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- Dear Danny, Please Don't Kill Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Craig HarperTwo nights ago I had a phone call from a guy who I've known for a while. Quite a while. Danny. Over the last few years he has had two major physical and psychological battles; drugs and food. And of course there's been some emotional stuff as well. Yep; it's all intertwined. He's not a buddy as ...
Views: 2650 - Five Pillars of Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from William CottringerFIVE PILLARS OF HAPPINESS by Bill Cottringer “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” ~Dalai Lama. Happiness is the end game goal of living. Whatever it is you are doing, it is to secure happiness. In a paradoxical way, how you define happiness ...
Views: 2649(1 vote) - ***Positive Affirmations, Do Positive Affirmations Really Work - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Warren WojnowskiPositive affirmations -- do positive affirmations really work or not? You may have heard that "affirmations do not work" or perhaps you find yourself wondering whether affirmations really work or how do affirmations work. The answer of course is "it depends". It depends on the ...
Views: 2648(5 votes) - What is Luxury? Is it's Definition Changing? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Angela TunnerAccording to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of luxury is: A condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment ; a : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary . In the Webster’s NewWorld dictionary the definition of luxury is: ...
Views: 2644 - 7 Benefits of a Professional Massage - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Seraphina FilsonHave you ever been too nervous to walk into a massage therapist’s room because you didn’t know what to expect? If you have yet to experience a professional massage, but believe it’s something you’d actually enjoy, then maybe you need a little more incentive to get you through the door. Allow me ...
Views: 2643(1 vote) - Happiness: why you should give up everything to enjoy something - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Anna AparicioEvery day is full of little happenings that bring us happiness: getting home form a hard day at work and slouching on the couch, a hug from a partner, a call from a friend… it is the little things that are determining factors in our estate of mind. We need these to minimise the hardships we ...
Views: 2643(1 vote) - 13 Easy Things to Be Happy Every Day! My Own Way to Be Happy. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Patricia AnayaHappiness is always with you, but you are too busy chasing it that you forget to look inside you. I've been feeling a little unbalanced (sick) for the last three days. Finally, today I feel much better. I'm a very healthy woman, but I love to eat and sometimes, my stomach demands some ...
Views: 2640 - Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Jane AlexaWe have all come across difficult people in our lives and it is inevitable that there will be more in our future. We can’t control how they act, but we CAN control how we REACT to them. Let’s first talk about strangers. I can recently recall someone who cut me off in traffic and another who ...
Views: 2639(3 votes) - Adopting Humility - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2004 from Mary AllenHUMILITY - Here's an emotion I'm striving to embrace more fully, because I haven't gotten it all figured out. Humility is a beautiful and powerful emotion, but perhaps misunderstood, overlooked or even avoided by the masses. It is viewed as "weak" by some. Those that practice humility know its ...
Views: 2637(1 vote) - How to Overcome Seven Obstacles to New Year's Resolutions Success - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Peggy FergusonI love the New Year. I feel like I am the threshold of a new year. I am glad that there is a week between Christmas and the New Year because it gives me a chance to recover, regroup, and rethink. Of course, I would like to think of a new year as a fresh, blank, Big Chief Tablet to write ...
Views: 2634(2 votes) - Acting without Thinking Is Shooting without Aiming - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziYou wouldn’t fire a gun without aiming, would you? So, why would we act without thinking? When we live as robots doing whatever feels good instead of whatever is best for us, there is a heavy price to pay. Replacing thoughtful behaviour with thoughtless acts leads to material, mental, and ...
Views: 2630 - THE TAO: Mindful Living Through Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Dr. Jenny C. YipLife is both precious and painful at the same time. We rarely appreciate the beauty of our existence until we are faced with misfortune. Many of us take the simplest pleasures of life for granted until we must live without such luxuries. Whether it is your health, a loved one, or even something ...
Views: 2628(1 vote) - Between Tolerance and Complacency: A Fine Line - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanHow tolerant do you consider yourself? And how much of your true feelings and needs do you sacrifice in the name of tolerance? If you look it up on the dictionary, tolerance is filled with positive definitions and intolerance only with negative descriptions. Yes, I know, respecting other ...
Views: 2620(2 votes) - How to Make a Vision Board: Frequently Asked Questions - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Nicole CuttsWhat is a Vision Board? A vision board, treasure map, or vision book is an actual physical picture of our desired reality. It forms a clear sharp image which can then attract and focus energy into our goals or Vision of Success. These tools can help business leaders and entrepreneurs clarify ...
Views: 2612(2 votes) - An Exercise In Happiness For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Patrick McMillanChildren “Need Lessons in Happiness,” reads the headline in an article by Graeme Paton, Educational Correspondent for the BBC in March of 2007. According to Senior British Government Advisor, Lord Richard Layard, “All school children should have “happiness” lessons up to the age of eighteen to ...
Views: 2611 - 5 Ways to Know You've Lost Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Nicole NenningerHave you lost yourself? Are you so absorbed in your career, in your relationship, in the daily grind, or in an addiction that you've lost sight of who you are or where you'd like to be in life? Great! Say what? Well, let me reassure you that first, it's pretty common. Second, I can help ...
Views: 2607(4 votes) - Peace + Joy = Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Carolyn BatesSo here we are once again celebrating Christmas. How fast this seems to come around, especially the older I get. Peace and Joy, these are the tools for a meaningful life. I wish you PEACE. Peace in your heart, with your families and friends. Peace in your mind, especially looking toward ...
Views: 2603 - The Medical Model for Treating Mental Disorders - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I began working in the mental health field I began as a caseworker for the county mental health authority. This essentially involved working under psychiatrists as a caseworker. The system being utilized to diagnose and treat mental health "disorders" was, and still is, referred to as ...
Views: 2602(3 votes) - Clearing and Balancing Your Chakra's - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2004 from Linda FoltynEvery day I give myself a bath, well that too, but this is a colorful light bath that clears and balances my chakra's. I use it at the beginning of my day to protect myself and set my intentions. Here are steps on how you to can balance your chakra's. Begin by sitting comfortably. Take a deep ...
Views: 2598(1 vote) - Keep your marriage alive and well with humor - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2003 from Pauline WallinCopyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. 2003. All rights reserved Marriage is relatively easy. It's the staying together afterward that's hard. But don't say you weren't warned. Most traditional wedding vows list problems that are bound to come up: "To have and to hold, from this day forward, for ...
Views: 2597(1 vote) - How Can We Achieve Happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from * BeiYin - The People Whisperer*To answer this question, I need to ask myself many more questions. 'Achieving' means that I can do something to get to the state of 'happiness'? What can I do? Can 'happiness' be a goal? I don't think so. Yes, people all want to be happy, mostly by striving to fulfill their wishes and desires of ...
Views: 2595(1 vote) - Los Olivos La Manga Club Resort: A Really Wonderful Setting for Sports Activity Holiday getaways - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jon TulleyThe Los Olivos community at La Manga Club Resort is actually among the club's most popular and most sought after holiday vacation rentals. The largest reason will be the truth that the apartments are located straight in front of the Tennis Centre (and Childrens Club). Added to this fact is ...
Views: 2593 - How to Keep Your Storage Unit Mildew-Free during the Winter - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2017 from Dixie SomersAt one point or the other, you may need to rent out a storage unit from a company like Midwest Moving and Storage, Inc. for some of your belongings. Finding a storage unit that suits your needs is not usually the problem. The problem is maintaining your belongings in good condition, especially ...
Views: 2590 - DON'T JUST GO WITH THE FLOW, GO WITH YOUR FLOW - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2016 from Nigel BrettDON’T JUST GO WITH THE FLOW, GO WITH YOUR FLOW Going with the flow is similar to following the crowd, it means you are happy not to make a decision but will accept the consensus – the collective decision of the many. At an unimportant level this may be just your easy-going nature saying ...
Views: 2588 - Ayurvedic Treatment For Dark Sports - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from tannu aggarwalDark spots on the face can occur due to harmful rays or due to aging. Herbal treatment for facial dark spots is an effective way to improve the overall skin complexion. These treatments are safe and beneficial for the skin. These spots are also known as hyper pigmentation and occur mostly in the ...
Views: 2583 - The Most Important Non-Renewable Resource: Keeping Your Eye on the Prize - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Paul BurtonWe spend every day in the trenches. Putting out today’s fire. Rising to the next occasion. We focus on moving the proverbial ball down the field. Little thought is given to what it means to cross the goal line. I recently had occasion to enjoy a cup of coffee with a client towards the end ...
Views: 2583(2 votes) - Boundaries Lead to Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Janice RussellMay is Family Wellness Month. Whether you are a family of one or a family of ten or more, there are a number of ways that you can enhance wellness in your life. This article will speak to wellness in terms of mental health as it relates to a functional space and calendar. Many people ...
Views: 2578(3 votes) - Happiness And Your Health: Which Comes First? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Warren WojnowskiOne of the most intriguing aspects of recent research is the fact that there is an undeniable link between your health and your level of happiness. There's always been an acknowledged link between the two -- the search for health and happiness as a combination is a popular refrain repeated by ...
Views: 2574 - Five Powerful Mantras to Follow When You Are "Starting Over" in Life - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Dixie SomersLife doesn't always hand you the opportunity to begin again, but when it does, you might want to take a new approach. Following a specific mantra helps to keep you focused on the goals and to avoid pitfalls that put you into a tough situation in the first place. Whether you are starting over ...
Views: 2573 - Top 5 Trendy Customized Leather Gift Ideas for Father's Day - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Lauren JohnsonLeather has been the gift for everyone who loves to carry the royal style. Styling with leather for men has always been the perfect style statement. On the occasion of father’s day, simply make your father smile with this proud and thoughtful gift idea. Not always you have to be special, but ...
Views: 2572 - Writing as catharsis - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Jason Pegler"Writing can be a cathartic process. Writing one’s autobiography is a deeply personal process. When I wrote A Can of Madness I poured my heart out on the page. It was extremely intense but, overall, an extremely rewarding experience. Writing saved my life and enabled me to put my manic ...
Views: 2571(1 vote) - 10 Simple Ways to Love Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kari JoysIf you want to be a healthy, happy person, it’s very important to learn to love the person you see in the mirror. Although loving yourself can be very challenging if you grew up in a dysfunctional family, it’s definitely worth the time and effort! Whether you feel stressed, anxious or ...
Views: 2569(8 votes) - A Journey of Self-Discovery: Using Akashic Records For a More Fulfilling Life - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Mette MullerHave you ever felt like jumping off a cliff? I understand this sounds drastic but what I mean is: Do you ever have that feeling that you just want to break free, like you want to overcome your fears and just jump off that cliff into unknown water? Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a ...
Views: 2566 - Stop Doing These 7 Things Forever! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Kristie BlankenshipThere are some things in our lives that we just need to stop doing. They aren’t good for us and they mess with our mindset. I don’t know about you, but I have found that some things I have done for so long that I just do them without thinking. Yet, some of those same things are just ruts ...
Views: 2565(1 vote) - ARE YOU HAPPY? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Sandra GravesDo you remember some of your beautiful childhood memories? Do you remember the joy you felt all the times you played with your friends? Do you remember how fast you used to become angry, and how fast you forgot what you were angry about? OK, one more… Do you remember how happy you were when you ...
Views: 2563(7 votes) - ***Can Positive Thinking be Bad for You? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sylvia LafairAre you a lemonade kind of person? Is your glass more full than empty? Do you see blue sky through the rain clouds? Did you say sometimes, most of the time, almost never? Look, we know that accentuating the positive is good for us. And there are lots of studies that show those who have a ...
Views: 2560(1 vote) - How To Tell A Fake Smile From A Real Smile - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEach and every culture in the universe recognizes and acknowledges that a smiling is an expression or indication of happiness and joy. Almost everyone of us is given the ability to smile. It could reflect delight, gladness, contentment, inner satisfaction and so on. Of all the facial ...
Views: 2560(3 votes) - 3 Steps to Bring New Energy into Your Home, Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Yamini BhattAre you ready to bring new energy into your life? Think about your environment. Most people are unconscious of the effect their environment has on them. Yet everything in your home has an effect on you from the smallest object to the largest. In fact, every particle in creation is alive and ...
Views: 2559(1 vote) - How to Meditate for Inner Peace and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Fred TracyThere are few things in life worth more than happiness and inner peace. People seek after many things. Material objects, fame, and fortune are often among these. What is the goal of getting things? Typically, people will say it's happiness. They think they have to have x, y, and z complete in ...
Views: 2559(2 votes) - Why be Happy tomorrow When you Could be Happy Today? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2003 from Ted SchreddLiving in the “Now” is more than just a new-age voodoo ritual or something a guy named Buddha dreamed up 2,500 years ago; it is a fantastic way to live. Being out of the moment is when your mind is somewhere your body is not. Let’s start with the past. The past has passed-it’s done, finito, ...
Views: 2559(1 vote) - Designer Dresses - Preen Line Women Dresses, Tibi Designer Clothes, Ugg Designer Boots - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Mike AndersonBy having an ever growing opposition in the fashion industry and increased using of internet pertaining to online businesses many online pad stores have found place in cyberspace for reselling clothes different kinds. These online stores for clothes are the most convenient sources of over the ...
Views: 2558 - The Mindset Train - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,The Mindset Train There are times when our thoughts and actions do not necessarily fall in line with what would be to our greatest advantage in life. Instead of being proactive toward living a better, more fulfilling life, many of us go through times when we inadvertently limit our actions, ...
Views: 2558 - Learn about Healthcare Rebuttals - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Steve RyderHealthcare rebuttals are needed when dealing with medical claim denials, and have to be drafted with great care. These must contain a summary of the key facts plus an outline of the opposition’s case. A rebuttal constitutes a rejoinder to an argument or evidence, which is intended to disprove ...
Views: 2556(1 vote) - What Is the Number One Cause to Unhappiness and Misery? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreWhile I know this is somewhat painful, I invite you anyway to take a few moments to look at the world and the unhappiness and misery that overwhelm it, that overwhelm us all. What do you know notice? Where do all this unhappiness and misery come from? Do you know the number one cause? Many ...
Views: 2549(1 vote) - ***Living from the Heart - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MALiving from the heart, throwing logic and practicality to the wind, and following the voice of love and inspiration takes strength and courage. But, as we break free from the chains of reason to follow our soul’s callings, a universe of possibilities opens up to us. Unforeseen assistance guides ...
Views: 2548(6 votes) - Secrets to Lasting Intimacy: Ancient Tantric Wisdom transforms Modern Love - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverTaoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, North American Quodoshka, and others, hold secrets to creating fulfilling love and intimacy that are not known to the Western world. One of these ancient traditions is Tantra which was born over 5000 years ago in East India and practiced by people that called ...
Views: 2547(3 votes) - How To Tweak Your Thinking - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Beate CheletteThoughts are powerful. They create feelings and take form in our lives in ways we like and don’t like. One of the aspects of my business is that I pay very close attention to my way of thinking. Since I first read the book “The Power of Positive Thinking” in my 20s, I have made an ongoing and ...
Views: 2546 - Can we really 'Live the Dream?' - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Natasha AbudarhamThere aren’t actually many people who are really living their dream, right? I mean truly living your dream is just for the lucky few who know what their dreams are, right? And besides, what are dreams anyway, they don’t come true, right? Wrong! Living the Dream is available to every ...
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