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- How To Go With The Seasonal Flow - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Lola FayemiAutumn has turned into winter, the beautiful coloured leaves are on the ground and I am reminded of lessons we can learn from Mother Nature. There is a natural flow to life, which includes the changing of the seasons and optimal times for doing things. We would find life to be richer, more ...
Views: 878 - The Thief Of Time - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Craig HarperI wake up with a jolt. My eyes are still shut but I have an awareness of light in the room. An abundance of it. Brilliant, almost blinding light. For a moment I'm not sure where I am, what time it is, or even what day it is. I can't really remember what I did last night. I'm guessing alcohol was ...
Views: 860 - Bipolar Disorder: 7 Holiday Survival Tips - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from David MorganIf you're bipolar, the holiday season may come accompanied by a great deal of dread. It may be hard to be festive and enjoy the holiday cheer when you're struggling financially, when you're beating yourself up for being little better off than you were last year at this time, or while wallowing ...
Views: 1167 - Seeing Spiritual Energy In Everyday Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from George LockettWhen I was talking of seeing spiritual energy, this is nothing to be concerned about, as it is well known that the human body has an energy field surrounding it, called the Aura. It is this Aura – or light body – that underlies your physical body and, in religious-mystical terms, may be ...
Views: 1306 - Personal Development - A Dog's Life - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from Craig HarperIt must be morning; I'm hungry. Then again, I'm always hungry, so it could really be any time. I can hear the shower and feel the sun on my back, so I'm guessing the Boss is awake. I lift my head off my bed and look down the passage. I want a shower too. Sometimes I try and get in but he won't ...
Views: 982 - Soulful Satisfaction - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from William CottringerSOULFUL SATISFACTION By Bill Cottringer “It is not the things in life that bother us but rather our opinions about these things.” ~ Epictetus Without a doubt, the above quote is my all time favorite, because day by day it keeps growing in meaning and value in my own life and adding ...
Views: 759 - Strengthing The Heart - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Shirley KnappThe heart seems to be one of the most vulnerable in the system because it is the one that has held the most fear, the most old pain, perhaps, and repressed energy. It is the one that is most afraid to open to pure unconditional love, which is indeed where your power lies. So, in essence, when ...
Views: 569 - Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Ronit BarasYou will never be happier than you expect. To change your happiness, change your expectation - Bette Davis During the holiday season, when people sum up the last year and get ready for the new year, we wish them a special wish of happiness. A simple, but the ultimate wish. These days, when the ...
Views: 1961 - Life Transitions: How To Navigate The "In Between" Times - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Bonnie McFarlandHave you ever been caught in the "in between" of a life transition? A time when instead of excitedly moving forward to your next chapter in life, you were stuck, confused, lost, and adrift? Frustrating as it can be, this is a natural and normal part of life transition and you can learn to ...
Views: 802 - Insight #4 Commitment - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Phil Walmsley(Begin Insight Card) The struggle is not about lack of commitment from those around you, but rather about your commitment to your own life. The level of commitment you see in others mirrors your own level of commitment to yourself. Commit to that which is in line with your life purpose, your ...
Views: 1125 - Being In The Awareness Of Balance To Do What You Do More Joyously - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Jeanie MarshallBalance, just as any idea or thing or person, has energy and is energy. As you become more and more attuned to energy, you recognize ideas and things and people more easily, without needing visual clues for proof. You might say that you can see more accurately with your eyes closed. At a very ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - Humility Is At Least Half-King - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2007 from William CottringerHumility Is At Least Half-King By Bill Cottringer There is one critical virtue I can’t get enough of these days and I don’t think we ever appreciate its ultimate importance and value until the lack of it comes back to bite us in our butts. I think humility should be right up there with ...
Views: 868 - Celebrate! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Ronit BarasCelebrate! Any excuse will do - Ronit Baras It is a unique point in time when a person contemplates his or her purpose in life. When I was a kid, I had different reasons for being. I could not see the stream and I could not imagine the destination it could take me to. Staying in one place was a ...
Views: 1802 - 10 Ideas About Life Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Alvah ParkerWhat is your life purpose? Is it helpful to know what it is? This list provides some ideas about life purpose that may be helpful to you if you have ever wondered about yours. 1. Your life purpose is something you have always known either consciously or unconsciously. 2. Your life ...
Views: 888 - Clear Vision - 5 Tips For Writing And Completing Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Eduardo RodriguezImagine going on a out of state road trip to a place you have never seen or been to before. You know were you want to go and what you want to do when you get there, but you did not take a road map to lead you. How long do you think it will take to get there? How long before you give up and go ...
Views: 1821 - Someday It'll All Make Sense - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Derek FeltonWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding. - Proverbs 4:7 A relationship that was once good went bad. A business that had potential to grow prosperous failed. Health issues that arose unexpectedly and had you questioning why this was ...
Views: 624 - Want To Be Happier? Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Rosalind HendersonWhen we change our perspective, we can boost our mood. Practice giving thanks. Guess what? It doesn't cost you anything. No pill or alcohol is involved. No exercise necessary. The more we internalize gratitude, research asserts, the more we take care of ourselves, feel happier and approach ...
Views: 977 - Small Angel Figurines With Big Returns - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Georgia TempletonIf you're looking for the perfect gift for your daughter or granddaughter, why not start a collection of small angel figurines for her? Buy her a small wall curios to place them in and buy one for each holiday. You could even create a theme for the angels to keep the collection smaller or more ...
Views: 1695 - Everything Happens For A Reason? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Steve GillmanEverything happens for a reason? What nonsense! On the other hand, what a great idea! Whatever your religious or philosophical background, this is a belief that you can use, even if it isn't true. There is no way to prove that everything happens for a reason. In fact, when you think about some ...
Views: 928 - Would You Trade Your Problems? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2007 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDEveryone has problems. It doesn’t matter who you are, your station in life, how old or young you are -- you have problems. Often we look at other people and think that they don’t have problems. However, we never know what is really going on in someone else’s life. When you look behind the scenes ...
Views: 1441 - The Mid-Life Crisis... No Such Thing! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Rena ReeseThe mid-life crisis is a term we are all familiar with. Either we ourselves have claimed to have gone through one or perhaps a loved one has traveled the road to crisis. We carry on through our days and one day we realize that there is something we need present in our daily lives. We accept ...
Views: 2744 - Cultivating Positive Thoughts - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Judy WrightHow and why do we believe what we believe? How do we arrive at our underlying set of beliefs, attitudes, assumptions and prejudices? Who planted the information in our minds? Was the information nurturing or toxic? What did we hear, see or experience that established our life’s action ...
Views: 1491(2 votes) - Want To Create More Happiness? Start Saying 'Thank You' - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Becky Waters“If the only prayer you ever said was ‘Thank You,’ that would be enough.” (Meister Eckhart, Catholic mystic) Thank you - two of the most powerful words in our language. But sometimes they can be so hard to say and actually mean. Why is that? As a child, my mother made me write thank you notes ...
Views: 550 - Staying Happy In A Crazy World - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Chelsea Rostill - HuntleyIt has been another year set on a world stage of great highs and heartbreaking lows. The question that often came into my mind was ‘how do you stay happy & loving life while living in this world where news of madness & mayhem seem to be a constant?’ Well I hate to say it, but the answers didn’t ...
Views: 3139 - Take A Nap To Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Tim RosanelliIn America, we attach many negative stigmas to the idea of napping. Current research shows that taking afternoon nap has many health benefits. The old fashion nap has taken on many nicknames from catnapping to power napping. The good news is that if you take afternoon naps, you are in good ...
Views: 2430 - How To De-stress With Self Massage - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMany of my clients will ask me after their session if they can take me home with them! That question always makes me smile and feel good knowing that I helped them leave my office feeling better than they did when they arrived. However, everyone has a massage therapist with them all the ...
Views: 2925 - Adopt An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Dr. Diane SpindlerMuch of my recent personal work has been to quiet the ego that can bring us down and resurrect my connection with that universal divine power that lifts us up out of worry, fear and sabotage. I realize this is a bit spiritual for a health tip newsletter but I believe healing is most successful ...
Views: 1383 - An Idea Who's Time Has Come - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2007 from William CottringerAN IDEA WHO’S TIME HAS COME By Bill Cottringer Thanks to the relatively recent science of neuromarketing, brain research has begun to identify the central role of the reptilian part of the human brain (old brain)—below the thinking and emotional semi-conscious mental activities we ...
Views: 770 - Living From Your Heart ~ Is it Worth It? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Sue Urda ~ The Connections ExpertWhat’s in your heart? What’s really in your heart? Do you know? Have you thought about it lately? So many of us live our day-to-day lives simply going through the motions. We just go on doing the things we’ve always done. We talk to the same people about the same things, ...
Views: 1666 - How To Calm Yourself In Stressful Situations - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Bonnie McFarlandHas something stressful or upsetting happened to you recently? Maybe it was a fender bender car accident, or telling a friend she did something that hurt you, or being triggered by something your spouse said, or stepping on stage to make a presentation. Even when you are following what lights ...
Views: 1397 - De-Stressing And Enjoying Your Holiday Times - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Kathy CaprinoAs the chill of Autumn arrives, we know that busy times are ahead -- complete with ghosts and goblins, turkey trots, Christmas, Hanukah, New Year's and other beautiful celebrations fast approaching. Along with the bustle of excitement often come stress, worry, exhaustion, and over-load, ...
Views: 935 - Life Is Perfect - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Miami PhillipsLife is perfect is a way of living for me. If I understand that I have the ability to create my life by the actions I take, then I understand that both the life I live today and the life I will live tomorrow is perfect in that sense Except when it is not. Last week we had the flu bug. ...
Views: 1406 - How I Came Out Of The Scrooge Syndrome Or My Christmas Story - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Francine LarsonLet's take a break from shopping, baking, decorating and all those holiday things we are expected to do and just breathe. That's right, in the middle of all our bustling, let's allow ourselves to truly experience the peace and love that Christmas is supposed to give us. After all, if we are ...
Views: 987 - How To Get What You Want - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Masha Malka"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." – William James (1842–1910 pioneering American psychologist and philosopher) "You have powers you never dreamed of. You can do things you never thought you could do. There ...
Views: 402 - Your Life Is Supposed To Be Art - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Victoria MoranIt Doesn’t Matter What You Do for a Living: Your Life Is Supposed to Be Art Excerpted from Fat, Broke & Lonely No More: Your Personal Solution to Overeating, Overspending, and Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places © Victoria Moran -- HarperOne, 2007 Life is tough for artists, ...
Views: 1340 - It's Never Too Late To Understand What's Going On In Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Jahiel KamhiIT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO UNDERSTAND WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR LIFE Are you on the right track? You don’t know? I’ll help you if you feel you are working harder and harder, but gaining less and less out of life, you definitely need to read this article, just as starting point. I’ve spent a lot of ...
Views: 1605 - Have You Been Sentenced To Death? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Derek Felton"There are many wonderful things that will never be done if you do not do them." - Charles Dill In the movie Last Holiday, Queen Latifah plays a woman (Georgia Byrd) who has been diagnosed with cancer. Her doctor tells her that she only has 3 to 4 weeks left to live. Upon getting the news ...
Views: 615 - Just Smile: Finding Out How To Be Happy - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Traci BrownHow many times have you said to yourself, 'As soon as x (insert goal or event here) happens, then I'll be happy." or 'I just don't know what makes me happy?” If you're like most people, you do this a lot in your life. These two statements are reflective of our very goal oriented, focused and ...
Views: 1174 - The Top 10 Uses For Your New Digital Camera - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Kristin MartoriTips and Resources from HP’s Digital Camera Center Photographs can capture life’s most precious moments. Naturally we want to share these moments with others, so why stop at simply putting them in a frame to be admired? Here are 10 favorites and new things to do with your digital ...
Views: 909 - How To Find True Happiness For Life - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2007 from Michael LeeEach person has the power to find true happiness. It's a way of how you see situations that happen in life. For example, you're caught in traffic for hours. As soon as you get the chance to break free, another driver cuts in. A group of life coaches and psychologists explain that if you're ...
Views: 642 - A De-stressing Technique For A Peaceful Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Cristina DiazOne of the benefits of being aware of your thoughts is that you can use them to your convenience, and project the thoughts that will bring you from good health to a positive attitude. Today I'll show you a technique of directing your thoughts to enter a peaceful sleep. It is very useful in ...
Views: 751 - To Do List Draining You? Brighten Up The Tasks You Dread - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Bonnie McFarland****************************** Vampire Tasks ****************************** Everyone has at least one of them. Something you hate to do. Something you dread. You procrastinate about it or do your best to avoid it. When you have to do it you get crabby about it. What is it for you? Your staff ...
Views: 823 - Lifes' Little Treasures Of Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Sandy ParisDream Reality Publishing Life's Little Treasures of Happiness Sandy Paris Author of: Making Dreams Reality Book Series Article from: Spiritual Roadmap To Unlimited Bountifulness Spiritual divine love is a very powerful tool. It can keep us on course and help us ward off distractions that ...
Views: 1045 - Put Joy Back Into Your Work - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Sabrina SchleicherHave you been feeling the doldrums with your job lately? Do you find yourself procrastinating with certain tasks? Is it hard to get up in the morning to get to work? If you answered "yes" to these questions, chances are there is incongruence between your job and your life purpose. And, the good ...
Views: 969 - The Art Of Happiness - How To Live In Blissful Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Michael LeeEvery human being has a desire to feel happy. It is your birthright. Living and knowing the art of happiness is what life is all about. Happiness is a gift that we feel. The art of happiness is understood as a great deed which eventually leads us to a positive behavior. The art of happiness ...
Views: 599 - Definition: Finding Joy - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Debbie MolisI'm sure many times you have asked the question: “What is happiness really?” Before I attempt to elaborate on this issue further I will say this: I have a strong, intuitive feeling that when push comes to shove, joy and happiness are the purposes of our lives. If my feeling is correct, then ...
Views: 858 - The Ten Keys To Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Gretchen SunderlandBecause I am a life coach and work with hundreds of people on life strategies, I am often asked about what I think makes people truly happy. There are probably many answers, but here are some common themes that I see in my work, and in my own life. Use these keys and watch happiness fill your ...
Views: 562 - Happiness Is A Decision - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Lorraine CohenI’m sitting here writing this article with a big grin on my face because I feel happy. You might be wondering what happened to make me feel happy. Nothing. Not a thing. Zippo. I’m sitting here feeling gratitude and happiness. I just love feeling this way. A few years ago, I had Lionel ...
Views: 1551 - 5 Tips To Live A Wonderful Life! - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Mohamed TohamiHow long are you going to live?! 50, 60, 70, probably 80 years. Not long enough, right?! Life is too short not to enjoy, so while you still have time, remove that “Boring” tag in your so-called life and start making it a wonderful masterpiece. Here are some tips that will help you escape ...
Views: 5080 - Micromanaging, Delegating And Letting Go - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC, FDNFeeling a sense of control is important to your health, self esteem and well being. It helps us feel strong, empowered and in charge of our lives and the way it’s unfolding. While a sense of control is beneficial, too much control often leaves us micromanaging everything and everyone in our ...
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