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- T Is For Think - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Sara Dillinger“To be or not to be..., the melancholy Dane mused (the past tense of another word for think). He might just as well have asked himself “To think or not to think”because that was what he was doing: thinking. He thought (the past tense of the verb to think) that he had seen his father's ...
Views: 1363 - Resisting What Is Makes Life Difficult for You and Others - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Cathy ChapmanResisting what is happening in your life is a sure way to frustration, anger and depression. No one likes bad things to happen to them. Everyone would prefer that life move along according to their needs, desires and whims. The fact is that life has its own way of moving and it is often contrary ...
Views: 1342 - Lessons From a Balloon Ride - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaI knew I had made a breakthrough in my positive attitude when I went for my first hot air balloon ride. We had been told several weeks ago that my husband and I had been chosen to accompany his mother on the ride to spread his cousin ashes over the family farm. I was so excited I could hardly ...
Views: 1419(3 votes) - Where Are We? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Vickie GriffithDriving home to Virginia from South Carolina with our six-year-old exhilarated granddaughter in tow. For nearly three months she had been marking days off the calendar anticipating her visit with us in Virginia. Getting into the truck she was ready to be in our home,yet we had a seven to eight ...
Views: 1558 - Women and Change: Your Sanity Is In Danger If You Refuse To Do This One Thing - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Karen KellerWomen have choices on how they approach change. Often they pretend it isn’t happening, particularly when the change is unknown. What are the faces of change? Instability, lack of control, discomfort, loss of rights, inconvenience and, yes, that age-old monster, fear, just to name a ...
Views: 1044 - An NLP Decision Destroyer Technique and an Elephant in Thailand - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joanne VermeulenIn May 2008, I went on a vacation to Thailand with my dear friend. We traveled there without a plan, a hotel room, or any converted dollars to baht. Just a commitment to have an incredible time, and return home with as many unique experiences as possible. By the end of our visit, we ...
Views: 2281 - Change - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Ken OnuWould You Change? If you had an unlimited source of money, what would you change in your life? While we are on the subject, imagine what you could achieve, not just for yourself and your family, but also for other people. Now before you get carried away with dreams of being a ...
Views: 814 - What You Need to Know To Be A Successful Car Dealer - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Aubrey Ann NolanAre you passionate about cars and given the opportunity want to make a living selling and buying cars? Perhaps you should start your own car dealership. Car dealerships for example Edmonton Toyota dealers, if managed well or extraordinarily well can make you rich or even make you a millionaire. ...
Views: 1706 - Why are so many stuck in their old beliefs? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenAn old Zen story tells that you must empty your cup before you can achieve something new. This applies also to your life situation. You must dare to give away in order to make room for something else to replace it. If you have a garage filled with old car tires, an old furniture, or ...
Views: 1634 - Consciously Choose to Begin Paying It Forward - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Action expresses priorities." M. Gandhi In our world today, the things that make the big news are the "big things." Even the most humble things only get addressed when they become a big movement, such as the publicity around the charitable works of Mother Theresa and "paying it forward". ...
Views: 711 - 3 Ways to Get Momentum to Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldMomentum is a precious commodity when you are attempting to achieve a goal. Momentum is the jet fuel needed to reach your goal. Let’s take a look at how you get momentum and then keep momentum. #1 Consistent Activity Yes, consistent activity is a simple answer, but it is the best way to ...
Views: 1750 - Hatred - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Ken OnuAmong all human emotions hatred is the one that, in most cases, produces the most destructive consequences. However, if you really think about it, hatred is just a knee-jerk reaction caused by ignorance. You cannot truly hate a person if you have an understanding of the story behind that ...
Views: 801 - CNA Nursing Assistant: Do You Want an Easier Workday? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Antoinette CapriDo you enjoy being a CNA, but the pay could be better? Do you like the residents and wish you could get them better care? Believe me, I understand. Being a certified nursing assistant is one of the most rewarding, yet frustrating jobs on the planet. Worst of all, most people really don't ...
Views: 2575 - What Does a Dog Know about Living a First Class Life? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Debbie IngleDogs: they have it all figured out; and because we are the more intelligent of the two, I suppose we think we have nothing to learn from them. My 9-month-old puppy so obviously and effortlessly puts himself first. I don’t fault him for this and, in fact, I applaud him. Let’s go through a few ...
Views: 1188 - R Is For Responsibility - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Sara DillingerI've heard the “R” word quite a bit of late as I have listened to NPR's reporting of the riots in Britain. This morning it was particularly ubiquitous as the government, the police, and the rioters talked about who was “reponsible”. Let's start off by making something abundantly clear: ...
Views: 1180 - How To Achieve Positive Mental Attitude For A Successful Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Chris D'CruzAn individual mental status dictates the level of achievement they attain throughout the course of his life. It is very important to seek ways of forming positive mental attitude in anything one does, for it is the essence of achieving a successful life. The mind dictates everything an ...
Views: 587 - Master Assessments - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Carol Harris-Fike"I Don't Want to Play this Game Anymore!" I admit it: I got so mad at my sister when working a jigsaw puzzle the other night that I said, "I don't want to play this game anymore... I'm going to bed!" It was silly, childish, and, of course I was "right" as she was hogging the picture on the ...
Views: 1634 - Watch and Learn From Kids - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhen I was little, all I wanted was to grow up. Grown-ups rule the world – from controlling the television remote and operating all kinds of cool gadgets to being able to choose the time they went to bed. And then there is always the sentence “You will know when you grow up,” that made adulthood ...
Views: 1110 - Your Life Is Waiting - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Debbie IngleSitting on my closet floor with an intense audible cry and more tears than you could imagine, I felt the most intense sadness. My dream is waiting? What dream? Your view of me was quite converse to my reality. YOUR VIEW LOOKING IN: Handsome husband and two healthy girls Big home with ...
Views: 1205 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 6: Living in Conscientiousness - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanAlong your life’s journey, I am sure you have met many significant people; possibly you’ve fallen in love and have been willing to open yourself up to taking the next step in your life by becoming vulnerable to another. How magnificent it is to open yourselves up to an extension of yourselves. ...
Views: 1414 - Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Sue SaundersPerspective I was watching a heron fishing, she was searching for her next meal, her graceful, purposeful movements, unconsciously executed with great precision and yet effortlessly, but also with great focus and concentration. As I stood watching I wondered how big her universe was. As she was ...
Views: 715 - Overcoming my past as Despicable Me - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Sally MarksI used to be a smart aleck. I suppose if there were a “Smart Assoholics” group I would have considered attending, but I never mustered the courage to look into it. Can you imagine calling and asking someone, “Can you tell me when the Smart Assoholics Group meets?” The members would either ...
Views: 1801 - Trust. Its Important - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Stella SinglesTrust. It isn’t a tangible thing, but its importance outweighs any physical gift you could ever receive. What does it mean to trust someone though, and why is it important? Well the easy answer, is safety. In a relationship you want to feel safe and confident with your partner. If you feel ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - How to Develop Eye Contact - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Piyush BhatiaEye Contact is one of the ruling factors of any speech or presentation. This is because more than 50% of the information we all assimilate is Visual, it is absolutely critical that one acquires and develops the skill to use Eye Contact as one of the major tools in our presentation or speech, ...
Views: 1285 - Be Your Own Mojo Maker - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Nancy WitterWhen we lose our “mojo” and self-confidence is not only painful, but it can keep us stuck in a fearful and emotionally uncomfortable place. “Mrs. Doubtyourself” is the name I give that voice in your head that is your voice of doubt. If you listen to it, it will keep you stuck, scared and keep ...
Views: 1248 - Use Rage to Create Peace! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dr. Cynthia MillerDeeply engrained in our bodies is the rage that wants to kill and destroy. This is the energy that fuels war, violence, and hatred. Unless this energy is met head on and transformed, it will continue to pervade human consciousness. This rage lives in your brain, your nervous system and your ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - I am Learning the Ropes - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Leigh DenshamUnfortunately I experienced the Law Of Attraction in a very negative (unknowingly) way for many years. From young I was told how women should behave and their purpose in life. My family honestly believed the men were the bread winners and the women the housekeepers. Being continually bombarded ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - This is why you are not successful - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanEveryone wants to be successful in life but only a small percentage of people manage to become successful, why is that? Is it because people don’t work hard? No, some people work really hard and they never reach what they want Is it because they didn’t try? No, lots of people tried to ...
Views: 1300 - Living Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Randi FineThe most difficult people in our lives end up being our greatest teachers. The hurdles they place before us and the challenges they present to us are only lessons that we must learn for our greater good. Think of the oyster…without the irritating grain of sand there would be no pearl. ~ ...
Views: 2571(3 votes) - The Way of Tea - The Japanese Tea Ceremony As A Template For Effective Human Interaction. - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from DR YOMI GARNETTTHE WAY OF TEA The Japanese Tea Ceremony As A Template For Efective Human Interaction The Japanese have a penchant for turning the seemingly ordinary into the sacred. The tea culture, more appropriately called The Way of Tea, is one of Japan’s richest traditional ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - UK Riots 2011 - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI was looking at the pictures of the riots in the UK and remembering the early 1980s in Liverpool when we had our riots. The picture of London burning was bad enough but having seen Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool endure these copycat riots and other parts of London devastated by marauding ...
Views: 1321 - Effects Of Cartoons On The Daily Life Of Children - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Naresh SamalWho can forget watching Looney Toons or Tom and Jerry on Saturday mornings? Cartoons have changed drastically over the years but have their lasting effects on children. Typically, children begin watching cartoons on television at an early age of six months, and by the age of two or three ...
Views: 2748 - How to prevent criticism from hurting you - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanCertainly we are not perfect humans and no one can claim that he has become so skilled to the extent that people don’t have the right to criticize his work, However, in everyday life we across people who criticize us not because they want us to be better but because of other bad intentions. For ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - How to unleash the potential of Gen-Y - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Andrew HortonDeveloping an understanding of how millennials or Gen Y-ers (people born between 1980 and 1995) are motivated or inspired has proven to be a very challenging exercise. They are the generation that was raised by overly doting parents who pandered to their every whim, coddled their self-esteem and ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - P Is For Patience - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Sara DillingerWipe that grimace off your face and don't whinge! I know that patience is probably just about the last thing you want to read about today (ranking just above your Aunt Mabel's hemorrhoids). I'm sitting here watching a cardinal in the tree outside my window. He's a frenetic fellow, hopping ...
Views: 1364 - You Have Everything You Need To Be Happy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne morning I was writing out a grateful list and I couldn't stop writing. I just kept thinking of more and more things to be grateful for. It made me realize that I loved my life. That wasn't always true for me. But here's what I know now. You have everything you need to be happy. Yes, it's ...
Views: 2000(4 votes) - "Release Your M.U.S.e & Create Your Q.U.E.e.n" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Babee BayrHow does a woman stand out in the male dominated world? How can she stay conscious, edgy, feminine but tough, sexy but not bitchy or insecure? In this world of uncertainty, where so many women are worried about their families and/or careers, how do these "super women" find balance? Are they ...
Views: 1313 - Uplift Your Self Talk - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaSelf-talk is what you are saying to yourself all day long and you may be wondering how it is an important factor in your wealth attracting efforts. * Are you aware that what you say to yourself affects what you attract? * Do you know how your self-talk affects your bank account? ...
Views: 1493(2 votes) - Time And You - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from jesse wadeTime --- Personally, I am a very firm believer that “time itself” does not exist...I am convinced that it is only a very necessary invention of mankind! Having said that, most of us never even consider the fact that every second we waste is gone forever...shot, dead, never more to be ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - Three Good Things - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Julia JamesFor every thing that goes sideways in our lives, there are twice as many things that go right. However, all too often we focus on the few mishaps rather than the positives. This negative focus sours our day lowers our immune system and makes us feel powerless. I notice this tendency in myself ...
Views: 1040 - How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Self Help Books, Attitude, Handbook to Survive Life, Personal Growth, Success Web sites: https://www.xinxii.com/adocs.php?aid=16831 ...
Views: 1020 - KINDNESS, TOLERANCE & DIVERSITY - Life Quotes to Empower You from the Inside Out - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Chelle Thompson"FEELINGS, TENTATIVELY TOSSED, CAN BARELY SCALE THE WALLS OF OUR SELF-IMPRISONING FEARS. WHEN WE RECOGNIZE OUR DIVINE NATURE, OUR SPIRIT SOARS OVER OBSOLETE WALLS. FREE, THEN TO LOVE OURSELVES, WE CAN LOVINGLY EMBRACE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCES." — Chelle Thompson ©2003 Inspiration Line "Human ...
Views: 2990(1 vote) - Being 100% Responsible for Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Nicole NenningerEverything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. ~Helen Keller Life is unpredictable. One day you can be healthy, the next you might learn from your doctor something is amiss. One day a friend or family member is with ...
Views: 1838 - Contemplating Complaining about Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Wil WordsmithSome recent events got me to thinking about things like positive thinking versus negative thinking, optimism versus pessimism and similar "versus" subjects. The other day I read an amusing rebuttal to Robert Anton Wilson's contention that "only optimists get things done." As the writer was ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Dare to Be - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Steve MaraboliWhen a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight ...
Views: 831 - The best way Income Online payday loans Function Quickly And Easily - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Mindy PriceIf you happen to be decreased on funds as well as pay day advance will be significantly at a distance, the funds payday loan could appear like the reply. Profit online payday loans do not need the credit history test, and so it is possible to use funds perhaps when a person have negative credit ...
Views: 1545 - Empowering Way to Move Past Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonIn what ways have you pushed past your comfort zone with confidence, drive, and a strong desire to move forward into the destiny that is what you came here to do? Did you know that you can tap into your own adventurous nature and determination so that you can do whatever is before you in this ...
Views: 1240 - Confidence - Before you seek it, understand what it is! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Phil MéthotIf if told you that bloozles were on sale now at 80% off, would that get you excited? Probably not, since you don't know what a bloozle is. (of course it's just a word that I made up) Words that are not completely understood may elicit the wrong response or non at all. The term 'confidence' ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - What Does Feeling Overwhelmed Really Mean? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorThere are two types of overwhelm: the type that’s triggered by external events and the type you self-impose. Both can be managed with the same technique. “I’m overwhelmed,” was my client’s first comment. You’ve been in that state of mind, and so have I. And, that’s what’s important to ...
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