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- The Importance of Your Dream - by A visitor to our site asks, "Why is it important to have a Dream? I¡¯m used to setting goals and 'just doing it.'
Great question!! There¡¯s a famous quote that reads "Dreams are the songs of your heart, the children of your soul." We have seen many people who have spent their entire lives in ...
Views: 2222 - Pre-paving an Event With The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Imelda LeahyPre-paving involves planning out your day, or visualising a future event in your mind, of how you want things to look and feel. When your attention is very firmly fixed on something that you want, the Universal Law of Attraction must match that with a relevant manifestation. Sometimes we are ...
Views: 2221(2 votes) - Experience Of Gratitude In A New Year - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from G. StewartWould it not be nice to have the feeling of gratitude twenty-four hours a day? Not just the idea or thought, but that feeling of gratitude that makes so many burdens easier to face. Unfortunately, we tend to evaluate others and ourselves continually in our search for better things, better ...
Views: 2218(1 vote) - How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Ariel and Shya KaneStart with the idea that how you do anything is how you do everything and it will empower you to investigate how you relate, not just in a love relationship, but also with yourself and all others. This defuses the mindset of looking to fix what is ‘broken’ and sets you on the path to having ...
Views: 2218(5 votes) - We’re All In This Together - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2016 from Mike RobbinsLike so many people here in the United State and around the world, I've had a very strong reaction to our election. Given the pre-election polls, I was shocked by the outcome, and given how I voted, I was disappointed by it. As I've ridden the roller coaster of intense emotions over the past ...
Views: 2218 - Basic Principles of Learning, as the Source for Relationship Advice and Marriage Counseling Processes - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamPsych 101 tells you that much of our every day life can be explained by the basic processes of 'Learning', which is: things we know and are able to do that are beyond and above our innate basic abilities. Every relationship and marriage includes the 'joining together' of two people's ...
Views: 2217 - Be Truly Human: Practice Random Acts of Kindness! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Noelle NelsonRemember the slogan “Practice random acts of kindness”? It’s been around for a long time—all the way back to 1982 or so. More often than not, it was dismissed by most folks as a cute New Age aphorism and has largely been forgotten in the years since. Certainly in our hurried, harried ...
Views: 2215 - Jesus said: "I am the Way" What does that mean in truth? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Ralf FritzingerNamaste dearest spiritual brothers and sisters! I greet you again with much love in my heart for you!:)) Isn´t live so beautiful?!;) I welcome you home my friend for you are already at home, you just do not think and see it in this proper way! Today I have a wonderful ...
Views: 2215(1 vote) - Transform Your Life By Understanding The Chakra System - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Rishma PetragliaWhat are chakras? Chakras are energetic spinning wheels which reside in the spiritual body. Each chakra represents a different emotional layer. When you have thoughts and feelings which are negative they can get stored inside of your spiritual body and chakras. When your chakras are filled with ...
Views: 2215(2 votes) - Advice Columns - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomPeople are increasingly turning to others for help and advice. It is the natural thing to do when we are in mental pain, worrying, depressed, sad or feeling lost. As people have become more accustomed to owning and having instant and easy access to computers and the web it is becoming ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - Personal Core Values: Your Key to Success and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Doug WoodsEach of us has our own set of personal values; these are the things which we believe are important, which motivate us and to which we give priority. If I asked you what your personal values are, the chances are that you would struggle to find the answer. You would not be alone; in fact the ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - Rakhi Thali: Integral to Rakhi Celebration - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Phanse AshishRakhi thali is integral to the entire celebration of Raksha Bandhan as sisters have special bonding with this metal material. While picking up any rakhi thali online, sisters keep everything in mind – thali, diya, incense-sticks, kum-kum, rice, sandalwood and other auspicious articles. During ...
Views: 2211 - Gluten Sensitivity & celiac disease - what's the big deal? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Nadya KingIsn't bread the staff of life? Is 'Gluten Free' just a fad? What's the big deal?? More & more people now realize that eating foods containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley & most oats) can cause major health problems! Since gluten containing grains are inexpensive fillers, they make their way ...
Views: 2210(1 vote) - 7 Steps To Creating Happiness! - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Ali RodriguezCreating 7 Steps to Happiness! Was “happiness” a word you got used to hearing since you were a child? Of all the people around you, do you remember who said it most? Many years have passed and you are no longer that seven year old child. As a grown-up, what does “happiness” mean to ...
Views: 2208(2 votes) - Maslow's Hierachy of Needs - Flawed? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectSo, I was at our weekly Coffee with ET (www.facebook.com/ascendancepro) session, with a front row seat, since I was hosting, and while listening to ET’s thoughts (www.elangothiyagu.com) on the topic of the day, it suddenly dawned on me… The cultural problems of our society can be attributed to ...
Views: 2208 - Styles Of Dansko Shoes For Spring - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lucas LeverDansko has several unique types of shoes and boots that are available cell phone spring. A terrific brand, try to very popular, Dansko features a wide selection of amazing spring shoes and boots that will keep on being upbeat, busy and ready with the warm weather. While using the right Dansko ...
Views: 2208 - Procrastination - Why Does Anxiety Hinder or Block Our Action? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreLet’s talk about anxiety—an unenjoyable emotion that is inevitably in close connection with our self-defeating tendency to procrastinate. It is clear that anxiety, particularly when we feel it at high levels of intensity, can hinder or block our action. We can define anxiety as an ...
Views: 2207 - Treasured Moments -- form the Book Treasured Moments by Susan Palmieri - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriAfter cancer the first time you realize there is no Pain in your body Watching your six year old granddaughter dancing at her first Irish step dance recital Watching your musician son get three standing ovations at one performance A hot fudge sundae on a warm ...
Views: 2206 - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 2) - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2204 - Student Loans Got You Down? Best Student Summer Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Katelyn RobertsSummer is the perfect time for college students to acquire a little real world experience - not to mention some extra money for expenses or fall tuition. Depending on how far you are in your college process, a summer job can also be a good way to start saving for your student loan payments that ...
Views: 2202 - The 4 Fundamental Forces in Your Life and Our Ancient Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettUnified Field theory (Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg) The four fundamental forces in the universe (electromagnetism, gravity, the strong interaction, and the weak interaction) are actually types of a single high-energy force called the grand unified field theory or quantum field theory. ...
Views: 2201(1 vote) - How Many Different Types of Friendships Are There? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Niki CleggThrough many years of experience and learning I have found there are different types and levels of friendships and relationships. I want to discuss this in my article and see if anyone agrees. I have been around for many years and have learnt so much about people and especially about myself. I ...
Views: 2200 - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 4: Fear - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellWelcome to part four of my five part series on why people don’t take the steps to live their highest purpose! So far I’ve covered lack of clarity on what they are passionate about, the idea that they don’t have the time or can make the commitment, and money concerns. Today I’d like to address ...
Views: 2199(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: 2196 - How to Come into Alignment with your Kick-Ass Dream - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Leah ShapiroIn my last post I left you pondering the question: “How do I get into alignment with my big dream?” I will share one way with you now. Focus on the “What” and the “Why” of your dream and forget about the “How” for now. I know that this may sound like crazy talk, but I assure you that I have ...
Views: 2194(1 vote) - A Simple Way to Feel Better and Be More Attractive - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2006 from Devlyn SteeleLife Coach Advice As we rush through our busy days accomplishing our tasks– work, kids, shopping, cleaning, and eating on the go, we often complain that we don’t feel good. It is important that we take an active conscious roll in how we feel. By just slowing down and taking a few seconds for ...
Views: 2193 - Caring For Your Most Valuable Asset—Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerThe most valuable asset we own is our health. Without good health what do we have? As you will note money can’t buy health. Being in good health gives you the energy and vitality to give your best self to your loved ones, to pursue your dreams, and to create a life you desire and truly love ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - Recipe for a Happy Life is a Recipe for a Healthy Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Mike PowersTry to recall the last tragedy you experienced. Think about what it was like and what you were feeling at the time. How did you feel that day and the following day? How did you feel a week later? What about a month later? Now repeat the exercise, but instead of basking in a tragedy, reminisce a ...
Views: 2192(1 vote) - Come Back to Center - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2018 from Cynthia OrtizI picked up one of my favorite books last night. Not to read, but to put away. I quickly skimmed through the pages looking for a burst of inspiration as I walked to my book basket. Instead, I found exactly what I was supposed to find. An unread chapter. A chapter I evidently needed to find and ...
Views: 2190 - The Mirror In Front of Us - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Julie FarhaIt is intense out there. This health care bill has caused quite a stir. There are important energies at play that need to be recognized. There won’t be any discussion about politics here, no taking sides, no support or opposition for the new bill or for either political party. This isn’t about ...
Views: 2189(2 votes) - Appreciation from '10 Ways to be Beautiful' - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-Brown10 WAYS TO BE BEAUTIFUL Appreciation Simply the greatest; a total body and soul orgasm. There is no state more powerful than when the volcanic lava of appreciation is flowing through the veins; sunsets around the world glow deeper and richer with the generous and benevolent ...
Views: 2189(6 votes) - Developing Juicy Goals For Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Todd BranstonIt is likely there are a few things you’d like to accomplish in your sobriety. The reality is that the machinery that helps your goals manifest is the same no matter the subject, time-line, or importance. I would like to posit that in order to reach your goals there are specific ways of ...
Views: 2189(1 vote) - IF ONLY PEOPLE WERE AS GRATEFUL AS DOGS . . . - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2004 from Pauline WallinIF ONLY PEOPLE WERE AS GRATEFUL AS DOGS . . . As I gave my dog a small morsel of toast the other day, I reflected on how grateful a creature she is. Abby is just as thrilled to receive a crumb as she is to get a huge bone. She never complains that the crumb is too small, or too cold or too ...
Views: 2189 - A New Way to Approach Transforming Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Leah ShapiroHave you ever had a big dream that you were really excited about, but you ended up abandoning it because you could not figure out HOW to make it happen? Back in the day, this happen to me all the time. I would end up totally frustrated and stressed out and then decide that I really did not want ...
Views: 2188(1 vote) - How To Know If You’re Living Your Life On Purpose With Passion – 11 Key Tell-Tale Signs - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kathy Baker(This is Part 3 of a series of articles by the author on Finding and Following Your Life Purpose and Passion). What are the signs that you're on the right track and on the way to, or actually already living your life with true purpose, real meaning and passion, and fulfilling your true ...
Views: 2187 - The Relationship Advice Approach to Deal with Infidelity - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamInfidelity is one of the most heart-wrenching problems a marriage can face because it shakes the base of trust on which relationships are built. However, it is not inevitable that all couples divorce after such an event. It is natural that couples have a hard time to re-connect and re-build ...
Views: 2187 - 7 Steps to Get Out of Your Funk & Live the Life You’re Supposed to Be Living! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Renee HeigelCHANGE YOUR WORDS. Thoughts DO equal outcome. When negative self-talk rises, let it go, apologize to YOU and change it. Practice. Be easy on yourself when you slip up; you will. You’ve likely been talking negatively to YOU for a long time. KNOW THAT THE LIGHT IS WITHIN YOU. ...
Views: 2186 - Are We Truly Free And Independent? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaThe dictionary defines "independent" as: • not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker. • not subject to another's authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free: an independent businessman. • not ...
Views: 2185 - The Importance of Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Shanna BeamanKnowing what you are grateful for is an important factor to happiness and success. Being aware of everything that you have to be thankful for will help you create a positive focus. Gratefulness will help you reach your goals because you are seeing all the positive things that are happening ...
Views: 2185(1 vote) - Self Image: Is Our Self Image Secondhand? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperFor many years I have been focusing on and asking myself about my own identity. Is the way we see ourselves the true expression of who we really are or is it the result of something else. And will we be comfortable with the same Identity our whole lives. Most of us have heard how the way we ...
Views: 2184 - The Energy of Food: A Missing Piece in the Overeating Puzzle (VIDEO) - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Judith OrloffAs a psychiatrist I know that there is more to overeating and obesity than meets the eye. Genetics play a role, as do hormonal and psychological triggers. However, one big reason that many diets fail is that traditional weight-loss programs don't factor in how we process energy. Sensitive ...
Views: 2184(2 votes) - Existential Sex for Work/Life Balance - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Barry MaherAs you can tell from the title, this article is about sex. Actually it’s more business than it is about sex. Which is probably because I know a lot more about business than I know about sex. A fairly successful individual named Warren Buffett once remarked that he worried about people who ...
Views: 2181 - How To Keep Doubt From Destroying Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Bonnie McFarland"I can't make any money doing this." "This is too good to be true." "Maybe I just don't have what it takes to do this." "I'm never going to figure this out." "I guess I'm not going to find something I'm passionate about." "I'm not sure any more that I really want to do this." I've heard ...
Views: 2181 - Not Shaving, No Makeup, and Throwing Traditional Beauty Out the Window - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Shannon LagasseWhat would you do if you spent a year without the support of any beauty products? I don’t read the news. I stopped reading it when I realized that it was the primary source of incoming negativity in my life. Now I catch headlines at Yahoo when I log out of my email and through my Facebook ...
Views: 2181 - 3 Reasons to Start Journaling Today! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Kimberly CopeIn days gone by it was common to keep a diary or personal journal. Today few people do it and fewer recognize the astonishing power of keeping a daily journal. If you can read and write, you have access to the most amazing source of personal power and absolute magic! When I first suggest ...
Views: 2179 - Bad Life: Key to Happiness, Love, and Depression - Finding a Solution When Life is Not Working - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbHave you found that your life has not turned out as idyllic as you once imagined? Is it not working? Are you unhappy, feeling sad, depressed, unloved, unfulfilled, angry or all alone? Moreover, do you think you are the only one who feels life is not working? The media gives overwhelming ...
Views: 2178(2 votes) - How to Enjoy Life – One Day at a Time - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonEver wonder how to enjoy life? This month we continued our focus on living out our life’s purpose. Discovering your purpose can seem rather daunting, but once you’ve got a direction, it can be even more difficult to stay focused and not allow obstacles to get in your way! Let’s face it. ...
Views: 2178(1 vote) - The Life Force Called Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2007 from Natalia AlexandriaTHE LIFE FORCE CALLED SPIRIT by Natalia Alexandria Every day, I encounter people who define spirit and spirituality in a variety of different ways. Some think it is religion, while others think it is New Age. Some are embarrassed to admit to either, while others think it is all nonsense. ...
Views: 2178 - Christmas in July - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2003 from Lissa CoffeyIt's a hot July day, one of the hottest days of the year. I slip on some sandals to pad down the blistering driveway and retrieve the day’s mail. What do I find amidst the usual real estate solicitations and utility bills? The Neiman-Marcus Christmas catalog! Is it just me, or has time ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - The Dynamic Power Of Listening - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2004 from Larry HochmanListening. It's a simple act...one that doesn't get a lot of attention. On T.V. they compete to see who can be seen and heard the most. Same thing on the playground. And in the meeting room. And in the Friday night watering hole. And in Congress. And in the P.T.A. meeting. Guess ...
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