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- Enough with tolerating - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Jennifer BroadleyThis afternoon I chose to leave work a little early and go down to the pool for some exercise and some mind clearing. After 30 minutes and with 64 lengths done and dusted (that’s a mile exactly if you’re wondering about the random number) I headed to the showering area. As I was washing ...
Views: 1132 - Baby Shower Photo Invitations - Best way to Invite Guests - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Paddy NormanDo you actually wonder why an individual smile is or even recollect reminiscences. Yes a person guessed correct. Its pictures. Photos restore memories of all of the happy times you invested with all your family members. This means that photo invites are gaining lots of popularity with regards to ...
Views: 718 - In Terms Of Family Problems Turn To Counseling For Resolutions - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Mary SearsFor lots of family members, speaking with a Fort Lauderdale counselor can be difficult. Some simply do not want to admit that there may be a problem. Others could understand that they are struggling on their own, but do not want to bring in outside assistance for one reason or another. It is ...
Views: 495 - Even a Teacher Might Have Ego - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Vinod AnandEven a Teacher Might Have Ego (Vinod Anand) No one is completely devoid of ego and self-esteem. For example, if a guru does not have a well-functioning ego, then perhaps no seeker would ever listen to his discourses and the former would be left alone in his ashram. Whether you are a ...
Views: 1515 - Patience Leads to Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Vinod AnandPatience Leads to Positive Attitude (Vinod Anand) Rome was not built in a day. Every masterpiece requires efforts to make things perfect. However, in some cases, despite all sincere efforts, the art simply remains art; it does not become a masterpiece. This can lead to frustration, low ...
Views: 1966 - False Pride and Other Notions - A Way Out - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Kael RanschaertAt a young very young age our minds are fed with notions like "take pride in the work you do" or "be proud of yourself", but do we value the consequences of holding this lens on the world? I remember hearing voices from teachers and coaches telling me to "hold your head up to the world and take ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - ***The Gift of Love - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Judi MoreoTo love and be loved is one of humanities deepest desires. Too often it remains an unsatisfied hunger, burning inside. Feeling unloved over a long period of time can cause us to feel unlovable. We retreat into ourselves, locking away our feelings and desires because we feel we are not good ...
Views: 2032 - Non-Surgical Options to Deal with Degenerative Disc Disease - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Igor StilerNon-surgical options such as physical therapy, spinal decompression, and chiropractic manipulation can treat degenerative disc disease. Aging affects many parts of the body. Degenerative disc disease occurs as a result of the aging of the spine. However, younger people can also be affected ...
Views: 1819 - ***The World is Your Canvas - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAs the son of an artist, I’ve always marveled at those who possess artistic skills. The ability to take an idea, a block of marble, or a brush and canvas, and convert it into a work of art, truly amazes me. I appreciate all forms of art, whether it be centuries old or still-drying paint, for ...
Views: 3156 - Our Mental States and Their Relationship to Circumstances in Life - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhat happens to us in life is very much a reflection of our mental states. While a calm and collected approach to meeting the issues of life can quite often ease us through the problems, an agitated mental state is likely to complicate matters. It is good to understand the link between our ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Chase Your Dreams - 5 Life Lessons from The Voice - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Jenny PotterI admit it…I’m a reality TV junkie. To be clear, the “reality” I love to watch is anything that follows people chasing their dreams. The Voice is the one I’ve most recently been hooked on. As inspiring as it is to watch others playing BIG in their lives, there are also life lessons that we can ...
Views: 1350 - Illuminating Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerTo help us come to a better understanding and practical realization of unconditional love in our everyday life, let’s reflect on both words unconditional and love. Most of us believe we understand or at least acknowledge what we think love is. Yet when we add the unconditional aspect to love, it ...
Views: 1475 - Being Divine Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerUnconditional love is a power so universally recognized that we all aspire to its realization whether we are conscious of it or not. We yearn for it, pray for it and, at times, even fight for it. Throughout time great master teachers have come forth to remind us of it. On a deep inner level, we ...
Views: 1543 - Love is a Choice - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerIn these amazing times of great change, we are faced with an overwhelming amount of choices on all levels of significance. In order to make clear decisions in line with our personal goals and highest good, it is important to maintain our inner balance and harmonious center point. That source ...
Views: 1525 - Love and Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerWhat we do each moment has a powerful impact on life. Each choice we make, and each we ignore, adds to the collective experience. Where we place our attention and what we contemplate becomes our reality. The power of our mind is amazing, yet nothing compares to what we can do when we come ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Is your “Golden Rule” tarnished? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Andre WileyAre you living your life by the “Golden Rule” and finding it difficult to find your joy? I promise to shed some light on why that could be in this lesson. The “Golden Rule” as defined by what I remember it, is “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” A phrase that has lasted ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Sticking Point in Life Comes From Defining Motives - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Kael RanschaertFor most of you out there you are stuck between the life you hate and the life you dream to have. You push forward each day with hopeful intention, thinking that you will get that lucky break you deserve sooner or later, but nothing changes. You are a hard worker, you are very pleasant and ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - ***That's Courage - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Judi MoreoTraditionally, people have used the word “courage” when referring to war heroes, police officers, fire fighters and others who put their lives on the line. It is true. They have tremendous courage. Do they feel fear? Yes, and they act anyway. Perhaps our daily activities aren’t life ...
Views: 2196 - ***How are you doing on your goals? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Judi MoreoHave you ever set goals and then not made them happen? Were these goals what you really wanted? If they were, then why did you procrastinate and not get them accomplished? When you set goals, be sure they are what YOU want. If they aren’t, then you might need to amend them. Or you might need ...
Views: 2123(1 vote) - ***If You Ain’t Got No
Cut Lemons… - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Judi MoreoWhile hurrying off to work one morning, Beverly pulled into a fast food drive-thru. When asked what she wanted to order, she requested, “Iced tea with cut lemon.” The clerk replied immediately, “We ain’t got no cut lemons!” Shocked by such rudeness, Beverly asked politely, “Can you cut some?” ...
Views: 2617(1 vote) - Being Open to the Unexpected - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Halle EavelynWe can never really know what the universe has in store for us, but we can affect what happens by our thoughts, our feelings, and our resistance. And despite our best intentions, sometimes a chance encounter occurs that is so unexpected but changes everything, or a person you meet in passing ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - CREATIVENESS - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Vinod AnandCREATIVENESS (Vinod Anand) One of the greatest problems confronting us at this present time is the question of creativeness, how to bring about the creative release of the individual, and if we can consider the question, not merely verbally, but go into it very deeply, perhaps we shall be ...
Views: 1543 - Convert Mistakes into Blessings - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Vinod AnandConvert Mistakes into Blessings (Vinod Anand) Every single mistake is a blessing in disguise...there are actually untold blessings hidden within every mistake. Children make many mistakes while learning how to ride a bike or write, and we don’t give it a second thought because we know that ...
Views: 1684 - Only Quality People – 6 Tips For Healthy Friendships - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Kael RanschaertThink for a second or two about the people you consistently spend most of your free time with. We all have a certain social groups we connect with regularly, but do we really understand the effects of these relationships? Ask Yourself “What are these relationships doing to me?” I know ...
Views: 3829(2 votes) - The Shame of Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Daryl WoodHidden in private spaces all over North America women are crying softly to themselves. They are fierce women who have risen above many challenges to succeed in this world. They courageously lead corporations, trade stocks, build empires and create sweeping changes in third world countries. They ...
Views: 1215 - Coupling Practical Wisdom with Spiritual Advancement – A Comprehensive Harmony - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPaying attention to wise instructions with regard to practical matters is part of good living. In the area of spirituality, however, freeing oneself of all Dos and Don’ts is necessary in order that the ego is prevented from continuing its involvement. When people become somewhat serious and ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - ***Use Your Magic Arrow to Create Better Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Judi MoreoWouldn’t it be wonderful if you could own a magic bow and arrow that had an arrowhead filled with love and shoot people with it when they are being mean, hateful, nasty, or spiteful. When the arrow hit them, it would spread love and joy throughout their hearts and bodies. ...
Views: 1986 - How to love yourself? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Amruta Desai“Love yourself first, before you can think of loving anybody else” – we all have heard this line sometime in our life. When I came across this idea for the first time, I went blank. It made no sense to me. The immediate thought was, does anyone do that? and why? Now after understanding this ...
Views: 864 - How To Speak Up - and Be Heard - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Danielle DaoustSpeaking up can be risky... on the upside, it can open terrific opportunities for growth and harmony in your life... on the downside, it can push a teetering relationship into a complete breakdown, or make life so difficult on the job that you quit - or worse yet, you get fired... It is no ...
Views: 1520 - Dating after Kids: How to Ensure it goes a smoothly as possible - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Nataxja CiniYou’re a single parent. Whether divorced or widowed, eventually you’re going to want to start dating. One of the most common questions is “How and when do I introduce my new partner into my child’s life?” Here are the top ten tips on dating after kids 1) Is your new partner a keeper or just a ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - In Your Memory - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.In your memory I choose to see what you have tried so hard for me to see. It is in your memory that I choose to take love, honor and respect to a whole new level. I am trying the best that I can and I walk strong, in your memory. For all the times I just wanted to cry, you made me laugh. ...
Views: 1501 - NEVER PUT OFF TILL TOMORROW... - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2013 from Sheri AdamsKnow the true value of time; snatch, seize and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness...never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. - Lord Chesterfield I often wondered where this quote came from. I don't know who Lord Chesterfield was, but I will find out later, but he was very ...
Views: 1797 - Moving on to the Beyond – Can One Step out of Being a Believer or a Non-believer? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMessages from paranormal phenomena can take us into the realm of the unknown, the Beyond. To receive the messages, one must listen and remain without judging. That means one should not fall a prey to the usual tendency of being a believer or a non-believer. Human beings generally live ...
Views: 1547 - Inspirational Quotes to Live Life With Love - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from David Roy JrLife requires love. Without love, there is no life in living. To be alive is different than just living. Everyone lives but not everyone becomes alive. To be alive, we must have love in our life. If we miss love, we miss the true essence of being alive. So how to make sure we live to the full? ...
Views: 2551 - ***What’s Attitude Got to Do With It? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Judi MoreoHave you ever wondered why one person seems to get all the lucky breaks and others get none? Why it is that some people seem to meet just the right people and others never do? Why does one person become a millionaire, while another is broke? Why do some athletes become Olympic stars and ...
Views: 1991 - ***MAY DAY or May Day? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Judi MoreoDoes it feel like life has you caught in the storm and about to go down for the third time? Are you sending out distress signals and hoping that somehow, in the midst of all the chaos in your life, someone will hear and come to your rescue? We all have times when life just seems ...
Views: 2021 - The Gift: Economic Perspectives - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Vinod AnandThe Gift: Economic Perspectives [Vinod Anand] As we know, there are three values (gifts) of economic life: Freedom, Justice and Care. Let us briefly look at the economic perspective of gift: In economics gifts have also received some attention too. It will come as no surprise that ...
Views: 1529 - Life And Love Quotes From Spritual People - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from David Roy JrThere is famous saying that motivation does not last. However, if we keep the motivational quotes in our heart, we can ensure that we are continuously motivated to fulfill our purpose. Quotes can also be pasted on the walls or places like the mirror which we look at every morning. If we ...
Views: 2495 - Midnights of Monsoon - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Friends, Did you hear the rainy tunes? Lets jump and dance for its already monsoon. Did the child in you shout, ‘Lets get soaked?’ As the mystical mist covers everything like a cloak. Did you feel the cry of joy? That felt so deep that no one can destroy. ...
Views: 1083 - Streamlining Our Life through Awareness of the Wider Consciousness - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranOur lives can be enriched by paying attention to the wider consciousness beyond the limited cocoon within which our habitual mind revolves. We get a glimpse of its greatness by looking into the descriptions of Oneness in that pervasive awareness. Consciousness, the basis for our being ...
Views: 1532 - Inspirational Life And Love Quotes - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from David Roy JrThere are many life quotes and love quotes that can give us inspiration to live life feeling alive and loved by the Universe. Those quotes and sayings are worth keeping in our heart at all times. A positive heart will definitely bring positive outcomes in the external world too. Booker ...
Views: 2568 - LLC Attorney Service Describes a Job Description for Process Servers - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Christopher BrownAttorney services cover a number of different services for attorneys and for the public. These services help public in filing an LLC in California and obtaining an apostille (a service which authenticates documents to be used in a foreign country). However, a key function for an attorney service ...
Views: 1032 - Life Quotes On Being Grateful - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from David Roy JrQuotes are famous around the world. They are printed on newspapers and used in speech throughout the ages. The are different type of quotes and the most common are love quotes and life quotes. One of my favorite arrived from Satchel Paige: Don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun ...
Views: 2551 - ***Do Something Big! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Judi MoreoIt’s your choice! You can go through life getting by or you can do something that really matters. It could be something you do for someone else or something you do for yourself. It could even be something you do for the world. One thing I’ve learned over the years is, it’s just as easy to do ...
Views: 2109 - ***CHANGE YOUR HABITS TO ACHIEVE MORE SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Judi MoreoSuccess and failure are largely the result of habit, the automatic ways you respond and react to what's going on around you. Changing habits which are no longer consistent with your purpose is one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do, and one of the most essential to the quality of your ...
Views: 2180(1 vote) - ***No Negativity Allowed - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Judi MoreoIt seems like every conversation I have had with someone lately, they have brought up the terrible state of the economy. I've started many conversations this week with the sentence, "No negativity allowed." I refuse to accept the "ain't it awful mentality" of the masses. I know I make my own ...
Views: 2262 - Our Information Intake - Food For Thought - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Baridi TZNutrition is generally defined as ‘the process of providing food necessary for health and growth’. Nutrition is always referenced to food. This was born out of the increasing unhealthy consumption of food, the realization that the problem exists and the general consensus that proactive steps ...
Views: 1603 - How to Achieve Motivation of Staff in Your Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Grahak CunninghamMotivation for Staff If you are a boss, business owner or staff member every person needs and wants to have an exceptional day at work. This article examines ways to propel yourself as well as your staff forward to that 'great day.' Demotivating Factors A large portion of us have a ...
Views: 1079 - In Praise of Entrepreneurs, Persistence and a Gourmet Food Truck - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from James Mapes“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - 4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Julia HarrisIt’s very easy to overlook the wonderful things about ourselves when the world is constantly showing us images of perfect families or pictures of celebrities who have been airbrushed. You are in charge of your self confidence though, you can choose to actively work on becoming more confident or ...
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