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- The Butterfly Effect - How Your Choices Impact Your Tomorrow - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. -Paul Valery In chaos theory the term Butterfly Effect is used to demonstrate the idea that one butterfly could eventually have a far-reaching ripple effect on subsequent events: For example, the flap of a seagull’s wing in Brazil could ...
Views: 2037 - How To Get More Energy From Your Body: The Power Of Focus... - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you want to know how to get an incredible amount of energy from your body? The secret is in your “focus”. Try this 30 second experiment: Start by focusing on surface of your body. Focus on your arms, legs, chest, neck, back etc. Do your best to “tune in” to the sensations…your clothes ...
Views: 1308 - Are you tired and frustrated? Do you want more energy? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is nothing like pushing through a day at work when you are feeling tired and frustrated. Especially when that day turns into a week and all you long for is the weekend! We dream about how we want things to be but just don't have the energy to get started. We know that living for the ...
Views: 883 - The 5 Hidden Benefits of Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt’s spring and from the ground up we are all thinking about spring cleaning. Some of us are actually doing it while the rest of us are procrastinating. All that decision-making of what to throw away presents the primary impediment. Besides, throwing out what we have already purchased ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Dalai Lama Banned from Attending South Africa Peace Conference - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to news reports that came in last week, the Dalai Lama was denied a visa from the South Africa government to attend a peace conference in Johannesburg that would have been attended by five other Nobel Peace prize winners. Officials believed that banning the Dalai Lama would keep the ...
Views: 817 - How to Stop Difficult People from Zapping Your Energy and Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat zaps your energy and happiness more powerfully and rapidly than anything else is your reaction to difficult people. Notice I didn't say difficult people are responsible for zapping your energy and happiness. Only you are in control of you. You do have a choice in how you respond. With ...
Views: 943 - 10 Tips to Find Balance - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTop Ten Tips to Find More Balance in Your Busy Days 1. Steal Five Minutes – wherever you are! The next time you have five free minutes, grab it and do nothing. Get to a meeting early and sit quietly; try to forget that extra load of laundry; take a short walk; breathe deeply; pause. Being ...
Views: 632 - Regret without Regret - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI took an Art of God class this weekend. It was very powerful. There were only three students and the work was very deep, very focused, very intense. We just kept going with hardly any breaks for talking. Opening, transforming, letting go of old trauma, becoming present in places we've never ...
Views: 741 - 10 Ways to Power Up Your Energy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1.) Give someone you love a big hug. Giving my husband a big hug in the middle of a stressful, fatiguing day is an instant energizer for me. 2.) Drink a large glass of water with freshly-squeezed lemon juice. Over 80 percent of people are dehydrated and one of the symptoms is fatigue. ...
Views: 830 - Taking Back Power Back Tips For Restoring Balance and Focus - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoSince my book published this Fall, I've been inundated by activity around launching it, publicizing it, and speaking about it. I enjoy much of this activity, as it involves marketing and promotion, which I'm comfortable with (it was my professional specialization in my corporate life, and ...
Views: 1174 - Dealing With Recession Panic: The Science of Physical Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring the economic recession, there are and will be many moments of panic. When stocks are in free fall and the world seems to be falling apart, there is widespread panic that makes the market even worse. Now, in the middle of one of the worst recessions ever, we will also have to face the ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Infinite Potentiality and Actual Manifestation - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: If there is one infinite being (and everything is an infinite possibility) then why do we need Reincarnation (individual souls having experience over and over?) We are either one infinite possibility having this experience or we are a soul having many experiences. (term soul being one ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - 7 Steps: Give Your Facebook Some New Energy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com Authors1. Makeover Does your profile picture still show you with long hair when you now have sexy short hair? Or black hair when you now sport fabulous highlights? Update that profile picture already. Show your friends and fake friends that not only are you still alive, you look good. 2. Renew If all ...
Views: 814 - Exclusive Interview with Parag Khanna, Author of "The Second World" - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI used to think I was a pretty well traveled guy until I met Parag Khanna. I used to think I was pretty well informed about various issues and global trends before I met Parag Khanna. I used to think I was pretty smart until I met Parag Khana. Then I started spending time with the guy, talking ...
Views: 1273 - Do Your Children Get Enough Creative Play Time? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEnrichment programs and organized sports can play an important role in your child’s development; but don’t forget the value – and joy – of good, old-fashioned play time! It’s getting harder and harder to get my children inside at the end of the day. As the weather gets warmer, they’re ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Bumblebee Breathing - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've been teaching Bumblebee breathing a lot lately. I'm not exactly sure why. Maybe springtime inspiration? Or by the plight of the honey bee? There have been some funny reactions in my classes: all out laughter, a sudden opening of the body and mind to chant Om, the sense that the room was ...
Views: 2174(2 votes) - Food and Fear--Who's Whispering in Your Ear - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecently I took a California pal to my favorite Ramen place in the East Village. OMG! I couldn’t wait to eat. Floating in the amazing, slow cooked broth were the most perfect thin noodles, sea greens, slices of tender pork—and one half egg—the white cooked firm, the yellow somehow still soft and ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - My Favorite, Free, New Fitness and Diet App: Lose It! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne key element to achieving successful weight loss is accountability. This means recording your weight (I recommend only once a week on Monday’s), your daily activities including most importantly exercise, and what and how much you eat daily. However, for most of us the task of writing down ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - ***How Positives Changes for the New Year Can Help You Rebuild After Divorce - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhy do we make New Year’s resolutions? Because we desire change for the better. But, for those dealing with divorce, resolutions may offer much-needed hope for the future. Resolutions are meant to give us a boost and promote positive change. However, if you think back to your past resolutions, ...
Views: 996(2 votes) - ***Divorce Support While Your Children Are in School - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA number of things can shake up a person's life, but divorce is definitely one of the biggest. Whether you initiated it or not, dealing with the aftermath takes a great deal of emotional fortitude. Most people start to identify themselves in conjunction with their spouse, especially after ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - Do You Know Where Your Pleasure Spots Are? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraWomen are notorious for their need to be touched. In fact, any man who wants to make their partner smokin’ hot in the bedroom must first learn the art of touching and have the patience for it. But, anyone who has mastered this skill can attest that it has awesome benefits, not only in the ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - ***New Year, New Career: Dealing with Career Transition Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe "holiday season" defines the time that extends from Thanksgiving to New Year's, where all we seem to do is eat, drink and be merry. Just what is it that makes the holiday season so special? It's a combination of things, really. The concept of giving is but one reason. What other time of ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - ***How to Save Your Sanity During Life Transitions - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLife is full of changes and transitioning from one stage or position to another is a natural part of daily living. Unfortunately, some of those changes -- like divorce, job loss, or the death of someone close to you- are imposed on you most often by circumstances beyond your control. What more ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Be an Internet Millionaire with the Help of a Mentor - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA mentor is an expert with thorough and comprehensive skills, knowledge and reputation of the Internet Marketing and constantly gives proper assistance, information, support and candid feedback. A mentor plays a great and pivotal role in determining the success of Internet Marketing business. In ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Tips For Insomnia During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Josh WestExpecting a new baby can be one of the happiest times in a young woman’s life. However, happiness in this situation can come intertwined with insomnia during pregnancy regardless. Physical pains and discomfort can result from the woman’s stomach growing to make room for the new baby. Can you be ...
Views: 756 - Spiritual Dimension of Sexuality - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettThere is a spiritual dimension to sex and sexuality, as indeed there is to every aspect of human life. Understanding the power of this spirituality and intentionally embracing it can only escalate the richness of our sexual experience. Many single women and men who are celibate, see their ...
Views: 2642 - The Potent Impact Of Impotence On Virility - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe core of manhood is often defined by a man’s sexual potency. Such is the expectation of men among themselves as their virility is who they are. With the current complex and high stress conditions that men are exposed to, their health and even their virility is put to risk. Diabetes, heart ...
Views: 1036 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 5 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorChanging patterns of behavior The Latin roots of 'resentment,' re and sentire, mean 'to feel again' -- to feel over and over again the pain caused by the wrong that was done. Letting go of that resentment is a lot of the 'personal work' done in forgiving, and is often what takes so long ...
Views: 1315 - Top Ten Survival Tips to Sail Through a Crisis - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from David PriceCrises Leave Multiple Energetic Imprints The Chinese translation means both “danger” and “opportunity”. We live in a time of multiple global crises which can even more intensify individual crises. In the course of a well-lived lifetime one will experience serious, multiple crises. The ...
Views: 974 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 4 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorLooking deeper If you take a spiritual perspective, assuming that every experience in life is a potential healing lesson, an invitation from your higher self to learn and to grow, then challenges in your life may have a different “feel” to them. This is a major reframing! If someone does ...
Views: 1515 - The Two Types Of Day Traders - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThere are many ways for you to make a living – not having a job is a poor excuse for your failure to find one. With all the business organizations and establishments being put up everywhere, it’s possible for everybody to land a job regardless of educational attainment. But the question is this: ...
Views: 1077 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorBlaming others Scapegoating comes into common practice through processes that have been repeated throughout recorded history – in family, classroom, interracial and international settings. The targets of anger are always dehumanized. These “others” are painted by the blaming group as being ...
Views: 1659 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorAnger expression management Letting it out in acceptable manners is one way to deal with anger. Sports activities provide helpful physical outlets for pent up tensions. When I was under emotional stress in the Air Force during the Viet Nam war, I played racquetball or squash six or seven ...
Views: 1578 - Getting Your Dog's Life Back with a Wheel Chair - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPeople that lose the mobility of one leg usually make use of crutches or a walking stick to get past their disability. If they lose mobility in both legs, using crutches would be next to impossible - so to get past that disability, they'd have to resort to using a wheel chair. For those not ...
Views: 796 - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorEach of us literally chooses, by his way of attending to things, what sort of universe he shall appear to himself to inhabit. William James Introduction Anger is a natural response to being endangered or hurt. Challenges that commonly elicit anger include: Being attacked verbally or ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - Get a Website Builder and Build A Site That You Can Boast - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe internet had truly created a different picture of how people do their businesses. From a traditional form of selling to the most modern marketing methods and from old-fashion advertising to the flashy type of advertisements, all these innovations you can find on the world wide web. Companies ...
Views: 684 - God's Mistake or Yours? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Jay NiblickWe live in a world obsessed with fixing ourselves. More specifically, the fixing I'm talking about here is the fixing of our weaknesses - something the great many endeavor to correct when it comes to increasing performance. We take courses and classes, read books, and follow this craze or that ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Divine Guidance: Your Forgotten Business Partner - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverYou are the visionary in your business. You are the one that needs to get clear on what you want. You are the one that needs to take action when appropriate. However we all have a business partner that we sometimes forget. It’s your “higher power.” Many call it God, Spirit, or Source. Let ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - Are Product Returns Signaling Bad Money Karma? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkA lot of spiritually oriented coaches, consultants and healers struggle with how to handle some of the messier money situations that often crop up in their businesses. Situations such as how to handle refunds, product returns, guarantees or late payments can cause stress and eat up a lot of ...
Views: 771 - The Strong, Independent Woman’s Biggest Life Lesson - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverI would often try to control the nature of my relationships with men in subtle ways. If I met a guy I felt attracted to I put much of my energy into hoping he would call me, or I’d try to orchestrate a way that we could meet again, rather than let go and trust that if he is interested he would ...
Views: 2807(2 votes) - Is the Law of Attraction Working for You? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Linda-Ann StewartI recently watched another video of some marketing hotshot disparaging the Law of Attraction as pie-in-the-sky dreaming. The people dismissing the Law of Attraction are ignoring the fact that action without belief or confidence will fail. A salesman trying to get an order will be rejected more ...
Views: 908 - What Are the Best Starchy Carbs for The GI Fat Loss Diet? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs individuals, energy is crucial in our daily activities and their sources are very important. For many people, just about any sort of food will do. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see a lot of people eating junk foods at some point in time. However, for someone who wants to live well and ...
Views: 705 - The Baby Boomers Retirement: A New Definition for an Old Word - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Cathy SeversonWhat are your retirement goals and dreams? The baby boomers retirement will be different from former generations. It still to be determined whether it will better or worse. Do you want to have a happy retirement? Of course, you do. Do you want to have a retirement different from your ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - Men to Avoid When Looking for a Serious Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Rachel RussoWhile the following types of men may reserve a special place in your heart and be good for a memory or two, they are not ideal candidates for a serious relationship. If a long term romance is what you truly desire, it is best to avoid these men. While there are always exceptions to the rule, men ...
Views: 4742(1 vote) - Ending a Relationship - Help For When You'd Rather Stay - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Rachel RussoThere is no doubt about it, break ups are painful for all parties involved. Whether you plan to rip it off like a band-aid or plant the seed and treat it like a process, ending a relationship is no easy task. Often, the challenges facing the person initiating a break up are grossly ...
Views: 2332 - Just Do It! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanImagine this situation. You’re at work and you know that you need to make some contacts to market your business, but you don’t really want to. The phone seems to weigh 500 pounds and it’s probably not the best time to call and you’re not really organized and… the other 5000 excuses to not do ...
Views: 970 - Relationship Mistakes - How a Woman Can Ruin Her Most Ideal Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Rachel RussoWomen make relationship mistakes too; after reading this article, you'll no longer be able to pretend that it's all your soon-to-be-ex boyfriend's fault. Let me guess- you had some great times together-just you and him against the world. He soon became your first thought in the morning and ...
Views: 6349 - ***Have You Been Told That You Speak in a Monotone? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Nancy DanielsOften those who speak in a monotone are not allowing their emotions to be heard or be seen. They have a tendency to repress their feelings, keeping them on the inside. Expressing emotion is normal; it is natural; and, it is referred to as color – the life, the animation, and the passion which ...
Views: 2769(1 vote) - Ladies, Which of the Three Types of Single Are You? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Rachel RussoLet me guess, if you had a dime for every time a random guy asked "Why is a pretty girl like you single?" you could buy yourself a lot more than a Happy Meal. (Filet mignon, anyone?) Indeed, there are typically a plethora of explanations women could offer these poor saps who are just trying to ...
Views: 2170 - What’s the Difference Between Writing Articles & Media Releases? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Susan RegierYes, there are many differences between writing articles to promote your business and writing a media release to garner free publicity. And it may seem obvious, but sometimes I just have to say it…the main difference is “audience.” And of course, what follows is audience expectations. But ...
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