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- 5 Networking Opportunities For New Success - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from DK LeeGetting around the right people is not only a life changer, but can be a life saver. Find those that work smarter rather than harder. Where? There are many places, but just talking to people you don’t know is a good start. Maybe the random guy in a fast food line. That’s where I found a ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Grit: How To Get It - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Lisa PerryHave you heard the latest buzz word? Grit. It seems to be on the lips of every hiring manager and recruiter in the country. And, as words go, "grit" is a great word for a number of reasons. I guess it had fallen out of everyday usage, so it seems fresh again. It's a short word, and it sounds ...
Views: 1392 - 5 Reasons to Stop Calling Your Goals Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2015 from DK Lee1. Dreams Just Happen When you dream, you just see things play out. If you type “dream big” into Google one of the first things to pop up is an article about advice from Steve Jobs. The article talks about how Steve Jobs told a Disney executive to “Dream Bigger”. If we quote his biography, ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - How to Deal with Differing Points of View - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieDo you ever get irritated when someone doesn’t get what you are trying to say? Or they plainly see the situation from a different viewpoint? Your desire is to make them understand exactly what you are trying to say or see it from your point of view and sometimes that is just not going to ...
Views: 1340 - How Do I Fit In Daily Meditation? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieI get the question all the time, "How do I fit a daily meditation into my day? I'm stressed out trying to add one more thing to my life and fit it in and then when I fail to do so I feel defeated and give up. My response is, "Don't make it a production." Start with a 3-5 minute breathing ...
Views: 1358 - Why Should You Own Gold in a Recession? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Cynthia WitsonOwning gold during a recession is one of the best investment decisions you can make. While the value of currencies decreases, typically that means the value of gold increases. Gold is one of very few safe havens for today’s uncertain economy worldwide where all fiat currencies are worthless ...
Views: 2776 - Creating Your Sacred Writing Bubble - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2015 from Dawn Shuler"Writing time? Sure! I have a ton of stuff to write! Blog posts, Tuesday's ezine article, promotional copy for my upcoming program.... I could just write and write and write... But I'll get to it after these client calls. Oh, and preparing for my workshop. And let's not forget checking email and ...
Views: 1112 - Learning Tips: How to Be a Better Learner and a More Successful You - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionAre you a good learner? Life is about growing--physically, mentally, and spiritually--but in order to grow properly, one needs to be a good learner. The Word of God provides us with valuable tips and principles that will help us be better learners in life. Here are some principles I've ...
Views: 1912(1 vote) - ***Release Anger - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Nancy Gentle Boudrie“Face it, embrace it, and then release it.” These words have been part of my healing process for years. However, the power lies in the awareness of what we need to face, own and then ultimately release. Sometimes this process may take minutes, or if we are emotionally attached to the situation ...
Views: 1133 - ***Rejoice in Being Genuine - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieOnce I released the need to do some of the beautiful traditions that had been a part of me for so long but had lost the authenticity for me as well as the true spirit by which they were intended, I was better able to embrace the festiveness of this season. However, releasing the negative ...
Views: 1172 - Today is the day - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageHow often have you said, “Today’s the day!” regarding something you are committed to changing. Yet, by day’s end you either didn’t do what you said you would do or you did something that directly sabotaged your success? Unfortunately, this happens more times than not. Whether it be to eat ...
Views: 1388 - 3 things every 20-something year old should know - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Sindy SackvilleIf your age falls somewhere in the 20’s scale, then this article is for you. There are many like this one out there that give you advice on love and life, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon and pitch in some of my very own suggestions seeing as to how I actually am a 20-something girl - it ...
Views: 1148 - ***Live in the Moment - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieReturning to the groove of set schedules with school and school activities and all the other stressors that also come into play with this change in routine, I remind myself nothing gets accomplished any quicker if I dwell on everything all at once and look far ahead. Here are affirmations I ...
Views: 1299 - ***Guilt - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieGuilt can come wrapped in all kinds of packaging. As I continue to grow in awareness of self, I realize the immense power this five letter word can have. No matter how this emotion shows up in my life experience, I recognize it, own it at that moment. I explore it to better understand it and ...
Views: 1374 - Feng Shui & the Cosmic Trinity - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Teresa HwangIn Chinese metaphysical studies, the concept of the Cosmic Trinity - Heaven, Earth and Man/Human aspects are intricately entwined together. We can look at the whole picture by their effects on our Path of Life. We can study the Heaven effect with Chinese astrology - the Four Pillars of Destiny ...
Views: 2500(1 vote) - ***Compassionate Power - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieOwning my own personal power can feel really comfortable at times and other times quite the opposite! I gently remind myself I owe it to myself and those around me to allow the beauty of loving, compassionate power to be exhibited in my daily life. Here are some affirmations that assist me in ...
Views: 1240 - ***Greet Life with an Open Heart - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieLearning to greet your life with an open heart makes life experiences a bit more vulnerable and emotional. Living life connected to how your heart feels about life choices brings a sense of inner peace with your life choices. Here are some affirmations to support you as you open the heart ...
Views: 1210 - ***Live in the Present - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieI have cultivated the practice of living in the here and now with much effort over the last five years.  However, we live in a world that is dictated by the future, tending to rob us of the experience of the present. Many times I am involved in conversations that talk of plans for the future ...
Views: 1185 - ***Strength in Grace - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieLife is filled with so much uncertainty that, at times, the only survival technique that will work for me is tapping into the Power of Grace. Grace is that divine intelligence that is tirelessly working in my daily life. I need only live in awareness of this Grace to gain its incredible ...
Views: 1148 - ***Follow Your Own Beat - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieThe other day I was in a setting that I was not familiar with and frankly felt a bit out of element. As I stood in this feeling, I gently reminded myself you are safe to be you. It sounds so silly to grown women but sometimes a gentle reminder to myself that I can be ME and allow myself to ...
Views: 1202 - ***Optimism - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieI have always been optimistic and positive. I find that optimism comes naturally to some and can be cultivated by most. Here are a few affirmations to encourage an optimistic view point: I choose this mindset: If I think positive thoughts and take positive actions; I can create a positive ...
Views: 1267 - ***Lovingly Assertive - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieFor the majority of my life, I had a desire to please others often at the expense of my own feelings and desires. As I began my journey of self-exploration, I discovered that I did not really know Self. I found myself molding to others desires and adapting to their wishes convincing myself ...
Views: 1284 - ***Higher Consciousness - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieA friend shared with me a wonderful thought pattern that I have incorporated into my thinking vocabulary, “There is no right, wrong, good or bad.” I like this sentence because it forces me to interpret the situation, to the best of my ability, from a non judgmental space. I try to ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - ***Release Anger - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Nancy Gentle Boudrie“Face it, embrace it, and then release it.” These words have been part of my healing process for years. However, the power lies in the awareness of what we need to face, own and then ultimately release. Sometimes this process may take minutes, or if we are emotionally attached to ...
Views: 1187 - ***Keep Wonderment Alive - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieChildren sure know how to have fun! They look at life whimsically and use their imagination to create the most amazing scenarios. I was recently thinking how much I needed to keep that inner child engaged in my daily life. This approach to life is beneficial for self-preservation as life is ...
Views: 1409 - 3 Positive Strategies to Deal with an Eeyore Vampire Boss - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Joey FaucetteEver find yourself striving to Work Positive and your Eeyore Vampire boss is doing everything he can to prevent it? You’re in good company. Negative bosses—Eeyore Vampires—swoop in with alarming consistency on our coaching clients despite their best efforts to Work Positive. How do you ...
Views: 1570 - Betrayal, Injustice, and Loss: Getting Beyond the Anger - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Janet PfeifferOne of the predominant complaints I hear from my clients is "This isn't fair!" Referring to an incident where they or someone else has suffered a perceived injustice, they feel angered that things were not equitable. There is a universal misconception that if you play by the rules you will be ...
Views: 1890 - Forever Grateful - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Appreciate where you are in this moment, because in a blink of an eye, a new moment is upon you. Some will move up in life while others will slide down. Others will move laterally while some will try hard just to hold steady. All you can do is be grateful, with each and every breath you take, ...
Views: 1302 - Are Britain and Sweden helping the USA Target Assange? Part 3 of the Truth on Assange - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Cris BakerAustralian journalist Julian Assange believes he's the subject of a witch-hunt by the USA. Assange fears that submitting to the controversial Arrest Warrant issued by the fourth and latest Swedish prosecutor will lead to him being illegally extradited to America. He has been granted asylum by ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Three Swedish Prosecutors Dismiss All Charges. Part 2 of the Truth on Assange - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Cris BakerWikiLeaks, headed by Julian Assange, has released a whole bunch of American government emails showing how America deceives the world. Is he really being hunted by the American oligarchy, with the active cooperation of British and Swedish authorities? Or are the allegations of sexual assault ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Consensual Sex or Rape? Part 1 of the Truth on Assange - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Cris BakerHas America declared War on Assange and WikiLeaks? The disclosures by Australian journalist Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have clearly upset America. Yet the right to expose shameful US government secrets is protected by the First Amendment's rights to free speech and press freedom. As ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - Ten Books for Parent's Of Highly Sensitive Children - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Brenda Dronkers10 BOOKS FOR PARENTS OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE KIDS by brendadronkers I have compiled a list of great books for Parent’s of Highly Sensitive Kids.. enjoy! THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE CHILD Dr. Elaine Aron 41j5VAZIS8L._SY344_PJlook-inside-v2,TopRight,1,0_SH20_BO1,204,203,200_ With the publication ...
Views: 1654 - Top 3 Worst Pieces of Advice I Have Ever Heard - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Linda PaullThis may sound like a slightly ironic headline but I am writing this post in celebration of all the bad advice I have received or have heard others receive over the years and this brings me to a very important point. Why do we spend so much time listening to others whose advice is coming from ...
Views: 1015 - From Unfair to Fair - the Four Steps to Filling your Life with Power - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Cris BakerPoliticians benefit by pretending life is unfair Life is not fair! complain envious citizens when they see someone with more than they have. Life should be fair! says the politician, and I can fix the problem. Elect me and I'll ensure the law is changed to make it fair. There are many ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Transforming Rage into Right Action - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Janet Smith WarfieldI have always had to go deeply into my own rage in order to bring it into the light to heal. If I don't allow myself to feel the rage, I cannot heal either myself or others. Not allowing myself to feel it is like clamping a lid on a boiling pot of water. Eventually, it boils over in uncontrolled ...
Views: 1146 - If You Love Troubles, You May Become The Best - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Farhi RazaliDo you like looking for trouble? What kind of person are you? Normally, there are 3 types of person when it comes to trouble. 1. Those who solve problems 2. Those who look for troubles 3. Those who run away from trouble (neither they look for troubles nor they solve ones) We have no need ...
Views: 1297 - Why does President Obama want to Attack Syria? Part 3 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerSee a far more comprehensive introduction to the motivations behind this subject in part 1 and part 2 of this series. Does President Obama really want Peace? There are plenty of issues that President Obama could spend his time on which would improve America and give you a better quality of ...
Views: 1468(1 vote) - Why does President Obama want to Attack Syria? Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerPresident Obama's commitment to Peace President Obama evidently wants to bomb Syria. But why? He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his commitment to world peace. His response this week to those who believe he wants to attack Syria in order to defend his own credibility? "I didn’t ...
Views: 1903(2 votes) - Why does President Obama want to Attack Syria? Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhy has President Obama Threatened War on Syria? Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, has been murdering his own countrymen for years. A couple of years ago, some Syrians citizens objected and started the civil war in Syria. This has claimed a lot of innocent lives, yet al-Assad is clinging to ...
Views: 1815(2 votes) - Embracing Separation - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It is that time of year when your son or daughter is off to college. It is that moment that makes a parent proud but also a moment that you have been dreading. You can put on a smile to everyone, but deep down you are hurting because they are not close in proximity anymore. Now it is time to ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - How your angels will help you grow your business success - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Melissa KittoYour angels will help you in all areas of your life, but I find that my guides particularly help me with my business! Part of my life path is being an entrepreneur (sounds so much better than self-employed, don’t you think?) and I’ve attracted a team of helpers this lifetime that really support ...
Views: 1426(2 votes) - The Wisdom of Kinky Boots: Follow Your Intuition, Believe in Your Vision and Ignore the Naysayers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Elaine WellmanOn a recent Spring evening, I sat in the audience at the Broadway musical excited to see Kinky Boots and not knowing much about the plot … or the wisdom of the lead character and real life shoemaker Charlie Price. Prior to Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper wisely teaming up to create the ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Personal Development Activities – How Gratefulness Can Bring You A Long Way - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you grateful for the things you have in life? Counting your blessings is one of the easiest personal development activities you can ever take part in. Do not just be thankful of the big things. Give thanks even for the little things in life. I honestly believe that it does not matter ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - Escape the Trap of Reason - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Kenneth Vogt"Man is the only kind of varmint that sets his own trap, baits it, then steps in it." ~John Steinbeck It's a bold thing to call reason a trap. The skeptics will say that is exactly what someone who can't hold up their end of an argument would say. After all, if you can't state your case with ...
Views: 1422 - The 7 Deadly Habits of Ineffective Sales People - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Doug DvorakThe sales profession is not easy, and it takes a special person with the correct skillsets to be able to be effective in sales. While people can learn the skills that they need to be a great salesperson, they often do much better in the profession if they possess natural instincts and abilities ...
Views: 1118 - The Big Night: 5 Ways to Cultivate Patience - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Rob WhiteOK, this is an old joke, so forgive me if you've heard it. A psychologist is giving a talk and describes how every couple has its own unique frequency of making love. She then asks people in the audience to state how often they have sex. Hands shot up as she called out "Once a day?" "Several ...
Views: 2031(3 votes) - THE VALUE OF RESISTANCE - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Austin WyseAre you currently having problems with people at work, family members of friends? Perhaps they want to action something, do something, plan for something … and you can think of nothing worse? So you are at logger heads because they want X and you want Y. Well in this article I want to offer ...
Views: 1764 - How To Be A True Hero - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Marc OromanerYou’ve seen it hundreds of times. Some guy is being interviewed by the local news after he helped prevent some crime or rescued someone in distress. The reporter asks, “Do you consider yourself a hero?” Apparently, this question must be asked in order to test whether or not said person is in ...
Views: 1690 - How to Defend Yourself and Best Protect your Children. Part 16 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerGovernment Failure? Or Government Oppression? Citizens all across the world are increasingly recognizing the problem of government failure. Many governments are increasingly incompetent at that most fundamental of tasks: protecting their citizens from harm. From Tunisia in North Africa to Syria ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - What About Human Dignity? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Suzanne HosangIt was supposed to a joyous event. It was April 15th, 2013 in a small and insulated city called Boston where the oldest marathon was being held on a holiday called Patriot’s Day. It’s like a weekend block party where schools are closed and families come to have fun to watch 26,000 runners run ...
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