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- What is Success (from 'The Winning Mind)? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * What is success? I am not going to try to define success. I think a precise definition is impossible!. Is it winning a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games or winning Wimbledon, or being awarded a Nobel ...
Views: 797(4 votes) - Healing Miracles: Belief and Disbelief Why Do Some Heal? It Only Starts with the Belief You Can - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneA Miracle. One-in-a-Million. A Blessing. I’m one of those. When I got my sight back after five-plus years blind, there were those that thought I was somehow special. Blessed by God. A one-in-a-million miracle. There were others who thought I must have been faking the blindness all that time, ...
Views: 1591(4 votes) - Can't Get No Satisfaction - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSuch a famous line made popular by the one and only Rolling Stones and so extremely true in some areas of our lives. Should we be searching for contentment and pleasure in our lives? You bet we should! Should we be finding fulfillment in our day-to-day happenings? Why in heavens name not?! ...
Views: 1042(5 votes) - Affirmations - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsAffirmations do work! Often people give up on affirmations after a few weeks as they feel that they are not working. I often describe an affirmation as being like a seed. You have to be patient, nurture it and cherish it, until it blossoms into what you desire. Often you can’t see the seed ...
Views: 1877(7 votes) - Why You Need A Little More Evel Knievel In You - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Ted CiubaI didn't write it, but I would like to have written it. I'd like to take credit for it, but it's from the Early to Rise newsletter. I just got an email from them, and the subject line—which of course is the title—is, "Why You Need a Little More Evel Knievel in You." It's always a sales ...
Views: 1146(3 votes) - Do You Feed Negativity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhen negativity knocks at your door, do you recognize it and send it away? Or do you invite it in for dinner, or worse, to stay with you as long as it likes—possibly for your lifetime? First, be clear that being the manager of negativity in your life isn’t about the fact you have negative ...
Views: 5128(25 votes) - Creative Visualization - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Ross CraftSince Descartes' said "I think therefore I am" the rational mode of consciousness has been the dominant mode in Western culture, almost to the exclusion of other ways of knowing. What have we missed? Einstein used his imagination to ride on a beam of light in the process of developing ...
Views: 3036(7 votes) - How to get instant results with hypnosis and the power of your mind - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Laura De GiorgioMany people wonder how much time does it take to get results with hypnosis and how can you speed up manifestation time and perhaps even get instant results? Here is simple truth: If you have NO INNER OBSTACLES, you get INSTANT RESULTS. If you have conflicting ideas, beliefs, desires, ...
Views: 5148(3 votes) - Call Them The “Gusts Of A Single Day” - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Ted CiubaYou can compare being successful with playing a game. Let's take a football game—whether American-style or soccer-style, it doesn't really matter. You know, that's a game where you have to be good to compete at the higher levels, and where you take it seriously. And you know, the interesting ...
Views: 1149(2 votes) - 3 Ways the Power of Positive Thinking Affects Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from TJ PhilpottThe power of positive thinking is much more than merely a saying. I know, I have seen it in action and have experienced it repeatedly. In fact I hope to again and Very soon. Positive thoughts are one of the most powerful things we as individuals can 'grant' ourselves. Anyone who is uncomfortable ...
Views: 824(3 votes) - The Acorn And The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Ross CraftWhen I read books like "The Science Of Getting Rich" and several others, the authors discuss the scientific aspects of how the universe works. They talk about the law of attraction, frequencies, vibrations and how the basic building blocks of the universe are put together and stay together. ...
Views: 1469(3 votes) - Why Doing the Dishes is Great for Manifesting - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Reid PetersonThe other night, I was reflecting on some of the lessons I have been learning/reading about in Wayne Dyer’s “You’ll See it When You Believe it.” (It’s amazing to me that his book was written over 20 years ago and the content in it is EXTREMELY applicable to life- even today!) What’s been ...
Views: 1276(3 votes) - New Plans in Mind? Don’t Let Your Old Programming Stop You - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Jane CarltonHave you ever found yourself getting really excited about something new that you wanted to do? Been really excited about doing it? Felt like you can make it a great success? And then, suddenly, out of nowhere, you found yourself having second thoughts, doubts, and fears? Thinking thoughts ...
Views: 1082(5 votes) - Self-Control & Discipline: The Secret Element to Achieve Personal Success - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Matthew TooneThe greatest challenge we will face in life – in fact, the very purpose of our existence – is to learn how to develop self-control and discipline ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, morally, financially, intellectually, and spiritually. The difficulty of this necessary ...
Views: 2046(4 votes) - How to Live and Work with Passion (from 'Inspirational Books') - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Live and Work with Passion (from 'Inspirational Books' - Part One) Shared by Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and http://www.myspace.com/writercraig Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 ...
Views: 930(3 votes) - A Summary of the book THE SECRET' (from the Oprah Winfrey Show and some radio interviews) - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Summary of the book THE SECRET' (from the Oprah Winfrey Show and some radio interviews) Shared by: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 5197(13 votes) - 'Unlimited Power' by Anthony Robbins (from Inspirational Books - Part One) - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'Unlimited Power' by Anthony Robbins (from Inspirational Books - Part One) Submitted by Craig Lock Key words: Personal growth, Self help, Success, Unlimited Power, Anthony Robbins, Mind Power, Mind Control, Success Coaching, Self Improvement (enough there for now) Web sites: ...
Views: 2065(4 votes) - 10 Steps to Prosperity - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Powerteam International1. Think Prosperously Prosperity is a frame of mind, an attitude by which you live and breathe abundance. Astounding success always starts with astounding mental preparations and exercises. Think of this like a new born baby or freshly planted seeds in a garden. You must tend to these in ...
Views: 1769(6 votes) - How to Stay Positive in A World Gone Mad - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Willie HortonSpend a few moments glancing at the websites of any of the major international news services - it is little wonder that so many of my clients have been emailing me to tell me just how difficult it is to stay positive at present. And these are people that I've been working with for some time - ...
Views: 2393(6 votes) - Need motivating to do housework? Picture this... - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Danielle RaineDo you lack motivation when it comes to housework? Are you struggling to think of good reasons to tackle the work...again? It's a common problem. Keeping a home is a unique challenge - it is repetitive and monotonous, and since it will only need doing again, some would even argue it is ...
Views: 9834(2 votes) - How to Overcome Mental Obstacles, Destructive Criticisms, and Negative Judgments - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Jodi-Ann WalkerHow to Overcome Mental Obstacles, Destructive Criticisms, and Negative Judgments "The only infallible criterion of wisdom to vulgar judgments--success." -Edmund Burke, Letter to a Member of the National Assembly, 1791. No one needs to tell you that it is difficult to overcome seemingly ...
Views: 2633(3 votes) - The Universe Saying "Your Wish is My Command" - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam International“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become” – Buddha Think of the world as a magic Genie saying “Your wish is my command,” and here is why: Imagine the flip of a coin, although there is a specific number of possible outcomes ...
Views: 4901(6 votes) - The Proof is in the Water: Your Thoughts Effect Realities - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalAll of life, matter, thoughts, and words are constantly vibrating at a specific frequency. Everything in the universe ranges from the lowest to the highest frequency, and Dr. Masaru Emoto has discovered that water is responsive to these frequencies on a physical level. Dr. Masaru Emoto is ...
Views: 1620(5 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #3 Invest in Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"The most expensive piece of real estate is the six inches between your right and left ear. It’s what you create in that area that determines your wealth. We are only really limited by our mind." -Dolf de Roos. What will it take for you to acheive your dream? Will it take a few classes or a ...
Views: 1385(6 votes) - CranioSacral Therapists - Lessons From an Instant Manifestation - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Sharon DesjarlaisManifesting is all the rage these days. It seems you can't turn a corner without tripping over one more Law of Attraction expert advising you to imagine yourself there NOW, keep the vision planted in your mind and prepare for your success. Don't get me wrong. There's a lot of truth to that. ...
Views: 1175(4 votes) - How to Focus Your Mind and Change Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Willie HortonOver seventy years of psychological research proves conclusively that we live automatic lives. "Automaticity" is what psychologists call our extremely efficient ability to perform routine tasks without paying attention to them. Stop for a moment to reflect on how much attention you paid, ...
Views: 1661(5 votes) - 5 Tips for Staying Positive - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Jane Carlton5 TIPS FOR STAYING POSITIVE by Jane Carlton It can be difficult to stay positive in the times we live in. It's so easy to find our fears and negative thoughts cropping up to sabotage our intention to stay focused on the positive things we want to manifest in our lives instead of giving in ...
Views: 2640(13 votes) - Finding Heroes - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are people who have complained on blogs and letters to the editors about the amount of attention the recent deaths of Michael Jackson (in particular), Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, and yes, even Billy Mays of infomercial fame, have received. The question asked, quite bitterly in some cases, ...
Views: 809(3 votes) - How To Get An Objective Point Of View - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from David SamuelTo succeed in life, both in the world of business, relationships and other things, as well as succeed in the inner world, the spiritual world, you must learn to accept reality and your actions as they are without trying to make things fit your imagination. Attain an objective view of reality. ...
Views: 6650(1 vote) - 7 Tips On Overcoming Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Jean-Paul CortesSay you need to cross the street at a busy intersection, you get to the corner, look to the far side, see that you have a green light and start walking into the street; suddenly, to your horror the light turns red. You look to your right and see a red car speeding towards you, you have to jump ...
Views: 1638(3 votes) - Professional Athletes and Hypnosis - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Jack SingerProfessional Athletes Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental Toughness and Peak Performance As they get older and put more mileage on their bodies, proactive thinking professional athletes look for an edge. Much of the training and coaching that professional athletes receive works on the logical ...
Views: 2738(1 vote) - What is a true Champion? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is a true Champion? Author Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Other articles are available at http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and http://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981 (Personal ...
Views: 6469(2 votes) - One Fine Day: How Thoughts Create Our World - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kelley KremerYou’re unique, just like everyone else. There has never been anyone like you and there never will be. After a long day the only thing you bear in mind when you rest your head on your pillow is how you feel. Feelings are everything. They are the body’s response to thoughts in the mind. Daily ...
Views: 1762(2 votes) - 4 Ways to Build Your Willpower - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Mark FooVisions of quitting smoking or weight loss are brought forth when the word "willpower" is spoken. Willpower can be extremely helpful in the other areas of your life, in addition to breaking bad habits. Willpower is not something we are born with; it is something that we must develop as we ...
Views: 2564(4 votes) - Success and Belief - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanEach and every one of us has the potential to be the successful person we admire, read about or see on our TV screens if that is what we really want or that is to be our journey. Have no doubt about it, you can be the superstar you want to be, but just keep reminding your Self to take ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - Mental Toughness - Preferring Not Demanding - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Phil PearlThe following article looks at "demanding" and "preferring". Understanding the difference between these types of irrational and rational thinking is key to Mental Toughness. Demands are rigid thinking patterns and rules, where we insist that others, the world and ourselves must be a certain way, ...
Views: 1371(3 votes) - Feeling Good - Make the Choice - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.Humans are decision making animals. From the moment you wake up until the moment you fall asleep you make choices. What to wear, what to eat, to floss or not you are making decisions, consciously and unconsciously, all the time. However, people suffering with negative thoughts, feelings of ...
Views: 1623(5 votes) - Allow Your Mind to EVOLVE! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Monica Garaycoechea“Allow Your Mind to Evolve” How Creative QuestionsTM can and will change your way of thinking forever! You have probably heard that your thoughts are responsible for your experiences. I have spent many years working with affirmations, focusing on changing the way my mind or my thinking is ...
Views: 1620(3 votes) - Taking Control - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from shayne hammondApproximately 10 years ago, on a freezing July night, the cold, hard, truth hit me like a freight train. NO ONE WAS COMING TO MY RESCUE. On our bedroom floor, my wife was giving birth to our son, he’d come so quickly that we had just called the hospital to tell them we were on our way. ...
Views: 951(2 votes) - Top 3 Things You Can Do To Control Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Gladys AndersonThere is so much in life we have little or no control over. You can't control the weather or the sun rising or setting but the good news is there are many other things that you absolutely CAN control. Here are some of them: Letting Go of Expectations Let go of the notion that you can ...
Views: 2892(2 votes) - How to Face an Intruder in your Home? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaYou are sleeping peacefully when a slight noise disturbs around 2.00 a.m. You think it is probably cat or something. Yet, when it happens again, you become apprehensive. What if there is an intruder with a knife standing close to your bed! Here is how you should deal with such ...
Views: 931(3 votes) - Success and Your Self - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanYou can only think for your Self and when you become aware of how you justify your failure (or your absence of success) it’s time to examine how you can correct that (unless you want to stay in the loop of failure, which many people find far more comfortable, because they have become very ...
Views: 1240(3 votes) - Character Values of a Champion - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: A desire, a dream, a vision.” – Muhammad Ali “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” ...
Views: 1545(4 votes) - Self Pride - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowTaking the time to be pleased with your actions, capturing your feelings of pride in yourself and being able to step back and reward yourself for fulfilling your goals is such an important task to complete. We need to observe our own successful accomplishments and take the valuable opportunity ...
Views: 1431(3 votes) - Awaken Your Slumbering Super Mind - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Deborah ShipleyWhat does it take to awaken a super mind? Or, is it even possible to have a super mind in our world today as we are bombarded with so much information and outside stimuli? I mean, let’s face it. What are we all on these days? What we are all on is emotional, physical, mental, and not ...
Views: 1302(3 votes) - *** Giving Up: Have You Given Up on Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Margaret Paul"I feel like giving up," Emma told me in our first phone session. "I've worked and worked on myself and I'm still miserable. I've had years of therapy and I still feel unbearably depressed. Nothing is working.""It sounds to me like you are abandoning ...
Views: 5147(4 votes) - When 1/2 Plus 1/2 Doesn't Add Up to One - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from William Cottringer“How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four; calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.” ~Abraham Lincoln. When some new, intriguing, and well-packaged self-help book, system or idea comes out, it is very easy to run straight towards it with a smothering full body ...
Views: 1370(2 votes) - Letting A Thought Take Root - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Karen ChaffeeWe live in a super-fast world full of deadlines, family, fast food, fast decisions, after-school activities, easily available entertainment, long work hours, rapidly advancing technology, push-buttons, and remote controls. Life runs on high speed, even on our days off. We are readily available ...
Views: 785(2 votes) - What’s The Secret: Personal Responsibility - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoNo matter where you are right now, the thoughts that you will be thinking today will be creating your future. What’s the Secret You ARE in control of your life, because you are in control of the thoughts that you will be thinking today. Do not let your past control you. If you’re new to The ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - The Power of Thought Vibration - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoIn order to succeed with the Law of Attraction, you will eventually need to accept that your ticket to success is feeling good. Positive energy attracts positive energy. You need to understand the concept of thought vibration. If you are not where you want to be, you are not feeling good: ...
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