. More than anything, I want to leave you with a sound foundation of hope that you can grow personally, improve upon your unique gifts or talents, and beco. . .

5 Ways to Having Your Best Internet Dating Profile Possible!

You are finally biting the bullet and decided to try internet dating. You have narrowed down to one or two sites that your friends have recommended that you try where they are having success meeting people. (go to http://www.heartmindconnection.com/resources for a list of dating internet sites and their descriptions.) Now it’s up to you to write your internet profile. That’s the hard part!. . .

Rubber Bracelets: The Ubiquitous Talismans Of Hope

Symbols of solidarity and empathy in the face of adversity. That is what the ubiquitous yellow rubber bracelets of Lance Armstrong's Live Strong Foundation are. But when the ace cyclist who overcame cancer to win the Tour de France seven times in a row promoted his signature yellow rubber wristbands, little did he know that he was kicking off a global trend. Today rubber bracelets are no longer. . .

The Power Of Asking

There are many experiences prove to me that there's power lies in the sentence "Ask and you shall receive." Whenever I know someone is going overseas, I will not hesitate to ask him to get me one or two bottles of Coca- cola for my collection. You know what, they are more than willing to buy for me or even give me for free as gifts. I even went to the extent of asking for loans during my diffic. . .

The Life You Are Living Is the Life You Are Creating

Do you ever look around your life and think, “This isn’t the life I wanted. How did I get here? This is not what I envisioned!”Well, you certainly aren’t alone in that thought. In fact, my clients so often share this thought with me that I have given it its own name. I call this “Being Caught in the Expectation Gap.” The “expectation gap” is the gap between living the life you think you are cre. . .

The Importance Of Healing The Past

Everyday I meet people who have a chronic upset that runs their lives, and I notice that they are not even aware of it. Often the pain has become buried in their unconscious; or if they are aware of it, they choose to deny any power to combat it. Yet unless they seek healing, this energy locked up in their mind is a continual drain on their vitality. It is a parasite to their life-force. The fi. . .

Creative Problem Solving

So, you have a problem that you need to solve quick. You have agonized over this issue for hours, days, months, or even years and you still can’t resolve it. Well, don’t worry my friend; the answer is already within you. You simply need to call forth your creative energy in order to bring the answer into your focused mind.How do you do this? It is easy. You simply utilize creative problem solvi. . .

Stop! And Name Your Intention

I usually write two newsletters a month for my website, but recently I missed an issue. I had gone away on a “rustic retreat” weekend, and although I had intended to write it before I left, it just didn’t happen. When I got back I felt pressured to get down to work, but felt unfocused and distracted. When I was younger I would simply force myself to do things I really didn’t feel like doing. My. . .

My Son’s Gift of Love

Yesterday was a great day. It was one of those ‘once in a while’ days when you feel totally connected with Heaven and Earth. I was existing totally in the moment, and completely detached form all past and present stresses. I felt as if I were floating on a cloud. But that is not what made the day so special. No, you see, yesterday I spent the entire day with my 4 ½ year old son, and he showed m. . .