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- Fear of Intimacy - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2005 from Margaret PaulEmotional intimacy is one of the most wonderful experiences we ever have. Nothing else really comes close to the experience of sharing our deepest thoughts and feelings with another, of being deeply seen and known, of sharing love, passion, laughter, joy, and/or creativity. The experience of ...
Views: 2710 - Searching for Employment - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2005 from Heather EagarSearching for a job can be a daunting and confusing task for anyone, whether he or she is just entering the job market, looking for a better job or find him or herself without a job after several years with one employer. A job search can be successful when the person looking for a job knows ...
Views: 871 - My Son's Deployment - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2005 from Kim OlverOne of the most difficult struggles in life for a parent is the struggle that occurs when the parent is attempting to keep their child safe and the child is attempting to explore the world and find their place in it, often times not in the safest manner. A discussion of Inside Out cannot ...
Views: 1389 - The Power Of Asking - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2005 from Abel ChengThere are many experiences prove to me that there's power lies in the sentence "Ask and you shall receive." Whenever I know someone is going overseas, I will not hesitate to ask him to get me one or two bottles of Coca- cola for my collection. You know what, they are more than willing to buy ...
Views: 927 - The Power of Ritual - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2005 from Reginald JohnsonAs humans, we are the species that operate with symbols. Other animals use familiar signs, landmarks and gestures given by us, or act purely on instinct. Like humans, they too have rituals of gathering food, procreation and even death rituals. Our normal day-to-day rituals include a shower, ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - The Great American Dream Challenge: Faith Restored - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2005 from Marcia WiederYears ago, people came to America in pursuit of their dreams and still do to seek a better life. Work hard, stay focused and you can achieve the American Dream. But our nation, in fact our world, changed on September 11, 2001. Our hearts and spirits were broken, fear and cynicism crept into our ...
Views: 944 - Change Your Story; Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2005 from Jeannette MawWhen was the last time you told someone new the story of your life? We don’t come upon these opportunities often, but when we do, it’s extremely telling not only about our perspective on life, but about how the rest of our lives will unfold! Who said crystal balls don’t exist? Just listen to ...
Views: 1133 - Negotiating a Raise, New Job Title, or Bonuses - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2005 from Teena RoseNegotiation is a give-and-take process until an eventual agreement is reached between two or more parties. To understand the art of negotiation, a jobseeker must understand that it is a give process as much as it is a receiving process. Look at the proposition from the side of your employer. ...
Views: 1030 - Too Much Food! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Kathy Thompson“Too Much!” It looks so delicious on television; that big huge plate of shrimp from Red Lobster, all 30 of em! “Eat Large at Wendy’s” is there slogan now with the “Beefasorous!” “What’s better than one pizza?” Papa John’s asks. “Two pizzas!” “Eat outside the Bun” is Taco ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - Green Tea and Making Babies - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2005 from Vaughn BalchunasWhile green tea has been studied for its numerous healthbenefits, there’s at least one area of interest that needsmore attention. Can drinking green tea really enhance fertility? Now that's the one-hundred-thousand dollar question! There’sa lot of conflicting opinions and research ...
Views: 1405 - Long Distance Relationships 101 - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2005 from Debbie AndersonWhy do long distance relationships seem more passionate than other types? Psychologists say that it is human nature to want what we can't have. Throw a little sexual desire into that mix and you have the kind of romantic and sexual angst that is the stuff of great romance and ...
Views: 785 - Don't Take Advice From Successful People - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Steve GillmanDo you know what the problem is with asking successful people for advice? They don't always know why they are successful - but they'll give you all the reasons you want. I once watched an 100-year-old man explain that smoking every day was the secret to his longevity. It would be great to know ...
Views: 831 - The Common Denominator in Today's Fast-Changing, Multicultural World - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Susan DunnPerhaps you’ve asked yourself this question in the past few years, or asked someone else whom you thought might have the answer. You’re wondering what you can hang on to, where you can find an anchor, or at least a marker bouy, in a world that’s never the same, and more not the same all the ...
Views: 1483 - Discover The Wisdom of Letting Go - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Brenda ShoshannaWhen a great Zen Master returned to his country after many years of studying abroad the people asked what he brought with him. He said, “I’ve come with nothing but empty hands.” What are these empty hands? What value are they of us today? Usually our own hands are full, filled with tasks, ...
Views: 6640 - The Quick and Easy Way to a Body of your Dreams! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Stuart DobsonWould you like to shape up your body? Maybe you would like to trim down to give yourself a sleek, sexy look. Or perhaps you want to tone your body so you have a firm, fit look. If you want to improve your looks and health, there are some steps you can take to do this. The following material ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Improve Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Stuart DobsonMost people hate getting complaints. If people put them down their self esteem takes a hit and they get defensive – denying that they’re doing anything wrong. They take criticism as a personal insult. Even though sometimes complaints are made to deliberately put you down, reacting this way won’t ...
Views: 893 - Discover the Exciting Life you were Meant to Live - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Stuart DobsonHave you ever wondered if there was something more to life? Would you like to find out how to live the life of your dreams? If you answered yes to these questions, this could be the most important thing you read. There are several steps to discovering the exciting life you were meant to live. ...
Views: 1338 - Emotional Intelligence Coaching: Not Just for Athletes Any More - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Susan DunnIt’s common knowledge that athletes must have trainers and coaches. It’s a long tradition, not even questioned. The results of the coaching are also obvious … athletes engage in physical actions, and one can easily see the results. They are using what’s called “gross motor skills” – hitting ...
Views: 1614 - The Keys to Unlock Your Human Potential - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2005 from Bennett MarksSo many of us go through life knowing we could have more, but unsure of how to get it!We know that we have greater potential and long for a better life; spending countless hours thinking and searching, but still frustrated because nothing seems to answer our questions! How would you like to ...
Views: 4725 - Bioenergy Healing Practitioner Training - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2005 from Michael CohenBioenergy Healing Practitioner Training 2005-2006 Apprenticeship Training Course The Bioenergy Healing Research Foundation presents a unique opportunity for you to train with its founder, Michael Cohen. Each year Michael will select only 3 students to train alongside him in his clinic. The ...
Views: 2801 - "10 Top Tips For Successful Goal Setting" - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2005 from Jackie Fletcher(c) Jackie Fletcher. All Rights Reserved. http://www.BookShaker.com =========================================================== "Goals. There's no telling what you can do when you get inspired by them. There's no telling what you can do when you believe in them. And there's no ...
Views: 964 - “Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 5 - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2005 from Robert DuvallWelcome to article number five in our 5-part series “Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we are going to cover some basic, yet powerful training principles that are often overlooked and are responsible for nearly all bodybuilding injuries… If you missed ...
Views: 1693 - The Wisdom Of Discipline vs. Feelings - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2005 from Dennis MarcellinoHaving spent my late teens and early twenties in San Francisco during the hippie era, I was heavily influenced by the concept “If it feels good it’s all right”. Feelings were king and discipline had gone by the wayside. Things that caused immediate sensations like drugs and “free love” were ...
Views: 1604 - Get Out and Play: Top 7 Outdoor Exercises - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Aaron PottsDo you remember when our parents used to yell at us to go outside and play? They would get so tired of us running around the house munching junk food and fighting with our siblings that they would practically kick us out of the house! Well, we may not have the same child-like activities lined ...
Views: 962 - Mindfulness and Music: Things That Go "Hmmm" - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Maya FrostShhh…can you hear it? One of the most powerful forms of mindfulness is awareness of sound. We tend to tune out the noise of our lives in order to concentrate on the tasks at hand. In fact, we may get so used to a particular sound that we don’t notice it until it’s gone—like a television ...
Views: 2825 - The Cost of ADHD - Treatment a Must for Emotional, Physical and Financial Health - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Jeannine VirtueRecent studies indicate that ADHD is one of the most costly health conditions in the U.S. - topped only by alcohol abuse and clearly ahead of drug abuse in terms of cost. Annually, alcohol abuse costs American families $86 billion in lost household income. The annual cost for ADHD is $77 ...
Views: 1305 - Bad Habits, Self Control & Will-Power. - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Penny RattleDo you sometimes lack willpower? Yet at other times you seem to have such strong determination? Willpower is the effort needed to make a good choice and carry it out. Have you noticed it’s sometimes so easy to make a good decision and to stick with it, and yet often the thing you want the most ...
Views: 4745 - Mediterranean Diet – Safe, Easy and Healthy Weight loss - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Roy BarkerIf you are looking for a way to lose fifteen pounds in two weeks, a high protein diet, a low carb. diet, a fruit diet, a no fat diet, a blood type diet, a juice fast, a diet named after a place in Miami, a grapefruit diet, a cactus diet, a coffee and cigarette diet, a diet that includes sweets, ...
Views: 1600(3 votes) - Life Makeover - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2005 from Joanne WaldmanWith the popularity of makeover shows on television, it is apparent that people are eager to make cosmetic changes in their lives. But what would happen if a coach approached you on the street and offered you a makeover? What would you want to change? Most individuals would jump at the chance ...
Views: 766 - How to Cook Up Some Hot Romance With Single Women - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Don DiebelWhere's one of the best places to meet single women for some hot romance? Where can you go where the odds of women to men can be 20:1? This potential hot bed for love, romance, and relationships with single women is cooking classes. That's right, cooking classes! And, I'll tell you why: 1. ...
Views: 1561 - THE SNEEZY-COUGHING-ACHY BLUES - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Noelle NelsonIt’s a bright sunny day. Well, it’s a sunny day. It started out bright, but now as you sneeze, cough and ache your way increasingly through the hours, the day is getting duller and duller. You make it through your work and drag yourself home. “How ya feeling, Hon?” your devoted Significant Other ...
Views: 1405 - ADHD -Tracks of my tears - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Patrick HurleyMay 2005 - Volume II - Issue V ADHD - "Tracks of my tears" Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from ...
Views: 1378 - Storytelling for Fun and Profit - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Alvah ParkerStorytelling for Fun and Profit Storytelling - It’s a hot topic these days. What do I mean by storytelling? One website says that it is “a narrative account of a real or imagined event or events” That same website (http://www.eldrbarry.net/roos/st_defn.htm) says “Stories connect us with our ...
Views: 1079 - The DNA of Top Achievers - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Chris WidenerOf course by now we are all becoming aware of DNA. It is the source code that determines who we are. When we look at DNA we can see what a person will look like, what diseases they may come down with, etc. This has been a tremendous breakthrough for scientists and will continue to be so for some ...
Views: 862 - Faith Seekers Stripped Naked - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Arthur LevineHave you ever wondered how much faith you really have? If you are like me there have been times in your life when you question how much faith you have; times when you doubt your ability to cope with personal difficulties, and times when the threat of terrorism or natural disasters feels ...
Views: 1136 - When Other Diets Fail Try the Low-Fad Diet - by Submitted on May 31, 2005 from Debbie MandelThe common wisdom is that for a diet to succeed it has to have sex appeal. That means the air-brushed after-pictures have to show scantily clad, starry-eyed, smiling participants or the diet has to be associated with a celebrity or a beautiful, trendy locale like South Beach. Some diets feature ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - MEN: What's The Perfect Date For Women? - by Submitted on May 31, 2005 from Perry Rose”Perfect date”??? Why do some of you guys feel that you have to have this long, “perfect,” expensive date in order to show her that you are the one for her? Did you know that none of that matters if you aren’t physically attracted to her, or you can’t even hold a good conversation with her? All ...
Views: 1407 - Building Solid Relationships Using the Power of Words - by Submitted on May 31, 2005 from Michael LeeWe may not be aware of it; but the words we utter daily may have different interpretations, even if you think that they mean the same thing. Here's an example. Would you rather have someone tell you that you are "slim," or would you like to hear that you are "thin?" Being slim has a ...
Views: 927 - Alternative health for maximum peace of mind - by Submitted on May 31, 2005 from Rayna GangiPeace of mind. What is it worth to you and what does it have to do with health? The mind is one of the 4 cornerstones for overall health. Most of us have heard of the "body, mind, spirit" approach tauted by so many so-called healers. You are your only healer. You and your connection to to ...
Views: 1110 - Amazing Artemisias - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Lyn Prowse-BishopArtemis - Goddess of the herbalist - gives her name to a genus of marvelously aromatic, safely psychedelic, highly medicinal, dazzlingly decorative, and more-or-less edible plants in the Asteraceae family. I love Artemis, and I love her plants. WHO IS ARTEMIS? Amazonian moon goddess. Goddess ...
Views: 1544(2 votes) - Reap Lifestyle Rewards from Improved Time Management - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Gerry McRaeIncrease your motivation to improve your time management. Provide yourself with more time for family, fun and recreation. Transposing your success of managing your business activities over to your non-business life can reap surprising rewards. Someone once said, “kindness will go a long way ...
Views: 1023 - Subtle Emotion - The Key To Copy That Works - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Karon ThackstonKaron Thackston © 2005 http://www.marketingwords.com Say the word "emotion" to a man, and he'll immediately jump out of his seat and run from the room! Utter the word "emotion" to a woman, and she begins to conjure up thoughts of romantic, long talks centered around feelings. However, speak ...
Views: 1404 - "Single Parenting: How The Challenge Of Single Parenting Affects Your Decision To Divorce." - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Karl AugustineSingle parenting has seemingly become an acceptable norm which is unfortunate. According to the US Census Bureau, there were over 20 million single parents in the United States in the year 2000. That's a staggering statistic, certainly the worldwide number of people who are challenged with ...
Views: 2050 - Garden Remedies - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Linda BinnsSummer offers a bounty of beautiful sights and smells as gardens bloom and wildflowers blossom. And while we may appreciate this season’s feast for the senses, you may not realize that your garden also offers some common remedies for a variety of minor ailments. Lavender is well-known for the ...
Views: 1257 - YOU GOTTA PUT ON A GOOD SHOW - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinAmarillo, Texas is known for at least two things – Palo Duro Canyon and some of the finest people you’ll find anywhere. It was recently my good fortune to be with some of those good people. I was that district’s keynoter for the annual safety awards banquet of Texas Department of ...
Views: 1082 - Change Your Life With a Commitment to Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Tammy CorbettAnyone who has ever had to lose weight can attest to the enormous commitment the endeavor demands. Dropping pounds requires you to substantially alter your life style. Eating habits must be changed, physical activity must be incorporated and a general healthier approach to living must be ...
Views: 827 - Motivation ABC’s: Tune Up Your Booth Staff - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Susan FriedmannAre your sales people burnt out? You may want to check. Have they clocked too many twelve hour days? Do they have enough frequent flier miles to charter a jet to Mars? Are their faces permanently skewed into perpetual smiles from chatting with hundreds of thousands of trade show ...
Views: 1187 - Major Depression and Its Serious Complications - by Submitted on May 30, 2005 from Michael RayelWhen suffering from clinical depression, people have different ways of confronting it. Some acknowledge it, face it just like any problem, and seek help. Some ignore it as if it doesn’t exist. And others simply accept that it’s there but they don’t do anything about it. In fact, they don’t even ...
Views: 1306 - Top 5 Weight Loss Strategies From A Top Level Personal Trainer - by Submitted on May 29, 2005 from Joey AtlasEverybody wants to lose weight. Even if it’s only that last five pounds. Joey Atlas gives you five proven weight loss tactics that go beyond the "eat low fat and walk for one hour each day" mantra of the mainstream. You are ready to shed those energy draining, body crippling, unattractive extra ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Top 5 Weight Loss Strategies From A Top Level Personal Trainer - by Submitted on May 29, 2005 from Joey AtlasEverybody wants to lose weight. Even if it’s only that last five pounds. Joey Atlas gives you five proven weight loss tactics that go beyond the "eat low fat and walk for one hour each day" mantra of the mainstream. You are ready to shed those energy draining, body crippling, unattractive extra ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - You cant lose weight if you listen to your family and friends - by Submitted on May 29, 2005 from Winston NgI bet you already know all the health benefits for keeping slim. You have probably tried every diet; the Atkins, the Southbeach, the metabolic, the fruit, the water or just plain starvation. In fact, you may even have gained extra weight. You know all the intellectual stuff about keeping ...
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