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- Going Green Means Saving Your Planet Earth - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Teri JaymesAt this point of time, everyone is aware of the fact that the planet is going through serious conditions of global warming. This is the right time that we can take some really healthy and environment friendly steps, just to save our planet from the chaos and disaster, which is being predicted to ...
Views: 689 - Help When Your Teenager is Out of Control - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Mark GregstonFor parents, there is no worse feeling than watching your child spin out of control while nothing you do seems to make any difference. If your teenager’s behavior is giving you feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and fear, I would like to offer you some suggestions. First, stop what you ...
Views: 2013(2 votes) - The Joy and Excitement of Living - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonYears of psychological research suggests that we are not living life to the full. This research concludes that we go through the motions of daily life, using the faculties of automaticity (to enable us perform almost everything mindlessly), categorization (so that we can pigeonhole every new ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Imperfect Action is Better Than No Action At All - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoThere have been many times in my life that I have operated from the belief that no matter what it was I wanted to do or put out into the world, it had to be perfect before I could ever share it. I wasn’t going to launch my website, write any articles or hold a teleseminar until I was already ...
Views: 2571(1 vote) - Congregational Care Begins With Small Group Leader's Prayer Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Lisa CopenAs you begin to make plans for starting an illness support group in your church or community, it can be easy to forget to pray, even about the simple things that have to do with your group. Although you may have the best of plans, it will all be pointless if you do not first have a daily walk ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Making Moving Less Stressful With an Action Plan - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Theodore HendersonWhether you are moving because you have just purchased a new home or have lost your current one, moving can be among the most stressful things happening in your life. By incorporating these tips into an action plan, you will be able to stay focused, organized and proactive. Before ...
Views: 1402 - Alive and Kicking – Take the Three Point Test to See if You’ve Come Alive - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from sarah palmerAlive and definitely kicking, that’s me! I’m not ready to roll over and slump into anonymity passing the limelight to the next generation. It’s not that I want to be famous, particularly in today’s climate where to be up there with the stars is like waiting for the vultures to pounce. I just ...
Views: 1191 - Your Success Depends on Your Intentions - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonAre your intentions honourable?! An age-old question asked by prospective fathers-in-law – and one that is at the very centre of whether or not you can achieve the success that you want out of life. In terms of aiming for success, we need to know what we intend to get. Truth is, most people ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - I've Lost EVERYTHING - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Fred FordWhile home with the flu this past year, I had the rare occasion to play couch potato. Momentarily sapped of my energy, I subjected myself to hours of daytime television, slipping in and out of consciousness as I endured chills and body aches. At one point, I awoke to Oprah and a show dedicated ...
Views: 2741(1 vote) - How to Find Your Aces in the Hole - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Mary Sue PennAt a loss for where to begin when making changes in your life? Look to your “aces in the hole.” Each ace in a traditional deck of cards is symbolic of different characteristics. The ace of diamonds relates to primary means of being in the world; ace of hearts, feeling; ace of spades, ...
Views: 1635 - We are all created equal - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wayne KehlIf you put yourself ahead of me, I might not follow; If you ignore me, I will have no one to follow; If you put yourself above me, I will not look up while you are looking down; If you put yourself beside me, we will walk as one with the strength of two. Wayne Kehl This quote is a ...
Views: 2621 - Are You Just an OPTION For Someone Else, Instead of Their PRIORITY? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Elaine SiheraOn the welcoming page of my Relationship website I have 12 Lessons in Life which are very important to me. Among them is the statement: Never make someone your priority when to them you're only an option. Those words have ended up being the most popular search key words for the website, ...
Views: 8898(4 votes) - The Feminine Deficit - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Kristine TimpertI am wondering if nature has something to teach us about what it means to be female. One of the most fascinating aspects of the natural world is the manner in which males earn the right to mate with females. Whether it’s a battle of strength or intelligence, only the best male wins the ...
Views: 2557(17 votes) - State of the Onion - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAn onion is peculiar in that it has many layers. It also causes you to cry when you peel off the layers. So we could say that the state of the onion is complex, as well as tearful! Our country is kind of like an onion. Fifty states all wrapped around a flag that gets more tattered every day. ...
Views: 1241 - You Got a Problem? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANThe upbeat messages bombard us all the time: “Just think positive,” we’re urged. Or: “You should view the glass as half-full, not half-empty.” If we seem beset with self-doubt, we’re reminded to “just believe in yourself.” I’ve been part of this chorus of cheerfulness; you’ve heard me extol the ...
Views: 1750(6 votes) - Embracing a Shift at New Year's - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Julie GrayI once read a dating book by relationship expert John Gray (no relation:) who explained that one of the tricks to starting a good relationship was to always end your relationships in the best way possible. This has always stuck with me: If you embrace the change, are grateful for and learn from ...
Views: 1195 - Why You Shouldn’t Talk to the Other Driver’s Insurance Agent That Calls You about Your San Bernardino Car Accident - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mae Sta. MariaIf you have recently had the back luck to be involved in a San Bernardino car accident, then you may have received a call from the other person’s insurance company. If you haven’t received one yet, then chances are that they will be calling you soon. According to San Bernardino car accident ...
Views: 968 - What you want in your life - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Debra SloverIn order to become the true leader of your life you must examine yourself closely to determine what do you really want. It seems like a simple question, "What do you want in life?" but in reality it is a loaded question because the follow up question is, "Why?" You might make a list about ...
Views: 1494(1 vote) - Please Notice Me - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANWatching the Olympics, I found myself wondering whether the competitors would work so hard, becoming expert at what they do, if there were no one around to acknowledge their achievement. (Many no doubt would.) And what about me—would I have spent time and effort writing a book and these weekly ...
Views: 1744(5 votes) - Our Security Blanket - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANSecurity is mostly a superstition…Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. -Helen Keller The universe is vast beyond our comprehension. Our world seems vast, almost beyond comprehension. Think of the thousands of lives ...
Views: 1802(6 votes) - A powerful secret of achieving our goals - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Walter Adena CabelisGoals in life we all have—some are grand while others are modest—and we all want its attainment. Unfortunately, most of us prefer to settle on the illusory wondering of our minds. Instead of formulating viable plans that will serve as the foundations of materializing our goals, we waste our ...
Views: 2051 - Personal Development: Energy and Success - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Willie HortonThe ground-breaking science of quantum physics explains to us that you and I – indeed, everything in our world and in our universe – are energy. Nothing more, nothing less. And the manner in which we manage our energy has a direct moment-to-moment impact on our lives. Every action that you ...
Views: 1908(2 votes) - How Do You Explain the Unexplainable? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Belinda FarrellThe word “healing” means something different to everyone. While at the park the other day with my 4 yr old grandson, I watched him play with a little girl who clearly had a “boo boo” on her knee. When I asked her about it, she answered back with ultimate conviction…”It will heal in a few ...
Views: 2675 - Are You Ready For A Spiritual and Personal Transformation? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Dr. Carol BateyAre you ready for a Spiritual and Personal Transformation? “There I say unto you. What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Romans 8:26 (KJV) You are wondering what a spiritual and personal transformation is. Then you may ask does ...
Views: 1562(3 votes) - Walking In Your Own Shoes - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Athena KapantasLately I have found myself wondering what it would be like to walk in someone else's shoes. The thoughts I pondered didn't last because I can only walk a million miles in my own shoes but as I pass by other wanderers I realize I am not alone in this journey. Most of us are just trying to find ...
Views: 1479 - The Power Within You - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Athena KapantasI am on a spiritual sabbatical in the Gulf of Mexico and today the sun has decided to hide behind the shady clouds above. I know it is still there even though I can't see it or feel its warm rays. The same goes with our Spirits. Like the sun, it is hidden, unseen, but that does not mean it is ...
Views: 1558 - When What You Give is Squandered: Re-thinking identity as a giver when giving too much can hurt - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Fannie LeFloreIf you’ve been victimized often, chances are the positive qualities you possess were viewed as an opportunity to take advantage of you – often by someone who lacks caring and concern, consciousness or character, usually in combination. Being un-thoughtful and even callous in our stressed, ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - Manifesting Money Like A Pro- Allow Yourself to Receive - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Quajo ChermI know this happens often in anyone's dream where he or she is enjoying a wish.. I was heading to my native land in the country side. Beside me was a sheet with what I was going to do when I got back home. Infact the list was lengthy but I could recollect few and prominent among them was ...
Views: 556 - Don't Be A Blind Believer - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Sybil SmithDon't Be A Blind Believer “You gotta stay one step ahead of the competition.” I heard this on a news broadcast in reference to the fight against crime. Have you ever asked “why” to this saying? It is a very common saying we have here in America. But why do we say it? Why do we sit by, ...
Views: 844 - The Art of Letting Go The 9 Essentials to Release for the Creation of Momentum - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Sybil SmithThe Art of Letting Go The 9 Essentials to Release for the Creation of Momentum Created By: Sybil R. Smith Thriving in life begins with creating momentum for growth. Momentum comes when we clear out the “junk” of our life. It only comes when there is room to grow. You know, the stuff ...
Views: 593 - Top 7 Reasons to Celebrate Everything - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Sybil SmithTop 7 Reasons to Celebrate Everything One of my big missions in life is to see everyone celebrate themselves. When my clients walk in the door of my office or speak with me on the phone, the first thing they hear me say is, “How are you?” I mean this in the most sincere sense of the phrase. ...
Views: 918 - The Growth of Telecommunications - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Justin DavisThe telecommunications industry has made many things possible for people. Everyone has benefited from this technology because it has made things that were deemed impossible possible. Telecommunications can be used personally or it can be used by businesses, large or small. Things have become so ...
Views: 1143 - The Power of Desire Without Attachment - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Mike RobbinsFor many years I've had mixed feelings about my wants and have been a bit confused about the true power of desire. While I know that desire is an essential piece of the manifestation process, I also know that focusing a lot of my attention and energy on what I want has caused a great deal of ...
Views: 1381 - How To Build Good Character - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Greg BakerBuilding good character is all about addition, not subtraction. What I mean is this: when it comes to change, our focus is usually on the aspects of our lives that are bad. We try to cut out or cut off these negative or bad qualities. We try to improve by subtraction. That is not how you build ...
Views: 12276(12 votes) - Dealing with a Midlife Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Greg BakerIf you or someone you know is having a midlife crisis, then you may want to know how to properly deal with it. This period in a person's life is extremely dangerous. They can become depressed, disillusioned with life, and even quit things or relationships they should not. Primarily, a midlife ...
Views: 3350(4 votes) - How To Find the Self Miracle In You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from James NelsonWouldn’t it be great if we could just pick the exact self help advise we needed for any particular need we had at any particular time much like we’d pick an apple off a tree, or a can of soup off a grocery shelf? What if self improvement advise were free and scattered around everywhere? ...
Views: 1096(2 votes) - The Average Person's Guide to Fear - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Phil MéthotThis one word of one syllable, this little four-letter word causes so much trouble and prompts so many people to ask questions of its nature and its hold on us. Most questions about fear have to do with getting rid of it, overcoming it, fighting it, and last but not least, being free of ...
Views: 2767(2 votes) - Getting Off Track? Five Tips on How to Lead a Stress-Free Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Patricia ClappI read an interesting blog today by the author of Little Things Matter. Each day, a post is written about the daily rituals we do to help or hinder our personal development. Funny thing is, so many thing that Todd Smith writes about seems so obvious, yet we neglect to do this little things day ...
Views: 2620(2 votes) - How to Sharpen your Culinary Equipment - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Gavin Boyd1. The mistakes that are commonly made in sharpening knives are uncontrolled bevel angles, breaking blades, and leaving the final bevel too rough. 2. Choose an acute direction to sharpen your knife. If you already know what angle your knife is sharpened at, it is best is to sharpen at this ...
Views: 883 - Take Charge of Your Weight: Give Up versus Take Charge Talk - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredTake Charge of Your Weight: Give Up versus Take Charge Talk By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret Discouraging and disempowering talk and self-talk will drain you of the positive emotions you need to accomplish life’s many tasks, excel at work and nurture relationships. You will discover ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - April Theme of the Month: Gather Support Around You - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Aurelia FloresThis month’s theme is Gather Support Around You. For January, we focused on Knowing the Self. February was about Finding and Following Our Passions. March had the theme of Learning is Key. For this month we will be exploring what it means to explore, create and build our alliances. We ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Healing The Wounds Of Conflict - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Leah FriedmanWith America at war, the United States is faced with a conflict that affects the lives of every citizen. Billions of dollars are being spent and thousands of young Americans are at risk on the front lines. People across the country are fretting about the effects this war will have on them and ...
Views: 1351(3 votes) - Internet Safety Tips to Protect Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Michael FehlauerInternet safety has increasingly become a significant issue in the area of relationships. A common and obvious threat to your home and relationships is the subject of pornography. Pornographic material from the internet comes in two ways: solicited and unsolicited. Unsolicited material is sent ...
Views: 1411(2 votes) - Homeschooling Burnout? Not Just for Kids! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Alan GrantSo, your family decides assumes the responsibility of educating your own children and you decide to do home schooling. You may not know this yet, but burnout is one of the more common problems you will have to manage. Many causes can be found that contribute to this burnout. This can be ...
Views: 741 - Stress Management: How One Key Relieved The Stress In My Day - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer MarksNumerous years after being tired all the time I woke up to the actual fact that the natural therapy of yoga, meditation, and energy therapy that I was practicing everyday have been assisting me through my day, however I still felt tired for the duration of certain tasks I did. So making the ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - How to Give Yourself More Time and Space - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow often do you find yourself feeling rushed, pressed for time, hurried, stressed, or overwhelmed? For many of us, myself included, these feelings are all too common, especially these days. While feeling as though we don't have enough time or that our lives are overwhelming is not a new ...
Views: 2680 - Wood Plans For Free?-Save Some Time - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Tom borgstromCan you find wood ideas for nothing? Of course you can but do they justfy the time it takes to discover what it is you need? Having constructed my fair share of wood projects I came to realize that it is worth dishing out a little money and acquire a compilation of step-by-step woodworking ...
Views: 803 - How Did They Get Into My Self Image? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Phil MéthotYour self-images may not be something you think about them very much. In fact, most of you probably don't even realize that you have many self-images, each one taking a turn depending on the circumstances you are in. The way you see yourself, or the way you think about yourself affects the ...
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