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- How to Lose Weight Doing Yoga by Enlightening Your Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Load - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYoga has long been known to increase flexibility and reduce stress while uniting your body, mind, and spirit. But does all that “OM”-ing and bending have a significant impact on weight loss? Losing weight is simple in theory, but much more challenging in practice. To lose weight, a person ...
Views: 1597(5 votes) - Smart Advice: Stop looking for a job! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan BernsteinOne of the best pieces of career advice I ever received was, “Stop looking for a job. Start looking to meet people.” During my first year in the MBA program at UC Berkeley, I was at an informal “consumption function,” our ritual Friday afternoon drinking in the courtyard. I met the wife of ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - To Thine Own Self Be True - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs life proceeds, so to do our intentions change. My wish for you is that your dreams and goals change in favour of your deepening access to your true self. I have set many goals and many intentions in my life. I've had many desires, some have been fulfilled, some have not. Sometimes ...
Views: 821 - Steroids for meditation: 3 secrets to soothing a crazy mind - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMeditation. You might be one of the few who can actually sit quietly, close your eyes, and find the zone. But for most people, like me, meditation is impossible. The above video shares a story of my going to meditation camp several years ago. As you’ll see, back in the day, I was pretty ...
Views: 932 - World TB Day 2009 - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is World Tubercuberculosis Day. It is a day not as widely known and a cause not as widely supported, yet one that affects so many everywhere. So to honor and raise awareness for this day, I wanted to shed a spotlight on the disease, the cause and what is being done around the ...
Views: 634 - The Science of Distant Healing - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is much written about how our good intentions help others. But can your good intentions really reach someone who is not physically present, and how do we know this? In this column, I will present the current evidence that discusses this phenomenon and provide some explanations as to why ...
Views: 783 - Yoga Tip of the Week #3: Balancing Your Opposites - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsImagine your body and mind like the string of a cello. An energetic pull on that string from it's base to its scrolling top, will make lovely music. Same with you! If you have energetic balance in your yoga, someone could run a bow along you, and your sound would be rich and full. If you are ...
Views: 1153(3 votes) - Sacred Mountain: Protecting the Homes of Tribal People - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am always in awe when I hear about documentary filmmakers who bravely dedicate their limited time and resources to raise awareness on an unknown cause or give voice to those who are silenced. Below are the words from an individual who worked directly with the film production team of the ...
Views: 770 - Web Audio: A New Level in Online Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe internet is truly one virtual place where change is ever constant. Internet geniuses would always come up with something new. Often, there are many modifications on what you see as well as in the system being used online. One thing may be the trend today; tomorrow something else would have ...
Views: 656 - The Painting of the Gate at the Interment Camp Alsace, France - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Michelle ViggianoThere is a painting I have inspected and wondered about since I was a child. It has been in various parts of the home I grew up in and has gone through a few incarnations in various frames. It is a painting of a gate and a view of a valley with not really anything around it. The focus is the ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - Learn to Write Articles in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from TJ PhilpottNo matter what reasons you may have for writing articles if you do this with any consistency at all it is to your benefit to learn to write in the most efficient manner possible. With so many businesses now using the internet article marketing has become very popular as a means to advertise ...
Views: 2010(4 votes) - Are you Vitamin D deficient? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLiving in Los Angeles, I have always assumed that I am vitamin D abundant. Turns out, that may not be the case. Last week, when I visited my doctor for my annual check-up, she had me tested for vitamin D. (Apparently Los Angelenos are often more vitamin D deficient than New Yorkers – because ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - Learning to Use Social Networking Sites for Business - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from TJ PhilpottSocial networking sites where originally intended to be merely online communities where people can gather and share interests and opinions. Due to the growing popularity of many social networks they soon caught the eye of the internet marketing community. A social platform with a large ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Looking for a New Christianity - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion for Deepak: I am 43, female American, Hispanic, raised in a Catholic family. Since early childhood, I've had doubts in the teachings of the Church. At 10, I felt that the Sister teaching catechism class was "lying" to me, expecting the children to believe the bible stories she taught ...
Views: 536(1 vote) - How to Dramatically Improve Your Concentration and Focus - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Michael LeeWouldn’t it be nice if you could concentrate on any given topic in a snap without having to run circles around your head first? Or how about being able to focus your attention on the tasks you were assigned to fulfill? That would probably do wonders on your performance! Well, having all those ...
Views: 3375 - Conversational Hypnosis: How To Use Conversational Hypnosis Techniques To Get A Raise - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Michael LeeIt’s amazing how easy it is for some people to grasp the concepts of conversational hypnosis techniques so quickly. And I’m not just talking about adults. Children are also beginning to understand how to make these strategies work for them! Some figure out how to use conversational hypnosis ...
Views: 3881(1 vote) - Michael Jackson: The Lost Childhood - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Jim HagueNow deceased, Michael Jackson is more powerful than ever before. This story has made frontline news in all the world’s paper for 3 days straight now. No other news is seemingly is so captivating; not Jon and Kate, not US economic woes, not even the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Michaels’ ...
Views: 5144(3 votes) - Paying Out of Appreciation or Obligation! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Charlene RashkowThe attitude one has when paying for services rendered is a subject that few people acknowledge or even consider, yet the impact on the recipient goes far beyond simply writing a check or depositing money into someone's account. I had the good fortune of working with a client who ...
Views: 2141(2 votes) - Getting Your Freshman Ready For College - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Carol EisemanFor many people, the summer months exude a vision of sunny beach days and family vacations; however for anyone with kids who will be attending college in September, summer brings lengthy “to do” lists! It is a bittersweet time for parents of high school graduates whose children are opting to ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - My Extraordinary Dad - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Janet WilksMy Dad is 87 years old, although tells everybody, because he believes it to be true that he is 77! He talks about people who are “getting on” but doesn’t put himself in the same category. He was christened Kenneth, however, his family call him Jack and my mum’s family and most of his friends ...
Views: 1791(3 votes) - Fun 4th of July Celebration Ideas - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Carol EisemanFourth of July is just around the corner, so light up the onset of summer with a great gathering. Start your plans now so that you can insure your guests will be available as that is always a busy holiday. You can print or buy invitations or save your money for fun party favors and games and ...
Views: 2153(3 votes) - Are You 'Too Sensitive?' - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Beverley GlazerMost of us at one time or other have confided in a friend, or family member, and later realized that it was not such a smart thing to do. You may have disclosed personal information and they gave you uncalled-for advice. You may have been judged and hurt your feelings - but if you tell someone ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - The Main Causes of Dandruff and Available Cures - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Dody GasparikDandruff can be best described as excessive shedding of dead cells from the scalp. Shedding of dead cells from the scalp is normal as long as it is not excessive. It is part of the regular process of cell renewal. The cells form in lower skin levels and are gradually pushed upwards by the new, ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - What Color is Your Brand? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Lelo PaulThink about this: What colors come to your mind when you hear the names McDonald's, Kit Kat, Target, IBM and UPS? Doesn't take a lot of thinking, does it? Colors have always been an essential aspect of any branding effort and the reason we associate a particular color with a brand is because ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Parenting: How to Discipline Teenagers - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Kim OlverI have received a lot of inquires lately about how to discipline teenagers. It’s an interesting topic and one that bears consideration. I believe most of the issue lies in how one identifies the problem. There are three major considerations. When children enter the teen years, their ...
Views: 2063(3 votes) - Lose Weight Fast – Strategies for Success - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2010 from Liz MitchellThere are many different ways that your overall well being can be affected if you are overweight. These include depression, low self-esteem, health risks, and physical difficulties. When taking on a new weight loss regime, there are some techniques that can help you lose weight fast and keep ...
Views: 1479(3 votes) - Are Your Children at Risk for "Recession Obesity?" - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from James EvansJust when you thought the consequences of our sagging economy could not be worse, think again. The obesity rate among children in the U.S. has already reached epidemic proportions, and now the economy may be driving some parents to substitute fast foods for healthy foods in an effort to manage ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - How to Tell if Anxiety is Legitimate - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Reid PetersonDo you ever get the feeling that what your anxious about has little or nothing to do with what is actually happening? Many of us do, and it happens a lot. Anxiety is a concern or worry about past and/or future events, which is detrimental to being in the moment. The real question is: how ...
Views: 2323(2 votes) - ***Chemotherapy is NOT the Only Way to Fight Cancer! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Vijaya NairFor years, we have been told that the only thing to do when faced with cancer is to undergo chemotherapy. However, recent research suggests there are alternatives that should be considered - alternatives that do not destroy the healthy functions of your body along with the cancer ...
Views: 1648(7 votes) - How to Personalize Your Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Chriss BarrYou’ll often see articles on the web, tips on Twitter and YouTube videos telling you how to set up your feng shui in your home or your office. This advice ranges from how to de-clutter to where to set up the Love & Romance area in your home to attract a partner. What you won’t find is feng ...
Views: 2814(4 votes) - Effectiveness of Blue Light Therapy for Acne Reduction - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Allen AndersonAcne problems plague countless people all over the world. Age, gender and social status are no barriers to a problem that causes concern and heartache for so many people. More recent developments in procedural cures have seen an upsurge in the popularity of alternative methods in treatment. One ...
Views: 1824(2 votes) - Can You Lose Weight with the Flat Belly Diet? Here's What You Need to Know - by The flat belly diet is a new weight loss program that is taking the nation by storm. The diet is from the makers of Prevention magazine, and it's creating quite a buzz online as people everywhere gear up for swimsuit season.
Like most diets, it has big claims for its weight loss powers but ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Attracting a Good Relationship - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Joseph SchwartzmanA guided meditation from the Carriers of Light Go into a deep meditation, Let your mind wander. Clear your mind of ideas; let there be no sense of time. Be at one with yourself. Let there be a sense of freedom, a sense of not wanting to hold on to things. Have a moment of peace inside ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Understanding the Early Signs of Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Dana MortensonKnowing the symptoms of diabetes can save your life. As you must know, diabetes is considered a chronic disease that can worsen over time if left uncontrolled. Unfortunately, many people don't know they have diabetes until the disease has already progressed. This is because the symptoms of ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Reassuring Nervous Seminar Prospects: Address Unspoken Questions to Secure More Seminar Registrations - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Jenny HambyIt often seems that for every person who signs up for a seminar, there's at least one or two more who are undecided about attending. Some are uncertain because they have financial concerns and aren't sure they'll receive enough value for their investment. Convincing these prospects to ...
Views: 2488 - Life Training and the Significance of Problem Solving - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gary EbyAs far as technology is concerned we live in an awesome age where everything is blindingly fast. If Sam Houston would have had our technology back then, help would have arrived in time for the Alamo. A few quick emails to patriots all across Texas, and Santa Anna would have never had a chance. ...
Views: 1083 - Life Training and Laughter, the Best Things in Life That are free! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gary EbyLife Training and Laughter, the Best Things in Life That are free! Have it ever occurred to you why so many comedians like Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Bob Hope, and George Burns lived to be so old? It can be associated with laughter being a good medicine. Before the onset of “shock” humor, it ...
Views: 946 - Life Training Teaches us About Clarity of Foresight - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gary Eby“Life Training Teaches us About Clarity of Foresight” A vision is a central picture that unites the heart, the mind, and desires at hand to a future desired result. A sturdy crystallized vision will help you attain your goals in the future and compel that vision to manifest itself into the ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Every Action Equals an Opposite Reaction in Life Training - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gary EbyEvery Action Equals an Opposite Reaction in Life Training A remarkable quote etched unto our memories is by Edmund Burk. He said ... “the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.'' Gen. George S. Patton said ..."Don't fall a victim to what I call the ...
Views: 1054 - Save Time and Automate Your Web Searches with Google Alerts - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Phil MonteroIf you’re like me you probably spend a good deal of time on the web searching for information. It might be industry news, mentions of yourself or business in the press, news stories for your blog or newsletter, or how to get ink stains out of your rug. Let’s face it the web, for most people, ...
Views: 1597(2 votes) - Hiring out Link Building Services to Raise Rankings - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Richard FranksHave you ever thought to yourself, 'Ok, I've built my website, but why is there no traffic?" Like many sites, yours could be missing out on small things that make a big difference to getting hits, or just being 'out on the web ' for someone to randomly find. Many people overlook the small ...
Views: 1108 - Women In High Level Business - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Anne ChambersFinancial crisis - you hear the term all the time. You own a TV, radio, computer, newspaper or magazine subscription? Then you have heard the forecasts. But even in the midst of a “financial crisis” we are seeing select companies not just weathering this storm, but thriving within it. If ...
Views: 745 - My Mansion - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Charlene MurphyThis is a blog I posted in December 08. I still love sharing it... Hi everyone! I have a personal story that I want to share with you all. I hope it inspires you and contributes to your belief in conscious creation and the magic that we truly manifest. Over the summer, my graphic design ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Reading - The Best 15 Minutes You will Ever Invest - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Roger SeipI recently was made aware of two comparative statistics that I thought you might find extremely valuable. I learned that the average American reads less than 2 books per year, one and a half to be exact, with almost two thirds of those going unfinished. On the whole, Americans have lost the ...
Views: 2349(6 votes) - E-mail Driving You Crazy? Decide! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Randall "Randy" DeanOver the last few years, I’ve been leading time & e-mail management sessions at major conferences, corporations, and universities in the United States and abroad, and over that time I’ve had the opportunity to take a good close look at the key issues people are having with their e-mail ...
Views: 1629(2 votes) - Why... - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2018 from Ask Mary MacGreetings! As we begin to become friends, you will notice that I'm very frank with my language because I want you to heal and not go around the same emotional mountain for many years needlessly the way I had. The reason for that is so that you will learn from my experience since I didn't ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - Life Training Teaches Us Having a Sharp Mind Allows Us to Be Focused on the Prize - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gary EbyI am keenly interested in reading many articles to continually be informed and formulate ideas concerning life training, life skills, leadership training, skill building, personal good and mentoring training. Basically it’s all about life business to say the least, but also as a means to truly ...
Views: 770 - The “Un-Ex” - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Dr. Dennis NederI was in a long distance relationship over the internet and it ended 5 weeks ago. Basically I screwed up in silly ways and hurt her. I quit for a day, but came back and after staying away for another day she added me again during that first week (she said she'll always love me.) Over the next ...
Views: 1468(6 votes) - Unmasking Truthiness* and Embracing Truthfulness - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Brad Taft*Truthiness was first used, in its satirical sense, by Stephen Colbert to describe things that a person claims to know intuitively without regard to evidence or facts. Our Wizardly friend and co-author of Return of the Boomers, Phil Newbold, offers examples of truthiness as it relates to many ...
Views: 1292(2 votes) - Packing nutrients into your kid’s lunch box? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Nicole OhebshalomAs kids head back to school, many parents will be scrambling for ideas for easy-bagged lunches. (Below are ideas for you to chew on!) Keep in mind, adequate nutrition is vital to keep your kids’ growth and health on track. Children’s growing bodies need more nutrients than adults, but their ...
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