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- What Can You Trust When You Can't Trust Trust - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Ewa SchwarzWhat is trust? How have we learned to define it? Is it really a concept that works? Trust this, don't trust that, this person is trustworthy, that person is not. You could liken it to using the crosswalk to safely cross the street, trust being the supposedly safe crossing through a potentially ...
Views: 1948(3 votes) - Avoiding Foods That Cause Heartburn - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2007 from Brenda CyrOne of the best ways to avoid heartburn is to determine what foods act as a trigger, and avoid them. Although medications can offer quick relief, the effect is only temporary. The real solution is to make the necessary dietary and lifestyle changes that allow you to avoid the discomfort of ...
Views: 1180 - The Mobile Councilor - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2007 from Ieuan DolbyI have no formal qualifications; I have a Master Degree in Clothing Design from some unremembered polytechnic down south. My mother and many others often told me that I have a way with people so I ended up being a councillor for troubled people rather than a clothier which I was trained to be. ...
Views: 1089 - Passion: The Energy of Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from G B SINGHPassion stands for the intensity of energy that the mind works with. Since very early childhood, moral values are kept impinging on the psyche by the culture. It does so by continually going on hammering them until they permanently get nailed inside the mind and make it what it morally stands ...
Views: 1060 - Ka Huna Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Andrew BarnesKa Huna massage therapy is also known as kahuna massage therapy, huna massage therapy, ka huna bodywork, Lomi Lomi, Lomi, Heartworks Lomi Lomi, Lomi Lomi Kuplel, Romi Romi, Hawaiian massage, Hawaiian bodywork, Hawaiian masage therapy, Hawaiian temple style, Polynesian massage therapy, temple of ...
Views: 2219 - Happiness: How to maximise pleasure and joy! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Albert FoongYou're a diamond. I've always said that each person was a diamond hidden in the ground. Personal development is making the diamond as shiny as possible. Clearing off the mud is equivalent to getting rid of negative emotions, self-image, and core beliefs. Most previous articles I have written ...
Views: 1050 - Powerful Negotiations - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from John MehrmannWe negotiate every day. There are negotiations in sales, customer service, interviewing for a position, and relationships between vendors and suppliers. The most powerful tool in negotiations is not what we say, it is what we hear. Make a checklist of these five items and apply it to your next ...
Views: 1391 - Are You Marketing or Selling? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from John MehrmannOnce upon a time there was a deaf salesman named Aesop. He tried to sell his wares to the blind brothers Grimm, but no matter how much he elaborated on the features of his wares, the brothers Grimm could not see the benefits. The brothers tried to explain to Aesop that they could not see the ...
Views: 1127 - Parenting and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Barbara DesmaraisOur lives are a direct reflection of what we put our attention on. Do you constantly talk about how badly your kids are behaving and talk to them about their bad behavior? Do you talk about how much debt you have and dwell on it and dwell on it? Do you tell your partner that he/she ...
Views: 1403 - Diabetes Basics for Your Benefit - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from aron walladYou have just found out you have diabetes. No reason to be alarmed. You need to make some lifestyle changes to reduce the possibility of developing a serious situation from your new found ailment. A serious situation could be a heart attack, kidney problems, high blood pressure, vision loss, or ...
Views: 942 - Four Natural Treatments for Diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from aron walladThere is something to be said for a diabetes natural treatment. Why is a natural treatment so important? My concern is about how drugs interact with the body and other drugs in the body. And while taking some herb or natural remedy can have a negative interaction just like a medication, I have ...
Views: 3572 - What is the ALIMONY FORMULA in a DIVORCE? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Barry RocheThe simple answer to this commonly asked question is, "There isn't any set formula". The amount of alimony (or "spouse maintenance as it is called in some countries) is determined by a range of factors rather than by any specific formula. Each case depends on its own merits and the legislation ...
Views: 2445 - Your Feelings? - by You know...there are so many thoughts and feelings in our lives that really need to be let go of....to be shed...to be released!
For many of them are a lie, or do not belong in our lives at all.
Many of the ways we learned to think and feel as children have a stronghold here and now in our ...
Views: 626 - The Road to Death Goes through Tolerance - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Bette DowdellTolerance. It’s a good thing, a socially desirable thing, isn’t it? What could possibly be wrong with tolerance? I’m so glad you asked. Here’s what’s wrong: The magnificently sold idea of tolerance is, in fact, destroying our highest and best values in life. ...
Views: 1303 - Anticipating grief - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Cheryline LawsonAnticipating grief is never an easy thing. The thought that our loved one is going to die is not a consoling fact. Anticipatory grief is period during which a patient or family member expects to die. Anticipatory grief is quite similar to the after effects of losing a loved one. The emotions are ...
Views: 2367 - "No Intimate Relationships During the First Year of Sobriety" - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Daniel LinderRecovering addicts hear this all the time in 12-step programs. However, this sound bit of wisdom is rarely heeded. Many have a hard time accepting that a hiatus from intimate relationships is necessary. In their minds, dating and new relationships seem benign. “As long as I’m not ...
Views: 8237(2 votes) - The First Step and the Serenity Prayer - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.“We admitted we were powerless to overcome our weaknesses—that our lives had become unmanageable.” —The First Step “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the ...
Views: 4363 - Health and Wellness Business - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Margie GarrisonMargie "The Arthritis Lady" Garrison here... I encourage you to check this business opportunity out for yourself... You will be glad you did... About 18 months ago a friend introduced me to a new nutritional supplement. Of course, I had to try it for myself to believe it... Wow, let me ...
Views: 2212(2 votes) - Weight Loss Using Herbal Products - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Sarah LinWeight Loss Using Herbal Products and General Practices The struggle to lose weight can happen if you go about losing weight the right way. This includes using herbal supplement such as Herbal with a combination of diet and exercise. Losing weight isn’t easy but you can do it if you put ...
Views: 1004 - Practical ways to deal with your grief - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Cheryline LawsonThere are no magical methods or definitive answers on how to deal with grief. However, with each other’s experience from grief healing, it is possible to help each other in those times when we are having a difficult time. My experience with grief has helped me to assist others throughout ...
Views: 1381 - 10-Steps To Constructive Arguing - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Dr. Dennis NederHi Doc! I’ve been with my girlfriend for 4 years. I am planning to marry her in 5 years. She fulfills every criterion as my soul mate except one point: sometimes when she is under pressure even the slightest thing can set her off. She goes to the extreme saying hurtful things. She ...
Views: 12221 - The Secret Seduction & The Jesus Syndrome - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from John AlexandrovOnce in a lifetime discoveries are made that change everything. The creators of The Secret (notably Rhonda Byrne) have made the claim that The Secret – Law of Attraction--is such a discovery. Well, actually, they claim The Secret is a Universal Law that has been around forever…no ...
Views: 3949(3 votes) - Real Contribution - Make Money Doing What You Love - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Enoch TanIn this world, there are two categories of people who make money in society. One is the contributors and the other is the resellers. The contributors are the ones who create real value for society while the resellers are the ones who make use of the value created by the contributors to profit ...
Views: 1516 - Yoga Retreats - A Holiday or a Boot-camp? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Brian PlewsAs more people take responsibility for their own well-being, yoga holidays are becoming very popular offering a healthy alternative to lounging on a beach or treading the well-worn tourist circuits A yoga holiday or retreat can be an ideal introduction to yoga, or a wonderful way to regenerate ...
Views: 1473 - How To Reject Rejection - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Brenda ShoshannaRejection is one of the most painful experiences in relationships. As soon as a person feels their partner is rejecting them or finding fault, they quickly begin to reject their partner and reject themselves as well. In this case, their sense of self-worth is dependent on how their partner feels ...
Views: 10633 - Contemplating Conscious Evolution - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Maurice TurmelThe myths of man have been with us throughout time. Since the earliest of cave drawings to modern books and film, the myths of man have been the creators of man, providing both meaning and symbolism to his / her life. Myths have guided man throughout the centuries and are to be found in every ...
Views: 1315 - Passion and Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Maurice TurmelWho are we, standing here on this planet, looking for a place to be? Are we the “forgotten ones” from a time gone by, a piece of pre-history perhaps, that lets itself unfold through the pages of time? Are we here all alone, or are we part of something bigger, larger perhaps than we ...
Views: 1493 - Creativity - Getting the Juices Flowing - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Maurice TurmelWhen you reach inside yourself, what do you find? A storehouse of creativity that’s what. “Is that so?” you say. "Well, my creativity has gone AWOL, I can’t find it anywhere. I’m lost without it. What do I do?" I hear you. It’s a hard road to travel, getting ...
Views: 1450 - Romance In Marriage - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Steve TuckerROMANCE. This one word results in all kinds of thoughts going through our minds. For most of us, it reminds us of happy memories of romance with our spouse beginning when we first met and dated. I still remember the first time I saw my wife Susan in August of 1976 just like it was yesterday. My ...
Views: 2520 - Heart Burn Remedies: Cool Down the Natural Way - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Liz SmithAs Spring approaches, so does the food. With the abundance of food at outdoor barbeques and family events, comes the common tendency for many people to overeat or to eat foods that have an adverse effect on your digestive system. Millions of Americans will be popping antacids like candy to ...
Views: 988 - How Do I Combat Candida Yeast Fungi - Once and For All? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Victoria SmithThe short answer is: • REMOVE • DISABLE • RESTORE Many of my clients have tried the Candida Diet, probiotics, large amounts of various herbs, prescription medications and even some rather unusual remedies. Over and over again, I hear that the efforts seem endless and not very ...
Views: 7544 - Places of Power - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Larisa VavulinaPlaces of power is a very interesting ecological phenomenon, which has a great significance for spiritual work. This term was introduced by Mexican Indian Juan Matus, described in the books of Carlos Castaneda. Places of power are geographic zones, sometimes large, sometimes small, which ...
Views: 986 - Face of death - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Cheryline LawsonThe face of death is an ugly sight. When it appears, it causes so much heartache, upheaval, and confusion. Death always comes unannounced. It requires no invitation, but yet it is inevitable and unwanted. How do we face death when we want to live? We need to face life head on and live each day ...
Views: 1601 - Achieving Your Goals Means Being Present in Your Current Reality - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Gary De RodriguezAchieving Your Goals Means Being Present in Your Current Reality The only reason you have not achieved your goals in the past is because somewhere along the way you lost your focus on them. Make this the year of your power and fulfillment where your heart opens, you contribute more, and you walk ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - The Magic of Self-Awareness in the Midst of Daily Life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Tom RussellAwareness is unity with the present moment. Being fully aware brings together your spirit, mind, emotions, and body. And awareness is inherently expansive; it grows whenever you grant it the opportunity. Therefore, awareness is dynamic and constantly probing the edges. Keeping your mind ...
Views: 3043 - Could You Being Living With More Courage! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Margie WarrellFinish this sentence – If I had the guts I would… What would you do? What issues that you’ve been silently brewing on would you speak up about? What changes would you make in your career, your relationships… your life? What goals would you take on and what commitments ...
Views: 1079 - Easy and Effective Relaxation Positions - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Cheryl Bond-NelmsLeaning how to relax can greatly improve our health and well-being. That's why it's so important to find ways to introduce more relaxation into our everyday lives. If you don't learn to manage stress, stress will manage you. And left unchecked, stress can be draining, exhausting, cause anxiety, ...
Views: 4250 - Apathy and Cynicism Zap Our Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference." — Elie Wiesel, French-American writer and 1986 Nobel Peace Prize ...
Views: 918 - Amputee runner on the verge of making history - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Adam JacobsOscar Pistorius is a 20-year old South African Paralympic runner known as “The Fastest Thing on No Legs” and the "Blade-Runner". After having both of his legs amputated below the knee when he was only 11-months old, Oscar has exemplified the astounding spirit of these challenged ...
Views: 1222 - Depression & Physical Fitness: How An Exercise Program Helps Depression Treatment & Boosts Mental Fitness - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Jon DysonThe Wonder Drug It is now becoming more accepted that a fitness program can act as a depression medication; that as a depression treatment it can boost mental fitness for life and at the same time it can reduce the risk of strokes? But why? The simple answer is that it is now understood that ...
Views: 2250 - Living on the edge of chaos <br/>(A summary extracted from Professor Petruska Clarkson's Study: "Learning to Unlearn") - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Eddy KloproggeUnlearn, to be able to learn The ability to deal with everyday difficulties and hostile attacks, like a sneering remark at an important meeting, is an indicator of what we call 'a low centre of gravity'. This is a characteristic of people who can maintain their balance, resourcefulness and ...
Views: 5519 - The value of life - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Michael KewleyThe value of life If you don’t let go of your worldly worries about the future and making a living, you will regret it. Follow the Way, or all of your days and nights will have been lived for nothing. Zen Master Dogen The function of the Dhamma Master is to encourage their disciples to ...
Views: 1241 - Exercise Epiphanies? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Cecelia YapI'm sure you go through this thing every new year - making new resolutions to exercise. It would be the same this year - you've resolved you want to start a regular exercise program, to keep fit and to be healthy. Well, we're now into the 3rd month of 2007 and chances are you've already broken ...
Views: 1189 - Best Ways to Make Online Money - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Thien Kai WeiBuilding an income using the Internet is a very good way to supplement your day job, possibly adding several hundreds or thousands to your bank account every month. You may even quit your day job altogether! There are lots of ways to make online money, and you will want to know the best ways to ...
Views: 899 - Do You Meet the New Exercise Standard? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Melissa AllenAccording to the most recent government survey conducted by the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine, Americans need to exercise at least an hour a day. This nearly doubles the previous recommendation.The study was published in a 1,000-page report that came out just a couple weeks ...
Views: 1332 - The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Shama HyderWhat it is not magic, fake, or a cure-all. What it is- the basis of how subjective reality works, the art of manipulating energy, a principle. Everything is energy. At our most molecular level, we are zooming particles of energy. The Law of Attraction states that whatever you think about, you ...
Views: 1025(3 votes) - 7 Crucial Reasons Why You Need to Market Yourself as an Expert Starting TODAY - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Nancy MarmolejoWith the phenomenal rise of media outlets such as cable TV, online networks, blogs, podcasts, and more, never before has the demand for quality information been higher. From magazine publishers to bloggers, expert opinion is needed to provide valuable content for listeners, readers, and web ...
Views: 1087 - 50% of Depression Sufferers Complain of these Physical Symptoms of Depression. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Merri EllenIn a study of over 25,000 patients at 15 primary care centers on five continents, Seattle researchers found that 50% of all depressed patients worldwide reported many unexplained physical symptoms. The trouble is, too often your physical pain may be sending you or your doctor on a wild goose ...
Views: 958 - Close Relationships Can Be Your Greatest Teacher - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Arlene ArnoldHave you ever wondered why you seem to have the worst trouble with those you care for the most? You find yourself thinking, “Why won’t they change? Why don’t they see what they are doing? Why won’t they listen to me?” Sometimes you have so much energy invested in ...
Views: 576 - Law of Attraction is about Manifesting Happiness, not Material Items. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Julie JohnsonThe fury of excitement with which people are acknowledging law of attraction for the first time is mind-boggling. I know people that have watched The Secret movie 30 times and think their search ends there. They do not realize that there are so many other wonderful resources like ...
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