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- The Truth About Life Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Liz Fletcher BrownIn a past post I wrote about the greatest myths about life purpose. So what is true about life purpose? Truth #1 – Life purpose is much more of a journey than a destination. It is more a state of being than a state of doing. It’s about who you are and how you show up in the world. Your ...
Views: 1212 - Opt for Best Steam Iron That Suits Your Needs And Soft on Budget - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2013 from Emily SmithWhen you plan to buy a rice maker for your home, you need to first decide on the budget you have for the same and then take into consideration the reviews provided online so as to take a right decision. Rice cooker, or also known as rice maker or rice steamer is one of those kitchen appliances ...
Views: 640 - The Hunt - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiThey knock only once. At everyone's door. If you're quick enough, you catch 'em. If not, they leave you. Not everyone recognizes them. Many abhor them, thinking they're hard work with no real justification that they're gonna work out for the better for you. I recognized them. Two huge ones. I'm ...
Views: 1519 - How to Start The Week In Line With the Universal Laws for Abundance, Prosperity and Success - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Angelica Galea YoungThis is the first day of the rest of your life – The Midas Key Monday morning and we have a clean slate, ready for the week to start no matter what it brings. We are going to start the week by using the universal laws to help us get what we want and desire and to also create balance so that our ...
Views: 1525 - Medical Review Services - How It Can Benefit You - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Steve RyderMedical review services are designed to address the concerns related to organizing and streamlining medical records. These services aim at supporting professionals in the medical and legal industry that may be looking to obtain some quality time to spend on core processes. A medical record ...
Views: 1636 - Important Points to Consider When Outsourcing Medical Record Review Tasks - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Steve RyderHow can you be sure that you are entrusting your valuable data to a trustworthy company? How do you stay assured that the medical record review company you have signed a contract with will safeguard your information? Medical record review is a time and labor intensive process that demands ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - We Have the Mind of Christ but do We Have the Heart of Christ - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Eric HuntleyThere is an argument that there is no difference in the Bible between the mind and the heart. But here I will use the mind as the intellectual thinking part of man and the heart the emotional part of man. There is a thought that the mind is the conscience and the heart is the sub-conscience. ...
Views: 1281 - On Practicing and Becoming Silent - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Vinod AnandOn Practicing and Becoming Silent (Vinod Anand) The existence that one is able to experience— see, hear, smell, taste and touch — through the five senses is essentially a product of reverberations, a play of nada or sound. The body and mind of an individual are also reverberations. But they ...
Views: 647 - Stop playing the blame game - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Michelle SearsStop blaming others and you will become the most powerful person in your life. Playing the blame game is not going to do anything for you or the person your blaming. Let me explain. Your life is not going quite as great as you had hoped for and you are not really sure why. So you begin to ...
Views: 2055 - Getting rid of sore throat - easy methods - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Binod BharatiIt is common for people to experience pain in their throats several times in a year. This condition is known as a sore throat, and can be attributed to several causes. The easiest, most affordable and effective way to deal with this problem is at home, using simple remedies. For this reason, it ...
Views: 775 - Does the Universe Listen To Us? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Niki CleggMany years ago when I was young I had no faith in anything or anyone because I felt that what life was throwing at me was not deserved. As I have become more understanding with age I understand that everything happens for a reason. My friends laugh at me because no matter what happens I throw ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Life Lessons - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Tina TessinaIn this month of giving thanks, I am grateful for the lessons of my life. Perhaps the most important lesson I’ve learned is that a meaningful life is about growing your soul, and it happens slowly, in the process of engaging life. My own soul was battered early, when all the closest people ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - ‘Simple is as Simple Does’ Forrest Gump - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Carl MassySimplifying Your Life to Increase Your Happiness. I have been doing a lot of reading of late on neuroscience and brain functioning, which are fascinating subjects as I am sure you are thinking as you read this ;-) . One of the things I have been particularly interested in is what over-stimulates ...
Views: 1786 - Why is There Serenity in Simple Things - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Scadi SheppardDo you ever have these out-of-body experiences, when you are doing something that you enjoy very much, and then you just relax and your mind goes to places and thinks about things that are SO far away from the real world, that you wish to stay there forever? Such utopias come to you when you ...
Views: 1209 - Living Fabulously ... With Integrity, Honesty And Authenticity - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from JODI NICHOLSON“No legacy is as rich as honesty.” - William Shakespeare To live fabulously with integrity, honesty and authenticity you must first embrace the qualities of each, match your beliefs internally to them and continue to make a daily decision to live by them through your words and actions. ...
Views: 2221 - Yes Life Is Too Short! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Niki CleggIs life too short was my original question and fifty years ago I would have said yes but not anymore. Over the years lots has changed like the environment we live in, food, quality of life, and all the new technology. Fifty years ago the average life span was probably sixty to seventy years ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Irishman Walking (Stage 2 Chapter 4) -- The End - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 2 began in the city of Noshiro, Akita Prefecture in the winter of 2009, and ended in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata four weeks later in January 2010. Last summer (2012), ...
Views: 2028(1 vote) - Weaving The Web - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Tina TessinaOprah Winfrey opened her school in South Africa in January, and was both praised and criticized. The criticism was that she was spending too much money on too few girls, because her school was lavish, free, and could only accommodate less than 200 girls. Aside from the fact that Oprah is ...
Views: 1586(3 votes) - Injury Prevention and Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapy is a noninvasive technique that aims to rectify disability or impairment in the body. It includes injury prevention programs that are meant to keep people healthy and active. Physical therapy or physiotherapy is a valuable healthcare service that relieves pain and improves ...
Views: 1967 - Arms and Altruism, The Practice of Selfless Concern for the Well Being of Others - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Enrique (Rick) RuizMany moons ago, our American founding fathers spurred a dialogue of constructive conflict that yielded a model constitution and a free republic. These innovators risked their lives in perilous times to give birth to a new nation. Some became very wealthy (e.g.- Washington, Franklin) while others ...
Views: 2186(1 vote) - How Limiting Beliefs can Erode your Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI love my life journey. I continually strive to expand my life and be of service to others. The mental block walls I run into are limiting beliefs I have about myself. These beliefs erode my confidence and they can also make me feel I am less than a woman than I am. I know intellectually ...
Views: 1303 - A Glimmer of Hope - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.A glimmer of hope can be an expression on your face, your hand reaching out to someone, a kind word, or a warm embrace. A glimmer of hope is any sign, no matter how small, that things will get better. A glimmer of hope is a prayer, a positive thought or action moving out of a negative place ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - Takers and Givers - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.In this world there are two kinds of people; takers and givers. Takers are the type of people that will take anything from you. Takers will take something material from you, or they will simply drain you emotionally. Takers only care about themselves. Takers do not care about your ...
Views: 3509 - You Can Start Anytime - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.To start something new takes courage. To go someplace new takes a sense of adventure. To face obstacles that are hard to overcome takes strength. To give unconditionally takes love. To understand takes time. Being there for someone takes being a friend. We are not programmed to be upbeat ...
Views: 1325 - ACTIVITY IS VERY IMPORTANT IN LIFE - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Vinod AnandACTIVITY IS VERY IMPORTANT IN LIFE (Vinod Anand) Action is the insignia of life. The law of life proclaims that none can remain without performing activity. Everyone is made to act according to one’s own inner temperament. If you choose to remain idle, you lead yourself to destruction. Look ...
Views: 612 - Pick The Right Educational Toys For Proper Child Development! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Marina NeimanParenting is an immense job of responsibility especially while nurturing kids during their developmental years. During the early childhood period, kids are highly receptive and this is the right time to start imbibing the values of education and life in a systematic manner. The early childhood ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - Is there a Correlation between Being a Successful Professional Woman to Having a Successful Intimate Relationship? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2013 from Doron GilWomen seem to be more emancipated than ever before. Many of them have well-paying jobs, highly-respected positions and credentials, and can support themselves financially. All these empower them to go on dates feeling good about themselves and acquire the “expertise” necessary to determine which ...
Views: 1372 - Keeping the Real in Reality with Mary Schmidt Amons - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteMary Schmidt Amons is perhaps most known for her role as a cast member of Bravo's Reality series Real Housewives of D.C. The spotlight gave her an opportunity to bring awareness to Labels for Love, a charity she founded in 2006 to raise critical funds to support women's and children's ...
Views: 1620 - How to Decrease Your Carbon Footprint - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonSometimes I hear the funniest lines that I just need to share. I have a girlfriend that talks a mile a minute. She is high-energy and has a mind that collects LOTS of facts and data points that she can retrieve at a snap of a finger. The result is that with a given topic you can receive a ...
Views: 1369 - What Are You Tolerating? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Teri GoetzIt’s a simple question. And you probably know the answer. But you don’t want to go there. But first, what does it mean to “tolerate” something? By definition, if you are tolerating something, it is a negative in your life. You are “putting up with it,” and there is no positive feedback loop. We ...
Views: 1319 - The Power of Being In the Moment - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Teri GoetzI like to think of each one of us like a branch on an enormous tree. We are a part of something bigger than each of us, yet we are a part of creator/spirit/universe. Because we are a tribe of one, and individually, a part of the whole, our ability to create our life is astounding. (In other ...
Views: 1212 - I Got My Butt Kicked - And Remembered the Importance of My True Self - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Teri GoetzSo, I’ve been going along, loving my life, loving my work. Spirit has been whispering in my ear, “Psst. Hey.” I listen, hear a little something, do a little tweaking, and continue right on with what I am doing. Some time goes by, and I get a stronger clunk on the head. Spirit says, “YO! I’m ...
Views: 1441 - STOP the Guilt Trap! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Teri GoetzGuilt is an emotion you feel because you believe you’ve caused (or will cause) harm. Aside from objective evidence that you caused true (not perceived) harm to someone, I suggest you question the logic of your guilt. How did you come to the conclusion that you should feel guilty for wanting ...
Views: 1270 - The Help (The Book): A Short Review - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Emmanuel GonotWhen I saw its cover illustration, my initial thoughts about The Help was that it was one of those inconsequential romance novels which I detest and which I usually ignore whenever I could. The minute I opened the book and browsed through the first few lines, however, that was when I quickly ...
Views: 1344 - To Return Home Happy - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest darling Readers, If the possessions we have are ours, why don’t we take them to the other world? Franklin There was a sports tournament going on between four teams. One team won. Three more did not. A few on the losing side believed the judges were wrong. A few believed the ...
Views: 845 - Your Impact is Huge - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Teri GoetzPersonal transformation is not selfish. It is not egotistical or self-centered to want to be the best person you can be. It is when people feel “less than” that they feel the need to prove their point, strike out, cause strife, hurt people. Those feelings are, obviously, evidence of the amount ...
Views: 2196 - Balancing Change - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from John HerbergerQuitters never win and winners never quit! Actually sometimes the opposite is true. There's a philosophy prevalent in our culture of "never give up" or "die trying" mentality. But some of the most successful people in the world are ones who knew when to hold 'em and knew when to fold 'em. ...
Views: 1303 - Go Get Your Money Ladies - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Angela Carr Patterson The Love Lifestyle CoachJanuary is “Financial Awareness Month.” As women we don’t really like to talk about being financially responsible. We have been the butt of jokes in the media about how we are not good with money. You hear comedians joke about us and TV husbands refer to their wives being gold diggers, ...
Views: 1805 - Just Another MAN-ic Monday - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Dwayne KlassenAccording Wikipedia the word, Manic means: affected with, relating to, characterized by or resulting from. It's a perfect word to describe what many men are feeling in this rapidly changing world. For our purposes today we'll use the word MAN tongue-in-cheek in Manic. The reason is, men have ...
Views: 1697 - How to get back with your ex boyfriend -Get to know the mistakes ladies make - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Franklin FashayaAssociations come as well as go but you will find those you need to hold onto for grounds. Even with lots of misunderstanding ultimately, you still would like to get back together with your ex sweetheart. There are methods for getting him back again. First would be to think points over. Is ...
Views: 817 - Tips on How to Text Your Ex-boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Franklin FashayaIt is actually, not uncommon for any lady to feel really horrible after breaking-up her boyfriend. In fact various ladies become really depressed that they begin to complain to everyone about how depressed they are and some might even think of committing suicide. So if you really want to get ...
Views: 1075 - Tips to Getting Your Ex Boyfriend Back – How You Can Really Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Franklin FashayaA lot of girls will find themselves at a loss because of broken relationships and will want their exes back. You may be the one asking, “Can I really get my ex-boyfriend back?” The answer to that is a resounding YES! You can actually get your guy back. The catch however would be that you would ...
Views: 749 - How Can I Use Text Messages to Get My Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Franklin FashayaRelationship mending should always be done in person. A lot of communication among humans is non-verbal, so communication is easily lost via text message or email. However, when your ex boyfriend is away or perhaps there are restraining circumstances, a phone call or the luxury of face to face ...
Views: 1238 - Top Secrets to Stepping into your Greatness - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonThe phrase ‘Your Greatness’ can be called different things. It could be ‘Your Destiny’, ‘Your Purpose’, or even ‘Your Calling’. What each of these phrases speak to is ‘what are you on this planet for?’ The thought can be overwhelming! Perhaps immediately followed by ‘I haven’t a ...
Views: 1284 - Flesh or Spirit Fed - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Eric HuntleyMan is a triune being. He is spirit, soul, and body. We are made in the likeness of God after the Holy Trinity which is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. You are more than just the fleshly body you see in the mirror after getting out of the shower. The real you cannot be seen. The ...
Views: 2037(1 vote) - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix, Part 4 - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Zarla LeahAscension & Leaving the Matrix, Part 4 Well, this is another long article, but it is a stream and I feel I cannot shorten it. My subsequent articles will be a lot shorter. I am hoping that you are so interested in what I am saying that you won’t be able to stop reading this and you won’t ...
Views: 1429 - Are you active or productive? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI have a very busy life. Toss my daughter’s calendar of activities on top of my own and we are always on the go. We are very active and we are productive when we are focused on our priorities. An active life is where you are busy. You have a lot of tasks you are doing but you don’t seem to ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Allowing Yourself To Heal - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When we go through physical or mental pain, you have to allow yourself the time needed to heal. We don’t always allow ourselves the needed time to do so. Our body has its own mechanism that shuts off when we are in need of rest. We feel pain or we might get tired, that is our body saying ...
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