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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- How Does Praying the Rosary Improve Our Lives? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sandra AndersonThere are 15 reasons to pray to Mother Mary; in explanation they are the fifteen promises made by Mother Mary to Christians who recite the Rosary and I am going to talk about the second promise in this article. (Given to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan. Imprimatur. +Patrick J. Hays, D.D. ...
Views: 2474(1 vote) - ***Do You Exaggerate? Learn The Incredibly Positive Power Of Exaggeration - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Rob White“Mr. White, what about luck? How much does luck play into someone being successful.” One of the students at the John D. O’Bryant Institute at Northeastern University posed this question during my talk today. It’s a great question. The answer is very simple, I explained: if someone denies ...
Views: 2473(3 votes) - How Do You Tell Your Story? Empower Yourself by Choosing Not to Be a Victim - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Maryellen SmithWe all have stories that we tell about ourselves based on the way we perceive our lives. Some of those stories may be in which we make ourselves victims and some are one in which we allow ourselves to be inspiring to ourselves and others. Here’s an example: 1) I’m 50 years old and I’m ...
Views: 2467(1 vote) - 3 Positive Thinking Exercises To Create Positivity Now! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim RyanIf you are having a bad day here are three easy positive thinking exercises to be positive now: Positive thinking Exercise 1: Compare things to 200 years ago. The life you lead now is immeasurably better to even the kings and queens of yester year! Are you not driving around in a horseless ...
Views: 2466(4 votes) - Memory, the Powerhouse - Use it or Lose it - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from SANJAY MEHTAOne of the most powerful organs in human body is the brain. When we talk of brain, our main focus seems to be on Science, but for common people, the various aspects of brain popularly known are: mind, intelligence, consciousness, and memory. Out of these four the one, which we are more ...
Views: 2463 - Positive Affirmations or Negative Affirmations - You Choose! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealOne of the most powerful tools we can use to change our beliefs and our behaviors is the tool known as affirmations. Affirmations are simple, short, strong messages that we send to ourselves, by repeating them out loud or silently. Affirmations can also be written. There’s a good reason ...
Views: 2462(5 votes) - The Blame Game: Whose Fault Is It, Anyway? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Mark Holland“The reason people blame things on the previous generation is that there’s only one other choice.” - Doug Larson We are a society driven by blame. We blame the government for running our lives, and our parents for ruining it. We blame the fast food industry for making us fat, ...
Views: 2461 - The Curse of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Etienne CharlandThere is a widespread idea in the self-development and spiritual communities that you should focus only on what you want to create and turn your attention away from the obstacles. I was reading The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles which is really a brilliant book published in 1910. He ...
Views: 2456(2 votes) - Making Miracles Happen on PURPOSE! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Nanice EllisWhat makes miracles happen? It is simple. Miracles happen all the time but the human mind cannot perceive most miracles because "miracles" occur outside of the imagined boundaries that the mind has created in the context of a predetermined and particular reality. That is actually what makes ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - Reach your goals automatically with positive habits - by Did you know that habits are incredibly powerful tools for personal growth and success?
Think about the habits you have now and how they affect virtually every aspect of your life. Your weight and health are determined by your eating habits. Your relationships with people are determined by your ...
Views: 2447(1 vote) - The Law of Perpetual Transmutation - Thought into Form - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Tony LaufenbergThere is a science to getting rich. It is an exact science. And like an exact science there are certain laws which are always working according to energy. Energy is all around us and through us, always moving or changing according to our thoughts. There is a science to getting rich. It is an ...
Views: 2442 - Positive Thinking - the most misunderstood concept in recent years - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Enrico GoliasToday I want to have a few words with you about an issue – interesting for most of us. You might heard a lot of it already. Perhaps you heard that you should think positive to get positive results, yes? – Or even you HAVE TO think positive if you want to become successful at all. A lot of ...
Views: 2440(12 votes) - How To Tap Into Our Intuition - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2020 from Michele BloodIntuition is part of consciousness; however, it is not pure consciousness. Developing our intuition is vitally important if we wish to be free and KNOW that we KNOW. Logic has nothing to do with intuition, nor does so-called common sense. As we melt away the ice of duality, we can then tap ...
Views: 2436 - Learn How to Attract Your Goals Easily Using a Vision Board - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyA vision board is a simple, but powerful visualisation tool to get The Law of Attraction working for you, (also known as a treasure map, creativity collage, or goal board). It helps to manifest your dreams into reality, by focusing your mind on THE LIFE THAT YOU REALLY WANT, using a collection ...
Views: 2435(3 votes) - Sympathy - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Steve DahlWe have all been taught to sympathize and feel sorry for our fellow humans that are in distress. Have you noticed how you feel when you're sitting with someone going over their troubles and you start to relate and sympathize? As you connect and relate with the other, you start to feel just ...
Views: 2435(2 votes) - Let's Start Thinking Differently So We Can Start Feeling Differently - by When a person thinks positive thoughts he is not just thinking positive thoughts, he is changing the chemicals in his body.
How is this true? Your mind affects every cell in your body. If you want to get well, you had better start thinking well thoughts. What do I mean?
Well, how do you ...
Views: 2424 - Easy Steps Ensure your Cosmic Ordering is Successful - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Evelyn GraziniYou've probably heard of cosmic ordering or watched The Secret, or use the Law of Attraction on a daily basis. But if not, you need to know that if you learn how to tell the Universe what you want, you can easily manifest it into reality. Religious people understand the theory of asking ...
Views: 2420 - Affirmations Work and Here's Why - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsAffirmations work because: • Our present reality is a direct result of our thinking • Affirmations change our thinking. • Changing our thinking, changes our reality There are many ways you can practice affirmations. You can write them down; you can post sticky notes around your home, on your ...
Views: 2419(3 votes) - How to Develop a Positive Mental Attitude in Order to Achieve Everlasting Success! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Steve BetsworthAs an emotion, faith is among the strongest and is a state of mind that mostly effects the subconscious mind. This is important when it comes to putting your thoughts into action in everyday life. If you set yourself a task but are lacking the faith in yourself to complete it, then ...
Views: 2419 - Change Your Life By Changing Your Mind – with Music - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Rosemarie AshleyWhen asked the question “What type of music do you like?”, many people respond “All kinds” because it often depends on mood. Happy moods can call for celebration music, love songs and prayer. On the other hand, dark moods often reject messages of peace, love and justice, recoiling in fear and ...
Views: 2413(4 votes) - How to Attain Genuine Confidence - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyYou may find it surprising to know that there is more than one form of confidence. Some mannerisms that can seem to be a sign of confidence in a person are in fact not confidence at all. The thing is what is genuine confidence? Well, genuine confidence is a natural deportment or magnetic energy ...
Views: 2408(2 votes) - words of wisdom regarding acceptance from words to live by - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriACCEPTANCE Be Thankful Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something. For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you ...
Views: 2403 - I Didn't Order That! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Janet PfeifferI admire women who return to school in midlife. Mothers, wives and business women who volunteer and care for their elderly parents, their days are already filled to capacity, their lives overflowing with responsibilities. Yet they seek out the best colleges with the most stringent requirements ...
Views: 2400(2 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: 2395(6 votes) - The Truth About Lies - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Rob WhiteI am doing a two-part series on lying in the Huffington Post. I thought I’d add another layer to it with my contribution to Selfgrowth.com. So, here goes. Lying never really works, even good lies have a bad side. The reason lying never really works is because even the compassionate liar (the ...
Views: 2392(4 votes) - Inner Demons - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you live with inner demons? Is there something you did in the past that haunts you day in and day out? Do these demons control your life and control who you are? Well, they do not have to. There is nothing in the past that can affect you unless YOU ALLOW it to. There is nothing that can ...
Views: 2381(2 votes) - How To Develop A Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Tim RyanWhy develop a positive mental attitude? Well, if you look around at the high achievers in this world...in any field, you will find nearly always that they display a positive mental attitude to their field of success. They may do this knowingly or otherwise but simply put you will get much more ...
Views: 2380(3 votes) - What Level of Success Have You Achieved So Far? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jim FargianoWhere do you think you are when it comes to the success you have had so far? Your life is a multitude of chances for change and positive progression. It is never over; never to a point where a thought or deed will not make a difference. It is part of the overall master plan; one which allows all ...
Views: 2379 - Tarot Affirmations, Ten of Wands for Backbone - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 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: 2377(2 votes) - The Path to Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Judith PenningtonIt's easy to throw around terms like enlightenment, cosmic consciousness, illumination and awakening. But what do they really mean? And when do we get there? Throughout time, mystics, masters and saints have fascinated us with their spiritual adventures. In 1901, Richard Bucke's classic book, ...
Views: 2370(1 vote) - Our destiny is written before us in the stars...***** - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from tiffany Crosara- formerly RonaldOur destiny is written before us in the stars...***** Astrologically, we now have gathered our harvests & we are entering a time to review those seeds that germinated well & those that maybe need to be let go off before they bring down the rest of our well nurtured crops. Astrologically ...
Views: 2365(1 vote) - How To Control Your Inner Thoughts So You Discover Clues To Propel You to Find Exciting Events In The Future - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Sonny JuliusWhat kind of conversations are you having with others? What kind of conversations are you having with yourself? Is it laced with positive words or negative words? Is your glass always half empty or half full? It's very important that you become conscious of this matter real soon. Why is it ...
Views: 2364 - Transforming Fear Into Faith - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2007 from Sharon MarquartFEAR is: False Evidence Appearing Real. In others words, most fear we experience is self manufactured – yep, we make it up! Think about it, most things you fear are things you imagine will or may happen to you in the future. This is your perception, but has little to do with the ...
Views: 2361 - Tuning Forks and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Lynn GrabhornWay back in the thirties a couple of guys in the Orient were attempting to prove that thoughts were real things, and that different kinds of thoughts create different kinds of vibrations. So they decided to see if they could actually photograph vibrations of thought. And by golly they did, right ...
Views: 2359 - Ending Limiting Beliefs - Writing A New Belief Code - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Sabrina RenéeYour beliefs are the blueprint for your life. What you believe determines how you experience the world. Whatever you believe is true for you. If you believe that world is unfair to you and you will never succeed, that is exactly how your life will be. Likewise, if you believe that you are ...
Views: 2346(3 votes) - Ask, Believe and Receive - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Holly MatsonI have just been given a new home. I say “given” because I did little to obtain it. And because of that I felt it important to share the story, so that you can understand the power of creation, manifestation, gratitude. I’ve lived in a pleasant area of Lake County, Ohio for about eleven ...
Views: 2341(3 votes) - Have You Decided To Be Happy? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2010 from Dr. LaVerne Adekunle“Have you Decided to Be Happy?” Happiness is a state of the mind. Therefore one must decide to be happy. It is an emotion that can be controlled. However, the focus should not be limited to if one obtains tangible things. For example, I will be happy if I get a house, a car, or a higher ...
Views: 2339(1 vote) - ***How To Manage Your Feelings - Story 1: The Rich Uncle - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Rob WhiteI’ve been around for a while, nearly seven decades. I’ve met a lot of successful folks in different domains of life. I’ve found some things are consistent with these folks, when it comes to succeeding in life. Most important is that they make a decision to feel good about themselves and life ...
Views: 2338 - Deliberate Creators: Which Comes First, Action or Alignment? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Nanette GeigerAction or Alignment – Which Comes First? It depends. Deliberate creating means that you have a definite objective, goal or desire. That’s the deliberate part. The creating part is getting your internal state to match your outer expectations and actions. Exactly what do I mean by the ...
Views: 2337(1 vote) - Consider Yourself Worthy - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Albert GaroliWe spend so much of our time making sure things work out well for ourselves and do this by planning, organizing, and hoping for good outcomes. However, success is not related to perfection, driving hard towards a single goal, or wearing one’s self thin with endless efforts. The first and most ...
Views: 2336(7 votes) - Today I thank Dad a Fathers day message from Father to Son - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriToday I thank Dad he gave me life and he gave me reasons to live What I learned from Dad has brought me to places I never knew I could reach. He gave me the belief that given the desire and the willingness I can achieve almost anything. Dad believed that in his heart and it got into my heart. ...
Views: 2335(1 vote) - COURAGE OF YOUR CONVICTIONS: Do you have what it takes? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBRICKBATS AND BOUQUETS Whoever coined the expression brickbats and bouquets summed up the nature of life in these wise words. Or as Dale Carnegie once said: No one kicks a dead dog. Kicks, also known as brickbats, are the jibes from critics or jealous people all too ready to comment adversely ...
Views: 2331(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's Cooking in Your Soul? Vibration Cooking - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Dr. Carol BateyWhat’s Cooking in Your Soul? Use Vibration Cooking Often, I question what is stirring within my soul, directing my life. Do you feel lost? Are you seeking to find a clear direction? Is it time for you to leave your 9-to-5 job and seek your soul’s fulfillment or fulfill your ...
Views: 2320 - ***You Are Smarter Than You Think You Are - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Rob White“I’ve got to decide that I’m smarter than I think I am,” Mr. White, “or I’m not going to get accepted to Milton Academy.” So began a conversation with a student of mine, Debbie, who was hoping to get into Milton Academy, a prestigious middle and high school in eastern Massachusetts. This was ...
Views: 2317(2 votes) - Music Heals: Using Positive Songs And The Music Mind Connection In Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Tina JanelleMusic heals. Listen to positive songs or soothing instrumental songs and the effects of music on the brain can be felt. Music that heals is therapeutic, but the songs aren't always easy to identify. Not only is music therapeutic, but you can use it to imprint positive song lyrics (otherwise ...
Views: 2316 - The Uncompromising Spirit of Fear within the Inner Man - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Jack VorsterThe spirit of fear within the inner man is uncompromising. If allowed to take over the reins, it will gallop along and increase speed in order to produce the substance of what is feared without regard for the consequences. Our display of frustration, irritation, depression or anger does not ...
Views: 2308(2 votes) - Gratitude and Victimhood Can't Co-Exist - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow often to you feel like a victim? If you're anything like me, probably more often than you'd like to admit. Although I usually pretend to be too "evolved" to play the role of victim in my life, I do catch myself at times feeling, thinking, and talking in that old, familiar, "oh poor me" ...
Views: 2307(2 votes) - The Acorn Analogy Helps Build Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPCOne important concept, that helps you have a healthy sense of self-acceptance and self-esteem, is the knowledge that you are perfect, right now, just the way you are. This is true regardless of your problems, early childhood issues, body, I.Q., mistakes, etc. Consider a new definition of ...
Views: 2305(2 votes) - ***It is Neither Normal nor Necessary to Have Negative Feelings and Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneContrary to popular opinion it is neither normal nor necessary to have negative feelings and emotions. All negative feelings and emotions come from negative thinking and wrong points of view. Period. It is our thoughts and interpretation that create our feelings and emotions. Negative ...
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