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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Be Alone Not Lonely - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceWhen you’re alone, do you feel lonely? Or do you use that time to reflect and get to know your Self better? Perhaps you use the occasion to do things you wouldn’t dream of doing in front of other people. No matter how you choose to deal with alone time, there’s no need to feel lonely; being by ...
Views: 3445(2 votes) - Happiness...............It is a Choice - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroHappiness......it’s a choice How many of us know a person a that is always down in the dumps, always complaining, and nothing ever seems to go right for them? Perhaps we knew them at one point in our lives and have since grown away from them. They were a great teacher for us, they were ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Happiness...............It is a Choice - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroHappiness......it’s a choice How many of us know a person a that is always down in the dumps, always complaining, and nothing ever seems to go right for them? Perhaps we knew them at one point in our lives and have since grown away from them. They were a great teacher for us, they were ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Guided Imagery – A True Healing Technique - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Laura SilvaA vivid imagination can make anything appear as real! You will also concur on this because clear visualization has the power to add real touch to even a non-existent entity; thus, if it is wisely used, it can also solve many real-time problems, especially related to health. In the process of ...
Views: 1076 - Guided Imagery – A Tool To Connect With Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Laura SilvaNowadays, life has become so demanding that it’s getting difficult to give any time to one’s own self. As a result, tension and stress has become a common problem leading to several health problems. If you visit a doctor today, he is most likely to point out that you are facing this issue ...
Views: 1137 - Guided Imagery – A Modern Tool To Beat Stress - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Laura SilvaGreat deal of physical and emotional changes occurs while we experience stress –this could result in numerous ailments! The Guided imagery process mainly focuses on the relaxation of our body as well as our mind. It is a very easy process of imagining things visually combined with deep breathing ...
Views: 1112 - Benefits of Guided Imagery - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Laura SilvaIn the recent years, the Guided imagery has been a powerful tool used for healing any health condition or illness. On the other hand, it is also useful for freeing the mind and body from negative thoughts, feelings or beliefs by reprogramming the subconscious mind using our senses. It helps the ...
Views: 1783 - A Short History Of Guided Imagery - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Laura SilvaA guided imagery is a state of calmness, relaxation, and reflection achieved with the help of our imaginary thoughts and directions. It is mainly based on the mind and body concept where you can achieve a relaxed state through your imagination. Such natural and heightened states of consciousness ...
Views: 3887 - Your Sacred Power of Creation: Are you squandering it, or using it wisely? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Domenica PapaliaImagine if each day you woke up and found $100 dollars in your bank account; and there was nothing you had to do to earn that money. Every day, without fail, it simply showed up. Imagine that you could spend it on anything you wish. What would you spend it on? Your Sacred Feminine Power of ...
Views: 994(2 votes) - Increasing Positivity – How To Break Free From The Negative - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from John CharestEvery day of our lives from early childhood and into adulthood we create patterns for ourselves. Through our perspective of the world in which we live along with the words and actions we choose to use to react to all this stimulation that we encounter, we are constantly building and reinforcing ...
Views: 1401 - ***It is Neither Normal nor Necessary to Have Negative Feelings and Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneContrary to popular opinion it is neither normal nor necessary to have negative feelings and emotions. All negative feelings and emotions come from negative thinking and wrong points of view. Period. It is our thoughts and interpretation that create our feelings and emotions. Negative ...
Views: 2344(1 vote) - Gaining gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Lene StJohnGratitude is the best attitude. ~Author Unknown If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily. ~Gerald Good There's a recession going on for any of those who have found themselves living in America for the past several years. Heck, everyone knows ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - Inspire Yourself Through Daydreams - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceIf you’re like most people, you probably feel that daydreaming is a waste of time – a period spent in mental wandering instead of getting something constructive done. The truth is, daydreams have an important place in our lives. They are often the inspiration you need to take the first step ...
Views: 3305(3 votes) - Music Heals: Using Positive Songs And The Music Mind Connection In Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Tina JanelleMusic heals. Listen to positive songs or soothing instrumental songs and the effects of music on the brain can be felt. Music that heals is therapeutic, but the songs aren't always easy to identify. Not only is music therapeutic, but you can use it to imprint positive song lyrics (otherwise ...
Views: 2350 - Are You Creating the Life You Truly Want? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Shefali BurnsDid you know that our thoughts, words, and actions create our reality? Amazing concept, isn't it? We create what we think about. We create what we talk about. We create what we act out. We can create the life we truly want by changing our thoughts, words, and actions. It sounds simple, ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - You Can't Run Holding A Bag Of Grudges - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from John CharestWhen was the last time you achieved a positive result from holding a grudge against another person, especially a family member or someone close to you? Have you ever held a grudge against another person so long that you truly felt satisfied and happy that you did so? I don’t know of anyone ...
Views: 4191(2 votes) - Principles Used In Mysticsm - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from rachel annPeople and religions around the world use the term mysticism to describe a craving for spirituality harmony with God or another being, and a personal experience of some kind of religious truth. In psychic circles, it is the awareness of an additional part or telepathic communication or obscure ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Getting Started With Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from rachel annA while ago, meditation was perceived to be an ambiguous practice reserved for monks and Buddha worshippers. However, today it is a well-accepted practice across the globe with a lot of information available on how to have better meditation and how meditation can help our lives. There are also ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Physical Positive Thinking Exercises - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Richard LuckThere are many positive thinking exercises that people use to get the best results out of the time spent working on their way of thinking. Some of these exercises are physical, while others of them are mental. You will find several physical based exercises in this article. In the next ...
Views: 1272 - How to Effectively Communicate - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Larry CraneArticle Contributed by Christine Priorie Communication is probably one of the most important aspects of being human. Communication is more than just speaking or writing. Communication is for the purpose of engaging our senses in a manner that communicates information. Communication exists ...
Views: 1807(2 votes) - Using Positive Thinking Tips - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Richard LuckYou have heard about positive thinking tips, but don’t necessarily know what hey are or what they can do. Everyone has been somewhere where one person seems to stand out. They aren’t necessarily the leader or the biggest person in the room, but everyone looks to them for advice, or they will ...
Views: 1186 - Simple yet Powerful Positive Thinking Exercises (pt. 2) - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Richard LuckLast week, you learned about some of the fundamental aspects for good positive thinking exercises. These all revolved around happiness and good thinking: making positive time, allowing yourself some joy, and looking at the bright side. This week will be about implementing those concepts in ...
Views: 1328 - Simple yet Powerful Positive Thinking Exercises (pt. 1) - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Richard LuckOne of the most important positive thinking exercises that you can use is daily affirmations. However, these affirmations aren’t the only thing you should use to help improve your way of thinking. By nature, most people tend to think in the negative, since that is what life seems to throw at ...
Views: 1246 - Challenging goals and Hopeful - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiThe challenging goals challenge our current abilities and to achieve these goals requires more creativity and effort than other goals. The challenging goal has two great advantages for individual and organizations. The first advantage, the challenging goal creates our motivation and the second ...
Views: 2599(1 vote) - How To Build Self-Esteem In Seven Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Belinda DalyWhat is self-esteem? Well, self-esteem is the contrast between the sensation of being very confident and powerful in all you do, and the emotion of being scared witless. How you perceive yourself has a huge bearing on how others observe you. The fact is, the more self-esteem you have, the more ...
Views: 1015 - 7 ways to Tend and Tame the Inner Critic - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Meredith Hines7 Ways to Tend and Tame Your Inner Critic You are on a first date and in your head a nasty narrative plays: “She’s too good for me. Why did I tell that joke, I’m so awkward. I’m going to be single forever.” You are about to give a presentation and all you can hear is that same ...
Views: 1974(2 votes) - Feeling Deprived of Light this Winter? Try Flower Essences - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Karen HansenDoes the rain bring you down? Does it make you more grumpy? The lack of sunshine affects some people more than others. Shortened days and colder temperatures in the fall and winter bring most people indoors. Only with the light of spring do they recover from the winter blues. Seasonal Affect ...
Views: 1900 - What Are You Thinking? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanYour imagination is your preview of life's coming attractions. - Einstein This is one of my favorite quotes because it's so true. We all have active imaginations, and we are all thinking a million thoughts each day - many of which we aren't even aware of. Have you ever had someone ask you ...
Views: 1486(3 votes) - Let Your Voice Be Heard - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHow often have you compared yourself to someone that you admired and thought that you would never be able to accomplish what they have? How often have you stopped taking action before you even started because you convinced yourself that you couldn't possibly get your message out as ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - What Level of Success Have You Achieved So Far? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jim FargianoWhere do you think you are when it comes to the success you have had so far? Your life is a multitude of chances for change and positive progression. It is never over; never to a point where a thought or deed will not make a difference. It is part of the overall master plan; one which allows all ...
Views: 2418 - Empowered Vulnerability - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Meredith HinesAs a Los Angeles based psychotherapist and yoga teacher I travel in many spiritual circles which espouse and sometimes proselytize the importance of positive thinking and its power to create our reality and manifest the future. Works like The Secret boldly profess that you are in complete ...
Views: 2314(4 votes) - Be Your Own Biggest Cheerleader - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanIt is wonderful to surround yourself with loving friends and family who cheer you on and support you in everything you do. I feel blessed that I have a great support system. I have a wonderful husband who loves me and boosts me up no matter what I do. I have a loving mom who has always been ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Happy Birthday To Me - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorWhy is it every year I have some expectation of what the day of my actual birthday will be like and for some reason, the day never lives up to my expectation? I am thankful that I gets gifts for my birthday and that I celebrate it. Some families don't even celebrate birthdays, and I am not in ...
Views: 1009 - Major Secrets to Beginning Interim Management - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from SEO diggThe downturn signifies basically big obstacles within the field and quite a few tricky choices intended for managers plus workers, coming from cost-cutting for you to redundancies. Earning skilled temporary supervisors may be the reply to any query of their consumers. Almost all of elderly ...
Views: 656(1 vote) - Celebrity Psychics That Hold the Answers for All of Us - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Laura SilvaPsychics are changing from what they used to be or perhaps our perception of them is. They are no longer the gypsy looking, hippy wearing mystics who can foretell our future in a crystal ball but rather just like us – that is, with an unusual and heightened gift. They can foretell the future and ...
Views: 1879 - You're Only As Sick As Your Secrets - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Dawn SinnottI was attending a presentation by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt, discussing the ins and outs of writing a memoir. Frank McCourt won the prestigious award for his heart wrenching description of his impoverished life in Limerick, Ireland titled "Angela’s Ashes". I had received ...
Views: 4208(2 votes) - Hope is everything - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Julie SimonThe Random House College Dictionary defines hope as "the feeling that what is desired is also possible or that events may turn out for the best." It's certainly easy to have hope when everything is going your way--you just landed a great job, met the man/woman of your dreams, lost a lot of ...
Views: 2095(3 votes) - "Erase and Replace" - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Susan FoxleyHas your mind ever been filled with doubts, fears, shame, guilt, and self deprecation. Imagine your mind is like your home. Are there cobwebs? Is there dust? Is the furniture old and tattered? Throw it out! But have a plan. If you just throw out the couch of “I can’t”, and the bed of “I ...
Views: 1246 - Create an Attitude That Allows For a Free Flow of Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jim FargianoWe ask that you create an attitude that allows for a free flow of ideas to come from one another. In a world of billions and billions of souls, it is fair to say that not everyone will agree with an exactness of purpose and intent. Harmony and balance is born out of differing concepts. Growth, ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Move Forward in a Way That Allows You to Feel Emboldened - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jim FargianoLet us move forward in a way that allows you to feel emboldened to show your love of life, yourself and your spiritual beliefs. You can change the world, but it must be done from one person to another, beginning with yourself. We deem you a special soul in a sea of angels. It is you who has the ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - On Language and Healing - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Neil NathanON LANGUAGE AND HEALING: Ah, human perception. So varied, so quirky. Ya gotta love it. Our psyche is a somewhat fragile construction. We are shaped, uniquely and individually by our experiences. However, we have an unfortunate tendency to focus on, and to recall, our negative ...
Views: 924(3 votes) - Attitude is Everything Attitude is Everything - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Mark PiercyNow and then you get someone that comes along in life and gives you real inspiration and fulfillment. When I first started out with livethislife it was my number one goal to make a difference in peoples lives. Despite all of the long hours I have put into research and development with no real ...
Views: 1169(3 votes) - Spirit Speaks - Forgiveness And Love - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kristin EcklundIs there someone or something in your life that you know you haven’t forgiven? What I mean is this – are you holding onto judging someone in your current or past or holding onto bad feelings about something that happened to you? Let’s talk about forgiveness. No, this isn’t about forgiving and ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Time - The Greatest Gift To Those You Love - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Judge JMom, can I borrow the car? Dad, can I have some money for the movies? Honey, what's for dinner? Life is full of wanting things from people and trying to get people to do things for us. That just seems to be the way things are these days. And many of the things that we need or want are ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - 7 Secrets to Combat Negative Bombardment - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from John Di LemmeWhen you think of combat, you think of a war – a battle. Right now there’s a battle inside you...are you going to commit or are you going to quit? Too many people these days will not commit, they will quit. There are 85,000 negative thoughts a day fed into our minds. You can be depressed just ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - 17 Focused Words to Terminate Fear NOW - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from John Di LemmeLet’s talk about words. It’s important to understand that the words that you speak predict your results. If you say that you are depressed, then you will reap those results. If you say that you are a champion, then your results will be life-changing. You automatically take ownership of your ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Fundamentals of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Charlie BadenhopLoss is an essential element of success and happiness I was sitting around having dinner with a few friends, about a month after the big earthquake and tsunami up north of Tokyo. “Now is the time for the Japanese people to show their true spirit,” Suzuki-san said. “You never really know the ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Spirit Speaks –Ben Stiller? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kristin EcklundSpirit spoke to me this morning in my dreams. It was one of those lovely dreams spaces, where I was conscious enough to know I was dreaming but not enough to lose the magic of what was happening. And then I woke up. Say what? Did that really happen? I dreamed that I had fallen in love with ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Start Living Now! Beyond the 2012 Mentality - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Greg MizeThis article is thanks in large part to Lasara Firefox Allen, MPNLP, a best-selling author, educator, activist, and coach. Wife to her True Love, and mother to two amazing young women, Lasara believes in living the life you want to create. Lasara is available for coaching and spiritual guidance. ...
Views: 2035(1 vote) - Freedom Comes From the Soul! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Jim FargianoFreedom comes from the soul! It is a right of all people, as you were all created equal. Upon your birth you were given the gift of a physical life, complete with unlimited potential. The only thing that separates humanity are the lessons of life given to them by their parents and the ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - 5 Quick Ways to Create a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of the biggest causes of business failures is the lack of a positive attitude. I have a friend who is always struggling as a self-employed sale person. Whenever I talk to her and ask how she is doing, she tells me what a horrible day she is having. I bet her continual financial woes would ...
Views: 3519(2 votes) - 5 Quick Ways to Create a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of the biggest causes of business failures is the lack of a positive attitude. I have a friend who is always struggling as a self-employed sale person. Whenever I talk to her and ask how she is doing, she tells me what a horrible day she is having. I bet her continual financial woes would ...
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