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- ***To See Things Change in the World, we Must Change the Way we See Things - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIn order to see things change in the world, we must change the way we see things! The Integrated Ascended Master realizes that the world we see is a projection of our own thinking. What we see in the world is determined by our own thinking. There is a way of thinking that can give us ...
Views: 2436(3 votes) - What is my purpose? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Michelle AinslieThis is a question that I asked myself daily for most of my life. I had no idea what I was meant to do and who I was supposed to be. I have degrees in Psychology, Education, Theology and Zoology. I have had dozens of jobs and done thousands of courses. All that time I was trying to find ME. ...
Views: 2436(4 votes) - A Three Step Plan for Overcoming Loneliness In Three Weeks - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Timothy ArendsA New York psychotherapist has called loneliness one of the leading problems of our time. Researchers in the United States, Finland and Sweden found that loneliness ranks right up there with smoking as a health hazard and that people with strong social support networks are half as likely to die ...
Views: 2435 - What is Hypnosis Without Trance? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Antonio PerezWhat is Hypnosis Without Trance? Before I tell you what Hypnosis Without Trance is I want to tell you who came up with the idea of HWT. Meet James Tripp. Brilliant man. Hard working. Always up for a challenge he decided to come up with his own style of Hypnosis. While there are many ...
Views: 2433 - Developing a Winning Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweI heard a very interesting statement not too long ago that really made me think and it has stuck with me for sometime now… this person made a statement saying “you can measure a person’s height, you can measure how high a person can jump, you can even measure how fast they run, but you CAN NOT ...
Views: 2432 - How to Attract a Better Future - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Joe VitaleForget resolutions. They’re usually based on magical thinking, wishful thinking, and lack any real commitment or plan. We’re already weeks into the new year and you’ve probably already forgotten your resolutions. Well, so has everyone else. Welcome to the club. That’s why resolutions ...
Views: 2431(2 votes) - Urban Gardening Trends - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Whitney SeguraIn this highly urbanized world, it is a big challenge to pursue gardening and to find a spot to do it. With high cost of lots, spaces are usually limited only enough for the house. However, this should not put down individuals who would really want to do some gardening in their own backyard and ...
Views: 2430 - Conquer Stuff Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Janice RussellMost people associate the word “addict” with alcohol or drugs. Reality is that people can become addicted to either a substance or a behavior. As a professional organizer, I work with many clients who are addicted to stuff. What does this look like? Here are some of the signs: o more stuff ...
Views: 2427 - Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is part 2 of an 8 part blog series titled, “Become the Person Who Can Move Mountains.” This blog is about Visualization. The blogs in this series are: Self-Esteem, Visualization, Knowledge, Patience, Understanding, Giving Back, Love, and Faith & Fear. We all possess important ...
Views: 2425(2 votes) - Midlife Women - the 3 Biggest Areas Transitioning Women Struggle With - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Deborah HayesChange…difficult or at least a little scary at any age but for the midlife woman this time in our lives can be very unsettling. The truth is by the time we reach this part of our lives we have become so accustomed to living for other people’s benefit that it can be downright disquieting when ...
Views: 2424(1 vote) - Possibility Thinking, The Luck Factor, Serendipity, and Good Fortune —Too Much For a Person to Expect in One Lifetime? Part 2— - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2004 from James ClaytonOpportunity, says a famous writer, is like oxygen. It is so plentiful that we fairly breathe it. – Quoted by Robert Collier, Riches Within Your Reach Not long Ron called me. A year earlier I had taken his 12 Keys to Effective Salesmanship Course in Austin, Texas. “Where are you calling ...
Views: 2424 - ***Self-love Affirmations to Help you Fall in Love with Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneFor your enjoyment, here are some affirmations that you can work with to help you develop self-love. Say them out loud at least twice a day, for 21 days – without missing a day. If you miss a day, start over again from day one. It is unwritten law of the mind that whatever we do for 21 days ...
Views: 2423(2 votes) - Stop Hiding Out And Playing Small On Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Cookie Tuminello”Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.” Marianne Williamson Has your business suffered because you have been hiding out and playing small? Has fear, shame, guilt, or abuse from your past ...
Views: 2423 - Spanish Proverbs - How Natives Say It - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Aaron MyersSpanish proverbs came about just like any other proverb. Leaders, rulers, and writers would write catchy phrases about good judgement decisions widely accepted as common sense. They wrote simple and trendy phrases so they could easily be remembered. Here are some of the most common proverbs in ...
Views: 2420 - Racing Heart Rate Brought Into Control For This Heart Patient - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Suzanne ZachariaEFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a great holistic healing method that has worked wonders before my eyes. In my opinion, the name does not do the method justice, as it can help with so many physical conditions. Having used this method for many years, I am still amazed when I see ...
Views: 2419 - How to Make Homemade Grout Cleaner - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanGrout is usually made of either Portland cement or epoxy . It is applied in the space between two tiles in order to hold them in place. Grout surface is very porous and can easily absorb dirt and grim, which over a period of time lead to discoloration and appearance of dirty stains. No matter ...
Views: 2417 - With society's distractions, it is important to stay focused on the bigger picture of life. - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Matthew ButcherWe may have a hard time keeping in touch with the big picture of life because our society offers so many distractions and fears that can consume us. We have technology, entertainment, bills to pay and so many other things that can keep us overly busy. But at the end of the day do these things ...
Views: 2417 - Use The Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Get Anything You Want in LIfe - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2006 from Kanayo OkwuraiweThe subconscious mind is a very powerful tool. Unfortunately, the majority of people do not know this. “Whatever the mind of man can conceive, it can achieve.” This is a well-known saying and fact. Science, as well as religion has repeatedly told us about the limitless potentials of the human ...
Views: 2415 - WiFi Extender Not Connecting to Internet? Here's the Fix! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2021 from Marc HenryHave you configured your Netgear WiFi range extender but still it won't connect to internet? It is one of the most common issues experienced by Netgear users worldwide. However, with some troubleshooting tips, you can fix the Netgear WiFi extender not connecting to internet issue. And this post ...
Views: 2414 - The Best Resources for Baby Shower Poems and Quotes - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanPoems and quotes are enriching and they give some sentimental touch to any occasion. For a baby shower, you can put an appropriate poem or a nice quote in the invitation card or the party favour. If you are inspired enough, you can compose your own poem or quote. Your guests will surely ...
Views: 2413(2 votes) - Approaching Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghHappiness is the direct result of a choice. An agreement, between you and you. If you aren’t happy now, it’s because you have not made this choice, this agreement with yourself. The question is, “Why not?” Many people simply do not understand this basic rule of life. Apparently, nobody told ...
Views: 2412(3 votes) - Improve Your Conversations Skills With Open Ended Questions - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Royane RealOne of my friends recently asked me how she should handle an upcoming lunch with her lawyer. She was worried that the lunch would become awkward if they ran out of things to talk about. I suggested she should try to mentally prepare a few general questions such as, “Do you still enjoy being a ...
Views: 2412(1 vote) - Dealing with Anger & Frustration - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Debi BerndtIn your everyday life, you may get impatient with the person on the highway in front of you, the checkout attendant at the grocery store and the car in front of you who ordered the ultra-supreme wash that takes twenty minutes. Watching the clock in the mid-afternoon, wishing it was five o’clock ...
Views: 2408(2 votes) - The Seven Steps to Winning Every Consumer Argument - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2004 from Jamie Albert1. Respect yourself Whether you are trying to return a $20 blouse you bought one week ago or a $20,000 car you bought one year ago, the process is remarkably the same. It all begins with respect. You must respect yourself enough to go after what is right. Many consumers just shrug off lousy ...
Views: 2408 - As Access to Healthcare Increases, So Does the Number of Reported Users - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Brooke OberstSince the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the health care industry has seen a vast shift in trends and how the healthcare industry operates. The industry itself was already growing and changing before ACA. The move to electronic health records systems has been vital in order to ensure ...
Views: 2406 - How To Find, Sustain and Share Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2003 from Caterina RandoHappiness- you can’t beg for it or buy it or even barter for it. You can however create it and better yet sustain it. If you want to be happier long-term make creating and sustaining happiness a priority and apply the following happiness sustaining principals. Choose it The old adage, "people ...
Views: 2404(1 vote) - Forgiveness and Amends: Dealing With the Fallout of Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from PD RiversPlease begin this lesson by writing in your journal: 1. Are you still angry about the breakup of your ...
Views: 2403 - Food, Feelings and Feng Shui - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffStudies have shown that people’s food intake is susceptible to their surroundings. Simple visual clues like plate size, room lighting, room color and the eating behavior and body size of dining companions were shown to affect the portion and size of food consumption. While the studies are ...
Views: 2402(1 vote) - Overcoming Barriers and Obstacles - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThere will always be barriers and obstacles between where you are right now and where you want to be. If your desire is fairly strong, you will definitely get started on it. You will probably spend a lot of money and time on it, too. You may even get most of the way there. However, the day you ...
Views: 2402 - Itchy Skin Parasites That Drive You Crazy - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Richard KuhnsRare skin parasites, causing relentless itchy skin, suffered by thousands of people world wide are becoming more common. The itching is so intense and relentless that the only relief is to take near scalding baths several times a day to keep the vermin at bay. How are the itchy skin parasites ...
Views: 2401 - Are You Limiting Your Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe more interesting and enlightening you are, the more people will welcome you into their lives and the more opportunity will abound. Learning is not limited to going to school or getting a degree. It's surprising that many people stop feeding their minds after a certain point. For some, ...
Views: 2400(1 vote) - Logical Thinking and Absurd Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasAlmost all your thoughts are basically absurd because your conscience is under-developed. This conclusion is the result of my research and discoveries after continuing Carl Jung’s research in the unknown region of the human psyche through dream interpretation. Today you can understand how ...
Views: 2400 - Pizza on the healthy side (whole wheat Pizza) - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Jimmy SigenstroemI have previously written about that even if you chose to eat a healthy diet, it doesn’t mean that you have to do without all the good things. You can easily have a pizza once in a while, as long as you do right and in moderation. And by right I mean that you drop the pepperoni, the pork bacon, ...
Views: 2399(1 vote) - Make Time for Friendship - by Submitted on May 29, 2010 from Royane RealDoes it ever seem to you as if it’s harder and harder to make new friends? Sometimes it’s our imagination, but sometimes it’s actually true. When we’re young, we’re surrounded with lots of other people who are the same age as we are, and who are going through the same things we are going ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - Release and Let Go to Make Way for the New - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Linda BinnsSpring is officially here and this is the perfect time to clear out the old and make way for the new. This is a great time of year to go through your stuff to identify what you can let go of, as the urge to Spring clean takes hold. This year, as you go into Spring cleaning mode, bring a ...
Views: 2398(1 vote) - Calendula Oil – Healthful & Beautiful Skin! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Susan KatchurCalendula oil is extracted, by steam distillation, from the petals of the calendula flower, otherwise known as pot marigold. This bright yellowish-orange colored flower consists of twelve to twenty different kinds of perennial or annual plants. After the petals have been steeped and infused, ...
Views: 2396(1 vote) - Life Is Easy, Isn't It? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jerry Lopper"Life is easy" seems easily understood intellectually. Take what comes along with thanks and gratitude; the circumstances and choices we make are perfect for us. All this feels right when said in a contemplative atmosphere. But after a few doses of life's reality, we have a difficult time ...
Views: 2395(4 votes) - Enhancing Your Self-Image - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Jack ZufeltSuccess is an inside job. Even if your body and mind are ready, willing, and able to learn and do whatever is necessary to get the job done, a negative self-image may stop you. Although we create many outward images of ourselves-so we can interact with or impress others and sell our ideas or ...
Views: 2393 - How Crickets Considered a Pest - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanOutside at night, the chirping of crickets can sound like a harmonic symphony. But inside the house, that harmony can turn to dissonance -- because the sound means you have an infestation of crickets. Problems Caused by Having Crickets in the House Having a couple of crickets in your home ...
Views: 2392 - The Functions of Currency Counting Machine in Business - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from alan coryThese days money counting machine is considered to be one of the most essential industrial tools for every business. Everyone has seen that currency counting machine at the bank but do you know that having the same one for your business gives you a better accuracy in counting money especially ...
Views: 2392 - 5 Things I Believe about Leadership - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Billy ArcementThere are a myriad of characteristics attributed to great leaders in the literature on leadership. I’ve chosen five that are critical for everyone seeking to lead. Not fully appreciating or understanding the ramifications of not following these ideas can lead to misery for a leader. How do you ...
Views: 2391(4 votes) - Find the Best 50 CC Scooter and Shelve the Worst One - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from robin brainPeople often get confused when the buy scooters and the confusion become even more pronounced when they buy something such as the 50cc scooter. What the Buyer Looks For? Usually the average buyer would look for the following aspects while buying any electric scooter, gas moped or even the ...
Views: 2391 - How to Make Banana Nut Bread - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBananas are originally from South and South East Asia and are first cultivated in Papua New Guinea. They are commonly found in tropical islands. The fruit is very fibrous and sweet with a distinct smell. Bananas are filled with B Vitamins, Vitamin C and potassium chloride. B Vitamins help us ...
Views: 2391(3 votes) - Shitty Relationships - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Dave ArenaThis week’s radio show about unhealthy relationships had a lot of buzz going before we even started and it lived up to the hype with over 14 live callers in 1 hour. Bobby Dhillon was our first caller who offered that past experiences help you learn what you don’t want in a relationship. He ...
Views: 2388 - When Not Changing May Be More Painful Than the Change Itself - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseIn my last few articles, I’ve written quite a bit about the topic of change. I’d be remiss if I did not take some time to approach this topic from the perspective of those who choose not to change. Not changing how you approach the situations which come into your life is certainly a ...
Views: 2388 - The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com A Dynamic Whole THE BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER AND CRYING Two of the most potent forms of emotional expression known to humanity are crying and laughing. They are so universal that ...
Views: 2387 - How Your Appearance Impacts Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Look the part. That's what people from my grandmother's generation used to say. It meant looking like the professionals who belonged to the group that you wanted to be a part of. It also meant carrying yourself, through your demeanor, in a manner that's consistent with the expectations of the ...
Views: 2378(6 votes) - How to Have That Courageous Conversation - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2005 from David WoodIn this article I'll tell you why having the courageous Conversations in your life is the most important thing you can do for your spiritual growth, and for your freedom and fun on this planet. And - I'll tell you how to have them. What is a 'Courageous Conversation' (CC)? A CC is the one you ...
Views: 2377 - How To Maintain UPVC Windows - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Kate CritchlowOne of the excellent benefits of UPVC windows is their efficiency and also maintenance. Unlike classical materials like wooden, UPVC needs very little in the way of maintenance as you don’t have to give them a fresh lick of coloring every so often and they don’t wear much, if at all, in adverse ...
Views: 2376 - Simple Tips to Boost Your Credit Score - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Kathy Jo PollackHopefully you have already checked your credit reports and are correcting any errors. (If you have not done this, read my previous article, Start Your New Year Right By Checking Your Credit Reports ). Make sure you monitor and follow through on any disputes. That is a good start. With a ...
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