http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus In this age of instant global communication, it is ironic that one of the most common unmet universal needs is the need to be heard. It is precisely because we are surrounded by so much constant, extraneous information a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1232201_24.html 13th November 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus Autumn is nature's most glorious sunset. Light gradually gives way to darkness. The land abounds with brilliant colors. Flocks of migrating geese point the way home. The bounty of the earth is harvested and the fields ar... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1171078_24.html 14th October 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus The special bond found in female friendships has proven to have tremendous benefits, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. Now is the perfect time to reinforce and celebrate those relationships. Sunday, Septemb... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1069273_24.html 07th September 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus Recently, I came upon the phrase, "Becoming Self-Evident." Instantly, my curiosity was sparked. I felt, "Oooo, that's how I want to be!" So I decide to take it on as my living theme for the summer. A living theme is a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1012797_24.html 02nd August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus All of us at one time or another find ourselves drowning in a sea of negativity and self-pity, or consumed by the fire of resentment and frustration, or aimlessly drifting in a fog of uncertainty. When life feels out of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_955289_24.html 28th June 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus Summer is the time to renew and rejoice. It is the time to rest and play and to let the fruits of your labors ripen. Physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, your hearts and bodies need this time to rejuvenate... http://www.articlealley.com/article_928189_24.html 11th June 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus If you look closely, you will notice that there are only four small vowels that differentiate a worrier from a warrior. Similarly, with only a few small shifts in perspective, you can transform yourself from an ineffectu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_884058_24.html 11th May 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus Spring is finally here! New growth is showing its vivid green touch on the tips of branches; daffodils and crocuses are smiling in the sun. As we shed our winters coats and sweaters, it is also a good time to shed some o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_844560_24.html 02nd April 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus "The soul requires duration of time -- rich, thick, deep, velvety time -- and it thrives on rhythm. Soul can't be hurried or harried. We may go through many events in the day and experience nothing because the soul has n... http://www.articlealley.com/article_815380_24.html 10th March 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus Love is in the air... and on every television and radio ad, bill board, and store window. With the coming of February and Valentines Day, there are red hearts every where you look and LOVE is the advertising word of the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_778810_24.html 03rd February 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 Karin Marcus As responsible adults, we are encouraged to create both a Will and a Living Will. Wouldn't it be great to also create a document that declares how we want to live! It could be called a "Living Willfully Declaration." Th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_742890_24.html 08th January 2009 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus This 2008 holiday season, we find ourselves, as a nation and a global community, confronted with both an economic and ecological crisis. Perhaps this is the perfect time to re-examine our "more is better" consumer mental... http://www.articlealley.com/article_702548_24.html 01st December 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus During fall, it almost becomes a national past time to appreciate trees, especially in the northeast where they fully display their glory in brilliant techno color. Personally, I'm a year round tree hugger and proud of i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_685210_24.html 11th November 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus It seems we have become a nation that honors the human doers and forgotten the value of simply being humanly present. We fear that if we are not accomplishing something every minute, we are wasting our time. We no longer... http://www.articlealley.com/article_680550_24.html 03rd November 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus You are your own greatest asset, and it is time to take charge of your personal well being. Times are tough and people are being more careful about their spending. The best place to put your money right now is in buildin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_656808_24.html 06th October 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus "Come out, come out, wherever you are!" Summer is the time to invite your inner child to come out and play. Too often our lives become overtaken by our adult roles, and we lose touch with that delightful youngster inside... http://www.articlealley.com/article_601867_24.html 17th August 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. US Declara... http://www.articlealley.com/article_566978_24.html 30th June 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus "Summertime and the livin' is easy...." It's time to kick back, relax, have fun and enjoy the simple pleasures of summer. But because of gas prices and other expenses, many people have decided not to travel this year. Th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_552178_24.html 06th June 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus I just returned from a wonderful trip hiking in the mountains of Patagonia, Chile. This was my first experience of being so far below the equator. We got lost briefly one day, when we orientated our map according to the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_529072_24.html 03rd May 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus We all need people around us who see the beauty of our potential and believe in our capability. We need people who understand that the ultimate purpose of life is to flourish and fully display our unique magnificence. We... http://www.articlealley.com/article_509230_24.html 04th April 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus There is a saying that if your life isn't expanding, it's contracting. So if you're feeling stuck in a rut or find yourself being narrow-minded, it's time to broaden your horizon and become open to all the wonderful poss... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490932_24.html 17th March 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 Karin Marcus It's February and there are bright red hearts every where you look. But my question is, "How green is your heart? How sustainable is your inner life?" Going green is the latest buzz phrase. It is my belief that before... http://www.articlealley.com/article_472026_24.html 11th February 2008 Copyright (c) 2007 Karin MarcusFall is a wonderful season for getting outside and walking; the air is crisp and the colors are glorious. Walking has long been known to have numerous health benefits but now it is understood to also be good for ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_230816_24.html 21st October 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Karin Marcus I am a Certified Life Coach and Retreat Leader, and I recently went on a four day rafting retreat on the Gunnison River in Colorado. Since I returned home, the lines to an old spiritual that we sang on the trip have bee... http://www.articlealley.com/article_205438_24.html 23rd August 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 Karin Marcus There is something very special about the experience of being on retreat with a group of women. For the past several years, I have been both leading and going on a variety of retreats. The ones solely for women have alwa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_190009_24.html 24th July 2007 There is something very special about the experience of being on retreat with a group of women. For the past several years, I have been both leading and going on a variety of retreats. The ones solely for women have always been the most moving and fruitfu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_189800_28.html 24th July 2007