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- Your Eternal Career - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Thomas JordanWe come to this world ill equiped to know why we are here, many, including myself saught for the most that life could bring, experinces that brought joy, love, money and fame. I had spent a lot of my life looking for the right woman, my soul mate, and having grown to old, I settled for love. But ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - DUI – Rules And Defense - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Hanna JohnsonsBasically, lawyers and attorneys specializing in DUI cases do not encourage the act of driving while under the influence of liquor or other drugs. In California, almost everyday, there are numerous drivers who are found guilty of driving under the influence. Actually, facing a DUI case is not ...
Views: 929 - Coming From Love - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Eva GregoryWhat is your real purpose in life? You were put on this earth through an act of love, you were loved and nurtured and you grew into adulthood. You may find yourself looking around you and asking “Ok world, I am here, now what?” The key to a fulfilling life is attuning to who you truly are. ...
Views: 2183(2 votes) - Earning the Respect of Others - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from cedric riceIt is essential for a leader to have the respect of his or her followers. Respect is the key ingredient in the effectiveness of a leader. The leader whose followers respect him will go beyond the call to accomplish whatever they need to accomplish to get the job done. Most people equate being ...
Views: 1748 - Living la vie des 40's - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Dawn K AldrichAs a teenager, I could not wait to be 21. I just had to get there and life would be on. No thought of the years to come especially giving that 30 and beyond seemed so far away and old. I could not imagine what being 40 would be like as I found that being in my 30's was actually not such a big ...
Views: 1014 - How to deal/handle Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Noela ChieBefore we can understand how to deal with drug abuse, we need to understand what Drug abuse is and what it is all about. This is a very serious condition and we need to take it very serious. it has lead to the destruction of may families, death, misuse of life. What is drug ...
Views: 2496 - Some Basics Of DUI - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Hanna JohnsonsBecause of the rapid cases of road accidents, government in the United States evaluated the main cause of it. And it came up that the top reason of a numerous road accidents is associated with a driver under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. That is why US government implanted a law ...
Views: 893 - Lessons from my Adopted Son - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from CHRISTINA SCHLACHTERParenting is one of the few times in life when we see our true self. When I was talking with our pediatrician about my concerns of my son being overly aggressive and stubborn, she smiled and asked me if I had earned a PhD, two Masters, and started a business before I turned 40 by being ...
Views: 1247 - CHALLENGING TIMES - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Adrienne MarksWe've all had challenging situations that leave us feeling tired or discouraged. Here is something neat to ponder during those times. Take a look at this report and reflect on this man's record of failure. It is a testament to how humans can learn, grow, and win despite the losses and defeats. ...
Views: 1075 - ON DAY DREAM HILL - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from John-Robert (JR) ColemanOn Day Dream Hill I rest my bovine eyes under a pale blue sky on a grassy knoll where neither Jack nor Jill can ever intrude upon this hill--For I stand firm on plenty a field of wild, wild clover And it is here I lay claim to this open range I call my “quiet green”. Today a restless wind ...
Views: 1333 - It's All in the Follow Up - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Dana NealIt's really easy to press delete, to skip a message, to not answer a call or to judge another person for what they do or don't do. It's easy to move forward and not help another; Oh yes, it's easy. It's easy to pick and poke, joke and frown at everything that someone needs help with..it's easy ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - How Intuitive Are You??? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Moira HutchisonWe are all born with intuition (or inner knowing). It is quite natural. Some people call it “instinct or insight” while others prefer to say describe themselves as being “extra sensitive”. As a spiritual being, we have what I like to refer to as our “inner senses”. In other words, it is when ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - The Power and essence of Music and Song - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dilani DivaEven as a little taker of six I had an opinion ! an dI stated it . wow How great was that ?? I would sit at the feet of my father and bask in the many renditions of Classical masters. I could hum most of the lead lines in these wonderful pieces, at that young age. There was something very cool ...
Views: 1348 - Be a Better Parents in 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Toni SchuttaThe most popular New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, become better organized, get out of debt and quit smoking. Seldom, if ever, will you find someone saying, “I want to be a better parent” or “I want our family to be happier” this year. Wouldn’t that be a good goal to ...
Views: 1638 - My Promenade to Veganosity - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Roni LipsteinI’m a vegetarian, walking it would now seem, to a life of veganosity….. YES I make up words…….the daughter of an English Teacher…..as long as ya get my meaning…… ..how does it really hurt??? Break free from the constraints my sweet angels………ask YOUr SELF, “how does it really hurt??”…..And ...
Views: 1208(2 votes) - Altered Dimensions of Perception - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Roni LipsteinSoul's Code: Everyone is a Guru Originally writ for Soul’s Code Website in their “Peak Experiences” department titled, “The Bearable Lightness of BEing Roni Lipstein” A little while ago Paul Kaihla, Founder and CEO of Soul’s Code, a fantabulous community of LOVE’s Light, asked if I would ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - How to Use Influence Principles For Personal Success - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Use Influence Principles For Personal Success And Win Big She was a ten-year old girl scout selling their annual stale cookies. Cut to the chase - she looked up at me and said, "Would you please make a $300 donation to the Girl Scouts of America?" If she were an adult salesperson ...
Views: 2240(3 votes) - Living Life by Choice - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Warwick MerryThere are times when I stop what I am doing in my business and ask myself the reasons why I am doing this. I am sure that it seemed like a good idea at the time! Working late at night, no guaranteed monthly income, concerns about cash flow, BAS Statements, my wife asking when I will finish in ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Discover your truth and transform with Spiritual Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Linda ConnorsDo you ask yourself questions such as: "Why am I here", "Who am I", "Is this it", "What is my life purpose", "Is this all there is"? Hypnotherapy is a wonderful process to help you find the answers you seek and so much more by allowing you to reach inside and communicate with your inner-self. ...
Views: 2145(2 votes) - WHAT DO I PACK FOR A GUILT TRIP? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Phil MéthotWHAT DO I PACK FOR A GUILT TRIP? So I'm driving along the highway on a Quebec road doing ten kilometers above the speed limit. For American friends, a kilometer is not as long as a mile so it feels like your going faster because, at the same speed, you can do a hundred of them in an hour ...
Views: 2796(1 vote) - Family Dynamics and the Older Driver - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Matt GurwellLast fall, I received a telephone call from a very troubled and frustrated young lady (“Mary”), pleading that I provide her with some resolution to what has developed into a family battle. The battle involves a family debate over the driving abilities of their 83 year old father. Mary says ...
Views: 1203 - Philadelphia Home Based Business Opportunities in Energy Deregulation with AMA Nation - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Karen Mae CordonPhiladelphia home based business opportunities in electricity deregulation is a no brainer. There’s more news on energy deregulation than any other state that has gone through deregulation. What’s most exciting is there are three companies for you to choose from that offer a home based ...
Views: 1176 - Getting in on the Secret: The Law of Attraction for Baby Boomers- part 4 of 6 - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Steve TaylorMaking the Law of Attraction Work for You, the Column- Part 4 By Steve Taylor Happy snow day-to all of you. As I write this column, my aching body is bemoaning the Herculean effort that was required to move 18 inches of snow in 50 mile per hour winds from one spot on the driveway to ...
Views: 1507(9 votes) - Top 10 Ways to Change the World Today - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Danish Ahmed10. Watch short videos on alternative media web sites to uncover what the mainstream media is not telling us. The most popular and entertaining videos can be viewed at http://transforminghumanity.blogspot.com 9. Talk about “The New World Order” with friends, family, relatives, neighbors, ...
Views: 2290(1 vote) - Litigation Support From Opening to Verdict - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Wes KennedyWhether initiating a case on behalf of a plaintiff or representing a defendant in an opposition motion, the legal team with the best strategy often wins, especially in matters where the evidence is difficult to obtain or manage in a meaningful way. It is understandably important then to tie the ...
Views: 529(1 vote) - Consciously Allow Yourself to Grow - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanThere are times when others tell us something about ourselves or about life in general or maybe about their own personal experiences that could prove invaluable to us in our self-development journey. But often we tend to ignore the message because our egos raise it's ugly head and we take ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Positive Statements For Girls Encourage Healthy Friendships! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Lori LiteNote to Readers: Friendships cause much stress and anxiety for many tweens and teens. I found the middle school years to be particularly challenging for girls. Emotional bullying is everywhere and the lines of friendship are blurred by an effort to be popular or just plain old accepted! I love ...
Views: 2637(1 vote) - While You Use A Bb Gun Beware Of Certain Points Of Safety - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Frank JitWhen you talk of making the best of gift item for your child then there are ample options that you can choose from. Bb guns are certainly an excellent gift option for people and especially for children. If you want to take your child out for hunting then you would certainly not want to start off ...
Views: 1143 - Valentine day gifts: Learn best tips for getting love Through book - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from indian newsThe world is made up of full of flowers. You can visit whichever place devoted to flowers and you will be astonished at the kinds of flowers, and specifics about them. Flowers are come in different types of shapes, and colors. A number of them can elate you with their attractive perfume. A ...
Views: 679 - The Clever Visitors of Success,Wealth and Love - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from John-Robert (JR) ColemanThe Clever Visitors of Success, Wealth and Love Author Unknown, Adopted by JR Coleman A woman stepped out onto her porch one evening to see three elderly men sitting on her front lawn. Of course she became very concerned because she did not recognize them. She approached them and said, "I ...
Views: 2772 - Humble Beginnings to Household Names: Lessons from Great Coffee Brands! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sam TrentDo you ever worry that your dream is too big and your resources too limited? Fear that your knowledge is inadequate or the timing is all wrong? Take a lesson or two from some of the biggest coffee brand manufacturers in existence today who all found their start with very, very humble ...
Views: 1505 - TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND I: HOW TO BUILD YOUR PERSONAL LIFE FOUNDATION - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Ada MarieThe first consideration that one requires in order to turn your life around is to look at yourself with clarity, honesty and discernment. What do you, as an individual, stand on? We live in a day and age where many are lost, confused, misdirected and misguided. We have many in our population ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - BeSimply…Half Past Human with Clif High - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Suzanne ToroBeSimply…Half Past Human with Clif High It was a warm summer day in Roberts Creek. “She” had arranged to have a meeting with a mysterious being named “Phong”. He was sharing his vision for a platform dedicated to finding the connection between dreams, serendipity and world events. During ...
Views: 2085(2 votes) - FEELING LUCKY? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Adrienne MarksYou ever wonder why some people are so lucky? You know the kind that seem to have everything going for them and things just work out for them no matter what they do They have a good relationship, a good job or career, things just go their way. It's as though luck is always on their ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - Do You Do Small Things With Great Love? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Rev. Anne PresuelRecently I found myself in the hospital with acute appendicitis. After my appendix was removed, I had a several-day hospital stay recovering from the surgery. In the book "A Stroke of Insight", Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, the author and a brain scientist experienced a stroke and recovery. Jill ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Accepting Loss and Moving On - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoYou have had a loss...you are in pain, depressed, sad, and just feeling alone. You feel like nobody really understands what you are going through. Have I got it right? Guess what? People do understand what you are going through, because odds are, someone in this world has gone through ...
Views: 10563(1 vote) - Do It Yourself Termite Control Tips - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John SamsMaintaining a healthy landscape around your home helps to act as an early warning against pests, you can see hornets nest in a tree and remove them without harming your home. Removing healthy or dead trees on your property can also help with termite control. If you heat your home with fire ...
Views: 827 - Let Go of Worry - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mike RobbinsHow often do you catch yourself worrying? When I was a kid my mom used to say to me, "95% of what you worry about never happens." I think she recognized that I was the "worrying type" and was trying to help ease my mind. Although this rarely worked, I appreciated her sentiment and know now ...
Views: 1289 - 4 Super Benefits A Custom Dental Logo Design Will Offer A Tooth Doctor - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Tammy BeckerHave you ever wondered what it takes to design a corporate identity that speaks volume about your business to the customers? Have you ever wondered why some corporate identities fail to get the attention of its target audience while some get imprinted on the minds of the customers in the first ...
Views: 1010 - When You Are The Only One Listening - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Larry HochmanWhat happens when you're the only one listening? Twenty years ago, when we were moving into a new place, a young man helped us out. The son of one of my wife’s friends, he was 14 or 15 years old and just out of a residential drug rehab program. He and I sat in our rented moving truck ...
Views: 1394 - Being Wealthy and Your Relationship with Money - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Shelley HarrisMost people would admit that they would like to be wealthy but did you know your relationship with money will determine whether you will become wealthy or not. Our beliefs and perceptions about money can help us or hold us back, for instance look at these two meanings. Money is the root of ...
Views: 1219 - Tips for Achieving Your 2011 Goals - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Carolyn CooperAny time of year is a good time to make healthy lifestyle changes, but the beginning of a new year is a time when most of us are filled with hope and enthusiasm to make the coming year even better than the previous one. Each January is a great time to set new intentions because it offers an ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Big topic huh? One of the my favorite books about life meaning is “How Then Shall We Live” by Wayne Muller. In it he poses 4 questions. I share them here with you to get you thinking about the bigger picture of your life. My ultimate goal in sharing this with you is that you will be gentler with ...
Views: 1251 - Civility in the Workplace -- Four Ways to Achieve It - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Jane CranstonThe word civility is surely not new to the language, yet it is not a term you hear spoken every day. It took a “shellacking,” a tea party, and a deadly shooting for a few people to step back and ask “is this really the way ‘we’ want to treat one another?” Of course, most of us, myself included, ...
Views: 2463 - Starting Out- A look into Women’s fitness and Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Tammy AndreottiA big lifestyle change is hard at the best of times. Moms trying to fit in workouts and new food menus and still getting the kids all ready for school can be a bit overwhelming. Believe me, I’ve been there. But you've gotta start somewhere. And if you can get to the other side of the hump, you ...
Views: 1736 - Money - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from SQ WorldwideI have never charged a dime for healing work. I have charged a lot of money to train people. That is because my overhead is very expensive. So I don’t believe any healers charge for healing work. What I believe they are doing is making their living, which is a fair enough thing to do. It is ...
Views: 757 - Compassion - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from SQ WorldwideCompassion is absolutely brilliant. Compassion is walking in someone else’s shoes and becoming aware of what is happening with another person. It is absolutely necessary to develop compassion, but compassion without detachment is useless. Compassion with attachment is suffering. This is why it ...
Views: 696(1 vote) - Creation and Manifestation - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from SQ WorldwideYour manifestation is from your mind. That is the path of manifestation until you become Divine, and then you manifest from the heart. How I know that my ego has gone on vacation is when the words come from the heart up, not from the mind down. How I know my ego is back from vacation is when it ...
Views: 783(1 vote) - MASTER YOUR DESTINY - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Adrienne MarksManifesting wealth and abundance should be easy. However too often people are full of fear and anxiety and if you’re constantly worried about how things will turn out you are closing off the ways that money and abundance can actually come to you. You shouldn’t have to struggle to make money or ...
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