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- Every day Affirmations: Meditating Tension Aside - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Smith JoesMaybe you have considered meditating as a way to decrease stress, anxiety, depressive disorders, concern, and other dis-ease within your body? Stress and feeling changes play a substantial role within the types of sickness that your entire body encounters. Probably the most beneficial ways to ...
Views: 823(4 votes) - Expeditions in Faith: Your Purpose is Your Challenge - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Jennifer UrezzioWhat's your great challenge in life? What is that theme that has run through most of your life? Some great challenges are: not enough, fear of failure, trust issues and speaking your truth. Just because we are experiencing a challenge doesn't mean: • that you are "doing" something ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Fear as a Powerful Motivator - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Jason MagillThis week I wanted to post about fear and how it can greatly limit our potential but when used correctly can also be a very powerful motivator. Here’s to a week of channeling your fears! Feeling afraid, there’s no feeling like it. It is real and powerful. It creates intense physical ...
Views: 2445(2 votes) - Feeling Positive for best results - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak DixitCOMPLEMENTARY VALUES Darkness & light are not two different things but two complementary values of same property. Existence of one ensures the absence of other. Absence of light is called darkness. When we say ‘there is light’, it automatically means ‘it is not dark’ and similarly when we say ...
Views: 1293(2 votes) - Filling the Soul Hole - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Kimberly DavidsonToday, more than ever, a spirit of hopelessness presses down particularly on people who don’t like themselves or feel like they can’t do anything right. Many lack a feeling of significance which is crucial to emotional, spiritual, physical and relational stability. Countless people try to meet ...
Views: 997(4 votes) - Five Great Steps to Conquering Fears - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Dion DalyConquering your fears might seem easy in theory, but actually applying methods that can help you to overcome your fears is never easy, particularly for that person directly caught up in that trap. Depending on the strength of the fear, or fears, some people might be able to challenge it ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - Five Ways to Protect Yourself from Emotional Manipulators - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from nancy traversFor the last few weeks I’ve been talking about emotional manipulators and the tactics they use to control you. The devastation these emotional predators can cause in your life is insidious and serious. These people can wear you down until you are a depressed, defeated shadow of the person you ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Forgiving Self - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierForgiving self is a simple yet powerful jewel for self discovery. The act of self forgiveness helps us to let go of the past. This is essential as we enter our new beginnings in the year 2013. The Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - Get Back on Track With Your Goals. - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxTo get things back on track, ask yourself the question: "What's one thing I want to have happen in my life right now that's not happening?" What spoke (on the Balance Wheel) does it apply to? Use that particular spoke, and begin by identifying 3 goals that you can accomplish to help bring some ...
Views: 1409(2 votes) - Getting Back on Track - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonIt seems we are constantly trying to “get back on track” with something in our lives. We may be trying to get back to healthy eating, working out, de-cluttering, dating or work on some project we’ve dropped. And if we’ve really fallen behind, the disappointment and overwhelmed feeling can lead ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Getting Started in Overcoming Aviophobia - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Dion DalyThink about it traveling to different countries is great. But the thing is what happens if you like travelling, but you are scared of flying? It can't be easy for you can it? If you have not developed some strategies to conquering the fear of flying because whatever destination you go to for a ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - Global Survey Reveals Happiness Gaps Between Men and Women - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2009 from Ray WilliamsA new global survey reports that men are happier with wealth, while women find greater happiness in friendships and family, co-workers and their bosses. Yet the survey may not have asked the right questions. The online survey of more than 28,000 people in more than 51 countries by global ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Got the Holiday Blues - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Carolyn BatesAre your holidays filled with loneliness? Do the days just feel like a lot of work? Is the meaning of the holidays lost? Has this just happened now that your children are out of the house and maybe you have been on your own for awhile? Holidays are definitely one of the most difficult times ...
Views: 1754(3 votes) - Habits - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Dr. Paul D. Kai SwigartHabits, like clothing, are external to us and a product of our choices. We need to choose them carefully, and change them if necessary; to insure that they accurately reflect who we really are, the things that matter most, and the impressions we want to be remembered by. People often believe ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - Happiness Beyond Belief - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Willie HortonHere’s a question that you may have never seriously asked yourself. Are you happy with yourself and with your life? The chances are that there are things that you would like to change about both you and your life – I have rarely met anyone who is truly happy, they are few and far between. ...
Views: 3252(4 votes) - Have you had enough of going through life wondering “Is this all there is?” - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Larry CraneSeriously have you had enough of going through life wondering “Is this all there is?” How much longer are you willing to wait for things to change? Please acknowledge that waiting for things to change is no longer a viable consideration. We have all at one time or another spent much time ...
Views: 1511(5 votes) - Head Injury: A Practical Guide: YOU ARE AN EXPERT ALREADY - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Head Injury: A Practical Guide: YOU ARE AN EXPERT ALREADY Author: Trevor Powell Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology, Web site: http://www.headway.org.uk Other articles on this subject are available at: ...
Views: 1127(4 votes) - Healing and Awareness Are Vital for Your Personal Growth - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Doron GilIt is likely that you, as a grown-up – like so many others - probably have some unfinished businesses to take care of, be it relationships issues, unfulfilled career opportunities, as well as unresolved parents-children issues (with your own parents and/or own children). Taking time to heal ...
Views: 1123(2 votes) - health - To know and not do is to realy not know - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriHEALTH / HEALING We squander health In search of wealth; we scheme and toil, and save, then squander wealth In search of health; and all we get is the grave. The system has made us secondary with our primary care physician. Sugar and spice are not very nice. Health begins with a good ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - Hello, Me - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowWhen was the last time that you spent a durable amount of time alone? Can you pinpoint the moment when you took some time in your day or week for you and only you? Chances are that between all of your outside obligations, family events and happenings, volunteering and taking care of others in ...
Views: 1258(2 votes) - Holistic Health through the Synergistic Interaction of the Body and the Mind - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe human being is a coupled unit of the body and the mind. For a comprehensive well-being, their combined and interactive harmony should be considered. Neither of them can be independent in their wellness. People are generally satisfied with their physical health so long as they do not ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - Hope is everything - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Julie SimonThe Random House College Dictionary defines hope as "the feeling that what is desired is also possible or that events may turn out for the best." It's certainly easy to have hope when everything is going your way--you just landed a great job, met the man/woman of your dreams, lost a lot of ...
Views: 2049(3 votes) - How Do You Conquer Your Fears? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Dion DalyWhat is Fear? Well, fear is one kind of emotion that affects a person's life considerably, and can change the way a person deals with their surroundings. Humans and animals equally have this emotional reaction founded on any occurrences in their surroundings that presents danger, whether ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - How lack of concentration kills our ability to focus the mind on healing - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Adele TheronHow do you focus your mind in an era of multiple distractions? We are living in an era of an information overload. Vast varieties of technology everywhere we look, that it has become essential to one’s survival or so it sometimes seems. An average employee receives thousands of interruptions ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - How listening to music can help healing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Adele TheronMusic is – The art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. Music is an incredible aspect of life that is quite often not recognised of it true potential and value it holds. According to an article on “Mail ...
Views: 1859(3 votes) - How Positive Thoughts Start Your Day Right - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsI have great news! Your DNA has nothing to do with your attitude. You CAN train yourself to think more positively. It all starts in your mind. That's why it's important to start each day with a positive thought. This month we're going to give you a daily positive thought each morning at ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - How To Achieve Positive Affirmations - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Greg FrostEach success has its roots from a positive thought setup, having a good successful life connotes an individual’s ability to wither negative thoughts and only flourish on those thoughts which are geared to positive outcome. It is very important for an individual to develop a lifestyle which is ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - How to activate our Inner Potentials? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamInner potentials are set to ignite only if we feel that our present life or situation is not successful or when we feel that we have not achieved anything remarkable in our lives. The thought that we are more than what we are, makes us think of ways to activate or ignite our potentials. We ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - How to be positive - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanCertainly we are all aware of the health effects of having a positive attitude throughout life and of the improved mood we are going to experience if we remained positive yet sometimes we betray our knowledge and dwell into negative thinking for prolonged periods. I have been searching for ...
Views: 1364(3 votes) - How to Create a Good Self Image (Part Two) - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Create a Good Self Image (Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Self image, Self Esteem, Positive thinking, Positive psychology, Success, Success principles, Self help, Self Help books, Empowerment, Transformation, Thoughts, Inspiration “Inspiration, ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - How to Discover and Live your Life’s Purpose and Heart’s Desire - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Alfred HeathThe terms “life’s purpose” and “heart’s desire” are loaded ones to many people: most think of a singular calling and an overriding passion, the stuff of dreams, and to the pragmatists, pipedreams. For some, life seems not worth living without the hope of fulfilment through a career or an ...
Views: 2129(1 vote) - how to end bad moods - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanSome people define happiness as the absence of bad emotions. Its that relaxed moment where you are worried about nothing and where you are not feeling bad because of any major problem that can make you feel really happy. Luckily most bad moods and even mild depression attacks can be dealt with ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - How to find Love - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.The world is filled with people who are unhappy and even angry because they can’t get the love that they want. Most of us think that we need to do something different or be with someone different in order to get what we think we need—love from someone else. We have to be better, do more, achieve ...
Views: 1565(2 votes) - How to Focus During a Health Challenge - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Marc LernerOne of our most valuable gifts is our focus. I define focus as how we direct our awareness; for what we give our attention to, is what we become conscious of. Even though our visual focus may seem little more than a glance, our awareness has the ability to transport our consciousness. ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - How To Have Bullet-Proof Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from tracey steinbergImagine how amazing you would feel if you had bullet-proof confidence every day of your life? You can with my 3 step plan! Here are a few ways to give your self-esteem a boost and help get you on your way. AWESOME COMPLIMENTS - If you receive a compliment take it at face value. So, if your ...
Views: 1822(3 votes) - HOW TO HAVE GREAT SELF-CARE - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Karen Hood Caddy"If I’d known I was going to live so long, I’d have taken better care of myself." James Blake Believe it or not, you are your most valuable asset. And the only asset that will be with you for the entire length of your life. No one else, no friend, family member or loved one can promise that. ...
Views: 714(3 votes) - How to Redeem a Major Debacle - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Rita SchulteOk, you blew it; this wasn’t just a small faux paux, this was a hot mess. You went to buy a car with a specific budget in mind, and before you knew it the salesperson talked you into something you absolutely couldn’t afford---all because you couldn’t say no. The result? The bank is after you ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - How to Remain Centered Over the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Shift Your Life Tracy Latz M.D., Marion Ross PhD.Holidays, even in the best of circumstances, can be stressful due to family, work, school, and cultural expectations and responsibilities. A daily practice can pave the way to keeping you compassionately connected to your self, others and whatever Higher Power you understand or recognize. A ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - How To Start Your Day In A Positive Way - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Kimberley CohenIt's a new dawn, a new day, a clean slate so to speak. You CAN start your day in a positive way! Whatever happened yesterday is in the past. A brand new day that holds promise, new possibilities, and new insights on ways to do or think about things is unfolding before you. A new day ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - Humor Is Your Best Friend - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Rita SchianoSeveral years ago I watched a video about comedian Dave Fitzgerald, a two-time cancer patient. In it, Dave discusses his experience with the disease and how he coped. He talks about his decisions and choices regarding treatment options, being involved in one’s own recovery, and keeping a sense ...
Views: 1028(2 votes) - I'm going to make this place your home - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from William Fetter" I'm going to make this place your home" I was just listening to the radio and heard a song by Philip Philips entitled "Home." It reminded me of how important it is to return home whenever we feel overwhelmed with the day-to-day happenings of life. I know it is true in my case that I've ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - If there are "good" Chills, how can there be "bad or scary" Chill(s) ? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Don WadingtonHave you had "good" chill(s)? When do you get "them"? Have you had "scary" chill(s) and when did you get them? How about "cold" chill(s)? Do these different chill(s) feel the same if you feel them ? Is the term(s) chill(s) used for 3 (maybe more) meanings? The answer is YES. The ...
Views: 3515(3 votes) - If You Are Happy and Content With Your Life You Are Rich! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Niki CleggPeople are always complaining about one thing or another and it does annoy me a lot. I have had hard times in my sixty years but there is no point moaning about it, is there? No there isn't! People in general are never happy because there is always something that affects them be it the weather, ...
Views: 1158(2 votes) - Imbue Yourself With Joy - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Areanne LloydImbue Yourself With Joy (Excerpted from a group channeling held in Los Angeles, CA.) Evolutionary entities are on the planet at this time to be joy in their lives, in order for the light of joy to emanate from that which you are and shine upon those around you so that they can be uplifted a ...
Views: 1367(6 votes) - Immensity – A Catalyst for Inner Transformation and Healthy Living - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThere are many factors in life that can function as catalysts for letting the mind undergo fundamental transformation. Those who sense the poison behind the unconscious living soon discover these catalysts and move on to stable inner peace. Most people lead an unconscious living within the ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - Improve Your Conversation Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Royane RealDo you suffer from a lack of conversation confidence? When you make conversation with other people, is your mind constantly saying a lot of very harsh things to you about your conversation ability? Does your mind criticize every thing you say? Do you put yourself down for being shy or ...
Views: 1596(1 vote) - Improve Your Mental And Emotional Health And Live A Fuller, Richer Life - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Greg FrostIndividuals who are mentally and emotionally healthy tend to be the masters of their behavior. Being healthy in both aspects enables an individual to take on life and its challenges all while building healthy relationships with the people they interact with and also leading lives that are not ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - In Praise of Imperfection: Accepting Your Flaws - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Karen Hood CaddyI don’t know why we all get so hung up on trying to hide or eradicate our flaws. We all have imperfections. Yet, we are often so intent on covering them up. Doing this is so self-eradicating. And it’s exhausting too. What about just letting yourself be, flaws and all? Not in a weak, “I’m no ...
Views: 732(2 votes) - Incorporating Change into Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Isabel KirkChange! Such a loaded word. What comes to your mind when you think of the word change? Stop for a minute and try to answer that question. What types of feelings does it bring up in you? Hope, excitement, joy, or on the other hand, fear, anxiety, loss, or to make things more complicated, a ...
Views: 2164(5 votes) - Integrating Positive Self Affirmations For A Better You - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Greg FrostIntegrating positive self affirmations for a better you, is helpful in improving your life. By making affirmations, whether negative or favorable, you set up your emotional state. This will determine how you feel for the remainder of the day, or when faced with certain situations. The best ...
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