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- Why it Seems So Hard - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Terri MarieI've found that when things seemed hard - for a good portion of my life - it was because I hadn't hit my stride yet. I hadn't believed in myself enough to let go of situations, people and places that weren't for my highest good. BUT they actually were. Hard things were necessary rungs on ...
Views: 1264 - Why we often struggle with forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PayneWhy is it that we often struggle with forgiveness? When do we know that we have in fact forgiven and what are the pitfalls? One of the main issues with forgiveness is it is often attempted from the stance of the good forgiving the bad, the better forgiving the worse or the superior forgiving ...
Views: 2999 - Will not be a victim - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2017 from David Harm3 September of 2015 I got married to a wonderful lady. I admit, I have been married before, so this shouldn’t be any different. Yet, this was different. My now wife and I had been dating for five years. Our dating consisted of being together roughly two months over the course of the ...
Views: 1400 - Wisdom of Arthur Schopenhauer - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloArthur Schopenhauer (February 22, 1788 – September 21 1860) was a German philosopher and is best known for his book The World as Will and Representation. He was one of the first in Western philosophy to share and affirm significant tenets of Indian philosophy. His work didn’t attract ...
Views: 398 - Wisdom of Dante Alighieri - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDante Alighieri (May 1265 – September 14, 1321), was an Italian philosopher, poet, and writer. He was influential in establishing Italy’s literature and is considered one of the world’s greatest literary legends. He is most known for his portrayals of Heaven and Hell. Below we list some ...
Views: 38 - Wisdom of Democritus - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2025 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDemocritus ( 460 – 370 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher from Abdera. He is famous for an atomic theory of the universe. Democritus wrote extensively on many subjects including poetry, military tactics, harmony, and Babylonian theology. His original work didn’t survive, but many second-hand ...
Views: 32 - Wisdom of Desiderius Erasmus - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloDesiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (October 28th, 1466 – July 12th 1536) was a Dutch Christian humanist, Catholic theologian, educationalist, satirist, and philosopher. He is regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the Northern Renaissance and a major figure of Dutch and Western ...
Views: 142 - Wisdom of Elizabeth Taylor - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloElizabeth Taylor (February 27th, 1932 – March 23rd, 2011) was a British-American actress. She was one of the most popular stars of Hollywood in the 1950s, became the world's highest paid movie star in the 1960s, and remained a well-known public figure. Taylor was one of the first ...
Views: 288 - Wisdom of Goldie Hawn - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2023 from Scott & Stephen PetulloGoldie Hawn (born November 21st, 1945) is an American actress, producer, dancer, and singer. She rose to fame on the sketch comedy program Laugh-In (1968–1970). She received the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for Cactus Flower (1969) and has appeared in many ...
Views: 329 - Wisdom of John Stuart Mill - by Submitted on May 20, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloJohn Stuart Mill (May 20, 1806 – May 7, 1873) was an English economist, philosopher, politician and civil servant. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy called him "the most influential English-speaking philosopher of the nineteenth century." He greatly influenced classical liberalism and ...
Views: 236 - Wisdom of Sir Thomas More - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSir Thomas More (February 7th, 1478 – July 6th, 1535), honored in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, judge, author, social philosopher, amateur theologian, statesman, and Renaissance humanist. More opposed the Protestant Reformation and Henry VIII's separation ...
Views: 177 - Wisdom of Sir Thomas More - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSir Thomas More (February 7th, 1478 – July 6th, 1535), honored in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, judge, author, social philosopher, amateur theologian, statesman, and Renaissance humanist. More opposed the Protestant Reformation and Henry VIII's separation ...
Views: 170 - Wise Reminders From Edgar Allan Poe - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloEdgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809–October 7, 1849) was an American writer and poet who is considered to have pioneered the category of detective fiction, and was one of the first Americans to consistently write short stories. He is also the first well-known American writer to earn a living ...
Views: 374 - Wise words from Baron de Montesquieu - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2024 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBaron de Montesquieu (January 18, 1689 – February 10 1755), was a French historian, judge, and political philosopher. He originated the theory of separation of powers, fought against despotism, and greatly influenced the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was the most ...
Views: 283 - Wise Words of Marie Curie - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2022 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMarie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie (November 7th, 1867 – July 4th, 1934) was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who did pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and only woman to win it twice, and the only person to win ...
Views: 467 - With society's distractions, it is important to stay focused on the bigger picture of life. - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Matthew ButcherWe may have a hard time keeping in touch with the big picture of life because our society offers so many distractions and fears that can consume us. We have technology, entertainment, bills to pay and so many other things that can keep us overly busy. But at the end of the day do these things ...
Views: 2416 - words of wisdom regarding acceptance from words to live by - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriACCEPTANCE Be Thankful Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something. For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you ...
Views: 2403 - Working with a bully - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2018 from David HarmI have mentioned it before and wrote about it in my first book Damaged Merchandise. I shake. Not all the time, in fact if I’m sitting next to you, you’d never know it. I shake when I’m writing or have some kind of movement. It is something that I have lived with for over 40 years. It is ...
Views: 1068 - World Earth Day - Law of Attraction Lessons For Women at 40, 45, 50 & More Who Want To Have A Baby - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Deirdre MorrisCelebrating Mother Earth I decided that World Earth Day was the perfect moment to birth my new blog which aims to support women over 40, over 45, over 50, over 55 to have a baby. Indeed there, is no upper age limit as far as I am concerned. And Earth Day helps me in some ways articulate ...
Views: 1100 - Yoga as a Technique for Altered Consciousness - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Walker SharpeYoga is an ancient and quite popular form of meditation, although in the West many people see it as more of a fitness activity or exercise. In its own right, practicing Yoga for the mere sake of health benefits is a wonderful and beneficial activity. However, what many people do not realize is ...
Views: 1128 - Yoga for Spiritual Wellness - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Jessica RhodesIn the west, yoga is primarily used to aid Physical Wellness. While yoga is great for conditioning the body through muscle strengthening and stretching poses, it can also help increase emotional health you as you travel your Spiritual Wellness. Did you know that there is more to Yoga than ...
Views: 1406 - YOGA? What Does Yoga REALLY mean? By: Sheri Lewis - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Sheri LewisFriday, August 5, 2011 Yoga? What is it REALLY? By: Sheri Lewis What is Yoga really? Yoga (Sanskrit): To yolk, union to join. Hi Sheri Lewis here... What I believe yoga really means is the definition, union to yolk-join. If this is the meaning that leads into a PHILOSOPHY, of ...
Views: 1444 - Yogasth Bhava - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshYogasth bhava I am going to tell you something about the upcoming course that is Yogasth Bhava, which is known as Yogasth Foundation course. PURPOSE What is this Yogasth foundation course? What are the benefits? Who should do it? What is the ultimate purpose? Know the state of your ...
Views: 859 - Yogastha Kuru Karmani | Yogasth Bhav - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshAbraham Lincoln was a regular citizen, born in poor conditions in Indiana, self-educated himself to become a lawyer who cared for the people. At an age in which people lose their youth, power, and sense of purpose—he became the President of the United States of America who preserved the Union, ...
Views: 740 - You Are Always in God's Neighborhood - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jim FargianoWherever you walk, you are walking in the footsteps of a Higher Power. It is only when you try to run from them that you will find yourself struggling. You must ask yourself whether or not striding in the comfort and peace of angels is better or worse than going through life feeling like you can ...
Views: 1065 - You Are Not Your Circumstances: Four Simple Steps to Stay Centered When Life Gets Hard - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Alan SealeIt can happen to any of us. Everything is going well, you feel you are in a really great place in your life or in what you are doing, and suddenly something happens that completely throws you off your center. In an instant everything has changed and you feel lost with no idea what to say or ...
Views: 680 - You are the creator of your life - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Angela Schulz-Henke“You are the storyteller of your own life, and you can create the legend or not.” ~Isabel Allende Can you meanwhile understand that you are the one who writes the script for your life? In order to write the best script for your life, you need to know your purpose of life. Have a look what ...
Views: 1208 - You Are Unique! Do You Appreciate Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Robin CoventryWhen you look in the mirror do you really see yourself? Is it a quick look with just a hand through the hair or a concentrated look as you apply your makeup? Are you focused on the hair while shaving or tweezing your face? Do you avoid the mirror? Do You Really See You? I ask these ...
Views: 1306 - You Bring Your Own Weather To The Picnic - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonHow often are you someplace enjoying yourself and someone walks in with the dark cloud hanging over their head? They can immediately pull the energy down with those around them. I think of the character Ross in the movie Monsters Inc. She is the grumbly administrative person who has a ...
Views: 2392 - You Can Prevent Bad Things From Happening to You - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Janet PfeifferIn 1981, the book, When Bad Things Happen to Good People, was released. It chronicled Rabbi Harold Kushner's journey of doubt and fear that arose when his three-year old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that would dramatically reduce the length of his life. The following year, my ...
Views: 2125 - You Have More Power Within - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2019 from Laurie HawkinsThis summer I took on a challenge (opportunity) that was presented to me from my dear friend Kate. She said “do you want to go on a yoga/kayak/wilderness adventure?” Without much thought, I felt a “hell yes” stir inside of me and I followed my instincts. The description of the trip was for a ...
Views: 1010 - You May Not Recognize Your Inner Wizard, Even When It’s Working - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Ted CiubaTed Ciuba: I am intrigued because I have known, as you have, too, a couple of con men. I can think of two images. I’m not asking you to call them up and identify them, but I can think of two images in the recent years that I have been fooled by that, the evidence, later, showed. And then I think ...
Views: 980 - You're Right (or Not) to Be Angry - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2015 from Janet PfeifferDon't you hate it when someone tells you not to be angry? People seem to think that they know best how we should or shouldn't feel. I was on the phone recently with a friend who needed to tell me something sensitive and prefaced it with "Now don't get mad at me for telling you this." So I ...
Views: 1294 - Your Best Defense Against Anger - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Janet PfeifferCheck out Webster's dictionary. Anger is defined as "a feeling of discomfort or displeasure brought about by feelings of helplessness and powerlessness." My personal definition of a victim is one who views themselves as having no power or authority. Many times, a victim will claim that in a ...
Views: 1302 - Your Best Defense Against Anger - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Janet PfeifferCheck out Webster's dictionary. Anger is defined as "a feeling of discomfort or displeasure brought about by feelings of helplessness and powerlessness." My personal definition of a victim is one who views themselves as having no power or authority. Many times, a victim will claim that in a ...
Views: 1253 - Your Essential Goodness - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Sheryl PaulA baby is born. You gaze upon the baby and see an angel’s face, impossibly smooth skin still flecked with gold, hair like spun silk, clear eyes, and then the smile that breaks your heart into a thousand pieces. You see the incarnation of goodness, the flesh definition of purity and light. You ...
Views: 1546 - Your Inner Ocean - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Daydree HornerWe all have an inner ocean with its own rhythm. It's apparent in how we walk, how fast we talk, how well we relax and in our ability to deal with stress. It’s connected to our life force or ki. Our inner ocean is our soul’s vibration. Have you ever met someone who regardless of ...
Views: 1245 - Your Meditation Environment - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Stephen FrostOnce meditating the natural environment you pick is important, put fundamentally it must be peaceful. At best you ought to place a complete room aside which you can alter into a meditation space, though I deduce that could be challenging or else even out of the question for selected individuals, ...
Views: 1613 - YOUR MIND IS THE CONTROL CENTER - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Harriet P. HarrisonWhat exactly does it mean when we make the statement Your Mind is the Control Center? We are focusing on Spiritual Warfare in the mind of God's people. This is the battlefield where we do our fighting everyday. We must beware of our own demons we face here in this struggle of the mind. We have ...
Views: 1058 - Your Relationships C*A*N Last Forever - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from Janet PfeifferFor me, one of the saddest things to see is a relationship between two people who previously professed their deep love for one another now entering its final stage of dissolution. The divorce rate in this country is tragically high. When I was young and naive I believed that all you needed for a ...
Views: 1323 - Your True Lasting State of Happiness - by Submitted on May 16, 2023 from Maetreyii Ma NolanWhat do people want, really want? They want to be happy. Everyone loves their life. They want to find happiness, find expression, find love, find joy. This desire for happiness is universal. The desire to live and the fear of death are shared by all human beings and most living beings. This ...
Views: 384 - Your Unique Wisdom - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Lara NarayaniToday in meditation, I received amazing guidance. My whole being was inspired and tons of energy rushed through my body when I realized this so I will share it with you... In order to listen to the voice of my intuition, I find it absolutely necessary to sit in silence to meditate, pray and ...
Views: 978 - Zen: What is it and how do I get it? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonZen is a form of meditation with focusing on the mindful awareness of the present moment. The phrase “being Zen” or “having a Zen attitude” has come to mean viewing life calmly with self-control. Zen is the harmonious state of the mind, body, and soul. It can help you relax, have a positive ...
Views: 1250 - “Gratitude” and “Thank you” create unlimited blessings - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2014 from Larry CraneCounting blessings is good. Gratitude for the blessings kicks it up into the stratosphere. Gratitude is connecting with the Infinite source of all goodness. See a beautiful tree--be grateful. Say “Thank you.” A bright sunshiny day--say “Thank you.” A rainy day--say “Thank you.” A new ...
Views: 1944 - “P” Point Photography: Seven Success Sources - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from William Cottringer“P” Point Photography: Seven Success Sources By Bill Cottringer “Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” ~Dorothea Lange Learning the art of good photography offers valuable life lessons that can bring success in other endeavors. Here are seven ...
Views: 1479 - “Wanting to be Safe” - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2014 from Larry CranePerhaps at times you have noticed your heart is racing while watching a movie or listening to a negative conversation. If this is your experience, you can be certain that you may actually be in a state of panic or fear. By regularly listening to the news or watching action-flicks may actually ...
Views: 1449 - 소액 대출이 많은 중소기업 소유자의 자금 조달 요구에 대한 해답이 될 수있는 이유 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2021 from Wajahat Ali소기업 소유자는 소액 대출에 대한 접근을 고려한 적이 없다면이 실행 가능한 금융 옵션을 살펴보고 싶을 것입니다. 여러분 중 일부는 이러한 유형의 대출이 제 3 세계 국가에서만 사용된다고 생각할 수 있습니다. Kiva dot org와 같은 대출 사이트에 대해 들어 보셨을 것입니다. Kiva dot org는 주로 미국 이외의 국가에서 자신의 사업을 시작하는 개인에게 자금을 지원합니다. 소액 대출 금융은 오늘날의 타이트한 대출 환경에서 사용할 수있는 최고의 중소기업 금융 옵션 중 하나입니다. 이러한 유형의 자금 조달은 수년 ...
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