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- The Purpose of Emotions: Our Built-in Spiritual GPS System - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from John GrobergOur emotions play a big role in our lives- but for many of us the role they play is too much the improper role of master of our behavior and not enough the proper role of trusted informant of where we are placing the creative power of our attention and thus what we are in the process of creating ...
Views: 3267(2 votes) - Manifesting 101: How to Manifest Your Kick-Ass Dream - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Leah ShapiroA few weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday with a super hedonistic "High Roller" weekend at Foxwoods casino. About 20 of my friends joined me in a fantastic suite with an incredible view at the new MGM Grand. We had a VIP table at the hot new ultra lounge & restaurant called Shrine. I spent part ...
Views: 3260(2 votes) - Surviving A Dysfunctional Family - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2005 from Suzanne GoldEveryone comes into life with a purpose. You are a unique expression of the universal life force. Spirit guides you from the moment your life begins. The people and events of your life reflect your spirit's journey. No one else ever has or will affect the world as you do. With every act, word or ...
Views: 3257 - 6 best vape tastes - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2020 from Kate MiddleThe taste rating for electronic cigarettes is a good thing. Electronic cigarettes came into fashion not so long ago, but already today many smokers have switched to soaring. In addition, even those people who have never indulged in tobacco, are addicted to a newfangled occupation. We will not ...
Views: 3254 - How to Ease Pain Associated with Chronic Medical Conditions - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2017 from Harper HarmonPain is Common There are millions of people who suffer with chronic, sometimes debilitating, pain on a daily basis. It can be due to conditions such as fibromyalgia, migraines, complex regional pain or failed back surgery syndromes. Pain from traumatic injury can leave people in pain despite ...
Views: 3254 - Does Water Cause Silver Jewelry To Tarnish - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Lucas LeverBeing a most in-demand type of earrings used in the world today, magical is loved and placed by most of kind of most people. It is cost-effective and very soft to utilize as earrings. Though there are tons of factors behind preferring a silver rings, on the other hand must avoid major issue with ...
Views: 3253 - How to Find True Love and Definition of True Love—Answers to the Search for Love - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbWhat is the definition of true love? I think most people tend to think of true love as that one soul mate that 'completes' them. However, using a quote from Shaman Charles Crooks, "We are all part of the whole and not separate" creates a dilemma when it comes to this perception of true love. How ...
Views: 3253(4 votes) - ***Opening to the Infinite Flow through Diamond Energy Activation - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyIn these times of financial crisis and confusion, it is more important than ever to stay clear, relaxed, and connected to the Flow of Divine Energy from Source that helps you ride the waves of any transition with Grace and Ease! This flow of Source Energy is always available … it is pure life ...
Views: 3249(4 votes) - Happiness Beyond Belief - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Willie HortonHere’s a question that you may have never seriously asked yourself. Are you happy with yourself and with your life? The chances are that there are things that you would like to change about both you and your life – I have rarely met anyone who is truly happy, they are few and far between. ...
Views: 3248(4 votes) - Becoming Unstuck - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Sarah JamesBecoming Unstuck Many people find themselves in a place in life where they feel completely stuck. They recognize their discomfort in the situation and wonder how they got there. The discomfort increases when the individual realizes they do not know how to transcend the situation and find ...
Views: 3245 - ***Garlic Ginger Butter with Marjoram & Grape Seed Oil - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromGARLIC GINGER BUTTER with Marjoram & grape seed oil This is a spread to die for, a spreadable butter that is healthful. This is a pasta dressing to live for. It makes half a Wolferman's sour dough English muffin a rich meal. This is also what to cook just about anything in, and it will ...
Views: 3243(3 votes) - Deer Hunting Games for Children - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Tauqeer Ul HassanThe most beloved thing which kids want to do is enjoying games. This is exactly what you can observe from your own childhood. It might be possible that you may reside in a home where your kids have made life little exhausting for you simply because they want to have some fun. If this is the ...
Views: 3236 - The Fear of Money - by Submitted on May 26, 2004 from Andrew LawrenceMany people, it seems, have a fear of money. Does the thought of having a lot of money make you uncomfortable? Cause you anxiety? If so, it may be that you are buying into the myths about money. Myths that are simply untrue. In fact, many of the most common statements about money are often ...
Views: 3218 - Winter Solstice and The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Teri GoetzAs we move from the shortest day of the year to days getting longer, we move into the holiday season. Winter, though a time of reflection, moves into high gear with a lot of moving parts, people coming and going — and often times, a lot of stress. It’s an odd sort of conflict because ...
Views: 3214(2 votes) - 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: 3213(2 votes) - Mattie Stepanek: "Play After Every Storm" - A Profile in Living Well - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Steve RiceThe storms of life will come...that is inevitable. You will face adversity. We all do. The question, then is, What will you do? What will you do after you have faced the dark night of pain or despair? How will you continue to live when you don't feel like going on? How can you take ...
Views: 3212 - Remedy for Dis-ease - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Judi MoreoIf you’ve been listening to the news lately, you may have come to the conclusion that the outlook at the moment is bleak. You may be caught up in the gloom and doom, hopeless mind set that is more contagious than a flu pandemic. There are some things you can do to help prevent the spread of ...
Views: 3201(2 votes) - Shoe That Gives Toe Cleavage Christian Louboutin - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lucas LeverChristian louboutin uk is banging them journey red rug with a particular kick connected with his peep-toe tools. Celebrities like Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue and Nicole Kidman have been flashing his or her's little scarlet undercarriages, and where they go every fashionista follows, happily parting ...
Views: 3201 - Does Marriage Mean Loss of Freedom? - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Marcia Naomi BergerDo you think marriage means loss of freedom? Actually, a good marriage supports you to be free to be who you are, because partners consider each other’s needs, as well as their own. It takes some maturity to live in awareness of both partners needs. Happy couples balance spending time ...
Views: 3177 - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Arlene UngerHow can we deal effectively with change? The Challenge Change is all around us, it’s unavoidable, in fact, change is part of the process of life. So … why do we chronically fear change and react with anxiety through this natural process. We should be used to change by now … it’s been ...
Views: 3174(7 votes) - San Diego For Kids - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comAlthough San Diego has many things for grown ups to enjoy, it hasa lot of activities for kids to enjoy as well. Custom made for families, San Diego has plenty of public parks, nice weather year round, several museums, and many things for children of all ages to amuse themselves ...
Views: 3170(1 vote) - How Do You Define Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jeffrey SchoenerIf I were to ask your mother about you, how would she answer? Would your best friend answer in the same way? How do you think others perceive you? Are you smart, tall, easy going, hot tempered, and foolish? Are you a doctor, a lawyer, a student, a housewife? Who are you? What do you do? ...
Views: 3162(3 votes) - Your "Why" Should Make You Cry™ - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Sandy PeckinpahYour “Why” Should Make You Cry™ You may not know me, but I know you because we share something in common; we’ve both had to face adversity, tragedy, and challenges in our lives. How do I know? Because no one is immune. If you’ve achieved any number of years, you will be, or already have been ...
Views: 3153 - 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) - Staying Happy In A Crazy World - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Chelsea Rostill - HuntleyIt has been another year set on a world stage of great highs and heartbreaking lows. The question that often came into my mind was ‘how do you stay happy & loving life while living in this world where news of madness & mayhem seem to be a constant?’ Well I hate to say it, but the answers didn’t ...
Views: 3138 - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 1) -- The Start - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 3125 - The First Quarter Moon Phase ~ Taking Action with Activities Directed Toward the Future - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia Lantz"Freed from the shell, the sprouting plant decides it's future by sinking it's moisture-seeking rootlets down into the earth. Spreading them out, it stakes out it's territory and wholeheartedly climbs toward the air and the sky, affirming, “Here I will Be.” The Lunar Cycles ~ Philip Levine At ...
Views: 3125(1 vote) - Clearing You Inner Landscape - Freeing Yourself from Emotional Deadwood - by Submitted on May 04, 2004 from Jaelin ReeceDo you suffer from emotional clutter? Is suffering even the right word? Maybe it is, maybe a better description is ‘living with’ emotional clutter. Emotional clutter is like an addiction. You carry your emotional baggage around thinking you can easily handle it, especially if you treat it ...
Views: 3122(1 vote) - Making a Big Deal About the "Little Things" - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Kathleen EllisMaking a big deal about the “little things” can make your life richer and more fulfilling. We’ve all heard the phrase “Don’t sweat the small stuff” and I wholeheartedly agree. We must not let life’s little daily annoyances and irritations cause us to “lose our cool” or bring us to a place of ...
Views: 3120(2 votes) - The Test of Trying Times: Being Kind to Yourself When Circumstances Are Not - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Rob BrooklerWe’ve all arrived at those moments when we feel overwhelmed, even under siege, by trying circumstances within our life. We’ve done all we can, bearing up as best we can, but without great success or relief. And in our frustration and fatigue, we’ve probably looked up to heaven and asked: “How ...
Views: 3119(11 votes) - Basic Organizing Principles - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelSo you've decided to get organized, but you just don't know where to begin. Here are four basic organizing principles that will help you regain control over your schedule, your environment, and your life: 1) Clear Out the Clutter We suffer from overload in our society -- too much stuff, ...
Views: 3114(2 votes) - Selecting Wool For Traditional Rug Hooking - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lucas LeverOur foremothers employed whatever cloth they had nearby to hook their bath rugs. Wool, however, was the best choice because of its longevity and temperature (which was the full idea associated with bed ruggs.) But they also used homespun, silks, besides other fabrics. For the purpose of floor ...
Views: 3114 - About The Feminine Transformation - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Renee Richardson M.Ed.Article Renee L Richardson, M.Ed. The Feminine Transformation: Rearing the Little Girl in You All too many times, I have heard family members, lovers and colleagues say to me that: “You are acting immature, childish, rotten, spoiled” to name a few phrases. Well, when you are angry, ...
Views: 3113(1 vote) - Joy is a Practice: 8 simple ways to celebrate and find more joy everyday - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Sherry Richert BelulIf you're not living each day in a way that brings you happiness, then take a look at this 8 joyful tips below and brighten up your daily routine! 1. Play Dead I know this may feel counterintuitive, but the first way to practice joy is to remind yourself every morning that you are going to ...
Views: 3113(3 votes) - Avoid Sorrow – How to avoid Sorrow and Move on in life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Ade AdenekanIt is quite unfortunate that some people just do not know how to avoid sorrow and move forward in life. Can you ever imagine that saying sorry can douse the fire and impact of war no matter how hot, mend a broken relationship and also sustain a marriage between couple? But that is just the ...
Views: 3109 - Anger Can Lead to Procrastination - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreAmong the emotions that can lead us to procrastinate, you will most probably be surprised to see me include hostility or anger. There are basically two reasons why I do this. First, anger often accompanies anxiety which, as we have already seen it, is one of the main causes of ...
Views: 3106 - The Myths and Truths about Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Avinoam LernerWhy we are failing to develop a positive attitude and the key to happiness still eludes us. We keep hearing about the importance of the power of positive thinking. All motivational gurus tell us that being positive is an essential to our success and finding happiness. It is necessary for our ...
Views: 3100(7 votes) - Developing self-belief - The 10 step process - Part 3 - by In part 3 of this 4 part series on developing self-belief I will look at how to apply the first 6 steps of the 10 step process in your life.
Putting the steps into practise
It's time now to get practical and put these into practise. Pick a goal which you are not sure you are going to ...
Views: 3098 - ***The Last Tomorrow - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,What would you do differently today if you knew you were going to die tomorrow? Would you make sure your family and friends knew you loved them? Would you forgive and forget a past transgression that time has made insignificant? Would you call an old friend you haven't seen or talked to for far ...
Views: 3097 - Lehengas The Ultimate Wedding Dress For Indian Brides - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Lucas LeverWeb based Sarees, traditional bridesmaid sarees, indian wedding lehengas, embroidered sarees, artist salwar kameez, wedding lehengas, females accessories, wedding ring lehenga cholis, salwar kameez shopping, old fashioned sarees lehenga cholis, lehenga choli exporters wholesale, obtain jewelery ...
Views: 3097 - How (And Why) To Do A Reality Check Before Buying Your Next Self-Improvement Program - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Steve LevinsonThe promises they make give you goose bumps. "Just follow these simple steps," one self-improvement program insists, "and we guarantee you’ll achieve happiness and success beyond your wildest dreams.” How can you resist? You’d have to be an idiot to not invest your time, money and hope to get ...
Views: 3093(5 votes) - A Good Mother Loves Her Children Unconditionally, No Matter What. - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Sam VakninBut what about narcissistic or psychopathic children, children suffering from conduct disorder, or oppositional defiant disorder)? Donovan, 16 years old, is incapable of loving and, therefore, has never loved you, his mother (or, for that matter, anyone else, himself included) in his entire ...
Views: 3091 - Attracting Your Soulmate - 10 Top Ways - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Maryann CanditoAttracting your soulmate doesn't have to be for the lucky ones. You can deliberately create an ideal relationship with the partner of your dreams. Over the years, by working on myself and with clients through law of attraction coaching, I have discovered my own magical formula to help you ...
Views: 3091(3 votes) - Tales of Heroism: Five Brave Firefighters and Their Amazing Stories - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Karleia SteinerA hero is defined as someone who is idealized and admired for their courage and strength. Heroes range from policemen and school teachers to parents and firefighters. Few other professions meet the criteria of hero more than firefighter. Not only do they spend countless hours away from their ...
Views: 3085 - Letting Go Of Control As The Formula For Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from William BerryIt seems the more experience I gain in the field of psychotherapy, the more clients I interact with, the more I live my own life, the more I believe the attempt to inappropriately control events is at the core of unhappiness. The use of control is paradoxical: we believe taking control will ...
Views: 3079 - Live A Longer Life with Better Lifestyle Choices - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Brian MPeople these days are living longer and longer as medical advances expand life expectancies; outside of trusting your longevity to modern medical advances I’ve outlined for you here everything you need to know about increasing longevity through better lifestyle choices. If you want to know how ...
Views: 3078(3 votes) - What Does it Mean to Live True To Your Self? The Short Answer - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Walt GoodridgeExcerpt from Living True To Your Self, by Walt F.J. Goodridge How I define living true to MY self IT'S DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE, BUT... So, here I am, sitting on an Air China flight about to land in Beijing, People's Republic of China, where, in a few moments I'll be starting a new life ...
Views: 3073 - The Belief That Good Things Happen - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Maryann CanditoThe belief that good things happen is first and foremost in the minds and hearts of those people we see as living very blessed and happy lives. Some people look at the glass as half empty and others view it as half full, either way their reality is based on their personal perception of how they ...
Views: 3066(2 votes) - Universal Energy: Feeling The Affects? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sahvanna ArientaAbsorbing excess negative energies can trigger many senstive people of into emotional or physical meltdown. These energies need not be in close proximity to you physically. There is a universal collective energy that affects us as well. Since we all occupy our part in the collective each and ...
Views: 3066(1 vote) - The 7 Keys you need to easily and peacefully unlock the door to your abundant, successful and joy filled life. - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Ann-Mhayra AlecksonDo you want more abundance, success and joy in your life? You’ve been on this self-development journey for a while now and you’re feeling a little let down. How many books do you have to read? How many times do you need to watch ‘The Secret’ DVD? How much money do you have to spend to ...
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