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- ***The Definition of Positive Psychology - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on improving the mental functioning of human beings above that of normal mental health. Researchers in this rapidly growing field investigate what makes human beings happy and how an individual can lead a fulfilling and satisfying life. ...
Views: 15093(1 vote) - Enlightenment is a Process - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Charlene ProctorAlthough “enlightenment” means awakening to our God-self within, it is a word with a lot of nuances. It suggests that spirituality is a destination we reach after we achieve a state of spiritual wonder, or a reward for having trekked a specific number of times to Tibet, India, or Rome. It’s a ...
Views: 2535(1 vote) - Planning an Ascent: How Do We Create Positive Change? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Charlene ProctorHuman relationships are enhanced by setting a new mental equivalent and practicing mindfulness. We can do this in at work, at home, or any place we wish to ‘rise higher.’ Changing your thought patterns will elevate your energy and attract new and better conditions in your life. But when it comes ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - What is Christ Consciousness? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Charlene ProctorRecently, a reader asked me to briefly explain what I mean by Christ Consciousness. It is discussed in newest book The Oneness Gospel: Birthing the Christ Consciousness and Divine Human in You (coming soon!) By Christ Consciousness, I mean the state of attunement and alignment Jesus had with ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - Be Abundant…Set a New Mental Equivalent - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2005 from Charlene ProctorLimiting beliefs, just like positive, empowering thoughts, provide a foundation for our experiences and what we demonstrate. Old beliefs can leave us behind – and are often stale, lingering ideas left-over from our childhood experiences or from other areas of life that no longer carry any ...
Views: 1642(1 vote) - The Definition of a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorA positive mental attitude is the belief that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes. A positive attitude comes from observational learning in the environment and is partially achieved when a vision of good natured change in the mind is applied toward people, ...
Views: 22696(3 votes) - The Definition of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 21610(1 vote) - The Definition of Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on May 18, 2007 from Charlene ProctorA positive mental attitude is the belief that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes. A positive attitude comes from observational learning in the environment and is partially achieved when a vision of good natured change in the mind is applied toward people, ...
Views: 1443 - ***A Woman's Self Growth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorHaving courage, speaking the truth, and expanding our self-image....all are essential to personal and spiritual growth. Do women have uniquely female concerns and interests that put them on a different path to growth? And what are women doing to continually evolve and make meaning from ...
Views: 1286 - ***Emmet Fox And The Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 4853 - ***Empowering Advice for Women - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorGirlphyte Magazine recently interviewed Charlene on the principles women can help women build the best life possible. Read on for female insight on confidence and empowerment! Q: Confidence and self-worth are elusive goals for so many women. You’ve achieved so much. Where did you find ...
Views: 1062 - ***Feeling Overwhelmed? Four Tips for Women to Find Peace of Mind - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorYesterday I had lunch with a dear friend, a marketing manager for a real estate company. Judy travels on business and has a one-year old daughter. In 2 minutes, she quickly shared the following: her nanny unexpectedly quit, she's negotiating complex business deals, she's building a house, ...
Views: 5753 - ***Live Powerfully in the Present Moment - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThe time we spend on earth is very short when you consider the scope of the universe. Often, we don’t see the big picture and get lost in the details. What is our purpose in the few years we have? It is to become a living embodiment of spirit while we are here. We must learn to express ...
Views: 1221 - ***Living With an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorLiving in a continual state of thankfulness is so important when managing life's complexity. Isn't it easy to get lost in the details of everyday living? In-between thanking our Source for all the perks in life, remember that true thankfulness is gratitude for life's learning opportunities and ...
Views: 1107 - ***Love Your Body: Affirm Your Way to Greater Self-Love - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWeighing in your self-esteem seems daunting in a media culture obsessed with stick-thin models without hips. It’s possible to get satisfaction from your own reflection as long as you love your body and take care of your health. Here are three ways to help you feel comfortable in your own ...
Views: 1409 - ***Stop Negative Self-Talk! Five Ways to Build Confidence and Happiness - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorIt seems our culture is ridden with negativity from the media, old parental messages, or even advertising that tells us we not good, smart, or fast enough. Even outdated ideas we carry from our own past that we’ve generated all on our own can derail us off the positive thought track and ...
Views: 7249 - ***Use Affirmations to Create a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorGiven the amount of complexity we're juggling, these times demand a positive outlook. It sounds simple. We should begin each day based upon the present, enriching ourselves with whatever today brings. But do you find it difficult to generate a positive attitude given natural disasters, ...
Views: 2528 - *Affirmations for Dating and Divorce: Attract a New Love by Being Positive! - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorStarting over from painful circumstances is never easy, especially when you have invested so much energy into others. We tend to look at people as energy investments. But no matter how the energy stock may rise and fall, it is certain that energy is limitless and so is your capacity to love. ...
Views: 3015 - *Are There Angels Among Us? - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorDuring our moments of deepest despair or danger, isn’t it true we sense a presence “looking out” for us? Somehow it makes an appearance by bringing our attention to what is important. It can show up by grace entering your mind and body during moments of self-doubt and fear. And it usually ...
Views: 1165 - *Be Comforted: Starting Over is an Ongoing Job - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorHow often have you sent out a proposal, done something for another person, been through a terrible relationship and proclaimed, “Oh, that’s the absolute last time. I will never go through that again.” The truth is, if you live a long life, you will see those same challenges cropping up over and ...
Views: 1860 - *Be Prosperous: Set a New Mental Equivalent! - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorEmmet Fox, a 1940’s new thought minister, stressed the importance of setting a mental equivalent to create an abundant life, borrowing the term from chemistry and physics. If engineers can work out the equivalent of heat in order to determine how much energy it represents in the form of another ...
Views: 1234 - *Emmet Fox and the Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 1460 - *Empowering Advice for Parents of Teen Girls - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorParentsConnect.com, the new MTV/Nickelodeon venture, recently pursued Charlene for advice parents can give teen girls who are having problems with body image and self-image. Read on for fun, creative, and female insight on how to give your teen girl added confidence and empowerment! Q: I notice ...
Views: 2614 - *Ernest Holmes and the Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 2584 - *Express Yourself! Speak Your Truth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorAs my new book arrived hot off the press, and our brigade of employees and volunteers hoisted cartons from the freight truck and up the stairs of The Goddess Network offices, my throat tightened. Watching the cartons pile to the ceiling, I realized when we get ready to speak our truth, whether ...
Views: 1303 - *Fed Up With Unforgiveness? Three Ways to Affirm Your Way to a New Tomorrow! - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorDo you feel captured by old thoughts and emotions that no longer serve you well? Do you spend more time in the past than in the present moment? And do you often find yourself feeling physically ill, depressed, or even angry just by spending time with your memories? Having a “positive today” ...
Views: 1483 - *Female Work Values: Women's Success Explained - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorEveryone is born with a basic desire to illuminate the world with a unique capability. Our true occupation is to remember our spirit, and to re-embrace who we are at the deepest level possible and bring it on, regularly refueling as we go. The challenge on the horizon is to fuse spirit into ...
Views: 1443 - *Five Easy Ways to Manage Life and Build Thankfulness - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorLiving in a continual state of thankfulness allows us to manage life with ease. True thankfulness is holding a state of gratitude for life’s learning opportunities and for Spirit being present to get them to sink in. How can we build more gratitude into our spiritual skill set, in ways ...
Views: 1293 - *Got Faith? - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorBeing a social scientist, I have been trained to find comfort in numbers, although I am equally dependent upon faith. In research, if we set a certain standard and can measure whether an idea or a result exists, then we have a construct for at least a theory. In fact, we just might have the ...
Views: 895 - *How To Adapt to Change - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorMake no mistake about it, change is challenging whether it is conscious or unexpected. Viewing adversity as change, not loss or failure, is part of empowered and positive thinking. Humans develop resiliency through change, both physiologically, and emotionally. It’s necessary for all life ...
Views: 1660 - *How Women Bond - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWomen never cease to amaze me when they rally at impromptu gatherings to reignite the bonds of their ancient female past. Recently, I was invited to join a group of women on a trip to the American southwest. I knew only the trip planner. Some arrived as friendship partners or business partners; ...
Views: 1283 - *Know the Feminine Principle! Grow Affirmative Power and Self-Worth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorUsing affirmations as contemplative reminders of who we are helps keep us balanced. It is a first step in claiming your self-worth which is the foundation behind embracing the true self. Your true self is not defined by any external circumstances – it is the power within you to create the ...
Views: 1185 - *Make Everyday Actions a Meditation - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorIn-between making the morning coffee, driving to work, and managing the daily pace of modern life, do you feel you’ve lost your connection to Spirit? Although that’s impossible (we are embodied spirit!) when this type of worry and self-doubt enters your mind, it’s important to find simple ways ...
Views: 1109 - *More Empowering Advice for Parents of Teens - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorParentsConnect.com, the new MTV/Nickelodeon venture, recently pursued Charlene for advice parents can give teens who are having problems with body image and self-image. Read on for fun, creative, and female insight on how to give your teen girl added confidence and empowerment! Q: Sexiness, and ...
Views: 1190 - *New Year's Resolution: Take Charge of Your Thoughts Today - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWith the turn of a new year, most of us are interested in achieving new goals, especially in creating more harmony and abundance. Many people are on the look-out for negative thinking and want to process life differently. When we start taking inventory, it’s amazing how often we keep wounds ...
Views: 1172 - *Practice an Everyday Spirituality - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorIf you take a stroll through the self-help and spiritual section of any bookstore, you’ll notice a rich spiritual dialogue all over the map with enough in common to indicate our observations are on the same route. It appears everyone is still asking the same questions. Is it possible to ...
Views: 1131 - *Soul Work: Four Ways to Serve Your Cause with Heart - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWhether negotiating a huge vendor contract, writing books, organizing volunteers, or making dinner for our families, women have always expressed their higher self in the form of service to the people they love. In a nutshell, that is what "soul work" really means - to create something of value ...
Views: 1166 - *Stay Positive During Family Gatherings - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorSurviving a family get-together may seem insurmountable, especially when considering the complex history that goes along with relationships, marriages, divorces, births, and other family happenstance. Making any family gathering a positive experience takes mental discipline and effort in ...
Views: 1278 - *The Evolution of Positive Thinking: Views from Science, Spirituality, Psychology and Hollywood - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 4681 - *The Path to Women's Empowerment - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorToday’s empowered woman feels great and I am no exception. Depending upon how we honor our feminist foremothers, we’ve learned to be secure about being single, single mother-dom, or asking the butcher for a single chicken breast. During the last 30 years, Empowered Female evolved into a voting ...
Views: 1461 - *The Secret to Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 12554 - *The Secret to Raising Teens: Four Quick Tips to Stay Positive - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWhat parent doesn’t occasionally agonize over the challenges that teenagers bring to a family environment? Because of raging hormones and their brain development (I hear that because their frontal lobes are not fully-developed, this accounts for the lack of empathy) there are days where we long ...
Views: 733 - *Think Positive! Set a Present Moment Agenda with Five Spiritual Steps - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThe past is important because we learn from it. The past helps us navigate through our current choices in order to evolve our soul. We’re in soul school from the minute we hit the ground until we cross over; it’s coursework made possible by the enriching and sometimes challenging conditions we ...
Views: 1053 - *Visualize a Divine Feminine Image - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWhile on book tour, many women often asked me, "How do we feel closer to the Divine? What can I do to connect with that idea so I can feel more powerful and in balance?" Self image stems from how we visualize the Divine. Without identification with both aspects of divinity, both male and ...
Views: 1241 - *Welcome Unexpected Gifts from the Universe by Building Trust - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorI teach people to visualize positive outcomes and consciously create the life they desire. However, I believe we need to give the universe a creative license in how our goodness arrives. Many robust surprises that provide us with greater rewards than we thought possible are often unexpected. ...
Views: 6771 - *What The Bleep Do We Know About Positive Thinking? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 3104 - *Women Starting Over: Six Ways to Step into a New Vision of Who You Are - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorLast week a friend invited me to lunch at her house. This was no ordinary lunch venue. The setting was her perennial garden next to a 40 acre bog, lovingly grown with hoards of bee balm, shasta daisies, and bundles of lazy clematis climbing up trellises nearby. Not to be outdone by the ...
Views: 3585 - A Time to Dance - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Charlene ProctorLately, my heart has been uplifted by the joy and hope that is so strongly felt by everyone during the holiday season. Part of the Christmas celebration is to renew our faith in the light that naturally shines through each one of us. The deeper message of the season is that we can experience a ...
Views: 1987 - Adversity Prescription...Inhale Faith Regularly - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2005 from Charlene ProctorBeing a social scientist, I have been trained to find comfort in numbers, although I am equally dependent upon faith. In research, if we set a certain standard and can measure whether an idea or a result exists, then we have a construct for at least a theory. In fact, we just might have the ...
Views: 917 - Becoming the Workplace Goddess - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2005 from Charlene ProctorHaving a job since I was 13 years old has entitled me to make a few specific observations about women in the workforce. The first is we’ve denied the feminine side of ourselves for too long, in that we do not realize the qualities we inherit as women are equally as sacred and important as the ...
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