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- How to Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from T. Renee RichardsonAlooooooHA!!! By now, the important place that holding an attitude of gratitude occupies in personal/spiritual development and even practical planning has received enough mainstream press to be passe. My intent here is to revitalize the concept by returning to the basics, as many who've ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Five Strategies to Practice When Gratitude Eludes You - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereThanksgiving is a time to celebrate and express gratitude. When we take the time to focus on that for which we are grateful, we feel fulfilled. Our cup overflows with feelings of abundance. According to Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles: “Gratitude is the single most important ...
Views: 1259 - Happiness Beyond Thought - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Ernst MarcOne of our main characteristics is that we try to conceive all that we live, that is we tend to build always a representation, a meaning about that what we experience. We do not have simple feelings, but conceived feelings, not direct moods, but mediated ones, namely mediated by our thought. It ...
Views: 1332 - Habits for Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Maria Khalife“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” ~ Charles Spurgeon Motivational tips are everywhere, thanks to the internet. I cannot imagine how you could possibly remain glum with all the motivation out there. Any day on Facebook brings dozens of motivational ...
Views: 1243 - Can You Survive Without Your Phone? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Mike RobbinsAs we were rushing around to get out the door for our 4th of July weekend trip to the lake, I misplaced my iPhone and was forced to leave without it...for 4 days! What at first seemed like a curse, ended up being a blessing! After the initial panic wore off, I actually felt free and ...
Views: 1363 - Hobbies... helping us along the spiritual path - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from David HarmAs a teenager and young adult my main hobby, let me change that, my only hobby was partying. I was functional in school as far as grades go but everything revolved around partying. It didn't matter if it was alcohol or drugs, I wanted to party and whatever means it took to get there I would do ...
Views: 2972 - Remembering a Reluctant Hollywood Star - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Christopher EvansThe 1960’s was a decade that heralded a new wave of film stars such as Paul Newman, Sydney Poitier, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood and many others. But for a twist of fate, one actor may well have ranked amongst such prestigious talents had he not made the decision to forgo his acting career ...
Views: 1360 - Gratitude Transforms: 5 Exercises to Unleash Immense Joy - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Candace ThothGratitude in and of itself can completely transform our lives. Gratitude has the power to dissolve our anger, shift our perception, and replenish our energy. In a matter of moments, being grateful can take us from a state of helplessness, to a state of hope, and gradually to a state of joy. ...
Views: 1521 - How to Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Tom CasanoIf you were requested to list ten things that you are most grateful for in your life, what would be included in it? Do have to think for a while, or do you know exactly how blessed you are? When you ask someone how they are doing, the answer would depend on the level of comfort between the ...
Views: 1421 - The Top 5 Habits of Happy People - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Peter KirwanThere are reasons, good reasons, why certain people have reached the state of constant happiness - it's all about things like wonder, self satisfaction, never forgetting ones roots and the inspiration gained from others... ... others who are or have been in worse positions than yourself - ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Happy mother’s Day to Our Guardian Angels, Our Moms - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanMany people don’t believe in the existence of guardian angels but I do. They live among us and shower us with their bottomless treasure of love and affection. They, generously, sacrifice their lives to cater for our needs without ever complaining. They are our mothers. After carrying us for ...
Views: 1442 - Learning To Receive: Money, Clients, Success, and Fulfillment - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerRepeat after me, I lovingly receive. Most of us spend the majority of our time building, creating, and dare I say pushing for results. We forget the power of giving ourselves the time and space to receive. Some of us never learned how. Think of the tides, their natural cycle is rise and ...
Views: 2171(1 vote) - Why Do I Feel the Way I Do? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2015 from Janet PfeifferPeople often believe that they are slaves to their emotions: "I hate feeling like this but I can't help it." Some are ashamed of their emotions and try to hide them; still others find some to be offensive, frightening or sinful. But the truth is that all feelings have purpose and value. They are ...
Views: 1700 - The WAY to Life's Success - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Michael MantellA few weeks ago, I wrote a column about my WAM program for personal success, what about me? I wrote about three steps to “me,” self-compassion, including 1) welcoming yourself as a friend, 2) Acknowledging your strengths and successes, and recognizing that, 3) Mindfulness promotes it all. ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Your SPRING EQUINOX 2015 Total Eclipse REBOOT ALERT - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2015 from joan pancoe“We want to change our lives, rather than use our lives, the present moment, as part of our spiritual practice. But, in order to really capture the energy of nirvana and become one with it, we need a partnership with the ordinary world. If we never tire of situations, our energy is joyous. If ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - Hibernating - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2015 from Royce GomezHibernating (from the cold).....What's it good for?? As I travel on my spontaneous journey, I am eager to see the places I am visiting. I have made some sacrifices to take this journey so I want to get all the pleasure from it I can. I am currently in the city I was most looking forward to ...
Views: 1654 - HOPE, Never Lose Hope - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John Carinci**Hope** (Excerpt from John's New Book "AWESOME SUCCESS PRINCIPLES") “There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow.” --Orison Sweet Marden I watched the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The hosting city was Sochi, in ...
Views: 1301 - Robbed of Womanhood: The Silent Pain of Childlessness - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Christopher EvansChildlessness, or the inability to conceive, is an often unappreciated source of pain amongst much of the general public. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found the number of women aged 15-44 with impaired fecund city (impaired ability to get pregnant or carry a ...
Views: 1530 - The Secret Formula of Life - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Melissa HeislerI learned from a sweet little movie called About Time a very powerful message about to find happiness in our lives. The story is about a family with the ability to travel back in time. On the son’s 21st birthday, he is told about the power and how to use it. For the first half of the movie, this ...
Views: 1312 - The Gift(s) of Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Susanna KearneyWhatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you have chosen it. ~ Eckhart Tolle These words of Eckhart Tolle, a true master of the now, are simple but not easy to do. This is because to actually accept the present moment is a challenging act that requires our letting go of ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - Giving the Gift that God Will Like, or What's This Time of Year About? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2014 from Richard RuhlingAs Jews celebrate Hannukah and Christians do Christmas, most people look for a day off or hope to benefit commercially from this time that's meaningless to millions of others. What's the point? Is it all vanity as Solomon said? Religion is gratitude if we are doing it right. If we don't see ...
Views: 1235 - 2015 COMING ATTRACTIONS: Accelerating Learning Curve Ahead! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from joan pancoe"The miracle of your being cannot escape itself. Your thoughts blossom into events. Your beliefs grow as surely in time and space as flowers do.” SETH We’re kicking off the winter season with a super-charged New Moon Solstice event on December 21st AT THE SAME TIME Trickster of ...
Views: 1887(1 vote) - Prayer - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaPrayer is so ancient. Since the beginning of time humans have honored life, pondered and celebrated their existence! Any positive focus upon the resolution of conflict, the well being of human beings and our planet and the expression of joy and gratitude for all the beauty and gifts in our life ...
Views: 1442 - Philosophy 101: 20 Questions to Ask Your Evolution Professor Who Can't Explain Intelligent Design - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Richard Ruhling1. How did we get such nicely rounded spheres from a Big Bang that should have given jagged rocks? 2. How did all the planets come into orbit after such an explosion? 3. Why do the planets vary in distance from the sun so greatly, and still stay in orbit? 4. With more than 100 moons for the ...
Views: 1367 - Gratitude 108 Offering - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Sheryl PaulWe hear a lot about the power of gratitude lately. There seems to have been a hundredth monkey leap in consciousness, a global awareness that gratitude is a powerful and relatively easy way to sweep out the propensity toward negativity and connect to what’s good and right in our world. For ...
Views: 1826 - Gratitude, it's good medicine - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Adele McDowellGratitude is not a one-serving meal relegated to Thanksgiving and plates full of yummy traditions and comfort. Gratitude is an all-round accompaniment, perfect for gatherings, holidays, and quiet solitude. Gratitude travels well. It works in all kinds of weather and is never out of season, too ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Einstein's Matter and Energy Relationship Applies to Our Philosophy of Life; Not Just E=mc2 - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The basis for nuclear energy and tremendous power is seen in Einstein's equation showing that a small amount of matter can yield a huge amount of energy. We appreciate science discovering what helped put an end to World War II in the Pacific and now we have energy for peaceful purposes, ...
Views: 1375 - You Are Unique! Do You Appreciate Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Robin CoventryWhen you look in the mirror do you really see yourself? Is it a quick look with just a hand through the hair or a concentrated look as you apply your makeup? Are you focused on the hair while shaving or tweezing your face? Do you avoid the mirror? Do You Really See You? I ask these ...
Views: 1264 - How to Cultivate Appreciation in Your Busy Life - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerRunning your business can be a veritable rollercoaster of emotions. When clients, money, and new ideas are flowing the high is almost untouchable, but that feeling of elation is often followed by moments of doubt, fear, and blockage. Every piece of that cycle is normal, but having a solid ...
Views: 1696 - Michael Mantell's "Faggedabowdit" Tool: The Secret Sauce of Mental Wellness & Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Michael MantellRighteous indignation. Proving your point. Being right. Holding On. Never letting go. Beating a dead horse. Having to win. Always coming out on top. Having to have the last word. Sound familiar? Then this column is surely for you. I believe that peace is the single greatest good. Peace. You ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - You Can Be Angry or You Can Be Grateful But You Can't Be Both - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Janet PfeifferThere is a over abundance of books, articles, and blogs written on the subject of gratitude but did you know that being grateful is actually an antidote to anger? Gratitude is a conscious state of appreciation, the ability to feel good in the midst of difficulties and disappointments, and ...
Views: 5195 - It's Showtime! Jupiter in Leo: CLAIMING YOUR CROWN - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoe"Your crown has been bought and paid for--all you need to do is put it on your head." James Baldwin When big-hearted, abundance-loving Jupiter transitions into noble Leo on July 16th, it kicks off a year-long theme of claiming our Divine uniqueness and letting it shine. ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - 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: 1196 - JUPITER EXALTED: The Trip to Bountiful - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoeWe have just until July 16th, 2014 to remember all the lessons and reasons for gratitude we've received from the passage of Jupiter in the sign of his exaltation, Cancer. To review: "What is the body? That shadow of a shadow of your love, that somehow contains the entire universe." ...
Views: 1981(1 vote) - INFINITE ABUNDANCE: Owning Our Inner Jupiter - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoe"I have a large seashell collection which I keep scattered on beaches all over the world." Steven Wright Jupiter, the planet of expansion and growth, brings us the most positive energy in the Universe in different areas of ourselves and life over a twelve-year cycle as he ...
Views: 23151(1 vote) - 7 Ways To Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude And Improve Your Life - by Submitted on May 13, 2014 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)MoHow Posted By Joel Simms It’s amazing how some simple, easy, positive actions can improve life. Saying "Thank You" and being grateful are two examples that have enormous power. In fact, they have the power to change your life in the most profound way. My wife taught me to be grateful ...
Views: 4197(4 votes) - Forgive Yourself - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Mike RobbinsIn December of 2011, I decided to head up to Calistoga for a few days. Calistoga is a small town in Napa Valley, about an hour from where we live. For the past few years, Michelle and I have each gone up there occasionally by ourselves for some personal retreat time. It’s been a great self-care ...
Views: 1757 - Random Acts of Kindness in a Grocery Store - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Lori BurgerIn memory of her recently departed brother–in- law, one of my Facebook friends decided she was establishing a week of random acts of kindness. I loved this idea. What a great way to honor someone that has passed away and will be greatly missed. Her first act happened, by chance, in the ...
Views: 2186 - Wake Up Your Inner Spring - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Lori BurgerThis weekend, as I was driving my car, with the roof down, I almost started crying. It was a most beautiful day… warm and sunny and the trees had just started to bloom. The day felt like a beautiful gift. I started to think of all the good things I had in my life and realized how lucky I was. My ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Hello Gorgeous! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Lori BurgerI hate being a sucker. This morning, like every morning for the past 3 months, my furnace didn’t clank and bang trying to warm up my house. I could see the sun shining through the window and I heard the birds chirping. There was no white stuff on the ground. Is it possible? Is winter over? Hmmm… ...
Views: 1317 - 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: 1188 - Energy Healing & the Sacred Art of Transmission - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Kumari MullinIn a sense, we are all transmitting, or broadcasting energy all of the time via our thoughts, feelings and beliefs, as everything is energy and has frequency. Yet I wanted to go deeper here and share with you what I know to be possible, which I am referring to as the “sacred art of transmission” ...
Views: 1863(2 votes) - The Benefits of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2013 from BAJEERAO PATILFirst of all lets understand what is positive thinking. Positive thinking only means approaching life with a positive outlook. That being said it does not mean you have to ignore potentially harmful situation that can impact your life adversely. The individuals with positive thinking do not ...
Views: 1890 - The Secret Power Of Giving Thanks - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumGiving thanks is more than just a simple act . . . in fact it holds enormous power. As you’ll soon discover, by making the word “thank you” have more meaning in your life, you can transform your day, your world . . . your life. But this is nothing new. In fact, to begin explaining what I ...
Views: 1387 - 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: 944 - A Heart Warming Recipe For A Happy Holiday - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontA Heart Warming Recipe For A Happy Holiday Thanksgiving is already upon us. Yes, it’s that time of year! Let’s give gratitude for all of our blessings. We can feel the weather quickly changing! It’s getting much colder as we briskly move into the winter months. Surely, we can wear some ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - How Gratitude Can Transform Your Leadership and Influence - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Susan FreemanIt’s that time of year. The fall harvest holidays are almost upon us. It is a time when we place our attention on who and what make us thankful. Are we also aware of the importance of gratitude in our everyday role as leaders? According to an article in The Harvard Health Newsletter, ...
Views: 1343 - 2 Meditation Techniques That Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumEveryone knows how to breathe, right? But did you know breathing can be a powerful stress buster and good medicine for your health? When you combine this familiar activity with some mindfulness techniques, you transform inhaling and exhaling into meditation. And with meditation ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - How can you tell a TRUE friend from a FAKE one? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Sam VakninA TRUE friend supports you only when he believes that you are doing the right thing in your self-interest and welfare; A FAKE friend supports you always, no matter what you do. A TRUE friend respects you only when you have earned respect and act respectably; A FAKE friend "respects" you ...
Views: 2883(2 votes) - Satisfaction vs Contentment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Andy CraigAre you satisfied with your life right now? Are you content with your life right now? Is there a difference between the two? I would submit to you that there is a difference between satisfaction and contentment. The dictionary defines satisfaction as “the fulfillment or gratification of a ...
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