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- Blossoming Awareness - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerI recently took a trip south, having left the accumulation of snowflakes behind with the hope that all would be melted upon my return! Although the calendar indeed says that it is Spring, I don’t think my back yard has received the message yet! But it won’t be long until the hyacinths and ...
Views: 2139 - Book Review: Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Graitude and ...
Views: 1336 - Book Review: Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart to Love - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart to Love, by Katherine ...
Views: 966 - Book Review: Thank God I... - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Thank God I..., by John Castagnini, is a valuable resource ...
Views: 917 - Book Review: Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You ...
Views: 1056 - Book Review: The Power of Appreciation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. The Power of Appreciation, by Noelle C. Nelson and ...
Views: 818 - Boost Your Gratitude at Work and Home - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Patricia Morgan“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘thank you,’ it will be enough.” Meister Eckhardt When was the last time you made note of your good fortune? It is the most economical and easily accessible way to avoid depression, especially in touch economic conditions. I feel ...
Views: 1565 - Boost Your Wellness: 5 Essential Tips from Health Kiosk Experts - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2024 from sandeep malikHealthcare kiosk opportunities have come an extended way because of the implementation of blood stress monitors in your local pharmacy. As technology advances, an increasing number of options have come to be had that can help streamline the healthcare technique and offer meaningful patient care ...
Views: 426 - Bountiful Blessings - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Harmony Rose WestIt is an understatement to say a Mother’s life is full. Meal preparation is ongoing. Dirty laundry breeds. Baths are a daily ordeal. Food needs to be purchased before you can cook it. Our cars can’t run on fumes. The phone rings at most inconvenient times. Children don’t ...
Views: 1215 - Braking the Ungrateful Habit - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Frederick ZapponeWhether many of us will admit it or not, we are deeply ungrateful for what we have. It is a habit we acquired during the time the attitude 'more is better' was the dominate attitude of modern civilization. Becoming a Gratitude MASTER has not been easy for me... It has taken me years of ...
Views: 2235 - Can You Experiience 7 Hours of Contentment and Inner Peace? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanIn self-reflection, this past weekend I realized that I have done just that, I enjoyed 7 hours of contentment and inner peace. In making some conscious choices, I was able to make the time for myself to intentionally relax and enjoy my day. I treated me to a moment in time where I was able to ...
Views: 1520 - 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: 1487 - Celebrate Thanksgiving All Year - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Diane HarmonyNovember boasts one of my favorite holidays -- the one tucked between Halloween and the launch of frenzied holiday shopping in the early morning hours the next day -- Thanksgiving. A heartwarming feature of this celebration is that Thanksgiving demands nothing of us but to gather together ...
Views: 1468 - Celebration of a Mess - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jacqueline JohnsI'm standing in my kitchen, drenched in glorious morning sunlight. God (the Universe, Whoever) has once again seen fit to share It's magnificence with me, It's beautiful light surging into my humble home. I stand in the light and am instantly aware of the symbolism – light surging into my ...
Views: 1361 - 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: 2032 - Changing My Story: How I Stopped Hating My Toes - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Liv LaneI used to hate my toes. I know it sounds odd, but I was so convinced they were ugly that I wouldn’t even wear sandals during my early 20s. Truthfully, I wasn’t really fond of anyone’s feet, but I thought mine were particularly hideous. And then I had a baby. Like many infants, he fell head ...
Views: 1592 - Chanting with Krishna Das - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Lese DuntonThe pews at the Church of St. Paul and St.Andrews, on 86th Street and West End Avenue, filled up as soon as the doors opened. Gentle folk, smiling and politely allowing one another to take choice seats near the make-shift stage, unhurriedly poured around the benches. Ms. Nina Rao, master ...
Views: 2209 - Chaos, Fear and Following Your Bliss - Process of Transformation Article #6 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Dr. Cynthia MillerIt takes either an act of courage or an act of sheer desperation to jump out of the groove, out of the old thinking to follow your dreams. Perhaps it takes a bit of both to make so bold a move as to disregard all one has known in the past and to step out of the dark, sticky, gooey molasses ...
Views: 1159 - 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: 2088 - Claim Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne VidovichIsn't it time to Claim Your Life? We are not victims or bystanders in our lives. We have control over our behavior, how we respond to circumstances and people in our lives. When we live through passion, soul, authenticity, and abundance, we attract more of the same. When we look at and ...
Views: 1447 - Clear Your Thoughts and Live Your Hearts Desires - Process of Transformation Article #7 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Dr. Cynthia MillerAre you tied down by your negative disruptive thoughts? Thoughts come and go but are rooted and tied down to the internal thought structures. These structures can change with the high frequency of love and gratitude. Imagine lying on the floor with weights strapped all over your body. Your ...
Views: 1127 - Commitment - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonSuccess isn’t owned, it’s leased,,,,,and rent is due every single day – JJ Watt, Defensive End, Houston Texans I’ve been spending a fair amount of time thinking about commitment and how that manifests in my life. When I got sober I made a commitment to my grandmother that I would stay sober. ...
Views: 1871 - Common Mistakes to Avoid When You Wish to Get Girlfriend Back - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from robin brainMany lovers wish to get girlfriend back with whom they had a breakup either recently or sometimes ago. However, in their anxiety to get back the ex fast, they commit some common mistakes. An aspirant would benefit immensely by learning the common mistakes that are committed and should be avoided ...
Views: 943 - 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: 1697 - Count Your Blessings! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Marion LicchielloGratitude Count your blessings!I remember sitting in my sister’s yard (my home at the time) with my dog, beauty all around me, the neighbors’ roosters running around me; and feeling a sense of calm and fulfillment. I was so grateful for my surroundings and my family and good friends. Not ...
Views: 1321 - 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: 1659 - Crazy Giving - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I've always wanted to live a life based around helping others and developing the world around me. For some reason unknown to me ; and I'm not trying to blow my own trumpet here - I innately can't resist helping people. When my friends ask me for favours I jump at the chance. When ...
Views: 898 - Creating Better Health from the Inside Out with Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMost of us become anxious when we are not feeling well. Our stability and security are threatened, and we become fearful. “What if I have to take off from work again?” or “How will I manage if I get sick?” are questions we may ask ourselves while feeling our anxiety build. Whether we are dealing ...
Views: 949 - Creating Heaven on Earth - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Catherine EwingMother Nature, in the form of heavy snow, has blessed me the gift of time this morning. With schools closed and clients calling to cancel, the morning has taken on a slower, more relaxed pace. Sitting with a cup of tea, gazing out the window, I feel a gentle release, glorious unexpected time ...
Views: 1475 - Crisis in the World - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHave any good things come from the virus situation? It is an awful situation and there have been many deaths, upset, worry and chaos caused by it, but perhaps there are one or two good bits that come from it - the silver lining in the clouds. Perhaps we have learned about patience, ...
Views: 924 - Cultivating Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Judy Ringer"When I'm worried and I can't sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep, And I fall asleep counting my blessings." -- Irving Berlin Take a moment to think about this question: What are you thankful for? What came to mind? A person? A pet? A place? Good health? Home and ...
Views: 760 - Cultivating Gratitude as a Mom: How to Shift the Lens Through Which You View Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from Amy WillardWhen you stop to think about your life, what lens do you typically use to view it? If you're stressed out, frustrated, and discouraged, perhaps it's time to switch lenses and adopt an attitude of gratitude in your life. As you read this article, please keep in mind these three important ...
Views: 1109 - 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: 1675 - Dating Tips - For a perfect bonding - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from why be aloneDating Tips is something you need to understand while you are dating seriously and to avoid follies that can topple relationships. The scenario in the net is that, you will come across a plethora of profiles while you flip through different free online dating sites. Some of them will be serious ...
Views: 2803 - Dear Santa - A List We Could ALL use for the New Year - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusDear Santa… There are some things I’d like for the New Year. I know that’s not within your usual bailiwick, and you’re probably pooped from a long sleigh ride, but if you don’t mind… First, please give me good health. My body carries me faithfully from before my birth until my last days. ...
Views: 1515 - Death And Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Larry SextonIt seems that out of everything, comes something good. Last week I attended the funeral of my brother-in-law. During the sermon, his past life was recalled. Where he was born, his high school, his military experience, his occupation. The pastor went on to discuss the things that he enjoyed in ...
Views: 1318 - Definition: Acknowledgment - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerImagine getting a glass of water and as you fill it, water leaks out of holes in the glass. How much more effort would it take to quench your thirst and fill your belly than if you had a glass that is intact? A similar leakage happens when we do not take the time to fill our own well with ...
Views: 1120 - Definition: Appreciation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAppreciation is one of the greatest magic tools we have in our bags of tricks. One of the best ways to gauge where you are at in your development as a wonderful spiritual magician – able to weave magic in and out of your own life, is how well you use appreciation. Most mere mortals think ...
Views: 1466 - Definition: Being Grateful - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerWhenever I greet Charlie I always get the same response. "So how are you today Charlie?", to which he replies, "Well, every day above ground is a good day!" Without even realizing it Charlie is practicing a fundamental principle of well being. It's often referred to as an "attitude of ...
Views: 1458 - Definition: Practice Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAs I swooshed down the Zoom Flume water slide at Shipwreck Island, my two-year-old son Gareth yelling “Fun! Weeee!” from his spot on my lap, I felt pure jubilation. The sun kissed my skin, water splashed up around me and the breeze carried a salt tang from the ocean mingled with the ...
Views: 1603 - Definition: Thankfulness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerGratitude, appreciation, or thankfulness is a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive. In a religious context, gratitude can also refer to a feeling of indebtedness towards a deity. Most religions prescribe rituals of thanksgiving towards ...
Views: 2726 - 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: 1653 - 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: 1713 - Don’t speak “about” your matters – speak “to” them! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Katalina OliveraDon’t speak “about” your matters – speak “to” them! Are you one of the many people who have felt the need to pair down their social media contacts lately? Or have you noticed that you just don’t enjoy being around certain people or groups any longer? I was recently called to eliminate some ...
Views: 1442 - Dubai Singles Apartments - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2020 from Wajahat AliDubai has become one of the most glamorous cities in the world. Surprisingly, although there are still many areas that need a lot of improvement and have suffered from inattention, which should have improved over time. Like the roads that need to be paved and made new. Poor working conditions ...
Views: 965 - 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: 1494 - Embrace Gratitude, Give Back, Become a Coach - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Bronwyn Bowery-IrelandGratitude is like a state of being. Some people are always grateful whereas other people may feel dissatisfied and unhappy with their lot. Valuing gratitude means that you see the world in a different way. You see what is around you, you hear the birds singing, you hear the voices of children ...
Views: 1366 - 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: 1999 - Encouraging Positive Change: A “Magic Solution” - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinClients often come to me in a state of agitation, impatience and panic (real or existential, sometimes both), wanting a “magic solution” for their current dilemma – which is, in fact, a microcosmic representation or symptom of their overall life dilemma. And while I really do have a “magic ...
Views: 1431 - 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” ...
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