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- Foods We Eat And Stress - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhen we usually think of stress, food is not usually at the top of our list as causing stress. But, recent research studies indicate that there may be a connection between what we eat and how we cope with stress. As almost half of our population complains of some form of stress, stress has ...
Views: 3043(1 vote) - What You Can Do Now - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Jon GregorySo what can you do right now to change your life? Well, I have some thoughts on that. Starting today, starting at this very moment, you can decide to follow your dreams again. Yes, your dreams. Remember those? Yeah, it's those things you've stuffed into a tiny little box at the back of your ...
Views: 1012 - Franchise Owners's Secrets Revealed - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Audrey & Dick FrederickIn the course of a person’s life, at least once or twice, the thought of owning their own business has crossed their minds. The idea of independence and not relying on someone else to control the paycheck is the dream of many. So what is keeping the vast majority from realizing that dream? ...
Views: 1900 - Is Fish Oil Really Better Than Flaxseed Oil? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimFish oil or flaxseed oil? That is the question posed by millions of health-conscious people each day. But what is the main reason why millions of people are reaching for either fish oil or flaxseed oil? If you said omega-3 fatty acids then you’re correct. But what if I told you that one of ...
Views: 1983 - Edgar Cayce's Massage Remedy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Stephanie HeidemannEdgar Cayce (1877-1945) was born with powers of perception that extended beyond most people's. By the early 1900s, Edgar Cayce was a famously documented Medical Clairvoyant healing people of a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, sometimes considered "terminal". His clairvoyant teachings ...
Views: 4944 - Speed Selling - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Doug DvorakWhat is It? Pace isn¡¦t everything in life. But let¡¦s admit it ¡V moving in slow motion can be boring sometimes. That¡¦s why people pack a speedway at a NASCAR event and not the long rallies of a Formula One Race that can take days to be complete. Basketball and baseball games are more ...
Views: 1312 - Celebrating The Beauty And Joy Of The Earth - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Zacciah BlackburnWe know pollution, personal and political grievances and turmoil, and tribal conflict are widespread in the world, but we have not found a way to fix them. So, what can we do to resolve the problems of the Earth? These conflicts are but reflections of our own inner turmoil which need resolution, ...
Views: 1475 - How Trial Closing And Closing Techniques can Save You Time And Help You To Make More Sales - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Doug DvorakNo sales professional ever intends to get stuck in one sale for a longer period than required. They would like to move on to the next prospect after closing a sales deal as soon as possible. That¡¦s the way to increase total sales volume. Closing techniques ensure that a sales conversation ...
Views: 2224 - How To Anticipate & Handle Objections With Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Doug DvorakObjections are the hurdles that keep sales people a step away from closing. The swift removal of objections invariably leads to the closing of the sale. Only the well prepared sales person succeeds in removing the objections in a convincing manner. Anticipating Objections No prospect is ...
Views: 1510 - Does Anyone Here Want Some Compassion? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Zacciah BlackburnDoes any one here want some compassion? I woke this morning, to this question, spoken from higher guidance, knowing I was to write a newsletter today.... I took it to heart, personally, first, addressing it to my own life situations, but wanted to share my further reflections on it with you. ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - You Are A Mr. Potato Head - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Alvin ( AJ ) GentryOver the past three decades I have seen a lot. It isn't so much that I had special opportunities even though I have been blessed with meeting lots of celebrities and well known people, but rather more that I just happened to be watching constantly. Most people go through the living experience ...
Views: 1473 - Sound Healing: A Therapeutic Tool For The Future! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Zacciah BlackburnSound Healing is the new buzz word in complementary therapy. Sound healing therapies are being incorporated into traditional and non-traditional healing practices, more and more, from one’s own meditation room, to practitioners utilizing traditional massage, reiki, acupuncture, shamanism, ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - AbExtension Routines - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from John Ireland?Fat accumulates in areas not exercised properly. So,lets earn the right to eat again through proper exercise routines. Kinesiology principles concerning conventional sit-ups and crunches state that 90% of these routines involve the back muscles and only 10% of the stomach / rectus abdominis. ...
Views: 1235(3 votes) - Meditation, The Food Of The Soul - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Swami NarayananandaA daily session of meditation may be regarded as the food that is needed by the soul of man. Even as the body is hungry, the soul has its own hunger. The body struggles to maintain itself by acquisition of the requisite food. So is the soul seeking that particular type of food which can maintain ...
Views: 667 - Do Grains, Breads And Cereals Have A Place In The Natural Human Diet? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Tera WarnerUnfortunately, humans have been so far removed from their natural environment and living conditions for such a long time, that most people have a hard time determining what the natural human diet would include. We know that humans can survive on all kinds of different foods, but the valuable ...
Views: 648 - Four Sources Of Discontent - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Julie DonleyThere is a pervasive discontent in our society today. We seem to be suffering from an epidemic of unhappiness. Why do some of us seem to constantly be looking for something that we simply never quite seem to catch up to? What causes this discontent and how can we overcome it? In your mind, you ...
Views: 1824 - Renegade Professional - Secret To Exploding Your MLM Article Marketing Results - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Dean CaporellaNetwork marketers adopting the renegade approach to building their business are learning many new ways to attract prospects into their business funnel and article marketing is one of them. Yet, there is some confusion as to what article marketing actually involves. Well, in a nutshell, there ...
Views: 1095 - Attraction Marketing - Secret To Avoid Being A Desperate Network Marketer - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Dean CaporellaThere are two types of network marketers. There are those who understand the true meaning of giving value and building a relationship with their prospect before they even consider hitting them with a sales pitch and then there are those we term as desperate network marketers. So which are you? ...
Views: 1622 - Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Sandra GarthIf you struggle with weight gain it’s a good bet that you have tried at least one of the “fad” diets that crop up on a regular basis. The truth is that some of these diets may grant you temporary weight loss. In the usual case, however, the weight returns as soon as you stray from the diet. The ...
Views: 1196 - Natural Prostate Gland Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Ken ThoburnThe prostate is a small male gland located between the bowel and the bladder that can almost double in size during puberty due to certain changes in the male hormone testosterone. Years of research has still not been able to find out the exact purpose of the prostate gland but it is known that ...
Views: 805 - Opening To Your Life Partner - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Barry and Joyce VissellIn our book, Meant To Be, thirty-three year old Kat Trueblood describes herself as tired of dating. It was the spring of 1989, and while visiting a friend near where she was living in Colorado, she picked up and started reading a copy of our first book, The Shared Heart. Unable to put it down, ...
Views: 2343 - Showing Appreciation For Corporate Gifts - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Lydia RamseyHave you recently received a gift from someone with whom you do business? Were you the lucky recipient of a basket of gourmet foods, a plant for your office or a gift certificate for your favorite restaurant? Businesses are constantly looking for ways to show appreciation to their customers. ...
Views: 1099 - Making A Graceful Apology - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Lydia RamseyWe all make mistakes, but often it is hard to admit them and more difficult yet to say those key words, “I’m sorry.” When you have offended someone in business, a sincere apology is essential if you wish to continue the relationship and move on. Some times words are enough. ...
Views: 1146 - Recipes For Inner Peace. Learn From Experience - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Warren RedmanLast time I introduced you to the first of my Recipes for Inner Peace from the book of that name. The first Recipe is Listening Power. Now let’s look at the second recipe called Learning from Experience. In the book Jenny is developing a new relationship. She badly wants it to work but is ...
Views: 838 - Is Your Business Partnership About To Crash And Burn? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Dorene LehaviThe Seven C's: Danger Signs not to be Ignored When Harry teamed up with Joe, everyone thought it was a business match made in heaven. Both loved the clothing business. Harry was a natural salesman with good design sense and Joe was a shrewd buyer and financial whiz. Together they opened a ...
Views: 878 - Ab Workouts And Core Exercises: A Circuit For Fat Loss And Strength - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Nathan LongThere are plenty of myths in the fitness industry that ab workouts will not generate fat loss. If you are just training abdominals with hundreds of crunches and other core exercises, chances are you won't generate any significant fat loss during your ab workouts. If done correctly, however, ...
Views: 1008 - Ways To Make Money From Home - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Kageni PierceWith today’s gas prices, many people are start to rethink their commuting jobs. Fortunately there are ways to make money-work from home that can earn you a living while keeping your car in the garage. Then there is the necessity of moms (or dads) who want to work from home, keep their ...
Views: 1134 - Choosing The Right Brush For Grooming Your Dog - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertIf you go to the pet store to find a brush, then you’re more than likely overwhelmed with a gazillion brushes, each claiming to make your pet’s coat beautiful. But, we know that all pet’s coats are not alike. Some are long, some are short, some are fine, some are coarse, some ...
Views: 2523 - Breathing Fundamentals For Health And Personal Development - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Michael WhiteBreathing Fundamentals for Health and Personal Development Personal development is a lot about creating energy and managing it. The way we breathe, the quality of our respiration, is our primary source of energy. From the connection to our core to the experience and expression of our truth, the ...
Views: 2316 - Waxing Truths. Waning Myths. - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Mike ThompsonSIR Spa men’s skincare expert Michele Lum answers your frequently asked questions about men’s waxing. I’ve never had waxing done before, how does waxing work? Warm wax is applied to the hair and then a cloth strip is lightly pressed onto the wax. The strip is quickly pulled ...
Views: 3402 - Fathers Making Changes - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Kate Pelchat“It was the day I graduated from PC ProSchools and unfortunately my children were not able to attend the ceremony,” shares Jim Schmidt, Customer Support Technician at AT&T, PC ProSchools graduate and proud father. “I was on my way home and I thought I needed to see the kids so I called them ...
Views: 979 - Dreams And Interpretations II - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Athene RaefielOnce we embark into the vivid world of dreaming we begin noticing that we really do see many differences in what we are experiencing and learning from our dreams. Like all other Metaphysical tools, when we practice and pay attention to dreaming we begin to see a wide variety of changes in our ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Top 20 Success Tips To Master Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Susan YoungLearning how to master your life can be the most amazing yet challenging experience. These critical skills and lessons are invaluable to your success in business and life. Unfortunately most of us were not taught these skills in college or as we prepared for our careers and lives. People who ...
Views: 851 - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaProbably the most debilitating emotion that humans must confront is that of fear. Fear confuses. Fear paralyzes. Fear prevents you from thinking clearly, accessing your spiritual gifts and being who you truly are. Fear is the anticipation of future pain. It's been said that 90% of humans are ...
Views: 1469(1 vote) - Pendulum Power! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Rev Peggy RayA pendulum is a wonderful tool that my Spirit guides taught me to use when I was a child. Using a pendulum is an easy way to interact with your subconscious mind. Your conscious mind holds all the easily accessed information that you need on a moment's notice, such as a phone number or the name ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Dreams And Interpretations - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Athene RaefielUsing dreams and their interpretations is an art that can easily be developed to assist in our spiritual development. Using our dreams can aid us in understanding different elements of our lives and ourselves. With the world around us continuing to rev up its pace, requiring more and more of our ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Thinking, Behavior, Religion And Church - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Cheryl PetersenThinking and behavior, in the name of religion and church, seem foul sometimes. Instead of avoiding or blaming, a little experiment can be done. Religion and church can be evaluated to determine if they really are the source of thinking and behavior. This effort has to be scientific, minus the ...
Views: 1380 - The Conjunctive Model Of Psychotherapy (An Excerpt) - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steven FrankelThe psychotherapy process requires the deliberate joining of two human beings, mainly orchestrated by one, and requiring heartfelt collaboration by both. Breaches in the relationship are plumbed for the information they provide, the two continually surprised and inspired as they move to new, ...
Views: 1657 - Decide Your Long Term Care Fate, Don't Put The Decision In Others' Hands - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Thomas DayA large majority of the American public still believes that the government will provide long-term care when needed. It is this misconception that most likely prevents people from planning care for themselves. In fact a recent study revealed that many people believe they can give away assets ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Keeping Cool This Summer With Ayurveda - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Sundari FinlaysonIn Ayurveda the idea of agni, the digestive fire, is key to health and well-being. Individual seasons seem to be a bane or blessing to different constitutions, yet with a little knowledge and a few tips for self-care, you’ll find yourself enjoying and engaging in your life year round in a whole ...
Views: 2248(2 votes) - The Number 1 Reason Why People Do Not Experience Long-Term Success - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Robb ThompsonOur Success In Life Is In Direct Proportion To Our Conquering The Giant Named "Maintenance." Maintenance Defined: Webster's Dictionary defines maintain to keep in due condition, operation or force. Any car, house, or shoe that is not properly maintained gets worse from the day it was made, ...
Views: 801 - Teamwork: The Only Way To Climb... - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Jake NortonOn September 26, at 10:02 AM, I stood on top of Gurla Mandhata with 5 of my teammates: Sherpas Panuru, Mingma Chhiring, and Karma Rita, and climbers Kirk Allen and Stuart Sloat. In reaching the 25,502 foot (7728 meter) summit of this remote peak in western Tibet, we became the first American ...
Views: 1584 - What Makes You Different? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Robb ThompsonIf we are honest with ourselves, we will concede that rising to a higher level doesn't happen automatically. I wish that effortless excellence were possible, but life is built by choices - not by luck. Different choices point us down drastically different paths. Prosperity won't come our way ...
Views: 861 - The Three Most Necessary Questions To Clearly Define Values - Have You Asked These Yet? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Robb ThompsonNot too long ago, I brought together all of the department heads of our organization in order to establish and clearly define our company's core values. One of the questions I posed was, "What values are important to us?" Not just as individuals, but as an organization. History teaches that ...
Views: 1241 - Have You Checked Your Attitude Lately? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Robb ThompsonHave you been secretly yearning to travel far beyond the hard edge of your potential curve? Are you, as I am, longing to surpass your present accomplishments and exceed your current level of achievement? If you're nodding with enthusiasm, then let's take a solid look at your attitude. Let me ...
Views: 1056 - Getting The Most Out Of Therapy: How To Collaborate With Your Therapist - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steven FrankelThe decision to work with a therapist is never straightforward, but there are times in life when we just need that extra emotional support. While we may have loved ones who will help us through rough times, it is often a good idea to seek the less biased support of a professional when dealing ...
Views: 998 - Don't Settle For Being Common - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Robb ThompsonExcellence Is The Antidote Used To Stop The Deadly Disease Called Mediocrity. I've observed that the majority of individuals live by a "just good enough" mentality. This paradigm (way of believing) has aborted more dreams than any other I know. Achieving your dreams means refusing to be "just ...
Views: 881 - How To Really Talk To Your Therapist: Four Collaborative Steps - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steven FrankelPeople who go into therapy frequently report good experiences where the patient feels understood and well-supported by the therapist, who uses his or her therapeutic skills to facilitate a discovery and healing process. But what if your therapy frustrates you? What if your therapist is off ...
Views: 1614 - The Napkin Dilemma - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Lydia RamseyThe dinner napkin has been around for a long time, centuries in fact, and it has taken on a number of forms and uses. When meals were eaten entirely with your fingers, it was the size of a bath towel. It wasn't until the introduction of the fork in the seventeenth century when hands remained ...
Views: 1069 - Long Term Care Insurance On The Web - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from william pritchettWhen a good friend of mine inquired where he could obtain information about medical insurance for his out-of-state, elderly mother, I told him to try the Internet. He reported back to me about a week later, in desperation: "I am giving up, I am too confused." He had taken on an overwhelming ...
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