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- 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: 1737 - More Recreation Time Boosts Your Profits (And Tips to Find Time for It) - by Submitted on May 08, 2014 from Christina WeberBreakthrough ideas don’t shower most entrepreneurs when sitting in front of their computers. Inspiration hits like popcorn when in the woods hiking with the sun shimmering through leaves, running down a scenic path or painting a picture. The Holy Spirit’s artistic flair flourishes most when ...
Views: 1667 - Single Mom's Life Plan - by Submitted on May 03, 2014 from Jessica RectorWhen things first happen, they don't always appear how they should be. They may seem daunting or scary. They may not be what you want or how you planned. Life may not be working the way you envisioned it would. I had a plan for my life. I have always been career driven. Even before I ...
Views: 1572 - Forgive Yourself - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Mike RobbinsIn December of 2011, I decided to head up to Calistoga for a few days. Calistoga is a small town in Napa Valley, about an hour from where we live. For the past few years, Michelle and I have each gone up there occasionally by ourselves for some personal retreat time. It’s been a great self-care ...
Views: 1929 - What is the Cure to Relieving Stress? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Larry CranePerhaps you’ll agree that absolutely nothing about stress feels good. Stress is basically feelings based on insecurities of not knowing what to do about a particular situation. Stress feels angry, confusing, and sad. Stress also feels anxious, irritating, depressed, and fearful. Sometimes these ...
Views: 1606 - How to Give and Accept Freely - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, this may well be the most important step as you progress through your life’s journey. You must learn to give freely of the things that you hold, be they thoughts or material things. Nothing that you have is really yours. You hold it temporarily, you are the temporary ...
Views: 1578 - “Gratitude” and “Thank you” create unlimited blessings - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2014 from Larry CraneCounting blessings is good. Gratitude for the blessings kicks it up into the stratosphere. Gratitude is connecting with the Infinite source of all goodness. See a beautiful tree--be grateful. Say “Thank you.” A bright sunshiny day--say “Thank you.” A rainy day--say “Thank you.” A new ...
Views: 2104 - Watch More Sunsets - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Mike RobbinsA few weeks ago I led a weekend workshop at Esalen. It was wonderful! On Saturday evening after our dinner break, one of the workshop participants suggested that we delay the start of our evening session so we could walk out on the deck and watch the sun go down over the Pacific Ocean. We did ...
Views: 1786 - The Prosperity Teachings of Neville Goddard Part 1 - Defining An Aim - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Mr Twenty TwentyHey mate, Neville Goddard is probably the most amazing, yet almost unknown prosperity teacher in the past 100 years. He is the mentor of Wayne Dyer, Author of Wishes Fulfilled, and has over 221 free lectures you can download for free at http://freeneville.com Let's dive into one of the ...
Views: 4002(2 votes) - The Big Difference Between Positive Thinking and Using Feel It Real Prosperity Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Mr Twenty Twenty“We can create a new approach to life. If you and I would spend a few minutes every day in withdrawing our attention from the region of sensation and concentrating it on an invisible state and remain faithful to this contemplation, feeling and sensing the reality of an invisible state, we would ...
Views: 4081(4 votes) - Making the best out of a bad situaiton - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Larry CraneWhen life hands out lemons, why not make lemonade! This approach is deciding to view all situations and circumstances as an opportunity of seeing everything in a good way. The more we practice viewing things positively will help us to shift our attitude away from ‘I can’t…’ towards “I can!” ...
Views: 1738 - Create Miracles Now - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Mike RobbinsMy friend Gabrielle Bernstein's new book, Miracles Now, has had me stop and think more deeply about my own relationship to "miracles" and also how to create more of them in my life on a daily basis. As Albert Einstein said, "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is ...
Views: 1716 - Don't Wait for the Money - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt’s normal to put off things in life until you have the money to do them. But does it have to be that way? Absolutely not! Never wait until the money shows up or you’ll spend most of your time waiting. And while you wait, you’ll be thinking about the many things for which you are ...
Views: 1578 - You Are Enough - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI had a powerful conversation with my counselor Eleanor a while back about insecurity. She said to me, "Mike when you're feeling insecure, it's important to understand which aspect of yourself is feeling insecure. The child within you is asking, 'Am I getting enough?' The adolescent within you ...
Views: 1591 - What are you expecting? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2014 from Larry CraneIf you’re expecting good things most of the time, please stop right in this moment and give yourself a pat on the back! Bravo to you! Realistically we should all be expecting good things at all times. Truth appears that most times, most folks tend to expect somewhat unfortunate outcomes. Think ...
Views: 1635 - The Link Between Starbucks and Veterans with PTSD - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatWhat do coffee and our U.S. troops have in common? This past week, the CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, has donated $30 million to U.S. troops, and CBS News was only one of several news outlets who eagerly covered the story this past Wednesday. Schultz confessed to CBS news that since American ...
Views: 1077 - “Wanting to be Safe” - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2014 from Larry CranePerhaps at times you have noticed your heart is racing while watching a movie or listening to a negative conversation. If this is your experience, you can be certain that you may actually be in a state of panic or fear. By regularly listening to the news or watching action-flicks may actually ...
Views: 1590 - A New Approach on Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2014 from Larry CraneIt seems like almost everyone has some ideas related to time management. And realistically most of us are still not sure how to consistently manage our time. How about instead of managing our time, that we choose to make better use of our time?! Perhaps you might agree, that when we are in ...
Views: 2328 - The Power of Syntax in Creating Lasting Change - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2014 from Stuart YoungSyntax describes the structure of a language and how it is used to communicate. The importance of Syntax when we communicate is absolute (whether we are talking to ourselves OR someone else). In this brief article I want to share: • ‘How’ syntax can change the meaning of a sentence • ...
Views: 2733(2 votes) - Emotional Eating: What is it telling us? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2014 from Larry CraneEmotional eating is often an unhealthy and uncomfortable attempt of trying to distract ourselves from facing something we deem as unpleasant. So often we overeat without realizing we may be trying to cover up some level of insecurity. We may also be using food as a means to avoid doing ...
Views: 1773(2 votes) - Transforming Childhood - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2014 from Larry CraneThe details related to our childhood, and things that we’ve experienced in the past, are still very much running in our subconscious minds. Our childhood memories are affecting how we are living our lives today. As children, we may have fallen out of the bed or down a flight of stairs. Or ...
Views: 1804 - Don’t Sell Yourself Short! - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I see it all the time, people selling themselves short. Be it on a professional level or a personal level, it happens all the time. It is the wrong job, wrong career, wrong boyfriend/girlfriend, etc. Here are some things to help you. Don’t give away your power to someone else. Keep it. ...
Views: 1706(1 vote) - Quit Worrying - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Theresa MorrisWorrying is an activity you do like riding a bicycle or cooking spaghetti. It is largely done according to choice. Being a chosen activity, you can stop doing it just like you can quit bicycle riding or cooking spaghetti. How? By first changing your thoughts. Why should you first focus ...
Views: 1590 - Single Moms Follow Your Dreams - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorI conducted two workshops at the PTA Leadership Summit in Dallas. After my first session, an attendee came up and talked to me. She said she had a dream, she just didn't know what it was. She was entering a new phase in her life, in her early thirties, and just settling in after a divorce, ...
Views: 1544 - When the love is complete… - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Larry Crane“When there are problems, if we would love more, they would disappear. When the love is complete, the problem dissolves immediately!” ~ Lester Levenson When the love is complete, always includes a positive resolution. There is no uncertainty. There is no ambiguity. There are no ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - Happiness is Your Natural State - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Larry CraneHappiness exists in everyone. Happiness and love are your natural state of being. All the happiness that you can possibly imagine exists within your very Self being right in this moment. This is good news! The happiness that we are seeking is right where we are says Lester Levenson, founder ...
Views: 2257(3 votes) - A Hard Lesson: How to Get What You Deserve - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA friend recently told us that he is waking up to the fact that what you think you deserve may not be what you merit, and that it's a hard lesson to learn. Although he's considered successful by almost everyone in his professional and personal life, it was instilled in him early on in his ...
Views: 1294 - Money and Karma - Lies and Truths - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe truth about money and karma is buried in mountains of misinformation. Those who reject and, or ridicule the concepts of karma and reincarnation will probably criticize some of what we write below. Regardless, we believe it is important to contrast some of the more popular misconceptions ...
Views: 1358 - Bring Out Your Inner Magician - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Dena BlevinsImagine sitting down in an inspiring, sacred space and mindfully envisioning something you would like to bring into your life. You immerse every fiber of your sensing being into the experience of receiving this thing you wish to have. You see it happening right before your very eyes. You feel ...
Views: 1453(2 votes) - Job Stress: Moving from an Unpleasant Reality towards a Peaceful Resolution - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Larry CraneLet’s face it–if we are stressed about work, we are also stressed in all areas of our life. Unless we change what we are holding in mind, we will continue to experience stress. Stress is an unnecessary choice that we are fueling by holding the wrong things in mind. Job stress comes in many ...
Views: 1649(2 votes) - What's bothering you? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Larry CranePerhaps you’ll agree that when something is bothering you, it prevents you from being at peace. In truth, the more we try to figure out “what-to-do” or “what-not-to-do” actually keeps the situation from changing. Take a moment and look at this consideration more carefully. Whatever we are ...
Views: 1614 - Making Changes in our Diet, Our Lives, & our Belief System - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2014 from Larry CraneRegardless of the changes we would like to make, it is important that we begin by clearly deciding what it is that we would like to change. The decision part of any area of our life that we are hoping to change is a very important aspect. Clearly we can easily agree that choosing healthier ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - What is the secret to happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Larry CraneIn truth, many of us still believe that happiness is a secret. First of all, opposite of what most people believe, happiness is available to everyone–at all times. No one is excluded. Every person, regardless of their age, nationality, level of education or success, is naturally capable of ...
Views: 1615 - How Do You Face Challenges? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Larry CraneThe issue of facing challenges is a very interesting point. Take a moment and check in with yourself and see “How do you face challenges?” Notice if any of these suggestions rang true with you: * Avoid dealing with person or situation that feels challenged * Complain about challenges * ...
Views: 1847 - 11 Simple Ways to Increase Your Happiness - by Submitted on May 04, 2014 from Rana Kordahi -Limitlessminds Training and CoachingIn today’s society we usually care more about our external world and neglect the internal one. We seem to overlook details such as our health, state of mind or even self-awareness. We spend thousands of dollars on what gratifies our external world with the latest technology, lavish cars, big ...
Views: 3117(2 votes) - Decide to be Resolved with Negative Habits - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2014 from Larry CraneIn deciding to review past resolutions, intentions or goals, means we are continuously willing to keep moving forward and challenge ourselves to be positive. We are determined to overcome whatever issue that we would like to resolve. If overeating, smoking, drinking, excess internet gaming, etc. ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Tip for Success: Be inspired and determined to achieve your goals every time - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Larry CraneWhat do you perceive necessary in order for you to be inspired and successful? Well let’s begin by looking at inspiration. Inspiration is anything that generates a willingness to accomplish something in a wonderful way. It includes “Only the best outcomes” and is leaving all doubts aside. ...
Views: 1620(3 votes) - Year End Planning - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Larry CraneThe end of the year is quickly approaching. This is a time when many of us put unrealistic and often unhealthy expectations upon ourselves. If we perceive the year end as hectic, guess what… we get to be right because that is what we are holding in mind. When we are feeling pressured by time ...
Views: 1433(3 votes) - Getting over the issue of Jealousy - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2013 from Larry CraneIf you haven’t yet recognized this fact, nothing good comes from being jealous. Jealousy is a deep-rooted emotion in the realm of pride. Jealousy damages relationships. Reasons for being jealous include: thinking we can’t have something… believing we aren’t good enough… lacking confidence ...
Views: 1974(4 votes) - Letting go of Complaining and Begin to Feel Better - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Larry CraneSo often we get so caught up in complaining that we forget that we have an option to choose to do something else. We have also conditioned ourselves to COMPLAIN about anything we dislike. And without realizing it, we have further given ourselves both a negative and deconstructive outlet in ...
Views: 1509(5 votes) - Would you Like to Improve Your Relationships Dramatically?! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2013 from Larry CraneWe begin forming relationships from the moment we’re born, yet by the time we’re adults, it’s easy to feel completely inexperienced. Whether we’re raised in loving, nurturing homes or in a less open environment, relationships often leave us feeling vulnerable, uncertain and insecure. A key ...
Views: 1883(2 votes) - 3 Keys to A Prosperity Mindset - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2013 from Carla GoddardProsperity today seems to be an illusion that society has created. The true significance of prosperity is something that eludes us. Ignorance of the mind thinks of prosperity as the treasures of the world. The fear side of having enough is simply a reflection of not being secure within. Being ...
Views: 1735 - The Secret Power Of Giving Thanks - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumGiving thanks is more than just a simple act . . . in fact it holds enormous power. As you’ll soon discover, by making the word “thank you” have more meaning in your life, you can transform your day, your world . . . your life. But this is nothing new. In fact, to begin explaining what I ...
Views: 1538 - Enjoying the Holidays! - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Larry CraneThis year let’s all plan to enjoy ourselves and the holidays. Why not? It’s a decision! A few of the reasons that we don’t enjoy the holidays is simply because we are reliving past holiday experiences. We are going over mental lists of what we previously happened. We are stuck in fear and ...
Views: 1591(3 votes) - Adventures in Business - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMan, oh, man! Why do business owners get so serious about each action step they take? Nothing in business is set in stone. There are no guarantees that if you do something well once, that it will keep on working. You could have the best product or service and you may not make enough ...
Views: 1565 - End of the Year Considerations - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Larry CraneIt seems by the time November 1st comes around everything is playing to the tune of “beat the clock.” The end-of-the-year has a lot to do with hustle and bustle. Businesses are trying to make plan, so bonuses can be distributed. Retailers are promoting holiday sales by incenting people to shop ...
Views: 1621(4 votes) - For The Love of Money - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMany times when I sit down to write an article a title pops in my head before the content. I was singing a song from the 70's (I forget who sings it) with a chorus that says, money, money, money... MONEY! It always gives me energy when I hum it. I love money. I get very excited about it. I ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Waking Up - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Emily DeCarloIt seems that today, more and more people are walking around asleep, dazed by the perceived perilous economic upheaval and uncertain government moves or regulations. Some are just burned out and would rather tune out instead of facing life with boldness and direct communication and action. It is ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - Intimidated by others… trust this isn’t helping you to be happy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Larry CraneIf we are intimidated for any reason, it certainly makes it unnecessarily difficult to be happy. Realistically, intimidation is allowing our fears to influence us in a negative manner. When we are intimidated, we are also on some level deciding that the other person is more powerful. If this ...
Views: 1684(5 votes) - Disagreeing with others - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Larry CraneDo you ever find yourself disagreeing with others? Or maybe you find yourself disagreeing with yourself? Perhaps you’ll agree that disagreement is pretty much an indication that we are very much in non-agreement or strongly dislike of something in its current reality. It is also saying that ...
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