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- Hide and Seek… Finding True Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Debi HebelDo you remember playing Hide and Seek as a child… searching and searching for your friends? For some of us this game, which used to be so much fun, has never truly ended. The game is the same, but instead the area that was confined by a playground fence has been expanded to the entire world. ...
Views: 1694(2 votes) - How to Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from T. Renee RichardsonAlooooooHA!!! By now, the important place that holding an attitude of gratitude occupies in personal/spiritual development and even practical planning has received enough mainstream press to be passe. My intent here is to revitalize the concept by returning to the basics, as many who've ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "Work/Life Balance is Just Good Business!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelIt would be nice to think that the companies on the leading edge of work/life balance programs are simply being good citizens and doing the right thing! But, the fact is that these programs make good business sense. In addition to increased productivity and employee satisfaction, companies ...
Views: 1693(5 votes) - SONG OF MEDITATION - An Inner-view with Giten - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami DhyanThe inner journey Can you say something about your own inner journey? Life is like playing hide the key with God. God has hidden the key and now it is up to us to find the key again. It also takes us a while to realize that the key is hidden in our own heart. The heart is the door to ...
Views: 1693 - There IS Light at the End of the Tunnel - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Kristie BlankenshipThere IS light at the end of the tunnel! Feel like you are suffocating in the darkness of your pain? Don’t think there’s any hope? When you are in the midst of despair, I want you to know there IS light at the end of your tunnel. You may not think so right now, but it’s there. Many have ...
Views: 1693 - 5 Steps to Happiness - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Bill LangAre you happy? What makes us happy? Can you cultivate happiness? These questions are difficult to answer, but psychologists like Martin Seligman from the University of Pennsylvania are trying a new approach to shed light on these questions. Psychology for most part of history has concerned ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - 9 Immutable Laws of Not Taking Things Personally - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneDo you ever feel like you’re just way too sensitive? Do comments from other people sometimes knock the wind out of you? Girl, I totally understand! During my 15 years in the entertainment business, I had lots of experience learning how to not take things personally! Really though, ...
Views: 1692 - Balance - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Deepak DixitMost of the vehicles move on wheels. Even aero planes use wheels during take off and landing. Modern wheel is an excellent piece of engineering efforts but for the driver of the vehicle the major concern about the wheel is its tire- pressure. Whether you are driving a bike, car or truck, you ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - China Love Secrets For Western Men And Chinese Girls - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from lisa yungPeople always say that it is easy to love each other but it is difficult to get along well with our other half. Do you agree? Let's have a look at how an Canadian gentleman safeguards cross cultural marriage with a Chinese girl. Maybe you can gain some help for seeking your true China love. If ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - Do you want to change your life? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Angie DixonNo, I mean, do you REALLY want to change your life? How to Start Making Life Changes Now Many people say they want to change their lives. They complain about their jobs, their spouses, their kids, their problems. But they don't really want to change. What they want is for their lives to ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - Michael Mantell's 5 Steps to Better Self-Esteem. - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Michael Mantell"Dr. Mantell, what is it that keeps me back from reaching my goals in life?" I"m often asked about what is the single most impacting block to success. I ask in return, "What do you think of yourself?" No, not what do you think others think about you? But what do you think about you? Your ...
Views: 1691 - When Is The Last Time You Had Fun? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Pat MussieuxHow many times, lately, have you told yourself, "I’m just having TOO much fun!"??? I don’t hear this often enough from women – in fact, many of us don’t even make the time for fun in our lives. We are much too serious! Our schedules are full. Business has taken over our lives. I have been ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - The Ten Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part I - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Avinoam LernerThe Ten Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part I Emotional well-being is not so mysterious when you can break it down to smaller steps. You can adopt a few new habits and questions some of your old ones to find all the answers you need for more balance and joy. Here are a few ...
Views: 1690(4 votes) - Embracing the Unexpected - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout our lives we are going to experience the unexpected. We will welcome the things that bring us joy and happiness with open arms and we will resist the things that bring us sadness and heartache. Both are natural reactions to what we want and what we don’t want. But….what if, ...
Views: 1689 - Happiness - Needs That Make You Feel Anxious Now Defined - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreIn my previous article titled, "Happiness - Anxiety and Your Dire Need to Be Loved, Approved, and Accepted," we came to the conclusion that in order for us to spare ourselves from feeling oppressive doses of anxiety, we would better understand the various meanings of the word "need" and draw ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Interesting ways to celebrate teachers’ appreciation week - by Submitted on May 14, 2020 from Jessica RobinsonTeachers not only play a significant role in the lives of their students, but also in the development and progress of the entire world. Thus, all of us owe a big thanks to these candelabras of knowledge, who have helped us in becoming what we are today, both in the personal as well as the ...
Views: 1689 - M.A.G.I.C IS QUITE REAL - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Dr. Elizabeth BarhydtM.A.G.I.C. is quite real. It stands for: Miracles According to God’s Infinite Creativity I believe in miracles or as I call them, “GOD WINKS”. The Universe Provides Think of something that happens in your life and then something strange happens but it’s not what you want. ...
Views: 1688 - Procrastination and Our Dire Need to Be Loved - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreWe already know that anxiety can lead us to put off till tomorrow things that we would most probably be better to accomplish without delay. We have seen as well that our anxiety-creating belief in some potential danger or inconvenience is responsible for our procrastination. Among the dangers ...
Views: 1688 - Successful Living and the Thin Veil of Thought - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Willie HortonYou may find yourself dissatisfied with your life. You may find yourself trying to find a way to break away from stress, uncertainty, insecurity and anxiety. Or you may have simply reached a point in your life when you know there must be so much more to be had out of life – beyond the ordinary ...
Views: 1688(2 votes) - Even Cathedrals Need Toilets - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Jonathan HuieThe human spirit ranges across a truly amazing diversity of experiences and emotions - the highest peaks and the lowest valleys. Even cathedrals need toilets. - jlh One minute we merge in awe with the compassionate creative universal force,and the next minute the cramping in our intestines ...
Views: 1687(2 votes) - A CHANGE! A CHANGE! NOW THIS IS THE ONLY LOUD CRY HEARD THE WORLD OVER - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma“Even today India enjoys the cool shade of protection from those Rishi men of austerities whose efforts helped it get freedom from hard hearted alien rule. These days they are using their energies to help India get saved from attacks both within and without. In order that a disturbing state does ...
Views: 1686 - Delights of Joy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettJoy to the World! is one of my favourite carols. If it makes us feel so fantastic when carolling, why not focus on feeling joy every single day of the year. Joy opens our heart to recognize miracles happening all around us. When we focus on some happy, positive thought, these little ...
Views: 1686 - How To Make People Happy: 3 Things You Can Do To Impact Lives - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Tina JanelleThe answer to how to make people happy does not lie in sharing material possessions or even giving stern instruction. It is ultimately about showing them before telling them. There are things you can do to make people happy that can affect not only their mood but your own. Healthy happy ...
Views: 1686 - Should I Ask for a Rise at Work? by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomShould I ask for a rise at work? by Beth Shepherd psychic. A case study. Names etc changed. I took this job about three years ago with a promise that after approximately two years - if I worked hard and applied myself well - I would get a rise. But it has now been nearly three years and ...
Views: 1686 - 10 Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Avinoam LernerEmotional well-being is not so mysterious when you can break it down to smaller steps. You can adopt a few new habits and questions some of your old ones to find all the answers you need for more balance and joy. Here are a few pointers, and you can find the first five in Part 1. ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - Lotus Nectar - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Stacy Kamala WaltmanMy intention for the week was to feel replenished and to fill up my depleted reserves with the juice of the universe so that when I coached and as I lived, I would be of service rather than just going through motions, half asleep. Invitations to do other things tempted; a trip here, a party ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - The Journey - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Lais StephanThey told me I was special and exquisite. They told me I would embark on a big journey. And they also told me there would be a big transformation one day and only then I would become special and exquisite. I never understood why I had to go through a process to become something which I already ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Finally Do That Thing You Have Not Done Yet - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Adrienne FikesI do not believe in coincidences. I believe you are reading this because you are ready to see this message. I trust you to know what this moment is challenging you to do. Or should I say what you are finally ready to do. Yes, this is about that thing you have been putting off. You are doing ...
Views: 1684 - It's My Time to be the "Star" of My Life - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Barbara AlexanderMaybe the cycles in our lives affect our perspectives, and some form of wisdom, the wisdom that brings a great sense of knowing and inner peace, comes with age and experience... But I am finding that these are not the only or even the most important variables in personal happiness, ...
Views: 1684 - What The Heck Is My Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Tonya LaurinWe all come here with a Purpose, and gifts and talents to be shared. Our Life Purpose IS our gift to the world. We all have a part to play in humanity’s growth and evolution of consciousness. Knowing and living our Life Purpose is the star to shoot for. It is the key to living our truest ...
Views: 1684 - Appreciating Life's Simple Pleasures - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaLast week I washed two cars and cleaned my house. These are things I haven't done in years. For as long as I can remember, I've had a housekeeper and I've taken my cars to the car wash. My time was too valuable to spend doing these menial tasks. My time was better spent building my business. ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - Find Your Perfect Matches through Your Love Horoscope Predictions - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from RAHUL KUMARLove is an attractive feeling, which strokes every one of us, in some point of our lives. Before falling in love people need to know their love horoscope compatibility. It is one of the biggest factors which make you meet your soul mate. The love Horoscope is an instrument, which gives you an ...
Views: 1683 - Simplify And Eliminate the Unnecessary Baggage In Your Life! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Diane and Lewis Denbaum"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak."- Hans Hofman When you de-clutter, you simplify your life and bring fresh creative energy to your relationship. When you work together to de-clutter your home, you get to spend time together working ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - Circle Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Dr. Mona AeyshaHappiness is no doubt a feeling, very much desired, true, delicate and crystal clear. Everybody knows when he/she is happy with him/her, with others, with the work, with the environment and even with his/her creator. We all become happy in various degrees- average, low, high, the least and the ...
Views: 1681 - The Importance of Play - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhere an apple a day might keep you out of the doctor's office, doing something fun every 24 hours is a great rule of thumb when difficult times come your way. Reviewing Richard Dowden's new book, Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles, author Pam Houston noted that by the mid 1990's, 31 of ...
Views: 1681 - ***Manifest Your Desires, Learn How To Master Law of Attraction With Segment Intending - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Warren WojnowskiLearning how to manifest your desires with segment intending is one of the most powerful manifestation tools available to you in your mastery of law of attraction. Perhaps you already know about and you already practice segment intending, but if you don't this is such a powerful technique that ...
Views: 1680(9 votes) - Self Help Tips for Improving Your Mood - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Ismini ApostoliDecide once and for all that your mood, your sense of balance and wellbeing are your responsibility. Decide that you are precious to yourself and that you are in charge of treating yourself well. BE YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND. Decide that you love and honor yourself and repeat this as often as you ...
Views: 1679(3 votes) - The things I have learnt from my disability (7 tips everyone should live by) - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Louise JensenI was my 30s with three young children and a holistic therapy career I loved when I found myself in the middle of a line of crashed cars and in seconds everything changed. I sustained some spinal injuries which exacerbated a pre-existing health condition and suddenly I didn’t know who I was ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - When You Attract Negative People, Be Thankful - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2004 from Catherine FranzLaws of Attraction are clearly defined. What comes back is a reflection of the energy you are radiating. If negative people are being attracted to you, then be self-assured that you are sending out energy that appeared on their radar screen. Instead of focusing on not trying to attract them. ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Improve your Mood Instantly! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Daria VerjansFirst of all: Laugh out loud! When was the last time you had a really good belly-laugh? I mean the one where you are shaking uncontrollably with laughter and the tears are streaming down your face? I'm guessing that, for most of us, it's been a while. When we grow out of childhood, there ...
Views: 1678(4 votes) - Create Greeting Cards That Could Only Be From You - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Shane MartinFinding greeting cards for any occasion can often be very difficult, particularly if you genuinely care for the recipient and want to get the choice just right. The range of photo cards available, for example, is fairly vast and yet the chances of finding something which perfectly matches the ...
Views: 1678 - Quick Fixes: Happiness in a Bottle - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2003 from Priya Florence ShahThis is the age of the Quick Fix - the magic bullets that claim to take away our sorrows, our tiredness, our sadness. You need look no farther than your mailbox to see the range of remedies - prescription drugs and supplements - being plugged for everything from stress to low energy. In the ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - You Really Need to Upset Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2018 from Willie HortonI think that it was Jon Kabat Zinn - UMass Medical School and "father" of mindfulness-based stress management - who said "If meditation is making you feel uncomfortable, then it's working!". Change is uncomfortable - we inherently resist it - and meditation brings about major change in how we ...
Views: 1677 - Appreciate The Good Things in Life Without Feeling Guilty - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jim FargianoLet us tell you that we know you can appreciate the good things in life without feeling guilty about having them--or wanting them. Today, the message is about guilt and personal responsibility. One of the easiest ways of releasing yourself of guilt is to take steps in elevating your actions to ...
Views: 1676 - Three Ways to a Happier Life - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Linda WintertonAs you begin reading this article and contemplating your own life, I’m sure you can think of many ways to create a happier life. What I’d like to share with you here are three ways that I’ve learned over the years. These lessons have not always been easy or (emotionally) painless but they have ...
Views: 1676(3 votes) - 3 Ways to Know If You’re Saying Yes Too Much - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurLife is full of opportunities. There’s work of course, or school if you’re a student. There are chores, and errands, but also workout time, evenings with your family, organizations you want to support…so many things you can take part in. But if you end up saying yes to all of it, then before ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - How To Get Your ‘Gratitude Attitude’ Thing Happening - in 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kathy BakerDon’t you just just love the whole Gratitude thing? – I remember when I first read about it in the context of Personal and Spiritual Development and Law of Attraction, it really captured my imagination. It made so much sense. Whenever I feel myself getting off course a bit or out of kilter ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - Stunning Plain Dressessexy Christmas Party Dresses - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lucas LeverIf you're within a quest for an ultra-glamorous, sexy costume for the Party or Different Year's Eve make sure you find out more on your alternatives. The actual sexiest party dresses incorporate a lines of fashion pieces which could flatter all of body shapes plus would make the desired ...
Views: 1674 - Welcome New Year 2013 With Different New Year Gifts - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from RAHUL KUMARPeople love receiving gifts, with disregard to the occasion or event. Gifting is a way of appreciating a person's presence in one's life. It is a way of displaying affection and love. This small gifting practice can be very helpful in strengthening the relationship between two individuals. But ...
Views: 1674 - A true, inspirational story about little angels - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Lais StephanI’m reading “The Power of Intention” by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer when I came across this true and absolutely inspirational story. As usual, when I feel so inspired I will shed some tears and will share these stories in my blog. Hope this story moves you as deeply as it moved me. At a fund-raising ...
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