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- Relationship Alert: 3 Ways poor self love is ruining your happiness - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Clement McGrathOur relationship with ourselves is our first and most fundamental relationship: all other relationships flow from that. So the most powerful thing you can do is to love yourself unconditionally and allow that to flow into your relationships. Two of the core issues underlying relationship ...
Views: 1235 - 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: 1343 - Bucket List Inspiration: 5 Activities You Should Add to Your List - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Anica OaksEveryone wants to accomplish a few important goals in their life, but those with a well-defined bucket list can actually re-focus on what is important and leave the world a better place than they found it. Here are five activities that may inspire your own bucket list. 1. Adopt a Shelter ...
Views: 866 - What is Stopping You from Having What You Want? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from Clement McGrathThe Law of Pure Potential tells us that our true nature is infinite and in every moment we have infinite possibilities. It gives us choice in each and every circumstance, especially the choice about where we rest our consciousness. Is it on the limitations we may think are our lot, or do we rest ...
Views: 1218 - More Pleasure Please! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Darlene DowningLet’s talk about pleasure, shall we? How would you like a little more pleasure in your life? Or maybe ALOT? Pleasure’s an interesting topic, and it brings up mixed feelings for most of us. Let me ask you, when you think about pleasure, what comes first to your mind? Is pleasure something ...
Views: 1821 - The Secret Formula of Life - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Melissa HeislerI learned from a sweet little movie called About Time a very powerful message about to find happiness in our lives. The story is about a family with the ability to travel back in time. On the son’s 21st birthday, he is told about the power and how to use it. For the first half of the movie, this ...
Views: 1339 - 3 Ways to Know If You’re Saying Yes Too Much - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurLife is full of opportunities. There’s work of course, or school if you’re a student. There are chores, and errands, but also workout time, evenings with your family, organizations you want to support…so many things you can take part in. But if you end up saying yes to all of it, then before ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - February 7th Uh Oh! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2015 from Michael MantellRecent research has discovered that February 7th is a date in history that goes typically unnoticed by most, but is also “celebrated” by most as well. Huh? What’s that mean? It means that research on when most people stop honoring their New Year’s resolution to participate regularly in exercise ...
Views: 1281 - The Gift(s) of Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Susanna KearneyWhatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you have chosen it. ~ Eckhart Tolle These words of Eckhart Tolle, a true master of the now, are simple but not easy to do. This is because to actually accept the present moment is a challenging act that requires our letting go of ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Five Powerful Mantras to Follow When You Are "Starting Over" in Life - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Dixie SomersLife doesn't always hand you the opportunity to begin again, but when it does, you might want to take a new approach. Following a specific mantra helps to keep you focused on the goals and to avoid pitfalls that put you into a tough situation in the first place. Whether you are starting over ...
Views: 2471 - True Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Shaundra ConnellyFinding Happiness Begins with You Can you remember playing hide and seek as a child? Looking around the place, searching for your friends? For many of us this game, which was so much fun playing, has never really ended. The game is still being played in our lives, only this time, the confined ...
Views: 1083 - Celebrate Your Life With Love this Valentine’s Day - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Noelle NelsonValentine’s Day: a joy if you’re blessed with a wonderful relationship, an annoyance (or worse) if you’re single and unhappy about it, or in a “challenging” (aka miserable) relationship . . . But what if - splendidly coupled, despairingly single, or somewhere in between - you chose, this ...
Views: 1314 - The 6 Aspects of Suffering and How to Stop it! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Brian KrallMany people turn to self help because of the fact that their lives are not what they want it to be…and they are oftentimes experiencing some form of suffering. In fact this is the reason why Buddhism is one of the most popular and prosperous religions today (not that this is going to be a ...
Views: 1455 - Miracles - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyI believe every moment of our lives are blessing. The miracles are not a privilege, everyone gets it. Such as the abundance. We must create and adopt. We must learn to live in the prosperity. I belive the miracles not be held for the three days. Eternal, timeless and ever. Surround us. ...
Views: 1783 - Depression: A Lifestyle Disease - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharIn day to day life, we frequently use the term “Depression”, but mostly we refer it as sadness. Sadness is not depression. Sadness is natural and it occurs for various reasons but depression is more severe than sadness. Depression changes brain or it damages brain if left unchecked for long ...
Views: 3286 - 2 most powerful tools which can make you happy - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharI love writing, I love music, you love traveling, you bought latest smart phone, you fall in love, whatever we are doing, we are doing everything just to feel certain emotions. We feel wide range of emotions throughout a day, throughout our life. Or we can say we chase emotions. Certain ...
Views: 1095 - Here is Why Social Media Makes You Feel Envy? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharIn high school, one day the boy who used to sit next to me got a new bicycle; it was his birthday present from his uncle living abroad. That day I felt very bad. That whole day I was upset for no reason. I was in XII standard, on 1st January, my friend received a New Year greetings card from the ...
Views: 1443 - 6 Habits You Must Stop to Beat Depression - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharDepression is chemical imbalance in your brain but chemical imbalance is not from your birth. There was a time when you were not depressed rather you were happy and peaceful but over a period of time you developed a few habits consciously or unconsciously which led you to depression. Now those ...
Views: 1182 - How Traumatic Emotions from Your Past Can Affect Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Donna WeberWe all know that traumatic events from our past can continue to haunt us and make us miserable long after the event is over. Did you know that painful emotions can affect your physical health as well? How do we experience emotions? Our language tells us a lot about how we experience ...
Views: 1113 - 5 Ways To Live a More Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2015 from Garrett PaknisWe all want to matter. We spend our lives seeking individuals whom make our insides dance. And we hope to make others dance as well – and together, we dream that we will be rewarded with the opportunity to choreograph a symphony of the senses – ecstasy included. I believe I’ve been the ...
Views: 1287 - Are You Being Called To Sedona, Arizona? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbIs Sedona calling to you? Is it whispering to you? Is your heart longing to go to see the sunlight reflecting on the Red Rocks? Are you being gently nudged to experience the transformative energy of the vortexes? I know for me, Sedona is a place I long for in my heart and soul. I visit as ...
Views: 1246 - Homeless, Worthy and Appreciated - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Roxana JonesDecember for me has always been a very special month. Even in my darkest nights of the soul, I’ve tried to make this month a time of being “happy for no reason.” For the last week or so I’ve been in London visiting my two daughters who study here. Every morning, as I walk to the cafe where ...
Views: 820 - True Love is not Romantic - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Roxana JonesWe long so much for that love which will completely embrace us and enable us to live “happily ever after” that throughout the course of history we have identified true love with that crazy and blind romantic love we see in so many films and read about in so many books only to discover that that ...
Views: 1067 - How Home Location Can Improve Your Quality of Life - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2015 from Anica OaksA person's quality of life is made up of various components such as a belief system, community and well-being. When all the factors are at their highest peak, a person's quality of life radiates with contentment and joy. This positivity holds the power to affect those in their immediate ...
Views: 887 - Be YOU To The Full - Your Rock Solid Power to Achieve All of Your Goals in No Time at All - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2015 from Donald PillaiThis is the day you know you're really going to do it. You have made your choice; you have made up your mind. You are determined, unstoppable and committed to living that choice. Come what may. Nothing or no one is going to change that because it's really not a 'mind'-thing, it's something from ...
Views: 1526 - Defining success on your terms - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhat is success? Success in the truest sense is a very personal thing. It’s not uncommon to fall into the trap of letting others tell us what we must do to be successful or deciding for others what success should mean to them. Parents do this as do spouses. Friends do this as do bosses. ...
Views: 1375 - 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: 1344(1 vote) - The Creation of Desire (Part 3 of 3) - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Darren O ConnellAs a result, he or she will start to believe even less than before because of the absence of desire that leads to the absence of action that leads to the absence of positive results. This cycle continues in a downward slippery slope until the mind becomes completely pessimistic and stops ...
Views: 1183(2 votes) - What Is Mind Power (Part 2 of 2) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Darren O ConnellHow do we increase the percentage of mind power used so that we can better control our lives and improve our situation and ultimately create the lifestyle and success that we dream about? There are several ways in which you can work on your mind and harness the power and have more positive ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - The Great Story Behind A Christmas Carol - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2014 from Noah St JohnIn 1843, there was a certain British novelist who was experiencing some uncertainty in his financial situation. He had written previous novels that sold well but because his family bills were piling up and his mortgage was due he was in quite a dilemma. One evening as he was out walking in the ...
Views: 1409 - Societal Exhaustion in Our High Speed World: Slow It Down - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge You live in a high speed, high stress society. Everything ramps you up to meet deadlines, reach class on time and excel at work. You face texting, emails and Smart Phone recordings. If you’re a parent, you must take the kids to soccer practice, swim meets and sports ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Discover The Path to Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear Friend, would you agree that health and well being include, diet, exercise, rest, relaxation and more importantly the positive use of your mind? So a change of diet will not help someone who will not change his/her thoughts. The body is the servant of the mind. It obeys the operations ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Rent tables for various events - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Agnes MarylinnYou all know that renting furniture becomes essential when you are in the midst of something. It happens that tomorrow you are going to have your children's marriage or want to relocate your home. In such cases, do you think it is wise enough to buy a whole set of new and costly furniture. Hope ...
Views: 891 - How to accomplish debt consolidation? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Agnes MarylinnThere are many people who would like to accomplish debt consolidation. However, they are not aware of the exact process, so that many kinds of issues are faced by them. The bad credit mortgage damage can be repaired in an efficient way by going for home equity loan. It can also be accomplished ...
Views: 1634 - Why business insurance is required? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Agnes MarylinnBusiness insurance is required to get protection from incidents which are not in your control. The risks can be covered efficiently, so that it is possible to run a profitable business. There will not be any interruption in services. In this context, you should not get loss by not having an ...
Views: 894 - 7 Step Process to Improve Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2014 from Peter AdamsLifestyle. What does lifestyle mean to you? Lifestyle can best be defined: LIFESTYLE = WEALTH = HAPPINESS What does improved lifestyle mean to you? Does it mean: 1. More money in the bank? 2. Boat? 3. New car? 4. Love? 5. Better relationships? 6. Good health? All of the above ...
Views: 1510 - Devotion - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaWe are living in the new. What this means is that the universal principles in which we operate in are becoming self-evident. In addition, we are dealing with a very prominent sense of urgency. To tie these facts together, we are getting the opportunity to impact all of life, at a level that was ...
Views: 1373 - Life’s work, purpose, passionate work, living in power - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I held back, thinking success was for others but not for me. It wasn’t until I was willing to step out in a big way that things began to change. And change they did! I went from struggling day-in and day-out to having an abundance of money, business, and impact. Not only had my fear ...
Views: 1420 - Leave Memories of Appreciation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhat would life be like if you could decide moment by moment your state of mind? What if you could have complete control over your response to any situation life holds for you? What if you could live in the space of gratitude and appreciation regardless of the economy, loss, change or ...
Views: 1261 - SAD? Lighten Up - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Michael MantellIt is the time of year when people, especially it seems, millennials, report feeling depressed and unhappy. The less sunshine we see, the more dreary, blue, grumpy, low and unhappy people feel. What’s worse, these negative emotions lead to eating more carbs, weight gain, increased sleep and ...
Views: 1215 - Are you in overwhelm? Try this! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageDaily I hear from people who say they can't seem to catch up to all they need to do. They want to move forward on various projects, but feel completely bogged down by what's in front of them and those things that seem to take up a lot of space in their mind. I know the feeling. I've been there, ...
Views: 1024 - A Life Can Be Changed by a Few Simple Words - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen Gage"I'm willing... I'm ready... I'm available to more good than I have ever imagined or experienced at any time in my life." What a fantastic affirmation. I first heard this particular affirmation a few days ago while listening to one of the CDs in the Life Visioning series by Reverend Michael ...
Views: 1047 - Holiday Stress? Get Real - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Michael MantellIn .28 seconds I found 18,900,000 results on Bing, and 61,500,000 results in 0.46 seconds—honestly—on Google on how to “survive the holidays.” MILLIONS of tips on how to “survive” the holidays! What in the world has happened to us? Have we gone mad? C’mon now. We need more than these many ...
Views: 1198 - 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: 1511 - Holiday Sock it to Me! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2014 from Sally MarksI remember the phrase “sock it to me” from my childhood days in the 1960s. I was a big fan of the television show Rowan and Martin’s “Laugh In.” Now that I’m older I have a different “sock it to me” tradition. Shortly after Thanksgiving I don my Christmas socks. I don’t know why, but this annual ...
Views: 1483 - Saving Adolescents From Mental Breakdowns Through Timely Guidance - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2014 from Aditya BalaTeenage is a beautiful stage of life where adolescents learn the hard and sweet lessons of life. It is that part of life when they learn the basic lessons of being responsible, being respectable and how to turn into an adult slowly and gradually. It is almost like the second last part of a ...
Views: 806 - Tales of Heroism: Five Brave Firefighters and Their Amazing Stories - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Karleia SteinerA hero is defined as someone who is idealized and admired for their courage and strength. Heroes range from policemen and school teachers to parents and firefighters. Few other professions meet the criteria of hero more than firefighter. Not only do they spend countless hours away from their ...
Views: 3086 - Can We Live on This Earth and Yet Be Far Away from This World? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe Question Some esoteric questions can set us on a journey of discovery in the direction of ‘Know thyself’. One of them is related to this matter of freeing ourselves from the impact of society that corrupts our awareness. Can we fulfill our worldly responsibilities and yet not get threaded ...
Views: 1366(2 votes) - The True Self is Anonymous – It is the Divine Essence in All beings - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe essence in all beings is a spark of the Divine and so, it is the same in all. It is not identified with any nation, race or religion. Thus, it is anonymous, like a tree in a forest. The awareness of this fact brings in universal love in human beings. The Ego-self and The True Self We ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Thanksgiving: What's It All For? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Michael MantellDon’t tell me you actually believe that Pilgrims, dressed in black, sat down with Indians, wearing feathers and colorful beads, for a big meal of turkey, cornbread, cranberries and pumpkin pie and created what we know as Thanksgiving? If you do, we need to talk. Fast. It’s almost ...
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