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- Achieving peace by loving yourself - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Angela Schulz-HenkeAs already mentioned, we're right there at the time of change, a time of expansion of consciousness. This is the time of love. We must learn to live in communities again. This also means that we must open ourselves to the people to whom we give our unconditional love. Say goodbye, to speak about ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Affirmations for all areas of your life - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandAFFIRMATIONS FROM FLORENCE SCOVEL SHINN THE SHINN BIOGRAPHY PROSPERITY: God is my unfailing supply, and large sums of money come to me quickly, under grace, in perfect ways. TRUTH: Only that which is true of God is true of me, for I and God are one. HEALTH: Every cell in my body is ...
Views: 4368(1 vote) - Attitude of Gratitude: The Secret Power of the Thank You Note - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerDo you know what the most powerful words in any languageare after “I love you”? Here’s a hint: just like the words “I love you”,they are not said often enough but they carry a very powerful punch when they are said with real sincerity. The answer is “Thank you”. Sending thank you notes should ...
Views: 3435(2 votes) - Beautiful Souls - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Elizabeth AmiI must share a story about a wonderful woman that I met on my healing retreat with Joao de Texeira de Faria (John of God) in October of 2009. I was having breakfast with my 12 year old daughter, in the dining hall at Omega (Holistic Healing Center in upstate NY) when I saw a woman walking in ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - 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: 1065(2 votes) - Creating Joy - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteJoy is found in simple pleasures. Acknowledge those moments when joy is present before they slip away. You may have to seek out joy, if it doesn’t find you. Every day, joy is lurking just waiting to be discovered. In spite of busy lifestyles, pains and woes about money, relationships, ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Eight Words to Keep Your Attention Where it Needs to Be - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergGratitude- we know it's important to have, but it's not always easy to remain grateful during our day as we allow our attention to stray away from thoughts of gratitude and towards thoughts of stress and lack. Feeling gratitude has become much easier for me since I started using a little eight ...
Views: 1371(3 votes) - Emotional Balance - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattEveryone experiences the ups and downs of living. Whether you’re going through a change in career, starting a new business, setting yourself a goal to get fit and healthy, trying to sustain or create positive relationships or just doing your best to live a happy life day to day. What is it ...
Views: 2298(1 vote) - Faith, Family, Friends - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Dr. LaVerne AdekunleThe Acceptable 3 F’s (Faith, Family, and Friends)” Our focus today should be faith, family, and friends. I want to emphasize the importance of all three because each increases the quality of your life. Find time out of your schedule for each priority of faith, family, and friends. These ...
Views: 7111(1 vote) - Forgive and Forget? Can You Really Lift Your Burden of Resentments? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThe questions keep coming... "How can I forget all the wrong things that have been done to me throughout my life. How can the thoughts that are in my brain be erased so that they do not keep popping up over and over again. It is not easy to forgive what my brain cannot erase. Who knows the ...
Views: 2891(2 votes) - Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Jennifer Elizabeth MastersThank You For Being Here Being grateful makes you feel good. Beginning each day with a prayer of gratitude synchs you up and puts you in The Divine Flow. It opens the door to abundance. Being grateful will make you feel good. Feeling good is where we want to be to manifest our desires. ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - Gratitude and Being in that State of Mind - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Queenie LangStaying grateful is a very dynamic scenario for attracting more of what you yearn for into your life. If you are grateful for what you already have then the universe will manifest many more good things in your life. The Law of Gratitude is a powerful natural law like the Law of Attraction and ...
Views: 4378(1 vote) - Gratitude for Simple Acts of Kindness - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI am thankful... for simple acts of kindness Did you ever go shopping and get a survey request with your receipt? Most people don't take the time to give their input unless it's especially positive or negative. Well, I had one of those especially positive experiences yesterday. I was ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - Gratitude Grows More of What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jan DeniseGratitude Grows More of What You Want by Jan Denise Your partner doesn’t always give you what you want. I bet there are even moments when he (or she) seems incapable of it, right? And if you dwell on those moments, you’ll feel like he’s never going to satisfy you. There are other ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - Gratitude in the Morning - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Paul TaubmanWhen I wake up in the morning, after I hit the alarm clock to snooze, or turn it off, one of the first things I do before getting out of bed is to run through a list of things that come to me for which I am grateful. I place no importance on the order of things that come to mind, nor do I ...
Views: 1534(2 votes) - 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: 1440(1 vote) - Gratitude~ and that feels like what - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from paul cloughBeing grateful by definition is being appreciative or thankful I wonder how many times we actually consider what we are grateful for? Maybe if we all did this more often we would realise what we have. From the air that we breathe and the fine body we have to breathe to everything else we can ...
Views: 1766(2 votes) - Happiness - You Deserve it - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from KL AdamsThe number one mistake most people have when discussing happiness is the belief exterior forces have more control over his/her experience than they do. More often than not, we give our power over the experience away in hopes of it being a better experience than the one we could have created if ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Have an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweDuring the holiday season, it’s important to have “an attitude of gratitude.” This is the perfect time of year to remember how blessed we are, how truly amazing life is, and how wonderful the people around us are. Now - more than ever - is the time to show our appreciation towards the things in ...
Views: 3939(2 votes) - Healthy Heart Rate - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Curtis SimpsonHaving a healthy heart rate is a real treasure. At first glance a healthy heart rate may seem to be referring to your average heart rate. And that’s what it is in part. Count the number of heartbeats in one minute and that’s your average heart rate. For adults there is a range of 60-100 bpm ...
Views: 2016(1 vote) - How To Make A Bad Day, Good - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We can all agree that a good attitude means everything. A good attitude makes positive things happen. But what do you do on those days when everything just seems to go wrong? You can shift that energy from bad to good. Here are some useful tips to help you. 1) Quick ...
Views: 1696(6 votes) - In The Moment - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Becky RichardsonI do Bikram Yoga. It’s also called “hot yoga”. It is called that because the class is conducted in a room that is heated to about 105 degrees. However, depending on the number of bodies in the class, and the time of day, the room can even be hotter. Bikram Yoga is one of my favorite things ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Keep a Gratitude Journal - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Carolyn Smith,Gratitude. Whatever you are waiting for--peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of Simple Abundance— it will surely come, but only when you are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart. ~Sarah Ban Breathnach Dear Friends, May I suggest you keep a ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Living in Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesA glimmer of something to be grateful for can be found in nearly every situation we experience. It is a rare circumstance that can’t be turned around—even slightly—when it is looked at through the lens of grateful eyes. Admittedly, it takes a conscious choice to be grateful instead of focusing ...
Views: 2009(1 vote) - Musings On Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Brad YatesAs announced in my last newsletter, I offered a live seminar this past Saturday evening at the local East-West Bookstore. The title of my talk was “Tapping into Gratitude.” It had originally been scheduled for the weekend before Thanksgiving – thus the subject – but store conflicts forced ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Notes From the Bottom of a Well - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Stacey CurnowBefore you start reading this article, I’d like you to sit quietly for a few seconds. Take in a full breath, let it fill your lungs, and then release it slowly. Repeat this simple breathing exercise and include the words from my favorite meditation: Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - Perfect Flaws - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Camille StrateThere are few things more satisfying to this writer than getting comments from readers who express gratitude for my offerings. I'm NOT kidding. It's such a joy to hear from people who have been inspired by my meanderings, and to know that in some small way I'm actually helping. It's SUCH a ...
Views: 1749(3 votes) - Take A Step Toward Greatness - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Eve RojasSo much of this world is negative, bad and wrong. However, if we choose to stress about this fact, we waste precious moments to experience happiness, joy and blessings. We take a step toward greatness when we focus and share positivity instead of negativity, both in our lives and every place we ...
Views: 2209(1 vote) - Telling the Truth - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Nancy HeimstraIt’s not about the external experience. It is always an “inside job”. It is the feelings we came here to experience. I know that I have spent a lot of time trying to change or improve my life, when all that I really wanted was to Feel better. It seemed at the time that if I could just change ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - The Answers My Friends Are Blowin' in the Wind - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Ellen WhitehurstDear Lord how cute were those toddlers on IDOL in their prom outfits last night. BUT how much cuter is Tim McGraw…and what about that Steven Tyler gettin’ all up in it? But, by far, the most fun I’ve had with ANY show this season (yes harpy housewives….MORE fun than watching you!) was when the ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - 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: 1425(1 vote) - The Gratitude Effect - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Adela RubioYou most likely have heard of the ‘Mozart Effect.’ There’s been plenty of research that Mozart’s music delivers all kinds of benefits, from improved creativity and clarity to raising your IQ. In the field of positive psychology there have also been some interesting studies. Gratitude also has ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - The Importance Of Gratitude and How To Use It - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhy is gratitude so important when leading a happy and successful life? Simply, if you don't appreciate what is then how are you going to appreciate what is to be! Yes, to be truly happy you need to appreciate everything. Appreciate: - All your abilities (creativity, imagination, work ...
Views: 2431(1 vote) - The Question for the day is….. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Vickie GriffithSo, I’m sitting here looking at a blank page and I’m wondering—what should I write about today? What have I been thinking about recently, what’s interested me or is there something that’s taken me by surprise? I hear the faint voice of a ten year old in the deep recesses of my head saying ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Thriving Vs. Merely Surviving - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Susan McNeal VelasquezThe quick definition of thriving is to flourish and prosper. My teaching interests have shifted considerably over the years, until my full attention is on uncovering and discovering what it takes to amass enough personal power so that thriving is the outcome, no matter what curve life decides to ...
Views: 2032(1 vote) - 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: 1235(1 vote) - What Are You Grateful For? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickThe dictionary defines gratitude as: a feeling of thankful appreciation for favors or benefits received; thankfulness. Appreciation is defined as grateful recognition. Wayne Dyer who coined the term ‘an attitude of gratitude’, says that gratitude is a sacred space where you allow and know ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - What Can We Learn From Trees? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleTrees are fabulous! They are the lungs of the planet. They do an amazing job for us- they take our waste product (carbon dioxide) and they turn it into what we breathe- oxygen. They are very adept at removing toxins from the environment and they can store phenomenal quantities of water in ...
Views: 4654(2 votes) - What does the continuum of “being” look like for you and where will you be on it today? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Jessi LaCostaI recently had this powerful and enlightening conversation with my husband about all human beings, creatures and natural things aspiring to grow and become “better.” The ever-pragmatist that I am – replied – No. Not all things want to grow –nor do all living things aspire to improve. We ...
Views: 2194(2 votes) - What is abundance or richness? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenWhat is abundance or richness? By Manfred Johannsen Most people think of things when you ask people about abundance or richness. However, at the most fundamental level it is not a thing. It is a feeling you have. It is a feeling of overflowing of happiness. Without the sense of abundance in ...
Views: 1881(2 votes) - What is real love? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Paramahamsa NithyanandaReal love is something so deep, so energizing, that you will not know it unless you experience it. Love is an expression of energy, not something that is transacted. Tell me one thing: can you love people when you meet them for the first time? (From the audience: No Swamiji! We don’t even know ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - 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: 1017(1 vote) - Why Mistakes Are Good for Us - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Suzann RyeHave you ever made a mistake and wished that you hadn’t? Stupid question, right? Of course you have! We all have. Well, let me propose to you that you’ve had regrets like that for the last time! I believe that part of our life purpose is to learn certain things. These things may very well ...
Views: 3706(2 votes) - You are Never Too Old to Give or Get Gold Stars - Five Ways to Show Honest Appreciation - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Jonathan HuieWhen I was very young, my mother gave me gold stars whenever I did something she liked. Usually they were small gold foil shapes with sticky backs, but Mother also saved some really big ones - three inches across - for extra-special accomplishments. Together with Mother's love, those stars ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - Your Feelings Matter - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Mike RobbinsI sometimes find it challenging to honor my own feelings – especially if what I want or feel seems to be at odds with other people, or my emotions don’t seem to be “appropriate” to the situation. While I’m not someone who tends to hold back sharing my honest opinions, desires, and feelings and, ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - “Stop and Smell the Pickles.” Transition Tip # 4 Never Underestimate the Power of the Family Table - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Patricia ClappThe other night we all went to one of my favorite stomping grounds in the area, Barnacle Bills. With all of us craving the best burger around, my fiance, Steve and I took our girls out for a night on the town. While my son was at football, we decided to take the night off from grilling and have ...
Views: 1691(3 votes) - Change Your Focus, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Christie ClipperEver hold on to a situation you cannot change because you were too scared of change? Sometimes the path of least resistance is the longest road to change. So long we may never get there. When we hold on to the past, to anger, to fear, to the unchangeable, we slowly lose a piece of ourselves ...
Views: 1698(10 votes) - 3 Tips - The Art of Thankfulness - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Roger SeipI want to discuss a defining characteristic of successful people that I’ve met worldwide. I’ve found that successful and joyous people are usually very skilled at counting their blessings. They focus on what’s right about their life instead of what’s wrong. Why is this important? It goes ...
Views: 2794(6 votes) - 5 Ways to Overcome a Bad Day - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from James LeGrandBad days suck. They make everything that's going well in your life seem a little darker. They can make you cranky and carry around all sorts of negative energy, emotions and memories. When you are in the midst of a bad day, its hard to see beyond it. Your top priority when starting a bad day ...
Views: 4815(6 votes) - Our Ego's Deepest Need: Appreciation - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John GrobergOur ego has a lot of needs. It wants to be safe, it wants to be comfortable, it wants to be stimulated. But most of all it just wants to be appreciated. Appreciation is the deepest need of our ego- deeper even than love (at least what the ego thinks of as love). The ego craves appreciation ...
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