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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Wrestling with Neanderthals - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Qumran TajA man with a four day “shadow” stared out at me from my mirror this morning. It wasn’t a pretty sight. There I stood, quite the specimen, with hair disheveled, evidently trying to escape from my head in all directions like so many desperate passengers aboard a sinking ship. I Sported my ...
Views: 1444 - Communication: Is Being Present Important? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust because someone is talking to another person, it doesn’t mean that they are actually aware to what is being communicated. Physically they are there and this is visible to the other person and to anyone else that is around them and yet emotionally and mentally they could be somewhere ...
Views: 2659 - Creating the Perfect Atmosphere for PTSD Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMental illness is a lifelong struggle, and many sufferers feel like they are left to deal with their conditions all on their own. Oftentimes, people who suffer from any sort of mental illness feel that they are completely alone and alienated by their condition. Many veterans diagnosed with ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Emotional Body: How Can Someone Heal Their Emotional Body? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it is clear that one has a physical body, what might not be as clear is that one also has an emotional body. So much attention has been placed on the mind or what could be called the mental body, that emotions often seen as being insignificant. And that the only time emotions do appear ...
Views: 1786 - Single Mom Dating and Finding Love - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorAs a single mom, it's a big step to date, no matter how old your kids are. You put yourself out there wanting to find love and hoping to find quality men. Talk about having faith. Well, I do. I have faith that it will happen. It might not happen when I want it to, but I KNOW it will when it's ...
Views: 1410 - Purposeful, Passionate, Promising - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Ronny PrasadWe often hear the word “purpose” in the personal development field. One of my favourite lines that I use in my speeches is “Find your purpose, and live it with passion”. Yet, sometimes we need more clarity on the word “purpose” in the context of personal development. If I were to ask you ...
Views: 1235 - How To Deal With Anxiety and Fear - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Zarelsie Van der MerweWe all have been confronted with fearful predicaments or perhaps options at some point in this life – some people a lot more than others. Anxiety can easily cripple us and take away our self confidence and make us question our own capability and durability. In the long run it will rob us of ...
Views: 1308 - Anxiety: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Anxiety? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile anxiety is just one of many emotions that one can experience throughout their life and without too many problems arising, it can also be something that ends up being completely out of control. It is then not just another emotion that one can experience; it is something that can end up ...
Views: 2713 - How to Make Your Impossible Dream Come True - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, everyone, at some point in his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn't fantasized about being the one who scored the winning goal? Who hasn't dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, ...
Views: 3298 - Boundaries: How Can People React When We Form Boundaries For The First Time? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough it is vital for human begins to have boundaries, it doesn’t mean that they always have them. And this could be the case with some areas of their life or it could apply to each and every area of their life. Ultimately, boundaries protect ones personal space and therefore stop others ...
Views: 1878 - Soul Circles - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from J CostaI mentioned Soul Circles in Shadow Self article. Soul Circles have to do with Karma and Reincarnation. If you were not good in your last past life or lives you return back with the same people you did bad things with or did bad to. Like in one of my past lives I was horrible to people but my ...
Views: 3921 - Shadow Self - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from J CostaHow many people who have learned Reiki just focus on your positive side and ignore your negative side? Shadow Self is your dark side, negative aspects within a person. This is one area that you can not ignore and needs to be faced. Everyone has a dark side. The best way to find out exactly ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - How To Get Out Of Your Own Way - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jessica RectorThe other day, I was at another birthday party for a one-year old. (I didn't realize so many people I know had babies around the time I did.) I start talking with a couple about babies, as the wife is holding my son. I ask if they are ready for one. As the lady says yes, her husband shakes his ...
Views: 1218 - How To Change Jobs (Step 1.) - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Stuart YoungIn a prior article I discussed how you can change how you feel about your job, please take time to read them if you haven’t already (copy and paste the links into a new browser so you can retain THIS article). DO YOU HATE YOUR JOB? ...
Views: 1348 - Inner Child: Does Our Inner Child Control How We Feel? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperFor people who are into self development, the term ‘inner child’ could be something they are familiar with. And not only could they be familiar with this term, but they might also feel comfortable with it. When it comes to people who are not into self development, the whole thing could sound ...
Views: 1931 - Communication: How Can Someone Make It Easier To Talk To Strangers? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to talking to someone, how we perceive them usually makes all of the difference. If another person is seen as a friend or someone that one has spoken to before, then it is going to make it easier for one to talk to them. And this is part of being human, because although times ...
Views: 2016 - Flexibility and Outcome - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Melissa HeislerFor the past five years, I have been earnestly working on writing my first solo book. The concept originally started with musings on my walk to my old corporate job. Then I wrote a few essays and ideas. None seemed to take shape. After leaving corporate America, I knew it was the time to make it ...
Views: 1447 - Conditioning: How Do We Change Our Conditioning? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhile we would like to see ourselves as human beings who have control over how we behave, this doesn’t always reflect reality. Because although one has the ability to think before they act, they can also act without thinking. And this is not ‘bad’ per se; it can enable one to save a lot of ...
Views: 1944 - Don’t Despair – Here’s How to Live Your Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, how do you keep focused on your dreams and desires with all the negatives in the world around you? It is as EASY as learning YOUR ABC. Posted on February 7, 2014 by Nigel St. Hill in Money and Abundance Here is an alphabet of tips which I invite you to consider. A – ...
Views: 998 - Veterans, is it PTSD or Schizophrenia? – Part 1 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe military inadvertently triggers many various forms of mental illness, especially a psychological condition known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. In fact, the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs finds that one in five combat veterans will experience symptoms of PTSD either during ...
Views: 1576 - The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift: Forgiveness - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2014 from Noelle NelsonWhat if you made this Valentine’s Day more than a day about hearts and flowers? What if you made this Valentine’s Day about expanding your love, taking it beyond whatever wonderfulness you now experience to something even more amazing? It’s doable, you know. And all it takes is giving your ...
Views: 2138(2 votes) - The Mind: Is Our Mind Always Right? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough change is part of life and is something that can’t be stopped, our minds don’t always embrace change. At times it is going to be necessary for one to hold onto what they believe and know and at others, it will be important for them to change what they believe and to learn something ...
Views: 1979 - Relationships: Are We Defined By The Internal Representations That Other People Have Of Us? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIt has been said that one ends up being similar to the five people they spend most of their time with. This is something Jim Rohn expressed and while there might be slight variations to this, it could be seen as a fairly accurate judgment. So for some people, this is going to be something ...
Views: 1463 - When Will I Be Good Enough? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Judith AlbrightHave you spent most of your life feeling unworthy or somehow inferior? How many times have you held yourself back or prevented yourself from doing something you really wanted to do because you were convinced you weren’t “good enough?” This insidious belief is the silent saboteur that prevents us ...
Views: 1670 - How to Become a Brilliant Leader - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, YOU HAVE GREATNESS WITHIN YOU. IT’S YOUR JOB TO BRING IT ON OUT. Take your stand and be a leader today. By: Nigel St.Hill When you are at work, do you get frustrated because things don’t seem to be happening the way they’re supposed to be? You see people milling around but ...
Views: 703 - Support: Why Do Some People Only Feel Supported When They Are Pleasing Others? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperEach and every one of us is interdependent and this means that not only do we want to be supported by others, but that we also need to be; with it being it being vital for our own survival and our ability to thrive. The ideal is going to be for one to feel supported for who they are. There ...
Views: 1801 - 7 Steps To Creating Happiness! - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Ali RodriguezCreating 7 Steps to Happiness! Was “happiness” a word you got used to hearing since you were a child? Of all the people around you, do you remember who said it most? Many years have passed and you are no longer that seven year old child. As a grown-up, what does “happiness” mean to ...
Views: 2225(2 votes) - Meaning: Can Embracing Our Pain Lead To A More Meaningful Life? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough pain is part is life and can’t be avoided, the western world and the countries influenced by it, are largely focused on eradicating pain. Pain is then something that has no purpose or reason for existing and therefore has to be removed. There are all types of pain that one can ...
Views: 1609 - Don’t Wait For Miracles To Happen - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Robert SpadingerIf you are not happy with certain aspects and circumstances in your life, change them rather than waiting for miracles to happen. You are a creator and you already have everything you need to create a life that’s filled with love, happiness, abundance, peace and freedom. Maybe it won’t be ...
Views: 1006 - Making The Most Out Of The Year Ahead - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Ronny PrasadHow do you make the most out of the year ahead? While there might be no single, plain, and simple answer to so deep and wide a question, there are certain things that you can do in order to make the most out of the new year. So, here are some simple, yet effective things that you can keep in ...
Views: 1143 - The First Chakra - Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2014 from Richard LassiterACCEPTANCE: The ability to accept yourself as an individual, to accept other people as they are and to comfortably receive things, thoughts and feelings from others. It is the ability to see yourself and accept yourself as an essential part of the environment. I'm sure you know how ...
Views: 1729 - 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: 1000 - Procrastination: Is Procrastination Good Or Bad? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen people talk about something they have been struggling with as of late or for most of their life, procrastination is often mentioned. This could be something that is having an impact on every area of someone’s life in extreme cases or it could be something that just appears in certain ...
Views: 1739 - Relationships: Is Looking Good Enough To Attract The Perfect Partner? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen some people think about having a relationship, it is often their priority to find the perfect partner. And this can be someone who has qualities and features that are relatively easy to find and go on to include what could be seen by some as, impossible to find. It could be that one has ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - 11 Simple Ways to Increase Your Happiness - by Submitted on May 04, 2014 from Rana Kordahi -Limitlessminds Training and CoachingIn today’s society we usually care more about our external world and neglect the internal one. We seem to overlook details such as our health, state of mind or even self-awareness. We spend thousands of dollars on what gratifies our external world with the latest technology, lavish cars, big ...
Views: 3118(2 votes) - Boundaries: Who Do Some People Feel Responsible For Other People's Feelings? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperTo be responsible for how one feels is one thing and yet it is quite another to feel responsible for how other people feel. Owning how one feels and not to see other people as being the primary reason that they feel as they do, is a sign of self awareness and emotional maturity. Through ...
Views: 3826 - Moving forward begins with making a decision… - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2014 from Larry CraneIf there is one thing that we would like to change, it would be the notion that we can change something that has occurred in the past. Perhaps you may agree that if something occurred in the past, we can accept what happened and choose to begin moving forward. We can decide to change how we ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - Faith: Where Does Faith Come From? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one places their attention on achieving something or just on whether something can be done or not, their mind is going to have plenty to say. It could be fairly subtle in its response or it could end up being overwhelming. So the mind could come up with a few reasons as to why something ...
Views: 1897 - Emotional Expression: What Can Happen When We Don't Express Our Emotions? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to stop eating and drinking it wouldn’t be long before they would start to experience problems. And if this went on for too long, they would soon die. But while one is likely to be aware of their physical needs in most cases, what they might not be aware of is what is going on for ...
Views: 2076 - Boundaries: How Do People Protect Themselves When They Haven’t Got Boundaries? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperJust about everything on this planet needs to be protected, because if this doesn’t take place, it will begin to erode or end up simply being destroyed. This is true for a car, the ocean, forests and houses for instance. These things will need to be protected by humans, from humans and from ...
Views: 1835 - How To Connect With Your Inner Happiness And Feel Great For The Rest Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Robert SpadingerThe only place to find true happiness is within yourself. The reason why there are so many unhappy people is because most people try to find happiness outside themselves and they never look within. Happiness is always with you and you can access it anytime – even if you are deeply depressed. ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Put Grit in Your New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2013 from Noelle NelsonNew Year’s resolutions are easy to make, but hard to keep--as anyone who’s resolved to get in shape, or stop smoking, or vowed to get to work early every day can attest to. The first few days are a breeze: off you jog to the gym, so proud of yourself. You toss your smokes in the trash, ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - 3 Questions You Should Ask Yourself For an Amazing New Year - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Yol SwanThe end of a year usually brings about new hopes, aspirations and resolutions for the New Year that’s about to start. Some of us review what we’ve done during the past 12 months and re-evaluate where we’re headed, to decide whether we should continue walking the path we are on or shift gears and ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Do You Know What Makes You Happy? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Yol SwanWe all want to be happy. Yet my idea of happiness may be different from yours, and yours is probably unlike someone else’s. Although it is supposed to be the state of mind that we all desire, if you asked a politician, a scientist, a psychologist, a young kid, and an enlightened saint what ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - Are You In Love With Your Life? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Yol SwanWhenever I ask people if they are in love with their life, more often than not I get a look of hesitation that tells me that they don’t ask themselves this question much. They have to stop and ponder… I understand. Life keeps us busy and focused on what we do and the people we interact ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Affirmations: Why Don’t Affirmations Always Work? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are many ways out there for one to change what is taking place within them and to therefore see themselves differently. With these changes making it possible for them to feel empowered and to be able to live the life they desire. Now, although change can seem instant at times, it ...
Views: 1934 - Looking Back, And Then Moving Forward. - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2013 from Ronny PrasadThis year will be over in a matter of days. Then, 2014 begins. I would suggest that you take a long and hard look at 2013 (the year that it was, for you). While I realise that some people may say that the past is irrelevant, I strongly believe that the past can teach us a great deal. So, ...
Views: 1175 - Back Pain: Can Trapped Emotions Cause Back Pain? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere is the potential for one to experience pain in all areas of their body. These can relate to one having a headache, stomach problems, tension in their shoulders and/or their lower back for instance. With it being highly likely one has experienced at least one of the above this year, let ...
Views: 2310 - Why You Should Stop Fighting Against Those Unpleasant Situations In Your Life And Simply Learn To Accept Them - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2013 from Robert SpadingerAre there certain things in your life you absolutely dislike, but you still have to do? Then you are not alone. But what can you do? Here is what I suggest: * Stop fighting and get at peace with your current situation * Get clear about what you really want in life * From now on, ...
Views: 1063 - Emotionally Dependent: Why Are Some People Emotionally Dependent? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperAs human beings, we are interdependent and although someone people can come to the conclusion that they are independent, this is just an illusion. They may well be able to support themselves financially, but they are still reliant on other people paying them money. This is clearly different ...
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