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- Setting up a Journal - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from John RobsonReady to explore journaling but not sure how to get started? Here are some guidelines to get you on your way. The type of journal you use should reflect your own needs, preferences and style. There are lots of choices. To begin, do you want to write on paper or type into a ...
Views: 1886(4 votes) - Can We Save Our Democracy? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe are a democratic people who believe in democracy, which means equality, due process, freedom, privacy, consent and dissent, toleration, and the common good. We believe in it so adamantly that we advocate it for the world. This is because in the past, democracy has worked well for our country. ...
Views: 890 - ***Take the Lid Off - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSmall stresses lessen ability to focus on the meaningful stressors. They operate just below the radar of consciousness because often we deal with them by suppressing them so we can focus on important things. The problem is: a myriad of these gnats are as large a drain on us as a 'real ...
Views: 2973(2 votes) - ***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: 3061(4 votes) - 7 Secrets to Controlling Aging - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Mark FooYes, we all wish we could find the Fountain of Youth. In this time and age, the whole world is stuck on intelligence and looking good regardless of their age. Almost everyone sits waiting for the next quick beauty fix to hit the market. Regardless what it may be – from diets to Botox injections, ...
Views: 1390(9 votes) - 6 Easy Ways to Beat Boredom - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Mark FooEveryone regardless of what age experiences boredom. The kids are the first usually to say the words “I’m Bored” but us adults have at one point or another in life experience it too. Have you ever wondered why you are feeling bored? It can be a feeling of laziness, or exhaustion or even a ...
Views: 1951(2 votes) - Reclaim Your Authentic Voice - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Lynda KlauRECLAIM YOUR AUTHENTIC VOICE: DRINKING FROM THE WELL OF YOUR ENTIRE BEING Lynda Klau, Ph.D. We all yearn to be real, to feel connected to ourselves and to others. Often, however, we lose this connection. We’re not living from our deepest passion, but we cannot find a way to bring it into ...
Views: 1263 - Reduce Your Emotional Intensity - Handle Your Negative Emotions As They Happen - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Linda PucciMany people feel emotions so intensely that the negative emotions disrupt their lives. They are so depressed, angry, fearful, hurt or guilty that they cannot enjoy their lives and be happy. This is a problem for them, as well as for those with whom they interact. The challenge is figure out ...
Views: 6255(1 vote) - Your Legal Rights after a Vicious Dog (pitbull) Attack - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from William HayesPitbull attacks (And dog attacks in general) can be a difficult topic to address. Dogs are such an integral part of our society and are often considered a member of the family. Yet every year 4.7 million people are victims of dog attacks in the United States, and routinely the pit bull is either ...
Views: 6819(2 votes) - 5 Great Ways to Break a Bad Habit - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Mark FooYes, everyone has bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, biting nails, chewing on things, or even eating too much, it’s possible to get rid of it easier than you think. With 3 key factors called willpower, determination, and perseverance, you can overcome the nasty habits you’ve developed for ...
Views: 2075(2 votes) - Recognizing Unhealthy Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Reeva JacksonOne of the keys to obtaining a better life or living arrangement is to assess the quality of relationships that you surround yourself with. Do you surround yourself with loving relationships or unhealthy relationships? For someone that has a pattern or history with unhealthy relationships, the ...
Views: 1159 - Pulling Yourself Together, When You Are A Nervous Wreck - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome days I feel grounded and other days it is as if I am splitting off in ten directions at the same time. I see myself coming and going. When in this state, I am ultimately exhausted. I am learning how to avoid this shattered state by paying attention to what has been called in my channeling ...
Views: 633 - I only have to look at a Hershey bar ........ - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Julie MannI only have to look at a Hershey bar ….. People who say, “ I can eat anything I want and I never put on any weight” are right aren’t they? So are those who say, “I only have to look at a Hershey bar and I gain pounds!” What is it that you are saying about your body and the way you look? ...
Views: 1689(2 votes) - How to Be Worry Free - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersWorry is a form of fear that typically stems from feelings of not being in control, lack of trust, or not feeling safe. The antidote to worry is trust. But how do you get to a trusting place when you're mind is filled with worry thoughts? Like reaching any goal, you begin one step at a ...
Views: 1468(3 votes) - Our Responsibility - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Sherry McGregorOur Responsibility Self-Defense We are taught safety throughout our live for many situations like the fire drill we learned in elementary school, about crossing the street safely, driving safely and many others. It is interesting to me that we are taught little or nothing about crime ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - How We Learned to Think the Way We Do - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kelley KremerKids learn to react to the world by imitating adults’ behaviors. They see how adults act, interact and react with others in the world. Kids also learn how to feel in this way. They learn which feelings to express and which feelings to suppress. People who choose to feel angry, frightened and ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Toxic Words: Verbal Abuse Can Hurt You - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Linda Pucci"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" Remember that old saying that we used as kids to try to cope with name-calling? It probably wasn't very successful then, and in fact, just isn't true. We now know that words can hurt. We always knew that words could ...
Views: 2660(3 votes) - The U.S. Healthcare Debate Brought Out the Worse in Us - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from James LeGrandThe yelling, screaming, fighting and complete disrespect for our fellow men and women over differing opinions was horrible. The debate over the H.R. 3200 Health Care Bill is emotional, complex and highly controversial. We teach our children how to resolve conflict by listening, understanding, ...
Views: 1331 - A Sign of the Times: Homeless Veterans - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe’ve all seen a homeless man on a street corner holding a cardboard sign that read something like, “Homeless Veteran…Can You Help?” We might have asked ourselves, “Could that sign be true?” The answer is YES! How many homeless veterans are there? Who are these homeless veterans? How ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - No -- Just Say It - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOnce you've tamed your inner-guilt monster, you are ready to welcome that most wonderful of words into your vocabulary. We're certain you barely use it. But it's a potent combination of two letters that could routinely save our sanity. Go ahead. Say it. You know the word we mean. NO. Are ...
Views: 605(1 vote) - When Organizing, Trust Your Instincts! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroI was working with a client recently to organize her home papers. We were purging papers that were no longer needed, and sorting the keepers into categories so that we could put them into files for future retrieval. So far, so good. My client confided that she considers herself organized at ...
Views: 1692(3 votes) - I only have to look at a Hershey bar ........ - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Julie MannI only have to look at a Hershey bar ….. People who say, “ I can eat anything I want and I never put on any weight” are right aren’t they? So are those who say, “I only have to look at a Hershey bar and I gain pounds!” What is it that you are saying about your body and the way you look? ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Creating your Vision - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowCreating your Vision; being able to look into your future through a selection of pictures, words, symbols and shapes creates a visualization of where you would like to see yourself, the direction you think you might be going in and the means in which to make it happen. Generating a map of your ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Taking Time for Self - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSetting aside some time each and every day to regroup, re-energize and take a moment for yourself is completely and utterly imperative for your continued success, growth and development on your pathway to greater health, a lighter you and a calmer way of life. You must make time for self to ...
Views: 1469 - Pedestrian Push-Back - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I walk down to my local post office I usually pick up litter along the way to dispose of it properly later. Today I was trying to cross the road at a designated pedestrian crossing - you know, the kind with a day-glow florescent bollard in the middle of the road and a sign that says ‘State ...
Views: 595(1 vote) - The 4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself to Know if You Are Ready to Change - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Linda PucciIf you've been plagued by a problem in your life, especially if you've had that problem for a long time, you might assume that you'd be eager to get rid of it. You would think so, but actually, when you get right down to it, the contrary is often more true. People get used to having their ...
Views: 2176(4 votes) - How to Grow a Backbone. - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Renee ShupeDo you feel as if everyone is taking advantage of your good nature? Do you think they would still do it if you were more assertive? Becoming more assertive is a goal that many of us want to achieve. We feel disrespected and we want to be able to stand our ground without guilt or fear. ...
Views: 2107 - Closet Organization - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowYou know the one I’m talking about, the one that when you attempt to open the door there is an element of fear that accompanies it’s revealing. Has one come to mind yet? If not, perhaps this will spark a memory of a closet in your home. One that is in dire need of an upheaval, some tender ...
Views: 1062 - The Art of Moderation - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIncluding everything in your life that promotes great health and well-being is exactly what we are working toward. Choosing a little bit of this and a smidgen of that creates a sense of balance and allows you to include everything that you love as you practice restraint and temperance as a ...
Views: 1058 - 7 Quick Exercises to Help You Develop a Business Mission and Vision Statement - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Don MidgettMission and vision statements generate a lot of attention in the business world, ever wonder why? Building a successful business is part of the motivation. After all, you should understand exactly why you are in business. Your employees should not only reflect this but deliver on that ...
Views: 7066(3 votes) - Creating Passive Income: How To Make People Understand? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Sandeep NathMaking people understand subjects not taught in school is difficult... and therefore so well worth it! How to create passive income is one such subject. Research by various noted gurus establishes that all people can be categorized in four personality types. 1. The Sales personality, which ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - HOW TO USE THE UNIVERSAL ENERGY - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Jordana SandsFrom all I have read and envisioned, there is a Universal energy from which all things are made. This energy fills the entire universe. When you form a thought in your head, you tap into this energy, and you actually can create that which you are thinking about. We all have the ability to ...
Views: 13549 - 3 simple daily practices to help you live happily ever after - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Ann-Mhayra Aleckson…and they all lived happily ever after. Remember when you were a little child and your head was filled with dreams of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and beautiful princesses – awakened by a prince’s kiss and spirited away to a land of happily ever after? Or maybe you dreamt of Prince ...
Views: 1887(1 vote) - You Unstuck Excerpt: SETTING THE STAGE FOR A V-8 MOMENT - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Libby GillYOU UNSTUCK:EXCERPT #7 BY LIBBY GILL SETTING THE STAGE FOR A V-8 MOMENT You know those moments of insight that zap you like a bolt out of the blue? Some people refer to them aha or light-bulb moments. I call them V-8 moments because when the pieces fall into place, it’s suddenly so ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - Beyond Regret: Letting Go, Stepping Up, Moving Onwards - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Avil BeckfordIf you could turn back the hands of time and make amends for an earlier mistake, a major one, would you? And, have you been fixated on this mistake, perhaps had many sleepless nights over it? Judging by the amount of research conducted on regret over the years, these questions should not be ...
Views: 4950(1 vote) - Obama's Call to the Faithful - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPresident Obama's superlative speech at Cairo University will be much analyzed. It was, as expected, an address that was rational, intelligent, eloquent, and fair. In stark contrast to George Bush's catch phrase, "clash of civilizations," Obama made every effort to weave common threads between ...
Views: 637(2 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: 3064(2 votes) - ***Bring Relaxation to the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Serenity HealthWe all know that work is one place we need to try and be more relaxed and not get stressed or anxious. We all know that every doctor out there tells us to control stress, learn how to relax, reduce anxiety etc. Well, just how do you do that in the workplace if you have a stressful job, a lot ...
Views: 1705(3 votes) - I have a Personal Life Coach. This makes me both wise and cool. I know you want one. But how do you choose? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Janet WhiteheadIf you want to be the best you can be in sport, you get a coach. Ditto for Life. I'm wise and cool to have a coach... but wait, does this make me wiser and cooler if I am also a certified professional coach? Not only that, if I've had the experience of being coached by a number of coaches? ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Invisible Forces in Your Life—Imagine an Angel Sitting on Your Shoulder and Whispering in Your Ear - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbAre invisible forces guiding you in your life? Imagine an angel of God sitting on your shoulder. What do you think that angel would say? Would he or she offer constructive or destructive help? Well, from my own personal experiences, it does appear an angel—the inner spirit of God—has been ...
Views: 2612(2 votes) - Abandonment Issues - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from dherbs dherbs[excerpted from the upcoming Love Manual] I never realized how many cases of feelings of abandonment existed until I became a spiritual counselor. Feelings of abandonment are pretty rampant in U.S. society. I find that most cases of feelings of abandonment are predominant with females in ...
Views: 6862 - Meditate to Improve Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Shauna BelknapWhen you have a problem, meditate on it and the answer will come, during the meditation or afterwards. – Remez Sasson Meditate silently. You will be able to create a totally new life for yourself. – Sri Chinmoy No great work has ever been produced except after a long interval of still ...
Views: 874(2 votes) - Virus Protection for your Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Lori BrenckmanIf you use email or go online with your computer, you’re probably aware of the damage a computer virus can do. There are thousands of viruses, and a whole industry that's dedicated to fighting them. Just in case you don’t know what I'm referring to, a computer virus is a 'rogue' program that's ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - How Can You Make Your Voice Sound Interesting? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Andrew RondeauHere are 10 ways to ensure your voice sounds interesting when presenting: 1. Your starting point should always be your posture and your breathing. A poor posture will prevent you from breathing effectively and without sufficient breath your voice will have no power and will lose its ...
Views: 8400(3 votes) - How to Change Negative Thoughts That Rob You of Your Joy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Barbara MillerAre you plagued with negative thoughts that keep bombarding your mind with fear and anxiety? We all face times of stress in our lives and while normal at times, not dealing with stress can lead to feelings of insecurity, panic attacks, insomnia, poor digestion, heart palpitations, and myriad ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - You Unstuck Excerpt: Do You Advance Toward Risk or Avoid Them? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Libby GillYOU UNSTUCK: EXCERPT #6 Do You Advance Toward Risk or Avoid Them? Let’s look at your typical patterns of behaviors to get an indication of where your default switch is set on the continuum of advancing toward or avoiding risks. Take the following quiz to find out. 1. You are asked to ...
Views: 1511(2 votes) - Why do we wander? to escape, to get lost, to be found, or to discover? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhy do we wander? What triggers hearts, minds, feet to roam? Do we go away to find fresh satisfaction in the return? Or do we stray to escape, to get lost, to be found, or to discover? I do a fair amount of roving myself. My ostensible reason is usually a bone-deep hunger for warm rushing ...
Views: 611(2 votes) - Signs and Symbols - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe race through our busy lives at such a hectic pace most of us are missing precious signs and symbols that are meant to guide us, warn us, protect us and bless us. Throughout time the priests, shaman, healers, guides, leaders and great athletes have been taught and trained to be aware of signs ...
Views: 829(2 votes) - Alexander Technique - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from Mark JosefsbergThe stresses and strains of modern living, combined with the ubiquity of the computer, cell phone, blackberry etc., seem to draw us in, collapsing us forward and down and giving us a one version of 'bad posture' (another version of bad posture would be sitting up rigidly straight. It doesn't ...
Views: 1237(2 votes) - Mississippi Shining: Good News for All - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe election of James A. Young as the democratic candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, Mississippi, is the living proof of the Taoist adage, "Furthering through Perseverance." In 1964, in Philadelphia, three civil rights workers who were in Mississippi to register black voters were murdered. ...
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