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- 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: 1703 - Are you open to receiving - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattBe open to receiving 'Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into' Wayne Dyrer Each night before I go to sleep I write a list of all that I am grateful for. One Saturday evening I had written the following things: • Having a warm house to come home to when it's ...
Views: 1702 - “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: 1702(3 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: 1697(4 votes) - The Aloha Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Serge KingThe Aloha Spirit is a well known reference to the attitude of friendly acceptance for which the Hawaiian Islands are so famous. However, it also refers to a powerful way to resolve any problem, accomplish any goal, and to achieve any state of mind or body that you desire. In the Hawaiian ...
Views: 1694 - 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: 1680(3 votes) - How Do I Prove that Law of Attraction is True? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Karen LuniwHow Do I Prove that Law of Attraction is True? My cousin and I have had a debate over the premise 'You create your own reality' for many years now. She will agree to some degree, but only as far as the concept of 'self fulfilling prophecy', and has long challenged me to prove it. I'm pretty ...
Views: 1680(2 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: 1671(4 votes) - Revealed At Last -- The Law Of Manifestation! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Mika MaddelaA lot of people may learn about the law of manifestation (also known as the law of attraction) and want to know how they can use it in their lives. It's misunderstood by some as some sort of magic, and by others as a hoax. The core idea behind the law of manifestation is: thoughts become ...
Views: 1671(2 votes) - One Minue to Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Jenny ShihThe holidays are among us. Thanksgiving causes some families to briefly ponder those things for which they are grateful. Then they dig into their food, stuff themselves silly, and watch football for the rest of the day. Ahhh ... America. What about the rest of the holiday season? I find it to be ...
Views: 1662(4 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: 1660(1 vote) - Redefining Prosperity - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Margie Beiswanger"The economy is in a slump." "People aren't spending money on services." You hear this, and more, every day. Sigh. No wonder entrepreneurs lose sleep worrying about their financial future. It can make you crazy, can't it? But is this the only way to think? Do we need to 'buy into' ...
Views: 1656 - Living With An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from April MimsCreating an attitude of gratitude is one of the easiest steps we can take to improve our lives. The happiness that we create for ourselves by showing our appreciation has far-reaching effects, both for ourselves and for those we come into contact with. The potential for gratitude to spread ...
Views: 1651 - Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Michelle GottliebHow often do you stop and count your blessings? Once a day? Once a month? Never? We need to be aware of how much we have to be thankful for. Can you stand up every morning without pain? What a blessing! Do you have two legs to stand on? Do you have a roof over your head and food in your ...
Views: 1650(6 votes) - Gratitude in This Moment! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Mary MacNab(Please enjoy this excerpt from Mary's upcoming book "Ride the Moon"!) For what can I express Gratitude in this moment, as I begin (or end) this day? For what may I express my complete and total gratitude on this magnificent day? The full moon energy is that of fullness of expression. She ...
Views: 1643 - Connecting to Nature: Sacred Lessons Learned - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Dr. Jane SimingtonConnecting to Nature: Sacred Lessons Learned “Mom, can you come today? I want to show you the little river Wes and I found yesterday. It’s full of minnows. It’s in that marshy place where they cut down those old trees.” There were indeed minnows in his new found stream. I returned, on ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Don't Worry Be Grateful - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Luminita SaviucHow many times have you asked for something and when you received that something you realized that is not really that important, that you could live without it? It starts like this: you have a thought and that thought is communicating to you that something wonderful will happen once you get that ...
Views: 1637 - Consciously Flowing Appreciation: Developing Your "Gratitude Muscle!" - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Carolyn BealeWe've all had days when, for whatever reason, we seem to find ourselves living unconsciously, guided by outworn beliefs and feeling stuck in lower-energy vibrations. When these times occur, you can help yourself to shift into higher alignment by remembering the power of appreciation. ...
Views: 1636 - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Give Yourself a Gift - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Want to give yourself a holiday gift that will last the rest of your life? Try giving yourself the gift of happiness. Research shows that happiness and satisfaction depend more on the inner person than on external circumstances. The secret to living a happy life is ...
Views: 1633(4 votes) - Seven Steps to Expanding Gratitude in Your Life - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Deborah PerdueGratitude is in the air these days, more and more, as a spiritual practice to uplevel and uplift your life. Authors such as Deepak Chopra, Edwene Gaines, Neale Donald Walsch, Diane Harmony and many more extol the power of gratitude. After all, one cannot be depressed or angry while in a state of ...
Views: 1633(2 votes) - Cultivate Your Witness Self - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from M.J. RyanThe other day I got a call from a reporter for a women’s magazine wondering if I knew of any new stress reduction ideas, “you know, beyond breathing and meditation.” It reminded me of our tendency in this culture to grasp for the novel and it even caused me to doubt whether to include this piece ...
Views: 1630(9 votes) - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit..... - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Tor ConstantinoI got to thinking about the concept of “happiness” the other day and decided that I will no longer pursue it. Don’t get me wrong, the “…pursuit of happiness…” is very quotable, it sounds great and looks great on paper – especially when that paper happens to be the Declaration of Independence, ...
Views: 1629(3 votes) - A moments Breath - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from KL AdamsIn the midst of utter chaos, there is but the sensation of losing control. The world is spinning around wildly too fast to make out images. The breathing is so heavy you are only able to gasp at it. The atmosphere is shrinking into your already tiny existence, invaliding the area you know as ...
Views: 1627 - Putting Meaning and Spirit Into Memorial Day Observance - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Sam EtkinMemorial Day in the U.S. started off as a somber day of remembrance, a day where we in America went to cemeteries and placed flags or flowers on the graves of those who died in battle or in some way during the course of war. We remembered our ancestors, family members, loved ones, and even ...
Views: 1624(2 votes) - Visualizing More Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Elizabeth ManuelBelieve it or not, your life experience is created through the power of your imagination. Think about it. If your child is two hours late getting home, you probably will play out many scenarios in your mind, frightening yourself with possible images. If you are planning your next vacation on ...
Views: 1623 - Life's Little Orgasms - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Addison BellAs I sit here in my car in the hot Texas summer, I have a sense of peace in my heart. I look out the car window and am amazed at the beautiful green trees that stand resilient against the beating heat. If you look hard enough you can see a pure white aura glowing from their steady statures. ...
Views: 1621 - Invite Good Things in your Life - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Vinod AnandInvite Good Things in your Life [Vinod Anand] All of us complain at one time or another. But, there are some people who complain, regardless. Complaining is a way of life with them; they cannot stop cribbing, wherever they are, whatever they are doing, or whatever is happening to them, they ...
Views: 1617 - LIFE CHANGES - 10 minutes a day to SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Merna Dwyer10mins a day and you could change your life… BIG GOAL ---- little goal… Consider this - the last goal you achieved – were you desperate or did you really desire it. Most people set goals that are so huge they give up before things come to fruition. Is there something you ...
Views: 1614(3 votes) - 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: 1613(1 vote) - Gratitude is a Habit Worth Cultivating - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Jim GilletteGratefulness is an energy, and an attitude, and a style or pattern, and a spirit. It can be thought of or described many ways. Everyone though, will probably agree that it is a good feeling. It is positive. This positive emotion is the foundation for being open to positive change, positive ...
Views: 1609 - 5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND FIND HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Jason MuellerHAPPINESS……WHAT IS THAT? What is happiness? Happiness does not come from material things or from others, it is a state of mind, our attitude towards everyday life, it is the journey and not the destination. No question money carries a significant role in someone happiness, however, I would ...
Views: 1605 - An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Mark BakerGod is so good, He loves to bestow His gifts upon His children. The Bible tells us that all good gifts come from God. If it’s good, then it’s from God. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no ...
Views: 1603 - Dancing with Insecurities Part II. - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, ‘Things’ people want, change from time to time. But, how they want to ‘feel’ remains the same. In relationships, it is the feelings and not the things that we need to focus on. When the feelings are not right, we feel insecure. In the last LSM- Dancing with ...
Views: 1597 - Remembering Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Kelly MartinToday I was speaking with another therapist and he was sharing a story of struggle and at the end stated, “At least I’m not dead.” I was blown away in the moment of truth in that statement. Truly, we ALWAYS have something to be grateful for in our lives. Yes, I know that bad things can happen ...
Views: 1596 - How To Enjoy Your Life To The Fullest - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Kimberley CohenWith the increasing demands and expectations we often place upon ourselves, as well as the pace of life quickening for many, or the feeling of time running out, it can be difficult to enjoy life to the fullest. We are either reliving or feeling stuck in the past, complaining and stressed ...
Views: 1590 - 'Tis the Season to be Grateful and All Year Round - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Dr. Deitra PayneThe holidays are such a magical time of the year. It's a time in which many count their blessings as they gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays. With only a few days before the New Year, many are gearing up to make significant changes in their life to live their best life. ...
Views: 1582 - Five Good Minutes in Your Body: A Grateful List - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsYou know it’s a good idea—to make a list of what you’re grateful for—but you just don’t get around to actually doing it. So take the next five minutes and do it now. 1. Grab a pen and paper. 2. Start with your body and record what you’re most thankful for. You may list: Good health, good ...
Views: 1582 - Counting Our Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2007 from Charrise McCroreyIt has long been said that a grateful person is a happy person. Researchers have studied the effects of gratitude on a person’s psychological well being, finding that having gratitude typically evokes a positive emotional reaction. Counting our blessings helps us to acknowledge that life is ...
Views: 1581 - 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: 1580 - Do You Consciously Consider Downtime? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Margo KnoxI was just this morning reading an article by Wendy Squires on the “Mamamia” FB page, where she addressed her need for what I call downtime. This quote is useful & I don’t know who wrote it but it sounds like a practicing psychologist “The key difference [between introverts and extroverts] is ...
Views: 1579 - The Anchor: Lynn Scheurell and Me - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Niama WilliamsIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… It was that he spoke to me though I did not listen in the beginning. In the beginning I functioned as a child of my parents’ household – I beat myself up and asked why, why, God, did I keep screwing this ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - The Need To Compete - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectEver since we were young, we’ve been asked to compete, to make sure that we’re the best at everything, to ensure that we are always at the top. For most of us, it starts when we’re young; we are told to be the best in class or get first place in sports and stuff like that. We were not taught how ...
Views: 1578 - "The Prize": A Tribute to Ernest Hemingway - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Seven Steps to Abundance (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Spiritual, Inspiration, Empowerment, Success, Success Principles, Personal Growth, Self Help, Motivation, Mind, Mind Control, Mindpower, books, self help books, ...
Views: 1573 - Love Is Your Choice To Give Or Withhold - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Kimberley CohenWho would have thought that a little four letter word could contain such magnitude and have an impact on people in ways you never knew were possible. This word is empowering, inspiring, moving, heart warming, humbling, kind, gentle, spoken or unspoken. The word I'm referring to is LOVE. It ...
Views: 1573(2 votes) - 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: 1569 - 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: 1566(1 vote) - Letting Life Live You - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Sarah MariaIf you are like most people, you think you are doing life. If you are like most people, you live by your to-do list. You get up early—maybe you work out. You go to work, take care of the kids, eat food, deal with your boss, figure out how to sell your house... For many, life itself is one big ...
Views: 1564 - The Gift Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Laurie Gray“For what we have and what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly grateful.” --Traditional grace before meals What does it mean to be truly grateful? On the one hand, gratitude may arise out of a feeling of obligation for a favor shown; on the other, gratitude may reflect a ...
Views: 1563 - The Pain in Spain Falls Mainly in the Computer - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Sally MarksI had to follow my own advice the other day. A hacker figured out my password and sent emails to dozens of my contacts asking for money. Apparently the email described that I was off in Spain, lost my wallet and needed $3,000. I contacted yahoo, changed my password and have been responding to ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - 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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