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- Who Do You Think You Are? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Taylor StevensI have always felt like a misfit in the human race. I never, from my earliest memories, felt like I fit in. The world and all of its logical, reasonable, tribal programming never made sense to me, and I always had a nagging belief that I was not meant to be a robot in a schemata of conditioned ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Moonstones - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Kristy RobinettIt was two years ago when I took out a map of the United States, closed my eyes, spun myself around and then pointed. I had told my family that wherever I pointed was where we were going to vacation. My finger happened to fall upon Solomon’s Island, Maryland. The family looked at me like I ...
Views: 911(3 votes) - The Gift of Discontent - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Taylor StevensI have felt from a very young age that I was on a quest. That of course isn’t the terminology I originally would have used to describe my early promptings. It does from my adult perspective appear to be just that: a quest. I have, even in my most serene of moments, felt a stirring, a calling, ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Your Greatest Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Renee CormierQuestion: What costs American businesses over 300 billion dollars annually? Answer: Disengaged employees. According to extensive studies conducted by Gallup Management Journal, only 29% of employees are engaged in their work. 54% are disengaged (mentally checked out) and 17% are actively ...
Views: 1318(4 votes) - Elevated Dog Feeders: Would you eat off the floor? Why should your dog? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Catherine SimmsThe healthy benefits of elevated dog feeders are highly acknowledged by veterinarians and other dog experts, and include the following: Cleanliness and hygiene - Keeping the dog’s dining area clean is essential to a sanitary life. Better posture and comfort - If a dog has a back or neck ...
Views: 1831(1 vote) - Unwinding Your Core Through Abdominal Chi Massage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Francesca FasanoWe hear a lot today about strengthening our core, moving from our core, or our center. What does this really mean? What is our “core” anyway? Simply put, it is the center of gravity in our body located in our abdomen in the area from the navel to the pubic bone. Our core is a very integral ...
Views: 2999(4 votes) - Keeper of Secrets - Card Reader - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Ana CortezThere is a time and place for all things - including the dissemination of truth. Recently I have been asked to keep a secret. No, I’m not telling. Now I recognize that I actually keep a great number of secrets on a regular basis. It is a greater part of my occupation as a card reader. ...
Views: 1479(2 votes) - Safe Cycling Saves Brains and Lives - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleBicycling is a great way to get around; it’s good exercise, it’s fun, and it allows kids to be independent. But biking causes more traumatic brain injuries than any other sport and each day a child in the United States dies of bicycle-related injuries. Education is the key to safety. Kids ...
Views: 1802(2 votes) - BESIDE STILL WATERS: A Metaphysical Interpretation of Psalm 23 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nancy Detweiler“BESIDE STILL WATERS: A Metaphysical Interpretation of Psalm 23” Nancy B. Detweiler, M.Ed., M.Div. www.pathwaytoascension.com We are living in a very intense period in our human evolution, during which vast changes are taking place within ourselves and on our planet. We may feel ...
Views: 7487(5 votes) - Dating and Grief - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenDating and Grief By Sandy Clendenen About a year after my husband died I began feeling extremely restless. Grief kept my mind skittering from one thing to another. Although these restless feelings were confusing, they were at least a bit of a relief from the heaviness of grief’s deep ...
Views: 1595(3 votes) - Grief and Dating - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenDating and Grief By Sandy Clendenen About a year after my husband died I began feeling extremely restless. Grief kept my mind skittering from one thing to another. Although these restless feelings were confusing, they were at least a bit of a relief from the heaviness of grief’s deep ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - The Spectrum of Innovation and Wealth Creation - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Michael LarsenIf innovation is the fastest means to wealth creation, why is it so few people engage in it? There are many answers to that question, but two stand out. The first is fear of change – a primal fear that appears to be hard-wired into our psyche. Change to many means something we will have to ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Successful Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from nancy geilsAs a real estate investor you want to be successful; you want to make more money by buying and selling homes. Whether you've done it before or you're just starting out, here are 5 tips that you must put into practice if you want to be successful. Tip #1 – Automate: Many new real estate ...
Views: 762(2 votes) - Organizing is a 3 Step Process – Forget the Pretty Bins - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mary DykstraOrganizing is about having a strategy - its not about having the latest and greatest containers. Many of my clients and audiences fall victim to all the great “Organizing” & “ Organized” pictures of beautiful closet systems, kitchen & organizing bin systems which are only 30% filled with color ...
Views: 1856(4 votes) - Transition Tip # 1 - Making Peace with Your Past - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Patricia ClappTips and Tools on Transition. Tip # 1 – Making Peace with your Past August 16, 2009 by divorcesolutionsforyou | Edit Many people often ask me how I got to where I am today (as a transition coach) being that I have had many twists and turns to my own life over the past decade. I by no ...
Views: 1943(4 votes) - I Wake up Smiling - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jeanie Marshall"I wake up smiling" could be a metaphor for life's enlightening moments, a song title about a smile, or the response to transition from sleep to the day's activities. I love the waking-up smile as a metaphor for enlightenment, and maybe I'll write a song someday, but I do mean literally that ...
Views: 2653(3 votes) - The Elemental of your Body - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Robina HearleThe Elemental of your body. It is time for us to understand that we do in fact have an elemental of our body. It is the same as what some have known as your etheric body or lower self. We all have one just like we have a higher self... The same one has been with us from our first incarnation, ...
Views: 3477(1 vote) - Prayer, Faith and Action! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from JoAnn Youngblood KingI was speaking to someone recently who was going through a rough time. She said "I've been praying and praying and nothing is happening. I don't know what I'm going to do." Prayer is a sincere request to God or an object of worship. Every tradition talks about the importance of prayer. When I ...
Views: 2488(3 votes) - Pleasure vs. Pain - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Anthony DAlessandroWhen I listen to a speaker, even if I get just one or two things from them, it’s a success. I don’t expect you to do everything I say, just take the things that work for you. Take a few nuggets and apply them to your life and you’ll start seeing dramatic results. Now the name of this article ...
Views: 3406(3 votes) - Walking to School A Fun Way to Get Fit - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleMany adults have fond memories of walking to school with friends and having little adventures along the way. Today, fewer than 13% of children are developing those memories because the private car has become the transportation of choice. But there are lots of good reasons to get kids ...
Views: 2512(5 votes) - Health is Freedom - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jan Dederick(I wrote this in response to a request from the Health Care debate people for "health care stories". Many friends have liked it , so I sent it to you.) Well, my story is somewhat unusual; however it is a story very worth telling, not for the drama of it, but for precisely the opposite: the ...
Views: 680(2 votes) - Even More Reasons to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Allan SosinThe reasons to avoid high fructose corn syrup continue to mount. There is little doubt in my mind that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is one of the most toxic chemicals to find its way into our restaurants, supermarkets and even health food stores. It has replaced sugar in many processed foods ...
Views: 1147(2 votes) - Accidents are NOT Accidental! - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sherri CortlandOne of the most important lessons I’ve learned from my Guide Group is that accidents are anything but accidental. They are actually pre-planned events that we personally choose to take part in during our present incarnation for the express purposes of expediting our learning and spiritual ...
Views: 3902(6 votes) - 10 Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Xylene BelitaLooking for foods that speed up your metabolism? Then, continue reading this article and you will find a list of foods that speed up metabolism. But you should know that all foods really help speed up your body's metabolism. However, if you want a higher rate of metabolism, then you should ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - Real Estate Leads Provide a Great Opportunity - Company Launches New Program for Real Estate Professionals - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Shaun GreerA real estate lead generaiton company is launching a new program to connect more motivated home sellers with real estate professionals than any other company on earth and bring honesty back to the real estate lead generation industry. As use of the internet has increased, so to has its value ...
Views: 1457(3 votes) - Natural Hormone Replacement using Pellet Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Allan SosinHormones can be implanted under the skin using a method developed over 60 years ago. After injecting a local anesthetic, a small incision is made in the skin of the lateral buttock. Tiny pellets made of bioidentical forms of estrogen and testosterone are placed through the incision into the ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - Changing the Future - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Tom MoorePerhaps you’ve asked yourself how can we raise the vibrational level of everyone in order to lift ourselves to a fifth dimensional level? Well it’s actually much easier than you can imagine—so easy that many will not believe it can be so simple. If you can imagine a huge ladder going all the ...
Views: 2118(2 votes) - The Art of Self Love - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Susan GreenMany of us are unhappy with ourselves to some degree, however for some the unhappiness may turn to self loathing which affects every aspect of ones' life. Self loathing limits our ability to better ourselves and our lives. It allows us to settle for less than what we deserve and it results in ...
Views: 1332(2 votes) - Some Motivation to get moving, and keep moving - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from shana mcCarthyExercise is a great mood enhancer. It feels like you are burning off stress, and you are. Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals which may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed than before you worked out. Also, because you will look better and feel better when you exercise ...
Views: 964(2 votes) - Herbs for the Mind - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from joel schreckHerbal Remedies for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Psychosis In China, before the twentieth century, all mental illnesses were treated exclusively with herbal medicine. Since Chinese doctors have been keeping records for thousands of years, there is historical evidence suggesting that ...
Views: 6693(10 votes) - Our Shadow Is A Friend - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jeanne RipleyOur Shadow is a Friend We do seem to think of mystery as darkness, as fear. Mystery is interesting to read about but not to experience. Most of us understand that our fears don’t arise from our external environment but from within ourselves, our soul. Whether we like it or not, going within ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - A Mother's Love In Perpetuity - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Susan GreenAs I first thought about writing this article, I felt pangs of guilt. I questioned my loyalty to the woman who would raise me and care for me as I grew into a young woman. As I pondered the inborn devotion that was holding me back, I realized that sharing these feelings would not only prove ...
Views: 1787(2 votes) - The Secrets of Compete Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Bill SullivanWhat is happiness? Can Science tell us? Are there any examples of complete happiness in history? Is complete happiness just bliss without sorry at all? We will explore these questions and more. We will see clearly how to obtain complete happiness, the only way. Have you ever wondered ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Six Principles of Effective Team Management - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Rick (Eric) JohnsonIndividual department or functional managers need to embrace ownership and responsibility for success and accomplishing defined strategic initiatives. However, to maximize the effectiveness of the organization, managers must be able to work with one another to achieve common goals. To be ...
Views: 7679(3 votes) - Couples Splitting Up Should Try Mediation First - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Erin JohnstonMost couples separating or divorcing find that they are in a period of high conflict. Some have experienced constant arguments and fights for months or years; some are reacting to a sudden change of heart. Regardless of the circumstances and presentation conflict between the between the ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - What Is Autism Trying to Teach Us? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Julie LakehomerThe rising numbers of children with autism could be a warning. Genetically, these children may be especially sensitive to some of the tens of thousands of pollutants in our environment. According to Discover magazine, autism researchers have begun paying attention to the digestive and ...
Views: 1297(4 votes) - Success breeds Success!! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Suzanne McKennaOne of my daily mantras is that there is nothing like Success to breed Success! There is nothing like achieving a goal to really make you feel good and make you want to do more. Often I have found that when we set big hairy goals we get so over whelmed that we don’t know where to start. ...
Views: 5996(3 votes) - How to Jump Off the Hamster Wheel - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Gladys AndersonI often hear women say, "there's just not enough hours in the day", "where did the time go", "it seems the more I do, the less I get done" and my favorite, "I just need more time to get everything done". Have you ever found yourself saying any of these things? Are you spinning your wheels ...
Views: 2883(3 votes) - Ask, Act & Allow; using EFT and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Andy BryceThe same principles apply to all areas of receiving, wheter it is love, money or fulfillment in work or lifestyle. There are many people who say "change your thinking, and change your life" and while that is true, EFT or Emotional Freedom Techniques makes change easier and faster than anything I ...
Views: 2584(11 votes) - Maximize Peformance Through Understanding - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Rick (Eric) JohnsonTo be effective, leaders must not only manage their team but they must develop an understanding of every individual on that team. Prioritizing acquainting yourself with each individual on your team includes knowing their dreams, their hopes, their thoughts, their opinions and their values. This ...
Views: 1404(2 votes) - The Key to an Open Heart - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Moonstone WhiteFew people are aware of the limiting power their judgments hold over the ability to live life on their own terms. Judgments are the glue that keep us stuck in unwanted outcomes. They take away the ability to be present in the moment. Holding a judgment is a belief that inhibits the transitory ...
Views: 1494(2 votes) - It's Never Too Late To Reverse The Signs Of Aging - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lena SheehanYou are never too old to be young. Such words never rang so true as they do today. With the modern technology available to us, and the new awareness of the body and its flow of energy discovered through the worlds of science and holistic practices, we have readily accessible to us a multitude ...
Views: 1821(2 votes) - Run the Light - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Elizabeth HepburnRun the Light This phrase has taken on new meaning for me recently. To many of us it's always referred to zooming through a traffic signal that's morphing from yellow to red. Now, to me, Run the Light means something totally positive and invaluable. I Run the Light while meditating, while ...
Views: 1254(4 votes) - How a Film can Change your Life... - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Max RyanMy birthday is this Weds. September 2nd. I don't tell you that because I want a gift although....lol. I tell you that because I am looking back today at 5 yrs ago. 5 years ago I turned 40. Now you know my age! But seriously, I am writing this from the depths of who I am and what I believe ...
Views: 744(2 votes) - Worry Warts and the Church Camp from Hell - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jake CameronMany years ago (and I mean MANY), I decided at the young age of 19 that I was going to be bonified Church Youth Director and felt "called" to do so. I talked with my preacher and he set me up with a small church across town as their new Youth Director and offered to pay me a whopping 15 dollars ...
Views: 638(3 votes) - Choosing the Best Treadmill for Your Body and Budget - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Fred WatersA treadmill is an investment…an investment in a piece of fitness equipment, and an investment in your health. As with any investment, it’s a good idea to do your research before spending any money. To get the most for your money, you need to be an informed shopper. What should you know about ...
Views: 2314(3 votes) - Are Leaders Managers or Are Managers Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Rick (Eric) JohnsonThe concept of management is actually fairly complex. The terms manager and leader are often used interchangeably but they are also often confused and misinterpreted. Management implies control in its traditional sense. It has always had a dictatorial connotation and implied a boss employee ...
Views: 1666(2 votes) - 3 Steps to Getting Unstuck - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Susan Bock3 Steps to Getting Unstuck Susan Bock 2009 Confidence is everything. How many times have you heard that throughout your life? We can be highly confident in some aspects of our life, and at the opposite end of the spectrum in other aspects – like starting a business. Confidence gives us ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Pregnancy and Hemorrhoids – Kegel Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Mitchell RimlandPregnancy and Hemorrhoids is a common problem amongst women. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to developing hemorrhoids due to the consistent pressure that is exerted by the fetus upon the pelvic region. The continual straining that occurs during bowel movements as a result of this ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - When All The Pieces Come Together - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jake CameronLife is indeed a puzzle. I'm going to be rambling here, so get ready. Puzzles have a lot of pieces, fragments that don't seem to be related to each other upon opening the box. You can see some similarities, giving you clues to the eventual assembly of the puzzle. Just like puzzle pieces, ...
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