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- MID-FALL QUICKENING PROGNOSIS: Cases of Mystical Mutants and Evolutionary Guinea Pigs Are on the Rise - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser and see ALL the visuals and activate all links: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=139 The world has changed too fast for our genetic makeup” Nassim Nicolas Taleb, Philosopher and Author of The Black Swan Dear One, As many of you ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - Mindfullness and Mental Illness - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Debra MeehlMindfulness and Mental Illness ~Debra Meehl,DD,MSW and Lucinda Venn Johnstone,MS,LPC In 2003 when my (Debra’s) husband Mark was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I was determined to find a therapy that worked. I knew that if I could find something that we could use together, ...
Views: 2918(1 vote) - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…… - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Laura PutmanDo you stand in front of the mirror, look at yourself, and say, I love you to yourself? What do you see? We’re born with self-esteem it just doesn’t magically disappear. If you have a negative opinion of yourself and cannot recognize the beautiful soul inside of your physical body, or feel ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Negative Empowerment - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Denise PendletonEmpowerment, that’s a good thing ~ right? Any time we have the ability to empower someone to do their best or make good decisions, it’s a positive in their life. So how do we get caught in the trap of negative empowerment? And what exactly is negative empowerment? Have you ever noticed ...
Views: 5217(1 vote) - Nicotine Relapse Prevention | Behavior Modification Techniques to Deal With Anger - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Michael WestbrookDo you feel like you need some immediate behavior modification techniques to help deal with your anger and assist in your nicotine relapse prevention efforts? Anger is quite often misunderstood and judged, and therefore leads to nicotine relapse before a problem has ever been indicated. ...
Views: 2003(1 vote) - Nurturing Curiosity in Children increases the Meaningfulness of Life - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerNurturing Curiosity in Children increases the Meaningfulness of Life? A startling “BOOM” rocked the neighborhood, and sent thick glass flying every direction. The two fifteen-year-olds scientists inside the exploded outbuilding-turned-laboratory struggled to reorient. Their stunned “what ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - On Changing - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Michael ClearmanThose darn treetops are at it again! Anyone who has taken the time to read a recent piece entitled “On Treetops” knows what I am alluding to. At a point along my daily jogging path, regally stand a dozen or so trees as silent witnesses to my labor. But are they really silent? You will ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - Perception Is Projection - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Courtney AlbertHuman beings are meaning makers. We love to attribute meaning and label everything that we see, touch, taste, feel, or smell. This is useful, could you imagine how tedious it would be to navigate the world if we had to relearn how to open a door every time we approached one? No, instead we learn ...
Views: 4342(1 vote) - Perception vs. Projection - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Linda SimmonI want to discuss briefly the difference between perception and projection because this is something that people sometimes get mixed up. It is important to understand that when and as we access our memories, we change them because we ourselves change. For example, if you have a memory from ...
Views: 6025(1 vote) - Personal Perceptions - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Samantha G MartinPerception is personal. Have you ever met someone that you talked to for a minute and didn’t like? Then circumstances threw you together and you discovered that they were actually pretty nifty and you do like them, in fact you become good friends. The only thing in this scenario that changes ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Personal Power - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Samantha G MartinThe other day during a discussion with a dear friend of mine we got talking about their sense of feeling very trapped at this time in their life. As the discussion unfolded I had a realization that much of what they were going through had to do with their personal power and their perception that ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - Pit Bull Stops Bullying - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Jaynine HowardMiss Savanna is my very friendly blue pit-bull. She normally lies on the floor beside my desk or she can be found looking out the window. Miss Savanna delights in occasionally chasing a cat. But, she also lets those same cats rub up against her and occasionally snuggle up with her on her bed. ...
Views: 2765(1 vote) - Prayer Is Its own Answer - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCCause and effect are but two sides of thought; and Spirit is both Cause and Effect. Prayer is its own answer. Now, if the one who prays only partly believes, then there is a tendency to set an idea in motion; if the next day he wholly doubts, this idea must be wiped out. In dealing with Mind, we ...
Views: 2166(2 votes) - Predicted 100's Of Years Ago - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from gina greenPredicted 100′s of Years Ago Even though energy medicine predates standard allopathic medicine, it has not been able to break into the mainstream of America. Energy medicine has been mainstream in other countries of the world for decades. This all started with Albert Einstein. Examples ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Rational decision works for you - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2020 from Sri TulasiMaking a rational decision involves an analysis of the inputs (information, assumptions, and biases) that form part of your reasoning, as well as the outputs (decisions, assumptions, and biases) that result from your reasoning. The intellectual roots of rationalising dates back to Socrates, ...
Views: 557(1 vote) - Re-channeling Stress into Something Positive - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott BaxterRe-channeling Stress into Something Positive What if someone told you there was a way that you could re-channel the negative effects of stress into something that is productive and positive? What if someone told you that you literally redefine yourself into a negative belief when you are ...
Views: 5056(1 vote) - Recognizing Subtle Addictions - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Denise DemaWhen we think of the word addiction we usually think of the obvious ones like food, alcohol, drugs, gambling, TV, spending, work, sex, etc., but many people are not aware of the more subtle addictions. These addictions are often so covert and pervasive that they are invisible to us. Yet these ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - Recreate Your Belief System - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Suzanne WiebeWhat is a belief system? Most people do not understand what a belief system is. They understand that some are defined by religion, culture, peers, and education. Many people understand it as part of their ‘core’. Everyone and Everything has a belief system; People, Governments, Civil Groups, ...
Views: 2912(1 vote) - Relax, Don't Be Anxious About Your Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontRelax, Don’t Be Anxious About Your Anxiety Anxiety may be caused by a number of factors. It may be due to a situation specific stimulus or it may present as a characteristic trait that endures over time. This is an important distinction in terms of tailoring treatment approaches that will ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Resilience: The Strength to Grow in Tough Times - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Edie Raether“The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun.”----Napoleon Hill Resilience is your ability to ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Right vs Wrong Decisions - How Do You Know? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Kimberley CohenThere really aren’t right or wrong decisions. There is the choice you make, what transpires when you make it, and what you do from there. When you make a decision and it doesn’t turn out the way you had hoped, it doesn’t mean it was the "wrong" one, or if you would have chosen differently, ...
Views: 3303(1 vote) - Risks Associated with Drugs Abuse and Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from David B BarryThe surveys conducted by National Institute of Drugs Abuse (NIMA) indicate that there are some children who are already abusing drugs by the age of 12 or 13. Many individuals start taking drugs for a mere feel good factor, or out of curiosity, but soon they are taken over completely by the drugs ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Rules of Behavior Change: Habit Re-Structure - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Sherry PrindleAre there some things you’ve been wanting to change about yourself, perhaps for a long time? Every time you think about how does it feel? You don’t need to kick yourself or be demoralized. There are many things that make behavior change a struggle, the first being that we may not know the ...
Views: 2179(1 vote) - Say, "No." How and Why - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Right Now: Your self care tip for today: "No. It's a complete sentence. Learn to say it." Further, from, "The B-Natural Food for the Soul Self-Care & Maintenance Guide:" "Say NO without guilt or explanation. Ultimately, YOU are the only person responsible for YOU and your spiritual ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - Schizophrenia - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from marie LucySchizophrenia is a mental disorder which affects 1 per cent of the UK population. In this article: What is schizophrenia? Diagnosis Advice & Support Symptoms Effect on your life Causes Treatment What is schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a mental illness that can ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - School Bullying Prevention Programs: Just how effective are they? - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Mark LakewoodWouldn't it be great if there was a bullying prevention program that could be implemented in schools that could significantly reduce bullying behavior among students? The fact of the matter is that there is no bullying prevention program that could tackle such an issue at a significant extent. ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Self Pity (The Emotional Parasite) - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Sherrie Vitello"Why does this happen to me? Nothing ever goes right!" We all have at some point in our lives had this emotion of "self pity." It is emotionally draining. Like a parasite feeding on our emotions. Its a human or natural emotion brought on by sadness, things not working out the way we'd like ...
Views: 2899(2 votes) - Selfish Feelings - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Radomir SamardzicAre we our feelings, or we just have them? Sometimes it seems that we are made of them. Feelings pervade our every day lives. How do we manage them and how we use them or abuse them? We have good feelings and bad feelings. When we feel good we appear to be a totally different person than when ...
Views: 4855(1 vote) - Seven Steps to Thinking Better: Your Brain Power Boost - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Charles EduardosThese seven steps might help you in your quest to keep your brain working at optimum. 1. Engage in a Regular Exercise Regimen. Do simple exercises like a simple walk or jog. It may not be as intense as a full-blown work-out. You just have to keep your body physically fit and active. Simple ...
Views: 3271(1 vote) - Simple Steps to Identify and Change Bad Habits - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Lois FrancisStarting Your Day Off on the Right Foot Not everyone gets out of bed in the morning easily and in a good mood. Some can bounce out of bed eagerly anticipating the day and will talk your ear off if there’s anyone to listen. Others groggily stagger out of bed reluctantly and you better not ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Social behavior improves social skills - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Niyaj HaqueToday, people are becoming very much conscious in improving their child’s behavior to society and people. Manners are really very important. Without having any manner it is tough to survive in a civilized society. Child is like a blank canvass. You must try to know that your child is not having ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - Some important tips to develop social behavior of child - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Niyaj HaqueChild is born like a blank canvass. You need to find out whether your child is suffering from any kind of mental pressure or problem. This can be said as the first step to improve child’s social behavior. In this article you will come to know about some important tips that will help you in ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - SOURCE OF UNLIMITED POTENTIAL - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Marie KahvajianWe all have the potential to create unlimited abundance in our life. The only thing that is stopping us is us. THAT’S RIGHT….YOU! At this moment you have everything you need to create unlimited abundance. HOW? WHAT’S STOPPING YOU? Let’s take a look at that…… • Do you know what you ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - Spiritual Straight Jackets - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Ann Marie O'DellSpirit is many things to different people, and in a nut shell, is about the choices they make to feel at peace. It is interesting that the choices that people make in order to find spirit, love, unity, success and mystery can often become the straight jackets that lead them to misery. HOW ...
Views: 2645(1 vote) - SPRING 2019 PSYCHIC PREVIEW: All Your Stagnate Comfort Zones Are Going, Going, Gone - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2019 from joan pancoe“I see losing love is like a window in your heart. Everybody sees you’re blown apart. Everybody sees the wind blow” PAUL SIMON Lyrics from “Graceland” To activate all links and see all visuals: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=133 Dear One, We’re ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - Stop Comparing Yourself to Others - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Christine GarvinHussling and bustling through the day has become such a normal part of my routine that I’ll sometimes take a look up and say, ‘wait, it isn’t February?’ It seems technology has, unlike all the rumors to the contrary, given us less time, what with all of the demands from the Facebooks and the ...
Views: 1694(2 votes) - Stop Face Picking By Getting Rid Of Your Need To Be Perfect - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Sophia BrooksTo stop face picking the first thing that you need to address is your issues with perfectionism when trying to stop picking. When You think to stop face picking you think of picking acne or compulsive pimple popping. Sometimes you start face picking at stuff that is not noticeable or is not ...
Views: 3007(2 votes) - Stress Less Live More - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Luminita SaviucLet’s talk about STRESS Everyone seems to be stressed out by something lately. Stressing about money, stressing about the weather, about the economy, stressing about what other people say and do, stressing about what is or isn’t on TV, stressing about traffic, stressing about relationships, ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Striking a New Trail – Catalytic Action towards Happiness for All - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThis beautiful, blue marble of a planet is racing through space with great dignity. Do we match it in dignity and deserve to belong to this planet? Obviously, we don’t! The reasons are clear too. Can we bring in a new dimension to this scenario? The writer has participated in discussions on ...
Views: 1953(2 votes) - Summer 2019 Split-Decision: Do You Believe in Magic or Is There Trouble in Shangri-La? - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser and see ALL visuals and activate all links: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=135 “I think that probably nobody should ever get everything they want. I know a lot of people with a lot of money who are very unhappy.” Stevie Nicks As we move into ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Suspect Words and Maintaining Our Mental Health - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Erich Winnecke Sr.Words and how we say them are extremely important because they form our thoughts, perceptions and beliefs which determine our behaviors and eventually result in the way we live our lives. This can't be denied whether the words are hopeful and and give encouragement, or are negative mutterings ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Sympathy or Empathy - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Teresa JoyceThe above two words could be seen as travelling in each other’s company, but this concept could not be further away from the truth. If you have every walked the road I was set to travel the difference is insurmountable. Many may even think that the difference is only marginal so why split hairs? ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - TAKING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR OUR LIFE EXPERIENCE - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyTaking ACCOUNTABILITY for Our Life Experience Accountability is a word that can trigger immediate feelings of being scolded, yet if we actively reframe the definition of that word in a more expansive way, it can be very empowering. The word accountability actually has two words buried within ...
Views: 2148(1 vote) - The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Stacey KleinAs a psychotherapist and a longtime patient of psychotherapy, I have had the good fortune of receiving both training and treatment in numerous schools of cutting edge psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioral, Gestalt and Psychodynamic therapies. These experiences have helped me determine ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - The Compound Effect: Are You Heading for Disaster or Glory? - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Implement Blog“So, where do you see yourself in five years?” We’ve all heard that one before. It is an existential black hole of a potentially soul-draining question. Yet it has become a staple of every job interview. And if you’re like anybody else, the answer to the question usually lies in an empty blank ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - The Habit of Anger - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Phil MéthotAnger is an emotion that can be observed even in babies. For them, so much is new, and their developing command of of their own bodies challenges them and produces frustration that is manifested as anger. The interesting part is that, in the very young, manifestations of anger are natural. ...
Views: 1637(2 votes) - The life-changing choice: practice your way to a friendly truth - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from Dona SăsărmanThe most important decision you ever make is whether you live in a friendly universe or a hostile universe, according to Einstein’s great genius. So, either you see the world as a positive or a negative environment, you are right. After a lifetime of struggling with depression and a ...
Views: 907(7 votes) - The Power of Time For You - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Jayne MorrisWhen did you last take some time out for yourself? I mean really just for you – no phone, no reading over minutes from work, not sat at the computer checking emails… but relaxing, unwinding and nurturing you. We women who do too much often find it difficult to justify taking time out from our ...
Views: 1665(2 votes) - The Pressure of Today - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeIt is time to reflect, reorganize, re-balance, reconsider …. in a time of increasing pressure. The speed of things happening in your life and surrounding is increasing. Now is the time to look back, review contracts etc. Are your contracts and commitments in the flow or are they holding you ...
Views: 2038(1 vote) - The Problem is Your Thinking - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Jason Demakis"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?”-Captain Jack Sparrow Have you ever been really excited and passionate while contemplating a big life change, or something new for yourself in general? How often are your considerations met ...
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