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- Peace Amid the Chaos - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghPeace Amid the Chaos I am going to tell you something strange; perhaps even unbelievable. I understand exactly what is going on in today’s world. I seem to have a gift. I can see the big picture where many others cannot. I understand what is causing so much of this chaos that surrounds us. ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - The Seven Secrets to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurgh7 Secrets to Living the Good Life Know the 7 Secrets. There really are 7 “Secrets” that you need to know and understand before you can successfully transform your life from where it is now to where it needs to be. These 7 Secrets require that you change your long-held attitudes, your ...
Views: 1600(1 vote) - Sanity Survival-PATIENCE, NOW!!!!!! - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Eileen McDarghI admit it: I am a jack rabbit. I like to hop to it and get things done. Give me a project and I'll start immediately just so I can get it off of my to do list. The problem is, sometimes in my haste I make mistakes. I admit that I have no tolerance for voicemail doom loops. I have been known to ...
Views: 1243 - "How is it ?" - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Glenda Gibbs"How is it ?" Ponderings... by Glenda Gibbs How is it we view a doctor as God until he provokes us and then he's a quack? How is it we tell our children to be honest yet when we break the law or lie, our choices are exempt? How is it we endorse a professional athlete, a role model ...
Views: 2820(1 vote) - Get to Know Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghWho Am I? Know Thyself. This advice was reportedly engraved on the famed Oracle at Delphi the seat of all wisdom in the ancient world. It was the guiding rule of the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates. Even the mysterious “Oracle” in Hollywood’s Matrix movie trilogy had this phrase posted ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - Living the Good Life - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghIt's Time to Live the Good Life Now it’s time to go to school; Creative Family Lifestyle Design School, to be exact. What is Creative Family Lifestyle Design? It is you taking charge of the direction of your life. It means making your life work for you. The 2nd Secret to Living the Good Life ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - The Transition From Fitness to Yoga and Why I Stayed with Yoga - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Deborah CaruanaThe Transition From Fitness to Yoga and Why I Stayed with Yoga After 10 yrs of no yoga I started to practice again. Deciding yoga was the missing ingredient to the hard-core cardio and weight training I was into. Unfortunately 10yrs of workouts had tightened up my muscles and joints and all ...
Views: 1302(5 votes) - Why Resistance to Change? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Resistance to Change is Painful We are not philosophers but like you – very practical folks. Half our job is holding workshops for executives at major corporations to train them in two- days to 3x their learning skills and 2x their long-term memory. What that means is these ...
Views: 2068(2 votes) - In Order To... - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Denise PendletonLets talk about hidden agendas, shall we? The term “hidden agenda” can be a bit confusing. We may know we have expectations when communicating , and then again we may not. (An expectation is an underlying agenda that we hope to achieve.) Sometimes it’s even hidden from us. That’s why I ...
Views: 1115(2 votes) - Dare to Dream - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghDare to Dream - And to DO “Follow your dreams – this requires courage, drive, and bold action.” It is easy to ignore your dreams; to regret them; to label them as unrealistic, childish artifacts; to deny that they really matter to you anymore. Adult life is filled with reasons that dreams are ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - How To Destroy Mediocrity - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Kasi PhillipsMediocrity Is A Learned Habit For most people the idea of having a good job, married with kids, drive a nice car, and retire after 30 years of service to a company is the American Dream. In retrospect it is for most Americans. After doing an evaluation of my own experiences and changing them ...
Views: 2324(5 votes) - Why Some People Talk Too Much - Are You One of Them? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Royane RealTalking too much is one of the the most common bad habits. Discover the reasons why people talk too much. If you are guilty of being too talkative, learn how you can break this annoying habit. We have all met people who talk a lot, who never seem to run out of things to say. Have you ...
Views: 25397(2 votes) - Is Public School Right for Your Child (Part 2) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghI left you wondering whether you should be sending your kids to school each weekday morning and if not, what you are supposed to be doing instead. School or No School? My key goal with this post series is to help you to understand that going to a school is not necessarily the best decision for ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - ENSURING YOU FIND THE RIGHT MENTOR - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Karen KellyFORMING A BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OR JOINT VENTURE South Africa has some wonderful inspirational individuals who are successful in assisting you in developing yourself, your career and your financial status. The sphere of Personal Development is increasingly under the spotlight as people ...
Views: 1243 - How to Beat the Best at Their Own Game - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghHow to Beat the Best at Their Own Game The Power of Focus on Demand The following is a reprint of a guest post that I did last month at the Bold Life blog. Just in case you didn’t catch it there, I thought you might enjoy it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everybody wants to win. ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Start Letting Go of Your Inhibitions Today and Change Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Jeffrey WallaceIt is an unfortunate fact that in numerous cases in life, the only thing holding people back is themselves. The most successful people in the world are those that exude confidence. By presenting yourself in a professional, assured manner, you are far more likely to gain the respect of your ...
Views: 11349(1 vote) - Advice For a Beginning Writer - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from PD RiversAdvice for beginning writers is easy to come by and hard to follow. As a beginner, you want everything to go well and you want to sell your article or book as quickly as you can. What are some of the things that can insure that you sell? They are pretty simple. Be certain that what you ...
Views: 1340 - Are You a Family Leader? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAre You A Family Leader? The purpose of The Way of the Passionate Warrior is to create inspired and passionate family leaders. Yes, this site is about families but truly it is about family leadership. Are you a family leader? Not much happens in life without some sort of initiative and ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Family Leadership 101 - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFamily Leadership 101 Leading Your Brood Are you your family’s leader? Whether your answer is yes or no, this post is focused on you. Why does leadership matter? Well, first let’s consider the following questions. Is your home just a collection of people going separately about their ...
Views: 1378(3 votes) - 2 amazing truths you need to know about fear - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2010 from Daniel Oberko1. Fear sucks: I wonder where the word fear comes from and what it does to man when it arrives. Indeed I do not have the answer now but I know fear is not what anyone would desire to live with. I have seen myself go down the drain and lose a lot of energy out of fear. I have seen friends cry ...
Views: 772(2 votes) - The Master Mason - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Holly MatsonPicture if you will a mason, with plaster and concrete, chisel and hammer, diligently and reverently making repairs to the supporting columns of a magnificent sanctuary. He knows full well that his work reinforces and maintains the structural supports uplifting the roof. Without that ...
Views: 1633(4 votes) - Understanding Value - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Dilani Diva"Try not to become a man of success but a man of value." Albert Einstein Character, is something that I long to see in everyday life today. A man opening the door for a lady, a young women giving up her seat for an elder, kind words said to heal and not to hurt. Prosperity comes from ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - TABOO TOPICS: Are some things too scary to contemplate? Two techniques to ensure death is not too scary to contemplate for you - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieDEATHLY TABOOS We live, we die. That is a fact of life. People worldwide refuse to talk about it, refuse to think about it and refuse to do anything about it. They brush it under the carpet. Do they think it will not happen to them! Wrong! We all die at some time and it is ostrich behavior not ...
Views: 2626 - Embrace Uncertainty and Discover Adventure - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghUncertainty is the key to adventure. One of the first steps to starting down the road to a creative family lifestyle is to prepare yourself for uncertainty. If you are the kind of person who needs a lot of predictability in your life in order to sleep well then this path may not be for ...
Views: 1284(2 votes) - Prisons of Indecision - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnMary Kay Ash, 1918-2001, American businesswoman, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, said, “Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.” Trying demands a decision and it is human nature to stand in the middle, waiting for a sign. No decision is still a ...
Views: 1672(3 votes) - A World Without Courage - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnFear of failure is the single most powerful reason so many people fail to find happiness. They try something once, maybe twice, and then give up. For them, it’s a two times and you are out approached to life. Yet, failure is a natural aspect of life. Failures are something everyone has to deal ...
Views: 4057(1 vote) - The Importance of Celebrating - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow do you feel about celebrating? If you're anything like me and most of the people I know, you probably enjoy it. However, I notice that as much as I like to celebrate, I sometimes find it challenging as well. Here are some of the reasons that I use not to do it: I don't have the time ...
Views: 5231(1 vote) - Four Steps to Pull Your Future Back Into Today - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Nick GrimshaweLet me start with a quote from Montaigne:Rejoice in the things that are present; all else is beyond thee. For me at least, and I suspect for you, it is easier to understand how being pulled back into the past robs us of this moment, than to understand how our mad dash into the future can ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - Change Is the Process of Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Nick GrimshaweRecently I needed to travel into the beautiful city of Vancouver British Columbia on business. Since these where to be all day sessions I took the beautiful Westcoast Express into the city. The train runs along the Fraser River all the way into the city. While sitting watching the river roll by, ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Understanding Endometriosis in women - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Martin WalkerEndometriosis is the outcome of the growth of tissues, which lead to infertility and a lot of other problems that affect her well-being. Endometriosis is the most common condition, which is seen in almost every other woman in the world. It has been estimated that endometriosis affects every one ...
Views: 808 - The Hidden Power of Archetypes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Ashoo ModgilArchetype is a symbol, pattern and experience we engage our energy in based upon our culture and values assigned to it. Archetypes are very much universal in their raw form and our everyday language uses archetypal information. When we are ready to look at our life from the symbolic perspective ...
Views: 1503 - You Must Be Present To Win - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from James "Mac" McPartlandAn Introduction to Shimon Peres... We have all heard of the importance of having the right attitude, staying positive, and looking at the brightside of things. This advice, for the great majority of us, is easier said than done. Why is that? We all want to do well, feel good, enjoy ...
Views: 1904(2 votes) - When Failure Isn’t an Option, You’ll Succeed - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Crystal AndrusThe inspiring story of Thomas Edison and his 10,000 attempts to create the light-bulb should give us the encouragement to never give up. Yes, that’s right! Edison tried more than 10,000 different ways to make a glass bulb light up, and at least 9,999 times were failures. I bet it was hard for ...
Views: 889 - What To Do When You Are Getting Old - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Whitewood JohnnyEvery body gets old and finally die. How do you feel at this moment? Does your body feel younger than its actual years? If you have an issue with your actual age, change your thoughts. By having an attitude adjustment, your life will change dramatically. Everything about you will become better: ...
Views: 622 - How's Your Capital These Days?Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Jacqui DobensI had an experience recently that I would like to share with you. While speaking with a friend in a casual conversation I was asked my opinion. I immediately shifted out of friend mode and put my trusted adviser hat on. I noticed that my listening intensified. I became more present than in the ...
Views: 1337(5 votes) - Online Anger Managment Class - How to Avoid Getting Cheated When Ordering Online - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Joe JamesQuite naturally, one of the biggest concerns about taking an online anger management class is whether or not its legitimate. Far too many of us have spent money on something online that we thought was a high quality product only to find out that it wasn't what it was advertised to be. Online ...
Views: 1315 - How Bright is Your Bulb? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Laurie McAnaughIf you ask my family what my favorite question is, they will tell you, it’s, “Who do you choose to be?” Within each of us is the opportunity to live a joyful life. Building positive relationships and being willing to share our unique strengths is one of the ways we shine our own individual ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - What We CAN Change - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Mike RobbinsMy friend Rich came over to my office last week and we had a wonderful and authentic conversation about what's going on in each of our lives right now. I'm so grateful to have people in my life like Rich whom I can talk to and get real. Authenticity creates freedom and having people around ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Impulse Control Disorders - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Velma MerrickMany psychological problems are characterized by a loss of control or a lack of control in specific situations. Usually, this lack of control is part of a pattern of behavior that also involves other maladaptive thoughts and actions, such as substance abuse problems or sexual disorders like the ...
Views: 2028(1 vote) - How to Be Sexually Attractive to Any Man or Woman : From the Inside Out! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Rebecca MillsDo you want charisma in your life? Do you want to have people listen to you and do what you ask them to do? Do you want your love interest to be besotted with you? Well, charisma, thankfully, is something you can develop over time and it doesn't always have to be something you are born ...
Views: 6487 - How to Be More Attractive Now! Get Celebrity Charisma and Sex Appeal (Fast!) - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Rebecca MillsDo you want charisma in your life? Do you want to have people listen to you and do what you ask them to do? Well, charisma, thankfully, is something you can develop over time and it doesn't always have to be something you are born with. There are several tips to creating charisma in your ...
Views: 3652(5 votes) - Jane get me off this CRAZY thing. . . - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Suzanne ToroDuring this summer, I was given the opportunity and an invitation to move beyond my mental constructs. A mind, which I manage to keep empty most of the time, that was still filled with intellectual reasons, obligations and long dissertations to rationalize whatever I thought was or should be. As ...
Views: 1605 - Eat, Pray, Love: A Learning Experience - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Francois BasiliBy Francois Basili I just came back from watching Julia Roberts’ latest movie; “Eat Pray Love”. It’s the story of the writer, Elizabeth Gilbert, who, upon turning 30, went through an early midlife crisis. She had everything an educated, ambitious American woman was supposed to want: a ...
Views: 1115(1 vote) - What Makes You Beautiful In Mind, Body And Spirit? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Gerard ODonovanGetting married is the most enjoyable feeling ever and now that I have a son, I feel so fulfilled. But changes will always happen, some will make you happy and others will haunt you… And there is one change that is starting to haunt me now! After I gave birth, I gained weight and I lost that ...
Views: 2106 - Arthritic Pain - Something Wrong in Your Body - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Januar AmbertoHaving reflex is your body’s way of serviceable you that extensive is wrong. being some people, they tell "no pain, no gain" besides pain is a perfect that they've done principal to the spot of dying and the body are going to let you be schooled this. exceptionally of awareness is not that ...
Views: 1165(2 votes) - Debt Settlement made Simple - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Jeffrey JonesDebt settlement companies are everywhere. If there is that many then the service must work and it must not be that hard, right? Well in this case it does work and it is not that hard. The problem is that the debt settlement companies charge 15% of your total debt, not 15% of what they save you ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Let Go of Control - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI had a simple, but profound experience in the swimming pool last week - I floated on my back for the first time in my life. I do know how to swim and enjoy being in the water, but for some reason I never was able to figure out how to float on my back when I learned to swim as a kid and as an ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - The Road to Seldom Seen - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxWhat road are you traveling on these days? What is it in your life that you seldom see or forget to see? Since we are in the 9th month, here are 9 seldom seen ways you may or may not be traveling? 1. Do you dream and see your passion or do you see your innermost fears? 2. Do you see ...
Views: 1911(1 vote) - Happiness Quotient: Can money buy happiness? Does success and money lead to happiness? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE GREATEST INVENTION When we think about the top 100 inventions, the monetary system is likely to be on the list. Economic systems based on currency circulation facilitate the development of human society. Whatever we personally think of this medium of exchange, can it of itself generate ...
Views: 2406 - Blissful Blessings: May you be blessed with friends, smiles and all the blessings of the universe. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BLESSING OF FRIENDSHIP B: Blessed beyond compare are we when we have beautiful friends. Beside me, I feel so blessed, loved and cared for. Friends certainly bless our lives and are a blessing. L: Loving thoughts are all I feel for my friends. Loving ways are the hallmarks of great ...
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