The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success from Deepak Chopra is a very informative book on how to bring forth a healthy, happy and abundant life.

Here are the Seven Laws as he sees them:

1. The Law of Pure Potentiality
2. The Law of Giving
3. The Law of Karma
4. The Law of Least Effort
5. The Law of Intention and Desire
6. The Law of Detachment
7. The Law of Dharma or Purpose in Life

For more information on the individual laws, visit my blog on myspace, at http://www.myspace.com/livingpossibilities.com , where I am currently working on a series of articles on the individual laws as stated above

Have a wonderful day!

Your Life Coach,

Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com

New Featured Foundation!

Hi Everyone!

I have featured a new "Foundation of the Week" on my website
at www.livingpossibilites.com !

Check out more about "Support Autism Education Inc." , there!

Peace

Claudia Blanton
Motivational Life Coach, Fundraiser
813 - 531 - 8379
www.create-your-life-dreams.com

Are You Looking Looking For More Articles on Positive Living?

Hi Everyone!

Are you looking for more motivation?

Here is a link to my daily updated blog on Myspace!

http://www.myspace.com/livingpossibilities

I am looking forward to seeing you there!

Your Motivational Life Coach

Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com

Are You Keeping A Food Diary?

Hi Everyone!

Many people, especially those who are trying to loose weight keep a Journal about what they are eating.

Are you one of them?

I am telling you, that I have never been one to keep track of what I am eating, in detail, as I eat usually a relatively healthy diet, and I am in the range of my ideal weight, but as I hear more and more suggestions to keep track of what you are eating to see what kind of junk we unknowingly add to our body, I took on that challenge.

So, starting tomorrow, I will keep a food journal for a day, just to see how it feels. I will post the results Thursday, right here.

Want to follow along?

You can do so by keeping your own journal just for yourself, or if you are interested in sharing with others, I encourage you to join the "Think Well Of Food" Yahoo Group, where you can post your results to the group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thinkwelloffood is the link to the group.

Let's see how that works out! I am exited!

Peace

Claudia

New Relationship Series!

Hi Everyone!

Starting tomorrow, Friday 03/07/08, I will begin a series of articles on Relationships and Law of Attraction at http://livingpossibilities.typepad.com/motivation !

Stop by to read about:

Are You Ready for Your Soulmate?

Do You Know What You Want in Your Spouse?

Growing Within a Relationship

Enabling Destructive Behavior



Have a wonderful day!

Your Motivational Life Coach,

Claudia Blanton
www.create-your-life-dreams.com


For more information on Motivational Life Coaching, call at 813 - 531 - 8379 or contact me via claudiablanton@lycos.com

My thoughts on Meditation

Hi Everyone!

Meditation is one of the best ways, that I have found for myself, as well as for many people I converse with, to calm, center and focus yourself toward a new, more controlled way of thinking, and being.

It has been a vital part, and always will be of my daily routine, as it gives the ability to think clearly, focus on what is important to me, and relax, something that 10 years ago, would have been impossible.

Many people I encounter though, have the question of how to start, where to begin, and what kind of meditation to follow.

I suggest to start with guided meditations, short in durations, as they are an easy way to get the feel for the practice while giving you the same results, in a short, quick, easy to use way.

A guided meditation, is a practice, where you listen to an audio recording of someone talking you through the process of meditation, how to relax, and how to use guided imagery to come to a deeper level of relaxation.

The website "Learning Meditation", www.learningmeditation.com is my favorite place to get people started. Pleasant guided meditations, with easy to follow instructions are what this site is filled with.

Begin simple, once a day at first, until you find a meditation you are comfortable with, just for a few moments. You can increase to twice a day, with longer meditations if you feel the need, later.

Put this time of meditation into your routine, right up there with brushing your teeth. Once you feel the benefits, you will be looking forward toward your few moments of solitude each day.

Have a great day!

Claudia Blanton


For more information on setting a healthy living routine, living with the principles of Law of Attraction, and focusing your thinking, contact me directly at
813 - 531 - 8379 or via email at claudiablanton@lycos.com for a free telephone coaching-session.

Practical Detachment

Hi Everyone!

I am sharing with you today a free E-Booklet called "Practical Detachment - How to regain emotional control"

Feel free to download and share this booklet by using the following link

http://www.lulu.com/content/1853910

Have a wonderful day!

Claudia Blanton
Motivational Coach, Fundraiser
813 - 531 - 8379
www.create-your-life-dreams.com

Have fun with food!

Eating should have a large place in the enjoyment and pleasure of live! (Which does not mean to use food as a substitute for pleasure - more on that in another article)

Having fun eating, yes, playing with your food is a great way to bring back the smile into what should always have been a pleasurable experience - nourishing your body and senses.

Here are a few ways to bring fun to the table:

1. Eat outside - your porch, your balcony, or a park. Have a picnic.

2. Eat with people that make your feel good about yourself - people that accept you as you are now.

3. Try something new!
Buy something at the store, that you never bought before (as long as it is considered healthy), such as a new fruit, or a different whole-grain cereal. You will find some real treasures just by stepping out of your usual comfort zone.

4. Make a kitchen sink soup!
Put together a variety of vegetables, some stock, and add a small amount of lean beef or smoked, lean sausage, and you have yourself a nutritious dinner or lunch. The possibilities for combinations are endless.

5 Have a food fight! (You might want to take that outside, to the back yard!)

Have a wonderful day!

Claudia Blanton
Motivational Coach, Fundraiser
www.create-your-life-dreams.com

Healthy Eating - Product Reviews

Hi Everyone!

It is time again, to try out some new foods! I found some really good things over the last few days, so let me share my experiences with you!

Again, a reminder, that all the products listed here, have to follow under the following categories:

1. Be organic
2. Indicated that they are healthier choices on their packaging,
3. Are whole-grain
4. If non-food idem, they have to be a "green"product.

Here is my list:

1. Nutri Grain Whole Wheat Eggo Pancakes
4 Stars!
Nice flavor, I can not tell the difference between them, and the regular ones, but what I do not like, is what they consider one serving : 3 Pancakes? That is a large serving, and promotes overeating!
I recommend eat one of them, top it with fruit, applesauce or yogurt and you have yourself a great breakfast!

2. Breakstone Reduced Fat Sour Cream
5 Stars!
I can not tell the difference between to original and the reduced fat one. I am sticking with the reduced fat version from now on!

3. Ken's Lite Accents Balsamic Vinaigrette Spritzer
5 Stars!
This is my favorite product of this month! Wonderful flavor, only 1 Calorie per Serving, makes eating a salad an culinary experience. I had everyone in my family try it out, and they all agree, even the kids! It is a winner!

4. Oatmeal to go from Quaker Brown Sugar Cinnamon
4 Stars.
Okay, I will not eat those things for breakfast, but as an alternative to a regular cookie or another sweet snack, when I need something to hold me over between meals, it is really good! It has allot of calories per serving, and each square is pretty large, so my daughter and I usually share one. So if you are watching your calorie intake precede with caution. Flavor is great, if you like it sweet! Nice, dense consistency.

That is all for this time! I am hoping you have enjoyed my review. If you have any special products, you would like me to try, and they fall into my categories, please feel free to contact me!

Have a wonderful day!

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Oprah Quotes

Here are some of the inspiring things the Queen of Talk Shows shared with us:

"I have a lot things to prove myself. One is that I can live my life fearlessly."


"We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are."

"I've learned not to worry about what might come next."

"Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. do better the second time. The only people who ever tumble never mount the high wire."

"I knew there was a way out. I knew there was another kind of life because I had read about it. I knew there were other places, and there was another way of being."


Have a wonderful day!


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Health Benefits of Tea

Tea, expspecially during the winter season, is comforting and relaxing. At the same time the knowledge of the health benefits of tea is spreading. Let this be a quick reminder of the essential benefits of tea:

Green Tea:

Benefits are
aids digestion
prevents cancer
aids heart-health

Oolong Tea:

Benefits are
lowering cholesterol
combats fatigue
aids digestions
aids heart-health

Herbal Tea:

Herbal teas have a variety of health benefits, depending on the type of tea. Here is a short list of common teas:

1. Fennel: improves appetite
eliminates flatulence
soothes colds

2. Chamomile: soothes stomachs
calms nerves
induces sleep

3. Strawberry: relieves diarrhea
eases arthritis and rheumatism

4. Sage: improves digestion
eases lung congestion and coughs

Adding teas to your daily regimen is a great way to easily and gently improve your overall health!
Stay happy, stay healthy, stay strong! Set your intend!

Have a wonderful day!

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Invitation!

Hi Everyone!

I want to invite you to my Talk-Shoe Radio Show "Joy in Living" for tomorrows episode! Join me Saturday, December 15, 2007 for an episode titled

"Joyful - Grateful - Appreciate the Abundance!"

at 2:30 pm EST!

Joining in during the live show is easy!

How to participate:

Call in:
1. Dial (724) 444-7444
2. Enter 55117# (which is the talk cast ID)
3. Enter 1 # or your PIN

You can also join me from the computer by logging in:

http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/55117

If you are missing or have missed this show, you can listen to a recording of the episode shortly after the live-show ended, using the same link above!

Talk to you soon!

Claudia

Featured Foundation of the Week!

Hi Everyone!
Like every Friday, it is time to give back (or forward), and feature a Foundation!
This weeks Foundation is:


Help Brings Hope For Haiti

This Foundations mission is to fund education for poor families in Haiti, establishing medical care, and assisting those families to become self-sufficient.


For more information on this Foundation, contact them directly at

http://www.HBHH.org (link provided on the right)
or by writing them at:

2617 Prospect Rd.
Tampa, Florida 33629

Donations as well as volunteers are welcome!

Thank you!

Featured Foundation of the Week!

While any other time of the week, I am assisting you, my readers and my clients to life the live of your dreams, and reach your potential, on Fridays, it is time to give back.

This week I have chosen the following Foundation:

The Children's Home

The Children's Home is a child and family oriented organisation, which is assisting children who are coming from abusive background, and/or have been abandoned, in receiving treatment, establishing the basis of an education and permanent placement within a foster family or ultimately being adopted.

Since 1892, this Foundation has been privileged to assist over 25,000 children through their therapeutic services.

For more information visit their website at
www.ChildrensHome.org (direct link provided to the right)

Thank you!

Product Reviews - Healthy Living Can Be Fun!

We have tested new products, which I wanted to share with you.
As always, products featured here, have to indicate in some form to be healthy, or be a product used to enhance your well-being.

Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Instant Brown Rice
Yes! My favorite rice at the moment (and I am loyal), whole grain, fast, and easy, it does not get any better then this for a busy family! Tastes yummy
5 Stars!

Quaker Mini Delights Buttered Popcorn
This 90 Calorie Pack is my daughters favorite! She really enjoys it's buttery taste, while I am not to crazy about it (looks like a miniature rice cake to me). But kids seem to like it, it beats salty, greasy chips anytime!
4 Stars!

Mestermacher Sunflower Seed Bread
Wow, I am impressed. This bread makes a great sandwich, with any cold cut or cheese, delicious! It is kosher, high in fiber, wheat free, and has no preservatives!
5 Stars!

I also wanted to include this great CD I came across!

Robert Morgen's Easy Introduction to Meditation
This CD is a great gift for anyone who is interested in meditation. Pleasantly guided meditations are a wonderful introduction into a regular practice.
For more information on this product check out this link to the right!



Have a wonderful day!

Claudia Blanton

Setting Your Intend (Part One) - Turn it Around

Here is a link to the first part of a practical exercise on goal-setting!
Enjoy!



http://livingpossibilities.myblogsite.com

Free Newsletter!

I am happy to announce my free newsletter to you


"Bits of Motivation"


Delivered to you Monday through Friday, "Bits of Motivation"-newsletter will bring you tips to keep you motivated, inspirational quotes, affirmation, and uplifting thoughts for the day!

To sign up, use the link on the left, or drop me a line, through the comment feature of this blog, including your email adress!

I am looking forward to keeping you inspired!

Peace and Love

Claudia

Free E-Courses for You!

Today, I am exited to be able to offer you two free e-courses! That is right, TWO FREE E-Courses, just for you!

Course 1:
Becomming Aware - What messages are we sending to our children?
This Four Part, four week e-course reveals, how the words we use speaking about ourselfs have a deep effect on our children.

Course 2:
The Basics of Law of Attraction - I have seen the movie, now what?
This three part, three week e-course defines the basics of Law of Attraction, and what your role is in co-creating your life.

To sign up for these courses, check out the link section of this blog!

As always, I am looking forward to hearing from you!