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- Abusive Relationships - Should You Go or Stay? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Royane RealHave you ever been hurt by someone who says they love you? Have you been treated badly by someone who is your friend? Are abusive relationships a constant pattern in your life? Sometimes the people who are the closest to us, our friends and our mates, the ones who should be liking us the ...
Views: 1822(2 votes) - Trust in a Relationship – In Spite of Popular Belief, the Key is to Be Authentic - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Linda PucciMore and more lately I hear people talking about being "authentic." I'm not sure if it has become a buzz word, or if people are really craving honesty and the kind of connection that can come when two people are authentic with each other. I suspect that many people have become aware of the ...
Views: 2276(3 votes) - A Book "Review: The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part One) - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book "Review: The 'New Middle East' by Shimon Peres (Part One) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key Words: Shimon Peres, Middle East, Israel, books, politics, world, peace, possibilities for peace Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 and ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford Admits to Affair: Can We Please Have Something New? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBreaking news: another U.S. politician admits to being unfaithful to his wife. This time, South Carolina GOP Governor Mark Sanford was the culprit, who told staff members that he was hiking on the Appalachian Trail over Father's Day weekend when he was actually visiting his long-term mistress in ...
Views: 1033 - 5 Levels of Faith - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there Faith-Seekers!! Faith is a word that is talked about a lot in personal development. Many of us may conceptually understand what faith is. We may even make conscious efforts to employ faith consistently in our lives. But do we really utilize faith in ALL areas of our lives? We may ...
Views: 7140(4 votes) - Human Diversity in Organizations, a Hidden World of Opportunity - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Enrique (Rick) RuizAs a seasoned Diversity and Inclusion practitioner for a Fortune 100 company, who has lived & traveled in several countries and continually engages in the marketplace with Diversity related issues, I see good inclusionary practices by many… on the surface. The end results however, indicate that ...
Views: 1856(2 votes) - How to Fight the Urge to Cheat - 5 Effective Things to Have to Stay to Be Faithful - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Mark TaylorWe all probably went through the same ordeal once or twice in our life --- temptation is a very strong feeling and it's takes guts of steel to stray away from it. We're juts humans capable of making mistakes --- however, you should not make this as an excuse when temptation is at your midst. ...
Views: 6557 - I want to forgive my former spouse, but how can I forget? Is marriage relationship coaching what I need? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Nanette GeigerHelen from Ohio asked me about letting herself forgive her Ex so she could move on with her life. She really wants to attract a soul mate that will not only last forever, but one that will also become more intimate with time. Many people can relate to that question. They can understand the pain ...
Views: 1261 - Changing our thoughts to attract the love we seek - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Asha Oshun'MaliChanging our thoughts to attract the love we seek Healthy relationships can not be formed where negatives exists. If we view a potential mate from the vantage point of distrust, apprehension, or anger-due to personal or indirect childhood traumas, then we will enter into a relationship ...
Views: 1606(2 votes) - To See or NOT To See - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Carolyn Shannon“Empowerment's in Trusting… God doesn't give you the people you want... God gives you the people you NEED... To help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you... and to make you into the person you were meant to be.” (Taken from one of the many emails I receive) Have you ever noticed that ...
Views: 1279(2 votes) - Cheat-Proof Your Marriage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYour one-and-only isn’t behaving his one-and-only self lately. He’s distracted, spends more time at work, on the Internet, everywhere but with you. He’s not that interested in being intimate – oh, he joins in just fine if you make the moves, but he’s not initiating things. You hear “yes, dear” ...
Views: 1924(3 votes) - Managing Your Vibration - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from kino macgregorIs each individual on Earth responsible for their own life experience? Or are other people to blame when they are angry, tired, tedious, envious, rude, selfish and just down right mean? How do you make space for other people's roll through the rollercoaster ride of life when it bumps right up ...
Views: 1223(3 votes) - ***Relationships: Cheating - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Margaret Paul"Why would my boyfriend cheat on me?""I'm pretty sure my wife is cheating on me. I want to know why.""I know that my husband has been cheating on me for years. I don't get why he does this."Why do people cheat on their partners? Why do others have affairs that their ...
Views: 5800(5 votes) - All Broken Up - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Keith and Maura Leon - Relationship Specialists, Best Selling Authors, Master Relationship Coaches and TrainersDear Keith and Maura, I broke up with my lover last August, but still now I have his feelings. I didn't know why he left me without even telling me. I stayed for some time but now am dying of his love. What do I do? Please help as soon as possible. Broken Hearted in Kenya Dear ...
Views: 1887(3 votes) - Trust - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Aryana HudsonIn any situation where an agreement is formed to share a reality there is then made a commitment between the parties to do that. Legally the words ‘in trust’ mean and that there is something left to an appointed trustee lets say to care for and to dispense to another that may be a minor. So ...
Views: 1777(3 votes) - Manual for Life - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from joanna WarwickWhen faced with decisions a battle commences between our hearts and our heads. Our heads are full of so called ‘common sense’; others people’s ideas of how we should exist. The should’s and oughts’s of society, culture and family. ‘What will other people think if I do this?’ mentality. But it is ...
Views: 1606(3 votes) - I Should Have Married A Mind Reader! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Noelle NelsonYou barely make it through the door after a particularly “challenging” (oh how you hate that word) day at work, when your spouse thrusts the baby into your arms, aims the three year old in your general direction and cries on his or her way out the door, “Hon, you take them, I gotta go chill.” ...
Views: 1456 - ***What is Design Human Engineering and It's Value to Me? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Barbara SteppDesign Human Engineering™ gives us the ability to do something more exquisitely, or to be able to learn something new. Simply put, it is a shortcut. DHE makes things easier and faster. It is based on creativity and goes beyond problem solving and outcomes to setting direction. It is designed ...
Views: 9684(1 vote) - Acting Together for Good: Cooperation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCooperation seems simple: working together toward a common goal for the benefit of all involved. But amazingly it can be quite challenging, even when we have so many successful examples all around us. Human society is based upon the concept of cooperation, but finding a balance to ensure the ...
Views: 4063(1 vote) - Honing Your Intuition: Trust Your First Impressions - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Stephanie AltI have been asked how I am able to intuit accurate, specific information, consistently. Please know that I have worked for years to hone my intuition. It takes determination, time,and practice, to acquire any new set of skills, including intuitive ones, to make them second nature. Decide what ...
Views: 5063(3 votes) - Trust is a Bogus Issue - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonA primary conflict within relationships gets labeled “trust issues.” He needs to trust her to be there for him and she must trust him to remain interested only in her. We have a social convention that sexual fidelity tells us who is trustable and anyone cheating cannot be trusted. Breaking trust ...
Views: 1669 - Trust in Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Kim OlverIn my work with couples, I often find a lack of trust at the root of many challenges they report. Trust is a Verb We have been taught to believe trust is a commodity to be earned by others. Once they have passed certain tests, then we feel safe to extend our trust. I would like to entertain ...
Views: 5840(7 votes) - Trusting in Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Marlene LockwoodYou Have the Answers Within – a creative exercise Our inner wisdom We carry within us the knowledge to guide our own lives. We each have an inner compass that can help lead us on our journey through life. At times it is beneficial to seek advice from others, but not to the exclusion of our own ...
Views: 1456(2 votes) - You Are Always in the Right Place - Trust the Process - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonMy wife Deborah and I just returned from a month long trip to London and Germany. For the first 18 days we worked: a Story Theater Retreat in London, 2 Retreats in Munich, a keynote at the German Speakers Association annual conference and finally, a speech at a human resources convention in ...
Views: 1511 - Upsides to the Current Downturn: Finding Hope, Simplicity and Fulfillment in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Steve GoldbergUpsides to the Current Downturn: Finding Hope, Simplicity and Fulfillment in Challenging Times By (with Barbara Taylor, B.A., MMFT) Who among us hasn’t been shaken up to some degree by the current economic and financial upheaval? The list seems endless: ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Build Trust - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Andrea GordonRarely does anyone live or work in a vacuum where interactions and relationships with others are not important. The foundation of any relationship, working or personal, rests on the ability to trust one another. We often simply focus on whether we can trust others. But perhaps more importantly ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Rebuilding Trust One Leader at a Time (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Chris WilliamsI recently read an excerpt from Lee Iacocca’s most recent book, Where Have All The Leaders Gone? It is clear that he is not happy about the current condition of the U.S. economy and with our foreign affairs. Iacocca says that we should be outraged and screaming bloody murder for the mess we ...
Views: 1332 - Trust - Its Role In Our Life - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from MARTIN WOOLNOUGHTrust is more than just being honest or truthful. But also about sharing, talking, communicating, listening, befriending, being there for someone. • Not betraying a trust – someone’s faith in you • Being a friend, a confidant, companion, partner … • Is there ...
Views: 3892(1 vote) - The Law Of Attraction Gone Wrong - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2013 from Tracia LarimerI've noticed that many people are talking about working with the "Law of Attraction" and some are frustrated with their results. I'd like to share a story with you to illustrate one of the reasons that it might not be working for you. I began using the "Law of Attraction" as a child. I'd use ...
Views: 1682 - Trust: The # 1 Issue In Living, Relating, Working & Even Sleeping. - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from William CottringerTrust: The # 1 Issue In Living, Relating, Working & Even Sleeping. By Bill Cottringer “Trust is the secular version of religious faith and faith is the growing belief and comfort in the truth and certainty of something you can’t see or otherwise prove.” ~The author. Why is trust such an ...
Views: 1206 - 10 Leadership Steps To Trust - by 1. Listen. To truly listen put your internal dialogue ¡V your opinions, personal agenda and judgments - aside. Listen instead for the speaker¡¦s point of view and what¡¦s important to them. Stay open to the possibilities that the speaker has to offer. Listening requires hearing, perceiving and ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - Could You Trust Me? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Michele LongIf I held out my hand to trust you, Could you give yours back in kind? Could we begin once more with just us two? And then allow our past mistakes to fade so quietly behind? Perchance, there's someone you once placed your trust in, who hurt you last. But when you look at me, could you leave ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - The Truth About Lying - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Hunter PhoenixFor those of you who have become familiar with my written or spoken words, you’ll often notice me signing off with the phrase “From My Heart To Yours”. This is something I adopted a few years ago, when I came to realization that what comes from the heart, goes to the heart ...
Views: 1403(3 votes) - Mind Freedom Exercise (14): Truth And Dare - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandTruth and Dare All the secrets you hold inside are an enormous weight, a needless burden. This exercise offers an excellent opportunity for you to revisit and let go of things from your past that still bother you. All of us have experiences that have left us wounded: times when we felt ...
Views: 1364 - The Fine Crystal Goblet - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Gail ElliottTrust is like a fine crystal goblet. Once we have this goblet in our possession we are responsible for its care, regardless of how we received it, regardless of whether we thought we wanted it. Sometimes someone hands us this goblet as a gift. Trust bestowed in this manner is an act of faith, ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - The Speed of Trust - by Have you ever trusted someone—and gotten “burned?” Have you ever failed to trust someone and missed significant opportunities as a result? The practical issues with regard to extending trust are these: How do you know when to trust somebody? And how can you extend trust to people in ways that ...
Views: 5607(5 votes) - Trust: How To Build It During A Time Of Change - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Charles BreedingChange and uncertainty often foster an environment of fear which leads to a lack of trust. The lack of trust can slow things down and create a higher cost of doing business. Building trust and restoring confidence can significantly impact bottom line results. Here are some solid suggestions for ...
Views: 1825 - What Can You Trust When You Can't Trust Trust - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Ewa SchwarzWhat is trust? How have we learned to define it? Is it really a concept that works? Trust this, don't trust that, this person is trustworthy, that person is not. You could liken it to using the crosswalk to safely cross the street, trust being the supposedly safe crossing through a potentially ...
Views: 1792(3 votes) - Healing From Divorce: Heal Your Heart - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Lorraine BallDuring my divorce I was involved in a car accident. Fortunately no one was injured. The only other accident I have ever been involved in was shortly before my wedding. We are all more likely to have accidents, to be sick or to have other negative events happen to us during a divorce or shortly ...
Views: 1782 - Truth - Your Way to Success! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2006 from Connie ButlerSometimes when I use the word Truth I can see people fidgeting or looking a little uncomfortable. They seem to think that it means that they will be caught at something, something difficult will happen, that whatever joy they have carved out will somehow be damaged, that their business ...
Views: 1325 - The Secret to Making More Friends - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealWhen you meet new people for the first time, do you usually like most of the new people that you meet? Or do you find that you usually dislike new people, unless they can eventually prove after a long time that they deserve your friendship? Perhaps you have never thought about this ...
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