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- EATING IN COMMUNION WITH THE SELF - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from margareth garnier simonIt is not just a question of eating the right food but receiving it in communion with the Self. Have you ever seen people talking on their cell phone, reading a book or walking to the subway while eating? Now, you’re not going to tell me that you expect to derive the same energy from your food ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Finding Happiness Through Rationality - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Shruti TLife is but, a perpetual quest for happiness. Strangely, everyone in the world strives for happiness, but very few people are able to truly attain it. Happiness can be attained only if your actions, perceptions and expectations are in alignment with objective reality. The only way to make ...
Views: 1316 - Overcome Stress... And Save Your Life! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Kay PattersonYou may be thinking that the title of this article is too dramatic... But in actual fact it's extremely accurate! Any Doctor will tell you that chronic stress conditions lead to thousands of serious illnesses and deaths every single year. A situation that appears to worsen as the pressures of ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - 10 Great Mother’s Day Gifts Ideas - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Brad Ray“Look in those eyes… Listen to that dear voice… Notice the feeling of even a single touch that is bestowed upon you by that gentle hand! Make much of it while yet you have that most precious of all gifts. Read the unfathomable love of those eyes; the anxiety of that tone and look, however slight ...
Views: 1315 - 4 Reasons to Stop Being So Defensive! - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Adrienne FikesIs it just me or is that chip on your shoulder getting bigger than ever? Man, you must be a really fun person to be around – NOT! Why are you so defensive anyway? Yes, I get that you don’t want to be taken advantage of. Yes I understand you are nobody’s fool. Are you willing to consider, just ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - How Much Does a Smile Cost? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Tadyk KalasMy question for today … How much does a smile cost? Looking around, from the lack of it, I would think that it is very expensive. Please, don’t let me be the only one that knows ‘It costs virtually nothing, but it is ‘priceless’ to those that need it. Smile at somebody today and give them a ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Now Is the Time To Get Unstuck - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you stuck; unable to move forward in any or all areas of your life? Do you feel weary; your feet heavy as if you are wearing concrete shoes? You walk 100 miles and yet you are still standing where you started. If so, it is time to get unstuck; to take control of your life and your own ...
Views: 1315 - Secret Admirer- Recovering Your Body Image and Self Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Vickie GriffithWorking in a clothing department of a college bookstore, I spied an eight year old girl admiring herself in the full length mirror. She looks into her eyes and smiles at herself. Twirling, curtsying and giggling she is truly in love with the reflection in the mirror. Adorable, charming, ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - The mindset of Abundance - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Kelly RoachFor many individuals it is a life long quest to achieve financial security, career and business success. As a Senior Vice President for a Fortune 500 Firm and a business coach, I have worked with, guided and mentored hundreds of business leaders. What has shocked me the most over the years ...
Views: 1315(2 votes) - Emotional Baggage is the “Stuff” hidden in the closets of your mind - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Wayne MisnerEmotional Baggage is the “Stuff” hidden in the closets of your mind We all have some kind of “Stuff” cluttering our lives. It is so easy for the psychological “Stuff” to accumulate. It can come from childhood disasters, broken relationships, etc. We store this “Stuff” in closets, attics, ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - How to Start Winning in Life...NOW! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle PrinceThroughout my life, I have read inspirational books, listened to motivational CDs and attended many personal development seminars. If not for the encouragement, as well as the treasure trove of power-tips and techniques these materials provided, I would probably still be asking myself what a ...
Views: 1314(9 votes) - Missed Opportunities - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Mystikka JadeWhat you think of as 'missed opportunities' are simply opportunities to travel in a different direction. If you got what you thought you wanted, you may not have wanted what you got once it became yours. The only real success in life is happiness. When we are focused on getting, we can never ...
Views: 1314 - Stuck in the Same Rut Most Americans Are in These Days? You Don’t Have to Be! - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Dr. Cindy BrownI have learned to turn any situation or environment into an opportunity for happiness, new learning and joy. Is this something that would be helpful to you right now? Are you hooked into the gloom and doom and negative outlook the media shouts at you through your TV and radio? You don’t have to ...
Views: 1314 - 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: 1314(2 votes) - Climbing Your Mountain - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Billy ArcementMost people admire individuals who can successfully climb and conquer the almost insurmountable mountains of the world. Conquering Mt. Everest is not a hap-hazard undertaking. It requires meticulous planning and analysis of a variety of situation that one might face while climbing to the peak. ...
Views: 1313 - More Valuable Than Your Junk-Drawer - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Denise LammiYou probably have a toolkit, or a junk drawer, that contains tools that you use to perform tasks such as cutting paper, tightening screws, gluing things together … Have you ever tried to cut paper without scissors? Tighten a screw with your finger nail? Get something to stick together ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - No matter the cost, pay the price. - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Brian KingEverything we see today has not been here forever, and will not last forever. Matter, unable to be destroyed or created only transformed, will change form eventually. It took eons for the development of simple one celled life forms, then billions of years of evolution to form complex ...
Views: 1313 - The 5 Stages of Change for Money and Success - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockToo often, people view money and success as out of reach, but these things are obtainable if you are willing to set a goal and move through the 5 stages of change. However, some people see their goal as impossible or don't take action to go after it. Others might self-sabotage or ...
Views: 1313 - What Are You Made For? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Laura TurnerOften society dictates our thoughts, our wardrobe, our style, even our weight. But, what happens if we're not perfect in "their" eyes? In my mind, there's two choices: 1) Spend endless hours chasing images of what we "should" be or 2) Spend time discovering the answer to the question: "what's ...
Views: 1313 - What Is Your Core Value? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jim FargianoWhile this question opens the door to a myriad of answers, the truth is that the only acceptable one is, "The value I see in myself." As you live life in ways of peace, harmony, love and spirituality, the pattern of greatness that is innate in you begins to elevate. You begin to realize your ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Who's Responsible? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Judy IrvingAre we the blaming kind? Do we find some kind of satisfaction in putting the responsibility and therefore the blame “out there”? Do we tend to say, its Obama’s fault we’re in this mess? Or I just can’t get the work done in this heat, or as Flip Wilson used to say, “The devil made me do it.” Or ...
Views: 1313 - 5 Things You Can Do NOW To Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryWe’re all short on time and we want to spend it wisely. Here are five simple things you can do right NOW that really will make a difference in your life. 1. Set goals You hear a lot about goals from me because they really are the foundation for change. Set tangible 30, 90 and one-year ...
Views: 1312 - Are You Serious? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Adrienne FikesI’m just wondering. You keep saying it but are you serious? You say you want to be happier. You say you want to lose weight. You say you want to stop letting people walk over you. You keep claiming that you’re going to start living your dream. You keep swearing over and over that you are going ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Listen to Your Inner Encourager - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jim GilletteThere may be a number of voices in your head. They perform different roles and usually have developed long before now. Some may criticize, delude, compensate, avoid, or seek conformity, excitement, or pleasure. You can learn which voices are fabrications that serve some purpose, usually to ...
Views: 1312 - 3 Issues Parents Should Stay Clear Of Doing While Parenting Young Children! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Paul DonahueAre you developing troubles parenting your young children? In the event you would really like to be amongst those that have great results when becoming a mother or father for your children, the occasion to perform things appropriately is while they are still around the adolescent age. Therefore, ...
Views: 1311(6 votes) - 4 Steps For Change And Growth - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Kimberley CohenLife can throw us to and fro sometimes, can't it? We never know what might transpire during our day. You can set your intentions on how you would like things to unfold and sometimes they work out perfectly or at least close to how you had intended. Other times you are blindsided by ...
Views: 1311 - How to ruin your life in 5 simple steps - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiMost of the days when we feel lost and have this gorgeous sensation of being a complete failure, we search desperately on google for things to help us know what to do. We look for something that at least will make us feel more comfortable and positive for the future. What we look for is what to ...
Views: 1311 - Searching for the Truth - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsIt’s confusing isn’t it? Anyone who has been traveling the road toward their own personal self improvement or spiritual enlightenment can quickly attest to the fact that it’s not a particularly easy journey. We quickly find that our projected well-defined path is suddenly obscured by the glare ...
Views: 1311 - 10 Lessons Cancer Taught Me - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Donna DavisWhen I was 39 I scheduled a doctor’s appointment to have a lump in my left breast checked. After a mammogram, the doctor said that there appeared to be a problem on my right side. Well, being the expert in all things at that time in my life, I told them there must be a mistake. I came in for ...
Views: 1310 - Great Savings Using Online Coupon with Promo Code - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Christine MyerThere is nothing new with coupons, its existence can be traced back eons ago. And until now, it continues to offer savings for consumers. With technological advancement, paper coupons are popularly replaced with the easiest and convenient online coupon with promo code still offering great ...
Views: 1310 - Happiness...............It is a Choice - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroHappiness......it’s a choice How many of us know a person a that is always down in the dumps, always complaining, and nothing ever seems to go right for them? Perhaps we knew them at one point in our lives and have since grown away from them. They were a great teacher for us, they were ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Happiness...............It is a Choice - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroHappiness......it’s a choice How many of us know a person a that is always down in the dumps, always complaining, and nothing ever seems to go right for them? Perhaps we knew them at one point in our lives and have since grown away from them. They were a great teacher for us, they were ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Make happiness your journey not your memory - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from P. J. Sikorski CoachWhat the happiness is and what is not, you know that very well. Just recall this unbelievable moment of joy, the feeling that life is at its best, the moment you want to hold forever. Do you want to hold this feeling for longer? Ben Sweetland once said “Success is a journey not destination” I ...
Views: 1310 - Are You a Closet Shopaholic? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2006 from Debbie MandelEveryday I receive at least five artistically photographed catalogues urging me to buy jewelry, evening wear, winter apparel, gadgets, cookware and foods. I get advanced sale coupons from department stores flattering me as a “preferred customer.” Commercials on TV and radio have ramped up the ...
Views: 1309 - Get a date online by Rosemary Price Psychic - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomGet a date online by Rosemary Price psychic. Years ago people found their partners and dates by meeting friends of friends, friends of family, people at work and those living locally that they bumped into when they went shopping, to clubs or to enjoy their hobbies. It worked in it's fashion and ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - Lance Armstrong and the Death of Hero Worship - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from David OrmanLance Armstrong joins the seemingly ever-growing list of fallen heroes. Virtually every sport has been infected with frauds and fakes. Business has as well. Let us not forget the worlds of music and Hollywood. Do I even need to mention politics? Here are a few examples: Bono sets up a fund ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - The Exciting New Wave Of Contemporary Wedding Invitations - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from tracy weddingThe modern couple is not so easy to satisfy when it comes to wedding ceremonies and receptions. Contemporary wedding invitations offer many possibilities to the bride and groom. The elegant wedding invitations have evolved from the classic white to shades of caramel or even red, tied around with ...
Views: 1309(3 votes) - The Seasons - According to Lukas, World’s Smartest Horse - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Karen MurdockI’d give up a week’s worth of carrots to have a pair of hands right now. Just to scratch that spot on my back that’s been driving me crazy for the last 4 hours. The seasons mean more to us horses than bright scarves, new windshield wipers, the dreaded swimsuit ordeal and turning the clocks this ...
Views: 1309 - The Story You Tell - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kidest OMEverything you think on any subject, is a story your mind is resurrecting and reciting. Even your smallest of daily activities are accompanied with a mental chatter, a distant or faded story about something or someone, playing in the background. Your mind strings thoughts together in reaction ...
Views: 1309(4 votes) - The Wheel of Fortune - Picturing Your Good - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Christina WatsonA funny thing happened while I was getting ready for class #5 in my 8-week Prosperity Principles for Wealthy Living class - the topic of which is: I have seen amazing things happen when one puts their heart's desire into this format. One gal - with an intense singleness of purpose - made her ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - Are You a Victim of Your Own Christmas? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2005 from Susan DunnWe’re coming down to the wire. How’s it feeling to you? Why do I ask that? Well, whatever you’re celebrating, and whatever your religious orientation, Christmas is a celebration, a celebration that for many has a spiritual basis to it. That is, it’s supposed to be merry, at the least, and ...
Views: 1308 - Costa Blanca holidays and Javea - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Porsche KlingerWhen you choose a Costa Blanca holidays you have chosen the most popular coasts in Spain. The reason it attracts so many tourist during the year is it has on offer some of the best sun, sea and sand anywhere around. With its great beaches and panoramic views what else could you ask for on a ...
Views: 1308 - My Body is Not Who I am... It's Just Where I Iive. - by Submitted on May 23, 2007 from Craig HarperIt seems to me that many of us don't really know who we are. We have our very own personal identity crisis. We spend our very busy lives doing stuff, achieving stuff.... but still not really knowing who we are. What's you're identity? Who are you really? If we take away all your stuff... ...
Views: 1308 - This Simple Exercise Will Lift Your Mood in No Time - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from David VeiblFeeling sluggish, anxious, stressed, or depressed? Your brain is probably low on neurotransmitter dopamine. Don’t worry – it’s nothing bad! Neurotransmitter dopamine, or dopamine for short, is an organic chemical that stimulates the brain and increases alertness, happiness, and concentration. ...
Views: 1308 - About your success. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2004 from Patric ChanAbout Your Success. Copyright 2004 by Patric Chan What is success? That’s such a big word. Success has a different meaning to each individual.But I’ll tell you what success is by my definition. Some people say, rich people are successful. Notnecessarily. Money will only amplify your ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Are You a Family Leader? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAre You A Family Leader? The purpose of The Way of the Passionate Warrior is to create inspired and passionate family leaders. Yes, this site is about families but truly it is about family leadership. Are you a family leader? Not much happens in life without some sort of initiative and ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - 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 - In one lifetime, what can be accomplished? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusIf there were neither barriers nor obstacles from birth until death, what could one person truly do in his or her time on Earth? Over one person’s lifespan, he could build understanding between countries, generating bonds among millions. Should he choose the healing arts, one soul could cure ...
Views: 1307 - Is it Possible to Start a Joy revolution? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki LeinMy commitment this year is to get myself out in the world in a big way, so I can help more people lose their shame, find their courage, explore their gifts, and make the world a better place. This is my mission and purpose in the world and I’m going to do everything I can do to make it happen, ...
Views: 1307 - Judging Unhappiness - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from wendy dolberHave you ever been in a roomful of people who appear to be enjoying themselves and wondered why you aren’t. Everyone else seems relaxed and happy, but you feel uncomfortable and out of sorts. You can’t imagine connecting with anybody and you start to wonder what’s wrong with you. Maybe you tough ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - ReNEW for the NEW Year: 5 Easy Rules to Change Your Life. - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganDuring the four weeks before Christmas, I try to prepare emotionally and spiritually for the Sacred Holiday. As is my custom, I practice new constructive behavior with the hope of incorporating them permanently into my life. This year, my goal was to immerse myself more fully in the present ...
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