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Spiritual Evolution by Dr George E. Vaillant |
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Written by Rita Thompson
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Tuesday, 21 October 2008 |
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Review of “Spiritual Evolution” by George E. Vaillant, M.D A Scientific Defense of Faith By Rita M. Thompson This is a book that deepens the understanding of the Positive Emotions, Faith and Spirituality and their evolutionary development. Faith used here “involves basic trust that the world has meaning and that loving kindness exists. The absence of faith is nihilism, which is love of no one, nor truth, beauty, hope or joy, with no meaning in life. Faith is what you do and is manifested three different ways; following a faith tradition, expressing a trusting commitment to compassionate behavior and community building, and through positive emotion, personal sense of inner illumination, awe, and a longing for the sacred. It is the foundation of trust in the universe (pages 67-68). With the Peace Prayer of St. Frances, Dr. Vaillant begins separation of Spirituality into a broad spectrum of positive emotions: compassion, forgiveness, love, hope, joy, faith/trust, awe and gratitude arising from unselfish parental love. They are a common denominator for all major faiths and of all human being. He presents scientific evidence for the benefits of Positive Emotions (future time, creative) and Negative Emotions (present survival time). The three kinds of evolution he traces their development through are: selection of genes over millennia, cultural evolution of the value of human life and spirituality. He ends stating simply “spirituality is love for all people and religions.” I recommend reading this book. It can answer questions for many to move forward in their lives.
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Happy Works Club New Class |
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Written by Rita Thompson
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Tuesday, 16 September 2008 |
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Happy Works Club LLC Announcement To increase success, avoid burn-out and help small business entrepreneurs, Business and Life Coach Rita Thompson is presenting “Eight Weeks to Your Business Success”. The classes are by teleconference and internet and will be scheduled as needed and by request. How to overcome procrastination and get tasks accomplished, wear the three hats of being an entrepreneur, manager and technician, and balance your life and business so both are enjoyable are covered in the sessions along with other important responsibilities to reach important goals. Class size will be limited to ten participants for maximum benefit. The cost is $6oo per person with a 20% discount if payment is received at least one week before the first class starts ($480). Long distance costs may apply. Rita is a member of the South Orange County Chambers of Commerce, Ca, the International Coach Federation and the International Positive Psychology Association. She was recently selected for Who’s Who in America’s 50th anniversary publication. “This course can help create success, avoid failure and balance life and business toward a flourishing healthy and happy life,” is Rita’s hoped for outcome. For an enrollment form and class outline, e-mail Rita at: rita@lifeliftcoach.com. Sign up by sending your check, specifying class choice and e-mail, to: Rita M. Thompson at 3185-D Via Buena Vista, Laguna Woods, Ca. 92637. Telephone: 949-206-1508 Website: www.ritathompsoncoaching.com.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 October 2008 )
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Written by Rita Thompson
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Thursday, 12 June 2008 |
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The comedian Jack Benny's miser scene went something like this: A robber points a gun at Jack and says to him:"Your money or your life!" Silence follows. The robber says: "Well?" Jack replies: "I'm thinking! I'm thinking! In that context it's humorously ludicrous and the laughter that ensues is good for your health. The scene can also be a good reminder that our choices about Life and Money affect our physical and mental health. So we should be thinking! 1. Research by Professor Michael Norton and colleagues found that giving as little as $5 can lead to increased well-being for the giver. Neuroscience has shown that part of the brain lights up when we give. So we should be thinking! How about how and where can we give that helps ourselves and others? 2. Too much debt prolonged can cause problems with memory, mood, digestion, high blood pressure and heart rate, and the immune system. This is according to Research Psychologist and AP Consultant, Paul J. Laurakos, who analyzed an Associated Press-AOL Health Poll. So we should be thinking! Balance what we have to spend with wisdom and a plan to make lives flourish. 3. How you earn money counts. Crime as in Jack Benny's robber is illegal. Providing work that does good and benefits others such as providing a healthy environment is legal and valuable. It is a good goal fo provide an environment for optimal flourishing in many kinds of businesses, non-profits,, medical, educational, religous, social and governemental institutions. So we should be thinking! The legacy of good works is in the benefits to others. Research is showing and proving the importance of how you SPEND your Life. Think about it. No gun intended.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 23 June 2008 )
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Written by Rita Thompson
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Sunday, 25 May 2008 |
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Celebrating with your coach can be a special learning time. You may have taken an important small step or a milestone. Both may need recognition and celebration is a good way to savor in the moment with your trusted coach. Since I have just completed a large project, and before I start a new one, I am offering coaching time that has opened up. This limited time offer (now through June, 2008) is available to persons motivated for action and eager to receive coaching. All you need to do for this offer, which will be removed from my website at the end of this June, is let me know a little about you. To get started send me an e-mail to: rita@lifeliftcoach.com. Line 1: Put your name. Line 2: Put Coach me. Line 3: Put I can afford to pay_______ per month. Line 4: Put-The best coaching times for me are:_________________________________________________. Line 5: I can start right away, or when?.____________________________. Most of us have something we would love to have good coaching help with. Here is your chance. When you have reached an important place, we will celebrate its value to you. Talk with you soon. Rita M. Thompson
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 May 2008 )
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Opportunity for Educators |
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Written by Rita Thompson
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 |
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A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATORS From RITA M. THOMPSON Personal Life Executive Coach Dear Educator: You know summer is coming. You also know experience, expertise, education and ethics can equal excellence. Did you know that a coach who has all those qualities can help you achieve your own personal growth? Rita has a rare longtime passion for education and compassion for participants. This includes teachers, students, parents, administrators and assistants. Think of having her champion your accomplishments, helping you to focus on your own agenda and move from overwhelmed, stuck, and undecided to strength and a confidence to achieve your goals. A good time to begin coaching is now. Call to reserve your coaching time of one half hour to one hour per week to start now or to start this summer. You will receive intense focus on matters of importance to you. You can assess your own progress with the use of free website self evaluations. Rita’s clients look forward to their coaching time with her and delight in their own growth. You can plan for individual help to meet problems that arise in the classroom, on campus, in relationships with family, friends, and professional colleagues. You bring your needs to the coaching session and Rita keeps the co-action focus entirely on them. What else can you expect? Rita’s coaching uses the new Positive Psychology, Happiness, Gratitude, and Coaching Sciences. She will help you understand some of the latest research. The use of your own Signature Strengths to help you achieve greater happiness and accomplishments will be explained. Take free tests at www.authentichappiness.org to discover your Signature Strengths and see an immediate increase in happiness. Positive Psychology, Gratitude, Happiness and Coaching Sciences may already be on your campus. Or they may be coming soon. One way to really understand them is via coaching by Rita who uses their principles and research. An Educator who knows firsthand about these new sciences has an advantage to offer an employer. That can be you. An Educator who is happy, knowledgeable and confident conveys that to classroom and campus students. That has a positive effect on the environment. Happier people have been proven on the average to live longer, achieve more, and have happier relationships. What to do? Make the commitment now to receive co-active coaching with Rita. Call or e-mail Rita to make an appointment for a free half-hour telephone conference. Decide this coaching is right for you. Then proceed with scheduled coaching and payment. Contact: Phone: 949-206-1508 E-mail: rita@lifeliftcoach.com. Website: www.ritathompsoncoaching.com. Best Regards, Rita Rita M. Thompson President: RTEF Educational Foundation President: Happy Works Club LLC It’s Great to Talk It Over With Your Coach
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 May 2008 )
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Written by Rita Thompson
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Wednesday, 26 March 2008 |
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"AN ART TO HEART HAPPINESS TALK" Your happiness is important to your health. What’s more, it affects the people in your environment. Happy people live longer, an average of nine years. They succeed in personal relationships, in their work, at play, and have high Life Satisfaction. NEED MORE FACTS? Come to the free teleconference on: "ART TO HEART HAPPINESS" Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. (only long distance charges may apply). CAN I BE HAPPIER? Go to the free website: www.authentichappiness.org. You will find many tests on happiness. The Sensitive to Happiness Index can be used to measure your happiness and your progress in using the new happiness exercises. The Values in Action (VIA) results show your top five Signature Strengths that when used more, can increase your happiness. There are other tests that measure Gratitude, Three Routes to Life Satisfaction, Forgiveness and much more. These are happiness boosters and all are free. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE? Register now for the free teleconference you can’t afford to miss, to learn how to be happier and healthier. WHAT’S THE PROOF? The new Sciences of Positive Psychology, Happiness, Gratitude and Coaching are based on researched facts about happy people and exercises that increase enjoyment of Life. WHO IS THE PRESENTER? Rita M. Thompson, President of the Happy Works Club, LLC, will lead the 30 minute "ART TO HEART HAPPINESS TALK" teleconference. She is a Personal, Life, Executive Coach and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling. She is a graduate of the Authentic Happiness Vanguard Coaching Program and a Mentor Coach LLC trainee. HOW DO I REGISTER? Choose one of the contacts below. Space is limited, so act now to be included on the call. Please give your name, phone number, e-mail information to receive the teleconference phone number and access pin number. CONTACT RITA AT: E-mail: rthompson48@comline.com. Website: www.ritathompsoncoaching.com. Phone: 949-206-1508.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 23 May 2008 )
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