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- Online TV Shows - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Khan GeeMost of the people love to surf the internet and for this, they often keep visiting different sites. They want to get some fresh information and try to explore the every avenue of the internet. If you are also trying to have some online shows then you will not have to move pillar to the post on ...
Views: 952 - Find Love Online with Singles Dating Sites - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Sheila and Tony SquireIf you are looking to find love online, you may well be unsure of where to start or in fact what the process involves. Meeting a stranger, who you've met on the web, for a date can be both scary and daunting and many don't give it a try because of this. However, using a singles dating site which ...
Views: 1909(4 votes) - The Worthless Husband You've Created - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Rhonda NeelyI received an email this morning about a woman who set herself a goal to find 100 happily married couples that have been married for 10 years or longer. She allowed herself 6 months to complete her task. It took her 2 years to find 100 couples that have been happily married for 10 years or ...
Views: 3509 - Balancing Healthy Relationships with Various Men in Our Life - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Allura JoyWomen enjoy a variety of qualities from many different men in their lives. We can still enjoy and honor a monogamous relationship; however one man is sometimes not enough to fulfill a woman’s many needs. We are extremely social creatures and experience unique connections with most everyone we ...
Views: 2408(1 vote) - What Determines How People Perceive Your Personality? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Greg BakerHave you ever been misunderstood, taken the wrong way, or categorized and stereotyped incorrectly? Find out why this happens and what you can do to be perceived correctly by those around you. WORDS DEFINE YOUR PERSONALITY Essentially, you define yourself to those around you by the words ...
Views: 2697 - Love 2012 - Seal Your Love Forever with Valentine’s Day Cards - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from rammanohar prasadValentine’s Day knock the hearts of every pairs. Embracing your lover with aroma of alluring flowers, savoring on aphrodisiac chocolate, but when it comes to conveying the most treasured and heartfelt emotions valentines day cards beat them all and notches the top spot. Valentine himself ...
Views: 1236 - Midlife Relationship Changes: Learn From Your Past, But Don't Live In It - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseMidlife is often a time of reflection. New people come into our life, while those we have known may move elsewhere or pass on. We may find ourselves in a new city or even part of the country from where we grew up. Some see the past with optimism, reflecting on times and activities they miss ...
Views: 1130 - Alone for the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Ken LaDerouteThe lights of the season remind us of the warmth of friends and family gatherings. For those who can't make it home or may be spending the holiday alone, the seasonal celebrations can amplify feelings of loneliness. If you feel lonely, know that it's okay. Try going into it and really feel ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Holiday Funk? 7 Steps to Rise Above - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe holidays are 'supposed to be' a time of love and laughter. Families and loved ones stop their frenzied lives to get together in peace, harmony and abundant gift giving. At least that's what much of the media and advertisers tell us how it should be each year. Yet for many of us, the ...
Views: 4058(1 vote) - Peace + Joy = Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Carolyn BatesSo here we are once again celebrating Christmas. How fast this seems to come around, especially the older I get. Peace and Joy, these are the tools for a meaningful life. I wish you PEACE. Peace in your heart, with your families and friends. Peace in your mind, especially looking toward ...
Views: 2639 - Got the Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Carolyn BatesAre your holidays filled with loneliness? Do the days just feel like a lot of work? Is the meaning of the holidays lost? Has this just happened now that your children are out of the house and maybe you have been on your own for awhile? Holidays are definitely one of the most difficult times ...
Views: 1871(3 votes) - Importance of Having Good Friends Around - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Justin DavisFolks say that knowing a person through his or her friends is a proven fact. There must be some truth to this statement because the company, which a person prefers usually, possesses the same interests as the individual himself since this has not been proven true. All of us are social ...
Views: 4437 - How To Be Present - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from David SamuelBeing present and feeling bliss is the moment in which you are not thinking of anything else, hence the concept that we are already enlightened, is because what prevents enlightenment is living in thoughts of past or future, i.e., memories. By being fully present in the very moment, we are no ...
Views: 1263 - Breaching the Social Anxiety Matrix - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Steven BurnsSome of you will have undoubtedly seen the film 'The Matrix' starring Keanu Reeves... Some of you may even have understood it! For those of you who haven't seen the film the basic premise is that the earth and human beings have been taken over by machines who, in order to survive, have ...
Views: 2235(1 vote) - Our Pursuit Of Happiness Through Friendship - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHappiness is a great gift, and it comes from within. Hence,the endless pursuit of happiness is an essential aspect in our life. In real life, being happy comes to us in several ways often through material comforts and joy and usually via our deep relationship in friendships. Friendship is an ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Gay and Single – Not Alone - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Paul NovelloSociety projects an idealized image of a fulfilled life as being straight and married with children. This is viewed as the pinnacle of success in the hierarchy of love. At the very least we should all have a significant other in our lives. With the advent of gay marriage, many gay men are ...
Views: 1983(1 vote) - The Seasons of Your Heart: Coping with the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Rob BrooklerAs we approach the holidays we look forward to a time of joy and happiness, to lightness and warmth. It's a season of fond memories, great anticipation … and much planning. And whereas this yearning and anticipation is quite understandable, it can also be a bit of a trap. Expecting great joy ...
Views: 1761(7 votes) - Don't Know How To Meet People Online? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Sheila and Tony SquireStarting out in life again after a long term relationship can be difficult. But how hard can it really be? Only you can make the initial decision to take that first step into the world of internet dating. If you're single and you've already built a life, perhaps had a long term relationship ...
Views: 1616(4 votes) - Great Conversation Topics: 3 Strategies to Enjoy Conversations With a Crabby Person - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Tracey BennettEven great conversation topics can lead into dark alleys when you're talking to a grump. Nobody likes to talk to a whiny, crabby person. But sometimes you gotta. Maybe you feel obligated. Maybe she’s your mother or your monster-in-law. Chin up! You can dump that urge to smash the phone to ...
Views: 2719(5 votes) - Good Conversation Starters: What to Do When Your Great Ice Breaker Fails to Start Conversation - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Tracey BennettYour great ice breaker just melted on the floor. Do you know how to recover when your ice breaker fails to start conversation? Follow these two tips and you'll successfully talk to men or women every time. The Ice Breaker That Belly Flopped As a new member of the National Association of ...
Views: 2690(7 votes) - How to Get Over That Relationship Break-Up That Lingers in the Heart - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaMost of us have been heart-broken at one time or another. The pain is immense, almost unbearable. Maybe you listen to sad love songs, maybe you cry or drown your sorrows, or perhaps you just go about the day in a complete daze, hardly able to function or get motivated to do anything. You want to ...
Views: 2686(2 votes) - Should You Date Your Friend? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Royane RealWhat should you do if you realize that you are romantically attracted to one of your friends? Should you risk embarassment and heartache by asking your friend on a date? What are the pitfalls of admitting to your friend that you are attracted to them? This is a problem that commonly comes up ...
Views: 1730(5 votes) - Personalized Sympathy Gifts Show Special Thoughtfulness - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Karen E GrishamUnique personalized sympathy gifts express timely thoughtfulness to a bereaved person. They become treasured mementos of the life of a loved one who has passed on. There are a number of ways to personalize a gift. You can incorporate a photo, have an item engraved, or use a particularly ...
Views: 2143(2 votes) - Starting a Great Conversation: Your New Best Friend or Lover Could Be One Question Away - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettThink about the people you see all the time. How well do you know them? You could be missing out on great conversation or making a good friend. Use great conversation questions to get people to tell you their stories. People will tell you amazing stories when you care enough to ask. Your new ...
Views: 3872(8 votes) - Conversation Tips: What to Do When You Forget Someone’s Name - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettYou’ve just met this person at the office, and 2 minutes into the conversation, oops! Her name flies out the window of your memory. When you’re talking to your neighbor, you forget her name, too. Welcome to the club. What are you going to do now? Begin With These 3 Tips: 1. Stay calm. 2. ...
Views: 3261(3 votes) - Young'n - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We’ve all had someone throughout our childhood who has help mold us into the person that we are today. I have been blessed with a large number of family and friends who are strong- willed and very determined people. Back in the day, when you did something wrong, an adult would grab a switch ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - Going Into the Light - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghMy good friend died this morning. We knew it was coming, of course. We arrived at his home only last night. I didn’t feel bad for him. I believe that he was finally released from a now-useless body and probably feels great. I’m glad that today he can be with us without a struggle. I’m not ...
Views: 1389(4 votes) - Addiction to Gossip - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Margaret PaulA member of Inner Bonding Village asked the following question:"I'm a little confused. My mother is visiting me, and sometimes we have a nice time together. But often her way of bonding with me or anyone else is to talk about other people's problems. Most of the time I find it draining. It ...
Views: 4811(1 vote) - How to Connect with People through their Values. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Steven BurnsPut simply, a value is something that is important to us. Values are the why behind any behaviour that we do as human beings. Whenever we take action and do something we do it for a reason. These reasons are what we refer to as values. A value is an emotional state that we are either ...
Views: 1837(2 votes) - The Myth of Perfection & the Power of Flaws. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Steven BurnsThere is often the misconception that to be effective in the world you have to appear like some slick, good looking, fast talking salesperson who projects a vibe of success and perfection in everything they do. You'll be pleased to know (unless of course you are some slick, fast talking ...
Views: 2049(2 votes) - Project Friendship - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Hannah KeeleyYou've heard the saying "Many hands make light work." But many hands also make the work a lot more fun. Moms constantly have projects up their sleeves. A good way to foster friendships and get your work done at the same time is to include your friends in some of your projects. You will all reap ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - "Go Where The Love Is" - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Susan FoxleyI constantly go to the hardware store looking for apples! Why do I expect to get soothing support from those people that are unable to provide a compassionate ear, and instead I receive critical and judgmental verbal abuse. Because that may be an old unconscious pattern that doesn’t serve me ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Drop Your Great Expectations And Live Lightly - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLife is complicated, so as they say. But let me tell you something; it only becomes so when you got some great expectations. It's just a tiny thing to change: stop expecting. I know it takes practice to do so. If you can see things as they are without having great expectations, then life will be ...
Views: 1017(2 votes) - CYBER FRIENDSHIP VERSUS TRADITIONAL FRIENDSHIP - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Nancy ShieldsToday I wish to talk about a topic that was instrumental to me in developing MakeGirlfriends.com, and one that is creating much debate among all age groups. Cyber friendships compared to Traditional friendships. The difference of opinion goes like this, and please understand that I am talking ...
Views: 6914(1 vote) - Do You Compare Yourself to Other People? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Steven BurnsOne of the most intriguing patterns that most people do at some stage is to look at someone else, (usually someone who they think is wonderful, good looking and successful) compare them to themselves and start listing all the reasons why they are better than them and why there is no point in ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - Looking Beyond One's Physical Appearance to Find Their Inner Beauty - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Sharon MikrutHow many times have you seen a person and judged them strictly on their appearance? Or, how many times have you turned away or avoided someone simply because of their appearance? If you find yourself making judgments or avoiding people based on their appearance, you are missing out on ...
Views: 6967(1 vote) - How to Deal with Criticism. - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Steven BurnsCriticism is a fact of life. No matter what you do people will, at some stage, have there opinions about it and feel the need to voice it in a way that doesn't always seem positive. Some people tell you to ignore criticism, others say it's an opportunity to grow and learn...just what is the best ...
Views: 2669(1 vote) - He’s Either Attracted… Or He’s Not - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Kara OhA man is attracted right away, or he's not. They are way more visual that we want to admit. Women often tell me they think a man will 'become' attracted after he gets to know them. It doesn't work that way. That's how women often fall in love. We might be attracted initially, but then he does ...
Views: 2142(5 votes) - Holiday Loneliness: 3 Steps to Find Friends & Cure Loneliness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Holi BodichettiThere are certain days each year that show us in painful detail the problems, which we need to work on in our lives. For many people, these are the holidays. You can fill up your life with a career, hobbies, volunteerism, social engagements, school, etc., but eventually there comes a day – not ...
Views: 2293(5 votes) - Why Some People Talk Too Much - Are You One of Them? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Royane RealTalking too much is one of the the most common bad habits. Discover the reasons why people talk too much. If you are guilty of being too talkative, learn how you can break this annoying habit. We have all met people who talk a lot, who never seem to run out of things to say. Have you ...
Views: 25387(2 votes) - How to Talk to Strangers - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Steven BurnsIt’s often been said that the number one fear that people suffer from is speaking in public. What is not quite as well known is that the second most popular fear is speaking to strangers. You only have to walk about during the day in a busy city to appreciate this. A buzzing metropolis of people ...
Views: 1907(2 votes) - Practical Alchemy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Janis EricsonMy aunt ended her five-year battle with cancer recently. While I was teaching hypnotherapy in south Florida, I visited her at home and knew it would be my last time with her. I am thankful I had the opportunity to sit with her and share my love and respect for her. So, after two days of tears ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Sandra HughesOctober is Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month! This month-long campaign provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the helpful and harmful reactions to emotions and other related topics. For those unfamiliar, emotional intelligence is a self-governing initiative to make healthy ...
Views: 6111(1 vote) - How to feel mentally & physically stronger in 5 minutes. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Steven BurnsWhen I was a teenager one of my idols was Bruce Lee. I actually knew nothing about the guy other than the fact he could break wooden doors with his bare fists and defeat a large group of weapon bearing ninjas single handed. As a teenage kid this was more than enough to trigger a deep fascination ...
Views: 8487(1 vote) - The First Step in Overcoming Social Anxiety. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Steven BurnsFeeling unnecessarily anxious, nervous or scared around people is a much more common problem than people like to admit. There are a wide variety of thoughts and theories as to where this phenomenon originates. Genetics, child development, chemical imbalance and nutrition have all been cited at ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - FOLLOW THE QUESTION INWARD by Parisha Taylor - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Parisha taylor“……. When man is strong enough to truly look at himself objectively, he will find it happened when he was totally involved in service to others. This is when we remember and the question is answered of who and what we are. Then and only then, can we see clearly and know Great Spirit. This is ...
Views: 2146(2 votes) - An Old Woman and Her Granddaughter - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Parisha taylorOn a mountain, in a forest, there sat an Old Woman and her Granddaughter… They await the Sunrise. The valley and meadows below them are covered by a blanket of mist. Each tree and blade of grass is adorned by dew drops, like pure diamonds. Every creature of the Great Earth Mother awaits the ...
Views: 2409(3 votes) - Where Social Fear really comes from... - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Steven BurnsThe origins of Social Anxiety, shyness and fear have often been the subject of debate. Where does it really come from? A person’s genetic make-up, bad parenting, a chemical imbalance or learning and experiencing. If you have done any research on the subject you will find that among experts ...
Views: 2343(9 votes) - Top Ten Mistakes Men Make With Women - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Etienne CharlandFinding a mate is one of the most fundamental aspects of life, but it is also a problem many people struggle with. Here are the ten biggest mistakes men make with women. Mistake #1: Pursuing women. Most guys will try all kind of things to get women, such as subtly hanging around a cute ...
Views: 8375(7 votes) - How Can We Love If We Don't Like Ourselves? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from David Robert OrdNo matter what our spiritual bent—and even if we have no form of "spirituality" as such, but are atheistic and subscribe to a humanistic view of human beings—few of us would disagree with the idea that we ought to love others. The idea of loving each other is pretty universal. Yet when you ...
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