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- We Don’t Need Another Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen things happen to others everyone seems to want to reach out to help. When countries are hit with devastations, when families lose a loved one, or when people are in need for whatever reason, we all want to pitch in and do what we can. It is great we are people who care but why do some of us ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - Personal Power, Cosmic Timing, and Actualizing; Amazing Stories about Connections and Reconnections - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Stephanie AltMetaphysical teaching through the ages has proposed that fostering a certain mentality will connect us to the esoteric and the supernatural. Meditation, positive affirmations, focused breath and movement, are all spiritual practices which guide one to develop a sense of inner connection to the ...
Views: 2575 - There's Something Better - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dr. Cal FredenI spent the night in Gothenberg, Sweden about two weeks ago and what I saw so impacted me that I could hardly sleep that night. It seemed as though the whole city was out frantically looking for some type of excitement or fulfillment. We were at a meeting in the Park Hotel until about 11:00. It ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - The Mystery Of 5:37 a.m. - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dr. Cal FredenThe Mystery of 5:37a.m. What if you were awakened early one morning by the ringing of the telephone and to a voice in panic? It is your neighbor who claims his wife has mysteriously disappeared during the night. She was feeling fine when they went to bed and she had no history of emotional ...
Views: 2250(1 vote) - The Incredible Story Of Mr. Goodfellow - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dr. Cal FredenOnce upon a time there was a young man who was well known and very much respected throughout his community, as he was active in civic affairs and had done many good deeds. He went to church regularly and lived a good clean life. One night, at the early age of 42, he was stricken with a fatal ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - Part Of The Story - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dr. Cal FredenPART OF THE STORY We had been married for ten years and had three little kids. I was busy as a professional person and my wife was an excellent homemaker. A few years prior we had moved from Minnesota to Seattle and we loved it out here. Yet, after ten years of a normal life, with no major ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Bedwetting A common problem of children - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from David RiveraBedwetting means urinating unintentionally while sleeping at night. It is common for infants and children. They usually urinate unintentionally or involuntarily while sleeping. But it is only from the ages of 4 to 5. If the bedwetting continues after 6 years then it is supposed to be considered ...
Views: 670 - Good Enough - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Frances LucasExodus 3:11-12 But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?” God answered, “I will be with you.” How many times do we protest to God or ignore Him because we don’t believe we are good enough. We think we don’t have what it ...
Views: 1339 - I Can't Not Spoken Here - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ben Green“I Can’t Not Spoken Here!” I woke up the other morning very humbled and in tears by the message that sent to me by the universe via a former student of mine. In the midst of my feeling overwhelmed, finding myself complaining, in constant pain, and thinking that I can’t do this anymore; I ...
Views: 957 - Anxiety Can Be Useful. Here's How to Use It to Empower Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Sarah GillenAs winter continues (which is ok for us ski buffs but not for anyone else) the world, weather, and economy are all in upheaval. So it’s understandable if people are feeling a bit more anxiety than usual. It’s showing up in people’s outlooks in planning initiatives, in meetings, family ...
Views: 1067 - Listening to Tears - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Vera SnowLast weekend marked the end of yet another season of basketball for my daughter. An unusually demanding season, I still found myself looking forward to not just watching her play but to cheer and gab with other parents. It started out as any other season except that I seemed much more ...
Views: 1075 - Work Related Injuries - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ashley FordAs personal injury lawyers, we've seen it all. We have cases for car, truck and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, wrongful death, product liability, animal/dog bite injuries, and even work related injuries. Typically our workplaces are relatively safe, as they ...
Views: 658 - The Incredible Power of CHOICE! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from John Robert CrawfordChoices. We’re surrounded by a million of them every day; big and small. They affect our professional, private, social and spiritual lives. We want to make excellent decisions, but under pressure it doesn’t always seem that easy. For many years I have been involved in the education of ...
Views: 705 - Lent 2011--Forty Days to Change My Life: Day 01 - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel ToopsForty Days to Change My Life—Day 01 It is lent. I am not taking about the stuff that gets caught in the screen of your clothes dryer. I am talking about Lent in the Christian tradition. That period of the liturgical year that leads up to Easter. Through various acts of devotion such as prayer ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - Can You Spare a Dollar? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It use to be, can you spare a quarter, or maybe even a dime, but a dime or a quarter will not get you far at all. Right now, the US dollar bill will hardly get you anything at all. That is; in the United States. You are lucky if you can get a cup of coffee with that dollar bill. If you want ...
Views: 1812(3 votes) - Journaling for Self-Discovery: What's Your "Wow Moment"? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyWhen contemplating your own personality and potentials, it can be helpful to focus on defining moments, or snatches of your experience that you remember as particularly potent, rich, and/or formative. There are certain moments in our lives that have a profound, transformative impact on us: ...
Views: 3671(1 vote) - Everything, and Everyone, Has An Expiration Date - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Bill McLeodThis morning I attended a funeral for one of the employees of our mortgage company, Mike McPhee. I only knew Mike for a short period of time, but during that time Mike always impressed me. He was hard working, organized, positive, helpful and always had a smile on his face. He was built well, in ...
Views: 5989 - Done There, Been That - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Frances LucasWhy is it we keep going back to places and situations we know are wrong in God’s eyes? We have heard the saying “been there, done that” but sometimes we keep going back and repeating bad mistakes. These mistakes come from our own desire to do wrong. These desires come from our past of what we ...
Views: 1302 - Prevent Discrimination: We Are All One - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Louis FCS WrightDiscrimination is actually a crime, a crime against humanity. It can be related to racial discrimination, discrimination based on the sex of the person, work place discrimination, and even to the discrimination at a small age in schools. The United States is a country founded on the notion ...
Views: 626 - CRITICAL THINKING: Top 3 Things Non-fiction Writers Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Elizabeth LawlessAfter you have engaged in creative brainstorming then critical thinking is key. Analysis, evaluation and determination must be applied. Critical thinking determines patterns, examines assumptions, discerns hidden values, evaluates evidence, accomplishes actions, and assesses ...
Views: 1361 - My Biggest Mistake I Made in Loving Myself - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHThe Biggest Mistake I Made in Loving Myself My conscious journey of Self-Love began when I divorced my fourth husband almost 6 years ago. The demise of that marriage began my journey of self-reflection and emotional excavation. I realized that the only common denominator in all of my ...
Views: 1688 - Change your perception and be happy - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Shuem HealingAre you really the person you think you are? Or would a different perception make you another person? Everything you look for in life already is here, it's only a matter of changing your point of view to realize this. When you start observing perception it becomes clear that you just ARE; ...
Views: 1725 - What To Do When There's Too Much To Do - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergI'll often say "I'd rather be busy than bored." But lately as I talk to my clients and audiences, it seems we could all use a little less "busy" and a little more boredom! As our economy and the seasons emerge from their own deep-freeze, we're juggling more than ever in our work and lives. ...
Views: 782 - Aim To Finish - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Frances LucasActs 20:22-24 “And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Morning after - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Suzanne MontpetitThe morning after we always want to assess what we did or did not do the day before. We wonder, we wander, we go forward with change and we regress from those changes that we find are to hard to digest. its too bad we cannot develop a pill that mentally helps us stimulate the process of change ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - How Coaching Changed My Life! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Cathy ToupinI was sitting with a client yesterday and she asked me an interesting question. She asked; "How did going through the life coaching course help you?" She then went on to comment that she had seen a huge change in me and wondered what had happened to bring about that change. It was a question ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - Death and Liberty: The Story of Harriet Tubman - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marquita Herald(Following is one of 101 Stories of Uncommon Women in History, told in honor of Woman’s History Month. Harriet Tubman, 1820–1913 "There's two things I got a right to and these are Death and Liberty. If I could not have one, I would have the other." ~ Harriet Tubman Harriet Tubman was ...
Views: 2253(2 votes) - How to Declutter Your Home the Right Means - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from David FisherThe decision to declutter your home can have a significant constructive impact on your life, but for many people the very considered making an attempt to declutter home fills us with stress and dread! All of these outdated magazines, outdated garments, bins of belongings and so forth can ...
Views: 451 - Two Month Baby Milestones - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Phillip OlsonCongratulations you made it through the 1st month as a new mother or father. I am certain you are currently astonished how much your small one has grown and changed in the initial month. The second month of one's baby’s life will provide some thrilling growth that each you and child will ...
Views: 505 - The Best Way To Declutter Your House - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Joseph CourtsThe beauty of a property is not measured by its size alone. Would you rather have a home the size of a mansion that looks like it was just hit by a hurricane hit or a modest-sized house where every thing is neatly organized? The option is yours. They say the house and everything about it speaks ...
Views: 583 - Clearing the Clutter: Useful Tips - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Joseph CourtsStand in the middle of your living room. Get a really feel for the region. But prior to you start to envision nice points, your thoughts get interrupted by the alarmingly growing clutter that is threatening to swallow your home whole. You look over to your left, and you see books, piles of ...
Views: 474 - Are YOU a DRAMAHOLIC? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Carolyn ShannonFor years my life was filled with negative drama thriving on the attention it brought me. Everyone around me would jump right in to try to help me solve my dilemma of the day. It seemed I couldn’t make one decision in my life without getting feedback from every person I came into contact with. ...
Views: 2149(1 vote) - Cat Bath Training by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisI was reading an article on cat training so I thought I’d offer a different point of view. The article starts out with this statement…”The most effective cat training is best done early”, and I completely agree. It was after the first sentence that they began to lose me. It has been my ...
Views: 1602 - Ego VS Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Gina VitaloneTo most, the word “Ego” evokes the following descriptions: egotistical, narcissistic, self-absorbed or selfish. Actually, ego is responsible for many more human tendencies and emotional characteristics that keep us from living connected, authentic and happy lives. Did you know that ego causes ...
Views: 4991(2 votes) - What Is Your Shelf Life? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen we start something new and are all excited about it, we think about it day and night. We talk to others about it and we want to work on it all the time. If it is someone we just met, we may want to be them all the time and we enjoy their company. If it is a project we are working on, a new ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - A Father's Love: The Heart of International Adoption - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from CHRISTINA SCHLACHTERAs I was sitting in the bare walled yet overflowing court room 7,000 miles away from my home in Colorado earlier this week, I was anxious with both the process of adoption in a foreign county and worried about the outcome. There were so many questions running through my mind. Would my son’s ...
Views: 1304 - A Father's Love: The Heart of International Adoption - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from CHRISTINA SCHLACHTERAs I was sitting in the bare walled yet overflowing court room 7,000 miles away from my home in Colorado earlier this week, I was anxious with both the process of adoption in a foreign county and worried about the outcome. There were so many questions running through my mind. Would my son’s ...
Views: 1390(2 votes) - Setting yourself free from the enemy of progress: Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tele OpakunleProcrastination is hiding in the shadow of the future when you should deal with “now”. It is all about delay tactics, which turn seven days journey into seven years. Procrastination thwarts growth and hinders progress. It is a canker worm that thrives on excuses at all times and in every ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Good Advice For Moms And Dads To Be - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Sam ElliotBecoming a brand new father or mother could be scary and overwhelming. At times it seems from the moment you discovered out that you were pregnant that all you have done is researched options and made decisions for you personally and also the infant. You've read books, completed on-line analysis ...
Views: 516 - Tips On How To Pick A Hospital When Having A Baby - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Phillip OlsonOne of the very most crucial choices you will make before the baby is born is where the baby will be delivered. You will need to consider a lot of things before you decide to choose the facility. The first place to begin would be to ask your OB doctor where they've privileges to practice. If ...
Views: 441 - THE FACE in the MIRROR - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Keith BrayTHE FACE in the MIRROR On of the greatest compliments I have ever had from a client is that in our relationship, I was a great mirror for him. The mirror is an inexpensive tool all those seeking improved self esteem have at their disposal. It is a tool I often make a primary one in working ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - What a Life Coach and Marriage Counseling Process Can Do for Couple’s Emotional Compatibility - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamIt is important to learn how to respect your partner’s different emotional needs. Learning this skill during the process of Relationship Advice or Marriage Counseling can help your relationship with your partner grow stronger. More theoretical background on these processes are outlined in online ...
Views: 2472(1 vote) - Pregnancy Old-Wives Tales, Fact or Fiction - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Kent BertIt's the oddest thing within the world, people who you have known forever and are extremely intelligent, hear you're expecting and started telling you about pregnancy old-wives tales. I am usually amazed at what people believe and more astonished in the fact they pass these myths as reality to ...
Views: 475 - A Bad Day for Ego is a Good Day for Soul - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Mike RobbinsA few weeks ago I listened to a radio interview with Michael Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation, and he said, "A bad day for the ego is a good day for the soul." When I heard this I laughed out loud. The wisdom of his statement resonated with me deeply. I thought about a number of ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - CREATIVE THINKING: Top 3 Things Non-fiction Writers Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Elizabeth LawlessThere are obviously more than three things that non-fiction writers should know about creative thinking, but these three things are crucial in my mind. Even with 25 years as a professional writer and non-fiction author I sometimes forget. We are all busy, as writers we sometimes get caught up in ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - The Power of Choosing Your Direction - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Melissa HeislerDuring a recent small business event the question was asked, “How many of the businesses present have busing plans?” Only 25% of the businesses there had plans. It was shocking that in this economy businesses were not strategizing on how to grow their business. To grow a business it is ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - Trust Your Timing and Let Spring Find You. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Nancy Bishop"Only with winter-patience can we bring the deep-desired,long-awaited spring." Anne Morrow Lindbergh Living in four seasons keeps us accustomed to change. Just as we get use to living in one season, another one soon follows. We can never get too comfortable. Maybe that is why we are referred ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - My House Exploded . . . Now What ????? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Denice DavisHoly Schnikies! Yeah, that was my response. Someone we know called this morning to say that her daughter's house literally exploded. Not really sure of all of the details but there seems to have been some sort of electrical fire which occured next to the natural gas stove. At the end of ...
Views: 781 - Silk Scarves - A Truly Colorful History - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Amnuai BeckenhamThe simple scarf has a remarkable history that many people may not be aware of. The very first uses of scarves are unclear with historians and archaeologists differing in their assessment of the very first use of scarves. Archaeologists believe that the first use of scarves (silk or ...
Views: 2343 - Castillo de Santa Barbara - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Porsche KlingerYou’re ideally situated when renting VILLAS IN ALICANTE for a visit to the Castillo de Santa Barbara. Overlooking the rest of the town, Mount Benacantil is home to a lot of Alicante history. Settlers have used this mountain from the earliest of times as evident by the many artefacts found on the ...
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