tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:55:56 +0000Tips, advice &amp; inspiration on life and relationships | From the creator of &#39;Moments of inspiration with Penny.&#39;http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/noreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)Blogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-3791987906395661378Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:29:00 +00002010-02-23T13:02:42.122-05:00create better relationshipsunderstanding relationshipsmaking relationships workimprove your relationshipA certain email popped up today just as I was in the middle of writing my next article. This email came from one of my mentors, Dr. John Gray.Within it was a short video clip that shared what I wanted to say, however, it did so more effectively than what I would have put into words. So I decided to share the short video clip with you instead.If you’re not already familiar with Dr. John Gray, he http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/KbF-uB7RUmo/how-smallest-changes-can-make.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/KbF-uB7RUmo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2010/02/how-smallest-changes-can-make.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-1525815921989573482Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:46:00 +00002010-02-09T14:27:56.586-05:00life lessonsdoing your bestrelationship adviceRelationship is one of the most effective tools for spiritual evolution because we’re always in relationships. Think of the web of relationships you have at any time—friends, parents, children, colleagues, teachers, lovers, even enemies. All are, at their heart, spiritual experiences.Where would you be without all those lessons learned through relationships? Could you have grown into the person http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/Qaai17MPDtE/even-littlest-things-you-do-could-serve.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/Qaai17MPDtE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2010/02/even-littlest-things-you-do-could-serve.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-72964034188837869Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:47:00 +00002010-01-21T10:35:56.380-05:00life lessonsappreciationIt’s no secret that your relationships with others are enriched when you learn to appreciate one another for the little things (not just the big stuff). The same goes for feeling enriched in the life you live – regardless of your circumstances. When you learn to continuously appreciate the “little” things in life, only then will you discover an indestructible inner peace within – one that money http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/8aBQzPrHi8E/do-you-realize-that-youre-living.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/8aBQzPrHi8E" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2010/01/do-you-realize-that-youre-living.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-4060446838588828992Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:46:00 +00002010-01-08T12:35:44.623-05:00life lessonsrelationship adviceHappy new year! It always brings me great pleasure to share the first article of the new year with you.As I look at the many years that I’ve had this fortunate opportunity to share my thoughts with you, I can’t help but know that this year is going to be a great year, unlike any other. I say this with confidence because I can now share the depth of the meaning, “be in the right place.” Let me http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/Mxcuq6Yfp2A/deeper-meaning-what-it-really-means-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/Mxcuq6Yfp2A" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2010/01/deeper-meaning-what-it-really-means-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-78385278794539126Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:44:00 +00002009-12-22T14:51:54.232-05:00life lessonsinspirational messagesloveTime and time again I’ve been told to share the inspirational messages from my Penny Jewelry line on this blog. So in the spirit of the holiday season and the upcoming new year, I thought now would be a great time to share these messages.Here are the messages from the three main Penny Jewelry Collection. They were designed to work together to inspire, to give and to share…Penny Best Jewelry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/0gH5j6ZaNKE/youre-not-here-to-fear-your-future.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/0gH5j6ZaNKE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/12/youre-not-here-to-fear-your-future.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-3855230122407765832Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:11:00 +00002009-12-07T22:21:33.142-05:00alkalizinghealthrelationship advicehealthy communicationA letter to Penny:Dear Penny,My wife has always been concerned with her appearance and it has gotten much, much worse as of late. After our first child, she was able to lose her "baby fat" before she became pregnant with our 2nd child a little less than 2 years later. However, our younger child is now a little over 3 now and she hasn't been able to lose it this time.I love her just the way she ishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/gEtgbSWjL_k/want-things-back-on-track-set-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/gEtgbSWjL_k" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/12/want-things-back-on-track-set-good.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-6509972739972305508Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:23:00 +00002009-11-25T17:47:09.535-05:00relationshipshealthy communicationThere will always be situations and circumstances in your life when someone will cross some personal boundary, triggering strong emotional responses.When someone pushes your buttons, it’s tempting to want to push back. But deep down, you know this is not the best way to deal with things — it’s not productive, it wastes precious time and energy, and creates more turbulence in your life.So the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/Gsnx9LYqGLA/do-you-observe-or-evaluate-is-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/Gsnx9LYqGLA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/11/do-you-observe-or-evaluate-is-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-1668502376989000518Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:13:00 +00002010-03-03T18:27:28.983-05:00relationshipsadviceloveA question for Penny:Penny,I met a great guy… we were fine its been 4 months. We met each other’s family, took a mini vacation. Things were wonderful. I pushed him a way a tad bit just because I was trying to be careful but he just suddenly vanished... won’t answer my calls or texts. I’m saddened. Should I persist or cut it also.Penny’s advice:Honestly, this does not sound promising. I've heard http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/aKWjDZ4rLTI/what-does-love-have-to-do-with-it-lets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/aKWjDZ4rLTI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/11/what-does-love-have-to-do-with-it-lets.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-896123661150727066Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:44:00 +00002009-10-30T19:17:47.275-04:00life lessonshealthMany years ago, someone very special wrote me a very long letter. Though the whole letter was beautiful and well thought, there were few sentences in particular at the end that really stood out for me. But I’ve forgotten about this letter since.Then just a few days ago, I stumbled upon this letter in some folder I’ve forgotten about on my laptop. So I scrolled to see these few lines once http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/s1UkmllbUGo/feeling-true-pleasure-and-pain-what-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/s1UkmllbUGo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/10/feeling-true-pleasure-and-pain-what-it.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-6631138623772056751Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:54:00 +00002009-10-22T16:14:25.213-04:00life lessonsrespectrelationshipsbeing kindHide… don’t come out till you’re in a good mood! Just joking ☺.Well, actually, I’m only half joking because sometimes you do have to spend some time alone to reflect, get out of a negative state, and find your balance again.Because life experiences exist through relationships – relationship with your Self, family, co-workers, partner, friends – more often than not, we unconsciously allow our moodhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/a51xxGYs3J8/its-easy-to-be-kind-when-youre-in-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/a51xxGYs3J8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/10/its-easy-to-be-kind-when-youre-in-good.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-573222987996437167Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:04:00 +00002010-01-10T17:10:16.752-05:00relationshipslifeI’ve come to learn (the hard way) that when a person asks you to help or guide them in their life, you have a choice in whether to help or not. The responsibility part comes after you make that choice. And if you should decide to take on that responsibility, you must know when to say when. Let me explain this metaphorically.In order to help them, if what you need them to see is on page 9 of a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/VjSYCHSz6QE/is-it-our-responsibility-to-save-others.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/VjSYCHSz6QE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/10/is-it-our-responsibility-to-save-others.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-4885642036079852125Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:24:00 +00002009-10-07T23:13:37.122-04:00healthy relationshipslifeThe next time you complain about someone or get upset with the way they are, do yourself a favor; stop and think about what I’m sharing here, instead.On my last post, I talked about changing the way you think if you want to change your life. Well, here’s a way of thinking that you can adopt to help you see things in a healthier light. And when you see things in a healthier light, your life will http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/T3WkHmlGSfw/we-all-share-one-ultimate-goal-in-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/T3WkHmlGSfw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/10/we-all-share-one-ultimate-goal-in-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-5866240938124635252Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:27:00 +00002009-10-02T14:01:00.306-04:00relationshipslifefinding true loveWhy are some people experiencing relationship bliss while others have resorted to “believing” that there’s no such thing? Well, this is what it all comes down to:It’s all in the way you think and what you’ve “chosen” to adopt as your “belief” about relationships. How you were raised and the lessons and stories shared with you by people whom you thought were older and wiser, play a huge part in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/Jp2qtuArvrM/could-your-beliefs-be-affecting-kind-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/Jp2qtuArvrM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/10/could-your-beliefs-be-affecting-kind-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-3137068350955880626Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:38:00 +00002009-09-27T15:04:20.038-04:00relationshipsfinding true loveI hope you had a chance to read Part 1 of “What has to happen in order for you to find The Right One?” Here’s the rest of the article (Part 2 of 2):The second precondition is to be fully honest with yourself. This trait is interconnected with learning to live from an open heart (the first precondition covered in Part 1 of 2 of this article). The more honest you become with yourself the harder it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/RU8hHPoDYPw/what-has-to-happen-in-order-for-you-to_27.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/RU8hHPoDYPw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/09/what-has-to-happen-in-order-for-you-to_27.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-8277063483098890393Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:53:00 +00002009-09-27T13:57:00.952-04:00relationshipsfinding true loveMore often than not, I come across articles written by other relationship experts and advisors who share my similar view on achieving healthier, happier relationships. So from time to time, I’ll make a point to share with you what they have to say. This way, you don’t always only hear what I have to say.Today, I want to share an article written by Mikko Kemppe, a Mars Venus Relationship Coach whohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/m2mvoyK9wdo/what-has-to-happen-in-order-for-you-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/m2mvoyK9wdo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/09/what-has-to-happen-in-order-for-you-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-3423337054344115992Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:14:00 +00002009-09-20T21:45:10.988-04:00relationshipsfinding true loveIt’s not difficult to find a partner if being in love is not that important to you, or if being highly compatible with your partner isn’t a huge criteria for you. But if this is all too important, then you’re not just looking for a partner, you’re looking for the love of your life.Timing plays a huge part in this. But first, you must understand that timing does not only mean being at the right http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/cK3VfeYpfQo/timing-plays-huge-part-in-finding-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/cK3VfeYpfQo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/09/timing-plays-huge-part-in-finding-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-2969733651803917608Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:54:00 +00002009-09-16T11:22:31.940-04:00romancenurturing your relationshipIn the past, I’ve written articles on the importance of romance and keeping the spark alive in a relationship. I’ve talked about not taking your partner for granted – making a conscious effort to grow your relationship and keep it exciting.We all want the “happily ever after” but most of us don’t even take the time to make it happen. We let pride get in the way; we let ourselves slip; we make http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/8q11SEURdwI/we-all-want-happily-ever-after-but-most.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/8q11SEURdwI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/09/we-all-want-happily-ever-after-but-most.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-2769833030892951537Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:07:00 +00002009-09-12T10:35:35.446-04:00relationshipschemistryChemistry plays a big part in how a relationship develops. Though having chemistry with someone can be great in many aspects, without understanding that it can work in the positive as well as the negative, you can’t fully grasp that it can also be the very reason you end up in unhealthy relationships.For some people who love the idea of being in love, with chemistry involved, they can sometimes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/iL5DoAYFQ_M/what-is-chemistry-youll-be-surprised.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/iL5DoAYFQ_M" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/09/what-is-chemistry-youll-be-surprised.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-8475784587153949441Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:12:00 +00002009-09-09T17:14:46.288-04:00communicate kindlycommunicate in a relationshipcommunicationOn my last post I promised I would share some advice written by Relationship Coaches and Authors, Susie and Otto Collins, on “How To Deal With Disagreements in Relationships.” So here is what they have to say that I find to be in alignment with my thoughts...It's a fact: Disagreements happen in relationships. There's nothing new about this. The challenge is: What do you do when you have a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/CvLw7MWt6dE/how-to-deal-with-disagreements-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/CvLw7MWt6dE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/09/how-to-deal-with-disagreements-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-4922187107844792172Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:51:00 +00002009-09-09T17:03:27.660-04:00communicate in a relationshipAny friend or partner you choose in your life deserves the chance to speak his or her mind. This is the only way to achieve more clarity and understanding between the two of you. Not to mention, it is also one of the key elements that can make a friendship or a relationship blossom.It doesn’t matter how much you dislike communicating or expressing yourself, but when you deprive your friends or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/UXC9npG6L_U/do-you-deprive-others-of-speaking-their.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/UXC9npG6L_U" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/09/do-you-deprive-others-of-speaking-their.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-20162713294102257Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:42:00 +00002009-09-04T18:20:59.006-04:00relationshipsChallenges in relationships are always going to exist. This will never change no matter whom you’re with. No two people will ever be exactly the same to which there won’t be disagreements or conflicts at one point or another. These challenges will only serve you well the sooner you learn to face them in a mature manner.How you choose to deal with challenges also plays a big part in how healthy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/7YQxQzUFDHs/why-is-there-always-something-missing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/7YQxQzUFDHs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/09/why-is-there-always-something-missing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-8353164322226403577Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:53:00 +00002009-09-02T23:43:06.962-04:00loverelationshipI’m sure you all know someone who often say one thing but then do another - and sadly, they themselves don’t even know it.I used to be this person and I didn’t even see it. Well, maybe deep down I kind of knew, but was too self-righteous and perhaps even in denial. I had rules and guards when it came to love. It had to be this way or that way (and come to think of it, mostly my way), or else it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/W1_v5gtYaPw/are-you-saying-one-thing-but-doing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/W1_v5gtYaPw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/09/are-you-saying-one-thing-but-doing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-5891910774085245615Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:43:00 +00002009-09-01T22:10:35.899-04:00alkalizehealthOn my last post I promised I would give you more valuable information about your body that you’re going to want to share with people you love. But first, before you read any further, please be sure you’ve read my article: Alkalize: It will change your life! (Click here to read.)If you don’t first read and understand what is shared in that article about pH balance, and acid/alkaline in your body, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/5Q85xJ6dOiw/there-is-no-reason-for-you-to-shrink.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/5Q85xJ6dOiw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/08/there-is-no-reason-for-you-to-shrink.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-2845876256706253965Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:34:00 +00002009-08-25T18:56:03.374-04:00relationshipshumilityfinding true loveI know I’ve repeated this more than twice: In order for things around you to change, the first thing that must change is you. Change has to begin with you– not the other way around. You cannot control everything around you, but the one thing you can control is yourself. Change begins when you change the way you think, the way you perceive what is good or bad, right or wrong, and the way you act http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/IaDdt0u-Tb8/dont-wish-it-were-easier-wish-you-were.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/IaDdt0u-Tb8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/08/dont-wish-it-were-easier-wish-you-were.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756876938817884881.post-2288842868472699921Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:03:00 +00002009-08-21T18:55:23.097-04:00relationshipscreating great relationshipsloveHere we are – the last of the 5-part mini course offered by Relationship Coaches and Authors, Susie and Otto Collins. I hope you’ve enjoyed Lesson 1 to 4 on previous posts. Here they share with us the final Lesson: Proven secrets for creating great relationships.Lesson 5What it takes to succeed in creating a great relationship is...…the commitment to not run away and hide when things get http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~3/Xj8RVli1DwM/proven-secrets-for-creating-great_17.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Penny Phang)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RelationshipAdviceFromPenny/~4/Xj8RVli1DwM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.relationshipadvicefrompenny.com/2009/08/proven-secrets-for-creating-great_17.html