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- The TOP 5 things that keep you from success. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2004 from Emmanuel SeguiEveryone wants to be rich. A lot of people want to besuccessful. Yet, only a few people are willing to pay theprice. There is a price to success as there is a price tofailure. Here are 5 reasons that keep people fromaccomplishing their dreams. A lack of motivation. Success comes from loving ...
Views: 1416 - FREE E-BOOK EXCERPT: EVERY (Sun) SIGN NEEDS A HOME — GEMINI - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2004 from Cait BentenThe following is an excerpt of our free e-book: EVERY (Sun) SIGN NEEDS A HOME — GEMINI IMAGINES A HOME, OR TWO KARMA volunteers: “GEMINI needs a home in the city with a good variety of things to do and see — things that only take a short time to get to.” KEISHIN chimes in: “GEMINI prefers a ...
Views: 1601 - It’s Good to be Goofy - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsTo paraphrase a saying my mother liked to use occasionally, “The whole world is goofy – except you and me. And sometimes I’m not too sure about you!” Rest assured that no matter who we are or what we do, there is at least a handful of people somewhere in this world who are convinced that ...
Views: 1450 - Beware of Incompetent Tai Chi Chuan Teachers - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Harvey Kurland MSc, MFS, CSCSBeware of Incompetent Tai Chi Chuan Teachers! Exercise Classes Such as T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Should be Taught by Competent Teachers. By Harvey Kurland, MSc, MFS, CSCS, Certified T'ai Chi Ch'uan Chief Instructor CTCCA T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Chief Instructor for University of California ...
Views: 3780(2 votes) - The Volunteer Minister programme - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2004 from Linda WielandThe answers to so many of the problems that surround us in society are as close to you as your local Scientology Volunteer Minister, who has been called upon time and again to bring effective help and practical solutions to their fellow man, whether it be for a national crisis or a personal ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - Am I Really A Stroller-Monger? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2004 from David LeonhardtI was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column in Maclean's Magazine written by a fellow humor columnist. Writing about it now is a bit like a painter painting another painter or a singer singing about another singer (but it not like a cook cooking another cook.). David Russell (yes, ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - Serious Dieting Tips, Humorous Explanations - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2004 from David LeonhardtA few months ago, I set out to lose 22.6 pounds, then to put back on at least half of it. Huh? Anybody who's ever found herself stuck on a yo-yo diet is probably thinking that I am either crazy or planning way too hard for the inevitable yo-yo heartaches. However, my plan is more sneaky than ...
Views: 2617(2 votes) - Viral Marketing Technique Creates a "Chain Reaction" with One-Time Action! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2004 from George PapazoglouSuddenly your site's traffic multiplies. You get "Money Waiting" emails from your Payment Processor; more sales than you can handle. Your downline increases radically - potential entrepreneurs join your sales force. Your leads-list inflates ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - The Power of Clarity - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Kevin LankfordSense of purpose You have probably heard a myriad of motivational talks urging you to find your purpose. The reason is that without establishing a purpose, one cannot properly hit their goal with might. Purpose is the soul intention and the foundation of the specifics to your mission. Without ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Only The Weak Ones Quit! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2004 from graham julieOnly the weak ones quit. Is that true? There is a story of a CEO of a multi-national company who decided to withdraw a product from the market when it had consistently failed for nine months and eaten up millions of pounds in advertising, promotions etc. Was he weak? He could have maintained the ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Custom Designed Angel Pins - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2004 from Carla SchwilleCustom Designed Angel Pins are Gaining New Interest Tomball, Tx - September 3, 2004 – Angel Pins have been around for many years, but in the past few years, customers buying angel pins are interested primarily in designs that have a personal meaning to them. Carla More of Carla’s Angels has ...
Views: 2536(1 vote) - When You Attract Negative People, Be Thankful - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2004 from Catherine FranzLaws of Attraction are clearly defined. What comes back is a reflection of the energy you are radiating. If negative people are being attracted to you, then be self-assured that you are sending out energy that appeared on their radar screen. Instead of focusing on not trying to attract them. ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Build your social support network - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2004 from Linda DessauA social support network is a group of people who you can count on to support you. They may be the first people you call when something upsetting has happened, when you have a difficult decision to make, or when you have fantastic news to share. Some of the people in your social support network ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - Don't Speed on the Learning Curve - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2004 from Stuart RosenLife is full of lessons, and those lessons take time to "get." Sometimes we're so distracted by everything else that we don't get it for quite some time. It's not really a problem, as long as we understand that. Unfortunately, it often comes with a lack of patience too. We've become such a Now ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - The Second Step to Serenity - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.The Second Step to Serenity: Meditation for Day 8 Excerpted from "Prayer Steps to Serenity: The Twelve Step Journey" By L.G. Parkhurst, Jr. "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity."—The Second Step "Because Jesus himself suffered when he was tempted, ...
Views: 2428(1 vote) - Who Is The Inner Critic? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from Skye ThomasThe inner critic is that voice inside your head that tells you that you aren't good enough, smart enough, talented enough, pretty enough, or strong enough. It nags and natters at you to the point that your self confidence and sense of bravery is destroyed. You are convinced that the voice is ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Starting your Own Autopilot Home-Based Business - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from George PapazoglouIt's a cruel world out there. Hundreds of thousands of hard-working Americans lose their job every year. Tragically, ordinary people get disillusioned by sleeping on the idea of a "dream job" when they could cash-in tremendously from the exponential growth of ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Seeing Purple: On Pens and Paying Attention - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from Maya FrostIt's back-to-school time once again, and purple is IN. I'm not talking about fashion trends--though the September issues of most magazines are singing the praises of plum and berry shades. No, I'm referring to the hottest item at Office Depot, Staples, and other school supply meccas. Purple ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - Conjuring Up Sid Caesar - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from Keith VarnumLove focuses attention. When you really love something, you are naturally pouring your interest and appreciation toward the object of your love. The driving core of this concern and care, on an electro-magnetic level, is creative life force. As our love flows toward the object of our love, the ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Follicular Unit Extraction vs. Older Methods of Hair Transplantation - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from Tammy CorbettPunch grafts, scalp reductions, scalp extensions… In the past, as the names of these earlier procedures indicate, undergoing a hair transplant was a painfully unpleasant process. Men with receding hairlines and balding scalps often resorted to the unnatural-looking, and often ridiculed, toupee ...
Views: 2912(1 vote) - Pets and Children – A Magical Combination - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Sue LondonPets and Children – A Magical Combination Over the years, I have watched and personally witnessed the magical power of pets and children. Having a pet in a child’s life can help in the early cognitive development, encouraging them to crawl and then walk, and later help boost a child’s IQ and ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Ending The Morning Madness - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelBack-to-school time – what does that mean to you? For some people, it’s shopping for school supplies, gearing up for PTA meetings, and artwork taped to the refrigerator. For others, it’s the beginning of a constant struggle to get everyone up, ready, and out of the house on time. Morning should ...
Views: 1877(3 votes) - How to Cope with Back to School Stress - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2004 from Debbie MandelThe school year presents an opportunity for a fresh start, getting together with old and new friends, new accomplishments and exciting activities - a measure of growth. A new vibration can be felt in the air. Instead, in many households anxiety, stress and even sadness reign. Parents need to ...
Views: 2117(1 vote) - The Tao of Fitness - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2004 from Darren StehleHave you found yourself at the gym suddenly wondering, ‘Why the heck am I doing this?’ For whatever reason you question your motivations and reasons for working out. It’s important and valuable to ask yourself this type of question, not just for working out, but for all things in life. This is ...
Views: 2431(1 vote) - "How to Eliminate Credit Card Refunds from 'Digital Thieves'" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2004 from George PapazoglouCan you encounter the number of times where a Credit Card Sale was generated, only to receive a "Refund Notification" from your contracted e-commerce processor on behalf the "customer"? Welcome to the electronic world of "cyber-shoplifting". Unscrupulous people, ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Oh, The Power of Words! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2004 from Noelle NelsonYou step up to the ticket counter at the movie theater and say “One, please,” take your single ticket and sit your single self down in the darkened theater. You munch from your single-sized bucket of popcorn, sighing as you can’t help but notice all the loving couples all around you, cooing, ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - Multidimensional Search Engine Optimization: Will the Real Innernet User Enter and Sign in Please? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2004 from James ClaytonIn the pre-Internet days of my childhood, I pulled my red wagon each morning to the Alger, Ohio, post office to fill it with that day's bounty from all over the world (it wasn't “junk mail” to me!). I wanted to connect with the larger world I knew existed beyond my small farming community ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - The Softening Practice - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Gregory NewmanI’m fascinated with people. Whether I’m standing in line at the grocery or sitting in an airport, I’m often noticing--with great curiosity--how we breathe, move and shape our bodies as we go through the world andrelate with each other. One of the things I’ve noticed is that many people are ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from James MiddletonWhat NOT to look for when seeking therapy - By James Middleton Copyright 2004 james@miracleofmeditation.com What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - or in other words; (how to save yourself money, time, and loss of independence). What NOT to look for when looking for a therapist. ...
Views: 1576(2 votes) - Making Money Online With Personals Ads - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Tom WorsleyWhen I first started looking for ways to make money online the first program I joined was One&Only internet personals. They were a personals dating affiliate program that dealt with matchmaking and singles personals ads online. One&Only has since been taken over by Match.com one of the largest ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Are You Happy? Really? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Becky Waters"Listen with your heart… for it houses the secret whispers of your Soul." - Bw What is happiness? It’s a feeling, as Webster describes it “…a feeling of pleasure, contentment or joy; feeling satisfied that something is right or has been done right.” Where does this happy feeling come from? ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Adapt or die (the perrils of the comfort zone) - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Theo PistoriusDEFINITION OF INSANITY. Doing the same thing every day of every month of every year, EXPECTING A DIFFERENT RESULT. When I received the statement above (a Chinese proverb) from my friend Mario (Huge Computers) it made quite an impact on me. So much so ...
Views: 2932(1 vote) - Are You Spiritually-Ready for Your Soul Mate to Come Into Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Dorothy ThompsonIt’s Saturday night and you’re sitting in front of the television watching “I Love Lucy” reruns. Ricky is berating Lucy for meddling in his business and Lucy is crying bucketfuls. Even as low as Lucy is, she still has Ricky’s love, not like you who is sitting there drowning in pity because ...
Views: 2087(1 vote) - 5 Elements of Great Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Paul EvansThe difference in a powerful and pitiful presentation is usually a few essential basics. The following seven reminders must be part of every speech. 1. Audience Awareness. The better you know the people in the seat, the better your presentation will be. Too many speakers are self-centered. ...
Views: 19972(4 votes) - Achiving Your Definite Major Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Rick GettleACHIEVING YOUR DEFINITE MAJOR PURPOSE (Excerpts From The Book) SUCCESSERCISING “The Science Of Success Achievement Course” The Equivalent To A PhD In Success From The University Of Hard Knocks By Rick Gettle © 2004 In his all time best selling book, Think And Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill ...
Views: 5387(1 vote) - Gardening for Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Susan StewartIn its purest form, gardening is about connecting with the earth and resetting our clocks to the simple, natural rhythms of life. Try as we may, we can't really speed up a tomato plant and make it grow by our time table. We must adapt and in doing so, gardening offers us a gentle reminder ...
Views: 6171(1 vote) - When To Break Up - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Lisa AngelettieRelationships often begin quite simply. There is a meeting. Then Attraction. Perhaps friendship or passion comes next. And then...next thing you know you have found yourself in a full-fledged relationship. Or perhaps you pushed for the dating to mean something. To have a title. And you forced ...
Views: 2124 - 2:00 - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2004 from Shane EllisonAre we Preventing Heart Disease? By: Shane Ellison M.Sc. All rights Copyright © 2004 All Rights Reserved Are we preventing heart disease? Or are we simply throwing ourmoney and health down the pharmaceutical drain for cholesterollowering drugs that do not have any benefits? From the first ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - 3 Methods for Clearing Mental Clutter - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyMany adults with ADD have a hard time slowing down their brains. Thoughts often come at whirlwind speed, and it can be hard to concentrate on the tasks at hand when so many other thoughts are floating around in the brain. I call this "mental clutter." Often times, mental clutter is made up ...
Views: 3142 - 6 Practices for Achieving Excellent Self-Care - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyAdults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) often feel like they are running behind schedule, and just don't have the time get everything done. As a result, many ADDers end up sacrificing their own self-care in order to scratch off items on their to-do lists. Those who skimp on self-care, ...
Views: 1511 - WOULD YOU LIKE TO FEEL TWENTY-ELEVEN? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinSeveral years ago, while speaking in Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to hear the Righteous Brothers. It was an unforgettable experience. Not only did they bring the house down with one standing ovation after another. They brought back memory after memory. Most were surprised to learn that ...
Views: 1073 - Incorporate Humor in Your Next Speech - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2004 from Stephen BoydSome speakers say, “I could never use humor in my speech; I just don’t feel comfortable with it.” I believe that anyone can use humor and that it is a valuable tool in speaking. Appropriate humor relaxes an audience and makes it feel more comfortable with you as the speaker; humor can bring ...
Views: 1372 - After the Speech - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2004 from Stephen BoydUsually the emphasis on making an effective speech is what you do in preparation before the presentation begins. But if you speak very much, what you do after the speech can help you become a more effective speaker. As soon as possible after the speech, write down impressions of how you felt ...
Views: 1431 - Are You Spiritually Disabled? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2004 from Cate CavanaghAre you Spiritually disabled? I worked may years as advocate for children and adolescents with autism. During these years I formed relationships with the parents of these children to the degree that they shared their innermost feelings with me. One parent put it best when she said it was like ...
Views: 3586 - How to attract - not attack - your next career - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinVery few people change careers by the book: listing their strengths, identifying options and aggressively pursuing choices. When career specialists conduct research on life change, they find that most people can point to a chance encounter or a moment when everything came together. The word ...
Views: 1750 - Relooking at Remedial Measures in Astrology Part I - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2004 from Anand GhuryeRelooking at Remedial Measures in Astrology Part I Nearby there is a traffic junction . The square connects a six lane highway with two cross roads and two service roads . There is a traffic signal there and also many a times couple of policemen are posted to regulate the traffic. Yesterday ...
Views: 2104 - WIN THE “YEAH BUT” GAME in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2004 from Laurie WeissWIN THE “YEAH BUT” GAME in 5 Easy Steps You know the game, don’t you? Someone invites you to helpthem solve a big problem and every great suggestion you makeis met with, “Yeah, but that won’t work because….” Frustratedand defeated, you finally give up. Next time someone tells you about a ...
Views: 3956 - Relaxation Magic - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2004 from Maryann LaraiaExcerpt from Relaxation Magic Hypnosis, meditation and visualization are three similar processes for accessing a creative area of the sub-conscious mind. Relaxation Magic lessons use a combination of all three therapies for maximum results. With the exception of people who have mental ...
Views: 1448 - Staying on track with weight loss and fitness goals. - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2004 from Rosa Smith-MontanaroStaying on track. When most people start a weight loss program they jump in and make many changes all at once. They say “I will start working out everyday; I am giving up all carbs, caffeine, and no more snacking in between meals.” What happens next? Within one week they will have pulled a ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - INTEGRATING THE BODY'S FOUR "BRAINS". The Paradox of Reason and Emotion - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2004 from Charlie BadenhopMany of us live our lives shuttling back and forth between two seemingly different identities that often conflict with each other. Our rational self tells us we need to lose weight and exercise more, while our emotional self has us eating potato chips and watching reruns on TV. These two ...Many ...
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