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- What Does New Years Mean To You? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2014 from Carolyn GoldfarbWhat does New Years mean to you? Is it just another day? What emotions come up? Does the mere thought of the New Year bring you to tears or does it make you feel hopeful, excited and happy? Are you so excited to make your New Year’s resolutions and go after your dreams? Are you all pumped up to ...
Views: 2200 - 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: 854 - Demonizing - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaDemonizing is a coping mechanism that we employ to painlessly process our fears. It is the act of projecting onto a person, situation or environment-separation. Any time we speak negatively of another person, situation or environment, we are claiming that this seemingly separate experience is ...
Views: 1147 - The Power of Heart-Centred Living - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from New Conscious Living"A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move on to higher levels." ~Albert Einstein Could this new "thinking" be coming from the heart instead of the mind? We are human beings and when we practice living in this world from a state of beingness rather than constant ...
Views: 861 - What If You Were Happy All The Time? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Carolyn GoldfarbWhat if you were happy all the time? I bet you started laughing at the thought! How great would you life be if you could be happy every day from this day forward? Can you picture it? I sure can! What fun I would have! May favorite pose in Yoga is the Happy Baby pose! How can you not be happy ...
Views: 858(1 vote) - When Fear Meets Love - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2014 from Sheryl PaulWhen fear pricks the heart it flies in the face of every message about love we absorb from the culture: that love should provide a safe haven against the storms of life; that love should be easy; that love and fear are mutually exclusive, and that if fear enters the picture it means something is ...
Views: 1071 - Our Greatest Fear - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Janet PfeifferAsk anyone: they'll tell you that public speaking is a person's greatest fear. Yet according to a recent article by Steve Nash flying, heights, the dark, intimacy, failure, rejection, spiders, and commitment top the list. Add to that the fear of being alone, losing a loved one (especially a ...
Views: 764 - Healing Emotionally After Sustaining an Automobile Accident - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Karleia SteinerPsychological and emotional trauma is just as real and just as devastating as physical injuries, especially after something as distressing as an automobile accident. Anyone that has recently been in an accident should take a look at these tips that will help them transition back into their ...
Views: 637 - Accepting Where You Are - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Melissa Heisler“Now that I am trying to change, I don’t like who I am.” At some point, many of my clients say this or something similar. When they finally see a new way to be, but are not yet capable of acting that way, they begin to attack themselves. judges gavel“I am a horrible person.” “Being this ...
Views: 737(1 vote) - It's a battle from within - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Krysti TurznikI've just returned from Florida where I attended an a-maz-ing Mindset Retreat. I met so many people who are on the path of self-discovery to create a shift in themselves and allow their best selves to come forward. For me this journey of greater self-discovery has come with resistance ...
Views: 824(2 votes) - Fear as a Powerful Motivator - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Jason MagillThis week I wanted to post about fear and how it can greatly limit our potential but when used correctly can also be a very powerful motivator. Here’s to a week of channeling your fears! Feeling afraid, there’s no feeling like it. It is real and powerful. It creates intense physical ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - Silent Anger - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Janet PfeifferIn the late sixties, I married my high school sweetheart. He was a quiet person by nature so when we began having difficulties in our marriage and his response was one of silence I thought it was just his personality. Little did I realize it was a manipulative technique that would eventually ...
Views: 2803 - Listening In - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Homaira Kabir(part 2 of A Soft Place to Call Home (http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/a-soft-place-to-call-home) “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky Conscious breathing is my anchor” Thich Nhat Hanh In my last article, I wrote about the importance of being compassionate ...
Views: 957 - Courageous Creative Empowerment - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontCourageous Creative Empowerment Having a sense of creative empowerment is about the power to create! It begins by centering yourself so you may achieve clarity and know that you have the courage you need to live in the now! When you have the courage to create, you never truly know what ...
Views: 743 - Safety Checklist - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Melissa HeislerRecently a client admitted to falling back into an old undesirable habit. Ashley had once again become a tyrant at home. She was obsessed with the cleanliness of her house. She worried about getting things done on time. She stopped interacting with her family. The only time she spoke to them was ...
Views: 936 - TV Spot Blasts Obama on Terror; Secure America Now Is Focus of Nonpartisan Concern v US Jihadists - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSecure America Now sponsors an ad that recreates the “Daisy Girl.” It suggests Obama’s refusal to stand up to the Islamist Iran is risking disaster for America. Muslim jihadists in America are probable. Described as “a nonpartisan organization dedicated to bringing critical security issues to ...
Views: 880 - Feeling Creatures Who Think - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Melissa HeislerAnother 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: 918(1 vote) - Everyone Of Us Has The Anxiety Guy Inside Ready To Come Out - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2014 from Dennis Simsek26.2% Yep, you're not alone in North America or throughout the world if you are currently going through a condition called anxiety disorder. To put things in perspective for you 26.2% of people in America older then the age of 18 (1 in 4) are suffering from some sort of mental disorder, so ...
Views: 1178 - Is it Time to Blend Drudge’s “Have Exit Plan” with Christ’s Warning to Flee Military or Martial Law? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Many see trouble coming from government spending and then printing money non-stop. And the gov is preparing for the trouble by buying billions of bullets and armored vehicles. The Bible has warnings for what we see. Before Christ saves us in the sky, heeding His words could save us in ...
Views: 810 - Redefining Victimization - A New Approach - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2014 from Janet Pfeiffer"I'm a victim of domestic violence." That's one phrase you'll never hear emanating from my mouth. Even though I spent three years engaged to marry someone who verbally and physically abused me, I never once entertained the thought of myself as a victim. Perhaps it's because I define a victim as ...
Views: 859 - Evolution versus “deaf, dumb and blind” believers in Earth being only 6,000 years old - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhy is this article in the sections of Depression & Gratitude? Because if you believe that you came from a monkey, you might be depressed. Seeing support for the biblical account that we were made in God's image (and have a higher destiny than apes) brings gratitude to the Creator. This also ...
Views: 906 - Your Fears and the Forms They Take - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Maria KhalifeIf you have ever felt frozen in time and space as a result of some fear inside of you, you know precisely how uncomfortable that is, how you do not like that feeling, and how it keeps you from enjoying the life you love. I would like to talk about two forms that fear assumes and how you might ...
Views: 688 - 12 Tips to Release Stress to Live a Happy Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Carol Whitaker12 Tips to Release Stress to Live a Happy Life Do you want to be happier? If so, then make it a point to release stress regularly. We often have stress without even realizing it, but your body does. When you feel worried and strained your body is yelling with an ‘energy megaphone’ that you’re ...
Views: 717 - What can we learn from making mistakes? - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Larry CraneWe all know what a mistake is so there is no reason to offer the dictionary’s version of this reality. Mistakes offer us an opportunity to examine our thinking and discover what aspect(s) of our projects could be done differently, positively, therefore resulting in improved outcomes. Mistakes ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - How to Break Negative Recurring Habit Patterns & Self Sabotaging Behavior - Change Your Life & Realize Your Dreams with Aromatherapy - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from KG StilesWHAT IS Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy means to treat with aroma through inhalation and is a natural holistic healing therapy. The true practice of aromatherapy is a wedding of both science and art in the use of pure plant essential oils to enhance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ...
Views: 2612 - A Member of The Universe (Do You Belong?) - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Brenda ShoshannaWho are we? Where do we belong? When we step into Zen meditation and practice, a brand new answer appears. Here is an excerpt from Just Grab The Dust Rag, (Confession of A Deluded Zen Student Who Never Learned A Thing). Before long I’d become a regular in the early morning sittings at the ...
Views: 2933 - 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: 904 - Emotional Pain Cure - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Virgil PaunThere is no health without emotional health. Over 90% of all illnesses are caused by mental and emotional stress. It is the number one reason for doctor visits in America today and the psychiatric drugs prescribed are second only to painkillers. Emotional pain is an umbrella term for: fear, ...
Views: 1138 - “Wanting to be Safe” - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2014 from Larry CranePerhaps at times you have noticed your heart is racing while watching a movie or listening to a negative conversation. If this is your experience, you can be certain that you may actually be in a state of panic or fear. By regularly listening to the news or watching action-flicks may actually ...
Views: 946 - Memories...To Keep or not to keep? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Jackie HofmannIs it necessary or even desirable to totally eliminate memories in order to help eliminate stress? I don't believe it is necessary to eliminate the actual memory that is causing a negative response...but rather, one can eliminate the negative response and still maintain the memory. I have found ...
Views: 1486 - Overcoming Fear in Your Personal and Professional Life with Dale Spencer on The Empowerment Show - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Melissa HeislerIs there something you are afraid of? Is there something you are afraid to face? Dale Spencer had to face his fears, in order to recreate his life. Dale was leading the life of an average college student when at the age of 20 an unforeseen injury changed his life forever. Left paralyzed, ...
Views: 1825 - Breathe Your Way Out Of Fear & Anxiety For Long-Lasting Health & Joy! - by Submitted on May 28, 2017 from Kai AshleyWhat happens when you are gripped in fear and anxiety with no idea how to get out? It can be easy to feel trapped in those heavy feelings for days, weeks and for some people even decades... But it doesn't have to be this way! If you find yourself in a situation where you feel gripped by fear ...
Views: 1173 - When Will I Be Good Enough? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Judith AlbrightHave you spent most of your life feeling unworthy or somehow inferior? How many times have you held yourself back or prevented yourself from doing something you really wanted to do because you were convinced you weren’t “good enough?” This insidious belief is the silent saboteur that prevents us ...
Views: 988 - The Keys To Stopping Dating Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Dennis SimsekAll of us date for different reasons. Sometimes theses reasons are unknown to our conscious mind. With application of thought and reflection, we can find out what we want from our dating partner and once we know what we want we can begin breaking down the walls of shyness. Reasons come ...
Views: 839 - Instructions And Script For Your Own Personal Relaxation Audio Tape To Stop Stress And Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2014 from Dennis SimsekMaking your own personal relaxation audio can be effective in helping you practice and master many of the relaxation techniques and methods you've learned so far. This particular script includes relaxed breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery, and suggestion. Preparing Your ...
Views: 1082 - Which Of These 3 Obsessive Behaviors Are Keeping Your Panic And Anxiety Alive? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dennis SimsekThere are three obsessive behaviors that you are likely to be engaging in that is impeding your healing process and stopping you from enjoying a stress-free life. Recognizing these barriers can be a great first step toward getting rid of the problems that go with being too stressed. The first ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Here's How You Will Know When You've Overcome An Anxiety Disorder Completely - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Dennis SimsekAt the end of your life, I want you to be able to look back and marvel at the way you handled your anxiety disorder. I don't want you to look back and think 'what if'? This path you are heading down may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable, but it is the path that you must take. Take it now, take ...
Views: 1089 - Is Ending Your Anxiety Disorder Naturally Your New Years Resolution? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2014 from Dennis SimsekWhat a crazy year for me, I started The Anxious Athlete with the hopes of helping people through their anxiety which is now looking like an epidemic of some sorts. I still remember the day I walked out of my home after spending 31 days locked up due to my Agoraphobia, that was some day... I ...
Views: 991 - Anxiety Attack First Aid Kit - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIt is rather simple to mistakenly take an anxiety attack for a real heart attack. In fact, most casual observers would not even know the difference between the two if they see it happening right before their eyes. The clear signs of an anxiety attack reflect the commonly known signs of a heart ...
Views: 1665 - Proper Breathing And Anxiety What's The True Connection? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2013 from Dennis SimsekBreathing 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 relaxation. If you can control the way you breath, you have a powerful tool to reduce bodily tension. Most ...
Views: 971 - My Anxiety Disorder...How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe dinner time conversation went better than I expected with Robyn. I convinced her that a temporary move to Bali Indonesia could be an adventure of a lifetime, and that the trip hopefully would help me to drastically change my fearful and negative beliefs that led to my anxiety disorder. ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - My Anxiety Disorder... How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe Answer Was Right There I quickly realized that who I surrounded myself with I became! My environment had a massive impact on how I thought, felt and even acted. The more I hung around and practiced with better tennis players than me, the faster I improved my own tennis game. The more ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - My Anxiety Disorder... How I Began Turning A Monster Into A Fly Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2013 from Dennis SimsekOn 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 told me before, and in time it showed me a natural path to overcoming my generalized anxiety disorder. ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Manage Your Stress Through These 5 Crucial Tips - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWe must remember that we will always come across inevitable factors that cause pressure and anxiety on us. What we do not know is that it is not really the problems that are difficult to deal with, but our attitude towards the problems. Basically, the cause of stress is your attitude toward ...
Views: 894(1 vote) - What Are The Real Causes For Depression? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Dennis SimsekIn today's day-to-day lifestyle, depression is a very familiar disorder. It affects every eighth man and every fourth woman (scary I know). Many of us are actually unaware of the symptoms of depression which include feelings of desperation, compulsive negative thinking, increased or decreased ...
Views: 914(1 vote) - The Spiritual Solution to Anger - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Janet PfeifferI've spoken many times about the importance of all feelings, anger included. With every emotion we experience, we have the ability to learn much about ourselves. No feeling is inherently wrong. It's how we choose to express and use them that determines their value. In The Secret Side of ...
Views: 1308(2 votes) - 6 Things You Must Know That Will Stop Your Performance Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhen you suffer from performance anxiety, you know it by your immediate physical reactions and symptoms which include (but are not limited to) feeling sweaty and faint, fear of losing absolute control, trembling, hyperventilating, shaky voice, diarrhea, weakness in the knees, dry mouth, a desire ...
Views: 1940(2 votes) - Is Your Generalized Anxiety Disorder Keeping You In 'No Mans Land?' - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2013 from Dennis SimsekNo Man's Land In tennis, there is an area of the court called "no man's land," located within the two feet in front of the baseline. This is the worst place to stand if you want to be able to return the ball. However, new players don't know this and naturally tend to stand there. Instead of ...
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