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- When to Eat Dessert and Why - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDessert; it is a fact in every woman’s real life plan of action that dessert isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and so it shouldn’t. You weren’t put on this earth to not have the pleasure of enjoying your favorite treats. Figuring out which treats are ordinary and which ones are special helps ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - Create Recess in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring a workshop I was faced with someone throwing the gauntlet: “Okay sunshine girl what cheery bit of advice do you have about the recession?” I replied, “You know what they say what doesn’t kill you can make you stronger!” Here is the gist of the rest of the session: The recession can help ...
Views: 898(2 votes) - Seneca on Pleasures & Punishments - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“So called pleasures, when they go beyond a certain limit, are but punishments.” ~ Seneca from Letters from a Stoic Deeply influenced by the classic Greek philosophers like Aristotle, the Stoics were/are all about self-control, self-mastery and virtuous living. Reminds me of Aristotle’s ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - PeaceWomen: Theatre and Peace - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNo, the title isn’t a typo. PeaceWomen is the name of a theatre piece I wrote about the female Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Since 1901, twelve women have won the Nobel Peace Prize. Just twelve. Their writings and their lives fascinate me. Because I, too, Nobel Laureate or not, am a ...
Views: 801(2 votes) - Between Kindness and Results - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor me, kindness is an essential part of the process for gaining long-term results. Now, you may question the correlation between words of encouragement and the reality of achieving goals. But let’s consider the following observations and sensibilities: Results are due to the amount of effort ...
Views: 677(2 votes) - What the Future Holds: A Blue Sweater - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe future feels uncertain right now, but we may be able to glimpse it through a child's blue sweater. The child, a little girl, wore the same blue sweater to school every day. She loved it because of the African scenes with zebras in the front and mountains across the chest. The time came when ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - Are You Dead Or Just Comfortable? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAre you hearing people talk about how uncomfortable they are these days? Kind of makes sense given all the uncomfortable changes accompanying this fine recession we find ourselves in. I attended a conference last week in San Francisco where one of the speakers said something that to some, ...
Views: 609(1 vote) - 10 Behaviors Patients Shouldn't Put Up with from Their Doctors - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Lisa CopenWe will never find the perfect doctor, as they are all human and none of them are perfect. It comes as no surprise to most of us that they call their profession "the practice of medicine." One of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States is medical mistakes. Statistics show ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Saving Money and Expanding Our Community in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy family is a book family. As far back as I can remember, even before my father began writing books, our house was full of books. Piles and piles of books lying in every corner of the house. My mother was always trying to find space to build bookshelves. As an avid reader myself, I soon got ...
Views: 672(1 vote) - Frugal Living, but with Compassion - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy Alex Blackwell. The Blackwell family recently passed their own Economic Stimulus Package. The slow economy and resulting recession is playing havoc with our family budget. The rising cost of groceries (I paid over $4 for a box of breakfast cereal last night) is putting a substantial dent ...
Views: 793(1 vote) - Positive Thinking Steps to Put You On Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEvery one of us naturally wants to take steps toward positive thinking because it would take us toward more encouraging and optimistic experiences. Since thinking positively does not come naturally or easily to most of us, it takes focus to acquire them. However, the steps of affirmative ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - 3 Green, Money Saving Workout Tips - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all agree that we all need to do a better job conserving our planet’s limited resources, but where do you begin when it comes to making your workout green without busting your budget? Here are 3 simple solutions that will easily help you get green into your workout routine without much ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - Is Your Spring Cleaning Stuck in the '90s? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUsing toxic chemicals is so last century. If you're still doing your spring cleaning the same way you always have, this is the year to change it up — and save money in the process. Make these 5 updates and clean the house top to bottom without taking a toll on your health or your wallet. 1. ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - Augmenting Health with Iron Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraVitamin and mineral supplementation is now considered as an essential as aspect of a health regimen as the modern diet may not suffice in providing the body’s needed nutrients. Due to processing and the additives contained in today’s food products as well as the inability of a majority to enjoy ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - The Dead Sea in Israel – What's So Good About It? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Hillel MintzDid you ever wonder how low a person can go? Well, in one respect it can be that the answer is the Dead Sea in Israel. You see, it is the lowest point on the planet! The Dead Sea is actually a good size lake on the south eastern part of Israel about 45 minutes drive from Jerusalem. This ...
Views: 4627(2 votes) - Totally Single Parenting - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSingle Mothers by Choice: Can we call this *extremely* conscious parenting? The other night, I accompanied my younger son to the end-of-season pizza party for his basketball team. In attendance were eight fourth-grade boys, one younger brother, seven fathers and me. At first, I felt a little ...
Views: 1278(3 votes) - How to Use Twitter to Manage Your Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Lisa CopenIf you have a chronic illness or live with daily chronic pain you are physician may have requested for you to keep a diary of your pain levels so that he can monitor what activities or influences in your life can increase your level of pain. He may have recommended that you also record your ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Manifesting Beyond Your Wildest Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: Can you tell me what it means when what manifests is better than your wildest dreams? Years ago I meditated for inner peace. Maybe I had other wishes for my life but never got very specific in my head. What eventually manifested was beyond what I could imagine for myself. I ...
Views: 1402(2 votes) - Can You Handle A Chow Chow? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Chow Chow is an extremely cute dog, which is often perceived by many to be a teddy bear or lion. This breed has been around for thousands of years originating from Mongolia, where they were kept as watch dogs. What makes it so special and different from other pets is its fierce loyalty. On ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Getting Away From Crazy-Busy - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLet's face it. Modern life is busy. Way busier than most of us would like. Between working, home, partners, family, outside and activities, it's a wonder we have time to breathe, much less live. Most people are so busy they can't get anything done. Sound odd? It's the modern conundrum. We try ...
Views: 732(2 votes) - Traveling Blind in the Times of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my teens (when I was still living in the USSR) I had a neighbor who was blind. He seemed imperturbable, monolithic, settled yet spontaneous and relaxed. I never knew anyone like that until I started reading about Zen masters with their notorious mix of non-threatening confidence and ...
Views: 858(1 vote) - Healthy Weight Loss – Are You Ready for Positive Lifestyle Change? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellChoosing a health weight loss diet is important to your health and well being. Consequences are many when you are overweight, including high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. Many of us have unhealthy lifestyles that have resulted from too much dieting. We bounce right back to where we ...
Views: 1307(3 votes) - Yoga Isn’t Stretching - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf we look at the purpose of yoga and understand it in its spiritual context, we could distill it as 'opening the body, at the physical and subtle levels'. In this process of opening what is held within these different levels, the holding and in fact what creates the holding itself, is released. ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - How To Magnetise Good Health To Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com Authors'A large portion of our physical ailments result from unused lung cells, and consequent imperfect circulation of the blood. Fill the lungs full--every cell--with fresh air, two or three times daily, and do not over-load the digestive organs, and sickness will fly away to the dark regions where ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - Celebrating Beauty - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsKnow what you want - and find out how to get it “Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.” Martin Luther King, ...
Views: 813(2 votes) - Tuesday Yoga Tip: The Yoga of Effortless Standing - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn a yoga practice we create energy and move into difficult poses by engaging and lifting our muscles. While this is helpful for yoga asana, lifting these muscles consistantly will result in strain. Muscle strain produces injury. Chloe Wing, a senior teacher of the Alexander technique in New ...
Views: 1603(2 votes) - Albert Einstein’s Birthday - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, Then what are we to think of an empty desk?” ~ Albert Einstein Overflowing ashtrays, piles of books, coffee stained napkins scribbled with half-baked theories, mangled envelopes, semi-scribed journals, purloined pens, dog-eared dailies, ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - Book Review of "Articles That Sell" - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Judine SlaughterBy: Bonnie Jo Davis Published by: Davis Virtual Assistance Description: Ingenious How can you effectively and inexpensively promote your business on the Internet? But, all you have is a one page website and your site can't possibly attract a lot of traffic. Plus, you don't know how to ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - 3 Simple Steps to Re-Wire Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumOver the years, I have noticed that some of the most common, most painful, and most challenging blocks stem from thinking patterns. Often, it's not our outside circumstances, our luck, our families or our businesses that keep us stuck. Instead, what tends to hold us back and hurt us the most ...
Views: 3353(12 votes) - Waking from the Dream & Reclaiming Our Spiritual Identity - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from David Ott“Yet the Bible says that a deep sleep fell upon Adam, And nowhere is there reference to his waking up.” (ACIM T.C2.I.3.6) Older Souls An older soul, who understands the real purpose of our time here is to awaken or reclaim our Spiritual Identity as soon as possible, will often choose ...
Views: 2529(2 votes) - Finding the Secret to Network Marketing Success - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsYou're about to learn the secret to network marketing success. Yes, this one tactic will leverage your business to unparalleled levels. The truth is it's not really a secret but just simply common sense. Can you remember clearly what attracted you to your opportunity? Apart from the lure of ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Choosing Top Network Marketing Companies - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsTop network marketing companies are a dime a dozen. Just as the failure rate is high among MLM distributors, it's almost just as frightening among network marketing companies. Many companies come and go every month. This is just another grey area which clouds the reputation of the industry ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Visualize the Life You Really Want Using Your Imagination - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark HollandGuided visualization is perhaps the most powerful form available. In this method, you act as the captain of your visionary ship, guiding yourself through the images you conceive as though they were actually happening. When using guided visualization, it is especially important to set your timer, ...
Views: 3540(6 votes) - Applying Time Management to Your Network Marketing Internet Business - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsHave you got what it takes to run a network marketing internet business? Working from home is the ideal scenario for many people who simply hate the commute to work, working for an uncompromising boss and for pennies on the dollar. Money making opportunities fill our in boxes everyday with ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsIn the United States there are 23.6 million children and adults who have diabetes about 7.8% of the population. Here is a fact about diabetes, if a person has a two hour blood glucose level between 140 and 199 they are classified as pre-diabetic, if their levels are higher than 200 they are ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - *** Could Therapy Have Helped Michael Jackson? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Kathy SeifertMichael Jackson must have been under tremendous emotional stress in recent years. He went through a difficult trial. He had a strained relationship with his father. Additionally, being in the spotlight 24/7 can put tension on your emotional state. News reports imply that Michael may have had ...
Views: 3783(1 vote) - Pay Now, Fly Later with Time Frame: Why Your Long Term Business Success is Hidden in Your Organization Chart - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from John KuypersPay Now, Fly Later with “Time Frame” Why your long term business success is hidden in your organization chart By John Kuypers, Performance Shift Organization Builders General Motors is in dire straights. The world’s largest industrial corporation was officially one hundred years old in ...
Views: 1652(2 votes) - Secrets Revealed By a Master Attraction Practitioner on How You Can Change Your Daily Results - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzYou already know the laws of attraction can bring in your desires. When you are expanding your universal energy to attract more of your desires, it is important to live in the law in all your waking moments. You can learn to practice living using the laws 24/7. To shift to invite more into ...
Views: 1913(3 votes) - Kindergarten Planning Works and Works Extraordinarily Well - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzHave you ever returned to your office after time away to find where you left off and what priorities you are working had escaped your memory? I have. Too many times before I learned this... Before I share the answer, come and experience my journey to the answer. A year or so ago, I was ...
Views: 1752(6 votes) - Who's The Driver?: How to Stop Fighting and Start Communicating - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from John KuypersWho's The Driver? is an innovative communication method for solving power struggles for couples. Near and Far define two opposite styles of "driving" decisions in your marriage by using or NOT using your personal power and authority. Once understood, either person in the relationship can ...
Views: 2113(3 votes) - Being Sued For Debt and Advice on How You Can Avoid It - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Keith GarrowCredit card companies and collection agencies are quite within their rights to take legal action against you if you have failed to pay a debt that you legitimately owe. Taking out credit is a legal agreement, so if you fail to keep up with your end of the bargain by not paying the money back ...
Views: 977(2 votes) - Astonish Your Customers with These Customer Service Tips - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzCustomer service today is getting worse. Win customers over and you build your business for life. Proven by the leader in the industry -- Nordstrom's. Nordstrom's customer service keeps improving and they continue to drive others out of business because of it. Here are six ways you can thrill ...
Views: 1998(5 votes) - Seventeen Ways to Get Faster Answers and Save Clicks - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzYou have already been using the Google search field, or maybe it’s Yahoo’s search field, for years now. And generally you probably have it open ready to go while using other programs. Here are ways you can reduce your number of clicks, and of course, save you time in the process just by using ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - Ride the Waves! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cynthia Christianson,There is a couple I know who I really like being with. Their deep commitment to each other's well- being is very clear as they interact with each other. I feel calm, safe and relaxed with them. I like to ride that wave with them. I have a friend that brings out my quirky sense of humor. We ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Whole Foods vs. Antioxidant Supplements for Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianHundreds of studies done over the last few decades have shown the benefits of eating whole fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Scientists have studied these foods to determine what is in them that provides these positive results in lower cancer rates, less heart ...
Views: 1637(2 votes) - Money is My Heart - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cynthia Christianson,This message came to me after my morning body sensation contemplation and it’s just getting better and more clear in its power since that moment a few days ago. I have been musing over the concept of what money means to me and how I felt about it for a long time. Finally though, I really “get” ...
Views: 1924(2 votes) - 7 Keys to Choosing the Best Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Roy VartabedianWith thousands of nutritional supplements on the market today, how do you choose the best ones for you? With each new "got to have it" product that comes out, how do we sort through the maze of facts vs. fiction? Every day I receive emails or phone calls asking me what I think about a new ...
Views: 2273(3 votes) - Staff Your Seminars for Pennies: How to Secure Volunteers to Support Your Events - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Jenny HambyA content-rich presentation is the core of a successful seminar. But to ensure that your attendees have a pleasant -- if not knock-their-socks-off -- experience, it's important to ensure that your event runs smoothly. But if you are the only one working your event -- a common scenario for new ...
Views: 2727(1 vote) - 5 Diet Red Flags to Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianA short time ago, I received a promotional booklet in the mail from a very well-known and "credible" company (they have an extensive scientific advisory board) that publishes a monthly magazine on health and prevention, as well as many books on various health topics. It was shocking to read ...
Views: 1286(3 votes) - Fueling Your Body for Peak Performance and Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Roy VartabedianPeak physical performance is the goal of every athlete. Proper training is of vital importance to achieve this goal. But keep in mind that while exercise moves the body, food not only fuels the body but actually makes the body. We've all heard the analogy about needing to eat good food for ...
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