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What does it mean to live authentically? If you’re interested in hearing several expert opinions on this topic, please join me, along with four other speakers, for the free ‘Authentically You Telesummit’ November 1-3, 2013. If you’ve always wondered how to be authentic in challenging situations, with people who aren’t, or when you’re under stress, you’llRead more

I believe it is. We will witness peace when we as global citizens shift our focus — when we make it a priority to share rather than shoot, to aid rather than arm, to feed rather than force, and to care rather than conquer. As people of the world, it is imperative for us toRead more

Note from Elise:  Occasionally I invite guests to post their thoughts for you. Today’s guest is poet Darius Gottlieb. I think you’ll enjoy his unique voice and ideas. At the end of the post, you can read a brief bio about him. Enjoy! Darius Gottlieb For Every Sunlit Day a Ravaging Storm Nearly everyone has a dark roomRead more

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” – Michelangelo “I see the divinity in each person and I adjust until they set themselves free!” – Louis Corleto If this sounds like a great concept that isn’t practical, do yourself a favor and try a little experiment. Commit toRead more

After yesterday’s bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon, you might be wondering how to hold such acts in your heart and mind. What exactly is a loving, unified response to such violence? Lee Harris shares this beautiful approach:   “The ‘heart of war’ is in us as a culture and has been for thousands ofRead more

Whatever situation you currently find yourself in, it’s important to recognize that you helped to create it. If you don’t like it, once you are aware that you want to change things, then it’s your choice as to what you’ll change and when. We cannot remain victims once we realize our contribution to our situationRead more

Here is a song written and performed by Mikalene Ipson. It’s titled “You Are Beautiful” — the lyrics are a powerful statement (and guest post) about our unique beauty.   Click here to listen to Mikalene’s song “You Are Beautiful” If you enjoy her music, you can get her first CD at: mikalene.com l Send toRead more

Note from Elise:  Occasionally I invite guests to post their thoughts for you. I think you’ll enjoy their ideas and unique voices. At the end of each post, you can read a brief bio about the guest author. Enjoy! ******* Why would I want to sit in one place to meditate, to focus, to communicateRead more

when i drop the mask dissolve the facade allow my essence to shine freely life responds to me openly lovingly honestly it’s no longer important what people think if they approve of me seek my company or put distance between us when i live from my truth as my real self i move confidently followingRead more

who speaks to me that way with venomous words filled with malice why can’t i make her stop  l she must loathe my very presence for every chance she gets she kicks me, trips me laughs at my shortcomings   l why do i listen to her spitefulness how do i get her to leave meRead more