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by Clay Boykin | Jun 25, 2016 | Wisdom
| Power |
Month / Page Link |
Disciple |
Color |
| Faith |
January |
Simon Peter |
Dark Blue |
| Love |
February |
John |
Pink |
| Strength |
March |
Andrew |
Spring Green |
| Wisdom |
April |
James, son of Zebedee |
Yellow |
| Power |
May |
Philip |
Purple |
| Imagination |
June |
Bartholomew |
Light Blue |
| Understanding |
July |
Thomas |
Gold |
| Will |
August |
Matthew |
Silver |
| Order |
September |
James, son of Alphaeus |
Olive Green |
| Zeal |
October |
Simon the Cananaean |
Orange |
| Elimination |
November |
Thaddaeus |
Russet |
| Life |
December |
Judas |
Red
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Note: The months are links to details about each power.
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by Clay Boykin | Jun 11, 2016 | Men's Issues, Self-Talk, Shame, Wisdom
At times some of us have a tendency to associate the term “self-love” with narcissism; self-centeredness, or being egotistical, which leaves us with a bit of a conundrum. We don’t want to be thought of as a narcissist, and we have grown up being told not to be self-centered. This, then, raises the question, how can I love myself without being narcissistic?
In his interview, Psycho-Spiritual Scientist & Empowerment Specialist Ashraf Moorad uses the term “self-appreciation” as a window through which to view oneself.
Self-Love & Self Appreciation : The Key to The Spiritual Dimension
Frank Giudici workshop, Love Yourself Into Wholeness is posted on the TruthUnity website developed by Mark Hicks.
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by Clay Boykin | May 16, 2016 | Grace, Men's Issues, Wisdom
Daily Om – Releasing Guilt: Permission to Forgive Ourselves
by Madisyn Taylor
Dwelling in guilt is like living your life with an anchor tied to your ankles dragging you down.
Learning to accept the things that we perceive as wrong can be a difficult task for many of us. Often we have been brought up to accept that it is normal to feel guilty about our actions and that by doing so we will make everything seem alright within ourselves. Even though we might feel that we have a reason to make up for the choices we have made, it is much more important for us to learn how to deal with them in a healthy and positive way, such as through forgiveness and understanding.
When we can look back at our past and really assess what has happened, we begin to realize that there are many dimensions to our actions. While feeling guilty might assuage our feelings at first, it is really only a short-term solution. It is all too ironic that being hard on ourselves is the easy way out. If we truly are able to gaze upon our lives through the lens of compassion, however, we will be able to see that there is much more to what we do and have done than we realize. Perhaps we were simply trying to protect ourselves or others and did the best we could at the time, or maybe we thought we had no other recourse and chose a solution in the heat of the moment. Once we can understand that dwelling in our negative feelings will only make us feel worse, we will come to recognize that it is really only through forgiving ourselves that we can transform our feelings and truly heal any resentment we have about our past.
Giving ourselves permission to feel at peace with our past actions is one of the most positive steps we can take toward living a life free from regrets, disappointments, and guilt. The more we are able to remind ourselves that the true path to a peaceful mind and heart is through acceptance of every part of our lives and actions, the more harmony and inner joy we will experience in all aspects of our lives.
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by Clay Boykin | Apr 23, 2016 | Fear, Wisdom
“Fear, not the kind where you fear for your life, but the kind of fear that makes you afraid you are going to say something stupid. The kind of fear that makes you self conscious and makes your heart beat a little too fast. That kind of fear is abundant in schools and businesses, and it is toxic. It robs people, from students to business people, of one of the most critical skills they need to be successful: creativity…” – Delise Crimmins – Chief Learning Officer at Opt In Experts
https://youtu.be/1olZYNOxFGs
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by Clay Boykin | Feb 28, 2016 | Shame, Wisdom
Sarcasm: The use of irony to mock or convey contempt… Anyone who has suffered from the sarcastic remarks of others will not be too surprised to learn that sarcasm, “a cutting remark,” comes from a Greek verb, sarkazein, that literally means “to tear flesh like a dog.” Very early, though, this Greek verb came to mean “to bite one’s lip in rage,” and “to gnash one’s teeth,” and finally “to sneer.”
The Greek noun sarkasmos, from which the English sarcasm comes, meant “a sneering or hurtful remark.” But even today sarcasm is often described as sharp, cutting, or wounding, recalling in a faint way the original meaning of the Greek verb.
So, why are we sarcastic at times?
Some interesting video clips worth considering:
https://youtu.be/hufAeRXu20c
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by Clay Boykin | Feb 2, 2016 | Wisdom
Swami Mukundananda was at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on October 12th, 2011 to deliver an enlightening talk on the topic of “Technology for Mind Management”. The lecture was followed by Q/A session.
He brings alive ancient truths and wisdom from the Vedic scriptures; synthesizing them with modern thought and scientific theories. His logic, wit, humor, and profound message have brought a sense of clarity and purpose to countless souls.
A video well worth watching.
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by Clay Boykin | Jan 6, 2016 | Empathy, Leadership, Wisdom
Ever been “Pizzled”??? This video lecture is fascinating and informing.
“Psychologist Daniel Goleman shot to fame with his groundbreaking bestseller Emotional Intelligence. The premise of the book, now widely accepted, is that raw intelligence alone is not a sure predictor of success in life. A greater role is played by ‘softer’ skills such as self-control, self-motivation, empathy and good interpersonal relationships.
Now Goleman comes to Intelligence Squared for an exclusive talk on the themes of his latest book, Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence. Attention, he will argue, is an underrated asset for high achievers in any field. Incorporating findings from neuroscience, Goleman will show why we need three kinds of focus: inner, for self-awareness; other, for the empathy that builds effective relationships; and outer, for understanding the larger systems in which organisations operate. Those who excel rely on Smart Practices such as mindfulness meditation, focused preparation and positive emotions that help improve habits, add new skills, and sustain excellence.”
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by Clay Boykin | Nov 28, 2015 | Wisdom
Who am I? Why am I here? Does it matter? And if it matters, what is the mark I intend to leave behind?
Over 2,000 cave paintings dating back some 30,000 years cover the walls of Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave in Southern France. Today, we study and wonder about their origin and what message they were intended to communicate. At the same time, they may leave us to wonder about our own origin and what it is we intend to communicate across our lifetime, and what mark it is we intend to leave behind; our legacy. –
“Legacies transcend the boundaries of time and have no limits. They stand tall in the face of trial. They prevail. They’re found in risk that cling to the promise of hope and extend beyond the limited hours of your life, and mine… They leave trails filled with reflective ideals, and are roads left for those who will follow.” – Paraphrased from the video short, Leave Your Legacy.
Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave (video)
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by Clay Boykin | Oct 4, 2015 | Wisdom
“A man should learn to detect and watch that gleam of light which flashes across his mind from within, more than the lustre of the firmament of bards and sages. Yet he dismisses without notice his thought, because it is his. In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts: they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.”
Emerson “Self Reliance”
Self-Reliance is an essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson’s recurrent themes, the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his or her own instincts and ideas. It is the source of one of Emerson’s most famous quotations: “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.”
Summary and analysis of the essay: Self Reliance
by Clay Boykin | Sep 24, 2015 | Empathy, Wisdom
Empathy vs Sympathy – Berne Brown
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Daily Om – Releasing Guilt: Permission to Forgive Ourselves
Ever been “Pizzled”??? This video lecture is fascinating and informing.
