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- Avoidant Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Sam VakninPeople suffering from the Avoidant Personality Disorder feel inadequate, unworthy, inferior, and lacking in self-confidence. As a result, they are shy and socially inhibited. Aware of their real (and, often, imagined) shortcomings, they are constantly on the lookout, are hypervigilant and ...
Views: 2343 - Aromatherapy - History of Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Alien ShengThe history of Aromatherapy dates back at least to 2000 BC, although the term “aromatherapy” was first used in the 1920s by the French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé who accidentally discovered in laboratory that lavender oil relives pain and assists to slight burns ...
Views: 3309 - Dating Advice For Women - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Kara OhThere is a big difference when it comes to men and women and their dating styles. In general, men are more willing than women to put themselves on the line to make the first move. Conversely, women are willing to risk never seeing someone again by not making a move. Men are generally more open ...
Views: 1145 - Stop Suppressing Your Natural Genius - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Otto SiegelI was a very successful business owner. My company had a great reputation. My husband and I owned a large house in an upscale neighborhood. We had been married for 13 years and everyone looked to us as the role model for a great marriage. My life was very busy. There were the demands of the ...
Views: 676 - Choosing Herbal Remedies Over Synthetic Drugs - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Evelyn LimChoosing herbal remedies is something that you can consider especially when you find that synthetic drug treatments are not helping you with your symptoms. A recent study showed that more and more people are turning to herbal remedies to help them with their illnesses. This figure is set to ...
Views: 902 - The Power of Choice - Your Life is Your Decision - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from a bYour life is a result of your decisions and your choices. In life, while you are not always able to control what happens on the outside, you can always choose how you want to respond & what you want to experience. How you respond and what you experience is largely dependent on what meaning you ...
Views: 4059 - Can I Ask You One More Thing? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Vanessa VinosAre you giving away your business and/or your knowledge without realizing it? Do you find you are spending time with people who want to squeeze every last drop out of you, but don’t want to pay for your service? If you are in any kind of service-related industry, I bet you are "giving away" ...
Views: 1137 - How Do YOU Measure Success? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Vanessa VinosQuality of life is nowadays measured by the amount of money you make. Success is defined by the kind of car you drive; by the neighbourhood you live in and by the “toys” you own. After all, he who dies with the most toys wins. True or false? In contrast, the people of the remote Himalayan ...
Views: 1185 - Acupuncture Alarm Points - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Alien ShengAcupuncture is about the manipulation of energy points. Acupuncture alarm points are the most powerful areas that can be addressed. Acupuncture Alarm Points Each one of the 12 major Meridians of the body has one special acupuncture point. This point is sometimes called the Mu point and it is ...
Views: 9036 - From Logo to Legend- In 10 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Karen SaundersThink of any large company, and I’ll bet you can picture its logo. It seems like they must have been born with it, but they weren’t. Every logo had to start somewhere. And you can start building recognition right now that will continue for years when you create a strong visual brand. A good ...
Views: 880 - You Are Beautiful - The Path of Remembrance - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Julie RedstoneBeloved Ones, many of you judge yourselves harshly and see yourselves with eyes that are veiled, perceiving only the limitations and not the beauty that lies within. Yet, every soul is radiant with an inner light that never dims though it may be covered over. There is no being who is not filled ...
Views: 884 - Spice Up Your Treadmill Workout - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Yolanda CardenLike many folks, I do my cardio on a treadmill. But because the pounding of running makes my back hurt and tightens my hips, I created this 30-minute treadmill routine. Now, I'm passing it on to you. Some of the moves can be tricky at first, but that's a good thing, especially if your current ...
Views: 1236 - What To Do With All The Toys Accumulated Over Winter? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Efim NeimanIt’s inevitable, if you have small children, you have toys. These toys can clutter up your home before you know it. Throughout the long winter months, it’s easy to set these toys aside or put them in a corner, which quickly becomes a corner full of clutter. Now that spring is here and the ...
Views: 866 - Vitality, Connection, and Change -- The Three Tenets of Chi - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Peter BrentsThree central ideas provide the essential platform that support all the rest of feng shui's concepts and principles. These ideas involve Chi, the "stuff," the dynamic energy that flows through and is part of absolutely everything ... animate and inanimate, tangible and intangible. It's like one ...
Views: 1095 - Should a Woman Ask a Guy Out? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederI keep reading that if a man is interested he will ask you out (which I think is true to a point). When a guy asks you out that definitely shows interest, but it is hard for me to believe that every single guy has the guts to ask out all the girls he has been interested in. My question is: ...
Views: 17151(3 votes) - Why Don't You Get Your Own Dream? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Vivek RayWhat is the number one pre-requisite for success? Yes! It is a Dream But what is a dream. Is it something that you see when you are asleep? No! We are not talking about that kind of a dream. This is the one that you will have to see while you are awake. Think about it! Today’s airplanes can fly ...
Views: 1244 - Scalp Acupuncture - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Alien ShengAcupuncture is about manipulating appropriate parts of the body to facilitate flow. Scalp acupuncture is one approach to such treatment. Scalp Acupuncture Although acupuncture is a treatment form that has existed for over 2000 years, it is still evolving and changing. One of the most ...
Views: 1637 - Schizoid Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Sam VakninSchizoids enjoy nothing and seemingly never experience pleasure (they are anhedonic). Even their nearest and dearest often describe them as "automata", "robots", or "machines". But the schizoid is not depressed or dysphoric, merely indifferent. Schizoids are uninterested in social relationships ...
Views: 3474 - Recurring Nightmares - What Can You Do About Them? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterNightmares can be caused by a number of different things. For example: - Having a particular kind of food or drink before sleeping - A side effect of a prescription or off the counter medication that you are taking - Anxiety about your ability to control a particular situation - Having ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Dealing with Energy Vampires - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Craig HarperThey live among us. In human form. To the untrained eye, it is almost impossible to tell the difference. Typically they look like you and I. But they're not. They're not like us at all. They are Vampires and their modus operandi is not to steal your blood but rather, your precious energy. Your ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Relationship Matters - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Harry SegguThis is one of the hardest things that we have to cope with in life—Relationships. Yes indeed, and it really does matter. If you think that it doesn’t, then think again. Everything that we do in life literally, has an impact on relationships. It can be a relationship with your ...
Views: 1404 - Make Little Decisions All The Time - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertPeople often see someone successful and they wish they could be that person. They see what the person has created and wish that they could do that. What they often fail to notice or see is all the little steps and hardships and striving that person went through to get to where they currently ...
Views: 1099 - Pet Food Recall - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Lori MatthewsWhen the phone started to ring and my email started to fill, I knew something must have happened again in the world of dog and cat food. As of this writing more foods have been recalled and a few more ingredients besides wheat gluten have been added to the list of “not to safe.” Evidence ...
Views: 1218 - Are Swingers Coming Out ? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from luke williamsUK swinging parties are very common these days and there are many swinging lifestyle clubs that hold such parties in the UK. The more time goes on the more relaxed we get about sexuality I’m not saying that none of this went on in the 60’s I’m sure there was plenty of uk swinging parties being ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - What is Meditation? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyMeditation can be described in hundreds of ways. Here we will give some brief explanations about this so-extremely-important aspect of human harmony, health and spiritual evolution. Three Aspects of Meditation 1. The first step is relaxation or surrendering of the body and mind so that the ...
Views: 759 - Breathing Problems - Natural Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyBreathing difficulties can seriously handicap our ability to function and enjoy life. Air is our most vital source of energy and vitality. When we suffer from asthma, bronchitis, allergies, frequent colds or simply insufficient oxygen intake, we are prone to a lack of energy, vitality and /or ...
Views: 1033 - Create Happiness with a Positive Life Outlook - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyThe mind is the molder of our personal and communal world. Every event we perceive through our senses is analyzed, evaluated and registered in the mind as pleasant, unpleasant or neutral. Our belief systems seek to determine whether each perceived input is something, which will "protect" or ...
Views: 1266 - Sprouting for Health and Economy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemySprouts are rapidly becoming popular all over the world as people are seeking a healthy and economic source of food. A handful of seeds can sprout into enough "live food" to provide balanced nutrition for a number of meals. Why eat sprouts? 1. Sprouts are an abundant source of predigested ...
Views: 883 - So Just What Is Pulled Pork? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 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: 882 - Dedicated Spirituality - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Hieu DoanDedicated spirituality is living spirituality. This means that abilities and skills are honed and refined continuously in daily life. Dedicated spirituality means revolving the rest of our lives around our spiritual practice and not the other way around. It is not for everyone, just as ...
Views: 1150 - Take Better Care of Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Garry HudsonYour business plans are important for you as well as your business. Generally, a businessman relies on his own money in the initial stages of business. But, you can also take out some loans and start a new business as per your plans. Some businesses are capital intensive and, therefore, ...
Views: 824 - A Powerful Depression Diet to Get Your Mood On The Road to Joy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Merri EllenWhy does a depression diet work? It’s been proven that what we eat affects our mood. "Food can affect your mood, and what you choose to put into your mouth can influence your state of mind." - Amanda Geary, in her book The Food And Mood Handbook: Find Relief at Last From Depression, Anxiety, ...
Views: 2289 - A Bachelors Pantry - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from dale mazurekFunny as it may seem single men never have a well stocked pantry. In order to keep healthy it’s important to have this pantry stocked because the alternative is usually junk or fast food. Bellow will be a number of easy tips for your pantry and healthier meals. 1. Water As silly as this may ...
Views: 1984 - Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Andi AguirreMost of life is filled with the idea of finding someone or doing something that fulfills us. However, for many of us we are not sure what that is. Some women I know believe that having the validation of a good relationship is the key that they seek to unlock the happiness they want. Some men ...
Views: 1885 - Giving Up is For Wimps - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Demond JacksonWhat is it about giving up that provides temporary relief of obstacles? Obstacles have a very important role in helping us stay focused and committed to our goals. I believe that obstacles are meant to help us strengthen our resolve to win. Winning is the objective, isn’t it? So what happens ...
Views: 1113 - Developing Your Unique Personal Mission Statement - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Demond JacksonCreating, speaking and living your personal mission is absolutely imperative to living a successful life. Having a clearly defined mission statement gives your life meaning, purpose and direction. Creating a personal mission is fun, easy and quick. Without a purpose, or personal mission, it ...
Views: 1099 - The Latest Innovation in Open Fit Hearing Aids: Speaker-in-the-Ear Hearing Aids - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Henry SmithCurrently, there is a trend in the hearing aid industry toward smaller and more discreet hearing aids, including the recent development of open fit hearing aids (also known as open ear hearing aids). Open fit hearing aids have one major limitation, however; they are not appropriate for many ...
Views: 1107 - Core Personal Mastery: The Five Keys - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Paul RandakThe Five Keys The Five Keys to freedom and recovery 1. I admit to constructing a “Core Belief System” that does not supported me living through my Artistic Self, my authenticity. 2. I commit to exploring my “Core Belief System” and come to an understanding of the beliefs that support my ...
Views: 2006 - 10 Tips for Building Trust - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Charles BreedingOne day last January, I watched as eight inches of snow piled up one morning. My neighbor, Gene proceeds to go out and shovel his driveway. It must’ve taken him an hour of back-breaking work. Then surprisingly, I watch him as he walks to my yard and shovel MY driveway – it took him over an ...
Views: 14111(3 votes) - How To Negotiate With Your Mother on Mother’s Day - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from mary GreenwoodEver notice that when you get together with your Mother, you end up playing the same roles that you had in junior high? No matter how sophisticated and worldly we become, we revert to those same roles we had at sixteen. We all love our Mothers and appreciate what they have done for us by raising ...
Views: 1350 - What is Love? - Part 6 - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyLoving the Wave or the Ocean Part 6 of a 6 part series on the "The Stages of Love" Robert Elias Najemy When we limit our love to a specific person (we do not mean sexually, but rather emotionally, mentally and spiritually), it is difficult to experience love in its highest expression. We love ...
Views: 939 - What is Love? Part 5 - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemySpiritual Universal Love Part 5 of a 6 part series on the "The Stages of Love" Robert Elias Najemy A later stage in our spiritual maturation process is the development of spiritual universal love where wisdom or spiritual discrimination is now added to our love. We now perceive all forms as ...
Views: 1546 - What is Love? - Part 4 - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemySelfless Love Part 4 of a 6 part series on the "The Stages of Love" Robert Elias Najemy Selfless Love for a Specific Person An essential stage in the evolution of love is being able to love others regardless of their behavior. Probably the closest most of us have come to experiencing such ...
Views: 1045 - What is Love - Part 3 - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyLove, Pleasure or Affirmation ? Part 3 of a 6 part series on the "The Stages of Love" Robert Elias Najemy Needing Others for Pleasure Let us examine how our needs for pleasure and affirmation can limit and distort our experience of love. We create relationships that give us pleasure and ...
Views: 917 - What is Love ? Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyLove or Need for Security ? Part 2 of a 6 part series on the "The Stages of Love" Our Love is Mixed With Need Our love is still mixed with a considerable amount of need. Love wants to give. Need wants to take. Sometimes what we are seeking to take is very subtle and requires deep inner ...
Views: 990 - What is Love ? part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Robert NajemyPart 1 of a 6 part series on the "The Stages of Love" Love is our greatest need. Is it our highest most fulfilling state. Do we really love or are we simply attached to, identified with or dependent upon the persons we "love"? Is our love free and unconditional, or is it mixed with various ...
Views: 1057 - Borderline Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Sam VakninThe fact that the Borderline personality disorder is often found among women makes it a controversial mental health diagnosis. Some scholars say that it is a culture-bound pseudo-syndrome invented by men to serve a patriarchal and misogynistic society. Others point to the fact the lives of ...
Views: 2713 - 6 Dangerous Reasons People Do Not Set Goals and Never Succeed - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Joshua UebergangGoal setting is the framework for personal achievement. It is the backbone of becoming a person you desire to be. Setting and achieving personal goals will guarantee you success. Most people who do set goals have little to no understanding of goal setting and as a result fail to achieve them and ...
Views: 1665 - Anxiety, Phobias and Post Traumatic Stress – An Introduction to different Anxiety Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from David Bonham-CarterEveryone experiences nervousness or worries at some time in stressful situations. For some people, anxiety can take on a different dimension, including outright fear and panic, or a disabling daily condition, which is affecting your capacity to live the life you want to. Anxiety Disorders can ...
Views: 1359 - The End of Aerobic Exercise? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from Cecelia YapHello there, anyone for aerobic exercise? The aerobic exercise popularised by Jane Fonda in the late 1970s and early 1980s? You know, the aerobic craze that took millions of Americans to group exercise classes for the first time? You wore tights, leotards and thongs to the aerobic class. You ...
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