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- No Matter Where You Are At In Your Life, YOU CAN - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiI was reading through some statistics regarding depression and the percentage of people suffering from this has increased substantially. And I remembered what I often hear from people: ‘I have failed in my life’ or ‘I have not achieved anything,’ or ‘I experienced such and such in my past and it ...
Views: 867 - The First 30 Minutes of the Day - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Mark HunterThe first 30 minutes of the workday will set the tone for the entire day. For most people, the first half hour of the day consists of settling into the office routine by grabbing a cup of coffee, checking the internet, and, of course, chatting with others. Now, I will never be one to say we have ...
Views: 1100 - The Secret of Adaptation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Craig HarperThere's a school of thought which suggests that those who adapt most effectively (to their situation, environment, circumstance, challenge) are the ones who ultimately survive, or at the very least, do the best; succeed when others don't. We see this play out, not only in nature but in business, ...
Views: 764 - How To Be A More Motivational Manager - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Andrew RondeauHow To Be A More Motivational Manager. Would you like to know the secrets of motivating your staff? Of course you would. I mean, who wouldn't? Well this is what it takes. It may appear that all great motivational managers know the secrets to improving an employees performance. But what these ...
Views: 871 - Fan the Flames Of Love and Passion - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Kara OhYou can bring back the passion in a long-term relationship by doing the following exercise: Each of you take time to be alone and think back to when you were "in love" and "in lust" with your partner, particularly in the beginning. Write down all those things you did for each other, all the ...
Views: 1191 - Spring Cleaning.......Inside and Out - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Lisa Rocks McKeoghSpring Cleaning……………..Inside and Out Yes, it’s that time of year-Spring time! Baseball has started, flowers are blooming, and bees are buzzing. For many, a time for Spring Cleaning. A time to shake out the rugs, clean off the dirt of winter and pull those weeds that have taken over the ...
Views: 995 - The Intimacy of September - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Deborah MartinAh, September. It's my favorite time of the year. My flower garden has dulled to browns and just a few yellows from the lingering Black-eyed Susan. But the backyard along the creek bank is in full bloom with goldenrod and wild aster. Yellow and lavender grace the perimeter. The Shaggy Manes are ...
Views: 1284 - Standing Out - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Deborah MartinAh, February. I look out my window and see nothing but white. Or so it seems in this frozen month. But that's impossible I say and so I challenge myself to see the color. And ever so slowly, the whole host of browns that have been there all along emerges as I notice tree trunks. Then, ...
Views: 1272 - Winnie the Pooh and Friends on the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Shama HyderAs a child, I always loved watching Winnie the Pooh. I used to wake up at 6 am on Sunday mornings to catch his adventures on the local Disney channel. His love for honey fascinated me, as did his entourage of interesting buddies. Looking back upon this show, I realize that each character ...
Views: 1085 - Creating a Baby - by Is being chosen as a channel
For the expression of divinity into materiality
Although ovulation is a law of nature,
Conception is a law of God.
—Edgar Cayce
The following is excerpted from Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth. Click on ...
Views: 889 - Managing Time More Effectively—5 Tips - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Dorothy NeddermeyerManaging Time is a misconception. When we conceptualize time as something to be managed we are putting time in control and disempowering ourselves. We can not control that which is outside us, but we can mange ourselves more effectively. Time is a constant, thus time just is and not something ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - Becoming an Affiliate Marketer and How to Get Started - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Connie McKenzieMany people may consider starting an online business for any number of reasons. Some reasons may include, helping to supplement their household income, spending more time with their family or finding a way to get out of that dead-end job they do not like getting up to go to each day. The ...
Views: 1067 - What's Your Communication Quotient? Workpace Communication — Your Key to Success - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Craig HarrisonForget GQ! These days it's your CQ that matters...your Communication Quotient. Degrees and awards are fine, your bilingualism and knowledge of the latest programming languages are nice, but how good a communicator are you? In English? With co-workers and customers? Every job description ...
Views: 1098 - Limiting Beliefs and The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Marcie HuntHow Can I change a belief that I don’t want? How do I de-activate a belief that has become part of a long-lasting pattern? The answer is, don’t bother. What? Don’t bother you say. Yes that’s right. Let’s talk about what happens when you begin to dissect a belief. Perhaps you wonder why ...
Views: 1809(3 votes) - Essential Skills for Creating A Dynamite Relationship with Your Boss - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Gail SolishAt some point in our lives most of us will be working for someone else, so it is important to fully understand what makes our boss tick and how best to interact and influence him or her. How much attention have you given to your boss's personality style? How does she function? What seems to ...
Views: 1363 - Is Your Man Insecure And Jealous - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from dale mazurekJealousy can be the destruction of a great relationship. Jealousy is usually brought on by some sort of insecurities in a man. In this article we will take a brief look into what brings on insecurities to a man. He finally has the girl of his dreams. She is the hottest on the block. You ...
Views: 6042 - Success versus Failure - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Deborah CaruanaSuccess is what you are prepared to make of yourself every single day. That one cold morning when you want to roll over but instead get up and go to workout, is a defining moment. Success boosts self-confidence and is self perpetuating. We all know it, thrive on it and love it. Failure on the ...
Views: 1076 - Athletes Train: Why Don’t You? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Susan FriedmannThere’s nothing like watching an athlete at the top of their game -- the sprinter racing to the finish line, the star center sinking the game winning shot. They make it look absolutely effortless, as if it was the most natural thing in the world for them to perform that well. Appearances can ...
Views: 1070 - Betting on your Future? Not a Good Plan - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Susan FriedmannRecently, the lottery in NY -- the state I call home -- reached a record jackpot, larger than ever before. When I penned these words, the grand total of funds just waiting to be won was over 340 million dollars. As you can imagine, this got people talking. Almost every local newscast covered the ...
Views: 1111 - FIGHTING RULES - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Wayne MisnerFIGHTING RULES “It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.” Caron de Beaumarchais This proverb encouraged me to write “Fighting Rules.” Next time you are upset with one ...
Views: 1201 - How To Write A Short Story (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from dale mazurekWriting short stories can be very valuable to your writing career. Short stories are also very quick ways to put on paper what you’re feeling about something. Starting to write short stories can be a tough project but the more you write the better you will get at it. In the next couple of ...
Views: 1235 - Recognizing The Early Pregnancy Sign Symptom - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Alien ShengBy noticing the early pregnancy sign symptom, you can tell whether you are pregnant before the doctor gives you the good news. So, let's have a look at what your body says. Tender Breasts It is one of the early pregnancy sign symptom. Due to raging hormone levels in your body, your breasts get ...
Views: 2507 - Get More Done in Less Time - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Curtis G. Schmitt"They screwed him over. It's so unfair." The woman was talking to another woman outside the supermarket. Her words caught my attention. A story of injustice? I had to hear more. I quickly put together the back-story: This woman--let's call her Jane--was leaving her job. A friend of ...
Views: 1158 - Behavior is a Symptom in Developmental Problems - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Rodger BaileyThe behavior of children with developmental problems is not the core problem for the child. It is often a very important problem for families, caregivers, and schools. For instance, the hyperactive and impulsive behaviors of some of these children are quite difficult to manage. Just think of ...
Views: 2475 - Psychological Tests - Introduction - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Sam VakninPersonality assessment is perhaps more an art form than a science. In an attempt to render it as objective and standardized as possible, generations of clinicians came up with psychological tests and structured interviews. These are administered under similar conditions and use identical stimuli ...
Views: 1443 - You Can't Get There From Not Here - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertToday almost everyone is on the path of personal development. Self-help books are some of the best selling books out there. It is a very noble path to be on. The greatest enemy anyone will face is not over seas or in some other country or a follower of some other religion. The most challengin ...
Views: 1150 - Hypnotherapy Is The Answer To Permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Alan B. DenskyResearch at Tufts-New England Medical Center has provided evidence that all of the popular diets work if you can stick to them. Atkins - low carb; The Zone - low glycemic index; Ornish - low fat; Weight Watchers - low calorie. But medical research has also proven beyond a doubt that almost no ...
Views: 1030 - Giving Intentions Stickiness - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Pam ThomasEach year hundreds upon thousands of us start the New Year off by making resolutions with great excitement and the feeling that this year’s going to be different from last. This year, we recommit to following through and we swear that we are going to stick with our resolutions. Well, that ...
Views: 1489 - To Be In Silence - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Maggie McCauleyI settled onto my throne of pillows, seated in the lotus position. I closed my eyes, relaxed my hands and arms and let them rest on my legs. My breath was full and purposeful. I placed my attention only on my breath in the true Buddhist tradtion of meditation. Minutes later mental mind chatter ...
Views: 1306 - Amazing Life Checklist – Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Cari VollmerEver wonder what you need to know and do to live your best, most amazing life? Some people make it look so easy. They’re happy most of the time, have interesting jobs that they love, plenty of money to do what they want and freedom for fun on a regular basis. If something “bad” happens they ...
Views: 1001 - The Seven Steps to Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Mark Linden OMearaAn Excerpt from The Feeling Soul - A Roadmap to Healing and Living By Mark Linden O’Meara Available at Amazon.com Seven Steps to Forgiveness Much has been written about forgiveness. Everywhere you turn people are saying you have to forgive, yet few people likely understand the process of ...
Views: 9195 - The Goal Setter Go Getter - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Patosha JefferyHow does a kid go from an average student to the top of the class? As an elementary school student, Pat was average. She made Bs, Cs, and an occasional A. She even had a D slip up on her report card. However, she left her junior high school with the highest grade point average. She graduated ...
Views: 2048 - Mediumship Provides Proof of an Afterlife - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Dawn McIntyreStudies have found that there is, indeed, a connection between one’s level of grief and one’s level of belief in the afterlife. A person can study metaphysics and the after life and find extensive evidence for its existence; however, the evidence is largely mystical in its nature and ...
Views: 2596 - Teaching Children How to Sew - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Kristi BorchardtIn the "9 Secrets to Successfully Teach Your Child to Sew", I discussed knowing your child's personality. The 4 questions were: 1. Is your child a perfectionist? 2. Do they get frustrated easily? 3. Do they like following specific directions, or do they like to invent things on their own? 4. ...
Views: 3041 - Audio Books’ Appeal and Traditional Readers - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Patsy KellyThe people you know can be defined in many ways. They are good or bad, friendly or not, quiet or loud, maybe happy or sad. And most can be called either readers or non-readers. There’s a pretty distinct line here—most fall into the category of either being an avid reader or a definite ...
Views: 1132 - That Fateful Day - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Susan Lynn PerryThat Fateful Day By Susan Lynn Perry "Honey," my husband said breathlessly, "I've just landed in Dallas and I've got to catch the van to the hotel." He paused, panting. "I know it's late, but I'm going to call you as soon as I get to the hotel. I've got something really exciting to tell ...
Views: 1675 - Re-Ignite the Flame in Your Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Leslie Gail"Re-ignite the flame in your relationship" For many people, after being married for a certain amount of time you get comfortable in your relationship. This is not a bad thing, however comfort sometimes leads to a lack of excitement. I myself have been married almost 11 years, and between ...
Views: 3263 - Why Many Entrepreneurs Don't Make Enough Money - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Nancy SpruiellAre you making hand crafted products and wondering why you're working hard but not making enough money? I might have the answer for you. A Common Mistake A common mistake entrepreneurs and handcrafters make is thinking that if you’re selling your product at double your cost, you’re making 100% ...
Views: 1021 - Fears and Phobias - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Krzysztof SrokaWhat are you afraid of? I’m sure that like almost everybody else you are afraid of something. Charles F. Haanel defines fear as “…a powerful form of thought". I think it is a very good definition, because mostly fear is in our minds. Phobia is abnormal fear. We are often ...
Views: 1022(2 votes) - Differential Diagnoses of Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Sam VakninIt is not easy to tell when the patient's anxiety and depression are autonomous and neurotic problems or symptoms of a personality disorder. These should, therefore, be ruled out as differential diagnostic criteria. In other words, the mere existence of depression or anxiety in a patient does ...
Views: 1026 - What Can You Expect? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Rodger BaileyFew of the programs available for children with developmental problems have success at re-starting the developmental process. Most programs focus on teaching as many skills as possible to someone who will be an adult with those developmental problems. Teaching the un-teachable child Most ...
Views: 2146 - WATCH FOR THE RED FLAGS - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Wayne MisnerA number of years ago, one of the well-known women’s magazines surveyed divorced women. One question asked was, “Why did you get a divorce?” The answers were--he was lazy, would not work, an alcoholic, on drugs, cheated, was abusive (emotional, physical, sexual, mental, verbal), and many other ...
Views: 1242 - Not a religion - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Michelle RobertonI am sitting in my bedroom, pondering on the past month’s events and the loving messages I have received. Where do I begin? As I take a moment to just gaze at the clouds as they drift across the winters skies – I see in my mind’s eye, a beautiful butterfly fly into a shaft of light – and I ...
Views: 571 - The Developmental Process is Stuck - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Rodger BaileyChild development professionals agree. Many children are suffering from developmental problems. They also agree that all the problems that parents and teachers see in these children are related to the developmental process being blocked or stuck. That is what the diagnoses of Developmental ...
Views: 2003 - The Alternative Fuel? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Mohan PEthanol (commonly called "Alcohol") has assumed a very important place in the world’s economy. It is a vital raw material for a number of chemicals. It has been a major source of revenue by way of excise duty for the Governments. Industrial alcohol produced from sugarcane molasses has a ...
Views: 1227 - When Family Members Drift Apart - A Spiritual Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Julie RedstoneRelationships that are inherited often feel like they are not chosen. Some are peaceful and loving, but many are embattled or difficult in other ways. Sometimes the reasons for creating distance seem more compelling than the reasons for creating love, yet in all cases it is of benefit to the ...
Views: 982 - Logo Design - The Price that has to Be Paid - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Mahendra SinghWhat the logo desgin industry offers today is extremely generous and diverse both in stylistics and in the prices. The environment allows, facilitates and sustains the continual diversification of the market, both due to the dynamics of the appearance of new companies and to the dynamics of the ...
Views: 1186 - Sanjaya Malakar and What Good Karma Looks Like - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Richard SalvaSometimes in reality shows we see examples of spiritual principles played out dramatically. And it appears we have something like that happening this season on American Idol. Sanjaya Malakar has floppy hair, a thin frame, and a heartwarming smile. He is a good singer, but few I think would call ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - Natural Herbal Remedies For Menopause - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Evelyn LimHave you thought of trying some natural herbal remedies first to see if they can help ease your menopausal symptoms? Rather than go for a hormone replacement therapy, the use of natural herbal remedies may be worth a consideration as they are natural and comparatively safer. In fact, you may ...
Views: 837 - Mind Secrets of Millionaires - Make Money Fast, Get Rich, Be a Millionaire - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from leo fosterBELIEFS AND THE UNIVERSAL LAW OF ATTRACTION The Universal "Law of Attraction" states that one attracts to himself/herself those people, things, conditions and experiences that match the beliefs one deeply holds in his/her Subconscious mind. These deeply held beliefs are ...
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