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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- The Trouble with Being Perfect - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2005 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAsk someone to walk to the moon and you’ll hear, “Not realistic,” as a response. They wouldn’t have a problem giving that answer. Ask some people to be perfect and you can almost hear the inner and outer dialogue start — “You have no idea how hard I try to be just that.” This person might even ...
Views: 1044 - Embracing Change with Evolutionary Healing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Katharina WehrliHealing means being able to let go, to move forward and to grow with the conditions life provides for us individually and collectively. The real meaning of health is balance and adaptability, a positive picture of the present, and confidence to embrace the future in its uncertainty. Within this ...
Views: 694 - Learn to Love yourself - Be Happy and Empowered! - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2005 from Aurelia WilliamsIn a search for happiness, many people look for it in other people and not within ourselves. Many people feel that things like money, a better job, better relationships..etc will make them happy. In reality, to find true contentment you must look inside yourself and learn to be your own best ...
Views: 932 - The Magnificent You - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2005 from Sharon WalkerThe Magnificent YOU ...by Sharon Walker Dear Sharon, I hear a lot about our unconscious mind being so much larger than our conscious mind and therefore it runs the show for me. I intend to change my health for the better and don’t feel my body is responding. Do you know how I can reprogram ...
Views: 769 - Simple Eco-Logical Steps to Lessen the Burn of the Sun - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2005 from Jennifer Rodriguez-AllenBy Jennifer Rodriguez-Allen At this moment in human history, one of our most controversial relationship is our natural and healthy relationship with our closest star, the Sun. We are caught between our need for sunlight to keep us healthy and happy and; a fear of the sunlight that penetrates ...
Views: 834 - HE CAN WHO THINKS HE CAN - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2005 from Donald CartyWhen failure comes, be more determined than ever to succeed. The more feeling there is in your thought the greater its power. You steadily and surely become in the real what you constantly and clearly think that you are in the ideal. The more you believe in yourself the more of your latent ...
Views: 2952 - There's a Train in Your Yard: Will You Get On Board? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2005 from Marcia BreitenbachDid you see “The Polar Express”? It is a wonderful movie about a young boy’s questioning the existence of things unseen, like Santa, and of his inner transformation on that exciting journey. I think each one of us has the choice to board “The Transformation Express” every day. Each morning as ...
Views: 1336 - Empowerment by Precious Gems - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2005 from RICHARD SHAWThe effects gems will have depends on the nature of their Planet lord's attitude or placement in each individual horoscope. There are two types of planets in every horoscope, viz., ANUKUL-GRAHA or favorable planets, and PRATIKUL-GRAHA or unfavorable planets. Gems will act accordingly. Below are ...
Views: 883 - What Are You Waiting For? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from John McGrailBeating procrastination can literally lead to a whole new life— all it takes is a desire to change, a decision to act, and a little help from your subconscious mind. Ask any random group of people what they’d like to change in their life and chances are you will hear a great list of worthy ...
Views: 1174 - 10 Survival Strategies to Overcoming Adversity - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2005 from Linda FuriateIf one thing is for certain, each of us will experience some form of adversity while we are still breathing on this Earth. Unfortunately, some of us will experience more than our fair share of adversity, either in the workplace or in our personal lives. Over the years, I feel I have been ...
Views: 3264(2 votes) - The Huge Deposit Of Greatness In You - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Adebola OniSomething happened to me some years back that is worthy is sharing with everybody all over the world. When I started running my business, things were very tough for me to the point that I could hardly afford to have a dime on me. One of those days, I was at home and very hungry with no hope of ...
Views: 1025 - Confidence Building Steps That Work Like Crazy! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Annette ColbySelf-confidence is your assessment of your own self-worth. It plays a large part in determining your happiness through life. So how do you create confidence? Well here's a surprise - you take action! If you don’t currently have much self-confidence, let’s explore the options on how to ...
Views: 914 - Optimism: The Tremendous Benefits of a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Anna WhiteHow many times have you heard someone say, “Hey, cheer up!” or “Turn that frown upside-down!”? Unconsciously we all seem to know that optimism is a virtue and that a negative outlook is something to be concerned about. And did you know that there are actually a host of concrete reasons why this ...
Views: 1038(1 vote) - Appreciation Works! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2005 from Noelle NelsonThings just have not been going well at work lately. A new co-worker is kissing up to the boss and the boss is eating it up. You can see your shot at a promotion going swiftly down the drain. Your "task list" (who comes up with these PC cover-ups for more work, anyway?) is ever increasing, and ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Baryte in Azara, Nassarawa State of Nigeria - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Saintmoses EromoseleABSTRACT With the advent of crude oil in Nigeria, solid minerals exploration and exploitation, as well as agriculture, have been relegated to the background. There is however no doubt that crude oil is the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy. The solid mineral, baryte, is of a strategic importance ...
Views: 8643(3 votes) - YOUR LIFE INVESTMENT - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Mark ThompsonI am fascinated by investments. Did you know that there are mutual funds out there that can consistently give you a return on your investment between 12 - 18 percent? I don't know how much you know about financial returns on investments, but that's a really good rate of return! Think about just ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - The Art of Adapting to Change - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from Michael LeeOne of the main reasons that may hinder us from reaching ourinnermost goals and desires is our inability to be flexible. This fact may be hard to swallow, but it's true. We doeverything we can to eliminate any type of suffering in ourlives, yet challenges and pressures can bring out the bestin ...
Views: 751 - The Best Thing - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Tim NicholsNewspapers from my hometown said there had been a rise in suicides. Crisis centers were straining. Thousands were suddenly out of work. Factories that had given Akron its nickname, "The Rubber Capitol of the World," were shutting down. No retirement would go to those who dreamed mainly of ...
Views: 981 - Unleash the Power of Your Mind with Affirmative Subliminal Programming - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2005 from George PapazoglouEpochs ago I defied theconventionalism and pittance that rule this mortal world. I opted to commit to awondrous new Centrum of spiritualism only to finally discover the Genesis withinme; ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - My Way Or Our Way - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2005 from Noelle NelsonYou know that old saw about the constant husband-wife battle over who puts the toothpaste cap back on and who leaves it off? What's with that? Why is it so true?! And how can something so simple be so hurtful? Your husband knows perfectly well you don't like to sleep with the windows open, yet ...
Views: 949 - How To Have Stronger Willpower - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2005 from Steve GillmanHave you ever wished you had stronger willpower? How can you make yourself stop doing things you don't want to do? There are ways, and the first thing to do is to redefine the concept of willpower. Self Awareness Instead Of Willpower It's hard to resist temptation sometimes, isn't it? That ...
Views: 790 - "Make Me Feel Special !" - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Yvonne Finn"Make Me Feel Special" This quote from George Cummings, says it all. "Every person you meet in life has a flashing sign on theirchest. It says, 'Make me feel special'." There is no greater thing that we can do in each human interactionthan to make the other person feel special. Now, this is ...
Views: 7105 - IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2005 from Oyerinde AdeniyiSometime ago, I came across a poster with the picture of the legendary boxer Mohammed Ali having a caption IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING. Little did I know at that moment that the caption was going to cause a revolution in me. At about 2am I was jolted from sleep, and the first flash that came to me ...
Views: 858 - The Power Of Asking - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2005 from Abel ChengThere are many experiences prove to me that there's power lies in the sentence "Ask and you shall receive." Whenever I know someone is going overseas, I will not hesitate to ask him to get me one or two bottles of Coca- cola for my collection. You know what, they are more than willing to buy ...
Views: 860 - Emotional Intelligence Coaching: Not Just for Athletes Any More - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Susan DunnIt’s common knowledge that athletes must have trainers and coaches. It’s a long tradition, not even questioned. The results of the coaching are also obvious … athletes engage in physical actions, and one can easily see the results. They are using what’s called “gross motor skills” – hitting ...
Views: 1518 - The Keys to Unlock Your Human Potential - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2005 from Bennett MarksSo many of us go through life knowing we could have more, but unsure of how to get it!We know that we have greater potential and long for a better life; spending countless hours thinking and searching, but still frustrated because nothing seems to answer our questions! How would you like to ...
Views: 4634 - THE SNEEZY-COUGHING-ACHY BLUES - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Noelle NelsonIt’s a bright sunny day. Well, it’s a sunny day. It started out bright, but now as you sneeze, cough and ache your way increasingly through the hours, the day is getting duller and duller. You make it through your work and drag yourself home. “How ya feeling, Hon?” your devoted Significant Other ...
Views: 1333 - Sunflower - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Sally ScottOne cold November morning I noticed a sunflower coming into bloom on my patio. It was growing up from a crack between the house and the paving stones underneath the birdfeeder. The little flower stood straight up. It had a thin stem with mottled green leaves and a small, round burst of ...
Views: 656 - Opportunity Knocks Every Day - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Steve GillmanYou've heard people say that opportunity only knocks once. I say it knocks a thousand times, or at least it can. The problem is, we often don't listen, we don't see, or we don't want to work. The biggest problem, though, is that opportunity really isn't opportunity, if you're not ready for ...
Views: 938 - Five ways to walk away from an offer that's all wrong for you - by Submitted on May 18, 2005 from Cathy GoodwinQ. I just finished a job interview. Everything went well. But I can't get excited about the job. The people were nice but frankly, I got bored. Should I withdraw my application or hang on to see what happens? A. Let me share a secret. I love country music – especially the classics. Your ...
Views: 1397 - Unhealthy Attachments Lead to Unhappy Results! - by Submitted on May 12, 2005 from Bennett MarksI will be the first to admit that every time I have formed unhealthy attachments in life, it has invariably led to trouble! Trouble such as resentment, fear, anger, discouragement, low self-esteem, and limiting beliefs, which all seem to be the potential result of unhealthy attachments! One day, ...
Views: 1069 - How to Be a Beacon of Influence - by Submitted on May 12, 2005 from david doyleArnold Schwarzenegger. Abraham Lincoln. John F. Kennedy. Martha Stewart. What do these names have in common? They have “IT”. They have that mysterious quality I like to call the "IT Factor". What's that, you ask, the "IT Factor"? The "IT Factor" is that elusive and singular quality of ...
Views: 1124 - Opening To Your Unlimited Potential - by Submitted on May 05, 2005 from Mary KayIt is high time you know the truth about yourselves. You can be whatever you desire, you can do whatever you think or imagine. You have the magic key in your pocket, which opens the door to all your highest dreams and wishes, the key, which opens the gates of prosperity and abundance beyond your ...
Views: 694 - How To Win Your Customer Service Battle - by Submitted on May 05, 2005 from Andrew LawrenceMillions of people, just like you, end up with a customer service problem that they just can't seem to get resolved. No matter what they do. Even though you are in the right, even though you are being treated improperly. You may needle and wheedle them, bellow and battle, but your problem still ...
Views: 990 - Drive Gently Over the Stones - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Susan DunnI’ve been studying proverbs from around the world in order to produce an inspirational PowerPoint. There are some beautiful slide shows out there, and as far as I’m concerned there can’t be enough of them, and I’ve not seen one with great proverbs, of which there are plenty. They are a ...
Views: 2498 - Your Diet Didn't Work--Again - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Noelle NelsonYou're rooting through your closet for that perfect thing to wear. Maybe this, maybe that - no, not THAT! Your eye lights on a brand new pair of jeans - that you'd completely forgotten about. Perfect! Then you remember why they were bought and then forgotten. You purchased them when you were on ...
Views: 907 - 23 things to say when someone wants to "pick your brain" - by Submitted on May 01, 2005 from Maria MarsalaMany service business owners these days are "giving away" their business services – and then wonder why people aren't hiring them in droves. In the name of "marketing," business owners are providing way too much information for free. Some shifts in thinking are necessary if these business owners ...
Views: 3996(1 vote) - Beluga Whale Hits the River - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2005 from Laurie Smith(c) 2005 Laurie Smith Wonders never cease. Just when those in our area of the Delaware River were beginning to recover from the recent floods, a whale arrives to shake things up. A 15-foot Beluga whale-now identified as named "Helis" and hailing from the St. Lawrence Estuary in Canada--has ...
Views: 1205 - 8 Inspirational Truths - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2005 from Mark ThompsonI know the reason why so many people do not achieve so much of what they want. It's a simple reason and a simple solution. Ready? You may fall into one of these truths. The thing is, you may already know it. So if you know it, why haven't you already achieved your goals, aspirations, dreams or ...
Views: 1017 - Abundance: The Fear of Abundance - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2005 from Carmellita BrownIs it possible for someone to fear abundance? Who would not want to live the abundant life? Polarity is a universal law. The law of polarity contends that everything has its polar opposite. The scales of life assures the existence of polar opposites. In conjunction with the Law of Rhythm, ...
Views: 1976 - Is Fear Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Linda SimmonI get many clients who come to be because they have found that they can’t seem to stick with their resolutions or reach their goals and they ask my help in figuring out why and helping them break through their barriers. I thought you all might benefit from the following suggestions and ...
Views: 1182 - Overcoming Adversity - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2005 from Jon GordonThere are those who say life is like a sprint or a marathon. I say it often feels like a sprint combined with a boxing match because we are not only running but we are getting hit along the way. Every day we face challenges and obstacles that feel like we are getting hit with left jabs and right ...
Views: 1773 - Love Thy Enemy - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2005 from Noelle NelsonLOVE THINE ENEMY (%^&*$?!!!) You hate your supervisor. There – you finally said it. You’ve been pussy-footing around it (and her) for long enough now. That’s it, you’ve had it! Let the truth be told – you hate your supervisor. Your reflection in the mirror scowls back at you. You sigh, ...
Views: 896 - Implementing what you wanted - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2005 from Sundar RabindranathOne of the major reasons why people fail to succeed is the non-implementation of their thoughts, ideas & desires. Let us see why people fail to implement whatever they wanted. ----------------------------------------------------------- 1. Non-implementation of anything is due to lack of ...
Views: 815 - Big O - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2005 from Fran BriggsGrowing up, I remember my Dad had some really great friends. They had the most amazing, positive and magnetic energy. Arguably, they were also among the "coolest" of their time. One in particular, is not only admired by me, but by countless others who affectionately know him as, "Big O." ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - How to avoid being labelled as Average. - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from graham julieWhen your life is over how will you be graded? Will you get an A or a B or will you get a C Average? Will your time on this earth be rated as average? None of us want to be average. We all want to be successful. We all, deep down, have the desire to achieve something in our lives. So why oh ...
Views: 1123 - COURAGE - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2005 from Sharif Khan“Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway.” – John Wayne "Courage is the cliché hallmark attributed to the hero. I say cliché because people talk about courage as if it is some mysterious force only a hero is born with. Courage is a vague and fleeting concept for many people ...
Views: 993(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: 1632(1 vote) - GET THINGS OFF YOUR WORRY PLATE! - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2005 from Noelle NelsonYou’re running behind at work – which worries you, understandably. You’re having to bring work home, which is interfering with your family life – and that worries you, of course. Your kids, who are teenagers now, are behaving like teenagers – and that really worries you. Plus your plumbing is ...
Views: 1397 - Why Aren't You Getting What You Want? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2005 from Abel ChengIf you go around and ask, "Do you want to become a millionaire?" I believe 9 out of 10 will say yes to your question. But why isn't everyone a millionaire? Let's use becoming a millionaire as an example to share my thoughts. What I'm going to say applies to anything that you want to achieve. ...
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