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- Experiencing the Resonance of ME - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Rosie KuhnSitting on the side of the mountain in my little trailer overlooking paradise I still wonder when things will shift; when I’ll get that phone call that says my life, as I’ve imagined it to be, is beginning NOW; that the moment has arrived – I’ve finally hit the Jackpot! While sitting on the ...
Views: 1351 - Facing Fear Of Death - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Karen ScheelApprehension filled the air as nine of us stood by the river’s edge. Under normal conditions this river was fast and choked with boulders, plunging downhill at an average gradient of 110 feet per mile and was known for being complex and physically demanding. Our adrenaline was in full flow, ...
Views: 1337 - Failing Often does not make you a Failure - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from lennox cadore"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas A. Edison I’ve failed a lot at many things before in my life. I’ve failed in jobs, relationships, businesses, sports and yet only a few times have I considered myself as a failure. Not anymore. While growing up and ...
Views: 1467 - Failure doesn’t actually Exist ! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Kevin ThoroughgoodHow many times have you not followed something through because you were afraid you might fail? I bet numerous times. However you are not alone, because most people have; no one likes the idea of failing. The very notion of failure makes us feel ineffective, weak or lacking in some way. ...
Views: 714 - Failure Is Just The Beginning - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Mindy CraryMany people thinking of failure as the undesirable end of something they attempted, when really it is just the beginning. People are scared right now because it seems like our economy is never going to fully recover from the 2008 mortgage fiasco. They worry about losing their home, their ...
Views: 1413 - False Predictions that a Huge Earthquake Can Happen “Anytime"; Expected Spring of 2015 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Richard RuhlingAn article by Lyn Leahz on BeforeItsNews.com cites David Wilkerson’s vision that “The United States is going to experience, in the not-too-distant future, the most tragic earthquake in its history.” We believe Wilkerson was a godly man and blessed with insights, but the title of her article ...
Views: 1321 - False. Evidence. Appearing. Real. - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Vickie GriffithLooking at the Sunday obituary page recently, I noticed how many people near my age are passing away. A wave of dread flowed through me and I thought: What if I only have a few years left? I’ve always wanted to be a Centenarian. And,I’ve always thought that saying out loud that I want to ...
Views: 1276 - Family First - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2020 from Vishwas Healing CentreThe world is going through a difficult time with COVID-19 causing so much harm and even more panic and fear . No doubt that it is a time that we need to be alert but also be hopeful. we know, Globally we all are sailing in the same boat. As they say “*Shared Pain and problems Brings People ...
Views: 920 - Fear - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Melissa HeislerI like to think I am fearless, and in many ways I am. But in some ways I am not. One of the most noticeable ways is in regards to my business. I fear not having enough income to pay my bills. I fear I will not be able to make the business what I want it to be. I fear that I made a mistake making ...
Views: 1349 - Fear - Gratitude for your Fears? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Edith SiegHow do you deal with fear? You are afraid. Feel it. What are you afraid of? How does that protect you? How does it get in your way? Does it stop you from acting? Do you have any phobias? Are there thoughts that keep you paralyzed, tasks or people you avoid at all cost? Things you get ...
Views: 1168 - Fear and Control - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Kathy WilsonFear has many uses. It can be used as a warning to keep you from entering into a situation that might hurt you. It can be used to motivate you away from something, such as a harmful relationship or a dangerous situation. It can also be used by others to control you. How do people use fear ...
Views: 1411 - FEAR AND PARENTING - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Ken ThomI am challenged on a daily basis to help families identify their own fears. Many times this is not an easy task because we are so resistant to admitting that we are afraid. We are conditioned to not experience fear. Fear is not an acceptable emotion in our society. Men are supposed to be ...
Views: 1280 - Fear Is a Chemical Reaction - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Roberta SwartzFar too many people suffer from fears and anxieties. Their experiences can range from a chronic, mild nervous feeling to a full blown panic attack. Ask anyone who has struggled through an episode of panic; the reactions are real and horrifying. In the extreme, these feelings can be debilitating ...
Views: 1861 - Fear Is Based in the Limitations of Ignorance and Unconsciousness - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2022 from santosh krinskyIn The Life Divine, Sri Aurobindo describes the sevenhold ignorance which limits the human being. We live in a world about which we know very little, and we lack a complete understanding of the significance of our lives, the meaning of existence, or the processes of Time. As a result, we act as ...
Views: 537 - Fear is the Path to the Dark Side - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from Alex RyanIn my life I have learned to stay in constant “absorption mode” because I have learned that you never know when or where life is going to deliver to you the next big lesson. And I have found that the most profound lessons often occur in the most unlikely places. One of the biggest ...
Views: 1929 - FEAR OF DEATH-DETERIORATION OF PRANA OR VITAL FORCE - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIf the balance of vital force remains stable all classes and sub classes of life will work desirably. The body thus will experience good health, mind will be happy and the psyche will ooze with good intentions and contentment. Yet if in that arena distortions manifest the result is hardships and ...
Views: 986 - Fear of Inheriting or Being Exposed to Disease: How to Find Courage and The Best Healer Within. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Raven Cohan"Why It Can Take a Year to Get a Mammogram in the U.S" originally located at: http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/108717 is scary to me in a different way than it is intended to be. It talks about the complicated Western medicine model that has patients get misdiagnosed often enough ...
Views: 2428 - Fear Of Public Speaking - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Amy RemmeleThe fear of public speaking is rated as the most common and severe fear there is. I think the one liner, “I would rather be the dead guy than the one who has to give the eulogy” sums it up well. But what to do about the fear is the real question. I know people who have gone their entire lives ...
Views: 1144 - Fear of Public Speaking Phobia: Overcoming Public Speaking Phobia - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2017 from Melvin SheltonFear of Public Speaking Phobia: Overcoming Public Speaking Phobia To be a leader, it is necessary to speak in public today. It is a very natural thing to be scared to address a group of people, even if you know them very well. Public speaking need not be stressful for you at all. There are ...
Views: 1168 - Fear Versus Faith - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Ken ThomI finished writing my first book not too long ago. I found it difficult identifying what my expectations were since I’ve never done this before. The entire process of getting the book in print and to being in your hands was an emotional roller coaster. I had to keep reminding myself “process ...
Views: 1516 - FEAR: Overcoming The Single Biggest Factor That Holds People Back - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Margie WarrellFear can trap us in lives of quiet desperation that leave us thirsty for purpose, hungry for depth and disconnected from the unique potential that lies within us. New studies in brain plasticity have proven that by doing what scares us, we can build our 'courage muscles' and take our careers, ...
Views: 1363 - Fear: Wandering in A Desert of The Soul… Here Is a Road Map Out! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from James WaltonConsider the passage in the Bible depicting the liberation of the Jewish slaves from captivity in ancient Egypt in Exodus 12: 35-36. The Israelites wandered for forty years in the desert. Forty years represented a lifetime in the scriptures. After they had left Egypt and found themselves in the ...
Views: 1211 - Fearless Flying - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Judith AlbrightAre you a fearful flyer? Does your heart race or your palms sweat at the mere thought of getting in a large metal tube that weighs as much as 395,000 lbs. at takeoff, is 159 feet long (more than half the length of a football field), and somehow manages to stay in the air 35,000 feet above the ...
Views: 1995 - Fears - Are They Real or Imagined? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Erica TucciWhat is fear? One definition is "a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined." And that's the key…"real" or "imagined". What do you do when fear strikes? It can be in any situation, for example, when we want to follow our heart's ...
Views: 1161 - Fears And Worries- What To Do When They Overwhelm You - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Rhod JonesDue to the current plight the world now faces, fears and worries are a constant in our day to day lives. When I look back at my professional rugby playing career I constantly had to deal with the burdens of fear and worry. After a spate of injuries early in my career, I then carried around ...
Views: 1530 - Fears, Doubts, & Failures: Eradicate Thoughts That Limit Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew ToonePeople everywhere have incredible ideas, hidden talents, unlimited potential, and reachable dreams, but they spend too much time listening to the voices of fear and doubt in their own minds that they thus never take a risk and put forth the necessary action required to realize those goals, ...
Views: 1365 - Feeling Anxious For No Reason All the Time: Ways to Calm Anxiety Attacks - Random Anxiety Attack for No Reason - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniFeeling Anxious For No Reason All the Time: Ways to Calm Anxiety Attacks - Random Anxiety Attack for No Reason Breathing properly is one of the simplest ways to drain away tension and relieve your stress. By simply changing your breathing patterns, you can rapidly induce a greater state of ...
Views: 786 - Feeling Nervous For No Reason In Stomach: How To Calm A Nervous Stomach - Best Way To Deal With Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniFeeling Nervous For No Reason In Stomach: How To Calm A Nervous Stomach - Best Way To Deal With Panic Attacks From time to time everybody suffers from worry and anxiety. For most people this does not become a real problem and they carry on with their everyday lives. Others take worry to the ...
Views: 1086 - Feeling Scared For No Reason: I'm Scared of Everything What's Wrong with Me - The Anxiety Disease - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Brett ManniFeeling Scared For No Reason: I'm Scared of Everything What's Wrong with Me - The Anxiety Disease On the 6th doctor I visited to look deeper into what these agonizing symptoms I was experiencing could be, I got some interesting advice. The advice I was given was unlike what anyone had ever ...
Views: 3164 - Finding a cure for Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Benjamin BarrattFor the past 2 years my life has been amazing, I brought a house, meet my dream partner and all my relationships with family and friends are brilliant, if you were to meet me now, you would have never known that in the previous 4 years I suffered from severe anxiety that left me house bound for ...
Views: 1669 - Finding My Inner Voice! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Michelle BiancoEveryone deals with struggles in life, things that happen which are out of our control. What is most important is how you confront these life struggles. Do you continue to live your life being miserable or do you take control, find your voice, and persevere? I, like all people in life, had my ...
Views: 1198 - Finding Peace in the Storm - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderBy Linney Elder I was thinking about the years that I was involved in sailing yachts and how my life can be likened to some of those trips on the ocean. There were times when it was obvious that the elements were more in control than we were and that there was only so much we could do to ...
Views: 1158 - Finding The Source Of Your Fears - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stanley Popovich A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding the source of your fears and being able to manage it. In dealing with any kinds of fears or anxieties, try to learn what is the real source of your fears and anxieties. Knowing what is causing your anxieties ...
Views: 1261 - Finding the Strength to Love Your Reflection – No Matter What - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Dianne DanielsFinding the strength within your own mind, your own psyche, to Love Your Reflection can be easy when you are not faced with an imagined or real nemesis…being consistent and doing it in circumstances where you do not feel strong or confident is tougher, but it’s at those times that you must ...
Views: 1636 - Five 'When-Then' Signs Support Apocalyptic 2016--Flee The Cities - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Five biblical signs, not to mention our severe weather or failing economy, are ominous for 2016. Fleeing the cities is suggested by five biblical models. Most Bible scholars agree with a 7-year apocalyptic period, like the 7 years of famine in Joseph's time or the 7 years that King ...
Views: 1267 - Five Fear Factors in Islam - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Richard RuhlingMuslims are afraid to speak against radical Islam. Maybe they are afraid of their fellow Muslims, afraid of dying, maybe afraid of Allah. A contrast with Christianity is seen. Islam, the world's second largest religion, has concerns that are often overlooked. 1. Not just Islam, but anyone, ...
Views: 1249 - Five Tips on Being More Confident - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Toby LattimoreFor some people confidence seems like a precious commodity at the best of times and then for others it appears that they have more than their fair share. It’s a massive part of our lives and can stop us from enjoying ourselves, making decisions or communicating. The very simplest things can be ...
Views: 1149 - Five Ways a Car Accident Can Shake Your Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Harper HarmonCar accidents are not just physical events. People who have been in accidents frequently report that their confidence is shaken and that they find daily life more difficult. These effects are normal. Talk to an attorney if you are involved in a car accident because he or she can help you recover ...
Views: 1865 - Flight Or Flight - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Bill KingFear was controlling my life. I had always had a standard response to fears: avoidance. Choices I had made kept me from having to face them, but they had also kept me from realizing my dreams. I had been claustrophobic for as far back as I could remember, and then I developed a fear of flying. ...
Views: 1576 - Focus on What You Want Rather Than What You Fear - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Julie Donley"I have a new boss. With recent layoffs and downsizing, my boss gave up my area to a new director. My head is swimming with thoughts about how she will treat me, what she will expect. I'm nervous that she will find a way to get rid of me. I'm just so scared of what might happen with this new ...
Views: 1328 - Focused Breathing Tips for Reducing Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Nick LazarisBreath is the single most powerful tool for anxiety reduction. Proper focused breathing techniques will allow you to feel better and reduce the stress that leads to anxiety before it grabs a hold of you. Good breathing should be practiced throughout the day if you want to feel your best and ...
Views: 3823 - Foods Good for Anxiety: Foods to Eat To Help With Anxiety - Foods That Fight Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Melvin SheltonFoods Good for Anxiety: Foods to Eat To Help With Anxiety - Foods That Fight Anxiety Water There is no quicker way to reduce general anxiety than having good eating and drinking habits. One of the most easily implemented and effective additions to your diet is fresh water. Water is a great ...
Views: 1341 - Foods That Help With Anxiety: Foods That Reduce Anxiety And Depression - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Melvin SheltonFoods That Help With Anxiety: Foods That Reduce Anxiety And Depression I believe most of us have heard the saying of "You Are What You Eat". You can make many anxiety symptoms less severe by implementing these four best foods for anxiety. A well balanced diet including a number of foods ...
Views: 1278 - Forgiveness: Is Holding On To Anger Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Margie WarrellClinical studies have proven the very real link between the emotion of anger and the development of heart disease and numerous other unsavory ailments and illnesses. There's only one way to let go of anger. Do you know what it is? More so, do you know how to do it?! Last week a friend ...
Views: 1254 - From Here To There - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes the hardest step to take is the first step. What makes that step so hard is that we have our plan down, but then we second guess ourselves. We play out different scenarios in our mind, which in turn builds fear. Fear stops us from moving forward. That is why some people cannot move ...
Views: 1938 - From Panic To Purpose: A Personal Triumph In Overcoming Panic Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Angela BrittainWhen I began having panic attacks back in 1988, I never dreamed I would be traveling all over and ministering to people about anxiety and fear. But literally, what the enemy meant for evil, God worked for good. I can remember feeling so afraid to even go out of the house to get groceries or go ...
Views: 1517 - From Worrier to Warrior: Making Friends with Fear - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWorry pretends to be necessary, but serves no useful purpose. -- Eckhart Tolle OK, I know things are very "hairy" out there. We are standing in the midst of a perfect storm. The world financial markets have plummeted; our economy is near collapse, life savings and home equities have ...
Views: 1586 - Full Moon March 10, 2008 - Time to Let Go - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Linda BackesThe full moon energy is all about releasing that which you no longer want in your life. During this tremendous time of upheaval for many - especially in the areas of finance and relationships, this is an opportune time to let go of FEAR. We now know scientifically how the Universe works in ...
Views: 1481 - Get Over Yourself….then Stretch Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Ron BroussardA “hot mess” has many different meanings make sure you get over yours, it’s not as worst as it seems. If anyone knows me or has met me, knows I love talking to people anywhere. I always learn something interesting when I talk to people. Back in June, I was sitting in a corporate office in ...
Views: 1404 - Get Rid Of Agoraphobia – Top Three Options To Explore - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Mike PorteousFor people wanting to Overcome Agoraphobia there are various treatment methods available, each with their owna pproaches and standards . But between these options, three have been found to be quite helpful in dealing with the illness. To clear out which three those are, continue ...
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