Jefferey Jaxen, Contributor
Waking Times

Riding the full force GMO backlash of 2014, communities and individuals alike are breaking down the door with Black Friday-urgency in search of better access to better food. Yet in a country where we continue to be limited by the bottom line of big corporate influences and their overarching monetary reach, the first sprouts of a mighty paradigm shift have been peeking through the dirt waiting for everyone to notice. What I’m talking about is growing your own food.

Children Growing Own Food on Own Terms

In recent interviews, herbalist and longtime fixture in alternative agriculture Dr. Richard Alan Miller has described what he sees as proof of a shift in consciousness that is occurring in his recent work on the outskirts of Mexico City as well as in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Groups of children, varying in age, are learning to grow vegetables and salad greens on their own terms.

We are truly our own worst critic. Why? When we set standards, often we will personally exceed them, without giving much notice to it all. That is the wrong way to approach situations and life, in general. You owe it to yourself to be truly happy and feel accomplished every day, and it starts with recognizing your achievements and valuing yourself.

1. Realize How Far You Have Come

No matter what your situation entails, you have always come from a different place. From a personality, mentality, to even a physical change. If you are happy with the results, be proud that you have made these efforts to improve. No one else will be able to change you; you did that for you. Own it, be proud of it and keep growing.

Luminita Saviuc, Purpose Fairy
Waking Times

If I have learned something from Socrates is that you cannot teach people anything; you can only make them think. You can only draw out of them the wisdom which is latent within them. And by doing so, you help open their eyes, making them realize that they were born with wings and that they can fly, as high as they want to fly… 

Anyway, I gathered what I thought to be some of Socrates best quotes and compiled them into 18 life changing lessons that you might want to learn. Here they are:

1. True wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

To The Universe, your failures are never failures….just attempts at success.  Like a child learning to ride a bicycle; sometimes the desire, the balance and practice (lots of practice) needs to take place before you actually get the hang of it. ~ Creator

HJ: Questions allow you to suspend your habitual ways of thinking and venture into the realms of creativity and possibility.  They ignite your imagination and help you solve seemingly insurmountable problems, overcoming challenges and roadblocks in the process.  Below, you will find five powerful questions to help you do just that and create even more success and joy this year than you ever thought possible.

- Truth

Five Questions to Create a Better Life

By Polly Campbell | Imperfect Spirituality

One of the best ways to live deliberately – to actually become aware of the life you are living to create the experiences you desire – is to ask good questions.

When we ask questions our brains and instincts circle around searching for the answers until they come up with something that speaks to our questions.

We are your cosmic entourage, always at your beck and call to assist, to support, to encourage, to wrap you up in unconditional love, as you move through your life experiences. Did you really think we would allow you to move into a life expression without all the supports you needed? You, Dear Ones, are the superstars of the universe, being in the body and driving such amazing and profound changes on your planet. You are the ground crew, the pioneers, the courageous change makers, so never hesitate to ask for our help, because it is our complete honour and pleasure to serve you however we can. ~Archangel Gabriel

Greet each person with a smile while making eye contact. Release all judgments towards others. Focus on the knowledge that every person you meet is created by the same Source that created you. See everyone as an equal, as part of you.

Whenever it is appropriate, tell the people you interact with that you appreciate them. Notice every person that comes into your visual field. Pay attention to ways you may be of assistance. A simple nod or smile can make a positive difference in a person’s day.

Notice people’s reactions. There will be some who are uneasy and avert their eyes from you. Others may grunt an acknowledgement in return. Some will markedly brighten. No matter how they react towards you, be mindful not to judge them. Do not allow yourself to become unbalanced if anyone acts in a way that you feel is inappropriate.

This exercise is for you, to assist you in paying attention, honoring and respecting all people. You would do well to repeat this exercise every day until it becomes habitual. Try it; you’ll like it!    Selamet!  Cimi 10

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