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Endings are inevitable. There is nothing in physical reality that always stays the same. It is impossible. Some endings are wonderful and some are not so pretty, but they always mean the same thing—something new must be started. If endings are truly viewed as beginning, there is more happiness ... Views: 1373
For most of human existence, self-esteem was an unheard-of notion akin to the theories of those heretics who believed the world was round. The term “self-esteem” - defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “pride in oneself; self-respect” - made its way into the common public awareness during the ... Views: 961
“Upon our children, how they are taught, rests the fate- or fortune- of tomorrow’s world.”
- B. C. Forbes
The things we learn in childhood aren’t easy to forget- mostly because we don’t actively remember them. It is far harder to dislodge subconscious thought. When we are unaware not only of ... Views: 929
"Positive Visualization"
What is Positive Visualization?
It can be summarized in this one statement;
"We were created in the image of our creator, therefore
we are creators."
Think about this statement very carefully.
Everything that you, or anyone else has done since the beginning ... Views: 1095
Each member of the family may chose to pick one thing to do each day of the week OR you can use your own ABC’s. This changes your focus to bringing positive changes into your life. As a family, talk about the benefits, challenges and how these changes affect others. For example: ... Views: 4439
Positive thinking is hailed by many as the reason they have succeeded in life, with so many books, DVDs and so on on the market at the moment it can become frustrating when you aren't seeing or feeling positive thinking making much difference in your life.
There are many reasons why this may ... Views: 775
I have always been awed by people who joyfully perform some of the most routine tasks. There is a checkout clerk at a grocery store I frequent and his easy, carefree smile always warms my heart. His engaging behavior and thoughtful questions leave me in a better place each time I am in his ... Views: 629
From the moment we are born, we begin collecting hundreds of different ideas about ourselves: good, bad, smart, afraid, bold, clever, attractive, silly…whatever they might be. As we repeat these ideas to ourselves, they become an identity, a false identity of self. Our self-image will ... Views: 501
“All you have to do is think positively and you'll manifest whatever you want!”
Is that really how it is?
My opinion is no. If you think positively for the attainment of stuff, you're going to manifest nothing. Why? Because when you think positively to acquire stuff, you're putting ... Views: 1086
Using 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: 1678
The year is 2008, and we move forward toward a new beginning with the onset of spring, longer days and warmer temperatures. We have weathered many emotional and spiritual storms this past year and emerged stronger, with more resolve to take charge of our lives.
Take Charge:
So how do we take ... Views: 2919
When we embark ourselves in marriage, we embark ourselves in the most meaningful partnership of our lives.
Like all relationships, this partnership requires a continuous and mutual exchange of energy and, because of the nature and depth of emotions involved, communication and choices based on ... Views: 1110
I read somewhere that the dynamics of every romantic relationship are decided within the first 3 months.
It makes you wonder …
It is normal to fall for someone and become totally infatuated… specially during the first three months!
This means that the things which we would usually spot go ... Views: 1401
Awareness is One Component of Your Perception
Your perceptions are based on three components: Awareness, Deletion, and Distortion. Awareness is made up of things you’ve been exposed to or programmed to believe from outside sources, or your internal guidance system. Deletion is made up of ... Views: 6191
There are occasionally those times in each of our lives when we are faced with the pain of a broken relationship, whether it be a trusted friend, spouse, or significant other.
The pain is very real and the grieving process is natural and necessary. Yet, there are a couple of helpful ways to ... Views: 1971
The secret to a happy and successful life is having the skills to stay balanced and feel positive. After 30 years of mentoring people in empowerment and self development I have realized that understanding the hidden world of feelings is a first step.
Let's Look At Feelings
Imagine you have ... Views: 3849
I'm going to start this off by inviting you to recognize the fact that everything in our world is made of energy, including us.
And, once you understand that everything is energy, you can then begin to understand that there is no such thing as separation. Even though our limited 5 senses ... Views: 1522
Somewhere on your road to success, you’ll begin to understand that you are really never alone. There are amazing sources of strength and help everywhere you look—you just have to use them. You’ll have to look to find them and then know how to use them, but it beats the heck out of not having ... Views: 605
Do you wake up in the morning full of energy and excited to see what this new day has to bring? Or are you, like many people, lethargic, and not quite thrilled about where you are in life?
As the saying goes, “Life is not a dress rehearsal.” Good or bad, the person you can blame for where you ... Views: 708
It is an essential part of our healing, whether physical, emotional, and/or spiritual, to be able to believe that God wants our lives to be well.
I mention in various articles on this site how our view of God can either aid or hinder our healing. If we doubt God’s love for us, feel unworthy of ... Views: 981
After my husband’s death, I enclosed myself in an emotional shell. A hard cased, untouchable cocoon of nothingness. I wanted to be numb, I wanted to be left alone. Many days my self-imposed prison made me want to be loved by someone. Some days I lived and breathed by rote. God kept me breathing ... Views: 1054
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Is the glass half empty or half full? Do you see the doughnut or the hole? What is your usual point of view in life? Is it the bright side or the dark side? Which is the best way to be?
It is said about optimists that they don’t live longer than ... Views: 920
Self criticism is perhaps one of the worst forms of criticism there is. Who else is better at telling you how, fat, and ugly, stupid or incapable you are? Self criticism is something that lowers our self esteem in order to confirm inherent beliefs that we hold deep within our subconscious minds. ... Views: 616
Create your own angel cards - A fun way to connect with your angels.
A wonderful divine creative endeavor is to make your own angel cards. It helps you connect with the angels and renews your spiritual connection. This is really quite easy and fun. As you begin connecting with your angels ... Views: 5288
“The Chinese characters for crisis mean both danger and opportunity. Whether you spin a crisis into an opportunity is up to you.”
The other day I was reading a magazine in a doctor’s office, and these sentences seemed to pop off the page, right into my heart.
Here’s an ... Views: 1115
They say that you are what you eat. You are also what you think.
Think positive, hope and wish for positive things and you are more likely to get them in your life. As an example of this;
Imagine walking across a room with a cup of coffee full to the brim, someone says ‘be ... Views: 3368
Hats off to James Allen.
In his book “As a Man Thinketh,” Allen wrote a phrase that I consider to be the grounding principle for anyone who wants to transform his reality and achieve great success.
Here is what he said:
"A man can only rise, conquer, and achieve by lifting up his thoughts. He ... Views: 3513
I, like many have used the quote ‘No news is good news’ on numerous occasions, but it is only recently that I have used this as a way to improve my life. Up until a year ago I was one of lifes news obsessed worriers, a trait past down to me by my mother and fully embellished by myself. On more ... Views: 822
Submitter's Note:
I am sharing this great article by Craig Eubanks, that I came across in my records in the spirit of sharing knowledge and insights. I hope that it may be informative and perhaps uplifting to you too. (As in sharing, I also learn) Thanks Craig E
"Through sharing what we know, ... Views: 691
We all know that there are many avenues which will bring about success. One of the main obstacles is actually choosing something to undertake and putting all of your effort into achieving it. This is perhaps the most important step if you are to become successful. But what if you found something ... Views: 771
There aren’t too many things in life that ever stay the same. Sometimes that can be a good thing and other times it simply isn’t. Life presents us with new and unexpected challenges that block our goals and force us to make some major adjustments. When we have our eyes set on a goal, we don’t ... Views: 1887
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"People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character," said Ralph Waldo Emerson. This being so, you may want to ask yourself what your belief of the ... Views: 1105
You probably already know that negative thinking can harm your chances for success more than anything else. But how can you change your negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones?
Let me share with you a proven 4-step process for changing your negative thoughts:
1. Search
In his ... Views: 1156
Experiment - Prove your thoughts create your life
I Dare You to Do It NOW
Welcome to:
Chapter 3
THE ABC'S OF LIFE
YOUR THOUGHTS HAVE POWER
Many people are very sick in this society that we live in at this time. There are many people who are very miserable and going to doctors and taking ... Views: 1422
Have you ever wondered how it is that birds fly? I mean, there’s more to it than just the physical stuff... the feathers, the wings, the aerodynamic design.
I got to believe that a big reason they can fly is because they think they can. That’s what they do... that’s what other ... Views: 5455
I’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: 1629
Last week was the week of job interview horror stories. One client was on his way to an interview when he got distracted and ran into a guard rail. Nobody was hurt, but his car was damaged and could no longer be driven. Another client got into her car for her interview with plenty of time and ... Views: 666
“Positive people live their lives like there are no tomorrows; negative people live life like it will go on forever but wish it wouldn’t.” ~The Author
You really don’t have to have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology to explain why some people are positive and some are negative. Human ... Views: 1368
You can reach any goal you can imagine through positive thinking, both consciously and unconsciously. If you find that you are not living to your highest potential, it is likely that you suffer from negative blocks. These negative blocks hold you back from achieving what you are capable of. If ... Views: 2753
There are many unique and varied reactions to grief and loss.
We may all react differently and yet the end result, many times, is the same. There is a sense of a gaping hole in our chest, a deep emptiness that at first nothing can fill.
I've run the gamut of emotions myself. When my husband ... Views: 740
I admit that a gourmet chef I am not, but I do enjoy the satisfaction of a home-cooked meal when accomplished without mistakes. Recently I decided to tackle the task of the creation of banana- nut bread, something that my loved ones enjoy in both aroma and taste. Although I had created the ... Views: 1148
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There is the old proverb that a rich man doesn't have everything he wants, he wants everything he has. We've all been told at some point in our lives by someone that we "should count our blessings." As with most ancient wisdoms, modern thought and science are discovering every day how true ... Views: 866
Mother Nature has a way of teaching us valuable lessons…if we’d only look or listen! As a personal coach, I often hear how frustrated clients, friends, and colleagues are about their life experiences. I have one friend in particular whose calls are often (unconsciously, I’m sure), disguised as a ... Views: 1258
"Things do not change, we change." Henry David Thoreau
Since we get what we think about, talk about, focus on, say to ourselves and believe about ourselves, we first need to become aware of what we are thinking and saying on a regular basis.
Are you in the habit of putting yourself down? Are ... Views: 34299
One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things." -John Burroughs-
Here we are a few days into the New Year, and most of us are still looking at our list of resolutions and seeing if we can mark any off as completed. Now that is if you put some sort ... Views: 610
Ever wonder how 'they' do it? You know the ones, they are positive, always see the glass has half full, and no matter what the situation, they can always find a positive thing to pull from it. How do they do it? What is different in their day to day thinking that allows them to see the good in ... Views: 1271
Today I worked with a client who asked me to work with her on identifying and eliminating her 'bananas'.
For those of you who haven't read my free book - Reverse Therapy for Health - then let me explain:
A banana is a fixation or a compulsion, which dictates inflexible, repetitive, ... Views: 1933
As one who suffered for so long with Chronic Depression, I really have difficulties tapping into the power of positive thinking. I honestly believe that our thoughts are given to us by others, starting while we are still in the womb. First our parents, then teachers, siblings, friends, ... Views: 1038