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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Stop 'Shoulding' All Over Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Sara RussellYou should read more. You should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. You should spend more time with family and less time at work. You should have a college degree. You should take time out to smell the roses. You should be able to stand your ground with anyone. You should take ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Is the Phrase "Gun Violence" Confusing? It's Designed To Be! Part 6 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerGun control advocates like to use the emotive slogan “gun violence.” Why? This misleading phrase is purpose designed to blur the distinction between self-defense and murder. Since "gun violence" takes no account of the difference between self-defense and a murderous attack, it increases ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - Using Your Inner Guidance System - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“ Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson _______ You have incredible powers of mind and emotions that give you timely and accurate feedback in every area of your life. In this post, you learn how to “tune in” to yourself so you can make the right ...
Views: 1586 - Having fun….Life School Message - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIIn a meeting with 400 classy businessmen, I was asked, “How long should we chase success?” I smiled and answered….”As long as you are having fun doing so.” While there were many guffaws at my answer, the question kept on lingering for a longer time in my head. I looked around at the dining ...
Views: 1263 - The Evidence Proves Guns Reduce Massacres & Stop Criminal Violence. Part 5 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDespite the abundant evidence, democrats, socialists, and liberals continue to believe that even more stringent gun bans will stop the slaughter. How do the more intelligent and thoughtful ones maintain a straight face given the massive incontrovertible evidence to the contrary? In America, ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - How to Master Your Fears – Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Kirstin O´DonovanWhat are your biggest fears in life, those that are stopping you from moving forward? What would it mean to you if you knew how to successfully overcome those fears? In my previous article, we looked at what fear is, the difference between real and imagined fear and what that means for you. What ...
Views: 1582(1 vote) - What are you doing to make your life memorable? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Clara NobleI was visiting the ‘Sagrada Familia’ in Barcelona designed by Gaudi and admiring its beauty and its unique features. That got me thinking – what am I doing in my life to make it memorable? I’ve asked this question many times to my Clients and almost always they reply – I don’t have any ...
Views: 1425 - Born to Win - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Clara Noble‘Born to win’ is a great book by one of my favorite motivational speakers – Zig Ziglar (Nov. 6, 1926-Nov. 28, 2012) This book is dedicated to all who understand that they were made not with a spirit of timidity, but with a spirit of power and self-discipline. ‘You were born to win, but to be a ...
Views: 1376 - From the Inside Out - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Clara Noble‘I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.’ Michelangelo ‘Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.’ Michelangelo Last week I was looking at the Pietá (1498-1499), a masterpiece of renaissance sculpture by ...
Views: 1068 - Why You Need to Find Balance In Your Life and How To Do It With 3 Simple Tips - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you over working and burnt out because there are just so many things to do in your life, but you just can’t find a way to get out of that vicious cycle? Then what you really need is to find balance in your life. But besides keeping your sanity, is there any other importance to keeping ...
Views: 959 - Increase Your Self Confidence With 3 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIt’s sad, yet it’s true. Gurus and experts might have suggested expensive ways for you to increase your self confidence, but based on my experience, that’s not necessary and practical at all. That’s because you can get depressed if you know you had to burn a hole in your pocket just to ...
Views: 843 - Here Are Four Steps to a Super Attiude - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass…it’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” -Unknown _____ Decide How to React It is not what happens to you that counts. It is how you react to what happens to you, especially when you have unexpected problems of any kind. In this ...
Views: 1442 - How and Why Democrats and Liberals can Believe Gun Bans Work. Part 4 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAlong with other liberals, President Obama believes that more stringent gun laws will make it more difficult for criminals to obtain firearms. Although banning guns does make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to own them, their beliefs just ignore reality: Criminals don't get their guns ...
Views: 1720(2 votes) - The Slaughter Continues to Increase, Despite More Severe Gun Laws. Part 3 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIn the article, Guns, Mental Illness and Newtown, the Wall Street Journal* reports there were 18 random mass shootings in the 1980s, 54 in the 1990s, and 87 random mass shootings in the 2000s. In 2012, just one year not a whole decade, the Washington Post lists 14 cases of mass shootings. Are ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - Life Doesn't Have To Be A Struggle - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Linda-Ann StewartRecently, a belief surfaced for me that was an aspect of a deeper issue concerning the need to struggle. This specific belief stressed that I could only learn and grow through difficulty. It claimed that it was necessary for me to experience blocks and obstacles, since that was the only way to ...
Views: 1481 - Can You Scientifically Attract Money & Wealth? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Can you “Scientifically” Attract Money & Wealth or Is It Bull? My friend’s daughter was 21, and always complaining about the absence of money in her bank account. “Paycheck to paycheck, behind in the rent, & worse, always thinking of the “Lack” of funds. I hate my life, and I see “debt” ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - Are there Urban Myths Blocking MONEY From Reaching You? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Hal WechslerAre there Urban Myths That Block M-o-n-e-y From Your Life? • 1 “Aw quit it, I know you believe it, and mean well, but what I say out loud or hear in my head are “white-noise”, just meaningless chatter. My words are powerless, and so am I.” • 2. When I said that to my mother, I was convinced ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - Defence Mechanism: Reaction Formation - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe ego mind uses defence mechanism for protection and to ensure its own survival. There are many of these available and this will often depend on two factors. This can be: the type of experience that one has and how one interprets the experience. Reaction formation is a way for the mind to ...
Views: 2778(1 vote) - Do You Know the Value of an Hour and How it Affects Profits? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonThe tug of war for small business is always profits vs. costs. Undoubtedly you see costs everywhere you look as a small business owner. It’s easy to see them in the costs for equipment, supplies, utilities and the space you lease. While many of these expenses are fixed over the short term, and ...
Views: 1177(4 votes) - How to Achieve Your Own Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Life has its own hidden forces which you can only discover by living.” - Soren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855, Danish Philosopher _____ Achieving your own happiness is the best measure of how well you are living your life and enjoying your relationships. You can learn how to be happier ...
Views: 2073 - How to Move Upward and Onward - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“The only way to predict the future is to have power to shape the future.” - Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American Social Writer _____ Don’t Sell Yourself Short It’s not what you have but what you do with what you have that will determine your success or failure. Abraham Maslow, the great ...
Views: 1468 - Risky Business: How to Be More of a Risk Taker - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiAre you a thrill seeker? Or do you like to play it safe? There’s some evidence to suggest that your level of risk tolerance affects your potential for success. My clients who are business leaders, those senior executives in the C-suite, are almost always risk takers. Big risks can reap big ...
Views: 1671 - Don’t Be A Hero! Why It’s All Right To Ask For Help - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiI’ve been the case manager and caregiver for my 91-year-old mother for a while now. If you’ve ever had the role of caring for an elderly parent, you know how exhausting it can be. This past summer, I hit my limit. I found myself getting to a place I didn’t want to be. I wasn’t looking forward to ...
Views: 1353 - Abusive Relationships: Why Does Abuse Make People Feel Uncertain? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the consequences of abuse, there are many and some will be more severe than others. One of these consequences is that it usually creates uncertainty in the victim. And this has the potential to create all kinds of problems, because to the degree that one feels uncertain ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - Reinvent You: Spring Into Being - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Jo Anne WhiteHow do you invent yourself anew? Re-inventing yourself is a courageous act. You’re asked to let go of the old, stale beliefs you cling to. Those beliefs about you that tell you that you can’t change or can’t do or be something. Why keep them around? They no longer serve you if they ever did and ...
Views: 1306 - Carry Not the Onus Others Put Upon You - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Don Neviaser,Everyone has a different opinion about what type of person you are, or what you should accomplish in life. Some people are going to fear or even hate you even though you’ve given them no reason. It may be difficult to accept at times, but you cannot control the thoughts and actions of ...
Views: 2067 - Political Leadership….I Knew I Forgot Something. - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Dale Schlundt(Let us give our American History meaning) Why is it difficult to lead in the 21st century? America is growing; there are many more potential leaders in our communities, but none that truly stand out as those who have come before. Where is the Lincoln of today? Of course, historians argue that ...
Views: 1298 - Balancing Work and Life - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from New Sky RadioA common problem that everyone faces is feeling like their life is spinning out of control. This is usually a result of not living in congruency to what matters most to us. Most of the culprit is the challenge of balancing your work and personal life. I visualize a car heading in a direction ...
Views: 1255 - Feel Invisible and Ignored at Work? Learn How To Be Seen and Heard! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Ellen WagnerDo your friends and colleagues interrupt you? When you make a suggestion at work is it ignored; but later someone says the same thing, and the boss thinks it's a great idea. Do you sometimes feel you are invisible and not getting the attention and respect you deserve? All of us feel like this ...
Views: 5574 - Taking Control of Your Life – How You Can Do it Easily - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you taking control of your life, or are others around you taking your rightful seat in your pilot cockpit and steering your life for you while you take the passenger seat? The truth is, no one out there, not even your parents, should be your life master. Because if they do, you’ll never ...
Views: 1833 - Emotions: Why Do Some People Feel Uncomfortable With Their Emotions? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to human development, emotions are generally ignored and have been exceeded by other areas. In recent years there has been an intense focus on ones physical side and this has lead to people joining gyms or going for runs for example. And when it comes to ones intellectual side; ...
Views: 9464 - The Secret to Shifting Writing Overwhelm into Writing Ease - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Alissa LukaraWhen you sit down to start writing a book, are you able to jump right in and catch the stream or words or does the whole task feel daunting? Or, let’s say you’ve already written part of the book and need to reengage with it after a hiatus from writing. Does the prospect bring joy or do you find ...
Views: 2190(1 vote) - Remove a Bad Habit-Learn 5 Ways to Replace a Bad Habit with a Good One. - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganMarch tip 2013 Are you stuck in an unhealthy relationship or situation and want to get out? Are you tired of wasting your time, money and energy on activities or people? Are you ready to remove this bad habit in order to be happier? Read this article and learn strategies that will help you to ...
Views: 1432 - Do a Poor Job at Giving Excuses And Make a Difference - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Utpal Vaishnav“I don’t have time to exercise.” “I can’t write better.” “I can’t accomplish that project. No one can. It is impossible for anyone to do that.” Most of us do a great job when it comes to giving excuses. It’s common for people to figure out fancy excuses. I used the word “fancy” ...
Views: 1717(3 votes) - Venus is the Sister of Our Planet - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Angela Schulz-Henke"Deeds of love bring peace into your life and the world." ~ Dr. Lee Jampolsky Venus is with an average solar distance of 108 million km the second inner planet and with a diameter of 12,100 km the third smallest planet in the solar system. It is one of the four terrestrial planets, which are ...
Views: 1522 - Eliminate the Fear Factor: 90-Seconds and You’re Out! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou’re up for that job that could be a career changer--you’re scared! What if you flub the final interview, what if you say something really stupid, what if the CEO hates your hair? You’re dating a special someone you really like. You can feel yourself falling for him/her, big-time--you’re ...
Views: 2726 - Are you answering your life's calling? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from LaTalya PalmerCan I share something with you? Although I didn't know it at the time, I tuned into my calling in my early 20's when I walked out of the downtown Brooklyn welfare office with my daughter. There was a voice from within that told me to never return. Straight out. IT inspired me to push for ...
Views: 1239 - How To Select The Best Pet For Your Personality Type - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Marcia CammarataDoes Your Pet Reflect Your Personality Type? Has Your Pet Conformed to Your Personality Type? This discussion always begins with which came first, the chicken or the egg. Many studies have been done on what motivates a person to select the type of pet, the breed, the species beyond ...
Views: 2226 - How To Feel Safe In An Unsafe World - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Suzanne HosangWe live in a fear-based reality. A reality that says rocks are hard and water is wet, and that’s just the way the world is. In a reality that says take before you are taken, that you must fight for what you want because the world is harsh and cruel and there is not enough for everyone. In a ...
Views: 6510 - Are we creating our life from the soul or personality? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Katherine RalstonThe personality is made up of our physical, etheric (physical energetic blueprint), emotional and mental selves. The soul is our spiritual self which incarnates as a personality vehicle in this and previous lifetimes. Our journey is to become integrated and at one with the soul. So how do we ...
Views: 712 - Use Power Of Mind To Control Attitude And Control Life - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Tony BurnellLife will control you if you let it. You cannot let this happen if you want to shape life to your liking. You need to control life and dictate the terms on which you are prepared to live. It's a bit like having a staring contest with life and the first to blink is the loser. It's not quite that ...
Views: 1266 - Learning from Fear - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Shayla LoganAbout a year ago, I attended a personal development conference. One of the final exercises was about recognizing your power. We were asked to do the unthinkable. After signing all the appropriate liability release forms, we were broken into teams and each of us was given an arrow and a Sharpie. ...
Views: 937 - How to Become a Blessings Magnet - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comRichard Bach said, “Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they are yours.” By the same token, argue for your blessings and they are also yours. I have a friend who wanted more love in her life so she set her watch to beep once an hour to remind her to take a deep breath and choose to feel ...
Views: 2298(3 votes) - Walking Along Your Path - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Dr. Carolyn PorterA few years ago I came across the following text and found the message both simplistic and deeply profound, so I am sharing it with you as I begin this article. Chapter 1 I walked down the street. It looked like an interesting street. There’s a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am ...
Views: 1556 - My Autobiography in Five Short Chapters Lesson - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Sherri CarterCreating awareness is taking a good, honest look at where you are in your life. It’s recognizing habitual patterns, both good and not so good, seeing where you are moving forward and where you are remaining stuck. It’s acknowledging those “less than, not enough” underlying thoughts which keep ...
Views: 6091 - A New Use for The Emotional Scale - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Sherri CarterThe Emotional Scale, introduced in the Esther Hicks book, Ask and It Is Given, is a tool in creating awareness and personal empowerment. Abraham, through Esther, says “the key to regaining your wonderful feeling of personal empowerment and control is to decide, right now, no matter how good or ...
Views: 1009 - Creating with The Universal Law of ACTION - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Sherri CarterThe Law of Attraction is an amazing Universal Truth, ancient in its roots but made popular again with a rush of material in popular media. The basic idea is that you have the power to set your intentions about what you want in life and then attract it to you via focused thought. While many ...
Views: 1069 - Words Don't Teach Us - Only Life Experiences Do - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkWords don't teach us - only life experiences do I don't want you to just know the philosophy of the universal law of attraction on an intellectual level, through words you've read, or because I and/or others have told you so. I want you to know it experientially. Ultimately, words and books ...
Views: 2139 - How to Feel Good - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkHow to feel good The steps to feeling good are: 1) Awareness of how you feel. If it feels good, get more specific; but if it doesn't, then 2) Allow. Accept what is and Love what is; there is nothing wrong with anything, and nothing needs to be fixed. All is well. You are just on the journey ...
Views: 1380 - Most Important Thing Is to Feel Good - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkFeeling good is the key to whatever you want to be, do or have. Instead of needing the world and people around you to change to make you feel better, you can feel good and watch the world change to match your good feeling. But don't just believe me. Improve the way you feel and see for yourself ...
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