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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- How To Bury A Bad Past - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Greg BakerThe greatest problem with a bad past is not that you made mistakes or did things wrong. It is that you can't go back and undo it. That is the most frustrating part about guilt and regrets. We are hands on people. We want to fix mistakes and right wrongs. But once the moment has slipped into the ...
Views: 7149(4 votes) - BESIDE STILL WATERS: A Metaphysical Interpretation of Psalm 23 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nancy Detweiler“BESIDE STILL WATERS: A Metaphysical Interpretation of Psalm 23” Nancy B. Detweiler, M.Ed., M.Div. www.pathwaytoascension.com We are living in a very intense period in our human evolution, during which vast changes are taking place within ourselves and on our planet. We may feel ...
Views: 7145(5 votes) - Boundaries: Why Do Some Men Let Women Walk All Over Them? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt doesn’t matter whether one is a man or woman, as they can both be walked over by the same or the opposite sex. And while this could relate to someone being physically walked over, in the majority of cases, it is not that extreme. But that is not to say that the damage is therefore less ...
Views: 7081 - Education Is An Investment in Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2005 from William G Jr Covingtoncopyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. An education is an investment that takes both time and money. It's an intangible commodity, but well worth the cost. At least that's the opinion of Benjamin Franklin who wrote, "If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away ...
Views: 7063 - Self Worth: Why Do Some Men Feel Worthless? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo have a balanced sense of worth is healthy and conducive to someone realising that they deserve to receive and to achieve in life. The problem is that not everyone has this experience and this can cause them to believe that they are worthless and therefore deserve very little, if anything, ...
Views: 7027 - What Students Need To Know To Thrive In College - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Kari MillerPersonal qualities that support academic success Students who have the following personal qualities are much more likely to thrive in college. You can read more detailed descriptions of the qualities that insure college success here. * Self-awareness and self-acceptance * ...
Views: 6982(4 votes) - We Cannot Direct the Wind but We Can Adjust Our Sails - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Gayle LaSalleI first saw this quote at a friend’s house several years ago. I don’t know who said it but it’s one of those things that you don’t think much about, at the time, but it keeps coming back to you. For me it was reoccurring as I’ve had to adjust to events that were beyond my control. Some were ...
Views: 6970(3 votes) - How To Become More Intelligent - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Greg BakerIt may not be that intelligence is a measurable quality. We establish IQ scores, true, but these scores are not set in stone. Our brain is like any other muscle, if it is exercised, it grows stronger and more agile. Therefore, it may not even be accurate to assume that one person is necessarily ...
Views: 6968(4 votes) - MAINTAINING YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Gerri D SmithMAINTAINING YOUR BEST PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE By Gerri D Smith Copyright Ó 2002 “The mind is everything; what you think you become.” - Guatama Buddha Do You Have What It Takes to Take It? Without the strength to deal with the stresses in life: pain, sickness, disappointment, missed ...
Views: 6967(4 votes) - Five Ways to Recognize Your Soul is Calling - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Andrea FriedmannWe are not taught to listen to our Soul, in fact, we are often taught to ignore it, to build our lives around an agenda that society, our parents, our peers —someone else— has told us matters. And we do live that way, starving our Soul, until it begins to make itself noticed, calling patiently ...
Views: 6963(4 votes) - ***Improve Your Attitude: How to Create New Brain Pathways - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.Understanding your thought patterns and how the brain works provides a frame of reference for creating a healthy attitude, improving your self-esteem and boosting your confidence. Brain Pathways The brain is made up of cells called neurons. These cells have nerve endings called synapses ...
Views: 6946(15 votes) - Fear Is a State of Mind - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Val WilcoxFear is nothing more than a state of mind. YOU allow it to manifest into a concrete entity. How does this affect your actions and thoughts as you expand your horizons? Why does this stop you from moving towards your dreams/visions? Let’s take a closer look at this stealer of your ...
Views: 6861(5 votes) - "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: 6860 - Attention: Why Do Some People Avoid Attention? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere is wide spread exposure when it comes to people who are attention seekers and these people can be labelled as having certain unhealthy narcissistic traits. One can come into contact with people who are like this in their local area and as well as in the mainstream media. It is only ...
Views: 6777 - Duh? Winning!: Why People Like To Win - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Troy BasshamHow could we ever forget the infamous phrase coined by Charlie Sheen? But more importantly, why was Sheen trying so hard to convince us that he was actually winning, in spite of his obviously poor situation? It’s simple. We will always like winners. But, why is winning so important to us? I can ...
Views: 6774 - What Does Q-Tip Have to Do With Personal Development? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Val WilcoxQ.T.I.P. Is your curiosity peaked? You never know where or when an important message will present itself. Last weekend I heard such a message. Patricia Clason, a speaker and Business Coach, talked about different triggers you can utilize to empower yourself in any circumstance. The ...
Views: 6769(2 votes) - ***You Must Rebel (3 Rules You Have to Break to Live a Life of Abundance, Love, Passion and Joy - Rule #1) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Laura YoungEven if you have tried many strategies and failed, know that your time and efforts have not been wasted. All of your story has brought you to this perfect place and time, for a new beginning. If you break these rules and follow the easy but definite ...
Views: 6751 - Emotional Intelligence & Addiction: 10 Key Points - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Susan Dunn"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom." -- Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning Emotional Intelligence creates or extends that space between stimulus and response, which ...
Views: 6657(1 vote) - ***Accelerate Manifestation: Use the Power of Visualization - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2014 from Laura Young(This is the second part in a series of how to successfully accelerate manifestation to achieve your desired results. To read the first part in this series see Accelerate Manifestation, Start by Writing it Down.) Once you are clear about your desires and goals, and have written them down, an ...
Views: 6561 - Surefire Ways To Conquer Your Inner Demons - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Cheryl SmithI would like to let you into the secret of how to get rid of your inner demons and core beliefs that are holding you back from being who you really want to be. We can change this now! We have all felt regret in our lives before and this is quite normal. The way we think about the past can ...
Views: 6541(1 vote) - Today’s Generation of Women Become Empowered Globally - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Nanette SaylorToday’s women are empowered, even in global communities. In a wide range of industries, women are making names for themselves. Nearly gone are the days of the limited roles of women, thanks to the encouragement women are receiving and the training readily available, much of which is nurtured ...
Views: 6536 - Feelings: Why Are Some People Out Of Touch With Their Feelings? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough feelings can be overlooked and seen as being unimportant, they are a vital part of who we are. They allow us to know what we need and want in each moment of our life, amongst other things. When someone is unaware of how they are feeling, they are disconnected from themselves. ...
Views: 6511 - A Diamond In The Rough - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Trac'ey MadyunIf you’ve seen the Disney movie Aladdin, then chances are you’re familiar with the term “Diamond in the Rough.” When Jaffar is trying to open the Cave of Wonders, the cave tells him that he needs to find the “Diamond in the Rough” Which (SPOILER ALERT!) turned out to be Aladdin. Before we ...
Views: 6503(1 vote) - Definition: Empowerment Program - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteYouth empowerment is an attitudinal, structural, and cultural process whereby young people gain the ability, authority, and agency to make decisions and implement change in their own lives and the lives of other people, including youth and adults. About Youth empowerment is often addressed as ...
Views: 6500 - True Self: Why Do Some People Hide Their True Self? - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperOver the years, the true self has been used to describe ones true nature and who they really are. On the other hand, the false self represents all that is not true and is made up of illusions. And while deep down one may want to embrace their true self; it is often far from easy and the world ...
Views: 6490 - All About Dowsing & 101 Practical Applications - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from Michele FitzgeraldDowsing, also known as “water witching”, “divining”, “questing”, or “doodle-bugging” is an ancient intuitive method of finding water, minerals, objects, and other information on just about anything you can imagine. In fact when it comes to accessing information, dowsing greatly outpaces the ...
Views: 6460(2 votes) - Is Christ-consciousness the same thing as the "Buddha-nature"? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,When I speak of "Christ-consciousness" I am referring to the degree of your awareness along three lines. One is your awareness of yourself. I sometimes ask people, "Who are you when no one is looking?" It's an important question but, unfortunately, most people live as I lived for much of my ...
Views: 6458(2 votes) - Obstacles of an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Cindy .HolbrookAn entrepreneur is a person who begins a business based on their passion. They don’t think of it it as work – they find it fun, creative and invigorating. An entrepreneur (including an online entrepreneur) also accepts all the risks and responsibilities of any new business and will have ...
Views: 6436 - Dealing With A Controlling Toxic Bully - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from William CottringerDEALING WITH A CONTROLLING, TOXIC BULLY By Bill Cottringer It is easy to get trapped into feeling negative about being mistreated by a controlling, toxic bully and worse over not feeling you can do anything about it. It is frustrating, humiliating and maddening. And you can get even ...
Views: 6435 - Learn How to Counsel Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Sunny MassadDo you wish you had just a few skills to turn negative conversations you have with yourself and others into a solution-oriented problem solving direction, instead of a bitch session? The trick is in asking the right questions. Unconscious questions like "Why does this always happen to me?" often ...
Views: 6375 - Healthy And Unhealthy Guilt: What's The Difference? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are two types of guilt that an individual can experience; one can be classed as healthy and the other as unhealthy. And like all feelings, there is usually a reason when guilt appears. Now, the reason for guilt appearing could be functional and beneficial to one’s life or it could be ...
Views: 6367 - Are You Quixotic? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Natalia AlexandriaARE YOU QUIXOTIC? by Natalia Alexandria Ask the question: Am I quixotic? Let’s hope so, because it’s one mighty fine thing. Quixotic is a word that came about because of Don Quixote, the hero of romance written by Miguel de Cervantes. Quixotic can apply to those that are ...
Views: 6330 - What is a true Champion? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is a true Champion? Author Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Other articles are available at http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 (Personal ...
Views: 6307(2 votes) - The Genius Of Your Unconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2003 from Alan AllardThe Genius Of Your Unconscious Mind… How To Accelerate Mastering Your Life Alan Allard www.geniusdynamics.com “Your Unconscious Mind, Skillfully Directed Can And Will, Transform The ‘Impossible’ Into The Possible And The Possible Into The Probable And The Probable Into Your ...
Views: 6287(1 vote) - PAYING ATTENTION TO THE COSMIC TUMBLERS - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonIn the movie ‘Field of Dreams,” Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) quotes author Terence Mann (James Earl Jones ) as saying: “There comes a time when all the cosmic tumblers have clicked into place — and the universe opens itself up for a few seconds to show you what’s possible.” In the film, ...
Views: 6285(1 vote) - Decisions are the Moments that Shape Your Destiny - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceDecisions are shaping your destiny every second. They are a cause being set in motion. From the moment you wake until you sleep you are making decisions. Everything that happens in life both the thrilling and the challenging began somewhere with a decision. Anthony Robbins says it best: 'It ...
Views: 6267(3 votes) - Self-Confidence Builders - Preparation Your Key to Success - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Lovie HobbsIf you want to succeed prepare well, the different between being successful and failing is preparation. Preparation increases self-confidence. “The key to winning is self-confidence and the key to self-confidence is preparation” said tennis champion Arthur Ashe. Prepare before you speak, if ...
Views: 6245 - Violence Against Women And Children: How it Affects Everybody - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Becky DueViolence against women and children comes in different forms and without help, the victims become lost in unhealthy cycles that affect everybody. All violence against women and children has a negative influence on the lives of the victims. Many victims become caught in a vicious cycle of ...
Views: 6217 - Who Cares What Other People Think - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Lynne HoftWhen we worry about wearing the “right” thing, supporting the “right” cause, or find ourselves wondering what others think of us, we are feeling the pull and power of the social consciousness. While we all want to fit in, we love the freedom of living from our true ...
Views: 6207 - A Healthy Ego. The Key to Mastering Life - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Monty RitchingsUnderstanding the role of the ego in how we live our lives is essential to understanding the mystery of life. Usually when people describe themselves they are referring to the egoic self or the personality, the finite side of the whole package we call me. We speak about our likes, dislikes, ...
Views: 6194(3 votes) - How to Recognize the Self-Sabotage Behavior of Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Troyann WilliamsSelf-doubt is the ultimate self-betrayal because YOU are the one telling yourself that you CAN'T or SHOULDN'T do what you WANT to do! Self-doubt is the most damaging and self-defeating behavior there is because it is criticism that comes from within. Unfortunately, we mask this criticizing ...
Views: 6176(5 votes) - ***Beyond the Pain of Divorce and Other Losses - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2015 from Laura Young“Give sorrow words: The grief that does not speak whispers the oe’r fraught heart, and bids it break.”(Shakespeare, The Tragedie of Macbeth, 1892) Divorce is a major loss that does not get fully respected in our society. Some people find it harder to resolve divorce than death. With death ...
Views: 6174(1 vote) - ARE YOU A QUANTUM THINKER? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Natalia AlexandriaARE YOU A QUANTUM THINKER? by Natalia Alexandria No doubt some part of you is, but don’t be surprised if one day soon, you find that conventional thinking (the Cartesian, which is based on the principles of Newtonian physics), has taken a sharp turn toward quantum thinking. It’s been over ...
Views: 6159(1 vote) - How To Feel Safe In An Unsafe World - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Suzanne HosangWe live in a fear-based reality. A reality that says rocks are hard and water is wet, and that’s just the way the world is. In a reality that says take before you are taken, that you must fight for what you want because the world is harsh and cruel and there is not enough for everyone. In a ...
Views: 6134 - Why is Web Development Important? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from John SilverstoneA lot of business owners do not fully understand the importance of Web development and tend to ignore it. A lot many online businesses have come to a sorry end because of this mistake. Make sure you don’t make the same mistake by underestimating the importance of Web Development UK. What is ...
Views: 6105 - ***BULLIES IN THE WORKPLACE: To empower yourself, banish myths about a bully - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Doris HelgeIs there a jerk where you work? Have you ever worked with an honors graduate from Bully Bootcamp who intimidated, threatened, humiliated, or dominated other people? SHOULD YOU BEWARE OF THE BIG BAD BULLY? Yes . . . and no. Although it’s true you need to ...
Views: 6103(2 votes) - ***The Intelligence of Heart - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Norma HollisOver the last several decades a lot of research has been uncovered about intelligence. Previous ideas that intelligence was strictly a brain activity have been tempered with new perspectives. Rather than our intelligence lying solely within our head, it has recently been found that there is an ...
Views: 6090(1 vote) - Get off the cross, we need the wood! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHI was watching Oprah the other day as she was interviewing Wynona Judd. Judd made a profound statement about losing weight and taking care of herself. She said that she had forgotten to put herself on her priority list. She also stated that now that she had finally made herself a priority she ...
Views: 6063(1 vote) - Important Of Print Media In Today’s World - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Nikita VermaAn example of daily routine is to wake up and catch up with the daily news in the newspaper over a hot cup of tea. Getting to know the world better, read what’s happening around the world and if possible even get to participate in the discussions with the help of some means. With the increase in ...
Views: 6017 - Don't Let the Past Define You. Learn to let Go. - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from W.T. & Pamela HamiltonI recently helped an old friend that was stuck in the past. They didn't know how to move forward. Once I realized this I sent them this letter. They told me it really helped them and that they read it all the time. The past can haunt you if you let it. I am sharing this now and I hope it will ...
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