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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Man's Search for Meaning: The Power of Attitude - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Rick Kanary"We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms—to ...
Views: 998 - Are You Sabotaging Your Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Rita HickmanOne of the easiest ways to feel good and attract wonderful things into your life is to have an “Attitude of Gratitude”. You’ve probably noticed when you feel grateful, everything gets better and when you feel resentful life is miserable. Irregardless of your actual circumstances. If everyone ...
Views: 1004 - 10 Things You Can Control in Your Career - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2017 from Linda CattelanSo often we are up against situations we simply cannot control. We tend to focus on obstacles that get in our way, yet we have no control over. Here’s the good news. I’ve assembled a list of 10 things you can control right now, in your career and in your life that will make a huge difference to ...
Views: 1575 - Are you Authentic? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, Authentic is a very powerful word. Being authentic is being real. It is being genuine. It also is a process of being honest to yourself. It is in finding alignment with our hearts’ desires, to our values and in ‘not pretending’. It requires courage. It is ...
Views: 1426 - Relationships and the Law of Attraction, Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkWhen others are around you become angry with you whether that is through words or actions, know that the problem doesn’t lie with you but wholly with them. If you don’t take their behavior personally, understanding that it is their personal difficulty, and don’t get angry back at them, after ...
Views: 1371 - Negative self-talk and why it may be holding you back. - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Jacobus Swart” That was so stupid of me.” ” What’s wrong with me, why can’t I do that?” ” I think they are talking about me now but are too polite to say so outright.” ” How come I am not as (good looking, slim, intelligent, vibrant, rich etc.) as John?” ” Sarah is always looking down on me.” Self-talk is ...
Views: 754 - The Advancement of Women over the Last 100 Years - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Dustin T.The role of women in cultures around the world has always been extremely important, but this role was put in an inferior place for thousands and thousands of years. It doesn't matter which ancient culture you take a look at, you will find that women were thought of as inferior to men in ...
Views: 1762 - Reaching Your Potential - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Kate JarosinskaDo you ever wonder what you’re capable of? Have you considered what it means to reach your full potential? Do you even know what your potential is? Did you know that humans are actually living in just 10% of their full potential? Everyone’s potential comes in a different package, although we ...
Views: 1535 - How To Achieve Greatness - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Dana Barker Davies"Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown" (Coyle, 2009) Picking from where I left the first part of Achieving greatness, I would like to continue on how to achieve greatness. I know it is easier said than done and some people like to make other people feel bad by telling them that leaders are born, ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Success: Why Do Some People Fear Success? - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt might seem strange to some people that success could be something to fear; especially as we live in a world where success has become an obsession for so many people. What is often heard about is the fear of failure and how people don’t want to fail. However, success is generally perceived ...
Views: 1988 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Try To Change Others? - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperChange is part of life and cannot be avoided and yet that doesn’t mean that it’s an easy thing to embrace. There are many others ways that can be sought as a way to avoid change. One of those ways is to try and change other people. This is something that probably comes under the umbrella of ...
Views: 4172 - The Media: Does The Media Create Discontentment? - by Submitted on May 11, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere are so many things that can take place through exposing oneself to the mainstream media. And let’s face it, due to the power and influence that it has, it is more or less impossible to not be affected by it. For some people, their whole meaning of life, what’s going on in the world and ...
Views: 1741(1 vote) - Obsession: Is Obsession A Bad Thing? - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe words addiction and obsession can appear to describe the same thing. And yet there is a clear distinction between the two. An obsession is something that is usually in the mind and can relate to people, things and ideas; so all that is abstract and all that is concrete. On the other hand, ...
Views: 4108 - The Roots of Rage - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Samantha G MartinRage is a powerful word. It brings up intense feelings and often implies destruction, we have all heard of a killing rage haven’t we? Everywhere we look today, from our own children to the wars around the world – rage seems to be running the human reality show. Everybody seems to be so ...
Views: 1637 - Legitimate Suffering: What Is Legitimate Suffering? - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThere is a saying by Carl Jung that says - “Neurosis is always a substitute for legitimate suffering”. And while this has got to be one of his most famous quotes, it is not easily understood. In today’s world it is often advocated that one should avoid pain at all costs. This is something ...
Views: 3178 - Reasons To Selfishly Help Yourself The Way You Help Others - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Adrienne FikesYes, selfish. Did I startle you? I hope that doesn’t seem like a shocking concept. It almost sounds like I’m totally advocating for you to help yourself as much if not more than you help others. Well, I am. Now before you go rejecting the very thought and getting upset that I told you to be ...
Views: 1094 - Inviting Thoughts - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Sharon BallantineThe concept underlying the Universal Law of Attraction is that everything in the universe is composed of energy that vibrates at different frequencies. All matter, and even our thoughts, is composed of energy. The Universal Law of Attraction states that like energy attracts like energy. ...
Views: 2159 - The Power of Emotional Self-Expression and Self-Reflection - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanThe path of self-awareness is not a highway. It is a long, slow process of uncovering and emerging; of discovering and nurturing; of expressing and releasing. In our rush to get where we think we want to get, we forget that our purpose here is to experience the world in human form and then also ...
Views: 1497(2 votes) - Define The Moment - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Rosa Livingstone"When a defining moment comes along, you can do one of two things. Define the moment, or let the moment define you". This quote is from the Movie, "Tin Cup". It's about making choices. It's about living without regret because you let something in your past define who you think you are or ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - Addictions: Are Addictions A Bad Thing? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to current societal problems, the word addiction is often mentioned. And there are certain things that are generally spoken about, when it comes to what people are addicted to. These are often: drugs, alcohol and gambling for instance. And due to the exposure that these ...
Views: 2709(1 vote) - You make me want to be a better man - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, Jack Nicholson’s character ‘Melvin Udal’ famously said to Helen Hunt’s character Carol Connelly in the movie, ’As Good as it Gets‘: “You make me want to be a better man.” The scene, the dialogue, the impact lingers fresh even today. And I wonder who are those ...
Views: 1710 - Implement These Steps for Greater Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Rand GolletzJohn, one of my clients, operated a very successful pair of auto dealerships. His personal income approached a million dollars per year, but he was not a happy camper. John hadn't taken a real family vacation in five years. He was on the treadmill of financial success but personal oblivion. ...
Views: 1108 - Reality: Do We All Have Our Own Reality? - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe all live on a planet called earth and are all effected by the natural laws of this earth. And while there are some things such as these that we can all relate to, when it comes to our own lives, there can be radical differences. How people experience and perceive life can vary from person ...
Views: 1772 - Your Heart Has a Mind of Its Own . . . Seriously - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Patrina ClarkEver have the feeling that your heart has a mind of its own? Turns out you were right. Ever acted on a hunch that you really couldn’t explain logically but you felt very strongly that it was the right thing to do? Neuroscience — the scientific study of the nervous system — is really ...
Views: 1064 - Perfection: Why Do Some People Try To Be Perfect? - by Submitted on May 05, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperTo be seen as perfect is very much a part of the of the modern day world. And this doesn’t only relate to one’s ability in life; it also plays a part in how one looks and in how one feels. Clear examples of this can be found in the media and the fairly recent introduction of anti aging ...
Views: 5651 - 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: 1725 - Comparison: Should We Compare Ourselves With Others? - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that comparing oneself with another is a natural part of living in the modern day world. And it is also true that this doesn’t necessarily have to be something that is negative or disempowering. There are of course certain comparisons that can be made, without ones wellbeing ...
Views: 1944 - Is that how you see it? - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Jim PhillipsI recently attended a business conference for a company with which I have been affiliated for just over a year. During the conference I was called onto the stage with several other folks to be recognized for the success we had created and enjoyed during the course of the year. The founder of ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Are You Bonking Your Head? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Julia JamesLast spring, a Robin flew against my window in the morning, luckily the Robin survived, but strangely he didn’t learn from its painful experience. The Robin immediately flew against the window again and again and again.I was truly puzzled by this little bird’s behaviour. I searched the ...
Views: 998 - Are You Aware of Your Assumptions? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Julia JamesLet me take you on a quick virtual trip to Paris. You will travel alongside the 20-year-old me. This experience will not only heighten your awareness around the assumptions you are holding. I will also provide you with practical tips on how to move beyond them. I went to Paris as a nanny in ...
Views: 1342 - Focusing on Being Positive - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Larry CraneWhen we focus on being positive everything feels better. Instead of facing another day by looking at more of what's wrong, or looking at all there is to-do, let's begin looking at what makes us truly happy. So clearly, if we would like to experience being more positive, all we need to do is ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Are You Eating Your Heart? - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonA car cuts you off in traffic. Worse than that, it zig-zags in and out of lanes, putting innocent folks (you) at risk. You’re irritated, aggravated, you declaim loudly what a fool this driver is. Where’s a cop when you need one?! When you get home, you tell your spouse, your kids, the dog, ...
Views: 1555 - Some Principles For You To Achieve Success In Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday, I would like to share with you some principles that make people successful. I don’t know what background you came from or what you were taught in the past. But whatever the circumstance is, I want you to know that you can achieve success in life. I hope you will read this with an open ...
Views: 1186 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Tracy Holloway - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Tracy Holloway. This is someone who is based in England and is an internationally renowned teacher, inspirational speaker, writer, ...
Views: 1897 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Simon Rose - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Simon Rose. This is someone who originates from Australia and now travels the world teaching courses with his wife Evette. The Blog In ...
Views: 2088 - How to Defend Yourself and Best Protect your Children. Part 16 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerGovernment Failure? Or Government Oppression? Citizens all across the world are increasingly recognizing the problem of government failure. Many governments are increasingly incompetent at that most fundamental of tasks: protecting their citizens from harm. From Tunisia in North Africa to Syria ...
Views: 1929(2 votes) - Fear or Love - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Wendy BaudinThere are basically two main powerful emotions that humans can experience and those are fear and love. All the others emotions are just sub-groups based upon fear and love. However it is only love that is the basis for all creation. Everything we do is coming from these two emotions. We are at ...
Views: 1592 - Being Happy Today - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Wendy BaudinBeing happy is my message for you today. It seems so simple but yet so hard sometimes to keep that happy feeling. You might ask, “Why wouldn’t someone be happy, what is going on in a person’s life that would create otherwise”? Well, grouchiness can arise for us because of our mind set. What ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Are You Holding Yourself Back From Achieving Greater Success In Life? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIf you are reading this right now, I believe you have dreams and aspirations. Now the question I have for you is, are those dreams and aspirations easily achievable? If they are, then they are not big enough. Look, we were not called to be mediocre in life. We were created for greatness. Are you ...
Views: 1362 - Letting Go: What Does Letting Go Mean To You? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to living life in the present moment and being free from attachments to the past and to specific outcomes in the future; letting go is often spoken about as the ideal. And through letting go, one can then allow life to flow. Also, as a result of this, a lot of the stress that can ...
Views: 2149(1 vote) - Is President Obama's Support for the UN Arms Trade Treaty Unconstitutional? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIs President Obama Concerned for your Safety? Is President Obama really concerned about your children's safety, or do his actions contradict his rhetoric? Is he aiming to deny you your right to defend yourself and your children? Years ago, he did say he recognizes that "gun owners in ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - 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: 1494 - 3 Ways to Attain Your Business Goals This Year - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from CJ MosesI'm sure you've heard this before, but in order to be successful in business, you have to have clear goals established. The people who take the time to figure out what their goals are and how they are going to accomplish them, are far more likely to succeed than those who don't. There have ...
Views: 997 - This too shall pass - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Ronny PrasadHave you ever found yourself in a situation where you could not see any hope? On the contrary, have you ever found yourself in a situation where you did not feel the need for hope, because everything was working out for you? When I was a child, I read a proverb which said “This too shall ...
Views: 991 - Jury Nullification Protects You Against Bad Laws. Part 15 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou have a Right to Protect Yourself Across the world, government bans on their people's right to protect themselves with firearms is increasingly widely ignored. The enormous outcry against the gun bans proposed by President Obama, Senator Dianne Feinstein and their Democratic allies ...
Views: 2008(1 vote) - What else would Decrease the High American Murder Rate? Part 14 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIllegal Drugs Increase Violence Illegal drugs have caused a significant increase in violence. In the years since Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala hardened their stance on illegal drugs, their violent death body counts have risen dramatically. When you encourage illegal activity by ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - Success Development – Use Self-Motivation Strategies To Get Through Tough Times - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Tony BurnellIf you are like most people, you have a natural level of self-motivation. You are motivated enough to go out and get a job and apply yourself to it. Your level of motivation may not be very high and it may not need to be. But when you want more than that, and your success development becomes ...
Views: 900 - What's Sacred Intimacy? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzWe all lead busy lives. No doubt. The problem with living busy lives is that we forget, sometimes, about the living part. Part of living is in the everyday interaction. It’s seeing the person whose eyes you avoid as you walk down the street, or the waitress who served you, the person who ...
Views: 1570 - Do You Have the Disease to Please? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzIt happened without your noticing. “Yes!” slipped out of your mouth, even though you felt your shoulders rise, your stomach clench and your heart start beating a little faster. You feel resentment creeping into you as you leave the conversation. “Dammit! I caved again.” It’s a double ...
Views: 1345 - Shining Your Light - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzI conduct classes with the title, Shining Your Light, because I believe so strongly in this message: You are a light being and have a light that is unique to you. When you stay buried under all the details of life, your light dims, and eventually, is not even distinguishable in the existence ...
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