Category: Things to Think about
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Letters From Summer Camp
(In the spirit of the letters I had to write as a kid on the first day of summer camps I attended.) Dear Mom, We hope your summer has been as great as ours! Our summer adventures have been nothing short of extraordinary! We, Tina Thrussell and L. Neil Thrussell, embarked on a whirlwind of…
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At-One-ment with Love-Beauty
Our blogs have been a bit heady lately, so I feel it’s time to step away from matters of the head and slip into matters of the heart. I recently picked up our copy of Michael Bernard Beckwith’s book, “Spiritual Liberation – Fulfilling Your Soul’s Potential”. In his first chapter, he talks about the Source…
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Personal Growth in Today’s Changing World
In today’s rapidly evolving world of technological advancements, social transformations, and global uncertainties, self-development and self-reflection have become more important than ever. These practices offer you tools to navigate the dynamic world we live in and cope effectively with the changes unfolding around you. Self-development involves a conscious effort to enhance your knowledge, skills, and…
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Ever experienced a Finger Labyrinth?
There are two items that we forgot to include in yesterday’s issue of Heart and Mind Matters, so we are sending this special message out… hope you don’t mind! One is that TONIGHT you can experience the chartres labyrinth in the Adirondack Mountains in New York State (that Tina is going to walk several times…
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How to Take Yourself Out on a Date: A Guide to Self-Care and Self-Love
Discover the benefits of self-care and self-love by taking yourself out on a date. Learn how to plan the perfect solo date with our guide
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Living an Extraordinary Life
Living an extraordinary life is a goal that many people aspire to achieve, yet few people know how to go about doing. We’d like to take you on a brief journey of exploring the 12 tenets of Shin Dao and how they can help you live a life of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. What the…
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Writing, The Perfect Self-Empowerment Tool
Writing can be a powerful tool for self-development and self-empowerment, particularly for those who identify as creative and introverted. Writing allows for self-expression and introspection and can be used to grow gratitude, set goals, and affirm positive self-talk. Here are three practices that can contribute to your personal growth: Gratitude journaling is a practice that…
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Something Awesome is Happening to Me Today!
In March of 2018, I created a facebook live video to share a process that a friend had shared with me. The process is, essentially, to start your day listening to a piece of upbeat music, dancing along, then saying “Yes!” with huge enthusiasm and a powerful fist bump in the air. Repeat the “Yes!”…
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Rooted in Peace
I love the phrase, ‘Rooted in Peace’, which describes how we live the Shin Dao – the Way of the Heart. As we walk the path of the Shin Dao, we lead the way with peaceful hearts and minds. We do our best to be at peace with ourselves, be at peace with our environment,…
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Getting Better with Age
by Tina Thrussell I read something yesterday and got REALLY excited! I’ve been saying this for years – our North American society has the concept of aging all wrong. Living longer has less to do with the number of years you’ve been around and more to do with what you’re doing with your years! Ever…