The Three R’s of Dehypnotizing: Relax, Release, Reprogram
May 19, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
From my upcoming book, You’re Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up. Within the book is a step-by-step de-hypnotizing program. In this particular section, I teach readers how to quickly enter a daily five minute self-hypnotic state in order to de-program outdated false beliefs, to neutralize past traumatic events in the mind, and to reprogram new healthier ideas. Five minutes a day can change your life. Enjoy!
10 Tips for a Stress-free Wedding
May 17, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Stress ruins relationships, and it’s certainly no secret that a wedding can be stressful – more so for women, than for men. Keep it in perspective; it is only ONE day of you life, regardless of how special it is.
So many women put extraordinary effort into trying to make the wedding the perfect day. Why? Because most women have this fairytale picture, that they have held in their minds (for years), on how they want this day to be. This is perfectly fine, as most women want to be a princess for a day – and this is exactly how they look.
Before I was an author, I was a wedding singer for five years, and sang at loads of weddings. I never saw any Bridezillas, and everyones’ wedding seemed so perfect.
But so many women put so much pressure on themselves, for months and months, to have the perfect wedding. Some women have even died, trying to achieve this (one woman over-tanned herself). And life, like a wedding day, and just like a marriage, is NOT perfect in every moment.
So how can brides to be put less emphasis on controlling every second of ‘The Wedding Day’, and a little more emphasis on being rested, and prepared, for the first day of their marriage.
I am a romantic, yet I only had a very affordable wedding, small reception (in the local footy hall), and my night could not have been more perfect. Sure, I had my hic-hups, like the makeup artist accidentally giving me a blood nose – not what you want on your wedding day.
So, now looking back on the past 19 years of wedded bliss, if I had to give advice on how to enjoy YOUR almost perfect Wedding day to the fullest, this what I recommend:
Tao: the Source of All Universes
May 11, 2010 by The Dove · 2 Comments
Tao is the source of all universes. Tao creates One. In fact, Tao is One and One is Tao. One creates Two. Two is Heaven and Earth, yang and yin. Heaven and Earth interact to produce all souls and all things in all universes, but they all come from Tao.
What Consequence Are Your Choices Having?
May 10, 2010 by The Dove · 2 Comments
Every now and then I read something that strikes a chord, leaving me to ponder over the idea for days and days on end. Last week it was the following extract from The Power of Myth
“People say that what we’re seeking is a meaning of life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances within our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive.”
Rather eloquently said, don’t you think?
What is it that inspires and pleasures you, so much so that your enthusiasm for being alive drives you each and every day to build upon that joy?
What choices are you making that bring you closer to reaching that state of being?
What contribution are you making to the community and earth to enable it to be a “better” place for future generations to live in?
If you’re reading this article, chances are you live in a world of information overload, an abundance of choice and the luxury to be, think and act as you wish. Whilst this is a wonderful freedom that we have created, it also brings with it many distractions that “dumb down” our consciousness and divert our attention from what would truly be nurturing for ourselves, loved ones, future generations and the world in which we live in.
Have you ever thought about what consequence your choices are having? (on your life; your loved ones’ lives; your community; the planet; future beliefs, standards and ideals)
Whether we like to believe it or not, there is always choice. It’s very easy to blame something or someone else for our circumstances or lack of, but the truth is we are all responsible for our own choices and can make a different choice when ever we choose to.
The four key areas that I work with, are developing rituals to:
• improve energy levels;
• encourage a peaceful night’s sleep;
• learn how to cope with stress; and
• nurture our own self and loved ones more so.
Why? Because I strongly believe that by balancing these four areas in your life helps to bring about holistic happiness, which in turn improves one’s health, life experiences and Joseph Campbell’s idea of feeling “the rapture of being alive”.
Over the next four months I will feature each one of these key areas in a holistic manner, demonstrating how best to make improvements that benefit you, your loved ones and the planet we share.
If holistic happiness is something that you would like a little inspiration with then how about using this next month to become more aware of how you feel, the choices you are making and whether there is any relation between the two.
What Consequence Are Your Choices Having? By Sam Sample.
Widening the Circle
February 8, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
A girlfriend of mine pleasantly surprised me with an unexpected visit last week. She was on her way to Mexico for a conference and during a layover found out it had been cancelled due to swine flu. She rerouted her trip to the next warmest place, LA.
A Life Guided by Eco-Principles
January 27, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
With our global emphasis on green and sustainable living, many people are actively doing their part to engage in “green acts”. Whether it’s recycling, toting reusable grocery bags, there are a number of ways to engage yourself in balanced living
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5 Hot Tips to a Fresh Start
January 16, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
We’re several days into the New Year, and many of us are still basking in the glow of a fresh start. Every year, January brings renewed optimism for change, for a better life, for a better you. And that’s a wonderful thing.
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Estate Agent to the Stars Talks Green
January 13, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Real Estate mogul to the stars and green home guru, Ann Eysenring knows a thing or two about greening houses—and selling them.
With celebrity clients such as fashion photographer Herb Ritts, Louie Anderson, Russell Simmons and Sally Hershberger , she has built a solid reputation as a savvy agent in the know.
Designing with Nature in Mind
Several decades ago, a few creative thinkers started redefining the traditional idea of home. From coast to coast, people started looking at their environment and began building with eco-inspired homes.
The Silent Giggle
January 1, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
A silent giggle is incredibly effective. It’s my favorite tool to pull out of my arsenal when I’m having a bad day or when I just want to really plant a positive seed, and I like to use it as much as possible.
