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- Using The Law Of Attraction For Love - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Mika MaddelaFinding a person to share your life with is no easy task. If you found someone who loves you in this capacity, then you should consider yourself very lucky. Everyone wants someone in their life. Everyone has gone through some type of heartbreak. With every aspect of life, you can use the ...
Views: 1922 - "I Get To!" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Susan FoxleyLast summer I would go into Peet’s coffee and complain to my sweet friend Clare, and other local coffee drinker’s, about yet another sleepless night because of my son’s horrific nightly panic attacks. I would not sleep either because I had to take him to the emergency room, or talk him down from ...
Views: 1368 - "The Prize": A Tribute to Ernest Hemingway - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Seven Steps to Abundance (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Spiritual, Inspiration, Empowerment, Success, Success Principles, Personal Growth, Self Help, Motivation, Mind, Mind Control, Mindpower, books, self help books, ...
Views: 1698 - 'Tis the Season to be Grateful and All Year Round - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Dr. Deitra PayneThe holidays are such a magical time of the year. It's a time in which many count their blessings as they gather with friends and family to celebrate the holidays. With only a few days before the New Year, many are gearing up to make significant changes in their life to live their best life. ...
Views: 1683 - ***Ground Yourself In Gratitutde - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererAmong my memories of growing up is a clear black and white picture of a Korean mother squatting next to her small son surrounded by barren, devastated countryside. The caption underneath reads, "Where will their food come from now?" Printed by our Sunday "Journal" during the Korean War, the ...
Views: 2139 - ***Practicing Gratitude: A Lifestyle Change for Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererHave you ever caught yourself vigorously complaining about something you felt you couldn't do anything about? Have you ever told yourself you needed to quit complaining, only to find yourself in the same old complaining scenario the very next day? I'm not talking about dissatisfaction that ...
Views: 2298 - ***REFLECTION - Excerpts From "Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart To Love" - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererA sound wave, an image, a dazzling light, Opening the mind to new insight, Musing thoughts remind me of when Counting our blessings was so "in." Keep your eye on higher things Watching love's beauty spread its wings, Live in the moment, be in the present,-- Life is a reflection of the I AM. I ...
Views: 2354 - ***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: 3486 - ***The Gift of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Norma HollisThe Gift of Stress Norma T. Hollis Have you ever considered that the stress you may be feeling is actually a gift that is priceless? When I speak to people about stress as a gift I receive the strangest looks. Most people seem to see stress as problem on top of problem. What I have found is ...
Views: 6691 - ***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: 3245 - ***TRANSFORMATION-Book Excerpts from "Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart to Love" - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererEmbracing life's most difficult moments New challenges erupt, new skills unfold, Change is the only thing that never changes Truly life flows best when we adjust to it. Passing through one stage to another Sometimes takes a gentle shove, Difficult times can only get better when transformation ...
Views: 2008 - ***You Decide Where Your Financial Sails Go – So What Have You Chosen? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Margaret GoodIt is hard to believe but we do have everything we need in this life right in front of us. Acknowledging the fact that we have everything we need to be happy, healthy and whole is based on the meaning we project on the various objects and activities in our life. The hard part in the journey of ...
Views: 1519 - **When Will You Be Happy? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2020 from Judi MoreoYou have a right and even a responsibility to be happy. Happiness is a state of mind. Many people let life pass them by because they choose to be unhappy. (Bet you are thinking, “Judi, people don’t choose to be unhappy. It just happens.) Wrong! People who sit around complaining, whining, ...
Views: 1300 - 10 female inventors that you should definitely know - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikWe've all heard of famous inventors such as Galileo (the telescope), Karl Benz (the automobile), Alexander Graham Bell (the phone) and Benjamin Franklin (bifocal glasses), but do you also know who Grace Hopper and Stephanie Kwolek were? One of these women invented the first programming ...
Views: 2458 - 10 Tips to Raise Your Energy By Being Thankful - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Dr Wayne W Dyer Recently, I have been looking at the magnificence of the human spirit that lives within each one of us. I do not think we fully appreciate this precious resource that we each carry. If we did, we would ...
Views: 2464 - 12 Tips on How to Stay Happy - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Ravi Roshan JaiswalStart every day to smile in the face, and I’m sure the days will prove to be a very happy and special days of your life. There are so many reasons to worry and feel bad about, in this world; but very few reasons to be happy and we have to find them all to be happy. Don't collect ...
Views: 1933 - 2020 Gratitude Calendar - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2020 from Patricia BrawleyThis month I put together a fantastic calendar that's totally free to download. The calendar has a list of 31 things to be grateful for on the left and blank boxes on the right where you can write in things that apply or answer the phrases on the left. It's a way to keep gratitude front ...
Views: 1014 - 3 Powerful Resources for Good Mental Health - Reflection and Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Patricia BrawleyWe don't know everything about why meditation helps the brain behave better but the benefits of meditation practice are becoming widely acknowledged in the scientific and therapeutic communities. We live in a high stress society. Diagnoses of depression and other mental illnesses, such as ...
Views: 1028 - 4 Healthy Daily Practices To Be Your Best Self - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from Dr. Bradley NelsonPeople gain an average of five to seven pounds over the winter months, a fact blamed on everything from holiday sweets, drinks, and comfort foods to cold weather and Seasonal Affective Disorder. But if we start healthy daily practices now we can feel better and weather the winter months ...
Views: 1261 - 5 Steps to Take When Giving a Child Up for Adoption - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Harper HarmonGiving up a child for adoption can be an emotionally difficult process. If you're pregnant and thinking about giving your baby up for adoption, you have likely thought long and hard about your options, weighed the consequences of each, and decided that this is the best route for you to ...
Views: 1990 - 5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND FIND HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Jason MuellerHAPPINESS……WHAT IS THAT? What is happiness? Happiness does not come from material things or from others, it is a state of mind, our attitude towards everyday life, it is the journey and not the destination. No question money carries a significant role in someone happiness, however, I would ...
Views: 1720 - 7 Field Trips where you’ll easily find Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Adela RubioWant to instantly upgrade your energy? Go where there are concentrated doses of goodness! Environments are key in shifting your energy from ‘absence of’ to ‘appreciation for.’ When you’re feeling fizzled out and need to recharge with some gratitude vibes, shift your playground. There’s no ...
Views: 1470 - 8 Reasons Why It Is So Hard To Really Change Your Behaviour - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamWe are great at setting goals and bad at making any change in ourselves that will ultimately lead us to our success. Behavioral patterns are hardcoded in our brains and are somewhat unbreakable. Changing our behavior for our betterment is on everyone’s agenda and yet sustained change is a ...
Views: 949 - A Garden of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerI love the warm summer days, even the humidity, when I can run outside instead of inside on the treadmill, get back out onto the golf course with friends, lounge by a pool and drive with the top down, feeding my inherent sun goddess that probably comes from being a Leo! As I bask in my ...
Views: 2129 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs each one of my three daughters comes home for the Thanksgiving vacation holiday, my heart expands and I am overcome by all of the amazing gifts that I have in my life. Of course, also on the top of my list of the gifts and blessings I have in my life is Debbie Ford, the brilliance she shared ...
Views: 1462 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Kelley KosowHave you ever noticed that the more you focus on being grateful, the more you have to be grateful for? It’s true. The more we practice counting our blessings, the more blessings we will find to count. And that is one of the beautiful things about gratitude. It builds on itself. All we ...
Views: 1084 - A Little Bit of Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Rachael EvansGratitude is the foundation for success in all areas of your life. I have come to learn this not only through my own experience, but through countless other people's experiences as well. I believe that acknowledging the things in your life that you are grateful for may just be the single most ...
Views: 924 - A moments Breath - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from KL AdamsIn the midst of utter chaos, there is but the sensation of losing control. The world is spinning around wildly too fast to make out images. The breathing is so heavy you are only able to gasp at it. The atmosphere is shrinking into your already tiny existence, invaliding the area you know as ...
Views: 1735 - A Nutritious Diet while Traveling - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2021 from Hotels Etc.comSticking to a nutritious diet while traveling can be one of the more difficult things to do. However, if you learn how to make smart choices, a healthy diet is really not that difficult. It’s probably not the best time in which to start a healthy diet, but if you are currently making healthy ...
Views: 994 - A Prayer for the Capable - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Samantha BennettA PRAYER FOR THE CAPABLE And as you stand there On time and Appropriately clad for the event With a high-fiber bar in your bag And extra pens Let us take this moment to applaud you. You, the prepared. You, the accomplished. You, the bills-paid-on-time and the-taxes-done-in-March. You, who ...
Views: 1806 - A Really Great Place to Live - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesMuch has been said about ways to improve your life; you’re reading some in this book. Perhaps you’ve already tried different approaches, some that helped and others that didn’t. One thing that is irrevocably true is this: anything utilized to improve your life must have its origin in love ...
Views: 824 - A Sense Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Marlene BuffaEvery morning, I take a walk for a half hour. I usually follow the same route through my neighborhood and greet the same neighbors and dogs on their daily ritual, as well. I use my walk as a time of reflection and preparation for my day. I honor myself with time for prayer and gratitude so ...
Views: 3528 - A Simple Guided Meditation Technique to Combat Stress - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Suzanne EltinkStress is inevitable. Everyday, there are just enough stressful activities and thoughts that cannot be avoided. Stress therefore is a part of life. However, the condition will not be able to influence or alter the overall state of being and lifestyle if it will not be allowed to manifest its ...
Views: 989 - Acceptance and Gratitude - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Buddha said that life was suffering. He also said that suffering was caused by desire. Our desire is fueled by fear, sadness, frustration and envy. By dropping our feelings of desire, we can end our suffering. The opposite of desire is acceptance and gratitude. If we accept our current ...
Views: 1336 - Aging Doesn't Have To Be Stressfull - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kimberley CohenLife goes by too quickly, or does it? Aging can be very a stressful time for many, not just in their appearance, but also feeling like they might have missed out on things in life. Often you will hear children say they can't wait to be older and then as adults they wish they were younger ...
Views: 1584 - An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Mark BakerGod is so good, He loves to bestow His gifts upon His children. The Bible tells us that all good gifts come from God. If it’s good, then it’s from God. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no ...
Views: 1700 - An Overview of Poland for Travelers - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2021 from Hotels Etc.comPoland has a unique history in Europe, often pulled between Russian and Western interests. It you are planning a trip to Poland, here is some background information your should know. An Overview of Poland for Travelers The official name of the country is the Republic of Poland. It covers ...
Views: 849 - Answer 9 Quick Questions & Live Longer By Living Purposefully - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Harry HooverLiving purposefully adds years – as well as higher quality – to your life. But how do we go about living purposefully? First, let’s look at a couple of recent studies and what they say about purpose and longer life. In one study done in the UK, researchers found that people who believe their ...
Views: 1424 - Appreciating What You Have In Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kimberley CohenAppreciating What You Have In Your Life by Kimberley Cohen Sometimes it’s difficult to appreciate what you have in your life because you might be looking at and longing for what you don’t have. When you can be grateful for the love and abundance in your life right now, you are less ...
Views: 15935 - Appreciation of All Life Has to Offer - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Kim WiermanHow is it that people who live a very simple life and aren’t constantly surrounded by new ideas, travel and technology can live their lives and seem to be fulfilled? Then there are those that have the world at their fingertips and are surrounded by the best of everything, travel to new lands ...
Views: 6344 - 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: 1419 - Are you open to receiving - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattBe open to receiving 'Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into' Wayne Dyrer Each night before I go to sleep I write a list of all that I am grateful for. One Saturday evening I had written the following things: • Having a warm house to come home to when it's ...
Views: 1817 - Are You Using This Power Tool In Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Diana Long M.S.ACCThank You Power! Gratitude is a very, very powerful emotion. Cultivating a practice of being thankful might just be one of the single most important things you could do to boost your bottom line AND your own feelings of life satisfaction. Did that get your attention? I hope so! A recent ...
Views: 1059 - Ask Not How Are You Doing, Ask How Are You Blessed? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Christian LockeHave you ever noticed how mundane it is to ask someone, especially a total stranger, how they are doing? In most cases you will get the same unconscious response of "fine" "good" or an answer that doesn't really offer much in the way of clarity and authenticity. If one critically examines the ...
Views: 1314 - Astrological Remedies For A Calm Mind And Mental Peace - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2021 from Eliza BerryThere are moments when we find ourselves in the conundrum of having too much on our plates and having very little time for it, resulting in rising tension. Moreover, life is not always a smooth ride. There are times, which bring a multitude of problems, all causing stress, pressure, and unrest. ...
Views: 1056 - Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSAttitude Is Everything If you don’t adjust your attitude, your life will continue as it is today. Oh yes, you’ll have periods when it seems like you’re better off than you were a year ago and then Bam! You’ll realize you’re exactly the same. Nothing has changed. That’s because your bad ...
Views: 1929 - Beautiful Souls - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Elizabeth AmiI must share a story about a wonderful woman that I met on my healing retreat with Joao de Texeira de Faria (John of God) in October of 2009. I was having breakfast with my 12 year old daughter, in the dining hall at Omega (Holistic Healing Center in upstate NY) when I saw a woman walking in ...
Views: 1537 - Benefits of Volunteering with Newborns - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Barbara EdwardsFor many, one of the most rewarding and fulfilling volunteer opportunities out there is cuddling babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. Parents of premature infants try their best to spend as much time as possible in the hospital with their newborn, but it is impossible to spend day and ...
Views: 1535 - BeSimply. . .Be The Change - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Suzanne ToroHi. I am writing and reaching out to all my tribe…the people that have touched my soul on so many levels. While, I am not sure I have everyone’s email I hope that it will reach all of you in some shape or form. Since, I was a child I have been seeing this point and time. A time when the ...
Views: 1663 - BIPOC Disruptor Launches Tea and Yoni Eggs for Women's Health - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2021 from Ian MonroeSerial entrepreneur and mother Treasure Thompson is the founder of TreasureGemz, a feminine holistic healing e-commerce site. With a specialty in educating others using crystals and natural stones, Thompson's authentic GIA certified yoni eggs naturally strengthens and rejuvenates the vagina, ...
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