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- Honey, you choose - what powerful words! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Lindsey DawsonNice men have always tried to get to grips with what women want. You can imagine, in ancient times, your caring cave man squatting over a beast he’s just speared and wondering anxiously if his missus wants the kidneys as well as the chops because he really, really wants to please her. On the ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - Put your life on paper - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Lindsey DawsonMany teachers of writing recommend that you keep a regular journal. I’ve been doing that a long time and now have a battered collection of notebooks going back to the early 1990s. On of my greatest regrets is losing a 1980s journal, carelessly slipped under my seat on a flight to Hong Kong and ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - It's Okay for Things to Be Easy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Mike RobbinsA friend of mine called me out on something important last week. He said, "Mike, this 'story' you have about things being 'hard' for you isn't really true. It seems to me that things come pretty easy, you just make them hard by saying they are. What if you started saying and owning that ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Language is an expression of who we are and how we feel - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Glenda GibbsLanguage is an expression of who we are and how we feel Ponderings ... by Glenda Gibbs When my grandson was a little guy we shared a lot of time together. Occasionally he would come home from school expressing words eliciting an oh-my-gosh look response from me. Telling him it wasn’t nice ...
Views: 2113(3 votes) - Learning to Trust and Believing What is Right - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2010 from Beatrice ElderDuring our life time, we meet people from all walks of life. Some may go on to be lifelong friends, while others may flit in and out of our lives for whatever reason. In the meantime we may have doubts and disbelief about the friendship, this will create a sense of mistrust between the two ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Fixated on Fixing Isn't a Fix - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteYou get that the common denominator in all your unwanted experiences is you. You're beginning to understand you have influence over the outcomes you achieve. You realize that, at least sometimes, you're the one standing in your own way. Now you're fixated on fixing your problem. You're ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - Living on the Edge - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnMany people worry about living on the edge, yet they are already there. Every decision, every thought, and every action is taking them into the unknown. Who knows what will happen next? We live in imperfect worlds populated with imperfect people working in dysfunctional organizations. One ...
Views: 1846(2 votes) - Pain in the Back? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2010 from Jason ChaseBack pain can be one of the most frustrating and painful experiences. It’s also one of the most commonly misdiagnosed problems. That’s because back pain often isn’t caused by your back. It’s often an issue with your muscles or ligaments. Let me explain. Your body is filled with tendons that ...
Views: 1505 - What Is CAD? - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingIf you’re a person that deals in any kind of design business I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase CAD somewhere or have seen it in some sort of literature. The letters in CAD have a special meaning that is known as Computer Aided Design or Drafting. This is basically designing technical drawings ...
Views: 1491 - From Paper to CAD Conversion - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingTo understand what a paper(blueprints) to CAD conversion is you must first understand what CAD is. These three letters represent Computer Aided Design or Drafting. In the past about ten or more years ago the main form of technical drawing or drafting was done with several different instruments ...
Views: 1567 - Believe in New Beginnings.... - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Ligia HoubenBelieve in New Beginnings.... When we face a difficult transition or a loss we may think our life is over....that we don't have any hope, or that we don't have options. My purpose in life is to help people embrace hope and make them believe in new beginnings. Because...this is possible. I ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - Life lessons from an hourglass. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Rev. Adam BrandtThe hourglass has stood up well against the sands of time. Dating from the 1300's, what is it that has led to the longevity of this piece of manufactured marvel? Is there anything to be learned from a gadget nearly 700 years old. Imagine the person who told his boss that they could keep track ...
Views: 4833(1 vote) - RECOGNIZING AND CORRECTING ERRONEOUS THINKING - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsERRONEOUS BELIEFS AND REVELATIONS Inner work is a critical component of the journey toward healing and wholeness. Without the resolve to confront and work through personal issues, I would venture to say that abundance and successful authentic living will always be just beyond reach for some ...
Views: 2869 - AHA MOMENTS OF SELF-DISCOVERY AND EMOTIONAL HEALING - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsTHE PLAN AND THE PURPOSE Oprah Winfrey often inquires about the defining “aha” moments in a guest’s life when they have journeyed through troubling life experiences. These moments of clarity usually summarize the lessons learned and reveal the origin of the problems that hinder them from ...
Views: 2503 - The Trap of Comparison - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow often do you compare yourself to others? If you're anything like me and most of the people I know and work with, probably more than you'd like to admit. And, as you may have noticed (like I have), this comparison process never seems to feel very good or work very well, does it? Last ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - SPIRITUAL GROWTH- THE PAIN AND PURPOSE - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsTHE ROAD TO MATURITY Spiritual growth is a process that takes a physical lifetime to complete and at times can be a painful experience on many levels. However, as long as we have breath, an openness and willingness to learn and grow, we can and will experience spiritual transformation and ...
Views: 3276(1 vote) - HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsDo you dread the thought of being put on the spot without notice? Have you ever experienced being tongue tied or at a total loss for words in unexpected situations? Have you ever thought of all the things you could have or would have said after an opportunity passed or felt that what you did say ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - What makes the difference between success and failure - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gina GardinerAny business owner must have asked themselves that question countless times and it has never been more pertinent than now. I read some research earlier this week which focussed the top ten worries for business owners. They included some pretty weighty issues, survival being top of the list. ...
Views: 5437(7 votes) - Love Test: A Gift of Presence - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Karinna Kittles-KarstenThe greatest gifts that I can remember receiving throughout my life are not ones that have come in a box with beautiful wrapping, although those can be nice too, but the ones that remain truly vivid for me are the gifts of sharing a moment, fully engaged with other people. These moments are ...
Views: 1213 - Platform Presence? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnWhat is Platform Presence? It can be felt but not seen. Some speakers have it, others don’t. How did they get it? There are three major aspects involved with Platform Presence. The most important one is absence of fear. From the instant someone with Platform Presence stands and begins ...
Views: 3646 - Your Real Self Knows the Truth- Charging What You Are Worth - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Darla LeDoux"Help me understand something. How I can BOTH feel guilty about charging for my services, but at the same time feel resentful because they are not paying enough?" This question came up in a recent session with a private client. This client, and many others I have talked to in the past two ...
Views: 1202(3 votes) - When The Going Gets Tough -- Becoming a Shopaholic Is Insane - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhen the going gets tough - when you just want to screw it all and grab any kind of pleasure you can get - whipping out the plastic to indulge on a shopping binge isn't the answer. Like a bulimic on a food binge, you'll feel worse inside, want to barf, and hate what you just bought. You'll ...
Views: 1833 - LEARNING THE LESSONS OF LIFE - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsPASS OR REPEAT Learn the lesson or repeat the class. If you do not learn the lessons in your life, you will not pass the test. You might get a little further along than you were before, maybe even get more answers right the next time around, but you will ultimately still fail the test if you ...
Views: 1534(2 votes) - HOW TO PREPARE FOR A VICTORIOUS MARRIAGE - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsTRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES Many people happily enter into marriage with the hope that it will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, some couples are so preoccupied with the immediate benefits of marriage that they fail to thoroughly weigh the realisms involved in a lifetime commitment. Upon examining my ...
Views: 2034(2 votes) - What were your most remarkable 100 hours? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from martin goodyerIt’s easy to waste your time on a whim One hundred hours is just over 4 days. That’s the amount of time my fellow panel member on the BBC Sunday morning radio show had spent in the TV show ‘Big Brother’. Contrary to popular belief in the UK there are in fact more people in the world who’ve ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - 5 Steps to settling your Child into School - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Ruth EdensorEasing your young child out of your care and into school can be stressful and emotional for parents and children alike and end in crying and clingy behaviour. As parents we would all really like to see our children walk into their new environment with some confidence and eagerness to make ...
Views: 2230(4 votes) - The Time Might Never Be Just Right; If Not Now, When? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Maria MartinezTeddy Roosevelt has been quoted saying: “The only one who never makes mistakes is the one who never does anything.” When I decided to pursue my long term dream of opening my practice full time, I knew that there was a lot of risk involved. Even those closest and dearest to me questioned the ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - How You Are Who You Are - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Willie HortonWe are all victims. Whether we are aware of it or not is entirely a different matter. The facts are, however, as grown adults, we are all a product of the childhood years that shaped who we now believe ourselves to be. During those formative years, our subconscious minds learned about the ...
Views: 2044(6 votes) - Life Transitions and Someday Dreams, If Not Now When? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Deborah HayesRecently we’ve been talking about changes and transformation for the second or third part of our lives. We’ve talked about the reality of having an extra 20 to 30 years of quality living to do and we’ve looked at the exciting choices and opportunities a new perspective on the outdated term ...
Views: 1351 - Lessons from our favorite teacher - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerSome may be excitedly anticipating their return, while others want the lazy hazy days of summer to continue well after the school bell rings. But in either case, the countdown is on…only three weeks until both students and teachers go back to the classroom. It can bring back memories of how we ...
Views: 2439(3 votes) - How to define Your Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Iona MeadeWhat’s the best way to define your life purpose? Your purpose is unique, is your definition of how to define your Life Purpose, different from others? I was in conversation on Skype with a dear friend last week, who said she had done some guided meditation to get clarity on her life purpose, ...
Views: 2558(1 vote) - Beat the Feelings of Inferiority - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Sarah JamesBeat the Feelings of Inferiority There are a few aspects that contribute to the feeling of inferiority that are important to consider as we strive to live authentic and fulfilling lives. Comparing our life to someone else’s life is important to think about. Do you ever find yourself looking ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - I CAN DO IT!! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Julie WilcoxsonHow many times have you looked at an obstacle or task and uttered the words,” I can’t do this”? I bet if you were being honest here, you would answer that with “I’ve done that plenty of times”. Something I have recently learned that I felt was so profound and really needed to be taught to others ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Are You Choosing Unhappy Over Uncertain? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI've been re-reading Tim Ferriss' great book The Four Hour Workweek, which has been expanding my mind and giving me lots of great ideas. In the book, Ferriss states that "most people choose to be unhappy rather than uncertain." As I began to reflect on this bold and somewhat critical ...
Views: 1439 - The Making and Demise of The Perfect Recording/Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Brian DohertyCan You Fly was the album that put Freedy Johnston on the map and it set the tone for his future recordings. It was well received and made several critics “Best Of” list that year. Robert Christgau of The Village Voice called it a “perfect record.” In a way, I think Freedy attempted to return to ...
Views: 886 - Boost Your Fitness and Performance with Army Core Values - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWhen we think of Army training we usually think of physical activity, push-ups, sit-ups and lots of running. The underlying and most important driving force behind the United States Army are the seven Army Core Values. The Army Values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, ...
Views: 3026 - Tips for Successful Living: Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Maria MartinezWe all live our life very differently. Although we quickly learn to react to our environment based on our own experiences and upbringing, each of us is different and therefore, will apply our own learning towards what I sometimes call the ’survival’ game. We move day in and day out, sometimes in ...
Views: 3228(1 vote) - New Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Bruce MillsI have started a New Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties program. They can be done at your home or business. All you need is a minimum of at least four people who want to lose weight. Home Weight Loss Hypnosis Parties are fun and educational. This is a Lifestyle Weight Management Hypnosis program. ...
Views: 2728 - Personal Development and the Normal Mind - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Willie HortonNothing is more frustrating than trying to better yourself and being constantly beaten backwards. Embarking on the adventure of personal development can sometimes seem similar to trying to scale Mount Everest and finding that, every time you make a little progress, you suddenly start sliding ...
Views: 2901(6 votes) - Harmony in the Sea of Spirit - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Judith PenningtonNo doubt you have noticed the wonderful people, projects and programs rising into consciousness to help us deal with these challenging times. Over just the past year in America, Eckhart Tolle’s visions of A New Earth seeded spiritual awakening in millions of people watching “The Oprah Winfrey ...
Views: 1213 - It's Your Life, So Follow Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantIt was 1992. Four years had lapsed since my daughter Katie's diagnosis of a brain tumor. She was now healthy and back working in New York City. Because my maternal stress levels were greatly relaxed, my professional dreams began to reemerge. It was time to think about making them come true. ...
Views: 3437(1 vote) - Skydiving! Some Fears Are Definitely Worth Facing - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Richard FastThe alarm was set for six … as if that was necessary. I was awake long before, in fact, I’m not too sure I even slept. Today is the day I’m going to face a bad fear – which by my definition is simply a fear I want to overcome – a fear of skydiving. With a two hour drive ahead of us, ...
Views: 2617(1 vote) - How to Survive One of THOSE days! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Richard FastDrip …. drip …. drip …. drip …. my eyes slam open! It takes a moment to decide if I’m dreaming or awake. Damn, I’m awake. I glance at the bedside clock … 2:26 a.m. I make a conscious decision to roll over and go back to sleep. Drip …. drip …. drip …. drip …. so much for that. Okay, I’ll lie ...
Views: 1824(3 votes) - Human Rights Violations in Assessing Value of Housewife as Mother to Child - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from GS VirkWomen's work at home as housewife and mother to take care of children is priceless. Working women continue to work hard on housework and childcare. Without doubt, a housewife and mother to child live more difficult lives than her husband. In countries like India, my country, for the sake of a ...
Views: 3453 - I've Learned it From The Life of Jesus - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Max-Marc FossouoHere is my bet: take any area of your life that you deeply want to flip straight back up, I guarantee you, you can get the solution looking at the inspiring life of God’s Son: Jesus-christ. When I was a kid, Jesus-Christ was to me the movie I was enjoying watching during Christmas. Now as I ...
Views: 2498 - 8 Easy Ways Your Shoelaces Can Help You Become Jubilant - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Harry Warman______THE SCIENCE BEHIND SHOELACE TYING Almost always, you put on either your right shoe initially or your left shoe. Usually, you tie your shoes by either passing the right-hand lace around back of the left-hand lace, or vice versa. Tomorrow morning decide which shoe you put on first and ...
Views: 2553(7 votes) - IS LIFE WORTH A LIE? LIFE IS NEVER WORTH A LIE! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieNOTHING IS TOTALLY BLACK AND WHITE Lies in the virtual world and lies in the real world are a fact of life. The seriousness of such lies and how we react to them depends on our values and how serious we view the lie. Lying is never good and for some people totally undermines a budding ...
Views: 1787(1 vote) - Barbie's For Boys....Why Not? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from annette simmonsI can still recall fondly my childhood. Years spent playing with my assorted dolls and their accessories. Creating imaginary worlds of glamor and adventure. My dolls were an outlet-as for most little girls the opportunity to forage into the social realm with the proverbial security blanket. ...
Views: 3504 - Stop Apologizing for Who You Are - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Mike RobbinsApologizing can be a bit tricky for me. While I pride myself on being someone who is able to look within, take responsibility, and resolve conflicts directly - I also know that my own arrogance and insecurity cause me to sometimes stubbornly refuse to apologize or, often more damaging, over ...
Views: 2652(3 votes) - Plus-Size Discrimination in the Media - A Big Deal - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from James BrieseKate Moss’ notorious quote, “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels,” has been a common buzz-phrase in the American collective memory for years. Although Americans’ body mass index has risen by leaps and bounds in the past decade, bean-pole thin is still the desire for many modern American ...
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