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- How Long Does itTake to Become Enlightened? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockEnlightenment can take a long time, perhaps as long as it takes to wear a granite mountain down to the ground by a fine veil brushing its top once every hundred years, or perhaps as long as a lifetime, or a year, or perhaps in only a week, as the Buddha proclaims, if you can maintain perfect ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - 8 Tips On Buying A Treadmill Online - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Timothy RudonPeople are busy and to stay fit they install exercise equipments at home or in the office. One of the most popular exercise machines that helps whittle away the fat is a treadmill. Treadmills are available online in many varieties and according to experts often one can get a high quality ...
Views: 2933(1 vote) - 12 Sales & Marketing Tips - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Jim Connolly12 SALES AND MARKETING TIPS - TO MAKE THIS YOUR BEST YEAR EVER! A Guide by Jim Connolly Below are a series of 12 sales and marketing tips you can use, starting right now, to help you achieve your best results ever! Let’s go… 1. It’s 2008 - Throw that old marketing guide in the bin If you want ...
Views: 2211(1 vote) - A Global Commotion - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Christine LayugWhen it comes to clothing lines that stands out over the nation, gino green global is the only clothing line that can deliver this kind of uniqueness that really stands out. The gino green global is also the only clothing line that made a huge commotion in fashion and left the urban community ...
Views: 1200 - A Tyrant For A Leader - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Christine LayugThey say that kids are our future, and apparently it’s true. It’s because when they grow up they will be the ones to decide the future of our world. Just think about it, your kid can become the future of this world, the one that will bring peace and prosperity to our world, or they ...
Views: 1013 - Approved By Dogs - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Christine LayugEver wished that we could sit with our pets when we travel on airplanes? Sadly, airports don’t allow that. Well that was back then, now there are some airline approved dog carriers that allows dogs to sit besides their owners, and the only airline approved dog carriers are the sherpa dog ...
Views: 978 - The Petals Of Love - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Christine LayugWant some tips on how to convey your deepest love onto someone? When it comes to conveying what you really feel for someone, the best and the perfect way to say it is by giving him or her something, and that something must be a flower. Why flowers you ask? Well there are a lot of things that you ...
Views: 1071 - How To Make A Bad Kid Good Again: The Story of Michael, Peter & Harry The Cat - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Mary JJJIt is sometimes said that the truth should never be allowed to get in the way of a good story. Sometimes, however, it is the true events that turn out to be the stories that tell us the most. This is the case with the story of my friend's cat. My friend, Rachel, has a cat. Nothing special ...
Views: 1761 - Tangier And Agadir In Property Investment Perspective - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Muhammad AslamTangier has a population of around 700,000. It lies on the North African coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cap Spartel. Famous writers like Paul Bowles and William Burroughs visited Tangier and even called it their ...
Views: 829 - The Single Greatest Revelation For Your Success - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Melanie Benson StrickI've surveyed hundreds of entrepreneurs about what gets in the way of achieving their goals. The two highest responses are: "I don't have enough time," and "I don't have enough money." Now I don't want to seem callous or unsympathetic as I'm sure that many people do really have a lot of things ...
Views: 1156 - 3 Tips To Equalize Cash Flow To Client Flow - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Melanie Benson StrickYour bills are piling up. Your website is in its fourth reiteration and you still aren't getting clients. You just discovered that you should be posting articles and doing online press releases but you are running out of time and money. You know you need to build a team so you can get things ...
Views: 1121 - The Tragedy Of Heath Ledger - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Roslyn RandleOn Tuesday January 22, 2008, actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his SOHO New York apartment. Ledger, who was a rising star among Hollywood’s powerful A-list talent, was only 28 years old. Currently, there are somewhat conflicting stories on the death of this young man. Some say that Ledger ...
Views: 1033 - What Is The Difference Between A Zodiac Crystal Reading And An Astrology Reading? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsThe easiest and simplest way to explain this is that the zodiac reading is basically the horoscope signs, Capricorn, Gemini etc. and astrology readings are the placement and degrees of the complete solar system according to your individual birth chart. Of course we could write pages and pages ...
Views: 869 - Interviewing -What's Body Language Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Stan WaltersHumans are capable of communicating over four channels - voice quality, voice content, micro signals and body language. Each of the four broadcasts cognitive and emotional information in varying strengths and forms. Because communication skills, talents and habits for each person vary, the ...
Views: 2424 - The Truth About Body Language & Deception: Notes On Interrogation - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Stan WaltersI'm am very grateful to all the subscribers of "The Interview Room." I get the best ideas for sections of the e-zine such as "Humor in the Room" and my monthly articles from questions asked by our subscribers as well as students in the classroom. One of your fellow subscribers passed along an ...
Views: 5052 - Interrogation: Letting The Game Come To You - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Stan WaltersRecently I was working on a couple of interrogation tapes that some agencies ask me to review and soon after presented two of my Level 3 & 4 classes. On the fourth day of this class, students get the opportunity to participate in live interviews with volunteer subjects from a nearby ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Discovering Your Dream Career Is Like Playing A Former TV Game Show - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Samuel GersteinDid you ever see the TV game show, Concentration? It was a show that came out in the 1950s. Basically it was a combination of a children’s match game and solving of a puzzle. The puzzle was a rebus puzzle, which is made up of a combination of pictures, words and numbers that when taken together ...
Views: 1442 - How To Get More Than 24 Hours In Your Day - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Darlene Siddons"The key to time management: Focus less on the time in your life, and more on the life in your time." –Alan Cohen- So here we are, facing another day, with endless amounts of to do's and errands and shopping and events and the list goes on and on. Our first thing we say to ourselves and others ...
Views: 754 - Help Is On The Way: Call In The Thought Police - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieWe’re all grownups here, right? How hard can it be to be a functional adult? Then why do we struggle so? Depression and anxiety disorders are epidemic in our society. Stress-related health problems threaten the quality and span of our lives. Alcoholism and drug addiction touch many of our lives ...
Views: 1295 - “Survivor To Thriver”: Healing The Impact Of Childhood Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieHealing the impact of childhood abuse is a difficult yet hopeful process. If you were physically or sexually abused as a child, you may often feel fragmented, confused, vulnerable, and somewhat chaotic inside. You may have difficulty with trust and intimacy in your relationships, and your ...
Views: 2314 - Am I Depressed? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieDepression is experienced by a lot of us. Sometimes it’s situational (job lay off), sometimes it’s related to past issues (e.g. childhood) and for others it’s hereditary. When you have situational depression something unexpected has happened over which you feel you have no control, i.e. death ...
Views: 1329 - Understanding Bipolar - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieHow will I know if I’m bipolar? You’ll know by your moods and behaviors. Bipolar Disorder used to be called manic depression. Now it’s called Bipolar I and Bipolar II. When you have a Bipolar I Disorder you will have manic episodes where you have lots of energy, talk fast, have ...
Views: 1541 - Breaking The Myths Of Motherhood: One Step Toward Alleviating Postpartum Mood Disorders - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieMany first-time mothers are baffled when they find their new life with baby doesn’t match up to the myths of motherhood. We are led to believe that having a baby should be a glorious, magical time. We are taught not only that we will but that we must bond immediately with our babies. We believe ...
Views: 1358 - What Makes A Therapist “Solution-Focused” - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieSolution- focused therapists understand that many clients come to their office expecting (and sometimes dreading) to have to tell the whole story of their problem, with a detailed history of why they are the way they are and how they’ve gotten themselves into such a predicament. A solution- ...
Views: 1425 - Sandplay Therapy And Dream Work: Change At A Deep Level - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieIn our high-speed society, there is a quick fix for everything. Our rational minds are sharp and facile. If we have a problem we find someone who knows how to fix it and we follow through—no problem. That may work for your computer. But emotional, spiritual and general problems of energy and ...
Views: 1897(1 vote) - HOPE - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieFind Places of Healing. Discover people, things, and places that nourish your soul, bring you back to center, help you heal. Life is not an endurance contest. Not anymore. We are not in a race to see how long we can go without, how much we can go without, how much pain we can stay in. Although ...
Views: 1233 - Are You Tuned In To Reality? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Francine LarsonAre you tuned in to reality? Am I tuned in to reality? No, it isn’t a radio station or a television channel. My thesaurus gives many definitions of reality but the definition that pops out at me is truth. If mental health demands reality, then lies must mean an emotional upheaval at some ...
Views: 1450 - Positive Parenting Through Divorce - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieWhen a marriage ends, the greatest challenge parents face is minimizing the trauma, hurt, and loss for their children. Through positive parenting, adults have the power to help their children adjust to this major change. Healthy parenting also brings rewards to the adults as they get to feel ...
Views: 1601 - Effects Of Divorce On Children - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieWhen a couple decides their marriage is over, a tremendous sense of grief and relief are felt. A recently divorced person will feel grief over the loss of their marriage and the loss of their partner in life. But there is also a sense of relief that the pain and anguish is now over and their ...
Views: 1644 - Sibling Rivalry -Stress Relief For Parents - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieThe mischievous son with an incredible knack for trouble who seems to delight in torturing his sister… The mildly deceptive daughter who takes great satisfaction in taking tattling to the extreme… Every time you try to help – the truth gets twisted, fingers are pointed, and the fighting ...
Views: 1820 - Well-Being In Women - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieFor women in a state of well-being, a balance exists between the feminine and masculine aspects of our psyche that is not dictated by gender. Our feminine nature allows us to experience our creativity and intuition, and gives us our ability to nurture. Our masculine side enables us to manifest ...
Views: 1422 - Healing Childhood Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieOver 25% of American women have been sexually abused as children and if untreated, suffer from the effects of the trauma into adulthood. The effects of sexual abuse may include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, nightmares, substance abuse, fear of intimacy, guilt, shame, promiscuity, ...
Views: 3052(3 votes) - Delicious Pain Relief - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Pamela Avery, MDDid you know that most fresh, whole foods have innate healing properties? Did you know that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can actually improve pain, reduce inflammation as well as impact weight? If you suffer from all varieties of chronic painful conditions, including ...
Views: 1319 - The Britney Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Francine LarsonOk. I just can’t quit thinking about Britney Spears. Just the idea of choosing addiction over having her own children seems surreal. But wait, Britney is not an evil person. As a matter of fact, she is also a victim of this terrible disease. This addiction has taken over her whole ...
Views: 1582 - Fine Tuning Intimate Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieIntimate relationships offer great potential for connection, personal growth and healing. Yet many people find that although successful in their careers and are able to maintain close friendships, they struggle in intimate relationships. Often these relationships aren’t working because the same ...
Views: 1405 - Dreams: A Therapeutic Method Of Healing And Creativity - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieDreams are a source of inspiration and creativity that can lead us to a deeper understanding of who we are. They are a way for us to connect with hidden parts of ourselves that may not be easily accessible to us in our conscious, awakened states. Dreams may be explored on many levels, usually ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Cultivating Trust: Personal Empowerment For Committed Couples - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieSelf-knowledge, shaped by life experience, refined by decent intentions, and applied thoughtfully, builds inner trust - a prerequisite for mutual trust. Solo ventures, such as mountain travel by foot comprise a category requiring trust in the accuracy of one’s judgement, to safeguard life and ...
Views: 1601 - Resolving Conflict Through Fair Fighting - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieConflict is present in all intimate relationships. Whether conflict is resolved constructively or acted out destructively is what determines its impact on the relationship. The following suggestions are designed to help couples resolve conflict by teaching them how to fight fairly. • ...
Views: 1537 - When Can Counseling Help? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Lauri Allison LaBadieIt’s difficult to think about seeing a counselor. We ask ourselves, “Shouldn’t I be able to solve my own problems? Is my problem too small to bother [someone else] with? Is it too big—is there help or hope for it? For me? This is embarrassing! What happens in counseling? How can I know it will ...
Views: 1489 - Being The Titus Concept - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Karen PaytonExplore what The Titus Concept can mean to (and for) you in the way of unlimited abundance - health, wealth, friendship, love, success. All this, and more already exists for you, and can be brought into your consciousness easily and simply. Al Diaz has brought together The Titus Concept in ...
Views: 1294 - Liver Release Qi Gong - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonIn the Chinese medicine system, the liver is associated with conditions involving hypertension, anemia, headaches at the top of the head, and the emotions of anger or compassion. This simple qi gong liver release will empower you to begin cultivating an internal calmness within the liver ...
Views: 8306(2 votes) - Misplaced Objects - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Cory KempMy employment history includes a stint in retail management that extended for several years. While working as an assistant manager for a furniture store, my shifts began either in the morning or at midday, and varied week to week. Physically maintaining the sales floor was an ongoing project. ...
Views: 1016 - You Don't See Many Chickens In Clearance - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Cory KempRetailers are not always perfect judges of what will sell in any given location or during a particular season. Seeing literal truckloads of new merchandise arrive on a regular basis as a store manager, I caught myself wondering what the buyers were thinking on more than one occasion. The ...
Views: 868 - ***Personal Development From Start To Finish - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Paul Chek“Why is change so hard?” It may be the most common question I answer for clients. Change in general is easy – change is always happening. You may chip a tooth, get a bit of a tan working in the yard, or get haircut. Change is a constant. But directed change can be tough and ...
Views: 1721 - The World And Technology - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Deanna JordanSo I have finally succumbed and joined the iTunes revolution. I am now part of the technorati that has encompassed personal musical devices. Am I the only one who worries that we are slowly becoming more and more separated? We are in our home offices on the internet, we are listening to our own ...
Views: 656 - You May Not Be A Successful Interviewer If ... - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Stan WaltersYou are unacquainted with the case details. Efforts at "winging it" in the interview room or going on a "fishing expedition" very rarely produces positive results. You should always approach every interview with the "construction of proof" as your objective. That's for all interviews - ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - Cold Calling - It Can Make Or Break Your Sales Success - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Joe BottoneCold Calling - It Can Make or Break Your Sales Success How to cold call. Cold calling is slowly becoming a lost art. However, it is still one of the most powerful tools that a sales and marketing organization can enlist. For starters, a lot less companies untilze cold calling these days. That ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - Qigong Healing Method - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Ricardo SerranoThe Qigong Healing Method(R) -- a synthesis of Qi-healing, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT therapy), Pan Gu Shengong, Wuji Qigong, Sheng Zhen Qigong, Zhan Zhuang Qigong with Ba Duan Jin, Super Brain Yoga, Guru Yoga, Merkaba activation and traditional body and ear acupuncture with Chinese tonic ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Integrating Your 4 Freedoms (Part 4 of 9) - Ultimate Reality: Consciousness - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandUltimate Reality: Consciousness If the difference between particles and waves is so slippery, and if time and space are so easily transcended, what is the fundamental nature of reality? What is real? One answer is consciousness. Consciousness is original and fundamental, everything ...
Views: 735 - No Strings - Steps To Happiness - Part 5 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Jennifer AbbottChoose What Kind of Chicken You’ll Be Before an Egg Hatches In our first few articles we discussed some ways to take back our puppet strings so that we could have a grasp on happiness. In our last article we began talking about some ways to prevent handing our puppet strings to other ...
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