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- Our Children's Future - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileWe worry about our kids: their well-being and happy future are our main concerns in life. We long for them to be content and successful at whatever they choose to do. We hope that we’ll be able to provide them with the same kind of help that many of us have received from our own parents. ...
Views: 1120 - How To Stop Bad Habits - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileHave you ever heard the expression,” Quit banging your head against the wall!” It’s an old expression my Mom used that basically translates into: There are certain things we do that are as productive and healthy as banging your head against the wall. The interesting ...
Views: 1726 - Real Manifestation - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Hieu DoanManifestation is creation. It encompasses all that we create, from a single thought, to a breath, footstep or dollar. For each creation there is a transformation of energy, there is expenditure, destruction and creation of form. These days in metaphysical circles it is becoming popular to ...
Views: 1128 - Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Clinical Features - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Sam VakninClinical Features of the Narcissistic Personality Disorder Opinions vary as to whether the narcissistic traits evident in in infancy, childhood, and early adolescence are pathological. Anecdotal evidence suggests that childhood abuse and trauma inflicted by parents, authority figures, or even ...
Views: 1325 - Early Pregnancy Symptom Discharge - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Alien ShengWhile in her early stages of pregnancy itself, a woman may notice a vaginal secretion and wonder what it is. This is early pregnancy symptom discharge. Known as leucorrhea, the vaginal discharge is an odorless or mild-smelling milky discharge that you can see appear in your underwear because of ...
Views: 60271(6 votes) - Stress Relief in the Modern World - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Destin LucasStress is one of the fastest-growing epidemics in the world. Latest statistics indicate that 75% of people experience stress at least twice per month, and more than half these people say they find this stress debilitating. Stress has been identified as a key contributor to high blood ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Top Four Ways To Earn Money Online At Free Websites - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Matt TuttThanks to the popularity and rise of the Internet, coupled with the human fascination with earning money with minimum input, there are now various ways to earn money online without much effort. All of these methods mentioned in this article are free to participate in, and they are guaranteed to ...
Views: 1034 - Goal Setting Made Easy - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Samuel NgEffective Goal Setting Made Easy The next time somebody tells you that setting goals is really a lot of hype, tell him this: if life is a journey, how will you get there if you don’t have an itinerary? Break down a single goal into little pieces Regardless of your goal’s size, ...
Views: 752 - Thanks Baby H - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Zoe RouthThank you Baby H. There are babies everywhere in my life. Number of pregnant friends: 3. Number of friends who have given birth this year: 3. Number of babies born to friends to date: 14. Number of friends on baby-making duty: at least 3 that I know of. Conception and birth is a complex and ...
Views: 1074 - Get Energized With TCM Herbal Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Evelyn LimTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal remedies have been used to treat almost all kinds of diseases and symptoms for thousands of years ago. This method of healing is still being used in China and parts of Asia today. The study of TCM takes years to cultivate and can be pretty complex ...
Views: 1058 - The Five Areas Of Personal Development And Balance Part 6. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe final element we need to discuss in this series is the element of void. Void really has no traits of it’s own except for one, freedom. Void is the ability to adapt and use what means are necessary to get the results we are shooting for. Void is about a freedom that very few people ever ...
Views: 3637 - The Five Areas Of Personal Development And Balance Part 5. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertIn the last three elements we discussed the element of earth and the importance of having a vision as well as knowing what you value and the confidence to chase that vision. In the water element we discussed the importance of proper timing and flow for situations and the accomplishment of goals ...
Views: 1124 - The Five Areas Of Personal Development And Balance Part 4. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertFire is the third element for you to develop an understanding about. This is the realm of emotion and emotions as well as direct committed action. Fire is that passion that burns deep down inside of you. After developing a solid foundation and a clear vision in the earth realm, you are able to ...
Views: 993 - Small Mouth Bass. What Are They? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from dale mazurekBefore the 1900s pretty much the only place to find smallmouth bass was in the great lakes. However as technology advanced and transportation evolved small mouth were stocked in many more places including, rivers, natural lakes and man made reservoirs. The lakes of the Canadian Shield have ...
Views: 1221 - Components of A Balanced Life - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from John EdwardsThe difference between a wish and a goal is that in the case of the latter, we create a specific plan in which we strategize and work towards its attainment. A wish usually takes on a fantasy-oriented role and is internally excused with words like “unrealistic.” Part of ...
Views: 3293 - Morning Sickness Prevention: Taking Care of Yourself Helps - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Alien ShengMorning sickness prevention is required at the time of early pregnancy because morning sickness, also known as pregnancy sickness, affects over half the women who are pregnant. It is a condition of nausea and vomiting that troubles pregnant women in the first trimester of pregnancy and ...
Views: 1694 - What is the Meaning of the Fruits of True Happiness? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from christine grayWhat is the Meaning of the Fruits of True Happiness? True happiness is said to be both an inner glow and an outer radiation that you can feel together with an utmost satisfaction. Any dictionary will give you the meaning of happiness as an emotional feeling which parallels with joy, ...
Views: 1178 - How to Think Like a Genius - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Kim RoachHave you ever wondered how Einstein thought? Or how Michaelangelo visualized his magnificent creations? Have you ever pondered the thoughts of Socrates? Or wanted to explore the mind of Plato? These revolutionary minds tapped into their unbound potential. They unlocked the capabilities ...
Views: 2609 - Clear Your Home and Free Your Mind! Spring Clean Out : Games for the Whole Family. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Loren MeierIts spring time, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and the squirrels are chasing each other right into the street. Not sure why, but I think it has something to do with hormones. We are all getting the spring time jitters; spring is a great time to do a Spring Clean Out. Your ...
Views: 1290 - Hypnotherapy CD's Can Build Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyA social phobia is a fear of interacting with others on a social level. Examples would be imagining others are looking at you while waiting in line at a checkout, talking in front of other people, or even fear of talking on the phone. Self-confidence is a frame of mind, which allows individuals ...
Views: 956 - Mindful or Intuitive Eating: Keys for Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryMindful eating, intuitive eating, and conscious eating are all terms used to describe a way of eating that uses internal cues about hunger, appetite and fullness to guide our relationship with food. Being atuned to and able to listen to our body allows us to know what and when we need to eat. ...
Views: 4496(1 vote) - The Angel Inside (Book Excerpt) - by Tom Cook had come to Europe looking for direction, but he was reluctantly coming to the conclusion that it may have evaded his grasp. Feeling frustrated, he had planned a two-week “getaway vacation” that he hoped would clear his head and give him the opportunity to do some soul searching. ...
Views: 1888 - How to Get your Partner to Do What You Want - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Wendy BridgerI walked into the classroom with my daughter in one hand and a bag full of hotdog buns and condiments in the other. There were a few students already showing up for the meeting, and they greeted me and the food heartily. As I plopped down my daughter and began arranging the food buffet style, ...
Views: 860 - The Summit Perspective... - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Jake NortonThink for a moment about a big goal or objective you accomplished in your life. Maybe it was a financial goal, a physical, emotional, or spiritual one. Maybe it was buying a new house, getting a new job, securing a new client in business, having children or getting children through college. ...
Views: 1407 - Drawbacks to Alternative Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Greg HowlettAs the owner of Vitabase, a health supplement company, I have personally talked to hundreds of customers over the years. Many of them had serious health problems and were considering alternative medicine. This decision is a difficult one because in many cases, patients cannot choose to do ...
Views: 2432 - Are You A Creative or a Reactive Thinker? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Vicki MotsingerThe other day I was talking to a CEO about the educational and development needs of his corporation, and he remarked, "You know, Nido, leadership isn't what it used to be. I used to think I knew what to look for in leaders. Now I'm not so sure." He continued: "When I first went into business, a ...
Views: 1035 - Early Pregnancy Symptom - Morning Sickness Causes - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Alien ShengNo one is quite certain what morning sickness causes are. Several factors are put forward as theory to explain the vomit sensation that makes you throw up all the contents of your stomach. The physical causes may be related to the chemical changes your body is going through. Those changes ...
Views: 2296 - Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Prevalence and Comorbidity - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Sam VakninWhat is the Difference between Healthy Narcissism and the Pathological Kind? In my book "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited", I define pathological narcissism as: "(A) life-long pattern of traits and behaviors which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of ...
Views: 1958 - How to Help An Impaired Lawyer - by I attended the California State Bar convention where I gave an MCLE presentation on chemical dependency/substance abuse. I always enjoy speaking with lawyers afterwards, hearing the stories of colleagues they know or suspect are battling this disease. Some have tried to talk to their friend or ...
Views: 1008 - Your Love for Me has Wilted Away and Died - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Wayne MisnerYour love for me has wilted away and died My favorite flower is the rose. Just looking at its beauty takes my breath away. You have been my rose through all these years. As often as possible I would bring you a rose to share your exceptional beauty with. Soon we will part and the tradition ...
Views: 1636 - Simple Things to Do During Heat Wave - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from MarkThere are other minor effects on this heat wave but we must focus on the major destruction that this phenomenon taking us. There are lots of things or actions we could do during heat wave. If it happens, better be safe.One of the important thing is to keep calm. Being calm will keep you active ...
Views: 861 - Ten Ways to be More Attractive - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Craig Harper* I so wanted this to be a brief, quirky, interesting article... maybe four, five hundred words tops. A thousand words later... here it is. I can't help myself. I think I talk too much. I need help. School report from 1977: "Craig has a propensity to be somewhat verbose and distracting in ...
Views: 1842 - Acupunctures and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Alien ShengSleep apnea is a disorder that can seriously impact your health and quality of life given the fact you need peaceful sleep. Acupuncture for sleep apnea is one treatment. Acupuncture and Sleep Apnea The term sleep apnea refers to a generalized sleeping disorder syndrome that is characterized by ...
Views: 1428 - The Pursuit of Happiness is not Just your Right,<br> It’s your Responsibility! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Ricky PowellYou may think the pursuit of happiness, as our forefathers mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, is that of a selfish search. However, quite to the contrary, it is one of the most selfless quests an individual can undertake. Although you may not realize it, being happy or at the very ...
Views: 1275 - An Overview Of Herbal Remedies Used In Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Evelyn LimAromatherapy is a form of natural therapy involving the use of aromatic herbal remedies for physical, emotional, and mental healing. Essential oils from herbs are distilled to produce soothing, healing aromas. When you use aromatherapy, you would most likely come across the term “volatile” ...
Views: 1115 - How To Apply Eye Makeup - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Janice WeeEye makeup might seem intimidating to apply. For example, how do you get that smoky eyes look without looking as if you received to black eyes in a fist fight? Get it right and you'll smoulder. Get it wrong and you look like you are in bad need of first aid. The same basic steps are used when ...
Views: 2426 - The Five Areas Of Personal Development And Balance Part 3 - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe second element is the element of water. This element comes second because we must know what we want and develop our commitment as well as our belief in having it first. The element of water represents our ability to strategize and plan how we intend on getting what we want. This is the realm ...
Views: 1043 - The Five Areas Of Personal Development And Balance Part 1. - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere are five areas of personality and success that are very helpful in helping you to create the life of your dreams. These five areas and a good understanding of each will allow you to have anything, and anyone you desire, if you so choose. These are extremely powerful forces of creation and ...
Views: 1236 - Do You Have What It Takes To Find Happiness And Success. Part 6. - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe final and most important trait that you could ever possibly develop in yourself that will surely allow you to find success and happiness in life is persistence. A tenacity to keep going no matter what happens. No matter what you run up against. No matter what life throws your way. Your ...
Views: 1020 - Do You Have What It Takes To Find Happiness And Success. Part 5. - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertIn the past parts of this series we duscussed some of the necessary character traits and drivers in order for you to find success and happiness. In this part we will be discussing imagination and decisiveness. Self-talk is discussed in other articles I have written. To find these articles please ...
Views: 947 - What is It that Heals? Using mantra, visualisation and devotional practice. - by The vibration created by mantra, prayer, pranayama and other devotional practices has a healing effect by creating calm and relaxation and by releasing negative emotions, whether you do the practices for yourself or for the benefit of others.
While it is not possible to understand all the ...
Views: 1556(8 votes) - Stumbling into the Future. - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Craig HarperWhen I walk into a room to do a presentation I regularly ask a few questions before we get under way: "Who wants to live an amazing life?" (every hand goes up) "Who wants to have an amazing career?" (every hand goes up again) "Who wants incredible relationships?" (every hand) "Who wants more." ...
Views: 787 - ***Why Does Distant Energy Healing Work? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Michael MohoricDistant energy healing, also known as remote healing and absent healing has been practiced by healers in the Far East for centuries. In recent modern times many modalities of distant healing are being recognized and practiced in the West. More and more people are turning to alternative healing ...
Views: 31656(12 votes) - Amusement Reduces Stress - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Gini GreyWhat makes you smile inside and out, tickles your funny bone, and brings you to bursts of laughter? We all know the benefits of laughter. It gets our energy flowing, massages our internal organs, boosts our immune system and most important, feels wonderful. So what gets in the way of being ...
Views: 1403 - Energize Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Gini GreyWinter has been a time of turning inward, reflecting and growing within. Now Spring brings the opportunity to burst forth with our energy and enthusiasm for life. Warmer temperatures and sunlit blue skies can bring a smile to anyone’s face, but no matter what season we are in or what external ...
Views: 1080 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Gini GreyImagine holding a ten pound weight for every resentment you hold, grudge you cling to and strong judgment you cast. How much weight would you be carrying? What stops you from putting this down? True forgiveness is a form of letting go. Yet so many view forgiveness as a form of giving in, ...
Views: 877 - Existential Sex for Work/Life Balance - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Barry MaherAs you can tell from the title, this article is about sex. Actually it’s more business than it is about sex. Which is probably because I know a lot more about business than I know about sex. A fairly successful individual named Warren Buffett once remarked that he worried about people who ...
Views: 2194 - Equiscovering the Mind/Body Connection - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Susan RosenbergMelinda Doolittle, one of America’s Top Idols this season, was so emotional after a performance that she couldn’t answer the question, “How are you feeling right now?” Judge Paula Abdul answered for her, saying Melinda had had an “out-of-body experience.” Once Melinda regained her voice, she ...
Views: 3861 - A Failed Business Plan: Motivationally Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Barry MaherA few years ago, a management and sales expert came up with what he considered a first-rate idea. With so many unhappy, lonely people in the world, he figured he could provide them with a little comfort and make money at the same time by offering them personalized, written advice on their ...
Views: 2895 - Business, Bliss and Selling $85 Million Worth of Cat Litter - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Barry MaherI would love to be able to tell you to "follow your bliss." I'd love to be able to tell you that if you don't love what you are doing, go do something you love. That's the easy answer and it's a good one. Unfortunately like a lot of good answers it's not always possible. We've all heard the ...
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