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- Love and Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.With each new day, life is full of all kinds of new possibilities. With each breath taken, it brings new life for that moment. During hard times and struggle, it brings about a new strength and understanding. Love and happiness are easy to attain for some. As in love, there are many types ...
Views: 1549 - Single Moms Girls' Night Out - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorTonight is my first night out with a mom's group. As a single mom, I haven't done much since having my baby. I don't really know what to expect. I know I shouldn't have any expectations, but it's hard not to when you are going into an unfamiliar situation. I don't know any of the ladies that ...
Views: 1531 - All That You Will Ever Be - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.All that you will ever be resides in your hands. It does not lie in the person next to you, down the street or anyone else around you. People, places and things might help to influence what you want to do in your life, but it is ultimately up to you. All that you will ever be does not lie in ...
Views: 1241 - The Keys to More Conversions: 4 Fundamental Tips - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Tracey FieberIf you’re like a lot of business owners out there, you may have struggled with making sales at some point. Here are four fundamental tips to get more conversions on your sales calls. Know which questions to ask: Some people have an image of a salesperson as someone who will go to any ...
Views: 1434 - The celestial magic of a campfire and friends - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge To sit around a campfire with a stick while you poke the glowing embers before you, may be one of the most tangible of all visible mysteries of the universe. You stare into pulsing energy that feeds your soul. Warmth comforts your sense of belonging to the wilderness. ...
Views: 693(1 vote) - What is Your Passion? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all have a passion for something. Through time and patience, we have allowed ourselves to experiment with different things and uncover a part of us that finds a sense of joy and accomplishment in our passion. Some people have become great artist and musicians, while others have a profound ...
Views: 1788 - The Joys of Aging Positively - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothThe good news is you are around long enough to be aging! (As 'they' say, it beats the alternative.) As I age I notice older people around me and how they live their lives, and it's fascinating! Some of you live your life to its fullest, some of you act older than you need to and sadly, ...
Views: 1199 - Let Success Chase You - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Mike RobbinsMarch 27, 2014 I recently read Wayne Dyer's new book I Can See Clearly Now, in which he said something that had a profound impact on me, "I've never chased success...success has always chased me." As I've thought about this over the past few weeks, I realize that not only have I spent much ...
Views: 1433 - Four Steps to Stop Others from Derailing Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellOne of the barriers to living on purpose and doing what you truly love is the expectations of others. It may be that your parents had fears that what you wanted to do wouldn't pay the bills, or wasn't considered a sophisticated enough calling and they set the expectation that you would follow a ...
Views: 1635 - A Difference of Energies - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Don Neviaser,A Difference of Energies Happiness is an ecstatic state of mind, and natural byproduct of positive experiences and attitudes, with the effects on your mind, body and life varying in impact and duration. Positive experiences are enjoyable on their own accord and are further enhanced by the ...
Views: 1480 - Three profound secrets to a happy life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge Thomas Jefferson said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Through all of human ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - 3 Things You Can Do Right Now To Be Happy No Matter What - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Narah ValenskaAll human beings want to be happy and what is even more beneficial is knowing how to be happy no matter what. The suicide of fashion designer, longtime girlfriend of Mick Jagger, L'Wren Scott makes one think what could have prevented it or stopped it. The truth is we will never know. However, ...
Views: 1427(3 votes) - Take the Happiness Quiz! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Dena BlevinsHere's the deal guys, our world is in a time of rapid change. Every single person here on Earth is affected by this change. Some may feel it or be more attuned to it than others. Some may easily go with the flow and others will be more resistant. Stop for a moment and truthfully acknowledge ...
Views: 1159 - 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: 1302 - The Death Of Limitations - The Birth Of Possibilities - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)MoStory Posted bt Dr. MO One day all the employees of a large company reached their head office and when they walked through the front entrance they saw a big notice board on which was written: “Yesterday the one person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. We ...
Views: 1875 - Trusting the Synchronicity of Life - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI just finished Wayne Dyer’s new book I Can See Clearly Now, in which he recounts many of the pivotal moments of his life, the lessons he learned, and how he “can see clearly now” the meaning, purpose, and synchronicity of it all. I loved the book and got so much out of it. With my 40th ...
Views: 1363 - 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: 1415 - Why Would You Want to Feel Good About Who You Are? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Theresa MorrisWe’ve probably all seen a parent impatiently talking in angry, disrespectful, condescending, tones to a child. WE might have been that parent at one time or another. Did you know that by talking in disrespectful ways to yourself or others the interaction can leave negative imprints on the ...
Views: 1025 - Happiness is Your Natural State - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Larry CraneHappiness exists in everyone. Happiness and love are your natural state of being. All the happiness that you can possibly imagine exists within your very Self being right in this moment. This is good news! The happiness that we are seeking is right where we are says Lester Levenson, founder ...
Views: 2116(3 votes) - Six Easy Steps To Turn Happiness Into Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Alexandria JoyFrom 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: 1327(2 votes) - Four Steps to Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Tina TessinaIn my private counseling practice, clients often tell me, “I want to be happy!” We then set about making it a reality. As a psychotherapist, I know that Your habits, your relationships, your environment, and especially what you think about them determine more about how happy you are ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - When You Decide - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Things will change, only when you decide you are ready to change them. Life is so full of promise, but some days you just don’t see it. I’ll call those days, distractions. Believe me when I say, life is full of them. How do you tune out all of the distractions? First you have to realize ...
Views: 1090 - How to Incorporate Self Love and Self Appreciation into Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2014 from Lisa Rocks McKeoghIt has become a Hallmark kind of world. Take for example Valentine's Day. What started out as a day of expressing your love to another person has become an overblown and very commercialized occasion. I am sure you could not go anywhere without seeing red or pink hearts, roses, teddy bears and ...
Views: 952 - Creating Spiritual & Emotional Wealth = Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Mike SchoppDo you consider yourself on a spiritual path yet currently feel out of place? You are not alone. There is a growing trend towards individuals seeking deeper meaning in life today. The majority of dis-ease is simply rooted in “our unconscious choice” to disconnect from who we really are ...
Views: 1488(3 votes) - The Colors of You - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Tina TessinaAs life develops, many of us have an urge to focus on the deeper issues—our dreams and goals, and our emotional and spiritual development. When this happens, life gradually becomes more about meaning and satisfaction and less about obligations and accomplishments. As you mature, you can focus on ...
Views: 1290 - Total Inward Resignation – the Key to Spiritual Awareness and Inner Freedom - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAs we grow up, life in this world becomes a complicated rigmarole. It needs simplicity in our approach to understand it. This is where the total inward resignation can help. It is a matter of deep relaxation without adopting any psychological posture. Standing Alone We see many ...
Views: 2081 - 7 Steps To Creating Happiness! - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Ali RodriguezCreating 7 Steps to Happiness! Was “happiness” a word you got used to hearing since you were a child? Of all the people around you, do you remember who said it most? Many years have passed and you are no longer that seven year old child. As a grown-up, what does “happiness” mean to ...
Views: 2082(2 votes) - Don’t Wait For Miracles To Happen - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Robert SpadingerIf you are not happy with certain aspects and circumstances in your life, change them rather than waiting for miracles to happen. You are a creator and you already have everything you need to create a life that’s filled with love, happiness, abundance, peace and freedom. Maybe it won’t be ...
Views: 910 - Three Ways to Let Go of Self-Sabotaging Stories - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2014 from Debra PayneStories can create your reality. Which reality will you choose? What kinds of stories do you tell yourself? Here are a few common examples of stories: • I can’t lose weight! • I’ll never find love! • I’m too old, fat, thin, stupid, short, tall, etcetera! Stories are the collection ...
Views: 1626 - Anxiety-Free New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety Free New Year’s Resolutions The new year is only a day old, and my client Wendy is looking at her list of resolutions. They’re the things she’s focused on every January for the past three years – more exercise, better eating habits, more accomplishment at work, more patience with her ...
Views: 1397 - The Antidote to Anger: Best New Year's Resolutions Ever! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2014 from Janet PfeifferAt the beginning of every new year millions of adults make resolutions to improve some aspect of their life: quit smoking, lose weight, save more money, spend time with family and friends. Though well-intentioned, few actually follow through and achieve their desired degree of success. While ...
Views: 2317 - Top 5 Regrets People Make On Their Deathbed - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was on the internet the other day having a little read, you know what it’s like. You start reading something, click a link to something else and then for the next 30 min you are going link to link reading about various different things! Well during one of these sessions I stumbled across ...
Views: 1585 - Music: Is Music Important? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, music is a vital part of life. It is there when they are feeling up and during those moments when they are feeling down. It is then not just a nice addition and something they simply enjoy, it as much a part of their life as breathing is. And while one can feel let down by ...
Views: 1857 - How To Connect With Your Inner Happiness And Feel Great For The Rest Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Robert SpadingerThe only place to find true happiness is within yourself. The reason why there are so many unhappy people is because most people try to find happiness outside themselves and they never look within. Happiness is always with you and you can access it anytime – even if you are deeply depressed. ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - The Benefits of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2013 from BAJEERAO PATILFirst of all lets understand what is positive thinking. Positive thinking only means approaching life with a positive outlook. That being said it does not mean you have to ignore potentially harmful situation that can impact your life adversely. The individuals with positive thinking do not ...
Views: 1920 - Millennials and the Holiday Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from Phyllis GoldbergAlthough it may be the holiday season, as far as presents go that doesn't mean a whole lot to Millennials. Like so many other issues, they have their own ideas about gift giving. Apparently what they want is cash, mostly to pay down college costs and other debt. So much for the negative ...
Views: 2863(2 votes) - A Wish for You - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I wish you love, peace and joy. I want to throw in some strength, comfort, and warmth to help you on your journey through life. I also wish you tenderness and hugs, when life gets cold and your struggles get rough. I wish you a trinket box full of all your fondest memories, to call upon when ...
Views: 1398 - The Spirit of Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Just the word Christmas can warm your heart and put a smile on your face. For some it is a time of year that they have come to dread. It is the loneliest time of year for many, and a joyous time for many more. But the true meaning of Christmas is not about what lies under the Christmas tree ...
Views: 1247 - Thanksgiving Prayer - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is my Thanksgiving prayer from me to you. I pray for safe travels everywhere that you go. I pray for fond memories of loved ones to always fill your heart. As you carefully plan out all the details for your Thanksgiving feast, all things are done with love and that is the most important ...
Views: 1173 - ***Stop Inner Critic Holiday Attacks - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Doris HelgeDoes your inner critic work overtime during the holiday season? Explore the warning signs below to discover if you’re experiencing an Inner Critic Holiday Attack. CONCERN ABOUT FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTS How will I handle difficult conversations? What do I do when my family ...
Views: 4056 - 7 Tips for Bringing Holiday Cheer To People Who Are Ill - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiIt’s that wonderful time of year again when the holidays fill us with anticipation and excitement. It’s also a time when some folks are barely putting one foot in front of the other due to illness or sadness. You probably know someone who could use a “leg up” during the holidays. Here are ...
Views: 1801 - 3 Ways to be Happy in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonThis month, I’ll be covering 3 different ways to be happy in the different relationships in your life. It’s something all of us want, but it’s not always the easiest thing to achieve. Why is that? I believe it’s due to assumptions we make. We’re so quick to assume things – a look means ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - The 10 Habits of Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Nicola BuntingHow happy do you want to be? How happy will you allow yourself to be? The beautiful and surprising thing is that we are mostly in charge of our own happiness: only 15% of our happiness depends on external events, according to studies. So the first happiness habit is to decide to be happy and ...
Views: 1085 - No One Ever Became A Leader By Submission. - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Rick CarterOne definition of a leader is “one who is followed by others.” Another is “one who has influence or control over others.” This is accomplished by force (including authority based on position) and charisma (people want you to lead them). This implies that a leader is a person who expects others ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Life Is The Way You Make It - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizOne of the biggest set backs you can give yourself is allowing your “outer life” control your “inner life”. Your inner LIFE is who you really are. It is where nothing can break you and all that matters can be found. It is where you are protected, safe, loved and one with Source. When we ...
Views: 1077(2 votes) - So you think your life sucks…(or does it?) - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Stacy CorriganEveryone perceives life through their own lens. We all personalize our stories, determine that our childhood was horrible - or just plain sucky - and we choose to stay stuck by rehashing our victim stories over and over again in our heads and to others. It’s a challenging truth to face. ...
Views: 1065 - 8 Signs That You Are Unhappy with Your Job - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Ta'Rikah JonesIf you think you may be ready to make a career change because your job is bringing you down, you’re not alone. According to the 2012 Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement report by the Society for Human Resource Management, only 38 percent of employees were “very satisfied” with their jobs. ...
Views: 1382 - Abundance, Cat Naps and Patches Of Sun - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Catie HayesThe other afternoon while puttering around the house, I happened upon one of my cats sleepily reveling in a patch of sunlight. It struck me as odd to find him there. He wasn't lounging in one of his usual haunts; an elevated surface of some sorts or a location involving a blanket or ...
Views: 697 - Different Choices Will Create A Happier Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you unhappy over the choices you have made or are making? Do you live with guilt and regret because of those choices? Too often we allow the choices we make control our lives through the feelings they cause. We live with self-criticism and at times loath ourselves. For some, the guilt ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - The Freedom of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizForgiveness is not about the other person. Forgiveness is about freeing OURSELVES from the pain, anger, resentment and negativity we hold against someone else so WE can move forward. I believe the reason it is so difficult to find forgiveness is because we believe saying “I forgive you” means ...
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