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How to travel in STYLE - or in other words;
"I hitched a ride on a Lear Jet!"
Copyright James Middleton 2004 james@hypnosis.demon.co.uk
Not so long ago, I had the most amazing experience.
I'd not long finished my senior exams, in the UK we call them A'levels, and I had some time on ... Views: 1657
Self help is an oft used term that always sounds kind of lonely to me. It conjures up the image of a troubled or confused person, with nobody else around, searching her or his soul for the knowledge and ability needed to solve the most pressing, most fundamental issues. Then she thinks, "If I ... Views: 1657
Our world is full of wants and needs. When you don’t have material things, you feel underprivileged. When you don’t experience the same pleasures as others, you feel underprivileged. When you get older you start to acquire the things you lacked growing up. Your path in life changes and the ... Views: 1657
In this hectic world, it can be very easy to let the busyness get to you. Peace becomes elusive in your life as you constantly strive to “make things work.” Work-life balance becomes a chore as you struggle to exist on a daily basis. It can be incredibly stressful trying to balance a personal, ... Views: 1656
It’s funny how often I have tricked myself into thinking that I have a certain end result in mind but upon further examination, I notice that I’m really committed to something else. For instance, in the past I’d tell myself that I wanted to create a certain amount of income a month. Yet, month ... Views: 1656
Michael Dalton Johnson
Taking Care of You
Drink plenty of water.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.
Eat more fruits and vegetables and eat less that is manufactured in processing plants.
Avoid eating food that is handed to you through a window.
Live ... Views: 1656
Relationships are likely to have a flow and ebb to them. There are times when everything seems just right. At some other points you and your partner can go through a rough patch. Regrettably, at times the rough patch leads to the end of the relationship and one partner is left yearning for the ... Views: 1656
How many times do you find yourself saying “I should”? Maybe the better question is how many times do you find that you actually follow through on that “I should”? Well, don’t fret, a simple change is all it may take for you to change that should into a did.
I would like you to consider your ... Views: 1655
It’s time to change those 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 palpations, and ... Views: 1655
Dreaming castles in the air certainly beats doing physical construction work, but if you are serious about bringing your dreams to completion, or if you are dreaming of a positive change in your life, you must get off your rear end and roll up your sleeves ready to do some work. Daydreams are ... Views: 1654
A friend introduced me recently to the wide wonderful world of Geocaching. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, Geocaching, according to Wikipedia, is: “…an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other ... Views: 1654
A holistic perspective as it pertains to health has gained momentum in recent years. A major factor in this development has come from National Institutes of Health's research into the mind-body connection. This new research has focused an inquisitive light onto an old theory about how the body ... Views: 1654
Packing and subsequently moving from one place to another is an activity that is full of responsibilities. Each minute thing like loading, packing, arranging and unloading, during relocation needs to be accomplished with a sheer responsibility. And when it comes to shifting your master bedroom, ... Views: 1654
Underlying every change you wish for is a layer that must be transformed yet is rarely addressed.
It is the root from which all else emerges…and the key to sustained transformation.
It has become a part of you, integrating itself in the subtleties and intricacies of who you have come to ... Views: 1654
Olive oil comes from the Olea Europaea tree. This tree is found, mostly, in the Mediterranean basin, Asia and Africa. It grows approximately twenty-six to forty-nine feet tall, has a twisted trunk, small white flowers and silvery-green, oblong shaped leaves. It has a study and extensive root ... Views: 1653
7 time-proven organizing tips for your garage. Do you want your garage to be user friendly? Then you’re in luck with these 7 tested tips that help you in getting rid of clutter in a snap.
The curtain is yellow on the door window that goes out to our garage. It is the color of the outside ... Views: 1653
A floating vinyl floor can be installed anywhere in your home and on almost any surface. In today's times vinyl flooring has become a economical option as far as flooring is concerned. It has been used extensively as a convenient and a surviving floor option. Vinyl flooring are available in ... Views: 1653
If you have ever had a journey with Breast Cancer, you know that it is much more than a pink ribbon. Many of the women that I have spoken with had resented the pink ribbon at one point or another.
“You feel so overwhelmed with everything, the doctors, treatments, medication and then you have ... Views: 1653
I need to say straight off the bat stress is a killer and I don't intend to be a victim anytime soon! I am a sixty year old, hard-working single mum of five adult children, eight grandchildren plus a great granddaughter. I still have two sons at home all of which means I do know and understand ... Views: 1653
By: Dr. Rita Louise
The thought of the year 2012 brings to the minds of many images of gloom and doom, death and destruction, and the potential reemergence of mankind from its ashes. In the last few years there have been countless books, movies and television specials discussing what the ... Views: 1652
This folk wisdom from Alex Haley reveals a secret to success in life –
“Anytime you see a turtle on top of a fence post, you know he had some help.”
This is relevant because I just finished the long awaited sequel to the bestselling book Zero Limits and was reminded of something along the ... Views: 1652
If you're like all other coin collectors and investors then you want to buy silver, and you want to find the best deals. Plus, you want to know how to buy it cheap as possible. Here's a few silver buying techniques I have learned over the years that I will share with you.
Damaged ... Views: 1652
Whether you're an adult or child, being anxious during a visit to the dentist isn't unusual. However, knowing you aren't alone doesn't necessarily make it any easier. Learning coping skills to help ease your fears may make appointments easier to bear. No matter what personality type you are, ... Views: 1652
The Spitzer tornado has kept the media and political circles busy for the last few days. Mr. Spitzer’s fall from grace has wider implications than his immediate legal and personal troubles. (Though these are huge problems for him.)
Each interest group has an interpretation of Mr. ... Views: 1652
Last night I got on an Amtrak train headed for New York from Atlanta, moving from my home in Georgia to the Omega Institute to start my job there. The train had sleeper cars, but the majority of passengers chose to ride the more economical coach class. As I was boarding the train, the conductor ... Views: 1652
Do you remember when you learned to walk? Of course not. But whether you remember it or not, you had a great teacher: gravity. Gravity is the greatest teacher. It is never angry. It is never frustrated with you when you fall off balance. It is implacable, impartial, relentless, and ... Views: 1651
There have been times in our lives when most of us have struggled with issues of guilt or shame. I have. The night my mom and I put my dad into a nursing home was by far one of the worst moments in my life. To a great extent this was due to the extreme guilt I was feeling over my perceived ... Views: 1651
Setting goals has its own special magic. When we transform desires and fantasies into tangible ideas and goals and commit them to paper we are taking a powerful step toward attaining what we want in our life.
New Year is the traditional time for setting goals. As we anticipate the year, in ... Views: 1651
Firstly, we are not really educated into looking properly at the food we eat. There are vested interests in us eating the wrong foods. Look at the medical giants who make fortunes because we get ill. Decide to look at the foods that will help you maintain the best life. I recommend looking at ... Views: 1650
Who has not found themselves irritated or dismayed about things happening in their lives? Frustration is more common and socially acceptable than anger and rage but it fulfils a similar function and if chronic is also very damaging.
The ‘Benefits’ of Being Frustrated.
Whether directed at ... Views: 1650
Do you get up in the morning determined to have a good day and
before you know it, you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed
out, and that you can’t wait for the day to be over so you can rest?
Do you feel like you are existing from day to day rather than living a
life of joy? Do ... Views: 1650
I used to pride myself on being sensitive. The problem was I was easily hurt by the things other people said to me. I lived in a chronic state of pain which lead to a lifetime of unhappiness and low self-esteem. But the alternative (being cold and aloof) was less appealing so I resigned myself ... Views: 1650
THE COURAGE TO CHANGE
Courage: The power to let go of the familiar.
--Raymond Lindquist
Letting go of the familiar really does require courage.
Why?
Very simply, the thought of change evokes fear. Fear of what? Only YOU can answer for you.
Let me pose three very simple questions to you. If ... Views: 1650
There is much controversy regarding a chemical called Triclosan. What is it? How is it used? Is it harmful or helpful? These are the questions many people are asking. You decide what is best for you.
Triclosan is a white powdered solid, chemically manufactured, compound with a hint of aroma. ... Views: 1650
If you are reading this, I’m guessing that you want to change some aspect of your life. While you cannot change everything in your life in one moment, you can change the direction in which you’re headed. As with everything else, I believe that the way to have a rich and ... Views: 1649
When you look for a way out of any corner, the first thing you usually ask yourself is, “What do I need to do?” It’s an okay question to begin the process of moving into solution. But an even better question is, “What was I focusing on that led me into this corner?”
You can trick yourself ... Views: 1649
Things at times will not go as per plans. There are times when you will propose ideas that the GOD will dispose of. It is all the more applicable in the realm of construction. At times, the weather conditions undergo a sea change in the middle of the work, putting the entire plan into rough ... Views: 1649
Your bedroom can turn into a stylish and relaxing space with the right mix of furniture, bedding and accessories. You can add color and texture to your bedroom décor by choosing the right accessories like plush decorative pillows. Accessories can be practical as well as ornamental, such as duvet ... Views: 1649
I spent the first half of my life as a svelte size 8 the other half as very obese. In hindsight, unlike many people who have never known what it feels like to be thin, I know what being thin feels like,but I also know what being fat feels like.However what has always remained constant is that I ... Views: 1649
There are a number of things to understand to make your self talk more powerful. Self talk is what you say to yourself to help you move forward and attract the things that you want to you quicker. Your speech is so important when it comes to the law of attraction, but how you use it to get what ... Views: 1648
Ten Tips to Make Your Party a Success!
I am delighted to share my secrets in hosting a party for 10 to 200 people that will bring effortless ease and success to any occasion! This year we greeted 200 guests through our front door for our Annual Holiday Party. It is a lovely tradition that ... Views: 1648
A major accident is an upsetting occurrence in life. It could end up having a major impact on your financial situation and your health, both physical and mental. When it comes to recovering from an accident, having the right people to help you throughout the process can make a world of ... Views: 1648
Whether you rent, lease or own, any interruption in the flow of positive energy in your home and personal surroundings can cause many tiny interruptions in the flow of prosperity in your life. Your life, home and surroundings are filled with a constant flow of energy that can be positive, ... Views: 1648
When one loses their spouse, a top life stressor, the level of stress experienced can feel extremely overwhelming to the griever.
Modern life is filled with stress. And this stress occurs on many different levels. There are the daily stresses of life which are often ignored as trivial. These ... Views: 1648
You and only you determine how you travel on your life path alone.
As we approach the portal of 2012, one may be looking back on what to change in your future, based on what you affirm about yourself today. What does it mean to affirm? To validate, confirm, state positively. Most of us look ... Views: 1648
Every home or organization these days includes printers as most essential equipment because without the printer it becomes difficult to carry out day to day activities. While there is no dearth of options when it comes to buying printers online, but not all printers can offer remote printing ... Views: 1647
Operate In ‘I’m Okay’ Mode
No matter what has happened so far in your life – you are essentially fine.
Find a picture of yourself as a young child. If you can’t find a picture, imagine yourself about 10 years old. Now, write that child a letter outlining the perfect life he or she is going to ... Views: 1647
If you're looking for the easiest way to learn Spanish, then you've come to the right place. You probably already know that learning Spanish online is going to make you an even more valuable potential employee; whether you want to work as a writer, in customer service or even as a translator. ... Views: 1647
”Go-Go-Go” Is life coaching another American New Age fad, delivering yet another empty promise of helping us live better lives?
Whether we want to lose weight, get a new job, succeed in business, more education, relationship help, financial relief, smoking, drugs or alcohol cessation, help with ... Views: 1647