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Guide to Charlotte Vegan Restaurants, Vegetarian Restaurants, Natural Foods, & Health Food Stores.

980-939-1234

Now Open: Mon 11:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat 10:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-8:00pm

Opened Apr 2012, this vegan restaurant offers plant-based meals: home-style vegetable, sandwiches, green plate specials, daily desserts, and other classic American fare like burgers. Has another location in Asheville. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-333-0008

Now Open: Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm

Located beside Evolution and the Atherton Market in historic South End Charlotte, this soy-free vegan restaurant serves mostly raw food. Raw lasagna with cashew cheese, raw stir fry, quinoa-kamut veggie burger, organic fruit-filled breakfasts. There is also a smoothie and juice bar featuring green juices and coconut, almond and hemp milks made in-house. Sells alkaline ionized water. Free Wi-Fi. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-919-1003

Take away only shop. Makes tofu and soymilk onsite. Closed on Thursdays. Please send hours. Inexpensive.

704-595-9170

Tue-Sat 11:30am-8:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-7:00pm

Takeaway vegetarian food shop. Providing vegan American comfort foods like mock buffalo chicken cheese steak, soy rib tip wrap, chicken nuggets, tangy mango tofu, and teriyaki steak. Also salads, fruit smoothies, and desserts. Moderate.

704-377-1825

Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:30am-10:00pm, Sun 10:30am-3:00pm

Vegetarian cafe opened since Oct 2011. The varied menu draws on a fusion of influences and includes dishes like bruschetta, Indian fry bread tacos, om burger, harvest salad, risotto, buddha rice bowl, organic and bio-dynamic wine, beer from regional breweries, coffee, fresh juice. Vegan substitute options are marked. Main entrees prices each from $13 and up to $17. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Expensive.

704-569-9193

Vegetarian Indian restaurant features South Indian food. Simple decor. Moderate.

704-894-0044

Serves meat, veg options available. Franchise pizzeria, has vegan cheese. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-940-2011

Serves meat, veg options available. Franchise pizzeria, has vegan cheese. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-376-1000

Serves meat, veg options available. Pizzeria with locations in multiple states. Ask if has vegan cheese, and let happycow know. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-295-0707

Now Open: Mon-Sat 11:00am-1:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Pizzeria with locations in multiple states. Vegan cheese is available. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-347-2749

Now Open: Mon-Sat 11:00am-1:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Pizzeria with locations in multiple states. Has vegan cheese, a gluten-free menu. Free parking in the 7th Street Station garage above; bring ticket in for validation. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-332-8868

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Mexican restaurant with veggie choices for tacos, burritos, fajitas, entree salads. Most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan by omitting the cheese. Beer-battered fried tofu for tacos and burritos is available, though ask if uses a separate fryer from meat. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-366-7280

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Fast food chain where you could customize your order (tacos, burritos, bowls) and request no cheese/dairy. Most locations offer a soyfrito filling that's made from soy protein. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-333-9515

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Build your own salad or get pizza with veggies and no cheese. Offers tofu as a protein. Sometimes soup is vegan. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-568-8877

Serves meat, veg options available. Menu includes 10 vegetarian items, plus several veg appetizer and noodle options. Kung pao tofu, Manchurian pakoras, and more. Open for lunch and dinner. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-531-9525

Serves meat, veg options available. Has many vegan choices using tofu and fresh whole foods. Moderate.

704-916-2300

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. A fancier kind of place with live music on Thursday. Several specialty drinks and dishes with a few lacto-vegetarian dishes on the menu. Primarily an omnivore restaurant but will accommodate special diet requests. Vegans to specify. Accepts credit cards. Expensive.

704-369-5300

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am, Sun 11:00am-11:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Part of hippie themed pizzeria chain. Menu includes a few vegetarian sandwiches and a vegan tempeh sandwich plus soups, soft pretzels, and veg pizzas or build your own pizza. The walls of the restaurant are covered with colorful images of mushrooms. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-966-7499

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-11:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-12:00am

Serves meat, veg options available. Serves meat, veg options available. Part of hippie themed pizzeria chain with choices for vegans and vegetarians, including tofu, tempeh, and fresh veggie toppings for pizza. The walls of the restaurant are covered with colorful images of mushrooms. Karaoke and trivia on different nights of the week. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-335-1197

Tue-Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Ethiopian cuisine includes some dishes made with lentil, beans, potato, and vegetable which are vegan suitable. This place offers a separate vegan menu and daily vegan lunch buffet choices, labeled. No dairy, eggs, gelatin, or honey in the food. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-333-1837

Now Open: Mon-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm, Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Neighborhood restaurant and bar offering Chinese food with a few Vietnamese and Thai dishes as well. Inexpensive lunch prices. Will customize a dish to suit veg diet. Try General Tso's tofu with broccoli and the kung pao vegetable. Pleasant atmosphere. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-332-7428

Now Open: Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Quick service Tex-mex restaurant with a hip atmosphere. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-717-2500

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Sleek modern atmosphere. Bar in back. Ample parking with garage in shopping center. Has vegetarian section on menu and a few vegetarian appetizers, some of which are vegan or can be made vegan. Offers vegetarian version of pho w/ vegetable broth. Moderate.

704-370-0777

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Part of eco-friendly pizzeria franchise. Offers veggie toppings and uses organic vegetables. You could also create your own pizza. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-374-0008

Serves meat, veg options available. Sushi restaurant with extensive vegan sushi menu. The vegetarian dishes on the menu are labeled. Tofu and noodle dishes, vegetable gyoza (pot stickers), and seasonal salads. Large bar. Lively, night on the town atmosphere. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-525-7775

Serves meat, veg options available. Pub restaurant offers several veg choices, including a quinoa burger, hummus and pitas, stuffed peppers and edamame. Located in the Park Road shopping center. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

704-717-8006

Serves meat, veg options available. Tofu can be used in some dishes as substitute. Also has mockmeats made from soy or wheat gluten. Ask for the green vegetarian menu. Also locations in Gastonia and Pineville. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-364-1134

Now Open: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5:00pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:30pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Thai food restaurant offering many vegetarian items. Though the menu does not specify these as vegan, the staff will tell you whic is vegan - ask. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

704-714-3400

Now Open: Mon-Sat 7:00am-9:00pm, Sun 7:00am-8:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. This chain cafe also has locations in Georgia and Florida. Offers a good variety of vegetarian options. Since they cook everything to order they can make some things vegan by leaving off the cheese. They do serve a tofu scramble for breakfast, which is served all day. Moderate.

704-332-3663

Now Open: Mon-Tue 8:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Sat 8:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm

Serves meat, veg options available. Cafe specializing in breakfast food offered all day. Also makes lunch sandwiches and salads with 50% of the items being vegetarian (uses dairy,eggs). One soup daily is vegan suitable. Uses some organic ingredients. Opened since 2008. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Moderate.

704-347-5858

Serves meat, veg options available. Part of chain restaurant offering Mediterranean-influenced food. Has around 7 or so veg suitable choice, large portions. Free Wi-Fi. Inexpensive.

704-344-8611

Now Open: Mon-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm

Vegan and eco-friendly general store stocking a variety of vegan food and snacks plus products like natural body care, soy candles, books, pet products, toys, eco home and garden supplies. Located inside Book Buyers bookstore since 2012.

704-334-6528

Organic produce, deli offering 2 vegetarian soups daily, plus sandwiches, tofu dogs, veggie burgers, and juices.

704-334-6209

Now Open: Mon-Tue 7:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Sat 7:00am-9:00pm, Sun 10:00am-3:00pm

Eclectic, well-stocked convenience store and deli with a large selection of wines and beer. Has vegan, vegetarian, and non-veg food items. The deli that makes some vegetarian food. Sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta. Desserts in the cold case. Free Wi-Fi. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards.

704-332-7782

A funky convenience store and deli with a patio and bar. Large selection of beers & wines. Has vegetarian, vegan, local food, as well as non-veg items. Accepts credit cards.

704-926-1201

"The healthy supermarket." Market chain offering choices in fresh local and organic produce, salad and hot food bar, bulk staple, vegan-friendly items, and other natural grocery. Open daily. Accepts credit cards.

704-749-5042

"The healthy supermarket." Market chain offering choices in fresh local and organic produce, salad and hot food bar, bulk staple, vegan-friendly items, and other natural grocery. Open daily. Accepts credit cards.

704-333-3563

Now Open: Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm, Sat 8:30am-7:00pm

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Sri Aurobindo was born in Calcutta on 15 August 1872. At the age of seven he was taken to England for education. There he studied at St. Paul's School, London, and at King's College, Cambridge. Returning to India in 1893, he worked for the next thirteen years in the Princely State of Baroda in the service of the Maharaja and as a professor in Baroda College. During this period he also joined a revolutionary society and took a leading role in secret preparations for an uprising against the British Government in India.

In 1906, soon after the Partition of Bengal, Sri Aurobindo quit his post in Baroda and went to Calcutta, where he soon became one of the leaders of the Nationalist movement. He was the first political leader in India to openly put forward, in his newspaper Bande Mataram, the idea of complete independence for the country. Prosecuted twice for sedition and once for conspiracy, he was released each time for lack of evidence.

Sri Aurobindo had begun the practice of Yoga in 1905 in Baroda. In 1908 he had the first of several fundamental spiritual realisations. In 1910 he withdrew from politics and went to Pondicherry in order to devote himself entirely to his inner spiritual life and work. During his forty years in Pondicherry he evolved a new method of spiritual practice, which he called the Integral Yoga. Its aim is a spiritual realisation that not only liberates man's consciousness but also transforms his nature. In 1926, with the help of his spiritual collaborator, the Mother, he founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Among his many writings are The Life Divine, The Synthesis of Yoga and Savitri. Sri Aurobindo left his body on 5 December 1950.

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When it comes to dietary fat, what matters most is the type of fat you eat. Contrary to past dietary advice promoting low-fat diets, newer research shows that healthy fats are necessary and beneficial for health.

Rather than adopting a low-fat diet, its more important to focus on eating beneficial good fats and avoiding harmful bad fats. Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. Choose foods with good unsaturated fats, limit foods high in saturated fat, and avoid bad trans fat.

Read more about healthy fats in this Ask the Expert with HSPHs Dr. Walter Willett and Amy Myrdal Miller, M.S., R.D., formerly of The Culinary Institute of America

Curious about coconut oil? Dr. Walter Willett sheds light on the subject.

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Youve decided to finally start doing yogabut after Googling classes in your area, your head is spinning. Should you try Ashtanga or Iyengar? And whats the difference between hot yoga and Vinyasa? The array of options can be enough to scare newbies off the mat for good.

But heres why you shouldnt be scared: Like cross training, incorporating a variety of types of yoga into your regular practice can help keep you balanced, says Nikki Vilella, senior teacher at Kula Yoga Project and co-owner of Kula Williamsburg. Try a few different studios, teachers and styles. Then, stick with the one that resonates with you for a good amount of time and be dedicated to the practice, says Vilella. The first day you dont like a class shouldnt be a reason to bolt and try something new.

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Yoga isnt necessarily a one-size-fits-all practice, either. Different types of yoga might be best for different people. A 20-year-old and a 70-year-old probably dont need the same things, Vilella says. Someone who is hyper-mobile and flexible doesnt need the same thing as someone whos muscular and stiff.

So with all the choices out there, where do you start? Dont lose your Ujjayi breath (thats yogi speak for calming inhales and exhales). Weve got your definitive list plus, tips for identifying the style you might like best.

Its all about the basics in these slower moving classes that require you to hold each pose for a few breaths. In many studios, hatha classes are considered a gentler form of yoga. However, the Sanskrit term hatha actually refers to any yoga that teaches physical postures. Its a practice of the body, a physical practice that balances these two energies. So, in reality, it is all hatha yoga, Vilella says.

Best for: Beginners. Because of its slower pace, hatha is a great class if youre just starting your yoga practice.

RELATED: Hatha Yoga: The Best Workout for Your Brain?

All Bikram studios practice the same 90-minute sequence so youll know exactly what to do.

Get your flow on in this dynamic practice that links movement and breath together in a dance-like way. In most classes, you wont linger long in each pose and the pace can be quick, so be prepared for your heart rate to rise. Teachers will often pump music, matching the beats to the sequences of the poses.

Best for: HIIT lovers. Intense exercisers might enjoy Vinyasa because of its faster pace. Runners and endurance athletes are also drawn to Vinyasa class because of the continuous movement.

Here youll get nit-picky about precision and detail, as well as your bodys alignment in each pose. Props, from yoga blocks and blankets to straps or a ropes wall, will become your new best friend, helping you to work within a range of motion that is safe and effective. Unlike in Vinyasa, each posture is held for a period of time. If youre new to Iyengar, even if youve practiced other types of yoga, its good to start with a level one class to familiarize yourself with the technique.

Best for: Detail-oriented yogis. If you like to geek out about anatomy, movement and form, youll love Iyengar teachers share a wealth of information during class. Iyengar can also be practiced at any age and is great for those with injuries (though you should consult with a doctor first), Vilella notes.

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If youre looking for a challenging yet orderly approach to yoga, try Ashtanga. Consisting of six series of specifically sequenced yoga poses, youll flow and breathe through each pose to build internal heat. The catch is that youll perform the same poses in the exact same order in each class. Some studios will have a teacher calling out the poses, while Mysore style classes (a subset of Ashtanga) require you to perform the series on your own. (But dont worry there will always be a teacher in the room to offer assistance if you need it.)

Best for: Type-A folks. If youre a perfectionist, youll like Ashtangas routine and strict guidelines.

Celebrity devotees including actor Russell Brand have given Kundalini a cult-like following.

Prepare to sweat: Bikram consists of a specific series of 26 poses and two breathing exercises practiced in a room heated to approximately 105 degrees and 40 percent humidity. All Bikram studios practice the same 90-minute sequence so youll know exactly what to do once you unroll your mat. Remember, the vigorous practice combined with the heat can make the class feel strenuous. If youre new to Bikram, take it easy: Rest when you need to and be sure to hydrate beforehand.

Best for: Amateurs. Those who are newer to yoga might like Bikram because of its predictable sequence.

RELATED: How to Get the Benefits of Hot Yoga Without Passing Out

Hot yoga is similar to Bikram in that its practiced in a heated room. But teachers arent constrained by the 26-pose Bikram sequence. While the heat will make you feel like you can move deeper into some poses compared to a non-heated class, it can be easy to overstretch, so dont push beyond your capacity.

Best for: Hardcore sweat lovers. If you love a tough workout that will leave you drenched, sign up for a beginner-friendly heated class.

Celebrity devotees including actor Russell Brand and author Gabrielle Bernstein have given Kundalini a cult-like following. Yet, this physically and mentally challenging practice looks very different from your typical yoga class. Youll perform kriyas repetitive physical exercises coupled with intense breath work while also chanting, singing and meditating. The goal? To break through your internal barriers, releasing the untapped energy residing within you and bringing you a higher level of self-awareness.

Best for: People looking for a spiritual practice. Those who are seeking something more than a workout may enjoy Kundalini due to its emphasis on the internal aspects of yoga, including breath work, meditation and spiritual energy.

RELATED: 7 Ways to Carve Out Time to Meditate

If you want to calm and balance your body and mind, this is where youll find your zen. The opposite of a faster moving practice like Ashtanga, Yin yoga poses are held for several minutes at a time. This meditative practice is designed to target your deeper connective tissues and fascia, restoring length and elasticity. Youll use props so your body can release into the posture instead of actively flexing or engaging the muscles. Like meditation, it may make you feel antsy at first, but stick with it for a few classes and its restorative powers might have you hooked.

Best for: People who need to stretch and unwind. Keep in mind, Yin yoga is not recommended for people who are super flexible (you might overdo it in some poses) or anyone who has a connective tissue disorder, Vilella says.

RELATED: Yin Yoga for Beginners

While it may feel like youre not doing much in a Restorative yoga classthats the point. The mellow, slow-moving practice with longer holds gives your body a chance tap into your parasympathetic nervous system, allowing you to experience deeper relaxation. Youll also use a variety of props including blankets, bolsters and yoga blocks to fully support your body in each pose.

Best for: Everyone. In particular, Vilella says its a good yoga practice for anyone who has a hard time slowing down, who has experienced insomnia or who struggles with anxiety. Its also great for athletes on recovery days.

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Living a stress-free and meaningful life has never been closer to your fingertips. Meditation is a method to acquaint our mind with causes of happiness. You do not have to be a Buddhist or a member of the center to attend classes. Everyone is welcome.

Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, PA and is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition International Kadampa Buddhist Union. This tradition is an international Mahayana Buddhist organization founded by the Buddhist Master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The Center offers the study and meditation programs of Kadampa Buddhism, under the guidance of our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Tenzin.

Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center, holding classes throughout Philadelphia, was founded on the knowledge that it is possible for everyone to cultivate positive states of mind that will lead to calmness and inner peace. We strive to provide a conducive environment for people to deepen their understanding and experience of meditation practice and Buddhist studies. Meditation is the heart of Buddhist practice. Through meditation, we can gain deep insight into how to be happy and deal with lifes challenges successfully.

Through consistent meditation practice, we can complete all the stages of the path to enlightenment and attain indestructible inner peace. This center offers many ways to integrate our spiritual understanding into our daily life.

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Photo by Children At Risk Foundation A positive mental attitude is the starting point of all riches, whether they be riches of a material nature or intangible riches. ~Napoleon Hill

Okay, so theres no myth that I am a positive person, or at least striving to be one. However, I am aware that Im not positive all the time. I am continuously working to become conscientious of my choices, thoughts and reactions. I frequently get asked about positive thinking, and I wanted to first clear up some points of confusion.

Positive people are not living like Pollyanna in some dream world with no hold on reality. Positive people may have an attitude like Pollyanna, but they are not necessarily unrealistic. Positive person are very capable of understanding the reality of a cynic. They just change their mindset to see the reality from a different perspective.

With so many myths about positive mental attitude (PMA), its important to separate the truth from the fiction. Lets explore some of these myths and dive into the truths behind them.

Have you ever heard a negative person say that they arent negative; theyre just being realistic? This myth keeps people locked in a negative reality of their own creation.

A persons thoughts, whether positive or negative, do have an effect on their environment. If you think negatively, your mind will automatically seek out confirmation that the world is a terrible place. Seeing is believing, and your mind reinforces your belief that reality is negative. See how its a downward spiral of negativity? If you expect negative results, you are less likely to take risks and try new things. Negative thinking masks your impressions in fear.

Positive thinking works the same way. With a positive mental attitude, youll seek out positive choices and expect positive results. This helps you move past fear and try things that others may believe cant be done. This typically end in positive results.

A persons thinking helps determine their reality. Negative thinking is realistic for the negative thinker, but only because their thoughts make it true. Ironically, the positive thinking also sees reality, just in a different light. Both types of people see their own reality, and both consider it the reality.

Those who dont believe in positive thinking imagine that positive thinkers expect that their desire will manifest itself if they simply think positively about it. This couldnt be further from the truth.

Everyone who accomplishes anything whether its earning a million dollars or becoming an award-winning actor accomplish it the same way: by taking action. Positive people have an edge because they believe the object of their desire is attainable. They come from a can-do mindset. Their actions are not based on fear or scarcity, but based on possibilities. Thus, a positive attitude helps a person manifest their desires, not simply by dreaming about it, but by inspiring the person to take action.

Its the action behind the attraction that makes the dream come true.

People who believe this myth see a problem and believe that positive thinking will only ignore the ugliness of their reality. The truth is positive thinking doesnt ignore the problem; it helps you see the problem in a new light. In fact, you dont even see problems as problems. Think about it; regardless of how you react to an external situation, the situation will still be the same. If being upset doesnt change the outcome of a past situation, wouldnt it serve you, and your health, to see the positives?

A positive mental attitude creates a mindset of abundance, enthusiasm, and solutions. Instead of thinking about what cant be done, a positive thinker will not be constrained by can and cannot. A positive thinker is free to think of new ways to solve problems because they are not limited by fear of failure. When we are in a state of abundance, we provide a fertile ground for possibilities and making dreams a reality. We are in a state of allowance, openly accepting the gifts of life to flow to us. When I realized this principle and shifted my thinking habits, miracles started popping up in my life.

A positive mental attitude can and indeed does change reality by allowing a person to act in an entirely different way, thus harvesting entirely different results.

Successful men become successful only because they acquire the habit of thinking in terms of success. Napoleon Hill

Its easy to believe that people with a positive mental attitude have perfect lives and never dealt with real world hardships. Maybe people wouldnt be so positive if theyd endured a few difficult times in their lives. But the truth is that this is really just a justification for negative thinking.

I dont know a positive person who hasnt had real and serious trials in their lives. Theyve faced disappointment, death of loved ones, physical handicap, and pretty much the range of human experiences we all deal with. The difference is that these people didnt let those experiences change their outlook. A positive mental attitude means that you are in control of your own thoughts and feelings.

Responsibilities = our abilities to control our responses. paraphrasing Steven Covey

Every person has sorrows and trials that test them to the core, but only some people have the courage to act positively and with grace. A positive mental attitude doesnt mean a person has sidestepped a hard life. It simply means they choose to see and take part in the good things life has to offer, as opposed to only the negative.

In Mans Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl an extraordinary Holocaust survivor talks about finding happiness and purpose while in a Nazi concentration camp. In his book, he argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose.

Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom. Viktor E. Frankl, Mans Search for Meaning

Okay, lets admit it, some types of positive people are a little cheesy. Were talking about the kind who spout platitudes and expect everything to be perfect no matter what. But truly positive people arent Tony Robbins infomercials. Positive people have real thoughts and have setbacks and discouragement just like everyone else, but they are also resilient and look for ways to stay positive. And thats not cheesy, its just healthy thinking! And smart living!

Truly positive people do not expect perfection, but rather, they expect that every event is the best thing that could have happened in that moment. It is the only event that happened in that moment. Now that youre considering the event, that moment has past. You cannot go back and change the moment, so you have to accept what happened was the best, and move on to the next moment.

Even in external circumstances that seem out of our control, we can always control is our internal response. In fact, its the only thing we have absolute control over.

I genuinely believe that every moment is a gift, thus regardless of what is happening, it is perfect. There is always a gift, or lesson, to be taken away from that moment. I suspect that some of you are instantly thinking about death scenarios. What is there to gain from death?, you ask. Life is full of birth and deaths, this is reality. When death and change happens, we have to embrace reality, pick up and handle it to the best of our abilities. When this happens, we will gain different lessons due to our own stories, but perhaps the lesson could be:

Please note that when I speak about death, Im not just referring to death of a person or animal, but rather death of time, of change. Most of us instinctively resist change and hang on to the past with dear life. If you think about it, we are experiencing birth and death constantly, every moment consists of them; with each new moment, it is the death of the last moment and a birth for the current moment. Thats it. Embrace it with grace.

Next time you perceive that something crappy is happening to you, instead of reacting with anger and frustration, ask yourself the following questions:

What are your views on positive mental attitude? What are some myths you have about them? Share with us in the comments.

Tina Su is a mom, a wife, a lover of Apple products and a CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) for our motivational community: Think Simple Now. She is obsessed with encouraging and empowering people to lead conscious and happy lives. Subscribe to new inspiring stories each week. You can also subscribe to Tina on Facebook.

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Your mind has a secret invisible talisman. On one side is emblazoned the letters PMA (positive mental attitude) and on the other the letters NMA (negative mental attitude). A positive attitude will naturally attract the good and the beautiful. The negative attitude will rob you of all that makes life worth living.

Your success, health, happiness, and wealth depend on how you make up your mind!

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If you are comfortable with the words spiritual awakening journey then you are going to easily resonate with the information offered here. But if the words spiritual awakening journey make you feel a little weird, dont worry, I once thought meditating was only for monks or highly religious believers too!

I always like to offer another definition of a phrase or words that we use. It helps to clarify and understand the perspective of the information that we try to pass on. Plus I really am a very down to earth kind of gal anyway!

A spiritual awakening journey is as simple has having a moment when you realized that some new (or old) information suddenly made sense to you in a different way. It coincided with your inner belief system. As Oprah likes to say an, Ah, Ha! moment! So I use spiritual referring to the inner feeling part of you.

Mindfulness meditation is being highly conscious of your surrounding in a very focused manner. When you are being aware of your breathing you are bringing about mindfulness meditation. So when we bring the inner feeling part of ourselves and apply focused thought, we would achieve meditations from a spiritual journey side of things. (Really, dont think its a bigger more complicated deal that that! Keep it simple.)

So one day I sat quietly focusing on the horses in my care and asked them all to share in the answer to the question, If you could share some information with people that we do not know or understand about horses, what would that be?"

Here was the answer I received and the spiritual awakening journey I took:

You can either watch the video and listen to the Horse's Wisdom (by clicking on the 'Play' button) or you can read the words below.

We are a collective consciousness, connected yet individual by nature while on this earth plane, just as you are. Our state of well being is attached to source energy and we wish to teach you the same. You come to us and are drawn to us because you can feel our connection to source is strong and you long to share in the same.

We do not struggle with the same issues as humans regarding the sense of lack of. We do not see any lack of anything. We only see wholeness, evolution, creativity and wellness. As we strive to experience, we have chosen to experience with man kind hoping to bring a sense of balance and strength.

We would like you to understand nature to its fullness, to see how balance and going with the flow is what propels you forward without the unneeded pushing against you have done for so long. We ask that you become more patient with yourselves and in the doing of this you will find the connection to all living things. We test your honesty by challenging your knowingness. If it comes from the place of source we can hear you. If it does not, we rebel.

We are not the only creatures supplying this venue for you. Others, many others, in fact everything you call animal is at this stage of the evolutionary process with you. We have all manifested this event together and a collective agreement from different perspectives none the less.

There are no victims of circumstance only circumstance that create awareness and change. Struggle no more with each others way to find what is right and what is wrong, the best way is through the heart, always. There is no place for judgement in our world, we do not look at each other and condemn the horse who walks differently, who neighs differently or who eats differently. Our concern is for growth of spirit and strength in union that ignites our evolution of life.

Discipline is a matter of perspective, always. Upon this earth we are more like children than adults. We look upon things inquisitively and through choice of what pleases us. We can say No but may not understand the consequences of that choice like an adult would, therefore clarity is what is needed in dangerous situations or when our perspective clashes with what is required at the given moment. We are much stronger than humans physically and can endure much more, however we share many common emotions and can feel your energy when unfocused or when your intent is not of the purest form. We will die for you if that will bring a learning and as such you have done the same. Do not confuse abuse with discipline, these are separate issues. We teach respect, you teach respect. We teach love, you teach love. We have come by choice and so have you. We both agreed to co-create where growth, freedom and understanding is the goal of both species.

From the Horses Heart If you would like further information about what the Universe would like us to know regarding our animals lives and how it can effect the horse facts you know click here

Go to "A Guided Meditation Script" to take a journey with horses!

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Sri Aurobindo falls into the exclusive category of Poet-Seers who have achieved the highest realisations and have endeavoured to share that experience with the rest of humankind. The teachings and very utterances that spiritual masters of this calibre offer to the world come from the most sublime realms of consciousness that human beings can attain to. Their poetry transcends the page to become mantra, an invocation to the transcendental consciousness.

Sri Aurobindo, Indian nationalist, poet, philosopher and Spiritual Guru was born in Calcutta on 15th August 1872.

Sri Aurobindo spent his formative years in England studying at St Pauls and Trinity College where he excelled in the study of Literature and the Classics. In 1892 he returned to India where he became heavily involved in the Indian independence movement, he was a natural leader and one of the most radical nationalist politicians. Because of his radicalism, in 1908 Sri Aurobindo was arrested on suspicion of being involved in a bomb plot and was remanded in Alipore jail. It was here in jail that Sri Aurobindo had significant spiritual experiences, he became aware of a divine inner guidance and also realised the omnipresence of God even in a darkened prison cell.

Due to the commitment of Sri Aurobindos lawyer C.R.Das, Sri Aurobindo was released without charge. However this experience had changed Sri Aurobindos outlook. Henceforth he retired from politics and focused his energies on spirituality.

Sri Aurobindo travelled to Pondicherry, South India where he could practise yoga undisturbed. In 1914 he was later joined by a French women, Mira Richards who would later became known as the Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Together they founded the Sri Aurobindo ashram, which began to attract disciples attracted to their dynamic reinterpretation of yoga.

As well as being a spiritual Guru to many disciples Sri Aurobindo was a noted poet, philosopher and writer. His main works were The Life Divine, The Synthesis of Yoga, Essays on the Gita and Savitri. Savitri was an epic work of poetry that he worked on for over 20 years.

Sri Aurobindo did notnegate the world like Indian yogis of the past. Instead Sri Aurobindo affirmed that all life is Yoga; through a conscious aspiration it is possible for man to evolve into a higher consciousness a consciousness of truth and inner harmony. Sri Aurobindo called this new consciousness the Supramental.

For over 40 years, Sri Aurobindo worked tirelessly for his vision of a divine life on earth. Through his writings and poetry he left a legacy which reflected his hopes of a golden future for humanity. Sri Aurobindo entered mahasamadhi on Dec 5th, 1950.

Selected Poems of Sri Aurobindo

Savitri

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