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- My Garden: How It Taught Self-Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Susan DykesA torn piece of land, not quarter acre in size. A bite of dust on the horizon, a place of the unknown. It looked shallow in its attempt to reach the sky, yet underneath the earth I knew was a mountain just waiting to be born. A small frame and size, my garden is but a land of possibilities. ...
Views: 1275 - My personal guide to life: Things I learned before turning 20. - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Jess O'BrienAs I leave my teens behind and await turning 20 in a few months, I thought I'd pay a tribute to the world and give a little insight into what I've learned so far. Here are some of my personal life hacks or lessons learned that I'd like to share in the hope that they can benefit others ...
Views: 972 - MY PREDICTION: NOT DESTRUCTION BUT NEO CREATION - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe future times are going to be direr. This is the opinion of great intellectuals of the world. In the Christian text Bible a description is given of “Seven Times” which is akin to world annihilation. This present time corresponds to it. In Islam religion it is said that a great calamity will ...
Views: 2284 - My Sewing Bucket List - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Susan TicotinA wintry mix of snow and rain forced me to cancel our monthly fashion sewing group meeting recently. In doing so, I imagined that some people would take advantage of this found time and put the pedal to the metal to whip up something on their sewing machine. I had all good intentions of ...
Views: 847 - Navigating Life's Twists and Turns - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Remember playing car-racing games at the arcade, trying to stay on the virtual road while going as fast as you can? In those videos, sharp curves keep switching and obstacles suddenly appear, causing you to crash and burn if your reactions aren’t fast enough. It may be fun to play a game, ...
Views: 778 - Necessary Elements Required to Understand and Apply Techniques of Psychological Healing - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2022 from santosh krinskyWhether one is working with a professional in the field of psychology, or one is working on one’s own internally to resolve disturbances and inner conflicts, attain peace, or achieve balance in one’s life, certain basic knowledge is required. One needs to understand the complex nature of the ...
Views: 487 - Negative to Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Dada BhagwanOur life feels so fulfilling when our mindset is positive, whereas negative thoughts and feelings drag us into suffering. So if our mindset is already negative, we should look at changing it into positive, at the earliest. What can we do to bring about this change? Let’s see… 1.Fight ...
Views: 987 - Negativity Not Allowed - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2017 from Judi MoreoNegativity Not Allowed - Determined Optimism It seems like every conversation I have had with someone lately, they have brought up the terrible state of the economy. I’ve started off many conversations with my friends this week with the sentence, “No negativity allowed.” I refuse to accept ...
Views: 1986 - New Years Brings On 2019: Another "Grind"? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2019 from Dominique NicoleIt’s an interesting time of year once Christmas comes and goes leaving many...”hopeful,” for the new year ahead. Across Facebook and many other social media platforms you see post after post about what a shit year it was and somehow we are left to believe that with a flip of a month in the ...
Views: 832 - Nine tips for a dealing with the quickening pace of 2015 - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2014 from Adele McDowellAre you too tired… too stressed …too everything? Are you filipendulous (hanging by a thread)? Do you frequently want to curl into a fetal position from overwhelm? Welcome to 2015, where the pace will be quicker. Y-e-s, quicker, so, hold on, lovies. Here are a few tips to help you ...
Views: 1229 - Now is a New Beginning - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Kidest OMReality is a story you tell or repeat in your mind over and over again. What appears to be your reality, is a mental story, a string of thoughts, playing on loop in your eternal Now. In every one of your Now moments, you are generating an image of your life complete with all the characters you ...
Views: 1229 - Ombivalence - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Ordin AshlieOMBIVALENCE: as a state of mind and body; a philosophy. A statement of personal reality; I am ombivalent. Ombivalent: (ombi-valent) pronounced om-biv-a-lent ombi ( from the Swahili meaning “request”) om (aum) of the Hindu; representing the divine energy united in its three ...
Views: 2485 - On Ignorance Of Conventional Emotional Achievements: Cheers To Emotional Normality - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2021 from Rochi ZalaniThis article was originally published at rochizalani.com The smallest of tangible conventional achievements are celebrated – getting good grades, cracking college, jumping on a new job, pacing to a promotion, etc. These milestones of a “normal” life are placed under harsh scrutiny, ...
Views: 606 - One Breath at a Time - by Submitted on May 06, 2024 from Rick Hanson[If for you the breath is associated with trauma and discomfort, you probably shouldn't try this practice in its form below. But you might adapt it to something that is more nurturing for you, such as a saying or image.] Breathing brings you home. Body and mind twine together in the ...
Views: 289 - One Dream of Unlimited Scenes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Leonard (Leo) BowersPeople are people all over the world. Success is overrated in most instances after all, what standards do we use fro measurement of success yours, mine' or countless other philosophies? Who's right, who's wrong or could it be that it takes a combination of all of the above to create global and ...
Views: 1281 - Online Therapy - What Might You Discover About Yourself? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2013 from Caroline MacroryOnline therapy - also known as e-therapy, e-counselling or cyber-counselling – involves a therapist providing support over the Internet. But does it work? How does it compare to face-to-face therapy? And is it worth a go? Firstly, does it work? The short answer is yes. Much like face-to-face ...
Views: 1243 - Only the Best!!! - by Submitted on May 11, 2014 from Larry Crane“It won’t work!” “It can’t work!” “No way, no how!” So basically what we are really holding in mind, is, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Clearly this is not how an article should begin if it is titled "Only the Best." And yet, this is what most of us are doing, most of the time. We ...
Views: 1638 - Only You Can Keep You Down! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Life has a way of wearing on you. Sometimes things go your way and sometimes they don’t. Regardless if life has knocked you down, or someone has, it is up to you to get back up! One million bad things could have happened to you, but it is up to you to stand back up. When you do get back ...
Views: 1069 - Opening Your Inner Eye - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Sheri SalinTHE ART OF OPENING THE INNER EYE Hello spiritual warriors! I am grateful to be part of this wonderful community of sharing and inspiration. I was in Canada for 3 weeks visiting family and friends. It was nice to go back and get new perspectives on self, life and others. Stepping out of my ...
Views: 938 - Our Relating to Others Can Be Beneficial To All - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Jim GilletteHow we relate to others can shape how they feel and how we feel. We can determine our orientation and that affects the relational field we create. There is a positive openness that we can offer that is supportive for the other person. It will affect how the other experiences us and how she/he ...
Views: 1136 - Out Of Balance? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2016 from Rick HansonBy "sobriety," I mean healthy self-control, a centered enjoyment of life, and an inner freedom from drivenness. We typically apply this sense of balance and self-care to things like food, drugs and alcohol, sexuality, money, and risky behaviors. And if you like, you could bring sobriety to other ...
Views: 1040 - Out of Darkness Into Light Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Daniel ToopsThe first thing you can work on to make the coming year a great one, is your belief system. Your belief system has the power to create and destroy your life. The way you view life and everything in it (people, events, information, circumstances) is all interpreted by your belief system. So, if ...
Views: 1176 - Overcoming Anxiety Through the Power of the Worst-Case Scenario - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Stephanie AdamsAs a therapist, I’m always working to find practical, easy-to-use and quick solutions to problems my clients are having. One of the conditions most appropriate to treat with quick techniques is anxiety. While working with my anxiety clients, I’ve found a five-minute technique that works ...
Views: 9890 - Overcoming Legal Battles: How To Stay Mentally Strong When You Are Faced With Charges - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Anita GinsburgFighting a legal battle is challenging. Often, it can be very difficult to stay strong and positive both in and out of court. To arm yourself for the conflict, prepare mentally in advance to mount an effective defense for the best chance of success. Organize the facts Sometimes a criminal ...
Views: 1194 - Overcoming Negative Thought Patterns - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2025 from Paul JenkinHumans are meant to feel and experience a wide range of emotions. Growing older has taught us that not everything is as bright and sunny as it seems. While we hope that the good days outnumber the bad, each experience is integral to our journey. As we navigate through the ups and downs of ...
Views: 61 - Overcoming Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from lennox cadoreNegative thoughts “We live who we believe we are” Tony Robbins I have recently enrolled in the part-time Psychotherapy program at Transformational Arts College here in Toronto (Thanks for the recommendation GY!). Part of the reason I enrolled was the realization that throughout my ...
Views: 1489 - Overcoming Self-Criticism Through Humor and Failure - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Jonathan Robinson“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection” ― Gautama Buddha I used to suffer greatly from a bad case of self-criticism, in my teenage years, it was so severe that I could never ask a girl out on a date. I feared that she’d say “no” and I’d ...
Views: 1179 - OVERCOMING UNWHOLESOMENESS - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaSometimes such times appear wherein like epidemics unwholesome activities/behavior are on the rise and like a gigantic creeper grow uninterrupted. Despite having no roots this creeper grows fast and in a short time span a full grown tree gets covered by it. There are worms that grow on plants ...
Views: 775 - Overwhelm and Trauma - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gail CloudI had a client the other day that was feeling overwhelmed, not good enough, and experienced a need to have all details taken care of and everything in its place. That worked for her when she didn't have any children, and when she was just taking care of her husband, her home and worked full ...
Views: 1039 - Pain Control and Self-Hypnosis - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Dion DalyHypnosis has and is still being utilized for all kinds of various reasons. Did you know that it can also be a helpful technique for pain control? Hypnosis is just another technique you can use to rid your body of pain by employing numerous hypnotic methods, that stops the pain indicators from ...
Views: 1166 - Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is Optional - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Lene StJohnIt’s becoming more and more apparent, the older I get. Everywhere I look, there seems to be pain. There is physical, emotional and spiritual pain. All pain is definitely inevitable. Those who choose to live in pain due to their choices will someday realize that the word P-A-I-N stands for: ...
Views: 2219 - Parenting 101: How a House Move to Bournemouth Can Affect Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2018 from Stephanie CooperHouse moves are among the top five most-stressful life-changing events a person can experience, alongside the divorce, sudden unemployment, loss of a family member and long-term illnesses. There are many reasons behind the need for home relocation, some good, some not so much but once started ...
Views: 1062 - Patience, The Key To Everything - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from khadiga ismailWhat is patience? Basically, patience is waiting with difficulties. It's confidence in yourself, with a good feeling of hope. It takes place during some difficult circumstances. When a person says to himself calming words such as “it's going to be ok”, “every thing will be alright”, “I ...
Views: 27707 - Patterns of Change - by Submitted on May 05, 2014 from Tina TessinaI’ve been dealing with a lot of unwanted changes, and it’s not easy. Losses, disappointments, changes—we all struggle when life doesn’t go our way. Why is it so hard to handle change? Then there are the changes we want to make, fight hard to make—losing weight, giving ...
Views: 1330 - Pay Attention - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2023 from Rick HansonFrom moment to moment, the flows of thoughts and feelings, sensations and desires, and conscious and unconscious processes sculpt your nervous system like water, gradually carving furrows and eventually gullies on a hillside. Your brain is continually changing its structure. The only question ...
Views: 351 - Peace Is the Light On The Dashboard - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Alex LoydHow to know the truth about any issue or decision. All of us every day, multiple time a day are trying to figure out what is the right thing to do, what is the best decision for this or that. Regardless of whether it’s your job or career, in every job or career there are decisions to be ...
Views: 1244 - Perception of Power - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Denice DavisToday I had the privilege of being posted as a "MEET MARSHALL". Privilege?, well, let me re-think that one. . . OK, so I was "assigned" to be a meet marshall. Unless you are involved in swimming yourself, or a parent to a swimmer, the term is probably just as foreign to you as it was to me. ...
Views: 885 - Permanence : The Story of Who We Are - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Linda HellerPERMANENCE OUR STORY OF WHO WE ARE THE ILLUSION Yesterday opportunities came to visit- opportunities to embrace the ways in which I was introduced to my own assumptions of what would always be? Intellectually, should I be asked-does anything last forever, I would have said no. ...
Views: 1059 - Personal Growth Essays: How to Stop Comparing and Despairing - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Muiredach MadhukarComparing ourselves with others is unfortunately part of the human condition, although some do so more than others. Living on this planet amongst billions of other people naturally results in their being people who are living completely different lives from you. It is, to a certain extent, ...
Views: 1033 - Personal Growth Essays: How to Stop Comparing and Despairing - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Muiredach MadhukarComparing ourselves with others is unfortunately part of the human condition, although some do so more than others. Living on this planet amongst billions of other people naturally results in their being people who are living completely different lives from you. It is, to a certain extent, ...
Views: 1104 - Personal Power, Cosmic Timing, and Actualizing; Amazing Stories about Connections and Reconnections - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Stephanie AltMetaphysical teaching through the ages has proposed that fostering a certain mentality will connect us to the esoteric and the supernatural. Meditation, positive affirmations, focused breath and movement, are all spiritual practices which guide one to develop a sense of inner connection to the ...
Views: 2482 - Perspective on a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Lene StJohnPerspective on a Positive Attitude Based on the happenings in my personal life over most of the almost 51 years I have been on this Earth, I would say the major “life lesson" I have learned is this (as my motto states on my www.HubPages.com bio): "You create your Universe with your ...
Views: 1306 - Pessimistic? It may be a result of THIS! - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=pessimistic-it-may-be-a-result-of-this Most people assume their personality type is written in stone, but that may not be the case. Pessimism, a personality type is characterized by ...
Views: 1258 - Pet the Lizard - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2023 from Rick HansonI've always liked lizards. Growing up in the outskirts of Los Angeles, I played in the foothills near our home. Sometimes I'd catch a lizard and stroke its belly, so it would relax in my hands, seeming to feel at ease. In my early 20's, I found a lizard one chilly morning in the mountains. ...
Views: 410 - Pinchus Gold’s 4 Golden Keys of Success in All Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2020 from Pinchs GoldIn life, everything is connected. Be it our health, wealth or relationship, if one of them takes a hit, the other two suffer as well. Here, however, we shall be talking about the aspect of relationships and how we can maintain them successfully. Hello, I am Rabbi Pinchs Gold, and I will be ...
Views: 623 - Pizzazz Zing Terra Incognita - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Robert WilsonThis blog is unpunctuated allowing you to expand your wisdom in a free flowing way. Because punctuation stops the flow of the vision in the subliminal landscape. Pizzazz-Zing Terra Incognita Eye unleash my courageous curiosity unlocking my enterprising energies to explore my pizzazz zing ...
Views: 1195 - Planning my Dad’s 50 Year Old Birthday Party during COVID-19 Situation - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2020 from Sheryl GordanMy dad is turning the BIG 5-0 soon. Usually, my dad will use his birthday to throw a party, inviting our extended family members and his close family members, as an opportunity to get together and foster bonding. As it is a big event, the planning takes place at least 2 months before the ...
Views: 631 - Plot: Colossal Complexity (it's in the Hands) - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Kay PackardThere is a special type of head line that is long, extends straight across the hand and terminates about ½ inch before the edge of the palm. See a picture at www.AcademyofHandAnalysis.org under Articles. Check your own hands to see if you have one. If you, or someone you know has one, ponder ...
Views: 2179 - Positive Affirmation Can Shape Your Habits For Good! - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Greg FrostThe personality of person is mainly a habit, a way of life of that person. If a person is fit and carries a personality of a sportsman then it can be directly related to his habit of daily workouts. These habits start developing is a person right from his childhood. A child sees his parents and ...
Views: 599 - Positive Affirmations For Success: Transform Your Life And Realize Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Rhod JonesDuring my rugby career I was always looking for ways to keep ahead of my competition and perform at the optimum level possible. Whether it was experimenting with different fitness and training methods, nutrition and diet, or various mental training methods and techniques I explored every ...
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