Read more about the article Good Intentions Go Bad When the Tiny Lil Voice inside Raises Red Flags – Step 11

Good Intentions Go Bad When the Tiny Lil Voice inside Raises Red Flags – Step 11

TAKE A BREATH AND FEEL YOUR INTENTIONS - "Every day, life presents us with new challenges." "The importance of keeping in touch with our thoughts, attitudes, feelings, and behavior cannot be overemphasized." (It Works, How & Why, p. 69) "Before you agree to do anything that might add even the smallest amount of stress to your life, ask yourself: What is my truest intention? Give yourself time to let a yes resound within you. When it's right, I guarantee that your entire body will feel it." - Oprah Winfrey (1954 - ) U.S. actor / Entertainment Executive   What have…

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Read more about the article The Meaning of: “Life on Life’s Terms” – Step 11

The Meaning of: “Life on Life’s Terms” – Step 11

LIFE’S PARADOX OF THE IDEAL –

“While the circum-
stances of our lives
may not change, the
way we deal with those
circumstances does.” “[W]e
cease to struggle against life
on life’s terms. Striving to
maintain and build on our
surrender, we are better
able to live and enjoy
life in the moment.”
(It Works, How &
Why, p. 23)

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Read more about the article How to Spot Our Reckless Rebellion Before It Harms Those We Love, Again – Step 11

How to Spot Our Reckless Rebellion Before It Harms Those We Love, Again – Step 11

RECKLESS REBELLION REVEALS AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT TO OUR EGO - "Rebellion is a character defect that spoils us here. We need not lose faith when we become rebellious." "Eventually faith, humility and acceptance replace pride and rebellion." (The Basic Text, p. 35) "Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being." - Albert Camus (1913 - 1960) French existentialist Today's SFZ How have you rebelled against your own spiritual practice, lately? Reckless Rebellion 140208 Black Eyed Peas et. al., @ Super Bowl 2011 Albert Camus Brief Bio (6:23) Innocence - A Native…

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Read more about the article How to Succeed and Surf Atop the Emotional Tsunamis Roiling Within – Step 11

How to Succeed and Surf Atop the Emotional Tsunamis Roiling Within – Step 11

“Don’t let your special character and values, the secret that you know and no one else does, the truth – don’t let that get swallowed up by the great  chewing complacency.”

– Aesop (620 – 560 BC) Greek author / teacher

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