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- One Simple Act of Healing - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Aernout ZevenbergenPsychology is a fascinating field of study. Could I choose my University education again, I'd probably add the study of the psyche to my Political Science. Why do people do what they do? What are the stories we tell ourselves? What happens in that mind of mine? How does the boundary look ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - How To Improve Patience A Little Bit Today - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonI’m working on taking care of myself. In little things; in big things. I seek ways to gently inspire myself to keep moving forward. I do so in ways that allow for gently caring for me. I’m searching out tiny ways of continually improving at taking care of my needs. At the same time, I ...
Views: 1190 - Serenity Now! 10 Tips to Find Peace and Inspiration - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Lynn Robinson“Serenity now!” When Frank Costanza shouted the words he made famous in the especially hilarious Seinfeld episode, he was seeking immediate peace. It didn’t work, of course, but don’t you wish it was that easy? Unfortunately, it’s not. But you can find time for calm and stillness within the ...
Views: 1190 - The Importance of Opening Up - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanIt’s not always easy to open up. To be raw. To be vulnerable. To let others see the real you – to let yourself see the real you. To tell it like it truly is. To let go of any pretenses. To step out without a mask. To show your soul. And yet – what is the alternative? Living a life that isn’t ...
Views: 1190 - Overcome the Creative Curse - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOne of my greatest strengths is my creativity. When a problem comes up, an ad needs to be created, or an event needs to be planned, people turn to me for advice. It really is a great gift. One of my greatest weaknesses is my creativity. Whenever a problem comes up, an idea comes into my head, ...
Views: 1189 - Sensibilities of the Senseless - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Wayne HarrisonDriving around most of Nottingham this evening, one would be forgiven for thinking it is just another sunny day, in a great city. The city centre was full of shoppers earlier, with many making their way to the local derby football match this evening. Trouble in an area last night (where 50 cars ...
Views: 1188 - Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE (an extract from the new novel 'Stirling' ) - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Quotations/Thoughts on HOPE (an extract from the new novel 'Stirling' ) Category (key words): Hope, New books, Stirling, Quotations, Inspirational Quotes, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual", Inspirational Writings. The submitter's blog (with extracts from his ...
Views: 1187 - The Mind Never Knows - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Athena KapantasAfter a long and needed hiatus, I have returned to the trenches to dedicate myself to the mission that I have been neglecting. I am a writer, but more so, I am a teacher. I spent the last year working for a non-profit organization that at one time, long ago, helped me get back on my feet. ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - The Upside of Change in a Downsized Economy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Theresa BehennaAre you tired of hearing nothing but doom and gloom about the economy? Perhaps you’ve recently lost your job and all you’ve heard is how many other people are out of work and are now competing for the same job. Don’t you wish the media would start focusing on some uplifting practical solutions ...
Views: 1187 - You Just Never Know! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat MussieuxMy Gratitude Journal, for the past week, is overflowing. I am so blessed, and grateful, to be doing the work that I truly love. As an entrepreneur, however, there are those moments and those times when I sit back and wonder......am I really making a difference? Does my work really ...
Views: 1186(5 votes) - One World United – My Thoughts - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Kelly MoyerMy thoughts have gone here many times in the past couple of years and here they are again. What if we all lived as one world united? What if we just allowed everyone to be who they are with no judgment? What if we accepted all religions, races, opinions, sexual preferences, and ways of life ...
Views: 1185 - Live Life, Love Life - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Oluwatobi SoyomboI was walking down the street when I saw LIVE LIFE, LOVE LIFE boldly written on a lady’ shirt. I paused to think about the powerful statement when I saw it. I asked myself: Am I living and loving life? Many are people who do not live in line with what the four words above are saying. We just ...
Views: 1184 - Setting Goals – How to Get Started! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat Mussieux"I really admire those Olympic athletes, but I could never do anything like that!" These are some of the comments I've heard over the past few weeks from people with whom I have been discussing the Olympic games. Typically, you would not find me in front of a TV for hours, let alone watching ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - The Secret of a Good Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Claire Vorster'She is a friend of mind. She gather me, man. The pieces I am, she gather them and give them back to me in all the right order.'Toni Morrison, Beloved How do you sleep? Sleep, the beloved time when care is put to rest and angels guard us. Or it would be if I was mistress of a large house in ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - The Secret Of Achieving A Scattered Dream - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2018 from Ricardo OrtizMany of you want to be successful and have the fame, and recognition that comes with it. However, an ongoing dream fatigues by knocking you down after seeing minimal or no results. “Why bother?” You might ask. It’ll be nice to achieve that one thing in life, but you will not ...
Views: 1184 - Gap-Closing - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2018 from William CottringerGAP-CLOSING By Bill Cottringer The most serious problem we have today is the growing divide/gap between this and that group of people and the ineffective gap-closing activities we waste valuable time engaging in. The gaps and divide just keeps getting wider and wider, creating more ...
Views: 1183 - You Can Make It Happen! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Kenneth Van LiewToday, we are faced with many challenges, both personal and financial; but how we handle these challenges will determine our future. In every case, the basic stimulus for these challenges is the same. We want to do things differently, better, improving ourselves and our circumstances or both. ...
Views: 1183(10 votes) - It's ALL In The Believing - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2017 from Cheri NealGrowing flowers from seed is a LOT of work. Not physical work exactly, but more of a discipline. One must care for the seeds, making sure they get water on a regular basis and that weeds don't take over. If you aren't invested in the flowers growing, if you don't believe that they will ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Be all You Can Be - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Eric HuntleyBe all you can be, you may recognize that this is the old army slogan. That slogan is a call to greatness. When you hear it you know you want to be more than average. You want to be one of the elite. There is no room for mediocrity. You want to be standing on the mountain top and still looking ...
Views: 1180 - Positive Attitude - Are You Setting Yourself Up For a Bad Day? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Reverend IkeYour attitude towards life can make you or break you. Your attitude determines your experience in life. It determines how people respond to you and whether you will be a success or a failure! Now, by your attitude, I mean your disposition towards yourself, other people and things. Let's ...
Views: 1180 - Seven "Truisms" to Live By - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2019 from Sandra MiniereThe following golden nuggets of wisdom are based on the lessons I have learned while working on myself and working with others. As we live these “truisms,” we are moving toward optimal health for the mind, body and soul. The overall quality of our lives and relationships will also improve. I ...
Views: 1180 - The Warrior - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Rev. Lana CharltonThe Warrior The Warrior often is thought of as masculine energy, most especially in time like these when we are at war. Yet, “The Warrior” is an archetype, when used rightly, is what mightily needed within us and therefore in the world today. The Warrior demands a deep level of ...
Views: 1180 - The Practical Visionary - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Joe VitaleAround 1994 my life was changed by a book called Spiritual Politics. It helped me see the big picture of global conflicts and gave me an elevated view of what was happening. It delivered a fascinating analysis of the cosmic, karmic and metaphysical reasons behind politics, world affairs and ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Finding Your Life's Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Tony FahkryThe Tyranny of Time In his book, The Power of Purpose, author Richard J. Leider offers readers an insightful story for finding one’s purpose through action: “A young man who was searching for his life’s purpose wrote to Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. He said he had discussed the purpose ...
Views: 1178 - Finish this sentence - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonBrick WallWould you like a way to get better ideas, faster? Would you like to nearly automatically tap into your subconscious brain to help you solve your vexing problems? Would you like a tool that would help your team think more clearly? What if I told you that tool was free, except ...
Views: 1178(2 votes) - Inspired Living - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Elizabeth ManuelThe word entheos is the root word for enthusiasm and means “in spirit”. When we are filled with the spark of enthusiasm, we are literally filled with our true essence and this is why we feel so alive and energetic. I urge you to make a list right now of the things that make your heart sing. What ...
Views: 1177 - Rewriting Your Valentine's Day Story! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt's Valentine's Day – a day when many wear red, receive roses, and revel in romance, while others roll their eyes, denounce it as being "no big deal," and wish they could ignore it completely. It is also a day that can trigger painful memories, uncomfortable emotions, and give rise to a steady ...
Views: 1177 - CranioSacral Therapists - Lessons From an Instant Manifestation - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Sharon DesjarlaisManifesting is all the rage these days. It seems you can't turn a corner without tripping over one more Law of Attraction expert advising you to imagine yourself there NOW, keep the vision planted in your mind and prepare for your success. Don't get me wrong. There's a lot of truth to that. ...
Views: 1176(4 votes) - Fight Apathy - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mark BlackWhen was the last time that you went to the grocery store, airport, video store, bank, or any other place where you are “waited on”, and the person working behind the counter failed to say, “hello” and “thank you”? Sadly, I bet it wasn’t long ago. ...
Views: 1175 - Backward And Forward - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Brenda Crawford-BeeI missed one morning of not journaling and feeling guilty as hell! But, I’m back at it, thank God! A small voice from within me, whispers, “This is a test -- do all that you’ve agreed to do.” “I will, I will,” I cried! I promised myself then, to do that for myself every day and I’ve kept ...
Views: 1174 - Stopping To Listen: The Precious Present - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Judy Ringer"Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his ...
Views: 1174 - Who Are You Again? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Vickie GriffithHe stepped on stage-- friendly, handsome with a mischievous smile. Flailing his arms, he jumped in front of the woman with the microphone, determined to speak. Snickers from the crowd indicated that he had been seen, yet he continued to do all that a three-year-old mind could comprehend to do ...
Views: 1174 - Lightly Breaded and Laughing - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2013 from Joyce LaymanYou may be familiar with the saying, “it’s not what happens but how you react to what happens that counts.” We've all dealt with unexpected situations; ones that are no big deal and others that test your attitude. As a horse owner of 18 years I've had my share but last weekend was certainly ...
Views: 1173 - Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace” - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational) On “The War For Peace” Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Peace, “Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Barack Obama, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Law of Attraction, World Peace, ...
Views: 1173 - The Times Of Our Lives - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Audrey ValerianiI recently returned from my ninth week-long trip to Aruba with my fiancé. We spent our time relaxing under a tree and swimming at the beach during the day and then sharing exquisite dinners and romantic walks in the evenings. We had a lot of fun but didn’t take any photos because since we had ...
Views: 1173 - Are You A Role Model? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from myra goldickRole Model We all need role models and somebody to look up to that inspires us. If you think, you can make it totally on your own, think again. Sometimes we need is a push in the right direction. Everyone needs someone who believes in him or her. Perhaps all that is needed is to be shown the ...
Views: 1172 - How to be an Entrepreneur and an Inspiration - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Cathy TaylorAn entrepreneur who provides inspiration to her employees, partners or vendors is seen as a good leader and is undoubtedly more successful. Aren’t women who inspire you the ones you want to hang around with, work with, and be like? Today’s rapidly changing work environment demands that women who ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Do You Know What You Are Looking For? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonHow many people do you know who are dissatisfied with their life and yet at the same time they do not really know why? They are looking around for something but don't have a clear idea of what that something is. Similarly, how many people do you know who say their prayers at night, saying ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Two Tantamount Truths - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from William CottringerTwo Tantamount Truths By Bill Cottringer “Conscience is no more than the dead speaking to us.” ~Jim Caroll There is no shortage of authors, books and movies about near death experiences, with over 5 million Internet works available. Authors like Moody, Jakoby and Greyson; books like ...
Views: 1171 - My Immigrant Story: What Worked! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Lauretta ZucchettiYears ago, I immigrated to California with not much more than a prayer in my pocket and the promise of a new life awaiting me in the arms of a man I had fallen in love with. I was young. I was savvy. I was head over heels. I was either brave or crazy, or both. I boarded a flight in Milan ...
Views: 1170 - Say Hello to Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2016 from Awnish TodiIsn't it strange, how one word has the ability to change the way we approach things? There are 4 kinds of people in this world. The first are the ones who believe, that in order to succeed in life you need to do pure hard work. Then there is this second kind who believe that we need a ...
Views: 1170 - ***Perspective and Judgment - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Gail Lynne GoowdinHave you ever noticed that everything in life is a matter of perspective and eventually judgment? Imagine you arrive late to your office, complaining because your car broke down, only to find the person in the next cubicle had their car repossessed the previous day. It kind of makes your repair ...
Views: 1169 - Evidence of Spirit (Part 1) - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerContemplate and complete the following statement, “I am…” If you didn’t come up with an answer, try to give the matter some more thought before moving on. So what’s the verdict? What did you come up with? Were you able to narrow your assessment down to just one attribute, or did you come ...
Views: 1168(2 votes) - Is There a Hereafter - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from jesse wadeIs there a here-after? Danged if I know! Of course; we can hope, pine, crave, desire, want, need, hanker, fancy, itch, burn, and go hell-bent for a here-after, but no-one can prove, or disprove such a place exists. The only “possible truth” I’m certain of is that my “present” is the “here-after” ...
Views: 1168 - Five Fashion Tips to Maintain Your Fashion Image - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Gerri D Smith“While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence - which, I believe, does make the woman.” - Mary Kay Ashe ONE. Dressing rich on a limited budget and feeling great in whatever you wear, requires planning. Start by concentrating on the ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Is Your Closet on "Overload?" - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffIs your closet out of control? Do you still have clothes you wore to your daughter’s wedding or your son’s college graduation; or perhaps your own wedding or graduation? Is your closet bursting at the seams and trying to get your attention by hanging rods falling (clothes and all) or your ...
Views: 1167 - It's All up To YOU (from 'Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons') - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: It's All up To YOU (from 'Endless Possibilities, Far and Great Horizons') Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Sport, Sport Psychology, Motivation, Mind, Mind Control, Mind-power, Achievement, Champion, Excellence (enough there for now, craig) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Seeing Life As A Celebration - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Christopher EdgarYou may have heard the old story of Sisyphus — the man condemned by the gods to push a boulder up a hill, only to see it roll back down and be forced to start over, for all eternity. I think this story is a wonderful illustration of how human beings often suffer. We’re convinced that, in ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Spirit Speaks - Forgiveness and Love Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kristin EcklundWhat does it mean to forgive? First, let’s look at what it means to NOT forgive, that is, to hold onto old regrets, judgments, or lower vibrations of emotions when you think of that person – anger, resentment, frustration, sadness, etc. When you are unable to totally love someone, freely and ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Tools to Search Username Availability on Social Networks - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Steven SamuelsTo search username availability on social networks, you should verify the brand, personal name, product or username on the different social media websites. After you find a relevant result, grab the name and secure the brand before anyone else. You need to put in the trademark and check whether ...
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