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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Do You Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Thelma MarianoYou’re about to begin an important project --- and suddenly all the chores you’ve been ignoring demand immediate attention. This happens whenever I head towards my computer for some serious writing. Dishes, laundry, plants that need repotting – anything and everything keeps me from my ...
Views: 1841(1 vote) - Celebrity Psychics That Hold the Answers for All of Us - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Laura SilvaPsychics are changing from what they used to be or perhaps our perception of them is. They are no longer the gypsy looking, hippy wearing mystics who can foretell our future in a crystal ball but rather just like us – that is, with an unusual and heightened gift. They can foretell the future and ...
Views: 1840 - Understanding Hell - Humanity’s Warped Construct - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Aryana HudsonIn my healing and personal development work I am on a constant journey into understanding myself as a multi dimensional being and all the frequency levels that our mind functions in. I would like to address something that is vitally important to understand in moving forward with the blue Matrix ...
Views: 1838(2 votes) - The Magic of Believing - Suggestion is Power - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Albert Grande"Thought attracts that which it is directed" explains Claude Bristol in The Magic of Believing. Bristol goes on to give valuable life-changing advice for anyone who desires more in their life. Bristol's masterpiece, written in 1948, opens with his description of how he was able to tap into ...
Views: 1833(4 votes) - That's IMPOSSIBLE..Oh Really? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Timothy SmithSome Thoughts and Quotes on the word IMPOSSIBLE The next time someone tells you something is impossible, just Smile, nod your head and move on. In your mind you can thank them for the motivation to prove their statement wrong. After al who mare they and HOW do they know for certain that ...
Views: 1832(3 votes) - Commanding the Power of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaI have been going through a huge mind-shift in the last couple of months. I don’t knot if it is since the last full moon in March 2008, where a lot of spontaneous healing took place regarding inner child work, if it has to do with the Ph D in metaphysics that I am currently studying, or if it ...
Views: 1827 - Developing a positive attitude, the bright side of my life! - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Patricia Anaya"There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” -Albert Einstein Humans are inclined to see negativity - at first sight - in everything. Unfortunately, we live in a world where BAD things are always reported in the NEWS. We ...
Views: 1827(2 votes) - Up Your Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Debbi Dachinger"Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets." -- Nido Qubein, Author and Speaker Up Your Gratitude About three years ago, a man named John went out for hike on New Year’s Day. He was feeling down and at an all-time low. He ...
Views: 1827(4 votes) - Critical Thinking: Can Spirituality Stop Someone From Being Able To Think Critically? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon for people to see themselves as being spiritual, and there are a number of reasons for this. This partly comes down to how much information is available, and this is a largely thanks to the internet. If one wants to find out about something, they will ...
Views: 1825 - Breaking The Chains Of Trauma Pt 1 - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Mark HollandThe suggestions in this section, once again, are not substitutes for professional psychiatric care. However, many people have found self-help effective for relieving the stress of trauma and taking control of themselves. Whether you choose to seek professional help or embark on a healing path ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - Face Your Fears - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2003 from Lisa MartinFear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ...
Views: 1823(1 vote) - ***How to Be Successful and Make the Law of Attraction Work for You? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Daphna Slonim, M.D.A lot of my patients ask me how to be a success. They do everything by the book, say the perfect affirmations, think positively, and do dream boards as suggested in the book “The Secret”. Yet they are not successful in making the Law of Attraction work for them. What is going on? ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - An NLP Scramble to Bring Back Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joanne VermeulenHow do you find your way back to YOUR DREAMS once you believe you’ve lost your potential to achieve them? How is it that you misplaced them to begin with? Are you at cause or effect? Did someone cause you to effectively lose faith in your ability to go after your dreams? Is that really true? ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - Life goes on even after a Stroke - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Cherrie FishlowitzUsing my Stroke as a Life Tool Years ago I would have been the first to tell you that the best stroke was one that you didn’t wake up from. Harsh I know but through my own experience I’ve changed my opinion on the subject. I’m nearly at the 5 month post stroke mark and ...
Views: 1821 - Hold On.. Or let go... - PART II - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Larry CraneThis excerpt provided by Anonymous may give you some long overdue peace of mind. "People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to ...
Views: 1819(1 vote) - Steps to happiness --"Living Life Without Regrets?!" - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI developed a mini-project for myself this past week and that was to listen carefully to what people were saying. It was interesting to me that a theme developed – and it was one of regret. Now, the other interesting 'coincidence' (and I don't believe there is such a thing) is that, at church ...
Views: 1819 - Mental Abuse - The 7 Most Important Things To Know - by Submitted on May 03, 2006 from Annie Kaszina1. Sticks and stones won’t break my bones” – and words won’t leave any measurable physical damage, but they will cause progressive, long-term harm. Never underestimate the power of words: words are used to brainwash. Being told you are “stupid”, “ugly”, “lazy” or “worthless” is never ...
Views: 1818 - POSITIVE POWER: Tap into your positive vein - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSWITCH TO A POSITIVE VEIN B: Being positive all the time is easier said that done, but there are ways to be more positive. For example, the first step is to say you will be a positive blessing to yourself and the world and that you are determined to reap the benefits of making positivity your ...
Views: 1818 - ***Where’s The Fear – Another Ordinary Guru Incident - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Rob WhiteWhile walking around my favorite pond this morning, I came upon a little girl and her mom feeding the geese. The little girl was probably three years old. She was having the time of her life. But, all of a sudden two of the geese got into a squabble about one specific piece of bread, and ...
Views: 1805 - Attitude Awareness - by So much reading material is available now that when you are ready to read, how do you select what will occupy your precious time? We certainly do have choices, maybe so many choices that it is a bit confusing; however, that is true of every aspect of life, isn't it? Do you fully recognize how ...
Views: 1804 - Hold Yourself Up To The Highest Standard - by This life can seem so real it’s difficult to understand at times that it is only an illusion. But in fact, that’s what it is. All the things you know for a fact, all the immutable laws, everything that seems to comprise reality, is only something you’ve constructed.
Now, this can seem ...
Views: 1804 - Discussing Politics & Religion - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2016 from William CottringerDiscussing Politics & Religion By Bill Cottringer “Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.” ~Mahatma Gandhi. Just like the real reason for paying attention to the warnings of the Ten Commandments, being to help you avoid unnecessary pain, ...
Views: 1802 - How to Tap in the Power of the Now; An Easy Tool You Can Use Everyday - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Felicity BakerSuffering from clinical anxiety for over 30 years of my life, my mind was caught in a constant spiral of fear and worry. I spent my whole life worrying what if this bad thing happened or what if that bad thing happened. I was never in the now. I spent the whole time in the future; not seeing ...
Views: 1801(3 votes) - WE MUST HARBOR TRUE FRIENDSHIP WITH MOTHER NATURE OR PRAKRITI - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma“Mother nature can be both a straightforward serene cow or else a wrathful tigress. Lest we refrain from behaving in an unruly and unwholesome manner with it for untold time span she can nourish us with the milk of innumerable wealth it possesses but if we render it polluted and vilely try to ...
Views: 1800 - See yourself in a whole new way! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Larry CraneWhat do we need to do to see ourselves in an entirely new way?! How about deciding what we would like to accomplish; then, pursuing our goal until it is positively achieved. Truly these are appropriate steps in any successful goals process. Regardless if the goal includes issues related to ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - ***Do I Need To Go To A Temple To Love God? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Rob WhiteDo I need to go to a temple to love God? Do I need to go to an arboretum to love nature? Do I need to go to a therapist to love myself? If my life is a dance, then love is already here, and I need go nowhere in particular to express my love. When I awaken with loving feelings, and when I say ...
Views: 1797(2 votes) - The Secret... Really Is - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Roni Weisberg-RossIt took me quite a long time to sit down and watch “The Secret”, which if I recall correctly was all the rage a few years ago. And I probably would have never watched it if a client of mine (I’m a psychotherapist) had not kept urging me. So I viewed it with a jaundiced eye. The first few minutes ...
Views: 1797(5 votes) - De-Stress Your Holidays with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Beata KulitskayaIt is hard to believe that it’s November already and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This is a special time of year that transcends cultures and religions – A time when we all give thanks. So what is it that makes it so stressful and hectic during this special holiday weekend? ...
Views: 1796(4 votes) - Get Rid Of Negative Thoughts - How To Make Your Thinking Positive - by Our body has strong physiological responses to whatever emotions we are experiencing. Negative emotions like fear and anger cause negative bodily actions like increased blood pressure. Positive emotions like peace and happiness cause positive bodily responses like increased oxygen flow to the ...
Views: 1795 - Learn to Work with the Laws of the Universe - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Anya DeeHave you ever prayed for something to happen, only to have it not come? Have you ever wondered why, when you so desperately wanted this one thing, it managed to elude you? Taken the wrong way, we can assess these times as the Universe “not caring,” or somehow functioning at a very impersonal ...
Views: 1791(4 votes) - Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Jill LowyThink Positive! It is very easy to say that, but it can be very difficult to do. We have so many problems confronting us on a daily basis, which can be so negative that it can be hard to stay positive. But it is important to try to be positive, even if you are not feeling that way. Why? Let me ...
Views: 1790(3 votes) - Thankfulness & Gratitude are Game Changers! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Carolyn GoldfarbI love Thanksgiving. I mean I really LOVE Thanksgiving. I love that it is a holiday purely about stopping everything to give thanks for our lives, our blessings, the food on the table and the people in our lives. It is a time to feel grateful and give thanks to the universe, and the Creator for ...
Views: 1784 - ***How to Create a Positive Work Atmosphere - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanPositive versus Negative Workplaces We have all worked in places where we grew to dread getting up in the morning, and a few of us have had the pleasure of working for a boss who makes us feel like we can do anything. Let's take a look at the differences between a positive and a negative work ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - ***Spiritual Confusion - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Rob WhiteSpiritual Confusion - Day 1 / Way 1 There are millions of people who are confused about the concept of spirituality. When the word “spiritual” or “spirituality” is used, many folks think of it as uncommon, unexplainable or some “out of this world” occurrence. They don’t see spirituality ...
Views: 1783 - No Energy Vampires Allowed - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Jon GordonI’ll never forgot the time I called my father from the restaurant I owned to tell him that I found my calling and was going to pursue a career as an author and speaker. His response was less than enthusiastic. “What the he_ _ are you going to do that for,” he said. “That will never amount to ...
Views: 1783 - The Call to Become a Public Speaker - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIn March 2008 I borrowed a friend’s “Triple Goddess Tarot” pack of cards (by Isha Lerner) and gave myself a reading. Among the cards that came up, one took the place of the “New Moon or New Beginning” – It was the card No. 23 or Infinite Truth. Among the meanings of this card, the following ...
Views: 1781(3 votes) - If Happiness is a Choice, Why Are There So Many Unhappy People? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaMost certainly, happiness is a choice, a decision each and every one of us gets to make in every moment of every day. And yet the world is populated by so many unhappy people. It seems on the face of it to make little sense. Why would so many people choose to be unhappy? The answer is that ...
Views: 1778 - Law Of Attraction: The 3 Most Prevalent Common Roadblocks Preventing You From Lasting Wealth - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Nanette GeigerDo you know what your money vibe is? Here's the absolutely easiest way to tell what your vibrational equivalent to money is. Take a look at your bank account. What's your present life experience with money? Your bank account will tell you every time. What you're presently experiencing is a ...
Views: 1778(3 votes) - "A Closer Look at Unworthiness" - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellDo you ever feel unworthy to receive good things in your life? It’s not an easy question to answer. Some of you are in touch with your feelings of not deserving. Some of you are not. I dare say that feelings of unworthiness are present in most of us, although we might not be aware of them. The ...
Views: 1777 - Law of Attraction Relationship Success - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeLaw of Attraction is a Universal Law, thus it impacts every part of your existence, including your love life. If dysfunctional or otherwise unsuccessful relationships are your pattern, do not give up hope. It's easy to feel scared, mistreated, or even cursed if you've had a series of ...
Views: 1775(2 votes) - Do You Believe in the Law of Attraction? Maybe You Should Hang Out With People Who Do For Improving Life of Positivity and Success - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from Leon EdwardExactly what you put out into the universe you will get back in abundance. If you offer you will get. If you put out unfavorable ideas, you set up the environment to get negative-ness. And if you send out favorable ideas, you can anticipate favorable energy to return to you. There are those ...
Views: 1770 - Feeling Out of Balance? Create Balance with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffAre you feeling out of balance, facing piles of unfinished projects, mounting financial indebtedness, or experiencing wellness issues that just won’t go away? If what you are doing to remedy these problems isn’t working, use Feng Shui principles to find balance and create new energy to attract ...
Views: 1770(2 votes) - Key Secrets For Mental Preparation Before And During Workouts - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonIf you ask elite athletes, one of the most important things they've done to reach the pinnacles of their sports, you'll find that many will give you the same answer. What do they have in common? It's mental preparation. This article will explore why mental preparation's important and how it can ...
Views: 1770 - How to Effectively Communicate - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Larry CraneArticle Contributed by Christine Priorie Communication is probably one of the most important aspects of being human. Communication is more than just speaking or writing. Communication is for the purpose of engaging our senses in a manner that communicates information. Communication exists ...
Views: 1768(2 votes) - Positive Approach According To Leila Mulla - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Jennifer CoxBeing optimistic can make bad things look and feel a lot better. This kind of thinking may be very difficult to accept for many people; however, this is something that Leila Mulla would definitely agree with. But who is Leila Mulla? Leila Mulla became known to a lot of people because of her ...
Views: 1767 - Finding Pleasure In Unpleasant Circumstances - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Rev. Dr. Karema Mcghee BrightWe are always looking for, seeking, and anticipating feeling good. We love to feel good because it feels good. That’s a no-brainer for sure. We cannot be without the feel-good factor. Some of us go to drugs to feel good. Some of us use anti-depressants to feel good again or even to hold on ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - ***By Working With Myself - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Rob WhiteBy working with myself in order to better myself, And by working with truthful facts that I’ve learned about myself, I am now able to say that I have been unfair with myself in many ways. I’ve been unfair with myself because it was the only thing I knew to do, And I finally ...
Views: 1758 - ***The Meaning of Rapture - Day One - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Rob WhiteIt’s time to look at an important word that we love to banter about, but usually use inappropriately. The word is “rapture.” Its original meaning was “to jump out” … to jump out of one’s usual way of being … to jump out of ones’ comfort zone … to jump out of our shell and feel the freedom of ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - How Powerful Are Your Thoughts? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Kristen BakerWe have all heard that "you are what you think"! This is a statement that holds true to 100%. If you have anxiety, stress or any other limiting emotion, your thoughts are what will give you results, either negative or positive. Let's say Sandra has anxiety and she is constantly thinking ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - Transition = Opportunities - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Eileen LichtensteinTapping into opportunity is about working creatively with potential, not being limited by challenges. The key to realizing your own potential is tuning in to how you interpret the events playing out in your own life. It’s about acknowledging fear and anxiety and releasing it. It’s about ...
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