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- Seven Simple Exercises to Invite the Extraordinary Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2005 from Guy Finley(Excerpted from "Let Go and Live in the Now" -- Red Wheel/Weiser, 2004: 1,150 words) I can think of no greater encouragement than the self-evident Truth that there dwells in each of us the opportunity to explore and know the Extraordinary Life. The meaning of Extraordinary I wish to convey ...
Views: 1404 - The Second Half of My Life - by Submitted on May 27, 2005 from Judy WrightJudy H. Wright© 2004 www.ArtichokePress.com Have you ever wondered where destiny would lead you? Have you ever pondered whether the road you are taking would lead to fulfillment and happiness? Unlike so many of my friends and family, I have always had the sure knowledge of what was expected of ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - Do you have the skills to be a secret service agent? - by Submitted on May 27, 2005 from graham julieDo you have the necessary attributes to be a successful secret services agent? Do you melt into the background where no one can see you? Do you hide behind someone else? Would you describe yourself as having an incognito life? Are you capable of always putting yourself second? Do you constantly ...
Views: 1388 - Four Ways to Save Money in Your Divorce Case - by Submitted on May 27, 2005 from Scott MorganFour Tips to Save You Money in a Divorce Case 1. Have an Clear Written Fee Agreement Most experienced and effective divorce attorneys charge by the hour and require an advance retainer (or deposit) that is paid at the beginning of the case. Fees and expenses will be charged against the ...
Views: 1188 - Mindfulness and Mystery: Sleuthing Toward Interpersonal Awareness - by Submitted on May 26, 2005 from Maya FrostWe love mysteries. We enjoy using our minds to gather clues and solve problems of all kinds. Whether it's the latest crime show on television, a news story, your company's top-secret product launch, or where you left your glasses, you are captivated by questions that have significance for you. ...
Views: 1192 - Get Stronger, Faster, and Better by Training Right, Eating Well, and Resting Up - by Submitted on May 26, 2005 from Joey AtlasI rarely start an article with the conclusion at the beginning. But, for this specific topic I couldn’t write it any other way. So, here it is. No magic pill, patented drink mix, sublingual tincture, trans-dermal patch, man made food bar, proprietary mineral blend, or secret capsule is capable ...
Views: 1215 - 7 TIPS TO MAKE A FANTASTIC IMPRESSION ON PEOPLE WHO COUNT - by Submitted on May 26, 2005 from Michael MercerMaking a fabulous impression on people opens doors for your business, personal, and career endeavors. People like charming people who make them feel comfortable. So, making a fantastic impression helps you get where you want to go. The basic rule to make a great impression is this: Humans ...
Views: 933 - You Must Change the 148,000 No's In Your Subconscious to Yes - by Submitted on May 26, 2005 from David CameronWhat does it take to succeed? How can you move forward - no, take a quantum leap forward - in your achievements, in realizing your dreams? According to some research, a person who grows up in an average, reasonably positive home is told “no” or told what he or she cannot do over 148,000 times ...
Views: 1730 - Lucky's Gate - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Larry Hochman"Dad, do you know the story about Lucky the Dog?" "Yes, Jill. I do." "No, not that one. The other one." My two girls had just come back from several days with my parents and had been regaled with stories from the past. So naturally they wanted to share them with me. I'd grown up with ...
Views: 1184 - Warming Winter Thoughts - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Sally HigginsThe air is getting crisper and the leaves have almost finished falling. Winter is almost upon us. The changing of the seasons are timely reminders of the cycle of life and the need for change. What exactly is the message of winter? The message is that some times we need to let go. Some times ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - A Definition of the Word Abuse - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Kerrith KingA Definition of the Word Abuse" is excerpted from The Spouse Abuse Tutorial located at . We begin with a definition of the word abuse. If you enter the word "abuse" in Google (the internet search engine) it brings up more than 20,000 references. What's interesting is that no two of the web ...
Views: 4194(1 vote) - The Drive Home - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Kate OnoratoIt's much easier to be the parent of an athlete who's just won the game on last second heroics. Everyone feels good and is all smiles. What a thrill it is to watch one's child succeed. However, for every team that wins, there is a team that loses. It doesn't really matter if it was a great play ...
Views: 856 - oman's World Magazine's Describes In-Home Body Wrap Recipe - by Submitted on May 25, 2005 from Danielle Simsn a recent Woman's World Magazine entitled "Hollywood's hot new FAT-MELTING BODY WRAP! Try it at home!", three natural ingredients to create a simple in-home body wrap were listed. The articled explained that you can do your own Spa body wrap in the comfort of your own home inexpensively. Body ...
Views: 2291 - The TRUTH About What REALLY Causes Negative Thoughts - by Do you feel that your negative thoughts are holding you back from being happy in life? You’re about to discover HOW you can still live HAPPILY when things don’t go your way….even if your lifeis filled with conflict and turmoil right now…and you can’t see a way out.
Are you a SLAVE to your ...
Views: 1788 - Go to the Head of the Class - by Submitted on May 24, 2005 from Alvah ParkerSeveral years ago when I was preparing to start my own business I decided to take an accounting class. I took the course at a local college. Each week I set out for the school which was in a nearby city after working a full day. I drove during rush hour and left more than enough time to ...
Views: 1268 - Title: Live, Learn, and Be Happy with Epilepsy - by Submitted on May 23, 2005 from Stacey Chillemi“Live, Learn and Be Happy with Epilepsy” Epilepsy affects millions of people worldwide, with More than two million people in the United States suffering from the disorder and 125,000 new cases each year in the United States alone. “Live, Learn, and Be Happy with Epilepsy,” will be a 200-page ...
Views: 2890 - No wonder it's so hard to make money on the Internet. - by Submitted on May 23, 2005 from Frank SousaNO WONDER it's so hard to make money on the Net! At a recent Internet Conference that my sons and I were teaching, I was reminded about one of the most serious problems that we all face in Internet Marketing, and that is information overload. What do I mean? Let's look at a typical day in the ...
Views: 1021 - 10 Marketing Tips for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 23, 2005 from Sharif KhanNothing happens in business until a sale is made. Marketing is simply about getting new customers and keeping them. If you’re not doing something everyday to market and promote your business, your competitors are. Here are ten easy-to-implement tips to effectively market and grow your ...
Views: 1132 - The RICH Pay Themselves First - Do You? - by Submitted on May 23, 2005 from Nicola Cairncross(c) Nicola Cairncross. All Rights Reserved. http://www.BookShaker.com =========================================================== Have you ever wondered why - sometimes - poor peoplehave such great cars outside the houses that they don'town? Drive round any council estate in the UK andyou will ...
Views: 1021 - What is your Giss? - by Submitted on May 23, 2005 from Anita JeffersonWhat is Your Giss? We all have giss? The true discovery is in finding out what it is. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, giss is your essence; it is what makes you unique, outstanding, and distinct from the rest. A mother knows her child’s giss instinctively. A father intuitively knows his ...
Views: 1567 - Clean Home, Healthy Family? How To Make Sure One Leads To The Other - by Submitted on May 23, 2005 from Vincent PlataniaIt is estimated that the U.S. Poison Control Center sees nearly 1.5 million cases of accidental ingestion of poisons every year. It is sad but true that most of these accidental poisonings happen to children under 12 years of age. Most of us are concerned about keeping our homes clean and our ...
Views: 1029 - STRESS MANAGEMENT: THE WAY TO INNER PEACE - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Al InfandeStress: it’s what happens when you’re up against a critical deadline; when you’re preparing for an important presentation; when you’re negotiating prices with a tough but important customer. It’s the daily wear and tear on the mind and body throughout one’s entire lifespan and, surprise...it’s ...
Views: 1480 - USING ASTROLOGY AS A SELF-DEVELOPMENT TOOL - by Submitted on May 21, 2005 from Victoria BazeleyUSING ASTROLOGY AS A SELF-DEVELOPMENT TOOL Many people know that astrology can be a valuable self-development tool. Carl Jung, the legendary Swiss psychologist, used astrology to understand his client’s problems when psychiatry didn’t help. Indeed, the implicit promise of understanding your ...
Views: 4697(2 votes) - How to Improve Your Life Every Day - by Submitted on May 21, 2005 from Barbara WhiteWould you like to become a better person? If I did a survey asking people this question, I'm sure I would receive 100% response YES!!!! " Who started today deciding on one thing they were going to beaware of and work on today to make them a better person?" I asked this question recently to a ...
Views: 866 - Copywriting Makeover: Search Engine-Friendly Can Also Mean Visitor-Friendly - by Submitted on May 21, 2005 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston © 2005 http://www.copywritingcourse.com When it comes to search engine optimization, copywriting plays a big role. You want to have excellent copy that appeals to both your visitors and the engines in order to create pages that will rank highly. However, sometimes there can ...
Views: 1233 - Put Wings On Your Dreams - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Ginny DyeWe Need Dreams Dreams are important. Not the dreams you have when sleeping. I’m talking about the dreams you have for your future – the dreams that keep you going – the dreams that make each day worth living. Dreams Aren’t Enough As important as dreams are, they aren’t enough. Why? Dreams ...
Views: 993 - Future of Health Care with Independent Health: hosted by Lester Robinson - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Les RobinsonFuture of Health Care with Independent Health Part of a new Western New York TV series on insurance and complementary health. According to David W. Walkowiak, LCSW, CCM Manager, Health Education & Wellness and Jo Ann Sorce Director. New Business & Broker Relations from Independent ...
Views: 1279 - Remove the Cause of Your Anxiety with EFT - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Gary CraigAnxiety can be triggered by something specific like performance or intimacy, or it can be an unexplainably uncomfortable feeling that lasts all day. Positive thinking, task management techniques and a variety of medications have all become acceptable ways to manage anxiety. However, because they ...
Views: 2161 - I Care … But not that much! - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Paul ShearstoneA simple thesaurus-search on the word ‘Care’ reveals the following: Mind, Concerned, Worry, Think About, Be Bothered A quick look around the workplace, or anywhere else for that mater, reveals a world of Mindful, Concerned, Worried, Thinking and Bothered people. On the surface, it would appear ...
Views: 1174 - The Startalittles versus the Putitovs - by Submitted on May 20, 2005 from Selby EvansEverybody knows the Putitovs. They are those voices in your head telling you that you can put it off until later. People who really have trouble with the Putitovs call themselves procrastinators. Some people bring in the Head Nazis to give orders about starting. In the fullness of time, most ...
Views: 996 - Ten Simple Tips to Feng Shui Your Office - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Carole Provenzale10 SIMPLE FENG SHUI TIPS AND ADVICE FOR YOUR OFFICE Getting through your Workday the Feng Shui Way By: Carole Provenzale Feng Shui Long Island www.FengShuiLI.com Think about it. Every day we get up, go to jobs we don’t really care for and hold our breath until the weekend. When we finally ...
Views: 2818(1 vote) - Weight Management and Heart Rate Monitors - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Richard DafterWeight Management and Heart Rate Monitors by Richard Dafter - President, Howtobefit.com Improving Your Quality of Life, One Heartbeat at a Time The following article addresses how to create an appropriate plan of action to capitalize on the relationship between heart rate and calorie burning ...
Views: 1283 - Practice Extreme self-care. - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Clare EvansAt times when life seems to be getting us down or we’re going through a period of stress and uncertainty, it’s important to take special care of ourselves! - Take time out. If you can get away from your usual environment then do so. Go away for the weekend or even a day – do something ...
Views: 2110 - Expect Success! - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Diana EnnenThat’s right! Don’t sit back and hope that clients will come your way and this business might work for you. EXPECT IT! Go in with a winning attitude. An attitude that no matter what obstacles come your way, no matter what challenges arise, you will meet them. Not only will you meet them, ...
Views: 1264 - How to Choose the Best Treadmill for Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Deirdre JonesWhen choosing a treadmill (or any piece of exercise equipment for that matter), there is a lot to consider. Many people tend to look at the price first, but you don't want to be a slave to a price. When you're buying a car or house, you don't just look at the price; you consider durability ...
Views: 941 - Sunflower - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Sally ScottOne cold November morning I noticed a sunflower coming into bloom on my patio. It was growing up from a crack between the house and the paving stones underneath the birdfeeder. The little flower stood straight up. It had a thin stem with mottled green leaves and a small, round burst of ...
Views: 711 - Everything is Relative - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Michael LevyEverything is Relative. (extract from "The Joys of Live Alchemy.") Everything relates to nothing … Nothing is relative to everything. When you live as nothing you have no-thing to lose and can turn into any-thing you wish. Living life in an ever-changing universe can become complex and ...
Views: 1025 - One Humanity - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Judith PenningtonThere's a wonderful story about Milarepa, the Tibetan Buddhist saint who as a young man went out into the world to experience life and returned home to find his house filled with demons. He was angry and afraid at first and wanted to fight them or flee. Instead, he did the unexpected. First he ...
Views: 1159 - Opportunity Knocks Every Day - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Steve GillmanYou've heard people say that opportunity only knocks once. I say it knocks a thousand times, or at least it can. The problem is, we often don't listen, we don't see, or we don't want to work. The biggest problem, though, is that opportunity really isn't opportunity, if you're not ready for ...
Views: 1045 - THE FOUR BASIC STEPS IN THE TRAINING PROCESS - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Al InfandeTraining is one of the most profitable investments an organization can make. No matter what business or industry you are in the steps for an effective training process are the same and may be adapted anywhere. If you have ever thought about developing a training program within your ...
Views: 71724(8 votes) - Five ways to walk away from an offer that's all wrong for you - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Cathy GoodwinQ. I just finished a job interview. Everything went well. But I can't get excited about the job. The people were nice but frankly, I got bored. Should I withdraw my application or hang on to see what happens? A. Let me share a secret. I love country music – especially the classics. Your ...
Views: 1504 - 60 Hour Work Weeks -Can You and Your Career Survive Them? - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Alvah Parker60 Hour Work Weeks – Can You and Your Career Survive Them? In the 80s while I was an account executive for AT&T most people in my organization worked normal (for then) business hours. By that I mean they arrived close to 8 or 8:30AM and left between 5 and 5:30PM. By 6 PM the office was empty. ...
Views: 863 - 10 Tips For Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Remez SassonSpiritual growth is the process of inner awakening, and becoming conscious our inner being. It means the rising of the consciousness beyond the ordinary existence, and awakening to some Universal truths. It means going beyond the mind and the ego and realizing who you really are. Spiritual ...
Views: 1833 - WHY YOU WANT WHAT YOU CAN'T HAVE - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Pauline Wallin“You can’t always get what you want . . .” The Rolling Stones will soon be singing this refrain at venues around the world, as they embark on a year-long concert tour in August. This song, now decades old, addresses a universal truth. Here’s the rest of the refrain: You can't always get ...
Views: 43822(2 votes) - LIVING IN THE MOMENT - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from kenneth andertGoethe is quoted as saying, “There nothing worth more than this day”. He certainly was correct. To miss the experiences of today because of thoughts of tomorrow…..or the next day……or the upcoming weekend, would mean missing the experiences of today. So, to resolve to live in conscious ...
Views: 843 - YOUR DREAMS MIGHT BE MUCH CLOSER THAN YOU THINK - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Aislinn O'ConnorIn his classic book, "Think And Grow Rich", best-selling author Napoleon Hill tells the story of a man who put everything he had into the search for oil, but every shaft he sank stayed dry. Eventually, after many unsuccessful tries, and with his funding and his patience both exhausted, he gave ...
Views: 858 - It’s Never Too Late - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Sigrid MacdonaldMany of us make mistakes in our lives. We hurt other people and disappoint them. That doesn't make us bad people. We're all works in progress. We're bound to let each other down from time to time. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to say “I’m sorry,” and to accept other people’s ...
Views: 1806 - Excerpt: The Great American Detox Diet - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Yolanda CardenWhat's the Difference Between a Refined and an Unrefined Carbohydrate? Do you remember making papier-mâché projects in arts and crafts class? The usual tools were strips of newspaper and a bowl of paste. That paste was made of a simple, cheap combination of ingredients: just standard white ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Fitness Wars: Revenge of the Girth - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Aaron PottsAs of the writing of this article, May 16, 2005, we are all almost 5 months into our New Year's Resolutions. Are you skinny yet? Did you find your six-pack? Does your butt look like you wanted it to in those jeans? For a lot of you, the answers to these questions are going to be "No, No, ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - Ways to Make Life Fun - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Keith Varnum10 Tips to Make Life More Fun Contrary to the opinion of many parents, it’s OK to want to have fun in everything you do in life. It’s not selfish, insensitive or self-centered. Wanting life to be fun is natural, normal and healthy. Every aspect of life goes better with fun. Fun can lubricate ...
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