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- How to Become a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Alex IhamaHow to Become a Life Coach As a Life Coach, one of the questions that I am most commonly asked is how to become a Life Coach. Whether it is in a social gathering, a formal event or TV or radio interviews, I am often confronted with the question of how to become a Life Coach. It seems like ...
Views: 1744 - Top 5 Things to Keep Yourself Safe in Your Home - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Harper HarmonSafety should be the first thing that you think about if you are trying to provide a respectable home for yourself and your family members. You want to make sure that this One other thing that isn’t mentioned above is that of a smoke or carbon monoxide detector. Sometimes those devices will ...
Views: 1742 - How Long Did The Pearl Harbor Battle Last? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Terry WeberBy Terry Weber Article Word Count: 1841 I'll always remember the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Even now, seventy-two years later, I am still aware of the many ways that attack forced the "sleeping giant" that was the USA; to become today's major advocate of worldwide ...
Views: 1738 - It's Not As Bad As You May Think - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Adrienne FikesNo matter what the issue. No matter what the circumstance, you are probably making it more than it is. Now listen to me. I know this because I do it too. The fatalistic thinking. The dramatization. The negative worry, doubt, fears and criticism. Your imagination is running wild thinking of all ...
Views: 1738 - And That's My Take... (Buddha Must Be Weeping) - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Curtis SagmeisterAND THAT’S MY TAKE… (BUDDHA MUST BE WEEPING) © 2010 by Curtis Sagmeister. All Rights Reserved. Not one known to show emotion, Buddha must now be weeping over the civil unrest in Thailand. For more than two months, protesters have camped out at a downtown Bangkok park, using it as a ...
Views: 1737(2 votes) - Creating a Peace Plan - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Janet PfeifferWhile it's important to understand, express, manage, diffuse, and heal your anger, imagine how much easier it would be to prevent outside forces from irritating you from the get go? You can learn to be emotionally unaffected by the drama and chaos around you. Rest assured, I'm not suggesting ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - The Slaughter Continues to Increase, Despite More Severe Gun Laws. Part 3 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIn the article, Guns, Mental Illness and Newtown, the Wall Street Journal* reports there were 18 random mass shootings in the 1980s, 54 in the 1990s, and 87 random mass shootings in the 2000s. In 2012, just one year not a whole decade, the Washington Post lists 14 cases of mass shootings. Are ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - Motivating the Village to Protect the Children - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleChild abuse is a painful reality, but one that is preventable. As caring, thinking adults, we could have a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children if each and every one of us reached out to other adults and inspired them to help protect kids. As a community, we can make a difference ...
Views: 1729(3 votes) - D-Day’s 70th Anniversary - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Abigail Fazelat“People of Western Europe, the hour of your liberation is approaching. All patriots, men and women, young and old, have a part to play in the achievement of final victory. This landing is but the opening phase of the campaign of Western Europe. Great battles lie ahead. I call upon all who love ...
Views: 1727 - "Sport for Peace" - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Sport for Peace" Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock `http://www.creativekiwis.com and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is at ...
Views: 1724 - A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsYOU ARE AN OVERCOMER Happy New Day! You have overcome and are still here to face a new day with all of its good, bad, and ugly by the grace of God, who is faithful and true to His word: (Romans 8:36-37) As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep ...
Views: 1721(1 vote) - How to decide on the best charity to donate to - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from James MchoneyWith so many charities to choose from these days, making a charitable donation can sometimes leave your head in a spin. Every sector of giving has such a wide range of choices that you may become slightly confused as to which one will receive the most benefit from your donation. Here's a few ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - Tips for Re-inventing a Life Worth Living - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Holly Mae HowardDoes September remind you of going to school so long (or perhaps not so long) ago? Every September I feel like it’s time to get down to business, and I reinvent my life, in large and small ways. Reinventing oneself is an act of courage as well as of inspiration, usually inspired by a resounding ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - The 10th Anniversary of 911 - How You Can Help - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantOn September 11, 2011, we remember the 10th anniversary of the day when nearly 3,000 victims were killed after two airliners were crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City, another plane hit the Pentagon and a final plane crashed into a field in rural Pennsylvania. This devastating number ...
Views: 1718(3 votes) - The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Life and Legacy of Dag Hammarskjold Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: Dag Hammarskjold, autobiography/biography, United Nations, leadership Web Site: nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1961/hammarskjold-bio.html Web sites: ...
Views: 1715 - How to Keep a Balanced Life? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2018 from Madolyn Kuo“We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.”- Francis J. Braceland Life balance, work-life balance is a lesson that everyone needs to learn. Having a correct, healthy and sound body is essential for everyone’s happiness ...
Views: 1714 - The Psychological Death and The Purity of Aloneness - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe dissolution of the robotic response of the human brain is necessary to understand the hidden aspects of life and the afterlife. Such dissolution can be called the psychological death. It leads to wholesome and holistic living. Ending of the ego can be considered as a matter of ...
Views: 1713 - Compare Different Policies from Around the USA. Part 6 in the Right to Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAmericans are understandably determined that massacres such as the one at Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Connecticut, never happen again. But how? Some demand ever stricter control of firearms. Many others advocate more effective treatment of mentally ill people and understand that so-called ...
Views: 1709(2 votes) - Human Response to Spirituality – the Believers, the Skeptics and the Explorers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIn general, there are three major responses to esoteric issues in the field of spirituality. They are represented by three groups: the believers, the skeptics and the explorers. It is good to be aware of the mental proclivities of these groups. Life on this planet depends on the state of ...
Views: 1709 - The Harbor Within - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Don Neviaser,We all need an emotional harbor; a place where we can relax our sails of tension, frustration and worry. Needs and definitions vary, and many find sufficient peace and release in the presence of family, friends or others therapeutically. This is a good way to stroke the heart, distract the mind ...
Views: 1706 - Journal to Find Your Core Self - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Mari L. McCarthyPeople in general tend to be moody. Sometimes we’re energetic and optimistic, and sometimes we’re sluggish and blue. In addition to the globe’s atmospheric conditions, producing constant weather changes, we have our own internal weather, seemingly as capricious as clouds. We do our best to ...
Views: 1701 - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: A Year of Peace - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Happy New Year, everyone! This is the time when a lot of energy is spent on making resolutions, most of which we don’t manage to keep. So, this year, especially given recent tragic events, I propose a different kind of resolution. Will you join me in ...
Views: 1700(4 votes) - Ramana Maharishi’s Message – A Promotor and a Sustainer of the Inward Journey - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGenaral Known as the Sage of Arunachala, Ramana Maharishi lived in Tiruvannamalai, a town in southern India. His esoteric messages can take people to higher levels of consciousness making them sense a radical departure from the habitual neurology. The Sanskrit word Maharishi refers to a ...
Views: 1700 - The Evidence Proves Guns Reduce Massacres & Stop Criminal Violence. Part 5 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDespite the abundant evidence, democrats, socialists, and liberals continue to believe that even more stringent gun bans will stop the slaughter. How do the more intelligent and thoughtful ones maintain a straight face given the massive incontrovertible evidence to the contrary? In America, ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Christmas for Buddhists - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Joshua SmithA Buddhist Christmas may sound like a contradiction, but only if you focus on the differences and not the underlying theme. I know many Buddhist monks who celebrate the spirit of Christmas, I am one of them. In Japan, the majority of people are Buddhist and Shinto, with Christianity at around ...
Views: 1698 - Don't Throw Out the Baby with the Bath-Water. Part 2 in the Right to Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe citizens of the USA - and of every country - need the Second Amendment's rights to protect themselves from rape and pillage by both government agents and common criminals. But who do you need more protection against? Which can inflict the most damage? Lone individuals or an out-of-control ...
Views: 1697(2 votes) - Seven Steps to Expanding Gratitude in Your Life - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Deborah PerdueGratitude is in the air these days, more and more, as a spiritual practice to uplevel and uplift your life. Authors such as Deepak Chopra, Edwene Gaines, Neale Donald Walsch, Diane Harmony and many more extol the power of gratitude. After all, one cannot be depressed or angry while in a state of ...
Views: 1696(2 votes) - Negative Emotions: 7 Keys to Overcome Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Ruth SeebeckBe careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~ Phil. 4:6-7 How easy it is to succumb to emotion, ...
Views: 1695 - Hello? It's the Universe calling... - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Barbara AlexanderHow do we hear what the Universe is telling us? Recently a new student asked me, “What can I do to get clearer on what the Universe is trying to tell me?” For those that are attuned to the fact that the Universe can even connect with us, this is an awesome question! It is probably the most ...
Views: 1693 - The Death Of Innocence - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Janet PfeifferThe recent tragedy in Newtown, CT, is one of unspeakable horror. The latest in what appears to be an alarming trend of mass murders in American communities is, in my mind, the most gruesome - due not only to the sheer numbers of lives lost but more significantly because of the tender ages of the ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - 1 Major Problem with the Practice of Positivity - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Jacob Korthuisre you a naturally positive person? OR do you practice positivity as a way of conquering naturally bad feelings and thoughts? There is a big difference. Of course positivity is much better for us than negativity is. Studies clearly link positivity to better health and more ...
Views: 1689 - We Danced to a Different Drum - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Cheryl GillmoreWe were just kids back then--somebody's sons and daughters--searching for our place, our voice, our future, our identity during a time that would never come again. It was a time of freedom, of few limitations, when belief in yourself—your talents and abilities—fueled your future, your ...
Views: 1689 - Stop Overloading the Police with Ever More Laws to Enforce. Part 13 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe USA incarcerates more people - imprisons more per head of population - than any other country in the world. So many in jail demonstrate the enormous numbers of laws which make criminals out of its citizens. These laws hamper police from carrying out their core responsibility of protecting ...
Views: 1687(1 vote) - Is Your Partner the Right One for YOU? - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Rosemary PriceIs your partner the right one for you? Before you rush into being with someone totally stop and think about if this person is truly the right one for you. Whether you are married to yours, living with them or contemplating spending a lot of time with them in the future it is a good idea to ...
Views: 1684 - The Peaceful Void of Dementia - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Lisa BoussonWhether it’s bipolar, depression, dementia or any other horrible mental disease, I don’t believe (at least in my findings) that many families can miss the boat. Do you remember that new baby doll smell? I smelled it this morning when I was in the shower (A really good time for spirit ...
Views: 1684 - Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational and Empowering) On "The War For Peace" - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Thoughts (Inspirational and Empowering) On “The War For Peace” Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Peace, “Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Barack Obama, Spiritual”, Spiritual Laws, Law of Attraction, World ...
Views: 1682 - The Dilemma of Pet Abuse and Bullies by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisWe are seeing a lot more in the media about bullies, both singly and in groups, and how they are reeking havoc on our youth and pets. I know this has been going on for lifetimes. There are also statistics showing that fledgling serial killers usually warm-up on animals, first by injury or ...
Views: 1682 - Will Dictating One Single Policy to Each State Solve the Problem? Part 10 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe Problem of Prescriptive Solutions Management theory is clear, prescriptive solutions do not work. Why not? A solution imposed from outside stops you creating your own solution tailored to your circumstances. Since you are unique, different to everybody else, how can one size fit you and ...
Views: 1680(2 votes) - *** Having a "why me" day? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieMost of us have had one of those “why me” days. Sometimes we don’t understand why life deals us particular life experiences or circumstances. Rather than dwell in this analysis space that leads to negative emotional mindsets like victim-hood, make a conscious choice to play messages to yourself ...
Views: 1678 - 5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND FIND HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Jason MuellerHAPPINESS……WHAT IS THAT? What is happiness? Happiness does not come from material things or from others, it is a state of mind, our attitude towards everyday life, it is the journey and not the destination. No question money carries a significant role in someone happiness, however, I would ...
Views: 1668 - Is the Phrase "Gun Violence" Confusing? It's Designed To Be! Part 6 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerGun control advocates like to use the emotive slogan “gun violence.” Why? This misleading phrase is purpose designed to blur the distinction between self-defense and murder. Since "gun violence" takes no account of the difference between self-defense and a murderous attack, it increases ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Aesthetic Touches to Make Your Home Feel Happier - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Jeremy SutterRegardless of where you live, your home should be your sanctuary. A home should be a place where you can be comfortable and happy. This has nothing to do with elaborate furnishings or style. This is about the ability to come home to a space that makes you feel welcome, safe, and content. ...
Views: 1664 - Islam: Religion of Peace or an Abomination Birthed by Failed Vatican Strategy to Reclaim Jerusalem? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Rome is “the Mother of Abominations” including Islam. The Bible describes well the destiny of both and projects war with militant Islam and the defeat of Iran. America gets “payback” as suggested by the conquest of Babylon by the Medes and Persians (Iraq and Iran). In his book, The ...
Views: 1664 - The AB of Natural Health - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Wendy WilksWith so many different herbs and supplements available, the question naturally arise, "Where do I begin?" Like the song in the film The sound of Music suggest, it is always good to "start at the very beginning." Reading begins with the ABCs and singing begins with Do Re Me. Likewise natural ...
Views: 1664(2 votes) - Neurobiology of Human Error - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Albert GaroliImagine a world free from wars, deception, unjust laws, corruption, pollution, artificial radiation, mass hypnosis, poverty and starvation. Imagine a world where human beings are integrated with nature and live a free, real and healthy eco-sustainable life. This has been and will be a dim ...
Views: 1663(7 votes) - Do You Think We Will See Peace - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Dr. Mohamed Nidal AshoorIs it Possible I will see Peace in the World. I do think a lot about life, The Creation by One God the Only ONE, What he give us a Great Machine Our Body & Mind for Us to use appropriately, But do we really, do we love the Earth we live and use and Abuse every day, look about the Environmental ...
Views: 1661 - How and Why Democrats and Liberals can Believe Gun Bans Work. Part 4 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAlong with other liberals, President Obama believes that more stringent gun laws will make it more difficult for criminals to obtain firearms. Although banning guns does make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to own them, their beliefs just ignore reality: Criminals don't get their guns ...
Views: 1660(2 votes) - Breathing for Relaxation - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Nina BagnallWe all need to breathe its fundamental to life itself but, believe it or not there is a right and wrong way to breath. I know because being an asthmatic all of my life my parents made sure that each week I went to a breathing clinic in order to learn the correct techniques invaluable when ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Advaita Vedanta, A Philosophy for Living in Harmony with Ourselves and Each Other - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Karuna DiLiberoSelf Awakening is the natural state of being human! We all have this birth-right and we all desire to live happy, safe, fulfilling lives. I have learned through my own practice of yoga, meditation, self-reflection and spiritual studies that we can actually re-program the way we think, so to ...
Views: 1649(3 votes) - A CHANGE! A CHANGE! NOW THIS IS THE ONLY LOUD CRY HEARD THE WORLD OVER - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma“Even today India enjoys the cool shade of protection from those Rishi men of austerities whose efforts helped it get freedom from hard hearted alien rule. These days they are using their energies to help India get saved from attacks both within and without. In order that a disturbing state does ...
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