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- Gratitude & Appreciation: More than Words - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Krystal KuehnAs we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John F. Kennedy How trustworthy are our words if there is no action behind them? We can tell our kids not to smoke, but if they see us smoking, can we realistically ...
Views: 3524(5 votes) - The Three Gs: Gratitude, Giving, and Generosity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jenni WrightHow do you feel when someone gives you a gift? In particular remember a gift that you have really wanted, or a gift that has been handmade. Or how do you feel when you receive a gift from a child that they have lovingly prepared for you? If you say that you “feel warm and fuzzy”, that you “feel ...
Views: 3499 - Ten Rock Songs About God - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Merryl LentzMusicians often have hell to pay for playing rock and roll. They shoulder the blame for being in cahoots with the devil, and for glorifying him with secret messages supposedly hidden in their songs. If a berserk kid goes on a shooting spree, rock music must surely have possessed his soul. If a ...
Views: 3492 - ***The Bridge Of Heart To Heart Connections - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererWe could hear the pounding in our hearts. We could feel the vibration in our beings. Once again two countries had come together in the name of peace. Only this time around, the bridge of heart to heart connections (as I call it), between the Americans and the people of Panama was about giving ...
Views: 3483 - Gratitude is the Key to Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHappiness is not difficult. It's only when we let other things get in the way that it seems difficult to obtain. To me, the key to happiness is wanting what you have, rather than having what you want. What this means is that I am satisfied with what I have, what I do, who I associate with. ...
Views: 3474(8 votes) - The Attitude Of Gratitude –Express Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Brenda BlindenbachOne of the first ways to develop the attitude of gratitude is to express gratitude with your words when someone has served you in one way or the other. Most people find it easier being grateful for the big things that happen in their lives and forget to be grateful for all the small things that ...
Views: 3318(7 votes) - Humbleness - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Rose GarlandI've been wondering about humility. This is not a character trait I've had from birth, but something I find myself learning more of the older I get. My sweetheart is exceptionally humble, and I can't tell if it's how he was raised or if it is a natural trait. There is a difference between ...
Views: 3317(3 votes) - Did you forget, you are happy! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Justin CrinerAre you just forgetful, don’t know how, or are you choosing not to be happy? I just got home from a conference in Bermuda where I got to spend some time with Fred Johnson www.fredjohnsonvoice.com. Fred and I were walking together he looked at me and said “Are you happy today, Justin.” I ...
Views: 3250(11 votes) - ***The Last Tomorrow - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,What would you do differently today if you knew you were going to die tomorrow? Would you make sure your family and friends knew you loved them? Would you forgive and forget a past transgression that time has made insignificant? Would you call an old friend you haven't seen or talked to for far ...
Views: 3242 - If This Were Your Last Incarnation . . . What Would You Do? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2014 from joan pancoe1. I would meditate daily as if I were sitting on the highest ledge in the Himalayas witnessing the karmic wheels of all souls spinning round and round in an infinite amusement park called Leela, Cosmic Play . . . and smile. 2. I would be aware of my eternal nature while simultaneously ...
Views: 3206(1 vote) - Five Reasons To Be Grateful For "Difficult People" In Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Christopher EdgarMuch has been said about the positive effects gratitude creates in our lives. Learning to be thankful for what we have today, and the learning experiences we’ve had in the past, empowers us with optimism and joy that help us pursue our goals. For a long time, I agreed with this idea generally ...
Views: 3193 - How To Change Your Vibrational Attitude With The Universal Law - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Dave ClearyOver the last few years many of us have heard of the elusive universal law. We’ve seen and heard many professionals in the field talk about ways of attracting the things we really want into our lives. People are now more aware of the universal law than at any moment in history. This information ...
Views: 3149 - Hobbies... helping us along the spiritual path - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from David HarmAs a teenager and young adult my main hobby, let me change that, my only hobby was partying. I was functional in school as far as grades go but everything revolved around partying. It didn't matter if it was alcohol or drugs, I wanted to party and whatever means it took to get there I would do ...
Views: 3145 - Attitude: From Negative to Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Tina TessinaDespite the occasional temporary setback, my life is good, and I’m grateful. It wasn’t always that way, however. At 18, just after I left for college, I was essentially orphaned, and have had to go from no education or support to finding a purpose, supporting myself through a PhD, and developing ...
Views: 3136(2 votes) - Thanksgivings 2009: For What Are You Thankful? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHappy Thanksgiving 2009! What are you thankful for in life? To whom are you most grateful? I am extremely thankful of three most important people in my life, and am thankful for too many things to list here, but below is a rundown of whom and what I'm most thankful of. I am thankful to the ...
Views: 3100(9 votes) - The Positive Effects of Affirmative Prayer - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Lacy S. PierceSince I currently have a job at Unity Village pending, over the past few weeks, I have learned more about affirmative prayer than I could have ever hoped to have learned in my lifetime, almost. To start with, affirmative prayer consists of, first acknowledging (or calling forth, if you will) the ...
Views: 3097 - The Like Attracts Like Attraction Factor - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Thea WestraIf like attracts like, then what do you see surrounding you at this time? Someone once said to me, if you want to know to what you're committed, just take a look around you. They are words I have never forgotten, and they can raise my spirit, or other times can leave me a little flat. Depending ...
Views: 3093(4 votes) - How can you tell a TRUE friend from a FAKE one? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Sam VakninA TRUE friend supports you only when he believes that you are doing the right thing in your self-interest and welfare; A FAKE friend supports you always, no matter what you do. A TRUE friend respects you only when you have earned respect and act respectably; A FAKE friend "respects" you ...
Views: 3089(2 votes) - Forgive and Forget? Can You Really Lift Your Burden of Resentments? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThe questions keep coming... "How can I forget all the wrong things that have been done to me throughout my life. How can the thoughts that are in my brain be erased so that they do not keep popping up over and over again. It is not easy to forgive what my brain cannot erase. Who knows the ...
Views: 3019(2 votes) - Universal Energy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Mary RiposoI would like to introduce you to the qualities of Universal Energy so that you may begin to develop your personal connection or relationship with Source. One big misconception is that Source energy is one thing; but in fact, it is actually made up of many aspects. There are three primary forms ...
Views: 3012 - The “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed. LCPC CADCThe “Golden Rule”of the Helping Professions An Excerpt from “The Human Magnet Syndrome – Why We Love People Who Hurt Us.” By Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC It is a common belief within the mental health field that a psychotherapist’s competence is often compromised when they work ...
Views: 2970(2 votes) - Discover the Sheer Joy of Living A Life Of Meaning And Purpose… - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Dave SeymourFor most of us, figuring out what our life purpose is, is not high on our to do list. We have a job, family obligations, social commitments, appointments…the list seems never ending. The problem is, without a well-defined life purpose, most of the things on our to do list don’t seem to get us ...
Views: 2940(5 votes) - 3 Tips - The Art of Thankfulness - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Roger SeipI want to discuss a defining characteristic of successful people that I’ve met worldwide. I’ve found that successful and joyous people are usually very skilled at counting their blessings. They focus on what’s right about their life instead of what’s wrong. Why is this important? It goes ...
Views: 2930(6 votes) - What makes a gift is the act of giving and receiving! - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Sarah MariaThe holiday season is officially upon us. The history of this special time of the year is one of gratitude and giving. 'Tis the season to be Jolly, right? For many, the modern holiday season is often marked by stress and anxiety, strain and worry, apprehension and insecurity. Dreaming of ...
Views: 2868(2 votes) - Dating Tips - For a perfect bonding - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from why be aloneDating Tips is something you need to understand while you are dating seriously and to avoid follies that can topple relationships. The scenario in the net is that, you will come across a plethora of profiles while you flip through different free online dating sites. Some of them will be serious ...
Views: 2836 - Zero-Based Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein Perhaps you have heard of zero-based budgeting as a technique for governments, businesses, and occasionally individuals. Zero-based ...
Views: 2823(3 votes) - Leave A Legacy Of No Regrets - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Dora CarpenterDuring my ten years of assisting families with making burial arrangements, I listened to countless expressions of regret by loved ones on behalf of the deceased. “I regret that he didn’t, she didn’t, I didn’t, we didn’t, or they didn’t.” This remorse that the deceased didn’t get a chance to ...
Views: 2817(3 votes) - 10 things you can do for FREE, to take care of yourself - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Rhonda Rabow10 Free things you can do today to take care of yourself 1. Relax, take a nap 2. Make a list of the things you appreciate in your life right now. 3. Practice a meditation or say a prayer 4. Go out for a walk 5. Watch a comedy show 6. Pet your cat or dog 7. Talk to a supportive ...
Views: 2816(1 vote) - *** Gratitude Attitude Leads To State Of Grace - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseGratitude is a cornerstone in the process of manifesting. The vibratory energy of gratefulness causes physical reality to produce more things which resonate with the gratefulness you are feeling, thus causing an even more powerful feeling of gratefulness. It keeps building and building, ...
Views: 2815(4 votes) - Six Ways to Practice Gratitude for Increased Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Stacey PortoThe practice of gratitude can increase happiness by 25% according to Dr. Robert Emmons, author of the book, Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier. In his research, he found that grateful people experience higher levels of positive emotions, cope better with stress, ...
Views: 2806(1 vote) - How To Use Gratitude And The Law Of Attraction? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Krzysztof SrokaGratitude and the Law of Attraction work to create abundance in your life, even when you do not know how this principle works. Knowing how this principle works is to be using the Law of Attraction to actively create a life that is truly prosperous and in harmony with the universe. The Law of ...
Views: 2793 - ***Awakening Joy - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MASitting at my father’s deathbed, watching every breath, wondering if it would be his last, my family and I were totally present and vigilant. We talked to my father as if he could hear us, attempting to comfort him, although we were really comforting ourselves. Already, he was in another world. ...
Views: 2772(4 votes) - ***Gratitude Magic - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Morgana Rae"GRATITUDE unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, ...
Views: 2767(1 vote) - Definition: Thankfulness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerGratitude, appreciation, or thankfulness is a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive. In a religious context, gratitude can also refer to a feeling of indebtedness towards a deity. Most religions prescribe rituals of thanksgiving towards ...
Views: 2764 - Gratitude - The Antidote for Toxic Emotions - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Krystal KuehnYou cannot be grateful and bitter. You cannot be grateful and unhappy. You cannot be grateful and without hope. You cannot be grateful and unloving. So just be grateful. ~author unknown Are you experiencing some toxic emotions like anger, bitterness, irritability, hopelessness or ...
Views: 2755(1 vote) - Ten Little Tips to Feel Happier Right Now - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Jonathan HuieDon't wait to make a big change in the quality of your life. Eight of these ten little ways to happiness can be done in less than five minutes. 1. Smile. Raise the corners of your mouth. Soon your smile will become genuine. The smile that begins as an effort and a pretense quickly grows ...
Views: 2746(5 votes) - Appreciating Yourself and Raising Your Self-Worth - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Pamela TurnerAs within, so without. The way you think about yourself is the way the world thinks about you. If you value yourself, the world values you. If you don’t value you yourself, you might find that money does not flow to you. If you ignore your needs, you may find people not paying attention to you, ...
Views: 2702(2 votes) - Enlightenment is a Process - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Charlene ProctorAlthough “enlightenment” means awakening to our God-self within, it is a word with a lot of nuances. It suggests that spirituality is a destination we reach after we achieve a state of spiritual wonder, or a reward for having trekked a specific number of times to Tibet, India, or Rome. It’s a ...
Views: 2690(1 vote) - THE TAO: Mindful Living Through Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Dr. Jenny C. YipLife is both precious and painful at the same time. We rarely appreciate the beauty of our existence until we are faced with misfortune. Many of us take the simplest pleasures of life for granted until we must live without such luxuries. Whether it is your health, a loved one, or even something ...
Views: 2664(1 vote) - Never Regret. Your life is in YOU this Minute, and you Make your tomorrows! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Chrys PageHave No Regrets! Life is in you Today! And YOU make your tomorrows! July 2nd, 2012 The whole idea of a blog seems to have become just some guy or female ranting about something or another…to get their 15 minutes. Not me! I shall continue to blog on the importance of staying the course with ...
Views: 2653 - Why Is Gratitude So Important? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleGratitude is a state of mind that comes from really appreciating what you have already and being thankful for it. If you can truly look at your life and everything in it and be grateful, you are much more likely to be content, and to attract more of the same to yourself in the future. If you ...
Views: 2619 - Attitude: It All Starts Here - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Theresa BehennaAfter stumbling across the following article on Linked In, I totally had to reproduce it (with permission of course). Author Colleen Slaughter (www.coachforauthenticleaders.com) shares a simple solution for worry warts that create so much stress for themselves it often leads to being ...
Views: 2595(2 votes) - How Does Praying the Rosary Improve Our Lives? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sandra AndersonThere are 15 reasons to pray to Mother Mary; in explanation they are the fifteen promises made by Mother Mary to Christians who recite the Rosary and I am going to talk about the second promise in this article. (Given to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan. Imprimatur. +Patrick J. Hays, D.D. ...
Views: 2593(1 vote) - Happy National Women's Friendship Day - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Sumner DavenportNational Women's Friendship Month first began as National Women's Friendship Day in 1999 (celebrated the third Sunday in September each year). Following the 10th anniversary of National Women's Friendship Day in 2008, it became apparent that one day just wasn't enough, so the celebration was ...
Views: 2589(1 vote) - Changing the World Means Changing Oneself - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from John GilmoreThe end of official summer has begun. Days are longer and it’s warmer, often, even though there is a cold day now and then to keep us on our toes. All and all, however, the days are warmer and brighter, and the skies are bluer. We look forward toward the summer-time and summer vacation. For ...
Views: 2556(1 vote) - The Importance Of Gratitude and How To Use It - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhy is gratitude so important when leading a happy and successful life? Simply, if you don't appreciate what is then how are you going to appreciate what is to be! Yes, to be truly happy you need to appreciate everything. Appreciate: - All your abilities (creativity, imagination, work ...
Views: 2546(1 vote) - My Top 5 Ways to Appreciate Memorial Day - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Sam EtkinMemorial Day signifies the beginning of summer. School is almost out, and the weather has turned warm. People take the long weekend to travel, have bbq parties, swim, bike, and spend it with friends and family. But there's a deeper meaning to Memorial Day that we often times forget. Yes, it is a ...
Views: 2542(5 votes) - Retrieving Happy Memories - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Amy TorresWhen I started seeing a psychotherapist at the age of 37, I felt as if I had no happy memories. Without going into my family history, suffice it to say that my heart had been so scared, and occasionally angry, that there was no room for softer feelings. I was like an emotional quadriplegic, ...
Views: 2497(2 votes) - Too Miserable to Be Happy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Alan ASo, are you too miserable to be happy? This may sound funny to some but I’m guessing that there are people out there who understand this all too well. There are times that you may be in a state of such tremendous negativity that it’s almost impossible for anyone or anything to positively ...
Views: 2492(3 votes) - Don't Give This Way!! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey All You Big Givers!! Six years ago, I wrote an article called 7 Totally Different Ways to Give Big this Thanksgiving!! Since then, I’ve come to learn that people need to know what giving is NOT. “The Secret” would say, don’t focus on what you don’t want. However, ...
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