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- EXERCISE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2003 from Mark ThompsonOur world today seems to be too busy for our own good. Day after day is a balancing act with tons of demands on your time such as working, personal relationships and maintaining your health just to name a few. With all these priorities, a very important area of life gets put on the back burner. ...
Views: 766(2 votes) - What's on Your Inner TV? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2003 from Anne LeedomWhat’s playing on your inner TV? Your inner TV is the screen in your mind upon which you create various scenarios. Perhaps the channel is “Reliving the Past.” Maybe it’s “Controlling the Future.” Is your channel on “Obsessive Thinking” where you are ruminating over and over about a situation or ...
Views: 782(1 vote) - "E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL" WE NEED YOU! - by How can a fatherless boy be comforted by a wrinkled puppet?
At the first sight, there was nothing physically attractive in this puppet. As a matter of fact, his appearance scared everyone, including the little boy, Elliott, who played the major role in the movie E.T.
E.T. features ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Self, Soul & Parables - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2003 from Maurice TurmelParables and mythical stories have been with us throughout time. From the earliest of cave drawings to modern writing and film parables, as guides to human experience, have been a source of inspiration throughout history. They are the teachers that guide us through challenges confronting us at ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Where Do I Start? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelCleaning out your junk can be incredibly freeing -- but where do you start? There's so much to do!! Here are a few rules of thumb to follow when you begin cleaning out -- either at home or at the office: FIND YOUR PAIN Begin working in the area that is the biggest thorn in your side -- ...
Views: 1098(2 votes) - Introverts! Recover Your Holidays with this 5 Stage Game Plan from the Introverts Coach - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2003 from Nancy FennActually the real name of this article is “Nancy’s Sure Fire Five Stage Introverts’ Recovery from Frenetic Over Activity at Holidays Game Plan”. Here’s how I developed this plan. A reader recently wrote me: “I love my family and my in-laws, but only in small doses. The string of holidays ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - THE ART OF HAPPY LIVING - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2003 from hifzur rehmanWhat do you think about happiness? A philosophical approach to life; an intellectual activity or an academical pursuit. No, not at all, nothing of the sort. Happy living is nothing more than living a normal life free from undue pressures, problems and tensions. The Art of Happy Living is not ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - 7 Simple Tips for Cultivating Unstoppable Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2003 from Peter Murphy1 Spend time each day with confident people. Their energy and inner strength is so inspiring that you will find yourself feeling more empowered just by listening to them talk. And you can get tips from them. All you need to do is ask! Even one good idea could point you in a whole new ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Dwelling in the Land of Tranquility - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2003 from Jerry LopperAre you dwelling in the land of tranquility or the land of turmoil? Given a choice, which would you select? a). A life surrounded by peace, tranquility, and love, or b). A life surrounded by strife, turmoil, and anger? Many people will say they would pick a), tranquility, given a choice, but ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Are There CONTRADICTIONS in Personal Development? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2003 from Danish AhmedMany years ago, as my personal-growth journey was expanding, I strived to find the fundamental principals of success that would be consistent to the entire personal development industry. I was happy to find some of these principals, yet I was shocked as I noticed that one principal would ...
Views: 2167(3 votes) - Practical Releasing - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2003 from Hale DwoskinINTRODUCTION The excerpt, below, is from the new book, "The SedonaMethod," by Hale Dwoskin. The book describes an emotionalreleasing technique that has been perfected over the past25 years and is used by thousands of people on a dailybasis. The Sedona Method employs a simple set of questions ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - SUCCESS EXPERIENCE - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2003 from Mark ThompsonI attended a seminar this past weekend and found myselfdisappointed and accelerated with excitement all at thesame time. I went to this seminar ready to be blown away by some fairly popular speakers and entrepreneurs. When it cametime to listen to the first keynote (who I was pumped ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - Intentions, Hard Work, and Luck - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2003 from Jerry LopperMy son often says, "The harder I work, the luckier I get."Since that phrase popped into my head early this morning, Itook it as my inspiration for the week and got to thinkingabout luck. What is luck? Is it good fortune that comes out of the blue,totally unexpected? Or is it the Universe ...
Views: 2634(1 vote) - The Blackout Distinction - Plan & Program - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2003 from Danish AhmedBy now many of you have probably heard of the blackouts that spanned the north-eastern US States, Ontario (Canada) and now London, England. I was listening to the radio and heard an official talking about emergency situations and how these situations could and should be dealt with. He talked ...
Views: 1554(3 votes) - The Truth About Money - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2003 from Spiritual Life Coach Mike BrownIt has been said that "money makes the world go around." Is this really true? Lets examine this saying a little bit further. The truth about money is this. Money has absolutely no value what so ever and I can prove it. Money or the numbers that you see on your account balance are worthless. ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Is your passion fizzling out? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2003 from Caroline JalangoStarting a business or project is one thing, keeping it running successfully is another issue. Do you recall the initial enthusiasm, drive and passion you had, when you were working on setting up your business or project? You spent countless hours working on it, researching about it, making ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - THANK YOU - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2003 from hifzur rehmanDo you want to know the magical words which can change your life? No kidding, you already know, the words are “thank you”. The magical and powerful words “thank you” open the hearts and minds of other people for us and thus pave the way for our prosperity and popularity. Don’t say thank you in ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Life Satisfaction Quiz - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Thelma MarianoTo determine your degree of life satisfaction, answer True or False to the following. I enjoy getting out of bed most mornings, as I look forward to starting the day. I see the problems in my life as challenges which I can learn from. I am usually able to focus on what I am doing ...
Views: 5536(2 votes) - Four Cornerstones to doing any Personal Development Program RIGHT - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Danish AhmedBefore we begin, let me say that I use the term "personal development" very loosely. Anything that we are doing in life that helps us to grow personally, is personal development. So, taking a new cooking class is personal development . . . Deciding to travel to a new country and experience ...
Views: 959(3 votes) - Peace Seeds - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Susie CortrightThere is a law that guides the peace process, and while world leaders may disregard it, your average mommy knows it pretty well. It is this: The world can be only as peaceful as you are. And it all starts with you. I have three kids under the age of 5. If I wake up in a sour mood, the day is ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - The Power of Listening - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2003 from david grayListening I have recently rediscovered the power of listening. Why is listening so powerful? Listening is something we do every moment of every day. Even when you are in a room all by yourself, there are external sounds and internal voices which you could listen to. As well, in any moment ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - LIVE YOUR OWN LIFE - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2003 from hifzur rehmanAre you living your life, the way you want to live? If your reply is in affirmative then you must be a very successful and powerful person in full command of your life and the circumstances. However, if your reply is in negative, then I am sorry to say that you are like millions of other ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Declare Independence from Fear - by The belief that we can think and act in such a way that fear will be banished from our lives is a dangerous fairy tale, a fiction that contaminates personal responsibility and leads to reckless reactivity or paralysis. As long as we cling to the need to send our fears into exile, as long as we ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Are You Digging Your Grave With Your Mouth? - by It was 25 years ago when I first heard that question. Bob Proctor stood on a stage, I was eagerly sitting in the audience and he asked the question: Are you digging your grave with your mouth?
I must admit, the first time I heard that question I thought "how morbid!" and "what kind of a ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Life Fundas 1 - Alter your Attitudes - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2003 from Anurag Chopra__________________________________________________ Welcome to "Life Fundas"......""Fundamentals in short "" This ezine is a collection of "pearls of wisdom", of Great Authors,Spiritual Savants,Saints,Scriptures,Age Old Proverbs, Leading Industrialists and General Living Experiences. ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Developing Will Power and Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2003 from Remez SassonMost people admire and respect strong individuals who have won great success by manifesting will power and self-discipline. People in all walks of life, who with sheer will power, self-discipline and ambition have improved their life, learned new skills, overcame difficulties and hardships, ...
Views: 2885(1 vote) - Things to Do Before Your Granddaughter Comes to Visit - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2003 from Susan Dunn1. Get caught up on all details requiring thoughtful attention so you can devote your attention to her and to the moment. 2. Check to see what movies and attractions are in town, and schedules for amusement parks, skating rinks, library, Sunday School, etc. Check newspaper and with friends for ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Things to Think About Before You Move - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2003 from Susan DunnDECLUTTER Consider anything that might be more costly to move than to rebuy. Have a garage sale, take things to Goodwill, call Habitat to come pick up big items. When you come across something you haven’t used in a couple of years, unless it’s sentimental, get rid of it. TRANSFER ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - 10 Strategies to Transform your Relationship with Overwhelm - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2003 from Vicky WhiteIf you are someone with goals and dreams it’s not likely you are ever sitting wondering how to fill your time. Overwhelm brings up issues of integrity, authenticity and passion. It will affect your prosperity, your relationships and make you not nice to be around. Overwhelm is the opposite ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Don't Let Motivation Cause You To Fail - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2003 from Della MenechellaYesterday my teenage son Matt came home with a less than stellar report card. (Yes, even peak performance experts sometimes have trouble motivating others.) Now Matt is by no means stupid. The reason he got poor grades is because he did not do the work that was required for some of his ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - How to successfully rise to the occasion! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2003 from Caroline JalangoWhether you are working on fulfilling a dream, launching into business, or selling a product or a service, there comes a moment when all the theory and knowledge you have gathered has to be practically applied and turned into reality. This is the point where the rubber meets the road. The point ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Living With Integrity -- Handling Broken Promises - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2003 from Miami PhillipsEach and every day, we all make promises. We make these promises in many different ways, and in a variety of forms. A promise can be as simple as "I'll call you back", or as committing as "I promise to get that done!" Often we can make promises and commitments without thinking through the ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - 10 Magical Steps to Fulfilling Your Prosperity Dream! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2003 from Melissa ZolloSo you want to be successful, healthy, happily married, and rich? Do you feel like a successful, healthy, happily married, accepted, rich person? Or do feelings of resistance, frustration, anxiety, insecurities and deceit shadow you? Are you still feeling needy, lost, rejected and deprived? Do ...
Views: 2236(1 vote) - STOP TRYING - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2003 from Mark ThompsonHow many times have you felt like giving up? How many times have you thought it's not worth it? How many experiences have you had that made you think, "Why am I doing this?" It could be a small business venture you're going for. It could be a relationship you decided to go into. Maybe ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - 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: 2010(1 vote) - Anam Cara - Soul Friend - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2003 from Miami PhillipsI am reading a book named Anam Cara-A Book of Celtic Wisdom by John O'Donohue. It is fascinating! Anam Cara in Gaelic means “soul friend”. Your Anam Cara is a person who you could reveal the deepest intimacies of your life to -- someone with whom to share your soul. Do we have friends like that ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Having It All: Why some people make the leap—and others don’t! - by Submitted on May 28, 2003 from Keith VarnumWe are each beings of light. Within that light are all the colors of the rainbow—all the aspects of God and humanity—all the power of our natural spiritual abilities. Why do some of us open to the full spectrum of our magnificence and power? Why do most of us continue to see only black and ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - ***10 Steps to Jump-Start Your Life Today! - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim Allen1. Now is the time to be honest with yourself and others. If you're trying to revitalize yourself, you have to be honest about what is and is NOT working in your life. Self-deception is like driving around in circles: you're moving, but you're not getting anywhere. 2. The only person you ...
Views: 3295(2 votes) - Get To Know Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherEight Baby Steps To Knowing Your "Self" Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you believe in? What engages your passion? What brings tears of gratitude and joy to your eyes? Do you know, or have you lost yourself? In my work as a professional coach, I’ve helped many people ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Decisions, Decisions - by Submitted on May 14, 2003 from Thelma MarianoIt was the hardest decision of my life. Was now the time to put my mother in a nursing home? My mother, at 83, is fiercely independent and lives on her own. Unfortunately she is becoming more and more confused due to Alzheimers. After the low score on her last geriatric evaluation, the ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Ten Steps to an Easy Life--Without Struggle - by Submitted on May 14, 2003 from Jerry LopperWhat does it mean to you to live an easy life? Do you envision a life on the beach or around a pool, surrounded by everything you need for relaxation and entertainment? I’m talking about something else--to me, an Easy Life means a life that is easy to live--a life without struggle or hardship--a ...
Views: 12658(2 votes) - Learn - Do - Teach - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2003 from Michael RawlsLearning is finding out what we already know. Doing is demonstrating that you know it. Teaching is reminding others that they know just as well as you. You are all learners, doers and teachers. Richard Bach How Insight Becomes Example Most lessons in life come as "lightbulb moments" - a flash of ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - What are Soft Addictions? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2003 from Judith WrightExcerpt The following is an excerpt from the book There Must Be More Than This: Finding More Life, Love and Meaning by Overcoming Your Soft Addictions by Judith Wright Published by Broadway; March 2003; $23.00US/$35.00CAN; 0-7679-1339-6 Copyright © 2003 Judith Wright What are Soft ...
Views: 2717(1 vote) - Boost Your Luck With These 6 Simple Strategies - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2003 from Vicky WhiteIn life some people appear lucky. In Feng Shui it often appears as if things happen by magic for some. Co-incidences seemly appear from nowhere. You're thinking about a new direction for your business and you just happen to be introduced to the perfect person to help you move in that ...
Views: 4816(1 vote) - RELEASE, SHIFT & MOVE ON without Analysing - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2003 from Michael CohenHi, I'm Michael Cohen, Bioenergy Healer and Teacher...welcome to the world of energy medicine and energy healing. I work within the field of Bioenergy using a technique known as Bio Plasmic Manipulation (BPM). My website will take you through the different applications and techniques that i am ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - Success (A Perspective) - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2003 from Mark ThompsonI've been thinking a lot about success and achievement lately. I've come to believe that our success is not something that “just happens”. Our success or lack of success is a direct result of the decisions we make. If we want to become wealthy, we must make wealthy decisions. If we want to ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Find Passion In What You Do - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2003 from Josh HindsFind something you feel passionately about - Ok, I'll readily admit that on the surface this seems like a no-brainer. Yet it never ceases to amaze me by how many people I talk with that feel as though they're just going through the motions with regards to the events in their lives (both business ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - What Do You Believe is Truth? - by The Universe is Love. Love is the only reality. This may not be new, but an awareness of an incredible process may be. We are here to remember, or, rediscover, ourselves as part of the Universe – as Love. We remember who we are as we experience what Love is and what Love is not. Both help us ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Who Are We, Really? - by Whether I’m gazing at a majestically sculptured building, reading of a startling medical breakthrough, or soaring over the earth during a transcontinental flight, I’m always awed by the genius of humanity.
The world is millions of years old, and yet, in only a comparatively short period of ...
Views: 932(1 vote) - Healing From the Inside Out - by There is a consciousness movement around the world that reflects an advancement in human evolution – a growing recognition, or, more rightly, a remembrance that we are spiritual beings first, and in physical form, second. Many have surged past the limiting belief in body and mind alone, forging ...
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