Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-31-2015, 08:33 AM
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Something for Yourself
When was the last...
Something for Yourself
When was the last time you did something for you? Bought yourself flowers? Cooked your favorite meal for yourself? Treated yourself to a day out?
If you haven’t done...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-29-2015, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 30
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Unflappable
When challenging situations...
Unflappable
When challenging situations come, think: whatever happened was good, whatever is happening is better and whatever is to happen will be the best. Genuinely feel that there’s “no...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-29-2015, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Something for Yourself
When was the last...
Something for Yourself
When was the last time you did something for you? Bought yourself flowers? Cooked your favorite meal for yourself? Treated yourself to a day out?
If you haven't done...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-28-2015, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 30
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Your Mood Affects Others
Your mood affects...
Your Mood Affects Others
Your mood affects others. It’s as contagious as a cough, cold or flu!
When you’re in a bad mood, become aware of how your mood impacts those around you. And then take...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-27-2015, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Your Ego at Work
How do you know when your...
Your Ego at Work
How do you know when your ego is at work? When you get upset, defensive... When you’re comparing, competing… When you feel inferior, superior… When there’s the need to impress,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-26-2015, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Cleaning Up After Others
Do you get...
Cleaning Up After Others
Do you get frustrated having to always clean up after certain people? Ask yourself, what’s causing the frustration? Is it their messy habits or their lack of care?
As...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-25-2015, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 30
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Park Your Thoughts
Next time you find your...
Park Your Thoughts
Next time you find your thoughts speeding around creating chaos, try this: Try and steer your thoughts to where you are and park them. Just make sure you’re not parked anywhere...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-24-2015, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Quick to Form Opinions
Most of us are quick...
Quick to Form Opinions
Most of us are quick to form opinions about others. Of course we have a right to think what we want, right?
How about adding compassion to your opinions: whether it’s...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-22-2015, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 30
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Making Assumptions
Assumptions are a part...
Making Assumptions
Assumptions are a part and parcel of life. We make so many assumptions about people, places and things. Assumptions are when we believe something to be true without actually...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-22-2015, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 30
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Morning Intentions
Today, I will be more...
Morning Intentions
Today, I will be more relaxed, tactful, cheerful, a clear communicator....
Set one intention every morning, before you get out of bed or on your way to work. It could be on...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-21-2015, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Do Affirmations Work?
Do affirmations work...
Do Affirmations Work?
Do affirmations work for you? Affirmations may not make things happen but they might enhance how you feel. Experiment and see if it works for you.
Create positive...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-20-2015, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Crying, Trying
Many of us respond to certain...
Crying, Trying
Many of us respond to certain events by crying. It's natural to let out all those emotions. But crying at the wrong place at the wrong time can make things awkward, make others...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-19-2015, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 30
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Are You Interrupting?
Sometimes we interrupt...
Are You Interrupting?
Sometimes we interrupt when someone is speaking because we want to give ideas, suggestions, advice…. We want to be helpful & positively influence them. But when we...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-18-2015, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 30
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Like a Potato
You can boil potatoes for...
Like a Potato
You can boil potatoes for ease, mash them for comfort, roast them to greatness & fry them for fun. The humble potato will adjust to almost any recipe & go with almost anything you...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-17-2015, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Doing Everything Perfectly
Do you really...
Doing Everything Perfectly
Do you really need to do everything perfectly? Strive to do things well and you get to see your potential and see great results.
However, if you get caught up in...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-15-2015, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Distractions
Distractions may interrupt your...
Distractions
Distractions may interrupt your meditation. But in time, with practice and patience, you will easily learn to go beyond anything ‘coming in’ through your senses. Thus maintaining...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-15-2015, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 30
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See Beyond the Ordinary
Everything around us...
See Beyond the Ordinary
Everything around us can be extraordinary and meaningful, if we choose to see it that way.
Let's say you pass a building site each day, and even though there's nothing...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-14-2015, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 30
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Who Rules Your Life?
Who rules in your life?...
Who Rules Your Life?
Who rules in your life? People, circumstances and events... your past, present, future... the economy, the weather... your health, your emotions...?
Shift responsibility...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-13-2015, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 30
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A Little Too Vague
Ever find yourself being...
A Little Too Vague
Ever find yourself being vague in your communication? Is it because you assume others are on the same wavelength as you? Or because you're not sure of all the details? Or you're...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-12-2015, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Music, Distracting or Productive?
Do you...
Music, Distracting or Productive?
Do you listen to music while you work? Does it make you more productive? Research suggests that music may help to block out distractions & help complete...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-11-2015, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Integrate Who You Are
When we try to be...
Integrate Who You Are
When we try to be someone or something we are not, we feel disintegrated. Ask yourself: Why am I trying to be someone or something I'm not? Who am I, really?
Integrate...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-10-2015, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Calm the Monkey Mind
Is your mind like a...
Calm the Monkey Mind
Is your mind like a monkey? Jumping from branch to branch, from thought to thought? Now don’t get frustrated if your mind doesn’t stop monkeying around, and don’t force it to...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-08-2015, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
The Truth of Illusion
Illusion is the idea...
The Truth of Illusion
Illusion is the idea that people should be and do what we want. The truth is, all is as it should be, despite appearances. This means you can be easy on others and with...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-08-2015, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Your Inner Selfie
You've taken a selfie,...
Your Inner Selfie
You've taken a selfie, right? Take a photo of yourself and capture how you feel, how you look, where you are, and post it online. Now there's nothing wrong with that, as long...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-07-2015, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
You and Your Insecurities
Almost all of us...
You and Your Insecurities
Almost all of us have feelings of insecurity. But do you know what they are?
Ask yourself: What makes me feel insecure? Why? Are my insecurities valid or are they...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-06-2015, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Refresh Your Focus
All through the day, our...
Refresh Your Focus
All through the day, our focus of attention is in constant demand and overused. So the next time you think, 'can't focus,' it might be a good idea to take a few minutes to relax...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-05-2015, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Gossip About You
When you hear gossip about...
Gossip About You
When you hear gossip about you, what do you do about it? Of course, it depends on the gossip itself.
If it's harmless and you don't want to make it into a big deal, try to let...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-04-2015, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Look After Yourself
“Look after yourself.” ...
Look After Yourself
“Look after yourself.” It's easy to say this to others, but do you do this for yourself?
In the midst of everything, it’s easy to forget to look after yourself. But...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-03-2015, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Finding Time For Side Projects
All those...
Finding Time For Side Projects
All those little side projects you’d love to explore…. but can’t because there’s no time.
Well you probably won’t find the time, so you’ll just have to make the...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-01-2015, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Supermarket Stress
It's easy to maintain...
Supermarket Stress
It's easy to maintain your inner calm on a remote beach, but not so easy when you're in the supermarket! The good news is you can stay calm; even when you're dealing with the...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
08-01-2015, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,443
Thought For Today - August
What's Your Story?
We continue to tell ourselves a story about what's happened, what's going on, what someone did.... and these stories influence how we think, feel and act.
It makes sense to...
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