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- Welcome New Year 2012 with lots of Joy and Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Kevin ThomasNew Year comes with lots of hope, joy and happiness. It is just like another festival that is celebrated with full enthusiasm. People wait for New Year as it gives them a chance to party all night. Every single person will be enjoying in their own way. Party hard becomes the anthem of the eve. ...
Views: 527 - Why Do I Still Feel Stuck? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Michelle MayurHow many times have you said to yourself, “I’ve been working on this issue for years, yet I just don’t seem to be making any progress. Why am I still stuck?” At times I’ve even been known to say to myself in exasperation, “But I thought I’d cleared that!” The issue can be anything at all – ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - 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: 3215(2 votes) - Our Relating to Others Can Be Beneficial To All - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Jim GilletteHow we relate to others can shape how they feel and how we feel. We can determine our orientation and that affects the relational field we create. There is a positive openness that we can offer that is supportive for the other person. It will affect how the other experiences us and how she/he ...
Views: 1085 - How to Attract Calm Amid Holiday Chaos - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffWhen it comes to the holidays, you get what you attract. If you are attracting chaos, exhaustion and turmoil, you will get chaos, exhaustion and turmoil. If you’ve set your intentions for experiencing holiday joy, calm amid the chaos and quiet enjoyment then you will reap those rewards and ...
Views: 1366 - Adept: Transforming Base Metal into Gold - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jim GilletteIn Latin, "adeptus" means an alchemist who has attained the knowledge of how to transform base metals into gold. What do you want to become adept in? What areas of your life do you want to take the base elements and transform them into gold? It may start with a desire or a need. It may be ...
Views: 1303 - Listen to Your Inner Encourager - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jim GilletteThere may be a number of voices in your head. They perform different roles and usually have developed long before now. Some may criticize, delude, compensate, avoid, or seek conformity, excitement, or pleasure. You can learn which voices are fabrications that serve some purpose, usually to ...
Views: 1175 - Merry Christmas or what did you get me! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Rubel ZamanChristmas is nearly here (mid November) and everyone has their shopping done, right? Well maybe a list is underway for most of us but actual Christmas gift buying is something that must be worked up to gradually. Maybe by mid December when in a panic, we decide to get serious about it. Some of ...
Views: 612 - Los Olivos La Manga Club Resort: A Really Wonderful Setting for Sports Activity Holiday getaways - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jon TulleyThe Los Olivos community at La Manga Club Resort is actually among the club's most popular and most sought after holiday vacation rentals. The largest reason will be the truth that the apartments are located straight in front of the Tennis Centre (and Childrens Club). Added to this fact is ...
Views: 2558 - The Irony of Man - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Joseph LieunghThe Irony of Man is not a new problem, but a repeating cyclical behavior passed down from generation to generation. Aristophanes referred to this as eiron, Greek word for Irony, and applied its usage to any shady or annoying characters. The Irony in itself was that Aristophanes himself was a ...
Views: 1347 - How To Distinguish Between Pleasure And Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonMany people think that they will find happiness when in fact they reach out in search of pleasure. They think that in finding pleasure they will also find happiness. But there is a distinction between the two and pleasure does not always (or even often) lead to the happiness. Happiness is ...
Views: 912 - The Wise Old Man on the Deathbed - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mickey OddwinTake away the morbidity of the mention of death and look at what we can gain by hurling ourselves forward to the end of our days and making decisions from there. That’s right, the wise old codger on the deathbed is you. Most people who know me will have heard me say this before… it’s one of ...
Views: 793 - Enjoy a Real Game Indoors - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Carol MooreA game of golf on a sunny day seems exciting to many of us. Playing golf also give us the opportunity to be with our loved ones. However it is not always possible outdoors to hit outdoor to play a game of golf. It is not possible to play 18 holes when you are at home or are working at your ...
Views: 684 - Peaceful Holidays to You and Yours - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Karen NoeI love the holidays for a multitude of reasons. I love them because family comes together, I love them because it’s a time to be grateful, and I love them because of the energy of joy that fills the air. I also love the holidays because it has a built-in positive message. A short phrase that can ...
Views: 687 - Feeling Good by Ton Pascal - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Ton PascalYa' feelin' allright? I'm not feelin' too good myself… goes the song by Dave Mason of the English rock band Traffic in 1968. This song’ powerful lyrics, are actualy about the changes he must make to set his life in the right track. The energy it generates is high voltage. How about ...
Views: 1258 - 15 Gifts of Presence for the Holidays and Beyond - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kimberly RexAs the holidays begin with gatherings and gift-giving, we remember those in our lives who have touched our hearts, helped us learn greater lessons, and those who might be at a distance, or perhaps are not with us this year. Deep within the heart of each of us is a yearning for presence and ...
Views: 1438 - What Are the Steps For Montauk Fishing Tournament - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Carol MooreMontauk is the census designated place and is a well renowned tourist spot. It has about six state parks and Montauk claims to be the only one having massive records of salt water fishing than any other port in the world. Montauk Surfcasting, Montauk Fishing Tournament can be certainly called as ...
Views: 980 - Can Architecture build happiness? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Barbara EdieLast fall I was in England exploring some ultra modern holiday homes as part of a press trip for a project called Living Architecture. While happily snapping photographs of these contemporary buildings, one woman said to me: “Make sure there are people in the photos; architecture is about ...
Views: 1212 - Fulfilling Your Dream Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Rachel SchwartzMost of people work all throughout their careers. This is because they want to achieve goals such as promotions or the individual would want to generate more profits in his or her business by expanding. Promotions or business expansions do take effort and sometimes holidays and vacations are ...
Views: 848 - Hay Meadows Aren't Purely For Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Bruno BlackstoneThe Hay Meadow is typically connected with romantic unspoilt country side but regrettably over the last few years they have been disappearing at an alarming pace. Therefore, what basically is a meadow and why are they so crucial to protect? The word 'meadow' is strictly speaking employed to ...
Views: 444 - Finding Happiness: Why Everyone Wants It - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Cleofe SmithThey say that you have found happiness; you are finally living the good life. But what does it take to live a good life anyway? Some people think that being happy is a very hard thing to achieve. The truth is, it is just a matter of changing your mind set and attitude. There are times though ...
Views: 929 - Finding Happiness And The Point Of Life - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from David SamuelMany people tell me they cannot find any point to life. That is very sad of course, to continue to live just because it is the only alternative to death. Maybe they are right, or maybe not. Even if you have a purpose and see a point, this article may help you increase joy and pleasure in your ...
Views: 1105 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Karuna DiLiberoThe Thanksgiving holiday has just passed and for the first time in my life, I celebrated it alone. Life seems to have been so busy and moving so quickly lately, that I felt I needed some down time to reflect on what is transpiring in my life. Taking time for myself to be thankful for all the ...
Views: 1289 - Stress Less Over Eating During The Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Lianda LudwigTrying to lose weight during the holidays can be very stressful and difficult at best! Christmas and Winter Holidays are the season of over-eating, over-indulging and generalized gluttony! And we have that built-in excuse to over-eat: It's the holiday! However, there's a payback in the form ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - How The Law of Attraction Can Bring You a Life of Endless Fun! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyIf you would like to live a life filled with fun and joy and passion and love, then doesn't it makes sense to be spending a good proportion of your time and energy on things that you love, with the people that you adore, wearing clothes that please you that make you feel great about yourself? ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Learn How to Attract Your Goals Easily Using a Vision Board - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyA vision board is a simple, but powerful visualisation tool to get The Law of Attraction working for you, (also known as a treasure map, creativity collage, or goal board). It helps to manifest your dreams into reality, by focusing your mind on THE LIFE THAT YOU REALLY WANT, using a collection ...
Views: 2432(3 votes) - Six Ways to Have a Stress Free Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from sherry shoemakerSo it’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us and it is crunch time. I don’t know about you, but I am feeling overwhelmed and squeezed; between my practice, my family and caring for my aging mom. Oh, and we can’t forget our furry friends, our dogs and cats, trying to fit in an ...
Views: 929 - Are You Stressed by Caring for Aging Parents? 7 Tips to Help You Enjoy Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Kathleen ClearyThe holiday season brings traditions, meals, parties and gifts that can light up life for us. For some caregivers, though, the season can be truly unbearable. Many caregivers just want to get through the holidays and get the whole thing over with. Caregiving is stressful enough without ...
Views: 1404 - Small But Sure Steps to Attracting Financial Abundance - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyThe Law of Attraction has been popularised by the movie "The Secret" in recent years, but if we look back into history, we can see that there have been vocal proponents from many different time periods. For example, Florence Scovel Shinn was an early 20th century Metaphysics writer and teacher ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - Neural Plasticity, Pivoting and The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyYour brain has the most amazing capacity to create new pathways and this ability is called neural plasticity. You could compare this to the pathways created by walking in the country through fields of grass; you create a pathway by walking over and over the same way, until the path becomes ...
Views: 1894(1 vote) - How to Use The Emotional Guidance Scale - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyWhen you are feeling very low, the good feeling things you want that are not yet present in your reality cannot come to you, because you are not a vibrational match to them. If you can find some way to take small steps up the Emotional Guidance Scale, also known as a Vibrational Scale, until you ...
Views: 2233(1 vote) - What Is The Universal Law of Attraction and How Does It Work? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyThe Law of Attraction is a Universal Law and it says that what you FOCUS on, you are attracting into your life. It has always existed everywhere; it always will and it works for everyone, all of the time. Put simply, that means what we think and feel strongly about is coming towards us. You get ...
Views: 2143(2 votes) - Thrilling and Exciting New Year Gifts For Your Dear Ones - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Kalpendra SinghFew days are remained in coming of New Year 2012 and it comes with lots advent of begins of new era and comes with new hopes and prospects. As every year, this year also will come to teach us several important lessons and throw the message to be happy and finish all preceding tasks. The new year ...
Views: 610 - 8 Holiday Stress Busters You Can't Leave Home Without - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Lori RadunThe other morning I was having coffee with a friend, and we were sharing stories about our own sometimes intolerant parents. My friend has a grumpy and hard to please father that pushed one too many buttons this past Thanksgiving. “What did you bring those dishes for? What is that you made? ...
Views: 1367 - Submission - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Kemmy OluleyeQuote ‘Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.’ Eph 2:21 (NIV) True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself. - Henry Miller “Man is a feeble creature, to whom only submission and worship are becoming. ...
Views: 1138 - Visualize your Ideal Body - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Ange AngladeLights, camera, action and you are on!! Yes, who doesn’t like to take pictures? I absolutely LOVE taking pictures while I’m on vacation, with my family or just randomly snapping pictures with my phone, or camera. But I wasn’t always like this, trust me I use to be that person had to approve ...
Views: 1772 - How to Get Over Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Christine Kane“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember - the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you.” - Zig Ziglar Here’s one thing I’m pretty sure of: I’m pretty sure you don’t want to know “How to Get Over Criticism.” I’ll bet you’d prefer a guide called: “How to ...
Views: 1725 - How To Deal With A Bad Day - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Christine KaneLet’s face it. No matter how much progress we make, we’re still going to have “bad days.” You know the ones. When the old critical voices are milling about drinking martinis in your head. You try to send them all away with your favorite powerful affirmation, but only a few of them even ...
Views: 1274 - Enjoy the Holidays in Your Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from BHASWETI GEWHASLess Stress, More Fun for the Holidays By Bhasweti Gewhas, PhD., C.HT. The Holidays are around the corner. It is time to be happy, to relax and to enjoy. But with all the hassles of buying presents, cleaning the clutter, sending the greeting cards, getting ready for the parties, cooking the ...
Views: 1247 - Why Bikes and Scooters is Suggested For Kids - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Sean MizeWhat do your kids are fond of doing? You must personally know as a parent or guardian those things that your children should be doing. A lot of youngsters are becoming hooked with so many vices just like alcoholism, drugs, smoking and so on. Worst is that they mingle with the wrong people who ...
Views: 1010 - How reliable are you? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jill Douka“Endangered species: people who mean what they say and then do what they say”, was what a friend of mine posted as his facebook status a few days ago. In fact, if you think about it, how many times do we do 100% what we say? How many times have you agreed upon doing something, while at that ...
Views: 1049 - Hindi Poem - A Touching Way To Express Feelings - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Rehash MorkeyMere a thought of personalities likes “Shakeel Badayun”, “Shahir Ludhyanvi”, “Hasrat Jaipuri” and “Kaifi Azmi” brought back our attention towards those times, when poem regained the authorization of a conversing language. Now, even after such a prolonged period of time, poem in no way lost its ...
Views: 3505 - Do Not Let the Media Determine Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Team Afro(Originally published at http://afrodaddy.com) “Advertising is the driver of the Corporate Machine. Our dollars are the fuel.” When people talk about “the media” they are really talking about large Media Corporations (think Viacom, Fox News) that use 20 minutes of every hour on ...
Views: 1850 - Attitude of Gratitude Brings Abundance Your Way - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Carrie SabaWould you like to feel really good about your life and have more abundance? One way to get started is to add gratitude into your daily life. It is so easy to focus on what’s not going right or what we don’t have, but it takes a little more practice to appreciate all the wonderful things in our ...
Views: 2150(1 vote) - What Inspires You? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Carrie SabaI was recently asked the question, “What inspires me?” by Jamie Eslinger from the awesome organization Women on Fire . She posed that question to me last week. While I gave her my answer, that question has been on my mind since. The answer I shared with her was right on with what I feel inspires ...
Views: 2139 - 5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Christa O'Leary5 Ways to Feel Blessed Instead of Stressed During the Holidays The holidays can be a hectic time of year filled with social commitments, family obligations, to-do lists that are miles long and full of unhealthy indulgences that make you feel tired and overwhelmed. Here are 5 tips to help you ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - What’s the plan? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Jill DoukaBegin with the end in mind. Stephen R. Covey, Leadership Authority What is the first thing we make sure we do, once we get on a taxi? Naturally, we tell the driver where we want to go (after we greet him of course)! Would you ever take a taxi without having a specific destination in ...
Views: 1358 - 5 romantic places worth taking your partner in Spain - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Allan BroomfieldSpain the country of affection is the absolute place to take your loved one and enjoy some of the loveliest and romantic places that the world has to attempt. There are hundreds of places that I could acclaimed that would certainly capture the heart of the one you love without a confusion, but ...
Views: 719 - Online Gaming Stuff You Must Know - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Tauqeer Ul HassanOld is gold, but there's new titles in there too There are countless different websites that offer you games to play online, free of cost (some may ask you to take a membership or register yourself for a nominal amount). Flash-based games are the best in this class. Many genres are available ...
Views: 818 - How to Love Your Choices - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Angelika ChristieBefore we explored the awesome power of changing your “have to’s” to “I choose to's…” Did you observe yourself and became aware of your internal dialogues? If you changed your phrasing with the conviction that you always have a choice, I am sure you found some liberation from your “have to’s”. ...
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