14 Ingredients Of Personal Growth

November 4, 2015

“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw

Even when we are “grown up,” we are never truly done growing – every moment holds the chance to deepen our wellness of mind, body and spirit. So here are 14 thoughts (arranged by acronym!) to help you move closer to all you wish to become.

P

PASSION
Invest deeply in your dreams and ambitions, and give them time to grow.

E

ENERGY
Place your energy into relationships, professions and activities that are rewarding and enriching.

R

REJUVENATION
Rest when you need to. Regular sleep helps the brain and the body grow and heal.

S

STRENGTH
Value and nourish your physical wellness through stimulating activities such as yoga, tai chi and other outlets.

O

OBSTACLES
Develop a healthy mindset towards life challenges. Try to view temporary setbacks not as failures, but as learning experiences.

N

NATURAL WELLNESS
Enhance your overall wellbeing through mindful nutrition. Focus on organically grown foods that will help you grow strong!

A

AWAKEN
Use exercises like meditation and mindfulness practice to nurture your spiritual self and increase your understanding of existence.

L

LOVE
Develop your powers of compassion through small acts of kindness every day.

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G

GRATITUDE
Gradually make thankfulness a part of your daily routines. Be grateful for the small things as well as the big ones.

R

REALIZATION
Accept that growth is a process of change… who you are in this moment is not necessarily who you will be in the future.

O

OPENNESS
Allow new experiences into your life. New books, foods, friends, and travels will expand your mind and make you feel well rounded.

W

WONDER
Purposefully seek adventure and discovery. Take in art, dance, music and literature to encourage your creativity and imagination.

T

TRANSFORMATION
A flower cannot remain a seed forever. Don’t be afraid of changing – trust the path before you and keep moving!

H

HAPPINESS
Above all else, make it your mission to live and grow each day in happiness.

This article is from https://www.mindfueldaily.com/livewell/14-ingredients-of-personal-growth-an-acronym

Julie Richards

A Mom's Life

A Mom's Life.

written by Delia Ephron

Take your plate into the kitchen,please

Take it downstairs when you go,

Don't leave it there,take it upstairs.

Is that yours?

Don't hit your brother.

I'm talking to you.

Just a minute,please,can't you see I'm talking?

I said, Don't interrupt.

Did you brush your teeth?

What are you doing out of bed?

Go back to bed.

You can't watch in the afternoon

What you mean,there's nothing to do?

Go outside.

read a book.

Turn it down.

Get off the phone

Tell your friend you'll call her back. Right now!

Hello. No,she's not home.

She'll call you when she gets home.

Take a jacket. take a sweater.

Take one anyway.

Someone left their shoes in front of the TV.

Get the touys out of the hall. Get the toys out of the bath tub. Get the toys off the stairs.

Do you realise that could kill someone?

Hurry up

hurry up. Everyone's waiting.

I'll count to ten and then we're going without you.

Did you go to the bathroom?

If you don't go, you're not going.

I mean it.

Why didn't you go before you left?

Can you hold it?

What's going on back there?

Stop it.

I said, Stop it!

I don't want to hear about it.

Stop it or I'm taking you home right now.

That's it. We're going home.

Give me a kiss.

I need a hug.

Make your bed.

Clean up your room.

Set the table.

I need you to set the table!

Don't tell me it's not your turn.

Please move your chair to the table.

Sit up.

Just try a little. You don't have to eat the whole thing.

Stop playing and eat.

Would you watch what your doing?

Move your glass. It's too close to the edge.

Watch it!

More,what?

More,please. That's better.

Just eat one bite of salad.

You don't always get what you want. That's life

Don't argue qith me.I'm not discussing this any more.

Go to your room.

No, ten minutes are not up.

One more minute.

How many times have I told you, don't do that.

Where did the cookies go?

Eat the old fruit before you eat the new fruit.

I'm not giving you mushrooms. I've taken all the mushrooms out. See?

Is your homework done?

Stop yelling. If you want toi ask me something, come here. STOP YELLING. IF YOU WANT TO ASK ME SOMETHING,COME HERE.

I'll think about it.

Not now.

Ask your father.

We'll see.

Don't see.

Don't sit to close to the television, it's bad for your eyes.

Calm down.

Calm down and start over.

Is that the truth?

Fasten your seat belts?

I'm sorry that's the rule. I'm sorry, that's the rule. I'm sorry that's the rule.

Julie Richards

How do we gain Wisdom,why do we need it, and When do we use it? (part one)

What is Wisdom?  Part One.

Quotes are taken from the book 1001 Ways to Wisdom

Wisdom is more than Knowledge.

Knowledge which is divided into three domains, Personal, Propositional, and Procedural.

 Personal Knowledge is based on the first-hand experience,
 Procedural relies on the first-hand truth about the world as we see it 
 and Propositional is based on things we learn, like how to do something like baking a cake, riding a  bike.

Wisdom, is the ability to think using knowledge, personal experience, understanding, Judgement, Intelligence, Insight and Common sense.

How do we gain Wisdom; why do we need it; and when do we use it?

It is not knowledge that makes us wise, it is knowing how to use that knowledge.

Knowledge can exist without Wisdom, but not the other way around. One can be knowledgeable without having wisdom. Wisdom is the appropriate application of knowledge. For example, Knowledge is learning the ten commandments. Wisdom is following them.

Wisdom 

Wisdom is not the same as knowledge,

A person may know a lot but be a fool.

In the same way, a simple man may be

profoundly wise

It is better to know yourself than those that speak of you.

Wisdom is a deep understanding of people, events, and situations. It requires control over one's emotional reaction, so that reason and knowledge, not passion determine one's actions.

Philosophy, according to the Greeks, is the love of wisdom.

Wise men and wise women

You will know when you come across a wise woman because others will go to her for advice.

A wise man never speaks of his wisdom unless he is asked to do so

Quote: - Knowing others is intelligence

Knowing yourself is true wisdom

Mastering others is strength

Mastering yourself is true power

Tao Te Ching

So to sum up Wisdom is;acceptance,gratitude,attentiveness,kindness,patience,commitment,wonder,insight,empathy,respect,integrity,joy,intelligence,courage,equanimity,co-operation,serenity,honesty,curiosity,openness,and many other qualities.

Time ripens all things; no person is born wise. Cervantes

To gain the path to wisdom See Part two
                                                                                                             

Julie Richards

An introduction to myself as an Aquarian.

Introduction to myself as an Aquarian

Affirmation/Mantra

I evolve and encompass all humanity

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The key phrase I like is  ‘I progress’

 My challenge is to balance my desire to have progressive and innovative attitudes with the most traditional circumstances in which I find myself. Culture, tradition and conservative values need to are in need of adjustment to my unique way of seeing things.

One of the important lessons for me in this life is that of commitment. For many Aquarians, tying themselves down to a long-term relationship can be scary. Once I experience the joy of this undertaking in a mutually supportive relationship, I will feel so much more empowered as a human being. I can be highly strung at times. I should spend a little time meditating, especially on Saturdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meditating soothes my emotions, my nerves and will stimulate my spiritual awareness. I was born under this different star sign aquarius., and the dazzling and progressive planet Uranus rules me. This world endows me with power, electricity and a desire to be completely different to everyone around me Some astrologers refer to Uranus as the revolutionary planet, and indeed many reformers and revolutionaries were born under this sign.

I am self-sufficient and prefer not to tread the beaten path. For me, life and destiny are carved and lived wholly and solely on my terms. I I have an enormous amount of energy, and I am determined and forceful in how I deal with others. At first, I can be seen as aloof and possibly even snobbish, but I like to assess people and the situation first before showing my hand. In some ways, this is a technique for gaining the upper hand in my relationships.I tend to be quite sensitive if others try to take control. My sensitivity reflects some of my earlier childhood issues at which times I found myself under the strict rule of my stepfather. Because of my upbringing, I was mindful of this fact and chose to be in total control of my destiny. I also realised that not everyone subscribes to my rather different philosophy of life and for this reason, I have to keep your ambitions in your back pocket until the appropriate time for fear of ridicule. I find I am very comfortable in the company of younger people. My tastes tend to grow and change with the times. I am certainly no stick in the mud even though I have reached middle age. Aquarians have a tendency to be drawn to the community and social issue,s so you’ll want to do something that will make a difference in this world. I had got involved in the past with groups and organisations that have a hand in uplifting the less fortunate in society.

There are many leading reformers and helpers of the downtrodden, including Oprah Winfrey, Yoko Ono and, even would you believe, Germaine Greer, who spearheaded the women’s liberation movement back in the ’60s and ’70s.

I have excellent organisational skills, and communication is very sharp. I like to work with others, and I like to express my ideas and come up with unique solutions to problems, both personal and professional. I like to get to the bottom of things, and this is due to my unique and mentally precise insights. Aquarius is an air sign and is notorious for thinking. The mind is your realm and creating through ideas is second nature to you.

I relate extremely well to anyone with whom I come in contact with as Communication is my forte.I believe I grow through the expression of ideas and helping my fellow man. I will continue to evolve as a human being throughout my life, and this is the one thing that truly fires me up. I am not afraid of challenges and, when arguing a point, I can be very impressive due to your background knowledge. Again, I am not conventional in the way I study, live or present my ideas but others give you credit for my originality.

Uranus is also abrupt and thrilling by nature, so my life is never dull. In fact, my life, you’ll see it has been full of thrills and spills. Unexpected and surprising events occur at every step of your path. MyY far-reaching attitude sometimes overwhelms your friends and family members, and people see you as rather flamboyant, if not harmlessly mad.

My approach to love and relationships is also fairly quirky. I don’t like anything conventional and prefer people who are a little different, as long as they can mentally stimulate me Anything but boredom, you say.

                                                                                                      I  AM

                                                  Radical

Distinctive

Munificent

Creative

Jittery

The sign of Aquarius is mainly male. Unsurprisingly, Aquarius women exude a male-like quality about them, and they're unusually forward-thinking by nature.I AM undaunted, even in the face of challenge, and I almost always achieve what I set your mind to. The courage that pulsates so powerfully within ME is fundamentally the male quality of this star sign.

I at times offer an attractive perspective on the tricky setbacks in life, and I am blessed with innate creativity and a highly individualistic mind. I can effortlessly look beyond traditional conventions and rely on your own liberating and innovative grey cells instead.

What makes me an  Aquarian is a comfort and grace with which you blend within a circle of friends and stand uniquely apart. While you're endearing, on the one hand, you're also hugely challenging and unpredictable. I wouldn't be surprised if you attracted silent envy from your friends. After all, few are blessed with my spirited outlook towards life and the fearlessness with which you leap into the unknown.

Uranus bestows on me a rather unpredictable temperament. On the one hand, it greatly influences your

My energy levels. It makes me full of life, spontaneous and unusually forward-thinking. It also makes me rather changeable. There is no way of knowing when I will turn around and be at my worst. 

Those who know me are aware of just how hypersensitive I am, but they are entirely oblivious as to why. A lot of time could be squandered brooding over innocuous statements. It's not so much the statement that pricks me, but my judgment of people. At the same time, my heart is in the right place, and my motives are pure.

I am a rational thinker and logically devise solutions to life's impediments. I was blessed with a keen intuitiveness,
self-confidence and innate leadership skills. These qualities have helped me along the way in life. I naturally exert a dominant influence on others, I will always find people who look up to me, even in social circles.

I am exhaustive and methodical in your research. I spend hours doing research on various subjects.

While this may be an asset, it can also be detrimental. I have a knack for finding fault. I can be the smooth talker who can intelligently weave all their facts together to present an argument that one can counter. My reasoning is undisputed, and I am always well prepared for unexpected debates or discussions unless it is against my son or ex-husband.

I also have a very delicate and humanitarian side to your personality. I am benevolence personified, and I fearlessly stand up for what is right. My heart is soft, provided I am convinced the other person's motives. And good research will always win you over!

You may experience temporary bouts of lonesomeness or the feeling that you are not being backed up. IThis because you give a lot more than you receive, which creates a deep-seated void and the sense that you are being taken for granted. The only way to plug this is to tactfully voice your opinion rather than lounge around hoping the other person will understand.

Although I am a bundle contradictions, my core is beautifully tender, compassionate and adoring, qualities that actually define who I am. I need to monitor my temper and thoughts, however, and allow room for others to be themselves. I am courageous and spirited at times. Though Uranus I am at times lively and energetic, burn out quickly which  sometimes disrupts my way of life and my health

Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, and it is the natural zone of friendship, sociability and innate humanity. This makes me instinctively friendly at heart, and I have the ability to bond with strangers and friends alike effortlessly. I am so impartial that I will often be the first to initiate companionship or break the ice. However, it's not as simple as it seems. My motivation for engaging in friendships extends beyond the mere idea of having a real time.

                                                                                                                                                         

Julie Richards

The Infinite Being newsletter - Article. Doing by not doing by Owen Walters

This article was written by Owen Waters, author of "Freedom of

the Spirit: Four Powerful Steps to Spiritual Freedom."

                                        Doing by Not Doing

                         by Owen Waters

This week, we'll explore another aspect of Taoist philosophy.

It's an even bigger brain teaser called Wu Wei (pronounced

"Woo-Way"), which is about "doing by not doing." And, strangely

enough, it's the secret to getting things done!



This philosophy says that, when nothing is done, nothing is

left undone. When I first encountered this stark contradiction

I became seriously worried about my brain cells short-

circuiting and melting. In fact, the more I thought about

it, the more convinced I became that I was starting to smell

smoke coming out of my ears.



Later, at an older and riper age, I began to see the idea

behind the apparent contradiction. The alternative translation

of "action without effort" instead of "doing by not doing"

helped to clarify the original idea. I came to realize that if,

instead of trying to make something happen by the usual efforts

of planning, willpower and determination, you go within and see

the action accomplished, then something very different happens.

The action doesn't mysteriously become accomplished by magic or

by non-effort, but you experience a state of flow which enables

you to move through the task with ease, grace and incredible

efficiency.



A leading light in positive psychology today is Hungarian-

American professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. (In case

you're wondering, his last name is pronounced,

"Cheek-sent-me-high-ee.") His focus on happiness and creativity

led to the concept of FLOW, which is a state of concentration

or complete absorption in an activity. He points out that

developing a state of flow leads to higher skill development

and the ability to meet higher challenges within a chosen

field.



The message of the Tao is to develop exactly such a state of

flow and to do it by developing deeper states of inner

awareness. The easiest way to invoke a state of flow,

therefore, is to go within, attune with your inner being and

the intended task, then come out into the world of action and

carry out your intuitive guidance every step of the way until

the task is completed.



In a state of flow, the action is guided from within and the

doer virtually vanishes into the deed.



The key to creating the desired state of flow is that, because

your inner being is fully attuned with the universe, you can

then act in a manner which is perfectly aligned with all other

circumstances related to your work. This is how synchronicity

happens and coincidences become commonplace in your life.

People, ideas and materials all come together at the exact

right time and in the right place because flow is an

orchestration of the many, not just the one.



You can be the main person conducting the work, but the

universe responds to your inner connection and brings to you

everything that you need with effortless coincidence.



The message of Wu Wei is that there is a time and a place for

everything to come together for effortless achievement. By

intending a goal and connecting with your inner being, you

start the creation of that perfect time and place by attracting

all the resources you need to achieve the goal. Then, by acting

exactly when the energy feels right, you express the flow of

ideas and energy which pour forth from your inner being.



Achievement becomes effortless, and the realm of being has

become manifest in the world of action. You will have achieved

success by alignment with the inner realm of 'not doing.'





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This article was written by Owen Waters, author of "Freedom of

the Spirit: Four Powerful Steps to Spiritual Freedom." This

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and time-tested spiritual practices into one powerful and

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Personal Growth - Metamorphosis

          Metamorphosis -

        is A Complete change in character, appearance.

                Will you be setting any New resolutions this year?

          To succeed in your resolutions you need to make gradual changes, rather than a major      metamorphosis.

 Ram Dass, Be Here Now

It's only when caterpillarness is done that one becomes a butterfly. That again is part of this paradox. You cannot rip away caterpillarness. The whole trip occurs in an unfolding process of which we have no control.”

The caterpillar does all the work but the butterfly gets all the glory. 

G Clarin

They're is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to Be a butterfly

Are you ready for some new changes in your life.?
Are your ready to transform yourself?

                                                                                                                           

Julie Richards

I am Out of order for Procrastinating.

Out of order

Today there are many things I should be doing.

I should be eating my dinner,

I should be washing dishes from Sunday lunch.

I should be ironing school uniform ready for tomorrow.

I should be able to put my challenges in order on my craft blog.

I should be sorting appeal for social to get some benefit.

I should be sending an email to my ex-husband about Our son's manipulating behaviour.

I should be tackling the laundry and Washing the kitchen floor.

I should be trying to catch up on with the mountain of ironing I need to do.

I should be finishing my art picture I begun. I should be finishing cards I have started.

Today my day isn't as productive as I would like it to be.
 I don't seem to be getting much done, and my to-do list is adding to my exponential amount of stress to my already emotionally stressful day.

Procrastination is not the answer, but that is all I seem to manage today.

(The psychological causes of procrastination vary greatly, but generally surround issues of anxiety, low sense of self-worth, and a self-defeating mentality[4]. Procrastinators are also thought to have a lower-than-normal level of conscientiousness, more based on the "dreams and wishes" of perfection or achievement in contrast to a realistic appreciation of their obligations and potential.)(from Wikipedia)

Do you ever have days like this?
                                                                                                         

Julie Richards