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- Your Blissful Life: Your Discovery - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Timothy McGintyNow that you understand that you are made up of various parts and have identified those parts and what they mean to you, it is time to focus on them and yourself on a deeper level. This is where the real fun begins! It is important to note that some individuals have found that their spiritual ...
Views: 1095 - Your Blissful Life: Your Acceptance - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Timothy McGintyCongratulations! You have now defined “Your Blissful Life” as it pertains to you. It is your unique blissfulness, so no one will have exactly the same definition as you. You have reached a milestone that most people never do. Notice how good you feel at this moment. Revel in it for this is how ...
Views: 1519 - To The Outside World It Seems Like I Have Everything - So Why Am I So Unhappy? A Female Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Stefan KellyAs a female counsellor I have often worked with women who, for one reason or another appear to the outside world to ‘have it all’ and they come into therapy upset and frustrated that they apparently have ‘no reason’ to feel as they do. It’s almost as if she feels her feelings are not ...
Views: 1076 - Letting Go Of Control As The Formula For Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from William BerryIt seems the more experience I gain in the field of psychotherapy, the more clients I interact with, the more I live my own life, the more I believe the attempt to inappropriately control events is at the core of unhappiness. The use of control is paradoxical: we believe taking control will ...
Views: 3079 - Letting Go Of Control As The Formula For Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from William BerryIt seems the more experience I gain in the field of psychotherapy, the more clients I interact with, the more I live my own life, the more I believe the attempt to inappropriately control events is at the core of unhappiness. The use of control is paradoxical: we believe taking control will ...
Views: 781 - Your Blissful Life: Your Discovery - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Timothy McGintyNow that you understand that you are made up of various parts and have identified those parts and what they mean to you, it is time to focus on them and yourself on a deeper level. This is where the real fun begins! It is important to note that some individuals have found that their ...
Views: 879 - F.E.A.R.-Yes, Or F.E.A.R.-Less - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonWhat do you fear, and how real are your fears? The most common fears I see and hear from clients (and others!!) include the fear of rejection, the fear of failure, the fear of change and - believe it or not - the fear of success. As real as these fears may seem, most of them are only imaginary ...
Views: 725 - Enjoying Life on the Way to Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Ray DavisI spend a lot of time on my blog - The Affirmation Spot - talking about pursuing goals and dreams. It is a very important part of life and a significant part of what I believe we are here to do. However, there is a possible casuality in our undying drive towards those goals and dreams. That ...
Views: 1318 - Unveiling the Secret to Happiness with EFT - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Andrew McCombeThe secret to happiness is almost as allusive as the search for the mythical holy grail. For thousands of years men and women have searched the corners of the earth for this alluring secret but could it be that the secret was not so secret after all and in fact it would seem the secret to ...
Views: 1267 - Your Blissful Life: Your Definition - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Timothy McGintyNow that you have learned what your struggle is, and accept that you are dealing with it, it is time to take action to resolve, discover the solution for, or feel better about, your struggle. You can decide to take action, or not. Most of us want so much to be at peace that dealing with our ...
Views: 1312 - Your Blissful Life: Recognition And Acceptance - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Timothy McGintyNow that you understand the struggle you are experiencing, you must accept it, unconditionally, with all you heart and soul. Embrace your struggle. It is one of the things about yourself that makes you a unique individual. Millions of people around the world, just like you, are currently in the ...
Views: 669 - Your Blissful Life: The Struggle Within - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Timothy McGintyAh the struggle. Certainly we have all, at one time or another experienced “the struggle”. Regardless of age, race, sex, religion or socio-economic status, everyone has experienced “the struggle”. Like good and bad angels on either shoulder pulling us in opposite directions, we are torn. Many ...
Views: 908 - The Road to Happiness Involves Traveling Within - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Linda PucciI used to think that there was a Road to Happiness, and if you could get on that road, you'd end up someplace pretty wonderful, as if Happiness were the destination. I've been on a lot of roads, and although some of them lead to some beautiful places, I've yet to find the road that brings me to ...
Views: 965 - How To Grab Luck By His Neck And Never Let Him Go Again - 7 Ways Attract Luck - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Razvan DobreLuck. The final frontier. People that have success are born with a special ability that makes them lucky. False. Forget you ever heard this. People are sometimes lucky because they do certain things that gives them a great result in the end. They make there own luck. 1. The first step is to ...
Views: 920 - Why Raise Your Consciousness? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from William H. "Chance" ColeMany of us want to raise our level of consciousness. Have you ever thought about the reasons why seekers of a higher consciousness are seeking it? What’s the point or the ultimate goal that we hope to achieve from becoming more self-aware? Is it to make more money, get a better job, to ...
Views: 671 - Creating Happiness Through The Value of Vision - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonWhat is Your life vision? "Give us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something we shall fall for anything." ~ Peter Marshall Vision gives your life a target. That target represents everything you want to do, be, and have in ...
Views: 651 - Your Blissful Life, Recognition and Acceptance - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Timothy McGintyAh the struggle. Certainly we have all, at one time or another experienced “the struggle”. Regardless of age, race, sex, religion or socio-economic status, everyone has experienced the struggle. Like good and bad angels on either shoulder pulling us in opposite directions, we are ...
Views: 568 - How To Live A Better Life - 7 Ways To Live A Better Life Today! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Razvan DobreIf you could make a couple of little changes into your life so that you would start living a better, happier life, would you do it? There's one thing about life that will never change (or at least almost never): it can always get better! Improving your life isn't that hard, you just have to get ...
Views: 1072 - Want to Find the Road to Happiness? Travel the Path Within - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Linda PucciI used to think that there was a Road to Happiness, and if you could get on that road, you'd end up someplace pretty wonderful, as if Happiness were the destination. I've been on a lot of roads, and although some of them lead to some beautiful places, I've yet to find the road that brings me to ...
Views: 1346 - Want to Find the Road to Happiness? Travel the Path Within - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Linda PucciI used to think that there was a Road to Happiness, and if you could get on that road, you'd end up someplace pretty wonderful, as if Happiness were the destination. I've been on a lot of roads, and although some of them lead to some beautiful places, I've yet to find the road that brings me to ...
Views: 1346 - Are you a seeker or a finder? Evolving from Spiritual Addiction to Spiritual Experience - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Anandra GeorgeA slippery slope, discussing spiritual addiction. The concept flies in the face of much that the multi-billion dollar self-help industry tries to sell to spiritual “seekers,” and what many religious orders proffer. The next book, the latest guru, the new technology, the “you ...
Views: 1343 - Balancing Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Andy FeldLIFE BALANCE REVISITED Hello again my friends. In previous newsletters I have spoken of the need to balance one’s life and the obvious benefits of being able to access infinite intelligence to manifest one’s dreams. In my recent speaking engagements and media interviews I am continually asked to ...
Views: 1015 - How To Develop A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganWhy is it important to develop a positive attitude? Simply, because it will help you to be happier and have more fun in life, but in addition, a positive outlook will also keep you healthier! Carolyn Myss, author of Why People Don’t Heal, states that we need to retain at least 60% of our ...
Views: 775 - Your Passion For Life - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Doug HartHello there, I’m writing to you today about a very, very important subject – passion. Now don’t get this confused with your nighttime activities in the bedroom, that’s not what I’m talking about. We’ll discuss that later… What is your passion? Do you have passion for life? If I asked you to ...
Views: 814 - In Marriage, What You See Is What You Get - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Crystal HernandezStudies have shown that regardless of a person's level of self esteem when their partner's view of them is positive they experienced greater marriage satisfaction. This simply confirms what we already know—that what we think about each other as partners in marriage matters and is quite ...
Views: 965 - A Revolutionary Act - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Judy RingerI received many responses from July's article on "Negativity in the Workplace" including some great resources for turning negativity around. It started with friend and colleague Barbara Wilson's email quoting Patch Adams: "The most revolutionary act one can commit in our world is to be publicly ...
Views: 1004 - Irresponsibly Joyful 1 - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Barry Durdant-HollambyThe Background Jen and Steve came into see me concerned that the universe seemed to be failing in repaying their desire to trust in “universal” signals. They had taken the brave step of selling their old house in a big town and moving up the ladder, buying a more expensive house with beautiful ...
Views: 979 - A Christmas Carol: Finding the Spirit Any Time of Year - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Judy Ringer"Scrooge was better than his word. ... He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man as the good old City knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough in the good old world. ... And it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive ...
Views: 935 - What We All Want and The Simple Game We Play to Get It - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from William CottringerWhat We All Want and The Simple Game We Play to Get It By Bill Cottringer “Life is very simple; men insist upon making it complicated.” ~Confucius. It has taken me 4 decades of self-improvement giving and receiving, but I think I finally understand the penetrating meaning of the above ...
Views: 873 - Happiness Is Produced, Not Found. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Dr. Michael GrantHappiness is produced, not found. I love good chocolate chip cookies. I really love them if they have walnuts and when they are still warm. My wife, Patricia, knows this and, over the years, has experimented with various cookie recipes and now has one that is dynamite. Part of the whole ...
Views: 1515 - Your Blissful Life - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Timothy McGintyDeep within all of us lies the desire for ultimate happiness in every part of our lives. For years it seemed as though true happiness was out of my reach. Despite all I had achieved, something was still missing: Something was not right. Why wasn’t I happy? The more I focused and the harder I ...
Views: 892 - The Pursuit Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Anyaa H'redulla"Happiness is not having what you want... it's wanting what you have." The pursuit of happiness has probably occupied the mind of man (and woman) for millennia. Webster's defines happiness as: feelings of joy and pleasure mingled in varying degrees; the satisfaction of the deepest desire. We ...
Views: 813 - Happiness Levels A Constant - With One Exception - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Suzanne ZachariaI saw this on a similar site, Healthy Pages http://www.healthypages.co.uk/newsitem.php?news=5837 And I thought it makes a lot of sense. Almost every day in my work, I help people with physical manifestations of buried emotions and addictions to cope with buried emotions. So it now makes ...
Views: 1049 - Ten Things That Can Help Make You Feel Better Now - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from David Jacobson1. Laugh If you're not laughing at least once a year, then you have a poor sense of humor. If you only laugh once a year, then man there is something seriously wrong with you. Set some laughter goals. "I will laugh once a week." If you already laugh once a week, then make it once a day. If you ...
Views: 2195 - Self-Possession - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIn my work as a psychotherapist, I have seen a succession of women trying to reclaim the self. They come seeking relief from the pain of something that has gone awry in their lives, which could be anything from breaking up with a boyfriend to marriage wounds to a hypercritical boss to some ...
Views: 1354 - Fighting Depression with Happiness: How Dogs Can Remedy Your Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from brian spilnerIn a time when everyone resorts to capsules to relieve their pain, a new form of treatment is growing in popularity. Across the world, dogs are being used to help people cope with mental and physical hindrances. Therapy dogs are a subcategory of service dogs; they undergo extensive training ...
Views: 13137(1 vote) - How to Stop Feeling Sad - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanFeeling Sad So you are feeling Sad. I know how it feels like, it feels like there is something hurting you but you are not aware of it, It feels like you are neither happy nor satisfied. But why do we feel sad? Are these sad feelings nothing more than a part of the usual cycle of mood ...
Views: 5811 - Every Word Is A Prayer - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Shazna (formerly Sheryl) JaiIt’s interesting. 2005 a brand new year, and yet the ‘new’ wishes and blessings we would wish on our family and friends seems to have dissipated with the after Christmas tragedy in the Indian ocean. Is it really a tragedy? What are we to do? Be? We have gone through the ...
Views: 1456 - Eight Tips For Living Your Best Life Now - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Lilia Fallgatter• Write letters to loved ones telling them how much they mean to you, before it's too late: Avoid the regret many feel in losing a loved one by writing Loving Letters to loved ones who have had a significant positive impact in your life. This single act will ensure you the peace of mind that ...
Views: 1712 - 6 Simple Ways To Supercharge Your Day - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Lisa CrisalleWe all need little “pick-me-ups” at times, and it’s amazing how a simple change can really make such an impact. Here are 5 simple strategies to feel happier, less stressed and more energetic through your day. Just start with 1 or 2 of these simple changes… 1. Drink WATER every hour. Yes, ...
Views: 1258 - Have You Checked Your Attitude Lately? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Robb ThompsonHave you been secretly yearning to travel far beyond the hard edge of your potential curve? Are you, as I am, longing to surpass your present accomplishments and exceed your current level of achievement? If you're nodding with enthusiasm, then let's take a solid look at your attitude. Let me ...
Views: 980 - The Best Guitar-Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Jim PharisWhat's the best guitar for me? This is one of the most common questions beginning students ask. What causes someone to have a preference for one guitar over another? For many beginning players the way the guitar looks is of more importance than any other factor. Think about it. Every sighted ...
Views: 1844 - How Often Do You Laugh A Day? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThere has been much research which is indicating that laughter is indeed the best medicine. More health-care professionals are finding that laughter helps to lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and reduce stress hormones while triggering the release of endorphins, the body’s natural ...
Views: 20618(2 votes) - Re-balance Your Life-Work Balance - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2008 from Bill DAmbrosioMy favorite season is here – Summer. And with it, the desire to work less, play more and live happily. Because if you’re living a wealthy life, you better be having fun. So, what better time than right now to re-balance our lives between the work we have to do and the fun we want to have. That ...
Views: 942 - Owning The Beast Within - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -“It is a beast, this thing that stirs in the core of my being, but it is also the star of my innermost nature. I have to care for this suffering with extreme reverence so that, in my fear and anger at the beast, I do not overlook the star.” – Thomas Moore I think it’s a natural, normal ...
Views: 2714(2 votes) - Do What You Love, Happiness Will Follow - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Sue Brenner"Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do." -- Rumi Do you get excited when you get up to go to work everyday? Does your work fulfill you? When your work gives you energy and satisfies you, you have the opportunity to fill joy on an ongoing basis. "I love my work," says Tommy, a hair ...
Views: 1137 - 7 Tips To Instant Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Leanne WatsonDo you like to help others, contribute to society, make a difference? Then make the decision to be happy today? That’s right. Studies show that people who are happier are healthier, sociable, likeable and productive and what’s more they’re more likely to help others. So how ...
Views: 2376 - Happiness-----Where to look - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Ken OnuLadies and Gentlemen. Are you looking for happiness? Do you need someone or something to make you happy? Do you feel that it eludes you all the time? Do you find that just when you get into a happy state something or someone always finds a way to bring it to an abrupt end? I used to think like ...
Views: 970 - The Way Forward - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Ken OnuHi Friends when you wake up in the morning what mood are you in? Are you in a happy mood? Or are you one of those people who wake up in apprehension of what the day might bring? We tend to forget that our thoughts lead us to feel a certain way...this makes us behave in a certain way...and that ...
Views: 752 - A Blissful Experience, A Cool Breeze & Your Best Friend: Enjoy Some R&R With Your Pooch - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertIt’s time for summer vacation, and that means looking for a good time wherever you go. If you’re taking your pooch along, then you’ve probably had to make extra plans – But they will be completely worth your while. What better way to have fun than with your best friend! ...
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