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- ***Earth Angels - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Janet NestorPositive psychology is a wonderful state of mind, a way of thinking that brings joy, happiness, fun, laughter and contentment into our life. This article, origninally written for Sibyl spiritual e-zine for women, is about a positive consciousness that allows all of us to be part of the ...
Views: 3723(11 votes) - Groom's Guide about renting or buying a Tuxedo for his Wedding-Part I (the Basic Tux) - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERGroom's guide about renting or buying a Tuxedo for his Wedding- Part I (the Basic Tuxedo) TUXEDO RENTALS (OR PURCHASE): WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE The main components of a Tuxedo and accessories include the following: Jacket Pants Shirt Vest ...
Views: 3720(108 votes) - Cooking as a Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Don MiltonCooking as a Spiritual Practice Most people like to eat good food and not many of us want to engage in the process of preparation and clean-up. I can speak from experience because this was my approach for most of my life. I was raised in an ethnic family and community where many activities ...
Views: 3705 - Bridal Bouquets for your LDS Temple Wedding (Sealing) and your LDS Wedding Reception - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Rosanna HallerBridal Bouquets for your LDS Temple Wedding(Temple Sealing & your Wedding Reception First the LDS bride and groom, and their receptive families, have jointly decided on all the overall the concepts, selected a LDS Temple, the wedding reception location(s) [Yes, I said wedding receptions -as ...
Views: 3699(157 votes) - I Choose To Have A Good Day - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Claire McGee“A man without a plan for the day is lost before he starts.” ~ Lewis K. Bendele What is meant by the above quote is, many people become so familiar with the daily routine of responsibility, duties and heavy workloads, we lose sight of the many great accomplishments we have achieved throughout ...
Views: 3699(3 votes) - Resiliance - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Mark GillespiePain is a part of life. More so for some people than others of course. It seems that some people have the resources or strength or luck or skills to work through their pain and come out the other side unscathed, almost as if they hardly felt a thing. We comfort ourselves with the thought that ...
Views: 3692(3 votes) - Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for You? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2011 from Leila McKay, MA, LPC.You have probably heard the expression "What we focus on becomes stronger." The theory behind Solution Based Therapy (SBT) is that focusing on what we want, rather than what we don't want, can help change old patterns of behavior and free-up energy for our full participation in life. When ...
Views: 3687(2 votes) - Dressing up, not down: Clothing does send a message - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Diane CraigNo, I am not a clothing snob. Just because I nix flip-flops in the office and cargo shorts for Dress-down Fridays does not mean my idea of sartorial splendour begins and ends with Savile Row. I will admit to a soft spot for black tie, a fondness for three-piece suits and a liking for tweed ...
Views: 3665(4 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) - The Power of Expectation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Carol WhitakerThe Power of Expectation Did you know that your life and body as it is right now is a result of what you expected to come about in your life? Did you know that because of the Law of Perception, what you perceive as “good” or “bad” will, in fact, be drawn to you, whether you like it or ...
Views: 3658 - The power of a Smile - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Lais StephanA new year has started. And what better way to start it than with a big and welcoming smile? This article is entirely devoted to “smiles”. :-) You will be surprised to read about the many health benefits of a simple smile! So let’s dive right into it: The Health Factor: The number 1 ...
Views: 3643(3 votes) - Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Norman Vincent Peale Quotes - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Norman Vincent PealeDr. Norman Vincent Peale was a Christian pastor and one of the most influential thinkers and communicators of our time. People all around the world credit Dr. Peale and his teachings with bringing happiness and success to their lives. For years Dr. Peale shared his principles at the Marble ...
Views: 3642(4 votes) - Cleaning Out the Mental Trash - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from S. James WebbThe nice thing about it is that it doesn’t have to go into some landfill and pollute the planet. This is actually a guilt-free process, although it doesn’t always feel like it. Why not? Because so much of our mental trash has these labels on it like “Mom gave this to me, do not throw away.” ...
Views: 3637(3 votes) - ***Pathways to Wholeness: Walking Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorPublished in The Art of Wellbeing Magazine, 2009 There are various pathways that guide us in our quest for wholeness and unification with our innermost self. One pathway that I have come to cherish is Walking Meditation. This method seems to nurture me, relax me, and provide the space and ...
Views: 3634(16 votes) - Positive self-talk and affirmations: Do they work? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Gilbert RossPositive Self-talk and Affirmations are pretty much the same thing with the very subtle difference that affirmations are more often verbal or written while Self-talk is more often played out in our heads. I got to know about the idea of Self-talk quite recently through a book by Theodore ...
Views: 3619(6 votes) - How to Compare Yourself to Others - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from John GrobergLet's face it, we all compare ourselves to others multiple times every day. Since comparing ourselves to others is something we do so often - we might as well learn how to do it right. By right, I mean with the result being that we feel more grateful about our current situation, not less ...
Views: 3617(34 votes) - ***Peacefulness Within - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Janet NestorThis article was first published in Sibyl on line magazine for women, December 1, 2011 “WHEN YOUR SENSE OF SELF IS NO LONGER TIED TO THOUGHT, is no longer conceptual, there is a depth of feeling, of sensing, of compassion, of loving, that was not there when you were trapped in mental ...
Views: 3596(33 votes) - Breast Cancer and Positive Thinking Linked! One Woman's Fight - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Sam EtkinEarlier this year, a good friend phoned me and said: "I've got breast cancer!" The statement was delivered as succinct as that, quietly and with a pause afterwards - just like a death knell. As the recipient of this shocking news - what reply of any substance could I give? Feeling my awkwardness ...
Views: 3591(6 votes) - Mastering Inner Confidence Through Breathing and Self-awarness and realisation - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Jason Pegler"10. Mastering inner confidence through breathing Originating in Hawaii, ha breathing is an excellent tool for increasing your inner confidence. With a little practice each day it will help you develop greater self-confidence by building up air energy that can be redirected round the body. Sit ...
Views: 3574(2 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) - Happiness Is Being in the Present Moment - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Gina LakeLove naturally flows out of the present moment, which is the only moment that exists. The present moment is what is real. When we bring a memory from the past, a fantasy of the future, a fear, a judgment, or any other self-centered thought into the present moment, those thoughts draw us out of ...
Views: 3572(6 votes) - Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Steve BeamanEmotional Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt Welcome to the Emotional Path where we’re going to be discussing an issue that I’ve dealt with for many years, in fact decades. Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.. These are three core drivers to indecision, poor decision, and stagnation. What are these three ...
Views: 3562(7 votes) - ***Choose Wholeness! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorWhat happens if I believe I am physically, emotionally and spiritually whole? Better yet, what if I take a leap of faith and I think, behave, make choices, and live within the belief that I am whole, healthy, secure, peaceful, loving and lovable? Belief Silence. We are born from ...
Views: 3557(21 votes) - Bipolar II Disorder and Teenagers: Part Three -- Diagnosis - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Patrice WoltersIn the third article of a four-part series, we'll continue to follow Wendy's story and discuss the difficulty of diagnosing bipolar II disorder. Dr. Smith had been treating Wendy for depression since she was 14, but it wasn't until she was 17 and displaying hypomania symptoms that he ...
Views: 3549(3 votes) - Binge Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from April TaylorWe all eat too much from time to time. Let’s take the Thanksgiving holiday as an example; the turkey, sides, all of those pies, the stress of preparing the meal or seeing your family, and oh the sweet relief of that delicious pumpkin pie! Millions of Americans nationwide consider it a day where ...
Views: 3530(6 votes) - The Effects of Low Self Esteem - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Sandra AddaeI recently (in 2010), got back in contact with an individual, who was literally my heart and soul. You know, one of those people you thought you loved unconditionally, until things started to reveal itself. The late musician Rick James used to say, “Cocaine is a hell of a drug.” Cocaine, my ...
Views: 3517(1 vote) - 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) - *** Collecting Our Joys - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Janet NestorWe go through our days, busy and rather unaware. We run our errands, care for our family, go to and from work not really having consciously experienced all the wonderful moments of the day. Keeping a Joy Journal is about becoming more conscious of your joys and less focused or your ...
Views: 3513(25 votes) - You Can Do It - Stop Believing You Can't - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceMost individuals will spend their entire life being told that their dreams are something that they can’t do. “There is no way that you can play football with the boys”, or “No one would make you president”, or “You can’t possibly fly planes with all girls in the military”. It’s really hard to ...
Views: 3512(2 votes) - Expressive Writing - Tips and Exercises - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Caroline MacroryExpressive Writing: What is it? Expressive writing is fancy term for something very simple: expressing yourself through writing. It is the process of putting your thoughts, feelings and experiences down in to words. Expressive Writing is what you are doing when you write in a journal or a ...
Views: 3500(1 vote) - Cancer as a Disease of the Mind - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from David ElliotCancer, as we all know, is a disease of the body, but it is also a disease of the mind. Cancer survivor David Elliot discusses how this ‘mental disorder’ manifests and what can be done to lift the curse of a terminal prognosis. In the body cancer manifests as a collection of cells that are ...
Views: 3497(11 votes) - ***Wholeness: A Bio-energetic Self-guided Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Janet NestorFrom Pathways to Wholeness, p. 85-86 Recorded for you at www.mindfulpathways.com I created this exercise for my own personal healing journey, and share various versions of it with my clients on a regular basis. The exercise can be practiced daily. If we have physical health issues or any ...
Views: 3485(15 votes) - Types and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Wedding Cake Toppers - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Rosanna HallerTypes and Styles of Wedding Cake Toppings or Toppers Article by Rose Haller Exclusively for www.WeddingCakeToppings.info and www.WeddingLDS.info Traditionally a wedding cake is located in a place of honor at the couple’s wedding reception. Usually the wedding cake is prominently and ...
Views: 3481(78 votes) - ***Overcoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromOvercoming Fear and Hearing Voices with Oedipus When I was a kid I used to chat with adults waiting for the bus on bus benches. Taking opinion polls with this captive audience in the summer in south Florida in the Fifties was easy. People will tell a kid anything when there's absolutely ...
Views: 3479(16 votes) - Wedding Colors Convey Meanings-Tips for Brides from a Professional Wedding Planning Expert - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Rosanna HallerWedding Colors Convey Meanings-Tips from a Professional Wedding Planning Expert When choosing the colors for your wedding and wedding reception you may want to consider what do your favorite colors mean? Take a look at the list below, you may find a new favorite! Diamond White: Purity, ...
Views: 3470(160 votes) - The 4 Letter Word You Should Use Everyday - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhenever someone mentions a 4 letter word these days, my guesses are it isn’t this one that comes to mind. They are creeping more and more into mainstream. Turn on a radio station or even watch a movie and the chances are fairly high that you will hear one. But there is another 4 letter ...
Views: 3465(13 votes) - ***What is Positive Mindful Thought? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Janet NestorPages 23-25 from my book Pathways to Wholeness All positive thought is based on the principles of unconditional love and by definition, contains the following ingredients: 1. Positive intention 2. Positive content 3. Positive outcome for self, others, and for all life in general Why is ...
Views: 3439(14 votes) - Choosing a Wedding Photographer for LDS Weddings and for LDS Wedding Receptions - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Rosanna HallerChoosing a Wedding Photographer for Your LDS Wedding & Wedding Reception After months of planning, your wedding day seems to happen in the blink of an eye and then it’s all over. We are so lucky to live in an age where we can document every minute of the wedding day with wedding pictures. The ...
Views: 3432(156 votes) - Leadership and Adversity: Turn Adversity into Opportunities: Senator Daniel Inouye Story [Part I of Two] - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERThis Part I of a two part article about US Senator Inouye provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent ...
Views: 3423(114 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) - Duties of the Father of the Bride (Part II of IV-The Initial Wedding Planning) - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from PROF. HOWARD EDWARD HALLERDuties of the Father of the Bride (Part II of IV-The Initial Wedding Planning) The traditional duties of the Father of the Bride during the initial planning of the Wedding and the Wedding Reception include: 1. Maintaining a calm and loving tone in your home, in spite of tension, ...
Views: 3384(87 votes) - Anything IS Possible! The Miracle of Finding a Birth Family in Vietnam - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Stephanie Alt“You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however.” Richard Bach Finding my daughter’s birth family is by far the most touching and life altering story I have yet to relay. It is nothing short of a miracle and testimony to ...
Views: 3360 - Everything in your life is in truth in perfect divine order, always! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Ralf FritzingerBeloved one,greetings! Be at peace for everything which comes to you is a blessing, a lesson and an angel in truth for if it happens it happens for a good reason:God wants you to learn a lesson! Accept it and do your best, and God will do the rest! Every Spiritual test & lesson can ...
Views: 3334(2 votes) - The Lasting Effects from Blows to the Head (Concussion) - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Lasting Effects from Blows to the Head (Concussion) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, effects of head injury, neuro-psychology, medical information, medical resources, brain The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various ...
Views: 3321 - Money! Power! Sex! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2012 from Pam GuthrieMoney! Power! Sex! When we have them, and use them well, they are so much fun. When we don’t have them, we have feelings about them. When we misuse them, we have feelings about them. And sometimes we have serious mis-learning around them, and become either abusive or abused with them. As ...
Views: 3315 - ***Living Peacefully - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Janet NestorSome relaxation music to read by: Dolphins Delight by Ambient Space) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UThOseyShA8&feature=youtu.be You probably don’t like feeling stressed or that unidentifiable underlying unease that defines anxiety. Many of us lump all of our symptoms into one broad ...
Views: 3311(14 votes) - ***Fully Present for Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Janet NestorFebruary/March Article written for Sibyl Spiritual EZine for Women My daily goal is to be fully present for each moment of my life, feeling joyous, connected and balanced. As a working woman, wife, mother and grandmother I know that I require a daily spiritual practice that nourishes, ...
Views: 3305(16 votes) - Procrastination and overeating--what's the connection? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Julie SimonWe all procrastinate to some extent. There are only so many hours in the day and some tasks are just plain more onerous than others. Sometimes we procrastinate because we feel overwhelmed by everything we need to get done and we’re having trouble getting started. Other times, we feel ...
Views: 3305(4 votes) - ***Our Inner Resources - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Janet Nestor“People Tested” suggestions that help us build and strengthen our existing inner resources. Enrich YOUR life one step at a time. Determine what you require to cultivate your inner oasis. What fills up your empty spaces? What feelings, activities, and people support feelings of joy and ...
Views: 3299(13 votes) - ***Nana and Lucy's Excellent Adventure: A Story of Mindful Relationships Between Nana, Lucy and Nature - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Janet NestorAfter a morning filled with an Easter Egg Hunt, moments of remembrance related to Easter's deeper meanings, and a breakfast fit for a prince and princess my husband and our grandson Kodiak went off for some time together. Our granddaughter Lucy and I went for a walk along the greenway that ...
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