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- Internet Safety Tips to Protect Your Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Michael FehlauerInternet safety has increasingly become a significant issue in the area of relationships. A common and obvious threat to your home and relationships is the subject of pornography. Pornographic material from the internet comes in two ways: solicited and unsolicited. Unsolicited material is sent ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - Is There Destiny, Luck, or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Kit GuptaThe news about my boss Andy giving his two-week notice spread like wild fire in the department. Everyone who reported to him was apprehensive about who and what the next guy would be like. Will the new guy be better or worse than Andy? Everybody was concerned about how this change would affect ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - It's as easy as we make it. - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Angel MorganPsychic abilities are a responsibility. It is beautiful and enriching to be able to feel the love between a brother and sister, a husband and wife, or two children playing on the playground. You can feel the laughter and love as if it is your own. Abilities, however, can also pose great ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - It’s Your Life - What Do You Allow? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Alan SealeIt’s a beautiful morning as I sit under a willow tree at the edge of Chautauqua Lake – the water is lapping gently on the rocks and the early morning mist is hovering over the great expanse of water. It’s quite a mystical sight. I’ve returned to this specific spot under this tree for a few ...
Views: 1321(3 votes) - Just Do It - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Cindy DennenJust Do It! Recently my husband severed his Achilles feeding a chicken! That’s right you heard it right. The story is complicated so I’ll explain when I see you. ANYWAY, we were sitting in the doctor’s office waiting to be seen after surgery and in my frazzled, stressed condition, I ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Learn to Do Nothing on Purpose: Simple But Powerful Mindfulness Exercises can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Mark LeonardHow about making a real change this New Year. Learn to do nothing on purpose. Yes, learning to sit on your butt for a few minutes each day just watching the sensations of breath in your body could be all that you need to do to change your life for the better, in ways that you could never have ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - Learning to Embrace Life's Unexpected Detours - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Marquita HeraldThe really happy person is the one who can enjoy the scenery even when on a detour. No matter how well we plan, from time to time life presents us with an unexpected detour. There are even times, despite the most thoughtful and considerate planning, that you may find yourself right back ...
Views: 3382(1 vote) - Leaving the World a Better Place - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the mottoes that I like to live by goes something like this: “Leave the world a better place than you found it; your community a better home than when you arrived and others happier than when you met them.” This is the message that I hope that my kids will live by. It is simple and can ...
Views: 2783(2 votes) - Less is More, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Doug GradyLess is More Fill in the blank: I wish I had more _________________. What comes to mind: money? time? energy? stuff? As I write these words I am on Day 18 of a 21 day cleanse. Nine of those days were limited to fruit smoothies, vegetable juice, and an occasional herbal tea (or less). One ...
Views: 1916(2 votes) - Lessons on Goal Setting from Hermit Crabs - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Cliff FontenotAdopt a strong focus if you want to change for the better. Be it emotionally, physically or spiritually, you’ll face opposition from those who love you the most, your friends and family, all who mean well, sometimes, but pull you down anyway. It’s the hermit crab effect. I’m from an ...
Views: 1258(1 vote) - Let Go of Control - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI had a simple, but profound experience in the swimming pool last week - I floated on my back for the first time in my life. I do know how to swim and enjoy being in the water, but for some reason I never was able to figure out how to float on my back when I learned to swim as a kid and as an ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Let's Talk About Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Dirrick WilliamsThe book “LAUNCHING A LEADERSHIP REVOLUTION” written by: Chris Brady & Orrin Woodward, has in it an interesting story about Ben Franklin, one that I will paraphrase. The authors wrote, when Ben Franklin was a young man, around 20 years old, a friend told him he was so disliked people would cross ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Life & Time - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Athena KapantasToday I realized that life lives within time and so we have to treat time with respect and not squander it. I was reflecting on the fact that we all have a battery" so to speak with a certain amount of energy. If we are not careful we can waste most of it on unnecessary, irrelevant and ...
Views: 1160(2 votes) - Life Change: It’s Happening All the Time - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Willie HortonThe vast majority of people with whom I work talk about life change, as if it was something to be desired, something out of the ordinary, something that only happens when we arrive at major crossroads in our otherwise mundane lives. How little we know about the reality of life! Viewed in its ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Life Keeps Moving and So Should You - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from odette worrellLife is ever changing and keeping up with it is stressful. By the time we have figured out what our world looks like and what we can count on, something happens to change the dynamics of what we know. This applies to everything …cell phones, jobs, family. Nothing stays the same. Change is life’s ...
Views: 2347(2 votes) - Life Quotes - Inspiring Your Life - Great Life Quotes Explained - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Avatar TamilmaganEnlightening quotes are the best source for gaining inspiration. These type of quotes are available in the quotation dictionary and quotation treasures. Enlightening quotes can be in different category and my favorite category is life quotes. The reason I love life quotes is because it gives us ...
Views: 5655(5 votes) - Light Versus Dark Attributes - What is Judgment? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbDo you agree that the spirit of God is everywhere, and includes all? If this is so, you cannot hide from it, no matter what. In addition, if the spirit includes everything, then it would have to encompass both light and dark. Furthermore, since you are part of everything, in other words, the ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - Live Like You're Going to Die (Because You Are) - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Mike RobbinsYou're going to die. I'm going to die. Everyone around us is going to die. The reality of death is, of course, both obvious and daunting for most of us. With the recent tragic events in Japan and some very serious health news I received from someone close to me, I've been thinking about ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Living in a Physical Life Allows Your Soul to Be in Motion - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Jim FargianoLiving a physical life is actually your soul in poetic motion. Each moment should be cherished and loved. It is your chance to show the world your perfect essence and power to overcome any and all things that prohibit you from enjoining a path of happy prosperity. The perfection of life lies ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Living Life by Choice - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Warwick MerryThere are times when I stop what I am doing in my business and ask myself the reasons why I am doing this. I am sure that it seemed like a good idea at the time! Working late at night, no guaranteed monthly income, concerns about cash flow, BAS Statements, my wife asking when I will finish in ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Living Life without Limits - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Lakeisha McKnightLife is composed of many opportunities that we can take advantage of. Many doors may open while others may close. There are different paths in life that we can take. This is why I am completely convinced that there are no limits in life to what you can do. It does not matter where you live or ...
Views: 3518(2 votes) - Living on the Edge - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnMany people worry about living on the edge, yet they are already there. Every decision, every thought, and every action is taking them into the unknown. Who knows what will happen next? We live in imperfect worlds populated with imperfect people working in dysfunctional organizations. One ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Look Within To Discover Who You Are - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Evelyn LimIs the person that you see in the mirror really who you are? Perhaps it is that you have been adopting a false front to hide your true self. Or it can be the case that you do not really know yourself deep down inside. You often see yourself through the lenses of others. You believe what they ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Looking Forward or Living - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Willie HortonI was chatting to a client’s PA last Wednesday – she started the conversation with “Are you looking forward to the weekend?” When I mentioned to her that it was only Wednesday, she replied “Ah, but the weekend’s almost here once you get past Wednesday lunchtime!” Indeed, as I write this on a ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Make this world a better place: 25 ways to carry out random acts of kindness - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Louise Presley-TurnerThe time has come when we cannot just rely on others to make the world a better place – each one of us has to do our bit. And let’s face it this world needs our help right now. Random acts of kindness are an ideal way to raise your energy to attract great things in to your life. It starts ...
Views: 2017(1 vote) - Manifest A Miracle - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Anita JeffersonJust when you think it will never happen, your miracle comes! What a liberating thought-to love and live with expectancy. Have hope, expect a miracle. Something good is going to happen to you, especially for you, TODAY! Keep this declaration in your subconscious mind throughout the day each ...
Views: 2668(1 vote) - Manifest Wealth With Your Gift - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2020 from Diane DemmarEach one of us has a unique gift. We came here to contribute to this world and make it a better place. Discovering and expressing your gift is the secret to manifest lasting wealth. Gift Under the Microscope To really understand your gift, let’s place it under a microscope, briefly. ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - Many Are Looking to Find Peace and Tranquility - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Jim FargianoMany of you are looking to find peace and tranquility. Others seem to be content with being a discontent. It is highly unlikely that you would not know someone like that. Our job, as well as yours, is to move beyond the negative thinking and lead by example of the exquisite Light of God. It is ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Michael Jackson and the High Cost of Fame - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergComing from a family of entertainers with a demanding stage-dad, Michael Jackson had been in the limelight since he was a young boy. Super stardom was all he knew. Although talented, famous and adored, his was a lonely life - one full of contradictions. He tried to create his own private reality ...
Views: 1964(2 votes) - Microwave Dangers and Cell Phone Health Risks - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Sonny JuliusTwo of the most common products that many Americans use today should trigger medical concerns about them because they are both considered hazardous to your health. They are the microwave oven and the cell phone. Dr. Percy Spencer, a self- taught engineer with the Raytheon Corporation ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Mixed Messages ~ Are You Short Circuiting Your Desire with Judgments and Discouragement? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Tambra HarckThis weekend I was at a great summer party. There were at least 120 people there, great food and live music. Some guests enjoyed the pool, others danced. Me? I did a little of all that, but mostly I enjoyed meeting new people. Passion for Creative Expression One woman I met was really ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - Mixed Messages... - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Denise PendletonCommunication ~ it's such an important aspect of life and yet so few people really know how to communicate well. So many of us don't even realize we are poor communicators. Mixed messages are just one of many ways that people communicate poorly. Mixed messages occur when spoken words don't ...
Views: 5908(1 vote) - Monday Motivations-ONE SMALL THING - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Victor LeeMONDAY MOTIVATIONS ©Victor Lee, Getting Beyond Barriers, Inc www.GettingBeyondBarriers.org Monday February 6, 2012 ONE SMALL THING What is one small thing you can do today that will make a profound difference in the way you are and the way you see yourself? When considering the ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - Motivation; how can we replenish this useful form of energy? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Adrian BoniardiMotivation is another form of energy that we use in our day to day life. It’s the energy that takes us out of bed in the morning, that moves us to get back on our feet when we go through hard times and the energy that push us to thrive in any goal or endeavor we set. Whether you’re aiming to ...
Views: 2787(1 vote) - My Life In The Military - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from James McKenzieLessons I Learned In The Military My name is James McKenzie from Hardeeville South Carolina with wife Florine, and son Mike. At the age of 17 after high school graduation June 1963, I was on my way to New York City (the big apple) not knowing what to expect upon my arrival. To my surprise ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - My Promenade to Veganosity - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Roni LipsteinI’m a vegetarian, walking it would now seem, to a life of veganosity….. YES I make up words…….the daughter of an English Teacher…..as long as ya get my meaning…… ..how does it really hurt??? Break free from the constraints my sweet angels………ask YOUr SELF, “how does it really hurt??”…..And ...
Views: 1098(2 votes) - Natures Lessons - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Kay HoldsworthHere are some simple ways to start learning how to believe in you: 1) Try Even When You Still Think You Can't Do It Because you have pattern of not believing in yourself, this will take a little work. Make a vow to yourself today that you will try your best at any opportunity that comes ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Near Death Experiences and Their Amazing Physiological Aftereffects - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIn the aftermath of quite a few near death experiences, the person gets cured of almost impossible medical conditions much to the amazement of the hospital staff. We look into some case studies and the possible inferences from them in this presentation. There are many aspects of near death ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - New Beginnings: It's Never Too Late to Live Happily Ever After - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Marquita HeraldNew beginnings come in all shapes and sizes … maybe you’ve separated from your partner, lost a loved one, lost a job or a business you put your heart into building, experienced a health crisis, relocated to a new place, or simply experienced one of life’s periodic speed bumps. We all need to ...
Views: 3949(1 vote) - New House...New Business..New Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Teddy GriffinNew House...New Business..New Life Today, as I was listening to a motivational speaker that I really appreciate, he continued to drive home the point that we must continue to grow, continue to drive forward, continue to produce. He delivered a "message" that resonated loudly and firmly to me. ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Obama Sets Stage for Jerusalem’s Destruction and Judgment on US; a Biblical Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2016 from Richard RuhlingObama let an anti-settlement resolution pass the UN Security Council, breaking his word to them and abandoning our best ally in the Middle East to those who hate Israel--maybe setting the stage for prophecy. “The day of the Lord comes…all nations [United Nations?] will gather against ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - Obedience and Submission - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Frances LucasWhen we sacrifice we may feel as if we are giving up part of ourselves to help someone else. We often tell other people how we sacrificed for our children to have the things they have. We may say we had to sacrifice in our marriage or in our work. We all have to make sacrifices but God tells us ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - Organizing for Peace and Joy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Holly BoydToday is dedicated to what I hear the most; How do I get the Peace & Joy that is promised in the Bible? First we must know that we are talking about the ONLY book where every promise has come true and is still coming true. We’ll take the odds of one out of a million for the lottory and “hope” ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Organizing for Women - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Holly BoydOrganizing for Women As a Professional Organizer, I find that one of the biggest organizational challenges facing women today is “letting go”. This goes for several areas of our lives. Whether it’s dozens of 10 year old magazines, old Christmas cards, clothes you can’t fit into (and are ...
Views: 1358(2 votes) - Organizing Tips To Help You Reduce Stress and Save Time and Money - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerTIP #1 - THE ORGANIZING PROCESS: You won't be able to get every area of your life organized in one day so don't frustrate yourself by trying! Work at a pace that is comfortable for you and remember that being organized is a life long, on-going process, not a permanently achieved state. You'll ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Our Provider - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are some days when we feel like nothing really significant happened. We go through the motions of the day and go to bed at night thinking how tired we are but not really realizing how great the day has been. We wake up the next day feeling like we wasted a day; however, we need to stop and ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Owning The Beast Within - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -“It is a beast, this thing that stirs in the core of my being, but it is also the star of my innermost nature. I have to care for this suffering with extreme reverence so that, in my fear and anger at the beast, I do not overlook the star.” – Thomas Moore I think it’s a natural, normal ...
Views: 2721(2 votes) - Part Of The Story - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dr. Cal FredenPART OF THE STORY We had been married for ten years and had three little kids. I was busy as a professional person and my wife was an excellent homemaker. A few years prior we had moved from Minnesota to Seattle and we loved it out here. Yet, after ten years of a normal life, with no major ...
Views: 1059(1 vote) - Passion Leads to Action - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Danielle DaoustWhy “pursue your passion”? The Passion Flower in my garden Passion, intense feeling, typically refers to something we thoroughly enjoy doing, something that excites us, gets us going in the morning. Passion is what drives us to move past our perceived limitations, passion leads ...
Views: 2782(2 votes) - Passionate and Fully Self-Expressed - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lori Lynn Smith"Practice what you preach" "Be your authentic self" "Living in integrity" "Actions speak louder than words" What the heck does that actually mean? In this advanced technical world where most communication is electronic, where you may never even meet your best friend in real life ...
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