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- Law Of attraction secrets revealed: who do you listen to? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ken MastersToday there are a lot more resources offered that discuss the law of attraction than at any time before. There are 1000's of books created, and the intriguing aspect is that most people are only aware of the English ones. But really there are 1000's much more books written in almost every single ...
Views: 1243(9 votes) - Learn About Fun & Success From Children - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2004 from Veronica LimHave you every watched children and their emotions? I mean really watched their emotions. They are wonderful at living in the present! They don’t worry about the cake they couldn’t have yesterday, or the toy they may not get next month. They simply care about what is going on right now. In ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Loosen Up Your Mind With Gratitude - by Did you know that our brains are full of cow paths? Robert Fritz begins his book _The Path of Least Resistance_ by explaining how the streets of Boston were laid out; they do not seem to be the result of any planning.
Long, long ago in Boston, grazing and wandering cows walked the easiest ...
Views: 1243 - Attitude is Everything Attitude is Everything - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyNow and then you get someone that comes along in life and gives you real inspiration and fulfillment. When I first started out with livethislife it was my number one goal to make a difference in peoples lives. Despite all of the long hours I have put into research and development with no real ...
Views: 1242(3 votes) - Anxiety and depression: Tips and experiences from a young business woman - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2018 from Elysse BujoldIf you’re like me, you’ve had days where you wake up in the morning, and can’t even fathom getting out of bed. You’re wrapped in your warm comforters, in your cozy PJ’s and have no desire to enter the world as a real human. Whether or not you struggle with depression and or anxiety - I’m ...
Views: 1241 - Gratitude Seals the Deal - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Lea YekutielBreast cancer is a devastating experience for every woman who had gone through it. Breast cancer can live deep scares externally and emotionally, especially if a woman lost a breast to mastectomy. It was during my breast cancer that I learned the power of gratitude on my speedy healing. All ...
Views: 1241 - Holistic Living-Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Keith BrayHolistic Living-Spiritual Awakening For something to have an “AWAKENING”, it must have been asleep. Now isn’t that the most brilliant thing you’ve ever read. For me, I made the changes in my life for one big reason, to live abundantly with peace with in. I was an unhappy person and knew that ...
Views: 1241(3 votes) - Mindfulness and Contemplation: New Ways to Navel Gaze - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Maya FrostThere's been a lot of talk about navels in our house lately. You see, my youngest daughter is asking to get hers pierced, and we are saying no--for now. So, naturally, I have been noticing navels more than usual. The term "navel-gazing" means indulgent contemplation, and that's an interesting ...
Views: 1241 - The Pause That Refreshes – Five Times When a Pause Can Improve your Results - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryAccording to Ad Age magazine, the slogan introduced for Coca-Cola in 1929 – “The Pause That Refreshes” – was the third best advertising slogan of the 21st Century. I can see why, it’s a great slogan. And I believe its message is one we can employ in our personal and professional lives with much ...
Views: 1241 - Eureka! I’ve Found It! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsOK, so it wasn’t quite that big of a deal. But I did find the “T” that mysteriously escaped from the word “not” in one of my articles a few months ago. Yep, I found it all right. Right at the end of what was intended to be the word “though”. Of course, that misplacement resulted in a stupid ...
Views: 1240 - Getting Out Of The Lethal Stress Trap - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Leah FriedmanFor 30 years stress has been one of the nation’s biggest health problems with 75% of the general population suffer from stress at least once a fortnight – a cause for high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes and even a trigger for suicide. What was the ‘epidemic of the 80’s is now the ...
Views: 1240 - Japanese Culture and Customs - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Lever LucasJapan can be a country with diverse lifestyle and customs, while on one other hand, it really is one of the most scientifically advanced areas in the world. This is exactly what makes it thus unique; the mix of habit and modernity, the fact that results in a superb blend pleasing most to ...
Views: 1240 - That Was Then, This is Now - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Adrienne FikesStop telling yourself that you can’t. That was then. This is now. Stop telling yourself that you aren’t. That was then. This is now. Stop telling yourself that you haven’t. That was then. This is now. Stop claiming that you don’t. That was then. This is now. It does not matter how ...
Views: 1240 - The Good Idea/Bloom - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning my friends….. George (my husband) and I have been talking recently about moving some plants around. He said that this time of year is good for moving plants because they go dormant. I guess it is a kind of sleep for plants, trees, shrubs and bears. Some of our foliage has ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - The Serenity Path System Is Taught? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Mike EvansUsing a mixture of modern and traditional techniques, from Yoga to Meditation to whole body relaxation and release. Which combination is best for you? With The Serenity Path System, you'll discover the perfect blend that works best for your personality and learning style. The good news is ...
Views: 1240 - Want To Have More Fun In Life? Why Not Create It Now? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2014 from Sonny JuliusIf you want to have more fun in life Why not create it now? Oh! Do you think it’s not possible? Well it is if you believe you are in charge of your life. Believe it or not you are in charge and don’t let anyone convince you that you are not. Is it difficult sometimes believing it, yes it is? ...
Views: 1240 - Amas o Quieres? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezUna maravilla del español, es que expresamos el amor en dos etapas: una basada en que existe independiente de las otras emociones, “te amo”, y otra que expresa emociones fuertes y deseos que decimos “te quiero”. Te quiero también significa que de alguna forma te necesito, que mi felicidad ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Get Guidance Through Psychic Telephone Readings - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Thomas CableHave you ever considered psychic telephone readings? Today you can consult psychics online or on the telephone when you are concerned about a relationship, a career change, or need an answer to a difficult question in your life. It can help in clearing your mind to a great extent as you will ...
Views: 1239 - Joywork Part 3: Simplify Your Life and Know Your Value - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkAll over the world, there are vendors and crafts people who share their goods. Although their goods are very different they have one thing in common, they know the value of what they offer. A man who sells coconuts from his cart, understands he's giving more than coconuts. His warm smile and ...
Views: 1239 - Leesa Vs. Tuft and Needle: Which One Takes The Prize? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2017 from Barrack DiegoTruth be told, buying a new mattress is not very easy. In fact, most people postpone replacing their old mattresses because they don’t want to go through the process. You should not be surprised to find homeowners still using their old college mattresses because they don’t want to sample new ...
Views: 1239 - Maternity Wedding Dresses - Getting Married Pregnant is in Fashion - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Lever LucasThe times when giving birth before getting wed was a little taboo! Not any much more however, and then the number of brides to be that step up the church aisle while pregnant has grew to 1 in 5. That's 20% of brides presently carrying a little bit of one up to the altar. Today's views on ...
Views: 1239 - Who’s your Mama? How to Get Nurtured, Loved, and Supported - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Joanna LindenbaumBeing a Mother is hard and you may feel like you always need to take care of someone else - but who takes care of you? Learn the glory of finding your "inner mama"! I appreciate Mother’s Day in a whole new way now that I’m a Mother myself. I realize that it’s not just about honoring my ...
Views: 1239 - 3 Simple Strategies for Never Losing Out Again - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Steve ErreyLife is full of ups and downs and sometimes has a few sideways thrown in too. When things go wrong or don’t go as planned, or when something happens to throw us off balance and doubt ourselves it can be tough to deal with. After all, we all want things to go well and to end up as ‘winners’. ...
Views: 1238 - Are You Making Time for Joy in Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenIt’s important to make time for joy, because you are JOY! When you do things that express who you truly are, it reflects in everything you do. When it’s all work and no play, there doesn’t seem to be much time for fun, laughter, friends, family, but mostly, you! Even if you’re passionate ...
Views: 1238 - Playing Classic Rummy Online With Fun And Excitement And Making Profits On The Way - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Amyna MureFor many people, any game that is played by spending money to win back more money is not considered a good practice. Such games are not played in the open and many would detest playing these games. People discourage family members and friends from getting into these practices. Even some card ...
Views: 1238 - Resistance to Change - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Avtar ZouaregWe humans are intrinsically resistant to change and fearful of the unknown. The anxiety we feel when we begin to change or venture into the unknown is actually our protective mechanism, and it can cause us—at least initially—to misinterpret or fail to recognize what is, in fact, a true core ...
Views: 1238 - The Top Ten Reasons To Take The Dogs For A Walk - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Deborah Martin1. As Jersey and Styx (my dogs) say, "It blows the stink off." My dogs mean this a little more literally than I do. But I do notice that as I allow daily worry and concerns to creep in, I begin to smell. 2. It keeps you putting one foot in front of the other. If it's true that movement creates ...
Views: 1238 - We Can Give You Help In Picking The Perfect Gift Here - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Dan ThompsonDear friend, Is it that you are always confused when you have to take a decision to gift someone either for their birthday or anniversary? Do you have a tough time in taking the right decision in finding the appropriate gift for them? Do you fail to understand what shall be the best ...
Views: 1238 - Your Pot of Gold: Waiting for the Rainbow's End - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2004 from Steve BrunkhorstAn old story tells of a country pastor who had created a very beautiful garden. He had removed the old decaying trees and replaced them with healthy young saplings. He had dug granite stones from the hillside and built steps and walkways throughout the garden.A clear stream ran through the ...
Views: 1238 - Do What You Love, Happiness Will Follow - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Sue Brenner"Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do." -- Rumi Do you get excited when you get up to go to work everyday? Does your work fulfill you? When your work gives you energy and satisfies you, you have the opportunity to fill joy on an ongoing basis. "I love my work," says Tommy, a hair ...
Views: 1237 - How Removing Illusions lead to True Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Martin EttingtonI've often thought that most of the advice on how to be happy was misguided. Not that it was all bad, but most people don't understand what the root of true happiness is. My observations come from my life long experience with studying Metaphysics, Meditation, and various religions. My view ...
Views: 1237 - How to Love and Be Loving to Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanAs we begin the New Year, we are faced with a spirit of rejuvenation. Another opportunity to create the life we desire. But how do you go about creating the life you desire? You may resolve to go to the gym more, or attend religious services more often. You may even decide to change jobs and ...
Views: 1237 - Seek the Experience, Leave the Stuff Behind - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Meghan GehanOpportunity knocks at your door. You are seeking excitement and pleasure. Which do you choose: a vacation or a shopping spree? If you have the opportunity for an experience rather than stuff, I might re consider your need for more stuff. On the Oprah show a few weeks ago, she spent the ...
Views: 1237 - The Ultimate Holiday Gift That Truly Keeps On Giving - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Noelle NelsonThe airport was crowded, noisy, chaotic. Nothing unusual about that. I was waiting, properly queued up, to board my flight. To my right was a line of nine wheelchair-bound folk also waiting patiently. All but one, who was waiting not so patiently. She was sixth in the line of pre-boarding ...
Views: 1237 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have no support structure - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am 48 years of age, never married but would definitely like to. I am doing the online dating thing for a while now and so far no success. I am currently speaking to a gentleman who lives in another state; but given he is currently a pilot he ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Happiness is not just for Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Mark LeonardIf you get that gift you’ve wanted for Christmas, the chances are the happiness you get from it won’t last. If something terrible happens, a bereavement or relationship break-up, before too long you’re likely to get over it and be just as happy as you were before. Even people who win the lottery ...
Views: 1236 - The Bright Side of Loneliness - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2004 from Thelma MarianoRecently a romantic relationship came to an end and I found myself alone again. The minutes, the hours now felt empty. For three weeks I sat beside a silent phone, rehashing the past and coming to terms with my loss. After the warmth and intimacy of love, my loneliness felt like a great abyss ...
Views: 1236 - Confidence: 4 incredibly simple ways to get your mojo back - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from Francis AllenOn first glance, it can feel as though some people have it in abundance. In truth, confidence is something that takes a lot of hard work though - it's not simply a switch that some people have the ability to flick on whenever they require. Fortunately, there are some really simple techniques ...
Views: 1235 - Lukas’ Narrow Escape (Excerpt from the World’s Smartest Horse Children’s Book) - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Karen MurdockLukas stood in his stall. It was his home at the racetrack since arriving from the breeder’s farm when he was only fifteen months old. It was the stall he came back to after his hard morning work-outs to hang his head and rest before they came to run him again. It was the only place he felt ...
Views: 1235 - Mindfulness and Stress: Unwrapping Your Package - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2006 from Maya FrostWhat triggers stress for you? Most people think they know exactly what pushes their buttons, but they're going for the low-hanging fruit. It's the stuff that's hanging in the hard-to-reach branches that tends to multiply our feelings of frustration, exhaustion and disconnection. One ...
Views: 1235 - The Path to Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Nova ReedThe Path to Fulfillment By Nova Reed, MA, CLC Are you searching for happiness, or yearning for more out of life and your relationships? An eternal desire exists within all of us, the universal quest for fulfillment: the feeling of having a “full” and satisfying life filled with joy and ...
Views: 1235(4 votes) - The Power of Focus - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from John AssarafMany years ago, I coined the terms "Bull's-eye Thinking" and "Bull's-eye Action" as a way to get the businesses and individuals I was consulting with, to focus only on the most important activities every day, instead of the "stuff" that shows up on a daily basis. Some of them were forever ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Think twice before you're nice. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Tama KievesA few months back I had a disturbing dream. In my dream a woman with stringy blonde hair rang my bell. She asked if she could come in. I didn't want to open the door. But I felt guilty about my reaction. So I let her in. She pulled out a hand gun and shot me. I woke with a start and a racing ...
Views: 1235 - Yoga and Blackberry-picking - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Rachel JenningsYoga and blackberries, may not be the obvious combination. But the time is now ripe (in the UK at least) to put the two together. Timing is everything in the land of blackberry picking. It is utterly crucial to success. Last year the time came and went, and I was left bereft of a freezer of ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - A Game Anyone Can Play - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Steve GoodierThe most miserable people live in their own little worlds of isolation. They do little for others and rarely have much fun. I heard of one older gentleman who was considered by the townspeople to be both rich and thrifty. His austerity earned him the reputation of a miser. When he died, ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Becoming an Excellent Human: Five Great Ideas From Aristotle - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2003 from Maya FrostIt was Socrates who said that the purpose of philosophy is to help each of us become “an excellent human”. That seems like a respectable and reasonable big-picture goal for every person on the planet. But what about the specifics? How do we become excellent humans? How can we use philosophy ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - How to Be Happy - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Sarah Lambert“Happiness resides not in possessions and not in gold; the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” – Democritus I once met a woman who had a little dog. The dog was very sweet and quiet, and wore a yellow uniform that said “Therapy Dog” in block letters. I was impressed by it’s patience, ...
Views: 1234 - Karbi villa,Krabi Vacation Homes - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from rahul kumarHOME IMPROVEMENT Whether Ton Company helps you plan and deliver the right upgrades increasing the value of your villa, or simply making your home more comfortable to live in, Home makeovers have been in fashion for the last decade and the trend for all things déco seems here to stay. But ...
Views: 1234 - Mindfulness and Mystery: Sleuthing Toward Interpersonal Awareness - by Submitted on May 26, 2005 from Maya FrostWe love mysteries. We enjoy using our minds to gather clues and solve problems of all kinds. Whether it's the latest crime show on television, a news story, your company's top-secret product launch, or where you left your glasses, you are captivated by questions that have significance for you. ...
Views: 1234 - What We Need to Be Happy - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Marc FreyIf you were to write a list with all the things you need to be happy, what would you put on that list? While the list may vary from person to person, it is often interesting to see how many dependencies people put on happiness. Naturally, the answers will vary from a loving relationship to ...
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