Year: 2013

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Counselors helping people use the federal government's online health exchange are giving mixed reviews to the updated site, with some zipping through the application process while others are facing the same old sputters and even crashes.

At the certification party for my Spiritual Mentoring Program in June I got very beautiful gifts from my students. And my helpers were also celebrated with gifts. Christina for her much-needed role as my PA. Mads for the many audios and stunning pictures. And my sister for contributing with the healing sentence: “Our crap contains many keys.” In the days after the celebration I contemplated how far I have come in terms of letting help into my life. For many years I have been almost unhelpable. It has been quite a journey being able to receive help. I have

I have a friend who likes to run listening to the full-length soundtrack of a musical. Another friend is all about listening to upbeat music that makes her want to dance. It’s all about what gets YOU going!

I'm not sure if my next scans will be clear, or if after my next scans I'll have to return to my all too familiar cancer routine. But for now, I'm here. Which is a lot more than many people I've met along the way can say.

I now have a whole new perspective on my life, my work, and how I present that work to the world. It has also inspired me to do a spring-cleaning. The more clutter we remove, the more health and prosperity we let in and this whole experience is one I’m grateful for.

So here’s what I learned from Tiffany about helping a friend who’s hurting. Don’t be afraid of breaking her. Ask what would help. And go ahead and ask for something right back. Nothing heals like knowing you’re needed.

By Tia Ghose, Staff Writer Published: 10/03/2013 12:24 PM EDT on LiveScience SAN FRANCISCO — How well do you know what your loved ones are thinking? If you're like many people, you may think you've got your closest confidants pegged. But it turns out, two common, and very human, biases may cause people to frequently misunderstand each other. And in some ways, those biases may be worse between close pals. "Even though we think we can easily jump into the heads of others, sometimes we're more stuck in our own heads than we think we are," said Laurie Santos, a

Two groups of people that shy away from many technologies — Amish and Mennonites — are actually on the cutting edge when it comes to genetics.

The third meditation of the day, and a new understanding my own shutdown have given me some peace. Tomorrow, I’m going to try a little more tenderness. Hopefully the negotiators can do the same.