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- Understanding Cause & Effect Can Heal Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Zarla LeahEverything is cause and effect. What you do comes back to you. If you are loving, giving, forgiving and kind, then that comes back to you as people doing that for you. If you care about the poor and wish you could help them get back on their feet, then if you are ever poor, there will be those ...
Views: 2011(1 vote) - What Bhutan Can Teach Us About Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Phyllis GoldbergIt has been over ten years since I retired from my full-time practice and spent three months doing volunteer work and traveling in Southeast Asia. One of the best parts of my trip was spending time in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. It was their monarch who defined the concept of Gross ...
Views: 1413 - It Might Be Time to Take a Chance on Yourself If… - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christine KaneI love the Law of Attraction. I believe in it wholeheartedly. And you know what else I believe in? Taking action, and taking chances. This is not good news for some people. In fact, every time I give a retreat, or offer a new program, I hear from so many people who are scared to ...
Views: 1974(1 vote) - Landscaping-The Landscaping Tips - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christina XioLandscaping is defined as any activity that modifies the prominent features of an area of a land it can be living elements, human element, natural elements, and abstract element. It is combination of science and art and needs good observation and artistic skills. Intelligent landscapers ...
Views: 1306 - Love Match Game Awesome Idea to Assert Your Love - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from rahul kumarWhen we have someone to love, we look forward to building our future with them. We want to know how strong the chances are, for us staying together, with the person we love is. We want to work it out with them, and want to know how likely it is that we will succeed. There are a lot of ways one ...
Views: 1001 - Livening Up the Wintry Indoors - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Jakob BarryWinter can seem like it’s lasting forever and if your house or apartment isn’t a safe healthy abode both in body and spirit it can be a very depressing cold season. The lack of daylight and sometimes overbearing chilly weather can make life miserable and stir a deep sense of isolation. That’s ...
Views: 1472 - How to Live Stress-Free and Happy - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Kurt ArrowYour stress relief is right here, right now. Literally, in the here and now, the current moment, there is absolutely no stress. Just stress-free happiness. So read this article over and over, pausing only to eat or sleep and you will be stress-free and happy. I’m just kidding. But reading is ...
Views: 2654 - The Exciting New Wave Of Contemporary Wedding Invitations - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from tracy weddingThe modern couple is not so easy to satisfy when it comes to wedding ceremonies and receptions. Contemporary wedding invitations offer many possibilities to the bride and groom. The elegant wedding invitations have evolved from the classic white to shades of caramel or even red, tied around with ...
Views: 1191(3 votes) - The History of Laughing - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonIt is estimated the average adult laughs around 20 times a day; some fifteen times less than a small child. But what is laughter? Why do we laugh and what affect does it have on ourselves and other people? There have been countless studies into laughter (the study of laughter is actually called ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Happiness & the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Hope Bradford“The truth is one must be fully human for the divine part of self to be more in tune. Rejecting the human body assures one will have to come back, return to the lessons here on earth. It means ‘you didn’t get it’,” counsels Kuan Yin When we incarnate, we do not lose our God Potential. This ...
Views: 1828(3 votes) - Stay Curious - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Melanie McGheeWe human beings are dynamic creatures and our relationships are vibrant expressions of that dynamism. But problems can often arise, especially in long term relationships, when we fall into the habit of thinking we know – thinking we know what our partner thinks, will say, or will do in a given ...
Views: 1328 - The Artemis in You - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Charlene ProctorThe independent, feminine spirit is personified in the Greek goddess Artemis. Her imagery shows us a woman who seeks her goals on a terrain of her own choosing. Although we need both masculine and famine qualities to achieve inner balance (this is the true meaning of wholeness), Artemis reminds ...
Views: 1623 - LOVE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE By BERNARD LEVINE - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from BERNARD LEVINETHE MIRACLE OF LOVE By BERNARD LEVINE One person can affect the lives of so many people Find a cause that you care about and follow your heart Be a helping hand to others who can’t help themselves Take a message of hope to those that are lonely and forgotten Give away ...
Views: 2311 - Festival OF Happiness & Wealth - Chinese New Year - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Sarah AshlinThis new year of Chinese is the 4710th New Year and as per the Chinese Zodiac Calendar, this year is of dragon, the 5th sign, indicating power, good luck, success and happiness. The date of the Chinese New Year changes in accordance to the path of New Year. Last year i.e., 2011, the New Year it ...
Views: 1028 - 10 Simple ways to make your every day your best day - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from samir kunvaria"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts."Eleanor Roosevelt Very few people might know that how we spend our day depends on how we start it. Have you ever noticed that your entire day becomes a mess if something goes wrong in the morning like, you could not find your shirt you ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - How to change your emotions when you need it most! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Kirstin O´DonovanDo you ever wonder why your mood can suddenly change when you hear an old favorite song, and then change as quickly as it did when you see a long queue in a bank? This is a process that goes on around and within us all the time, whether we are aware of it or not, called Anchoring. Anchoring ...
Views: 1931(2 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: 3074 - Alternate reality of the universe - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Laura SilvaThis is a massive universe and it is still not completely discovered though scientists are still trying to figure out various parts, secrets and realities of the whole universe. There are several laws of physics which defines and describes the universe though it can not be merged in just a ...
Views: 647 - Pranic Energy Healing - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from tannu aggarwalThere are three main forms of energy healing. They may share similarities, but they are each different in their own ways. These three energy healing forms are Reiki, Tantra, and Pranic. This article will focus on one of the most commonly used form of energy healing of all three, which is Pranic ...
Views: 1037 - Capture All the Memorable Moments of Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Rohan SinhaIf you are fond of capturing the good moments of life, then to click those pictures it is very important that you have a good camera which would enable you to capture those pictures at their best. There might have been times when suddenly while traveling you would have come across breath taking ...
Views: 1447 - Living In Gratitude: Changing Your Life Story - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanAt the beginning of the year, I encouraged my readers to pick one word to focus their attention on and energize with affirmations throughout the year, as opposed to making a typical list of New Year’s Resolutions. Similarly, instead of simply giving thanks at the table on Thanksgiving, while ...
Views: 1784(3 votes) - Being Happy Now - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWe think we need to be attached to things so we can be comfortable and happy. We think that by having one particular thing, we will be okay. We believe that by surrounding ourselves with our idea of happiness, then we will become happy. But this can not be further from the truth. The less we ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Secrets to Happiness Part I - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from J.R. McCakerenWhat is happiness? Happiness is a feeling of joy inside. It is logically what everybody wants to feel and experience. Everybody is seeking happiness in an unconscious level because that just how humans are wired to be. To seek happiness and avoid pain. But how hard can it really be to really be ...
Views: 1010 - Happiness: why you should give up everything to enjoy something - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Anna AparicioEvery day is full of little happenings that bring us happiness: getting home form a hard day at work and slouching on the couch, a hug from a partner, a call from a friend… it is the little things that are determining factors in our estate of mind. We need these to minimise the hardships we ...
Views: 2542(1 vote) - Is Workplace Stress Killing Your Family? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Rick CarterYou are on your way up. You are advancing in your career faster than you thought possible. You are being given more responsibility. And rewards. And the workplace stress that goes along with it. You figure it's worth it. But does your family? The bad health effects of the stress you ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - Choose Happiness NOW! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Ann ThomasHappiness is not out there. It does not need a partner, job, children, or pets to exist. Happiness is within you. It is your natural state. Your divine essence is a happy one. Yet, you may have forgotten this. No need to worry – most of us have. We live in a world that makes unhappiness, ...
Views: 586 - Almighty - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from LeRoy NiaNiaGod is good The things i see were believers are going wrong,is that the Almighty what's as to live in abundance according to his will... The word is success... We must learn to understand how to listen,and be open to new challenges... Your attitude and character regarding your ...
Views: 826 - How important is yoga for fitness and toning of muscles - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Anju KumarYoga as a system of physical rejuvenation exercise had originated from India and has been in existence from times immemorial. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning to bind the yoke. It is the true union of our human will with the will of God. If an aspirant dedicatedly ...
Views: 597 - Keeping a clean home is the key to a happy home - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Katie KingKeeping a clean home is the key to a happy home With the ever increasing prices how do you save money on taking care of your home? There are things that you can do to reduce the cost by 50%. There are places out there that you can buy in bulk and get a discount up to 30%. Having to stock your ...
Views: 604 - Prague Weekend – Enjoy Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Kaitysi gayaIf you are planning to arrange for a Prague weekend trip, then you need to carry ample cash in order to enjoy your stay in there. Although this is one of the most visited cities in the entire world, but still without enough cash it will be foolishness to visit this beautiful city. As you ...
Views: 568 - Ten Things That Are Expensive (Why They Are Worth It) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Melinda de los SantosI'd bet that even before you laid eyes on this sentence a slew of expensive materials already crossed your mind. Right? I'm not talking about unique and exuberant oddities such as jewel-encrusted bikinis, or private jets, but commonly known items that one may find in the home of any ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Four stages of happiness - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Thomas CharlesIn the book ‘The Art of Happiness’, Dalai Lama explains that happiness has four levels of stages according to Buddhist texts. The very first level is about having wealth. Many would say wealth does not cause happiness but unless one has self sufficiency, it is difficult to be happy in life. ...
Views: 527 - New Year-New Attitude - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanI know. Every year it is the same thing. You are all pumped up for the big event, and you have already made out your wish list of resolutions that you plan to carry out in the New Year. Yet year after year, you continue to do the same things that keep holding you back in your life. Why? Is it ...
Views: 1591 - First Steps From Sedentary Lifestyle To Exercise - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe first few steps from a sedentary lifestyle to exercise are the hardest. For many people activities such as walking to the chip shop can be seen as daunting and difficult. So to change that attitude from lounging round the house watching TV mixed with a bad diet of fast foot and to an ...
Views: 2071 - Breakfast Like A King - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Believe CerealsBreakfast like a king is an old adage and one that a nutritionist would recommend even today. Whether you have a breakfast cereal or a all time favourite muesli, it is indeed an important meal of the day. So choose carefully and eat well. Start the day healthy, breakfast like a champion as ...
Views: 1026 - Decorative Silk Throw Pillows for Bed furnishing and Bedroom Decor - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from John WatsonThrow pillows in silk and velvet material have been an essential part of the bed furnishings and bedroom décor. Decorative silk throw pillows are more than just object of resting the head of an individual. Decorative silk throw pillows perfectly blend comfort with aesthetics and style. Today, an ...
Views: 1013 - The Gift Of Time - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe days of simple gift giving are over for my oldest child. She has moved on from playhouses, dolls and doll house to iPhones and iTunes. This happens to all parents at one time or another. What are parents to do when their babies out grow toy boxes and playhouse and move from dollhouse on ...
Views: 1172 - Workplace Stress And Personal Effectiveness: A Symbiotic Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rick CarterYou probably never thought of workplace stress as being the paramount key to your career success. Most people and so-called experts want to emphasize people skills or technical skills or even how you interact with your boss. But without stress and chaos, you really have no opportunity to stand ...
Views: 2176(1 vote) - Self Discovery 101: DO YOU YOI? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from CJ KennaIs YOUR Christmas shopping complete? Have you on hand plenty of "Yardsticks of Impossibility" (also known as "YOIs") ready for use this holiday season? If you're human, you probably do. They're really rather useful, and a snap to gift. You can use them to measure yourself (and your ...
Views: 962 - Living by The Truth - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Ermalinda LynchLiving By the truth Qualities: Strength Determination Honesty Self Respect Understanding Active Response Listening Simplicity Truth is a destination also part of the Journey. When you are true to yourself you go beyond your limits. How do you know when you are not living by your ...
Views: 951 - 3 steps to Happiness NOW - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sharon CraigAre you still waiting for your circumstances to change before you’ll allow yourself to be happy? Most of us have preconceived ideas of what would make us happy, and those goals are in our future thus we refuse to be satisfied until those things happen. Have you ever noticed that even when ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - How to develop a positive attitude - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sharon CraigWhen it comes to the quality of your life, attitude is everything! In fact, it could even be said that whatever you focus on the most, you tend to bring into your life, whether by choice or circumstance. Have you ever known someone who had a terrible attitude? Perhaps they were extremely ...
Views: 1299(2 votes) - Horse Racing Betting Tips – How to Cash a Winning Ticket - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe extensive array of wagers available on a horse race today can sometimes be overwhelming to a new fan of the sport. Just a generation ago, bettors were typically limited to win, place and show wagering on each race and perhaps one Daily Double. That certainly isn't the case to day. Here's a ...
Views: 1053 - The Drama of Prosperity - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Joe VitaleA friend recently cried out, “I’m tired of the drama of poverty!” He smiled as he said it, but I knew the statement revealed his pain. He was truly tired of the struggle of wanting more but receiving less. He was tired of bills and debt while doing what he loves and going for his dreams. He ...
Views: 757(1 vote) - Piano is Pleasurable - Obtain the Right Instructor - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Jerome McchristianIt's secure to say that piano is 1 of your most well-liked musical instruments, not just throughout this generation but which includes that of your past. Nevertheless, it can be also correct to say that mastering the best way to play this instrument is never straightforward specially you will ...
Views: 562 - Three Ways to Rethink Giving - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Janice RussellGiving thanks. It is something we do when someone gives us a gift or does something special for us. In the several countries there are special days called Thanksgiving. People gather together with family and friends, eat a big feast, and give thanks for all their blessings. In the United ...
Views: 1604 - How Much Does a Smile Cost? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Tadyk KalasMy question for today … How much does a smile cost? Looking around, from the lack of it, I would think that it is very expensive. Please, don’t let me be the only one that knows ‘It costs virtually nothing, but it is ‘priceless’ to those that need it. Smile at somebody today and give them a ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Keeping the Spark Alive in Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Sukhjiwan SinghKeeping the Spark Alive in Your Marriage If you ever find yourself in an airplane and suddenly, the air-mask falls from the ceiling; do you know what to do? An announcement breaks the silent fear of everyone around and commands that everyone must secure their air-masks immediately. If you are ...
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