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- 10 Inspirational Quotes To Get You Through The Day - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Team AfroWe all have those days where we feel down and defeated. The world sucks and you’re tired. You don’t have any motivation to do what you need to do and you may not even want to try. It is on those days when you need someone or something to touch, move and inspire you. This post is a little bit ...
Views: 2384 - Obedience and Submission - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen we sacrifice we may feel as if we are giving up part of ourselves to help someone else. We often tell other people how we sacrificed for our children to have the things they have. We may say we had to sacrifice in our marriage or in our work. We all have to make sacrifices but God tells us ...
Views: 1848(1 vote) - Charity Foundations, Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from David SamuelI am in Cambodia now, the town of Siem Reap and am amazed at how many charity foundations there are in this town, three hundred NGO's (non-governmental associations), one everywhere you look. I have visited with several projects so far and learnt about a very interesting problem. The main ...
Views: 2083(1 vote) - LISTEN - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Oscar TruittHow beautiful is the light -- beyond any words or imaginings, more than high thought. It is hotter stuff than constellations, colder than the swift, ice-comet that crosses heaven by itself. There is bold symphony, twinkling in a child's eye. I cannot hold it, show ...
Views: 997 - How to Avoid Being Bitten By a Dog - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Ashley FordApproximately 800,000 dog bite victims require medical attention each year, while a large number of dog bites go untreated. Roughly a dozen people die each year from severe dog bite injuries. Dog bites are more common amongst children, the elderly, and home service providers like mail carriers, ...
Views: 833 - One Step Away - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Frances LucasNothing good in life is easy. There are times when we are trying to do something and we get stopped along the way for whatever reason. We may have struggles with our health, our families, our finances or our career. Things continue to come up time and time again which try to beat us down when we ...
Views: 1073 - Stillness When the World Around You Is Not - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from odette worrellI have been struggling with what I think is a common personal issue for many. Immense internal dialogue because I have recognized that I am not 100% “there” in matters of being at peace with my life and the roles I play in it. Iam still contemplating the realization that in order to be 100% ...
Views: 1326 - Be Aware: Traits You Deny and Reject in You, You Project onto Your Partners and Sabotage Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Doron GilThere are many traits you are NOT AWARE of which control your attitudes, thinking, reactions and behaviors in your relationships. These usually are traits which you perceive to be “negative”; which you are afraid might bring criticism upon you; disrespect; rejection and abandonment. As long ...
Views: 1420 - Bed bugs - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Darren GrovesBed bugs are still a rising problem across the world in major cities and although we may be more aware of them than ever, can we really stop them from becoming a problem in our areas? Well, firstly Bed bugs know no boundaries, they infest hostels, hospitals, homes, hotels and basically ...
Views: 2059(1 vote) - "Lost People" - Part Two-Fictitious names. - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Charles HiceDuring last four years, my brain has been shocked, jogged and twisted. It has remained critical, and perplexed. As a paid volunteer, I have worked with approximately 350 residents. There were no social workers at this shelter (residents --ages 18 to 69 - male and female.) Affordability? ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - "Lost People" - Part Two-Fictitious names. - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Charles HiceDuring last four years, my brain has been shocked, jogged and twisted. It has remained critical, and perplexed. As a paid volunteer, I have worked with approximately 350 residents. There were no social workers at this shelter (residents --ages 18 to 69 - male and female.) Affordability? ...
Views: 1116 - Cat Run Download - A Great Comedy Movie with Highest Quality and Funny Characters - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from jyoti raniCat Run Download for enjoy the pleasure of science They have lots of flavor like love, action, horror, drama, adventure, science friction and other. Watching this type of flick in great questing in our mind what happen next did all are save and no one can alive. If you have same question ...
Views: 1296 - Obedience Requires Discipline - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Frances LucasIt is always toughest to do the things that should be done when we don’t want to do them. We may have other things on our mind to do. We may not feel like doing what we should. We may wonder why we have to do things when others don’t have to do them. We may try to put them off to do ...
Views: 1813 - Parental Intuition; The Extraordinary Parent-Child Bond - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Stephanie AltAre you one of many who claim not to be very intuitive? Do you have children? If you are a parent, can you tell at a moment’s glance, that something is bothering your child, even when they refuse to admit it? What about over the phone when they just don’t sound right? Have you had restless ...
Views: 2855 - Basic Psychological Mindset Needed to Succeed in Life & Business - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Dan ;-) Low * Maximize Your Potential with Powerful Tools ...When I was asked to write this article, my immediate thoughts were to draw from my more than 25 years of experience as a corporate self-improvement trainer. By doing so, I intended to illustrate what the basic mindset needed to succeed in life and business would look like based on close ...
Views: 3242(3 votes) - Maybe An Addiction Problem? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Keith BrayDo you have an addiction problem? You’re reading this because you are looking for information about “addictions”. I address this to two groups of people in particular. * The person who thinks s/he has a problem. * The person trying to drink/drug/behave in moderation. Many are here because ...
Views: 1519 - You Are Not Alone - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Mike RobbinsSometimes I feel like I'm all alone. Even though my relationship with my wife Michelle is amazing, the love I feel for and from my girls is profound, and there are so many incredible people in my life (family, friends, and clients) - I still find that in my darkest moments, I feel like there's ...
Views: 839 - People Who Are "Lost." - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Charles HicePart One. Fictitious names. During last four years, I have worked in a small homeless shelter(fourteen people). And, I have worked with over four hundred residents. Ages: 18 to 70. When some people first entered our building - they stood still - in shock and anxiety. Some people walked ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - Musical Literacy: How Song Can Help You Read - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Ryan AndrewsThe benefits of music education on math skills are now common knowledge. They also make sense. Counting rhythms, building spatial relationships, and dividing measures require analytical skills that can help students face similar math equations. So music is all about math, right? Wrong. ...
Views: 438 - Be Willing - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Frances LucasWe all want things to be different in many areas of our lives. We may want others to have a different attitude when they are dealing with difficult situations. We may want to our children or other people to act differently and listen more. We may want our boss to recognize our hard work and give ...
Views: 1316 - Who Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lori PayneWho Are You? by Lori Payne, LPC-S As I reflect on this year, I am reminded of how very fleeting life is here on earth. None of us likes to think about death and therefore we are many times ill-prepared when we are forced to deal with our own mortality. Can you think of losses you have faced ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Don’t Do, Just Be - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Aurelia FloresTo Be is to Do – Socrates To Do is to Be – Sartre Do Be Do Be Do – Frank Sinatra As Latinas, one of the things we struggle with is overwork, burnout and the stress of juggling many, many obligations all at once. As women, we are most frequently the ones who take care of household ...
Views: 760 - "You Had Me At Hello" - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Bill McLeodIn the 1996 movie “Jerry Maguire” there is a famous line where Jerry (Tom Cruise) flies back home to meet Dorothy ( Renee Zellweger) to tell her that he loves her and wants her in his life, and she tells him “You had me at hello”. What made that line so famous was that although the couple had ...
Views: 1019 - The F.O.C.U.S.E.D. Individual - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Steve UhlenbrockAs “Individuals” we all have goals; whether they are work related or personal. You may want to have an incredibly productive year in sales, you may want to get some stuff done around the house, or it could be anywhere in between these two goals. Any way you look at it, the F.O.C.U.S.E.D. program ...
Views: 1244 - Morning, Noon and Night - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Frances LucasWe often see others who get so wrapped up in what they are doing they forget about everything else and everyone else around them. We can get wrapped up in our thoughts. We can get wrapped up in our work. We can get wrapped up in our health issues. We can get wrapped up in our money situation. ...
Views: 1420 - Put your Wisdom on Steroids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from cedric riceWisdom is honorable but wisdom on steroids is unbeatable. We know that the definition of wisdom is the application of knowledge but when you add some steroids to the wisdom that you have you become like Neo in the matrix. When Neo figured out the deal he was able to get inside of the bad guys ...
Views: 1292 - A Tsunami of Growth - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kristin EcklundI just finished a very powerful healing session with one of my teachers, Michael Tamura, in which we offered the planet a special healing. There were so many things that we looked at: the energy of the world, the specific places that have been physically impacted, the impacts on the entire ...
Views: 1049 - Stop The Madness! How Can Two Walk Together Accept They Agree! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Ginger London,Amos 3:3 Do you find yourself repeatedly having heated conversations with someone you are in a relationship with? Have you ever been involved with someone who was all wrong for you and not realized it until months or even years later? Have you had a habit of mistaking drama and tension ...
Views: 1961 - The Steps to Take when the House Is Burglarized - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. You always think of your home as your sanctuary, a safe place where you can relax and be comfortable. That’s why it makes you feel betrayed if you end up becoming a victim of burglary. Burglary is an offensive crime both to the property and ...
Views: 607 - What You Should Do when You're Racially Discriminated - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Sure, the world is divided into different races, but there should not be one that is considered superior among the rest. Nevertheless, there are thousands of people who are victims of racial discrimination. How do you know that you’re ...
Views: 669 - The Value Concerning Astrological Compatibility - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Marie MalacamanIn a relationship-personal and also professional-compatibility is a must. Personal associations particularly, expect compatibility in its most complicated levels. That is why each time looking into particular factors of personal emotional bonds, men and women will search almost everywhere in ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Wisdom from the Spiritual Traditions: The Real Meaning of the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Dr. Steve McSwain,Mohandas Gandhi said, "I consider myself a Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist, and Confucian." I grew up in a very conservative Christian environment. But, if you regularly read my articles, you know I have moved beyond many of those early beliefs, most of which can work as long as you ...
Views: 1540 - Words With Friends - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Frances LucasTechnology is so great now that we can play games with each other through our cell phones. There is a popular game out where friends can create words and connect to other words their friends play. They play against each other and try to get the most points so they can win. Playing on each ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - How Soon Should You Plan For Childcare - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Kent BertThe arrival of your very first baby is an exciting time in a couples lives. It and a time of remarkable anxiety and plenty of decisions. One of the biggest decisions you'll need to make is the one about daycare. Since most parents will not have the cabability to stay home with their little ...
Views: 479 - The Mind Never Knows - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Athena KapantasAfter a long and needed hiatus, I have returned to the trenches to dedicate myself to the mission that I have been neglecting. I am a writer, but more so, I am a teacher. I spent the last year working for a non-profit organization that at one time, long ago, helped me get back on my feet. ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Credit Charge Card Greed - Beware! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Grampa KenThe credit market business is a great big fat, heavily marketed mean money making machine. Borrowing is a necessary part of living for most today where it provides assistance in purchasing the necessities to live a comfortable life. In most recent decades the credit and other industries have ...
Views: 1497 - No Comparison - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen other people do wrong or act in a way that is not pleasing to us, sometimes we feel hurt and want to retaliate or we feel if they can do these things, why can’t we. How many times have we wondered why some people get away with things they do and we don’t? How many times have we tried to do ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Who Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Charles HiceI have written about, "Who Am I?" -- once before. It is being written about again, because it is an important subject. As I related, I am 81, and I still ask, "Who am I?" It is like looking into the mirror and looking for defects in one's life. And, it is a beautiful and healthy thing ...
Views: 973 - Four Simple Steps to Make Life Easier - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Allison BrightLife has challenges built in; we don’t need to make it more difficult through limiting thoughts, sabotaging patterns, martyrdom and perfectionism. These all create stress, increase anxiety and take the fun and lightheartedness out of life, which affects our health and relationships. Have you ...
Views: 1371 - Time Management – The beliefs and strategies that cause you to over-commit and avoid boundaries - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Allison BrightTo resolve time management problems it is essential to uncover unhelpful beliefs and sabotaging strategies. If it was as simple as acting on what we know we would all be experts at time management. Our actions are a result of our beliefs, therefore to change our actions we need to change our ...
Views: 1834 - Budgeting Your Money - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Tiffany VessupSetting up and living on your budget can be hard to do if you like to spend your money as soon as you get it. The same can be said for those who are really good about saving their money. Living on a budget doesn’t mean that you are denying yourself of the good things in life; it’s more about ...
Views: 679 - So What Does A Take Out Container Have to Do With Family Time? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Leola HardinLet's face it. Take out containers are just an awesome invention. Years ago people may have referred to these great to go containers that held your left over food at your favorite restaurant as a "doggy bag." But now these carry out containers serve many purposes. And in a tight economy this is ...
Views: 632 - INTRODUCTION of YOGA by Metaphysical Lifestyle Coach Carol S. Batey - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Dr. Carol BateyAn Introduction to Yoga by Metaphysical Coach Carol S. Batey Copyright (2010) One may be considering applying the physical and meditation of yoga to improve their overall physical, emotional, spiritual and mental self. But, traditional Christians from the West may be unsure of the truths ...
Views: 2195(2 votes) - Determination and Study of Psyche in the Human organism. The Foundations of new Psychology - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Shukran DadayevDetermination and Study of Psyche in the human organism has become a scientific necessity. Psyche is a complex fundamental problem of mankind, which has an old history. The research of Psyche has always been complex problem for sciences system. However approaching with doubt to existence and ...
Views: 1462 - We Can Be Replaced - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Frances LucasWhy is it we find time to do the things we want to do but we can’t make time for the things we should do? Why is it when we know there are things that need to be done, we do everything but those particular things? We put off doing what we know we should do. We make excuses why we can’t be at a ...
Views: 1152 - Review, Rethink and Use Resources - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times when things just don’t go the way we want them to go. We want to help others but we aren’t able to for whatever reason. When someone needs us to do something for them and we aren’t able to due to time, money or other obligations, we may have to turn them away. Sometimes we ...
Views: 1135 - 3 Super Logo Keys: make your small business look Big - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Tammy BeckerIf you are looking to buy logo for your business this is your first great move in making your small business look big. You can browse through thousands of websites and buy logos for a tiny amount out of your pocket. But is buying a logo design the end to branding your business? Buying a logo ...
Views: 930 - Finding What Matters - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Christina BrandtAs a life and career coach, the number one question I'm asked by prospective clients is "How long is this going to take?" When I reply, "I don't have a clue, but you do," people get a little freaked out. So, I remind them about each of our roles in creating a life and career they love. Mine ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Three Power Moves for Decision Making - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Steve SisgoldThree Power Moves for Decision Making Power Move One: Know When to Disengage It is of utmost importance to recognize when you’ve entered into a no win situation and have a strategy that allows you to instantly get out and be at choice rather than in reaction. You can consciously step back ...
Views: 1173 - What is Up With That Sinus Infection! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferBe careful what you say, because once it’s out there you can’t get it back. Be careful also what you don’t say, because there are effects from holding it in. A client of mine, I will use the name Tom, called for a health consultation and reported he was having his fourth sinus infection ...
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