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- The Trick Is to Seize the Moment - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Calvin DormanWhen you are down and depressed and days feel like a burden to live, you tend to think that that is all there is to life. When you are on the ninth cloud and everything seems bright and promising, you feel that it is going to last forever. But nothing lasts forever. The moment comes and your ...
Views: 1020 - Nice Ideas to be engaged with Christmas and New Year - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from RAHUL KUMARFestive day like Christmas gives actually a moment filled with fun, joy, festivity, sacred that make people enthralled and rapt. It is time when people gather with families, come back to home if they reside far from families. Idea of christmas celebrations really a fun making along with devoting ...
Views: 1008 - Why People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 5: Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellOne of the biggest blockages people face in moving forward with living according to their passions and purpose is belief, both conscious and subconscious. Our beliefs determine what we attract and what we allow ourselves to receive in life. When we start from a place of limiting or flawed ...
Views: 3214(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 4: Fear - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellWelcome to part four of my five part series on why people don’t take the steps to live their highest purpose! So far I’ve covered lack of clarity on what they are passionate about, the idea that they don’t have the time or can make the commitment, and money concerns. Today I’d like to address ...
Views: 2056(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 3: Money - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellIn the past two articles, I’ve covered the obstacles of not knowing what you are passionate about and time or commitment issues. This article will cover the topic of money. Once you have identified the direction you want to go and have committed to the time to focus on it, an issue that comes ...
Views: 2035(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose Part 2: Time and Commitment - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellMany people say they just don’t have the time to pursue making a change in their lives. The idea of going in another direction, however appealing, just seems too overwhelming. Some get as far as exploring getting some help with this, but then back away. There is a lack of commitment to doing ...
Views: 2021(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live their Purpose: Part 1, Clarity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellAs Henry David Thoreau famously said, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He was explaining how most people are slaves to their work and to those who employ them. They become resigned to this state of affairs which Thoreau called “confirmed desperation.” This rather bleak ...
Views: 2638(2 votes) - How to Stop Binge Eating With Hypnosis and NLP - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Debbie WilliamsEvery sufferer of this condition wants to stop binge eating whether they are conscious of this or not. The personal ramifications of leading a secret life and planning all activities around food leads to desperate unhappiness in sufferers. Binge eaters consume vast quantities of food and many ...
Views: 2728 - Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesSince October is the Mental Health Awareness month I would like to join the cause and spread the word about problems related to mental health. But first things first. What is it all about and why it is important for everyone to maintain good mental health? When people are in a condition of good ...
Views: 3143(1 vote) - Will Owning a Pet Help Reduce Loneliness? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Cecelia BrownThere are many different situations in life that may leave one feeling lonely. Loneliness can be described as feeling cut off from others not by choice, being without company, and being unhappy alone. People may feel lonely because they don’t have a larger social network of friends, family ...
Views: 2715 - Celebrate Life! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Aps SantosBirthdays come yearly. We are so used to it coming just as how it is too ordinary for artists to display his original oil paintings. Sometimes, we just sleep on it for such day just like every situation in our life will pass. But if we go deeper, not all were given another year to experience ...
Views: 954 - Eight Keys to Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanIn order to sleep well with no worries, there are things that you might consider doing before laying your head to sleep. Things which you should do and things which you might be doing already, but all of them are in order to make you feel better when you close your eyes at night and lay your ...
Views: 2011(1 vote) - 5 Tricks to Conquering Fear, Why You Don´t Have to Live in a Bus by the River - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Drifa Ulfarsdottir“The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear.” Mahatma Gandhi There are basically two major motivators in our lives, fear and love. The problem is that fear is the one that we predominantly use to dictate what decisions and what direction we are going to take in our lives. When ...
Views: 1605(2 votes) - From Perspiration to Inspiration - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattA Journey to Awaken your Inspiration To inspire is to guide by divine influence, and this influence exists within us all… I believe that everybody alive in this benevolent universe has the ability to bring forth the finest qualities within themselves and others. Every one of us is ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Sacredness of Relationship and Purity of Aloneness – By-products of the Inner Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe need for releasing oneself from the tyranny of thought is clear for those who embark on the inward journey. They begin to understand the natural by-products of that release, namely, life’s sacredness and its intrinsic purity. The accretion of several items on the mind from childhood ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Experiencing the Resonance of ME - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Rosie KuhnSitting on the side of the mountain in my little trailer overlooking paradise I still wonder when things will shift; when I’ll get that phone call that says my life, as I’ve imagined it to be, is beginning NOW; that the moment has arrived – I’ve finally hit the Jackpot! While sitting on the ...
Views: 1351 - Taurus Full Moon ~ Reaching Our Power - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Kelley RosanoThe Earth is ascending into higher vibration. We are moving from Third to Fourth Dimension Consciousness. Everything that has been held in our personal and collective unconscious, including what has been denied and/or projected will emerge for healing, integration and transmutation. On October ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - Happiness Comes From Helping Others - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Shannon YrizarryMy friends and I have been discussing a common experience that we all feel better when we are helping others and we all feel drained when we are focused on what we do not have. The golden rule has been circulating for ages although it is something we do not think about on a regular basis so I ...
Views: 2678 - 3 Things to Do When You Are Feeling Low - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Amy TorresWe all know the mood we call "feeling low." We may feel low because we lack confidence we can do something, or because we received bad news, maybe we're disappointed with life in general. Feeling low can be due to physical issues such as sleep deprivation or vitamin depletion. It can be an event ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - 3 lessons we can learn from a Butterfly - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Lais StephanHello, my name is Tinksy. I’m an amazingly beautiful and joyful butterfly. I was told my wings are colourful and bright and that it’s a true joy to watch me fly gracefully from flower to flower. However, I haven’t always been like this. Let me tell you something about my long journey... I ...
Views: 5185(1 vote) - Enchanted Autumn - What Fall can teach us - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Lais StephanFall The leaves are falling, falling as from far, from wilting in the heavens' farthest gardens: They're falling to negate the summer's mirth. And in the nights the heavy Earth falls into solitude from star to star. We all are falling. This my hand here bends. And look at others: ...
Views: 2421(1 vote) - Silent Self Acceptance - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jacquelyn JeantyIt’s in the quiet moments when we find out how happy and content we really are. We find out things like - - Can we see the beauty in our surroundings? - Can we even “see” our surroundings? - Does the air feel good and full as we breathe it into our lungs? - Are we even breathing -taking ...
Views: 1393 - The Positive Psychology of Play: How Play Helps Children to Flourish - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Jeni HooperChildren love to play and become totally absorbed in games they choose for themselves. Everyone agrees that play is important for young children but once children reach school age it can become crowded out by a busy timetable of structured activities and homework. But play is not just a time ...
Views: 1522 - Be the Architect of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Mary Legakis EngelThere is one big flaw in how we are taught to live. It is imposed upon us at birth, and as we get older, people forget to tell us one big rule about living an abundant and happy life. So we go through life believing our destinies are in the hands of those who control our resources. Those who ...
Views: 4389(3 votes) - The Personality-Happiness Paradox - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Mary Legakis EngelI was having tea with a friend yesterday morning. We were talking about a transition she is making in her life. She recently left her employer in pursuit of a dream. The problem: she doesn’t know what the dream is. She left one thing to head towards another. The “other” is unknown. She knew ...
Views: 1532 - It’s Easier Than Ever To Find Wonderful Christmas Gift Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterChristmas is one time of the year above all others when you want to let the people closest to you know just how much they mean to you. Choosing and giving gifts which resonate on a personal level is the clearest means of doing this, and creating items such as canvas photo prints using specially ...
Views: 1969 - The Boring Life - And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from sabina varga"All great books contain boring portions, and all great lives have contained uninteresting stretches. [...] Kant is said never to have been more than ten miles from Koningsberg in all his life. Darwin, after going round the world, spent the whole of the rest of his life in his own house. Marx, ...
Views: 925(2 votes) - The Eight Pointers to Reincarnation – An Example of the MEMP Approach to Truth - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAn example of what may be called the Mutually Exclusive Multiple Pointers (MEMP) approach to discovering the hidden truths is explored here in connection with the issue of reincarnation. Those on life's quest will find this interesting and useful. People are usually guided by their belief ...
Views: 1966(1 vote) - How To Stay Focused and Get Fit! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Joey PoltorI get questions from Moms almost every day about how to stay focused and on the right path toward their Ultimate Weight Loss Goals. So, I decided to put together some of my best tips that I personally use and that have worked wonders for my clients. Now, on their own, these tips ...
Views: 1363 - Journal Writing and a Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Mari L. McCarthyHow acutely do you sense a lack of meaning in your life? It’s easy to get caught up in materialism and forget what you most want to do and be. 21st century existence leaves little room for the finer things. Yet losing touch with ideals ends up in pain. If you want to improve your health and ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Create A Printable 2013 Calendar - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Shane MartinIf you go into any house in the country, then the chances are that in one of the rooms – attached to the fridges, say or propped up on a desk - there will be a photo calendar which everyone can consult to keep track of important dates. The reason isn’t difficult to ascertain; putting all of the ...
Views: 1727 - Goals to have in life – 3 lessons from the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Gary DalyOne of the goals to have in life is the power of positive thinking. My sister got me a book called “The Secret” for Christmas 2010. It is based on the law of attraction and explains that the more we tell ourselves that we are successful, the more we'll behave as if we are. We will start to carry ...
Views: 1544 - Creating Online Photo Books Has Never Been Easier - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterPhoto books are often bought from books shops and given as gifts and this is because of the sense of excellence and luxury which they evoke. The thick, rich paper, glossy, high color images and luxury binding all combine to produce an aura of timeless style and class. If you pick up the photo ...
Views: 1538 - The Familiar Habit of Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Valerie LipsteinHabits begin with a decision We may not think of procrastination as making a decision yet this is exactly what happens. We decide to put off what needs to be done for a later time. We rationalize why we are doing this and believe it. According to Bob Proctor,”the only thing worse than an ...
Views: 969 - How to Have Faith in Yourself, Not the Bible! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Joey PoltorThis statement changed my life! Most of you know it from Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich. Faith is a State Of Mind Wow! What else do I need to say. I have been one to ask of others their opinions, their insights because my childhood was poor and I had very poor role models growing ...
Views: 1330 - Leaders Have Fun! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Vernon MyersLeaders must lead the way in all things, including having fun – the energy and enthusiasm generated by the leader will have an immediate impact on the organization. Employees look to their leaders for cues on “how” to act. If the boss is having fun, employees will pick up the vibe and have fun ...
Views: 1509 - 9 Keys to Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Drifa UlfarsdottirHow would you like to be happier with your life and happier overall in five simple steps? Did you know that happiness is 50 % genetics and depending on who´s formula you follow the rest is a combination of your circumstances, your attitude and what you choose to fill your day with. When you are ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - The Intellect Opening into the Intuitive Region – A Movement towards the Truth - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranUnderstanding the roles of the intellect and of the intuition in our living can go a long way along the journey towards the truth and the associated inner peace. In the absence of this movement, slavery to belief systems will become inevitable. The intellect and the intuition in us have ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - To Be Or Not To Be: The Power Of Being Authentic - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Corinne BlumIn our daily lives, we face the challenge to either be who we think others want us to be, or simply to be ourselves. In writing, the answer might seem obvious and straightforward, but in actuality this is a much greater feat than we might expect. Why? Because to be our true selves, requires us ...
Views: 1924 - From Overwhelm to In Control in 2 Minutes - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from SadaNam KaurWould you like to know how to go from overwhelm to in control in just 2 minutes? Did you know that we are all constantly running films in our mind? We project them in our mind in the same way a cinema projects them onto a screen. Once we realise this, we can remarkably easily learn how to ...
Views: 1346 - Become an Artist By Creating Personalised Canvas Prints - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Shane MartinThe ease of digital photo printing has led to a generation of people taking photographs more or less all the time. The fact that a wide range of devices can now be used just as well as a camera means that there is virtually nothing interesting, striking or visually appealing that can happen ...
Views: 1333 - Departed yet Unforgotten - Physical Memorial Keepsakes for Remembrance - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Jini JohnsonWhen we go through the tough time to lose a close loved one, the physical keepsakes help a lot for keeping back all the beautiful memories of the deceased one. It is human nature that holding back things of departed soul help them in healing their loss. Additionally, this conveys them the feel ...
Views: 1219 - Send cakes to India to show you care your loved ones - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from Nidhi ShahCakes are symbols of happiness and celebration. People buy and share cakes to rejoice any special day or moment. These cakes are becoming inseparable parts of the human life with the passage of every day. The increasing operations of the online cake confectioners have helped people living in ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Give Something Different With Christmas Photo Gifts - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Shane MartinAlthough choosing Christmas gifts for your nearest and dearest is, of course, a pleasure, there’s no getting away from the fact that thinking of something different and appealing year after year can become a little difficult. Luckily, the range and quality of Christmas photo gifts means that ...
Views: 1399 - Welcome New Year 2013 With Different New Year Gifts - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2012 from RAHUL KUMARPeople love receiving gifts, with disregard to the occasion or event. Gifting is a way of appreciating a person's presence in one's life. It is a way of displaying affection and love. This small gifting practice can be very helpful in strengthening the relationship between two individuals. But ...
Views: 1577 - Finding Opportunity Between Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Teri GoetzThere's a moment when negative thoughts arise in your head, unbidden. In that moment, you need to decide how you are going to think about a given situation or person. You know what I'm talking about. It's that moment where you feel the urge to indulge in a negative thought or say a negative ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - How to Use Transitions as Opportunities for Transformation - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Teri GoetzWhen I talk about transitions, I am speaking about the major milestones in one's life. The saying that "the only constant in life is change" is true. But there is something a little different which occurs when we are facing one of life's major milestones - divorce, empty nesting, career change, ...
Views: 1390 - A CHANGE! A CHANGE! NOW THIS IS THE ONLY LOUD CRY HEARD THE WORLD OVER - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma“Even today India enjoys the cool shade of protection from those Rishi men of austerities whose efforts helped it get freedom from hard hearted alien rule. These days they are using their energies to help India get saved from attacks both within and without. In order that a disturbing state does ...
Views: 1598 - Keeping up with Yogic Traditions: Does it matter? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Jessie BlackledgeYoga is fast becoming the next big thing in the west. And yes, it is also becoming a bit of a band-wagon, which is getting more and more packed by the day. There has been uncountable articles written about how the “true nature” of yoga is being lost among the Westernisation of an ancient ...
Views: 1405 - Hit Your Refresh Button This Fall - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Carrie SabaWhen the seasons begin to change, it is a perfect time to pause and reflect on what’s working and what’s not working in your life. It’s often hard to admit what’s not going well because it means we have to change something to make it better and change can be uncomfortable. Too often we accept ...
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