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- SURROUND YOUR WITH BLANKETS OF JOY. - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dilani DivaDon’t be afraid to love today, For Gods love is like a blanket they say, warm and comforting washing pain. Finding Peace Never ending Peace. Don’t be afraid to Smile today For God’s Joy will help you stay Dancing with the stars as they did sway To the call of the angels while we ...
Views: 1307 - The Landscape of Life - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Anne CopelandLife is like a landscape, and it would be a boring life if it were all flat. We can appreciate the flat because we know the hills and the valleys, just as we appreciate hot because we know cold, light because we know dark and happiness because we know depression. Every day we can choose the ...
Views: 1307 - Can Money Make You Happy? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Hollis PolkWe all want to be happy. Happiness feels good and it improves your health – lowers your blood pressure, lowers your heart rate, and strengthens your immune system, so you’re sick less. And not only do you enjoy your life more, you actually live longer! And most of us want to be ...
Views: 1306 - Overcoming Fear and Healing Wounds - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Andrew SchneiderWe cannot escape childhood without being wounded. Every time we made demands of others and they refused us, we were diminished in our self-worth. Each time we asked for love and it was withheld, our self-value decreased. Whenever we attempted to prove ourselves and we failed, we lost some of our ...
Views: 1306(4 votes) - Peace of Mind Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonPeace of mind often feels like a pipe dream that other people get to experience. But that doesn’t have to be YOUR reality! It is possible to experience it on a regular basis. You’re probably asking, “How?” about this time, aren’t you? Peace of mind will never be a reality if you don’t ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - When You Feel Like Giving Up - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2007 from alex blackwellThe enemy waits and listens for your desperation. When you are at the end of your rope and can no longer see or feel what hope looks like, the enemy of your soul pounces on your confidence, shreds your dreams, and will cast a very dark shadow of doubt over what you want to be or do in your ...
Views: 1306 - 3 Simple Steps to an Energized Day - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Paige BurkesDo you roll out of bed, get dressed and grab your coffee and bagel and run out the door in the morning and wonder why you’re dragging only a few hours later? Do you hit a wall later in the afternoon that only large doses of additional caffeine and sugar can cure? Do you want something simple ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - 5 Easy Ways to Be H.A.P.P.Y.! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2016 from Best CatcherWho does not want to be happy? Everybody wants to live happily. No need to survey the world on that. The real question is how? Honestly, there are so many ways to be happy. Possibly, there are millions. It is a bit overwhelming, isn’t it? We live in a world where rest amounts to eating while ...
Views: 1305 - Bean Bag Chairs - No Chair is More Fun - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2018 from Nancy LeeKnown for their improved comfort levels, Bean bag chairs are trending in the market currently. These art pieces of high creativity can add luxury and comfort to your homes. They are made from soft urethane foam combined with sofa fillers to give that spongy and fun feeling. You can get them in a ...
Views: 1305 - Handwriting Analysis - by Submitted on May 29, 2007 from Linda VincentHi, Do you know that your handwriting can reveal all your secrets and reflect your true personality? Handwriting is often called expressive, and indeed it is. Your handwriting expresses you and your past. All that is part of the mind is reflected by you in many ways, handwriting being but one. ...
Views: 1304 - Matching Your Outsides With Your Insides - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2004 from Melanie VotawCopyright 2004 We all expect ourselves to act on what we believe is right and avoid those actions that we deem as wrong. Sometimes, though, we don't live up to these expectations. Why? The primary reason is the failure to carefully examine our beliefs about right and wrong – or what I will call ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Inspired Living - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Elizabeth ManuelThe word entheos is the root word for enthusiasm and means “in spirit”. When we are filled with the spark of enthusiasm, we are literally filled with our true essence and this is why we feel so alive and energetic. I urge you to make a list right now of the things that make your heart sing. What ...
Views: 1303 - What is real freedom? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2004 from ashok kumarWhat is true Freedom? Freedom.... The cherished goal of humanity throughout its history. No society has ever been happy under the rule of people of some other society. History, from one perspective, is nothing but a struggle between two groups-one attempting to enslave or keeping ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Why you should treat your partner like a guest. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rikky D. T. MaasTake a second to think about the things you want to change about your partner. Little things that annoy you. Any built up resentment you have. ... Now smile if you can't think of anything. (And keep reading if you wish you smiled.) The best advice I ever got about loving relationships ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - 'Happiness and Peace'-The Duality Nature. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from shivam dhawanIntroduction Trying to decipher happiness and peace in different manners. comparing with a true scientific phenomenon and thus creating a very different mindset on the concept of happiness and peace. Trying to find out and define, the feeling of well being that we seek out in our practical ...
Views: 1302 - Changing The Rules In The Game Of Success - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaI was interviewed recently by The Oxford Student, the student newspaper at Oxford University in England. The interview quickly moved into a discussion about students and success. The student interviewer shared with me the pressure University students feel to strive for high grades and fill up ...
Views: 1302 - NO THING can make you happy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Kirk WilkinsonNo ‘thing’ can Make you Happy Nothing will make you happy. Happiness comes from the inside. Actually, it is better said that no thing can make you happy. Don’t live the fantasy thinking that your next job, your next promotion, a bigger house, car, or some other material thing ...
Views: 1302 - Please Forgive Me... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Danish AhmedSometimes people say or do things that they later regret. We all make mistakes. Has someone ever wronged you? Have you forgiven them? Here's a beautiful 2-minute movie about forgiveness: Click http://www.ForgivenessMovie.com My life is busy and sometimes I work 13 hours in a day and get ...
Views: 1302(2 votes) - Receiving: The Flip Side of Giving - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Avalon De WittAnother winter holiday season is upon us, and the theme seems to be universal. You may call your holiday Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Ramadan, or Winter Solstice. It is a turning point, a time of celebrating light and the hope for new life. The common element is that we all consider it a time ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Temper, Temper! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2006 from Mary GuarinoWhile I believe that there are not “good” or “bad” feelings, as I just mentioned, I do feel that some are more positive and helpful than others. Anger doesn’t solve anything. Getting angry only makes you, and the people around you, feel worse. And, over time, it can also have a negative impact ...
Views: 1302 - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2006 from Kathy GatesWhat does happiness mean to you? There’s a lot of searching going on these days for the elusive emotion of “being happy” --where do you find it, how do you create it, even what it actually is. But I’d like to share a little secret with you -- happiness is not for the lucky few who were born ...
Views: 1302 - Wishin and Hopin - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Liz SumnerI like a good challenge now and then. A couple of weeks ago I took on Mother Nature in a test of wills. I attempted to clear two feet of snow from my driveway through the power of positive thinking. I also used deep breathing, relaxation techniques, and openness. When those didn't work I tried ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - 6 Ways to make your CV more concise - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Zuriel SysgenIs it difficult for you to make a one-page CV? It is high time to put your CV on a diet and get rid of the unnecessary information. 1. Choose an appropriate structure for your resume. Choosing the Right Type of CV based on your experience can reduce its size. "If you have repeatedly ...
Views: 1301 - Barbie Diamond Castle Birthday Party Supplies To Celebrate Your Little Princess - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Lucas LeverBarbie is such an accommodating icon she will take on numerous different jobs. One of the girl best, as expected, is the timeless princess who might be the belle of the ball. As soon as you check out all of these Barbie birthday party supplies you can see exactly how true that is. Start up ...
Views: 1301 - Buy Cheap Wholesale ED Hardy Brand Shirts - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Joyce HeYou've probably come across this problem at least once while shopping. You're about to buy an ED Hardy Shirt, but you're not sure how it will look after a wash or two, less to say after a spin in the dryer. The following advice should help. First of all, feel the fabric. Quality ED Hardy ...
Views: 1301 - Say Yes to Pleasure - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Gaia MorrissetteToday I would like to explore pleasure. When I say the word pleasureeeeeee what is the first thing that pops into your head? For me it is the tingling sensations in my body, mmmm delightful yumminess, tears of joy and movement from the sounds around me, the giddy glee of feeling the warm rain ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Slow Down Once and For All! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Leslie GailWe have all become so impatient over the years. We expect instant results, and complain when it doesn't happen to our liking. We've gone from drive thru meals in our car, to getting mini face lifts during our lunch hour. What is the rush? Is there something at the finish line that I'm unaware ...
Views: 1301 - Unleashing Your Creative Muse - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Devaa HaleyThe heart of creativity is an experience of mystical union; the heart of mystical union is an experience of creativity. --Julia Cameron Julia’s statement above certainly rings true for me. I remember sitting on the banks of the Ganges River in India, while visiting the town of Rishikesh ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - 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: 1300 - Cold, Hard, Cash... Not! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaWhile we jokingly call it “cold, hard cash,” there’s nothing cold about it. It’s definitely an emotional substance, at least in terms of what it represents for most people. We’ve seen the television commercials showing Publisher’s Clearinghouse awarding million-dollar prizes to unsuspecting ...
Views: 1300 - Five Benefits of Practicing Altruism in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Courtney MyersIt’s no secret that we live in a society that encourages us to be self-focused. Every time we turn on our televisions, listen to the radio, or drive by a billboard, we see messages advertising the latest beauty product, skincare regime, or clothing fad. If we let them, these announcements of how ...
Views: 1300 - Meeting New Friends - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAs we travel across a continent we inevitably make new friends. Some are just fleeting. Others last a lifetime. At our current campground in southern California we have met and made a new friend who has had quite an impact on both the kids and the adults. Our new friend’s name is Kindle. ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Joy Replacement Therapy: Your Prescription for a Joy-Filled Life! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesFrom your soul to your senses, joy is accepted, rejected, noticed, ignored, savored, severed, shared, withheld, increased, denied, or multiplied. You choose when and how to have joy in life. Your choice is influenced by the beliefs that are deep in your soul, planted in childhood and affirmed ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Knowing WHY you came from, Choosing WHERE you're going! - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from JAMES MAIOHOKnowing Why You Came From: Choose where you’re going! I have seen this picture posted around a lot over the past couple of years: It’s a quote attributed to Wayne Dyer. Wayne is a writer, mentor, near avatar that I greatly admire and read quite often. However on this statement, taken at ...
Views: 1299 - THE UNNECESSARY SUFFERING PART OF NECESSARY SUFFERING - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from William CottringerTHE UNNECESSARY SUFFERING PART OF NECESSARY SUFFERING By Bill Cottringer “Anything, anything would be better than this agony of mind, this creeping pain that gnaws and fumbles and caresses one and never hurts quite enough.” ~Jean Paul Sartre. Life involves a certain amount of painful, ...
Views: 1299 - What Makes us Happy - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Nelly NanevaWhat is happiness? This question has perplexed philosophers for centuries. There are a lot of possibilities for what ‘happiness’ may entail: satisfaction needs satisfaction, wellbeing, etc. The happiness literature typically focuses on one of these possibilities or attempts to merge all of ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Is 90% A Good Deal For You? By: Terry L. Weber - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Terry WeberAs you probably know our money really does talk to us. For example, I know it talks to me because I’ve often heard it say, loud and clear: “Goodbye!” Over the years I’ve taught several adult Sunday school classes about Christian Financial Management (CFM). Much of the material I gleaned from ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Lukas Snaps Lessons from the World’s Smartest Horse - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Karen MurdockAnd so I snapped. What’d he expect? The same boring drills every day. And no sooner did I get something right than he’d turn around and want more. This so-called trainer who never so much as hummed or looked for a little spot that needed a rub or two. Just like at the racetrack – no matter how ...
Views: 1298 - The Real Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2007 from Mitch McCrimmonHow happy would you be if only you could win the lottery? This fantasy is universal because so many people are unhappy, dissatisfied with their lot in life. But why do you focus on what you haven’t got rather than on things you could feel happy about? Why waste your life dreaming about ...
Views: 1298 - Wholesale Ralph Lauren polo shirts Redefine Economical Fashion - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Jack LeeMost of the clothing production company started producing fashion clothing with the help of costume designers. The fashion and high quality of clothing impress people to own fashion clothing. Ralph Lauren are introducing new fashion clothing to the people. Fashion clothing alone cannot fulfill ...
Views: 1298 - Analyse Your Successes not Your Failures - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2007 from Anne HartleyMy life coaching clients often ask me why their life isn’t working, or why they can’t achieve a specific goal, and I’ve found the easiest way to find answers to these questions is to analyse your successes. Your failures can provide you with the same information but if you focus on your ...
Views: 1297 - How a Credit Account Charge-Off Works: Nonpayment of Credit Card Bills Can Result in Debt Being Charged Off - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from Rahul RahejaWhen a credit card company charges off a debt, it allows the company to write off the unpaid debt as a tax loss. After this occurs, a consumer can no longer attempt to make payments to the original creditor for the debt. When this occurs, your credit score can drop. The best way to avoid a ...
Views: 1297 - How to Draw and Paint with Watercolor like a Pro - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Karen ColeDrawing and painting have become more than simply putting a pencil or a paintbrush on paper as a result. It is an art that is done with from the mind, focus and of course, a touch of technology to get a unique design and desired results. Art over the years have upgraded so much but for a ...
Views: 1297 - Just Smile: Finding Out How To Be Happy - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Traci BrownHow many times have you said to yourself, 'As soon as x (insert goal or event here) happens, then I'll be happy." or 'I just don't know what makes me happy?” If you're like most people, you do this a lot in your life. These two statements are reflective of our very goal oriented, focused and ...
Views: 1297 - The Good Idea/Complacent - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning everyone…. I’m not sure if my week is going fast or slow…I thought it was Thursday today. Then Sarah, my oldest daughter, reminded me that it is Wednesday. So do I slow down or speed up? I’m feeling a whirlwind here. Speaking of whirlwinds…..George and I were discussing our ...
Views: 1297 - 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: 1296 - Exploit The Ease Of Digital Photo Printing - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Shane MartinUsing a digital camera as opposed to one which features a roll of celluloid film has an instant effect upon the way in which you take photographs, the number of photographs you take and the quality of the images captured. One of the main reasons for this is the ease and simplicity of the process ...
Views: 1295 - Hold onto family memories - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2015 from Kevin RobertsonThis season is a time when families get together and reflect on fond memories. With the advent of technology there's no shortage of family photos, but with our fast-paced lives it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up, document and admire these treasured memories when they're stashed away ...
Views: 1295 - Making it Possible - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Ascendance Project"Dream big, Sparkle more, Shine bright" Lately, I’ve been finding it hard to find time to work on my music, to come up with new stuff and practice songs for gigs. I have even forgotten to spare time to have fun with music and to experiment with it, me busy being caught up with school work and ...
Views: 1295 - Open the Road to Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Ilana ShovalWhen was the last time you felt happy? Most people will tell you they aren't sure. Yes, they remember times of joy, satisfaction and great pleasure but were they happy too? How can you tell? After all it was for such a short time or so long ago, wasn't it? The truth is, very few of us really ...
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