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- 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: 2029(1 vote) - Abundance: Appreciating the Wealth of Our Senses - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Richard LiottaOur senses are our connection to the world. They are the sum and substance of all individual and shared experience. They are necessary to our survival and effectiveness. They are also tools to be utilized to enhance our appreciation of all that surrounds us! One of the necessary steps to ...
Views: 2026(7 votes) - ***Ground Yourself In Gratitutde - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererAmong my memories of growing up is a clear black and white picture of a Korean mother squatting next to her small son surrounded by barren, devastated countryside. The caption underneath reads, "Where will their food come from now?" Printed by our Sunday "Journal" during the Korean War, the ...
Views: 2022 - How Does A Person Find True Happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Jacquelyn Jeanty“True happiness” ….as opposed to false happiness? Why should we care when both states feel so good? How do we know the difference? Is “true” harder to come by than “false?”One thing is for certain –we all want it. Happiness –contentment- is perhaps even an instinctual drive within this human ...
Views: 2021 - The Gift - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Don Neviaser,The Gift Why wait until you are at death's door before realizing what a precious and wonderful gift life really is? Why not learn to appreciate life more now, while you still have the chance, rather than waiting until it is too late to be able to do anything about it? The ability to enjoy life ...
Views: 2021(1 vote) - Choose Happiness Now - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Debbie CrawfordHow many times have you said the following to yourself? “When I get I new job, then I will be happy.” “When I meet the right person, then I will be happy.” Or “As soon as I pay off my credit cards, then I will be happy.” It seems as if many of us are always looking to the future, as if it ...
Views: 2020 - 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: 2019(1 vote) - The Art of Appreciation - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Ann-Mhayra AlecksonHave you been hearing lately of the Law of Attraction? Have you heard someone mention the Secret? I imagine that you have heard, read or seen something about it. So, what is this law? Put very simply it is this – like attracts like, birds of a feather flock together, what we reap so shall ...
Views: 2010 - Time to Let Go Of Resentment - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Royane RealMaureen worked in an office with twenty other people, processing checks. She didn't particularly like her job, but she didn't particularly dislike it either. Getting ahead in her career wasn't important to her until the day that her friend and co-worker Betty was promoted to be the boss of ...
Views: 2002(2 votes) - A Garden of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerI love the warm summer days, even the humidity, when I can run outside instead of inside on the treadmill, get back out onto the golf course with friends, lounge by a pool and drive with the top down, feeding my inherent sun goddess that probably comes from being a Leo! As I bask in my ...
Views: 2000 - Healthy Crying - Let Your Tears Flow - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see Life with a clearer view again." ~ Alex Tan We were each born with the ability to cry, and because the entire design of the universe is splendid and awe inspiring, we have to realize that healthy crying is ...
Views: 1993 - 5 Reasons Gratitude Will Change Your Life When Nothing Else Has - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Paula TarrantHave you ever found yourself in a slump? You just can't seem to feel good about anything? You feel unfocused about your goals, your irritability level is on the rise? When the alarm goes off in the morning you want to just turn over and skip the day? Yuck, right? Well what if I told you ...
Views: 1990(13 votes) - Cultivate Both/And Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from M.J. RyanAs I’ve written about before, our brains are not always our friends. They have various habits that can really get in our way. One is what’s called bifurcating, the tendency to think in either/or: either I am happy or I’m sad; either I am trying hard or I’m giving up; either I am a success or a ...
Views: 1977(3 votes) - Life Lesson #9: Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Corey Sondrup“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” -Marcus Tulliuscicero Definition: Gratitude is our ability to appreciate the blessings we have in our lives. Synonyms: Appreciation, giving thanks, pay it forward, counting your blessings. Meridian ...
Views: 1971 - Everything Begins with You! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickMany of us get caught in the trap of always seeking things in life but not realizing that we are at the source of all our experiences. We at times find ourselves wanting a more fulfilling career, a better relationship, more money or people to treat us nicer. We tend to get this “victim” ...
Views: 1967 - Change is Inevitable - Learn to Adjust - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Kimberley CohenLife is filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, good and not so good times; that's what makes it interesting and often forces us out of our comfort zones. Frank Herbert said, "Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken." At one time or ...
Views: 1955 - 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: 1953(1 vote) - Feeling Ungrateful?: A Different Perspective on Gratitude - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Kim LoftisFostering gratitude is a skill that can literally transform our lives from the inside out. The more we acknowledge the joys, blessings and lessons in our lives, the more we continuously find to be grateful for. Gratitude is a positive, affirming and empowering practice that can impact all ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - 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: 1948(3 votes) - Recognize Gratitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteTake Stock: Now is an ideal time to pause and take stock of you. What is it that you are truly grateful for? Often, we take for granted what we have without ever noting its importance. A female client once came to me, depressed and feeling that her life was void of true meaning. She was ...
Views: 1948 - What more happiness right now? 11 doable things that will bring you more happiness guaranteed. - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from wendy mickle1. Laugh until it hurts- Laughing is contagious and brings you immediate happiness and joy. Check out a laughing yoga class, it is a great way to let go and laugh until it hurts. 2. Appreciation- when you feel true appreciation in your heart it automatically brings happiness into your soul. ...
Views: 1946 - Is Your Glass Half Empty or Half Full? Learn ways to be an Optimist. - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganIs your glass half empty or half full? Both perspectives are true; it just depends on how you choose to look at it. Whether you are an optimist or a pessimist depends on your thought patterns and has a huge impact on your outlook and success in life. An optimist has hopefulness and confidence ...
Views: 1945 - 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: 1940(1 vote) - 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: 1937(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: 1937 - Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Oh, that magical word, Christmas. It is such a wonderful occasion that is anticipated all year long. I sit here and look at my newly decorated Christmas tree. It has a ton of lights on it, and all kinds of colorful ornaments and a huge Santa Clause tree shirt that my grandson picked out. ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - A special sister --Aunt Jenny - Remembering mom's older sister - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriRemembering Aunt Jenny Aunt Jenny passed away at the age of 95 . Jenny is the older sister of Josephine (The main character in the book "Josephine In Her Words") Josephine passed away a year later @ 92, In 2010 her other sister passed away @102 Aunt Jenny was mom’s friend, counselor, ...
Views: 1920(1 vote) - Gratitude Brings to Light Abundance and Joy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jan DeniseGratitude Brings to Light Abundance and Joy By Jan Denise On that first Thanksgiving Day in 1621, the colonists invited the Indians to join them in giving thanks for the harvest. Being thankful meant having enough to share. It still does. A grateful man will share — and be glad he’s ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - 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: 1915(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: 1903(2 votes) - Living in Faith and Gratitude (from Charles Price) - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Living in Faith and Gratitude (from Charles Price) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Spiritual Growth, Faith, Key words: Jesus Christ, Jesus, Faith, Gratitude, Charles Price Christianity, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Charles Price, Living Truth, Thoughts on Jesus, ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - If Your Life Sucks, This May Be Why - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Jerry SaundersAre you grateful for what you have? Do you have a gratitude journal or some way to express your gratitude every single day? You should. People who lack gratitude always seem to find themselves living in poverty or not having the lifestyle they desire. Do you ever look at yourself as being ...
Views: 1902 - Using EFT to Transform Anger Into Gratitude - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Eloisa Ramos“I’m riding my bike to work this morning.” my husband tells me at 7:45 am. “I will need to leave by 8:15 am.” he continues. “OK.” I say, as I realize what this means. I will be the one dropping the kids off at school. Feeling time pressured now, I rush to finish the lunches, change clothes, ...
Views: 1900 - 12 Things to Do for 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Kimberly Salvati12 Things to Do for 2012 It’s that time of year again…people are taking stock of where their lives are, what they have accomplished in the past year, and setting goals for the new year. What’s on your list this year? What will make a difference to actually seeing your goals come to ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - Emotional Keys to Overcoming Loneliness: Tips to Help Beat Holiday Loneliness and Stress - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Dr. Bradley NelsonIn a recent AARP survey, 31 percent of respondents said they had felt lonely during the holiday season sometime during the past five years, and 41 percent reported they had worried about a family member or friend feeling lonely during the holidays. Feelings of isolation and loneliness are a ...
Views: 1897 - How to Use Appreciation to Increase Financial Abundance - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Heather DominickIf you're a person who comes from the corporate world or maybe even a system or organization such as the teaching system that I came from, you might remember that it wasn't considered professional to give personal compliments, praise or even any type of overall expression of appreciation. There ...
Views: 1895(1 vote) - Life's Unexpected Curve Balls - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout our lives, we are going to be thrown unexpected curve balls from time to time. Whether you allow them to hit you square in the face or step out of the way is what is most important. Do not allow it to be anything more than what it is. It is a curve ball, plain and simple. Too ...
Views: 1894(2 votes) - Become A Positive Thinker - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Ron BroussardBecome a positive thinker... and that means putting an end to negative thinking. Positive thinkers have all the fun... they enjoy success, the enjoy life, and even when things don't quite workout they find a way and to push forward. Why? Because they have conditioned their mind to not ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - 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: 1892(2 votes) - Prosperity begins with Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Laurie GrayGratitude has completely transformed my life. There was a traditional blessing often recited as I was growing up that said, “For what we have and what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly grateful.” Yet I never understood what it meant to be truly grateful. I confused gratitude ...
Views: 1890(4 votes) - ***TRANSFORMATION-Book Excerpts from "Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart to Love" - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererEmbracing life's most difficult moments New challenges erupt, new skills unfold, Change is the only thing that never changes Truly life flows best when we adjust to it. Passing through one stage to another Sometimes takes a gentle shove, Difficult times can only get better when transformation ...
Views: 1881 - How to Stay Happy - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Boni LonnsburryWhile most people would argue having a life you love will make you happy, I would argue that happiness will help you to create a life you love. Think about it. Emotions create reality. Be happy = manifest more in your world to be happy about. Be unhappy = manifest more in your world to be ...
Views: 1881(2 votes) - The How To's Of An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Jennifer AbbottDoes it ever seem like you just don’t have anything? Do you often find yourself complaining about the things you don’t have? Are you not getting what you want out of relationships? These are serious issues for many people and it seems like a solution is nowhere in sight. So what ...
Views: 1881 - 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: 1881(3 votes) - Bringing out the best - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Glenda GibbsBringing out the best Ponderings... by Glenda Gibbs Several years ago I was working with a couple who were deciding whether they wanted to continue their marriage or bring it to an end; they chose the latter. Both were concerned about the family gossip. They didn’t want to feed it so what ...
Views: 1880(1 vote) - Thanksgiving: A Time to Be Grateful - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Randi FineWith the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, I find myself reflecting on all I have to be grateful for; I have much to acknowledge. Each day I open my eyes to the morning light, look out into my lovely bedroom, and am reminded of how far I have come in life. There was a time when I didn’t have ...
Views: 1879(1 vote) - 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: 1877 - Practice the Act of Gratitude and Say Goodbye to Stress - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaGratitude- a word often used but seldom adhered to. How many times have we actually taken the time to feel grateful about something? We often say that good things happen to other people, but why don’t we realize that at time we are the ‘other’ person for a lot of people out there. When you ...
Views: 1871(2 votes) - How to Feel Grateful When You Don't - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Darlene LancerMany Americans struggling with health, financial, or emotional problems find it challenging to feel grateful around Thanksgiving. Some people always have a habit of looking at the negative. One reason for this is that our brains our predisposed to solve problems, and we take what makes us ...
Views: 1857(4 votes) - 5 Steps to Take When Giving a Child Up for Adoption - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Harper HarmonGiving up a child for adoption can be an emotionally difficult process. If you're pregnant and thinking about giving your baby up for adoption, you have likely thought long and hard about your options, weighed the consequences of each, and decided that this is the best route for you to ...
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