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- 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: 1389 - Are You Blissed Or Pissed? - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Rich GermanRecently I was taking a walk and saw a bumper sticker that caught my eye. It read: Are You Blissed or Pissed? The Choice is Yours. Honestly, I couldn’t get that bumper sticker out of my head for days. Not only did I find it humorous but there was a deep message stuck to the back of that ...
Views: 1496 - Are You Careful or Careless? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Eva GregoryThe average adult typically utters 40,000 words each day, according to a study performed by Professor Robin Dunbar of Liverpool University. A substantial amount, but have you actually considered how valuable words are? What about how powerful they are? Words have the power to heal, lighten, ...
Views: 965 - Are You Committing Spiritual Suicide? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2006 from Dolores WixI first heard the term “spiritual suicide” used by motivational speaker, Les Brown. What is spiritual suicide and how do you know if you’re committing it? It is the killing of that part of oneself that is associated with the feelings and the mind as well as the killing of real meaning or ...
Views: 9252 - Are You Emotionally Weatherproof? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Ananga SivyerSometimes we get caught in an emotional rain storm. It happens. To all of us. Because we’re living in the material fast-paced world and the weather can get rough. You may be reading The Secret, and you may be someone who tries to look on the bright side, but sometimes a negative emotion ...
Views: 705 - Are You Experiencing the Indications of Early Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Steve CruiserIf you are a married woman then sometimes you may feel – “Am I pregnant?” It is not the story of a single woman, because it goes in the mind of an every woman of the world. In the earlier days, when there were no testing devices to check pregnancy, it was the symptoms that a woman used to ...
Views: 909 - Are You Focusing On What You Really Want - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Bonnie McFarlandImagine you're happily driving down a country road on a clear, sunny day. Suddenly a semi truck crosses the center line and is heading right at you. Heart pounding and adrenaline rushing, you react. Will you avert disaster? Maybe. Maybe not. In this moment, your life depends on where you ...
Views: 997 - Are you fully alive or already half dead? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Clement McGrathWe humans invest huge amounts of energy, time and resources trying to create a sense of certainty and security. Uncertainty can terrify us because it threatens the control we believe we have over life, and so we cling to those things that are supposed to bring us certainty, and refuse to ...
Views: 1532 - Are You Happy Now? 10 Ways to Live a Happy Life - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Maria BarryLessons from a dramatic life Barbara’s life has been pretty dramatic. Catapulted into intense “awakening” experiences by the tumultuous events of her early life, Barbara became a seeker. Her quest to find a way out of suffering led her to explore many different pathways and approaches – mental, ...
Views: 1195 - ARE YOU HAPPY? - by Are you happy with your life? Really? Do you jump out of bed each morning with a smile as wide as Paul McCartney’s lawyers’? Nope? Then we need to have a chat.
The question is: ‘Why not? Why aren’t you that happy?’
Ok maybe using a lawyer is not a great example but you can see where I am coming ...
Views: 672 - Are You Happy? - by Are you happy? This question is likely to bring either a defensive response like `Of course I am!’ or a bemused reply of , `No, should I be?’
Happiness is such a simple, natural concept and yet it seems so hard for the average person to attain. ,ost os us are really bad at being happy!Why on ...
Views: 657 - Are you happy? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Cheryl CharronWhat makes you happy ? Truly, genuinely and authentically happy? Is this state of happiness easily reproduced every day or just sometimes? You can be in a state of happiness everyday if you would like to be. Your overall state of happiness is based upon how you perceive your past, present, ...
Views: 1350 - Are You Heart Smart? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoAre You Heart Smart? How to Enhance Your Emotional Quotient By Michelle L. Casto You don’t have to be Albert Einsten to be smart, although having a high IQ has been associated with being intelligent. Having a high IQ means that you are “head smart.” If you have a high IQ, you are good ...
Views: 2376 - 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: 1143 - Are You In the Flow? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2006 from Stacey MayoThere is much to be said for being in the flow. This is the place from where dreams happen easily. When you are in the flow, things happen effortlessly, opportunities show up from everywhere and people are helpful and friendly. Here are some examples of some things that could happen when you are ...
Views: 1896 - Are you Living a Dream, or Dreaming to live? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Thomas ElfersSo many people spend their lives wanting to “Live their Dream," and yet they do nothing to move toward that. Our lives are what we make of them. Sure we have some things that have gotten in the way, some things that have turned us down the wrong path, but these “Things” are just that, things. ...
Views: 2081 - Are you Living your Dreams? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Emelisa MudleSo many of us walk around in a bubble living a life that could be so much more than what it is. Are you waiting for your night in shining armour? Are you waiting for some one to recognise your talents or did you possibly have a hard done by childhood which left you with thoughts that you are ...
Views: 735 - Are You Living Your Resume or Eulogy? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI had the honor of both attending and speaking at the annual Wisdom 2.0 conference in San Francisco recently. The event was great, and one of the highlights for me was listening to an inspiring talk given by Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post. In her talk she asked us a ...
Views: 1551 - Are you making this HUGE happiness mistake? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltI thought my world had ended back in January. I had this job and career that made me comfortable and paid well. It was not necessarily a job that I loved, but it made me feel secure and gave me the validation that I thought I needed. Until I was laid off. I started to panic, because ...
Views: 1381 - Are You Making Time for Joy in Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenIt’s important to make time for joy, because you are JOY! When you do things that express who you truly are, it reflects in everything you do. When it’s all work and no play, there doesn’t seem to be much time for fun, laughter, friends, family, but mostly, you! Even if you’re passionate ...
Views: 1238 - Are You Paying Attention? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizHow intently do you pay attention to how you feel or what your emotions are telling you? How often are you in the present moment versus the past or future? Believe it or not, how you feel is the key to a joyous life. When you think a thought it creates a feeling; an emotion. That feeling then ...
Views: 1105 - Are You Planning For Celebrating New Year in Rome? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ashish KumarNew Year celebration in Rome Italy .In Rome lots of events but New Year is the special for all Romans. Rome's traditional New Year Eve celebrations are cantered in Piazza del Popolo. Big crowds rejoice with classical & rock music, dancing and fireworks. The celebrations last well into the night. ...
Views: 1115 - Are You Prepared to Take Your Health Into Your Own Hands? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, one of my philosophies in life is to give myself the best opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Am I still going to die? Yes! However, it makes a lot of sense to me that while I can, I must give myself the best opportunity to optimize my health which could lead me to saving ...
Views: 1272 - Are You Really Who You Say You Are? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I “pounded the pavement” looking for opportunity. I tried just about everything; except one thing; being myself. What I discovered was this; as long as I tried to be someone other than who I am, my success was always an arms distance away. Are you trying to be someone you’re not? ...
Views: 1411 - Are You Sabotaging Your Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Rita HickmanOne of the easiest ways to feel good and attract wonderful things into your life is to have an “Attitude of Gratitude”. You’ve probably noticed when you feel grateful, everything gets better and when you feel resentful life is miserable. Irregardless of your actual circumstances. If everyone ...
Views: 1004 - Are You Searching For Something? You Are Not Alone! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from JudyLynn KoonsOne Way To Make Life Better is To Look Within. I have yet to meet someone that wasn’t working on something about themselves. In the thousands of individuals I’ve worked with, met and connected with I have been able to recognize and connect with them because I see parts of myself in them. ...
Views: 814 - Are you seeking for gratification or happiness? Understand between what is gratification and happiness - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Mykim TranDo you think it is important for you to take action to improve your community or society? Have you ever stop yourself from taking action to try to improve your community or society because you believe that one person cannot make a difference? Do you feel like it would be a waste of your time to ...
Views: 750 - Are You Stressed by Caring for Aging Parents? 7 Tips to Help You Enjoy Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Kathleen ClearyThe holiday season brings traditions, meals, parties and gifts that can light up life for us. For some caregivers, though, the season can be truly unbearable. Many caregivers just want to get through the holidays and get the whole thing over with. Caregiving is stressful enough without ...
Views: 1512 - Are You Too Busy? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Phillip MountroseMany of us are very busy, much of the time. It seems that the more choices we have — the more TV channels, the more techniques, the more websites — the busier we become. Society promotes this busy lifestyle. The more we work and consume, the more the wheels turn. More profit, ...
Views: 1214 - Are you too comfortable in your comfort zone - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Carmen GuerraAre you too comfortable where you are at? We may not like what we are doing for a living or the relationships we are involved in but we do not make the changes necessary. This can be due to fear of getting out of our comfort zone. Profession A reason why some people may not achieve their ...
Views: 1981 - Are You Trying Too Hard? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2018 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.com“There’s a small fly burning out the last of its short life’s energies in a futile attempt to fly through the glass of the windowpane. The whining wings tell the poignant story of the fly’s strategy — try harder. But it’s not working. The frenzied effort offers no hope for survival. ...
Views: 1196 - Are you Wealthy? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Randy MayesI recently heard Dr Gay Hendricks give a new definition of wealthy that caught my attention. He said, “A person is wealthy when they have all that they want and want all that they have.” What an interesting definition of wealth. So how does a healthy person have all that they want? Isn’t drive ...
Views: 895 - Are You Well Prepared for Celebrating Coming New Years Eve - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from RAHUL KUMARForget about all your worries and bad times of this year as 31st December, the new year eve is around the corner! What have you planned for it? People start planning for it months before the eve. Are you looking for some break from your routine life? Then you must plan for a vacation and in case ...
Views: 1133 - Are You Willing? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Paula GregorowiczAre You Willing? We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. - Joseph Campbell If there is one question that defines whether we will have a full-filling life experience or not it is "Are You Willing?" We often have goals, ...
Views: 1510 - Are You WISHING, or WANTING? - by Many of us get caught up in wishing for things to happen in our lives. We say, "It would be nice if¡¦" or "I wish I could¡¦" A wish is passive, and it has a "maybe someday" quality about it: Someday I'll do work I love, or improve my finances, or spend a summer in Italy. There's no real ...
Views: 1003 - Are YOU Your Own Leader? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiPerhaps you are wondering: what does it mean being my own leader? Well, among the aspects of being your own leader are that you are your own authority, you think independently, you live your life on your own terms, and you are authentic. And this regardless of whether it is popular or not, ...
Views: 913 - Are you ‘you’, or the ‘you’ you have chosen to be? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Carl MassyYes. You are right. This IS an oratory challenge with some mind gym thrown in as well. So for your final (gym) repetition, I challenge you to reread the heading, but this time inserting ‘me and I’. It now reads…“Am I ‘me’, or the ‘me’ I have chosen to be?” Still feel like your head is in the ...
Views: 1054 - Are Your Kids Stressed? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIt's common to hear adults talking about how stressed or overwhelmed they are, but do we hear from our children how they feel? Research finds that between 8 and 10% of North American children are seriously troubled by stress. I'll never forget a class meeting I shared with my students some 6 ...
Views: 1307 - Around The World With Rita - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2020 from Rita MartellMy philosophy for many years had been to make decisions based on faith and not on fear. I begin to question if that was how I was living my life. Why am I doing this? Isn’t this financially irresponsible? After all, I’m not getting any younger. It’s December 26, 2017 and I’m in the ER ...
Views: 983 - Art Of Living - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from keshav PaiART OF LIVING: The term 'art-of-living' refers to capabilities for leading a good life. Since there are different views on what a good life is, there could also be a difference in the capabilities called for. The set of capabilities required for leading a happy life can be identified by means ...
Views: 1078 - Artificial Flowers as Decors for Wedding celebrations - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2021 from Z N zubairThe value of fresh flowers in wedding celebrations might never be stressed sufficiently. Flowers make up the primary prices in wedding designs. Nevertheless, pairs understand that fresh flowers deserve their invested cash. While it holds that many weddings currently feature artificial blossoms, ...
Views: 340 - Arun K. Singh: An Epitome of Visionary Leadership - InsightsSuccess - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2021 from insights successThe professional journey of Arun K. Singh aptly exemplifies visionary leadership. Arun started his career as a cryptographer and security research professional. Later, he moved onto building and driving cybersecurity businesses for multiple global organizations. He started his professional ...
Views: 401 - Arviem: Driving the Logistics Space with Digital Proficiency - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from insights successGoing digital has been the mantra for different businesses since the ongoing pandemic has hit the overall operations dynamically. Traditional methods of operating a business are proving to be at a standstill and the need for innovation in every industry has arrived. It’s not that innovation was ...
Views: 507 - As the Paradigm Shifts: L is for Loneliness - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Rosie KuhnYou probably thought that since we are talking about spirituality in business that love would be the L word for this week. No. Everything we’ve discussed and much of what we will be discussing engages and exercises the muscles of love. No need to go there today. Though we spend hours with our ...
Views: 1407 - Asaf elblink and The 'HasdeiTikva' Foundation: Giving hope - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2021 from Andrew SmallBy the 2020 census, 1.8 million people from Israel are below the poverty line. Hence, one in three families and one in five individuals are intrigues with financial hardships. It is noteworthy that the numbers of poor are fewer as compared to what they used to be during 2010-13, as per the ...
Views: 1264 - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix, Part 7 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from Zarla LeahAlthough we are awake living our life, we are not always “awake” in terms of being totally aware of what really is as opposed to what we think really is. Everyone on earth is asleep to some extent; that is, they have illusions about themselves, people, life, and situations…even ascended masters ...
Views: 3610 - AseptiScope Inc.: Bringing Novel Solutions to Reduce the Risk of Healthcare Associated Infections - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2021 from insights successFor the last several decades, the challenge of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) has been growing. The risk of catching an infection while receiving healthcare treatments is immense and can increase during outbreaks, affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. We, at Insights ...
Views: 424 - Asignio: Empowering Financial Institutions with Secure Authentication Soltuions - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2022 from insights successIn today’s world, where everything from your groceries to your dinner reservations can be done online, it is only apparent that financial services ride this wave of digital transformation. Moreover, where there is data, there is the threat of cyber-attacks, and FIs are the most lucrative ...
Views: 506 - Asking for What You Need - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2007 from Carolyn EllisAs I waited for my appointment at the fracture clinic, a number of worries consumed me. I can't drive for six weeks. How will I see the Great Wall of China with an air boot and a cane? I decided to take hold of my emotional state by asking myself an important question, "What is the possible gift ...
Views: 2438 - Asperger’s Syndrome in Adults - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2022 from Hemlata ChhabraPeople who have Asperger syndrome, often known as Asperger's, struggle with social interaction and nonverbal gestures. When anxious or worried, many people also exhibit restricted interests and recurring behavioural patterns. A kind of autism spectrum disease (ASD), Asperger syndrome is ...
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