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- Dealing with the rough patches - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Sandra DawesYou’ve been doing your spiritual work; affirmations, visualization, meditations, and life is going pretty well. All of a sudden, something you perceive as negative pops up in your life and you are completely blown away! How did this happen? Negative experiences aren’t supposed to happen to ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Death – A Life Lesson in Personal Change - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranHow would you know what the lesson is? You don’t live to tell it!? As a person focused on personal change and transition, it does strike me that this is the ultimate transition. The lesson is in the observation of the process. It’s either the pre or post death experience of those left behind ...
Views: 2684(2 votes) - Disaster or Unity? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Freedawn CreationsHave you been feeling like something really big is about to happen? I know I have. Some days I find I am excited about huge changes happening knowing that in the aftermath of ‘the big thing’ we will begin to create a new world. One that begins from unity consciousness rather than what’s in it ...
Views: 731(1 vote) - Disasters Can Teach Lessons of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn the world today, we encounter a lot of negativity, pain, stress and natural disasters. Many days, we wake up with far too much to do, far too much to think about, far too many concerns, and far too many problems. In Virginia where I live, in the span of less than one week, we experienced ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - Discount Travel Online: But Don't Count Your Time Comparing Prices - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comCheck out this scenario. You've wanted to take a week off next month for that well-deserved vacation, which you have postponed several times because you just couldn't get away. But that inner voice is now shouting, "It's now or never!" OK. But where and how do you get the best bargain? You ...
Views: 3763(1 vote) - Discover How Easily You Can Achieve Goals in Life! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Gary DalyA lot of the time people think to achieve goals in life, people think that they need to start chasing the latest “shiny penny”! They feel that if they don’t have the latest and greatest gadget that they are somehow slipping behind the rest of the world. With new technology evolving so quickly, ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Discover Your WHY - Living a Life with Passion & Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONYour ‘why’ is a reason for your life that is so compelling and so passionate that it exudes a devotional power from within, and once discovered, pours out positively into everything you do, moving you closer to your goals, ultimate happiness, joy and fulfillment. Discovering your Why is an ...
Views: 1876(2 votes) - Discovering nature’s orderliness—within human consciousness - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kevin BlairI am sitting by the ocean here in South Carolina for a much-needed break in the action. I am re-discovering the order in nature. It is so restful, so regenerating. Watching the ebb and flow got me thinking about the poem, “The Idea of Order at Key West,” by Wallace Stevens where he mentions “the ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Distraction & Evasion - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wayne HarrisonThis article is very hard for me to write. It concerns one of the two most terrifying moments in my life. That even now, some 9 years later, i still can feel the mental scars. Writing this, adrenaline is running through me, and i'm becoming very emotional. I've only told this event to my closest ...
Views: 1413(1 vote) - Divorced Parents: Don’t Let Your Children Start Parenting You! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2019 from Rosalind SedaccaChildren who experience their parents’ divorce are helpless to change the circumstances. But they often try. They want to do something to “fix” the situation, but they haven’t a clue how. Sometimes they create solutions that make sense in their young minds, but actually cause greater ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - Do It Anyway! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Joe Piazza“Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts.” -Og Mandino, Scroll vI, “The Greatest Salesman in the World” As I move through my life, I have become more aware of when I feel weak, and when I feel strong. (In fact, ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - Do or Do Not! There is no Try! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Mark HundleyWhat do Yoda (that enigmatic Star Wars Shaman), the late Dr. Byron Medler (profoundly wise professor of counseling at the University of North Texas) and you & I have in common? We all struggle with the sometimes daunting task of addressing life's challenges in meaningful ways. How many times ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - DO PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS WORK? YES BUT NOT EXACTLY HOW MOST HUMANS WOULD LIKE - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePeople sometimes ask me to pray for them. I always do. But sometimes they wonder: why did I not pass that exam when you were praying and blessing me. The answer is perhaps that was not to be for you at that particular time. Possibly a greater lesson is needed in your life and that is the lesson ...
Views: 3575(1 vote) - Do you Focus on the Light Bulb or the Light? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Nigel CoatesWhen writing of spiritual development, it helps to find simple analogies to give perspective to deeper esoteric principals. With that in mind, I ask you to please consider the humble light bulb. In essence there are two forms working together. The physical structure that gives it a real ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - Do You Know How To Implement The Law of Detachment? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Brenda BlindenbachImplementing the law of detachment is a challenge to most people especially when it comes to conscious creation, which is why it is crucial to know how to apply this law in your life. The law of detachment says in order to manifest anything in your life you must let go of your attachment to ...
Views: 4003(1 vote) - Does it Feel a Little too Close to Home? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.I am recouping from my busy weekend with family. We had a wonderful time celebrating our parent’s 50th anniversary and everyone made it home. My mother enjoyed every picture taking minute of our time together. It is tough to get all 25+ of us together at one time, so she took as many as she ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - Does Size Matter? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Tracy GringerWe’ve all seen it at work, the mall or maybe in our own mirror. Women wearing clothing that don’t fit. I’m not talking about not fitting their body type and being unflattering, I mean wearing clothes that are obviously too small. When shopping, do you not try on the item in a size larger if ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Does the Universe Listen To Us? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Niki CleggMany years ago when I was young I had no faith in anything or anyone because I felt that what life was throwing at me was not deserved. As I have become more understanding with age I understand that everything happens for a reason. My friends laugh at me because no matter what happens I throw ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Don’t Blame The Drummer - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Brian DohertyI was in a musical funk and in search of some new material to listen to. An album that would reveal a little more upon every listen. In the past, records by Wilco, The Jayhawks, Boston, Weezer and Pete Yorn had done the trick. Now, I was coming up empty. I blindly reached into the CD case and ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - DON’T GROW OLD, JUST GROW - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieI wish someone had told me this when I was in my 20s: Don’t grow old, just grow. But whatever age you currently are – there is still time to just grow. SEEING INTO THE FUTURE As you get older you won’t look the same. In fact, if you look at your parents and grandparents you will know in ...
Views: 2452(1 vote) - Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Dream - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Ieishah EdwardsSome of us often dream of new business ideas every day. As you brainstorm and visualize success, something goes wrong along the way. What was an exciting idea has somehow dwindled down to a mere fizzle. Could it be that you let someone steal your dream? If we can understand what happens, then we ...
Views: 3405(2 votes) - Don’t Love Me to Death, Love Me to Life Let Me Leave - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Sebastian K. YoungWomen beware of men who feel inferior to you. Men that feel like they are inferior are deadly and their thinking process can be very twisted. It does not take much to set them off because they have a hairline trigger mindset. The inferior man always thinks that everyone is against him. They are ...
Views: 1756(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Comments on The College Admission Scandal Involving Lori Loughlin and Her Husband Mossimo Giannulli - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2019 from Tina TessinaHow can you make sure your marriage doesn't fall apart when you find yourself involved in a major scandal or other disaster? First things first, don’t blame each other. When we’re under attack it’s easy to panic, and panic can lead to fighting. Stay as calm as you can, and remain a team. ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: What Is A Dysfunctional Relationship? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Unless you're completely out of touch with any media, written, audio or video, you have been bombarded with words like "dysfunctional relationship", "codependency" and "toxic family system". You may have noticed that there's a lot of information available about these ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on Getting Out of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2016 from Tina TessinaRecently, Dr. Romance has been asked a lot about how people can overcome paralysis and self-sabotage, so I thought I’d pass on my ideas on the subject. Getting in your own way is all about how you relate your yourself. In addition to not managing your time effectively, ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Dr. Romance on The Meaning of Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: A seeker goes to Nepal and climbs into the Himalayas to find a teacher, a guru he’s heard about. After months of searching and struggle, he finds the famous man, and asks his burning question: "What is the meaning of life?" "The meaning of life is a ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Dream Again for Inspiration and Healing - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Rick FischerThings happen for a reason. Has your life suddenly turned topsy turvy? Are you experiencing health challenges - back pain? Herniated disc? Other. Hold on, this may be a blessing in disguise. It is common for our brain to take us to back to another time in our life when things were good and we ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Driving Lessons Gets Easier and Simpler! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from Ron SpencerDriving can be really easy if you are in the hands of the perfect trainer who can make the lessons simple, exciting and fun. With the right guidance and relaxed spirit, you can be a truly fabulous driver, so make sure you train with the best! So, you own a new car and usually fret about ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - Earning vs. Creating Value In Life - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Kathy SmithThere was a time in my life when I was really confused, lost and I did not have a lot of joy. It was ironic, because my whole life had "turned out" just as I had imagined it would. I graduated school, I got a job and a nice place to live. I had friends, family, and a long-term relationship. Any ...
Views: 1901(1 vote) - Eat, Pray, Love: A Learning Experience - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Francois BasiliBy Francois Basili I just came back from watching Julia Roberts’ latest movie; “Eat Pray Love”. It’s the story of the writer, Elizabeth Gilbert, who, upon turning 30, went through an early midlife crisis. She had everything an educated, ambitious American woman was supposed to want: a ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - Educating Yourself Is Pertinent to Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Jim FargianoEducating yourself about most things in life is pertinent to your success. Having awareness of the truth is a blessing and will enable you to make practical, intelligent, commonsense decisions. When you allow yourself to be consumed by emotions and disregard reality, you will become a follower ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Ego VS Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Gina VitaloneTo most, the word “Ego” evokes the following descriptions: egotistical, narcissistic, self-absorbed or selfish. Actually, ego is responsible for many more human tendencies and emotional characteristics that keep us from living connected, authentic and happy lives. Did you know that ego causes ...
Views: 4868(2 votes) - Elements of Near Death Experience – Pointers to the Truth of Reincarnation - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranCareful examination of the various features of the Near Death Experience (NDE) – that is, the experience of those who clinically die for a short time - helps us understand the fact of reincarnation. They also help us perceive the deeper purpose of life on this planet. This brings in ...
Views: 2322(2 votes) - Eliminating the Internal Complaint Department - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Misa HopkinsA while back my husband and I were in a class where we were asked to spend a day keeping a tally of how often we complained. I thought I was a pretty positive person so this exercise would be pretty easy to do. Oh my gosh, was I surprised to discover how often I was thinking complaining ...
Views: 1886(1 vote) - Embrace Death, Live Life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike RobbinsMy mom, Lois Dempsey Robbins, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in early March. The disease spread very quickly and on June 13th, she passed away. I was honored and grateful to be with her through her dying process. It was both horrible and beautiful at the same time. My mom's ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Embrace Uncertainty and Discover Adventure - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghUncertainty is the key to adventure. One of the first steps to starting down the road to a creative family lifestyle is to prepare yourself for uncertainty. If you are the kind of person who needs a lot of predictability in your life in order to sleep well then this path may not be for ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - Emotional Healing: How to Overcome Obstacles and Feel Better More of the Time - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Marilyn GordonWhen you look at your emotions, you may notice that your feelings are most often created by your thoughts. You might notice that your emotions are often habit patterns – especially old, old patterns that have, in a way, been ruling you. Notice this also: that the feelings that are obstacles ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Empath Merge with Inspiring Elizabeth Edwards - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Rose RosetreeElizabeth Edwards, who died December 7, did so many things right. For example, she managed the presidential campaign for her husband, John Edwards -- at least until he self-destructed as a politician. Creating his briefing books and directing his campaign, sometimes Elizabeth tried to push ...
Views: 3428(1 vote) - EndTime Prophecy: 5 Fatal Errors For Christians & SDA re Rapture, Kingdom, Babylon, Beast & Covenant - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2018 from Richard Ruhling#1. The rapture occurs “at the last trumpet,” 1Cor 15:52. There are 7 trumpets, preceded by a huge earthquake in Rev 8:5,6.”The earth shall shake,” Joel 3:16. “We must through much tribulation (before rapture) enter the kingdom.” Acts 14:22. #2. “In the days of these kings shall the God of ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - ENJOY FRIENDSHIP DAY TO THE FULLEST - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Deepak vermaThis friendship day we are going to provide you with some of the ideas that will really be a kind of an extraordinary supply of ideas to make the ways of celebrating your friendship day special in every aspect respectively. With some of the unique ideas like celebrating friendship day with cakes ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Everything I Know About Change I Learned From My Cats - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2020 from Rita MartellA few years ago, I started a new project that required me to live on the East Coast. My two cats, Jasmine and Ginger, and I flew cross-country to our temporary home. They were eager to escape from their cat carriers after our long flight. Following the advice of my vet, to introduce them to ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - Everything you believe....is wrong! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Walt GoodridgeThis house of cards we refer to as our society's current belief system is crumbling. The cloak of deception upon which that belief system is based is unraveling. Everything you've been told, believe and accept to be true about many aspects of reality is being challenged and exposed as simply ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Excelsior American School: Nurturing Excellence Best School in Gurgaon - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2023 from Saurabh GuptaExcelsior American School: Nurturing Excellence Best School in Gurgaon Introduction As parents, choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. It’s a decision that can shape their future and lay the foundation for their academic and ...
Views: 306(1 vote) - Expansion of Student Skills for Academic and Professional Success - by Submitted on May 06, 2019 from Saurabh GuptaNon-educational capacities are as fundamental as scholastic abilities and both fill in as a help in a mind-blowing voyage. As we would already be able to encounter as a piece of the twenty-first-century populace, the world we live in is developing and progressing drastically with the moving of ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Expectations....what are you asking for? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Maria PortasSo it was New Year’s Eve, and family and friends together sharing what they wanted for 2010. So round the table we went, and I was very surprised to hear what people were asking for. It started with “In 2010 I would like to handle all the pressures thrown at me and cope better than I did in ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Extricating yourself from the dark night of the soul - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge In today’s world, you face enormous challenges of time, work, family and friends. You face many toils along with trials that rise up in front of you like a blazing attack of dragons. While you endured cliques, politics and different kinds of instability during your ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - False Pride and Other Notions - A Way Out - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Kael RanschaertAt a young very young age our minds are fed with notions like "take pride in the work you do" or "be proud of yourself", but do we value the consequences of holding this lens on the world? I remember hearing voices from teachers and coaches telling me to "hold your head up to the world and take ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Family Freedom Now - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFreedom; today, my wife kids and I declared our freedom. My wife and I made a huge decision today. We had a meeting scheduled with our kids’ teacher at school. The Head of School was also there. My wife and I were supposed to talk to them about getting our kids re-enrolled and back into the ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - Famous Actor In India Vir Das - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2021 from Anu BhardwajFamous Actor in India Vir Das was born on 31 May 1979 in a loveable family living in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The little one spent his early childhood in Nigeria and gained primary education at the Indian Language School. The parents of the boy sent him to a boarding school in Himachal Pradesh in ...
Views: 554(1 vote) - Features of Open MRI - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Igor StilerMRI is the sophisticated technology used to scan the organs, tissue and bones to detect abnormalities. Open MRI comes with many features that help overcome the limitations associated with the traditional closed technique. MRI is the sophisticated technology used to scan the organs, tissue ...
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