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- Three Crucial Skills For Winning At Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettToo often, we let life's problems darken our spirit and ruin our day. Believe it or not, this can also add to the amount of excess weight on our body. Here are three crucial skills that can help you keep this from happening. One of the main reasons we can't lose our excess weight, or ...
Views: 1668(2 votes) - Living a Fulfilled Life - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeremiah BlackburnWhat does it mean to live a fulfilled life? As we look around there seem to be so many pictures of what this actually means. We can see good pictures of a happy family and successful career to pictures of being wealthy and having all kinds of toys like fast cars, a hot partner, and the latest ...
Views: 1804 - Singularity and Duality - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Philip MartinTo attain wisdom, remove things every day.” -- Lao Tzu Man is certainly a complex creature and the most complex parts are the brain/mind/consciousness. I have spoken of many different aspects of the mind and of problems we have in life and of their solutions. So now I come to a very ...
Views: 3976 - 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: 1696(2 votes) - 6 Simple And Easy Ways You Can Improve Your Memory While in School - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Saeed SikiruYou've got a lot of things to remember in college - your friends' names, especially new friends. You have to remember your lecture schedules, titles of books for your research and projects, subjects and the various topics under each subject. And extra curricula activities if you're a member of a ...
Views: 1589 - Creating a Partnership - Lessons from a Horror Story - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Hugh StewartBefore creating a business partnership it is important to understand that it is like any other relationship; it is a marriage between individuals united in the same purpose and mission. And like any other relationship, if there is incompatibility in values or long-term vision or anything that ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Gabriel" Second Coming - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from The Angel News NetworkMore than six billion human beings inhabit a small planet called Earth, a tiny warm Eden circling endlessly around an ordinary star at the edge of a galaxy, light-years from any other. Who are we? Why are we here? Where did we come from? Do our lives here have any meaning or value? What is ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - What Are You Putting Off till Later? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Jessica McGregor JohnsonThere was a great headline in the Evening Standard a couple of weeks ago “101 things to do before we die, just one to go and we’re not even 30”. It caught my eye – in the newspaper of the person sitting next to me on the tube and I was very happy that as she left, she left behind the newspaper ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Persistence: The Commonality of Champions - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachLook upon history, and you’ll find that the notable quality that exists in all champions is persistence. The path you walk will not always be easy, but you have to continue to persist. Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, you must keep putting one foot in front of the other, ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Becoming as strong as the Rock - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanI often think of the Rock of Gibraltar as its history is as rich as the saying that often accompanies its beauty: “to be as strong as the Rock of Gibraltar”. When you have grown to become strong enough to overcome situations without fear of failure, you become a symbol of strength and courage to ...
Views: 1578 - Waiting for the No-Talent Police: Finally a Name for the Feelings - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Valerie YoungI’ll never forget the day I first learned about the so-called Impostor Syndrome. It was 1983. A chronic procrastinator, I was in my fourth year of a doctoral program. Like a lot of graduate students, my status was what was commonly referred to as “A-B-D,” meaning I’d completed “all but the ...
Views: 1586(1 vote) - MY JOURNEY TO VICTORY - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Karen KellyI was taught most of the fundamentals about life by my Father and therefore learnt to think like a boy. It certainly has served me well in many aspects however I believe that I learnt to copy the social behaviour of men and never really got to know how to appreciate the intrigue of being a ...
Views: 1862 - Tips and hints for choosing a pre-owned car: how to get the car that is perfect for you. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Millie MooreJust like wiring money to Nigerian generals or long walks on short piers, purchasing a used car can be the sort of task that's associated with risk. This needn’t be the case, however. If one is watchful and puts a small amount of thought into it, the job need be neither discouraging nor high ...
Views: 373 - Let Go of Negative Comparison - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Mike RobbinsI'm heading to my 15-year class reunion at Stanford this weekend. I'm excited to see some old friends, spend time on campus, and attend the various parties, sporting events, and fun stuff planned for the weekend. At the same time, I'm feeling quite anxious about the whole experience - knowing ...
Views: 1673 - The Sorry State of Apologies - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Jane CranstonAll of us make mistakes, say things we didn’t mean, forget, or are rude when we may not have intended to be. Experience has taught me most people don’t intentionally harm others but once they do, they’re reluctant, or find it difficult, to take responsibility for the damage. According to ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - The Sorry State of Apologies - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Jane CranstonAll of us make mistakes, say things we didn’t mean, forget, or are rude when we may not have intended to be. Experience has taught me most people don’t intentionally harm others but once they do, they’re reluctant, or find it difficult, to take responsibility for the damage. According to ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Life is a School - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Margo KirtikarWe are guided by our beliefs! We live our lives in accordance with what we truly believe in. If we believe we are born with sin then we carry a heavy baggage of guilt with us throughout our life. If we believe the doors of Paradise open to us when we sacrifice ourselves then we're willing to ...
Views: 1360 - Who Knows Where the Time Goes - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanIs it just me, or do you also sometimes feel like while time may be linear, your life definitely isn’t – you instead are spinning around and around, going in endless circles. I will be the first to admit that keeping up with it all and still managing to find time for myself is one of my ...
Views: 1244 - Improve the World – and Yourself – One Grateful Child at a Time - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Lisa HaishaImagine leaving every creature comfort you have to embark on life in a developing country, dedicating yourself to helping the poorest of the poor – the forgotten children of that nation. Imagine saying good-bye to your big house, luxury car, designer clothes, and technological gadgets so you can ...
Views: 1468 - Risk Compensation and Accident Occurrence Rates - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jolly NWhenever debate arises over the compulsory wearing of seat belts, the opposition can be heard citing evidences of risk compensation. What is risk compensation and what role does it play in the Seat Belt Legislation opposition? In 1981, John Adams of the Department of Geography, University ...
Views: 500 - Are Your Expectations Running the Show? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jodi FlynnRecently, out of a coaching session I had with my own coach, I was asked to write down all the expectations I have of myself. I am a bit of a perfectionist, and this tends to come up time and again. I put off the assignment for several days, but knowing my coach would ask me about it, I sat ...
Views: 1826 - What is Coaching - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Carolina AramburoThere is a saying that “in the game of life, we ourselves are the coach”. However, in real life, there may arise several occasions during which people may have to seek coaching in order to excel in a particular field or to get accustomed to something that is entirely new or alien to the person. ...
Views: 763 - Brooklyn Self Storage Units-Don't Get Locked In...Literally - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Kaitlin DillardHow Not to Get Locked in Brooklyn Storage Units Of course on this specific day it was late and raining. I mean all scary stories start like this right? Well no exaggeration it was a pretty torrential down pour and I blame that rain for why I got locked in my Brooklyn self storage unit. I ...
Views: 626 - Sacred Feminine Power: Why You Must Get Out of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Domenica PapaliaWe are busy. We have careers. We have families. We have chores that need to be tended to and friends who want our support. We have bills to pay, meals to cook and children or pets to take care of. In the fast-paced rhythm of our daily lives, it is easy to overlook our own well-being, and in the ...
Views: 1024(2 votes) - Honesty Is Not Something We Flirt With - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Michele LandersHonesty is not something we flirt with. We must be married to it” As we go about our daily lives, tending to jobs, families and obligations of one sort or another, how many of us stop to examine the path we’re on and whether or not it is truly the one we want to take, or are even meant to ...
Views: 1507 - Courage | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kathryn WheatI was recently asked to share my story of courage and the first thing that came to my mind was that my story isn’t that remarkable. It doesn’t seem to me that it’s much different than that of so many other people. I would like to say that when I was out there on that limb and hanging on for dear ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Do or Do Not! There is no Try! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Mark HundleyWhat do Yoda (that enigmatic Star Wars Shaman), the late Dr. Byron Medler (profoundly wise professor of counseling at the University of North Texas) and you & I have in common? We all struggle with the sometimes daunting task of addressing life's challenges in meaningful ways. How many times ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - Problems Due to Macro Economy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from George RobinsonMacroeconomics look upon the economic actions as a whole and give answers to the important questions like what makes the economy to grow over time?, what makes the short-run fluctuations?, what controls the values of different economic indicators and how do this influence the overall economic ...
Views: 861 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 11: Little Mommies and Careers - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever noticed young girls at play? They tend to nurture their dolls like little mommies. They carry their “babies” around like prized possessions, dressing and redressing them, feeding them, “teaching” them, rocking them to sleep and even singing to them at times. It is a wondrous site ...
Views: 1181 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 10: Motherhood - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat is it? What does it mean? What does it involve? No one ever told me what being a mother actually meant. I observed my Mother but could feel her distance at times… I could sense her feelings of lack and doubt even though we were more than comfortable and provided for. Sometimes I ...
Views: 1225 - Liar, Liar Pants on Fire - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanCan you recall that little rhyme kids used to taunt others with, “Liar, Liar, pant’s on fire!”? I have no clue who came up with it, but I imagine a small child recognized someone who was lying and began singing that line to call him out on it. It is amazing that children can recognize the ...
Views: 1354 - Do You Keep Your Promises... To Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Ann ThomasDo you resolve to do something, or set a goal or intention to, but then, mysteriously, allow life's distractions to derail you? How often do you deny your own needs? lie about how tired you truly feel, or just keep plugging away to ensure that you don't disappoint someone, even though it may ...
Views: 781 - Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Manuel BerongaA recent and continuing occurrence, which happens to someone close to me, set me to thinking about the supernatural world. She claims to see dark apparitions of human-like figures lurking in the shadows of their house, sporadically appearing on no particular occasion, whether other persons are ...
Views: 2227(1 vote) - Tantra - The Serpentine Ascent - Part I - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from Govind KumarOccult Vibratory Chemistry existed in India by the name of Tantra. Tantra is derived from two Sanskrit words - Thanoti ( to expand ) & Trayate ( to liberate). This Science has the power to expand and liberate ! Expansion means to grow beyond one's boundaries. Expansion upto Infinity. ...
Views: 1141 - Creating Your Best Life - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Meghan GehanAt the recent event, “A Woman’s Day of Inspiration and Joy”, my topic was “Creating Your Best Life”, and in preparation for that day, I spent time thinking about how that might happen. Then I realized there were only two simple steps to acquiring the life of your wildest dreams…a life filled ...
Views: 1197 - Three Reasons Why Faith Is Important In The Christian Life - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Ginger London,Faith is essential to our lives as believers, and if you’ve ever wondered why faith is important this article will shed some light on the answers. It is the very foundation of our Christian belief. We begin our journey with the profession of our belief and faith in who God is. We believe by ...
Views: 18695 - The Power of Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Rachel Grant"One fact of nature is that people have a 'negativity bias': we react to the bad more strongly and persistently than to the comparable good ... One consequence of the negativity bias is that when people's minds are unoccupied, they tend to drift to anxious or angry thoughts. And rumination - ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Why Fear? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Athena KapantasFear has existed in the world for the beginning of time and still humans cannot eliminate its existence. Certainly fear can be a positive force in certain situations, but generally it can be a very detrimental energy force. It can steer someone in the opposite direction of opportunity or safety. ...
Views: 1208 - Tim Kendal Barrister Services - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from Edward CharlesAll those individuals who may want to seek expert and professional legal counselling or service in Bedford Row, London can easily seek the specialized legal services of Tim Kendal Barrister Services. He specializes in serious fraud cases, FSA investigations, legal enforcements, corporate ...
Views: 1000 - You're Already There - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever wanted to be there – wherever that was? The only requirement for there is that it is far from here. There is a place where things just seem to work out. A place you have long dreamed of going to. A place where the puzzle pieces of your life somehow fit together. There is a ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Are You Running Away from Your Dream? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanI am in the process of writing a book. It’s a different kind of book than the Soulful Journals that my husband, Dan, and I have written. It’s a full-length book about pushing through fear to live the life of our dreams. It really gets to the heart of who I am – my soul has begun to emerge ...
Views: 1332 - How to Avert and Full-Blown Pity Party - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe’ve all had moments where nothing seems to be going our way. Your day just isn’t working out the way you had hoped it would. In fact, when you really start to think about it, you realize that it’s not just that your day or week or year that isn’t working out: your life isn’t working out. And ...
Views: 2041(1 vote) - If At First You Don't Succeed, Try Try Again - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanWhy is it so hard to slow down – to take ourselves off of the treadmill of our busy lives and just be still? Why are we not welcoming stillness and peace and serenity? Why are we instead choosing chaos and imbalance and busyness? I had planned on taking a day off this weekend. I had big ...
Views: 1420 - It Always Comes Back to Self Care - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanSometimes you just don’t feel like going within and centering yourself and slowing down. Sometimes you feel as though you truly don’t have time for it. Your life doesn’t allow for these seemingly frivolous breaks of journaling, meditating, and soulfulness. What does this have to do with the real ...
Views: 1139 - There is Only One You - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanDo you ever feel pressure to be someone you aren’t? Have you ever felt that if you showed the world the true you, you wouldn’t be truly accepted? We are all under a tremendous amount of pressure each and every day – pressure to look the right way, do our job the right way, perform to a ...
Views: 1277 - The Importance of Opening Up - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanIt’s not always easy to open up. To be raw. To be vulnerable. To let others see the real you – to let yourself see the real you. To tell it like it truly is. To let go of any pretenses. To step out without a mask. To show your soul. And yet – what is the alternative? Living a life that isn’t ...
Views: 1316 - GRIEF Shadows of the departed - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyWe feel their presence in minute instances, remember their smile and laugh vibrantly, even when our eyes water at their loss. It is those moments that will forever remain. It is the sense of their presence that has impacted our lives and been determining factors in our growth or our life ...
Views: 1636 - Life Change - 5 Ways to Get Unstuck and Started - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Deborah HayesMany of us have come to that moment in our lives when we realize we have been presented with an unprecedented gift; quality time. We women of a certain age today will live healthier and longer than any time in history. Interestingly just as we are armed with a collection of more or less half ...
Views: 1144 - The Power of Empathy - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Mike RobbinsI had a painful, but poignant phone conversation earlier this week with my wife Michelle. She shared some challenges with me in a vulnerable and passionate way. As I started to give her some of my "helpful advice" (as I often do - being a man, as well as an author, speaker, and coach, I'm ...
Views: 1329 - Interior Hotel Design – Makes Luxurious Look - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Chris DonohueWhether the requirement is to make the looking of hotel luxurious, there must be involvement of interior design. There are wide varieties of interior design factors that are helpful in making the guests of the hotel more pleasant and happy. Many hotel owners think that outer or exterior design ...
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