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- ***Essential Time Mastery - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kamila HarkavyEssential Time Management By Kamila Harkavy There’s something about the end of the year: whether it’s that business slows down, looking at the year in review – what went well, what didn’t, what could be improved or different; or that people start thinking about the New Year and making a ...
Views: 1413(5 votes) - *** WHY Get Money Coaching or Life Purpose Coaching? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Kamila HarkavyCoaching, like therapy, and other forms of self-improvement has it's detractors or skeptics who question the need for coaching and the benefits. In fact, EVERYONE benefits from having a coach because no matter what kind of genius you are at what you do, a coach can offer you perspective, ...
Views: 1675(6 votes) - Instructions for a Wonderful, Fulfilling Life 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-Bee1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 2. Don’t believe all you hear. Spend all you have or sleep all you want. 3. Memorize your favorite poem. 4. When you say, I love you, mean it. 5. When you say, “I’m sorry,” look the person in the eye. 6. ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Happiness is a State of Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-Bee“As one learns to express these creative abilities, he becomes a Co-Worker with God. No matter what comes up. No matter how difficult the circumstances, he finds a way to make the situation a little better. He is able to come out of it a little bit happier than when he went into it.” The ...
Views: 1751(5 votes) - So sensitive, Why Sensitivity is a Gift - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Carolyn ColeridgeYou are too sensitive. Don't be so sensitive! Many people on the spiritual path have heard this criticism over and over again. It is usually meant as a put-down to someone who has a high sense of intuition and a sixth sense 'knowing'. This comment is usually stated with disdain and contempt as a ...
Views: 1354(3 votes) - Many over the years have asked what’s behind this fascination I have with anagrams. Asking...Why? “I say your Life is your File. - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Ronald WoodsMany over the years have asked what’s behind this fascination I have with anagrams. Asking...Why? “I say your Life is your File.” I guess I have a lot of reasons that I first made that statement and I could go, on and on pontificating, on man’s true purpose of this life, which we lead here on ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - Using Biblical Principles to Conquer Fear - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Theodore HendersonWe are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 2 Corinthians 4:8 (King James Version) Many people are frightened these days and trying to figure a way to keep from losing their purpose in life. Finding your purpose is your first step in the fight ...
Views: 3605(3 votes) - The More - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Colin SalisburyIntroducing Mandy Morell, GVN Alaska Partner, great friend and world traveller! Mandy is currently travelling through Ethiopia and India and has just spent a month volunteering in Kolkata. Mandy is a committed humanitarian and says "the reason I travel is to volunteer, not climb mountains, ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - The Moment You Were Born - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Charlotte TersigniAs a child we were born to our parents. Some poverty stricken, some wealthy,some who were fearful, some who had no fear. As we get older and mold into our parents ( for some of us) as some follow in their footsteps and become carpenters,woodworkers,factory workers,office workers,and so ...
Views: 1416(4 votes) - Moonstones - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Kristy RobinettIt was two years ago when I took out a map of the United States, closed my eyes, spun myself around and then pointed. I had told my family that wherever I pointed was where we were going to vacation. My finger happened to fall upon Solomon’s Island, Maryland. The family looked at me like I ...
Views: 821(3 votes) - Absolute Truth - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Holly BoydThe Bible is either 100% true or 100% fake – if is fake, can’t be true 100% of the time, and if it’s God it has to be true or He wouldn’t all knowing therefore, not God. As a Christian Professional Organizer, I can follow “new and trendy” or I can use the age old proven methods of the Bible ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - Is There a Place for Honor in the Twenty-First Century? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jonathan HuieWhat images come to mind when you visualize Honor? Medieval knights jousting for the hand of a fair maiden? Sir Walter Raleigh laying his magnificent cape in the muddy street so his lady's feet don't get soiled? Soldiers riding off to war to defend the "honor" of their country? A working ...
Views: 1891(2 votes) - Finding our Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from William Fergus MartinOur Life Purpose may not be Something we are Supposed to Do. It is tempting to think of our Life Purpose as something that we are supposed to do. We tend to think when we know our purpose we will then be doing the right thing. We tend to assume that our purpose as an action or set of ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - What is the Authentic Self? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Kimberly EnglotInner wisdom, truth, authentic self, intuition, life joy…all of these refer to the same thing: the voice inside your heart, mind and “gut” that guides you quietly, clearly and truly. Your authentic self is completely supportive of you, but you will surely notice when you’re not listening to ...
Views: 1223(4 votes) - Your Life Purpose and Soul Lesson - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Sharon CheneyIn the last few years, I have noticed an increase in the number of people asking me about their life purpose. I see this as an indication of increasing soul awareness. People often sense they have a purpose for being here other than just paying the bills, going to work, raising children, and so ...
Views: 7979(4 votes) - The Path of Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nick CastellanoWhen an individual pursues the “Path to Purpose” or the “assignment” God has called them to do in this life, they will have many opportunities to quit this road and go down a more comfortable path than what God has planned for them. Some Christians may choose the path God had not planned for ...
Views: 1076(2 votes) - The Power of Now - Using it for Growth and Prosperity - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Sanjay PatelFor those who are not aware of Eckhart Tolle and his teachings like The Power of Now or Stillness Speaks, let me introduce him. Eckhart Tolle is an enlightened personality. He got enlightenment in 1977. His first book The Power of Now was published in 1997. Subsequently he published many books, ...
Views: 1130(3 votes) - Peace Through Inner Resolution - You Are More Than Your “Story” - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Catherine VanWetterWhat if you are more than your story of who you think you are? Have you ever wondered who you would be, if you put down your story? These words can sound like a puzzle, confusing and convoluted, yet this is the way many people live their lives; from a story of who they think they are. This story ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Is Something Missing? Are You Searching For More Meaning? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIs something missing? Are you searching for more meaning? Does this sound like you? At the end of the day, you sink into the couch mindlessly exhausted by the day's activities, you think, "Certainly there has to be more than this but my goodness, I am too tired to think!" You work so ...
Views: 659(1 vote) - Lift Yourself Into a Brand New World - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWithin each of us there is an expansive world of thoughts and feelings whose movements determine how we perceive and experience the world outside of us. While this inner-world of thoughts and feelings may not directly bring us what we see, it does profoundly influence how we see our world of ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Why Are We Here? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was talking with a client the other day about that scary question: what is it we are on earth to do? “If only I could discover my reason to be here,” she said, ‘then I’d know how to live.” It’s a useful question to ask, of course, and we probably all should ask it on a regular basis, if ...
Views: 677(1 vote) - 4 Effective Strategies for Finding Your Life's Purpose - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Kay FontanaHave you ever asked yourself, “What is my purpose in life?” Sometimes it takes years to figure out. I was on that road to finding my purpose for a long time before I stumbled upon it a few years ago. It had been staring me in the face the majority of my life, but I just didn’t recognize ...
Views: 1544(2 votes) - Understanding Life Better: The Charioteer Analogy - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John GrobergOne of my all time favorite analogies for understanding life is that of the charioteer. Think of yourself as the driver of a horse drawn chariot. You hold the reins to two very powerful horses. One horse is the Body horse- it represents the appetites and passions of the physical body- the 5 ...
Views: 1580(3 votes) - What is Your Purpose? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Tom WeberWhat is your purpose? A good friend of mine recently asked me that a question. He couldn’t have asked me at a better time because, at that junction of my life, I had lost my motivation, lost the “why” behind the things I was doing and lost the direction I was heading. Can you relate? Do ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Living with Passion and Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Dr Diana HodgsonFinding your life's purpose is one of the most important requirements for happiness. However, before you can find your life's purpose, you need to do some preparatory work. Often times a simple thought will result in absolutely astounding ramifications. A wonderful example of this is Albert ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Why Am I Here? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Veronica DrakeA question I have asked myself a thousand times plus. What did I come here to do, to be, to accomplish? How will I know if I have done what I came here to do? How will I know I’ve lived my life on PURPOSE? How do I want humanity to remember me? What will my legacy be? Within the last ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - Hey There...Don't Forget Your Part of the Contract with the Universe - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Sherry AnsharaThere is so much discussion and speculation about the Law of Attraction that the concept can sometimes get confusing if you are not sure what you are asking the Universe to do for you. Remember a contract is a two way agreement. First you must be absolutely clear what you are expecting the ...
Views: 1657 - Things I know for Sure - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Dr. Dina EvanWhen I came into the world, I knew nothing, well, nothing that I could remember, that is. As you grow up, you learn many things, some you learn the hard way and others come in brief moments of blissful enlightenment. I like the later best. The older you get, the more you realize how little you ...
Views: 1119(2 votes) - The Intelligent Universe - Blind Chance Requires Too Much Faith - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Aaron WhistonWhen you review the facts straight-laced, mainstream science is by far a bigger fairy tale than intuitive spirituality. Nowhere is this more evident than the scientific dismissal of an intelligent universe. Science types who consider themselves conservative often scoff at spiritual concepts like ...
Views: 1483(3 votes) - Understanding the Energy of Desire: Is it a Craving or a Calling? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Ryan RandolphSo much of the world seems to be run by desire. We see it on the tv everyday: new cars, new clothes, new gadgets. In magazines we see the ideal mate, the ideal body, the ideal social life. It seems as though a wantingness arises within us automatically and we often find ourselves chasing ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - Looking for Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am newly starting my spiritual journey and I have to say it has been quite a ride! As I read books and search the net for food to appease my spiritual appetite, I have suddenly become over whelmed with which steps to take rather than jumping all over the place. Right now I’m ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - Spirituality and Healing: Discovering the Wisdom of the Body - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Marc LernerWith two powerful words in the title, I have to start by defining what I mean by spirituality and healing. Let me define spirituality not with words, but with experiential situations. First, in spirituality something greater than your conditioned ego controls your heart. That means your thoughts ...
Views: 1201 - Let Your Light Shine - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceI wanted to share with you today one of the most inspiring pieces of writing I've ever heard. I first heard it through the movie Coach Carter but have since learned that it was penned by Marianne Willamson. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are ...
Views: 6974(7 votes) - Discover a Roadmap for the Journey of Life After Death...The Seven Doors, a New Age Novel - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Daniel NoyesThe greatest fear is not public speaking...it is death. What will happen? Is there more? There are many books on the subject of death and most are non-fiction. I decided it would be less intimidating to present an answer to the big question in an adventure novel format. This format was used ...
Views: 1325(9 votes) - At a Loss - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: At the age of 52, I am at a loss. It seems to me that whenever I have been passionate about something in life and had the intention, worked towards it and wanted it to happen, it has always rebounded. My husband of 25 years I'm sure loves me in his own way but has never encouraged ...
Views: 612 - Arkaim - Part I: Pearl of "The Land of Cities" - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Yuri SmirnovThe archeological site Arkaim, in the Russian Chelyabinsk territory, was discovered in the summer of 1987 and declared a national archeological reserve in 1991. In 2005, Vladimir Putin himself visited the site which had become a national treasure. At the time of this writing, over twenty years ...
Views: 2190 - Living in the Present Moment is the Key to Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Aaron WhistonIt's impossible to appreciate your life if you spend most of your time regretting the past and fretting the future. True peace is found when you center your awareness in the present moment and accept the stillness and clarity of now. Living in the present moment is the key to true happiness. ...
Views: 2834(3 votes) - What is Human Existence All About? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Cathy ArcherAs human beings, this question is never far from the center of our minds, especially when faced with challenges. In the face of diversity, it is natural to question our existence. Life can seem senseless at times given the confusion about the meaning of many of life’s experiences. ...
Views: 5696(2 votes) - Loving Unconditionally - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Harold BeckerPerhaps the greatest awareness we can focus upon in our life is the wisdom of unconditional love. It is a simple choice each of us can make that leads to profound change and births a new reality within our present moment, the only moment we ever truly have. It is also a personal choice that ...
Views: 1983(3 votes) - Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Harold BeckerI come to you today with a reflection and reminder of how special, important and loved you are. I also come with encouragement and knowing that one by one and day by day we are building a new world together based on peace and love. Despite all outer appearances to the contrary, each of us is ...
Views: 2086(2 votes) - DON'T Only Give Thanks for What you DO Have - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Holly BoydWe all have so much to be grateful for, let us not forget to give thanks for these abundant blessings... you are able to read this for starters! Since Holly's Habitude goes cross country to nearly 3,000, most of you I have not met. However, as a Professional Organizer I do know you, and you ...
Views: 1353 - What's Your Purpose? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Nothing contributes so much to tranquilizing the mind as a steady purpose – a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye.” Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley The most successful businesspeople genuinely care about what they're doing. They wake up in the morning looking forward to the day ...
Views: 1190(4 votes) - Embracing Change with Love - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Harold BeckerWe are such amazing beings of infinite capacity and potential. Our boundless imagination, coupled with our wondrous will, allows us to bring our ideas into outer reality. Through our thoughts and feelings, we can literally create and experience that which we dream of in our heart of hearts. ...
Views: 997(2 votes) - Allow Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Harold BeckerThere is such beauty and potential that surrounds us every moment. We can take notice of our rhythmic breathing and how this simple process nourishes every cell, gaze up at the sun and realize how it too is supporting our existence, or we can go within into our imagination and appreciate the ...
Views: 1201(3 votes) - Trust Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Harold BeckerWe are at a wonderful crossroads of potential right now on our precious planet. For the first time in our collective history, we are capable and prepared to dream a different possibility for earth and all her many life forms. We have within us the balance of love, wisdom and power to bring ...
Views: 1067(2 votes) - Ten Characteristics Of Meaningful Work - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Alvah ParkerIt seems to me if we are working 8+ hours each day, that work should add meaning to our lives and thus make us feel fulfilled, satisfied and happy. Leaders lead first by example (find meaning in their own work) and then by inspiring others to find meaning in their own work. What are the ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorRemedies A common sense, Cost vs. Benefit Analysis (CBA) of your situation while under stress will often point to obvious changes you can make in order to change and improve the situation. For instance, working fewer hours is permitted! If you are exhausted, you will be less than fully ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorOverview The recent tsunami in Asia and major earthquake in Pakistan have highlighted problems long recognized in the helping professions. Caregivers have known well the potentially draining experiences of compassion fatigue – from experiences of policemen, firefighters, paramedics and other ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Should criminals be shown mercy? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Elsabe SmitShould murderers and rapists be shown mercy? Should people who commit lesser sins or crimes be shown mercy? Or should people simply be punished for their crimes and be kept away from the victims? We often read in the media about victims of crime or their families that refuse to even think ...
Views: 1805 - Top 9 Reasons to Reconnect With Your Higher Self - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Christine HoeflichThere are many reasons why it is worth your while to reconnect to your higher self. The top nine (in no particular order of importance) are included here. 1. Your higher self (also known as your soul, your inner core, your essence, or your inner being) is your access point to your higher life ...
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