Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-31-2014, 07:06 AM
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Original, Not a Copy
An original piece of...
Original, Not a Copy
An original piece of art or design is valued more than a copy. How often do you acknowledge that you too, are an original, one of a kind?
Be original & cherish your...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-30-2014, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Handling Criticism
When faced with...
Handling Criticism
When faced with criticism, do you get defensive and fire back justifications? Let’s face it; we are not as perfect as we think we are, so some of the criticism is probably...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-29-2014, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 31
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Simplify Your Life
It's so easy to...
Simplify Your Life
It's so easy to accumulate "stuff" - gadgets, clothes, appliances, shoes.... It not only takes up space in our home but also in our head. So simplify your life by reducing and...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-28-2014, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Changing Your Mood
When you're in a mood,...
Changing Your Mood
When you're in a mood, try not to give yourself a hard time. Instead, realise that you need to change your mood. Realize this and you're halfway there!
The next step is to...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-27-2014, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
To Be Understood
We all want to be...
To Be Understood
We all want to be understood. But when we're not, we feel hurt, frustrated, ignored.... So how about, shifting from being understood to understanding?
Understand that we...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-26-2014, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Plan A, B, C
We all have dreams. And to...
Plan A, B, C
We all have dreams. And to make our dreams a reality, we plot and plan.
Yet often we're encouraged to make a Plan B or even a Plan C, in case things don't work out. It's smart...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-25-2014, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Support, not Solutions
When something is...
Support, not Solutions
When something is going wrong for someone.... we often start providing solutions, simply because we want to help them work things out.
However, what they may need and...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-24-2014, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Hurry Up!
How many times do you say "hurry...
Hurry Up!
How many times do you say "hurry up" - to yourself & to others? Does "hurry up" increase anyone's speed? Does it make things happen any faster?
Hurry only adds pressure. This week,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-23-2014, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Without Force
It’s great to be in control,...
Without Force
It’s great to be in control, and it’s great to let go. Let go of your expectations and fixed ideas about how things should be done. Don’t try to force things to happen. Just do as...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-22-2014, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Consult your Conscience
To consult your...
Consult your Conscience
To consult your conscience: sit quietly and calm the mind, allow peace to fill your heart and then place a question before your conscience, your innate wisdom. Then let go...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-21-2014, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Having a Moan
Life isn't always fair, but...
Having a Moan
Life isn't always fair, but moaning about it isn't really going to help or change anything. So you may as well stop. How?
Every time you have a moan, make yourself offer a...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-20-2014, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Be More Dog
Have you noticed how...
Be More Dog
Have you noticed how enthusiastically most dogs greet? The tail wagging, leaping, jumping, bounding around you, it's bound to put a smile on your face.
Let's all try and improve...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-19-2014, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
The Roles We Play
We play many roles in just...
The Roles We Play
We play many roles in just one day: parent, child, friend, employee, colleague, boss, partner.... and each role requires different skills and behaviors.
Can you make the...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-17-2014, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Color Your Life
Holi is the festival of...
Color Your Life
Holi is the festival of colors that's mostly celebrated in India. People playfully color each other with fistfuls of colored powder and water. Even if you're not playing with...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-16-2014, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Stormy Moods
Moods are like the weather....
Stormy Moods
Moods are like the weather. They can hit in gentle waves, descend like a grey mist or arrive as a full blown storm. Here are a few suggestions on how to deal with your stormy moods: ...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-15-2014, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
The Internet Behind Your Eyes
They say that...
The Internet Behind Your Eyes
They say that the eyes are the windows of the soul. Behind your eyes lies a world wide web of wisdom. Access the internet behind your eyes to broaden your...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-14-2014, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Hopes and Expectations
We have high hopes...
Hopes and Expectations
We have high hopes for others. Sounds good, but high hopes usually mean high expectations. People rarely meet our high expectations, and when they don't, we're...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-13-2014, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Mindful Moments
Practice being mindful...
Mindful Moments
Practice being mindful everyday. Not for the whole day, just during ONE routine activity. It can be when you're eating, brushing teeth, washing dishes, walking, cleaning,...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-12-2014, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
A Collection of Ideas
Ideas are great. And...
A Collection of Ideas
Ideas are great. And the more ideas we collect, the more there is to be influenced & inspired by. But if your collection of ideas is messy, maybe it's time for a spring...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-11-2014, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
A Tactful Approach
Whether you have to...
A Tactful Approach
Whether you have to decline a request or give critical feedback, it's important to be honest, assertive and direct. But you don't want to hurt someone's feelings, especially in...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-10-2014, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Sleep Walking Through Life
Sometimes, do you...
Sleep Walking Through Life
Sometimes, do you feel like a zombie, sleep walking through life? Going from one place to another without enjoying the journey? Doing things with no real meaning?
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-09-2014, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Make and Break a Habit
Do you want to break...
Make and Break a Habit
Do you want to break a habit? Well remember, the more you think about what you don't want, the more you strengthen the negative habit. To break a habit, simply replace the...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-08-2014, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Iceberg of Conflict
Conflicts are like...
Iceberg of Conflict
Conflicts are like icebergs. What you see or understand is only a portion of what's really happening. So, take time to explore your iceberg of conflict. Look below the words...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-07-2014, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Make Friends with Your Mind
The mind is...
Make Friends with Your Mind
The mind is where everything starts, the good, the bad and the ugly. To get the best out of your mind, learn to harness it. How? Make it your friend.
Good friends...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-06-2014, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
People's Opinion of You
Everything about you...
People's Opinion of You
Everything about you speaks volumes to others. And everyone is going to have an opinion about you. You can't stop people having their opinion, but what you do with those...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-05-2014, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Acknowledge Yourself
At the end of the day...
Acknowledge Yourself
At the end of the day when you're getting ready for bed, look at yourself in the mirror and acknowledge:
1) Your accomplishments from the day.
2) What you learnt today.
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-04-2014, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Trust Life
Trust life. Being trusting...
Trust Life
Trust life. Being trusting doesn't mean not being careful. Be careful and be sensible. Just trust life a little bit more.
Trust that life presents situations for you to grow and...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-03-2014, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Speaking of Butterflies
Do you get...
Speaking of Butterflies
Do you get butterflies when you have to speak in front of a crowd?
What exactly scares you? What's the worst that can happen? Talk through your fears and reduce your...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-02-2014, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Traveling Light
Carrying excess baggage...
Traveling Light
Carrying excess baggage slows us down. Imagine being on a hiking trip and carrying a heavy backpack, filled with unnecessary things … Do the negative memories you hang on to...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
03-01-2014, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 15,336
Thought For Today - March
To speak or not to speak
Words are energy that cannot be taken back. Do you weigh your words carefully or do your words just ‘spill out’? Today, develop the art to know when to speak and when...
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