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- Change Your Outlook, Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Kristy TaylorTake a moment to consider how your day flows along with seemingly little effort when you wake up in a good mood. Conversely, on those mornings when you awaken with a rough start, things can sometimes seem to spiral from one undesired event to the next. Is this just coincidence? Are the events ...
Views: 944(2 votes) - Changes to come - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Carmen GuerraFor the past several years when anyone would ask me to tell them a little about myself I would always being by telling them how I am a mother of 2…..I am very proud of being a mother. While my children have not discovered the cure for any disease or end world hunger to me they are the reason ...
Views: 1311(2 votes) - Coming From Love - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Eva GregoryWhat is your real purpose in life? You were put on this earth through an act of love, you were loved and nurtured and you grew into adulthood. You may find yourself looking around you and asking “Ok world, I am here, now what?” The key to a fulfilling life is attuning to who you truly are. ...
Views: 2064(2 votes) - Do You Do Small Things With Great Love? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Rev. Anne PresuelRecently I found myself in the hospital with acute appendicitis. After my appendix was removed, I had a several-day hospital stay recovering from the surgery. In the book "A Stroke of Insight", Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, the author and a brain scientist experienced a stroke and recovery. Jill ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Embracing Your Inner Warrior - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghEmbracing My Inner Warrior They say that you can do anything in Vegas. Well, apparently, you can. My older kids noticed a brochure on the tourist racks for a place called “The Gun Store.” Yeah, I know a gun store? “But dad, they have all of these uber old guns from World War II and stuff and ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - Fish Oil Helps Heart Disease - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2013 from Sonny JuliusRemember this, omega-3 fats are very essential to your health and your children’s health. So it’s important to add it to your daily health regimen. The best source of Omega-3 is fish oil and cod liver oil. I don’t remember ever hearing of fish oil when I was growing up but I sure do ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - Get Happy Now! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Joy PhillipsMany people believe that happiness follows success. I bet you’ve caught yourself a time or two saying things like, “I’ll be happy when I lose 25 pounds,” or “I’ll be happy when I find Mr. Right,” or “I’ll be happy when I am living in my dream home,” or “I’ll be happy when my husband changes his ...
Views: 1271(2 votes) - Going With The Flow of Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Katrina HillIn life it may seem like there are many twists and turns and at times we feel like we don't know whether we are coming or going. One thing is for certain though, we are always in choice. We may not realize it but, in this life we always have a choice. In these moments we can either choose to ...
Views: 1891(2 votes) - Healing is Spiritual - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Laurel ClarkRecently, there have been news stories about scientists who are cloning pigs. The great benefit of this research, say the newscasters, is that pigs are anatomically similar to humans so they hope to clone organs that can be used for human transplants. Science fiction? No. Bizarre? Yes. Well, ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - How to Make the Best Life Choices - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Willie HortonEveryone is at a crossroads each moment of each day – it’s just that we never stop to reflect on the fact that each minute decision we make can have life-changing consequences. A client recently recounted a story from his youth. He told me about he used to hang out with his best friend – and his ...
Views: 5355(2 votes) - INTRODUCTION of YOGA by Metaphysical Lifestyle Coach Carol S. Batey - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Dr. Carol BateyAn Introduction to Yoga by Metaphysical Coach Carol S. Batey Copyright (2010) One may be considering applying the physical and meditation of yoga to improve their overall physical, emotional, spiritual and mental self. But, traditional Christians from the West may be unsure of the truths ...
Views: 2092(2 votes) - It's All in the Follow Up - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Dana NealIt's really easy to press delete, to skip a message, to not answer a call or to judge another person for what they do or don't do. It's easy to move forward and not help another; Oh yes, it's easy. It's easy to pick and poke, joke and frown at everything that someone needs help with..it's easy ...
Views: 996(2 votes) - Keeping Your Female Partner Happy - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghThis article is aimed at my masculine readers. If you are of the feminine race, please read this as well, and set me straight if you disagree. You certainly know this subject better than I! Let me start out by stating that this post is a hopeless generalization. When I refer to relationships ...
Views: 1966(2 votes) - Learning How to Organize is a Lot Like Learning How to Shoot - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Mary DykstraA friend named Tom, teased me about being a “pacifist” even though I have (he says) a tendency to say “shoot it”. He tweaked me to be more conscious of my use of language and thought process and offered to take me target practicing so I would have a greater appreciation/respect of firing a gun ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - Life Quotes On The Internet - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from David Roy JrEveryone love quotes, especially life quotes are often repeated in speeches and conversations that are meant to inspire others. Although it is just words, it hold the ability to affect people deeper than regular words can. It makes people to think, relate with the truth they know and from there, ...
Views: 2511(2 votes) - Live and Let Live - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghLive and Let Live “There will always be war, famine & poverty as long as anyone believes that he has the right to impose his will on another.” I wrote that on Twitter a few weeks back and it seemed to resonate with some people. That sentence is my conclusion of what people like you and I must ...
Views: 1688(2 votes) - MASTER YOUR DESTINY - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Adrienne MarksManifesting wealth and abundance should be easy. However too often people are full of fear and anxiety and if you’re constantly worried about how things will turn out you are closing off the ways that money and abundance can actually come to you. You shouldn’t have to struggle to make money or ...
Views: 1546(2 votes) - Poem - Understanding - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Eve RojasLove does not lie. We often give the honor of love to relationships, People, events, and things we treat as love. But we are often young – too wet behind the ears To acknowledge the doubt that enters our minds. We know what a lie is. Yet we choose not to listen to the love inside of ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - Pushing Through the Obstacles - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanSometimes we are on a roll in our lives where everything feels like it's going really well and flowing effortlessly. And then we add something new - something that is out of the norm from our every day life. We stretch a little bit out of our comfort zone and expect things to continue ...
Views: 3187(2 votes) - REBELS WITH A CAUSE by James Croak - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from aaren brownsLast March, the number of Kindle downloads bypassed the quantity of Amazon’s printed books sales. Six centuries ago, Johannes Guttenberg terminated the millennia-long profession of hand copying with his invention of a machine that could print hundreds of sheets per day; another device displaced ...
Views: 923(2 votes) - RELATIONSHIPS LIVE ON THE TIP OF YOUR TONGUE! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Stanlee PanelleHow, what and when we say what we say to those we love makes an impression that lasts. Words cannot be taken back. Nor can we read the minds of our lovers. How many times have you heard: “Oh … I didn’t really mean it.” Or, ”I’m sorry I said that. I take it back.” Or, “I was just angry and ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - Simple Tips to Boost Your Credit Score - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Kathy Jo PollackHopefully you have already checked your credit reports and are correcting any errors. (If you have not done this, read my previous article, Start Your New Year Right By Checking Your Credit Reports ). Make sure you monitor and follow through on any disputes. That is a good start. With a ...
Views: 2393(4 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: 2653(2 votes) - The best three ways to fall in love with yourself - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Andrada TodLoving yourself is the best thing you can do in life for you and anyone around you. When you love yourself you're happy, inspire confidence and people desire to follow you. Let's see what you can do to feel this way. When someone thinks of a person with self-esteem most people think of someone ...
Views: 1063(2 votes) - The Complete Advantage of Mind Control Power - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Sonny JuliusNow many people would refuse to believe that there are any advantages to mind control power. But I can tell you for a fact that using it properly can get you some awesome results for whatever you want to accomplish in life. Of course you must also understand that it's important that you are the ...
Views: 1397(2 votes) - The Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Doug GradyThe Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady per·sist·ence (noun): firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. “I will persist until I succeed.” -Og Mandino “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more ...
Views: 1450(2 votes) - The Desire for Family Freedom - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghWhen I started writing about the Families Without Limits phenomenon, I really didn’t think much about the worldwide appeal of the concept. Like most North Americans, I was so wrapped up in my own world that I failed to consider the rest of humanity. What I have discovered, however, is just how ...
Views: 1179(2 votes) - What’s Keeping You Down? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffA lot is written at this time of the year reminding you to be grateful for what you have and thanking God or your Creator for your blessings. Yes, it is good and important to be grateful and set aside one day per year to express that gratefulness but what about the rest of the year? Most people ...
Views: 1994(2 votes) - What’s stopping you from reaching your full potential? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Linda ConnorsAre you aware the only thing holding you back from reaching your full potential is YOU! Most people look to external factors to blame. It’s much easier to point the finger at others, events, situations or circumstances rather than looking inwards to your own inner-world. Your ...
Views: 3834(2 votes) - Who Do You Claim To Be? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Albert GaroliMost often, people identify with their occupation and respond to the question “who am I?” with titles such as a doctor, a referee, a cook, or whatever they do most throughout the day. It is important to understand that this is not who we are but what we do, yet most of us are unable to provide ...
Views: 1505(6 votes) - Why is Giving Up People Pleasing So Difficult? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownThis question fascinates me because I have observed over many years many journeys where people struggle with this task (myself included.) Let’s take a look at some of my speculations and see what your thoughts might be on why this is so challenging. Our History and Teachings For women, it is ...
Views: 2010(2 votes) - You Are Spiritually Responsible For Your Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Ginger London,What is Personal Growth and Getting Yourself Together? There are many people in our society today that are very unhappy or unsatisfied with their lives for one reason or another. Whatever reason they have for being unhappy, there is undoubtedly a way to change it. Sometimes it requires a ...
Views: 1422(2 votes) - YOUR FALL 2015 ECLIPSE AWARENESS ALERT: “The Pain Later is Part of the Happiness Now” - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from joan pancoe"In contrast with happiness, misery has clearly defined rules. Rapture is a somewhat unbounded state in which clear-cut definitions have no function. In comparison with sadness, joy is far more intangible and unpredictable. We all know the rules and regulations of melancholy but the perceptual ...
Views: 1271(2 votes) - *** BIG COSTS OF TOLERATING THE SMALL STUFF: LESSONS FROM A LIGHT FIXTURE - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Carolyn EllisWarning. This is a true story and it ain’t a pretty one. It’s actually a bit embarrassing too because, as a teacher and trainer, I should “know” better not to get stuck unconscious behavior. By sharing this personal examples I hope to illuminate for you more clearly how tolerating those little ...
Views: 4668(5 votes) - 101 Ways to Say YES! to Life - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupIt's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget to live it to the fullest. Here are 101 Ways To Say YES! To Life. Modify them to fit your budget and safety needs (say YES! to life by being smart about your safety, too!), use them to spark your own ideas, ...
Views: 1857(6 votes) - Adults Must Set Example Against Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from David PaulsonWith so many of our children overweight and many already diabetic, I think every one in America will be in favor of Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity. Taking on such a huge problem is going to require a lot more than praise. It will require more than healthy choices, limited ...
Views: 1139(3 votes) - First Choice - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Timothy SinnThe first choice that can turn ones life in another direction is the choice I am referring to. This choice is to use or not use drugs or alcohol for the first time. If one is educated and prepared when they come face to face with this decision, is priceless. This is your first choice and very ...
Views: 1341(3 votes) - Great Phrases on Happiness that We Really Need to Consider - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from J. AcobHappiness is not living in a fool s promised land. It is not Living in oneself unaware of outside world. Life is not a layer of rosebushes. Here one has to sputter and combat for justice. All our activities are with a opinion to such outcomes. But ofttimes we neglect to attain that result. ...
Views: 2888(3 votes) - Hope Helps Us Cope - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from M.J. RyanIn Greek mythology, when Pandora opened the box and let out all the troubles that have since plagued the world, she also let out a tiny fairy who said, “Yes, it is true that you have unleashed all manner of afflictions upon the world, but you have also let me out. I am Hope and will always be ...
Views: 1941(3 votes) - How to be with anger - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Linda ConnorsEmotions are part of being human; there is no escaping them and as a society we label these emotions as positive or negative. We need to realise that all emotions, the good, bad and the ugly are part of life and is what makes us who we are. A good place to start is to remove the positive and ...
Views: 1917(3 votes) - How to Maintain a Positive Attitude When Someone Lashes Out at You in Anger - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Cindy .HolbrookWhen someone lashes out at you in anger what does it really mean? People who are judgmental and harsh towards others usually disapprove of something within themselves. It could be that they see a trait in you that they desire for themselves or one that they dislike about themselves. An ...
Views: 12395(3 votes) - Michael Jackson, You, and Me - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Martia NelsonWhen Michael Jackson died, I became riveted to the stories that emerged about him. Not so much about his death, but his life. It seemed that after he left us we were finally getting insight to what he was like as a man, not just an icon. Deepak Chopra, who had been a friend and spiritual ...
Views: 1273(3 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: 1564(3 votes) - The Good News About Clutter - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from A.J. MillerHard times provide an opportunity to ask hard questions and several times in the last year I have heard clients overwhelmed by their clutter wonder out loud, “Why did I buy all this stuff?” The answer is that our economy is driven by material consumption so it constantly needs and encourages us ...
Views: 1125(3 votes) - Worry Never Works - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Mike RobbinsI was talking to a friend of mine last week and she said, “If worrying worked, I’d weigh 115 pounds and be a millionaire by now.” I laughed out loud – appreciating her humor and insight. Worrying, which is something I’ve spent and wasted a lot of time and energy on throughout my life, never ...
Views: 1343(3 votes) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Arlene UngerHow can we deal effectively with change? The Challenge Change is all around us, it’s unavoidable, in fact, change is part of the process of life. So … why do we chronically fear change and react with anxiety through this natural process. We should be used to change by now … it’s been ...
Views: 3203(7 votes) - Love Heals - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Martin BrofmanLove Heals by Martin Brofman When I decided to heal myself of terminal cancer in 1976, I heard the idea that “love heals.” Everyone seemed to know this, and since healing myself was now a matter of life and death for me, I decided it would be a really good idea to add this to my ...
Views: 4688(7 votes) - A Nasty Wound - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Timothy SinnServing Your Country Most people believe you must be in the military or be voted in to serve a community, state, or country. Such as a Mayor, Congressman, or Judge someone that the people approve to be a servant of the people. We serve our families, neighborhood's, communities on up, in a ...
Views: 1888(4 votes) - The Art of Make Believe - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Camille StrateRemember when you were a kid and you played Make-Believe? Remember how easy it was to Make Believe you were a famous singer or an astronaut or a brilliant painter? You could sit in any room or under a tree or in your sandbox and actually BE that person. You'd see it all as clearly as if you were ...
Views: 2966(4 votes) - Please Say: "Please" & "Thank You" - Thank You! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Father TimeHave you ever noticed how some "adults" do not say "Please" and "Thank You?" Isn't it amazing that when all of us were children, we were taught to say "Please," and usually we were asked by an adult, at that time, "What's the magic word?" We were also taught to always say "Thank You," yet ...
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