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Happy Lotus Diaries

The Re-Invention Progress Report

by NadiaMarch 1, 2010

 
Hi Everyone!
I realized that many of you are eager to find out more about my “mysterious” plans so I wanted to give you all a quick update.
As you probably figured out from my last post, I am switching gears in my life and this necessitates changes in my blogging schedule and content. The nature of [...]

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“Here Comes the Sun” – The Re-Invention Begins

by NadiaFebruary 16, 2010

 
A new location, a new look, a new site with a new mission and vision.
A whole new journey is beginning.
The re-invention starts now.
Care to join the revolution?
More information soon…..
 
 

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Dude, Let Go of My Ego!

by NadiaFebruary 11, 2010

In the post, Closing an Old Book & Starting a Brand New One, I had written that I am able to discern when a thought is coming from my ego and when it is coming from my heart. Jannie Funster mentioned in her comment about how cool it would be if we all could decipher what [...]

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Closing an Old Book & Starting a Brand New One

by NadiaFebruary 4, 2010

Recently, as a result of all the focus on aligning my outer life to match my inner life, I had an amazing realization that I wanted to share with all of you.
As you may recall, I do not write very fondly of my childhood and teenage years. Those were very dark and painful times. Unlike [...]

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My New Career: How God Has a Sense of Humor

by NadiaJanuary 31, 2010

The Universe/God has a sense of humor. Often we are given little hints along the way. I don’t know about you but I have often ignored some of those hints. I would like to share one with you as it relates to my search for a new career.
When I was twelve, my parents had to [...]

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Forgiveness in a Paper Cut

by NadiaJanuary 24, 2010

“We are what we repeatedly do.” – Aristotle
One of the many things that is truly beautiful about Eastern thought , especially Buddhism, is that it makes you aware that most human problems arise in the mind. We are what we think and as the quote above so wisely states, we are what we do over and [...]

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Turning Castles in the Air Into Reality

by NadiaJanuary 21, 2010

“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost. That is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.”
Henry David Thoreau
Back in November, it began to be very apparent that I needed to make some changes when it came to work and the rest of my outside life. [...]

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Reflections on Past Choices

by NadiaJanuary 17, 2010

“Often we don’t listen to who we’re meant to be because we’re so busy trying to live out someone else’s ideas. But other people and their opinions hold no power in defining our destiny.”                     
 Oprah Winfrey
As you all know by now, I am currently in the process of aligning my outside life to my inner life. [...]

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Taking Inventory

by NadiaJanuary 10, 2010

Many businesses go through a process where they review their inventory and take note of all the products/supplies that they have in stock. Individuals also engage in their own form of taking inventory.
Most of us know the amount of money in our bank accounts and various other investments. We also tend to be very well [...]

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Deja Vu All Over Again: Personal Journey 2.0, My Poetry Book & A Very Important Question For You

by NadiaJanuary 7, 2010

When I was twenty-five, I had my mid-life crisis and that began an intense spiritual journey to find happiness and a sense of identity. Took me ten years but I achieved both goals.
Now the irony of all of this is that I never took the time to really figure out the whole work issue. Kind [...]

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