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- Human Design Just for Children (and Everyone) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2013 from Bonnie Schwartzbauer"At the moment of birth we are imprinted with a genetic blueprint that is a unique expression of ourselves and like no other." Carolyn Ford According to Human Design, beginning in 2027, a new species of human will begin to arrive on Earth. The Solar Plexus (or emotional) center of these ...
Views: 8858 - The Good News About Herpes: Early Emotional Responses - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsPeople seem to go through two separate periods in their reactions to having herpes. The first obviously comes right away; it starts as you sit in your clinician’s office and hear the words, “I think you may have herpes,” and continues until you get your test results that confirm those ...
Views: 8858 - The Tower Card: Should you worry? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Nikki HarrisSo... you are new to tarot and your readings are going great. Then, one day, the Tower card turns up in your reading. It's a pretty ominous looking card. Not quite as ominous as the Devil or Death cards, but still, menacing enough to send a shiver down your spine and perhaps lead to fretting. ...
Views: 8858 - Cataracts and Homeopathic Medicines - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutHomeopathic Medicines used in the treatment of Cataract: Note that not all listed symptoms need be present for a remedy to work on the other symptoms. It is best to consult a homeopathic practitioner or a homeopathic repertory and materia medica to more fully repertorize your symptoms before ...
Views: 8855(2 votes) - Do We Live To Eat Or Do We Eat To Live? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Ted SalonicaDo we live to Eat or do we eat to Live ? I ask you, what is the purpose of eating? Take some time to really think about your answer to this question. Think back to the time in Genesis 1:29 And God said, behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, ...
Views: 8853 - ***Life is not to be taken for granted - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2015 from Agustina ThorgilssonIt’s amazing how often people get upset when their plans do not work out exactly as they had planned, when they feel that things have gone wrong. We seem to be hardwired to having success at every turn in life and having everything go smoothly and no hiccups along the way. Well, I got news for ...
Views: 8852 - ***The Negative Effects Stress Has On Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Nancy DanielsStress is one of the most debilitating factors affecting our lives today. From the stress of losing a job to the frustration of finding a new job, from the strain of running a household to the additional pressure of handling a career, from the stress of raising children to the stress of trying ...
Views: 8852(2 votes) - Sluggish? Bloated? You're Likely Toxic! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Stacy WishnerAre you bloated with puffy bags under your eyes? Feeling low on energy for no particular reason? You sleep well enough, you’re trying to eat healthy, you exercise a few times a week, and your life has nothing catastrophic happening at the moment. So why do you feel so blah? Well, if you’re ...
Views: 8852(1 vote) - Couples, How to Stop Verbal Abuse in its Tracks - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Geoff FarnsworthFrustration and anger can lead to mean-spirited, disrespectful communication. We sometimes reach the breaking point and say hurtful or belittling comments, often while raising our voice. For example, Sarah is watching TV with her husband Erik. A commercial for a fast food company comes on and ...
Views: 8850(2 votes) - ***5 Keys to Regroup in the Face of Failure - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Carolyn EllisFailure and rejection are tough pills to swallow. But sometimes they prove to be the best medicine in the long term. Let me explain. We live in a fast-moving, success-driven, “quick fix” oriented society. Encountering disappointment, under performance or outright failure it is something ...
Views: 8849(29 votes) - Leadership Basics - Purpose, Direction and Motivation - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Jon LedinA good leader provides purpose, direction and motivation to their followers. As a leader, you first must provide purpose. Purpose is a crystallized plan of action of what it is that you want to accomplish. The plan should include a method by which you obtain a goal, objective or outcome you ...
Views: 8849(1 vote) - Manifestation Signs: It's Working! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Joy FalanWhen working to manifest a specific desire, there will almost always be "signs" that the universe has received your request. It's like the confirmation email you get after placing an order online: "We received your order and it's in process. We'll email again when we ship it." However, the ...
Views: 8849 - Six Tips To Strengthen Your Marriage Sexually - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Laura M. BrothersonSexual intimacy is as important for the health and vitality of the marriage relationship as is emotional closeness and spiritual connection. Sexual nourishment that feeds both husband and wife is the dessert of married life. Strengthening your marriage intimately--emotionally, spiritually ...
Views: 8848 - ***Self-Validation - How to Validate Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Margaret PaulFrom the time we are born, we need validation. Loving parents offer consistent validation to their children, validating their feelings, their perceptions, their gifts and talents, their particular form of intelligence, their interests, their kindness, caring, and intuition. You are very ...
Views: 8847(4 votes) - The 10 Universal Laws of Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerYou may have heard about the Law of Attraction, also known as Karma, one of the universal laws that govern the human experience. Here’s my take on the universal laws that govern relationships. The Master Law: Cause and Effect, or Flash Karma This law poignantly plays out in your ...
Views: 8847(5 votes) - The Benefits of Having a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Tristan LooLife coaching is a relatively new title to an old trade and many people do not know what a life coach can do for them, so I am going to list the benefits of having a life coach in this article. Let me start this off by saying that one of the secrets of highly successful people is that most of ...
Views: 8847 - Facing Your Fears Can Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Stacey GrieveIf you are anything like I was, you hate your excess weight, you don’t understand why you keep regaining it back, and you berate yourself every time you gain a pound or eat a “bad” food. All this adds up to a lot of negative mental energy going on around your weight. Have you ever thought ...
Views: 8846(1 vote) - How To Create Binaural Beats - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Edward HaycockIn this article, I am going to explain how to create binaural beats and how you can use them to enhance meditation. You most likely already know that different states of consciousness are associated with different brainwave frequencies. What you may not know is that by modulating brainwave ...
Views: 8846(2 votes) - NLP Pacing And Leading Techniques Anyone Can Easily Do - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Michael LeeNLP pacing and leading is a strategy often used to take control of situations. It's quite revolutionary actually. When used correctly, you'll be able to diffuse arguments, win over people and generally avoid trouble. Read on to learn more... NLP Pacing and Leading Technique # 1: Mirroring ...
Views: 8843 - ***The 5 Women Who Will Ruin Your Game - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Paul Dobransky, M.D.They are the bane of your social life - ruining your best efforts at attracting women. And they may not even know they're doing it. Of course you know who I'm talking about, even though we tend not to complain about it or mention it to others - especially women. Especially THOSE women. Why ...
Views: 8842(3 votes) - Do you have bad karma? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2004 from Jamie AlbertAll right, I admit it. Recently I had begun wondering if I've got Bad Karma. After a year of two shopping cart failures costing me thousands of dollars of lost revenues, 3 major computer breakdowns putting me months behind in my work, 3 hurricanes (lucky me has been in Florida) I took refuge ...
Views: 8839 - ***5 Ways to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day (with or without a partner) - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2016 from Valeria ChubaValentine’s Day is a holiday few of us like but most of us feel compelled to participate in. Many people I know, friends and clients alike, resent the commercialism of this holiday and its authoritative “celebrate or else” feel. It’s true that no one likes to be told to be romantic and ...
Views: 8838(3 votes) - ***Why Second and Third Marriages Often Fail - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comDear Jim: You said in your column that second and third marriages have much higher divorce rates than first marriages. Why is that? Don’t people learn from their mistakes? I’m particularly concerned about this because I’m divorced and the man I’m dating has been divorced twice. We both have ...
Views: 8838(2 votes) - Baby Momma vs. Child's Mother - Which Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Tamika LanelleBeing a single parent is hard work, especially if you are trying to be a good parent. I myself did not set out to be a single parent. I had every intention on being married before I had any children, but I put the cart be for the horse and here I am. I love my child to pieces and will do ...
Views: 8838 - Essential Oils and Autism - a True Story - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Jacqueline McLaughlinBeing a massage therapist since 1998 has given me years of experience in helping people find better balance in their lives, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Some of the most powerful experiences I have witnessed have come from exposing my clients to the healing benefits of therapeutic ...
Views: 8834(2 votes) - Penis Pain during Sex – Complications of Frenulum Breve - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from John DuganFor most men and women, the act of sexual intercourse is an enjoyable occasion like no other. However, a significant number of individuals will experience dyspareunia in their lifetime. Dyspareunia - a fancy word for painful intercourse - refers to pain that occurs just before, during or after ...
Views: 8833 - How to Avoid Stress and Depression After the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Frank BarnhillWe think about, we dream about and often we worry about what’s going to happen during the holiday season! Sometimes, this is good, sometimes it’s bad. You have to admit; we tend to get really emotionally charged for any holiday or vacation time of the year. After all, a holiday ...
Views: 8828(2 votes) - Success Stories From Users Of Vision Boards - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2008 from Nick ThorschStories about success leaves clues for you to create success. I'm about to share with you incredible success stories from people who have used a vision board. My name is Nick Thorsch and I am the co-founder of The Ultimate Vision Board. The other co-founder is Jim Bunch, a top personal ...
Views: 8827(2 votes) - The 3Cs of Communication: Clear, Concise, and Correct - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonBob Sheppard, the announcer for the New York Yankees, for more than almost six decades, applied three simple principles to his extraordinary delivery. Surely his beautiful baritone made him highly listenable and memorable; however, it was his discipline that made him a lifetime member of the ...
Views: 8826(4 votes) - How To Calm Down Easily: Some Zen Steps - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Brenda ShoshannaNo matter what is happening around us, we do not have to react impulsively, but can learn to respond. Giving into automatic negative reactions can become addictive and it’s important to learn how to diffuse them. The steps offered here are simple, but powerful. The more we ... No ...
Views: 8824 - Cougar Dreams and The Power of Choosing - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Dan StoneBelieve it or not, even personal development coaches can sometimes feel themselves struggling with inertia, seemingly unable to figure out much less take the next step, feeling stuck. Recently, in the throes of a particularly impotent (figuratively speaking) period where I felt both my personal ...
Views: 8822 - Dreaming About a Special Person - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Christina SponiasDreams about love are very common. If you are in love with someone you will surely have many dreams about this person. The unconscious mind is very generous; it sends you all the information you need about the special person in your own dreams. This happens because the main function of the ...
Views: 8821 - Tired Of Being Accused Of Cheating: How To Deal With False Accusations From Spouse - What To Do When You've Been Wrongly Accused Of Cheating - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Weston BrantleyTired Of Being Accused Of Cheating: How To Deal With False Accusations From Spouse - What To Do When You've Been Wrongly Accused Of Cheating When you've been accused of cheating, your first reaction may be to go on the defensive. It's very common and completely natural to feel as if you are ...
Views: 8815 - Top 10 Questions To Ask Your Neurosurgeon Before Back Surgery - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Steven GelbardIf your back pain is chronic then chances are good you've tried all manner of conservative back pain remedies, stuff like resting, medication, heat or cold therapy, physical therapy, visits to the chiropractor and even cortiscosteroid injections. If the back pain persists it may be time to ...
Views: 8813(1 vote) - Basic Volleyball Rules, Second Referee Responsibilities - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Dennis JacksonThe second referee, also known as the R2, has many officiating responsibilities. Learning and mastering these basic volleyball rules and techniques will help your volleyball matches move along better. Prematch duties The second referee is in charge of the game ball. The second referee ...
Views: 8812 - Baryte in Azara, Nassarawa State of Nigeria - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Saintmoses EromoseleABSTRACT With the advent of crude oil in Nigeria, solid minerals exploration and exploitation, as well as agriculture, have been relegated to the background. There is however no doubt that crude oil is the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy. The solid mineral, baryte, is of a strategic importance ...
Views: 8811(3 votes) - How to Use Ear Candles - A Step by Step Guide to Ear Coning at Home - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Colleen LindstromEar candles are muslin strips that have been dunked in a very light coating of bees wax, rolled into a long cone formation, and dried. The basic theory is that the cone shape of the candle provides a suction of smoke when the candle is lit, which draws the excess wax out of the ears. For ...
Views: 8811 - Hydraulic Jacks - Construction And Working - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Sher Bahadur ThapaA jack is a mechanical device which uses a screw thread or a hydraulic cylinder to lift heavy loads or apply great linear forces. The most common forms of jacks available in the market are Scissor car jacks, House jacks, Hydraulic jacks, Pneumatic jacks and Strand jacks that are extensively used ...
Views: 8809 - Definition: Life Lessons - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Douglas PakAdversities are a part of living, and we choose the way we react to each adversity in our lives. I would be the last to deny that adversities can be exceedingly difficult. Many times they will be senseless, unfair, painful, and beyond our control to prevent. However, they come into our lives for ...
Views: 8806 - How Does Spirituality Affect Our Health? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Kat Smith-StarloveHow Spirituality Affects Your Health Recent studies have shown that spirituality could be as important as fitness or nutrition for your health. Stretching this point even further some scientists believe that not having any spiritual beliefs could be a potential risk factor for a person. ...
Views: 8805(3 votes) - Definition: Anger Management - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Douglas PakThe term Anger management commonly refers to a system of psychological therapeutic techniques and exercises by which someone with excessive or uncontrollable anger can control or reduce the triggers, degrees, and effects of an angered emotional state. One technique for controlling anger is ...
Views: 8804 - Sexual Anxiety Causes And Cures - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from James O'NeillAnxiety Provoked by Sexual Worries, Fears or Uncertainty ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the main causes of anxiety and depression is disturbed and unbalanced sexual energy. By reading this article you will learn to understand and ...
Views: 8803 - Heal Brain Chemistry Disorders without Drugs. You Can. I Swear. I Did. - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt is my belief that brain chemistry disorders come to be when a brain functions at different energetic frequencies than the so-called normal brain. The names assigned to each type of frequency—attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar, autism—are simply ...
Views: 8802 - Are You Drinking Dead Water or Living Water? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Kelly HoffmanLiving Energized Water The Earth is made up of mostly water and so are our bodies. In this lies a crucial key that we should be paying attention to. There is dead water and living water, also known as energized water. Not all water is the same and not all water is good for you. Living water ...
Views: 8801 - The Best Way to Approach New Clients - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Stephanie WardAs a business owner you know the kinds of clients you want. Why not go one step further and make a list of actual companies you would like to have as clients? Then, get clear about who it is you want to contact within each company. What position does the person hold? Is it the owner? Is it ...
Views: 8800(1 vote) - Elliptical Trainer Vs Treadmill – Which One Is Best? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillSo which exercise machine is better: the treadmill or the elliptical trainer? While treadmills are still the #1 piece of home exercise equipment, elliptical trainers are quickly catching up. This leaves many people wondering 'Should I buy an elliptical trainer or a treadmill?' While there ...
Views: 8797(3 votes) - Taming The Scatter Brain - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Lori RadunDo you ever feel like you are going in a hundred different directions but not really going anywhere? Maybe you run upstairs to do something, only to forget what you were going to do. You start doing something else, and then abandon that project when you think of something else that needs to be ...
Views: 8796 - Is He Dating other Women? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Renee Piane/CampanellaDear Renee (Love Mechanic), I met a man at one of your Rapid Social events and I wanted your advice. Is there any way to find out if he is been seeing or dating other women with our scaring him away? He calls me regularly and we date two nights a week and one weekend night. We have fooled ...
Views: 8795(1 vote) - Gender Differences in Learning Style Specific to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Donna MilgramThere are gender differences in learning styles specific to science, math, engineering and technology (SMET) that teachers of these subjects should keep in mind when developing lesson plans and teaching in the classroom. First, overall, girls have much less experience in the hands-on application ...
Views: 8794 - Emotionally Needy Parents: What Are Emotionally Needy Parents? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the psychological development of a child, the needs of the child are of the upmost importance. And not only are they important in the child's journey to becoming a functional adult; as extreme as this sounds, they can also be the difference between whether a child lives or ...
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