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- You will succeed when you run out of things that fail - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Timothy KendrickKeep on changing your approach until your achieve your desired outcome. Past frustrations and failures lay the foundation for a new level of living. Intuition, trial and error must always be your best friends. Know what you want to achieve, write it down and burn it into your ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - You're Already There - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever wanted to be there – wherever that was? The only requirement for there is that it is far from here. There is a place where things just seem to work out. A place you have long dreamed of going to. A place where the puzzle pieces of your life somehow fit together. There is a ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - You've Been Arrested in California and Police Failed to Read Your Miranda Rights - What Now? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Brandon LeibowitzThe fact that a person was not read his or her rights when arrested does not mean that individual will not be punished. Every person who is arrested should be read his or her Miranda rights, however there are cases in which police fail to include this step. When you aren't read your Miranda ...
Views: 798(1 vote) - Your Best is Good Enough! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from kristie kennedyAs human beings we are innately wired to gratify the wishes of others in exchange for their acceptance. It is critical that we learn how to love ourselves well enough in order to avoid this disease to please. Only you can honestly answer the question, "What does loving me better look and feel ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Your Bestest Friend – You - by Submitted on May 04, 2014 from Tina TessinaI have a friend, Maggie, who has been my friend since 1968, and she calls me her “bestest” friend as a way of appreciating our connection. It always makes me smile, and I feel the same about her. Often, my clients have trouble learning to appreciate and trust themselves, and I think ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Your Eternal Career - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Thomas JordanWe come to this world ill equiped to know why we are here, many, including myself saught for the most that life could bring, experinces that brought joy, love, money and fame. I had spent a lot of my life looking for the right woman, my soul mate, and having grown to old, I settled for love. But ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - Your Life Train at Transition Station - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Maryann CanditoSo what happens when you're cruising in the luxury cabin of your life train and it stops at Transition Station? Get this, the conductor boots you off the train and dumps your Louis Vuitton set at your feet. You search your pockets and purse for your tickets and itinerary but they both have ...
Views: 2692(1 vote) - YOUR NEW LIFE STARTS NOW! Start Living Your Life On Purpose. (Intentionally and By Design) - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Raymond ShinaultWhat I believe our goal should be is to start living your life on purpose. Another meaning would be living your potential. Your Passion your Purpose in life. Of all the great pursuits in life, to me this is the most important. Robert Louis Stevenson said it more than a hundred years ago: “To ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - Your Success Depends on Your Intentions - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonAre your intentions honourable?! An age-old question asked by prospective fathers-in-law – and one that is at the very centre of whether or not you can achieve the success that you want out of life. In terms of aiming for success, we need to know what we intend to get. Truth is, most people ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Zumba and Lessons for Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Elaine GleesonI went to a Zumba class the other day, my fourth since they started at my gym so you could say my attendance has been a little sporadic at best . However I was determined not to miss another one so at 11.30 on Monday morning myself and about 20 other women stood eagerly awaiting the aerobic ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Where Did My Breakthrough Go?? Understanding (and Outlasting) the 'Bounce-Back' Effect - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Rob BrooklerThere's an energy dynamic common to personal healing and growth that's easy to misinterpret. It's part of the natural momentum of the healing and pattern-breaking process that can, however, lead us to believe we've relapsed when in fact we're nearer than ever to completion. If you've ever had ...
Views: 1341(7 votes) - Finding Your Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Rob BrooklerLife seems almost perfectly arranged to keep us guessing as to why we are here … about our role, our place, in this world. At one moment the problems of the wider world seem to call to us with the greatest urgency. In the next, these vanish as we’re called to our own urgent needs. The sublime ...
Views: 2488(6 votes) - Uncertainty and Transition - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Rob BrooklerBe you ever so wise, confident, and “enlightened,” you will nonetheless find yourself at times uncertain: uncertain about what actions to take, uncertain about your life, uncertain about your place or purpose in this life. At such times, we tend to think of ourselves as confused or lost. And ...
Views: 7254(22 votes) - Are You Simply Too Lazy to Live Your Dream? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Willie HortonAs a once senior banker, I know all about inertia. Studies from various parts of the world show that the majority of bank customers are unhappy with the levels of service they receive. In addition, many bank customers are aware that, at various times in their “relationship” with their bank, they ...
Views: 3666(4 votes) - Sometimes We Are Called to Become "Instant Angels" - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Hal PriceOne year ago this week, as the President of my local Homeowners Association, I received a note from an irate neighbor asking me to take some action on a covenant violation in the neighborhood. I stopped by the home of the reported violation to speak to the home owner, and then briefly went by ...
Views: 1247(4 votes) - 10 Life Lessons Learned from the BP Oil Spill - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sam EtkinIn the wake of the BP oil spill, we face a major environmental disaster. Hundreds of animals are dead, and even more are in danger. It could take years for affected areas to fully recover. As cleanup efforts are ongoing, engineers are still trying to work out the best method to control or ...
Views: 12681(9 votes) - A Moment in Time - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Time is such an odd subject to talk about. We’re either trying to speed it up, slow it down, or just plain stop it. Sometimes it could be that fraction of a micro second between life and death, or hope and despair. Let’s look at the phrase “Time awaits no one.” You can actually sum up this ...
Views: 1707(3 votes) - Change your Life by Changing Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Lindsay Kenny - EFT Master10 Tips to Brighten Your Life: Tip 2 - Change Your Life by Changing Your Thoughts by Lindsay Kenny, EFT Master www.LKcoaching.com Find the rest of this series at www.Powerof10s.com Note: This article presumes you have a working knowledge of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) If you do ...
Views: 3194(3 votes) - Facing Cancer Without Fear: My Personal Breakthrough - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisI am a Spiritual Healing Expert. I get lots of practice. Last month I was diagnosed with cancer. After living with the AIDS virus for over twenty years, I knew this would be a piece of cake as long as I remain willing and obedient to follow my inner Divine guidance. The Lord speaks to me in ...
Views: 2234(3 votes) - Family Leadership 101 - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFamily Leadership 101 Leading Your Brood Are you your family’s leader? Whether your answer is yes or no, this post is focused on you. Why does leadership matter? Well, first let’s consider the following questions. Is your home just a collection of people going separately about their ...
Views: 1270(3 votes) - Feel Your Feelings. - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Meg HubbardSo many of us rush around stuffing our feeling and emotions deeper and deeper down inside of us. We refuse to let them out. We may subconsciously remember childhood programs we picked up like… “stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about”, or someone calling you a “cry baby”, or ...
Views: 2389(3 votes) - Focus Your Mind: Real Self Help - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Willie HortonDid you leave your house naked this morning? Of course you didn’t. Isn’t it bizarre that everyone has no problem preparing themselves physically for the day ahead whilst almost no one bothers to mentally prepare – and being mentally prepared is far more important because the quality of your ...
Views: 4136(3 votes) - How to Use Influence Principles For Personal Success - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Use Influence Principles For Personal Success And Win Big She was a ten-year old girl scout selling their annual stale cookies. Cut to the chase - she looked up at me and said, "Would you please make a $300 donation to the Girl Scouts of America?" If she were an adult salesperson ...
Views: 2114(3 votes) - I Keep Getting this Feeling - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Vonzel SawyerI am often told to be tenacious, courageous, persistent, pushing, and dedicated to a direction. This post is about being aware of the signs when a change is needed and yet be dedicated to the right direction. Here is my main thought around this subject. Do not fight your journey when life ...
Views: 1660(3 votes) - If You Love Only Those Who Love You - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseUnhappy, unkind, evil and selfish people love those who love them. Do we only love those who love us? What is the required difference? We are to love those who do not love us, who do not know us, who do not conform to our ideals. We are to reach, to stretch, to bloom toward and into the lives ...
Views: 1871(3 votes) - It Is Easy to Dismiss The Voice From Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Jim FargianoMany people are expecting a booming, "no doubt about it" sound when they want to communicate with the other side. The same holds true for trying to communicate to the God Within. From a normal, physical world aspect, what takes place is more of a thought transference between the two sides. This ...
Views: 1227(3 votes) - Letting Go: 5 Limiting Beliefs Blocking Your Personal Goal Setting - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Gary DalyHere are five limiting beliefs about personal goal setting that I discovered last Sunday when a passerby overheard my Irish friends and me talking while he was taking some photos. He came over to chat to us. He is just finishing up his final year in Sydney and unfortunately he couldn't get ...
Views: 1662(3 votes) - life is like an Onion -- You peel it away one layer at a time and sometimes you weep - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriLife 1) Life is a difficult road 2) Take the curves in the road do not make them 3) The secret of life—perseverance 4) Live each day like it is the final chapter to be savored 5) The search maybe equal to or greater than the discovery 6) Life Is good even when it's bad it's good 7) A ...
Views: 2781(3 votes) - Spirituality, Judgments, and Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Rev. Lou Kavar, Ph.D.The sun was warm. The sky was blue. There was crispness to the air. It was a perfect autumn day. Laura and I drove to the county park for a walk around the lake. Now living in D.C., I thought my good friend would enjoy the afternoon in a rural setting. The path around the lake reminds me of ...
Views: 994(3 votes) - Ten Ways To Wreck Your Credit - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Kathy Jo PollackAfter many years of talking with consumers about credit, I have come up with my list of the Top Ten Ways to Wreck Your Credit. No doubt, credit fuels our economy, and it also affects all of the major areas of our lives, good or bad. It can affect where we live and work, and our ability to ...
Views: 2861(6 votes) - The 5 Keys to Finding Your Divine Purpose - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Dante PetrillaFinding your divine purpose is not as difficult as you might imagine. If this is actually true, then why do so few people actually achieve this, and go through the motions of life without purpose or reason, feeling lost, unfulfilled and disconnected? The answer is simple. Most people do not ...
Views: 17798(6 votes) - The Fear of Loneliness – A Deceptive Product of Thought - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFunctioning within the habitual thought-swirls of the mind leads to several unfortunate mental states that spoil our lives. Self-awareness and listening to the movement of life can free us from those states and help us lead a peaceful life. A majority of people in this world fall a prey ...
Views: 1322(3 votes) - When You Fall Down, Get Back Up - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHave you ever seen a small child learn how to walk? If you have, you know what a remarkable experience it is. I'd heard about this, but had never witnessed it first hand until Samantha, our (almost) five year old, took her first real steps when she was just over a year. She and I were playing ...
Views: 3826(3 votes) - Helpful Tips for Dealing with Recession Fatigue - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Kathy Jo PollackHas financial stress recently pushed you over the edge? Do you feel like you are getting hit from all sides? Are you looking for new ways to deal with the economic pressure? You are not alone. First, I am putting all the usual money talk aside. If you are feeling pressured to smile all the ...
Views: 2547(5 votes) - Simple Steps You Can Do Now To Prevent Identity Theft - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Kathy Jo PollackAfter speaking to many groups about identity theft, I found that most people were eager to learn quick things that they could do now to help minimize their risk. With that, I have compiled my five favorite prevention tips. Keep in mind that it all starts with YOU – your wallet, your ...
Views: 3337(5 votes) - Understanding (and Silencing) the ‘Inner Critic’ - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Rob BrooklerWe all know it, only too well. It’s that inner voice, that “inner critic,” that seems always present and always keenly prepared to defeat us. When we feel happy, the voice says: “Yeah, this can’t last.” When we’re about to attempt something, it whispers: “Watch out. You’re gonna fail.” And when ...
Views: 4366(10 votes) - $$$ Good Practices for healthy life - 1: Reduce risk for Appendices - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Prakash BinwalIn today’s world our lifestyle and work pressures affect our health greatly. We tend to grab quickly available food and keep long gap between two meals. This all happens due ever increasing demand in work place for better performance and stiffer targets. These habits and, somehow, compulsions of ...
Views: 2074(2 votes) - 3 Tips To Determine If A Project Is Right For You- BEFORE You Commit - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Araceli GonzalezLet’s be honest, how many times in the past year have you started a project and abandoned ship midway? Was your intention to see it through? We’ve all been there, in the dreaded space of project abandonment. I too have started a project with enthusiasm and excitement only to not finish it ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - 4 Mental Tactics That Can Help You Kick Smoking to the Curb - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Dr Wayne OsborneQuitting smoking is undoubtedly a psychological challenge. We’re all familiar with those treatments that can help to curb physical withdrawal, such as nicotine gum, patches or replacement therapy. But coping with physical symptoms of withdrawal are just one aspect; mental discipline is of ...
Views: 2097(2 votes) - 5 Keys to Peaceful Celebrations - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Camille ScielziWith the holiday season upon us, do you find your hope-filled plans mixed with anxiety? Do you long for the perfect holidays of your youth but fear a repeat of last year’s performance? This year, invite peace and pleasantry to your party. Using these 5 actions creates a holiday celebration ...
Views: 1496(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Beat Post Holiday Food Blues With a Detox Diet - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Christine EstersThe holidays are a time where you can overindulge and throw all diet rules out the window. Bring on the turkey, cakes, cookies and pies! Those delicious holiday foods also come with a heavy price tag like, indigestion, constipation, gas and acid reflux. So, how can you restore your body back to ...
Views: 3016(2 votes) - 9 Ways to Deal with Choices, Challenges, and Changes - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Ron ArcherWe live in interesting times. The Arab Spring. The Tea Party. Occupy Wall Street... not to mention the choices, challenges, and changes that each of us has to deal with individually on a daily basis. I know for myself there are times when I'd like life to just slow down a bit. But time marches ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - A College Lesson for Parents - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Phyllis GoldbergWhen you dropped your kids off at college, were you the one dragging your heels? This generation of parents has been described as clinging, especially when they refuse to leave the campus. In fact, a number of college administrators have introduced blunt language into orientation schedules, ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - A New Consciousness The End of the Conspiracy of Ineffectiveness Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Edward JonesQuestioner: You often use the phrase “Conspiracy of Ineffectiveness.” Will you explain what that means? Edward: The word conspire comes from Latin meaning to breathe together, so it means the whole planet is conspiring to keep itself ineffective. That is how deep the ineffectiveness is. It ...
Views: 1232(2 votes) - A Part of The Change - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Adrian BoniardiWhen? How? WHY?! These are questions we’d ask ourselves when we begin to realize the need for a ‘change’. This happen when we become aware that something hasn’t been working the way we’ve had wanted or expected it would, and we were left with the sour taste of disappointment, sorrow or plain ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - An Insight Into Gangs (Part 1) - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Wayne HarrisonTo better understand gangs one must first attempt to understand the reasons why people become involved with them. To ignore this crucial first step is to immediately begin to travel down the path of ignorance, leading ultimately to the want (however justifiable it may be) to forms of summary ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - Are You Living On Purpose (Issue 2) - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Darshan ShantiIn the last issue, I asked 6 very important questions to help you to start to live on purpose. They were: 1. What's your purpose? 2. What dreams are still inside you? 3. What do you want to do with your life, but have never done? 4. What would bring you a ton of joy and ...
Views: 1331(2 votes) - Being Open to the Unexpected - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Halle EavelynWe can never really know what the universe has in store for us, but we can affect what happens by our thoughts, our feelings, and our resistance. And despite our best intentions, sometimes a chance encounter occurs that is so unexpected but changes everything, or a person you meet in passing ...
Views: 1114(2 votes) - BeSimply…Local Living Economies - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Suzanne Toro'She' met Greg one winter evening in Westwood, California. During, a gathering of individuals discussing the possibility of manifesting and creating change for the betterment of humanity. Some might think their visions were all too lofty and beyond possibility...the room carried the ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - Carpe Diem! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“We live in a moment of history where change is so speeded up that we begin to see the present only when it is already disappearing.” – R.D. Laing Life is short. Seize the moment. Live each day as if it were your last. We’ve all heard advice like this before but most of us struggle to take ...
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