Yin vs YangThe Battle for Success in Life

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Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.

Every Wednesday is Personal Development in Business…

Unless you are living under a rock, I’m sure you are aware of the historic day that took place yesterday. Barack Obama was sworn in as our 44th president of the U.S.A. Stepping aside from our own political views, you can not help but like this man. It is undeniable that he is a natural born leader, regardless of what you think he will do as our President.

This country has been desperate for a leader to guide it into the information age, and to connect with the exploding youth of today. It appears for now that we have found what we have been looking for.  Read more... (787 words, 3 images, estimated 3:09 mins reading time)

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Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.

Every Wednesday is Personal Development in Business…

The other night, I was lucky to catch the Ridley Scott classic, Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe, on TV. I have the DVD, but it is one of those films I have a hard time turning off whenever I see it. For those that have not seen it (rent it now!), the movie is about a man who has everything taken from him and is forced to fight as a gladiator. It is there that he attains his revenge.  Read more... (1387 words, 3 images, estimated 5:33 mins reading time)

Pi Yao Shirt

This Holiday season, give the gift of Health, Wealth and Prosperity.

My mom loves to shop. I mean she LOVES to shop. A year ago she brought over a black Chinese Feng Shui statue named Pi Yao or Pi Xiu. The Pi Xiu symbolizes success, wealth and prosperity. It is protection over your finances and your life.

In Chinese Feng Shui, a Pi Xiu is a mythical animal with the head of a dragon, a dog or lion’s body, & often with hoofs, little wings and a tail. The Pi Xiu is a loyal guardian that is frequently seen guarding the tombs of emperors & on the roofs of important buildings. It is believed a Pi Xiu absorbs evil and, as it has no anus, the evil cannot escape and infect the place it protects. It also absorbs wealth from all directions and signifies money coming in without going out ,which is why they are often depicted with a full belly standing on a bed of Chinese coins.

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I look forward to the holidays. Maybe it’s the time well spent with my family, watching my crazy uncle’s antics, or maybe its the food and drink that’s so readily available. I couldn’t tell you which one trumps the other but I can definitely say I truly love them both.

I can tell you that it usually has a direct effect on my weight and can have an effect on my waistline. Over many years of being an athlete I have created a blue print for myself and I would like to share it with you….  Read more... (2137 words, 1 image, estimated 8:33 mins reading time)

This is a guest post written by Nathalie Lussier from Billionaire Woman.

I am currently traveling throughout China, and I decided that I would take a closer look at Chinese medicine. While in Beijing, I had my pulse checked by a traditional Chinese doctor.

What the doctor told me after 30 seconds of feeling my pulse was a revelation!

She could tell from the beating of my heart, whether I was healthy or not. However, she never told me that I needed to undergo more tests, because all she needed to know was whether my body was in balance or out of balance.  Read more... (558 words, 4 images, estimated 2:14 mins reading time)

Yesterday, I wrote about how the mind, body & spirit interact inside each one of us.  Continuing on for those of you with excellent discipline , I wanted to talk about something very dear to me:  wild dreams.

Wild dreams are a great part of our humanity.  To me, they make everything feel a little better about daily life.  We can always sit back and picture our wildest dreams to feel a little better about ourselves.  We always have our hopes and dreams which no one can ever take away from us.  Read more... (1902 words, 2 images, estimated 7:36 mins reading time)

YinVsYang was created to help shed light on the internal battles we all have on a daily basis, but usually fail to vocalize with others. We wanted to open up our souls, and tell all of the things we silently tell ourselves to the rest of the world. We figured if we think like this, than it must be that other people do as well.

By understanding the way we all function inside, it will help us to better understand other people’s reactions as well.  This helps us immeasurably in our daily lives.  Each time you interact with people, your emotion subsides, and your understanding takes over.  It leaves you calmer, with a clearer mind, and able to think from different perspectives.  Instead of being mad at someone for how they are acting, you turn it around, by understanding their motives.  This gives you the edge.  The person who gets the most emotional is the person who is the most out of control.  Read more... (929 words, 2 images, estimated 3:43 mins reading time)

We all like to eat healthy, but it can be expensive to do so. Below is an incredible list of 10 Tips that will not only keep you healthy, they will save you some money as well.

1. Buy Whole Foods. Unprocessed foods are cheaper and more nutritious than processed foods. They also give you total control over the ingredients. Avoid anything that comes from a box 90% of the time.

• Proteins. Ground beef, frozen chicken breast, tuna cans, calves’ liver, cottage cheese, plain yogurt, eggs, milk, whey, …
• Carbs. Pasta, rice, oats, potatoes, beans, apples, bananas, raisins, broccoli, spinach, cabbage, …
• Fats. Olive oil, fish oil, flax seeds, real butter, mixed nuts, …
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Working out is something I believe everyone should do.  What type of workout, or level of workout makes no difference.  Everyone has their own starting points.  The key is just to make sure you progress forward at your own pace.

However, the common myth most people have is that working out is only good for your body.  It is actually very satisfying for your mind as well.  Many people discount the mental effect working out has on your daily mood, and this is a mistake.  The mental edge you get from pushing yourself daily is highly worth it.  Read more... (470 words, 1 image, estimated 1:53 mins reading time)

Since the first scribblings of communication were drawn in a dark cave long ago, writing has been a therapeutic way for man to release his inner thoughts.   This ancient therapy has been around for a long time, but never has it been easier to write than today.  We have access to computers, phones, recorders, and all sorts of technologies that allow our inner creative juices to be captured.  However, to me, a simple notepad and a pencil is all you really need.

Writing is something many of us don’t do enough of.  I am not only speaking of keeping a diary, or just fiction writing, or any other one form of the art.  I am speaking of writing however you feel is best.  Maybe a blog, or a diary, or a movie script, or a song, or even a poem is your cup of tea.  Whatever form you choose to write in is perfectly fine.  It still has the same beneficial effects.  Read more... (835 words, 1 image, estimated 3:20 mins reading time)