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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- Bah! Humbug! Here Come the Holidays! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from H. Les BrownThe downward spiral that does the most damage to men (and women) at midlife shows itself as a tailspin deeper and deeper into aggravation. It begins with the everyday frustrations of life. These seeds of midlife crisis begin to germinate under the combination of physical (hormonal) changes that ...
Views: 1117 - Signs to recognize to seek therapy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe mental health of seniors is a pressing issue. This population is at risk for developing mental health issues and yet few resources are available to help people cope. Because seniors are often left alone – whether divorced or widowed – or are dealing with one or even numerous illnesses at ...
Views: 1117 - The Anxious Bride: How to Deal with the Attention on Your Big Day - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Rahul RahejaSuffering from social anxiety is no joke – the less attention on you, the better. But what happens when you get married, and you have to walk down the aisle and be the center of everyone’s attention? If brides who enjoy the spotlight still feel a little nervous when they walk down the aisle, ...
Views: 1117 - Your sacred space - by Many of us have a place in our lives where we feel especially free and creative. They are places we retreat when we want to recover from a bad day, celebrate a good day, think through a knotty problem, or write the first draft of our next chapter. Some people head for the hills and the parks, ...
Views: 1117 - The Biggest Reason For Failure At Anything - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe Biggest Reason For Failure At Anything I have met literally thousands of people through out the past who all claimed that they wanted more out of their life than they currently had. They had big dreams and amazing aspirations to do, be, and have more. To move beyond their current situation ...
Views: 1116 - 14 Ways To Create And Keep Your WebSite Trustworthy - by Have you ever visited a web site and been attacked by screaming pop-up ads, gotten lost in a clutter of banner ads, had things flash and go boom? And have you ever visited a site that was informative, easy to navigate and generally pleasant to peruse?
Which site gained your trust? Which site ...
Views: 1115 - Repent! The End is Near! (Part 2) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from H. Les BrownOnce more, the Grim Reaper is coming up the pathway to visit the old year, 2008. The economic forces that were put in motion over the last ten years have finally tipped the scales, particularly over the last six months. Huge corporations are dropping like flies or are begging to be propped up by ...
Views: 1115 - 4 Therapeutic Remedies for the Elderly and Aged - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Rachelle WilberMany of the most common age-related medical issues can be completely avoided with preventative treatments and procedures. Here is a look at a few popular remedies that may help you deal with insomnia, arthritic pain, bowel discomfort, high blood pressure, diabetes, and a wide variety of other ...
Views: 1114 - Is Marital Infidelity Genetically Determined? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from H. Les BrownAccording to the news today, marital fidelity in males has a genetic component. About 40 percent of the men studied exhibited a genetic makeup that made it more difficult for them to establish intimate, long-term relationships and strong family ties. The other 60% (who lacked that particular ...
Views: 1114 - Do You Know? What's The Difference Between Just A Job And A Vocation?!! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Craig NathansonIt seems all the news is bad these days — jobs are being lost; retirement is in jeopardy for millions — and no end in sight! But did you know? This is good news for those over 40! Sometimes we need a crisis to finally make positive changes in our lives. When it comes to changing ...
Views: 1113 - No Little Pill Will Fix It - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from H. Les BrownOver the past number of years, there has been an explosion of advertising around pharmaceuticals that are designed to alleviate problems with ED [erectile dysfunction] in men (for the drug companies and advertising agencies, the embarrassment of ED has apparently replaced the heartbreak of ...
Views: 1113 - What Will Your Next Career Look Like? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from H. Les BrownThinking of retiring? If pundits are right (and it certainly looks that way from here), the concept of 'retirement' has been put to rest — permanently. Take a look at the recent history of employee benefits. Pensions were the first to go. They relied on a continuous growth model that has ...
Views: 1112 - Your sacred space - by Many of us have a place in our lives where we feel especially free and creative. They are places we retreat when we want to recover from a bad day, celebrate a good day, think through a knotty problem, or write the first draft of our next chapter.
Some people head for the hills and the parks, ...
Views: 1112 - Finding Forgiveness - by "Reconciliation or Revenge"
When the ash begins to settle,
the tears dry upon our face,
The time to go inside ourselves,
in search of our Lord's grace.
Dear God,
It's me and I have but one question to ask you. You alone are aware of the truth on both sides of this tragic affair. Our ...
Views: 1111 - Purpose of Cervical Surgery in India - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaNowadays, Cervical Surgery in India becomes necessary procedure when a degenerative disease occurs. The place where the intervertebral discs shrink which cause a wearing down of the disc is known as degenerative disease. Due to the wearing down of the disc the disc herniation may occur, which is ...
Views: 1111 - The Top Ten Things to Know About Optimism - by 1. Optimism is learned.
If it's learned, it can be changed! If you don't feel you're optimistic and would like to be, put yourself around someone who is and observe and listen, or work with a coach.
2. People who are optimistic have learned to modulate their inner states.
According to Dr. ...
Views: 1111 - Coaching the vocation of mid-life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2005 from Craig NathansonCoaching the vocation of mid-life by Milt Bullard - Correspondent Posted on October 21, 2005 http://www.brentwoodpress.com/html/bwdhome.htm Since moving here last July, one thing Craig Nathanson has noticed is “the 10,000 people commuting out of Brentwood down Vasco Road to miserable jobs.” It ...
Views: 1109 - I Do Not Want That To Happen - by The experts say that your unconscious doesn’t pay attention to the negating factor, the NOT in sentences like the title of this article. Knowing that, do any of these following scenarios pertain to you and your thoughts?
Someone you know has fallen on some bad times, and their business goes ...
Views: 1108 - Seniors homes: Ideal living for adult couples - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from larne btulaMany people like to live an independent life but they have to accommodate with their children when they are retired from work and need assistance in their daily work. If you are one of such person then there is good news for you. Adult couples can lead an independent life where there is no ...
Views: 1108 - Whose Standards? - by By whose standards do we live our lives? Much depends on the circumstances in which we find ourselves.
One who is drowning has no use for water, whereas another dying of thirst in the desert would give everything and anything for a sip of water.
A wealthy individual has no need to find a few ...
Views: 1107 - Know about diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many complications linked with Type 2 diabetes such as neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), diabetic retinopathy, foot damage and skin conditions. To add to the list of diabetes complications there is diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome, a condition categorized by ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Love & EQ--The "Geek" we all, eh, love... - by You know one...you might have one working for you... you may even be in love with one...or, maybe you is one...
Affectionately, we call them geeks, nerds or techies. Yet, any of us can fall into this category when we're stressed, spending too much time in our heads and particularly in the left ...
Views: 1104 - What Exactly to do Concerning Statins and Decreasing Cholesterol - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from James JohnsenI know you've heard of Statin drugs, however what exactly are they and what makes them so popular? More importantly what are the issues I ought to know about in using them? Statin medicines are prescription medicines that are given to individuals to lower their cholesterol ...
Views: 1104 - EQ & Investments: Bull, Bear Or Human - by Markets are supposed to be rational, but with an economic system based on scarcity, how do investors behave with emotional intelligence? Experts in behavioral economics and emotional intelligence tell us we sell winners too soon and hold onto losers too long...
The ability to accept loss and ...
Views: 1101 - Knee Pain. What to do? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Willim PoleActuality of problem and Description of problem Knee pain is being experienced by a lot of people in thecurrent modern world. One of the common conditions, which is responsible forthe pain in the knee joint is the osteoarthritis of the knee. What do the wordosteoarthritis mean? The word ...
Views: 1100 - Caring for A Hospitalized Loved One - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Lauren Q HillI don’t think anybody likes staying in the hospital. Everyone I know would rather just get things done and get back home to their own bed. The problem isn’t always that they hate the hospital food or that the bed is uncomfortable, but simply that a hospital is typically way out of a person’s ...
Views: 1099 - How To Nourish The Sandwich That Is You - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.The "Sandwich Generation" is a term that has now made it into the dictionary. It fits an increasing number of Boomer women whose reality includes being squeezed between the demands of growing children and the needs of aging parents. A study by AARP and the National Alliance for Care-giving ...
Views: 1099 - Attention OLD People of ALL Ages - by Do you feel old? Do you look old? Do you think old?
Every time I get together with certain friends, age is inevitably discussed. I cringe inwardly and get very busy going *Cancel, Cancel!* in my mind. This is some of what’s said.
“That’s what happens when you get old.? *“Especially at your ...
Views: 1097 - Do You Spend Your Life Floating On de Nile River? - by Do You Spend Your Life Floating On de Nile River? By Jan Tincher
Do you spend your life floating on *denial* river?
Do you deny you can do things? Do you THINK things are tough, so you don't do them?
*I can't do that.* *I can't use the computer.* *I can't take on that project.*
You feel ...
Views: 1096 - Living Life On Life's Terms - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from H. Les BrownOn last night's internet radio program, I interviewed rock musician and author, Steve Mayfield, about his new album and book, Afterlife Crisis. One of the principle themes (that became a song on his album) was that, even when we've gotten through the midlife transition, we still can't find a ...
Views: 1094 - Xenophobia And You - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from H. Les Brown"Xenophobe: A person unduly fearful or contemptuous of that which is foreign, especially of strangers or foreign peoples" [Wikipedia]. Regardless of where you fall personal on the spectrum of political opinion, you have to be at least a little awestruck at the recent US presidential election. ...
Views: 1094 - Parental Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamLeadership at home: this is about your children, not your politicians Question: There are tough times in our family due to tension between us, the parents, and our two teen aged kids. They are less and less obeying the house rules. How can we maintain their discipline? Answer: We can miss ...
Views: 1093 - More Time - by Time is the great equalizer for all of us. We all have 24 hours in a day, 7 days a week, yielding 168 hours per week. Take out 56 hours for sleep (we do spend about a third of our week dead) and we are down to 112 hours to achieve all the results we desire. We cannot save time (ever have any ...
Views: 1092 - Resveratrol Important to Health - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Bruce BrownResveratrol is among the most potent antioxidants in existence. It has been shown to have a number of benefits for our health and wellness which includes blocking paralysis of your heart muscle, slowing blood clotting, controlling the development of plaque inside the brain along with arteries. ...
Views: 1090 - Cost-effective Advanced Spine Surgery Center in India - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaIndia is a country which offers the Advanced Spine Surgery in India at a reasonable cost to all the patients across the globe without biasing between poor, payee or needy people. The aim of the Advanced Spine Surgery Center in India is to offer the surgery to all patients who are dealing with ...
Views: 1088 - Sitting on Success - by Taking a close look at the different “success formulas? I found that each differs only slightly from the others. Each “formula?represents the method/steps these individuals used to reach they’re goals. It would be my guess, they probably didn’t even have a formula when they started on their ...
Views: 1088 - Over 40? Quit Your Job - Get A Life: Here's How! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Craig NathansonDid I get your attention? Good; that was the point. No one should have just a job after 40. Before 40, it is necessary to build your ego in the world. It is critical for self-development, self-esteem, and to get a sense of your place in the world. Naturally, it would be perfect to do the work ...
Views: 1086 - The Void - by Most of us spend the first half of our lives getting busier and busier. There is so much to do! Get and education, establish a career, create a home, manage a family – by the time most women reach mid-life, we have not a moment to ourselves. We are busy meeting others’ expectations.
Keeping ...
Views: 1086 - Can Studying Emotional Intelligence Change Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Susan DunnEmotional Intelligence is the study of “the wider range of qualities which enable people to excel – self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, empathy, etc.” (Daniel Goleman). Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to your ability to understand and manage your own feelings and those of others, ...
Views: 1085 - Overcoming Adversity - In The Dojo & Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from jason armstrong“Don’t cry, don’t show your opponent you’re hurt. Don’t let him know he’s got the best of you,” my Karate Sensei would say. “Be tough, be strong! If he sees the tears swelling in your eyes, he will know you’re hurt.” These words are burned into my brain as a child and as a teacher now, they ...
Views: 1085 - What is Robotic Spine Surgery? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaRobotic Spine Surgery is one of the latest and advanced surgeries which can improve the execution and outcomes in a wide variety of spine procedures. Robotic Spine Surgery in India is becoming most popular surgery in the field of medical fraternity which owes the unique advantages that include ...
Views: 1085 - Are you living an authentic life? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2006 from Craig NathansonHave you ever asked yourself if you are living the life you were meant to live? Have you ever asked yourself, as you pondered your life, is this all there is? These are great questions to ask when you reach forty and beyond. Who Needs an authentic life? If you are satisfied with the status quo ...
Views: 1082 - Scoliosis surgery in India- a permanent answer of scoliosis disorder - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2018 from spinesurgery indiaScoliosis surgery in India is really a permanent answer to scoliosis disorder. Scoliosis is the uncommon diagonal curvature formed in the spinal area which results in a severe pain. By the proper analysis in every part of the medical world, it is ordinarily recognized as a complete that people ...
Views: 1079 - Simplify Your Life: Say Goodbye To Shoulds - by Do you spend your day rushing from appointment to appointment without the time to appreciate the world around you? Do you go to bed at night fretting over all the things you did not accomplish and wishing there were more hours in the day? Do you wake up tired and weary, dreading yet another ...
Views: 1079 - How Deep Will Your Midlife Crisis Go? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from H. Les BrownI was determined not to have a midlife crisis. I had one. The scary part of it all was that the results lasted over a period of about 20 years. By 'results', I mean there were unresolved issues that hung on for that length of time. That's one of the most uncomfortable aspects of a midlife ...
Views: 1078 - The Scariest Hallowe'en Ever - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from H. Les BrownSaturday was the first (and the biggest) costume party of the Halloween season around here. I went as the scariest thing I could think of: the New York Stock Exchange. Sadly, I didn't win the 'Scariest Costume' prize . . . I lost out to a store-bought devil. I'm not sure whether this particular ...
Views: 1078 - Out of High School And Lost? A Three-Step Road Map To Your Future - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Kelli SmithGraduating from high school can be a shock. After years of being told what to do by teachers, it's up to you to figure out what path you want to take now. With so many career options available, how do you know which path to follow? With the right roadmap, you--and your career--can head in the ...
Views: 1077 - Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Causes, symptoms and prevention - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA blood clot alone can pose health risks to an individual. When a blood clot occurs, blood cannot travel through the veins to reach organs and cells. In some cases, the clot breaks free and travels throughout the circulatory system. If the clot reaches the heart is can limit or stop the amount ...
Views: 1075 - Scoliosis Surgery in Delhi at affordable cost - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaScoliosis Surgery in Delhi is designed to reduce the patient’s curvature and fuse the spine to prevent any further progression of the deformity. The surgeons at Scoliosis Surgery Clinic in Delhi will recommend the Scoliosis Surgery in Delhi for adolescents only when their curves are greater than ...
Views: 1075 - Don't Cry Wolf: Practicing Authentic Communication in Addressing your Health Needs - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Keesha MayesI ride public transportation, and it suits me just fine. My life is a bit slower than average but, I have no business rushing around in life anyway. Anyhow, one late morning, I decided to run some errands downtown. And on my way back home, the bus made a stop to pickup an elderly woman that was ...
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