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Does Banning guns solve the problem?
Does banning guns work to eliminate people's violence. The UK experience is instructive. Now Britain enforces a near-total ban on guns, the Telegraph reports that: "The United Kingdom is the violent crime capital of Europe and has one of the highest rates of ... Views: 1640
Trying to be positive when that’s not how you feel is kind of like being hungry with a plate of food in front of you, but allowing yourself only a few or no bites. And then there’s the guilt, right?
Sometimes it can feel frustrating to me to practice what I preach: Look for and aim at the ... Views: 1257
Along with most everyone, you want to be more successful. Yet success means different things to different people. The old adage suggests success is fame and fortune, and fame can indeed be seen as success.
It's even been speculated that the man who vandalised Michelangelo's Pietà statue in ... Views: 1639
Is your word to be trusted? How much of the time can your promises be relied on?
Perhaps your answer depend on who you make the promise to. For many people, giving your word to another person is more important than a commitment they make to themselves. They value the way other people see ... Views: 1770
You are right does not necessarily mean the person arguing is wrong! It just means they see things from another perspective!
Each person's context is different, because their parents, education, religious upbringing, and experiences are different. Along with their acceptance of social ... Views: 1570
This Personal Power series has explored some crucial distinctions. You've seen how personal power grows rather than being increased from outside. That gaining experience is a big secret of success. Just knowing about something won't change your life. The lasting benefit you gain by investing ... Views: 1389
The citizens of the USA - and of every country - need the Second Amendment's rights to protect themselves from rape and pillage by both government agents and common criminals. But who do you need more protection against? Which can inflict the most damage? Lone individuals or an out-of-control ... Views: 1467
Dr. Romance writes:
Recent events have me thinking about political anarchy: riots, bombings, civil wars, threats, and other bad and dangerous behavior around the world. Politically, anarchy means obeying no laws. It’s frightening to watch a mob take over. Anarchy is the result of two things: ... Views: 1529
When your vision and your dreams are big - surely, they are big, right? no point, in playing a small game...) - at some point you are going to ask yourself, "Exactly how do I do this?"
Of course you can achieve your dreams. But sometimes they are so big, you do not know what to do. Or maybe ... Views: 1057
This is absolutely true. Have you ever found yourself shopping for clothes and you find that perfect item or perfect outfit that just makes you feel fabulous? I think most if us have. We look in the mirror from every angle and admire how fabulous we look.
Ahh that is a magic moment. If we are ... Views: 2762
With the advent of Internet, buying and selling online or e-commerce has become the norm of the day. It is possible to order anything that one wants from the comfort of ones home, without having to move a muscle. Right from groceries to electronic appliances, everything can be bought online. ... Views: 1159
Sciatica is a condition that originates mainly from the compression and irritation of the spinal nerve roots. It results in excruciating pain through the buttocks and down the leg especially when sitting or standing, coughing or sneezing, bending backwards or walking long distances. There are ... Views: 1081
Most of us have bad habits we’d like to break, but it’s tough.
The majority of us have at least one habit that nags us because we know we shouldn’t do it, but it’s difficult to get out of the mental cycle that can surround that pattern and make a long-term change.
Bad habits can not just ... Views: 913
Embracing change can be difficult. Along with everyone else, you like being right and you think that change means you must have been wrong.
Are You Wrong?
But is this true? Are the only choices right and wrong? What is an improvement, becoming more right? Recognize the secret of success - ... Views: 978
If someone is not in a good place emotionally, they could end up talking to a friend about how they feel. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they will want this person to do anything; simply sharing what is going on for them could be enough.
Opening up about what is going on for them ... Views: 704
When someone talks about what is taking place in their life, it can be due to a number of reasons. Perhaps they just want to let other people know about what has been going on for them.
This can then be seen as a normal part of life and what happens in human relationships. As if this didn’t ... Views: 1321
If someone has a lot going on internally and they are finding it hard to settle down, it could be said that it will be a good idea for them to do something about it. As if they were to simply put up with what is taking place, they will end up suffering unnecessarily.
The Logical Approach
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When it comes to the psychological development of a child, the needs of the child are of the upmost importance. And not only are they important in the child's journey to becoming a functional adult; as extreme as this sounds, they can also be the difference between whether a child lives or ... Views: 8548
If an ornament was put outside, it might be able to handle the elements. This doesn’t mean that its appearance won’t change as time goes by; what it means is that it won’t end up falling apart.
However, there is also the chance that it won’t be long until it does start to fall apart. It will ... Views: 567
Confidence from my point of view is about letting go of the stories that block the light and power that you already are. It is about, as Robert Browning said:
"There is an inmost center in us all, where truth abides in fullness;....and, to know, rather consists in opening out a way where the ... Views: 849
Rather than being elusive, or catch as catch can, intuition is a trustworthy ally operating perfectly under the right conditions. So what is it that determines the right conditions?
The following ideas give you what you need to engage your ally with ease.
What You Consistently Say to ... Views: 1867
Those ups and downs, trials and tribulations you are experiencing right now are supposed to enlighten you.... they are supposed to instill wisdom in you.
Yet you won’t become wise merely by going through a lot, but rather by your willingness to be taught by those occurrences. You need to ... Views: 1013
When it comes to people who are successful and those who are not, there are often a number of differences in how the behave. Some of these differences might stand out straight away, while others could take some time to appear.
Clarity
One thing that successful people often have in common ... Views: 1383
ESSENTIAL KEYS TO SUCCESS
1. Your success in life is not solely dependent upon your training, education, or ability. It also depends on your determination to grasp the opportunities presented to you. Opportunities come by creation, not by chance. Notice them and embrace them with confidence. ... Views: 1098
This title is a line of dialogue from a movie I recently watched. I shared it with a friend who emailed back, “What does THAT mean?”
I suppose it could mean we wish the opposite of what we’re afraid of were true instead. If we fear instability in some area of our lives, perhaps we wish ... Views: 2671
Yet more strategies to improve your state and overcome a bad mood.
Inspire a Good Mood in Another
It only takes one person to initiate a bad mood which can then affect everyone around them. A single determined person may also inspire a good mood in others. You can change your life by ... Views: 1432
Trees don’t try to keep their leaves when autumn arrives, nor do they resist new growth in the spring. But, that’s how we sometimes approach our lives.
Life asks, insists really, that we engage a continuous shedding and new growth aspect. Maybe you’re trying to hang onto something it’s time ... Views: 1317
Too often in life, people are told that failure is not an option. What if I told you that failure is not only an option, but a valuable tool in personal development.
I like to compare life to a round of golf. Imagine the 18 holes as your life timeline. From the first tee, to the final putt ... Views: 1476
Listen to that voice inside your head, "You can do it!" You know you can do it, what's stopping you? Is it fear? What are you afraid of? It’s failing. Fear of failing is always the biggest obstacle in anybody's path to realizing his or her success. But why should you let that obstacle stop you? ... Views: 1428
Another powerful concept Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor provided in her TEDx Talk is the concept that we are feeling creatures who think. We are not thinking people who feel, yet this is what our society believes and values – which is at the heart of many of our issues.
brainHere is the science and ... Views: 1326
Do you have complete control over your mood?
You like to think you're a positive person, yet some days do you find that you're just in a bad mood? My mother used to call this getting out of bed on the wrong side. Now I don't know that the side of the bed has anything to do with it, but bad ... Views: 1374
Fostering gratitude is a skill that can literally transform our lives from the inside out. The more we acknowledge the joys, blessings and lessons in our lives, the more we continuously find to be grateful for. Gratitude is a positive, affirming and empowering practice that can impact all ... Views: 1809
Feng Shui is often defined as a Chinese art or a system of natural laws to govern the spatial arrangement, orientation and placement of a building, home, furniture or a grave so that maximum harmony is achieved between the flow of energy of the environment and that of the user. It is believed to ... Views: 1331
If one wants to take it easy, they could decide to go and see a film or to watch one at home. This could also be something that they will do if they have some free time, with this being seen as a good way to spend it.
Education
Alternatively, they might have the desire to find out about ... Views: 1206
Do you feel like you are not fully you? Like you are holding yourself back, waiting for something to change about where you are and what you do? Are you overburdened by the day to day stuff that has extended into being your whole life? Is this how it is supposed to be, does it really feel like ... Views: 754
When you’re disconnected from the Source of your life energy you may feel like you’re running on empty or you may experience imbalance. It’s time to draw from the Infinite Supply so you can experience more joy, peace and love and elevate your life to a higher level giving you more balance and ... Views: 906
It's widely accepted now that 'being ourselves' is one of the keys to personal happiness. It is also a key to effectiveness in the workplace, at home, and in our personal lives.
In this article, I outline five reasons why I believe it’s harder to ‘be yourself’ than ever before. In a ... Views: 5024
Five Secrets in Finding a Relationship Coach
By Angela Hicks (The Relationship CEO)
Being a relationship coach, I have had numerous conversations with people about the struggles in locating a good coach. But when I probed by asking questions to understand what they were looking for or for ... Views: 808
If you’re battling a creeping sense of burnout in the face of your struggling business for the first time, it’s certainly an unsettling experience.
Your gut reaction may be to throw in the towel; however, bear in mind that low-points for entrepreneurs don’t necessarily last forever. Rather ... Views: 710
Every night before I go to bed. I write out 10 successes for the day. Some days they're monumental other days they're not but no matter how big or small I celebrate them all. By writing your successes, you focus on your successes; . you will draw more success to you. Whatever we focus on ... Views: 1861
When we focus on being positive everything feels better. Instead of facing another day by looking at more of what's wrong, or looking at all there is to-do, let's begin looking at what makes us truly happy.
So clearly, if we would like to experience being more positive, all we need to do is ... Views: 1540
By Frosty Wooldridge
At the end of 2020 and the beginning of 2021, you might consider your life on this planet as an “eternity” of 80 years, give or take. You may choose any style, any path and any attitude. You may live large, average or choose a “meek” existence. It’s up to you. It’s ... Views: 355
Forgiveness – freeing and comforting
I’ve heard a lot about the importance of forgiveness. You probably have too. But what I heard this past week about a benefit of forgiveness, I had never heard before. And it might change - well - everything.
Story: The effect of forgiving your ... Views: 1288
Do you want to improve the results you achieve? Better understanding of your subconscious motivation is crucial to reduce self-sabotage and change your life. The ability to make effective decisions makes a big difference!
How to make effective decisions
How do you make decisions with the ... Views: 1626
Do you sometimes feel like you could have learned more about your condition, but you were afraid to ask? Good communication is the key to successful relationships, and is essential to maintaining a good relationship with your doctor. By bringing the appropriate information to your follow-up ... Views: 1409
Leverage, in this sense, involves two other concepts. Profit and trade. When a profit is generated by a business person, he/she then trades some of that profit with others in return for products and services that make it possible for he/she to generate even more profit.
Important News About ... Views: 872
As we transition to warmer months, you’ve probably started to notice that bodies and skin are showing up everywhere. If you tune into daytime TV talk shows, you’ll start to see bikini fashion shows. On the bestseller list, diet books are on the rise. Gyms are full as people keep their beach ... Views: 806
To me, Quest Makers are women in their 40s and beyond who've declared "now it's my time," and then set off on personal journeys to achieve their dreams. One such Quest Maker is Hilary Cooper-Kenny.
From being a nurse at a maximum security prison to becoming a master weaver, Hilary’s own next ... Views: 1973
I love the fairy tale, The Ugly Duckling, written by Hans Christian Anderson in 1844. Here’s the Cliff Notes version. One spring day, a baby swan is born into a duck family and it’s immediately apparent that he just doesn’t belong: His egg is much larger than the others and after he’s born, he’s ... Views: 2070