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- The Top 10 Very Useful or Necessary Things For Anyone Over Age 30 To Have Or To Know - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Sam EtkinAfter age 25-30, depending on marital status and other things, it becomes more and more helpful to have and to know certain things. Some are practical and some make sense from a life planning standpoint. The following are suggested for anyone over age 30, single or married, male or female, ...
Views: 2388(2 votes) - What makes for a good life? Personal development, happiness, joyful living, the AmAre Way - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Frank RaWhat makes for a good life? Based on personal experience, and also on what I see from other people, a good life has its root in the choice of living a meaningful life. Here, I summarize an approach to what I have been writing on the blog http://www.amareway.org/ I had a sudden shift in ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Running to Choice - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from sherry shoemakerHaving experienced an earthquake, a hurricane, and a murderer on the loose in our area all in one week, the concept of choice has been prevalent in my mind. The matter of choice becomes abundantly pronounced when approaching times of disaster. During these crises, I watched the news, which ...
Views: 874 - Providing Dignity in Care - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from April JamesSomething that seems to be rather frequent in the news at present is the elderly. They seem to get a hammering in the news and by others. I’m not going to lie I have been known to curse them for going to collect their pensions during the lunch hour... something I’m still sure they do on purpose. ...
Views: 961 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Cheryl KovalThis past year I had a lot of time to think and reflect back while i was on med leave for my shoulder and i decided to make good use of the time! Reflecting back i started to write affirmations, some poetry, then recently get serious about starting a blog and opening up about my past! I had a ...
Views: 1119 - 9/11 - A Blessing In Disguise - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Eve RojasDon’t hunt me down and shoot me, but I see 9/11 as a blessing in disguise. It helped us to remember our capacity for great things as humans. The loss, fear and anger we felt that day gave rise to something greater – compassion and community. I lived in Manhattan at the time and was asleep when ...
Views: 2585 - A Woman's Intuition | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Kathryn WheatA Woman’s Intuition That little voice inside your head that gives you warnings about people and situations, is it real? Should I have listened to my friends all those years ago that told me the guy I was about to marry was bad news, after my money, arrogant, not good enough for me…..? ...
Views: 4268 - A Gift for You from “G:” Twenty-five Life Lessons for Your Selling Success - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Diane PinkardSo, who is “G?” And, what is the importance for remembering him? “G” is my father. To his family he is “Bill,” and to his grandchildren he is “G.” Rather suddenly, “G” passed away at the ripe old age of 90, in April of 2011. Needless to say, for the last couple of years, my life has ...
Views: 1378 - What Would YOU Write in a Letter to Yourself? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Diana FletcherThe other day, I started to write a letter to myself to read when I reach the age of 90. Let me explain a little about writing a letter to myself…. My parents are both ninety years old. I have been observing them for quite awhile. I have also observed other older people including my ...
Views: 1512(4 votes) - The Pursuit of Happiness - Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Felix EconomakisIn the previous blog I mentioned that the first step to happiness involves becoming free of your ‘tribe’ – whether that tribe is your family culture or society at large. By free I mean the ability to have your own freedom of thought and values within your tribe. Now some tribes are progressive ...
Views: 1044(2 votes) - A Quick Look at The Magic of Making Up - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jennifer MarkSix months ago my best friend Emily broke off with her beau Timothy, who happens to be my husband’s Harry best friend. Theirs was a sweetest love story. They met during our wedding two years when they served as our maid of honor and best man respectively. Of course, it was our intention to get ...
Views: 683 - From Masks to Metamorphosis - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Katrina HillThere are many of us out there who have felt as though we have had to wear a mask. To hide the self that we truly are. We may have even felt that in order to fit in, to be loved, and accepted, we have had to disguise ourselves. Be who others told us that we were, or how we felt it was ...
Views: 947 - The best way to teach my child how to floss and brush everyday!!! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jim ShenImportant seed to water If you went to the store to buy seeds for an apple tree, when you get home you pick the place where you want the plant to grow. You then plant the seeds and water them, and after that day you completely forget that you ever planted that seed. After the first or second ...
Views: 649 - 9-11 A September to Remember & Build up A Nation - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Stacie CampanelliThe Tribute in Light I join with you in honoring the lives that were taken, the ones that were given in service, and the ones that life breathed the breathe of promise & hope into. Good Morning I stand in awe this morning as I reflect on the 10th Anniversary of a ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Disasters Can Teach Lessons of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn the world today, we encounter a lot of negativity, pain, stress and natural disasters. Many days, we wake up with far too much to do, far too much to think about, far too many concerns, and far too many problems. In Virginia where I live, in the span of less than one week, we experienced ...
Views: 1537(2 votes) - Y Is For Yahweh - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhen I was serving four churches in and around Great Bend, Kansas, I frequently saw a car with a vanity license tag that read “Yahweh”. While I never met the owner of the car, I often wondered if it was intended as a touching tribute – along the lines of “God is my co-pilot” - or if it was ...
Views: 1372 - The secret to living with security. - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“Hey,” my friend wrote, “did you know you can add key words on amazon.com so your book can be easily found?” Imagine that! I had no clue. I went right to the task. Actually, I went right to hubby. And I sweetly asked him to add, “inspiration, encouragement, conquers, triumph, etc.” So I’m ...
Views: 1298 - Rendezvous with Resiliency - The Chill factor amidst fire all around - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Dr. Madan TripathyRendezvous with Resiliency – The Chill factor amidst fire all around Madan Mohan Tripathy My Sunday morning brightened up by a SMS from my friend Narayanan, a legal luminary heading the legal department in an organization of repute, which reads - “A business man lost everything in ...
Views: 1689 - Friends Change - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Michelle GottliebRemember you closest friends in high school? The people that you were closest to and knew that you always would be? How many of them are still in your life on a regular basis? Do you ever wonder how it is possible to go from being so close to no friendship at all? We can go through any stage of ...
Views: 1393 - Obtain Your Degree In Electrical Engineering - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from lissa willemElectrical engineering is an important and popular branch of engineering studies. It is associated with the study and application of electricity and electronics. With the industrial revolution and commercialization in the 19thcentury, electrical engineering evolved as a popular and useful branch ...
Views: 824 - Fengshui Brings Balance And Harmony In Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from lissa willemFengshui has become popular worldwide now. It is all about attracting positive energy towards your home and creating a positive aura. It speaks about the direction of the room arrangements in the house, use of color, use of lights and putting different symbolic items at particular direction in ...
Views: 789 - 3 Steps to Get Your Ex back - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jennifer MarkAre you hurting from a break up? Did everyone you talk to tell you that it’s over, to let it go and move on? But what if it didn’t have to be over? What if you want to fight for this relationship and win your ex back? In your fight to get your ex back, you need to make sure you use ...
Views: 877 - Words we use to sabotage ourselves - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Marti AngelWords we use to sabotage ourselves How we use certain words in our daily vocabulary or in effect the order in which we use these words harm and hinder us in the ability to attain our goals and create a positive loving and happy life. Words that we use can sabotage everything we work ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Andrew Lakey Rediscovers Art Through His Painting Cycle “Studies and Paintings” - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Eric ScottBorn 1959 Chateauroux, France - Andrew Lakey is a painter, focusing on original works which includes Angels, Portraits, Hearts, Butterflies, Language, and flora and fauna color studies titled "Brilliant Nature" or, as this cycle is collectively called, "Unencountered." Over two decades, he ...
Views: 2274 - Smoking in Movies Should be Ended - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Barbu StelanIt is not something new in movies especially for someone in a very fashionable home, surrounding all the luxury things, to place a cigarette around between his fingers and puff away, mainly when he/she is under stress or simply to show off. This happens so many times that subconsciously, ...
Views: 1398 - Cancer Management at Vedanta Ayurveda - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Dr. Ramniwas PrasherCancer Management at Vedanta Ayurveda Integral care of cancer is possible thru Ayurveda that target the disease process & improve the available natural healing power of the person The incidences of various types of cancers are increasing so much that The Cancer war was declared in 1971 by ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Mid Life Career Change – Unlocking Your Full Potential - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Helen RobertsI have always been passionate about what I do, and that’s why I do it. Even from the beginning of my career I made a pact with myself, that the day that I don’t enjoy what I do, is the day I’ll do something else. My philosophy is and has always been, do what you’re passionate about, what you ...
Views: 1502 - 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO GETTING THE LAW OF ATTRACTION TO WORK FOR YOU - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adrienne MarksFollowing on from Bob Proctor of the Secret commenting on my blog ‘FOCUS’ It made me realise how well the Law of Attraction works In its simplest form what does it say ? What we give out is what we get back And it’s so true How many times have you moaned about ‘your lot’ and what ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - When A Crisis Strikes…People Helping People - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karin VoloMany times we tend to focus on the differences between us—and that causes all sorts of problems. If we focused on how much we have in common, it would be easier to understand each other and have compassion. The Dalai Lama said it so well when he stated we are humans sharing an experience on ...
Views: 1372 - When A Crisis Strikes…Judgment - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karin VoloIt is so easy to judge another person. We are conditioned to compare ourselves to others and therefore judge: are we better than them or are they better than us? What I discovered meeting hundreds of people is that we ALL have our difficult times. Sometimes I had prejudged someone while I was ...
Views: 1322 - The Time I Lived In A Laundry Shed... And How To Change Your Beliefs And Stop Feeling Like A Loser - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasLast weekend I was at a conference venue just two streets away from my very first student share house! Wow, did that bring up some... "interesting" memories of my student days! Here's the story: My friend Jo was moving to the big city for University. She found this student house (managed ...
Views: 1046(3 votes) - Top 5 Habits Holding You Back … From Everything - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Karen KellerThe best learned lessons come not from your success, but from your failures. Actually, the biggest failure is not learning from your mistakes. Mistakes come and go. But certain mistakes remain constant simply because you are circulating the same habits that perpetuate the same mistakes. Then ...
Views: 1030 - FOCUS - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adrienne MarksF O C U S I had to share this with you I had a meeting this morning with a guy who was very passionate about what he does; He told me all he wants is to help people – move from where they are to where they want to be . As you can imagine we were totally in sync! He’s very into NLP – ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - What Do You Want to Prove? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 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: 1121 - Finding My Money Room: A Hilarious Wake-Up Call From the Universe - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasDoes money elude you? Does it slip through your fingers like fine sand? Do you visualise yourself being rich and successful and the universe is not providing quickly enough (or at all)? The way we handle money and abundance can show up in almost every part of our life. Let me tell you a ...
Views: 1112(2 votes) - Part 3: How I Manifested 6 Months PAID Luxury Travel Using the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasHere are just four of the many Law of Attraction techniques I used to win the Ultimate Job competition. They are really easy and practical things that you can do for your own audacious goal. Build your network before you need them I'm an excellent networker, so I already had a good sized ...
Views: 1314(2 votes) - Part 2: How I Manifested 6 Months PAID Luxury Travel Using the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasIt was time to get serious about my goals. Two months before I even found out about the competition, I found myself increasingly frustrated with my life and desperate for change. I was itching to go travelling and was dreaming constantly about taking off to explore the world like many of our ...
Views: 1287(2 votes) - How I Manifested 6 Months PAID Luxury Travel Using the Law of Attraction (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasIt was advertised as the Ultimate Job in the World. Six months travelling the globe testing out the most romantic and luxurious honeymoon destinations. Irish travel company Runaway Bride and Groom knew it was an amazing competition but they were unprepared for the interest it would attract ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Body Brushing for Gorgeous Glowing Skin - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasBody brushing is one of the simplest and most under-rated beauty routines. It's one of those really obvious beauty tips that you probably already know about - but how often do you actually do it? I recently did a 7 day experiment body brushing every morning and my skin has never felt softer. ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - What I Learnt From Failing Four Years of University - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasNot many people know this about me, but I completely failed my first undergraduate degree. I didn't just fail one class or one semester. I didn't even just fail one year of university. I spent four years failing my three year degree, racked up student debts of $20,000 and left without any kind ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Part 2: What I Learnt From Failing Four Years of University - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasAfter a devastating four years of failing almost every subject at university, there are four important lessons I've learnt from the experience. Experiencing your own "failure"? Here's my advice: 1. When you're in deep trouble, stop digging After my first disastrous year, I should ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Weight Loss and Beauty Secrets of A-List Celebrities - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasI love watching the Academy Awards. Even though I'm usually in the wrong timezone, I always stay up to marvel at the beautiful dresses and the tanned gorgeous bodies of the celebrities. I know a lot of work goes into the big day for them, and probably thousands of dollars too. It would be like ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Easy, Natural Ways to Deal with Food Cravings - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasWe've all been there - you think you're doing well on your new healthy eating plan and then BAM - you find yourself eating something that leaves you feeling guilty, frustrated and despondent. What happened? You've been hit by the evil cravings monster. Why else would you eat something ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - My Embarrassing Meeting with a Billionaire (and the Business Lessons I Learnt From It) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasHave you never blown a chance to impress someone? Are you willing to hear harsh feedback? Sometimes the mistakes we make can spur us on to bigger and better things. My embarrassing mistake happened in one of the craziest cities in the world, where dreams are made and broken - Las Vegas! I ...
Views: 1120(2 votes) - How To Make An Inspiring Dream Board To Create Magic In Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasDream boards are one of the most powerful and fun success tools you'll ever find. I can't recommend them highly enough to put you in the right frame of mind, to inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals and to activate the Law of Attraction to draw your desires into your life. I use them ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - Living in a material world - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sandra DawesWhile the title may have you thinking of a Madonna song, it seems like a material world is where many of us are living, now more than ever! It would appear we live our lives simply for the accumulation of “stuff”. We want bigger homes, nicer cars and the “right” brands of clothes. What I find ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Regrets? | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Kathryn WheatWhat are regrets exactly? I think I’ve come to a place in life where I don’t believe in them….don’t buy into or sign up for them. After all, I love my life today. And the road I’ve traveled to get here has made me who I am. So yes, mistakes have been aplenty but each one has gotten me here, to ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - On Target or Just Passing Through? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Jack TallevastEvery year, we work very hard in December and January to establish our goals for the year. Many times, we hire consultants to help us create elaborate plans to make the family members and our managers say “Yes, we love it.” Then struggles begin and the day to day part of life or work takes over ...
Views: 1215 - Internet Dating 101: Be Proactive and Attract Your Perfect Match - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasI don't think I need to explain, but internet dating is one of the most popular ways to find love. Unless you've got access to an old-fashioned matchmaker, logging on and being matched to other singles is virtually the only sensible option! Why is a life coach writing about internet dating? ...
Views: 3391(3 votes) - Criticism Won't Kill You (No Really, It Won't) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasIt's said that people are more afraid of public speaking than of dying, but there's a more destructive and crippling fear - the fear of being criticised. This fear keeps you hostage and makes you give up your dreams. It keeps you awake at night with your stomach churning and causes you to ...
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