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- Thankfulness - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Emily DeCarloThankfulness can not be over rated. It is the elixir that makes the trials of life more palatal. The tests that we face become much easier to digest when we wash them down with gratitude. We can not stop events that seem to be disastrous from occurring in our lives, but we can cushion ourselves ...
Views: 1231 - Gratitude Schmatitude: 5 Solutions to Common Obstacles - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Karyn MaierHave you ever felt so tired, beat-down and stressed out that conjuring feelings of gratitude seemed downright ridiculous, and perhaps even a little infuriating? If so, you are not alone. The truth is, most of us have been raised in an environment where negativity trumps gratitude. Like all ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - It's A Perfect Day - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Carol GuyToday I wake up at 6:00 AM and headed to the gym. I took my dog Michael with me because the gym is in a park. I thought we could run first. It was so beautiful outside. The air was cool and fresh. The park was full on runners, walkers,bikers and dogs. It was nice to see so many people out ...
Views: 1229 - Love & Miracles - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Maria Peth“Where there is great love there are always miracles.” — Willa Cather I am a strong proponent of love and miracles. Miracles happen everyday, and people love everyday in numerous ways. If the national news reports focused more on the miracles in the world, the rest of us would too. What we ...
Views: 1229 - What About Unconditional Love? Does it Exist? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Andrada TodUnconditional love is defined as a profound feeling of affection, not altered in any way by conditions; usually this type of love is considered too good to be true, or something that only the “Creator” of all things can offer. In fact, our limitations in giving love are our frights. We are ...
Views: 1228(2 votes) - The Joy of Being Hit by a Car While Biking - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusYesterday was horrible. I was going to ride my bike to my appointments. The bright sunny clear morning sky cooperated as I headed north on E Street. Upon reaching the intersection of Highway 101, I waited for a green light. Once it changed, a car heading in the opposite direction proceeded ...
Views: 1223 - Whats The Point Of Gratitude? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jacky TustainGratitude What is gratitude? Being grateful for what we have got? Giving thanks to others for something they have given us; be it material or not? Why bother? The cynical would say because if we don't say thank we will soon lose our friends and any help people give willingly so it is worth the ...
Views: 1212 - Yes sir, I can read. - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Brian KingWhat burden is placed on those forced to be brothers in arms to survive wars and suffering, meant not for the innocent but for those guilty of making angels out of their own children. How much does it cost to let sons turn into murders and daughters into whores. How can any human live with ...
Views: 1210 - Ask Not How Are You Doing, Ask How Are You Blessed? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Christian LockeHave you ever noticed how mundane it is to ask someone, especially a total stranger, how they are doing? In most cases you will get the same unconscious response of "fine" "good" or an answer that doesn't really offer much in the way of clarity and authenticity. If one critically examines the ...
Views: 1208 - The art of giving - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Dia ThabetThe art of giving Do you know what the power of giving is? Do you realize that you have to learn how to give to be able to get? How the art of giving can benefit you? One of the wealthiest people in Canada John had almost everything a person could ask for, however, he was not happy. ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Complacent - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning everyone…. I’m not sure if my week is going fast or slow…I thought it was Thursday today. Then Sarah, my oldest daughter, reminded me that it is Wednesday. So do I slow down or speed up? I’m feeling a whirlwind here. Speaking of whirlwinds…..George and I were discussing our ...
Views: 1201 - J Is For Joy - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sara DillingerJ Is For Joy I don't know about you, but most of the time, joy seems to be the furtherest thing from my mind. I get so caught up in the stress, distress, and sadness of life that I have to ask myself, “Is that all there is?” It could be said that I am so en-tranced by the darker aspects ...
Views: 1200 - HOW TO DEAL WITH THOUGHTS LEADING TO NOUGHT - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2018 from Dean FraserOccasionally we all get those moments when we feel a little sorry for ourselves or that the world is not always quite so fair. Happens to all of us, certainly has done to me and I am sure it is the same for you as well. Having the odd moments of Thoughts Leading to Nought are part and parcel of ...
Views: 1197 - Put your life on paper - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Lindsey DawsonMany teachers of writing recommend that you keep a regular journal. I’ve been doing that a long time and now have a battered collection of notebooks going back to the early 1990s. On of my greatest regrets is losing a 1980s journal, carelessly slipped under my seat on a flight to Hong Kong and ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Five Benefits of Practicing Altruism in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Courtney MyersIt’s no secret that we live in a society that encourages us to be self-focused. Every time we turn on our televisions, listen to the radio, or drive by a billboard, we see messages advertising the latest beauty product, skincare regime, or clothing fad. If we let them, these announcements of how ...
Views: 1191 - 3 EASY ways to Bump UP Your Positive - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Kari WaldnerWhen things are going exactly as planned, it is easy to be happy but there will be many times when an unexpected obstacle will flip you on your back. Obstacles are great because they teach us about our limitations and potential blind spots. But again, that's just me seeing the positive side of ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Scoring Own Goals… - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? This week I think it is time to shine a light on into a few dark corners and, just for a change, speak my mind! I respectfully offer you a way to INSTANT SUCCESS in whatever it is you choose to do. Over the last 20 years a series of goal-centred industries have ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Keep Your Health On Track with Mindfulness - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2019 from Julie PotikerMindfulness is a tool that can help us live "on purpose" rather than feeling like we are at the whim of all that happens to us. With practice, we can use it to observe ourselves without judgement, respond rather than react in challenging situations, and feel more in control of the choices we ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - G Is For Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Sara DillingerAs you may have guessed by now, this is not one of those charming little abecedaries to teach children the alphabet. This list of alphabetized words is for adults with serious problems. That's why I've discussed avoidance, becoming, conscious, define, elephants (It'll make more sense if you ...
Views: 1178 - Bountiful Blessings - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Harmony Rose WestIt is an understatement to say a Mother’s life is full. Meal preparation is ongoing. Dirty laundry breeds. Baths are a daily ordeal. Food needs to be purchased before you can cook it. Our cars can’t run on fumes. The phone rings at most inconvenient times. Children don’t ...
Views: 1172 - Is the pursuit of happiness enough? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Dirrick WilliamsThere once lived a man whose only concern was to rid the world of adversity, anxiety, and unfairness. After many years of research and contemplation, he concocted a brew of special ingredients. He then produced and bottled his concoction in mass quantities, hung out his shingle, and took the ...
Views: 1171 - Constant Change, Faithful Choices - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontLiving in a universe with constant change Faithful Choices Did you ever think that it was your choice to be here on this earth, just as much as it was also mine? It is therefore necessary that each of us must realize that the core values we hold within our heart and soul are ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - Recognize the Gifts! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am a strong believer that to God and the universe, time doesn't exist. Everything you have and experience in life is only a reflection of your current-held beliefs. Today let "thank you" be your mantra! Express it aloud to anyone you appreciate--take to time to write someone a letter of ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - How Salespeople Can Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Jim MeisenheimerThe two most powerful words salespeople can say to prospects and customers are - thank you. People are starving for recognition. But if you don't get recognition you're not likely to give it. Big mistake! A simple thank you goes a long way. Are you trying to create wealth for you and your ...
Views: 1163 - Who Is Bearing Witness To Your Life? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs some of you might know I have been working on writing my first book. I was very honored when I found out that the highly renowned multimedia publishing company Sounds True wanted to publish it. After going back and forth on some of the terms of the agreement, they sent me a final draft of our ...
Views: 1162 - Regifting Gifts - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Marilyn BohnTwo years ago a good friend of mine gave me a book for my birthday. I love reading books and I put it aside into my reading queue thinking what a nice gift she had given to me. When I did pick it up to read I saw it was personally signed for her and to her by her friends. I was not sure what I ...
Views: 1161 - No Regrets - Only Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Sheri RosenthalAs we have just passed the end of another glorious year of life and adventure we are presented again with the opportunity to make a decision as to the way we choose to perceive our life's circumstances. Every day our mind judges and qualifies each moment of our lives. Either life measures up ...
Views: 1159 - **When Will You Be Happy? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2020 from Judi MoreoYou have a right and even a responsibility to be happy. Happiness is a state of mind. Many people let life pass them by because they choose to be unhappy. (Bet you are thinking, “Judi, people don’t choose to be unhappy. It just happens.) Wrong! People who sit around complaining, whining, ...
Views: 1158 - It Could Have Been Worse, But it Isn't - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Sheeba RiyasIt’s very easy to express gratitude for the good things life brings. We all do that from time to time. Feeling grateful is a wonderful emotion. It transmits positive energy out into the Universe that then lure elements that lie within the same frequency. How is that possible? When you help ...
Views: 1156 - Gratitude And The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Cheryline LawsonThe Law of Attraction seems to carry a puzzling aura to most people, who are not able to decipher the significance of how powerful the mind can be to their lives. Most of us are stuck on the previous beliefs that have invaded our brain and allowed us to be conformed to what someone else thinks ...
Views: 1153 - Have an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Thorbjorn FredhHave an Attitude of Gratitude Gratitude is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to transform your life. It will help you to understand how to find inner happiness. If you become truly grateful, you will magnetize all you need, wherever you go, and in everything you do. In fact, without ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Honey, You Need New Glasses! Gratitude Looks Good On You - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere was little for me to do, but paint my toe nails green. I signed the petition to help the people of Iran and then I dashed off to get a mani-pedi. Still thinking about Iran, I chose green for my pedicure. Perhaps, it was a silly little gesture. My toes were now the color of mold. As I ...
Views: 1150(3 votes) - Reducing Holiday Stress: 5 tips for holiday stress relief - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Elizabeth Lombardo, PhDLet’s face it, the holidays can be stressful- the shopping, family, hosting, eating, parties, being alone… But you don’t need to be overwhelmed. Here are the top 5 tips to busting holiday stress: 1. Focus on gratitude instead of perfection: It is easy to get caught up in all the craziness of ...
Views: 1149 - Go Ahead, Be Thankful - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Judy Ringer"Go ahead. Play. Let me see you run!" Mimi cheered us on. I was seven or eight years old, playing with my cousins in the back yard of my grandmother's house in Oak Park, Illinois. Mimi (my Aunt Mary) was probably 30-something at the time and in her wheelchair, where she'd been since a spinal ...
Views: 1147 - Cultivating Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Janice TownsendGratitude is something that is easily overlooked and yet it is a very important part of our development as human beings. There are so many things to be grateful for and by focusing on those areas of our lives that we are grateful for will enrich our lives tremendously. I came across some ...
Views: 1145(2 votes) - September tip 2011 Life Change: Shedding Old Skin & Embracing New Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganThis summer, the Universe invited me to “shed my old skin” and move gracefully into the next chapter of my life. After 25 years, my husband and I decided to sell our home and move into a condo. This necessitated letting go of the familiar and embracing the new. During this summer’s journey, ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Things Are Not As Bad As We Make Them Out To Be - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusComplain, complain, complain… My, but we’ve become a grouchy lot, haven’t we? Maybe it’s climate change, or the economy; who knows? It could be the alignment of the stars for all I know, but we’ve got our cranky pants hitched on and we’re wearing ‘em a little too snug around our sensitive ...
Views: 1141 - A Moment of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Adrienne FikesHey thank you! Yes, I mean you. YES, you! Please don’t miss this moment. Give these words your full attention for just a minute, okay? Great! Just breathe. Relax. I want to sincerely express my gratitude to you for the choices you make today. Seriously, thank you! Thank you for shining your ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - How Observing Veterans Day Can Resonate For The Sandwich Generation - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.As the average age of men and women in the Armed Forces rises, many are a part of the Sandwich Generation, concerned about caring for family members at home as they continue their service to the country. Their burden becomes especially apparent on Veterans Day, a time for all of us to pay ...
Views: 1139 - Love Finds The Way - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontLove Finds The Way Love is the greatest equalizer that we all come to know. It does not care who you are, what you do, where you live, or what you think. It takes you where you need to be and shows you what you need to do. It is exacting and timely. It is ethereal and practical. It is ...
Views: 1137(1 vote) - 3 Secret for Greater Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Andrew BrownHappiness is, in some ways, the ultimate pursuit in self-improvement. Unlocking greater happiness can transform your life in more ways than just changing your mood. As you begin to experience a positive life you will find motivation comes easier, self-esteem grows, and that you will become a ...
Views: 1135(3 votes) - Grateful News About Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Kim WiermanTake Action to Prevent and Detect Breast Cancer Early There is a reason to be grateful, even when it comes to a serious issue such as breast cancer. We can be grateful that today, breast cancer is 98% curable. We often hear the devastating stories of breast cancer taking someone’s life far too ...
Views: 1132 - Turn the Practice of Gratitude Toward Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Kathleen HanaganOne of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs and small business owners is that there is always so much to do, that the feeling of overwhelm and the focus on the never-ending to do list can become a chronic state of mind. Right now, my list of projects is so long that if I were to ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Raising Your Energy Level in the NICU and Beyond - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Stephanie Wellington, MDHaving a baby is a time for celebration. When your newborn is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit due to prematurity or a medical condition that delays the transition home, vulnerability, stress, and overwhelm over shadow this joy. As much as support from others is welcome at a time ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Thoughts for Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Richard RuhlingPsychologist Wm James said, We can alter our lives by altering our attitudes. Why not start with gratitude? Dr. Hans Selye said it’s the most healing of all emotions. At its core, gratitude is being grateful that we have something and maybe also being grateful that we don’t have some other ...
Views: 1130 - These Three Words Can Get You Through Anything! Even the Holidays! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Barbara ZagataDon’t Stress~Manifest! Truly, just stop and think about this and while you’re at it take a big, deep breath. When is the last time you worried about something and that helped the situation in any way? Imagine turning the blender on with the lid off -- this is what you do with ...
Views: 1127 - The Power Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Robin BhattacharyyaOur entire lives are progressive journeys through stages of self-growth, in which we take continuous steps to evolve into more conscious creators of our own existence. On your personal journey, one of the greatest steps you can take is to learn the art of gratitude. Gratitude is one of the ...
Views: 1116 - Giving Thanks With A Purpose - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Nelson TanI know Thanksgiving Day is a US-centric holiday and I even had to do a Google search to find out which day it actually falls on. Sounds kinda ignorant of me, like "which day should I start giving thanks huh?" I suppose Thanksgiving should not be a day, but an everyday attitude of gratitude. The ...
Views: 1111 - Buying Hanuman Charms - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from sachin mehtaThe Hindu mythology boosts of 33 crore Gods and Goddesses. Each of these deities are known to possess unique powers. Hanuman holds a special position in Hinduism. Would-be mothers and young men worship Hanuman most sincerely. Hanuman is known for several distinguished features. Let us ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - The Profit of Pain - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Carole HerderWe have all experienced the death of a loved one, the heartbreak of loving someone who doesn’t love you back, debilitating sickness or a various variety of accidents. We feel hard done by and wonder “why me”? We think that to have gratitude for these trials is a vocation relegated to the likes ...
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