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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Stop Putting Your Life on Hold - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from James LeGrandWe often have a long list of things we want to have in our lives before we think we’ll be ready for the main thing we want. As an example, many people say that they don’t want to be married until they earn “x” dollars. Others say that they want to own a home before having children. We may ...
Views: 3828(2 votes) - Stop, Frogs, Stop! A Holiday Message from my Angel - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Mindy AudlinAh, the holiday rush is here. Parties and shopping. Decorations and Christmas caroles. Less than three weeks till Christmas and full steam ahead! Thus begins my weekly trip to the grocery store. Jenna, my two-year old, hums “Jingle Bells” from the backseat. The route from our house ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - Stroke Patient REBOOTS - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2004 from Stephen AlbertPrayers Help Stroke Survivor “REBOOT” Rev. Steve Albert is the former leader of the Alpine Unity Church in Alpine CA and has been an invited guest speaker at New Though Churches across the country since 1991. He is the author of the book TALK ZONES, TALK ZONES In The Classroom as well as the ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Supporters vs. Cheerleaders - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimYou will always run into people who will doubt your abilities and your talents. On one hand, you should never turn a deaf ear to feedback, even if it is destructive feedback. Their honesty might be the only way of making sure you're not being delusional about your talents. At the same time, ...
Views: 1364(3 votes) - Taking Your Very First Step With The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Imelda LeahySometimes you know exactly what you want, or where you would like to be, but the realisation of that desire feels very far away because you cannot see how it could be achieved. That might be because it seems humanly impossible for you, or you think you will never get that lucky, or it just feels ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Tap Into Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownThere is a plan or template for your life, and sometimes when we quiet our busy minds, a wiser aspect of ourselves can reveal that plan to us. It may come in whispers or it may come like a bolt of lightning. The important thing is to listen to that inner voice. Here is a simple process to help ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - Tarot Affirmations - The Hanged Man for Adjustment - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Suzi DronzekAbout: Tarot Affirmations are positive statements using the Tarot, to center ourselves while energizing our Mojo! My goal is to help invigorate higher vibrations with creative visualization for self-awareness, while enhancing one's perspective, confidence, and productivity. Becoming part of the ...
Views: 2590(3 votes) - Ten Spiritual Truths You Didn't Know - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Ted Ollikkala (Spiritual Chicken)Unchallenged assumptions in a rational, take it for granted world are extremely dangerous. Yet many of us carry on day by day as if we know-it-all, and like a speed bump in the road (what's that in the road, a head?), sooner or later evasive action must be taken to avoid calamity. So watch where ...
Views: 1144(2 votes) - Ten Things to Do in February If You're Single - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Meghan GehanValentine’s Day. Here it comes again. Last year we ran a list of things you can do if you’re single in February, and got a great response. So this year, we’re updating the list with some new ideas for how to spend this highly commercialized ‘holiday’. Because even though you may not want to ...
Views: 2095(4 votes) - Thank you so very much - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukTomorrow is Thanksgiving and I'm blessed to be celebrating it in New York with family and friends. This seemed like a good time to say thank to YOU too! Since my partner, Ralph started working on a project in New York several years ago, we have been lucky enough to spend a few months ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - The Basic Law of Mind Science - According to Your Faith, So Be it Unto You - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Reverend IkeThe Law of Mind works in all areas of your life - health, happiness, love, success, prosperity, and money. There is no reason for anyone in the world (and you especially!) to experience a shortage in any of these areas. And the greatest book of Mind Science ever written is -- The Bible!. It ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - The Essence Of Self Motivation And Positivity In Life - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhy We All Need Self Motivation. Each one of us goes through sad and happy times. When you’re down and out, you absolutely need the help and support of your loved ones, family and pals. Count yourself to be one of the lucky individuals if you have your network of support system from those ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - The Five Basic Principles To Help Build Your Self Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from David FordFirstly, you need to realise that you have the ability to achieve your main aim in life so you must have a continual persistent attitude when applying yourself to attain the goal. Secondly, you must contribute some of your daily time towards positive thinking in relation to who you want to ...
Views: 5773(3 votes) - The Good Idea/Excitement - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Nancy LennertWelcome to the beginning of your day…. Recently I have been entertained by watching people. I so enjoy watching the expression on others faces when something awesome, exciting, fun and even surprising happens to them. The latest is a video with a little girl who threw away her Daddy’s ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - The Great White Yacht - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2004 from Rick BeneteauMy intention was to write this article with a fairly clear idea of what Iwanted to express. But you know what they say about intentions –at least good ones?:-) I came out to my balcony with laptop in tow and I started typing.However, the impressive powerboats and mammoth lake and ...
Views: 1625(2 votes) - The Key's in the Hole. Now turn it! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2003 from Ronnie Nijmeh"90% of the positives are lost because you were too shy to ask." Have you ever wanted something so much but were to afraid to ask? Or have you ever thought of all the negative responses and convinced yourself that a "no" answer was an inevitability so you never bothered to take the first step? ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - The Law of Attraction on Ice - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Tim RyanThe law of attraction has been doing the rounds under the lights of high profile media since the movie 'The Secret' was launched in 2006. Years later, stories abound of people who have used it to magically make millions and turn their lives around etcetera. Some people bought into the concept of ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - The Power of Expectation - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2005 from Bill WhiteIf you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right. - Henry Ford When it comes to your goals and ambitions what are your inner expectations? Do you think as if it is impossible to fail or deep down do you figure your just dreaming? Whichever feeling you have will ...
Views: 1937(1 vote) - The Power of Our Words - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Corey SondrupPOWER OF OUR WORDS “All that we are is the result of what we thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.” —Marharishi Mahesh Togi One of the primary daily functions is listening to patients’ words. What most people do not realize is that words are energy and behind words ...
Views: 1189(3 votes) - The Power of Perceptions - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Harrish SairamanThe roles of perceptions in our life are not only scientific but also spiritual. On one level, as I speak in my workshops, perceptions are like our inner lenses and what we see outside is a reflection of what is inside. SO, if you see and experience issues in your life, there is an issue inside ...
Views: 1134(3 votes) - The Power of Positive Thinking and Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Anthony CappelloMany of us tend to see ourselves and the world through the filters of our habitual patterns of thinking. Some of these patterns are good for us, and some can impede our sense of happiness and peace. It is a matter of allowing yourself to see this within yourself and making an effort to change ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - The Power of Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Maria PortasYour thoughts bring with them the power of your being. In every moment, every particle of the world you see has been brought about because of what has been portrayed in your mind. Your thoughts create what you see, and in fact bring all the people that surround you in your journey called life. ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - The Radiance of Love: Learning to Love Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Louis YageraLove is perhaps the single most common emotion humans want to experience. We seek to give love to others, to experience the strength of that emotion and everything it brings us. That being so, can we even begin to imagine what might transpire for us if we direct our ability to feel love for ...
Views: 3070(3 votes) - The Secret of Enthusiasm - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Tomislav TomicDid you know that the word "enthusiasm" comes from the ancient Greek words "en" and "theos", which mean "in Spirit"? When we are "in Spirit" (i.e. aligned with the Spirit), we feel alive. When we are "in Spirit", we are filled with energy. When we are "in Spirit", we feel a sense of purpose ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - 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) - The Spirit of the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Mindy Audlin‘Tis the season for giving. One of my favorite stories of giving comes from the book Give to Live by Joe Vitale and Dr. Rick Barrett. Rudy builds ecological stoves for the Nahuatl families in remote villages of Mexico. These stoves are very important to these people because otherwise, they ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - The tyranny of "What if...?" - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2003 from Charlie BadenhopWhat you worry about determines the course of your life. Free yourself from the tyranny of your negative "What if..." scenarios, and you will discover that you have everything to lose, and everything to gain! A number of years ago I had a client who came to me in a really bad stressed out ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - There is a Universal Law of Abundance - Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)There is always within ourselves a wonderful essence of knowledge and joy that can be tapped into and enjoyed. Through regular meditation on pure love, and habitual thoughts of God's wonderful qualities, one can live in wholeness. What one habitually thinks and feels often determines the sort of ...
Views: 1316(3 votes) - Thomas Edison Can Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2004 from Lucy MacDonaldIt is the time of year when people are talking about New Year resolutions. It is also the time of year when many resolutions have already been broken. Chances are if you’ve made a resolution you have already struggled to keep yourself committed to it. What happens next is crucial to your ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Tragedy into Happy Triumph! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Deb ScottTransform Tragedy into Happy Triumph! Okay, we have all had tragedies in our lives. What the heck do we do with them? How can my tragedies be transformed in my life to help me be happy? I have so many, I wrote a motivational book about them! Have you experienced any of these ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - Tragedy into Happy Triumph! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Deb ScottTransform Tragedy into Happy Triumph! Okay, we have all had tragedies in our lives. What the heck do we do with them? How can my tragedies be transformed in my life to help me be happy? I have so many, I wrote a motivational book about them! Have you experienced any of these ...
Views: 1435(4 votes) - Transform Your Path, Transform Your Career - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Chrishawn SimpsonDid you know that God created for you a specific purpose, a specific plan? I bet you didn’t know that if you got your life in order and in line with God, that He will show you the career path He planned for you. Sound too unbelievable? It’s not. God is the creator of all things, the creator of ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Want to Get Through a Business Slow Down? Apply 6 Strategies That Will Help You Thrive - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Charlene RashkowI seriously doubt that anyone reading this article hasn't found his or her business dropping off dramatically during this soft economy. The phone may have stopped ringing, your e-mail box has nothing but advertisements, and it appears as if your business has come to an end. But, don’t despair. ...
Views: 1380(2 votes) - We Are What We Think About - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2003 from Barbara GiamancoOur beliefs frame our thoughts and our thoughts create our reality…do you know what you’re thinking? Personal and professional development is a passion, as well as my business, and I often hear people lamenting about this or that problem, expressing a desire to see change in some aspect of ...
Views: 2479(1 vote) - What A Greek Wedding Can Teach You About Reaching Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2003 from Josh HindsAnyone that has read my column knows well that I am a collector of success stories. I believe they are extremely important to us. Not to look in awe at others, but instead to gain strength from them and in turn apply their lessons to the challenges we face as we set out towards our ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - What a Life Coach and Marriage Counseling Process Can Do for Couple’s Emotional Compatibility - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamIt is important to learn how to respect your partner’s different emotional needs. Learning this skill during the process of Relationship Advice or Marriage Counseling can help your relationship with your partner grow stronger. More theoretical background on these processes are outlined in online ...
Views: 2330(1 vote) - What Do You Do When You Don’t Have Choices? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Marc LernerI don’t think there is a situation where you don’t have a choice. If all you do is focus on thinking, it may be that you just haven’t thought about it yet, so your thoughts don’t serve you. When I find myself in that situation, my greatest choice is to focus beyond my thoughts. When most ...
Views: 1031(5 votes) - What if There Were Nothing Wrong With You? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from M.J. RyanGiven the training we’ve had in listening to everyone but ourselves and believing we are broken and bad, how do we begin? We start by understanding that the capacity to trust ourselves is not a fixed state we either have or don’t, like straight hair or violet eyes. Rather it is a quality of ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - What is the Law of Attraction? 3 Critical Steps to Manifest Your Desires - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Mika MaddelaThe world is ruled by seven Laws.. One example of these laws is the Law of Attraction (The Law of Perpetual Transmutation). So what is the Law of Attraction? Every little thing consists of energy, from soil to the birds flying above us to the nails on your fingertips. Every single element you ...
Views: 1032(3 votes) - What Makes People Self-Motivated? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Lily TrainorSelf-motivated people are passionate about their interests and beliefs. For instance, they could be health enthusiasts who understand why health is crucial to their success. Because they believe this, they do everything they can to be healthy. Those who are self-motivated are also ...
Views: 4505(1 vote) - What’s Your Money Vibration? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichDo you know what your underlying beliefs, thoughts, and feelings are when it comes to money? Does money flow to you easily and effortlessly? Do you feel good when you think about money? If not, then perhaps it’s time to decipher your money vibration. Money, as with all things, is energy. ...
Views: 1939(4 votes) - When One Door Closes... - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Michael MantellVote after informal vote, I was in the top five. But when the official decision of who was going to move ahead from the Master’s degree program to the doctoral program, I was reminded of my mother’s words, “Michael, when one door closes another opens.” I wasn’t among the five who were ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - When We Pendulum: Humans Tend to Oscillate Back and Forth on Ideas and Mates - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen us humans come out of a suboptimal experience, we tend to overcorrect in the opposite direction in our next experience. Repeated overcorrecting results in penduluming (which is often sub-optimal behavior). For instance, let's say you dated a workaholic investment banker and the ...
Views: 634(1 vote) - Why Do People Feel it’s Necessary to Be Fearful? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinAccording to A Course in Miracles, the answer is that humanity feels it is un-deserving of God's love. We feel it is necessary to punish ourselves before God punishes us. Mass consciousness feels God is a punishing and unforgiving Supreme Intelligence and if we attack ourselves first, we won't ...
Views: 3146(1 vote) - Why Those Prosperity Sytems Fall Short! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Siri-Gian KhalsaAs an intuitive consultant, teacher and healer, I have seen a number of people who are so knotted and uptight from their following “The Secret” guidelines that they are actually harming themselves rather than getting the life-healing prosperity that they are projecting for! Consequently I ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Women Cheat Up? – Men Cheat Down¿ - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Lewisa Denise ThomasWomen Cheat Up? – Men Cheat Down¿ is an absolutely wonderful book, and is good read for any adult, in a time of increasingly infidelity and cheating in so many relationships today. In order to safeguard your relationship, you need to know why people cheat, and how to discourage it. In simple, ...
Views: 2196(1 vote) - Wonder - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2004 from Deborah MartinWonder: ~~To think or speculate curiously ~~To be filled with admiration, amazement or awe; marvel ~~A cause of surprise, astonishment or admiration ~~A feeling of surprised or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration. So what is it about wonder that is so remarkable and valuable? I ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - World Peace Starts with Inner Peace - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2004 from Carol MorganInner peace. Is that possible? I mean, doesn't the word "peace" sort of conjure up the feeling of boredom? If we're at peace, then that means nothing bad is going on, right? Not necessarily, and I'll explain why in a bit. But inner peace is not an easy thing to have, let alone to have at ...
Views: 1902(1 vote) - Would Anyone Want to Reap and Sow More Pain? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Karen LuniwThere is often a big misunderstanding when people are first introduced to the principles of attraction, especially when it comes to creating better health. Recently, I received an email from a podcast listener who has had a medical disability for the past five years. He heard a podcast where ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - You Have To Be Present To Change Your Life Experience - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerIt’s difficult to be present in the space of feeling stressed or unfulfilled. Yet the only way to realize fulfillment in your experience is to be present. What may, upon first thought, seem like a paradox is really nothing more than a challenge. And the good news about challenges is that they ...
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