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- Customer Support – Why spend on it? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Vijaya KrishnanSo you’ve arranged your finances, started up your online business and have started getting sales. And you are starting to get customer support requests via email primarily. If you are among the few who have setup a toll-free number, then you might be getting requests via the phone too. And ...
Views: 946(3 votes) - How to Shock your Internet Date into Being Safer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersGood looks, charm and a promising career. His online rap has you convinced he’s the complete package and just perfect for you. Mind made up, you’re going to get away with this super fine guy who seems to be the real deal. Of course you cannot let a little thing like the fact that you really ...
Views: 1823(3 votes) - Movie Downloads - No More A Hard Nut To Crack - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Ady MatEntertainment is the best way to refresh yourself and be efficient and effective at what you do. There are various means of entertainment, but movies have always been the top priority of those who look for real entertainment. Internet, which is the best gift of science, is often used to get ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - Is It Time to Stop Persevering? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Royane RealHow important is perseverance in achieving your goals? Many success gurus tell us constantly that to achieve your goals, you have to keep on going, have faith in yourself, and never give up. To keep persevering to achieve your goal does not mean that you forge blindly ahead, regardless of ...
Views: 1446(3 votes) - The Invitation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-BeeAuthor, Oriah Mountain Dreamer (Sent to me from my sister, Norma Good, in honor of my birthday, September 13) "It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you ...
Views: 1268(5 votes) - Success and Vision - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanIn a unified Self we have more direction and greater presence, a presence to be perceived in how you live your life. Holding your unity is taking ownership of the greatness and potential you can offer to your own day-to-day world. But once again it’s all about how you start that process of ...
Views: 1448(3 votes) - 5 Key Attributes to Success - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowLet’s truly get down to business and turn the spotlight on ourselves and delve into what level of commitment you honestly maintain in your life on a regular basis. There are five major players when it comes to working toward your health and wellness goals and aspirations. Why not take a gander ...
Views: 2817(2 votes) - One Fine Day: How Thoughts Create Our World - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kelley KremerYou’re unique, just like everyone else. There has never been anyone like you and there never will be. After a long day the only thing you bear in mind when you rest your head on your pillow is how you feel. Feelings are everything. They are the body’s response to thoughts in the mind. Daily ...
Views: 1801(2 votes) - Want Nothing - Prefer to Have it All - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Willie HortonA number of years ago, a friend of mine asked me if I was happy. I replied that I was 100% happy at the time, to which she responded "Oh, that's very sad!" I went on to explain to her that one finds happiness within (where else would you expect to find it?) and that my being happy didn't mean ...
Views: 1765(10 votes) - Asking for Help -- The Gift of Humility - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Christina WatsonAsking for help requires some humility. You cannot act like you have all the answers and ask for them at the same time. Perhaps this is why we create situations that will require this call for humility within us. The dictionary definition of humility is: the state or quality of being ...
Views: 5410(3 votes) - SHOULD YOU LISTEN TO YOUR HEAD OR HEART? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from William Cottringer“There is no squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.” ~Christopher Morley. This article title is not a rhetorical question at all. In fact it might be one of the most important questions to ask and answer ...
Views: 5166(4 votes) - Talking to Your Own Guides, Your Angels, Your Coaching Staff - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome people call them angels; some call them your guides. I call them your committee. Who are they? They are individual personality energies, some you have met in this life and some you have not, that comprise your personal coaching team and cheerleader squad. You cannot be a physical human ...
Views: 870(5 votes) - Music for Life-Optimization - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Asoma MusicSelf help songs for meditation and healing are fast growing in popularity. We all need a little peace and inspiration in our lives, but who has the time to go to group meetings or attend seminars? Sure, these are wonderful for people who can afford the time and cost but the average person is ...
Views: 1443(6 votes) - The Wisdom of Alan Watts - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhenever I am feeling a little out of sorts or a little frustrated in life, I turn to any book written by Alan Watts and I find that it inevitably cheers me up. He had an eloquent means of bringing to the fore the simplest explanations for the most complicated questions in life. Today I happened ...
Views: 1568(4 votes) - Develop the Millionaire Mindset in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Shanshera QuinnDo you think like a millionaire or do you find yourself thinking more in line with the middle class? There is a mindset that wealthy people have that others are not aware of. Many people tend to think that people with money only live to make money and that making money is all they care about. ...
Views: 1425(8 votes) - Always Keep Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinSome see life as a big test; others see life as something to experience, enjoy and learn from. Whatever you view life as, there is one aspect that keeps you alive and that is your dreams. Ever see the film Shawshank Redemption? Remember it, and check this out. It can literally save your ...
Views: 1198(7 votes) - Some Things Can’t Be Understood - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from William Cottringer“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” ~Robert McCloskey. You can’t understand some things, You may think you can, But you really can’t, Especially the why questions, Other people’s ...
Views: 4791(1 vote) - Every Choice Has Its Price - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from William Cottringer“There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy and its only reward is that it’s easy.” ~Anonymous chooser. It seems like a lifetime ago that I wrote the book “You Can Have Your Cheese & Eat It Too, with all the clever ways to crack the ancient paradox of you can’t have ...
Views: 4831(3 votes) - Remembering The Three W’s Of Recruiting Board Members - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Sharon MikrutMany years ago, I learned an interesting way to look at recruiting new board members. Although an organization’s bylaws may require consumers, specific types of professionals (e.g., doctors, service providers), or professionals who have certain credentials (e.g., a licensed social worker, ...
Views: 2090 - Wisdom in the Marketplace - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMonkInTheCity spoke to Zen Master Genpo Roshi about money. The Monk: It’s bonus time in the City, and I’m a Zen monk. No one wants to believe they are greedy. But to be honest, I’ve thought about it a lot. It pays the bills, the mortgage, and allows me to give some to family, friends and ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - First Impressions Are NOT Everything! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisFirst Impressions Aren’t Everything Have you ever heard this phrase? “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” If you lived through the 80s, You may remember the Head and Shoulders ads that drilled this into our heads. (No pun intended) It is SO ...
Views: 2770(1 vote) - The dreaded word - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanLet's look at this much dreaded word. F.A.I.L.U.R.E Is it really that bad? Having trained tens of thousands of people around the globe, the answer usually varies depending on who you talk to, their upbringing and their culture. This usually determines their views on failure. Over all ...
Views: 2185(2 votes) - Latent Wisdom: Discovering What You Know - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Richard LiottaI believe that most people know more than they acknowledge or utilize effectively in living their lives. This latent wisdom has been alluded to, partially, by various notions including “trust your gut” and “pay attention to your intuition.” It also appears in those moments when you just ...
Views: 2021(6 votes) - Stop Putting Your Life on Hold - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from James LeGrandWe often have a long list of things we want to have in our lives before we think we’ll be ready for the main thing we want. As an example, many people say that they don’t want to be married until they earn “x” dollars. Others say that they want to own a home before having children. We may ...
Views: 3865(2 votes) - To Be Free - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Danielle DaoustFreedom Begins as a State of Mind ?. By Danielle This year's Canada Day and Independence Day celebrations inspired me to question what it is we were all celebrating. The word freedom exploded in my head with every firecracker that popped in the neighbourhood. I am a proud Canadian with ...
Views: 1920(4 votes) - Education and Fulfillment - Finding Your Path, a Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 1812 - Success Secrets - The Possibility of Personal Belief - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinDo the economic headlines of today make you feel discouraged and fearful? Do you worry about economic gloom and doom and tend to feel anxious or paralyzed by external events, or do you see possibility and opportunity for daily action based on strong personal beliefs and a bold yet pragmatic ...
Views: 1115(2 votes) - Lessons from the Drive-Thru Window - The Power of Asking - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have an admission to make. I just polished off every molecule of a McDonalds Big N Tasty Meal. (That’s a #6 for you Mickey D’s wanna be’s.) Ahh, I loved each bite of burger and salty, soggy fry. Every mouthful was so refreshing after months of my “mostly veggies” regime. As I sat in my car ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - 6 Tips for Surviving an Economic Crisis with your Self Intact - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Rev. Keith Hall6 Tips for Surviving an Economic Crisis with your Self Intact One Path Will Fragment Your Consciousness, The Other Will Set You Free. The unemployment rate has reached its highest levels in recent memory. Major US and international companies are restructuring, laying off employees, or just ...
Views: 2381(3 votes) - Passion Driven Simplification - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferUse your passion to simplify your life. Knowing what you want out of life and intending your success in achieving it is the best way to simplify your life. Follow your passion every day. By first identifying that which you are passionate about, you will be able to categorize the other items ...
Views: 1762(3 votes) - Michael Jackson: Anorexia? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Joanna PoppinkFor the past two nights I've been watching Michael Jackson videos on youtube. Here are a few. Beat It http://tinyurl.com/mxn8gy Billy Jean http://tinyurl.com/lqmt4w Thriller http://tinyurl.com/ypzb4r Michael Jackson & Brittany Spears live http://tinyurl.com/6nsjcw From New York Times: ...
Views: 4004(5 votes) - Teachings from a shaman: drive hybrids and Smart cars - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've read how small car sales, including hybrids and Smart cars, are declining disproportionately to larger less fuel-efficient models in this economic downturn. As gas prices drop it seems so too go our good intentions to buy fuel-efficient vehicles to help others and the planet. As I filled my ...
Views: 759(1 vote) - 66 Ways to Lessen Stress and Feel Happier - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Russ SmallHang out with positive people Avoid negative people Hang up pictures of loved ones Call a friend Call a relative you haven't been in touch with for a long time just to say "Hi, I was thinking about you!" Smile at someone Acknowledge a complete stranger with a greetings, good morning, etc ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - You Have To Be Present To Change Your Life Experience - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerIt’s difficult to be present in the space of feeling stressed or unfulfilled. Yet the only way to realize fulfillment in your experience is to be present. What may, upon first thought, seem like a paradox is really nothing more than a challenge. And the good news about challenges is that they ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - The Rotted Snake or the Truth Loved and the Madonna with Child Complex - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Aryana HudsonHow sad the soul must be in a moment that has forgotten inspiration that alights the eyes while the DNA sings replicating immortality. Such a clean moment is then destroyed with self consciousness, gossip, fear and demented emotionalism in an individual who has not climbed out of the pit. Fear ...
Views: 1926(2 votes) - Scientific Research Studies and Experiments - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaWithout doubt spiritual applications are scientific in nature. Rishi literature describes in detail, Yajna methods, Yoga practices, meditation, Mantra Science etc and their influence on the body, mind and intellect and also warding off of gross and subtle diseases. If man makes apt use of these ...
Views: 2187(1 vote) - On the Science of Goal-Orientation - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonIt is roughly accurate to characterize the enterprise of science as explaining how one billiard ball strikes another and how that one ricochets into another, and so on. But when this approach is applied to people, it can fall short, because people are goal-oriented. For example, the philosopher ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - A Hundred Monkeys - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEmu was a monkey. She lived on a small island with about a hundred of her kind. Barely visible on the horizon were other islands with more monkeys. She never saw them, nor did they ever see her. But they were of the same species and shared similar lives and behaviors. Of course, it was not her ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Obedience - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Kyre AdeptThe four most popular religions -- Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, in order of their antiquity -- were all created in authoritarian cultures that rely heavily on 'rules and roles'. This type of society is hierarchical, demanding legalistic obedience to authority. There is always a ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Top Ten Perfectly Poised Pointers for PowerPoint Presentations - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Lianne MarshA perfectly poised and polished speaker or a panic-stricken prattler - it's your choice! Effective PowerPoint presentation skills elevates a good speech to a phenomenal and remarkable keynote address. Take note of our "Top Ten Perfectly Poised Pointers" and make a concerted effort to avoid the ...
Views: 2639(1 vote) - *** The Akashic Records: Keepers of Eternal Wisdom - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertEver wonder what the Akashic Records really are? Many of us have heard the name described as the library of wisdom. We have images of a repository of catalogued events and futures waiting to be accessed. We imagine that if we could just access this information, then we would know more about our ...
Views: 6453(4 votes) - Good Advice from the Sages - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Dada VedaprajinanandaWe all begin our lives with a lot of hope for the future. In this game of life some people reach their goals and end up satisfied that they have made the best use of their existence on earth, and others die in frustration. The difference between success and failure is often in having proper ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - One Block at a Time - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Deborah HillToday, playing Sudoku, I was again reminded that life’s problems often look worse than they really are, and all that needs to be done is take one step at a time. If you’re not familiar with Sudoku, it’s a number game played on a grid similar to a crossword puzzle. I play, because I’m told that ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Don't Believe Everything You Think - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Leslie SannI was paying for the massage I had just received when my eyes fell upon a small sign. I read it. It said: "Don't Believe Everything You Think." I broke out laughing. I flashed on all the times I had marched righteously into my life having believed some thought that I had been done an ...
Views: 2732(2 votes) - Are You a Marketplace Mystic? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ragini MichaelsAre you by any chance a marketplace mystic without realizing it? It took me a long time to discover my own penchant for the mystical path. And it took longer still to realize that I needed to follow it while living in the practical world of daily marketplace reality. When I became clear about ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Managing a Paradoxical Life: A New Way of Living with What We Like and Dislike - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ragini MichaelsI don’t know whether you are intrigued, shaking your head in dis-belief, or laughing at the notion of something so seemingly absurd as managing paradox - that mental phenomena where two things cannot logically co-exist, but indeed, do. In our daily lives paradox shows up in the form of ...
Views: 4035(2 votes) - Spring Clean Your Inner Environment - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rebecca SkeeleFeeling a little sluggish these days? Having trouble focusing on what needs to get done? Fed up with dragging around ten tons of useless baggage? Clutter happens! Not only in tucked away closets or out-of- the-way basements, but in your heart. When the heart is stagnant your energy is on ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Are You a Slave? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Joseph GhabiThe first thing that probably comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘slavery’ is the unfortunate situation in the United States which dates as far back as 1607 according to Wikipedia. The slavery that took place during that time involved mostly African-Americans, however there was also some ...
Views: 2282(1 vote) - Unaware of Unresolvable Dilemma? Discover The Biggest Ongoing Drain On Your Time, Energy and Money - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Ragini MichaelsWhat if you heard that to “let go”, you had to hold on? What if you were told that to relax, you had to be tense? What if you found out that to be aware and present, you first had to be unaware and absent? Your first thought might be ‘how ridiculous!’ But on second thought, your own experience ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Be smart or Die - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Irit GezlerWhen speaking of motivation, we usually refer to the three following main human drives: The wish to gain The fear of loss The wish to love and be loved I want to bring up another driving force, and although it is possible to see it as part of each one of the afore mentioned three drives, I ...
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