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- 7 Tips To Beat The Clock And Get More Of The Right Things Done - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Steven O'SullivanEver said this? "I don't have enough time for everything!" or "There's just too much to do!" You're not alone. I'd say just about every self-employed business owner has made that their weekly mantra. Well I have good news and bad news. The bad news is there's NOT enough time to do everything, ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Ancient Organic Revival - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Boyd MartinWe excitedly received a few packaged products from Essential Living Foods, anxious to try them out on our American palates. These were powdered forms of what is referred to as the "Lost Crops of the Incas"--a purple corn extract, Aji Amarillo Powder, and Camu Camu. We especially enjoyed the ...
Views: 1029 - Attributes Of Color In Esotericism And Traditional Ritual Magic - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Garland ValleyColor plays an essential role in all forms of ritual magic, meditation and all forms of ritual practice. Colors are very powerful spiritual, emotional and physical energies which influence all planes. Colors gain their power as timeless elements of nature which are considered absolutes i.e. they ...
Views: 7158 - Reading Faces To Understand People - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Naomi TickleReading Faces to Understand People By Naomi R. Tickle In the 1930s, Edward Jones, a Los Angeles judge, became fascinated by the relationship between the facial structure and personality. Whilst in court he would became so fascinated by these observations, that he dropped his judicial work and ...
Views: 3289(2 votes) - The Powerful Addicitive Nicotine - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Scott BarkerDoes nicotine have a strong hold over you? It’s one of the most addictives substances on the planet - found naturally in tobacco. Although not illegal, it’s equally as addictive as cocaine or heroine, two illegal drugs known for their strong addictive qualities. When you use nicotine, your ...
Views: 1398 - Dog Foods - Are They All The Same? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Lori MatthewsYour dog is a part of your family and you want your pet to live a long and very healthy life. Your dog is always there for you, ready to play, snuggle, always loyal. Your pet relies on you, as their owner, to take care of them, give them a warm place to sleep, water to drink and healthy dog ...
Views: 948 - Summary Of The Book "Say 'Yes' To Your Potential" Part One (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" Part One (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Personal growth, Skip Ross, Motivation, Life purpose, success principles, spiritual, inspiration, Other Articles are ...
Views: 2601 - Success: The Glenn Bland Method: How To Set Goals and really Make them Work (from Inspirational Books - Part Two) - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Success: The Glenn Bland Method: How to Set Goals and really Make them Work (from Inspirational Books - Part Two) Submitted by Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Inspiration, Positive Thinking, Successful Living Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 5548 - 17 Dating Tips For Mystics - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMeeting a compatible person for a relationship can seem out of reach at times for singles in the dating scene. Dating can be difficult, as anyone will tell you who has experienced online dating disasters or grueling blind dates set up by well-meaning friends. For those who are more spiritually ...
Views: 1160 - Are Blaming And Complaining Habits That Are Keeping You From Success? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenUntil you accept full responsibility for your current conditions you'll use excuses, blame others, and complain about your lack of success. None of those habits and behaviors move you closer to success. They only take you farther away from success, and they do so rapidly. Whether you ...
Views: 1071 - Health and Massage In The Workplace cause and effect - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Jason ChaseWorking in an office or at a computer for prolonged periods of time can put strain on the neck, shoulder & back muscles which can in turn lead to tension & stiffness. This tension may cause headaches, as well as back, neck & shoulder pain. If left unattended, it could also impact your ability to ...
Views: 1804 - Mothering - 3 Tips For Keeping It Fun! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Colleen LangenfeldMothering is a full-time and demanding occupation no matter what else fills your life. While most of us start out totally in love with our kids, the day comes for many of us when we are just plain tired of being on call 24/7. Some days the responsibilities can seem overwhelming. When that ...
Views: 1002 - The Story Of A Tree - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockOnce there was a little tree. It had a special place all to itself in a beautiful forest, and with the warm winds and gentle rains, the seedling began to grow. Soon, a few small leaves appeared, and the little tree spent the long summer days opening itself to the sun. For some reason, however, ...
Views: 9496 - Mysteries Of Metabolism - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Charles RemingtonAs a young boy, I was fascinated by the exploits of super-sleuth Sherlock Holmes. Holmes, a fictional detective who lived in the late 19th and early 20th century, was created in the imagination of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. As a London detective, Holmes was famous for solving mysterious ...
Views: 3430 - Network Marketing Is Like Insurance - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Lisa WillardWhen I started my network marketing career, I viewed it very much like buying an insurance policy. It was insurance against pay cuts; downsizing; pension cuts; and anyone else controlling my financial destiny. Insurance is one of those things you must buy BEFORE you need it. Building your ...
Views: 1052 - Considering Politics And Religion - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockPolitics, defined as "social relations involving authority or power," dominate a religious organization when the religion is no longer relevant; the operational words being "social," and power." When a religion becomes more of a social event instead of living up to the original tenets of ...
Views: 654 - Facing The Dragon Of Self - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockSuddenly, I found myself in a mist, and through the mist I dimly made out what appeared to be a cave. As I moved closer, my perfected insight revealed exactly what it was – the den of the Great Dragon of Self. Three of the dragon’s guards lie dead and decomposing at the entrance, obviously ...
Views: 1188 - Uncovering The Illusive Ego - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockI am Buddhist, and while practicing meditation, I detected thoughts blossoming, one after the other, in a corner of my mind. Each one initially appeared as a single frame but quickly developed into a storyline, a dramatic movie. It might begin with a picture of myself sitting cross-legged and ...
Views: 909 - ***Your Thoughts Become Things! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Joe FarchtRemember those powerful words from "The Secret"? It's so true. What you think about expands and manifests. Those thoughts get bigger and dictate what is attracted into your work and life. What are you thinking about right now? The Law of Attraction - or “The Secret” - states that "whatever ...
Views: 1175 - Sex In History - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Al Link and Pala CopelandSEX IN HISTORY By Al Link and Pala Copeland - 4 Freedoms Relationship Tantra As we human beings have changed and evolved over our thousands of years of recorded history so have our attitudes and expressions of all things sexual. The only thing that hasn’t changed much is ...
Views: 3943 - Go Ahead Fall Flat On Your Face, Take A Chance On You - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Mary WalkerDo you remember a time as a kid, when you wanted to try something new for the first time, how it made you feel? The butterflies in your stomach; the anxiousness that comes with being in unfamiliar territory. Maybe it was riding your bike without the training wheels or venturing into the deep ...
Views: 1827 - Understanding Co-Dependence - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsThe term co-dependence is pretty familiar to many people today. It is a term that arose out of the treatment of alcoholics and refers to how one person, generally a spouse, would benefit in some way by having their alcoholic partner remain an alcoholic. And the alcoholic partner would, of ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Understanding Self Sabotage - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Ken FieldsWhy would anyone want to sabotage their own efforts? It’s a reasonable question. But, a better-phrased question would be what is the motivation and logic underlying self-sabotage. There is little doubt that it occurs. What is often not recognized is that it serves a purpose. There is a ...
Views: 8153(1 vote) - Attracting The Search Engines - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jo MarkIt is widely thought that the major search engines change their search algorithms often. They do this because they know that people are always looking for ways to beat the system. By making frequent changes, they try to stay ahead of the game. If they never changed the way they index sites, ...
Views: 699 - 10 Common Signs Of Spiritual Awakening Ascension Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Lola FayemiWe are living in a time where it is becoming increasingly normal for people to embrace their spiritual sides. Even people that would not use the label of spirituality are open to concepts such as finding their life’s purpose and trusting of their own intuition. Although we live in a world ...
Views: 20152(1 vote) - The Mid-Life Crisis... No Such Thing! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Rena ReeseThe mid-life crisis is a term we are all familiar with. Either we ourselves have claimed to have gone through one or perhaps a loved one has traveled the road to crisis. We carry on through our days and one day we realize that there is something we need present in our daily lives. We accept ...
Views: 2806 - The Phantom Santa - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Judy WrightIf I were to pick one period of our lives that could stand as a symbol of love, sharing, friendship and in fact, the very personification of the teaching and life of that little babe born in Bethlehem so long ago, it would have to be the Christmas of 1979. It had been a year filled with ...
Views: 1627(2 votes) - ***Meditation Is A Quiet Revolution - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jeanie MarshallFor over 30 years, I have been meditating. For almost as many years, in workshops, consultations, friendly conversations, and writing, I have been encouraging, teaching, or leading people to meditate and create quiet times. During this time, the world has changed considerably, and so have I. My ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - The connection With Obesity And MSG - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Kathryn MorrowIn all media outlets such as the newspaper, on TV news, and the internet we are seeing headlines such as these that follows: Childhood obesity is on the rise, adult obesity is a serious epidemic, try this pill or this fad diet, and get more exercise. What is going on in our society? Well could ...
Views: 1658 - Cultivating Positive Thoughts - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Judy WrightHow and why do we believe what we believe? How do we arrive at our underlying set of beliefs, attitudes, assumptions and prejudices? Who planted the information in our minds? Was the information nurturing or toxic? What did we hear, see or experience that established our life’s action ...
Views: 1556(2 votes) - How To Identify Self-Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Lola FayemiDo you find yourself making the same mistake in various guises and repeating negative thought and behaviour patterns no matter how hard you try? Do you blame others about situations in your life and not take full responsibility? If you answered yes to both questions, there's probably a ...
Views: 2348 - How To Open Your Heart - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Hollis Polk“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery In response to my article on “What stops you from ...
Views: 2102 - Your Spiritual Mirror - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Lucille Ann meltzYOUR SPIRITUAL MIRROR. What happens when you look at your reflection? Do you see all beauty and perfection of your physical being or do you find fault with aspects of your face or body? If you look deeply into your own eyes, is there a sense of peace or inklings of turmoil? If you focus on one ...
Views: 12459 - How To Change Your Mood Fast - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Hollis PolkHave you ever been unfocused before an exam, when you really needed to concentrate instead? Or have you ever been really nervous before giving a lecture, when instead you needed to be confident? Or perhaps you’ve been down in the dumps when you needed to be ‘on’ and positive ...
Views: 7952 - Raising A Resilient, Bounce Back Kid - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Judy WrightHow does your child handle disappointment? What happens if they don’t win the game, election or friend? Do they want to quit the team when they’re not picked to play? Have a Plan B Resilience helps people deal with disappointments, stress, even trauma. Resilient people see an obstacle as a ...
Views: 988(3 votes) - Enduring Narcissism, Addictions, And Abuse In Silence To Avoid Appearing Ungrateful - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Diane England,Some women endure their husbands’ narcissism, addictions, and abuse silently because they believe they have no right to complain. They realize they are living lives that so many other women only dream about. Really, do they dare express any dissatisfaction and thus come across as ...
Views: 9760 - Adoption, 21st Century Style: The Art Of Finding And Bringing Home The Child Who’s Right For You - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Mardie CaldwellAdoption has changed. The process that once seemed cold, secretive, and formal has been transformed. Sure, adoptive parents must still deal with waiting lists, reams of legal paperwork, visits from social workers. But the heartening truth is the entire process has become faster, less costly, ...
Views: 952 - How Do You Get The Best Weight Loss Supplements? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Terje EllingsenIf you want to lose weight then right off the bat you should know that you are going to have to have a lot of patience and determination. If you are not motivated and willing to do what it takes to lose the weight and keep it off then there is really going to be no point and you should wait ...
Views: 986 - ***Celebrating A Job Well Done - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jacquie HaleLast week I finished a big project. I am the Official Guide for Women's Issues for www.selfgrowth.com, and that distinction required me to create a new website, complete some half-finished products, and select one of my articles for wide distribution. Last week, I finished all that. You can see ...
Views: 1362 - ***When To Stop - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jacquie HaleBack when I was a kid, we lived on a lake where we often wrestled on a big inner tube. We'd try to stand on it, with little success or we'd play King of the Mountain. Such activities mean falling into the water--a lot. It was fun. We were kids. We had unlimited energy. Some fifty years later, ...
Views: 1222 - ***Natural Genius - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jacquie HaleDid you know you are a genius? You are, naturally. Each of us has a specialized talent for something. This reminds me of a conversation I had with a woman who was lamenting that there was nothing special about her. This 30-year-old woman told me she asked her mother if she had any special ...
Views: 1030 - ***Happiness Improves Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jacquie HaleIsn't that fun? Be happy, have better health. I got this idea straight from Dr. Christiane Northrup, MD, who is my favorite authority on women's health. She appeared on Oprah a few weeks ago and talked about how emotional issues affect health. She spoke eloquently on the topic of women needing ...
Views: 933 - Translating Concepts Into Actions For Insurance Sales Success - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenWhen you begin to learn how to sell you’re learning at a conceptual level. Everything you read and hear sounds pretty good. After all it has worked for other people it should work for you, right? Well, yes and no. Yes, it has worked for other people. But you aren’t other ...
Views: 655 - Psychoanalytic Marriage Counseling - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Jay SlupeskyPsychoanalytic theory, invented by Sigmund Freud and later expanded upon by Jung, Erikson, and others, places a heavy emphasis on the workings of the unconscious mind. Unhealthy individuals are not aware of their own unconscious processes, and as a result may suffer from irrational ...
Views: 5984 - Want To Create More Happiness? Start Saying 'Thank You' - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Becky Waters“If the only prayer you ever said was ‘Thank You,’ that would be enough.” (Meister Eckhart, Catholic mystic) Thank you - two of the most powerful words in our language. But sometimes they can be so hard to say and actually mean. Why is that? As a child, my mother made me write thank you notes ...
Views: 582 - Benefits Of Aromatherapy And Essential Oils - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from John and Helen WilliamsonAromatherapy or the use of scents has been in use since the time of the ancients. Many cultures have found benefit in using the therapeutic essential oils of their native plants for many different reasons. Such reasons for using aromatherapy essential oils may include, general good health, an ...
Views: 1581 - Energy: The Current of the Universe - What We Think is What We Create - by An excerpt from The Art of Conscious Creation, How You Can Transform the World
by Jackie Lapin, Founder of United World Healing
Imagine an Earth in the throes of peace! People of every culture and race respect each other, help each other, and work together for the good of humans, animals, and ...
Views: 982 - These Key Problems Destroy People's Lives... So Watch Out! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Adolf AgbormbaiProblems can kill you! In fact, problems are what life itself is about; and to live is to solve problems. Problems affect everyone; therefore, regardless of your other interests in life you will be interested in understanding your problems and how to solve them. Your ability to solve problems ...
Views: 2257 - The Great British Shopping Experience - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Michael Van KetsNapoleon famously remarked that Britain was a nation of shopkeepers and it's still true today. But bear in mind that taxes are high with VAT a whopping 17.5%. Fortunately discount outlets and other types of bargain shopping abound. Other than purchases from bargain outlets, your best buys ...
Views: 957(2 votes) - How To Stay Motivated In The Face Of Setbacks - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Peter MurphyIt is hard to stay motivated with your work when you are faced with several setbacks. How can you get back up from a hard fall? If you are aspiring to become a doctor, how do you continue studying after failing the medical bar twice? If you want to become a pilot, how can you make it happen if ...
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