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- Stop seeking validation in relationships - Learn 3 techniques that will empower you. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from wendy mickleIn relationships, we are always on the lookout for ways to please the other person. Nothing wrong with that, except when you constantly try to seek validation from others and act in a manner that is not the natural ‘you’ then the relationship suffers. Personal empowerment and a belief in your ...
Views: 12512(4 votes) - The Path to Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Nova ReedThe Path to Fulfillment By Nova Reed, MA, CLC Are you searching for happiness, or yearning for more out of life and your relationships? An eternal desire exists within all of us, the universal quest for fulfillment: the feeling of having a “full” and satisfying life filled with joy and ...
Views: 1120(4 votes) - Use Interpersonal Attraction To Have Great Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from V. Ivana FosterInterpersonal attraction is very simply what causes friendships and relationships. It’s a major point of psychological study. And there’s really not much hard data on why one person might be attracted to another person and not attracted or even repulsed by someone else. Interpersonal attraction, ...
Views: 2675(4 votes) - Using Tantra to Increase Energy and Joy in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Carla TaraTantra wants you to have pleasure and guides you to have the Divine pleasure of merging the male and female energies into One. It uses this pleasure to bring more joy and light into your life. If you are living a disconnected life, you will experience the opposite – being separated from ...
Views: 3871(4 votes) - Want to Live an Authentic Life? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Pat Mussieux"DO you want to live an authentic life?" What would it take? What changes do you need to make? It all begins with the way we think. "If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting." You've got to change something for something to change. If you sincerely feel that ...
Views: 1440(8 votes) - A Celebration of Rituals - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Denise LammiRituals are actions that are performed which “act out” thoughts produced from beliefs, myths or ideas. Rituals are important because they provide us with opportunities to enhance our experiences as individuals and as a society. Rituals accomplish this by adding meaning to circumstances ...
Views: 1631(5 votes) - A Celebration of Rituals - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Denise LammiRituals are actions that are performed which “act out” thoughts produced from beliefs, myths or ideas. Rituals are important because they provide us with opportunities to enhance our experiences as individuals and as a society. Rituals accomplish this by adding meaning to circumstances ...
Views: 1631(5 votes) - Hypnosis Can Help With Motion Sickness - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesHypnosis is well know for it’s effectiveness in treating many things such as weight loss, smoking, stress, IBS, phobias etc. It is also very effective at treating motion sickness. This is great because it removed the need for any drugs, or other potions that have side effects. How does ...
Views: 3412(5 votes) - Liking the image in the mirror - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Larry CraneWhat does it take to stop believing that the image in the mirror is unattractive? First of all, notice what you are holding in mind. What are you creating for yourself by labeling yourself negatively? When we look in the mirror and dislike our image, we are seeing ourselves in a distorted ...
Views: 1588(5 votes) - Love: The Key to Releasing Addictive Behaviour - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDLove is all we need for deep-down wellbeing. Our subconscious mind knows this, and will do anything to get that feeling. Unfortunately, we often have sabotaging mental programmes too, which prevent us from allowing love into our lives. If we are in a relationship, we unconsciously keep our ...
Views: 1415(10 votes) - Make a Big Deal About the "Little Things" - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Kathleen EllisMaking a big deal about the "little things" can make your life richer and more fulfilling. We've all heard the phrase "Don't sweat the small stuff" and I wholeheartedly agree. We must not let life's little daily annoyances and irritations cause us to "lose our cool" or bring us to a place of ...
Views: 1539(5 votes) - Releasing the Mind from its own Self-imposed Burden – A Sacred Thing to Do! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2020 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGeneral Human beings on this planet are unaware of how much they burden their minds unnecessarily in the process of growing up. It is good to wake up to this unfortunate situation and release oneself from the burden to move towards a peaceful life. We then add a certain sacredness to our ...
Views: 2573(5 votes) - Change A Habit In 28 Days - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2015 from Jon RhodesI will show you a very simple, but incredibly effective method of making permanent changes to your habits. Physiologists agree that it generally takes about 28 days to change a habit. 28 days of consciously trying to make a change should lead to a permanent change. You must live ...
Views: 9293(6 votes) - Great Advice For A Happier Life! Many Little Tidbits That All Add Up! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Father TimeIf you want to have a healthier, happier, and more meaningful existence, there are many great things that you can do to improve the quality of your life, and to also improve the world in which we live! These may seem like "little things," but if more people did more things such as these, we can ...
Views: 3659(6 votes) - Happiness is right where you are!!! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Larry CraneHave you ever experienced something beyond words? Perhaps a first kiss… An unbelievable sports victory… Wearing a new outfit by your favorite designer… Driving an expensive car… How about wedding day bliss? The birth of your children… Yes all of these occurrences are transformational! ...
Views: 1952(6 votes) - More Tidbits Of Great Advice To Make Your Life Better! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Father TimeWhen you truly want to improve your life, there are a variety of things that you can do...all little steps in the same direction. People are where they want to be in life, because if they really, really, really did not want to be there, where they are, then they wouldn't be there. If your ...
Views: 3574(6 votes) - Slow Down - Don't Miss The Precious Moments In Life - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Kimberley CohenOur days can be busy. In fact too busy sometimes with appointments, house and/or office work, to-do lists, schedules, meetings, racing from one place to another, grocery shopping, errands, planning, etc. If you have children, that can add a whole other dimension to busyness just on it's ...
Views: 1955(6 votes) - Mental Stillness and Being Present: Key Ingredients of Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffIf you were to ask me, “What is the key, essential component of happiness?” or, “What is a fundamental element of happiness? my answer would be simultaneously simple , yet very complicated. Here, I’d like to explore the fundamental element of happiness. When we “get it,” when we understand it, ...
Views: 1310(7 votes) - 'THINK and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill (Part Three from Inspirational Books ) - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'THINK and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill (Part Three from Inspirational Books ) Submitted by Craig Lock Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter's lists of blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at ...
Views: 1997(2 votes) - Discover a New Way to Tell Your Story - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Kim OHaraYou know that old story you continue repeating, in your head and to others? The same old tune that's as worn-out as last year's slippers? And, about as comfortable, eh? What you’ve been repeating is most likely filled with past failures and present fears and limitations. It is really not serving ...
Views: 941(2 votes) - The Amazing Power of the Human Mind - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Amazing Power of the Human Mind Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Communication, Mind Power, Success Skills, Empowerment, Positive Psychology. Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - "I Can Achieve and Do Anything If I Only Put My Mind to It" - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sam VakninFrom an early age we are taught (at least in the USA) that there is no limit to what we can achieve; that if we wish to accomplish something all we need to do is set ourselves goals and then apply ourselves to their attainment. With time and dedication, we are told, positive outcomes are ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - "It's OK to Be Different- Learn to Accept Yourself!". - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganHave you ever been judged? Have you ever been made to feel “odd” or “different”? We all have unique personality traits which go against the norm. Because of these differences, we are sometimes judged and made to feel odd or that there is something wrong with us. Because we live by set of rules ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - "Life is Meant to Be Enjoyed, Not Endured" - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Michael Mantell“Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must,” counseled Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. But what’s with the “must”, JW? When “must” we “endure”? By the time you finish this column, you’ll realize you don’t need to ever endure life, but rather you can find enjoyment in every moment of it—even ...
Views: 3206(2 votes) - ***Gratitude - what does this really get me? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from Kathy Welter-NicholsHow does gratitude work? What's the point of it? Will this new craze of daily gratitude be something that changes my life? If it did, what would it change, how would I be different? Isn't gratitude some kind of religious thing? Like meditation, gratitude has been sidelined with religious ...
Views: 1990(2 votes) - ***One More Way To Be Happy In The Now- Dreaming Of Department Stores - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Barbara Becker HolsteinOvercoming adversity and creating a happy life sometimes requires great work on our parts. Sometimes to live a life worth living and to experience more positive emotions and to have a sense of mental wellness we have to climb mountains in terms of efforts to feel good. But thankfully, for most ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - ***The Mental Body is the Body with which we Think - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe mental body is the body with which we think. It penetrates the physical, etheric and emotional body and is of a higher frequency than the others. However, the physical body, etheric body, emotional body and mental body all form part of the so-called four-body-system. So the four lower bodies ...
Views: 1961(2 votes) - 10 Everyday Ways We Can Help Prevent Suicide - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Adele McDowellSuicide is a global epidemic. We are all connected. What can we do to make a difference? Here are 10 ways to tip the scales in a more favorable direction. Our every action, intention, and belief counts. 1. Be neighborly and reach out to decrease loneliness and isolation. 2. Become ...
Views: 1383(2 votes) - 3 Easy Steps to Rocket Your Focus to Live the Life You Deserve - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhat if it could be New Years Eve everyday? What if we could simply forgive ourselves for what has been, refocus on what we want in our lives and then get excited? Would that make a difference in your life? Knowing that you had a chance to start over? The thing is you, do. Each year you ...
Views: 1694(2 votes) - 3 Simple But Powerful Ways on How to Stop Thinking Negatively - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Rhod JonesIn life, it is inevitable to go through hardships. That is part of life that a person has to go through in order to continue living and to become stronger. Having said that, people tend to think negatively of life in general because of the hardships they encounter. Just like how inevitable ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - 3 Spiritual Steps to Spreading Your LIght in this World - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Eva Rose“There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~Edith Wharton Have we become addicted to the dark? We only need to turn on any news channel on cable television to be reminded that darkness has stolen the spotlight. While eating my cheerios for ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - 5 Lessons I have learned on my Journey to Personal Growth - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Declan flahertyPersonal growth is the most important thing we can focus on in our lives. Each and every day I take time out for myself to Meditate, visualize and/or contemplate my contribution to the reality I undoubtedly create. This practice is by far the most rewarding aspect of my daily activities. I ...
Views: 924(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Jump-Start Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Irina Morrison5 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: 1436(5 votes) - 500 Words - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Maryanne Comaroto500 Words: “If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others… The first thing I would share would be to stop at nothing to know the truth. Particularly know the truth about who you are, ...
Views: 1326(3 votes) - 6 Lessons Learned from the Olympics - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.These past few weeks, billions of fans watched athletes from around the world compete in the London Olympics. These diverse games reflect the delicate balance between reality and entertainment; the Olympics can satisfy the yearning for distraction from your immediate concerns about economic ...
Views: 2923(2 votes) - 6 Powerful Suggestions to Stop Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Kassie LyneHaving realized just how harmful negative thoughts can be, many people tend to express interest in knowing how they can stop such thoughts. Thus, a question typically put across to counselors by their clients is ‘how do I stop negative thoughts.’ It is not a very easy question to answer, when ...
Views: 2392(2 votes) - 6 Tips to Maintain the Perfect Life Balance - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Zeeshan FWhen you are doing your best to succeed at work, it is easy to place less of a focus on your personal or home life. People are working more hours than ever, limiting the time that is left available for life outside of the office. With these increasing demands, it becomes harder for the brain ...
Views: 1204(2 votes) - 6 Ways to Keep Your Relationship as Fresh and Exciting as Your First Date - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Sulagna DasguptaHave you been in a stable relationship/marriage for quite some time now? In that case chances are you’ve experienced those relationship ruts when you seem too familiar and same old to each other with nothing new to offer. A long and steady relationship often puts us into an everyday rhythm ...
Views: 886(1 vote) - 7 Self Care Tips for Emotional Healing - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Marilyn EppoliteSelf care is crucial to emotional healing. Emotional pain doesn’t happen at a convenient times. Everything seems to be going along fine and suddenly, in a flash, you find yourself at the bottom of an emotional hole in the ground with no way out. Everything seems all wrong.You have tripped into ...
Views: 1241(2 votes) - 8 Reasons Why Kindness Should be Taught in Schools - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Lisa CurrieMost people have heard the phrase "random acts of kindness", which refers to a selfless act of giving resulting in the happiness of another person. Terms like this are increasing in popularity around the world, as more people identify a deficiency in their lives that can only be fulfilled by ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - 8 Ways to stay positive amidst adversity - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Stephanie TreasureIt’s inevitable that when you are on the road less travelled, trying to achieve your goals, starting a new business, career or family, you will get hit by adversity. Its life! It has its ups and downs, we all know that. But how you react to these adversities is what sets you apart from the ...
Views: 7513(3 votes) - A Bunch of Wholesome Advice ‘Desiderata’ - and Its Spoof ‘Deteriorata’! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is always rewarding to go through an intelligent bunch of worldly advice. Here we see one such bunch. It is followed by a hilarious spoof of the same. Both seem to have an input for those who wish to lead a cheerful life governed by wisdom. During the last century, a wise man wrote a ...
Views: 2181(2 votes) - A Guide to Parenting While You Sleep -Sleeping Angels - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Eric WhalleyI have spent weeks creating my site and thinking of things to write. So many ideas, but which to do first? Then I had a revelation... I was sitting down after dinner to watch the news when this lady from Queensland came on. She is the mother of four children, and she was having some ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - A Healthy Ego. The Key to Mastering Life - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Monty RitchingsUnderstanding the role of the ego in how we live our lives is essential to understanding the mystery of life. Usually when people describe themselves they are referring to the egoic self or the personality, the finite side of the whole package we call me. We speak about our likes, dislikes, ...
Views: 6414(3 votes) - A Positive End! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Vincent Sandee (Swami Ekabuddhyananda)I want to show how our life can be so much different if just before a silence we end up positive in our talk. The last note of our talk is like the last note of a song, it stays longer and it has more impact on our mind. The end of a sentence brings you somewhere. It could take you somewhere you ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - A wrong step has not been taken-Behind it is aptness - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOnly God is innocent and beyond illusion. Yet it is my good fortune that in this life such situations have not occurred wherein I had to walk against the direction of ideals and spiritual values. Human beings generally imbibe the wrong path and actions due to delusion and greed. Between these 2 ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Achieving SUCCESS Even While You Sleep Through Visualization (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Darren O ConnellYour subconscious mind is at work all the time, working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. While your conscious mind will shut down temporarily when you go to sleep, the subconscious mind will continue to work on, even while you are sleeping. You can understand and believe that ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - Advaita Vedanta, A Philosophy for Living in Harmony with Ourselves and Each Other - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Karuna DiLiberoSelf Awakening is the natural state of being human! We all have this birth-right and we all desire to live happy, safe, fulfilling lives. I have learned through my own practice of yoga, meditation, self-reflection and spiritual studies that we can actually re-program the way we think, so to ...
Views: 1571(3 votes) - Affirmations for New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierAffirmations for New Year's resolutions are a simple yet powerful jewel for self discovery. Jewels glisten in the light, sparkle with excitement and enhance the beauty of our being. This jewel for self discovery will serve that purpose and more. Add affirmations to your spiritual jewel box ...
Views: 1283(2 votes) - Antidote to Busy: 5 Simple Ways to Find Time for You - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurEly was excited about his new job. He’d spent a year looking, and found what he wanted – interesting work, good pay, friendly people. Perfect, right? But Ely had also increased his responsibility, added a long commute, and decided that he wanted to make a fabulous first impression at work. He ...
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