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- Improving Memory Through Logical Reasoning - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from David SamuelMany people think they have a bad memory or simply cannot think straight. There are too many events which turn out that we forget something or neglect to prepare for the obvious, and this is allotted to a bad memory. What if it has nothing to do with memory at all but rather is the way thought ...
Views: 1212 - Victim versus Victor: Making the Conscious Choice to Win! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Its All About WomenHow many times have you blamed someone or something else for a problem in your life? We’ve all done it and we are conditioned to do this. It is a natural reaction…yet it is one that harms us in so many ways. Blaming others automatically puts you in a position of being a victim. It gives your ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Get Rid of Obesity with Ayurveda - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Chamunda Swami JiAyurveda is an ancient system of medicine that originated in India thousands of years ago. It is a health system that focuses on balancing the mind, spirit and body. It is regarded as an alternative health and wellness practice with prime focus on safety, through natural resources like herbs and ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - REBELS WITH A CAUSE by James Croak - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from aaren brownsLast March, the number of Kindle downloads bypassed the quantity of Amazon’s printed books sales. Six centuries ago, Johannes Guttenberg terminated the millennia-long profession of hand copying with his invention of a machine that could print hundreds of sheets per day; another device displaced ...
Views: 887(2 votes) - Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Susan McNeal VelasquezRemember when the transformer action figures were the current got-to-have toys for most boys? I would watch my grandson twist and turn limbs, torsos and heads with a surety and speed that was mind-boggling. “How did you do that?” “Easy!” he would say. Easy for him. When I tried, I would ...
Views: 1668 - Switch Over to Yoga for Effective Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Chamunda Swami JiObesity is becoming an increasing cause of concern among people all over the world. Around 130 million adults residing in the U.S are suffering from extreme weight gain issues. Since, it is associated with various physical and mental disorders, it is imperative to formulate and execute a weight ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - What is the Need for Spiritual Healing? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Chamunda Swami JiThe term spiritual healing, often called as 'energy healing', is an art of non-invasive complimentary therapy. The healer uses the indiscernible healing energy that is directed from the healer to the recipient, either by directly touching or without touching the body of the person. This art of ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - Changes of the Season - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Dolores GozziLughnasadh also known as Lammas, First Harvest Eve of July 31 - Aug 1 Lughnasadh (pronounced “Lu-na-sa”) the first harvest. It’s the point in the year where focus turns from planting and growing to the harvest. Typically a celebration of the grain harvest. It takes place on the 1st of ...
Views: 916 - Appreciate The Good Things in Life Without Feeling Guilty - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jim FargianoLet us tell you that we know you can appreciate the good things in life without feeling guilty about having them--or wanting them. Today, the message is about guilt and personal responsibility. One of the easiest ways of releasing yourself of guilt is to take steps in elevating your actions to ...
Views: 1518 - Peaceful Waves of Energy Are Sent to You - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jim FargianoPeaceful waves of energy, love and Light are sent to you. It is the gift that Spirit wants you to have. By acknowledging your inner perfection, it is clear that the Higher Powers are more aware of your potential then you are yourselves. All of your guides, teachers and angels feel blessed to ...
Views: 1016 - Just Breathe - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Laurie McAnaughOver the last several months, I've found myself frequently giving away my power by doing a lot more "running around" than usual and I know it's time to re-focus. I don't necessarily mean the running around we do when we're tackling the endless errands or while tending to the high demands of ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Spring into Power ~ 3 Empowering Practices for the New Season! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Laurie McAnaughBody Take care of yourself...rather than looking for things to take out of your diet, look for things to add like a few additional servings of an organic fruit or vegetable each day, a few extra glasses of water or a cup of organic herbal tea. The thought of a drastic change stops many of us ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - A Little Bedtime Story - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Adrienne MarksI have a little story for you There’s a woman, of ‘indeterminate’ age who lives in New York. She’s happy, has a good job, great husband, children, grandchildren, friends. In other words she has to all intents and purposes and from what the outside world would consider ‘a good life’. Yet ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - Healing quotes to speed up your recovery - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Laura SilvaPopular quotes on healing There are a number of popular healing quotes. As per the quote of philosopher Hippocrates, ‘Healing in a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity’. Catherine Drinker Bowen states, ‘For your born writer, nothing is…so healing as the ...
Views: 3198(1 vote) - Have a Problem? Focus on Solutions! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichI bet you're asking "How can I focus on the solution when I don't know what the solution is? I have this problem, how the heck am I supposed to feel good?" It's not always easy to make that shift from feeling negativity to feeling more positive but you cannot see the solution while in the ...
Views: 1186(4 votes) - Soul Searching - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorMy soul sometimes feels it needs to take a leap off of a cliff. I find myself watching reruns, just to bide my time until something better comes along. There are a million other things I could be doing at this time, yet I choose to spend my time watching "mindless" tv. I don't necessarily think ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - LIFE'S DETOURS CAN BE BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonMany years ago, I was awakened in the middle of the night by the first verse of a poem — which would be called "DETOURS" — as it was blossoming in my head: Sometimes we experience slight dimensional snags ...Like catching your sleeve on an unforeseen splinter As you move through the ...
Views: 2501(2 votes) - Energy, Control, and Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Karen NoeWe are all looking for one thing in life – control. It might sound over simplistic, but when you take a close look, most people want to feel that they have direct input into their outputs. In other words, they want to know that the things they do in life will lead to the results they want. The ...
Views: 829(2 votes) - Intuition Quotes That Will Transform You! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Laura SilvaI have learned to rely on my intuition for everything in my life: relationships, the direction my career is taking and even which Chinese restaurant I should choose to order my dinner. Although some decisions I rely on my intuition for seems trivial, silly even, it’s crucial for the correct path ...
Views: 2339 - Loss Of Energy Due To Emotional Issues - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adam BenedettoOur energy levels change constantly, and they can be a reminder of how we are doing internally. If we look at how we feel and how much energy we have, it often correlates because how we are feeling or thinking about something can consume and also regulate the flow of energy that is available to ...
Views: 877(2 votes) - What If The World Was Filled With Even-Tempered People? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Jim FargianoWouldn't it be nice if the world was full of even-tempered people throughout all lands? While that may seem like something reasonable, part of the "fun" in living your physical life is to experience the numerous differences. If you think about that, would you be happy if day after day, all you ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Simple Truths - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Susan McNeal Velasquezis it possible to keep our equilibrium when the world seems to be spinning out of control? Negative news abounds. The airwaves are crowded with messages of turmoil, despair and mental, emotional and spiritual chaos. A typical day is filled with more interactions with inanimate objects than ...
Views: 1609(2 votes) - It's All About Me....And That's Okay - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2011 from Shefali BurnsHave you ever had the desire to do something for yourself, but didn’t because you thought you were being selfish? It could be something as small as taking a nap in the middle of the afternoon or going to the spa or going for a walk. It could be something as big as changing your career or ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Balance Your Business and Family Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2011 from Sonia ColonHow do you balance your business and family life? For me personally, it takes time and discipline to balance both. Below, I've listed 5 Tips you can use to balance your own business and family life: 1. Business priorities vs. family priorities - When spending time with your family, make ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Anything worthwhile needs 8 hours of continuous work.. - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Tarik AlsharafiThere are many types of work that may take from a few minutes to a few hours, but valuable work needs time. Time needs to be booked without interruption for long periods. To be able to make progress on all my activities including work, businesses, blog and family, I use several techniques to ...
Views: 2053 - Going With The Flow of Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Katrina HillIn life it may seem like there are many twists and turns and at times we feel like we don't know whether we are coming or going. One thing is for certain though, we are always in choice. We may not realize it but, in this life we always have a choice. In these moments we can either choose to ...
Views: 1846(2 votes) - How to Open Up Your Chakras: The Rainbow Road to Divine Perfection - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisIn my personal journey to Self Realization, I discovered the Rainbow Road to Divine Perfection. It is the energy system called the chakras. The chakras are spinning vortexes of energy located just in front of the spine from the tailbone to the top of the head. They are a map of our inner world, ...
Views: 2853(2 votes) - An Assist In Accomplishing Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Debbi Dachinger3-2-1 Method: A technique to assist in accomplishing your to-do list. Can be used for getting through a holiday season or building your business and anything in-between that you intend to create. The method is to write a list consisting of 3 items, 2 items and 1 item: 3- Tweaks…write 3 small ...
Views: 1328(2 votes) - The Five Elements: at the heart of Feng Shui - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisIn my previous articles I have explained the origin and the philosophy of the authentic Feng Shui. Now is the time to go into the core of the theory and see how Feng Shui really works. The Qi… Or Yoda’s words! At the heart of everything Feng Shui, and moreover in all Chinese metaphysics, ...
Views: 2652(1 vote) - Feng Shui: The concept of the three lucks and their interaction in our lives. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisAs mentioned in my previous article, here is a little bit more about the philosophy at work in Feng Shui, and its interaction with our lives. Less about wind chimes and more about Karma! A lot of people nowadays see Feng Shui as either a get-rich-quick scheme, an Asian version of the law of ...
Views: 1868 - Feng Shui : the dilemma of adapting old wisdom to modern day societies. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laurent LanglaisOnce a secret technique used by the Chinese emperors, Feng Shui has become widespread and acknowledged even in the Western world. When Mao Tse-tung rose to power in mainland China, most Feng Shui masters flew away from China, as the new political climate was not necessarily auspicious to the use ...
Views: 2170 - The Goddess Debate - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Andréa DykstraQuite often lately I find myself engaged in a familiar conversation, that of the re-emergence of the Goddess in our society. I realize that the frequency of this conversation can be attributed in part to my creation of the “Boundless Goddess” program, however, beyond that it seems that as the ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Consideration towards Others is a Sign of Wellness and Empowerment - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Margit Cathrine MollerSomeone once said that the difference between ethics and etiquette is the presence of others. Etiquette is applicable when there are other people around, like cleaning your nose or passing gas. But when no one is around, the rules don’t matter. But for ethics, the rules matter whether people are ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Achieve A State Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Sherrie VitelloThis is one subject that we all think about once in awhile, and I have found that altho' difficult, we can achieve a state of happiness so long as we direct our thinking to that state of mind. Sometimes I'll watch these talk shows that are targeted towards helping people with concerns of being ...
Views: 1303(2 votes) - Plunge Into New Beginnings! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jim FargianoPlunge into new beginnings! Sometimes, when we think and analyze about opportunities given to us, it is very likely that we will miss out on something great. The status quo is not good enough if you are unhappy or feel that life has more to offer. It's time to speed ahead into areas unknown. The ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Honor the Divine Mother - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierHonor the Divine Mother as she is the embodiment of the Sacred Feminine energy. The Divine Mother's qualities are unconditional love, compassion, mercy, strength, patience, forgiveness and accessibility to all in need. The Divine Mother Mary was a natural part of my life at home, in school ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Dealing with the rough patches - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Sandra DawesYou’ve been doing your spiritual work; affirmations, visualization, meditations, and life is going pretty well. All of a sudden, something you perceive as negative pops up in your life and you are completely blown away! How did this happen? Negative experiences aren’t supposed to happen to ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - What If You Lost Everything? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Judge JI've been pondering this question for some time now. Losing everything, specifically worldly items, is not a fun thing to contemplate, but it does tend to put things into perspective. I've been asking myself if there is more to it than first meets the eye. The answer is a definite ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - Get off the cross, we need the wood! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHI was watching Oprah the other day as she was interviewing Wynona Judd. Judd made a profound statement about losing weight and taking care of herself. She said that she had forgotten to put herself on her priority list. She also stated that now that she had finally made herself a priority she ...
Views: 6325(1 vote) - The Most Efficient Way to Live in Balance - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoThis message comes to your from One Feather. Did you know the most efficient way to live in perfect balance is by doing so in a way that has other people respecting you? Living by example of the spiritual way is what will make different people take notice of you. Being flamboyant does not ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Dalai Lama and Chickens: Insights - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Zoe RouthWhat does the Dalai lama say when he's got just half an hour? He speaks from the heart. Here is what he said (and I hung on every word): 1. Money is important but it is not the absolute source of happiness. Love, compassion, and forgiveness give you the emotional strength and freedom to be ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - When kids go back home? By Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Michael HarrisWhat would you do if your parent asked you to move back home to help with managing the household because your other parent was ill? What if you lost your job and couldn’t find a new one? What if a combination of factors-including but not limited to the recession, economy and life issues-created ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - Time for some Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichSchools are coming to the end of their school year and the time for family barbeques, weekend get-a-ways and family vacations are very much upon us. We work hard all year long, raising our families, taking care of them, doing our jobs both in and out of the home as well as within our own ...
Views: 1227(3 votes) - How to have a great day at work - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsIs this a typical working day for YOU? 6am Oh no, the alarm is going off and I have to get up. I can't face work today. I would rather stay in bed! I will just press the snooze button one more time. 7am Do I look ok? My hair is a mess. Why do I always look so terrible? I look so ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - Your Personal Growth and Success with Intimate Relationships Depends on Your Being True to Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Doron GilAre you a person who tells yourself stories in order to justify to yourself why things go one way and not another? Do you convince yourself that whatever happens in your life happens because of such and such reason, unwilling to look reality in the eye and acknowledge that after all, things are ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - The Game of Life is a Game of Boomerangs - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Adrienne MarksOne of the great things about doing what I do is that while I’m teaching, showing, helping someone to move forward in their life I’m also getting my own insights. Which is of course truly beneficial and it then enables me to give even more. I am always learning not just from my sessions ...
Views: 1287(2 votes) - What Is Your Core Value? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jim FargianoWhile this question opens the door to a myriad of answers, the truth is that the only acceptable one is, "The value I see in myself." As you live life in ways of peace, harmony, love and spirituality, the pattern of greatness that is innate in you begins to elevate. You begin to realize your ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - 10 Simple Steps to Improve your Improvement - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Joseph MutaleSometimes in order to embrace our destiny and to keep rising in our fields, we have to be willing to make some difficult changes in our lives. Those who want to improve what they are doing needs to be willing to examine where they are and what they need to do in order to move to the next level. ...
Views: 1881(2 votes) - Live! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from anne marieLive Forgive Choose Life Breathe in Joy Buy a little less Let go of status quo Worry and stress can go Realign, recalibrate, reassign Dig deep for your ultimate purpose Saviour desires placed in your heart Nourish your mind, body and soul Take time to unplug from noise Plug into ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Life Crisis as a Turning Point ~ Find the Resilience to Grow and Thrive in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordLife faces us with our vulnerability on a daily basis. We struggle to exert control. Often we resist change and prolong a crisis. Difficult times offer opportunity for growth and renewal, as well as depression and despair. These insights, drawn from science and nature, can help us meet ...
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