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- Paying It Forward - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Sandra AddaeI have only witnessed one person I know who gave to charity, recently, through a profile picture Blackberry Messenger, he announced donating money – Shaun Harris – You really are an awesome being! I have no idea of anybody in my camp who has publicly given, but I do know a lot of you, who have ...
Views: 1707 - Refocus and Rejoice - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times when our daily routines seem to drag us down. We get sidetracked and then feel guilty we didn’t get something completed like we always do. We get too focused on the process or the routine trying to make sure we don’t leave anything out. Then we are distracted by our concern of ...
Views: 1131 - The Nature of Addiction: It's Only Human - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from joan pancoeAccording to Jung, the craving for alcohol is a low-level spiritual thirst for wholeness. I'll concur with that and add that ALL addictions mask a spiritual hunger to fill the hole in us that can ultimately only be satisfied by a sustainable experience of Cosmic Consciousness or Oneness with ...
Views: 4500(1 vote) - There is Good News - If You Look For It - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Mike RobbinsAs someone who is very interested in current events, sports, politics, the state of our economy and world, and more - I pay a lot of attention to the news (sometimes more than is probably healthy for me). I read newspapers, check out various news sites/blogs, watch TV, and listen to the radio. ...
Views: 1000 - Give It Time - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Frances LucasAlthough we live in an instant world where information is available at our fingertips and we have the option to carry around devices that keep us in immediate contact with others, the real things, the really good things take time. The steps to get the good things in life haven’t really changed ...
Views: 1173 - Terry Allen:FROM SEA TO DARKER SEA by Hunter Drohojowska-Philp - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from aaren brownsIn 1889, the same year that Vincent van Gogh painted Starry Night, the Húnkpapa Lakoda warrior Rain-in-the_Face illustrated a chronicle of his exploits -- horse-stealing, making war and even the heroic rescue of a chief’s daughter during a battle with U.S. soldiers -- on the liner of his ...
Views: 721 - Motorcycle Accident Prevention - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Ashley FordUnfortunately, roadway accidents happen far more often than we think. Due to little or no protection from outside elements, motorcycle accidents have a tendency to be far grimmer. Being able to ride and quickly adjust your riding for unique road conditions and situations typically comes with ...
Views: 652 - Taking Care of Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Jo LaplaceI am a woman who historically has not taken care of me because my family has always come first. I did not believe the “well” would ever run dry. I believed I was a super Mom, Wife, Sister, Friend, Neighbor, Cheer Leader, Teacher, Specialist, Taxi Driver and every other person I could divide ...
Views: 1548(2 votes) - Confrontations Don't Need to be Scary - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Michelle GottliebHave you ever had a situation where you disagreed with someone and struggled with how to approach them? It can be very difficult. You can be stuck with trying to figure out what to say, what to do, how to act. Some people deal with it by not dealing with it at all, but by disappearing. Some ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Spread the Love! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukI've been speaking with one of my dear friends here in The States who told me a brilliant story. She has given me permission to share it with you. It's not only fun, but it could change your whole attitude to dealing with anger and frustration. My friend and her husband made a pact at the ...
Views: 1340(2 votes) - Are You An Action Addict? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Anita JeffersonIt was tempting to write another title headline: Are You an Addict? I decided against it for it is not my intention to highlight the word addict; instead my intention is to inspire action. So, to be clear the word ACtIOn is the operative meaning. What does it mean to be an action ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Be In The Moment - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Frances LucasDays are not just made up of mornings, afternoons and evenings. They are moments of time in our lives that we choose to do certain things. We work, we spend time with our family and friends, we worship. These moments in time are not to be taken advantage of. Each thing we do is something we can ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - Keeping Your Word - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI think most people will agree that keeping your word is a good thing. I know that when someone tells me they are going to do something that will positively impact me in some way, I want them to follow through. Yet, the flip side of this value of integrity can take you into a tailspin. I’ve ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Daily Cleaning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances LucasBefore we even realize we need to clean, we have to recognize something is dirty. We see or feel the dirt and grime and we know we have put off cleaning long enough. We can look and know, in just a glance, what we need to clean. When we put off cleaning these things, dirt and grime begins to ...
Views: 1422(3 votes) - We Are Representatives - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen opportunities present themselves for us to make a difference, we may not realize it until the time has come and gone. We may be so wrapped up in the events or the conversations with the people we don’t realize God is presenting a moment for us to share. We can share by openly saying how ...
Views: 1072 - Show Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances LucasWe can’t depend on others to make us happy. Others will say and do things which will disappoint us. They will say things out of fear, jealous and pride. People are unkind and wicked at times. They will not do things we believe they should do. How we react to what others do is really all we can ...
Views: 1856 - 40 Days to a Better Me: Day 10--Bust a Move! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Daniel ToopsHaving a dream is essential. Getting around the right people is necessary. Getting rid of fear is key. But until you bust a move—you’re only stating a preference. Over 1,800 years ago the Apostle James said that faith without works is dead (James 2:26 KJV). Those words have sparked ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - The Dilemma of Pet Abuse and Bullies by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisWe are seeing a lot more in the media about bullies, both singly and in groups, and how they are reeking havoc on our youth and pets. I know this has been going on for lifetimes. There are also statistics showing that fledgling serial killers usually warm-up on animals, first by injury or ...
Views: 1733 - How Big Is Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Heidi Cornelissen“I lead a small life, but a valuable one. Do I do it because I like it – or because I haven’t been brave? So much of what I see reminds me of what I read in a book – and I wonder, ‘Shouldn’t it be the other way round?’” These are the words Meg Ryan sends to her online friend in the movie, ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Get Rid of Toxic People - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Curt GorlickLet’s pretend someone asked, “Who are you tolerating?” Maybe you’ve been asked that question before; maybe you haven’t. Either way, think about it for a moment. Now, answer this question. What came up for you when you thought about it? This is the type of question that provokes other ...
Views: 4786(2 votes) - The Mythology of Death and the Afterlife - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Sara DillingerThe Invention of a Lie? I guess I don’t have a sophisticated funny bone. When I watched Ricky Gervais’s "The Invention of Lying" I didn’t find it “explosively funny” as, according to the DVD cover, David Edelstein, the "New York" critic did. I didn’t even find it “a remarkably radical ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - Why Every Kid Should Learn About Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Melissa RoseA myth behind youth entrepreneurship implies that your child will be ensnared in hours of tasks, taking away from his limited childhood. After all, he has time to learn the 8 to 5 role when he reaches adulthood and is forced to make his own way. There’s more to youth entrepreneurship than ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - Animal Kingdom - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Kim BucklerThe Animal Kingdom This morning at the end of my meditation I was asked to share the following: 2 of my favorite books are: Animal Speak and Animal Wise by Ted Andrews. Over the last few years I have enjoyed so many meetings with the birds and land animals. We forget to stop to listen to ...
Views: 1469 - Change your life – Apply some Innovation - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Tony DosanjhEveryone is born with the potential to be innovative, but I bet you're now thinking ‘nope, not me'. If you are indeed thinking that, then the chances are that you know someone who is highly creative and innovative, full of ideas, with the creativity to realize them. If you slow down and keep a ...
Views: 691(1 vote) - "Positive" and "Negative" Thinking Are Just Labels - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Tomislav TomicPeople tend to think that positive and negative thinking refers to thoughts that are positive or negative in and of themselves. However, this is not so. Positive or negative thinking is simply a certain way of thinking, and is not related to any specific thoughts. Positive or affirmative ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - Why Can’t We All Just Get Along - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Frances LucasWe may believe we are good people and we tend to get along with everyone; however, we need to examine our thoughts and judgments we have about others more closely. We need to recognize that our first impression of someone may be based on something we heard they did or something they said we ...
Views: 1691 - Harris County Courts Records - How to maintain and politics - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Andy WongHarris county courts is the most populous county in Texas and lives in 3.4 million. Life in the popular debate and Harris County, where the history of each person you think is suspicious for a bit. Met at school, office, street, church, park or your local fundraising is very important and ...
Views: 1672 - The Power of a Pebble - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Gina VitaloneI read about a man who had trouble with faith… not “religious” faith but faith in himself, his purpose and where he was in his life – career, finances, status etc… Each day he would worry that he would not achieve the milestone goals he perceived were valuable based on his beliefs. His beliefs ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Letting Others Down - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen we have to let others down easy, it is usually because of something that happened they weren’t expecting. Something that happened out of our control and we have to tell them what they were hoping for didn’t come through. It is not easy to let other people down and give bad news to them; ...
Views: 1057(2 votes) - Clap Your Hands and Have a Great Day - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Nick GrimshaweWhen I talk to people about starting a daily practice just about the first objection I encounter is: "I don't have time to do that." For someone just beginning their search for self-improvement and growth that is a valid argument. For anyone who wants to find success, however they might ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - Approval Comes From God - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen God gives us something to do, why do we need to wait for man's permission to do it? God can give us all the supplies we need. But we tend to go to man and say, look at this for me and let me know what you think. While we are waiting, we are doing nothing. If it takes a while to hear back we ...
Views: 1420 - Live Like You're Going to Die (Because You Are) - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Mike RobbinsYou're going to die. I'm going to die. Everyone around us is going to die. The reality of death is, of course, both obvious and daunting for most of us. With the recent tragic events in Japan and some very serious health news I received from someone close to me, I've been thinking about ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - LEAVE IT TO THE EXPERTS - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Adrienne MarksAs you might or might not be aware I’ve been having my website updated. It’s a much better site now and I’m really happy about it. It now gives you much more information, looks better, and even gives you contact details. It was mostly finished by Friday. And I wanted to add some things to ...
Views: 1155 - Improving Your Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Carol PageWhether you are single, dating, in a pre-committed or committed relationship, married, separated, divorced or bereaved, the one thing we all share in common is a longing for happy and fulfilling relationships. We can hardly exist without meaningful relationships of one sort or another. The ...
Views: 1445(2 votes) - Lessons from Sobibor - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI never tire of stories of survival of any kind. I like to learn from them the values, beliefs and actions that supported them to come out of a crisis situation where it seemed the “odds” were against them. A recent afternoon lecture by Phillip Bialowitz proved to be one of those inspiring ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Who Follows Our Example? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frances LucasWe know others watch us and learn by the actions we take and the things we say as well as what we don’t do or say. Our responsibility to do the right thing is not only for ourselves but for others who are looking to us to make the right decision. When we do the right thing we are setting an ...
Views: 1010 - We All Need To Share - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Frances Lucas2 Corinthians 1:6-7 “Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also ...
Views: 1007 - Sex and Funerals - What's the Difference? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from ruth davisWe are encouraged to talk about sex with our kids, to educate them, to take the mystery out of it, to prepare them so that when they are faced with a choice, they can make sound and educated decisions. Years ago it was taboo to talk about sex. But we see how important it is. So why is ...
Views: 811 - Fear of Radiation: A Personal Plea for Japan - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Sara DillingerBlown Away When I was ten years old, my home was blown away by a tornado. I’m telling you this, not is a bid for sympathy, but to make a point. I have noticed over the years that many people who have experienced a trauma like that seem morbidly fearful that it’s going to happen again. Any ...
Views: 1151 - How To Pick A DUI Lawyer? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Hanna JohnsonsYou are being charged of DUI. Well, all you need to do is to face the charges and defend yourself. Driving under the influence or simply called as DUI is not just a violation but a crime, Yes, you read it right. It is a crime that surely leads to serious consequences like paying of high fines, ...
Views: 1063 - Does Your Relationship Resume Measure Up? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Tamara GrantThis week, I saw two posts on Facebook that spoke of there being "no good men" out there in society. It broke my heart that so many women are disheartened in their dating search. As women, we are programmed from the start to want the beautiful wedding complete with the dress, the good food ...
Views: 1003 - Are Movies a Reflection? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from sherri rabinowitzAre Movies a Reflection? By Sherri Rabinowitz The movies Nine and A Single Man have one major theme in common. No, its not that they were both nominated for an Oscar. Or that they were both released last year. Not even that both movies were well written, well acted and well produced. It ...
Views: 1950(1 vote) - Everything I Need To Know About Life I Learned In The Last 60 Days - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Bill McLeodWhat have I been doing with my life? I always thought that life was suppose to teach me things each and every step of the way. As a young boy I attended school every day because I was told that it would teach me things that I didn’t already know. I graduated from college thinking that I would be ...
Views: 774 - Another destination - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Suzanne MontpetitWe seem to come and go all the time, but have we ever seen death as another destination? Death is a place of being just like going to the store, your job, learning and loving. All destinations can be internal as external where we can choose and choose again how we want to get there full steam. ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Useful tips for winning online bidding auction. - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from william denzelspan style="font-weight: bold;">Online Auctions Penny auction websites are growing every day.People are fond of bidding and winning items by bidding.But as traffic increase in these websites it becomes harder to win bids.To win your desired items on online penny auction websites one need a ...
Views: 2315(1 vote) - The causes of stress and what to do about it part 3 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleySome people might be ready to make some changes in their lives as we are now on part 3 of this series. One quick change that can be done immediately is to replace what you are drinking with one or more of these very healthy and vitamin rich beverages: Fresh juice (not juice bought from the ...
Views: 1240 - The causes of stress and what to do about it part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen it comes to stress the standard American diet (SAD) plays a major role in how well the body adapts to those stressful moments and how quickly it can recover from them. The 300 cans of soda, 50 pounds of cakes and cookies and 20 gallons of ice cream the average American consumes, greatly ...
Views: 1214 - Why a life insurance policy is indispensable - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Ade AdenekanLife insurance policy is, nowadays, a very important possession for which any right thinking person in today’s world of hustle and bustle can hardly do without because of the inevitable economic rat race that is seriously aggravated beyond any stretch of imagination since the emergence of the ...
Views: 2339 - Seven Driving Tips That Will Save Your Teenagers Down the Road - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Aubrey Ann NolanMost of the time, teenagers become too hyped about obtaining their first real four wheel drive. Before you get carried away and have an impulse to gratuitously buy them anexcessive brand new car, it might be better to consider buying a second-hand one from a used car dealer instead. At this ...
Views: 971 - Learning to Attract Luck Kindness or Love Into Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonAlmost every child is furnished with a copy of Aesop's Fables to read and appreciate during the course of growing up. Some of those fables we remember vividly whilst others fade to the dim recesses of the backs of our minds. Some we appreciate immediately whilst others don't quite hit the mark ...
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