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- Turning the Heel: Changing the Pattern for Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Karen HagerI recently discovered the addictive joys of knitting socks! After many false starts, I found a method that works for me (toe-up on two circs) and am part-way through the second sock of the pair. And although I knit every night before I go to bed, that poor half-done sock has been untouched for a ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Confidence - Before you seek it, understand what it is! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Phil MéthotIf if told you that bloozles were on sale now at 80% off, would that get you excited? Probably not, since you don't know what a bloozle is. (of course it's just a word that I made up) Words that are not completely understood may elicit the wrong response or non at all. The term 'confidence' ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - It Is Easy to Dismiss The Voice From Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Jim FargianoMany people are expecting a booming, "no doubt about it" sound when they want to communicate with the other side. The same holds true for trying to communicate to the God Within. From a normal, physical world aspect, what takes place is more of a thought transference between the two sides. This ...
Views: 1333(3 votes) - Anger- A Strong Feeling Of Displeasure or Hostility - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nina BagnallAnger is a negative emotion and in almost all cases, getting angry usual makes matters worse. So why do humans get angry? To make angry, enrage or provoke Although anger is a normal emotion it comes with a wide range of intensity, scaling from mild irritation and frustration, to all out ...
Views: 3027(1 vote) - Is Water a Necessity? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nina BagnallWhen drinking water think of the Source Today, almost everyone is seen walking around with a bottle of water. It is though they are going into the desert, for 40 days. Not at all necessary in my opinion, yet, the need for water throughout the day is indeed necessary and vital, but as always ...
Views: 5620(1 vote) - Who Can You Depend On - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Frances LucasWhenever we are going through rough times, we need to be careful of what we do and who we depend on. Whenever we have had a bad day and just want to unwind, we need to make good choices about what we do to help us feel better. Whenever we are searching for that special something or someone to ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - FRIENDSHIP – A SACRED SUNRISE - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Deepak vermaFriendship is a wonderful emotions and a cause to smile and cherish life’s small minutes. It easy gives us reasons to enjoy this possession. We might have possessed unique moments with friends; however, one specific day is dedicated to all the friends all over the world, i.e. the friendship day. ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Yerba Mate The Drink of the Gods - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Thomas EgbertVisit any village in the South American countries of Paraguay, Uruguay, southern Brazil, or northern Argentina and you’ll be greeted with a warm or cold cup (depending on the time of the day you visit) of herbal Mate tea. Yerba Mate is traditional, centuries old refreshment used by the Gaurani ...
Views: 499 - Law Degree – For Those Who Wish To Pursue a Career in Law - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nathan SteuberA graduate from any law school can utilize various good job opportunities coming his way. You will have to research a bit to know about the various possibilities available. If you have a law degree under your cap, you can utilize its advantage in various ways. In this article we will explore ...
Views: 820 - A Better Day - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Frances LucasWe all can look back on yesterday or the day before and find things we wished we would have done or not done. We can think about things we should have said or not said. We can decide if we had a productive day or not. We can review the day and see if we accomplished things in our life and if we ...
Views: 1270 - Raksha Bandhan Festival A Sweet celebration - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Deepak vermaRaksha Bandhan or Festival of Rakhi is purely devoted to all the brothers’ and sisters’ absolute love and affection. On Rakshabandhan, sisters tie Rakhi on their brothers’ wrist and pray for their long life, success and wealth and as a return gift for sisters, they are promised of safety all ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - When Hard Times Come - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Frances LucasThere will be times in our lives where others will need our help or will ask for our opinion about something they are dealing with. Either the person will reach out to us for some advice or we will see they are having some issues and we have an opportunity to help. When these opportunities come ...
Views: 1143 - The Real Meanings of Friends and Friendship - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Deepak vermaWith friendship day just round the corner we are all busy in gathering ideas to make this a special day for both of us. But do we really know the meaning & importance of friends in our life & if we don’t posses a best friend then what? This friendship day let your friend realize that you care ...
Views: 511 - ENJOY FRIENDSHIP DAY TO THE FULLEST - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Deepak vermaThis friendship day we are going to provide you with some of the ideas that will really be a kind of an extraordinary supply of ideas to make the ways of celebrating your friendship day special in every aspect respectively. With some of the unique ideas like celebrating friendship day with cakes ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - Hope Redefined: A Hospice Referral - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Joanne Harvey MSW, Pro EFT MasterHope is defined in the American Heritage Dictionary as, “To wish for (something) with expectation.” This definition works for most of our life; we hope for, love, success family, travel and wonderful experiences. Hope when we are terminally ill is still hope, but the definition does change. ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - A Few Central Air Conditioners Buying Tips - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Jacob AkshireCentral air conditioners have been the preferred method of cooling homes for homeowners for a long time now. The method by which they work has been perfected through the years to where they are now the most efficient way of doing this. They pay for themselves in the long run by way of the energy ...
Views: 675 - How to Find a Reliable Plumber - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from ken millsHow to Find a Reliable Plumber There are some things that are just guaranteed to mess up your day, as soon as they happen. For example, a leaking pipe in your house. From the moment you spot that first pool of water, however small, you can see the damage that might be done long-term. Sometimes, ...
Views: 641 - Rediscovering your inner child - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sandra DawesWhen was the last time you had a really good laugh? You know the kind I’m talking about – those laughing fits you get where you can’t stop laughing even though your stomach hurts and tears are rolling down your face and you can’t even speak. Those are the best laughs, and when you think of a ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Real Entrepreneurship is Focused on Creating Positive Cash Flow - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Ben BensonSummary: If you’re a business owner seek out every possible way to reduce your expenses, increase your sales and improve your ability to generate not just one, but many cash flow positions. This is what the most successful business people do to become wealthy. They create or acquire ‘cash flows’ ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Transitions – Life’s Hidden Treasures - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethLife’s path is never straight and narrow or perfectly flat and smooth. As children we view life as simple as a single step in front of us one small foot at a time. When we fall we simply get back up and steady our wobbly legs then push on to the desired item in our eyesight. We never think about ...
Views: 1174 - What Is Your Recipe For Lemonade? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethAs we enter the lazy days of summer and for most of us on this continent try to quench our thirst with cold drinks, I am reminded of my favorite libation – lemonade. There is nothing finer than sipping on the icy cold concoction of freshly squeezed lemons, sugar and iced water when all about you ...
Views: 1303 - Be Careful of Detours - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times in our lives we get tired of things. We get physically wore out or mentally drained. Sometimes we just get bored and want to move on to something else. It’s just natural for things to get boring or monotonous and we feel the need to do something different. We may want to take a ...
Views: 1470 - Simply Want - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Frances LucasIt is not hard to find things which cost a great deal of money which we may believe we would like to have or even think we need. There are homes all over the world which cost millions of dollars. There are automobiles of all shapes and sizes which are the price of a small home. There are gadgets ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - The Tragic Events in Norway - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Vincent TreacyLike many people I was watching the television in disbelief last night and this morning as the full horror of the outrages in Norway have unfolded. Is it my imagination or do these events seem to be happening more regularly around the globe? Evil is evil wherever it manifests itself and this ...
Views: 1672 - How to Measure Progress Through Revolution? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Balvinder SinghHaving so far discussed in detail ,the origin of paradigms ,their birth, their growth, their decay or replacement, their contribution and necessity for scientific research, it is necessary to summarize as to why Science progressed, how it progressed and the nature of its progress. Science ...
Views: 1177 - An Understanding Heart - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Frances LucasIt is really useless for us to worry. It is useless for us to worry about other people. It is useless for us to worry about tomorrow. It is useless for us to worry about the things of the world. We can’t change things or people by worrying about what may or may not happen. We really can’t change ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - How to keep your new home “naturally” fresh? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from reva disujaWhen you buy a new home, the entire family gets super excited about various things, such as what furniture to buy, where to place the wall hangings, what color to choose for the bedroom walls, and the list goes on. However, none of us would appreciate the strong smell of paint, varnish and toxic ...
Views: 890 - WAYS TO CELEBRATE THIS FRIENDSHIP DAY - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Deepak vermaWith friendship day knocking at the door we need to think of some of the unique ways to celebrate it. We must do something that will remain fresh in the minds of both of us for along time & as well as the celebrations in such a way that our friends become really surprised by our ideas. You can ...
Views: 684 - Nxsports For Your Freeline Skates And Other Sports Gear - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Polly JeffersonWhen you want the best hamboards, freeline skates, and camera to make your skating and surfing experiences even more memorable, you should turn to NXSports. They make world-class hamboards which offer you the thrills of surfing on land like the classic hamboards which are equipped to sail ...
Views: 690 - What are you really seeing? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanSome of you might be old enough to remember the ABC television program, The Six Million Dollar Man. In the 70s pop culture series, Lee Majors played a former astronaut, who is fitted with bionic implants. One of his high-tech powers includes the ability to zoom in at 20:1 with infrared vision! ...
Views: 1222 - What Will Your Next Act of Creation Be? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Sharon RosenDo you love making resolutions for change at the beginning of a new season, a new calendar year or at the turn of a birthday? These energetic passages often feel like great opportunities to draw a line of demarcation, to mark a sense of moving forward, of change and renewal. But often these ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Benefits that Garlic Provides - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Charles CoyneDo you love to add garlic on the food you prepare but hate the smell that lingers after you eat? Or do you always add garlic to most of your recipes for a more appealing smell. Well, whatever the case is garlic has always been a favorite ingredient around the globe. Garlic adds flavor to your ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - When Things Aren’t Right - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times in life when we really can’t pinpoint what is wrong but we have a feeling that things just aren’t right. During these times we may feel uneasy. During these times we may feel a little stressed. During these times we may get angry quick. During these times we may not be able to ...
Views: 2495 - Celebrate life with wine - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from jackshon DicoustaFood and wine is the ultimate way to feel divine. From past many ages to present day life, many people prefer to have wine with their food. It is considered as an ideal match and gives a classy feel during the meal. The occasion can be anything such as wedding, offcial party, birthday or any ...
Views: 647 - Westport News: Try a 'purpose vacation' to teach altruism - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas HenskeComing off our fun-filled winter break, I thought it might be time to plant the seeds of taking a "purpose vacation" for your family's next vacation break. I would imagine the last time I endeavored upon this subject you might have left asking yourself, "Do I really want to subject my family ...
Views: 1355 - Nannies the Childcare Experts - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas ButcherHave you ever wondered what it takes to be a really good nanny? Why do some people just fit so naturally into the role? Well, for one thing, a genuine love of children is a must, since the main job is seeing to their welfare when the parents are away. If you don’t possess an abundance of ...
Views: 1010 - How To Handle Problems With Your Investment Professional - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Tom KoziolInevitably if you are an investor problems will arise with your investments and/or your investment advisor. This seems to be a fact of life in the investment world. Should you find yourself in this position the Securities and Exchange Commission says the best way to handle the issue is to act ...
Views: 1176 - Change Our Minds - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times when we have our minds made up about something. We have decided we are going to do or not do something and we will not change our minds for anything. There are other times when our minds are filled with negativity and doubt. It seems as if we want to have a pity party and want to ...
Views: 1385 - What Do We Miss? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Frances LucasHow many times in life, or even in one day, do we miss out on what we should be doing? How many times do we avoid the things we are supposed to do for God? How many times do we remain stagnant when we should be moving forward? Looking back on yesterday, what things did we avoid just because we ...
Views: 1091 - FRIENDSHIP DAY THE REAL MEANING OF IT - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Deepak vermaFriendship is the essence that never fades with time. It is a relation that gets to be stronger day by day. Gift is something which brings smile to our face and happiness in our lives. A friend is also like a gift, it is a source of happiness and joy. A true friend is the best gift for a life ...
Views: 2414(1 vote) - Work-Life Balance and Your Hierarchy of Values - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Marc de BruinA typical weekend morning discussion in our household. Our 11-year old daughter: “can I ring a friend to play with?” We: “that’s okay, but you first have to clean up your room. You promised us yesterday you’d have it done by last night, and it’s still a mess”. A big –as we call it- Neanderthal ...
Views: 2290 - Embrace Death, Live Life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike RobbinsMy mom, Lois Dempsey Robbins, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in early March. The disease spread very quickly and on June 13th, she passed away. I was honored and grateful to be with her through her dying process. It was both horrible and beautiful at the same time. My mom's ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Annuities and Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Tom KoziolAnnuities and your retirement may sound like a mismatch but the truth is an annuity is the only product available that will pay a monthly check for life. No other investment vehicle can make this guarantee. Before I launch into an explanation on annuities I need to make a disclosure. I own an ...
Views: 1218 - Parents Day Flowers and Unique Gifts -That Time to Make Their Day - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Deepak vermaBuy flowers online for your lovely parent’s ones on parents day, maybe the most attractive way of identify what they mean to you. If they are wake up in the morning then send to sunflowers and daisies. Online florist will obligate and send flowers over to your home in India or International. And ...
Views: 738 - Make Things Easier - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Frances LucasWe all want our lives to be easy. We all want to go through life without any issues or worries so we can enjoy everything in our lives without having to struggle. We would like not to have to rely on other people but to be able to have the life we believe we want and we want it struggle ...
Views: 1210 - Ways of Gold Testing - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Samuel AwonusiThere are different ways of gold testing and you should know at least about few of them before purchasing gold. These equipments can test the quality of the gold within few seconds. There different types of testing kits and materials available in the market which you can easily use to check the ...
Views: 971 - How can you overcome fear? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nina BagnallFear was taken from the Greek φόβος,phóbos, meaning ‘fear’. Although classed as one of the negative emotions. It can have some positive value. After all because we are human, it is necessary to have both positive and negative emotion, to enable us to feel. Fear is distressing, a sensation ...
Views: 1367 - FRIENDSHIP A RELATION WITHOUT DEFINITION - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Deepak vermaFriendship is a kind of a relation that everyone nurtures in their minds. It is a relation that never demands anything or expects anything. It is a complete innocent relation which knows no boundaries as well as always plays a very important role in each & everyone’s life. This friendship day we ...
Views: 609 - Your Sacred Power of Creation: Are you squandering it, or using it wisely? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Domenica PapaliaImagine if each day you woke up and found $100 dollars in your bank account; and there was nothing you had to do to earn that money. Every day, without fail, it simply showed up. Imagine that you could spend it on anything you wish. What would you spend it on? Your Sacred Feminine Power of ...
Views: 1034(2 votes) - ***Parable on Karma - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneA couple were feeling very lonely and prayed to God for a son. The couple were granted a son, and began a great celebration. “You are so fortunate to have borne a child this late in life”, said a neighbor. In the father's stead, a wise man answered with the simple reply, "Maybe". Time passed ...
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