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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Crying: Is Having The Ability To Cry Important? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough life is made up of moments that are pleasurable and moments that are painful, it doesn’t mean that someone is able to accept each side. There are going to be people who do everything they can to embrace pleasure and avoid pain, and, there are going to be others who renounce pleasure and ...
Views: 1881 - Crystal Andrus: What is “Selfish”? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Crystal AndrusBe honest: How many times have you viewed the behavior of someone you care about as selfish—maybe even narcissistic? They may be sweet, cute, and fun to hang out with but you’re certain they care more about their own agenda than anything else. You can feel it. The conversation inevitably ...
Views: 651 - Crystal Energy and Sacred Connection - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeDo you have certain Crystals or Gemstones that you are consistently drawn to; or are there favorite ones that you like to work with? What experiences have you had working with Crystals and other Gemstones? How have you worked with Crystals and Gemstones? For as long as I can remember, I ...
Views: 1165 - Cultivate Your Gift - by Are you prepared with the right attitude to serve others? Is your mind organized in an orderly way in agreement with your most core values and principles?
It is not really possible to continually focus our minds on this orderly way. The way I am referring to is established not by what we are ...
Views: 959 - Cultivating Awareness - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Bruce ElderHello, I would like to share a concept I call cultivating awareness. Now what that means is to gain access to the parts of yourself that you want to promote. It's a pretty powerful concept, I dare say that you can become anything that is within the limits of the human spectrum. Now considering ...
Views: 757 - Cultivating Persistence - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Andy CraigPersistence. What is it? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines persistence as “the quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people.” I like how my Pastor defines persistence. He likes to say “I can not ...
Views: 1330 - Curse of the If...Then, Maybe...When... - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Katie MattsonThousands of writers have written about it, thousands of friends have advised it, thousands of inspirational speakers have promoted it... “It” is the theory that if you do something, anything to move towards a goal, you will be closer to it. Why? Because you are no longer standing ...
Views: 1398 - Custom Mold Parts - Your One-Stop Shop for Precision Metal Stamping Die Components - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2023 from Shubham SardaIntroduction: When you need die components that are perfect for your project, you go to the best source. But where do you find these parts? Custom Mold Parts is the answer to that question. We have everything you need to get the job done right, from die components to dies and stamping tools. ...
Views: 656 - Customer Service: Is Being Present Important? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was going to meet a friend, there is a strong chance that they would expect them to show up not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Another way of looking at this would be to say that they expect them to be present. However, if this wasn’t the case, it could be because ...
Views: 2105 - Customer Service: Is Eye Contact Important? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperSomeone could enter a store and not receive eye contact from anyone who works there, and it might not bother them. The same thing could take place when they go and pay for what they have come to buy, and once again, this might not faze them. This could be because they are in a rush and want ...
Views: 5731 - Customer Service: Is It Important To Smile? - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to come into contact with someone they know, they could end up receiving a smile and then a few words. At the same time, they might not offer them a smile and only a few words could be spoken. When the former takes place, it is likely to be a sign that one is close to the other ...
Views: 1586 - Customer Service: Why Is Eye Contact So Bad? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to apply for a job, they are likely to hear about how important customer service is. That is, of course, unless they are applying for a position that doesn’t require them to deal with customers. This could be something that doesn’t faze them, which could come down to the fact ...
Views: 1375 - Cut Yourself Some Slack: The Science of Results Oriented Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Vickie JimenezMost people have learned to be verbally self-abusive even in subtle ways. They start their morning with comments to themselves that would make children cry. Yet, every morning they look in the mirror and unconsciously say things to themselves such as, “Wow, you look like crap.” or “You have out ...
Views: 1274 - Daffodil Heaven - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Donna WebsterAbout a month ago I received an email from a friend which was a story about a Mountain Daffodil Garden. It was a lovely story and I happened to notice that it was in fact a real place called The Mountain Daffodil Garden in Running Springs, CA. I did a little research and found out it was about ...
Views: 1394 - Dance Like Nobody Is Watching - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2008 from Shira TamirLast night I went for a walk with an Eckhart Tolle lecture sinking in through my mp3 (what can I say - I’m a groupie!!!) I was approaching the Tel Aviv Port just as E.T. was in his motivational peak (for those familiar with Eckhart you know he’s not exactly a “motivational speaker” but that the ...
Views: 628 - Dance Through Your Pain - How to Transform Your Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Julia JamesThe music and dance of Latin America absolutely captivate me. I love the rhythm, the voices, the passion, the warmth and the joyful feelings they exude. As I learn Spanish, I am starting to understand the lyrics of these upbeat songs. To my surprise, they often speak of heartbreak, loved ones ...
Views: 1366 - Dancing with Insecurities Part II. - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, ‘Things’ people want, change from time to time. But, how they want to ‘feel’ remains the same. In relationships, it is the feelings and not the things that we need to focus on. When the feelings are not right, we feel insecure. In the last LSM- Dancing with ...
Views: 1719 - Dancing with Insecurity. - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, Imagine yourself in front of a person who makes you feel insecure? How do you feel? Do you feel a freeze? Do you feel threatened? Do you feel like a loser? Do you feel like escaping? Do you feel like screaming and no voice comes out? Do you stay quiet and ...
Views: 1486 - 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: 849 - Dare to be Great - by Submitted on May 04, 2007 from Rob McBrideThough not always apparent, we always have a choice about the direction we take in life. We choose whether we will have a positive or negative attitude. We choose with whom we will spend time. We choose what we will do to make a living. Though we may not always be happy with our choices, we ...
Views: 874 - Dare to be You - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from MARY KAY BUTTERYOver five billion people now live on this planet and yet no two people have the same finger prints. We all have some basic similarities with the rest of humanity yet each of us is unique unto ourselves. Each of us has his own individual expression to offer to the world. That expression can take ...
Views: 818 - Darn Darkness! - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorConfucius said, “It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.” Some might consider the quote’s candle a metaphor for the word “hope.” It could be that. It could also be trust in whatever we believe is larger than ourselves; a small action taken on our behalf as opposed to ...
Views: 947 - Days that Will Live in Infamy – “Anxiety Anniversaries” - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2014 from Abigail FazelatFor people who have endured serious trauma, the concept of anniversaries isn’t so special. “Anxiety anniversaries” act as psychological bookmarks in a person’s memory that takes them back to a specific traumatic incident that occurred during a certain time of year. Both the APA and the U.S, ...
Views: 991 - DE&I: Ethical hiring practices that benefit everyone! - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2023 from Denise DudleyDE&I: Ethical hiring practices that benefit everyone! DE&I. Diversity, equity, and inclusion. You’ve undoubtedly heard a lot about it, and it’s more than likely your organization publicly embraces these values. But have you ever stopped to think about what each of these words mean in the ...
Views: 565 - Deal with it - Proactively! Reduce your Stress with this Proven Tip, part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWould you prefer an easier life? Me, too! Yet how many of us are willing to put in the effort for life to become easier? You already appreciate the value of investing so you have money for later, but is that the only thing that will give you an easier life? Let's agree what's plain to see: ...
Views: 2878 - Deal Yourself a New Hand in the Game of Life! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Rita RockerIf you don’t like the hand you have been dealt in the game of life, create a new game!!! Sometimes, life’s changes and challenges can but tough, disappointing and confusing. They may come on so quickly we wonder “what happened” and “how will I ever manage beyond this?” They can also open the ...
Views: 1013 - Dealing With A Controlling Toxic Bully - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from William CottringerDEALING WITH A CONTROLLING, TOXIC BULLY By Bill Cottringer It is easy to get trapped into feeling negative about being mistreated by a controlling, toxic bully and worse over not feeling you can do anything about it. It is frustrating, humiliating and maddening. And you can get even ...
Views: 6677 - Dealing with challenges - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Eileen Bennett'If you know the point of balance, You can settle the details. If you can settle the details, You can stop running around. If you can stop running around, Your mind will become calm. If your mind becomes calm, You can think in front of a tiger. If you can think in front of a tiger, You ...
Views: 1180 - Dealing with Change in your Life and Career - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2007 from a bDoes the idea of a change in your life or career send you running for the hills? Do you get nervous; feel unsettled or anxious about change? Would you prefer that things just stay the same? Well you are not alone. Millions of people feel the same way you do. Why is Change so Difficult to ...
Views: 3326 - Dealing With Insults Effectively - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Janet PfeifferMy husband is brutal: he teases and torments me unmercifully. But I'm just as bad. From the moment we wake up until we crawl exhausted into bed at the end of the day, we are constantly harassing one another. In fact, the first words out of his mouth as he opens his eyes at 5 am are "Are you ...
Views: 1567 - Dear Mary Answers Your Questions - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Mary Sue PennDear Mary, I have to say that I am in gratitude each and every day for the life that I am living, it truly is wonderful! However, like most people, I truly desire more financial abundance in my life in order to travel and to have my own cabin in the mountains. Do you see that coming for me ...
Views: 1421 - Dear Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Andy KayDear Negative Thoughts You've been serving me for a long time. Not necessarily in a good or bad way, but for a long time, anyway. That's why I remember you. And that's exactly the status you have with me now: A memory; an echo. A faded photograph of an old place that's no longer worth ...
Views: 1135 - Dear Self - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2020 from Hamza HassanI read this article from BiG Secret Life and really liked this bit about self love. I thought it was really empowering “You are worth it. Wonderful. Valuable. Lovable. Not because other people think so. But because you know so. That is enough. What people think of you isn’t important. What you ...
Views: 799 - Death, Divorce or Job Loss: 5 Keys to Help You Move past the Pain - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Ruth SeebeckWe must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. ~Kenji Miyazawa It is a common tale. My client was upset by the tension at her job. Management changes had everyone nervous – clients and employees. “How can this happen?” “What happens next?” “Why can’t everything just be ...
Views: 4539 - Debunk Those Fears and Experience a Full Life - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Maria Martinez‘fear‘ is defined by the dictionary as a ‘distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain etc whether the threat is real or imagined. There has been much written and said about fears. Some people rather not use the actual word, but whether it is fear, anxiety, concern or whatever ...
Views: 1394 - December – The Month of Saying “Yes!” - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Kelley KosowThere is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations, or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give – and when we do so, ...
Views: 1539 - Decide or Slide - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2020 from Noelle NelsonA friend of mine broke her upper arm recently. Considering she’s a massage therapist who’s been out of work on and off all year due to COVID, plus having a hastily re-organized virtual wedding as opposed to the long planned-for wedding of her dreams, along with the death of her beloved ...
Views: 1013 - Deciding to Embrace Change - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONRecently, I wrote an article about the incredible power of decision, about how just deciding what you want can create the opportunities for that creation to appear in your life. Now, I'm inviting you to consider whether you've made, or are ready to make, the decision to change what isn't working ...
Views: 2549 - Decision Making - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Ronny PrasadThe process of decision making can sometimes be an interesting topic to discuss. I am often asked “What is the best way to make decisions?” While there is no single, plain, and simple answer to so complex and wide a question, there are certain things that I have learnt about decision ...
Views: 992 - Decisions: Can Childhood Trauma Make It Hard For Someone To Make Decisions? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperEven if someone is not aware of the fact that they experienced trauma during their early years, what they may be aware of is the fact that they find it hard to make decisions. It might not matter if it is a big or a small decision as it could still be a challenge. As a result of this, they ...
Views: 659 - Decisions: Can Developmental Trauma Make It Hard For Someone To Make Decisions? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to take a step back and reflect on their life, what they may find is that they find it hard to make decisions. Therefore, when it comes to deciding what to do, their mind could go blank. By being this way, it is likely to be a challenge for them to move forward in a number of ...
Views: 326 - Decisions? Stop, Look, Listen, then Choose - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kimberley CohenWhen you were small, you were probably taught that before you cross the street you should Stop, Look, Listen, then walk. What great advice. But were you also told to do this before making decisions? Every day in our lives we make choices like what to have for breakfast, lunch or dinner, ...
Views: 3118 - Declutter Your Heart - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2025 from Noelle NelsonWe speak of decluttering our spaces--our homes, garages, offices--but how often do we think of decluttering ourselves? As in letting go of outdated emotions, the guilts, fears, regrets that no longer serve us in any way? After all, isn’t that how you declutter your closet? You look over your ...
Views: 170 - Decrease Clutter, Decrease Your Stress - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Janice RussellApril is Stress Awareness Month. Most people are already aware of stress in their lives! But did you know stress is a major cause of clutter? There is schedule clutter because we have more tasks, obligations, and activities than we have hours in the day. There is physical clutter, which ...
Views: 1350 - Deep Self-Acceptance – The Key To Happiness - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Kate SinerI am not on top of the latest and greatest news the way that some people seem to be. I have a tendency to get things a little later than hot off the presses. However, I happened to watch the Bruce Jenner interview pretty much as soon as it was available. It was a fluke really. While I am very ...
Views: 1427 - Deeply Rooted - by In a Wildlife Preserve outside Savannah, I experienced a scene like out of "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. I went on a walk through a Spanish Moss covered dense wood within the swamp. The unusual collection of birds sang a symphony as they gathered there on the sunny May morning. ...
Views: 642 - Defence Mechanism: What Is Splitting? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone experiences emotional pain, and this pain is too strong for them to handle, their mind can end up using a defence to keep it at bay. In this sense, a defence is very much like a water dam, inasmuch as it is there to stop something from flooding in. After a little while, it will ...
Views: 1069 - Defining "the Good Life": Money and Abundance - by Whatever your standards of success are, it's probably pretty certain that money issues are involved somehow. Whether the amount of money you have or earn is a measure of your wealth and success, or a tool to attain your needs and desires, increasing your understanding of your attitude toward ...
Views: 904 - Definition: Empowerment - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Douglas PakOne is empowered when one lives life from a position of responsibility. Knowing, with certainly, that they are the creator of all of their life experiences whether good or bad. An empowered person is Victim to no one and no thing. An empowered person is authentic, stands centered in the truth ...
Views: 5281 - Definition: Empowerment and Healing - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThe Recovery Model is an approach to mental disorder or substance dependence that emphasizes and supports an individual's potential for recovery. Recovery can be seen within the model as a personal journey requiring hope, a secure base, supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, ...
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