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- Release Your Past for an Empowered Future - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Evelyn LimWe are often told not to hold on to the past if we want to embrace a brighter future. After all, the past is already in the past and there is nothing we can do about it. This view is mostly correct. However, if there are patterns in the past that have been keeping you stuck, it is a good idea ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Riding the Wave - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Freedawn Creations“As I watch the shore fade into the distance I know I must trust” The water is calm as I step into the boat. I sit down and get comfortable for I feel this journey to the distance shores may take some time. The sun is shining, I feel its warmth upon my body. A gentle breeze begins to carry ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - Roads taken…. Or not - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Carmen GuerraGrowing up I changed my mind several times what I wanted to be when I grow up. I am sure everyone might have gone through this. As far back as I can remember I always wanted to work outside the home. While some other little girls may dream of being a mother and a wife having children and stay ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Safety belt Maintenance - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2018 from Milind ShahSafety belts spare lives. Here are a couple of fundamental tips on safety belt cleaning and upkeep. Safety belts in its advanced frame have experienced a great deal of starting improvement. Volvo was the primary producer to offer safety belts as a piece of standard gear in the entirety of their ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Say No To The Weight Of Your Past! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown" Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." Steve Jobs Someone recently asked me the definition of Codependency, so let's take a look at what we can see to help uncover this complicated phenomenon. The visual I have is someone who is suppose to be driving his own ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Saying Goodbye So You Can Say Hello - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanSometimes in life we have to make tough choices if we want to grow and live the life we know we are meant to live. We may have to give up a part of ourselves that we have grown comfortable with, even if we know that it isn't the self we want to bring on our journey. I was watching Peter ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Secret to Good Government? Think Small! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickLeft wing… Right wing… two sides of the same coin! Most people approach their political views from a self-interest point of view. Those who feel prosperous want to protect it. Those who feel poverty seek to remedy it. Thus, if a person’s experience changes, such as a poor person becoming ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Seeing in another color - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Katrina HillIt may appear to most people who are looking from the outside in, that the world is filled with chaos, darkness and fear and everything that could be going wrong, is. How could it not be when it appears that everything around us is falling apart? Things seem to be getting worse, relationships ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - Seeking a Projected Spiritual Goal – an Avenue of Self-deception - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMost people seek a spiritual goal projected from the content of their minds. They workout a system of their own or seek a religious or spiritual guru to lead them to the goal. They do not sense the inherent self-deception involved in this process. The conventional neurology in man is such ...
Views: 1327(2 votes) - Seen as green provides best services for Solar Shed Lighting - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from william denzelIn spite of great demand of internet and television nowadays,still some new generation finds radios very enchanting,it has been seen that radios with slow euphony have still maintained the position in the market.Many evolutions are found in the radio technologies from wireless to ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - Selecting the Right Medical Record Review Company - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Steve RyderMedical record review requires the minutest attention to detail and should be carried out only by skilled medical review professionals. Select the right medical review firm to enjoy all benefits. Any kind of selection is to be done with great care if you are to enjoy all the benefits of your ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Self Authority IS important! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Lisa WechtenhiserRecently, I read a post on another blog about what the writer sees as one of the challenges of relying on the wisdom of Guides in Spirit. To paraphrase, it says: The biggest problem happens when someone starts depending solely on a psychic source, like their team of Spirit Guides. They ...
Views: 1188(2 votes) - Self Control Is An Art - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiWhat is self control? Self control is the ability to control one's feelings, emotions, impulses, and reactions. Effects of self control are seen everywhere, you can see it in the wealth of the people, winners medals, good habits, strong relationships, a beautiful music, magnificent buildings, ...
Views: 2704(1 vote) - Self Pity (The Emotional Parasite) - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Sherrie Vitello"Why does this happen to me? Nothing ever goes right!" We all have at some point in our lives had this emotion of "self pity." It is emotionally draining. Like a parasite feeding on our emotions. Its a human or natural emotion brought on by sadness, things not working out the way we'd like ...
Views: 2905(2 votes) - Sell Your Unwanted Stuff Fast with These Apps - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Jane HurstWe buy stuff, and we buy more stuff, and soon, we have more stuff than we know what to do with. When this happens to you, it is time to start selling off the stuff you no longer use and get some of your money back. There are all kinds of ways that you can sell things, and you will find plenty of ...
Views: 2143(1 vote) - Send Online Gifts for Raksha Bandhan - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Deepak vermaRakhi or raksha bandhan whatever we say is the festival that is celebrated with a huge vitality every year in the month of August. It is one of the many festivals that have immense importance in the culture of India. It is the only festival in the world that marks the importance of the bond ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - SEND RAKHI GIFTS TO DELHI - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Deepak vermaRakhi or raksha bandhan whatever we say is one of the major festivals of Indi a & is being celebrated with huge exuberance throughout the country in the month of August every year. It is especially famous in the northern & the western parts of India & is marked with the preparation of numerous ...
Views: 602(1 vote) - Setting yourself free from the enemy of progress: Procrastination - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tele OpakunleProcrastination is hiding in the shadow of the future when you should deal with “now”. It is all about delay tactics, which turn seven days journey into seven years. Procrastination thwarts growth and hinders progress. It is a canker worm that thrives on excuses at all times and in every ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - Sharing Our Gifts - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI believe that we all want to be of service in some way. We all want to help others. And maybe we are clear about how we share our gifts. Or maybe we need a bit of guidance to figure out what we can give, see what our talents are, and learn how others could benefit from them. I was ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Sharp: Strategies for Optimal Thinking and Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from John Johnson“Can you recommend some CD’s on hypnosis that I can listen to, because I want to be smarter?” Alan asked me (name changed to protect the so-called innocent). I've never been asked this before, not until now. It’s not for me to pass judgment on any inquiries. No matter how unique they may be. For ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - Sick and Tired? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Andre WileyAre you sick and tired? I was. As a matter of fact, I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. At the young age of 32 I was a divorced, educated but under appreciated black male who's sole purpose in life was to make it through the day. Not only had I had lost my desire in life, I was ...
Views: 1904(2 votes) - Simple Steps To Take if You Think You’re Being Followed in the Street - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from GARTH DELIKANIf you think you’re being followed it’s very important not to panic. What happens when you panic? Well chemicals start getting released in your body, cortisol, adrenaline, your heart rate rises, you start breathing more quickly, you can’t seem to think straight! STOP! This is the time ...
Views: 2243(1 vote) - Simplicity is Key - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wayne HarrisonCombatives is a loose term indicating a collection of actions that tend to deal mostly with the conflict phase of an engagement. The whole purpose of combatives is to teach you in the shortest time possible how to realistically protect yourself. It must be simple, else it isn't combatives. ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Singular Sensation: 5 Ways to Thrive as a 30-something Woman with No Children - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Dr. Shonda LackeySo, your 30th birthday has come and gone and you are trying to define for yourself what it means to be a single woman who doesn't have children. Sound familiar? If so, you are probably already aware of how society can, at times, make you believe that something is missing from your life if you do ...
Views: 2453(1 vote) - Six Keys to Living Your Life's Purpose - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from David ArensonWhat do you think you're here for? Did you just randomly turn up in existence, or is there a seeper purpose to your being alive? What I'm going to say may sound controversial to the unitiated. My view is that your life's mission is to love yourself. Further, to learn to love what you have, ...
Views: 1537(2 votes) - Six Steps to Get Healthy and Fit - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Sonny JuliusIt's easy to get healthy and fit when you know what to do to make it happen. Just implementing six vital and simple steps in your daily health regimen every day could help you get healthy and fit in as little as 90 days time. Here are those six vital and simple steps to add to your daily ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Six Tips to Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joe KennedyIf you find that you are crying easily, or yelling at people and “flying off the handle”, hiding from friends and other people, you are not crazy, you are not a bad person…You are suffering from stress! Stress has been defined as a response to events that causes physical and mental tension. How ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Slow and deliberate work yields fine results - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Green BushIt is said that the Patek Philippe Watches are the best watches of the world. Slow and deliberate work yields fine results.There is an Advertising slogans can express the Patek Philippe watches perfectly "No people can really own the Patek Philippe watches except keeping the watches for future ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - Solve Unhappy Relationship Issues and Commitment Problems—Actions Speak Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbAre you having trouble finding commitment in a relationship? I have heard of many people who are very unhappy with a current association or situation in their life. It is not what they want. These people continually go around asking others for their opinion as to how to get the conditions ...
Views: 2830(1 vote) - Some 57 Years Later, Emmett Till Story Still Being Told; Civil Rights History in Mississippi - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Susan KlopferWHY ARE WE STILL talking about the murder of 14-year-old Emmett TilL some 50-plus years postmortem? I blogged on the topic last August upon the 56th anniversary of this young African American boy’s brutal death back in 1955. Now his name is frequently appearing as national and international ...
Views: 3170(1 vote) - Soul Mate or Karma? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Developing relationships can be equally as confusing as rewarding, yes? Especially at this time, when so many older souls who are attentive to spiritual awareness and energetic balance actively seek romantic partnership for the purpose of raising consciousness and working at a deeper ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - SPIRITUAL GROWTH- THE PAIN AND PURPOSE - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsTHE ROAD TO MATURITY Spiritual growth is a process that takes a physical lifetime to complete and at times can be a painful experience on many levels. However, as long as we have breath, an openness and willingness to learn and grow, we can and will experience spiritual transformation and ...
Views: 3124(1 vote) - Spiritual Straight Jackets - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Ann Marie O'DellSpirit is many things to different people, and in a nut shell, is about the choices they make to feel at peace. It is interesting that the choices that people make in order to find spirit, love, unity, success and mystery can often become the straight jackets that lead them to misery. HOW ...
Views: 2652(1 vote) - Spring Cleaning: How Do You Let Go of The Junk? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Camille StrateOn March 14th Daylight Savings Time begins. Shortly thereafter, in many parts of the country, Spring will begin to show its warm face. The daffodils will start popping up and the birds will get busy building nests for their next round of babies. Spring. That beautiful time of year when hope, ...
Views: 3054(2 votes) - Start Letting Go of Your Inhibitions Today and Change Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Jeffrey WallaceIt is an unfortunate fact that in numerous cases in life, the only thing holding people back is themselves. The most successful people in the world are those that exude confidence. By presenting yourself in a professional, assured manner, you are far more likely to gain the respect of your ...
Views: 11227(1 vote) - STEP OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Adrienne MarksAre we in danger of having goals that are so big – we’re actually pushing them away? Are we ‘idealizing’ them rather than being practical about them? To ‘idealize’ means “something that exists only as an idea”; “Exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence” “A portrayal of something as ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - Sticking Point in Life Comes From Defining Motives - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Kael RanschaertFor most of you out there you are stuck between the life you hate and the life you dream to have. You push forward each day with hopeful intention, thinking that you will get that lucky break you deserve sooner or later, but nothing changes. You are a hard worker, you are very pleasant and ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Stop Apologizing for Who You Are - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Mike RobbinsApologizing can be a bit tricky for me. While I pride myself on being someone who is able to look within, take responsibility, and resolve conflicts directly - I also know that my own arrogance and insecurity cause me to sometimes stubbornly refuse to apologize or, often more damaging, over ...
Views: 2537(3 votes) - Stop Sabotaging Yourself in Search for Love and Intimacy: Learn What You Need to Change – and Succeed! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2013 from Doron GilA sad story that often repeats itself regarding one’s search for love and intimacy Her need for attention and appreciation, to be loved and be told how “great” she is has driven her to harm her intimate relationship time and again. She expected too much from her partner; she demanded that he ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - Strategies for Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from John JohnsonEthan Hunt’s mission (Tom Cruise- Mission Impossible 4), that he’s already accepted, is to pacify a diabolical master-mind bent on starting World War III is. To do this, Ethan needs access to the highly-secured server room nestled within the world’s tallest building, the Burj Kahlifa All “safe” ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - Street Preachers -- from the books Josephine In Her Words and Phil In His Words - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriStreet Preachers 1) “God doesn’t like it when you are mad.”-Mom told us this whenever she found that we were mad at people, places and things. 2) “We all have the same God.-Mom Did not care what religion people practiced. All mom cared about was that people believe and obey God 3) ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Stress Management: How One Key Relieved The Stress In My Day - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer MarksNumerous years after being tired all the time I woke up to the actual fact that the natural therapy of yoga, meditation, and energy therapy that I was practicing everyday have been assisting me through my day, however I still felt tired for the duration of certain tasks I did. So making the ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - Strong is the New Skinny - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyThe other day I went to coffee with my personal trainer, and we were chatting about fitness, the urge women have to do endless, hideous (in my opinion, of course) hours of cardio exercise instead of strength training, and our cultural viewpoint around women with muscles and strength. She ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Strong Minds Accept No Graciously - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown"What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do." Tim Ferriss How did we become a society that cannot hear the word No? Why are we so sensitive to being told No? There is yes and there is No, there is night and day, dark and light, yin and yang, and on and on. So to be balanced ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - STUDENT CLUBS AND SOCIETIES AT KRMU - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Saurabh GuptaAn instructive establishment bears the obligation of making the fate of the country, and so as to do likewise, alongside curricular projects, exceptional arrangements additionally turned out to be imperative and important. With the scholastic exercises educated to the understudies, it is ...
Views: 597(1 vote) - Student Loan Default Rates on the Rise - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jeff MictaborUpdated statistics released by the U.S. Department of Education show that student loan defaults are rising. According to the latest figures, the default rate for federal student loans that entered repayment in 2008 is 13.8 percent, up 2 percent from the default rate for federal ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Studies on Awareness Prior to Being Born – the Pre-birth Experience - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is usually assumed that our consciousness begins with birth and that matters get recorded from then on. In reality, consciousness exists even while the child is in the womb and a kind of ‘knowingness’ seems to operate then. Studies have been conducted on pre-birth experience (PBE), the ...
Views: 3140(1 vote) - Success is Innate--How Your Fears Get in the Way of Your Best Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Nicole NenningerHave you ever seen a child learning to walk? They’ll try and keep trying–even when they bang their head or fall down hard (have you ever wondered why it is so hard to get a “perfect” one-year old’s picture? They usually have bruises from their learning-to-walk exploits!). Back when you were ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - Superfoods and your Daily Health - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Nina BagnallAbout 35 years ago, a superfood was an unknown word. What everyone did know, was that vegetables and fruit were healthy and nutritious. Today, sadly we find that our soil has been spoilt with chemical fertilisers and goodness knows what else! Yet, if you do shop around, there are farmers ...
Views: 1263(2 votes) - Symptoms of a Midlife Crisis – What Can I Do? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Greg BakerIt is important to recognize some of the main symptoms of a midlife crisis before you can do anything about them. This article will outline the top three symptoms and what you can do. FEELINGS OF A WASTED LIFE If you are thirteen, you probably aren’t feeling like your life has been ...
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