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- The Power Of Abundance - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertOne of the hardest things to develop when working with the law of attraction and creating a life that is everything you desire it to be is this concept of abundance. Many people have a very difficult time seeing everything as though there is more than enough to go around, especially when the ...
Views: 717 - The Freedom Of Life That We All Deserve - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertI was driving home earlier today when I noticed a flock of birds flying over head. As gracefully as a ballerina gliding across the dance floor, they soared high in the sky. Catching the wind currents as easily as a professional baseball player catches a fly ball. They were beautiful against the ...
Views: 680 - What Do Cosmetic Surgeries Cost? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Alien ShengIf you are considering cosmetic surgery, one of the important aspects is the cost. So, what do cosmetic surgeries cost? What Do Cosmetic Surgeries Cost? Cosmetic surgeries tend to cost quite a bit. Yes, it is true that some simple procedures such as collagen injections can run a few hundred ...
Views: 963 - Airbrush Makeup- The Evolution of Beauty - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Rob ClossWhat ever happened to Fay Wray? We've lost her in the tunnels of time, but the new starlet captured in these beastly arms is just as gorgeous as Wray ever was- and we've done it all with a little bit of air! Sounds light? You're right! Airbrushing! The flawless coverage and natural translucency ...
Views: 3141(1 vote) - What's Plastic About Plastic Surgery? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Jeremiah LewisWhat’s Plastic About Plastic Surgery? Actually, quite a bit. But do you know why plastic surgery is called “plastic”? While most people think that it’s because plastic materials (like silicone) are used in plastic surgery, the term was in use long before implants made of ...
Views: 784 - Do You Have an Aging Face? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Jeremiah LewisAging doesn’t happen overnight. Every person’s face ages differently. Some people get jowls early. Others have more of the “turkey neck” or wrinkling of the cheeks. You don’t just wake up one morning and look 25 years older. However, you may wake up one day and ...
Views: 873 - What If... - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorRecently, I read an article that was based on questions stated by two lead characters in a movie. The male lead was fretting over changes and pending changes in his life, and kept saying to his wife, “What if it all goes wrong?” Her response was always, “What if it all goes right?” I’d had a ...
Views: 435 - How to Start an Online Travel Agency working from home - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from Cheryline LawsonHave you noticed that there are not many store front travel agencies these days? I guess it may have had a lot to do with the fact that many people are using their computer to book their own flights online. Also, after the disaster in New York on September 11th, people were scared to travel and ...
Views: 10767(3 votes) - The Place Where Success Lives - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere is a place within each of us. A place where there is complete peace, and a connection to everything around us. Inside each and every one of us, hidden deep behind all the beliefs and ideas and perceptions of the world around us, there lays a spot that success lives. In this place, when we ...
Views: 591 - How Can We Trust Our Free Spyware Removal Software? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Raymond JohansenVery few of us internet users haven't heard about online threats. This is something evolving at an incredible speed, and it seems almost impossible to keep track with these parasites that infiltrates our computer systems. So how can we actually trust our security software? Read more. Most ...
Views: 940 - What's Your Favorite Colors... Today? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Peter BrentsWhat's Your Favorite Color ... Today? Making Color an Ally in Your Life By Rebecca Brents I have known for years that color affected me. If the colors I'm wearing don't fit my mood, life and I are out of synch somehow. Now it seems physicists, mystics, and healers ... strange allies in our ...
Views: 823 - “Help, I’m Stuck and Going in Circles” - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Pam ThomasSometimes it is all too easy to fall into the feelings of being a flop or defective because a clear direction is no where in sight. Those feelings can come from internal and external pressures. It would seem that society expects one to have a course mapped out, one that covers from the time you ...
Views: 1079 - No Matter Where You Are At In Your Life, YOU CAN - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiI was reading through some statistics regarding depression and the percentage of people suffering from this has increased substantially. And I remembered what I often hear from people: ‘I have failed in my life’ or ‘I have not achieved anything,’ or ‘I experienced such and such in my past and it ...
Views: 625 - The Secret of Adaptation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Craig HarperThere's a school of thought which suggests that those who adapt most effectively (to their situation, environment, circumstance, challenge) are the ones who ultimately survive, or at the very least, do the best; succeed when others don't. We see this play out, not only in nature but in business, ...
Views: 569 - Spring Cleaning.......Inside and Out - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Lisa Rocks McKeoghSpring Cleaning……………..Inside and Out Yes, it’s that time of year-Spring time! Baseball has started, flowers are blooming, and bees are buzzing. For many, a time for Spring Cleaning. A time to shake out the rugs, clean off the dirt of winter and pull those weeds that have taken over the ...
Views: 728 - Winnie the Pooh and Friends on the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Shama HyderAs a child, I always loved watching Winnie the Pooh. I used to wake up at 6 am on Sunday mornings to catch his adventures on the local Disney channel. His love for honey fascinated me, as did his entourage of interesting buddies. Looking back upon this show, I realize that each character ...
Views: 883 - You Can't Get There From Not Here - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertToday almost everyone is on the path of personal development. Self-help books are some of the best selling books out there. It is a very noble path to be on. The greatest enemy anyone will face is not over seas or in some other country or a follower of some other religion. The most challengin ...
Views: 833 - Amazing Life Checklist – Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Cari VollmerEver wonder what you need to know and do to live your best, most amazing life? Some people make it look so easy. They’re happy most of the time, have interesting jobs that they love, plenty of money to do what they want and freedom for fun on a regular basis. If something “bad” happens they ...
Views: 709 - The Seven Steps to Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Mark Linden OMearaAn Excerpt from The Feeling Soul - A Roadmap to Healing and Living By Mark Linden O’Meara Available at Amazon.com Seven Steps to Forgiveness Much has been written about forgiveness. Everywhere you turn people are saying you have to forgive, yet few people likely understand the process of ...
Views: 8629 - Sanjaya Malakar and What Good Karma Looks Like - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Richard SalvaSometimes in reality shows we see examples of spiritual principles played out dramatically. And it appears we have something like that happening this season on American Idol. Sanjaya Malakar has floppy hair, a thin frame, and a heartwarming smile. He is a good singer, but few I think would call ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - What Turning On A Light Can Teach You About Having Everything You Want. - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertWe often fail to realize how the smallest of things that we take for granted in our everyday life hold the key and the secret for creating the kind of life we truly dream of living. There are so many things that the average person takes for granted and never puts any thought into what so ever. ...
Views: 733 - Napkin Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Anne CrothersTraveling in Thailand meant adapting to changes. Like every other human, I find that difficult. I expected to miss the big things in my American routine: brewed coffee and toilets that you can sit down on. I was caught off guard by my strong reaction to the little changes. The Thai lack of ...
Views: 932 - Achieving Tranquility by Changing Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2007 from Judy Braley"Achieving tranquility is a matter of simply changing perspectives..." Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner How often have you experienced one of the following? • Things seem to be going okay and then something happens that completely changes how you’re feeling and throws your life into ...
Views: 1449 - Righteous Anger - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Craig HarperAs a rule, I'm not a big fan of anger. Generally speaking, I don't consider it to be a particularly valuable emotion (most of the time). It's more often than not, associated with violence, insecurity, embarrassment, fear, resentment, selfishness and jealousy, than it is with anything ...
Views: 590 - The Phases Of Manifestion Part 1. The Three Areas Of Creation. - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertHere is the good news, everything in your life you have created, and everything you want in your life can be and will be created by you. Here is the bad news, everything in your life you have created, and everything you don't want in your life will be created or not created based on you and your ...
Views: 620 - The Phases Of Manifestation Part 2. Thought And Emotion - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe three secrets of manifestation into the world around us are thought, word, and deed. It is very important to learn to align these three areas if you are to realize the life of your dreams. The ability to make these three areas move you in the direction you want to go in order for you to be ...
Views: 751 - The Phases Of Manifestation Part 3. Words And Expression. - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe three secrets of thought, word, and deed can help you create the life of your dreams. Of course, they can also help you create the life of your nightmares also. The good news is that it is your choice which one you get. The bad news is that it's your choice which one you get. Our lives are ...
Views: 729 - The Phases Of Manifestation Part 4. Deeds And Actions - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertSo far we have discussed the areas of thoughts and words. The third secret of the three secrets of manifestation is our deeds. The ability to make sure that all three of these secrets line up with what you truly desire is essential for your ability to acquire those desires. The ability to ...
Views: 658 - Healing Discomfort - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Joe Hurley“Discomfort is not a problem to be solved, not an enemy to be fought, not a monster to escape from; but instead an energetic relationship within, to be owned with courage and grace, and transformed through total acceptance, divine wisdom, and love.” Joe Hurley We all experience discomfort ...
Views: 823 - Power Angel - Here to Pump! You! UP! Welcome to Three “Wonderlands” - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Angel HaleAre you feeling the overwhelming sense of dissonance that so often accompanies this season? You know the drill; the feelings of excitement and expectancy for all that the holidays and vacation time represent, while living in the transition time between winter and the full on blossoming of ...
Views: 1187 - Excess - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Craig Harper* Excess (noun): more than or above what is necessary or usual. Unnecessary indulgence. Is it just me, or do some of you also feel that perhaps most of us actually have... 'enough'. Perhaps we don't actually need a 'better' computer with more ram, mega-thingies, or gigga-wotsits. Maybe we ...
Views: 664 - The Secret: Mind Over Matter Or Complete Hogwash? (Review of The Secret DVD) - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2007 from Titus Hoskins"The secret is the answer to all that has been, all that is and all that will ever be." Ralph Emerson 1803-1882. When Oprah starts talking about something, you just have to listen. When she featured an ensemble cast from The Secret on her show, you really had to perk up your ears and open ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - The Hierarchy Of Needs Part 6 - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere are five basic needs that have to be taken care of in life. These basic needs have to be taken care of in order for anyone to get to a point where they are able to truly express themselves in life and feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. The four lower level needs are basic ...
Views: 688 - The Hierarchy Of Needs Part 5 - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere are five basic needs that have to be taken care of in life. These basic needs have to be taken care of in order for anyone to get to a point where they are able to truly express themselves in life and feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. The four lower level needs are basic ...
Views: 647 - The Hierarchy Of Needs Part 4 - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere are five basic needs that have to be taken care of in life. These basic needs have to be taken care of in order for anyone to get to a point where they are able to truly express themselves in life and feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. The four lower level needs are basic ...
Views: 609 - The Hierarchy Of Needs Part 3 - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere are five basic needs that have to be taken care of in life. These basic needs have to be taken care of in order for anyone to get to a point where they are able to truly express themselves in life and feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. The four lower level needs are basic ...
Views: 644 - The Hierarchy Of Needs Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThere are five basic needs that have to be taken care of in life. These basic needs have to be taken care of in order for anyone to get to a point where they are able to truly express themselves in life and feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. The four lower level needs are basic ...
Views: 719 - The Hierarchy Of Needs Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertWhen on the path of growth and self-discovery, there is a natural progression. This progression can be laid out in a pyramid, and each higher level is supported by the lower levels. Meeting the needs of each lower level allows the next level to be focused on, and allows growth to take ...
Views: 499 - The Triangle Of Wealth Part 3 - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe second area that is important to develop in ones life is health. If ones health is out of balance, it will effect the other areas of finances and relationships. A wealthy life is about maintaining a balance among health, finances, and relationships. A weekness in one area or another ...
Views: 456 - The Triangle Of Wealth Part 4 - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe third area of the triangle of wealth that is important to develop a proper balance and understanding of is relationships. Relationships could be with family such as a spouse, parents or children. Relationships are not limited to these alone. Relationships are also friends and the people we ...
Views: 445 - Al Gores’ Approach to Work-Life Balance - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2007 from Anne WalshIn Al Gore’s documentary on global warming (An Inconvenient Truth), he makes reference to a picture used by the Bush administration to illustrate the conflict between money and environment. In the picture, there is a scale: on one side of the scale, there is a pile of gold bars, on the other the ...
Views: 1040 - A Very Good and Simple Question For You! - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Cari VollmerI told you! A very simple question but your answers to this question will give you clues into your personality, preferences and things you can surround yourself with on a regular basis to ensure you lead a happy, feel good life. Take out a blank sheet of paper, write the question above at the ...
Views: 751 - How to Make Sure Your Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Are Safe - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Christine FarlowChoosing safe products can be a daunting task without the proper knowledge and tools. Many product packages are deceptively designed to make you believe that the product inside the package is herbal, all natural, safe and gentle, when in fact the product contains little or no natural or herbal ...
Views: 1282 - Cancer-Causing Ingredients in Your Cosmetics and Personal Care Products - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Christine FarlowCosmetics make you attractive, but some of the ingredients in your cosmetics and personal care products may be killing you! If you’re like most Americans, you may be unknowingly poisoning yourself and your family everyday with the many cancer-causing ingredients in today’s ...
Views: 2378 - MSG in Your Personal Care Products - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Christine FarlowImportant! Read this before you buy any cosmetics or personal care products that contain protein or amino acids! MSG may be hidden in your cosmetics and personal care products. If you know you’re sensitive to MSG, you may be avoiding it in your food but still noticing MSG-type reactions and ...
Views: 4374 - Feeling Beautiful - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2007 from Diana LaSalleI was at the gym the other day putting in my 30 minutes on the eliptical machine when I was drawn to the television hanging on the wall above me. What I saw was the image of a beautiful young woman looking in the mirror, frowning. It was a commercial for a skin care product and my first ...
Views: 8843(2 votes) - Twelve Simple Pleasures to Enjoy in April - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2007 from Susie CortrightHere are twelve simple pleasures to help you slow down and taste the sweetness of the simple life this month. 1. Take a walk out in the wide, wide world and pay attention to the signs that summer is on its way. 2. Give yourself a pedicure. Then go barefoot whenever possible. 3. Eat fresh ...
Views: 857 - See You in the Konga Line - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorI learned about a great bumper sticker: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.” The same day I saw the bumper sticker phrase, I got an email from a friend telling me about how life is not working and the reasons why. I didn’t find one “can” in there or “I intend.” ...
Views: 1134 - Discover 2007's New Fashion Style - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Kelly TraylorEvery year around this time all the Glam and Style magazines are a buzz as to what the designers unveiled at "fashion week". 2007 seems to be no exception, as women everywhere want to know what fabrics, textures, colors and accessories are hot. Although spring has just begun, this article will ...
Views: 988 - Manifestation Destiny - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2007 from Shama HyderAlong with being a huge personal development buff, I am also a huge fan of history. It was my favorite subject in school, and I was even dubbed the "history channel" by a very well meaning class my freshmen year in high school. A couple of days ago while I was watching a documentary on western ...
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