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In this life whatever happens is never good or bad, it is all simply richly interesting.
Have you ever had something happen in your life that felt like a bad thing only later to realize in the long run it turned out to be a good thing? I would like to share a story from my recent travels. I ... Views: 1167
Yes, by now we have all sighed, “Life isn’t fair;” those annoyingly cheerful people in our midst lucky enough to be hardwired for happiness genetically. No matter what problems land on their doorstep, they resiliently return to their happiness set point to flow with life’s currents. How ... Views: 1167
One of the top issues in homes today is one where parents are completely frustrated at how picky or fussy their children are at mealtimes. Luckily, there is a very easy solution to this problem.
Meal times should and can be one of the most precious rituals in any family's home. It's a time ... Views: 1167
For good reasons or for reasons you cannot even explain, you are not in a good place right now. You might be spinning in circles in totally sensory overload; feeling completely overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. Fantastic! You might be really afraid of what is about to happen or ... Views: 1167
What do you think is the hardest job in the world? Is it being a surgeon... lawyer... priest... professor... musician... writer... policeman...?
Personally, I think that the hardest job in the world is forming the habit of thinking about the particular kind of reality that we wish to ... Views: 1167
For many of you it is about to be Easter, for those who are Jewish, as I am, Passover is just around the corner! I thought it would be interesting to share with you some thoughts about Passover that are so universal in nature that we can all learn from them!
Passover gives us the chance to ... Views: 1167
Debt is a part of life for millions of people, particularly young people just starting out in their lives and careers. But just because debt is common does not mean that it should be embraced or ignored. Indeed, the accumulation of debt increases chances for financial pitfalls by keeping ... Views: 1166
November 9th marks the beginning of “Pursuit of Happiness” week.
But really, pursuing happiness is something that we all do. In fact, I would say that people today have a lot of practice in the pursuit of happiness. It’s just that they look for that happiness in all the wrong places. ... Views: 1166
Did you ever feel like your "get-up-and-go" got up and deserted you? Has a stressful situation left you feeling drained and unmotivated to perform the simplest tasks?Most of us have experienced times of stress followed by fatigue. The resiliency to work, play, and enjoy life after stressful ... Views: 1166
In his thoughtful and thought-provoking song “Anyone Can Whistle,” Stephen Sondheim writes:
It's all so simple,
Relax, let go, let fly.
So someone tell me, why can't I?
In this month of giving, getting, and gathering, when we all do more and push harder, relaxing and letting go are ... Views: 1166
The other day I was watching a program that tried to figure out what most people
thought was the level of financial income needed for a person to feel rich. Now if you think
about it, “rich” is a pretty vague term so to some people it was in the neighborhood of a million
dollars (net worth, I ... Views: 1166
As we embark on the first month of a brand new year, most of us have made them, New Years resolutions that we have every desire and intention to keep, but sometimes find it difficult to follow through. Many of us may want 2007 to be the year that we finally shed those extra pounds, exercise ... Views: 1166
Growing up I never doubted I was attractive. As a teenager I pretended to have issues with my appearance to fit in with my friends, but didn’t think any of us actually believed it. I thought it was a game, and complained about my looks for the entertainment value of talking about myself.
It ... Views: 1165
With the New Year just around the corner, the environment is abuzz with celebrations. It’s all fun and frolic, excitement and anticipation. People like to celebrate New Year in their own way, some party hard, and some just relax with close friends and family at their home.
Gifting is one of ... Views: 1165
The yoga poses to helpfull improve the entire health.
Downward Facing Dog
This is principally employed in yoga apply and it helps to stretches & strengthens the complete body. Get the soundness in hands & feet and a lot of extended spine as move step by step into the downward facing dog ... Views: 1165
Christmas is a time of celebration and enjoying time with family and friends. The world glows with fun and frolic when the joyous event graciously marks its presence. This is the awaited festival during the winter season, which is celebrated with full excitement and enthusiasm. What makes the ... Views: 1164
Discovering Your Personal Success Footprint
Nina Ham, CPCC, LCSW
Are you tired of being told what success is and isn’t, or counseled how to get it, as though it’s a publicly held commodity? Even when it’s couched in glowing New Age language (“success is fulfilling your destiny…”), the ... Views: 1164
The blend of love, excitement and the perfect gift brings something really wonderful to your loved ones. Flowers are undoubtedly the most beautiful depiction of love and life. The concept of flower retailing is a boon to people with busy and bustling schedules. It is now extremely convenient to ... Views: 1164
Yes, USING it. Read the data about just the conversation part. Read the data about the hands-free part. Go here http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/phon-ndx.htm for tips for safe cellular phone use in the car (if there is such a thing).
1. Interrogatory No. 2: Was a cell phone in use in your ... Views: 1164
Europe has been the center of attraction for some good reasons. A continent so diverse traditionally and culturally sees an influx of tourists on a much larger scale. Home to various music, arts and classic festivals, your holiday can have a wonderful turnaround. Come; see why these intimate and ... Views: 1164
You are always at choice. Even in the way you feel. No matter what happens to you, you can adjust the way you feel about it. Even if it's something you wish did not happen, and "negatively" effects you, you always have the choice to look at the event in another light.
In my experience with my ... Views: 1164
Everyone is in the process of seeking greater happiness. We are each involved in the search for feeling good inside our bodies. What may come as a surprise is in the midst of a binge, anorexia, bulimia, or other addiction process, happiness is essentially at the core of what is being sought. The ... Views: 1163
No matter how enthusiastically we embrace theconcept of simplifying our lives, things have a way of getting complicated.
Perfect example: My family sold nearly everything and moved to Mazatlan, Mexico to explore living with less stuff and more fun. And it's been working beautifully. It's ... Views: 1163
Huh??!! Let me explain...A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure. This pressure change helps weather forecasters to predict what weather conditions might be forthcoming. Barometric conditions are always changing; therefore barometric measurement is always fluctuating.
A compass, ... Views: 1163
To be happier – that’s what we all want. The problem is you can be your own worst enemy.
Negatives attitudes can wreck your chances of being happy. You want to be happy, but you’re unlikely to achieve real happiness if you fall foul of these 3 states of mind:
Anticipated Dismay
Why look for ... Views: 1162
Did you know that you can learn how to be happy? Read on to discover how.
You can actually train yourself to be happier. Happiness is a choice, you can choose to be happy and take steps to become happier regardless of what's happened or what people have done to you.
"The happiness of your ... Views: 1162
If you could make a couple of little changes into your life so that you would start living a better, happier life, would you do it? There's one thing about life that will never change (or at least almost never): it can always get better!
Improving your life isn't that hard, you just have to get ... Views: 1162
It doesn’t take long for you to forget about what’s important, or to even care about what’s important in your life when you allow priorities outside of the basic well-being of your family to take control of your life.
For too long, my career was the centerpiece of my life. This imbalance cost ... Views: 1162
the Internet that provides a huge platform for advertising products and
services online. Advertisers around the world have shown a keen interest in making
good use of the Internet that is omnipresent these days to market various products
and speed up their business activities by reaching out ... Views: 1162
Although marriage has become less desirable and there are more and more people choosing to live with their partner, see them regularly but live in different homes, or stay single, people still choose to get married and put their trust into another person. Why they choose to marry may seem ... Views: 1162
Christmas Gifts
Have you ever thought why festival celebrations seem to be fresh every year? It's because the way we celebrate the joyful events without feeling any exhaustion; Indian calendar is marked with so many festivals back to back that one has to have lot of energy and passion to ... Views: 1162
Now that you have committed to achieving your goals and have determined if you require an accountability partner to reach them, it is time to develop your course of action. Exactly how do you plan to get from your current location to your blissful life? What course must you chart to achieve it? ... Views: 1162
When you get home from work, do you feel enriched, fulfilled and empowered? Or does it seem like you just finished an uphill battle on a treadmill? Imagine being paid to do what you love. You could return home feeling as though time stood still. Being "in the zone" virtually all day. Coming home ... Views: 1162
Creating your Vision; being able to look into your future through a selection of pictures, words, symbols and shapes creates a visualization of where you would like to see yourself, the direction you think you might be going in and the means in which to make it happen. Generating a map of your ... Views: 1161
Replacing your mattress is definitely an exhausting proposition. Not merely are there hundreds of models to choose from, but a major part of why is a good one is very personal: One person's luxury is another person's backache waiting to happen.
The first decision you have to make has to do with ... Views: 1161
CHOOSE HAPPINESS NOW!
"Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life."
- Burton Hills
What if--- you could accept yourself and be happy with everything in your life EXACTLY AS IT IS RIGHT NOW? Wouldn’t that be a relief? You could stop tying up your energy with worry and ... Views: 1160
My own personal healing and growth in the physical, spiritual and emotional realm has been greatly enhanced by practicing EFT regularly. I have invested in working with several highly qualified and trained EFT coaches who have facilitated my own healing and growth in many areas of my own life, ... Views: 1160
Several years ago, my favorite aunt and uncle inherited a vintage 1965 Corvair; a car which had literally only been driven by a little old lady to church on Sundays. Recently, my aunt and uncle asked if I’d like to store the car and keep it in good running order by taking it out for drives ... Views: 1160
What does it mean to manifest a desire? Lets look at thewords manifest and desire. Manifest means to offer proof,attest to or to display clearly.
So when we say manifest a desire, we say to display yourdesire as having been fulfilled or to offer proof ofsomething.
For example if your desire is ... Views: 1160
When 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 ... Views: 1159
Wood oil is protective as well as a decorative wood finish added to wooden furniture. Teak furniture typically marketed in natural wood finishes. The wood furniture has no blemish or sealant, and you can decide how you want to safeguard it. Wood is useful because it generates its unique oils ... Views: 1159
I believe music can play a very important role in our lives. Do you remember picking out your favorite love song with your boyfriend when you were a teenager? Or how about the breakup song, you know that sad song you played after you broke up with your boyfriend and although it was sad, you ... Views: 1159
“To love what you do and feel that it matters—how could anything be more fun?” ~ Katharine Graham
What is so important about having a purpose in life? Increasingly, people are looking for something more than just “making a living.” They’re realizing that there seems to be something missing in ... Views: 1158
If you are planning to host a cocktail party at home, it is essential to have necessary barware and glassware. A martini is one of the most popular cocktails, and it is best enjoyed in a martini glass. There are various types of martini glasses, so choose one that suits you best. Let’s take a ... Views: 1158
I had always been one of those negative people, constantly at war with themselves, while searching for happiness in all the wrong places, looking for self validation from others and allowing their perception of who I was define me. I saw my trials and tribulations as punishments, which made me a ... Views: 1158
Ever wonder why the good things in life seem to just slip out of your fingers when they do come your way?
This is why: Because there’s no dock for that “ship” you’ve been waiting on, and it just can’t stay around without a safe harbor.
We all want our ship to come in (pardon the analogy). ... Views: 1158
Meals are the only supply of energy. But meals routines need to be great or else food itself may cause many diseases. We ought to know precisely about our meals before all of us consume this. We have to study publications, seek advice from a few dieticians and also see the internet to get more ... Views: 1158
On July 6, 1946 a kid was born to a chorine and an Italian immigrant. A foreceps accident during his birth severed him paralyzed. He also suffered with rickets. At age 15, his parents' divorce, leaving him a homely, sickliest child. By this time, the kid had developed a passion to become a movie ... Views: 1158
If you have the desire to change, to become a “better” person, kick a bad habit, or do things differently, you can start right from where you are. There is no need to go backwards to get to where you want to be. There is no need to try to figure out what and why. If you know, who you want to ... Views: 1158
After several months of scorching heat, Mumbai eagerly awaits for the arrival of monsoon. This is the time that gives us relief from hard hitting summer. As soon as the monsoon arrives in Mumbai, we are truly blessed with the showers relieving them from the sweltering heatwave. Even though ... Views: 1158