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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- How Does God See You? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Kimberly ChastainHow does God see you? Does He like what He sees? Can I tell you He loves you 100% and loves everything about you? He loves all your annoying habits, He loves those extra pounds you have gained, and He loves you when you falter. Basically, He loves you. As a new creature in Christ when God looks ...
Views: 2423(3 votes) - How to Stamp Out Personal Fear and Anxiety in Ten-Minutes - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Stamp Out Personal Fear And Anxiety in Ten-Minutes Do you ever read articles or listen to experts who sound so slick you discount their knowledge as just old common-sense? What we are too nice to say is their great solution to your problem is too good to be true. When the answer ...
Views: 2355(3 votes) - The Perfect Gift - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Connie LaughlinGIFT FOR THE ILL Let them know you care and that God cares! We all know someone that is sick, elderly, living alone, or maybe just going through rough times. When it comes to choosing a gift for someone dear to us, we have a hard time deciding what's appropriate. If you send flowers ...
Views: 1816(4 votes) - Why Some of Us Age Much Faster than Others (part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Ed MayhewIn part 1 of Why Some of Us Age Much Faster..., we discussed how having strong beliefs and desires in opposition to each other produces the long-standing stresses that speed up aging. In order to better align our beliefs and aspirations, reducing the stress/tension/resistance that is aging us, ...
Views: 2489(4 votes) - "Are You Saying We Read With Our EARS?" - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Are you Saying We See With our EARS?” • 1. “I showed my teenager Mike, this new scientific research that came to a weird conclusion about how we SEE. • 2. “Pop, I don’t get it. We don’t just see with our eyes, the retina part, they say past experience and our expectation change the ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - "These Experiences Can Raise Your Annual Income up to 53%." - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“These Experiences Impact Your Annual Income.” • 1. “But Pop, I get Bored fast. Don’t say it, ‘I have a limited attention-span’. I remember. A goldfish has 9-seconds, and my generation has only 8. Tell me something I can use.” • 2. “I’ll tell you some stuff I learned this week Online. You ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - "What makes one graduate WEALTHY, and the others only AVERAGE?" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What Makes one Graduate Wealthy, and the others ‘only’ Average?” • 1. Me: “This is new research, December, 2013, by experts at MIT and Harvard. They say stuff about education that is brand-new. This is relevant to parents who care about their kids’ future.” • 2. You: “Does it apply to ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - *Ask, Believe, Receive - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Jay FisetAsk, Believe, Receive Three words that are intended to unlock the secret, which as most of the world now knows is the code name for the ‘law of attraction’. You may or may not be a fan of The Secret, however I believe the fundamental formula of ask, believe, receive is sound. If only it were ...
Views: 8009(2 votes) - A Goal Setting Guide - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Kenneth Du PreezAlways try to get advice, and then confirm that advice else were, before making any decisions. Ask people, surf the INTERNET, go to libraries. Observe. It is difficult to always know the right thing to do. I think most people make a decision, and then commit to it. A friend of mine did a course ...
Views: 1126(2 votes) - A New Tool for the Families of Older Drivers - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Matt GurwellIs your loved one experiencing diminished driving skills? Are they becoming lost in familiar places, bumping into curbs, mailboxes or scraping the sides of the garage when they back out? Have they been involved in a minor parking lot fender-bender or do they complain about being honked at? ...
Views: 1266(2 votes) - Adapt or die (the perrils of the comfort zone) - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2004 from Theo PistoriusDEFINITION OF INSANITY. Doing the same thing every day of every month of every year, EXPECTING A DIFFERENT RESULT. When I received the statement above (a Chinese proverb) from my friend Mario (Huge Computers) it made quite an impact on me. So much so ...
Views: 2874(1 vote) - Aging With Strength & Beauty - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Theresa RamseyThe word “anti-aging” has been coined within the past two centuries. The reason is because we know more about aging than ever before in medical history and we realize there are things we can do to both enhance the quality of life we have now and to prevent the “normal” degeneration that comes ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Growing Old Gracefully - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from William CottringerGrowing Old Gracefully By Bill Cottringer “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” ~Mark Twain. It has been said before that “growing old isn’t for sissies.” The truth be known, growing old doesn’t always have to be a losing struggle against, ...
Views: 2514(1 vote) - Improve Your Memory and Exercise Your Mind by Memorizing Random Word Lists - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Chester SantosThe key to improving your memory is to exercise your imagination and get as many of your senses involved as possible while encoding the information that you want to remember. The better your imagination, the better your memory and your ability to memorize a list. The following exercise will ...
Views: 2560(5 votes) - Know about diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many complications linked with Type 2 diabetes such as neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), diabetic retinopathy, foot damage and skin conditions. To add to the list of diabetes complications there is diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome, a condition categorized by ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - Leading With Passion Power - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Mark GorkinLeading with “Passion Power” ™: A Four “P” Interactive Model for Expanding Personal Energy, Professional Creativity and Organizational Synergy – Part I Awhile back, preparing for a talk on “Becoming a Dynamic and Engaging Speaker,” I asked myself a fundamental question: what are the essential ...
Views: 2785(1 vote) - Making It A ÒHappyÓ New Year - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Marc Kern Ph.D.The new year is the cultural icon for self-reflection. At what we've accomplished, and what still needs to be addressed; to reflect on what's working and what isn't. You may say, I need to address my drinking, or my weight, being better to my children, or whatever it is. But bottom line, we ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Next generation baseball bat technology - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2018 from Alvina JenniferUnlike many technological games which keep changing with time, baseball bats have not changed since 1846 when the New York Nine won the game against the Knickerbocker 24 to 1. The baseball bat has remained the same over years and what has normally been changing is the material used to ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Oxygen Concentrators – A Vital Tool for Oxygen Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Scott RidlPeople who suffer from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) often experience a narrowing of air passageways, making it hard to breathe. Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD, and it gets progressively worse as time goes on. While it has some similar symptoms as asthma, symptoms don't ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - Perceptions & Beliefs - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Cheryl HitchcockThe one thing that often leads to disagreements is when other people don't see things our way. It is a clash of perceptions and beliefs which often leads to making negative judgements about the person who disagrees with your point of view. In this article I will be talking about changing ...
Views: 4310(2 votes) - Regardless of the cause, cheap Viagra can help you beat ED - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2019 from Alice JonesErectile dysfunction (ED) is experienced by millions of men worldwide. This being said, it is important to note that experiencing ED once in a while does not necessarily warrant concern. This article will provide you with insight into some of the most common causes of this problem, thus helping ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Relationships - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from David OttSeduction And Romantic Love We are seduced into relationships for many reasons, for support and approval, to overcome our feelings of loneliness, fear and insecurity, to explore our passion and sexuality, to feel power and control, to be needed, to have fun, to love and be loved, to have ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Revealed: New Research On How Chlorella Keeps Your Brain Sharp - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumWhen your mind starts to leave you, you’re powerless in a profound way. It’s why Alzheimer’s and dementia are so scary. Tragically, medicine offers few answers for these diseases. None of the drugs used for dementia actually stop memory loss. They only seem to slow the progression a little ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - Secret to Fat Burning Fountain of Youth - by Submitted on May 20, 2020 from Angelina ClaireConstantly tired, overweight, and out of shape perfectly described my life just a few short years ago. I was on the same downward spiral that many of you likely face. I knew that I wasn’t living the healthiest life and wanted to get in better shape but I could never stick with a diet or ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - Seeing the Wood for the Trees - by Submitted on May 25, 2007 from George ForderOften when trying to fix a problem or work out an answer we get too involved with the details. The problem seems to get bigger and bigger and more and more complicated. Sometimes walking away from it is all that is needed to get it back in perspective. How often do we hear people arguing in ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Self-Care for Adults with ADD: Put On Your Oxygen Mask - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyTake a moment to think about what happens when you get on an airplane. Before the plane takes off, the flight attendants outline safety procedures and inform you that, should the oxygen masks drop down, you must put yours on before you help anyone else. This is an excellent metaphor for ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Sildenafil Citrate is the Ultimate Sexual Enhancement Medication - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2019 from Alice JonesFor some time now, sex medications have been available to the public for use in the treatment of the symptoms relating to sexual dysfunctions. Both men and women have made good use of these medicines since their release nearly 3 decades ago. The first active ingredient ever to be released for ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - Survival Techniques - Observations About Human Nature - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from * BeiYin - The People Whisperer*Emotional reaction as daily reality The surprising fact is, that even a person can have the knowledge and a lot of insights, at the same time reacts and is been drawn into ones emotional reactions like a 5 years old child ...
Views: 2726(1 vote) - Ten Signs of Emotional Intelligence - by We're hearing more and more about EQ (emotional intelligence) these days, and for good reason. How you handle yourself and others makes a big difference in your success and happiness, both in your career and in your personal life.
Here are ten signs of emotional intelligence:
1. ...
Views: 14859(1 vote) - The Worst Thing to be Addicted To - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Susan DunnShelley is worried about her financial situation. She has a home business that seems promising but is still barely producing and her credit card bills are starting to pile up. She picks up the newspaper to look at the want ads, thinks about doing some marketing for her home business, wonders ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Top Ten Vitamin B Foods - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Joe JohnsonMany conditions such as anemia, mania, depression or chronic fatigue may have a root cause deeper than you think. It is possible you are suffering from a Vitamin B-12 deficiency, even a slight one. Make sure you are eating the animal foods from our top ten list to get enough of this essential ...
Views: 3307(1 vote) - Want To Live To 100? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Michael Rosenbaum“I’m 103,” she says with a twinkle in her eyes and an impish smile. Born in 1910 in the Southern Canadian prairie town of Bow Island, centenarian Mary Ell is one of those rare people who has cruised past the century mark and is still living life to its fullest. Want to live to 100? Take ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - What Two-Letter Word Terrifies Your BRAIN? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What is the Two-Letter Word that Your Brain Considers a Threat to Your ‘Survival’? • 1. “It took the invention (1999) of the fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imagery) to show your Brain changes for the ‘worse’ - when it Sees, Hears or even reads the word: No!” • 2. “That’s the ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Where Has Your Energy Gone? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from David ThompsonEnergy. It is something we use each day. Some of us use energy wisely. Turning off the lights when we leave a room saves 10 to 20 percent on your electric bill. If using dimmer switch it may save more. Fuel-efficiency driving can save your car as much as 30 percent in vehicle maintenance and ...
Views: 1499(4 votes) - Why Some of Us Age Much Faster than Others (part 3) - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Ed MayhewIn parts 1 and 2 of Why Some of Us Age Much Faster ... we learned that the larger the gap between our beliefs (read that, EXPECTATIONS) and our desires, the greater the stress that we experience. It is this resultant stress, or self-imposed resistance to our aspirations, that makes us age faster ...
Views: 1356(4 votes) - Aging Without Growing Old: How Does Betty White Do It? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.A real comedy standout on TV and in the movies lately - among all the youthful as well as botoxed, lifted, heavily made-up faces - has been Betty White. Lifetime Achievement Award winner at 88 and ½, as Betty proudly declares, White is the poster gal for throwing away the calendar when talking ...
Views: 3246(3 votes) - EQ vs. IQ - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2004 from Susan DunnDEFINITIONS EQ - is a measure of your emotional intelligence, or your ability to use both your emotions and cognitive skills in your life. Emotional intelligence competencies include but are not limited to empathy, intuition, creativity, flexibility, resilience, coping, stress management, ...
Views: 21006(3 votes) - Living Alone and Loving It: 10 Tips to Help You Grow Into the Person Who Will Fill Your Empty Nest - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Debra CostanzoI don’t know about you, but I can remember when I was broaching my teen years I would spend hours writing angry poetry in my bedroom. I was technically way too young to be writing about jaded love. But, I did. Although, my own experiences may have been limited I certainly had enough examples ...
Views: 19462(3 votes) - Memory Fitness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Karen RowinskyWhether you call it a “senior moment” or a “mind glitch,” the truth is that as we get older our memory and thought processes are just not what they used to be. A friend of mind claims that for the past ten years she hasn’t remembered the name of any new person she met. Another describes those ...
Views: 1490(6 votes) - Thanksgiving Thoughts - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from Susan DunnWhen you gather with your family this Thanksgiving and experience the joy and the pain ... those who loved you and those who wounded you and still do, those who hurt you and those who healed you and still do, those who gave you hope and snuffed out your dreams and still do, those who picked you ...
Views: 5383(3 votes) - The Power of Reading - Are You a Reader? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Dr. Robin RushloWe’ve all heard that lifelong readers do better at pretty much anything. How important is reading? Here are some interesting statistics associated with reading (from the website http://www.readfaster.com/education_stats.asp#literacystatistics.) More than 20 percent of adults read at or ...
Views: 3266(3 votes) - Top Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2002 from Bonnie MincuTop Ten Strategies for Getting Things Done with ADD 1. Commit to one vision. You may have many brilliant ideas and plans, but without implementation, none are worth much. Choose ONE idea to flesh out and commit to. Write it down in detail. Picture exactly where you’d like to be with that ...
Views: 2527(3 votes) - Lose Focus ? Poor Concentration ? Aging Brain? Brain Fatigue ? Brain Health Exercise Solves Problem - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2021 from Leon EdwardYou may have already heard about how important it is to exercise your brain. There are many benefits that you should be aware of. Once you learn all the facts you will very likely be motivated to participate in activities that exercise your brain. The first thing you should understand is that ...
Views: 7064(2 votes) - Redtube An Innovative Concept - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from jan michaelsYoutube is one of the most visited web sites of all times. The concept of video sharing has developed extensively since 2005 and nowadays it is one of the most used concepts on the Internet. Uploading videos, sharing or viewing video clips allows people to interact, to communicate through their ...
Views: 7346(2 votes) - TEN WAYS TO STAY GROUNDED - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2004 from Eva DahmWe are too often in our heads or running around like crazy. We are missing out on the connection that is most important to our sustained energy and our physical well-being. To be grounded you must feel your feet resting on the earth and receiving energy from the earth. A grounded person is “in ...
Views: 20517(4 votes) - The trend of old men dating younger women - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jon YeeThere was a time when dating was considered as an immoral thing but now the era has changed and it is considered as the need of the time. People do what their heart says. Heart is given privileged over the mind as it guides through the passage of love and that is what a person desires. According ...
Views: 3224(2 votes) - When to Stop Driving - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkDRIVER SAFETY Driving is an activity that demands alertness, quick reactions and quick decision-making. There is no age limit to determine when it is time to relinquish driving privileges, but there are warning signs of unsafe driving. For many seniors the thought of giving up or limiting ...
Views: 1599(5 votes) - Traits of Highly Intuitive People - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWant to be more intuitive? From an extensive study of intuitive people reported by Belleruth Naparstek in "Your Sixth Sense," this is what the highly intuitive person is likely to look like. 1. A woman over 40 with an advanced degree in one of the mental health professions. 2. Says she was ...
Views: 12250(3 votes) - FORGET ABOUT MEMORY LOSS - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Ellen WoodUse it or lose it doesn't apply only to muscle fitness or sex. It also applies to the brain. While researchers at the University of Kansas have found that getting plenty of physical exercise may keep your brain fit too, there’s even better news. Advances in brain imaging and neuroscience have ...
Views: 1735(4 votes) - Do you know where your grandparents are? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderIt’s 10PM, Do You Know Where Your Grandparents Are? It may sound like a silly question because of course, the sons and daughters of baby boomers usually do know where their grandparent(s) are on any given night at 10PM: AT HOME AND ASLEEP! However, they probably don’t share much of the ...
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