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- 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: 2125 - Starting Life Again - Your New Life - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Danette HibberdFor whatever reason, be it a result of a divorce or relationship breakdown, change in career, move to a new city, or sorry to say perhaps the death of a loved one, you are starting life again and you want to get it right. This change, your new life, will enable you to become a whole new person. ...
Views: 2124 - Inventive Birthday Gift Thoughts - 5 Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from John HurstIt is a birthday! Just the term "birthday" makes many of us get energized - particularly when we've friends and family to celebrate with jointly. Birthdays are a unique time for you to talk about with people we care about. Understanding someone whose birthday is just throughout the corner can ...
Views: 2123 - God doesn't say "No"...YOU do. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Bob DoyleThere are a couple of things you've probably heard said over and over. The first is, "Why doesn't God answer my prayers?". What you'll generally hear next is the response which goes something like, "God DOES answer your prayers. Sometimes he just says 'No'". The fact is, it's not God who says ...
Views: 2122 - Operating as an Integrated Being - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Idara Basseyby Dr. Idara E. Bassey “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony” (Mahatma Gandhi) Think about the times you really wanted to get something done- perhaps you cleared your mind in an attempt to rid yourself of distractions, buckled down and got ...
Views: 2121 - Happy Elderly People Under The Microscope: Top Happiness Tips - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Tina JanelleHappy elderly people feel settled into who they truly are on the inside. This is one key characteristic of happy elderly people that allows them to enjoy the present moment, eradicate self doubt, and live authentically. Happy elderly people are confident in how they choose to live. They know ...
Views: 2119 - 5 WAYS TO FEEL SUPER-OPTIMISTIC - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2005 from Michael MercerOptimism is the hidden key to your personal and business success. Optimists possess a clear vision of an exciting life, confidently work on goals to achieve their vision, and take self-responsibility. In contrast, pessimists have no clear vision of a fantastic life, and they love to complain, ...
Views: 2117(3 votes) - Barriers to Living a Happy Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Pat MussieuxI have a few questions for you to consider. Do you have the potential to be a nicer person? Do you have the potential to have more fun in your life? Do you have the potential to make more money? Do you have the potential to grow your business? Do you have the potential to have more ...
Views: 2117(2 votes) - Choose Happiness Now - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Debbie CrawfordHow many times have you said the following to yourself? “When I get I new job, then I will be happy.” “When I meet the right person, then I will be happy.” Or “As soon as I pay off my credit cards, then I will be happy.” It seems as if many of us are always looking to the future, as if it ...
Views: 2117 - Taking 100% Responsibility For Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Jill DoukaYou are stuck in the road, on your way to a very important meeting. In front of you, there is an elderly man trying to start the engine of his limousine-like car. You are wondering: a) What have I done to deserve this? b) Until what age are old people allowed to drive? c) Where is the ...
Views: 2117 - Understanding Cause & Effect Can Heal Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Zarla LeahEverything is cause and effect. What you do comes back to you. If you are loving, giving, forgiving and kind, then that comes back to you as people doing that for you. If you care about the poor and wish you could help them get back on their feet, then if you are ever poor, there will be those ...
Views: 2116(1 vote) - What Is Your Next Chapter? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Pat MussieuxWe're never too young, or too old, to learn. In this day and age of technology, we have so many choices and access to so much information. The question I often ask myself is: "Are you really living your life?" "Somehow we learn who we really are and then live with that decision." - Eleanore ...
Views: 2115 - Who Am I? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Lavinia Albescu -“Identity” is one of the terms we use more and more often to explain our own actions. Although the term is quite frequently used it is not easy to define because it seems to get another meaning every time somebody uses it in another context. Why is it so important to understand this concept? ...
Views: 2115 - How to Be Happy Despite Your Partner's "Flaws" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Andrea DeBellHow can we find happiness and have a perfect relationship when our partner is abusive in some way? What if no matter how loving you are, your partner still behaves in a physically or verbally violent manner? This situation can be enormously frustrating, extremely challenging, and even ...
Views: 2111(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Practice Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Joshua BauscherPractice makes perfect, right? What if we could practice feeling the emotions we desire to feel? Well, keep reading, and I will walk you through 5 simple, mood-conquering practices that will turn your frown upside down. 1. Practice smiling When you’re happy this is easy enough to do ...
Views: 2110 - Happiness and Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Vania DimitianSo often in our fast-paced, heavily consumer oriented society we are taught to believe that in order to be happy we must acquire a few things first. Things such as the perfect relationship, the perfect career, a lot of money, the perfect body, and the latest greatest gadgets, clothes, and cars. ...
Views: 2109(4 votes) - Start With Your Heart - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Don Neviaser,No heart is so carved in stone it is forever inflex-ible, so lost in darkness it is incapable of seeing light, or so damaged it will never again flourish, but a heart cannot change or improve independent of the mind. One must be consciously open to new and different perspectives, ideas and ...
Views: 2108(1 vote) - Biophilia - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2007 from Randy WysongHave you ever wondered what causes that warm glow inside, the sense of peace and exhilaration when walking through the woods or sitting by the ocean and watching the sunset? How about the beauty of a fresh snowfall clinging to trees, the smell and feel of the first warm day in spring, or the ...
Views: 2107 - The New Matriarchy and the Redundant Male - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Sam VakninFrom the dawn of history to the late 1950s, the collective had been the organizing principle of human affairs. The pursuit of happiness was channelled via collectives and even dissidents and rebels formed collectives to express their grievances. But, this old system brought humanity to the verge ...
Views: 2102 - The Eight Pointers to Reincarnation – An Example of the MEMP Approach to Truth - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAn example of what may be called the Mutually Exclusive Multiple Pointers (MEMP) approach to discovering the hidden truths is explored here in connection with the issue of reincarnation. Those on life's quest will find this interesting and useful. People are usually guided by their belief ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - Create Happiness Now - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Crystal DwyerConquer: Addictions - Weight – Depression – Anxiety Elevate: Performance - Confidence - Joy Do you ever stop and take inventory of your life? Are you getting what you want out of life, or does it feel like you keep reaching but never quite get your hands around the things ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - Opening Your Mind to Possibilities Of Change - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from V. Ophelia Rigault"It is the mind that makes one wise or ignorant, bound or emancipated." -- Sri Ramakrishna I read this quote and I truly had a light bulb moment, and it profoundly changed my life. We HAVE A CHOICE whether or not we want to move forward in joy, peace, and light or not. When my ...
Views: 2098 - Planning A Beautiful Quinceanera Party - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Lucas LeverIn many cultures, your Quinceanera is among the most fundamental of rituals and events, representing as it does the change forma girl for a lady that a litttle lady undertakes on her 15th birthday. A non secular ceremony and also a celebratory party occasion, the Quinceanera , the brand name ...
Views: 2096 - Happiness is right where you are!!! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Larry CraneHave you ever experienced something beyond words? Perhaps a first kiss… An unbelievable sports victory… Wearing a new outfit by your favorite designer… Driving an expensive car… How about wedding day bliss? The birth of your children… Yes all of these occurrences are transformational! ...
Views: 2093(6 votes) - View the World With Child-Like Eyes - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Elizabeth DiamondHave you ever felt the delicious sensation of creating with pure freedom? Do you know what it feels like to have the courage to try new things, to experiment, to take risks, to fool around, to play, have fun, to completely be yourself while making a mess in the process? Do you know the joy of ...
Views: 2092 - What Are You Telling Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2003 from Nancy Bishop"If you cannot be a poet, be the poem."~ David Carradine Autumn in New England is a sensual experience. Wood-smoke fires fill the night sky with ghostly images. The air is scented with ready-to-pick apples and burning oak from hearth fires. Maple trees don their cloaks of red, orange and yellow ...
Views: 2091(2 votes) - Date Excessively, Mate Exclusively. - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from malti bhojwaniDate first Mate later - by Malti Bhojwani Men and women fall in love differently, while women feel an immediate affection and care for the man, men are usually only physically attracted at first. They like the way she looks or they think they could bed her easily. Men think about sex every ...
Views: 2090 - It Might Be Time to Take a Chance on Yourself If… - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christine KaneI love the Law of Attraction. I believe in it wholeheartedly. And you know what else I believe in? Taking action, and taking chances. This is not good news for some people. In fact, every time I give a retreat, or offer a new program, I hear from so many people who are scared to ...
Views: 2090(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: 2090 - Showcase Your Favourite Images In Personalised Photo Books - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterPrinting and producing your own photo books was once something which only professionals were able to do. The equipment and materials required put it far out of the range of even the most gifted amateur photographer, but this is a situation which has been revolutionized by the onset of digital ...
Views: 2089 - The Wanting Mind of Depression - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ronald AlexanderAs a therapist in Los Angeles I’ve seen more than my share of patients who are dealing with various forms of depression and unhappiness. One common personality trait I’ve found with them is their unwholesome thoughts and beliefs that come from what I call the “wanting mind.” In wanting mind, ...
Views: 2089(1 vote) - How To Create Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Laurel DonnellanHow to create your dream job is a problem I have dedicated my life to solving for myself and others. I have always been fascinated with people who have ambitious dreams about work and make them happen. My grandfather was a self-made entrepreneur who built a plumbing contracting business with ...
Views: 2088(1 vote) - Creative Destiny - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,Creative Destiny Perhaps there is such a thing as fate and our lives may well be written on a celestial tablet somewhere. But if our lives are indeed predestined, why do we have the freedom to think and act independently? Why are we given the daily choice to pursue success or failure during ...
Views: 2086(2 votes) - Learn How To Be A Hero - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Sally MarksI love movies. I not only enjoy the spectacle, the humor, drama and music, I find it satisfying to absorb the moral of the story through the comfort of a cushy seat in an air conditioned theater. Movies, like sports, give you the chance to root, root, root for the home team, without ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Life Balance: The Essentials of How to Be Happy - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Ed McDonoughWhat would your life be like if you were happy all the time? Really, think about it. What would it be like? In this day and age, you may think that being happy all the time just isn't possible, but in reality it is. And, not only is it possible for you, it's also possible for everyone you ...
Views: 2082(2 votes) - Happier Friends, Happier You - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Jonathan HuieHappy people tend to be found in the company of other happy people, while unhappy people are likely to spend time with unhappy people. You are probably saying, "Yes, that's right." You may have thought about this relationship before, or you may just now be scanning through a mental list of ...
Views: 2078(3 votes) - It’s Easier Than Ever To Find Wonderful Christmas Gift Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterChristmas is one time of the year above all others when you want to let the people closest to you know just how much they mean to you. Choosing and giving gifts which resonate on a personal level is the clearest means of doing this, and creating items such as canvas photo prints using specially ...
Views: 2075 - Would you like $1 million dollars now? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Anthony BeachFirst a question for you.. Would you like $1 million dollars now, or a penny today, double it tomorrow (get 2 cents), then double that again the third day (get 4 cents), then double that again the 4th day (get 8 cents), and so on for only 30 days? If you opted to take $1 million dollars ...
Views: 2075(2 votes) - Are you Living a Dream, or Dreaming to live? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Thomas ElfersSo many people spend their lives wanting to “Live their Dream," and yet they do nothing to move toward that. Our lives are what we make of them. Sure we have some things that have gotten in the way, some things that have turned us down the wrong path, but these “Things” are just that, things. ...
Views: 2073 - 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: 2073 - Solving Your Problems Brings Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Doug HartToday it seems that most people are looking for a quick fix to their problems. It really doesn’t matter what the problem is, they somehow believe that someone out there has a quick, painless, and easy way to fix it. Take these steps and you will lose 20 pounds of fat in a week! Or take some ...
Views: 2072 - Avoidance or Awareness: How Do You Live? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Lynda KlauDr. Lynda Klau “Avoidance works but Awareness works better and is in the direction of Evolution.” Marilyn Ferguson Years ago I read that sentence in an inspirational book by Marilyn Ferguson called “The Aquarian Conspiracy.” There are some lines that you hear once and never forget. This ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Creating an Effective Personal Ritual - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! In these changing, evolving times, I’ve found it essential to update my personal rituals to keep up with my own personal spiritual growth. The excitement of discovering new ways to support the passion of my life path continues to infuse every day with joy! Discerning the difference ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Happiness is a Choice: 7 Ways To Feel Happy Right Now - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Isobel PhillipsHappiness isn't something that suddenly appears in our lives when we have everything we want; happiness is a choice we make in every moment. Sometimes it's just not possible to feel on top of the world; for example if we've just lost someone we love, nothing is going to make us feel happy right ...
Views: 2071(5 votes) - How To Dress Well Without Spending Lot Of Money - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Mike AndersonMay people find the word 'cheap' together with 'lack of standard' as well as inefficiency. That is a very phony perception. You can really item well without having to spend too much money. Trademarked fashion is of course more expensive than mean a single. But you can get the within monetary ...
Views: 2071 - How to Learn To Love Yourself In Practical and EFT Ways - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaMost of us could do with a little more self-love. After all, if we love ourselves more, we can allow ourselves to achieve more, we have more self-esteem, we can attract people to us that are attracted to the energy of love, and we can feel love. And love is a great feeling. So, let us use a ...
Views: 2071 - Physical Therapists - Their Role - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapists play a key role in helping patients regain mobility and strength to lead a community life. They help patients attain the highest level of individual freedom and self-sufficiency. In recent years, physical therapy has become a much sought after service to treat patients ...
Views: 2070 - How To Be Happy, And Let Go - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWell, this week's article is (again) related to happiness. Yes, I am going to be talking about how to let go of intentions so that they have maximum organizing power. Interestingly, this has quite a lot to do with happiness, as I will explain. The more happiness we can cultivate in the present ...
Views: 2069 - Mirrors - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsMirrors, mirrors all around Why don’t I hear the joyful sound Of myself clapping as I stroll by? Is it you or is it I? Aarghhh! My sincere apologies to the real poets of the world! The things I do to amuse myself… Mirrors lie. All those pieces of glass with the reflective coating on ...
Views: 2069(1 vote) - Know Your Name: Going Deep Inside Your Inner Mystic - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Kidest OM“Each night, this magnificent world so vivid in the daylight of our consciousness, is swallowed in the mouth of sleep. Yet, we have no fear of this, for, secretly we know, we are beyond.” - Mooji Physical experience has trained you to focus on outer conditions, people, and circumstances, ...
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