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- ***Stop Trying to “Fit In” (3 Rules You Have to Break to Live a Life of Abundance, Love, Passion and Joy – Rule #3) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Laura Young"I don't fit in, especially with my family." "I feel like an outsider.” “I felt ok until I got to high school but then I lost my self-confidence. I didn’t belong to the popular crowd, and I did not belong to the ‘geek' clique.” “I began to feel like a loser. I knew I wasn’t a loser, that I ...
Views: 9181 - Ujjain – One of the religious cities of India - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Heena PathakOne of the sacred cities that exist in India includes the name of Ujjain. It is because of its rich heritage and culture that everyone knows about Ujjain in India and in other parts of world. Ujjain is really a religious city and a must visit place. Ujjain is famous city of Madhya Pradesh. ...
Views: 920 - Thinking About Resolutions for the New Year - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandryThe time near the beginning of a new calendar year often brings mixed feelings. People may review their life over the past year and vow to improve it for the next. Changes in diet, exercise, work situations, and relationships may be considered. This current year of 2015 asked us to look at ...
Views: 1113 - 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: 1548(1 vote) - Living Rich Is Different Than Being Rich - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Rick MartinezLiving rich has nothing to do with what we can afford to buy — we want to live an abundant and full life with the people we love most. Sure, it would be nice to have the money for a bigger home, a newer car, and a better education for your kids. It would be freaking awesome to be wealthy, but ...
Views: 2164 - Effects of Yoga on the Human Body - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Gunjan sharmaYoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured. As we start to walk out on the way, the way appears. As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and ...
Views: 1053 - 15 Things You Should Let Go To Become Happy - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Jana RooheartIt doesn’t matter who you are, what you dream of and where you go; the final goal of every person is to be happy. However, there is always something that stands on our way of being happy and, in most cases, this “something” is we ourselves with our boundaries and superstitions. Accidently or ...
Views: 1159 - Improving Your Luck with Blue Sapphire (Neelam) Gemstone - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Sanjeev KumarFor centuries, the blue sapphire gemstone has been an object of desire and fascination for mankind, as it is said to bear immense luck and good fortune for those whose horoscopes are suitable for getting its good results. This tone can be very beneficial for some natives, while others may be ...
Views: 1302 - Should You Ever Criticize Your Spouse? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Marcia Naomi Berger"A love without reproof is no love." ---Rabbi Yosi ben Chanina Reproof is defined as rebuke or criticism. You may feel safer by seething silently when irked by a potential or actual marriage partner's behavior. But sometimes speaking up, with kindness and respect, at a time when both ...
Views: 1189 - Five Strategies to Practice When Gratitude Eludes You - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereThanksgiving is a time to celebrate and express gratitude. When we take the time to focus on that for which we are grateful, we feel fulfilled. Our cup overflows with feelings of abundance. According to Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles: “Gratitude is the single most important ...
Views: 1293 - 5 Steps to Solve Your Problems in Sleep!! - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Aniruddha DeshpandeDear Readers, Well I am a voracious reader of books that teach you how to use your brain more effectively. And I am a big fan of sharing what I learn by reading these books. But always I try to share my own interpretation of it, instead of just copy pasting things from a book. Recently I ...
Views: 1444 - Dreams vs Imagination !! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Aniruddha DeshpandeHello Everyone, I am back with another interesting post that will surely set you on a thinking path. Today we are talking about what you should choose, dreams or imagination, and the answer as always is revealing, so here goes..... Dreams, everyone has them, those who say they don’t have ...
Views: 1494 - The "Will Power" Secret !! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Aniruddha DeshpandeDear Readers, Here goes the secret about will power, but before I reveal it to you, tell me haven't you heard the following statements in your life so far, You have to have will power to get yourself through a difficult situation! You have to increase your will power, you give up too ...
Views: 1481 - Mindfulness Practice - Why Do It? Ideas From A Mindfulness Coach - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Brook MontagnaIf you are new to mindfulness practice, congratulations on finding one of the most powerful practices for a better life! I know this because I began mindfulness practice and study over 20 years ago and have worked with 100s of clients to change their lives through mindfulness practice, and all ...
Views: 1340 - Love Your Food - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyIf you want to be able to function at your Optimal ability, Enjoy all areas of your life. Love of your food, that not only tastes great but is great for you is an absolute necessity. There is so much written these days about diet, the way we should look, the weight we should be and so it just ...
Views: 1038 - Find a Safe Place to Dance - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Frosty WooldridgeIn your life, someone cheated you out of something. Another lied to you. Others gossiped about you. At some point, you suffered the loss of a friend, parent or spouse. Someone hammered you on the tennis court, chessboard or the boardroom. A spouse cheated on you and left for another woman or ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAre you holding your breath, hoping I'll reveal something that you don't already know? Or maybe you're pretty sure that whatever I have to say won't be new, but you're curious to know just what "secret" I'm going to reveal? Well, no matter. Here's the scoop on the secret to ...
Views: 1226 - Calming Your Mind in Increments Series: The Importance of Taming Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2015 from Judith HolderAfter an important social event, a public talk, an interaction with a boss or presentation in front of work colleagues, have you noticed an inner voice popping up…..analyzing (i.e., critiquing)…. how you did? Well, you have met your inner critic. The inner critic is similar to a woodpecker ...
Views: 957 - Start Great Conversations with Your Kids - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Maggie SliderI have to admit having one child of each gender has really made me more aware of the male/ female differences. One huge difference I've found is the way they communicate and their interpretation of words. When I think about when my kids were younger and I picked them up from school, the ...
Views: 1131 - How to Find Yourself in the World of Self Templates - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Jane CoplandIn the world where we are constantly bombarded with information, expectations, ‘must-haves’ and ‘must-bes’ it can sometimes be difficult to know who you really are and what you really want from life. Perhaps you’ve grown up under the influence of your family’s or friends’ expectations, maybe ...
Views: 1469 - How Members of Various Social Groups Cope With Depression - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from John UngerDepression is a serious medical condition that can impact anybody. There is no race, ethnicity, age group, or gender that is immune to depression. Although, there is evidence that there is higher rates of depression among certain groups. However, many experts believe that at least some of these ...
Views: 1537 - Why People Fail to Achieve What They Want in Life - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Rana Kordahi -Limitlessminds Training and Coaching1. They lack a strong purpose in life What is your purpose? I don’t mean, why are you here? But, what drives you? What inspires you? If you could be and do anything for the rest of your life, what would it be? Having a purpose in life can be the difference between having or losing motivation. ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - Enrich Your Life: Befriend an Extrovert if You’re an Introvert, or an Introvert if You’re an Extrovert - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Noelle NelsonI went to the movies recently with a friend. It was billed as an action comedy and I was looking forward to some good laughs. What I hadn’t realized is that the movie was 90% action and 10% comedy. Oh, the comedy was great! We’re talking LOL rolling in the aisles funny--and the action was just ...
Views: 1442 - How Abundantly Are You Living? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeDo you feel that your life is abundant or are you feeling deprived and unfulfilled? Do look forward to what your day will bring or are you dreading getting out of bed in the morning? Have you experienced what a truly abundant life is? Many people today have been living in a space of ...
Views: 1216 - Using Your IGS to Identify Your Desires - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2015 from Sharon BallantineYour Internal Guidance System (IGS) is like a sensor that everyone has built into them. It helps you to recognize when you’re heading down the right path and when you need to course correct. Your IGS can help you recognize what makes everyone so uniquely wonderful, what your best qualities and ...
Views: 866 - What Do You Love Doing That Offers You Strong Fulfillment? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHave you ever loved doing something so much, that nothing would keep you from having it in your life? Have you ever enjoyed something to the point that you didn’t concern yourself if you ever got well known for it; or even made a dime for doing it? Have you ever enjoyed something so much that ...
Views: 927 - Calming Your Mind in Increments Series: The Importance of Taming Your Inner Critic to Maintain a Spiritual Connection - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2015 from Judith HolderAfter an important social event, a professional talk, an interaction with a boss or high stakes presentation in front of audience, have you noticed an inner voice popping up…..analyzing (i.e., critiquing)…. how you did? Well, you have met your inner critic. The inner critic, is analogous to ...
Views: 969 - Happiness is only a Breathe Away - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyWhy do some people seem so Happy: yet I seem to feel so Sad: I know a few years ago I had problems finding that core essence to Happiness, yes I had been through a lot, but I had overcome so much yet I still was amiss of Happiness. I first made a decision that I was going to be Happy and ...
Views: 1016 - Healing the Mindy, Body and Spirit: Part 3, The Body - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.You were born with this body, it is up to you to feed, cleanse and maintain it. Through the years your body has gone through changes; pregnancies, operations, and countless scrapes and cuts, acknowledge what your body has gone through and let your body heal from those changes. For people with ...
Views: 1108 - Consciousness during some Paranormal Experiences – An Awareness beyond the Conventional Mind - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt has been known for a long time that the human mind is a small subset of a vaster consciousness that is much superior in its awareness and perception. We get an inkling of it from some paranormal phenomena. Our minds usually circle within a limited zone of awareness. That leads to the ...
Views: 1247 - Dang Can, 1957 | Landscape/Figurative painter - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2015 from Eye GalleryThe Vietnamese painter Dang Van Can was born in 1957 in An Duc commune, Long Ho District, Vinh Long Province, the place is located along riverside of Mekong river in Vietnam. He showed an early talent in drawing and painting. He commenced to art works since 1976 with main job as a illustrator ...
Views: 986 - Meditation from Impressionist style of Minh Long' Art - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2015 from Eye GalleryMinh Long was born in 1968 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and graduated from Hue Fine Arts College in 1991. Minh Long's art has an impressive style, and creates an impression of zen and calmness with his usage of palette with a slight western influence with his blending and layering techniques. He ...
Views: 892 - How to Learn To Love Yourself In Practical and EFT Ways - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaMost of us could do with a little more self-love. After all, if we love ourselves more, we can allow ourselves to achieve more, we have more self-esteem, we can attract people to us that are attracted to the energy of love, and we can feel love. And love is a great feeling. So, let us use a ...
Views: 1924 - My personal guide to life: Things I learned before turning 20. - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Jess O'BrienAs I leave my teens behind and await turning 20 in a few months, I thought I'd pay a tribute to the world and give a little insight into what I've learned so far. Here are some of my personal life hacks or lessons learned that I'd like to share in the hope that they can benefit others ...
Views: 938 - Unleashing Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Deepika TuliTaking a stroll in a posh Delhi market, waiting for some friends for a fancy dinner. While talking about the luxury cars and homes; planning to work out ideas to get those glossy, expensive breezers on the porch of our future luxury home, me and my husband came across a street kid on the ...
Views: 962 - TOM AND JERRY, THE LIFE COACHES - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Deepika TuliTom and Jerry, the Life Coaches The thing I learn from cartoons, esp. Tom & Jerry, and that inspires me the most is that no matter what you go through, a thrash, a bang, a turmoil, a blast in your life, a crash, or even if you are crushed by adversities, somehow you always get back to normal ...
Views: 861 - Personal Coach: Self-Help Tips for Anger Management - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinContrary 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: 1302 - The Story of You: It’s All in Your Head - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Patricia NollWould you believe me if I told you that the way you think you are and the way you think others think you are is something that you have made up with the thoughts you think about yourself? That’s right. The way you see yourself is all made up by you. Because of the way you think about yourself ...
Views: 1442(3 votes) - Why Everyone Responds Differently To 1 Situation - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisIt’s Friday night and you’ve made plans with a bunch of friends to have some drinks after work. You’re super excited about it and can’t wait till it’s 6 o’clock. This morning, you carefully selected your favorite shoes, and those new pair of pants you’ve been dying to wear – because showing your ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - ***I Love Airports! An Excerpt from Practical Enlightenment - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Ariel and Shya KanePeople were surprised when Kat stood up at one of our seminars and without preamble, enthusiastically announced, “I love airports!” It was a Monday evening in early spring and we had encouraged people to come up to the front of the room and talk about what was happening in their lives. Kat is a ...
Views: 1844(2 votes) - What You Don't Know, You Don't Know - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Patricia NollExactly what does “what you don’t know you don’t know” mean? To many, it might sound like a bunch of psychobabble, so let me explain the concept. First, imagine all the knowledge that exists in the universe in the shape of a large pie, divided into five slices. Four of the slices are ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Don't Give All Your Water Away! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Patricia NollAre you someone who would give all your water away to take care of someone else? What takes place when you give all your water away? What do you do when you’re in need of water to keep yourself hydrated and you don’t have any water left because you gave it all away? Since you don’t have ...
Views: 1211 - What is it About Intuition? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI find it fascinating that people we perceive as rational are totally using their intuition. What is your experience with intuition? I’d love to hear about it and how it has affected your life? Everybody knows Albert Einstein, the German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity. ...
Views: 1427 - What If Your Life Got Easier? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you feel like your life is hard – harder than it should be? What if you could allow your life to get easier? What would that look like? And feel like? Let's start right now. I invite you to take a few slow, deep breaths. Just relax into it. Wherever you are. Right now – just ...
Views: 1289 - Life Of People In New Park Alabama - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Samuel DrakeNew Park is one of the modern living community in Montgomery. It is located in East Montgomery. New Park Community is the best Community to buy a new home. The Life of New Park is very interesting and enjoyable also.New Park lies near the James Wilson Elementary School.New Park is zoned for the ...
Views: 565 - Problem vs. Stuff - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Patricia NollProblem vs. Stuff What is the difference between a problem and stuff? Do you remember when the bumper sticker “Shit Happens” was popular? Do you remember how you reacted to that statement? Or how do you suppose you might have reacted to that statement? Would you be part of the majority ...
Views: 862 - Comparanoia Slaves! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Patricia NollThose of us who need to look good for the approval of others gauge how we’re doing by comparing ourselves to others. We compare ourselves to our friends, family members, peers, colleagues, coworkers, and to perfect strangers. And before we know it comparison to others becomes our constant ...
Views: 1454 - How Safe do Your Feel in Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Clement McGrathWe all need a minimum sense of safety and security to relax and get on with our life, whatever we are doing. That level will vary from person to person but the need is universal. The following story is typical and scenarios similar to this get played out in many relationships. Michael ...
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