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- Global Harmony Begins With Personal Harmony - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from Rabbi Simon JacobsonOne of the most eloquent concepts in mystical thought is the microcosm/macrocosm phenomenon. The idea is that the human being is a “miniature universe,” reflecting every aspect of the world at large — and the universe is a giant organism. A copy of every detail of the universe exists inside of ...
Views: 24 - Embrace Fragility - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2020 from Rick HansonThe truth of anything is like a mosaic with many tiles, many parts. One part of the truth of things is that they are robust and enduring, whether it's El Capitan in Yosemite or the love of a child for her mother and father. Another part of the truth is that things bruise, tear, erode, ...
Views: 15 - How Black magic process works for problem solving? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2020 from Sri TulasiWhat are the mediums/tools used in Black-Magic? The most important factor in black magic is the medium. Anything which is related to that person is needed to perform black magic. Some important things which are necessary those are listed below. Photo of the intended person Hair of the ...
Views: 32 - 5 Ways Running Improves Your Health & Wellbeing - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Marko RakicIntroduction I've been running for a few years now and can totally understand why some people don't like it at the start. Running is one of those exercises where you need to exercise a lot of patience in order to get better. Initially, for me at least, I wouldn't know the right way to run and ...
Views: 45 - Try Being Less Serious - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Rick HansonOn the path of life, most of us are hauling way too much weight. What's in your own backpack? If you're like most of us, you've got too many items on each day's To Do list and too much stuff in the closet. Too many entanglements with other people. And too many "shoulds," worries, guilts, and ...
Views: 36 - How Negative Thoughts Affect You - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2020 from Robert Gill, Jr.Understanding How Negative Thoughts Affect You If you are like most people, you probably do not realize how negative thoughts affect you. Since thoughts create feelings and feelings create thoughts, negative thoughts affect you in negative ways. Your negative thoughts do affect you. Negative ...
Views: 87(1 vote) - How the World is - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHave any good things come from the virus situation? It is an awful situation and there have been many deaths, upset, worry and chaos caused by it, but perhaps there are one or two good bits that come from it - the silver lining in the clouds. Perhaps we have learned about patience, ...
Views: 55 - Why the Pandemic Has Made Us Better Communicators - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Angela AshThere’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we communicate. Perhaps “change” is not the best choice of words. Rather than saying that we have turned into different communication-style beings, it would be more fitting to say we’re adapting our communication skills to the new ...
Views: 89 - See Progress - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Rick HansonThere are always things that are getting worse. For example, over the past year, you probably know someone who has become unemployed or ill or both, and there’s more carbon in the atmosphere inexorably heating up the planet. But if you don’t recognize what’s improving in your own life, then ...
Views: 41 - Trust in love - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2020 from Rick HansonTake a breath right now, and notice how abundant the air is, full of life-giving oxygen offered freely by trees and other green growing things. You can't see air, but it's always available for you. Love is a lot like the air. It may be hard to see - but it's in you and all around you. In ...
Views: 44 - 5 tips for forgiving and reconciling - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2020 from lena schmidtWhen a friend hurts you emotionally, you feel great disappointment. But you can also feel a resentment and anger against this friend. And depending on how much you suffer, you can never forgive your friend for this incident. You will feel comfortable with this attitude at first. But at some ...
Views: 91 - 8 Tips for Nurturing Your Kid’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2020 from Aurelien BChildhood is undeniably the most formative years of human life. It is a developmental phase characterized by lots of learning, indoctrination, inculcation of beliefs, and the development of lifestyle. A lot of things happen at this stage, and most of them will impact the child in a way that ...
Views: 105 - A Story of Hope and Optimism: What It Means for You - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2020 from Rosa ChillisA Story of Hope and Optimism: What It Means for You Article by: Rosa Chillis, MAEd., CCC “A rainbow is a prism that sends shards of multicolored light in various directions. It lifts our spirit and makes us think of what is possible. Hope is the same—a personal rainbow of the ...
Views: 97 - Don't Rain on the Parade - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Rick HansonLet's say you've had an interesting idea or moment of inspiration, or thought of a new project, or felt some enthusiasm bubbling up inside you. Your notions are not fully formed and you're not really committed to them yet, but they have promise and you like them and are trying them on for size. ...
Views: 53 - The “Craziness” of People Pleasing and How Did We Get Here? - by Dr. Anne Brown - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2020 from Dr. Anne BrownWhat is this phenomenon “I need to make everyone in the world like me or people-pleasing?” This is a tough concept because in one-way people-pleasers are nice to be around. If we look deeper we have to ask at what cost? People pleasing can affect both men and women. The history of women, ...
Views: 108 - 3 Simple Tips To Create Balance In Your Life And Find Peace From Within - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2020 from Priya Florence ShahWhen your life seems out of control and you’re constantly overwhelmed, these 3 tips will help you create a greater sense of inner peace and balance in your life. When your life seems out of control and you’ve got endless demands tugging at you from all directions, it's easy to feel ...
Views: 91 - Receive Generosity - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2020 from Rick HansonLife gives to each one of us in so many ways. For starters, there’s the bounty of the senses – including chocolate chip cookies, jasmine, sunsets, wind singing through pine trees, and just getting your back scratched. What does life give you? Consider the kindness of friends and family, ...
Views: 66 - OCTOBER SURPRISE INVITATION: Your Participation Is Requested to Be in the Grandest Show in the Universe - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from joan pancoeTo view in browser to see all visuals and activate all links (recommended): https://joanpancoe.com/2020/10/07/october-surprise-invitation-your-participation-is-requested-to-be-in-the-grandest-show-in-the-universe/ Dear One, With all the chaos and confusion on the planet these days, how do ...
Views: 114(1 vote) - 9 Ways to Treat Yourself to Improve Your Mental Health - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from Kalyna KapurWhen it comes to your mental health, you need to make sure that you are everything right because stable mental health is the only guarantee to live a happy life. You’ll hear people telling you all kinds of things to improve your mental health, but more often than not, it is the small things that ...
Views: 127(1 vote) - Positive Psychology – A Practical Approach - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2020 from David ShieldsWhat is Positive Psychology? Although its origin is widely debated, the term ‘positive psychology’ has often been traced back to the American psychologist, Abraham Maslow. He first coined the term in his book “Motivation and Personality”. Maslow studied how people responded to hardship and ...
Views: 120 - Speak Wisely - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2020 from Rick Hanson"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Ah, not really. Often it's words - and the tone that comes with them - that actually do the most damage. Just think back on some of the things that have been said to you over the years - especially those said with ...
Views: 63 - INFJ Personality - Everything You Need To Know About The Rarest Personality Type - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2020 from John TopperThe Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicators (MBTI) is one of the holy grails of modern psychology. Psychologists use it, as well as the common people, to identify someone’s type of personality, strong sides, and preferences. The MBTI test identifies 16 different types of personality. If you are ...
Views: 138 - Minimize Painful Experiences - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Rick HansonPainful experiences range from subtle discomfort to extreme anguish - and there is a place for them. Sorrow can open the heart, anger can highlight injustices, fear can alert you to real threats, and remorse can help you take the high road next time. But is there really any shortage of ...
Views: 59 - Daily Affirmations For Manifesting Happiness And Abundance - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Iona KristinaWords can shape and create our reality. The words that we speak become the things in our lives. Every word that you think or say becomes a blueprint for your mind to make it a reality. And these daily affirmations below can assist in empowering yourself towards attracting and manifesting your ...
Views: 144 - Why Dogs Make for Great Emotional Support Animals - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from Julia RichardsDo you need to know emotional support animal letter sample? Many individuals look in a pet for companionship just as adoration and support. Many pet animals with their extraordinary qualities give the company to their pet guardians and the entire household, be it a dog, a cat, a little pony, and ...
Views: 176 - Don't Be Intimidated - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2020 from Rick HansonHumans evolved to be fearful since anxiety helped keep our ancestors alive. Consequently, we are vulnerable to being alarmed, manipulated, and even intimidated by threats, both real ones and “paper tigers.” This vulnerability to feeling threatened has effects at many levels, ranging from ...
Views: 71 - Is Hiding Your Ambition Hurting Your Beautiful Business? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2020 from Samantha Morris“Why do people have prejudiced opinions about women who accomplish things? Why is that perceived as a negative? - Reece Witherspoon In Australia, CGU’s ambition index revealed that 70% of those surveyed do not like to talk about ambition. How are we to push forward and be successful in ...
Views: 124 - How Your Business Mindset is Affected by Your Desk - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2020 from Samantha MorrisI ask myself this as I look at the state of my desk. Working from home these past few months has really made me miss the trek to the office. At first, it was great not having to sit in Melbourne traffic to get to work. This wore thin over time and my work hours began to blur. As any business ...
Views: 127 - Don't Quarrel - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2020 from Rick HansonIt's one thing to stick up for yourself and others. But it's a different matter to get caught up in wrangles, contentiousness, squabbles . . . in a word: quarrels. Similarly, it's one thing to disagree with someone, even to the point of arguing - but it's a different matter to get so caught ...
Views: 83 - What are the ways to become peaceful in a negative environment? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanOur mind is the part of an internal functioning mechanism where thoughts arise. The daily life can be busy, hectic and overwhelming. It is constantly on the go with thoughts, memories, and emotions. Finding peace of mind in the modern world is a significant challenge. And not knowing how to deal ...
Views: 111 - Forgive - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2020 from Rick HansonForgiveness is a tricky topic. First, it has two distinct meanings: To give up resentment or anger To pardon an offense; to stop seeking punishment or recompense Here, I am going to focus on the first meaning, which is broad enough to include situations where you have not let ...
Views: 96 - Say Thanks - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2020 from Rick HansonWhat do you feel when someone thanks you for something? For a comment in a meeting, a task done at home, an extra step taken, an encouraging word. You probably feel seen, appreciated, that you matter to the other person. Maybe a little startled, maybe wondering if you really deserve it, but ...
Views: 100 - Ways to Pull More Joy Into Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2020 from Kare AndersonTry six research-based tips for turning the page to the next chapter of the adventure story we are truly meant to live. 1. Live Your Greatest Passion Despite Inevitable Risk "Life is like a 10 speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use," Charles M. Schulz once wrote. Gretchen Rubin ...
Views: 186 - Dealing With Doubt - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Lora YoungPeople have their share of amazing attributes. Whether it’s acts of kindness, bravery, courage, altruism, or selfless love, these qualities can make others believe in the goodness of humanity. Self-doubt is a difficult thing to handle, not just because of its cynical nature, but also because ...
Views: 141 - Speak Truly - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2020 from Rick HansonIt's been said that the most powerful tool for physical health is a fork (or spoon), since the choices you make with it determine the good or bad things you put into your body. In the same way, perhaps the most powerful tool for your mental health - and certainly for the health of your ...
Views: 89 - Relax, You're Going to be Criticized - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2020 from Rick HansonThe title of this practice is a little tongue-in-cheek. What I mean is, most of us - me included - spend time worrying about criticism: past, present, and even future. Yes, try hard, keep agreements, "don't be evil," etc. But sooner or later - usually sooner - someone is going to point out the ...
Views: 83 - Pinchus Gold’s 4 Golden Keys of Success in All Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2020 from Pinchs GoldIn life, everything is connected. Be it our health, wealth or relationship, if one of them takes a hit, the other two suffer as well. Here, however, we shall be talking about the aspect of relationships and how we can maintain them successfully. Hello, I am Rabbi Pinchs Gold, and I will be ...
Views: 154 - Keep Your Eyes on the Prize - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2020 from Rick HansonHave you heard this saying? The most important thing is to remember the most important thing. What are the most important things to you? In your life as a whole? During a particular interaction with someone? Right this minute? The most important things often get pushed to the sidelines. ...
Views: 98 - Give No One Cause To Fear - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2020 from Rick HansonWe evolved to be afraid. The ancient ancestors that were casual and blithely hopeful, underestimating the risks around them - predators, loss of food, aggression from others of their kind - did not pass on their genes. But the ones that were nervous were very successful - and we are their ...
Views: 134 - Put No One Out of Your Heart - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2020 from Rick HansonWe all know people who are, ah, . . . challenging. It could be a critical parent, a bossy supervisor, a relative who has you walking on eggshells, a nice but flaky friend, a co-worker who just doesn't like you, a partner who won't keep his or her agreements, or a politician you dislike. Right ...
Views: 116 - Leaders Shamelessly Lost - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2020 from Paul DunionLeaders Shamelessly Lost Paul Dunion Leaders are especially vulnerable to the cultural mandate that they are not supposed to be lost. Laurence Gonzales’ seminal work, Deep Survival, suggests that when leaders are lost, denial of being lost is inevitable. “Being lost then, is ...
Views: 193 - Take a hiking Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2020 from Hotels Etc.comIf you are in the mood for a hiking vacation then you will probably want to consider the many trails in either the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee or Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Of course, there are many other parks and trails throughout the United States but ...
Views: 194 - 10 Ways to Keep Your Mind Positive While Living in a Negative World - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2020 from Linda PlunkettRecently, we have been bombarded with news of many negative worldwide events; news involving the Covid-19 pandemic, violent demonstrations, quarantines requiring the wearing of masks, and potential school closures. Many parents are feeling pressure to work and still be able to provide care and ...
Views: 315 - Try a Softer Tone - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2020 from Rick HansonLinguists like Deborah Tannen have pointed out that most communications have three elements: Explicit content – “There is no milk in the refrigerator.” Emotional subtext – Could be irritation, blame, accusation Implicit statement about the nature of the relationship – Could be one ...
Views: 99 - COVID-19 : Targeting Cells For Treatment - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2020 from APRN WorldCOVID-19 is still affecting many people worldwide. The precautions to be taken are well known to the society by now. Across the globe, the governments are hard at work establishing the physical infrastructure to fight the pandemic. At the same time, many laboratories across the world are ...
Views: 122 - Stop Comparing Your Struggles - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Jasmine Rice“Your story is unique to you…It’s not worthy of comparison” We all experience pain, sadness, grief, and hurt, but why do we feel it’s necessary to compare our struggles, I’m not sure anyone wants that first medal, and as a runner, I sure do love me a medal! I have felt guilty throughout my ...
Views: 194 - See the Good in Others - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Rick HansonMany interactions these days have a kind of bumper-car quality to them. At work, at home, on the telephone, via email: we sort of bounce off of each other while we exchange information, smile or frown, and move on. How often do we actually take the extra few seconds to get a sense of what's ...
Views: 113 - Sodium Ascorbate Ultima C - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Eul QuinzVitamin C is an essential vitamin, meaning your body can't produce it. Yet, it has many roles and has been linked to impressive health benefits. It's water soluble and found in many fruits and vegetables including oranges, strawberries, kiwi fruit, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, and spinach. ...
Views: 111 - Healthy doctors during COVID times. - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Radhika MurugesanMost of our doctors feel the need to be selfless and many a time feel guilty for taking time off to eat, drink and rest when work awaits. Though this may seem to be a very commendable trait, in the long run it may lead to lesser work output and burnout.it is imperative that doctors put their ...
Views: 165 - How To Stay Positive And Easily Manifest Your Desires: 10 Positive Manifestation Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2020 from Iona KristinaTen effective ways on how to stay positive in life – daily habits that you can adopt in your thoughts and actions in order to create a positive atmosphere around you and easily manifest your desires into reality. These are simple manifestation techniques that can assist you in amplifying the ...
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