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- Don't Worry, Be Unhappy - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kirsten MahoneyEncouraging being unhappy may seem like an unlikely offering coming from someone who purports to help people live more fulfilling, joyous lives but stick with me here for a few moments and I'll show you how being unhappy could provide your key to contentment. Many people, including myself, ...
Views: 1481(2 votes) - Forgiveness -- Good for the Body and Soul - by Submitted on May 06, 2005 from Linda SimmonPerhaps the strongest poison to the human spirit and body is the inability to forgive oneself or another person. When I say “forgive” I mean letting go, releasing your anger, bitterness, fear and hurt. Forgiveness is different than saying “I lose” or “I was wrong” and it does not mean that you ...
Views: 1481 - The key to your life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenStart your life with a decision. The starting point is to decide and then go. It is by deciding and then going that you are creating the new roads of your new life. It is by deciding and taking action by start going that you create success for both you and others. Your only job is to pay ...
Views: 1481 - The Psychological Fabric of Society – A Secret Trap into Which the Mind Falls! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMany people are unaware of how the issues of the society influence them and intensify their mental noise. This is where the psychological fabric of society functions as the culprit in the drama. Opinion mongering is an essential part of it. It is good to be aware of how our thoughts are ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - The truth about smiles - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Lais StephanMy name is Sari. I’m the only one of my kind up here. I work a lot. In fact I work day and night, weekends and holidays. Only that up here we don’t have such things as holidays. We do what we love doing and each day we feel fulfilled. Each day we learn more and more and can perfect our skills. ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - 7 Habits of People Who Lead Happier Lives - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Elisa IemmolaLives of happy people can teach us great lessons such as productivity and giving to the less fortunate. All happy people have some habits in common that make them distinct and a lot happier than others. Here is a list of 7 habits of happy people which you will find in almost all of them. 1. ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - Happiness Must be In Sourced - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2005 from Evelyn Cole“It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.” Agnes Repplier One of the hardest illusions to die is the one thatsomeone else can make you happy or unhappy,joyful or angry. We can be happy with another person only if weare happy with ...
Views: 1480 - Ladies, Are You Using The Right Body Language To Get A Man? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonDiscover The Incredible Body Language Techniques That All Women Can Use To Effortlessly Attract Men... 100% Guaranteed! From: Peta Fletcher Tuesday, 12:42 PM Dear Friend, Three years ago was a low point in my life. I'd just gotten divorced from my first husband. Things weren't ...
Views: 1480 - My Juicy Manifesto on Love - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Teri GoetzSo, this is sort of my mini, juicy manifesto on love. Dig in. Did you know that you can actually cultivate more love within yourself? Love is not something that happens to you, it is something that is in you. Remember my constant refrain to always be aware of your thoughts because they create ...
Views: 1480 - Passion and Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2007 from Maurice TurmelWho are we, standing here on this planet, looking for a place to be? Are we the “forgotten ones” from a time gone by, a piece of pre-history perhaps, that lets itself unfold through the pages of time? Are we here all alone, or are we part of something bigger, larger perhaps than we ...
Views: 1480 - The healing of the “Hurting Heart” - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Dilani DivaGreetings you Spring lovers. This poem is dedicated to all those who are hurting during this season. Specially remembering those in Japan who are faced with so much loss, and those who are fighting the world with harsh weapons. The lack of love and the abundance of hate to me is very disturbing, ...
Views: 1480(3 votes) - The Magic of Self-Love - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Kate Corbin"I celebrate myself and sing myself." - Walt Whitman It's called self-love, self-confidence, self-acceptance, self-respect, self-esteem, self-worth, feeling good about yourself - it's all the same thing and it feels fantastic. The opposite - doubting yourself, disliking yourself, feeling ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Accepting Love - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from BHASWETI GEWHASBy Bhasweti Gewhas, Ph.D., C.Ht. Love is a high vibrational energy. In fact, it is the strongest energy in all living beings. The energy of love generates from within. To enjoy love we must look at our inner-self and appreciate our innate nature. Love also means that we introspectively study ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - 3 Ideas to Help You Stop Having a Bad Day - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Michelle SearsReally! You don't have to have a bad day unless you choose to have a bad day. Every single day is a new beginning. A new day to live anyway you choose. So you can choose to be happy or not. Yes, there's lots of things that can happen on a daily basis that could rob you of your joy but it ...
Views: 1478 - How To Stay Focused and Get Fit! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Joey PoltorI get questions from Moms almost every day about how to stay focused and on the right path toward their Ultimate Weight Loss Goals. So, I decided to put together some of my best tips that I personally use and that have worked wonders for my clients. Now, on their own, these tips ...
Views: 1478 - No Happiness Without Patience - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2004 from David LeonhardtNo Happiness Without PatienceInstant gratification is not the recipe for happinessBy David LeonhardtI'm searching for modern happiness. The old-fashioned kind takes just too long. That happiness requires patience and I don't want to wait. I want upgraded happiness. I want release 4.02, the ...
Views: 1478(2 votes) - ASTEYA - Non-Stealing, the Third Precept of the Yama's of Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Maetreyii Ma NolanAsteya is the yogic practice of avoiding taking what does not belong to you and is not freely offered to you. It includes greedy desires expressed in our thoughts, words, and our deeds. There are many reasons we may covet what we do not have and be jealous, feeling someone else has more than we ...
Views: 1477 - Law of Attraction.....Not Sure You Can? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroHave you been trying to work with the law of attraction in your life, and it’s just not working? Are you wondering what is wrong with your thinking that you can’t do it? What is wrong with you, don’t you deserve to be happy like they say? Do you even get to the point where you feel good one ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Staying Centered in a Blurry Environment - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Norma CasasThis week I have been in what I call the quiet observer mood; some kind of personal retreat when I just listen and try to get connected to everything around me. So I limit my time online and try not to get into the public flow of local or worldwide news. This, as I've confirmed, is an almost ...
Views: 1477 - Twelve Ways To Happiness - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans Langenkamp– The goal of life – In our materialistic culture, happiness is often regarded as something we have to work hard for in order to attain it. Generally speaking, people seek happiness outside of themselves, in a job, in a good salary, in material goods, in a personal relationship, in a ...
Views: 1477 - 9 Story Points for Writing Your Own "It's a Wonderful Life!" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sandy PeckinpahThe greatest truth about being happy is that happiness is a choice and a decision. It's just a thought away! Every day you wake up and get to make the decision about how you want to feel. Ask yourself, "Do I want to be happy today?" Isn't that the choice most of us would want? And yet, we ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - An Open Letter to Pope Francis - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Richard RuhlingDear Brother Francis, Please pardon my lack of exalted titles or formality you usually get, but Christ said, “call no man Father” and “all ye are brethren,” Matthew 23:8,9. Please also forgive me for breaking the principle of Matthew 18:15—I should have come to you first, but not being ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Barcelona’s nightlife and little used Barcelona Accommodation - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Porsche KlingerYou’ve booked your BARCELONA ACCOMMODATION but don’t plan on spending too much time in it as the night time comes alive around ten o’clock. The restaurants are usually still open but a lot of the shops are closed so buy all you need before heading out for the evening as it may be the next day ...
Views: 1476 - Who Are You Trying to Impress? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Mike RobbinsAs I prepare to speak at the Hay House I CAN DO IT event, I’m experiencing a myriad of emotions – excitement, nervousness, gratitude, pressure, curiosity, confusion, peace, and more. It’s thrilling and humbling to be invited to speak at an event like this with such powerful teachers and authors ...
Views: 1476 - Finding your Niche - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanHas anyone ever asked you if you have discovered your niche? Since I was very young, I knew that one day I would be using my talents to help others in life feel better about themselves. The path that I took was far different than what I envisioned but the outcome has been fabulous! Once you ...
Views: 1475 - Go Ahead, Cry??? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Carolyn ShannonWhen was the last time you had a GOOD cry? Not one of those almost cries that you stuff back down to join all the other almost cries you have had over the long haul. I am talking about a cry you let loose and allow to literally flow until the last drop. What is stopping you? Is it the fact ...
Views: 1475(3 votes) - How To Calm Yourself In Stressful Situations - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Bonnie McFarlandHas something stressful or upsetting happened to you recently? Maybe it was a fender bender car accident, or telling a friend she did something that hurt you, or being triggered by something your spouse said, or stepping on stage to make a presentation. Even when you are following what lights ...
Views: 1475 - Wear Renaissance Clothing On Special Occasions - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Mike AndersonWhatsoever we have or perhaps identify with now has been stimulated from the last. The modern the world of today owes it's foundation fot it of the past. Not limited not only our culture but also your dresses as well as costumes. It has been a continuous operation of evolvement. During special ...
Views: 1475 - Curiosity Transforms Fear - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Wendy McDonnell"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Albert Einstein Watch a child examine a bug for the first time. What do you see? Wide eyes looking closely, touching, tasting, and asking “what’s that?” or “what does it do?” Curiosity is an emotion growing ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Do You Practice the "Attitude of Gratitude"? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichHow many times have we all heard, read, or been told to develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" and our lives will be the richer for it? How many of us have actually done that? - and I mean really developed that ability to appreciate anything and everything - to see the positive in all ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - Re-Create Who You Are - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Re-create who you once were and say goodbye to what once was. If you live with uncertainty or have had troubles in your past, change those events. You have to re-create those events and turn them into lessons. Turn those lessons into positives events that will mold you into the person you ...
Views: 1474 - The New 10 Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dawn McIntyreWith another night of ball-dropping and champagne-drinking behind us all, I’m sure more than a few of us have made New Year’s resolutions. And I’m sure by next year at this time, a lot of us will be making those same resolutions again. We resolve to eat better. To exercise more. To “be ...
Views: 1474 - What You Should Know About The Concept Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenIf I told you that happiness and sadness are the same things in the deepest, final analysis you would probably declare me nuts. After all, everyone strives to be happy; we know that happiness feels better than sadness. There are studies that prove that we are healthier when we are happy and get ...
Views: 1474 - When Was the Last Time You Experienced Joy in Your Life? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxI heard Fitness Guru, Bob Greene, ask Oprah that question one day (a few years ago). I stopped to think about how I would answer the question. At the time, I didn't have an answer! That made me feel very sad and I vowed, in that moment, that I would make some changes and begin to add, and ...
Views: 1474(3 votes) - Working With Passion - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Kevin EikenberryLast week I attended the annual conference of the North American Simulation and Gaming Association. I have served on the NASAGA Board for the past six years. During that time I have served as the Chair twice and our company also has pro¬duced the annual conference. Never have I learned as much ...
Views: 1474 - From Overwhelm to In Control in 2 Minutes - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from SadaNam KaurWould you like to know how to go from overwhelm to in control in just 2 minutes? Did you know that we are all constantly running films in our mind? We project them in our mind in the same way a cinema projects them onto a screen. Once we realise this, we can remarkably easily learn how to ...
Views: 1473 - Experiencing the Resonance of ME - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Rosie KuhnSitting on the side of the mountain in my little trailer overlooking paradise I still wonder when things will shift; when I’ll get that phone call that says my life, as I’ve imagined it to be, is beginning NOW; that the moment has arrived – I’ve finally hit the Jackpot! While sitting on the ...
Views: 1472 - Run Your Own Race - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaRunning has taught me many life lessons. It's an activity that provides great wisdom. Both in terms of how it relates to life, and in the way it opens your mind and allows the voice of your higher self to come through loud and clear. Last week I was running at a lake near my home and this ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - End Drama in Your Life -by Valuing Your Self Worth - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Julie DohertyThis is a well known saying - "It's Not What You Know, but Who You Know!" However the Trick is - Knowing who to know and who to Value in your Life. Ending Drama in your life consists of two major lessons that I am about to teach you: Understanding what is Drama? & Valuing your Self ...
Views: 1471 - Top Ten Things to Build a Bridge and Get Over - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2005 from Mary RosendaleGod must love Top Ten lists because she made so many of them. They crowd my Inbox daily. They’re right up there in popularity with offers to refinance my house and stock up on Viagra. Top Nine Lists are few and far between and Top Eleven lists unheard of. But for seem reason there seem to be ...
Views: 1471 - Why I Became a Helping Professional - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Lynda KlauMany people have asked me why I became a helping professional. I share my answer with you now. All my life, it appeared that I was “on the right track,” so that by the time I was in my twenties I had achieved all of the trappings of conventional success: I was married, I had earned my PhD, ...
Views: 1471 - 3 Tips to Surround Yourself with Positive People - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Carol Whitaker3 Tips to Surround Yourself with Positive People Do you have people in your life that drain the life out of you? You know, energy suckers? Believe it or not, they are direct reflections of the limiting beliefs you have about yourself. They are simply mirroring back to you the insecurities ...
Views: 1470 - Catch Yourself Enjoying A Moment - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPCJoy brings more light into our lives. No matter the circumstances you have drawn into your life, pay attention when you catch yourself smiling and enjoying the small stuff. As we learn to focus on the simple pleasures already happening, the easier it is to let go of allowing the unpleasant ...
Views: 1470 - Happiness and Journal Writing - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Mari L. McCarthyDo you want more happiness in your life? Do you want to find greater meaning and wholeness? Most people would say yes to these questions even if they are relatively content. Most of the time, we think of happiness as serendipitous. We have “good” days and “bad” ones. Our lucky days bring ...
Views: 1470 - I’m Not Perfect – But I’m Getting Better - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonOk, I admit it! I’m not perfect! Whew – I feel better getting that off my chest! Sometimes I feel a lot of pressure to seem like I’ve got it all together. My kids are watching me. My clients are watching me. People in organizations where I hold leadership positions are watching. I know, I ...
Views: 1470 - Return to Flow! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com Authors~I return to the ease and flow of life now. I let go of my judgements and opinions of the way I think life should be, and accept whatever comes as part of a Divine process. When I connect to life itself by accepting and surrendering to each moment, I experience a smooth flow of events, ease, and ...
Views: 1470 - Time to Disconnect - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Michelle GottliebMy email is down today. I am angry and frustrated. In a little less than a month, I will be on a vacation. I am excited beyond words that I will not be able to access my email. Wait a minute, how can both be true? I am slightly addicted to email. I check it constantly. It is a way for me to ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Why Active Listening? - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Razan Z. KilaniListening is usually identified as a positive personality trait. It can be seen as a virtue and a sign of generosity and wisdom, which may place listeners at high regard in front of other people. Therefore, many individuals may not hesitate to say they are good listeners, but may do so when ...
Views: 1470 - Great Britain? Welcome to Egocentric UK - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Christopher EvansAnne Leitrim’s mummified remains were recently found at her home in Bournemouth, Dorset. The 58 year old former neonatal nurse had been laid beside her bed for 7 years. Neighbours said they believed she had moved away, this despite her windows being left open. She was only found after bailiffs ...
Views: 1469 - The Out-of-Body Experience – A Peek Into The Pervasive Consciousness - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranOur life gets enriched by paying attention to the paranormal phenomena because they tell us a lot about our place in the vast scheme of things. Stable mental peace results from that understanding. Exploration into the region of such phenomena can guide us on to the unknown, the region of ...
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