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- Freedom As A Measure of Success - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Ianny LauThe pastor reminded us during Christmas service that the routine of waking up in the morning, sitting through meetings, fire fighting at work, reaching home too late to see the family awake, going to bed, and repeating the cycle, is NOT what life is about. If you are looking forward to ...
Views: 1546 - Psychic Insights For February 2008 - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Elissa HeymanPsychic Insights for February 2008 by Elissa Heyman February’s Lessons: The Universe gives opportunities and grants people the chance to learn from positive experiences--take advantage and go for what’s glittering, pleasing, enthralling, uplifting!! In the first few weeks while ...
Views: 1114 - Peer Pressure on the Teenager - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Ianny LauAs my daughter turns thirteen, I figure it is time to seek advice on how as a parent I should handle the defining years ahead. I attended a seminar by Ken Sapp on ‘Preparing Youth to Handle Peer Pressure’. (See acknowledgement at end of article). In this article, I share some of ...
Views: 2533 - Happiness Is A habit - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Shveita Sethi SharmaSimply put, happiness is a habit. So can we train ourselves to be happy? According to Wray Herbert as stated in the Newsweek- “research shows that our brains have certain hardwired propensities that might be exploited. For example, our brains tend to register frequently heard facts as true, even ...
Views: 1229 - Starting A Carefree Business on a Small Budget - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Ianny LauMany aspiring entrepreneurs look to starting a business in their quests to get out of the rat race. They used to associate businesses with shop fronts, offices, factories, staff and rental. These are just way too intimating for an individual, without even considering yet foot work and admin ...
Views: 830 - Praying For Others - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Ianny LauAs I reflect upon what I pray about, I find they almost always center around my own concerns and interests . It amazes me how endless my needs, wants and wishes seem to be – I hardly remember a time when I have nothing of my own to ask for, even in the better seasons of my life. I ...
Views: 2539 - Continuing Adult Education - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Ianny LauAs Peter Drucker puts it, “We live in an economy where knowledge, not buildings and machinery, is the chief resource and where knowledge-workers make up the biggest part of the work force.” The Internet has triggered an explosion of knowledge and information. The phenomenon is a ...
Views: 823 - How To Enhance Your Moon In Aquarius - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsMoon Crystal: Clear Quartz This crystal can take on the energies of the person that wears them, it can also be programmed for each individual persons needs and/or wants, and it can balance out static energies which can clear out fear of change. When your moon is Aquarius you tend to be ...
Views: 1013 - If You Can't Avoid It, You Face It - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jon SimEvery minute every second, this world is constantly in move. Time is never going to come to a stop. The sun will eventually set today but rise again tomorrow and this will go on and on forever. This is the law of Nature. Similarly, no matter how big a problem you are facing now, there is no ...
Views: 1061 - The Five Elements - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jon SimAll things that exist on Earth revolve around the principle of Yin and Yang. And what that brought about the balance of this very world in which we are residing are five very elements. They are the Earth, Metal, Wood, Water and Fire. All forms on this Earth belong to either one of the ...
Views: 1228 - Stress Can Be Magical - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Darlene Siddons"It's not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it." -Hans Selye- We all have stress, that is a given, the real deal, is how we handle it and what we do with it. The key is to first learn what the first glimmers of stress "looks" like and what it feels like so that we can diminish it as ...
Views: 705 - Make Money With Affiliate And Network Marketing - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Ricky ChangThere are a lot of different ways that internet marketers can make money online ranging from selling tangible products to digital information marketing. Affiliate marketing and network marketing are two of the most popular choices for those seeking to make money online. Both forms of online ...
Views: 798 - Meditate Your Way to Health and Success - The Silva Life System - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Marelisa FabregaMeditation is not just good for the body and for the soul; it can also help you create wealth and success in your life. The practice of meditation has been used for thousands of years to connect with something larger than ourselves. In addition, western medicine has embraced for many years ...
Views: 1097 - But Walt Disney Quit High School - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Ronald ColemanAs a teenager growing up in a small town in Oregon in the 50s, I had no desire to finish high school. For one thing, my dad never finished. Also, my big ambition in life was to be a cartoonist, and I was, in fact, already selling some of my cartoons to small magazines. My hero, Walt Disney, had ...
Views: 997 - Allergic Reactions to Mold - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Connie LimonMold is a common cause of allergy. There are thousands of types of molds and yeasts, however, only a small number of molds are widely recognized to cause allergic reactions. Allergic rhinitis can result when tiny fungal spores, or sometimes pieces of fungi is inhaled. These small, mold spores ...
Views: 1828 - OPENING THE SPIRITUAL VALENTINE - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Lucille Ann meltzDo you ever find it difficult to trust loving another because of past hurts or betrayals? Do you wonder if risking your heart may not be worth the possible loss and pain? To put our faith and trust in another whether it is romantic, family, friendship or the opening to a stranger is the ...
Views: 969 - ***Are You Dating Like a Politician? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Debi BerndtAs I watched the debates over the last few weeks, I kept wondering, “Who is telling the truth?” Politicians create their persona and tout their opinions on issues based on what image is going to give them the most votes. The same with dating, most men and women go out on dates with ...
Views: 1241 - Sciatica ... the forgotten cause - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Graeme TeagueSciatica can be caused by numerous factors. Most of you are aware of the Piriformis muscle that has the sciatic nerve running through or next to it. If this muscle tightens, sciatica occurs. There are also the disc irritations and joints in the lower back that can all help sciatica to occur. ...
Views: 1337 - Sandwiched Boomers and the Valentines Gift of Discourse - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergThis Valentines Day, are you hoping that your sweetheart will finally write the love song you've been waiting to hear? Or are you taking a more proactive stance - busy shopping for the language of love that is bound to communicate the depth of your true emotions? How couples talk with each ...
Views: 884 - Boomer Women and the Changing Face of Retirement - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergAs a Baby Boomer, are you in agreement with the results of an American Association of Retired Persons' position paper - that the definition of work in retirement will be uniquely yours? Fully 80% of those who responded to the survey expect to continue some type of work after they reach ...
Views: 907 - Baby Boomers as Grandparents: the Club Sandwich Generation - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Phyllis GoldbergAs the offspring of Boomers marry and start their own families, the responsibilities of the Sandwich Generation grow. You're already in the middle of your family in flux – squeezed between children growing up and parents growing older. Now the sandwich adds another layer, the ...
Views: 1528 - What Does Divorce Mean to Kids? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Yvonne ClarkEvery year over one million children in the United States under the age of seventeen are involved in their parents’ divorce. Separation and divorce can be emotionally overwhelming, painfully challenging, and distressfully traumatic. How parents, extended family members, helpful family ...
Views: 5243 - Seminar Marketing Response Rates - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jenny HambyWondering How Many Seminar Registrations You Can Reasonably Expect for Your Promotional Efforts? Here’s What to Expect … and How to Increase Conversion By Jenny Hamby, the Seminar Marketing Pro™ Certified Guerrilla Marketer and Direct-Response Copywriter Have you fallen for ...
Views: 2119 - Is Sexy Bridal Lingerie Possible? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Amanda CotterillSexy bridal lingerie may seem to be an unattainable goal. Traditionally, brides have chosen demure pieces that reflect the innocence and purity of the wedding gown. Brides must also take into consideration the weight and bulk of the dress, selecting a bridal lingerie set that will hold up the ...
Views: 1116 - The Highs And Lows Of Corsetry - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Amanda CotterillCorsetry is a fascinating topic that has been important throughout history. Corsets are often considered to be the ultimate symbol of sexy womens underwear. However, they are also seen as symbolic of the restricted freedoms of women that once existed. Corsetry plays an important role in many ...
Views: 1255 - Credit Frauds You Can't Resist - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Mike KillianFile Segregation Scam If you have filed for bankruptcy or have bad credit generally, you could be the target of a fraud the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) calls “file segregation”. In this scheme, you are promised a chance to hide unfavorable credit information by establishing a ...
Views: 1378 - Protecting You, The Consumer - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Mike KillianThe Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was established to protect the consumer from harassing and illegal tactics used by unethical and unscrupulous debt collectors. The act does not apply to the original creditor but does apply to someone other than the original creditor who tries to ...
Views: 1350 - Credit Cards - They are Just Like Drugs - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Mike KillianCredit cards are just like drugs. There is no better analogy. They offer short-term pleasure and long-term pain. They give the illusion of having more money than you actually do. Then you live with less because each month a portion of your income is siphoned away paying past credit debt. A ...
Views: 1382 - The Gift of Choice - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jim AccettaToday I offer you a gift; a gift that you have always had, and you may not even know it yet. This is a gift I speak of in my inspirational talks; a gift that is central to much of my coaching; a gift I celebrate in my life daily, a gift that continues to unfold; this gift is the gift of ...
Views: 2321 - Senior Debt - A Growing Problem - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Mike KillianChris Tapp, UK deputy director of Credit Action, said: "Retirement should be a time for some well-earned relaxation, but for all too many it is a time of financial stress… when we consider that inflation hits the over-60s hardest, pension provision is looking increasingly shaky, and we ...
Views: 1333 - Moments of Truth - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jim AccettaWhat are “Moments of Truth”? Moments of Truth are the simply the moments we create. Each and every moment we have lived and will live are moments of truth, are memories we have created. When I refer to moments of truth, I am referring to the great ability we have to create ...
Views: 2308 - Eroticism: A Welcome Gift! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jim AccettaEroticism… mmmmmm… the word itself brings up images, fantasies, feelings. What is eroticism? Where does it show up in our lives? What is ‘erotic’ for each of us? David M. Schnarch, PhD in his landmark work "The Making of the Sexual Crucible" defines eroticism as ...
Views: 2409 - How to Prepare for a Mystic Initiation - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroIn this article, Mysticism specifically refers to those who seek a direct personal communion with the Supreme Being now, while they still live and continue with their daily activities of family and social duties and responsibilities. The spiritual guardian or Satguru only shows you the way and ...
Views: 3218 - Is a Home Equity Loan a Wise Decision? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Mike KillianWhen the month continues to live on well after the money is spent, a very logical approach is to utilize the equity in your home to alleviate the pressure. But is this a good idea or a bad one? Take a look. Consolidating may free up your dollars, but at what cost? Usually consolidating debt ...
Views: 1718 - What is Relationship Coaching? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jim AccettaRelationship coaching is a field that likely started when the first shaman or priest talked with the first "couple" or partnership concerning their relationship, how they relate to each other and who they want to be! In more recent times, the field of "family therapy" has blossomed with the ...
Views: 2212 - Authentic Relationships-Creating Greatness - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Jim AccettaWhat is ‘authentic relationship’? How great is your relationship with your partner or spouse? Your communication? Your intimacy? Your sex life? As in so many areas of our lives, people settle…they settle for going along, they give up parts of themselves, become ...
Views: 1954 - 10 Benefits of Having a Virtual Call Center - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Remy NaA virtual call center is a call center that can function using the Internet as their infrastructure. A call center is a business that works by absorbing certain business functions of a corporation so that the client organization is free to concentrate on other business functions to stay ...
Views: 1084 - How To Write How-To Articles - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Steve GillmanLearn how to write "how to" articles and it is easy to promote your website. They are one of the most popular types of articles online. Some people will read articles just for entertainment or to learn general information, but everyone wants to know how to do something. Before you start ...
Views: 674 - The Essence of AtMu-Ra™ - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Dr. Bill PinderI have often been asked to give an explaination of a technique that I personally use and have integrated in some of the healing modalities which I offer and teach, such as AtMu-Ra Reiki™, Harmonic Infusion™ and Energetic Tattooing™ The Method In short, this technique - ...
Views: 1868 - In Darkness There is Light - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockContemplative prayer, the deepest roots of the Christian faith, has remained hidden and secret in the hands of the contemplative saints these many years, and one may wonder why contemplative monks and nuns have practiced these mystical prayers in obscurity. Why do they close themselves off from ...
Views: 828 - Increasing Metabolism Is The Way To Losing Weight - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinLosing or gaining weight is a function of metabolism. Ideally, one's metabolic rate should be fast enough so that all the calories taken from food during the day gets used up by the body the same day. The sad part is that there are people who have slower metabolic rates; which only means that ...
Views: 736 - Beauty Starts With Excellent Skincare - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinWhoever said that being beautiful is all about having a curvaceous body and the right posture? Clearly, that someone doesn't know a thing about beauty. For the most part, beauty is about having flawless and younger-looking skin. Before any other criterion is taken into consideration, your ...
Views: 792 - Top 3 Weight Loss Traps And How To Avoid Them - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe number of people who plan to go on a diet to lose weight jumps up at the start of the year. It seems that a lot think that the coming year is the perfect time to turn a new leaf, in terms of body weight. However, a huge percentage of dieters get into all sorts of weight loss traps and end up ...
Views: 613 - Blemish-free Skin For High Definition Videos And Pictures - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinRecent technological breakthroughs in making high definition televisions and digital and video cameras allow pictures and photos to become clearer, more vibrant and lifelike. Although we all appreciate the increasing sharpness and crispness of high definition, many are getting concerned that all ...
Views: 1141 - Eight Simple Steps To A Fantastic Home Facial - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinIf you feel that your skin badly needs some deep cleansing and a little bit of reinvigorating, you can always have a facial. Actually, in order to maintain a supple, soft and youthful-looking face and neck, you need to undergo this treatment at least once a month, especially if you are over 30. ...
Views: 9991 - Coffee: The Right Brew For A Sexier You - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFighting cellulite is a multi-million dollar industry. In the United States, the market is valued at no less than $100 million every year. If you are one of those who continue to struggle against cellulite build up in their body, you could be in for a very expensive treatment program. But ...
Views: 832 - A job for life? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Kerwin HackMost of us have to work to live, but how many of us live to work? Do you have a job that excites you, which you love to do and fills you with pride? Unfortunately, for many people, the opposite is true. Stress, depression and job dissatisfaction are all too common now in the workplace. So ...
Views: 1343 - Gambling Question Answered - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Stephen of the family Serva DeiApplied Meta-Physics: A Pathway to Freedom; Freedom from Ad-dictions. The Meta-Physician answers a gambling question Q. "When I gamble and win, I do not feel happy, and when I gamble and lose I get depressed for days, sometimes weeks. Why is this?" The important thing to know about gambling is ...
Views: 1296 - How to Create a Memorial Guest Book to Remember Your Loved Ones Forever - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Lesley MattosPlanning a funeral and coping with the emotional time surrounding this event can be very stressful. Quite often after all the arrangements have been made and the services are over, the family is often left with only a vague memory of the friends and family members who gathered. Creating a unique ...
Views: 2211 - The Peaks and Valleys of Passionaite Living - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Sarah LiddleThere is a little known fact that what goes up must come down (eventually). It’s easy to get caught up in the highs of our passion and just as equally easy to get caught up in the lows of our passions. When faced with the highs we need to embrace them, and ride the wave as long and hard ...
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