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- Sailing Through the Storm - by Sailing through the storm means that you know events do not control your life. As Napolean Hill once said, "God has given us control over one thing in our lives - our thoughts." How do we use this wisdom?
Begin by asking yourself, "If this event or decision went smoothly, how would I react?" ...
Views: 642 - Masterpieces Take Time - by For some people, this can take a lifetime, for others, years. In our American culture, we've been led to believe that "overnight successes" are something to get excited about. But when you look closer at these "overnight successes", you'll notice one of two things. First, if they are truly ...
Views: 507 - Living From Trust - by What I didn't realize was that I was literally draining my energy from the present out into the future. I remember saying to myself things like, "I'll have more tomorrow if only this would change" or "If I only had more intuition...I wish I had more wisdom...maybe tomorrow..." Without realizing ...
Views: 527 - Living From Trust - by As the book Conversations with God (a deeply spiritual, non-religious book) teaches us, Our thoughts are expressions of the Divine - of God - that we are at the same time the Source and the receiver. Now, this may seem a bit too powerful for some to either understand or admit.
But think just ...
Views: 621 - The Value of Creating Your Own Journal for Your Thoughts, Feelings and Experiences - by The famous guided imagery expert and author of the "Goddess Within," Susan Castle, is quoted as saying,
"Journalling helps you grow, and flow. It helps you get in touch with who you really are...your essence. It helps put you in touch with the Dreamer in you. It nourishes your Dreamer. ...
Views: 574 - How to Develop, Listen To, and Trust Your Most Valuable Resource - by Your intuition has incredible power to "see" and "hear" and "feel" beyond your normal 5 senses' abilities. What I mean is that your hunches, those little messages that we all receive, have incredible ability to fuel our Life's Dreams and help us move beyond our so-called limitations.
Your ...
Views: 574 - Integrity - by How often are you faced with the option of speaking your Truth or backing down and "being a nice person?" When you see this movie, you'll think twice about the next time you're in a situation that requires you to do the right thing. Not the popular thing, not the easy way out, but having ...
Views: 572 - Inside You Lies Greatness - by A seed of vast potential
A place beyond the ego mind
A place so rich and fertile
that you can smell its rich fragrance
like after a cool summer rain
You can feel this pulse of life
as it pulses through you
This infinite part of you knows
like a beacon in the night
It guides you on your ...
Views: 581 - How Can I Bring More Success Into My Life? - by A Personal Story
Years ago, I used to think that success meant "getting" the things that
I was striving for. And yet, the harder I tried the more they eluded
me. There¡¯s an old adage that says "If what your doing isn¡¯t working, try
something different!" I had a feeling that something ...
Views: 765 - How to Free Yourself From Your Ego and Live From Your True Self - Your Spirit - by Q. What do you mean by the phrase "True Self?"
A. Your true self is your Spirit. The part of you that has no boundaries - no limitations. To understand this is to live your life with no fear. Only your ego fears anything. Your True self - your Spirit - knows that in order to truly free ...
Views: 2206 - Faith: Building a Bridge to Your Life's Dreams - by "In the Indiana Jones movie, The Quest for The Holy Grail, Indy finds himself at the precipice of a bottomless chasm. On the other side of the abyss stands the sacred temple in which the cup of Christ awaits him. Indy has searched the entire world for the Holy Grail, defied all kinds of rats, ...
Views: 657 - The Magic Art of Asking Empowering Questions - by A True Story
Several years ago, I used to think in a very linear fashion. I operated out of my left (analytical) brain quite often. About four years ago, after reading some very inspiring books and being open to the influence of some very special friends; I began to ask myself questions like ...
Views: 733 - How Deep Breathing Can Help You Relieve Stress and Attract What You Desire - by Why be concerned about deep breathing?
Great question. Some believe that they are already breathing properly. If you ever feel stressed or frustrated, try this simple test.
1) Lie down or sit upright and get comfortable
2) Place your hands on your lower abdomen
3) Exhale first, then
4) ...
Views: 829 - The Cause of Affirmation Problems and How to Solve It. - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Julia NestlerThe primary reason to why affirmations don't work, or only work to a certain extent, is that we are not receptive to them – Our debilitating emotions and disturbing thoughts simply stop them from working. This is a paradox, because affirmations are very often used with the express purpose of ...
Views: 1044 - Five Easy Steps to Creating Your Dream Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Rod LoudenMillions of singles across the world are looking to create relationship bliss. It takes time. It requires energy. It mandates desire. A lot of people have all that. What they don’t have is a valid and reliable Roadmap to Relationship Success. Whether they’re accessing Yahoo Maps or their ...
Views: 737 - Natural Sleep Aid Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Therese PattersonNatural sleep remedies have been around many generations and if you are among the 30 percent of Americans who suffer from insomnia, one of these natural sleep remedies may be just what the doctor ordered. They are not miracle cures, some may take several weeks to work but many have been proven ...
Views: 2392 - When You Have Problems In a Relationship - Should You Forgive and Forget? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealIf someone has let you down or hurt you repeatedly you may wonder how many times you should "forgive and forget" before you give up on the relationship. No one else can really tell you what to do, although you may wish to ask others for their advice. If you are always being let down or hurt ...
Views: 3099 - Life Insurance Quote - Term And Whole Life - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Donald LusanBuyers tend to request a life insurance quote or several quotes on varying types of policies when they are in the market for life insurance. Some know exactly what type of policy they want but most want to compare quotes. How do you shop for life insurance? Do you call in a life insurance agent ...
Views: 1154 - Your Sun Sign -- What is it -- and Why is it Important? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Peter BrentsIn Astrology, the Sun represents your basic personality, the central cluster of traits and interests, strengths and personal issues that color and influence the various other parts of your character -- the inner selves and different roles described by the nine other planets in your horoscope. ...
Views: 863 - Focusing on the Lessons - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Jay FisetFocusing on the Lessons An excerpt from the new book “Reframe Your Blame, How to Be Personally Accountable” by Jay Fiset Why do people have so much difficulty recognizing the lessons their Victim experiences can teach them? I believe this is because the lessons are positioned directly in our ...
Views: 1368 - True Stories of False Memories - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from FSB AuthorsBy Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson, authors of Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) False memories allow us to forgive ourselves and justify our mistakes, but sometimes at a high price: an inability to take responsibility for our lives. An appreciation of the distortions of memory, a realization ...
Views: 1074 - Recurring Nightmares - What can you do to deal with them? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterNightmares can be caused by a number of different things. For example, your nightmare might be caused by: - Having a particular kind of food or drink before sleeping - A side effect of prescription or off the counter medication that you are taking - Anxiety about your ability to control a ...
Views: 1441 - The Next Generation in Online Recruiting - by Jobrapido brings the next generation of online recruiting to Europe: rather than Job posting.
The number of companies and recruiting agencies that post vacancies on their own websites increases rapidly, Jobrapido job seekers with a unique possibility: you can search through the vacancies posted ...
Views: 709 - Narcissist vs. Psychopath - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Sam VakninWe all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". These are the old names for a patient with the Antisocial Personality Disorder (AsPD). It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths. The latter may simply be a less inhibited and less grandiose form of the former. Indeed, the DSM V ...
Views: 1932 - Focus and Concentration: A Must for Doctors - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardSickness is something that can not be completely avoided. Everyone knows this to be the truth. At some point or another, everyone gets sick enough to need the help of a doctor. Anyone who hasn't, may have a problem that has gone undetected. So, there is just no truth to the old saying "an apple ...
Views: 2754(2 votes) - The Telephone Cable - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Wayne MisnerMen are forcing themselves to suppress pain and by doing so, are also suppressing love. Humans cannot filter or suppress one set of emotions without impacting all emotions. He now appears to be insensitive, hardened, unfeeling, callous, thick skinned, numb, and sometimes dead. Try cutting a ...
Views: 1130 - The Divorce Process and Laws in California - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from James WalshThe spirit of California is no doubt Western and most certainly has its anchoring in the culture of the United States. Being a border and coastal state, Californian culture has been greatly influenced by several large immigrant populations, especially those from Latin America and East Asia. ...
Views: 1688 - Early Symptoms of Pregnancy after Ovulation: Changes, New Cravings - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Alien ShengYou know you are pregnant when the early symptoms of pregnancy after ovulation begin to manifest themselves in your body. Ovulation is the release of a single, mature egg from the ovarian follicle, which, after being released, the egg is capable of being fertilized for 12 to 24 hours before it ...
Views: 34838 - Marketing Archetypes: What's Your "Type?" - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Dr. Miriam ReissAs a marketing coach, I've worked with hundreds of businesses over the years, from technology to therapeutic touch. There were the businesses that were just starting out, bright-eyed, full of start-up dreams and enthusiasm. There were those well-established businesses, hoping to hone their ...
Views: 1405 - Get Away and Get It On - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Kara OhTravel is one of the best ways to bring romance into a relationship. No matter how long a couple has been together, getting away from the day-to-day routine is the best way for them to focus on being together. Have you ever noticed when you go to dinner with your partner it's an intimate ...
Views: 908 - Surviving A Layoff - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Dr. Miriam ReissOk, so you’ve lost your job. How are you handling it? Maybe you've always wanted more time off for a bona fide vacation. Or time to do the things that really mattered to you. Maybe your company was challenged, even before your world came tumbling down. Or maybe, just maybe, you never ...
Views: 1184 - Handling Ego in Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Dr. Miriam ReissHandling Ego in Your Business Miriam Reiss, Business, Career & Personal Coach As an executive coach, a question I often ask new clients is, "What are you tolerating in your business?" The answers can range from messy garages to relationships that are no longer working. In business, no matter ...
Views: 1434 - Marionettes Puppets - Alternative Educational Fun - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Marina NeimanAll of us as children played with them, whether is be sock puppets, hand puppets, or wooden puppets. They have been around for quite some time, centuries even. The most popular of the puppets are marionette string puppets. Children love to play with their life-like forms and are able to use ...
Views: 715 - Play and Learn with Educational Jigsaw Puzzles! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Marina NeimanJigsaw puzzles have been entertaining children and adults for centuries. Wooden puzzles were originally created by painting a picture onto a flat piece of wood, then using a jigsaw to cut out the pieces. A man named John Spilsbury is credited with making the first commercial jigsaw puzzle around ...
Views: 775 - Educational And Developmental Value Of Building Blocks - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Marina NeimanWhen your children are tiny, some of the first toys they learn to play with are building blocks. They come in all shapes and sizes and in as many colors as you can think of! When picking out blocks for toys, there are lots of things to consider. One of the most important details to think about ...
Views: 707 - Moon Magic - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Peter BrentsThe Moon has a mystique all its own. It is often associated with secrecy and mystery ... and is associated with strange, uncanny powers. It evokes a peculiar range of responses in cultures everywhere, from curiosity and wonder, to romance and affection, to awe and dread. In legend (and the lore ...
Views: 1030 - The Power of Personal Digital Voice Recorders - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Randall "Randy" DeanAs a time management speaker, trainer, and productivity expert, one of my New Year's Resolutions this year is to use a certain little productivity enhancement device even more in the coming year, due to it's wonderful usefulness. The tool I am talking about is the portable personal digital ...
Views: 1486 - Tension 101 - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Chris SimonTHE BASICS Imagine a car that’s idling too fast. It’s revved up and working hard but nothing useful is happening. The motor’s burning more fuel, creating more pollution and experiencing added wear and tear. Well, it’s kind of the same with muscle tension. It doesn’t help you move and it ...
Views: 1376 - The Truth About Life's Challenges - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaIn the midst of our lives, hungry, thirsty and often weary, there comes a moment when we stop and wonder, “Is this all there is? Is there another way to live my life that will bring the joy and contentment that eludes me?” Caught in the patterns of our lives, each of us has an ...
Views: 5025 - Beat Those Nerves - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Delia ThompsonAdrenaline – your body’s way of helping you when you need to do something special. Such as give a presentation, or go on a job interview. Yet most of us find it to be our worst enemy. Because we don’t understand what happens to us when we become nervous. If you can pre-empt the effect adrenaline ...
Views: 734 - What Fuels You - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Shawn DriscollThis has been a challenging month for me on the home-front and so I’ve been thinking about energy—how to have more of it to get through my (sometimes long) days. Have you ever known someone who’s always a bundle of energy and you end up feeling more energetic after being with ...
Views: 1729 - Our Human Planet - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiI remember once after one of my talks, someone came up to me asking: ‘You were saying that I can have what I want. Well, what I want is peace; how can I have it?’ And my answer at that time was: ’Start from the world around you.’ But now I think I have another answer also … At the moment ...
Views: 795 - 3 Little-Known Facts You Need To Know About Antidepressants - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Chris GreenIt is widely believed that antidepressant drugs are the best treatment for stress, depression and anxiety. After consulting with their health professional, many sufferers will be put on a course of antidepressants, but how effective are these drugs? Not very, in fact they cannot provide a ...
Views: 1485 - Top Ten Reasons People Fail To Attain Goals - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2007 from Terry WisnerWith the plenary of philosophers and self-improvement gurus in all forms of media, it is amazing how many times a day are we informed that all we need to do is, have a dream and go after it. Many of the clients of PARTNERING TO SUCCESS have told me that Partnering is the secret to success. Well ...
Views: 1147 - How to Have What You REALLY Want - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThe first step towards a balanced life is to become clear on what it is that you really want. If you’re like most people, you tend to think that what you want is a thing like a house or car, a relationship, a particular job, or—fill in the blank. You may believe if you have the thing(s) you ...
Views: 628 - A Powerful Exercise Inquiring Into "What Does Your Dream Life Look Like?" - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Cornelis BoertjensDo you know the life of your dreams? Really know what it looks like and feels like on every level of your existence? We all set goals in different areas of our lives, such as health, relationships or careers, which is great. Some of us also visualize these goals by creating images in our minds ...
Views: 2703 - How to Use Self Talk in a Constructive Way to Attract Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Cornelis BoertjensHave you ever noticed that little voice in your mind? You know; the voice that right now is saying “what little voice?”… You probably know what I am talking about. Every one of us has some kind of internal dialog going on most of the day. Mine drives me nuts sometimes! To keep ...
Views: 1039 - Back Ache Early Pregnancy Symptom: Why Does It Occur, How To Get Rid Of It - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Alien ShengBack ache early pregnancy symptom is listed among the important symptoms of early pregnancy. When you begin to exhibit signs that you may be pregnant, your body undergoes many physical changes to signal the fact that a fetus has begun growing within you. You experience physical distress, like ...
Views: 31735(3 votes) - Finding Your Peaceful Center - by The week of September 11 I happened to be corresponding with one of the administrators of the Bach Centre in England. I mentioned my gratitude for Rescue Remedy, and he responded that it had been in wide use at the Centre that week, as well.
That correspondence—as well as other ...
Views: 956 - Self-development with the I Ching - by What do people mean by self-development, self improvement, or personal growth? They all indicate a focus on the individual, an ideal of becoming something more than we are, or perhaps becoming more fully what we already are. Self development means exploring your potential, creating your ideal ...
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