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- My Spouse Had an Affair - Where Do We Go From Here? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Martez LaytonMaking the right decision at this emotional crossroad will affect you, your spouse and your children. Due to the nature and the pain of dealing with an affair, it is very important not to make decisions from the emotions of anger or bitterness. This is the time in your life where deeply rooted ...
Views: 2396(1 vote) - Your Spouse's Infidelity Revealed: Of Course You Are Angry and Scared: Part 1 - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Peggy FergusonInfidelity can be a component of sexual addiction or relational event(s). It is generally enshrouded in secrecy and dishonesty, with great amounts of time and effort spent to keep it hidden. Spouses find out about the infidelity or sexual addiction in a wide variety of ways. Several are ...
Views: 2395 - ***A Bridge to Somewhere - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Colin TippingClearly, the days of profligate spending are over. But that doesn't mean we won't spend at all in the next few months and years. It's just that we will spend more wisely now. Just like our government is investing in infrastructure as a way to move our economy forward, we should be planning to ...
Views: 2393(1 vote) - Dr. Romance: 3 Ways to Ruin Your Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Tina TessinaTo view the video, click here.) Relationships can be devastated by simple, thoughtless things. Bad behavior will ruin your marriage faster than any temptation from the outside. Tina B. Tessina, PhD, "Dr. Romance" licensed psychotherapist and author points out the worst mistakes to ...
Views: 2393(6 votes) - Dear. Dr. Romance: Every Time We Talk, I'm in Tears and He's Mad - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I have been married for 17 years and thought we had a great marriage. 10 years ago I got hurt and have had 6 back surgeries. At one point I would double up on meds and drink to ignore life. During this time my husband was an angel; until he discovered I was ...
Views: 2385 - Forgiving, Forgetting and Physics - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Staci BackauskasThe past came knocking at the door this week. My girlfriend and I share a history that goes back more than four years. Over that time, we both behaved in ways that were indicative of who we believed we were, not who we really are. And occasionally, the past makes an appearance, a full array of ...
Views: 2384 - Are You Imprisoned By Walls of Jealousy? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonJealousy is a cruel emotion; cruelest of all to those who experience it, but also cruel to those whom it is directed at. I was totally shocked yesterday when I accidentally came across an on-line forum which was supposed to be a networking opportunity for those who work in a particular niche ...
Views: 2383 - Breakup Tips That Minimize the Hurt - Unexpected Outcomes and Spiritual Words - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Richard PorrWith any breakup, there are plenty of strong emotions and great potential for long lasting harm. But the point of the greatest hurt is also the point of the greatest damage. That's normal. The challenge is to think beyond the pain and supposed consequences of a breakup and give consideration to ...
Views: 2381 - The Awakening Process- Healing and Letting Go of the Past. - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Adrian BoniardiIn the same way you wouldn't wear your favorite perfume without taking a shower first, you can't really grow into a bigger, wiser, wealthier you (remember that true 'wealth' means much more than just 'money') without understanding, healing and letting go of the old you... and anything else that ...
Views: 2381(2 votes) - Blessed are the Pure in Heart for They Will See God - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Curtis R Doll JrGod is a verb. God simply “IS”. God is the "Great I AM". When Moses asked God on Mt. Sinai, whom shall I say sent me, God said; “I AM THAT I AM”. Tell them that “I AM” hath sent thee. “I AM” refers to the verb to “BE”. And the essence of the verb to be is - “IS”. God simply “IS” God is a verb, ...
Views: 2379 - The Main Reasons of Why Women Leave Men - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Matthew JohnsonThere’s always some reasons why women leave men. When your girl has walked out on you, it can be really tough to figure out exactly why. She might not even give you the real reason behind her decision to leave you and that will only make it even harder. You must put some serious efforts into it ...
Views: 2376 - ***Supercharge Your Business or Career By Becoming a Published Author - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Colin TippingNothing enhances your standing amongst peers, customers, clients and business associates more than being a published author. They automatically assume: You are smarter than average You are an authority on your subject You deserve a lot of respect You are a person they can do ...
Views: 2374 - How to Get Your Ex to Want You Back and Miss You - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Ashley KayAre you frantically looking for ways on “how to get your ex to want you back?” Did you make a horrible mistake and your left had enough and just left you? The truth is, sometimes relationships don’t work for the best. No matter how perfect it is at first, sooner or later you and your ...
Views: 2363 - Forgiving- How To Do It Gracefully - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraOne of the most difficult things we humans have to encounter is to respond to evil with kindness, hatred with love, or compassion with cruelty- forgiving the unforgivable. We can’t help but admire people who are capable of these exalted acts, but when that very thing is required of us ...
Views: 2341 - ”You Are Eternal!” Near Death Experiences, Reincarnation and the Honorary Guards - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Hope Bradford“Your existence is eternal. This phase (of your soul) is so important because you learn so much in human form. This is where the individual’s ‘spark’ of existence can expand into bigger, more powerful energies…Many spirit energies are coming in all the time. Soul evolution is linear for some, ...
Views: 2338(1 vote) - Top Six Reasons To Forgive - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Michelle BeaudryNo one can change the past, but you do have the power to upgrade how you feel about it, and that makes all the difference. You can take your power back from all those painful memories, and make peace with your past. Forgiveness heals the guilt and the hurt, and does this quietly, privately, and ...
Views: 2315 - ***The Boyz of Wally Street - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Colin TippingFor all that I go on about how money is just energy, has no meaning other than what we attach to it, and how there is no shortage of it, I still find myself feeling a lot of anger towards the guys on Wall Street who took an average of $12 million each in bonuses. The fact that they took the ...
Views: 2305 - A solution to loneliness at least, an energetic solution - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Bruce DicksonA solution to loneliness at least, an energetic solution A Healing Toolbox article, Best practices in energy healing, 'with God as your Partner' I was feeling lonely yesterday. I had just completed all the heavy lifting on a big project, shooting and editing, a series of 15 videos, it had ...
Views: 2292 - Forgive or Not Forgive Narcissistic Abuser - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineShould Narcissistic Abusers Be Held Accountable for Their Actions? Excerpt from January 7, 2014 show on A Fine Time for Healing, Whether to Forgive or Not Forgive the Narcissistic Abuse Many recovering victims of narcissistic abuse struggle with the dilemma of whether or not to hold the ...
Views: 2292 - What Does Love Look Like? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Gloria ArensonRecently I was using EFT with a client I'll call Marie while she was exploring stress about some serious problems in her family. Thoughts and feelings about family members came up as she tapped, and tearfully she said, "I want love." She told me that she didn't feel loved by her mother and in ...
Views: 2284(1 vote) - 3 Crucial Things to Do Right After a Separation to get Ex-Boyfriend Back Again - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Jack JeanBreak ups are no fun no matter the case. Regardless of the reason or how long the relationship lasted, the time immediately following the breakup can be tough. If you were not prepared to breakup, it could be even worse.I realize where you are coming from and I’m here to tell you that there is ...
Views: 2283 - Come On, Cathy! Are All Beliefs Lies? Really? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Cathy EckWhat Is Real? Albert Einstein said, "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." Few people understand what he meant. Einstein realized that truth and reality are not the same thing. Let me explain. People often ask me, “Cathy, do you really mean ALL beliefs are lies? ...
Views: 2281 - Things To Ask Your Ex - Questions To Ask Your Ex After A Breakup - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldThings to ask your ex; When dealing with a relationship break up, you will find there are five stages that a person will go through. Understanding this is a natural process and knowing where you are in this process can help you cope. Questions to ask your ex after a breakup; A complete ...
Views: 2279 - Why Forgiving Others Makes Life Better For You - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Marc OromanerThe first time I was given advice about the importance of forgiveness was at the most unlikely of places: an advertising school I was attending in Atlanta. The school had brought in speaker Joey Reiman—a very successful advertising executive who ran his own agency. Almost immediately, I could ...
Views: 2260(1 vote) - Forgive in Your Own Time - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Kristin RobertsonNot long ago, I saw an online video of a woman who described the wondrous things that manifested in her life once she forgave the man who killed her daughter. She said she worked hard to forgive - it took her several days. I start screaming at the screen, "Several days! Honey, you think ...
Views: 2249(2 votes) - A beautiful tale about LOVE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Lais StephanOne day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed. It truly was the most beautiful ...
Views: 2248(1 vote) - A Time of Renewal - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Here it is 2012, for years many have questioned our mere existence after this year. The world is changing, for the better, but some still don’t see it. It is not the end of the world, but the end of our old way of thinking. It is a time of renewal. This means renewal of our souls, it is a ...
Views: 2226(2 votes) - Does Your Story Run Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Sandy Brewer, PhDIt’s resonates like an old gospel spiritual: You got a story, I got a story. All God’s children got a story. The intensity of our stories varies as does the degree of the resulting chaos. Some of us had it really rough, as did I. Yet others have had harsher lives. And for some of us, not ...
Views: 2223(1 vote) - Secret Children of Affairs - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Ellen O'NeillThere is so much in the news of politicians, celebrities, and public figures with secret children born out of affairs. When I first heard Arnold Schwarzenegger interviewed on 60 Minutes last fall, and he referred to fathering a love child during his affair by saying: “It was the stupidest thing ...
Views: 2212(1 vote) - What are the most important elements of a clothing logo design? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Beverly HoustonCompanies can make a big difference with the help of professional logo designs. It is the best way to present their business globally and establish a unique corporate identity in the minds of the viewers. A logo is a brand ambassador who will represent your company even if you are not ...
Views: 2206 - The Silent Assassin - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Janet PfeifferI read advice columns. I sometimes find valuable information that benefits me or I can pass along to others. At times I shake my head in awe at the nonsensical issues people seek advice about, like the biggest debate ever in Dear Abby’s history: which is the correct way to hang a roll of toilet ...
Views: 2200 - Are You Really Sorry? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2014 from Michael MantellHow many times have you heard someone say something truly judgmental, obnoxious, hurtful, sarcastic or otherwise inappropriate only to be followed by a “Oh, I was only kidding.” There may also be a, “C’mon can’t you take a joke?” “I didn’t mean it.” Here’s a simple fact: They weren’t ...
Views: 2193(2 votes) - Letting Go: Releasing the Pain that Holds You Captive - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Randi FineTranscript from May 19, 2011 Blog Talk-Radio Show, A Fine Time for Healing http://www.blogtalkradio.com/randi-fine We have, or will all experience shattering times or violations in our lives that wound us deeply. To quote Thomas Chandler Haliburton, “The memory of past favors is like a ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - "How Unforgiveness And Negative Thinking Block Abundant Living" - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Barnsley BrownHave you ever been in a slump worse than a teenager's posture? Have you felt overwhelmed, resentful, bitter, and like nothing is going right? Have you felt sluggish in the face of everything, consumed by negative thinking, and even depressed? Have people been getting on your very last nerve--and ...
Views: 2187(2 votes) - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Don Neviaser,Practicing forgiveness is a two tiered path to inner peace that can diminish or eliminate emotional drains that no longer have a place in your life. One level lies in the ability to completely forgive others, which allows you to move beyond lingering negative emotions that may still be clouding ...
Views: 2171 - The ripple effects in the aftermath of the largest mass shooting in US history have traveled well beyond Aurora Colorado - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Suzane NorthropWe are all connected. A tragedy such as this is proof that though we may not know any of those who have passed personally (or their family members and friends), the experience nonetheless hits a core in all of us. Death — especially one of this magnitude — awakens the fragility of life. Most ...
Views: 2165 - Reconciling With an Unfaithful Partner - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Brooke AlexandriaThe unfaithfulness of a partner, regardless of whether it is discovered or confessed, can be one of the most devastating moments in a person's life. Especially if there was little warning, the discovery can blindside an individual, and make them question everything about the relationship up to ...
Views: 2162 - Gentleness And Humility - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Jack EliasGentleness and Humility are important doorways to Peace and to the support of Peace. Gentleness must be conveyed in every area of life to antidote the violence of judgement with others and within. It arises from Humility, a remembrance of the vastness of life’s mysterious context and ...
Views: 2160 - A Letter to Sara, My Deceased Ex-Wife - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Bill McLeodDear Sara; It’s been almost three and a half years since you passed away, five years since we divorced and seven years since you left me to be a sole parent to Jack and Michaela. I figured that maybe now we should talk again. First let me update you on the kids. Jack for the most part is ...
Views: 2159 - Goodbye Grudges, Hello Love: How Forgiveness Allows You to Attract Your True Match - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWe all draw relationship partners in accordance with our core beliefs. If you consistently attract emotionally unhealthy relationship partners, there is a pattern that you must break in order to recognize a balanced and devoted relationship. During my years of matchmaking I have found that ...
Views: 2138(1 vote) - Why Women Lie About Men They Slept With - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Mike HatcherIt is official, you would never get the actual number of sexual partners someone has had, at least not from them. This behavior is common in both the male and females reason, still leaves a lot to be desired. There is this dogmatic belief of how the more number of partners a man has had the more ...
Views: 2137 - Are You Freaking Kidding Me??? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHBeing a student of metaphysics for more than 25 years now, I’m a firm believer that we create our own experiences and reality. I’m incredibly optimistic and resilient, always expecting “things” to improve. The past two years have not been easy. The recent state of the economy and my own ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - Embracing the Miracle of Your Human-ness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Betty LouiseI have adopted a practice to embrace my human-ness. After I feel like I have “messed up” or “didn’t say the right thing,” I find a mirror and look right in my eyes. “I love you, I really really do,” said WITH feeling. My body knows the place of self-hatred, and it knows the place of self-love. ...
Views: 2120 - What unbearable conflict is your acid reflux trying to get you to solve? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondAchieving her goals was a bit too easy for Nadine Thirty-five year old writer and director Nadine got three clients as soon as she put the word out about her new venture as an acting coach. Her script for a TV show was accepted and she was hired to direct the production. She was amazed at ...
Views: 2120(2 votes) - 3 Tips to Overcome Divorce Drama and Pain - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteYou're angry. Royally pissed off some, or most, of the time. You were not supposed to be divorced. Especially not at this age - after everything you've been through. You're knocked on your ass, want to get up and move on but can't. Why? Because you've fallen into the deep divorce drama ...
Views: 2119 - Am I Angry or Violent? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gerald AnthonyMost of us enjoy a good action movie. Watching the battle between good and evil is always entertaining. In the end one of the co-stars is killed. Sometimes it is the good character and sometimes it is the evil leader. What we need to be careful of is transferring what we see in movies ...
Views: 2118(2 votes) - How To Get Over a breakup - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Kevin ThompsonSharing an unhealthy relationship ultimately leads to the decision of a break up. People consider parting away a better option than staying together and arguing maximum times. But after they part away they realise that it is very painful to live without your love whenever you remember the ...
Views: 2116 - Questions to Ask Yourself After Forgiving - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonForgiving doesn't mean that you have to be best friends with - or married to - the person who hurt you. It simply means that you have reached a feeling of peace about the person or situation and have discharged your anger or resentment. The decision to take action after someone has hurt you ...
Views: 2112 - How to Cope With Depression After a Breakup - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Mika MaddelaBreakup depression is quite normal after a relationship is over, especially for the person who was dumped. Like other types of depression, people suffering from this condition find themselves not in control of their emotions. People who are going through a breakup depression have the tendency ...
Views: 2109 - Overcome Evil With Good - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Robert CrutchfieldOvercome evil with good. A nice idea isn’t it? But what does it mean exactly? How do we apply this neat idea to our Christian walk? 1. The phrase comes from the 12th chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans. It is found in verse 21, “Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good.” ...
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