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- 5 Ways To Live a More Meaningful Life - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2015 from Garrett PaknisWe all want to matter. We spend our lives seeking individuals whom make our insides dance. And we hope to make others dance as well – and together, we dream that we will be rewarded with the opportunity to choreograph a symphony of the senses – ecstasy included. I believe I’ve been the ...
Views: 1294 - Are Your Affirmations Positive? How to Do Them Right - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Suzanne GloverMaking daily affirmations positive is a sneaky art, but once you get the simple "twist" that makes your affirmation list become positive, you're well on your way to success. This article gives you tips for creating phrases that really are in line with what you desire, as well as gives examples ...
Views: 1291 - Self Love for the Self Employed: Tips from a Spiritual Life Coach - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Brook MontagnaPrevent Self Employment Burnout with Self Love Self employment usually begins as an act of self love. Didn’t you choose to create your own business in order to do what you love doing, express your talents and gifts, set your own hours, be creative, reach your financial goals, and enjoy life ...
Views: 1291 - Forgive, It's In Our Hearts - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Ian ScottForgive them... For they know not what they do... As we know, everything begins with a thought and many of the behaviors we have built up over life-times become an automatic defense mechanism which can weigh us down with guilt, sadness, anger and frustration, leading us away from the freedom ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - The Art of Healing Comes From the Depth of a Mind, Body Soul Connection - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoThe art of healing comes from the depth of a mind, body and soul union. It can be a hard thing to accomplish as a human being, but it is possible. In fact, it is completely viable depending on your attitude. We speak of this on many levels. For now, we want to share the simplest, but most vital ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Which Energy Saving Lighting Globes Save The Most Money? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Sanju kmrAs a large part of our electricity bills is the result of lighting our homes, many homeowners are looking for ways that they can reduce these costs and bring down their bills. One of the best ways to do this (short of not using lights in your home) is to switch over to energy saving lighting. ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - How to Let Go Of a Toxic Relationship - These Tips Will Reduce Your Pain - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Alex J. StevensonWhen you have recently experienced a breakup, you may feel as if you will never get over the person. Getting over someone is actually not supposed to take very long, however, most people linger in the grieving phase for much longer than they have to. There are things that you should do and ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Simplicity and Frugality Create a Welcoming Home. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Glenda HandI knew that I needed a home that both invited my creativity, and welcomed others into my home. A home that said “there is peace here, come in and lay your burdens down.” A two fold problem remained. I have made a commitment to live simply and I don't have a lot of money. My solution has been ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Rediscovering your inner child - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Sandra DawesWhen was the last time you had a really good laugh? You know the kind I’m talking about – those laughing fits you get where you can’t stop laughing even though your stomach hurts and tears are rolling down your face and you can’t even speak. Those are the best laughs, and when you think of a ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - The art of inviting more Magic into your live - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Lais Stephan“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein This quote is so simple yet so powerful for it’s absolutely true: Happiness and seeing the magic in even the smallest of things is a state of ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Tips to Getting Organized and De Cluttered - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroDo you feel as though someone is chasing you? Do you feel like time is going so fast that you can’t get done what you need to get done in a day? You may not be so very far off what you are feeling. Time is speeding up. As the Mayan Calendar nears an end time is speeding up, and with it comes ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - An Ode to a “Blessed Mother” - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Dilani DivaBe Blessed oh beautiful mother, Let your heart be filled with Joy, Let the love be ever flowing, Let your voice be filled with song, Let your smile be ever loving As protected with angels be Smiling, smiling ever loving Gods light to the world. For all to wonder For all to cherish For ...
Views: 1282 - How To Bring More Of What Matters To You Into Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonDo you want to bring more of what matters to you into your life? There is a tool to help you. What is the tool that will make a difference for you? Your own personal goals. Setting goals helps you organize your life to accomplish what matters to you in your life. Once you have set goals, your ...
Views: 1281 - Study the movements of the Hummingbird and gain some wisdom - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanHummingbirds are amazing creatures of Earth. They are the smallest bird in the world, yet they possess great power and abilities. It flies and flitters and when you watch their movement you become enchanted by their agility and speed. Their long beaks or bills enable them to feed in some of ...
Views: 1281 - BEING EMPOWERED - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianDo you sometimes wonder “who you are”? Feel like you are part of someone’s shadow? You wake up one day and look in the mirror and you not quite sure who you see in there. As we go through our lives sometimes we allow ourselves to be overshadowed or feel like we give so much of ourselves away ...
Views: 1280(3 votes) - 3 Ways to Inspire Your Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownMany of us would like to have more creativity in our lives. How about you? One of the best ways to get into a creative space is to break out of your normal daily routine. And the best way to do that is to bring more playfulness and spontaneity into your life, especially into your work ...
Views: 1279 - Sickness is an experience NOT an Ultimate Reality - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Tracing ABC Tracing ABCSickness is an experience but not an Ultimate Reality; it is an effect and not a cause. The body, devoid of mentality, could neither know nor have sensation; it is entirely an effect. The body is made of the same unthinking stuff from which all Creation is formed. Instinctive Man is Perfect, ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Are your masculine and feminine sides in balance? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2015 from Tania ManczarekMost people think of "masculinity" and "femininity" in terms of our gender and social stereotypes. We believe that if I'm a woman, I'm supposed to be feminine and if I'm a man I should be masculine. Period. But a more balanced view, is that we all have both masculine and feminine "sides" that we ...
Views: 1278 - Are You Living Life by Default? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Veronica DrakeI am the D.I.V.A. of Life Design ~ Empowering Women to Live Life by Design not by Default Daring, Inspiring, Vivacious, Accepting What is a DIVA of Life Design? Simply put it means I consciously design my life from the inside out using practical spirituality. My intention is to show up in ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Uncover the Fountain of Fresh Starts Hidden in You - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Guy FinleyWe tell ourselves that we want a new life; in our minds we see ourselves reclaiming our right to live without limitations. We see ourselves walking away from destructive relationships and letting go of negative thoughts and feelings. And this is the very problem. We talk to ourselves about a ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Buy Mattress Online - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2020 from Hamza HassanEveryone wants to have a mattress that is comfortable and fits the needs of their body. There are various types of mattresses available. They differ in size, shapes, design and durability.Mattresses range from simple and average to expensive and luxurious. Some mattresses come with spring or ...
Views: 1271 - Time for some Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichSchools are coming to the end of their school year and the time for family barbeques, weekend get-a-ways and family vacations are very much upon us. We work hard all year long, raising our families, taking care of them, doing our jobs both in and out of the home as well as within our own ...
Views: 1270(3 votes) - Know more about Rabindra Sangeet or Tagore songs - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2015 from Ebba MariaThe water that is stored in the cloud in the form of vapor in the sky manifests itself in the very shower of rains. The juice that is secretly accumulated in a tree is expressed in mingled forms through leaves and flowers. In case of music also, there are manifestation of these forms. One is the ...
Views: 1269 - Feeling Good by Ton Pascal - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Ton PascalYa' feelin' allright? I'm not feelin' too good myself… goes the song by Dave Mason of the English rock band Traffic in 1968. This song’ powerful lyrics, are actualy about the changes he must make to set his life in the right track. The energy it generates is high voltage. How about ...
Views: 1268 - Who are the "Difficult People"? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Eva TenterWho are the „Difficult People“? About a month ago I attended a course that I truly loved. The lecturer was an amazing speaker with a cheerful and joyful attitude and shared tons of interesting and useful tips. To set aside the content of information that I was so happy to learn, I was even ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - How To Define And Find The Meaning Of Balance Of Life? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2018 from Madolyn Kuo“Our lives are a mixture of different roles. Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is . . . For me, that balance is family, work, and service.” –Hillary Rodham Clinton In this fast-paced and highly stressed world, everyone plays many different roles in his or ...
Views: 1266 - Navigating You And Me With Love And Compassion: The Two-Sided Silver Lining - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Ragini MichaelsEveryday Dilemma: Even though I’m exhausted, should I push myself to keep that independence that makes me feel really competent and good? Or, should I just relax today and enjoy depending on family and friends for all the wonderful things they bring me? When I was growing up, the silver ...
Views: 1264 - Stress-Busting Yoga - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Gurutej KhalsaI have some hope fillers. They are stress busters. They are Guru dust. They will allow you to become your own Guru. Guru literally means one who takes you out of darkness into the light. If you want more light, more hope, more connection. Take this action and do these. They are my gift to ...
Views: 1264 - Purposeful Living and Spiritual Living Are One - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Richard JacobsHow do we truly apply our spirituality on a daily basis? How many of us have been practicing spirituality for years, having intuitions of a higher possibility for ourselves and the planet, and then come out of meditation or the course we happen to be doing and have a dozen bills land on us at ...
Views: 1262 - Single Mom Learning the Basics - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorB and I go on our second play group to a music sensory, and I'm not sure how it's going to go. The first play group with other moms and kids we went on two weeks ago could have gone better. There were about 25 moms everywhere and even more kids. I was overwhelmed, and he was ...
Views: 1262 - The Fifth Chakra: Drive - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2014 from Richard LassiterThis is part 5 of a 7-part series on the chakras and the glandular system. Energy flows through your physical body. Your body is constantly receiving and sending out energy waves. There are seven centers or chakras in your body to receive and send energy. As you become aware of these energy ...
Views: 1262 - What is life’s purpose? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Janet Perez EcklesLast Wednesday, my dear friend and I stepped into a nice hotel nestled in the busy part of Miami, near the airport. She put a large gift basket in my hands. “I think they left this for you.” What a lovely surprise! And on the night table was a stand with a copy of my new release, Simplemente ...
Views: 1260 - When You Feel Overwhelmed - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWhen we feel ourselves closing off and retreating from life, when we feel ourselves holding ourselves back, we must search for the reason why. For when we see and understand this, we are all the more prepared to deal with it. Retreating is our attempt at not only hiding from reality, but ...
Views: 1260(2 votes) - Mindful Practices That Can Help You Live a Better Life - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2019 from Katrin De OcampoWhen you focus on the present moment, you are starting to be mindful. To cope up with your daily existence in this world and handle the rough moments of your life, practicing mindfulness can help you a lot. Through mindful practices, you can concentrate on your everyday task, keep you calm in a ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - The Girl Who Traveled to Nowhere Fast - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Debbie IngleAt eight years old she was playing in large groups of friends, giggling with the other girls about which boy was the dorkiest. At 16 she was so fearless and quite the sassy teenage girl who stood strong for herself and her worth. When she was 24 she had these vivid visions of her amazing ...
Views: 1259 - Living a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiLiving a balanced life. To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert Living a balanced life is essential for personal effectiveness, peace of mind and living well. We have to realize that we can’t have everything and do everything at the same ...
Views: 1257 - Never Give Up - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Melanie McGheeGoal setting is huge in our culture. We are a future and accomplishment oriented society and many of us live only to see the next day’s task completed. But what happens when something gets in the way? How do you react when an obstacle is placed in your path to your goal? Do you throw up your ...
Views: 1257 - Live! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from anne marieLive Forgive Choose Life Breathe in Joy Buy a little less Let go of status quo Worry and stress can go Realign, recalibrate, reassign Dig deep for your ultimate purpose Saviour desires placed in your heart Nourish your mind, body and soul Take time to unplug from noise Plug into ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Top Questions to help you find A Balanced life - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Madolyn KuoChinese New Year is very important to me. It is the tradition that we have a vacation to say goodbye to the past and have a brand new start for the Chinese New Year. It is quite like Christmas and New Year in the west. During that period of time, almost everyone is off and comes back home from ...
Views: 1256 - Consciousness during some Paranormal Experiences – An Awareness beyond the Conventional Mind - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt has been known for a long time that the human mind is a small subset of a vaster consciousness that is much superior in its awareness and perception. We get an inkling of it from some paranormal phenomena. Our minds usually circle within a limited zone of awareness. That leads to the ...
Views: 1255 - A Major Cause of Emotional Suffering - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2018 from Margaret PaulIs there one thing that is the primary cause of emotional suffering? Yes! Discover the one choice that underlies your emotional suffering. Is it possible that there is one major cause of emotional pain and suffering? Yes! The major cause of suffering is UNKINDNESS - to yourself and to ...
Views: 1255 - We need one another to live our lives better - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanWe live a more enjoyable life when we live and share with others within a community of support, encouragement and friendship. We can be happy by our selves but our greatness comes when we work together and share experiences with others. We become stronger when we are supported and encouraged ...
Views: 1254 - Children - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from TRAN NGUYEN NGOC TRANGHelping Our Children In Crisis Divorce...illness...violence. Crisis and hardship are no respecters of age. They shatter even the world of children and shake their security to the core. Consider this pattern to offer comfort, encouragement, and healing to children in ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - The Importance of Receiving - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Lisa TunneyYesterday morning I rushed out the door in order to make it to work on time. I noticed there were leaves all over the patio. I dutifully picked up the broom in order to sweep, but within about 2 ½ seconds I realized I didn’t have enough time. So, I begrudgingly put the broom back in its home. ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - How Does Stress Affect your Health? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Lakshmi GosyneStress seems to be the culprit for everything these days, from hair loss to infertility but how does stress affect your health? It does seem strange to some that a “mental” issue can affect your body and health, but to those who know about the body-mind connection, this seems quite obvious. ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Single Moms Rushing Your Life Away - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorBlaise "always" takes a nap at a certain time, and like clock work he wakes up at the same time. After months of this routine, nothing has changed. So why would I think today would be any different. Well, like I say, Welcome to Momhood... where even the predictable is unpredictable. I get B's ...
Views: 1251 - THE SITUATION FACED THE WORLD OVER DOUBTLESSLY IS VERY EXPLOSIVE IN NATURE - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThis is the story of misuse of scientific attainments the more it is becoming advanced wherein joy is less and sorrow/anguish rule the roost. This trend has just not stopped and in fact day by day it is spreading its vicious net everywhere. Till date all harm faced, all problems undergone are ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - The Paradox of Practical Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Norma CasasI don’t usually speak or write about religious matters. I have learned that it is a sensitive topic for many who feel insulted or threaten so if I have to, I always state that I respect and honor all religious beliefs as well as the believers. Today, however, a memory landed in my mind and I ...
Views: 1250 - Approaching Ahimsa Like a Warrior - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Melanie McGheeThink of the qualities you associate with a warrior. I think of ferocity of determination, one pointedness in attention, and definite strength. Now think of the yogic quality of ahimsa. Ahimsa is one of the yamas (restraints) in Patanjali’s sutras. It is usually translated as nonviolence or ...
Views: 1249 - Improving Memory Through Logical Reasoning - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from David SamuelMany people think they have a bad memory or simply cannot think straight. There are too many events which turn out that we forget something or neglect to prepare for the obvious, and this is allotted to a bad memory. What if it has nothing to do with memory at all but rather is the way thought ...
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