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- Correlation between Near Death Experiences and Ancient Scriptures - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is interesting to study the correlation between the messages of near death experiences and the pointers from ancient scriptures. Our confidence in the spiritual content of the afterlife experience increases when we find striking parallels between the two. People who go through a near ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Could Your Partner be a Controller or Verbal Abuser? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kari JoysIt’s challenging sometimes to know what’s wrong in your relationship. If you’re like many other people, you probably want a loving relationship more than anything else in the world. Maybe you’ve tried and tried and tried to make your relationship work and yet somehow you just seem to be going ...
Views: 2728(1 vote) - COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS AND WATCH THEM MULTIPLY - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyCOUNT YOUR BLESSINGS AND WATCH THEM MULTIPLY This is one of my favorite mantras. It is one that I firmly believe can transform lives. I know that it has transformed my own. I consciously affirm my blessings every morning when I wake up. For me, that has paved the way for even greater ...
Views: 2372(1 vote) - COVID-19 support - International Baccalaureate - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2022 from IT ServiceCOVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic continues to transform education in unprecedented ways. The IB is committed to providing updated information, guidance and resources, including our COVID-19 (coronavirus) FAQ’s, to help our students, schools, teachers and IB families. We have every ...
Views: 380(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: 2102(1 vote) - Create Stunning Photo Books - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterWhen it comes to switching from traditional photography to the world of digital image capturing, the first thing you’ll notice is the sheer number of photographs you’re now able to take, free from the constraints of rolls of film and the prohibitive cost of having photographs developed. Having ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - Create Your Best Future Now - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Alex LoydAnother way to look at this is how to create the best outcome in any situation. That’s what we all want to do. We look back on situations in our life and how we handled them and think “it would have been better if I’d have done this or that.” Well, usually when we do that it’s because we’ve ...
Views: 1204(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: 2075(1 vote) - Creating Your Own Happiness - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Adam BenedettoCreating your own happiness is letting go of what is holding it back, for we are all meant to be happy in our lives, living from a place of enjoyment, contentment ,and love. Why then does it feel like sometimes your life is missing this element; why are you without it? It can feel this way and ...
Views: 1184(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: 2090(2 votes) - Cruise Ship Activities for Children under Twelve - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comCruise Ship Activities for Children under Twelve Each year, a large number of individuals make the decision to take a cruise. Cruise ships are a great location to have your next vacation. If given the opportunity, many parents would choose to take a cruise alone. This isn’t because of a lack ...
Views: 2528(1 vote) - Dance Classes to Awaken Your Creativity - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Alicia BlazeDance is a beautiful aesthetic expression that is capable of awakening your creativity, and making you more spirited and energetic. It teaches grace and poise and keeps you fit. While dance classes are usually opted for fun and relaxation, these are also an excellent resource for the aspiring ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - Dance Machine Hire - by Submitted on May 03, 2020 from Imtiaz AhmedWhat Is Mobile Dance Machine Hire? Dance machines are the kind of entertainment machines where you have to copy the dance steps that are showed on the screen and follow them on the mat. These are probably the kind of dance machines that you remember dancing to when you were a kid. These dance ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Dance With Joy - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Ermalinda LynchWe have a dance within us between the part of us that craves certainty and a part of us that wants to explore and have adventures. You can do any dance in Meditation. Give yourself a command to be joyous You can feel an kind of amazing state of being when a performer sings your body ...
Views: 1165(2 votes) - Dancing at the Division of Motor Vehicles: How to Transform Drudgery into Joy - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Julie GenoveseAs the highway whisks me onward, I shake my head in despair. The DMV will be a zoo. It’s lunchtime...on a Friday...at the end of the month. Horrible. But I‘ve no choice. An hour ago, Bill found out he will be away on business all week. My license has to be renewed and I do not want to drag the ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Dealing with Change. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2005 from Clare EvansDealing with change. “The only constant is change”. Change is something that affects us all in our lives some more serious and impacting than others. Moving house, changing jobs, redundancy, divorce, losing a loved one, death, they all affect us in different ways and our ability to cope ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Dealing with Energy Vampires - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2007 from Craig HarperThey live among us. In human form. To the untrained eye, it is almost impossible to tell the difference. Typically they look like you and I. But they're not. They're not like us at all. They are Vampires and their modus operandi is not to steal your blood but rather, your precious energy. Your ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: How do we reorder our brain for positive motivation? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2020 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I read your article "Motivation And How to Create It (Good Boss/Bad Boss)" and found it very interesting. I understand your point about celebrating and appreciating yourself to motivate your inner potential. However I am confused about how to order my brain for ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I have no support structure - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am 48 years of age, never married but would definitely like to. I am doing the online dating thing for a while now and so far no success. I am currently speaking to a gentleman who lives in another state; but given he is currently a pilot he ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: I think I'll be eternally grateful - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Tina TessinaThank you Dear Dr Romance: I've stumbled across your website, and think I'm going to be eternally grateful for having done so. Your advice is a pleasure to read, with helpful action-plans for effecting change. I love your articles on relationships with parents/children, being one's own ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Is this unhealthy and what should I do about it? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Do I have an unhealthy celebrity obsession? I really need answers and help! I feel this is still unresolved? Does anyone else have an obsession with a particular celebrity to the degree that you wanna look, act, talk, dress and live like them. I do, I wanna look like ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: It left me feeling like a loveless phony - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2020 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I just found your article "Without Ego" OMG you are just who I've been looking for. For the past two years I've been reading articles about dissolving the ego and all this hubbub. For those two years I was told that I have an ego that is all ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: Won't solving the problem for myself create resentment? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2020 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I recently read your No Cooperation? Solve it Yourself! If I am to solve the problem for myself won't that just create resentment that the other party is unwilling to help? Dear Reader: Well, you could choose to be resentful, or you could focus on how great ...
Views: 591(1 vote) - Denial- Take a Whack at Yours Today! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown" You will never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." Christopher Columbus Denial is a mechanism we use consciously or unconsciously to alter reality, usually to pretend it is better than it is. We don't want to see aspects of life for which we have no ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Depression: The Depths of Hell - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizI remember the days when it took everything I had to get through the next second of my life. I was so far down into that deep dark hole that nothing, not friends, not love, not money, not even my son could pull me out. All I wanted to do was to die, but it was not because I did not want to ...
Views: 4474(2 votes) - Developing a Limit Free Philosophy - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Patrick IrvineSo how do we develop this philosophy, well, the word of the day here is “why.” Instead of thinking in terms of why you can’t do something, think in terms of why do you want to. Why not go after that job, and why do I want to go after it. Ask yourself questions that yield meaningful answers. ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - 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: 2198(1 vote) - Different Choices Will Create A Happier Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you unhappy over the choices you have made or are making? Do you live with guilt and regret because of those choices? Too often we allow the choices we make control our lives through the feelings they cause. We live with self-criticism and at times loath ourselves. For some, the guilt ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Discerning Your Heart From Your Head - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Debra RebleOver the years, many people have asked, "How do I distinguish between my head and my heart?" and "How do I stop the incessant ricochet of thoughts that prompts my constant anxiety. Learning to differentiate the fear-based chatter of our brain from the voice of our heart requires consciously ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - DIY Pest Control Products - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from John SamsDoing your own pest control is simple, for the most part, but there will be times when you’ll need to use equipment to apply different pesticides and herbicides. You will also need equipment to protect you as well. There are many effective pest control products that require special instruments ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - Do You Hate Your Body? - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Paula GregorowiczWhat is your relationship with your body? Is it a deep, sensual loving romance? Or A despicable, miserable, rotten, hateful one? Or Maybe somewhere in between? If it’s anything less than a love affair, you might be missing out on a powerful channel of connection to your own ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Do You Have Insurance For Life's Journey? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Leslie SannIn order to be successful in Living by Design you must let yourself know what you REALLY want. This is can be daunting for some folks. There are many reasons you might struggle with declaring goals and dreams. Perhaps you are afraid that once you get it, you will find you really don’t want ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - Do You Love Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThe love of self is strong and powerful. It is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Everything starts with you. Every part of your life comes from you. The people in your life are from you. You are the one who chooses the experiences and events in your life. You are the one who allows ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Do you want to be right, or happy? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Louise JensenUntil very recently I had co-owned some property with an ex-partner he had been living in. When he decided to move out we made the decision to sell and that’s when a previously amicable situation turned sour. This isn’t a negative piece about him, and nor shall I go into details but rather about ...
Views: 2380(1 vote) - 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: 1693(1 vote) - Don't be a Supposed To Child for the Holidays - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from wendy dolberRaise your hand if you think the holidays bring out the best and worst in us. It always seems that by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, the year seems to circle the drain at breakneck speed. So much to do — so little time. The lives of past holidays flash before our eyes as we try to focus on ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: 12 Natural Ways to Increase Absorbing Light Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Kimberly RexThe dark months can create challenges for getting enough sun and Vitamin D. Some issues associated with limited sunlight and Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression, fatigue and other disorders. That’s why full ...
Views: 2034(2 votes) - Don’t Worry Be Happy; Learn to Replace Worry with Curiosity - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganYears ago I was locked in a worry habit. Each morning I would wake up and my mind would begin to scan the landscape of my life, the way a hawk scans land for food. I was not looking for food; I was looking for something to worry about. The enormity of this habit became apparent one day when I ...
Views: 2295(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Creating Connections: Draw Them In - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2019 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Many years ago, an Edwin Markham poem inspired me, and I’ve tried to live by it: Outwitted He drew a circle that shut me out —Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.But Love and I had the wit to win:We drew a circle that took him in! As Markham says, we could see people ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Gentle Persistence - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Have you noticed that nagging, whining, complaining, sternly directing, yelling, criticizing and freaking out don’t seem to get you what you want from a partner, family member, friend, colleague or child? In a previous article, “Asking for What You Want” I explained how ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Give Yourself a Gift - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2019 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Want to give yourself a holiday gift that will last the rest of your life? Try giving yourself the gift of happiness. Research shows that happiness and satisfaction depend more on the inner person than on external circumstances. The secret to living a happy life is to get ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Your Inner Mentor Can Create New Meaning - by Submitted on May 21, 2020 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Sooner or later all of us question the meaning of life. The sooner we get to it, the better chance we have of finding a satisfactory answer. If you're at home alone, due to the pandemic, this is a great time to learn introspection, the awareness of self. As a ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Dealing with Disappointment or failure - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2021 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: OK, so you're disappointed. Your dream has ended in the trash. So, after you get finished with laying on the floor, kicking your heels, and screaming; or going on a drunken binge, or beating someone up, you find you're still disappointed, and all that acting out ...
Views: 565(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Emotional Hygiene - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2019 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Life is frequently not easy, and we often encounter problems and difficulties that require us to pay attention to our own feelings. Relationships, whether with family, spouses and partners, friends or even colleagues, can create emotional fallout that we need to take care ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Gratitude, Kindness and Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Happy Thanksgiving! The founding fathers of our country saw the “pursuit of happiness” as an inalienable right – so important they embedded it in the DNA of the United States of America, by writing it into the Preamble to the Constitution. It was a profoundly new idea ...
Views: 615(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on shared laughter - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: A lighthearted approach to serious matters often is the most productive one. Imagine what your days would be like if you focused on having fun and making yourself and your partner laugh. Fun is also good for your health: Telling your partner the cute thing your kid said (or ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on The Importance of Humor - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: We are such an inventive species. We are also a species with a sense of humor. I think the two are connected. It takes a sense of humor to be able to stumble around in an unfamiliar situation until you figure it out. Current research has ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Turning Poison Into Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: The revered Sufi poet, Rumi, wrote: “We turn poison into medicine and our sorrows into blessings” I’m thankful for many things. I live a wonderful life, surrounded by loving friends and my beloved husband, Richard; I have the privilege of doing work which I love, and I’m ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Video: How to Deal with Partying Roommates - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: [My roommates] are loud, they're drunk, they keep me up or wake me up at night. What can I do? Dr. Romance Responds: The best way to have a good roommate situation is to talk about your arrangements in advance, including writing them down so they're clear. It's important ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - Easter Is So Close Now-What Are Your Plans? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Niki CleggI love Easter break. It is the right time of the year for me to have a well-deserved long weekend. I have worked hard for the last three months, since the Xmas break, so I really love the expectation of having a long weekend. It is only one week away so by now most people have decided what they ...
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