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The Angels have told me again and again that happiness is not something you wait for, it’s here now in this moment, you create it.
Happiness isn’t dependent on luck, or benevolent circumstances, it's dependent on your creative perspective, the Angels have spoken of it as “Angel sight”.
It ... Views: 836
Spiritual Truth is based in love. Spiritual Truth and Love always uplift, expand, and inspire us into a greater expression of God and Good. It provides empathy, compassion, understanding and nurturing of the soul. Spiritual malpractice refers to the idea of something sounding spiritual, ... Views: 1571
It is not uncommon to come across people swearing by the power of deceitful intentions. The power of goodness in this world has been sadly understated and misconstrued. In a world inhabited by people of varying temperaments and intentions, it is easy to get falsely opinionated by just any random ... Views: 1102
Are you setting your intention to get a new CLS Mercedes Benz Sedan?
Are you changing your vibrations to lose weight and get back in shape, but just inhaled a whole bag of chocolate chip cookies? Are you putting out your intentions to get a six-figure income, when you only have a high ... Views: 1021
There are millions of people who suffer from a very common illness. Unfortunately, most of these people who suffer from the illness are unaware of the symptoms, causes, and treatment. Many people suffer from being control freaks. Control is very much like an addiction. These people feel more ... Views: 1081
This 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: 1653
Most people come from dysfunctional families. We’ve read the news and have seen all the people who come up with sob stories. I suppose that they want us to throw up the confetti, cut the cake and engage in one big pity party. I don’t buy it for a second. We are all dysfunctional in one way, ... Views: 2747
Are you ready to kick things up a notch in your life? To finally live out your dreams and feel inspired? An exciting and passionate life is within your reach but in order to fully grasp it, there are a few things you need to know.
The thoughts you think and the words you use, have a direct ... Views: 1059
Many years ago when I was young I had no faith in anything or anyone because I felt that what life was throwing at me was not deserved. As I have become more understanding with age I understand that everything happens for a reason. My friends laugh at me because no matter what happens I throw ... Views: 1206
Many a poet and philosopher has said that love is for all seasons. That’s true, but there’s nothing like Valentine’s Day to remind your significant other that you’ve fallen in love with her 365 times over the past year. The tried and true ways of showing your appreciation are always safe—cards, ... Views: 2555
Is it just me or is that chip on your shoulder getting bigger than ever? Man, you must be a really fun person to be around – NOT!
Why are you so defensive anyway? Yes, I get that you don’t want to be taken advantage of. Yes I understand you are nobody’s fool. Are you willing to consider, just ... Views: 1070
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then ... Views: 974
“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot” - Hausa Proverb.
In my early, dark days of first acquiring a disability I didn't feel I had an awful lot to be thankful for. It was like I had spent my whole life getting to the point where I had a thriving holistic therapy practice I loved, ... Views: 990
Last time I spoke about the law of attraction, what it is and how to use it. Now I’ll talk about another way to help you be happy or at least happier. My favorite way to use the secret weapon: the mind.
Autosuggestion - I use it since I was a little child, not to its full extent from the ... Views: 1155
“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: 1654
Throughout life we have and we will face unwanted life experiences. We will view these experiences as wearisome and upsetting to say the least. They may cause stress, anxiety and/or depression. They could also be so damaging to cause you to engage in negative behaviors in an effort to try to ... Views: 1485
Humans are vaults of infinite energy. Yet only a very miniscule portion of it is used in bodily activities. The remaining lies dormant and latent. If even sharp instruments are not used for a long time span, they start rusting. If every part of talent/skill remains unused man somehow lives life ... Views: 1001
I remember having a conversation a year ago in January with a very good friend of mine about her writing a book and starting her mentoring and coaching business.
We talked some about strategies and marketing and when she wanted to get started. I knew that she was passionate about this and ... Views: 968
“So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable” ~Christopher Reeve
Thought energy is said to be one of the most powerful forms of energy in the universe. Think about this; how often do we really think? ... Views: 1021
Have you ever finished an argument or conversation, only to realize five or 25 minutes later that you are still having the conversation in your head? Have you ever experienced someone saying something to you that triggers an emotion and you were left wondering where your reaction originated? Why ... Views: 1059
We all have them: the obnoxious siblings, the drama queen mother, the trouble-maker cousin, the gossip monger, know-it-alls, rude, selfish, and even mean-spirited family members. We try to avoid them yet fate often intervenes and brings us face-to-face with our nemesis. We dread family ... Views: 11530
5 Ways to Jump-Start Positive Thinking
You become what you believe, it really is that simple. What you believe is what exists for you but before the belief comes a thought. Your thoughts will direct your actions and determine paths of your journey.
It takes time to train your brain to filter ... Views: 1296
In the Rig-Veda (10/7/6) it is said:
O one with a divine nature! On your own you must perform Yajna/worship of demigods present in your intellect and surrender to them. What can a rank ignorant person do to you who are mature and pious? Just as you worship demigods, based on various seasons, ... Views: 1329
New Beginnings 2013 are here now as we celebrate the New Year. Let's start on a positive note for this new cycle in our life on planet Earth.
Everyday is a new day, a new opportunity to begin again. In order to do so you need to let go of yesterday, the past as you embrace new beginnings 2013 ... Views: 3111
Do 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: 2232
When working on goals, instead of approaching the situation as difficult, vague or impossible, let’s begin by changing our point of view. By beginning to use positive intentions helps us to view tasks as being possible and manageable. We are changing what we are holding in mind. Instead of ... Views: 1826
Affirmations for New Year 2013 are a powerful yet simple way to begin the New Year. The past is over. We have already entered a new beginning here on the new Earth.
These affirmations for New Year 2013 will help to support the powerful changes that we are co-creating now as we enter ... Views: 1891
The book “LAUNCHING A LEADERSHIP REVOLUTION” written by: Chris Brady & Orrin Woodward, has in it an interesting story about Ben Franklin, one that I will paraphrase. The authors wrote, when Ben Franklin was a young man, around 20 years old, a friend told him he was so disliked people would cross ... Views: 1231
During the four weeks before Christmas, I try to prepare emotionally and spiritually for the Sacred Holiday. As is my custom, I practice new constructive behavior with the hope of incorporating them permanently into my life. This year, my goal was to immerse myself more fully in the present ... Views: 1028
Every now and again you run into someone that does not have anything positive to say. That Negative Nancy insists on sharing horrible tales of injustice and songs of woe. Hearing them whine and complain about the sunrise or the effervescent giggles of a small child, you begin to wonder when they ... Views: 1115
Our attention has been riveted by one person’s heinous actions and the consequences felt in Newtown, CT. Complete understanding of this tragedy defies our intellect. However, we do choose how to respond.
While I pray such disaster avoids your area, reality suggests some variation will ... Views: 1412
The sensitivity to rejection is psychological and this is actually over sensitivity to the rejection procedure from anyone and this happens to people who are in a neurotic state of mind. The borderline cases of neurotic disorder are all about the suffering of the person who are working ... Views: 1155
Not feeling the holiday spirit this year? Feng Shui principles can help you create a joy-filled holiday season. Although our society tends to compress much positive energy (good Feng Shui) into the last six weeks of the year and forget about all of that great energy by the second week of January ... Views: 1790
I get totally fixated on things, usually things I want like a new desk, a goal at work or a certain pair of shoes. My mind is swept away in this physical world and my spirit is lost in the dust. It’s time to get re-centered. I think the self-help books about positive thinking & laws of ... Views: 976
Most of us have seen the doomsday sayers, at least in a movie, holding a sign saying "the end is near". This month in particular the attention is given to the end, especially with the Mayan Calendar's ending. Now we peak at (or peek at) the date 12/12/12. Is there any significance, any intuitive ... Views: 1219
If you just wish or believe in something, you must hold on and be dedicated to that which you believe. Belief acts as a cohesion of sorts between you and what you believe in. Usually your belief is not enough to unite you with that which you believe. The Magic occurs when your belief transforms ... Views: 2590
Many people believe that happiness follows success. I bet you’ve caught yourself a time or two saying things like, “I’ll be happy when I lose 25 pounds,” or “I’ll be happy when I find Mr. Right,” or “I’ll be happy when I am living in my dream home,” or “I’ll be happy when my husband changes his ... Views: 1104
No surprise to any woman to hear that we are wired differently than men. We approach life differently and we remember events differently.
As a broad brush statement, men compartmentalize their memory of events and the emotions. As women, we are wired to tie our emotions around each ... Views: 1454
I 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: 2198
It's Thanksgiving - let's count our blessings. For many of us Thanksgiving reminds us of family visits and turkey dinners with loved ones. It is a time to reconnect.
Thanksgiving is a time to focus on gratitude. Let's count our blessings such as the people and things that we appreciate in our ... Views: 1120
The 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: 977
"I'm never going to be able to do this job; I'm just not smart enough."
"Why does my boss want me to present at the trade show? I'm a terrible public speaker, and I'll just embarrass the company."
"I wish I could stick up for myself at work; in every meeting, I let the others walk over my ... Views: 1122
Letting Go is a process. Letting Go means to stop giving attention to particular person or past experience and to focus on the here and now. We hold on to the past because of our emotions. It may be painful or joyful memories. When we hang on to the past, we are clouding our view of the ... Views: 1183
Years ago when I was into body building, I couldn’t resist attending a training camp by the big guy. I mean the BIG GUY—Arnold Shwarzenneger. This was well before his Terminator and Governator days. At the time, he could barely speak the king’s English; nonetheless he won the “Mr. Olympia” title ... Views: 1463
“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: 2230
“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: 2376
When you go to your church, do you look forward to it, or do you dread it and just force yourself to go out of obligation? Or maybe you are just seeking to be blessed and glean from it all you can, without ever contributing in any way.
When I attended a certain church years ago, I would look ... Views: 2072
The topic of Motivation is easy to talk about, but fairly difficult to invoke on a regular basis. I remember as a kid my parents trying to motivate me to do my homework - something I hated doing. They were able to do it, however, because their "motivation" technique involved the use of spanking ... Views: 1897
The world over Time news magazine has been accepted as authentic. Very soon it shall complete 100 years of publishing. This magazine by putting forth the gist of international events puts forth a balanced and unbiased viewpoint so as to also give us information regarding the influence of these ... Views: 5286
So I guess it’s time to debunk some of the money goal myths like – “Money will change me” or “Success will change the person who I am now” by talking about a very successful footballer who has not changed a single iota since he was a young teenager pursuing his dream of becoming a professional ... Views: 1262