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- A good lie finds more believers than a bad truth. —German proverb Be honest and recover - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriLies I’m not upset that you lied to me; I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you. —Friedrich Nietzsche There are three types of lies—lies, damn lies, and statistics. —Benjamin Disraeli Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death. I can work out a good character ...
Views: 3046(1 vote) - You Will See Results Pursuing Your Core Desire - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Jack ZufeltWhen trying to discern your Core Desires, pay close attention to the responses and emotions elicited by the Search Question. You could overlook a key phrase, comment, or feeling if you are not careful. Emotions are not always easy to sense or detect. Often people will answer the question ...
Views: 3046 - How to Manage Your Worries - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Nancy LatimerWorry and anxiety are caused by your emotions. Worry is a normal response to uncertainty and we all experience uncertainty from time to time; however excessive worrying will drain your emotional energy, interfere with your day-to-day functioning and cause very high anxiety levels. The good news ...
Views: 3045(1 vote) - Snoring and Separate Bedrooms… Are They A Sign Of Lost Intimacy? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Jennifer Ross-TaylorWith over 90 million snorers in America, and studies showing up to 80% of couples sleeping in separate rooms when one partner snores, it is no wonder that builders and architects alike are reporting that more and more Americans are building homes with two master suites or are remodeling homes to ...
Views: 3045(3 votes) - To Change Or Not To Change. A topic in the Book "Quotes to live,love,and laugh by" - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriCHANGE Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or ‘present are certain to miss the future. —John F. Kennedy Someone was hurt before you, wronged before you, hungry before you, frightened before you, beaten before you, humiliated before you, raped before you… yet, ...
Views: 3044(1 vote) - Five Corrective Thoughts for New Business Owners - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Sulaiman BasirThe biggest enemy an entrepreneur has is primarily, themselves. Egos, lack of formal training, misinformation, and over-zealousness are often counterproductive attributes even for a manager: for a business owning entrepreneur these behaviors can cause stagnation in success and even threaten job ...
Views: 3041(2 votes) - How to Make Better Choices to Get What You Want by Self Help Expert Sharmen Lane. - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Sharmen LaneAlmost everything we do in life is a choice. To get out of bed in the morning is a choice. To go to work and do your job and pay your rent and take chances and risks, are all choices. To eat unhealthy foods knowing you will gain weight and increase fat and cholesterol and your risk for heart ...
Views: 3036 - Overcoming Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Lori Lynn SmithThe major holidays of the year come back to back. During Thanksgiving and Christmas, people spend the most time with relatives. But, as much as we love our family, much of our stress during this time can be due to them along with the actual actions we must perform. Holiday stress can be of ...
Views: 3034(5 votes) - Corporate Stress Management - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Nicole AireyThe challenges, importance and impact of stress management in the corporate environment and an analysis of different approaches used in today’s market, and their effectiveness. According to research from Friends Provident in 2009, "almost two thirds of people (61 per cent) say they feel more ...
Views: 3033(3 votes) - How a Christian Wife is to be a Helpmeet to Her Husband - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Angie LewisAs Christians we are not only accountable to our spouse but to God first and foremost. Christ should be the driving force in the Christ follower’s life. If this one important facet is written upon a woman’s heart, mind and soul, she will not have a problem adhering to her obligations as a ...
Views: 3031(1 vote) - Managing Parental Expectations - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Caron GoodeOne of the most challenging aspects of being a mom is managing the expectations of yourself and others. Motherhood is a world of compromise, flexibility and negotiations. It’s a balancing act between doing what you want to do and doing what you have to do. One of the most practical ways that ...
Views: 3029 - Boneless Pork Chop Recipe For Great Mealtimes - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDo you wonder how you can cook up a great dish for the family well when you have loads of work to do at the office? Most moms decide to buy fast food or prepare an easy dish (that may not be that nutritious) because they have little time to spend in the kitchen. Thus, they end up repeating the ...
Views: 3023(2 votes) - Anger Can Be Positive - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Dr. Lyle BecourtneyAlthough uncontrolled anger can be quite costly, when channeled properly anger can also be very positive. Among other things, anger can motivate us to work harder to accomplish our goals. This could mean playing harder on the defensive end in a basketball game, studying longer for an exam, or ...
Views: 3019(3 votes) - My Family Doesn't Like My Husband: My Family Hates My Husband - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2021 from Maci AspenMy Family Doesn't Like My Husband: My Family Hates My Husband I have no idea how many age old dilemmas exist, but I'm sure there's a mountain of them. One of those ugly dilemmas is when you are married to someone your family says they don't like. Honestly, my heart goes out to you, because if ...
Views: 3016 - Big “I”, Little “i”: The Real, Honest To Goodness, Miraculous, Perfected YOU - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Michele LandersBe Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.’ ~Lao Tzu It seems we are always searching for ways to improve upon ourselves. We fill our minds with as many books, seminars, workshops, CDs, movies, ...
Views: 3015 - Love Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltAs I help people discover and define their genuine Core Desires, I find that the area that stands out most is the longing for a personal love relationship. You must determine if you are the kind of person you want to be. Can you attract the kind of person you want to be with? We usually ...
Views: 3015 - ***The New Morality and Me - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromWhat people used to openly call good and evil in others must now be considered a matter of personal style or personality instead. This is the politically correct mores imposed by—hmm, the media perhaps? So now one can feel the same illicit thrill saying so-and-so is evil as one can saying a ...
Views: 3014(4 votes) - Questions to Ask Before Buying a Refrigerator - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanWhen planning to buy a refrigerator, ask yourself some questions to make the choosing easier for you. Instead of the gruelling times that you experience when buying appliances for your home, let these questions help you in spending just a few hours of making the right choice. How wide is the ...
Views: 3014 - How to feel more comfortable when wearing high heels - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2010 from Green BushWe may can't resist temptation of brand high heel such as Christian Louboutin shoes and so on. We should take pay attention to our health rather than the beautiful. If we are not healthy if beautiful would be discounted. The experts say that women always wearing high heels are prone to cause ...
Views: 3012(2 votes) - Personal Coaching for Empaths - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Rose RosetreeThe day will come when you thank your lucky stars you were born as an empath. I remind empaths of that often. Because it's true. And also because many an empath does struggle before becoming skilled. It is not at all unusual for an unskilled empath to struggle because of the biggest ...
Views: 3012 - Analyzing Dreams—How to Recognize the Negative Influence of Dark Energy - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHow many of you have had dreams that made you so mad when you awoke that your whole day seemed to be wrecked? Do you understand how to analyze such a dream? Do you think those dreams can influence how you act the rest of the day? Furthermore, have you noticed that such dreams can oftentimes ...
Views: 3011(3 votes) - The Future Is Not What It Used to Be - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Judi MoreoCharles Kettering, former head of General Motors, once said, “My interest lies in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there.” That’s where you and I are going to spend the rest of our lives as well. We are living in times of tremendous change. We must look forward and ...
Views: 3011(2 votes) - Conversational Hypnosis: Does Hypnosis Work? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Ian DavisIf you are a reasonably level headed person you probably think conversational hypnosis is a load of bs. Most people I talk to think the mere idea of someone else being able to control their thought processes is ridiculous. I've often wondered why this should be. After all we all accept the ...
Views: 3008 - A healthy body is a guest chamber for the soul - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Carmen GuerraWe only have one body; we sometimes take that for granted. When we are young most of the times we abuse our bodies, and take things for granted. Forgetting how fragile our bodies really are. We abuse or neglect our bodies in several ways. I for one can admit that I am guilty of this. When ...
Views: 3007 - Fear, Anxiety & Resistance - Fears of Creative People - PART THREE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFears are a natural part of the creative process. All multi-talented people experience fear, anxiety, worry and resistance at some point. Today we continue our strategies for fighting fear. After you’ve identified the true nature of your fears and resistance (see Part One of this series), ...
Views: 3006(2 votes) - Socratic Living - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Laurie GraySocratic Living embraces the method of self-inquiry introduced by Socrates, the wisest man in Ancient Greece. Socrates approached life with curiosity and wonder. He accepted himself and questioned everything around him. Rather than assuming he knew anything, he approached everything and everyone ...
Views: 3003(2 votes) - How to maximize energy? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Garry JacobsEnergy is the fuel of life. The more fuel we have, the more that we can accomplish in life. Children have a nearly endless amount of energy. However, as we grow older we lose a lot of the energy and enthusiasm of our youth. That is not an inevitable course, however. There are so many ways we can ...
Views: 3002 - 4 Ways to Say No Effectively in Any Situation Without Drama - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Stephanie OwensThe 4 No's of being a No Pro Saying “No” can be difficult because Pleaseaholics are concerned about hurting people’s feeling or damaging a relationship. I know how difficult it can be to even imagine telling someone no. Having the right tool for the job makes it easier because you don’t have ...
Views: 2998(2 votes) - Carpet Yarn Count: The Most Important Factor in Choosing Carpet - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanIf you are looking to purchase new carpet for your home, then you know there is a wide range of carpet selections available to you. If you don't know much about carpeting, then those same carpet selections can become overwhelming, and most people end up making their carpeting choice based on ...
Views: 2997 - Beating Alcoholism and Beating Boredom - Ways to Stay Sober Once You've Quit Alcohol - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from James FrithMany alcoholics live structured and full lives while they drink; this is because their days are spent drinking and their life revolves around the pursuit of inebriation. Once this destructive cycle comes to an end some find this sudden lack of purpose and newly found free time to be quite ...
Views: 2996 - Foods We Eat And Stress - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhen we usually think of stress, food is not usually at the top of our list as causing stress. But, recent research studies indicate that there may be a connection between what we eat and how we cope with stress. As almost half of our population complains of some form of stress, stress has ...
Views: 2996(1 vote) - BLESSINGS FROM A to Z FOR YOU: Feel the love, feel the blessings. - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieA: Aim to be in state of blessed bliss as much as possible. Appreciate all the blessings you have. B: Believe in blessings and enjoy blessed bliss. C: Cover yourself in blessings. Clothe yourself with blessings. D: Determine to be a blessed person more. E: Enjoy all your blessings, ...
Views: 2995 - The ‘Sole’ Importance in Shopping Running Shoes - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooRunning is one activity we often get involve with as part of exercise or for socialization as in marathons. And your performance also partly relies on your running shoes. When out to buy a pair of running shoes, do you just consider the looks and the brand and forget the rest? If this thing is a ...
Views: 2994 - Easy Tips To Cure Athlete's Foot - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinFungi love to take residence in nooks and crannies that are cramped, damp and stuffy, like the areas between your toes. Once these microorganisms have taken territory over a patch of skin on your foot, they would really try their best to stay and take root. Sometimes, when you think that you ...
Views: 2990(2 votes) - How to Effectively Manage Household Chores - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. These days 24 hours seem to be not enough to accomplish everything you have to do so the entire day. If you’re working full time, you have to spend around 8 to 9 hours a day, sometimes longer. When you go home, you need to take care of your ...
Views: 2985 - You Can Have it All....Just Not All at Once! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2010 from Eva GregoryUsually, when it comes to attaining our goals and seeing our dreams come true, we have set a timeline or, at least, have one in mind. That is a good thing. It keeps us focused, motivated. It is tangible; it is binary, measurable: have I been, done, reached such-and-such? Yes or no... ...
Views: 2985(8 votes) - Ho’oponopono -How We Create Our Reality -Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Robert NajemyHO’OPONOPONO & POSSIBLE REFLECTIONS OF OUR INNER WORLD IN OTHERS AND THE WORLD AT LARGE Note: As this subject needs a deeper explanation the article is broken down into four parts. The first deals with the nature of interconnectedness and the technique of Ho’oponopono The second explains how we ...
Views: 2984 - Understanding The Need To Control - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Adam BenedettoFeeling the need to be in control is a strong habit. It helps us to feel safe, at peace, and content, but only on the surface, for under the desired effect of trying to control lies the real discontentment that is causing the action. The continued desire for control will override any ...
Views: 2983 - *** Metaphysics: A New Religion? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseDid you know that Metaphysics is considered a “new emerging religion” by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) of the United States? Representatives of the IRS explain that they do not determine what a religion is or is not. As long as no crime is being committed, all religions are considered valid ...
Views: 2982(9 votes) - Charcoal Black Couch Decorating Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Alden AlfredWhen it comes to living room decor, one of the most popular and widely used pieces of furniture is the charcoal black couch. This is the kind of piece that holds massive appeal and you can actually create an entire decor around this one piece of furniture. The dark color of this couch has the ...
Views: 2982 - Basic Information and Simple Recipe for Low Carb Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBreads are satisfying and nutritious food items; however, not all breads are the same when it comes to their nutritive value. Some types of bread are typically lower in carbohydrate content;this makes them higher in protein, iron, fiber and several other minerals. Breads made from whole grains ...
Views: 2979(3 votes) - How to Create a Good Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Create a Good Self Image (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Self help books, Success, Success Principles Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Other Articles ...
Views: 2979(2 votes) - How To Deal with People Who Bring Us Down - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Andrew RondeauIt takes all kinds of people to make up the world we live in. In life, we have the opportunity to meet many people. Some of them we find are too difficult to deal with. These are the people we end up not liking and we try and avoid them as much as possible. Keeping well away from them might be ...
Views: 2979(1 vote) - Subliminal Messages – 5 Most Effective Tips on Winning in Poker - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Poker is one of the most popular card games around, and it is played all over the world. There are now countless poker communities thriving around the world; these communities are formed by poker aficionados who are truly into the game. Aside ...
Views: 2979 - Fault finding on Electrical Machinery - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Stephen DrummonsyEquipment can malfunction for many different reasons. Mechanical contacts and parts can wear out; wires can overheat and burn open or short out; parts might be damaged by impact or abrasion; etc. Equipment may operate in a way far different than it was designed to, or not work at ...
Views: 2978 - It is better to learn a right lesson from a bad example, than to learn the wrong lesson from a bad example. —Tuchy Palmieri - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriLEARN / LEARNING Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful. —Buddha As children bring their broken ...
Views: 2976(2 votes) - Enjoy the Present Moment - Do Not Live in the Past or the Future - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneAre you enjoying the present moment, right now or is your mind clouded by memories from the past and hopes for your future? The only way to live freely, unencumbered, in a state of passionate curiosity and creative potential is to continually bring yourself fully into the present moment. My ...
Views: 2974(1 vote) - Fix the Check Ink 1401 error message in Canon Printer - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2019 from Kelly SmithenThe Check Ink 1401 error message in Canon Printer troubles up to the work process of a Canon Printer. This technical error stops the printing functions of the Canon Printer. Technical devices have been providing us the best facilities. It creates disturbance for the users to perform printing out ...
Views: 2974 - Delectable Baked Salmon Recipes for Everyday Mealtime - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinMealtimes are always a delight, as long as you serve dishes with a truly delectable taste. In fact, you can turn any simple recipe into something grand. All you need is to use the right combination of seasonings and garnishing for the dish. You can put in slices of fresh fruit and vegetable or ...
Views: 2973(2 votes) - How to Make My Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend Like Me Again - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2016 from Tiemo DonaldHow to Make My Ex Boyfriend or Girlfriend Like Me Again It's amazing to realize that a lot of People go into relationships with the best of intentions. Every so often, both lovers are equally happy, and they continue a romantic, loving, Wonderfully healthy relationship. Unluckily, there ...
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