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- Let it Begin With Us - by Last week, I found grace. It was right there, alongside homemade brownies and a box of Legos.
September 11th spawned some overwhelming feelings. I was so distracted by them that, for two days, I forgot to buy dog food. The first night, we got creative and concocted some high-protein solution ...
Views: 1115 - Eating for Energy: How to Manage Your Mood with Food - by The connection between the food you eat and the energy you radiate is common sense. You have felt, I'm sure, the lethargy after a holiday meal and the spring in your step after a wholesome breakfast. But is there a way to tailor your eating routine to maximize your energy levels all the time? ...
Views: 1262(4 votes) - A Mother's Epiphany - by A few of my childhood friends are radiating love, joy, and nervousness like never before, which could only mean one thing: they’re pregnant for the first time.
In my conversations with these friends, it’s all I can do to not get teary when they talk about how excited they are for the baby’s ...
Views: 1066 - Learn to Love Your Body - by Twenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That’s according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine.
At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestimate the size of their bodies. ...
Views: 1052 - Say Bye-Bye to Burnout: Special Tips for Moms - by I'm about to tell you a fundamental secret to preventing and treating mommy burnout.
Ask yourself: When was the last time you were "in the zone"?
When was the last time you experienced that hypnotic feeling of being so utterly concentrated that you lost track of the rest of the world?
When ...
Views: 938 - Toward Compassion: Understanding the Pressures on Your Husband - by We hear a lot about the Supermom Syndrome but rarely about our Superdads.
We place higher expectations on fathers in today's society than ever before. Unlike previous generations, dads today are expected to take a proactive role in caring for the children physically as well as financially. ...
Views: 918 - Celebrating Fathers - by On Father's Day, we celebrate the guys in our lives. Not just our dads and the fathers to our children, but all the men who have made a positive impact on a child’s life.
A number of recently published studies call attention to the effects of good fathering. Men who play an active role in ...
Views: 802 - Secrets to Sound Sleep - by Feeling drowsy? You may not be getting enough sleep.
Sleep deprivation can lead to a loss of strength and a compromised immune system as well as a decrease in concentration, memory, and learning ability. Perhaps most noticeably, sleep loss often results in a downright rotten mood and the ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - The Victim - by Recently I was filling my car at a gas station after work. The city was experiencing an unusually high rate of thefts of fuel. Gas and runs. In order to combat this problem some stations with rear pumps required the driver to prepay with credit or debit card on that pump. This was due to the ...
Views: 1007 - Choose Freedom Within - by Recently I was filling my car at a gas station after work. The city was experiencing an unusually high rate of thefts of fuel. Gas and runs. In order to combat this problem some stations with rear pumps required the driver to prepay with credit or debit card on that pump. This was due to the ...
Views: 897 - Building Customer Relationships - by Sales and business growth is all about establishing and then developing good business relationships. This takes time and energy--a lot of both. Gone are the days when you showed your customer your product and they said, "Okay, let's go with it." If you offer a service, it takes even longer to ...
Views: 978 - Anger Is OK - by September 11, 2001 early in the morning, our sky was falling. It was an act that affected our entire world. In the midst of all the people whose lives were taken; it didn't take our dignity or our strength.
On that fateful morning, I hadn't even turned on the TV. I walked my two children to ...
Views: 1257 - Networking to Market a Product - by In my journey through life to create the things that I aspire to do and be, a business opportunity found me through a friend, and it was one of the greatest ideas I had ever seen become a reality. It is a Network Marketing company that that was joyous and rewarding rather than the traditional ...
Views: 1055 - Top 7 Mastery Principles to Building a $1,000,000+ Business - by Are you aware of the single ** most powerful ** asset in your business? Is it money? Is it employees? Is it your credentials or intellectual knowledge? Is it your products or services?
No, actually, it is none of these. Your single most important business asset is your MIND ... more ...
Views: 704 - MEDICAL RECORDS: Can I See Them or Not? - by I was to see the surgeon about the broken tendon in my hand and so was handed a large folder containing my medical records to take with me to the other side of the hospital. It was the first time I was pleased to have to wait to see the physician. I skimmed the records as quickly as I could, ...
Views: 912 - The importance of niches in meeting women - by When we coach guys (and in our upcoming tape program), we concentrate on three things: First, throughput--that is, getting a lot of women through your system, in front of you, and somewhere on your personal seduction spectrum. Second, we focus on technology--that is, knowing what to say and what ...
Views: 1357 - Tips for dating online - by Let's go over some of the basics of getting women on-line. First, sending out 23 emails and getting no response shouldn't be a big deal to you. On-line, no response is the norm, so you have to be able to move quickly through large numbers of women. The secret is quickly, quickly, quickly--using ...
Views: 1000 - Aromatherapy for Colds and Flu - by With the on set of Winter one illness that seems to hit us all at some time is the dreaded cold or even worse the flu. A cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat that can lead to respiratory conditions i.e. bronchitis.
You can try Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia) to help alleviate ...
Views: 1671 - Living Life on Life's Terms - by Hello! My name is Denise Cooney for those of you who do not know me, I am blessed with the gifts that include being a medical intuitive and reader. I write books, teach classes but more importantly I live life.
Part of what we all miss on this great journey in life is that we only live in the ...
Views: 1134 - Anxiety Is Money - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Lorraine RoachWhen I got up this morning I realized that my finances were in a bit of disarray.One of the causes of my anxiety is money. It is odd that I refer to the anxiety I feel as mine. It is almost like this anxiety is a possession or perhaps a friend that I invite over to my home whenever I have a ...
Views: 1228 - Excuses for Not Exercising - by You have done it several times in your life. You have made a New Years Resolution or a promise to yourself to start a physical activity routine, join a gym or use the exercise bike that you bought two years ago rather than it ending up in your next garage sale. We have all heard this story ...
Views: 1209 - The Importance Of Believing In Your Own Purpose And Beliefs - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere are many people out there who avoid success simply because those around them might criticize them for what they are doing, even if they are doing what they love. Many times, well meaning people that love us can do the most harm to us and our happiness. These people don't mean to do what ...
Views: 2295 - What Is Stress? - by The hands of the clock (tha pages of the calendar) are going faster than we would like. How in the world am I going to finish this -- in time? How am I going to get through all this traffic -- in time? How am I going to be able to pay my bills -- in time?
I'm dreading class tomorrow. I have to ...
Views: 1092 - A Writing Space of Your Own - by When we talk about creating a writing space, we're really talking about two kinds-a physical space and a mental space. You need both in which to work.
Sure it would be great to have a fantastic office with a great view, but if you can't keep others out of it or get yourself into it, it won't ...
Views: 893 - Denial Is Just Another Defense Mechanism: Defenses Protect Us from Uncomfortable Self-Awareness - by "Defenses operate to protect us from uncomfortable or unacceptable self-awareness."
Almost everyone nowadays knows what it means to say an alcoholic is "in denial." This is the alcoholic who tells himself and the world "I can quit any time I want to." He doesn't quit, though, and doesn't ...
Views: 2401 - Give Yourself Permission to Feel: How to Lessen Post-Holiday Blues - by This time of year you often hear stories on the TV news about holiday depression and how to cope with it. Though the holidays are a rough time emotionally, I've never seen many people who suffer from what could objectively be called holiday depression. Clinics like ours see many more depressed ...
Views: 2124 - Hasty Divorce - by Divorce is so common in our society today that it's a shame people don't do it more carefully. Too often it's just another stage of self-deception, doomed to disappointment--an out of control emotional process, the dark side of falling in love. Though occasionally mature people can agree ...
Views: 1414 - So Just What Is Pulled Pork? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Paul YatesWhen I first started writing recipes for my web site I received a lot of questions about “pulled pork” and how best to prepare it. Living in the UK I’d never heard of pulled pork so it presented me with a great opportunity to do some exploring and further my barbecue education. Pulling pork ...
Views: 1192 - How To Kill Procrastination With Your Purpose?! - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Mohamed TohamiAre you a perfectionist? Let me reveal to you this important fact… Perfectionism can hinder you from achieving excellence at anything you do. Usually, Perfectionists are procrastinators. They don’t start unless everything is just perfect. They don’t even finish a task. They keep on delaying ...
Views: 2009 - How do You Communicate Love--or Anything Else? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Evelyn ColeWhat Happens to Communication When Subconscious Clues Are Missing? What happens when all that is left is a hastily written and then hastily read message on a computer screen? Dire warning ahead! According to a recent blurb from the Associated press, 71% of business executives prefer to ...
Views: 1395 - Life Balance - What Are You Waiting For? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Marilyn SuttleI sat on a cold cement bench, with paper and pencil in hand. My college assignment: to observe the apes at the Detroit Zoo. I sat in front of an indoor cage that held a massive silver-back gorilla. For fifteen minutes I watched as he sat expressionless on the floor. I couldn’t believe he could ...
Views: 1016 - Being Nice Can Save Your Heart - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Evelyn ColeI did not write this news release, but I submit it here and urge you to read it with all my heart: San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) -- Despite the old saying about sticks and stones, evidence is mounting that words said in anger can hurt not just feelings but arteries as well. University of Utah ...
Views: 1430 - 5 Ways to Make Confident Decisions - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Steve ErreySometimes I can be pretty indecisive, as my friends would tell you. I’m pleased to say that I’m not as bad as I used to be, which is a very good thing indeed. I remember breakfast time one morning, some 8 or 9 years ago, when I was standing in front of an open cupboard in my kitchen, my eyes ...
Views: 1283 - Visualization: The Key To Your Ascent In Business and Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from Leon Edward"You are the harbinger of your own success" is a mantra that's used by successful people in all walks of life. Every success story you've ever read follows the format of a person who described their dream, tried to work out what was needed to achieve it, and then set out to do it, by dint of ...
Views: 2959 - You Are What You Eat In Your Career - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2007 from Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCCHow do you feel today? Do you feel good with lots of energy? Or, do you feel drained and unable to get into the day? How you feel at work is directly related to what you put into your body. Had a cup of coffee with 2 spoonfuls of sugar and a donut this morning? In a few hours you will be ...
Views: 1211 - How to Use Kundalini Energy for Self-Healing - by Here is a quote from Yogi Bhajan, whose teachings were the inspiration for this article:
The process of self-healing is the privilege of very human being. Self-healing is not a miracle, nor is it a question of being able to do something that most people can't. Self-healing is a process that ...
Views: 8866 - The Meaning of Life - by What's the point of any of this? Where is the meaning in my day-to-day life?
That's the nagging question that bothers me every single day. And I don't have the answer?yet. I'll tell you what's helped though.
Keeping a personal journal online.
Let me explain. Everybody says that keeping a ...
Views: 918 - The power of listening from your heart in Relationships! - by One of the most difficult things to do in relationship is to listen--truly listen from your heart without blame, judgement or "you ought toos and you shoulds."
It's also difficult to take the time to listen without allowing distractions to pull you away from what the other person is saying. It ...
Views: 1165 - anger as a tool for growth in Relationships - by In relationship, Anger can be either healthy or unhealthy. Anger is just an emotion. How you process it is what determines whether it becomes a tool for growth or a source of pain and destruction.
In this society anger is perceived as a negative emotion. If you are a person who expresses ...
Views: 878 - What happens after you find your Soulmate ? - by Joy, bliss, happiness--a life with no conflict and no major issues to work through?
Ward and June or Ozzy and Harriet with passion?
In our opinion, that just isn't the way it works.
In our relationship, we are best friends--we have passion--we have joy--we are totally comfortable with each ...
Views: 1063 - Everyone Sells---Even You! - by No matter how much you try to ignore that fact it's still blindly ruthful.
You say I don't have my own business--I work for someone else.Then in this case your paycheck depends on whether the people you work for sell anything or not!
You say-- as my father did, that "God will provide". And ...
Views: 1009 - Feeling Your feelings in Relationships - by Most people go to great lengths to hide or deny their feelings about their lives, their work, their relationships and most things that matter to them.
Psychiatrist Dr. David Viscott in his tape series "Emotional Resilience" says, "If we were to live honestly, our lives would heal themselves." ...
Views: 890 - How To Build Trust in Relationships - by How do you build trust in relationships? We've found the secret is constant communication, one moment at a time. We both came from dead-end relationships from a state of vulnerability but with a strong desire for a different kind of relationship--a relationship filled with passion, love, ...
Views: 1540 - Anger as a tool for growth in relationships - by Everyone gets angry. Some people show it openly and others don’t. If you are one of those people who claim you don’t get angry- you’re either not in touch with your emotions or you are lying. In relationship, Anger can be either healthy or unhealthy. Anger is just an emotion. How you process it ...
Views: 810 - Letting Go of Fear in the Face of Tragedy - by During this week of earth-shattering events, we were blessed to be at a gathering with 250 like-minded souls. Along with these people, we spent much of that time sending love and healing energy to those affected by the terrorist attacks, while praying for peace.
So the question is--How do you ...
Views: 1039 - Why it's Impossible to "Forgive and Forget" in Relationships - by In every relationship you're involved in, It's inevitable that something will happen in the relationship that will cause you to be upset with the other person or the other person will be upset with you. Now, we've all heard the expression "forgive and forget" but we believe that "forgive and ...
Views: 1630 - The Relationship Miracle That Can Happen More Than Once - by While searching the web recently for the perfect movie to go to, we stumbled across a trailer for a movie called "Someone Like You."
We didn't see the movie,but we did figure out from the film clip that it was about a woman who just couldn't seem to create relationships with men that worked. ...
Views: 938 - Looking Back.at Your Relationships In The Past - by A few days ago Otto was having a conversation with someone that he couldn't get out of his mind. In this conversation Otto was telling this person about some challenges he was having in his life. This person told him that a wise person once counseled him that when things in your life aren't ...
Views: 901 - Finding a Better Relationship through Tarot - by Querrant: "It's near Valentine's and I'm not in a relationship!" or possibly worse, "My relationship is on the rocks!" In either case, "Oh, Tarot Master, what is the instant fix?"
Tarot Reader: "Hmmm, I seem to have misplaced my magic wand. I don't suppose you would accept some guidance on ...
Views: 838 - How do you want to be loved? - by To have a relationship that really works loving your partner is not enough. You have to love the other person exactly how they want to be loved. Just as importantly, they have to love you how you need to be loved. That’s what makes our relationship work. We’ve taken the time to specifically ask ...
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