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- 4 Healthy Daily Practices To Be Your Best Self - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from Dr. Bradley NelsonPeople gain an average of five to seven pounds over the winter months, a fact blamed on everything from holiday sweets, drinks, and comfort foods to cold weather and Seasonal Affective Disorder. But if we start healthy daily practices now we can feel better and weather the winter months ...
Views: 1105 - Finding More Joy Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertBelow are some tips our psychics provided in adopting more joy. Adopt a Pet. . Scientific tests have proven that stroking an animal’s fur can decrease someone’s blood strain, nevertheless it turns out that acquiring a canine, cat or other animal companion ...
Views: 1105 - Gratitude For A Canadian Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Jennifer MorganToday is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. Even in this turbulent economic time, I feel that I have a great deal to be thankful for. As I have read the news over the past few weeks (albeit sporadically - it’s not something I do every day), I am grateful that I am Canadian. The Canadian economy is ...
Views: 1101 - The Practice of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Valerie LipsteinTHE PRACTICE OF GRATITUDE "It is necessary, then, to cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude". ...
Views: 1100 - Chaos, Fear and Following Your Bliss - Process of Transformation Article #6 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Dr. Cynthia MillerIt takes either an act of courage or an act of sheer desperation to jump out of the groove, out of the old thinking to follow your dreams. Perhaps it takes a bit of both to make so bold a move as to disregard all one has known in the past and to step out of the dark, sticky, gooey molasses ...
Views: 1097 - How to Teach Children Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Katrina Holgate MillerIt is impossible to feel grateful and depressed in the same moment. . . Naomi Williams How was your child’s day? Worrywart Wallace noticed that by 5:30 pm, it was already dark. He was sure his parents would make him go to bed early. Picked-on Pamela noticed that Mrs. Clark gave her the ...
Views: 1095(2 votes) - Put Your Oxygen Mask On First! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2019 from Christy YatesMany of us run around at top speed trying to do it all a great deal of the time. There are quite a few expectations and quite a few triggers around every corner, it seems. Our bodies, though, likely don’t know that little crises will soon pass. Our bodies just keep taking the hit. For me ...
Views: 1095 - Tis The Season For Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Kelley KosowThere is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give -- and when we do so, ...
Views: 1094 - Flowing with the Nature of Winter - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Betty LouiseWinter is the coldest season of the year in temperate climates, between autumn and spring. At the Winter Solstice, the days are shortest and the nights are longest, with days lengthening as the season progresses after the solstice. The winter has also been described as a period of time ...
Views: 1084 - Epiphany of Heat-based Intention - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Debra KleckIt starts as a vision that sprouts into a tiny seed, that holds the potential to grow into something that represents something stunning to us. It’s the cracking of the seedcase, the impossible emergence of the vitality of life, creation, thriving, growing reaching and bursting into light. This ...
Views: 1080(2 votes) - Thanks Giving Overcomes Doom and Gloom: Create an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Pat HeydlauffWith the right kind of attitude, anyone can overcome worry and stress, even during the chaos of the holiday season. If you are feeling blue this holiday season, it’s easy to see why – tune into any news station, or read any newspaper or Internet outlet and nearly every story seems like more bad ...
Views: 1079 - Choose Happiness Now - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kevin ThoroughgoodDo circumstances need to change before you allow happiness into your life? The majority of us have many preconceived ideas which we think will make us happier, however we steadfastly refuse to be convinced or satisfied until such things happen. A common stumbling block however is the fact ...
Views: 1077(2 votes) - Is Being Grateful a Way to a Healthy Heart Essential for Life Training? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Gary EbyThe great Bill Walsh once said ... “Nothing is more effective as a sincere, accurate praise, and nothing is lamer than a cookie-cutter compliment.” As a means of mentoring training for the personal worth and personal good of a person, one must invest in building skills through mentoring ...
Views: 1075 - Rollercoster Ride - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Norma CasasI have never being the detailed life planner type but, three months ago, I thought I had everything on schedule to embark on a new adventure. You see, from time to time, we all need to turn the wheels and add some extra spice to our daily routine. I decided to resign to my too old in my calendar ...
Views: 1075 - Simple Tips To Keeping a Gratitude Journal - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Rhod JonesDeveloping an attitude of gratitude has been recognized by wellness experts and psychologists as one of the most basic things everyone can do to improve their lives. It helps in stress reduction, motivation and keeping oneself healthy. In order to form the habit of being grateful ...
Views: 1074 - Definition: Acknowledgment - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerImagine getting a glass of water and as you fill it, water leaks out of holes in the glass. How much more effort would it take to quench your thirst and fill your belly than if you had a glass that is intact? A similar leakage happens when we do not take the time to fill our own well with ...
Views: 1067 - Forgive and Give Thanks - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Marlene BuffaFrom stuffed turkeys to full tummies, we celebrate Thanksgiving by immersing ourselves in the moment. We enjoy ourselves by coming together and sharing our food and memories. We reflect on our country, our faith and our family. The day-long – and sometimes week-long – preparation ...
Views: 1067 - Passionate Purpose, Vibrant Health! A 30-Day at home - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2020 from Margaret PaulPassionate Purpose, Vibrant Health! A 30-Day at home Experience with Dr. Margaret Paul The next course will start on April 15th, 2020, and is offered only once a year. Are you ready to discover your calling, and have the health and vitality to pursue it? Passionate Purpose, Vibrant ...
Views: 1066 - The Immeasurable Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Rhod JonesGratitude or thankfulness has long been touted by humanists and philosophers. Recently, even scientists involved in a field called positive psychology, which aims to help high-functioning individuals to function better, have recognized the power of gratitude and the immense benefits of ...
Views: 1066 - It's All So Simple - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Judy RingerIn his thoughtful and thought-provoking song “Anyone Can Whistle,” Stephen Sondheim writes: It's all so simple, Relax, let go, let fly. So someone tell me, why can't I? In this month of giving, getting, and gathering, when we all do more and push harder, relaxing and letting go are ...
Views: 1065 - I Walk In Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Carole MatthewsAffirmation: I Trust in The Signs My Angels Give Me Our daily lives have become very busy and sometimes much disorganized. We are spending more time hurrying up and waiting and feeling like we are going in circles. Well, we aren’t, it just seems that way. Sometimes traffic jams and crashed ...
Views: 1063 - The 5 a.m. Club Sets the Tone - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageNot long ago, I began the 20/20/20 process based on Robin Sharma’s book The 5 a.m. Club. In a nutshell, you commit for 66 days to get up at 5 a.m. and do a process that includes 20 minutes each of: 1. Exercise 2. Journaling 3. Reading or watching something to enhance your mind, body, ...
Views: 1061 - Gratidue Leads To Joy And Miracles - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Anyaa H'redulla"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy The role of Gratitude in my life was apparent to me even before I watched The Secret DVD, but that video really reinforced it for me. In her ...
Views: 1059 - Clear Your Thoughts and Live Your Hearts Desires - Process of Transformation Article #7 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Dr. Cynthia MillerAre you tied down by your negative disruptive thoughts? Thoughts come and go but are rooted and tied down to the internal thought structures. These structures can change with the high frequency of love and gratitude. Imagine lying on the floor with weights strapped all over your body. Your ...
Views: 1058 - Recognizing those silver linings - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2018 from David HarmI recently found out that I had been approved for a new visa to live and work in the United Kingdom. This new visa, just like the last one is good for two and a half years. When I look back at my time living in the UK, it has been a lifetime. I don’t mean that to sound negatively but rather ...
Views: 1053 - Dr. Romance on dealing with disappointment - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: OK, so you're disappointed. Your dream has ended in the trash. So, after you get finished with laying on the floor, kicking your heels, and screaming; or going on a drunken binge, or beating someone up, you find you're still disappointed, and all ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Gratitude: The Only Attitude to Have! - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Sheri RosenthalIt is a rare occasion that someone will rant and rave about how wonderful their life is, how everything is fabulous, or how grateful they are for all that has happened to them. As a society we tend to focus more on what’s wrong, how life isn’t going our way, or how unfortunate we ...
Views: 1052 - Cultivating Gratitude as a Mom: How to Shift the Lens Through Which You View Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from Amy WillardWhen you stop to think about your life, what lens do you typically use to view it? If you're stressed out, frustrated, and discouraged, perhaps it's time to switch lenses and adopt an attitude of gratitude in your life. As you read this article, please keep in mind these three important ...
Views: 1050 - Giving Away Money Brings Wealth To You! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Patrice DickeyYou could have knocked me over with a feather when Syracuse University economist Arthur Brooks said last in December 07 on Marketplace.publicradio.org that his studies show that giving away money actually makes your bank balance grow. That's counterintuitive, isn't it? said host Kai ...
Views: 1047 - Reasons to Believe in God & why to Pray Regularly - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Ketan PYou wake up every morning, do your work, spend time with family and then go to bed, set the alarm for the next morning, to repeat all activities. You have that belief that you wake up tomorrow and will perform all these activities. But have you think about how all things are possible, ...
Views: 1037 - Why should be BPO Outsourcing of Call Benefits? - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Rita ThomsonCall centers long have been in the country with a great reputation. These services process usually involves the collection of questions and provide information to consumers and readable, it has become an important industry. Over the years, chances are faster because of the companies that have ...
Views: 1037 - What Will Your Next Act of Creation Be? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Sharon RosenDo you love making resolutions for change at the beginning of a new season, a new calendar year or at the turn of a birthday? These energetic passages often feel like great opportunities to draw a line of demarcation, to mark a sense of moving forward, of change and renewal. But often these ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Book Review: Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You ...
Views: 1007 - Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from Gagandeep Siidhu“Gratitude is your fuel to success ~ VitaminG There are some whose lives are filled with great blessings but still feel that they have nothing. And there are those who are truly poor, who live hand to mouth will feel they are most fortunate. One may be as wealthy as a prince or princess and ...
Views: 1006 - Run Out of Gift Ideas? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from John AOVThere are times when you may not be very sure as to which gift you should give to your dear ones. You may also feel bored with the usual gift items that you simply end up picking whatever catches your attention. In such cases, consider the following: Try Discount Vouchers and Gift ...
Views: 1005 - Opening Your Heart and Mind - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloNoting my yearning to reach beyond early limitations brought me to a new mental and spiritual space. THESE ARE MY EVOLVING DEFINITIONS God: NOT a big bearded man in the sky. The “All-There-is,” Creator, Source and Universe is not a limited human being. Words cannot describe God, but some ...
Views: 1004 - A Good Day For Gratitude: What’s Going On In Iran Right Now - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRight now, on the opposite side of the planet from where I am, millions of Iranians young and old have been flooding the streets in protest. Why? Because they stood in line for hours to vote for what they believed in, and someone decided that their votes didn’t matter. The regime shamelessly ...
Views: 1000(2 votes) - Now Thank We All Our God - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Cory KempI remember watching civil rights workers being hosed down by police on the national news. I remember the march on Washington to which hundreds of thousands of people traveled on a hot summer day to hear that "I Have a Dream" speech. I remember President Johnson signing into law the Voting ...
Views: 1000 - Levels of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMuch of my work in stress and lifestyle balance is about teaching people how happy people live in the grace of gratitude. These happy individuals are grateful daily for their breath, their heartbeats, their health, the people they love and every blessing in their lives. They don’t rush by life ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Are You Using This Power Tool In Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Diana Long M.S.ACCThank You Power! Gratitude is a very, very powerful emotion. Cultivating a practice of being thankful might just be one of the single most important things you could do to boost your bottom line AND your own feelings of life satisfaction. Did that get your attention? I hope so! A recent ...
Views: 988 - RAISING CONSCIOUSNESS AND ACHIEVING YOUR INTENTIONS - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Cheree GrantYou must be comfortable in the ambiguity of life. You create your destiny, but the opportunities are left to chance. That is where the spirit resides. What influences your experiences are your beliefs in yourself. Your expectations and assumptions. Your perceptions of your feelings and ...
Views: 983 - No Matter What, Be Grateful! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Derek Felton"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I have to admit that following this quote and doing what it says is hard for me. How can you be "joyful always"? So many things happen to us that make it difficult ...
Views: 977 - Gratitude Improves Your Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Bonnie McFarlandIn the 1980s, I started a daily practice that I still maintain today. I was attending an intense personal growth workshop at Deerwood, Minnesota. One night, as I lay on the top bunk in a rustic dorm room filled with a dozen women, someone mentioned her practice of gratitude. Aware of my ...
Views: 974 - Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Cyndi SafstromGratitude November means the Thanksgiving Holiday; that got me thinking about gratitude. Thanks, appreciation, gratitude; it’s all the same feeling. But how often do we stop and take inventory of what is right in our lives? I suppose we pay more attention to what we don’t like in ...
Views: 964 - Discover a New Way to Tell Your Story - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Kim OHaraYou know that old story you continue repeating, in your head and to others? The same old tune that's as worn-out as last year's slippers? And, about as comfortable, eh? What you’ve been repeating is most likely filled with past failures and present fears and limitations. It is really not serving ...
Views: 955(2 votes) - Something I Learned Last Year - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsI know when I started the year out fresh in 2007, I felt incredibly lonely. I had been widowed for over two years, and found that when a spouse dies and you’re no longer part of a couple, it seems to affect the dynamics of previous friendships. Married friends no longer kept in touch in quite ...
Views: 951 - Life-changing yoga. is there any Miracle in yoga? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshYoga, very popular term these days and not only a term, not only a concept, but it is also a culture, it is fashion, it is invoked, it is the mainstream of the people today all over the world. Is this the real yoga or the authentic yoga which we are following, which we are talking about, ...
Views: 949 - The Unlimited Power Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Urayoan PazUnless you've been living in a cave you've probably seen the movie "The Secret." It explains how there is a Law of Attraction that governs the Universe and If you follow that law you can manifest all your desires. What they don't tell you is where it came from. The Secret Law of Attraction ...
Views: 945 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Kelley KosowHave you ever noticed that the more you focus on being grateful, the more you have to be grateful for? It’s true. The more we practice counting our blessings, the more blessings we will find to count. And that is one of the beautiful things about gratitude. It builds on itself. All we ...
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