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- The Pieces Of Peace - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Stuart RosenPeace is not about winning a war. Nor is it about avoiding war. It's not about freeing the oppressed, nor ignoring the Oppressed's cries for help. Those things, while noble in effort, are not "Peace." Peace is a frame of mind. It is a way of life. It has its own rules that must be actively ...
Views: 1652 - CLUTTER'S SIDE EFFECTS: How the State of Your Home Affects Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsEach area of your home has a symbolic meaning with which you resonate on a subconscious level. Clutter and untidiness within each of these areas causes constriction and inertia in the corresponding aspects of your life. CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN The kitchen has been called the "heart of the ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - CLUTTER'S SIDE EFFECTS: How the State of Your Home Affects Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsEach area of your home has a symbolic meaning with which you resonate on a subconscious level. Clutter and untidiness within each of these areas causes constriction and inertia in the corresponding aspects of your life. CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN The kitchen has been called the "heart of the ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - Guilt Is Not a Good Thing to Have and Hold On To - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoGuilt, in most cases, is not a good thing to have and hold onto. It does not do much more than add to depressed states of thinking. It is an inhibitor for the fact that you want to change for the better. However, it can also be used as a catalyst to do the same. Everything in life is about ...
Views: 1651 - Feeling Gratitude - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizGratitude is more than just saying the words; it is about feeling gratefulness for all that you are, all that you are becoming, and all that you have in your life. We tend to take things and people for granted when at anytime we could lose them. When you practice gratitude on a daily basis ...
Views: 1650 - How to overcome your “Obstacles”. - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2005 from graham julie……I realised that I really created my own obstacles in life, and if I just got out of the way of myself and let my mind not hold me back, I could do things I never thought I could.” (Hilary Swank, as reported in the Sunday Times) Hilary Swank puts her breathtaking performance in Million ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Startling News: The Key to Passion is Fear?! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichThose who do not move, do not notice their chains.” Rosa Luxemburg Any risk worth taking is worth taking whether it leads to success or failure. Martha Beck Thinking it Through I’m sure you’ve heard of people, may even know some, who love taking risks. Usually they are physical ones ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - 12 Ways to Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyLife can be complicated — it always seems like there is a trade-off. If you’re keeping up with work, then your home’s a mess. If you’re socializing with friends, you have no time for yourself. Where do you start when you want to simplify your life? SIMPLIFY YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Strained ...
Views: 1649 - Become More Abundant Faster Using Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Michael LosierA Daily Exercise to Attract More Abundance Michael Shares His Daily Exercise for Feeling Abundant – and Why. Law of Attraction responds to feelings (vibrations). What if we were able to duplicate the vibration of abundance deliberately? (This is what’s called Deliberate Attraction). Law of ...
Views: 1649 - Super Sexy Red Dresses ~ A Classy Choice For Valentine's Day - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Mike AndersonValentine's Day is a working day celebrated by all love-mates using great eagerness. It's a most amazing moment among younger generation and all nurturing couples throughout the world. It's also by far the most awaited day's the year designed for giving engagement to which just one loves. All of ...
Views: 1649 - HAPPY HEARTBEATS COUNTERS For Kids and Adults - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Paul J CodyYour Life is measured in Heartbeats. When they stop, Your Life is over. Every hour of life has about 5000 Heartbeats more or less depending on your health. This equals about 120,000 Heartbeats per day. What is important is not the numbers but whether your beats were Happy Heartbeats or a Sad ...
Views: 1648 - Humor & Hope - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Tina TessinaShe was an Italian immigrant in New Jersey, a hard-working, frugal, Catholic single mother who lost her husband in WWII. She spent most days of her life as a “spooler” in a thread factory, retiring just before her job was automated. Her English was good, but she didn’t always catch the finer ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - The Personality-Happiness Paradox - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Mary Legakis EngelI was having tea with a friend yesterday morning. We were talking about a transition she is making in her life. She recently left her employer in pursuit of a dream. The problem: she doesn’t know what the dream is. She left one thing to head towards another. The “other” is unknown. She knew ...
Views: 1648 - How To Be Happy - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Kerry LittleHow to be happy is a question lots of people ask. It's very common for us to depend upon others in order to make us happy... "if only I could have an amazing boyfriend, I would be happy", or "if only my friends were more attentive, I would be happy" or (and this is a common one!) "if I had more ...
Views: 1647(3 votes) - Treble Your Income? Why Not Get Your Priorities Right?! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Willie HortonFrom time to time I take a look at what "competitor" websites are offering in the so-called personal development or self-help sector. After all, we all need to know what we're up against - and we all need to put bread on the table. But how much bread should that be? Because, what I've found is ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Unique Birthday Reward Concepts for All Age Teams - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from John HurstPurchasing a birthday reward in your friends and loved ones is just not an daily activity. Once you eventually make a final decision to get the suitable beginning day gift, currently being resourceful will enable you offer the most beneficial birthday existing. Purchasing a special reward ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - Is Workplace Stress Killing Your Family? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Rick CarterYou are on your way up. You are advancing in your career faster than you thought possible. You are being given more responsibility. And rewards. And the workplace stress that goes along with it. You figure it's worth it. But does your family? The bad health effects of the stress you ...
Views: 1646(2 votes) - The 30-Day Smiling Experiment - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Mike SakowskiOne day, while driving home from work I thought to myself "I really love going to work now. Why?" And the conclusion I reached was that one of my coworker's persistent smiles were making my entire office an enjoyable place to be. In fact, this smiling coworker's supervisor even commented on his ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Design Your “Life” Basket and Fill It With The Colors of Self-Love - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethEnvision your beautiful lovable you as a fancy basket which you would decorate for your home. This basket would be a showpiece and hold all the wonderful mementos of your life. Bring out the best and biggest basket you have ever seen. Cover it in beautiful flowers, ribbons and beads - all the ...
Views: 1645 - Want a Great Life? Follow Your Intuition! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonThink of someone you know who leads a successful life. They probably have an enviable aura of calm and peacefulness, yet somehow they seem to sparkle with infectious energy. They enjoy life and they love to share that joy with others. Does that sound like you? It could be, because you have ...
Views: 1645(3 votes) - 12 Ways to Find Peace - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Nicole NenningerIn this hectic world, it can be very easy to let the busyness get to you. Peace becomes elusive in your life as you constantly strive to “make things work.” Work-life balance becomes a chore as you struggle to exist on a daily basis. It can be incredibly stressful trying to balance a personal, ...
Views: 1643 - Geocache Your Way to Happy Holidays! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Noelle NelsonA friend introduced me recently to the wide wonderful world of Geocaching. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, Geocaching, according to Wikipedia, is: “…an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other ...
Views: 1643 - Happiness: What Needs to Change So That We Feel Better, Get Better, and Stay Better? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreImagine for a moment that you're sick and you go see a doctor to explain what you are suffering from. After having listened to you carefully, the doctor says, “All right. I have interpreted your symptoms. Do you know what we are going to do? I will prescribe medication to your neighbor!” – ...
Views: 1643 - It Sounds So Easy, But Where Do I Start? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Pat MussieuxThere is no passion to be found... in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela I was just on a phone call with a very close friend and we were discussing the content of my articles over the past few months. The title of this article is actually ...
Views: 1643(9 votes) - Evening Dresses With Sleeves - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Lever LucasThere are many women who shy away in the look of an cocktail party as well as wedding reception party invitation. The biggest reason to make the is their predicament regarding per night dress! An excellent evening gown is extremely important for a girl to make a long-term impression and then the ...
Views: 1642 - Important Things in Life we don't always learn at an early age. - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Vincent TreacyFirstly, we are not really educated into looking properly at the food we eat. There are vested interests in us eating the wrong foods. Look at the medical giants who make fortunes because we get ill. Decide to look at the foods that will help you maintain the best life. I recommend looking at ...
Views: 1642 - Sustaining Health and Weight Loss... Deal With Your Stuff - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Renee HeigelAre you working on your relationship with yourself? Sustaining health, in my experience, is more about dealing with your stuff and learning about your mind & heart than it is about the perfect food plan, although, the food plan certainly does help. Buddha said, “To keep the body in health ...
Views: 1642 - You’ve Got iMail! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonWe’ve all had those times when we’ve thought and thought about a decision and just can’t seem to land on the right answer. It’s as if we’re so caught up in logic, facts, and data we can’t see the proverbial trees for the forest. During those periods when you feel stuck, listen for I-Mail. It ...
Views: 1642(5 votes) - Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Michael RobeyHappiness Is Not A Result of Our Environment Our Environment Is A Result of Our Happiness We have the power and the right to be Happy in each moment of time no matter what challenges we are going through. We can be Happy and successful, regardless of problems and setbacks. Our ...
Views: 1641 - A Thanksgiving to Be Grateful For - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou love your extended family, you really do, and the thought of all those aunts and uncles, in-laws and parents, cousins and various spouses and children warms your heart. Until it’s time for them to descend on your home for Thanksgiving. Even if it’s just a parent or solitary in-law or ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Happiness in Action - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from Vinod AnandHappiness in Action (Vinod Anand) Stress is a disease of the 21st Century. It axes years from your life. Stress affects work output, causing failure and unhappiness. We need to develop internal protection from the challenges of life. You attribute your stress to an external agency. You ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Ideas to Make Little Special New Year 2013 - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from RAHUL KUMARWho believes that the world is likely to end by the year 2012? At least people gearing up for the New Year 2013 don't! Every New Year offers one exclusive year for making desired progress in the selected fields, and brings about happiness and well-rounded prosperity in life. People start ...
Views: 1640 - We Are Not Our Bodies - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI shaved my head again last week. This is the fourth time in the past five years I've done this. As has been the case for me before - it feels both liberating and vulnerable. My hair has been thinning for about ten years (most significantly in the past two or three) and, as I've written ...
Views: 1639(3 votes) - Missed Opportunities and Your True Potential - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from David RudeLinus, famous thumbsucker of Peanuts’ fame, once said, “There is no heavier burden then one’s true potential.” I have addressed the issue of being stuck many times in this forum and am constantly confronted by individuals who are stuck in their situations and lives. Even when presented with ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Procrastination Is All About Emotions - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreSo where do our emotions come from—particularly the ones that make us act or, on the contrary, lead us to put off till tomorrow what we'd better do today? Let's start by first considering the following question series: What makes us angry? What makes us anxious? What makes us calm, serene, ...
Views: 1638 - Clear Your Space for New Opportunities - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comSpring, like early mornings, reminds me of new beginnings and new opportunities. It’s a time where we can plant new seeds and hopes. There is a great vibrancy and excitement in the air and I see sparkles of hope all over. What if we are so busy that we cannot enjoy the new beginnings? What if ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Don't Speak To Me Like That! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockSo your children are all grown up with children of their own, the dynamics of your relationship with your grown child has changed but no one told you! Here you are continuing in your role as mother when your adult child speaks to you in a disrespectful way. You're upset and start to chastise ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Positive Thinking Is Essential to Well-Being and Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Delores MasonPositive thinking is not a new age concept that only optimistic people practice. It’s a necessity for people who want to live happy and successful lives. Behavioral and psychology studies have proven that individuals who think positive thoughts are happier, more resilient and achieve goals more ...
Views: 1637(3 votes) - Don’t Make Any More New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2003 from Debbie MandelEvery year around December we all start thinking about the New Year’s Resolutions we will be making on January 1st. At the top of the list are dieting, exercising, quitting smoking and organizing. Then we also remember the resolutions we didn’t keep: Dieting, exercising, quitting smoking and ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - Make a Big Deal About the "Little Things" - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Kathleen EllisMaking a big deal about the "little things" can make your life richer and more fulfilling. We've all heard the phrase "Don't sweat the small stuff" and I wholeheartedly agree. We must not let life's little daily annoyances and irritations cause us to "lose our cool" or bring us to a place of ...
Views: 1636(5 votes) - Villajoyosa: A happy and lovely place to holiday - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Porsche KlingerVillajoyosa translates as “happy town” or “joyful town” is situated some twenty six kilometres from Alicante. This once sleepy little COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS fishing village where the houses lined the beach were purposely painted different bright colours; this enabled the fishermen to find their ...
Views: 1636 - Can We Move through Life Effortlessly Even While Caring for Our Responsibilities? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is good to explore the difference between exerting effort and applying oneself to something. The clarity that comes from that understanding can help us lead a peaceful life. One can then move on to sensing the deeper aspects of living on this planet. We often feel elevated when we see a ...
Views: 1635 - Mobile apps for hotel: New room service - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Travis BretzmanHotels and resorts that rely on their room service staff when it comes to serving guests should know that human service is subject to errors. For instance a guest calls the room service and finds that the staff is busy serving other guests and he has to wait for one of the staff members to ...
Views: 1634 - Satin Nightgowns - Your Favorite Ladies Sleepwear Style - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Lucas LeverSatin nightgowns are one of the most well-known ladies sleepwear versions available as well as a luxurious replacement for the simple organic and natural nightgown that we are typically familiar with. Smooth satin is really a soft in addition to rich textiles with deluxe appeal who has won the ...
Views: 1633 - Sally Dasouki - Are You A Foodie? Time To Know How Food Defines Who You Are! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2018 from Sally DasoukiBy Sally Dasouki Out of the three basic necessity- Food, clothing and shelter, food takes the first spot which proves that it is the most important necessity of life. Abundance or lack of food decides the chance of our survival. But food is not just a biological need, it is culture! The way ...
Views: 1632 - What is Sampoorna Yoga ? Overview - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from tara sukhuSampoorna means complete, full. We are the spirit, Soul or Atman, which is Divinity or fullness itself. The Atman, which is also referred to as the Self, is functioning through the vehicles of body, senses, mind, intellect and ego to experience the world of objects, emotions and thoughts. The ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Excuses That Keep You From Love – too much baggage - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from Cheri ValentineToday’s topic for tapping is the myth that you have too much baggage for anyone to love you – so not true, yet if you believe it, then it is! So let’s bust that belief and embrace one that is more empowering for you. Hi. I’m Cheri Valentine and I’m back to do some more tapping with you on ...
Views: 1631 - Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Melissa ZolloImagine being able to handle a challenge, problem or overcome an obstacle in your life without being in a constant state of distress, panic, rage, or depression? Would you be happy then? And does being able to meet, deal and or attempt to overcome problems, conflicts and difficulties have ...
Views: 1631 - What Is the Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Craig HarperSo I was debating whether to write an article on 'the meaning of life' or perhaps one on 'how to get a smaller ass and a six-pack'. Which would you prefer? You're all so shallow. Cut that out. That's why you need to read this one! Well, the good news is that after reading this post, you'll ...
Views: 1631 - A Heartfelt New Year’s Resolution: Show You Care! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from Noelle NelsonI heard the sirens behind me before I saw the flashing lights of an ambulance, followed closely by a fire truck. Like everyone else on the roadway, I looked around trying to figure out where the ambulance was heading, and as soon as I saw the lights, eased my car over to the right side of the ...
Views: 1630 - Journaling to Holiday Bliss - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Mari L. McCarthyWhen the holidays approach, most of us go into traditional modes, doing the same things we’ve always done to celebrate. But if suddenly the old rituals become empty and you’re just not feeling it anymore, you can use journaling to bring you to new, heightened appreciation. Though we have ...
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