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- The Secret of Adaptation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Craig HarperThere's a school of thought which suggests that those who adapt most effectively (to their situation, environment, circumstance, challenge) are the ones who ultimately survive, or at the very least, do the best; succeed when others don't. We see this play out, not only in nature but in business, ...
Views: 764 - The Secret of Effortless Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Chika ShiojimaHave you ever noticed just how unhappy you can get over the fact you are not happy? Unexamined, this behavior seems to make sense. But a closer look at it will reveal that being unhappy over being unhappy is like throwing gasoline on a fire to put it out. You get lots of fire and smoke -- even a ...
Views: 829 - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2006 from Kathy GatesWhat does happiness mean to you? There’s a lot of searching going on these days for the elusive emotion of “being happy” --where do you find it, how do you create it, even what it actually is. But I’d like to share a little secret with you -- happiness is not for the lucky few who were born ...
Views: 1302 - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAre you holding your breath, hoping I'll reveal something that you don't already know? Or maybe you're pretty sure that whatever I have to say won't be new, but you're curious to know just what "secret" I'm going to reveal? Well, no matter. Here's the scoop on the secret to ...
Views: 1379 - The Secret of Sustainable Change - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Sarah KennedyThe Secret of Sustainable Change Change is hard. So difficult in fact, that scientists report the prospect of radical change can create a neurological reaction in the brain similar to those produced by torture. We fear change and yet we want it. Initiating change is challenging enough, but ...
Views: 720 - The Secret Sauce of Success in Love, Life & Business - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Mary HorsmanSome people will tell you there’s no such thing . . . No secret sauce even exists. And you might’ve heard that “Success leaves clues”. So, in theory, you could follow these clues to victory without much trouble . . . But if success were easy, everyone would be enjoying their ideal ...
Views: 1425 - The Secret Sequel - Will It Compare? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/What’s Missing in The Secret? The ‘secret’ law of attraction was introduced to many people for the first time in the phenomenal hit movie "The Secret". However, The Secret DVD does not go far enough to explain how the Law of Attraction really works. Let’s hope the ...
Views: 1197 - The Secret To Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreEverybody wants fulfillment. Filled by what, we don't know. We just know hollowness and emptiness hurt. We want to be filled. And so we go looking out in the world. Looking for the person or the thing that will satisfy that unending longing we feel inside. We can spend our whole lifetime ...
Views: 1186 - The Secret to Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Tina GuillotIf I told you I had discovered the secret to happiness, would you believe me? Would you send me $18.95 plus shipping and handling to read my book and discover the truth? It amazes me how many people are searching for the key to happiness and it is so abundantly available and at a really ...
Views: 1216 - The Secret to Real Happiness is Learning to Love Yourself, Here's How - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2019 from Maetreyii Ma NolanLife tends to present us with both great struggles and great joy, difficulty, and happiness. In this mix, happiness is often fleeting. If you are fortunate enough to have good circumstances, you might find happiness in your life for a time, but if your feelings of happiness are generated only ...
Views: 1251 - The Secret to Self Care - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Adela RubioWherever you go, there you are. There’s no escaping it - your world is a reflection of you and if the view in your mirror doesn’t elicit a certain spark perhaps it’s time to question the underlying assumptions. As someone who has worked intensely with the body – as a ...
Views: 727 - The Secret To Using a Piggy Bank To Become Rich - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2006 from Catherine Franzby Catherine Franz Did you know that rich people keep piggy banks around their home? Yes, generally they do. Multimillionaire Kim Kiyosaki, wife of Rich Dad Poor Dad Robert Kiyosaki, and author of “Rich Woman: Because I Hate Being Told What To Do!” was on the Let's Talk Marketing radio show ...
Views: 2773 - The Secret To Wellness And Longevity - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2024 from Sarah AndersonSince at least 3500 B.C (before Christ), people have been looking for ways to reverse aging and prolong life. In pursuit of the fountain of youth, Ponce de León led an expedition to the coast of Florida in 1513. In 1938 Indiana Jones sought out to find the Holy Grail, because it was said to have ...
Views: 521 - The Serenity Path System Is Taught? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Mike EvansUsing a mixture of modern and traditional techniques, from Yoga to Meditation to whole body relaxation and release. Which combination is best for you? With The Serenity Path System, you'll discover the perfect blend that works best for your personality and learning style. The good news is ...
Views: 1240 - THE SEVEN CHAKRAS & DIVINE ENERGIES IN HUMAN BODY - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2020 from Swami JiTHE SEVEN CHAKRAS & DIVINE ENERGIES IN HUMAN BODY Chakra balancing is the way toward arriving at a position of harmony between the soul, body, and wellbeing. It guarantees that there is an agreeable progression of vitality all through the body. From concentrating on the general prosperity ...
Views: 979 - The Seven Steps to Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Mark Linden OMearaAn Excerpt from The Feeling Soul - A Roadmap to Healing and Living By Mark Linden O’Meara Available at Amazon.com Seven Steps to Forgiveness Much has been written about forgiveness. Everywhere you turn people are saying you have to forgive, yet few people likely understand the process of ...
Views: 9195 - The Ship Without a Rudder - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Craig HarperLately I have spent a great deal of time with rudder-less ships. People who get up each morning and do exactly what they did yesterday. Not that they particularly want to... it's just what they do. They do the same. Day in, day out. Year in, year out. They expend a huge amount of energy sailing ...
Views: 1153 - The Shoe Return - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Francine LarsonShe was stylish and I would guess 50ish. She came to my register in a local department store where I worked. “Do you have a return?” I asked as I noted a familiar plastic bag. In a voice that held a hint of embarrassment, she answered. “I found these shoes in my mother’s closet. ...
Views: 990 - The Simple Secret to Happiness - by After a talk I gave in Niagara Falls recently a woman approached me and shared her father's secret to happiness. She said, " My Father believed that there were four requirements to happiness.
TO BE HAPPY ... 1. You must have someone to love.
2. You must have something meaningful to do.
3. ...
Views: 816 - The Single Best Way to Build Real Self-Esteem that Lasts Forever - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2005 from Glenn ShepardOur nation became obsessed with self-esteem in the 1990s. Teachers in several school systems were told to discontinue using red ink when correcting students’ homework because it “hurt their self esteem”. Kids received trophies even if they came in last place, so that no one would feel left out. ...
Views: 1027 - THE SIX LAWS OF TRUE HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Al InfandeWhat is true happiness? According to the Dalai Lama (1998), "The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. We all are seeking something better in life, therefore the very motion of our life is towards happiness”. It's been suggested by Geneticists and Psychologists that we are all ...
Views: 1194 - The Skinny on Funny by Barry Roberts - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Barry RobertsThe personal advantages to laughter and humor are not so much about being funny or the ability to tell jokes well. Rather, it is more about being open to humor, to finding it (almost) everywhere and taking it in. Humor makes us feel good (or better) and when we do, we work better, play better ...
Views: 2344 - The Small Feeling - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, “To make us feel small in the right way is a function of art; men can only make us feel small in the wrong way.” E. M. Forster ‘The small feeling’ within, induced by nature, art, architecture and science is followed by dancing within with our muse. The beauty ...
Views: 1130 - THE SMILING GAME - by THE SMILING GAME
It's been said that a smile is the lighting system of the face, the cooling system of the head and the heating system of the heart. But a smile is also a powerful weapon against negativity of all kinds.
Lisa Gurnsey, of Portland, Oregon, wrote to me about a man whose smile ...
Views: 2928 - The Social Sheep - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Craig HarperGrowing up in Australia means growing up with sheep. Well, kind of. Not that we have them sleeping in our lounge room or running around our front yard or anything, but Australia, amongst other things, is a farming nation and at some stage, most Aussie kids (although less these days) have spent ...
Views: 1360 - The Solution to Negativity on Social Media - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2021 from Janice WaldLately, I've been reevaluating social media sites. This post will share the reason I became disillusioned with social media sites and the conclusion I drew after the reassessment. There are many advantages of using social media. You can stay in touch with friends and family, market, ...
Views: 389 - The Source Of True Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2006 from Chuck DanesTrue Happiness : What Is It Really And Where Does It Come From? Can It Really Be Achieved? You’re About To Find Out. So many in the world today are seeking True Happiness. I at this point in my journey have never heard anyone express a desire to be unhappy. Have you? True happiness is such ...
Views: 1535 - The Source Of Your Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Adam BenedettoAwakening the source of your happiness is about letting go of the idea that you are waiting for something or holding yourself back. It is about being present with where you are in life. It is about connecting to your true self and letting yourself be you just as you are. All of these things ...
Views: 1193 - The Spirit of Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Just the word Christmas can warm your heart and put a smile on your face. For some it is a time of year that they have come to dread. It is the loneliest time of year for many, and a joyous time for many more. But the true meaning of Christmas is not about what lies under the Christmas tree ...
Views: 1373 - The Spring 2010 Men Executive Trend Report - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Mike AndersonSpringtime is just in view and it time frame for every entrepreneur to think about the wardrobe up-date. Top level executives understand the importance of investing in a few stylish pieces each and every season to maintain their professional pictures on the fresh ?and that is particularly so in ...
Views: 1040 - The Standards Of Formal Wear - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Mike AndersonFormal wear is really a fashion term that talks about a specific method of clothing. In England it happens to be referred to as Conventional Dress. Evening wear is attire that is utilized to official events which includes weddings, debutant tennis balls, cotillions, and higher governing ...
Views: 1060 - The Story of My Life - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Danish AhmedI was born in Karachi, Pakistan at 10:00 PM on September 28, 1976. At least, that's what my parents tell me -- I really don't remember a thing before I was four years old. My first recollection is of myself in kindergarten being separated from everyone else. I didn't know why I was separated, ...
Views: 1020 - The Strength of Smiles: How To Change Your Life By Being Positive. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Kathleen White“I knew today was going to be awful the moment I got out of bed” is something most, if not all, of us have uttered at least once in our lives. You get out of bed, feeling just awful, the hot water runs out in the middle of your shower, and then you burn the eggs, miss the bus, and arrive late ...
Views: 831 - The Sure Way to Happiness: Solve a Problem You Don't Know You Have - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Carol McMahonTHE SURE WAY TO HAPPINESS: SOLVE A PROBLEM YOU DON'T KNOW YOU HAVE What is the sure way to happiness? It is awareness. Awareness opens your eyes to beauty and your senses to pleasure. It opens your mind to truth and your heart to love. You may think you already have awareness. Most people ...
Views: 1350 - The Technology Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Dan JohnstonThe technology of happiness has the goal of producing happiness, and renowned research psychologist Dr. Martin Seligman in his book Authentic Happiness has outlined a "technology" of happiness. The word technology refers to the general application of scientific method to the solving of practical ...
Views: 1156 - The Ten Essential Requirements For Asset Management. - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2005 from Michael LevyHow good are you at managing your assets? Over the past few years, I have received a few invitations to attend seminars at high-class restaurants. Naturally, I have attend a few and enjoyed a nice meal and at the same time listened to expert financial managers teach me how to take care of my ...
Views: 901 - 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: 617 - The Ten Steps to Enable Happiness After 40 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2009 from Craig NathansonStep One: Engage in self-reflection I know — easier said than done. Most of us go through our lives never really getting to know ourselves. After all, life offers us many distractions. Who has time for self-reflection? The only way to to be happy after 40 is to get to know yourself really ...
Views: 1196 - The Thief Of Fulifilment - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Chris GreenOne of the biggest problems we can encounter when we consider making changes to our life is fear. Even though the changes we want to make will bring more happiness by considerably enhancing our lives, fear will still raise its head to try and stop us in our tracks. Why does this happen? It’s ...
Views: 1077 - 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: 976 - The thREefold RE of expREssion - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from mahalene louisIt keeps on amazing me first how one’s expREssion gives potent hints on the consciousness that is lived in and second how English and Hebrew are connected in meaning… Here is what I mean: consider Gertrude (just a name!) who punctuates every other sentence with the words “I guess…” Well, dearest ...
Views: 818 - The Time Is Here: Instant Manifestation - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Wendy BaudinApril 5, 2012 was and is a very important date because it began the acceleration of our manifestation abilities so we will be able to manifest quite quickly almost instantly. We no longer have the buffer or time lag before things manifest. The photonic energy (explained in previous blogs) ...
Views: 2138 - The Top 10 Self-Care List - Part 1 - by What can you do differently the next time you find yourself overwhelmed or stressed out? How can you add additional self-caring rituals to your life? Below are some examples of interesting things to do when what you need is a "serenity break."
I offer this Top Ten List and its other "Parts" in ...
Views: 5852 - THE TOP 10 STEPS TO GUILT-FREE LIVING - by Too many people live in a state of constant guilt. They feel guilty if they spend a cent on themselves. They feel guilty if they are not constantly at the beck and call of someone else. They feel guilty if anything goes wrong in the life of any of their loved ones, because, somehow, they should ...
Views: 855 - 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: 1000 - The Top 5 Work/Life Balance Myths - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from lynn jarrettTHE TOP 5 WORK/LIFE BALANCE MYTHS 1. If I just had more hours in the day, then I’d have enough time for home and work. No need to have more hours in the day-You need to become more efficient. Idling leads to boredom. Boredom leads to procrastination. Too much time is wasted on the ...
Views: 1061 - The Top Ten Reasons To Take The Dogs For A Walk - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Deborah Martin1. As Jersey and Styx (my dogs) say, "It blows the stink off." My dogs mean this a little more literally than I do. But I do notice that as I allow daily worry and concerns to creep in, I begin to smell. 2. It keeps you putting one foot in front of the other. If it's true that movement creates ...
Views: 1238 - The Tradeoff - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: Zig Ziglar. For students of success like you and me, he’s a living legend. Over the last forty years Zig has touched millions of people around the world with his motivational message and wisdom. (You can find many of his quite quotable quotes if you simply Google “Zig Ziglar ...
Views: 1008 - The Transitional Roller Coaster - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Lori RadunEverywhere I turn, women are in transition. Of course, the most obvious transition many of us are facing right now is back to school. But transitions are all around us, some of which are more recognizable than others. These are some of the transitions that have touched my life, directly or ...
Views: 1127 - The Treasure Inside You - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Ingela BergerAn excerpt from "The Role of Your Life"Recent discussions have focused on the inside and stated that change occurs from the inside out. Many authors of self-help books have encouraged their readers to dig deeply inside themselves to accomplish change, but have failed to give them the necessary ...
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