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Which statement rings truer for you?
1) Feeling good makes me happy.
2) Being happy makes me feel good.
At first glance, I felt the two were reciprocal, but after thinking it through, I discovered a missing link.
When I’m feeling good, happiness abounds… joy arises in everything I see ... Views: 1458
It is no secret that your perceptions impact your mind and that your mind impacts your body and that your beliefs impact and create your surroundings. Study after study show that people with a positive mentality have healthier physical and mental health, healthier relationships and an overall ... Views: 1458
“Good Times; Bad Times; You know I had my share...”
Led Zeppelin 1968
The above line from Led Zeppelin was written by the famous rockers 42 years ago and yet, it still has meaning today. I am a fan of Led Zeppelin partly because of my age and my love of screaming guitars, but ... Views: 1458
The ease of digital photo printing has led to a generation of people taking photographs more or less all the time. The fact that a wide range of devices can now be used just as well as a camera means that there is virtually nothing interesting, striking or visually appealing that can happen ... Views: 1457
Find harmony in the pleasure of giving time to yourself. A part of giving is cleansing yourself of any person, place or thing that does not contribute to your new state of serenity and replenishment. Sometimes we need to make room for the new by letting go of the old. Sometimes we need to say ... Views: 1457
For the past few months, I've noticed that certain things around me have changed. It’s both the environment and the people. The reason is, my vibes aren't the same as it was before this.
It’s amazing how these things come into action if you really take notice the changes over time. Let me ... Views: 1457
From an early age, most of us are raised to believe that success equals happiness. We work hard to get good grades, finish school, and land that fantastic job. Then many of us find that we still are not happy, so we work hard again to climb the corporate ladder and get that promotion, in the ... Views: 1457
Partial Excerpt, Chapter 5
Being Radiant
Being radiant is being centered in your divine nature and truth at all times.
It is viewing yourself as a spiritual gift and as the creator of your life’s circumstances instead of viewing yourself as a victim of your life’s circumstances.
How you view ... Views: 1456
This statement changed my life! Most of you know it from Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich.
Faith is a State Of Mind
Wow! What else do I need to say. I have been one to ask of others their opinions, their insights because my childhood was poor and I had very poor role models growing ... Views: 1456
It seems something drastic has to happen in order for us to stop and savor how precious life is. We get caught up in the mundane work, stress and destructive behaviors of every day that we sometimes forget to recognize the gift we have all be given. This one and only life.
I was recently ... Views: 1455
Being active is good for all of us but is especially important for people with diabetes. Physical activity, combined with healthy eating and any diabetes medication that you might be taking, will help you to manage your diabetes and prevent long-term diabetes complications.
Make an exercise ... Views: 1455
Begin with the end in mind.
Stephen R. Covey, Leadership Authority
What is the first thing we make sure we do, once we get on a taxi? Naturally, we tell the driver where we want to go (after we greet him of course)!
Would you ever take a taxi without having a specific destination in ... Views: 1455
By The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online.
How important is it to feel good in the morning? When your morning does not feel right, then the rest of the day will not be. But how do you avoid waking up at the wrong side of the bed? These tips may be handy:
1. Sleep early and well. If ... Views: 1454
When you meet someone new, what are you drawn to? What turns you off or diminishing your desire to connect with that person?
People naturally gravitate to energetic, enthusiastic individuals. And, studies (and common sense) show that happier people are more successful in all areas of life, ... Views: 1454
Have you ever considered the significant role that work plays in relationship to your health? And how health is essential for getting your work done quickly, completely and successfully? More than ever before, practical solutions are needed for promoting a healthy balance both at home and at the ... Views: 1454
Its no coincidence that during this era of our life time Mars is the planet of exploration. In fact the planet Mars has everything to do with emotions that are running wild in different parts of the world. Mars is the known as the red planet, and the color red has long been associated with ... Views: 1454
From the black Eames chair that I have sat in as a therapist for well over 10,000 hours, 2012 parades forth as the catalyst humans need to jar them from their slumber. Blessings to the Mayans for their implantation of an alarm bell into the future collective consciousness of ... Views: 1453
When I believe in myself, I open into a world of infinite possibilities. The truth is a representation of what I believe to be true. By believing in something - anything - it becomes true.
"Even if you have the skills and resources to do something, once you tell yourself you can't, you shut ... Views: 1453
Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, many of us lose our ability to find happiness in life's simple pleasures. Granted life is more complicated for adults. We have responsibilities such as jobs, bills, and children. But far too often we let these responsibilities squelch our innate ... Views: 1453
Today, I want you to work on being exactly who you are. I know you have a ton of things to accomplish today, yet this is the most important thing that you can do for you and for the people you are around. There is no greater way to serve a purpose than to be exactly who you were made to be. Let ... Views: 1452
I had a wonderful Zen afternoon blackberry pickn' the other day. It was wonderful for two reasons, I have heavenly organic blackberries to make a wonderful cobbler, and it was a great reminder of the SOP (standard operating procedure) of the ego mind and traps we unwittingly step ... Views: 1452
Contrary to what many people believe, anger management is not about suppressing or internalizing anger. It is just a set of skills that you need so that when you recognize that you are becoming angry, you will be able to deal with the situation in a more positive way.
Anger should not be ... Views: 1451
The human heart is amazing in its ability to experience love, wisdom, compassion, and caring. The human heart is amazing in its ability to experience sadness, disappointment, and sorrow.
Living life with a full and open heart means opening to it all and accepting the passion, mystery and flow ... Views: 1451
"The things which hurt, instruct." -- Benjamin Franklin
How do you respond to the problems that continually surface in your life?
If you're like most people, you feel victimized. Moaning "Poor me," we get angry, impatient, depressed and stuck.
We think problems spoil what life OUGHT to ... Views: 1451
There’s an old saying which states that It is better to give than to receive’. Although it is come to be seen as something as a cliché, there is actually a lot of truth in this statement. When you find just the right gift for a person really close to you, and can tell from their reaction that ... Views: 1451
I spend a lot of time on my blog - The Affirmation Spot - talking about pursuing goals and dreams. It is a very important part of life and a significant part of what I believe we are here to do.
However, there is a possible casuality in our undying drive towards those goals and dreams. That ... Views: 1450
The aging process is a given it is going to happen! However, you do have some control of how soon you will let it happen. There are so many ways to maintain a more youthful you. If you just give in to the signs of aging without a battle the chances are you are going to look and feel older than ... Views: 1450
Perfectionism – The Dangerous Trap
Just when I have something figured out, along comes another how-to-article telling me how to be or do something better or even change my entire life. No matter where I turn, I am constantly reminded that I am not good enough in more ways than one. I am not ... Views: 1450
You have that feeling again. You're bored, and irritated all of the time.
You are yelling constantly at the kids, and sniping at your husband. You are stressed, and behind on a deadline at work. Oh, and you just remembered that you have to bake 3 dozen cupcakes for the school bake sale on ... Views: 1450
When Life Hands You Lemons . . .
. . . Make lemonade. You’ve all heard the saying, but what does it mean? Essentially it means to have an “I can do it,” attitude, an optimistic view in the face of misfortune, or adversity. Since lemons are considered bitter, and lemonade sweet, you’re ... Views: 1450
Do You Suffer From Intention Deficit Disorder?
Do you have moments where you aren’t quite sure where you’re going or what you’re up to? Well, if you answered ‘yes’; don’t worry. We all have these moments at times. Where we feel like we either have too much on our plate to really focus or ... Views: 1449
As the holidays are upon us, it seems that stress levels tend to continue rising and end the year at an all time high. Are you one of those people who enjoy the holidays and all the activity and pace or are you someone who just makes it through and is glad when it’s over? As much as we all have ... Views: 1449
We human beings are dynamic creatures and our relationships are vibrant expressions of that dynamism. But problems can often arise, especially in long term relationships, when we fall into the habit of thinking we know – thinking we know what our partner thinks, will say, or will do in a given ... Views: 1449
There is a silent epidemic looming, not just in this country, but around the world. Family caregivers are under-appreciated, overworked and nearing exhaustion. The reasons they continue are as varied as you and I. For love, honor or family obligation, some even do it because no one else ... Views: 1448
Be a bit less Human and a bit more Humble
(Vinod Anand)
Innocent civilians die in some countries when bombs rain from the sky. Don’t worry; apparently these deaths are caused by so-called humanitarian bombs. Journalist Navid Kermani wrote that the term ‘humanitarian’ is inflationary.
Not ... Views: 1447
Life is Full of Choices, Decisions, Challenging Moments and Guess What Mistakes!!!
I am sure you have noticed this, none of us are free from this or will escape these perils of life.
The secret comes in learning to accept this, understand: To learn to let go, release painful experiences ... Views: 1447
To paraphrase a saying my mother liked to use occasionally, “The whole world is goofy – except you and me. And sometimes I’m not too sure about you!”
Rest assured that no matter who we are or what we do, there is at least a handful of people somewhere in this world who are convinced that ... Views: 1447
You have had a long day. All you feel like doing when you get home is crashing on the couch. After all, this may be a common occurrence. But then someone like me comes along and says it doesn’t have to be this way. I ask you if you would like to have more energy in the evening. You say “yes”. I ... Views: 1447
Whenever you’re in an uncomfortable or challenging situation, you have only 3 options:
1. Wait for the situation to change
2. Change the situation
3. Change your response to the situation
Let’s look at each:
1. Wait for the situation to change
Ask: Is the situation likely to change on its ... Views: 1446
"I want to leave my marriage. Will my husband allow me access to the children when I leave him?"
This is a challenging situation because it goes against the norm. People would expect a woman to leave her marriage and by default take the children with her.
However, let us not look for ... Views: 1445
Auspicious nine nights of Navratri festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti. Navaratri or the Nine nights/Moons of the Goddess is a vital time period wherein the Supreme Goddess in the forms of Maa Durga the Warrior Goddess, Maa Lakshmi the Goddess of Wealth and the Goddess of Wisdom ‘Maa ... Views: 1445
Back to School Basics
The Absolute, Easiest Way Ever to Help Our Children Have a Successful Start to The School Day
We know the drill, we begin about a week before school starts sending our children to bed earlier and rousing them earlier in the morning, trying to re-set that summer-time ... Views: 1445
The exhilaration that comes with spiritual freedom requires knowledge of where you’re experiencing mental or spiritual bondage. Almost all stuck points can be eliminated with these three simple steps. Try them for yourself and find the freedom that will enable you to bring more peace, love and ... Views: 1445
I will not hurry.
Today I will not hurry. Today I will trust the Universe enough to surrender to the natural flow of the day.
I will not push the river for the River loves me and is moving at just the right speed.
Just for today I will find the space between the molecules. There is ... Views: 1444
Any time a person may be interested in losing weight and getting fit one of the most significant obstacles to overcome is the idea that they do not know how to start. Much of the information that is available is contradictory and it's also hard to sort through it all. Starting a fitness ... Views: 1444
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Summer walk - by Mary Fitzpatrick LCSW, CHT www.limitless horizons.org
It was already 77 degrees at a little before 7:00 when I began my walk this morning. The air was clammy in Fort Tryon Park in northern NYC and the Hudson River was veiled with fog like a bride searching for her groom.
Thankfully, a breeze saved my fellow exercisers, dog walkers and me from ... Views: 1444
Ever meet someone who is a success, regardless of circumstances? I hope so as they are some of the most inspiring, exemplary people on the planet. Regardless of outside factors, they are healthy, happy and prosperous. When queried about their approach, invariably there is one common phrase ... Views: 1443
Leggings have already been back in style for some time nowadays, with all a versions and also patterns. Of these patterns and fashoins are attractive leggings for women, also typically known as cut leggings. Prior to when you associate such leggings having hippies and rebellious teenagers, ... Views: 1443
Each time we are faced with making a decision or choice about something, we may think that we have free will and are using our critical thought processes. That we do this is not surprising, as so much of our experience in the world contains choices. From lunch menus to driving routes to vacation ... Views: 1443