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- When Things Fall Apart Clarity Rises - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanWe know that we cannot control life, but how we respond to life’s events makes a huge difference between feeling like a victim of circumstances and embracing how powerful we truly are as co-creators of our reality. I would like to share my own process here to illustrate what I’ve been writing ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Why curiosity is a necessity for open-mindedness and a kinder world. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rikky D. T. MaasTo test your open-mindedness, let me ask you a question. Imagine that I were to show you a picture of an angry and intimidating looking Arab guy with a big beard. What do you think? What is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it the word 'terrorist'? If the first thing that came to ...
Views: 2235(1 vote) - Why Guided Meditation Works. - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Michaiel BovenesGuided meditation is an amazing tool for creativity, rehabilitation, and stress management. Rather than living one more day pent up, frustrated, or angry, you can do something to change the very core of your being. You don't have to suffer in anguish, or make those around you miserable. When you ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Why I keep a gratitude diary or happiness journal. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rikky D. T. MaasEvery evening, minus a few exceptions, the first thing I do when I get in bed is write in my gratitude journal. I take a couple of minutes to answer questions about my happiness such as 'what am I grateful for?', 'what did I do great today?', and 'what amazing things happened today?'. It's ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Why It Feels Good for Relatives to Leave - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI will raise my hand and admit. I love to have my parents come in town AND I also love to see them go home. I LOVE my parents. I enjoy spending time with my parents; we always have a fabulous time. Picking them up at the airport is a joy-filled event and so is dropping them off at the ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - You Are Living Someone Else's Dream - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes it’s hard to get a grasp on how large our world really is. This is how I look at it. We are all living someone else’s dream. We can take each and every moment and the things that we do in that moment and spread it throughout the world. Here are some examples: Let’s take for ...
Views: 4327(1 vote) - You Don't "Have" To - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoWe are all faced with things we have to do all the time; it’s just part of life. But sometimes, it can feel a bit overwhelming and when it does, adding one more thing can be the straw that broke the camels back. Plus, it lowers your emotions and your energy. You might hear yourself saying ...
Views: 1870(3 votes) - YOUR 2022 SUMMER OF LOVE’S RECIPE FOR BLISS: Being Nowhere and Now Here Simultaneously - by Submitted on May 29, 2022 from joan pancoeTo view all images and activate all links (recommended): https://joanpancoe.com/2022/05/25/your-2022-summer-of-loves-recipe-for-bliss-being-nowhere-and-now-here-simultaneously/ “There’s no place like home.”—Multiple Sources Dear ONE, Most of us are consciously aware of just how much ...
Views: 610(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: 1815(1 vote) - The 8 steps to be unhappy, miserable, and depressed! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Justin CrinerThe 8 steps to be unhappy, miserable, and depressed! So… people ask me all the time what they can do to be unhappy, more miserable, or depressed. There are so many people in this world that need the answers to these important questions. I decided that I would dedicate my time and vast ...
Views: 9632(10 votes) - Life Balance: Tips from a Yoga Class - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Carolyn EllisIt can be tricky to find that place of balance in life. Juggling work, family, community and personal needs isn’t easy, but I believe it is part of what makes life joyful and meaningful. I’ve certainly had my fair share of days when hours spent on the phone or behind the computer whizz by and I ...
Views: 4444(4 votes) - Loving Yourself Unconditionally—If Not Now, When? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Evie WeaverMany of us were taught some version of the Golden Rule such as “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself.” The question is... how well do we love ourselves? Conditional Love As children, we all seek the love and approval of our parents. Unfortunately, all too often the love and approval we receive ...
Views: 1660(4 votes) - Your Expanded Self, Unified Field & Evolving Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Cynthia MillerIn the past, healing has been viewed from the Newtonian view of the universe. This is the mechanistic thinking that the body is like a machine. Take a pill, cut something out, or fix a certain part of the body. Healing and psychology are beginning to catch up with quantum physics and the unified ...
Views: 1937(3 votes) - Your Life Could Use Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Mika MaddelaBy creating our own reality, thoughts, experiences, and whatever, we attract them into our lives and this is the main idea behind the Law of Attraction. If you know how to use the Law of Attraction properly, you can decrease stress and attract abundance into your life. The Law of Attraction ...
Views: 1472(3 votes) - 46 Gratitude Quotes to be Thankful for! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2009 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Daily, I make sure that I openly acknowledge the things in my life that I am grateful for, and over the years I have collected a number of fantastic famous Gratitude Quotes. I hope you like them… Including famous quotes of gratitude that might inspire you and move you towards manifesting ...
Views: 28506(3 votes) - Do You Have Healthy Boundaries? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Mike RobbinsHow healthy are your boundaries? Maybe you think about this directly and often, maybe not. Boundaries weren’t something I personally spent much time thinking about for many years. I’ve often related to the concept of boundaries in a negative way. Of course I’ve known they’re important, ...
Views: 1668(3 votes) - How Many Other Things Are We Missing? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenThere are many things that may be considered as lacking in the world today, and there are many lightworkers, dreamers and activists who make every effort to remind us of these missing elements. But one aspect that is too seldom addressed is our lack of true appreciation and ...
Views: 1240(3 votes) - Thank You, God, for My Fears - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Adele McDowellDo you know those moments when you are driving in the car and you find yourself knee-deep in reverie? These are moments when, out of nowhere, you find yourself long in thought; it’s as if you have made a U-turn into the underground waters of your psyche. Maybe it’s the constancy of the ...
Views: 3991(3 votes) - My Top 5 Ways to Appreciate Memorial Day - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Sam EtkinMemorial Day signifies the beginning of summer. School is almost out, and the weather has turned warm. People take the long weekend to travel, have bbq parties, swim, bike, and spend it with friends and family. But there's a deeper meaning to Memorial Day that we often times forget. Yes, it is a ...
Views: 2418(5 votes) - 3 Ways to Amplify Your Self-Esteem Through Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"Trade your expectation for appreciation and the world changes suddenly." Tony Robbins Low self-esteem can be tricky in that it makes you feel like everything is wrong in the world, namely yourself. Unmet expectations can lead you to believe that your life is one rain cloud after another. ...
Views: 1478(2 votes) - 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: 4244(4 votes) - Appreciating Yourself and Raising Your Self-Worth - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Pamela TurnerAs within, so without. The way you think about yourself is the way the world thinks about you. If you value yourself, the world values you. If you don’t value you yourself, you might find that money does not flow to you. If you ignore your needs, you may find people not paying attention to you, ...
Views: 2569(2 votes) - Create An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Estelle GibsonThe Power of Gratitude Practicing an attitude of gratitude is a simple way to give yourself an Attitude Adjustment. Gratitude shifts your focus from lack to abundance. Research has shown that giving thanks makes people happier, more resilient, strengthens relationships and can improve your ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - 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: 1894(2 votes) - Gratitude and the Aging Process - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Margo KnoxRecently I have had the privilege of being invited into an Aged Care Retreat to do an interfaith gathering, talk and play some beautiful meditation music. My experience doing this has been one of delight and gratitude. The experience and feedback from those who have been attending these monthly ...
Views: 1925(2 votes) - gratitude is the hearts memory - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriGratitude is the heart's memory "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes ...
Views: 3856(2 votes) - Gratitude: A Little Goes a Long Way - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Loren Gelberg-GoffWhat does it mean to be grateful? What does gratitude feel like? How do you connect the word grateful to a feeling and even a state of being? There is a lot of talk today in the media, around the water cooler, etc. about gratitude. We’re told to be grateful for small things, for the love we ...
Views: 1459(2 votes) - How to Change the World - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Passia PandoraAcross the globe, the sentiment of goodwill toward others is the highest at Christmastime. At this time of year, our hearts open wider to our family, friends, work associates and to people less fortunate. Collectively, we express more compassion, understanding, appreciation and gratitude ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - Life is a Love Affair - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Sarah MariaLife is meant to be a love affair, an actual love affair. Life, as it truly is, is, in fact, a love affair. Now you can choose whether or not to experience life as such, whether or not to join in the dance. But no matter what, life itself always remains a true love affair, an intimate dance ...
Views: 1681(4 votes) - The One Thing Love Cannot Live Without - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got to keep watering it. You’ve got to really look after it and nurture it. ~John Lennon A special day is set aside every ...
Views: 1905(2 votes) - The only New Years Resolution you will EVER need - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Louise JensenIt's that crazy time of year again when lists are made with often unachievable, sometimes downright ridiculous goals. Three people I know have already decided on theirs. One is currently eating through the Christmas food like there is a famine approaching so she can start a diet on January ...
Views: 1293(2 votes) - The “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCThe “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions An Excerpt from “The Human Magnet Syndrome – Why We Love People Who Hurt Us.” By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC It is a common belief within the mental health field that a psychotherapist’s competence is often compromised when they work ...
Views: 2830(2 votes) - Ways to Achieve Your Goals: Become a Money Magnet - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Gary DalyWays to Achieve Your Goals: Become a Money Magnet Do you struggle with ways to achieve your goals? Would you like to know one of the best ways to become wealthy? Would you like to know a great way to attract money into your life? Then you must learn to become a “Money Magnet” Learning to ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Ten Little Tips to Feel Happier Right Now - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jonathan HuieDon't wait to make a big change in the quality of your life. Eight of these ten little ways to happiness can be done in less than five minutes. 1. Smile. Raise the corners of your mouth. Soon your smile will become genuine. The smile that begins as an effort and a pretense quickly grows ...
Views: 2609(5 votes) - How To Be Happy Every Day - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Alan TuttWhy Aren’t You Happy? Most people feel that they can only be happy when things are going well in their lives. For these folks, they need a reason to be happy, something to make them happy. I’m here to show you how you can be happy any day you choose, whether you have a ‘reason’ for it or ...
Views: 5831(3 votes) - I Need to Get Out More Often - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sally MarksI need to get out more often. I’m a social animal, but it seems like I spend more time with my computer than among the living. That is why it was a treat to come to Red Bluff, California over the recent Memorial Day holiday. I launched my Northern California book tour and Red Bluff was my ...
Views: 1795(3 votes) - Leave A Legacy Of No Regrets - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Dora CarpenterDuring my ten years of assisting families with making burial arrangements, I listened to countless expressions of regret by loved ones on behalf of the deceased. “I regret that he didn’t, she didn’t, I didn’t, we didn’t, or they didn’t.” This remorse that the deceased didn’t get a chance to ...
Views: 2685(3 votes) - The Grace of Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Grace of Spirit Life unfolds in such miraculous ways! It embraces such vast polarity with many unexpected ironies along the way. Each and every one of us is witness to this mysterious phenomenon. We just know it is true from day to day and throughout our lives. The impact is oftentimes ...
Views: 1229(3 votes) - Zero-Based Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein Perhaps you have heard of zero-based budgeting as a technique for governments, businesses, and occasionally individuals. Zero-based ...
Views: 2686(3 votes) - Gratitude: Thankful for a Fit & Healthy Body - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI am Thankful for… A Fit & Healthy Body The first entry in this gratitude series focused on mental and emotional health. Here I will share my gratitude for physical health which I believe is a very significant part of our overall well-being. We sometimes overlook the mind and body ...
Views: 4016(4 votes) - Did you forget, you are happy! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Justin CrinerAre you just forgetful, don’t know how, or are you choosing not to be happy? I just got home from a conference in Bermuda where I got to spend some time with Fred Johnson www.fredjohnsonvoice.com. Fred and I were walking together he looked at me and said “Are you happy today, Justin.” I ...
Views: 3112(11 votes) - *** Gratitude Attitude Leads To State Of Grace - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseGratitude is a cornerstone in the process of manifesting. The vibratory energy of gratefulness causes physical reality to produce more things which resonate with the gratefulness you are feeling, thus causing an even more powerful feeling of gratefulness. It keeps building and building, ...
Views: 2695(4 votes) - ***10 Steps to Jump-Start Your Life Today! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim Allen1. Now is the time to be honest with yourself and others. If you're trying to revitalize yourself, you have to be honest about what is and is NOT working in your life. Self-deception is like driving around in circles: you're moving, but you're not getting anywhere. 2. The only person you ...
Views: 3875(2 votes) - 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: 1731(1 vote) - 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: 1180(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: 1123(3 votes) - 3 Things to be Thankful for Today - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Krystal KuehnPracticing gratitude is one of the best habits we can develop. It not only changes our lives, but it affects others around us. Our gratitude is like a positive energy that can inspire and energize others. I knew a woman who always confessed that she had a black cloud that followed her ...
Views: 2191(1 vote) - 30 Reason's Why YOU are Amazing! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Laurie MartinWhy YOU are amazing: Which one’s are true for you? Please leave me a message in the comment box below and include any other reason too. Thank you! 1. You held someone’s hand during their chemo treatments. 2. You lost your sister or brother too young, and you hold onto the nice memories and ...
Views: 11421(2 votes) - Accepting the Good Times - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderWhat an interesting insight I’ve had this past week. I’ve been feeling very strange and directionless for the past two weeks and been trying to figure out what the heck’s going on. As usual I have picked and poked and analysed my thoughts, feelings and life experiences and ended up beating ...
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