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- Apology: Magical, Cleansing, and Healing - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Elinor Robin, PhDAs a professional mediator I have seen the power of the apology first hand. Practicing the 12-Step directive to "make a list of all persons we have harmed, become willing to make amends to them all, and make direct amends wherever possible" may be one of the best life practices you can ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - My Life In The Military - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from James McKenzieLessons I Learned In The Military My name is James McKenzie from Hardeeville South Carolina with wife Florine, and son Mike. At the age of 17 after high school graduation June 1963, I was on my way to New York City (the big apple) not knowing what to expect upon my arrival. To my surprise ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - Trust Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Frederick Zappone© 2008 By Frederick Zappone All Rights Reserved When you don't fully trust yourself, feelings of depression wash over you, you start losing hope in yourself and worry, fear and anxiety begin making a permanent home in your mind. The absence of trust, more than any other virtue, has doomed ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - 5 Greatest Myths of the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ed MayhewHere are the 5 biggest myths of the Holiday Season concerning what this author knows -- Christmas and New Years. Let's see if you agree. 1.It is better to give than to receive. This is tantamount to declaring that, in regards to breathing, it is better to exhale than it is to inhale. In order ...
Views: 1342 - 4 Effective Strategies To Reinvent Your Self and Self Image - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Michelle GreeneA common enemy that attacks most people’s dreams and goals is not having a strong and healthy self-image. This hidden self is responsible for helping you to achieve your heart’s desire or hindering your progress. It can also hinder you from playing a bigger game in life. If you’re ready to ...
Views: 3601(1 vote) - Redecorating your home with contemporary furniture - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from serenity leoNowadays, having new furniture is not that expensive. Unlike a long time ago where the furniture are made of heavy, expensive wood, we now have a lot of materials that are of great quality. Steel is one of the greatest materials that we have discovered that can be used for home furniture. This ...
Views: 947 - Motivation; how can we replenish this useful form of energy? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Adrian BoniardiMotivation is another form of energy that we use in our day to day life. It’s the energy that takes us out of bed in the morning, that moves us to get back on our feet when we go through hard times and the energy that push us to thrive in any goal or endeavor we set. Whether you’re aiming to ...
Views: 2890(1 vote) - Appreciation: The Most Meaningful Gift - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Mike RobbinsDuring one of her shows a few years back, Oprah Winfrey made a profound and beautiful statement that I appreciated very much. She said, "We do shows about lots of 'stuff' and my 'favorite things,' but what people want more than anything else is to know that they're appreciated...that's the best ...
Views: 1542 - When I Think I Fall Asleep - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Darren BakerA few nights ago I dropped by a local restaurant to pick up some dinner to take home. While I waited patiently in the lobby for my food to finish being prepared, I noticed a sign on the wall. It said, When I work I work hard When I sit I sit loose When I think I fall asleep I ...
Views: 6072(1 vote) - Beat The Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Shirley PriceMost of us have stress around the holidays. For some it’s the sort of stress caused from being more busy than usual with the extra shopping, cooking, and the extra expenses. Most feel they do not have enough time or enough money to do what needs to be done. Everything seems to be getting ...
Views: 1185 - Appreciating What You Have In Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kimberley CohenAppreciating What You Have In Your Life by Kimberley Cohen Sometimes it’s difficult to appreciate what you have in your life because you might be looking at and longing for what you don’t have. When you can be grateful for the love and abundance in your life right now, you are less ...
Views: 15943 - SPCA Reject-The Dog Nobody Would Take Home - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Linda SmithStephanie, a chow mix had been at the SPCA for months. Nobody would take her home. We had gone to the SPCA and had seen Stephanie, but ended up taking another dog home and had to return him, only to find out that he had been destroyed. We were offered the choice of another dog. While ...
Views: 885 - SPCA Reject-The Dog Nobody Would Take Home - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Linda SmithStephanie, a chow mix had been at the SPCA for months. Nobody would take her home. We had gone to the SPCA and had seen Stephanie, but ended up taking another dog home and had to return him, only to find out that he had been destroyed. We were offered the choice of another dog. While ...
Views: 931 - SPCA Reject-The Dog Nobody Would Take Home - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Linda SmithStephanie, a chow mix had been at the SPCA for months. Nobody would take her home. We had gone to the SPCA and had seen Stephanie, but ended up taking another dog home and had to return him, only to find out that he had been destroyed. We were offered the choice of another dog. While ...
Views: 1787 - The Basics of Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Law - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chris BartonUnfortunately, with the state of the economy, more and more people find themselves in situations of mounting debt. In fact, last year over 1 million people in the United States filed for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can stop foreclosure of a home or cease calls from debt collectors. People believe ...
Views: 492 - Emergency Response Services - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from avax usaNo one knows when a time will come that disaster strikes. These disasters can rob us of our homes, businesses and possessions. When this happens, it is important to know that there is a company that you can call upon any time of day or night to help minimize the damage of your property, whether ...
Views: 712 - How to Keep Extra Cash By Simply Cutting Down On Your Utility Consumption - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dan CavalliHave you ever realized how cutting on utility consumption could help you keep extra cash? The money you save can go a long way. Think of your kid’s educational plan, a family vacation at a resort, or simply a spa at the end of the month. It would be fantastic, right? In this article, you’ll ...
Views: 817 - How To Get Professional Results From You Home Based business - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Samuel PriceHow To Get Proffessional Results In Network Marketing There is one very major difference between amteurs and professionals when it comes to building and operating a successful home based business. Amateurs only work whne they "feel like it", professionals do it every single ...
Views: 635 - The Task Of The Leader Is To Get His People From Where They Are To Where They Have Not Been - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Narda GoodsonYou’re not where you want to be but you’re not where you used to be, now that’s what you call PROGRESS. Shepherding or leading people is not a simple task as some suppose. Only those who are sent by God to fulfill the office of a pastor understand its heavy mandate. The countless late nights or ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Kill at This Year’s Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dave NealIt’s that time of year … again. The bustling. The caroling. The tinseling. The wrapping. The chestnut roasting. The mistletoeing. The parties … If you’re new to holiday parties (office parties, family parties, friend parties, friend of a friend of someone else parties), or if you’ve been ...
Views: 1134 - Allow, enjoy and embrace - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Jim PhillipsWhat an incredible time of year! When I first started writing this article the trees were ablaze with vibrant reds, golds and oranges. Now they are mostly bare but still beautiful in silhouette against the tangerine and blue early morning sky.The air is crisp, clear and clean. There is an energy ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - What Makes It Number One? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Paige GerstenBeing number one isn’t always easy. You have to be at your best. Comparing isn’t a must, you must excel and not just compare. Just like in real life, you may be the most beautiful lady in Hollywood, but still your boo still decided to be with a woman a lot uglier than you. So, what you must do ...
Views: 716 - Can I get HIV and Aids from Strippers and Lap Dances? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Sadie SheafeWelcome to 'Just Ask Sadie'. This is an expert online advice column offered here as a free service. Now you can get honest answers to the questions you've had difficulty finding answers to. I welcome all queries and comments and tackle most subjects. Please Visit: ...
Views: 14099 - Job Depression Cures - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Timothy BardThe season or merriment has rolled around again. Everywhere you turn your eyes will be flooded with messages to buy, consume, and give. And if you are one the millions of people out of work, searching for a job and just holding on to the basic necessities of life, the messages saturated with the ...
Views: 2032 - Manifest Wealth With Your Gift - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2020 from Diane DemmarEach one of us has a unique gift. We came here to contribute to this world and make it a better place. Discovering and expressing your gift is the secret to manifest lasting wealth. Gift Under the Microscope To really understand your gift, let’s place it under a microscope, briefly. ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - What Are You Willing to Die For? A Salute to our Soldiers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Randy MayesThe life of a soldier is an interesting one. They voluntarily give up their own life for a cause or purpose that is much larger than themselves. After signing on, new recruits are sent to basic training. They are pushed beyond any reasonable bounds and systematically broken down so that they ...
Views: 2952 - How Your Life Can Be A Dream - Success Strategies - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Robert WorstellMany people, at some point or another, have dreamed of being someone special - of personal greatness. Their are fantasies of being a start at sports, the homecoming queen, or simply rich and successful - even just happy with our relationships. For all our big dreams and great aspirations, our ...
Views: 1240 - I love it when..... - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Caitlin GraceWe all know that what we focus on we attract more of… and yet we still go around moaning about the stack fo bills we have to pay, the lack of money in our bank accounts ( especially at this time of year!), the lack of available, gorgeous, men or women around. So we shouldn’t be surprised when ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Why Bother Interpreting Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Bobbie Ann Pimmuncovering TRUTH catharsis awaits leading back to YOU I'm serious, why should you bother to remember, interpret and listen to your dreams? It's a lot of work, what will you get from it? As with everything, there is a negative and a positive to working with your dreams. And, believe it or ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - Elizabeth Edwards Embodied The Hero Archetype - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantMany are mourning the death of Elizabeth Edwards. I would like to share some thoughts of my own about why we are gripped by her life's story. I believe Elizabeth Edwards embodies two archetypes: the mother and the hero. I will focus on the hero archetype believing it is the more prominent. ...
Views: 2321(14 votes) - Having a Responsible Voice - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat are you broadcasting? How is your voice being heard? What does your voice really want to say? While all of us may not be fully aware of it, we have the power inside us to share meaningful dialog and information; and we also have the power to be destructive in the same manner. In a world ...
Views: 1485 - Cartoon characters are overtaking Facebook with a charitable purpose - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Marina JanakievskaNo matter if we approve that or not, the social networks, particularly Facesbook, are catching all areas of social life. Facebook came to be public service No 1, associates you with individuals you know, you knew in some point of your life or with individuals you don’t know, but as well allows ...
Views: 704 - Survey: Shanghai young people learn literacy first in the world - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Ann YangTeenagers from the Chinese city of Shanghai have the best education in the world, according to a major international study of standards in in maths, science and literacy released Tuesday. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's "Pisa" report, released every three years, ...
Views: 874 - Stay Grounded During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Mike RobbinsThe holiday season is now in full swing. If you're anything like me you probably have mixed feelings about the holidays. I love the excitement, parties, decorations, rituals, music, gifts, connections, and more. However, even these fun things can wear on me. And, the stress, drama, ...
Views: 1198 - How I Found Faith - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineI was brought up in a Jewish, kosher home. Our family life revolved around Judaism. My grandfather was an Orthodox Cantor. I went to Hebrew School three times a week for six years and became a Bat Mitzvah. Even our kitchen clock had hebrew letters instead of numbers. Although the ...
Views: 1575 - Empath Merge with Inspiring Elizabeth Edwards - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Rose RosetreeElizabeth Edwards, who died December 7, did so many things right. For example, she managed the presidential campaign for her husband, John Edwards -- at least until he self-destructed as a politician. Creating his briefing books and directing his campaign, sometimes Elizabeth tried to push ...
Views: 3587(1 vote) - New Years Resolutions That Work - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Liz CassidyHave you ever set a goal, or had one set for you, and you really believed deep down that you couldn't do it? What happened? You were right weren't you? Conversely have you ever had a goal where you knew for sure that this was a piece of cake? Yes, and you were right again, weren't you? Each News ...
Views: 3588(2 votes) - SAVOR LIFE NOW: SAVE THE BEST FOR FIRST NOT LAST, says Susan McKenzie - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieAGE-OLD ASIAN STORY There is a frequently told story with a moral that serves to shock us to rethink our priorities. An old man was on his deathbed when suddenly he was overwhelmed by the enticing aromas of cookies punctuating the air. Frail, and oh so ill, he managed to pull himself up and ...
Views: 1621 - 6 Ideas to Teach Children to Give of Themselves - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Sherrie HardyDuring this season of shopping, wrapping and opening gifts, it is worthwhile to take some time to remind children that giving of themselves is the most important. Try these ideas to make your holiday season more meaningful for your family: 1. Family Trip to Food Pantry Find out where the ...
Views: 1327(3 votes) - Is It Really More Blessed to Give than to Receive? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from David Robert OrdDaily Spiritual Insight from the Story of The Little Prince “He’s got more presents than me!” Jimmy yells when, on Christmas morning, he discovers that his brother Tim has two extra packages beneath the Christmas tree. “That’s because I’m Santa’s favorite,” Tim taunts. “He always gives me ...
Views: 1777 - The Magic Happy Breath - A Relaxation Practice For Kids & Adults - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Joy RigbergToday's article is on the importance of Deep Breathing and the amazing benefits it has on the mind, body and spirit. As most schools getting ready to break for the holiday's, you may begin to notice and experience in your kids some extra pent up energy, possibly leftover from the classroom ...
Views: 1967 - Reducing the Stress of Family Holiday Gatherings - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Kathy Jo PollackAre you stressed just thinking about family gatherings over the holidays? Are you still angry over comments made last year? As tough as it may seem, it is important to make an appearance and be a part of the family. Apply these simple suggestions to make the season less stressful and more ...
Views: 3161(2 votes) - KNOW THE ABCs of Blessings for an Always Blessed Charmed life. - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieA: Actively bless everyone, everything and Always remember to bless yourself as well. Avidly love to bless and Aim to bless as much as possible. B: Bless you, Bless you, Bless you. Blessings, Blessings, Blessings. BE BLESSED ALWAYS C: Compassion, Care, concern, conviality, and charity are ...
Views: 2437 - Reflections - Poetry For the Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Dilani DivaReflections of the Spirit. There is much love in the season today, Simple hope that will come your way, In these times of great giving and simple great cheer, May love be near you Let hope be dear. Don’t feel afraid if you do feel alone, For angels from heaven will guide your way ...
Views: 1324 - When You Fall Down, Get Back Up - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHave you ever seen a small child learn how to walk? If you have, you know what a remarkable experience it is. I'd heard about this, but had never witnessed it first hand until Samantha, our (almost) five year old, took her first real steps when she was just over a year. She and I were playing ...
Views: 3964(3 votes) - Using NLP and Hypnosis for Confidence Building - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Matthew FergusonOne of the most debilitating states of mind is having a lack of confidence. A lack of confidence may have many origins from early childhood to adult setbacks, divorce, redundancy, negative relationships to name but a few of the negative histories that can keep us held in limiting beliefs. ...
Views: 1919(2 votes) - Kids, Christmas, and Presents in a Tough Economy - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Greg BakerThe average household will go into some sort of debt in order to keep up with their ideas of providing a good Christmas for their children. In stable economic times, it took most people six months to pay off their Christmas debt and many, around 1 in 4 according to some statistics, will still be ...
Views: 2325 - Creating Joy - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteJoy is found in simple pleasures. Acknowledge those moments when joy is present before they slip away. You may have to seek out joy, if it doesn’t find you. Every day, joy is lurking just waiting to be discovered. In spite of busy lifestyles, pains and woes about money, relationships, ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - Nose To The Grind Stone - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Vickie GriffithHave you ever heard the term “keep your nose to the grindstone?” Although sources cite different origins to the phrase, it has come to describe someone who works hard and steady at something that is tedious and boring. Many historians believe that the origin of the phrase was passed down ...
Views: 2103 - From Lover to Leaver in One Easy Lesson - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from PD RiversYou begin by thinking the sun, moon and stars shine in the eyes of the man you love. You want to be with him every minute of every day. Your family and friends don't like him very much and they try to get you to re-think having a relationship. You decide that he will be all you will ever need ...
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