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- The Avatar?Course - by The Avatar course, was written down by Harry Palmer, an educational psychologist, in 1986. He says it was created out of ‘perceived need' and that he wanted to give people tools to better handle the difficulties of life. The tools and techniques delivered in the course, he says, were IN ...
Views: 1681 - What Is The Meaning Of Life? - by The purpose of life is that which you give it. Its meaning is different for each and every one of us. My definition of the meaning of life is very likely not the same as yours. You may agree with some parts of what I consider to be the intent of life, however it is unlikely you will agree with ...
Views: 1681 - Relationship Q & A - by Many readers of the Relationship Coach Newsletter, www.WhatItTakes.com, send in relationship questions to be answered by Relationship Coach Rinatta Paries. Below is the latest installment of readers' relationship questions and Rinatta's answers. If you have a relationship situation or question ...
Views: 1677 - Stop Talking to Brick Walls - by A new discovery called ICTech (I see tek) tells us that people are born with an automatic response to information. They feel good and understand clearly when this in-born response is used. The way your brain was born to respond to input of any kind is called the Natural Style. Research shows ...
Views: 1677 - 10 Choices We Get To Make in the Aftermath of Terror - by There is an interesting phenomenon that I call the Pendulum Effect, the fact that sometimes, in order to create the change we want, it is necessary to swing the pendulum to the extreme opposite end so that it may finally come to rest in a centered, balanced position. That is my explanation for ...
Views: 1676 - The Purpose of Living... - by Very often we find ourselves searching for answers as to why we need to be alive and so on and so forth. This question keeps arising as long as we feel a vacuum or a void in our lives which we try and fill constantly but to no effect! That one void which the creation feels can only be filled ...
Views: 1675 - How a Three-Letter Word Can Kill a Good Relationship - by My friend Steve came up with this profound comment as we were about to tuck into the gastronomic offerings before us in a crowded downtown restaurant. I raised my eyebrows.
Well, on the face of it, Steve sure wasn't kidding. He lost no time in matching words with action as he attacked the ...
Views: 1673 - I Want to Do an Ezine! Part 2 How Do I Start? - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
When starting your ezine, the first thing you want to
do is name it. I would suggest keeping the name as
close to your website/business name as possible. If
you do not have a website or business yet, use a name
you could name your business as well.
For ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Is Anger A Way Of Life For You . . . Or Someone You Know? - by If someone cuts in front of you when you've been standing in line *forever,* do you get angry?
If a delivery is late, do you get angry?
If someone doesn't live up to your expectations, do you get angry?
Do you get angry, frustrated, or hurt often? Does it seem like being angry is a habit ...
Views: 1673 - *** POSITIVE ENERGY (Book Excerpt) - by Are you forever in a rush, staving off exhaustion? Are you desperately overcommitted, afraid to say “no”? Do you have fang marks from being bled dry by energy vampires? Does the onslaught of violence in the news leave you drained?
A hidden energy crisis threatens our world. Our high ...
Views: 1671 - Discipline for Young Children - by What is discipline?
Teaching and training done for the child.
Goals?
To help the child:
Feel capable.
Learn self-control.
Learn to respect the rights of others.
Learn acceptable rules of behavior.
Learn coping skills to use throughout life.
Learn to accept responsibility for his or her ...
Views: 1670 - KIDS IN CYBERSPACE A Guide for Parents and Teachers - by Introduction
The Internet is a wonderful tool for communications, education or leisure. It is a library with an incredible 100 million books on every topic known, easily accessible for research and study . It gives you the ability to chat in real time to anyone, anywhere across the world. Its ...
Views: 1669 - Three great news letters you can receive - by Three great news letters you can receive
1/Antiaging?br> for up to the minute natural antiaging developments and products to join just mailto: Antiaging@tantra.co.nz?subject=pleasesubscribe
2/Sexual enhancement?br> for the latest information on natural enhancement, for sexual problems and ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Is It Okay to Spoil Your Kids? - by None of us want “spoiled” kids - kids who are bratty, self-centered, demanding, inconsiderate. So, what spoils children and what doesn’t?
When I was raising my children, I was often told that I would spoil them if I didn’t let them cry - if I held them a lot. ...
Views: 1667(2 votes) - Are You Pretending to Have a Perfect Life - by What was your reaction when you heard about the plane crashes? And the horrific loss of life? And the fact that it was an obvious terrorist attack on America?
My experience was one of shock and disbelief. And then sadness. Followed by fear and anger. I found my mind immediately plotting what ...
Views: 1666 - Remarkable Leadership: Unleashing Your Leadership Potential One Skill at a Time - by Excerpt of Chapter 1: The Leader in You
My Goal
This book is designed to help you identify the parts of your personal leadership package working in your favor and help you develop those parts, and any others you wish to work on, to become the leader you are capable of becoming. In other words, ...
Views: 1662 - Buts Are Nice - by No, you can’t have a raise.
No, you can’t go to the show tonight.
No, you can’t have an extra $5.00.
No, you can’t have a new dress.
BUT . . .
And there should always be one . . .
You CAN have, be, do something else.
Why make *no* what it has meant to generations of people?
Point in ...
Views: 1661 - Hypnosis for Childbirth: What Is It and Does It Work? - by Hypnosis for Childbirth: What Is It and Does It Work?
by Kerry Tuschhoff, HCHI
Mention Labor and Delivery to an expectant mom in her last trimester, and chances are good that her heart will begin to race, her mind floods with concern and in some cases, panic. She knows that the day is coming ...
Views: 1660 - Sense and Sensitivity -- in an insensitive world - by All your life you thought something was wrong with you. You were uncomfortable around noise. No one understood your
need to be alone. You seem to know things without being told. The good news is that you are not dysfunctional. You are a
highly sensitive person (HSP). You are not the only ...
Views: 1659 - HOW TO SET GOALS TO ACHIEVE WHAT YOU WANT OUT OF LIFE (PART TWO) - by What is really important to you right now in your life? In other words, what do you really value? The main headings are: PEOPLE- THINGS- OTHER, e.g. career. Also finances. That word MONEY again!
Areas of goals:
These can be divided into short, medium and long-term; these respectively being ...
Views: 1658 - 212º the extra degree™ - An Excerpt - by At 211 degrees, water is hot.
At 212 degrees, it boils.
And with boiling water, comes steam.
And with steam, you can power a train.
One degree. Applying one extra degree of temperature to water means the
difference between something that is simply very hot and something that
generates ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - Dailoque - Peace or War - by We do not accept what happened on September 11, however lets seek to understand and discover possible causes/reasons behind the attack.
What are the underlying causes for this violence?
Does Islam blame the USA for desecrating - invading the Islam Holly Land and is that one of the underlying ...
Views: 1653 - Divorce As Friends - by You can divorce as friends! Sound impossible? Well, it's not! You
have everything you need to heal your relationship. You just need to learn how.
Maybe you'll fall back in love and stay together in a way that works. Maybe you'll need to
go your separate ways.
...
Views: 1653 - Three Easy Recipes to Overcome Insomnia - by Stress, anxiety or nervous tension can lead us to a night of sleepless torture, leaving us without an ounce of energy the next day. But you can overcome the most persistent insomnia simply by preparing the following aromatic recipes. Whatever the cause of your restless suffering, I offer these ...
Views: 1652 - Forgiving Ourselves: Name it, claim it, and let it go! - by The nature of being human is being imperfect. We, as human beings, make mistakes every day. Making mistakes can be a great learning experience.
Finding out how not to do something can be as important as discovering the correct way to do it. Some of the world’s greatest discoveries and ...
Views: 1651 - Using Aromatherapy to Overcome Loneliness - by It's not uncommon for people today to have an overwhelming feeling of isolation in a world paradoxically focused on new communication technology. I come across many clients in my practice who suffer from loneliness. They anguish over not having more closeness in their lives, over a certain ...
Views: 1651 - 10 Things You Should Ask Yourself If You're Considering Whether To Stay In or Leave a Relationship - by Whether you've been in your relationship for 2 months, 2 years or 20 years, we don't have to tell you that making the decision to stay in or leave a relationship is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make.
We've both also made this decision ourselves in our previous relationships, ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Attention Deficit Disorder - by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD) occur as a result of neurological dysfunction in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. This is the newest part of our tri-brain system in evolutionary terms. It is the part of our brain that performs ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - How Happy Are YOU At Work? - by According to a recent study, 77% of Americans enjoy the time they spend away from their jobs more than the hours they spend working. Do you experience any of these conflicts while at work?
While working on a task do you feel mentally "pulled" in opposite directions?
For example, part of you ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - The Women's Book of Empowerment: 323 Affirmations That Change Everyday Problems into Moments of Potential - by Because we have an opportunity to choose our attitude and focus our intentions in the present moment, the world and our own personal lives are a reflection of our thoughts. It is our 360 degree review on how we think. Put simply, our job is to fully participate in life but be consciously aware ...
Views: 1648 - How to reduce stress, harmonize body/mind /spirit and increase your creative flow - by FEED YOUR BRAIN
- Gingko bilboa and gotu kola increase blood flow to the brain. (Check with your doctor first before taking these herbs.)
- Boron is essential for memory and attention. Sources include apples, pears and green leafy vegetables.
- Vitamin B is essential for brain power. Sources ...
Views: 1645 - THE AROMATIC SHOWER - by Using essential oils under the shower is not quite as therapeutic as using them in the bath. Since the water is always running, a lot of the aroma and oil goes down the plug hole!! It is best to use aromatic showers to wake up your mind and body, because it is quite difficult to relax deeply ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - Brand Your Brilliance™ - by Most people think nothing of putting on their T-shirt with the distinctive "swoosh" on the sleeve, grabbing their "Starbucks" travel mug or jumping in their car with the "see-I've made-it" icon on the trunk. Yet, few have ever considered using the power of "brand think" to build their ...
Views: 1642(1 vote) - 7 Lies that Prevent Powerful Results - by Have you ever considered that most of what happens in your life happens because of the way you think? Your thinking directs your emotional reaction, which in turn directs your behavior. The way you react to a situation is not just a representation of the events; your reaction also depends on ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - Ingredients of a Successful Relationship: An Interview with Paul J. Hannig, Ph.D. - by In this excerpt of a full length interview with Dr. Paul Hannig, the basic elements for success in love relationships and working on your self will be explored. Utilize the suggestions in the article and you may find them helpful in all areas of your life.
R: What makes for a good, long term ...
Views: 1639 - On the heaviness of weight - by Mother goddesses of ancient cultures often are voluptuous figures with pronounced breasts and thighs. A successful nowadays paintress fills her canvasses with sensuous, joyful and overweight ladies, and everyone I’ve showed her pictures becomes happy and starts smiling. To this paintress big ...
Views: 1639 - Money, safety or fear? - by For the most of us, money means fear and for others it means safety, but all the difference depends on our families concept of money. For my family money means, sorrow, anguish and fear. I grew up lacking financial literacy, we never discussed the monetary issue at the dinner table or better ...
Views: 1637 - The Thin Commandments - by One of the things that is so difficult to understand is the dedication to thinness beyond a reasonable doubt. I know it is hard to comprehend how someone could relentlessly pursue something that is killing her/him and ruining the family, etc. Who or what is telling her to do these things? Where ...
Views: 1637 - Surviving Life With An Understanding Heart - by Now is the worst of times and the best of times. As we optimistically contemplate a new millennium we are also filled with trepidation for the unknown.
As I write, the media is filled with Nostradamus'imminent end of the world prophecies. So. what are we to do? Well, as Dorothy Parker ...
Views: 1636 - The Real Feng Shui - by What is real Feng Shui? How is it difficult from what you may have seen in books and magazines? Real Feng Shui is a system of choosing and organizing living space to maximize health, abundance and family happiness. I speak of living space here, but knowledgeable readers will know that originally ...
Views: 1633 - Civility - by My goodness! Where has civility gone? Is it still here? Is it in hiding or has it been stomped on so much that it can't get up and function? Perhaps it is all of these. I believe civility is still here but only practiced on those occasions when we want to present ourselves in a good light. Then ...
Views: 1631 - Options to Motivation by Self-Flagellation - by Have you ever asked yourself questions like:
"Why am I in this situation, again?"
"Why am I with this guy/girl?"
"Why am I staying in this job that I hate?"
"Why do I put up with being treated like this?"
Just rhetorical questions, right? NO!
Isn’t it funny how we are much more ...
Views: 1630 - Aligned Thinking Secret #6 - Myth We Control Time - by January 18, 2006
Dear Jim,
One of the most widespread myths "Aligned Thinking: Make Every Moment Count" busts is the myth that we control time.
If you are going to get the most from your time and life, it is critical to know what you really control.
The Challenge of A Client Changed My ...
Views: 1626 - The Art of Powerful Performance - by How is it that one can have a great song, a great voice, be a great musician and still be boring on stage? How is it that one can have an average song, hardly any voice to speak of, know how to play only 3 chords on a guitar, and pack the coliseum? Why do some people seem to sparkle with ...
Views: 1626 - The Perfect Mind and Body - by Yes, any man or woman can be a knockout -- rapidly, forever. How? By harnessing key knowledge, any man or women can quickly develop a super mind, a super body, and super happiness. Amazing, perhaps. But starkly real.
Consider that the human mind and human body are one; they are an integrated ...
Views: 1626 - Why You Should Handle Your Own Auto Accident Insurance Claim - by When there's no question about the liability (that is, who's at fault for your accident) the non-lawyer person is fequently better motivated, and in most cases tempermentally better equipped, to do the job than the average lawyer - - especially when it comes to the undertaking of the less ...
Views: 1624 - Forgot to take out the trash, again? Remember, the Meditation Way - by Humans are a forgetful bunch. We forget everything from calling our loved ones to picking up that crucial item on our way home from work. If I were to make an educated guess, I’d have to say that the we are becoming more forgetful as a society with each passing year. I attribute this to the ...
Views: 1623 - The Top Ten Tips for Being an Excellent Listener - by One of the biggest secrets for being successful with both your personal and your business goals is learning the skills of listening with excellence. Pick one of the tips below and practice applying it throughout the day today.
1. Detect whether the person talking to you is expressing facts or ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Blow Your Top - by Success is the result of certain habits and attitudes. There is no mystery, no secret society you must join. It is a mathematic equation: Think certain thoughts + do certain things = success.
If you look, these success habits and attitudes are everywhere. Yours for the taking. However, to work ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Look Into My Eyes - by An eye can threaten like a loaded and levelled gun, or it can insult like hissing orkicking; or, in its altered mood, by beams of kindness, it can make the heart dance forjoy. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets ofthe heart. - ...
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