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- Why Did the Dog Cross the Road? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Cheri AlguireIn ancient times, lessons were taught via stories told around the campfires at the end of the day. The wise elders would tell and retell fables that turned into modern stories such as "The Hare and the Tortoise" where the moral of "slow and steady wins the ...
Views: 2656 - Spirituality, Karma, and Misdeeds of the U.S. Congress--7 Instances - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe define karma as life rewards and challenges earned mostly from past life and partly from current life actions. This philosophy includes the notion that everything you say, do, and intend has direct consequences. The United States Congress includes 100 senators and 435 members of the House of ...
Views: 1691 - Walk Softly and Shift Diplomacy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Albert GauldenI was so heartened to hear President Barack Obama talk today in Europe about softening our tone when dealing with those who disagree with us (the United States).. He also suggested that nuclear weapons must be disarmed and we in the world must use diplomacy instead of brute force to resolve our ...
Views: 902 - Restlessness of the Heart - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope, which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.” – Dr. Seuss (1904-1991) U.S. cartoonist and writer Recently I ...
Views: 1510 - A Day in the Life of a Conscious Woman - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from SUZANNE MOLINO SINGLETONWhat does it mean to be a conscious human being? This isn’t exactly the opposite of being unconscious as in BAM! - someone knocks you out - but almost. The best parallel I can think of is kids - such oblivious little mortals. They will step on your foot without knowing it, butt in front of you ...
Views: 2072(2 votes) - People Are Your Mirrors and Teachers - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Felicia BishopOpen your eyes and look around, there is a lesson to be learned from everyone around you. Whether your interactions are positive or negative, if you pay attention, you will see that people are your mirrors and teachers. But what does this really mean and how can you apply it to your everyday ...
Views: 3850 - Your Holistic Health Pyramid - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettHolistic health embraces optimum functioning in five key areas of well-being. These are spiritual, emotional, relationships, health and fitness and finances/career. Depletion in any one area pulls down the holistic health of the entire person, because each area of our life relates and is ...
Views: 1805 - I Am NOT Responsible For Your Success … Or Your Failure - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDON’T READ THIS FYI — if you’re an overly sensitive person. Sales whiners, network marketing whiners, employee whiners, management whiners, entrepreneur whiners, not-enough-time-whiners, and any other whiners I’ve left out. I’m tired of The WHINERS! I think I’ve heard from all of them this ...
Views: 1684 - If Not You, Who? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: I’M CERTAIN you’ve heard this quote before, especially if you are in sales or have ever been to a motivational seminar. Ironically, I’ve never asked the audience at one of my seminars these two questions …so here they are for you in writing. If not you, who? If not now, ...
Views: 995 - Spirituality and Wall Street: 7 Fiscal Scams From a Spiritual Viewpoint - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWall Street professionals are getting a lot of heat in the press lately for the exploits of few. Although we target Wall Street excess in this article, we believe the vast majority of financiers are honorable. Our view is that the financial shenanigans that you see today are 10-15 years (at ...
Views: 1206 - ***Laid Off? Ask Yourself These Important Questions - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Arleen HannichHave you ever noticed that "good" things often come out of "bad" things? Events or situations we see as disasters in our life can actually change our life in profound and wonderful ways. I believe layoffs offer many individuals a sacred opportunity to re-examine their lives. For many of us, ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - Is Performance Your Only Pride - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganIn this New Year, many of us have noble goals such as, to stop smoking, to continue a college education, to learn snowboarding, or even, to take the dog to training school. And how proud we are when we excel at the new skill or the dog learns to sit successfully! However, how many of us are ...
Views: 1023 - Take Charge of Your Life: Align with and Strengthen Your Internal Support System - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesUnderstanding self-direction and taking responsibility for your life is vital to your personal success. How you handle adversity, face challenges, and make everyday decisions will shape the course of your future. In the absence of self-direction you may one day discover that you are on a ...
Views: 3212 - Leading a Life of Personal Ownership - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt’s not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable. –Moliere Ownership. Too often, people strive to own things in a misguided effort to achieve inner peace and happiness. They believe that having a new wardrobe, a new car, a bigger home, or other such material ...
Views: 5598 - The Virtue of Courage - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from Mike McCallCourage is one of those virtues necessary to living a good life. But what is courage? Usually, the first thing that comes to mind is bravery in the face of a threat, yet it is so much more. Let me suggest that it is the ability to choose the point that lies between cowardice and recklessness ...
Views: 16112 - Where is Your Mind Leading You Today? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Arleen HannichIt may not seem like it, but there are incredible opportunities right now for you to transform yourself in wonderful and expansive ways. Especially during these difficult times, I encourage you to be aware of the mind. Your mind is patterned to keep you feeling separate. It can cause you to ...
Views: 1195 - Feel Your Emotions to Create a Life You Love - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2009 from Arleen HannichFeeling your emotions is very important if you wish to create a life you love. Many of us avoid feeling emotions we tend to think of as negative; for instance, anger, sadness, fear, hate, doubt, shame, jealousy, and resentment. These emotions (and others like them) become especially toxic when ...
Views: 1320 - Avoid Alienating Your Friends and Partners with These Principles - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Shellee HaleAlienating your friends and partners directly or indirectly can ruin your friendships and career opportunities in the future. Here are five principles to think about utilizing to decrease your chances of self-inflicting alienation. 1. Do not withhold favors or being helpful when possible, a ...
Views: 2429 - Four Surefire Steps to Keeping Your Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2008 from Barbara WainwrightMost of us are quite willing to make a New Years resolution, but how many of us really achieve our goals? According to Wikipedia the sad fact is only about 12%. It’s such a low success rate one wonders if it is even worth the effort of trying. If you are starting to feel this way - take ...
Views: 1421 - Odds of Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Karel MurrayThis article has been months in the making; a journey of self discovery regarding the nature of addictive behavior. Some of you who read my articles religiously each month will probably be surprised and a bit dismayed. Make sure you read the entire article. Read on if you are curious. Read ...
Views: 1715 - Suicide ---- What If? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from veronica garrettSuicide – What If? What if you decided that life was too hard, that you couldn’t cope and you did not want to live anymore? What if you decided to take your own life? What if you died? What then? What if all of the mystics were right and there was a heaven, and a life after ...
Views: 1321 - Make Your Own Lunch™ - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Ryan PorterDo you remember when you were a kid and eating your lunch at school? Do you remember what it was like opening up that 'G.I. Joe' or My 'Little Pony' lunchbox with anticipation and excitement of what goodies would be inside? Were you ever disappointed when you opened you lunch to find that the ...
Views: 873 - What Am I Tolerating: Zapping Your Energy Drains - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Ruth HegartyHumans are great at tolerating! We put up with, accept, take on and are dragged down by people’s (other’s and our own!) behavior, situations, unmet needs, crossed boundaries, incompletions, frustrations and problems. You are likely tolerating more than you think. Tell me what you are ...
Views: 1283 - The Power Of Thought To Make It All Happen - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Ruth Hegarty“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?” Marianne Williamson Personal ...
Views: 1014 - Have High Standards For Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Ruth Hegarty"The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed, but lack of faith. Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting ...
Views: 7053(1 vote) - Personal Success Strategies - Value Your Values, and Don't Leave Home Without Them! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonYour personal integrity is dependent on you living according to your values. If you commit yourself to a values-driven life, you'll attract people of similar values and people who'll support and encourage you to continue to live accordingly, which will only increase the standards to which you've ...
Views: 1083 - Life Success Strategies - What Are You Selecting? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonI have a confession. I’m a Photoshop® wannabe. In case you don’t know it, Photoshop® is the premier software program for digital photography. It has more features to tweak, enhance, and distort photographic images than you can imagine. As much as I’d like to master this program, truth be ...
Views: 1097 - Calling All Football And Other Television Addicts - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Mike McCallAs the NFL season is upon us I thought this would be a good opportunity to discuss how television can inhibit a life of no regrets. How many of you watched more football games than only your hometown or favorite team last season? I have to admit that I watched a couple more than I should have. ...
Views: 1279 - A Struggle To Survive - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Susan DykesEach of us has a past and we have a future. What we do with the life that we are given is up to us. Family beliefs mold our every being. But as we age, these beliefs become challenged and entangled in the many webs of our peers, co-workers, and our own mind. Our emotions are formed before ...
Views: 1675 - Random Acts of Kindness and Pay it Forward - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonYou can actually push the envelope in your life a bit more by practicing good deeds for no seemingly special or specific reason. One very powerful action and attitude you can embrace is the practice of random acts of kindness while also creating the pay-it-forward system of living. Random ...
Views: 2227 - Choosing Your Reality - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Arleen HannichWhat in your life is illusion? What in your life is reality? These questions are not as easy to answer as we might expect, for many things that we have been assuming are real are anything but. Our fears are a good example. Many of the fears we carry with us--fears that drive our daily ...
Views: 987 - The Most Discouraging Things In The World - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA glass half-empty is discouraging, but not as discouraging as how misled people can be when a glass half-full is perceived as brimming over the top. War is discouraging, too, especially wars that seem to go on forever. It's as if the countries involved grow to believe that everything is ...
Views: 2245 - Four Practical Inspirations - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Veryl RosenbaumYou can inspire your daily life by following four practical inspirations. They are based on psychological truths and will build a foundation of emotional stength. It is easier to stand tall and respond to life's surprises when you take personal responsibility to actively plan an emotional ...
Views: 827 - Anatomy Of An Injury: A Series Of Bad Decisions - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Carl PotterThe Casper, Wyoming Star-Tribune ran a sad story about a family who had lost their mother in an automobile crash and their uninsured home and possessions to a fire. Two sons had narrowly escaped death in a rollover auto accident. The family is suffering from a series of bad decisions. ...
Views: 932 - Anatomy Of An Injury: A Series Of Bad Decisions - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Carl PotterThe Casper, Wyoming Star-Tribune ran a sad story about a family who had lost their mother in an automobile crash and their uninsured home and possessions to a fire. Two sons had narrowly escaped death in a rollover auto accident. The family is suffering from a series of bad decisions. ...
Views: 843 - Reunion of Wanstead County High, United Kingdom - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Warren RedmanIt took nearly fifty years, but I can honestly say at last that I learned something really important from my time at WHS. Accepting the invitation to attend the reunion of the 1951 intake was itself a major decision. It entailed travelling from Calgary in Western Canada to take part in an ...
Views: 1579 - Keep Mother Nature in mind when maintaining a garden - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandGardens can be wonderful to soothe the soul and provide many therapeutic benefits. The physical benefits may be getting some fresh air and exercise. A garden brings together the wholeness of mind, body and spirit which is essential for well-being and healing. Along with having a wonderful ...
Views: 2156(2 votes) - "The Tiniest 1/1000th Of A Second!" - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from John Di LemmeWe all have the ability to decide to make decisions that will determine the ultimate outcome and the achievement of our WHY in life! There is a very thin line between being a Gold Medal winner and just being there. The Olympic games are a great example of this statement. You could win a ...
Views: 1354 - Taking Responsiblity - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Stacey PollockResponsibility is one of the biggest issues that we interact with everyday in the world around us. Whether that is concerning the interaction that we have with another person or the way we take on things inside ourselves in our own individual experiences. We are faced with the contemplation of ...
Views: 1144 - Taking Freedom For Granted - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Billy ArcementNext month we celebrate the birthday of our nation. July 4 marks the anniversary of the formal beginning of Democracy in this country. Each year at this time, my thoughts return to a train ride across the mountains of mainland China. The year was 1983. I was participating in a technical ...
Views: 1375 - Is The Narcissist Ever Sorry? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Sam VakninQuestion: Doesn't the narcissist ever feel sorry for his "victims"? Answer: The narcissist always feels "bad". He experiences all manner of depressive episodes and lesser dysphoric moods. He goes through a full panoply of mood disorders and anxiety disorders. He experiences panic from time to ...
Views: 2391 - Why You Shouldn't Tolerate Excuses - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2011 from Sharman LawsonI'm not a fan of excuses. Matter of fact, I downright do not like excuses. When my daughter makes the statement: I can't or I do not know, I have an answer for her. My answer: "As long as you have God and Google you can do and know anything." Well, I think you get my drift. Do you believe you ...
Views: 1582 - 10 Tips To Help Your Children Perform Better In life - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Preeti NarayanWant your children to perform better in life and enjoy more success? Here are ten tips that will help you to motivate your children to perform better… 1. Shower praise and encouragement on them. This is a great way to inspire your children to perform better. 2. Provide safe and supportive ...
Views: 938 - Childhood Obesity And Personal Responsibility Taking Behavior - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Rick OsbourneThe Robert Woods Johnson Foundation recently announced that it’s contributing $500 Million Dollars over the next five years to combat the growing crisis in childhood obesity. The RWJF expects to work with the Feds, state governments, and schools who have already spent billions trying to ...
Views: 3701 - Is Your Past Holding You Back: How To Move Forward To Find Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Guerline JasminWe all have negative baggage from our past—abuse from family members, name-calling from school friends, and destructive self-talk, just to name a few. And while these negative events occurred in our childhood, many adults allow their past baggage to dictate their present and guide their future. ...
Views: 1846 - How Your Relationship With Money Affects Your Home Based Business - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from April VereenWhat is your relationship with money? Have you asked yourself that question yet? If you are starting a new business and are a stay-at-home mom, this might be one of the most important questions you can ask. After all, setting the right price on your products and services is an integral part of ...
Views: 1317 - Is The Truth Always True? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Bruno GideonThe article below is taken from Bruno’s Minute, a weekly newsletter that is enjoyed by more than 50,000 readers worldwide. Bruno writes about issues that we can all relate to in terms of both our personal and professional lives. His newsletter is intended to inspire and motivate readers. ...
Views: 2046 - My Lesson In Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Cherrie FishlowitzIn late 2007, I suffered a catastrophic health event that changed my life in ways that I never could have imagined. Two days after Thanksgiving while on the phone with my older son my speech went from normal to slurred in a matter of seconds. In the next hour I made several critical errors in ...
Views: 1269 - Goals At Any Cost? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Lauren KennedyThe New Year is underway. But are our resolutions underway as well? Some of our resolutions are more lip service than heart felt decisions. Some are made just to get others off our back. But there are some resolutions that we have a burning desire to achieve. So we write a list of these ...
Views: 1280 - Ponderings ... Road Signs - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Glenda GibbsSome of us take those road signs for granted - maybe a bit presumptuous at times - such as a sign stating the speed limit. I ignore it and speed on by - - or how about not paying attention and missing the exit which perpetuates me backtracking. Such is life - or is it? With me being ...
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