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- Create Personalized Christmas Cards For Distant Living Friends and Family - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Harsin CarterEach year, people start with their preparations to celebrate Christmas with their family and loved ones. Since not all family members live close to each other so it becomes difficult to be in touch regularly. But it is this time of the year that they find a kind of excuse to be together so as to ...
Views: 847 - In the Spirit of the Season: How to Access Your Inner Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from David Robert OrdAfter an hour delay waiting for the plane to arrive in San Francisco, the anxious passengers rushing off to celebrate Christmas with their families finally boarded the crowded 747 for Chicago. Shortly after the push back the captain announced on the PA, "I'm sorry ladies and gentleman, we ...
Views: 1159 - Christmas Greeting Cards: Use them To Make An Impact Upon Others - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Harsin CarterThis Christmas, along with giving importance to turkey and the cracker, also think about wishing each other with greeting cards. Being a festival of such an importance, probably giving cards to each other would be the best way of commemorating the occasion and its importance. Although there ...
Views: 637 - Keep a Gratitude Journal and Get Happy - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyDespite the advice that comes to us from every direction these days to keep a positive attitude, actually doing that all the time or even most of the time is far more easily said than done. Let's face it: life is stressful, and no matter how determined you are in the morning to make the very ...
Views: 2016(2 votes) - If You Had an Easier Filing System, Would You Enjoy Your Job More? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Janet BakerDo you hate it when your alarm clock goes off every morning? Do you want to roll over and go back to sleep instead of facing another day at work? What sort of things give you job satisfaction? People work for a variety of reasons. Generally, the number one reason is money. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 765 - Let Hug up Chinese New Year Traditions - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Elsa ThomasChinese New Year Traditions Chinese New Year is one of the much awaited festivals of the Chinese calendar. Celebrated with great pomp and show, a number of traditions form the integral part of the festival. The age-old traditions and customs of the occasion are followed by the Chinese ...
Views: 678 - Cheers to Chinese New Year with a new soul - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Elsa ThomasChinese New Years Also known as Lunar Year, Chinese New Year is one of the principal traditional festivals of China. The festival begins on the foremost day of the new moon and ends with full moon day of the Lantern Festival. It is also known as Spring Festival and is grandly celebrated in ...
Views: 792 - Why Christmas Cards Are Sent? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Harsin CarterChristmas is round the corner and so is the time when carol songs are sung and we expect that this year all are wishes would be fulfilled by Santa! While you are making the list on what special gifts you’d purchase for your loved ones, do not forget about the cards. With the advancement e-com ...
Views: 562 - 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: 2447(3 votes) - Five-Step Year-End Ritual for Busy Working Moms - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Julie ZeffFor a busy working mom, the holidays can be a wonderful time to spend time with friends and family and to drink in all the joy and festivities of the season. And as joyful as this time of year is, it can leave you feeling more rushed and depleted than ever. Maybe you find yourself busily ...
Views: 1250 - Stop Watch and Listen - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonChristmas is that time of year when everyone seems to be rushing around all over the place; too many things to do and too little time to do it in. Why does this happen to us before a holiday? The point of a holiday is to have a rest, not to kill yourself during the preparation process! ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - An easy way to start mastering fear and anxiety. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Felicity BakerHave you ever felt fear or anxiety take over your life? If you have then you will know what a vicious cycle that can be. By changing your mindset you can learn to become the master of fear, rid yourself of negative self-talk and thus live a life of joy. Yet it can be a problem if you find ...
Views: 2750(1 vote) - Enjoy Holiday Eating and Keep Off the Pounds - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” -- Friedrich Nietzsche Tis’ the season to be jolly and eat and drink more. Or does it have to be that way? This time of year is a time of reflection about what matters most in life, about friends, family and those in need. It is a time to ...
Views: 1220 - Finest Christmas Ideas under same roof - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from dgreetings cardsBest Christmas Ideas Christmas never comes alone. It brings in its train, lots of excitement and delight. People are enthusiastic about Christmas shopping, home decor, gifts, celebrations and merriment. The festive fervor can be seen everywhere. To make your Christmas memorable, you make lots ...
Views: 594 - Want Greater Happiness? Invest In Experiences, Not Possessions - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Menno Spijkstra“Come on, let’s get tickets to the musical and enjoy ourselves!” I can still remember how my friend shrieked excitedly when we’re about to watch the famous Broadway musical “Chicago”. The tickets were quite pricey, but boy, did we enjoy it! They say that money can’t buy happiness, but did it ...
Views: 718 - Be Cool And Choose Your Moods To Be Happy - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMuch has been said or written about Barack Obama and his cool, calm and collected behavior. His demeanor, actions and reactions exemplifies a mature person’s emotional independence. He’s the kind of person who decides how he would speak, act, project himself and react to certain situations. He ...
Views: 613 - Choosing What You Empower in the New Year - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Rob BrooklerThe end of the year is a very powerful time. And one that presents some unique opportunities and challenges. Along with “holiday” pressures, we must also contend with the natural shifting of “energy” that comes as we approach the close of the year. As one creative cycle ends and another begins – ...
Views: 1574(8 votes) - Good Christmas Gifts To Obtain This X-mas Season - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Brooke WoodwardX-mas is such a festive and happy period. Children are excited counting down the rests before Santa Claus, when the parents are seeking toward Christmas parties and being assembled with family and friends. People are in a very fun temper, even so the inevitable happens. You have to get out the ...
Views: 502 - Dating within a Budget - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Bruce MillsOne of the biggest expenses is the entertainment expense. Whether you are single or married you may go on dates from time to time. Most single couples may go out three or four times a week and married couples may go out one to four times a week depending on if they have kids or not. I have met ...
Views: 1226(5 votes) - How to Attain Happiness Wealth - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2020 from Diane DemmarHappiness wealth – the two go hand in hand in our society especially as consumerism takes over and marketers try to constantly get you to buy their products. After all, the more wealth and "things" you have, the happier you “think” you are, right? On the contrary, happiness wealth has less to ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - YOU are the Playwright of the Roles You Play on the Stage of Life ... - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Bishop CarolMaryBrigitand have the power and the Heart to DARE to change the scenery, the dialogue and the venue that the play occurs with, from and on so that the world can be a place that works for all with no one and nothing left out!!!!! "YOU AND I POSSESS WITHIN OURSELVES, AT EVERY MOMENT, UNDER ALL ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Waking Up! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Kathleen Juhl“I easily and joyfully release all old and unnecessary yearnings and patterns of behavior.” These powerful words were given to me during a distance healing session with Dr. Joyce Hawkes and lead to a final self healing of so many old wounds. With surgery there is an obvious point of incision, ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Focused Intention - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Kathleen JuhlWe are all like the rough uncut gems born unto the earth. We are there beneath the surface waiting for the light of day and a skilled craftsman to find us releasing the true inner beauty hidden deep within. If we are lucky, our day, will come along emancipating us from the frozen ground of the ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - It's All So Simple - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Judy RingerIn his thoughtful and thought-provoking song “Anyone Can Whistle,” Stephen Sondheim writes: It's all so simple, Relax, let go, let fly. So someone tell me, why can't I? In this month of giving, getting, and gathering, when we all do more and push harder, relaxing and letting go are ...
Views: 1049 - Launching Lunch - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Kathleen JuhlDo you know what you really think of yourself? I thought that I did. I have been at this a long time. I read books, meditate, think positive thoughts receive daily emails containing just such inspiration. Then in an instant one afternoon the startling underlying beliefs popped up out of my ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Flip It for good! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Kathleen JuhlThis Holiday Season give a gift to yourself and your family that will relieve all the stress and tension. Stop fighting and flip it. Seriously we mean flip it. First you smile. Second you take a deep breath. Third you use your powers of creativity to turn the situation around. Where attention ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Changing places - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Michael KewleyChanging places At one time a student of mine was asking about my time as a monk in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. He listened to my words and when I had finished speaking he said, 'Ah yes, but the monks life is a special life.' I answered, 'Not when you're a monk.When you are a monk ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - A Christmas Shopping Plan - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Henry LimChristmas shopping seems like an overwhelming task every year, if you have to choose tons of gifts for your loved ones. In this holiday, people gather with their family and friends for a big meal and an exchange of presents. This is kind of the tradition to celebrate the birth of Jesus. ...
Views: 1000 - World's First Pet Point-of-View Video Camera! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Jeff GerlitzEver curious where your pet travels while your away from home? Curious if your pet is getting food somewhere else other than your home? Have reason to believe a neighbor is abusing your pet? All of these questions and more are asked everyday by pet owners all over the world. Unfortunelty, ...
Views: 2977 - The Landscape of Life - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Anne CopelandLife is like a landscape, and it would be a boring life if it were all flat. We can appreciate the flat because we know the hills and the valleys, just as we appreciate hot because we know cold, light because we know dark and happiness because we know depression. Every day we can choose the ...
Views: 1220 - True Happiness: Find Happiness Wherever You Can - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraTo find the true meaning of happiness is by far every man’s ultimate goal in life. Of course, we all want to be happy—who doesn’t? They say that true happiness is such an elusive thing. Sometimes, you don’t really have to find it but it’s up to you to feel happy in even all the small things in ...
Views: 687 - Happy Children: It's How You Raise Them - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraParenting involves raising happy children and it requires a lot of attention and time as well. It’s not that easy of a process most especially if you know that there is really no trade secret to go after. But you can always refer to other tips and guidelines online in order to raise happy ...
Views: 744(2 votes) - Authentic Gift Giving Is An Expression of Who You Are - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince “I just don’t know what to get him,” Cathy, forty-two, confided in her twin sister as she tried to decide on a Christmas gift for their father. “He always says he has everything he wants.” Amy chuckled. “Just the other day I was ...
Views: 1281 - Reducing the Stress of Family Holiday Gatherings - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Kathy Jo PollackAre you stressed just thinking about family gatherings over the holidays? Are you still angry over comments made last year? As tough as it may seem, it is important to make an appearance and be a part of the family. Apply these simple suggestions to make the season less stressful and more ...
Views: 2999(2 votes) - Overcoming Relationship Power Struggles - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Tapiwa ChitembureSounds like politics doesn’t it? Well, power struggles are the creature that’s eating most marriages and relationships alive today. Regardless of whether you are looking at a relationship, a business or running a country, if a power struggle exists among members – progress suffers. Okay, lets ...
Views: 2151 - Being True To Yourself In 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Dr. Carol BateyBeing True to Yourself in 2011 Lifestyle Coach Carol S. Batey “Whatever games are played with us, we must play no games with ourselves, but deal in our privacy with the last honesty and truth.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) Play No Games Have you ever been in a relationship ...
Views: 1695 - Avoid Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Elizabeth Lombardo, PhDIs holiday weight gain synonymous with your holiday season? You probably aren’t alone. This holiday season, mirror Santa’s mirth, not his girth With holiday parties, Christmas cookies, bottles of bubbly… it is not surprising that we tend to get more than wrapped presents over the holiday ...
Views: 1011(3 votes) - Finding Happiness Within You And In Others - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraSo you may think that finding happiness in life is really that tough? Well think again—they say that finding happiness is an invisible thing. You just feel it and you don’t have to find it. Still, others attest that you really have to look for it in all the right places. And if you believe ...
Views: 622 - Importance of Rest: True Balance and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Tina JanelleThe importance of rest centers around your needs for rejuvenation. You need to recharge and clean out the pipes of your body like a piece of machinery. Taking moments out of your day to rest, remind yourself of what you're truly working for, and feel renewed is stabilizing. It can mean the ...
Views: 1369 - 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: 2507 - 9 Best Tips on How to Meditate for Beginners - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Curtis SimpsonMany people are new to meditation and interested to learn how to do it. That's a great thing to want to learn. It will benefit you physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. Here are my best tips for beginners: Use a chair. Put a chair somewhere that you can leave it and return to it. ...
Views: 2943 - 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: 1361(1 vote) - Nose To The Grind Stone - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Vickie GriffithHave you ever heard the term “keep your nose to the grindstone?” Although sources cite different origins to the phrase, it has come to describe someone who works hard and steady at something that is tedious and boring. Many historians believe that the origin of the phrase was passed down ...
Views: 1958 - The Law Of Success Book By Napoleon Hill Was Incomplete - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Ron PettellNapoleon Hill's writings only talked about a part of the Law of Success. Everything he says is true, however it's not the whole story. To understand how the law worked for the ultra successful men in his book, we have to look at why the law worked for them. It worked because they applied ...
Views: 2732(6 votes) - Loneliness at the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Sheri RosenthalMost of us a familiar with the statistics showing that holiday time has one of the highest suicide and depression rates of the whole year. Even if you are not feeling overtly depressed or even suicidal it is quite possible that you may be one the millions of people who have feelings of ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - Forgiveness - Prescription for Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Katie HayesAt one time or another, all of us have been victims of life's injustices. It may be: * The husband or boyfriend who leaves you brokenhearted * The boss who treats you unfairly * The girlfriend who betrayed a trust * The coworker who lied to get the promotion you were hoping ...
Views: 948 - Don’t Wait, Be Happy Now - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Matthew FerrySo many times my clients say to me, “Well, Matthew, you know, this is just a means to an end. I’m doing this business. I’m doing this project because where it’s going to get me is where I want to go.” You know what I say to that? Means to an end equals suffering. It means suffering today. And ...
Views: 1447 - The Empowering Effect Of Enthusiasm - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe word enthusiasm in fact comes from the Greek ‘entheos’ which means “the God within”. According to the dictionary, enthusiasm is defined as: 1. a cause or source of interest or great excitement. 2. Elation or delight arises from a supposed possession by a god. 3. Interest in or great ...
Views: 3273 - An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Florence BernardJust a few Thanksgiving thoughts… It seems that there are not that many places that have a Thanksgiving celebration such as in the United States. Although I am sure many churches do give thanks in their services, the whole event of celebrating what we can be grateful for is, I think, a very ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - Live Your Life With Passion! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhat does it really mean to live your life with passion or passionate living? Most people may think it is about doing, when truly, it is about being. That thing or things which best exemplify your highest self—now that is your passion. It is actually whatever you are most passionate about and ...
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