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- Near Death Experiences Resulting from Attempted Suicides - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranSummary: Messages from near death experiences resulting from unsuccessful suicide attempts tell us a lot about the impropriety behind the act. Even though the impropriety is generally felt by all, the inside story of it reveals a great deal more. - - - - - - - People ...
Views: 2725(3 votes) - Teaching our students about Personal Responsibility. - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Lisa DingmanTeaching our students about Personal Responsibility. For many, taking personal responsibility for the events and occurrences in their lives is easy. These people are highly successful and only rely on excuses some of the times. However, for most, excuses are a part of their lives. For ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - ARE YOU LEADING A BORING LIFE - by Submitted on May 05, 2013 from Vinod AnandARE YOU LEADING A BORING LIFE (Vinod Anand) Do you feel your life is repetitive and boring? I can ‘see’ a lot of hands shooting up at the question. Same old, same old... Beyond a point, we get used to everything — yes, even to the most exciting stuff, and life seems to take on a ...
Views: 1681 - How to Create Calm, Clarity and Change in the Midst of Chaos - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from kristie kennedyThere always seems to be more work than hours in the day to complete it. This presents an internal struggle for many women who battle with the superwoman syndrome. How can you recognize whether you are a proponent of this ever increasing epidemic? Ask yourself these questions: 1)Do I ...
Views: 1126 - Is that how you see it? - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Jim PhillipsI recently attended a business conference for a company with which I have been affiliated for just over a year. During the conference I was called onto the stage with several other folks to be recognized for the success we had created and enjoyed during the course of the year. The founder of ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - WORLD ROBOT OLYMPIAD 2013 Elementary - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from anna fowlerW.R.O stands for World Robot Olympiad. World robot Olympiad is an international level robotic competition. It invites the kids between the ages of seven (7) and nineteen (19). It is an event which brings together the people from different countries together. World robot Olympiad helps kids not ...
Views: 1490(2 votes) - You Can Do It! - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Tracey FieberYou Can Do It! “If you think you can, or you think you can’t - you’re right.” - Henry Ford I was reminded the other day about the Little Train That Could. You know, the children’s story about the big train who saw a mountain ahead of him, and said to himself, “I can’t do it! I can’t do it!” ...
Views: 1160 - Sick and Tired? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Andre WileyAre you sick and tired? I was. As a matter of fact, I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. At the young age of 32 I was a divorced, educated but under appreciated black male who's sole purpose in life was to make it through the day. Not only had I had lost my desire in life, I was ...
Views: 2044(2 votes) - Making the Shift From Resistance to Acceptance - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Kate JarosinskaI've only been in the workforce for 6 years. It took me 6 years to understand the principles of passion, happiness and freedom. And guess what? I'm still not done! I've learned that what I know today is not what I will know tomorrow. I am a constantly evolving being in a constantly evolving ...
Views: 2376(1 vote) - Mothering and Grand-Mothering: Weaving Spiritual Intergenerational Bonds - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Dr. Jane SimingtonAs we approach Mother’s Day, I am drawn to reflect on the beliefs and feelings that surface as I ponder my experiences of being mothered and on how those experiences directly and indirectly affected my own mothering and continue to influence my grand-mothering. Each night during my childhood, ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Enough ... in the Garden - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Ophelia SwaiSo, how many times have you ever stopped and said: “Enough… this is just enough for me. I do not need or want any more than this. My heart is satisfied with what I have and have enjoyed today… it is enough.” The Zebra and wildebeest were going about their eating, playing, resting, walking, ...
Views: 724 - Stop Sabotaging Yourself in Search for Love and Intimacy: Learn What You Need to Change – and Succeed! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Doron GilA sad story that often repeats itself regarding one’s search for love and intimacy Her need for attention and appreciation, to be loved and be told how “great” she is has driven her to harm her intimate relationship time and again. She expected too much from her partner; she demanded that he ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - Seeking a Projected Spiritual Goal – an Avenue of Self-deception - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMost people seek a spiritual goal projected from the content of their minds. They workout a system of their own or seek a religious or spiritual guru to lead them to the goal. They do not sense the inherent self-deception involved in this process. The conventional neurology in man is such ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - What About Human Dignity? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Suzanne HosangIt was supposed to a joyous event. It was April 15th, 2013 in a small and insulated city called Boston where the oldest marathon was being held on a holiday called Patriot’s Day. It’s like a weekend block party where schools are closed and families come to have fun to watch 26,000 runners run ...
Views: 1388 - Is Your Need for Attention Ruining Everyone Else's Life? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Lisa Haishadentify someone in your life who is strong, unique, willful, and in charge, and you're probably thinking of a narcissist -- one of the eight "impostors" I've identified that manifest in people's lives. The narcissist is arguably the most noticeable in the impostor family because it doesn't just ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - The Truth About Lying - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Lisa HaishaWhen you were growing up, you probably learned that lying was wrong. Remember the old adage, "Honesty is the best policy"? However, chances are that those same people who told you not to lie often told a few non-truths themselves. And today, the mantra of "do not lie" may be one you repeat ...
Views: 1595 - When Smart and Social Don't Mix in a Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Lisa HaishaWe've all heard the phrase "opposites attract." But what happens when that happy union of opposites starts to rub you the wrong way? At my Soul Blazing Sanctuary, I often work with couples where one person is very intellectual and not interested in social activities, while the other person is ...
Views: 1415 - Geisha - Perhaps the most mysterious women on Earth - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Ann LeeAt least once in life you’ve heard the term ‘geisha’. The term is quite popular but there are only few persons who really know what a geisha is. Here are some answers to the question: ‘Do you know what a geisha is?’ -Sam, 22 years old: ‘Yes, I’ve heard about them, I think they are prostitutes ...
Views: 2136 - Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Ralph CissneWhen springtime approaches we are mindful of renewal, harmony and what conscious cultures consider a way of life: to honor the feminine. The concept of spiritual practice passing “through the feminine” marked the beginning of human consciousness and transcendent experience. It is our nature to ...
Views: 981 - Career Colleges Make Returning to School Possible at Any Age - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Ryan FlendersonSome people stay in a career for years or even decades and then wonder if they should change fields. Sometimes they become bored and in a rut on the job. At other times they may notice that the company they work for may have fallen on hard times and their job may not seem as secure as it once ...
Views: 469 - Do You Have the Disease to Please? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzIt happened without your noticing. “Yes!” slipped out of your mouth, even though you felt your shoulders rise, your stomach clench and your heart start beating a little faster. You feel resentment creeping into you as you leave the conversation. “Dammit! I caved again.” It’s a double ...
Views: 1332 - Show Me the Magic! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri Goetz"Have faith in your dreams, and someday, your rainbow will come smiling through. No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true". - Cinderella What is the key to creating magic in your life? Well, I can promise you it's not by abdicating ...
Views: 1356 - The Entitlement Trap - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzFirst, let's get the definitions out of the way: Entitlement: the fact of having a right to something or, belief that one is deserving or entitled to certain privileges. Deservedness: something rightfully earned because of something done or qualities show; merited. I have a Facebook page ...
Views: 1414 - Advantages of Sine Wave Inverter over Square Wave Inverter - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Olivia MillerIn general, there are two main types of the sine wave inverters. One is the modified sine wave inverter that is able to run just the basic devices and not the highly advanced devices. The other one is the pure model that can run all such appliances. At some point or the other while you are in ...
Views: 2915 - HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Benjamin Suulola“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” – Proverbs 15:1NLT You will never know how to manage your life until you learn how to manage your mouth. And to manage your mouth properly, you need to understand how to use right words in every situation, especially in ...
Views: 617 - What Are Some Common Home Time Management Problems for Nontraditional Students? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Mary SegersQuestion: What Are Some Common Home Time Management Problems for Nontraditional Students? Having spent many years as a nontraditional student I know that the following home time management problems are pretty common for the majority of students. So, if you're considering going back to college ...
Views: 1726 - A Walk with You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.During your lifetime friends will turn into acquaintances, lovers will become memories and ex’s will become strangers. The hardest times of your life will become your greatest lessons. Your lessons are your stories to be heard by others, so they will learn that they do not walk alone. ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - How to start a small business: we round up some inspiring stories of entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Lucjan ZaborowskiAs the UK’s largest provider of business insurance, here at Simply Business we’re lucky enough to hear lots of inspiring small business stories. We decided to make the most of this, and to share some of these stories with a wider audience. To do so, we invited our community of over 220,000 ...
Views: 2412 - No Time - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I want you to try an experiment. This will take just 10 minutes. There is something important that will come out of this for you to realize. First, turn your cell phone off and your computer off and leave it off for 10 minutes, print this page out first. You cannot cheat on this experiment. ...
Views: 1302 - A review of Used Metallic Detectors - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Costa OliverThere are numerous kinds regarding metal alarms - rare metal detectors, coin and gem detectors, relic looking detectors, beach-hunting alarms, and under the sea metal alarms. Buying any metal detector can be quite a tricky event. Before a single decides to get a metallic detector, below are a ...
Views: 474 - Why Is It Important for You to Understand Your Reasoning about Partners and Relationships? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Doron GilAs friends of yours share their thoughts, feelings, fears and needs with you, keep in mind that it is impossible to truly understand what motivates people to behave, feel and think the way they do. The same might hold true to you: you yourself think, feel and behave with your partners and in ...
Views: 1142 - Success Guide & Information - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Edword WotsonWhen you are Prepared, increase your own Odds We have experienced numerous examples recently that everyone was hit through disasters once they least anticipated them. Allow it to be the actual 9/11 Terrorist Episodes in Ny and Wa D. D. in 2001, allow it to be the actual 2005 Indian native ...
Views: 442 - ***Masters of Fate - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderAlthough the 'Ides of March' have passed, it's never too late to find meaning in it. For those who may need a refresher, March 15th is the Ides of March – the day Julius Caesar was warned about by a soothsayer. It would be the day he was killed. I will freely admit that being forced to read ...
Views: 2835(1 vote) - Survival & Preparedness Tips - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Edword WotsonSuccess and preparedness would be the most frequently overlooked facets of any outside adventure. Regardless of the level associated with experience or their education of difficulty you decide to undertake, eventually you is going to be forced right into a survival scenario. One from the ...
Views: 517 - Spring Offers Opportunities to Reconnect With Nature - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Dr. Jane SimingtonSpring is the perfect time to reflect on the Divine in all of Creation This morning as I watched the spring sun stream through my kitchen window I felt a surge of newness, a sense of being reawakened after a long winter slumber. Breathing a prayer of thanksgiving for the new beginnings that ...
Views: 1262(3 votes) - The Wordallogic: No Way Out, A Single Parent's Cry When Facing Tough Odds , - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa WordAleasa M. Word Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved A young lady recently reached out to me for help. She was in her early twenties and was a single mother. She had a tough life growing up. Born to a crack addicted mother and partially raised by a crack addicted father, it was almost ...
Views: 1227 - Bringing Awareness? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from David OrmanWe are running a 5K to bring awareness to child abuse. We are doing a fund raiser to bring awareness to cancer. We are holding a raffle to bring awareness to domestic violence. The list goes on and on. Do you really need to become aware that child abuse or domestic violence is a ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Modifying Your Luck - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Christian DewisThere have generally been unique theories about luck. Thomas Jefferson explained, "I'm an incredible believer in luck and that I locate the tougher I get the job done, the more I have of it." The vast majority of effective folks I'm sure say they make their own luck however several of the ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - How to Improve Your House for Summer - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from arnold santosWhen spring is almost through, hibernation ends and the climate starts to shift warmer as the temperature increases. But nevertheless, summer is the most enjoying and fun filled season throughout the year. It’s the time where the attention moves outdoors and families get inclined to ...
Views: 1003 - Some Tips to Get Your Ex Back – What You Will Need to Remember - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Franklin FashayaSome people say that there is no way that they want to go back with their ex girlfriends or boyfriends. On the other hand, there are men and women, who are still hopeful for having a second chance. Depending on the kind of relationship a couple had, getting back together can still be considered. ...
Views: 741 - Some Helpful Tips to Get Your ex Boyfriend Back- Strategies to Use to Get Him Back - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Franklin FashayaA break up is bad no matter the reason why broke up happened. If the break up was initiated by him, you are bound to feel cheated and sad. No wonder you want him back just because you liked the way you felt when you were with him. Get you ex back by implementing these strategies and get back to ...
Views: 1233 - How to get back your Boyfriend through Text Messages - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Franklin FashayaLosing your boyfriend can be very painful and difficult to cope especially if you genuinely loved him. Forgetting the sweet memories is even more difficult. Worse still, it’s wrenching to discover you lost him to a close friend or someone you know or even someone you consider not his type. Your ...
Views: 1840 - How to Get my Boyfriend Back by Using Reasonable Words and Text Messages - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Franklin FashayaRelationship issues are major causes of stressful lives among many people, men and women alike. One of the many issues that counselors have had to deal with mostly is women wanting to find out ways of how to get their ex back, how to make it work, and stuff. Even though it depends on the kind of ...
Views: 1553 - Using Text Message to Win Your ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Franklin FashayaDo you have an ex boyfriend? Do you still have feelings for him? If you have some feelings for him, getting him back can be an idea in your mind. Who ended the relationship? If you are the one who ended it because you felt tired of the relationship at that time, as a lady you will feel shy to ...
Views: 1923 - How to Use your Angel's Guidance in a Practical Way Each Day - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Melissa KittoThe most common word I have heard people use to describe the work that we do is "practical." This is truly what sets our work (and others trained by the Americana Leadership College) apart from everything else out there in the world of spiritual growth and development. It is very practical tools ...
Views: 1828 - A Second Chance at Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Your body is a vessel for your soul. It has served you well. When we are called home, it doesn’t matter what our physical body looks like, it has served its purpose. All those vital organs have helped you stay alive. But what happens when you stop breathing, and those vital organs start to ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Are You a Candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Igor StilerSpinal decompression is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and non-invasive nature. However, not everybody is a suitable candidate for this therapy. Non-invasive spinal decompression is a revolutionary therapy that can treat even the most painful low back pain, numbness, tingling, ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Beating The Case, God's Way... Overcoming Injustice - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from Will G. Woodard"No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me, declares the LORD." -------Isaiah 54:17 Over 2000 Wrongful Conviction Exoneration The ...
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