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- Letting Go (Burning Bowl) - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerThe church I attend had a Burning Bowl ceremony this past Sunday, New Year's Eve. I'd never heard of anything like that before. It turned out to be a great idea. As the ceremony was explained, I remembered doing something similar with my two kids several years back. I asked my kids one year, ...
Views: 1414 - Habits for Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Maria Khalife“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” ~ Charles Spurgeon Motivational tips are everywhere, thanks to the internet. I cannot imagine how you could possibly remain glum with all the motivation out there. Any day on Facebook brings dozens of motivational ...
Views: 1409 - What are you creating in your life and how do you feel about it? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jennifer HallBack in December 2008 I was sitting on my deck in the shade working and writing, enjoying the most delightfully hot steamy Queensland day. This is how it played out: “The waves are lapping gently on the concrete retaining wall as the tide is almost fully high. I have soft relaxation music ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Why I keep a gratitude diary or happiness journal. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rikky D. T. MaasEvery evening, minus a few exceptions, the first thing I do when I get in bed is write in my gratitude journal. I take a couple of minutes to answer questions about my happiness such as 'what am I grateful for?', 'what did I do great today?', and 'what amazing things happened today?'. It's ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - How to Change the World - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Passia PandoraAcross the globe, the sentiment of goodwill toward others is the highest at Christmastime. At this time of year, our hearts open wider to our family, friends, work associates and to people less fortunate. Collectively, we express more compassion, understanding, appreciation and gratitude ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - Transform Your Life with These 10 Simple Strategies - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from angela paige1. Work on figuring out your unproductive and destructive habits and replace them with good, healthy habits. One of my favorite quotes is by Charles Noble and he says, “First we make our habits, then our habits make us.” So if you allow a bad habit to continue it will start to define you in a ...
Views: 1406 - Monster in the Coset - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Vickie GriffithMonster in the Closet You knew it all along … even thought your parents denied it, you could never find it, but somehow deep inside all along you knew it was the truth. There is a monster in your bedroom closet. “Oh Wow”, you say: “I knew it was true. What did I ever do to be haunted by ...
Views: 1405 - The Language of Love - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? Translating middle class, American jargon into plain language is a challenge. Taking a concept like ‘Love Languages’ and explaining it in a way fit for a Building site canteen is more of one. Often the fluffy language used by professionals has ordinary people, ...
Views: 1404(2 votes) - Angels with Dirty Faces - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liam O'SullivanIsn’t it great to be alive? I have just come back from Coventry, where I was born and raised. I went because it was my uncle Josey’s 70th birthday. He left County Mayo fifty years ago but, fair play to him, you’d never know that to listen to him. His accent remains the same, and the simple ...
Views: 1403(15 votes) - Giving the Gift that God Will Like, or What's This Time of Year About? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2014 from Richard RuhlingAs Jews celebrate Hannukah and Christians do Christmas, most people look for a day off or hope to benefit commercially from this time that's meaningless to millions of others. What's the point? Is it all vanity as Solomon said? Religion is gratitude if we are doing it right. If we don't see ...
Views: 1403 - Hello, Me - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowWhen was the last time that you spent a durable amount of time alone? Can you pinpoint the moment when you took some time in your day or week for you and only you? Chances are that between all of your outside obligations, family events and happenings, volunteering and taking care of others in ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - Getting Grateful - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Samantha G MartinLately I have been noticing all the rage and anger in the world. Which of course gets me to thinking on where it comes from and how the heck do we stand against it? Some would say you battle rage with love. I say we withstand rage with gratitude. Battle in the name of love is hard to ...
Views: 1402 - Seeing Life Through Gratitude Glasses - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from Lori RadunYour boss calls you in his office today and hands you a $2500.00 bonus check because the company had a good year. Are you thankful? You go in for your 20 week ultrasound. As you watch your growing baby on the screen, the doctor informs you that everything looks great. Your baby boy is ...
Views: 1402 - What You Don't Know About Computers Can Hurt You - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from patricia gainesWith the recent hacking of social sites, and the traumatic experiences that are in my book about identity theft and identity fraud, gives me even more reason to pause. Our privacy has been compromised for years. Yet, no one actually takes the time to really listen to what is “really” being ...
Views: 1402 - Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Brook MontagnaThis is the season when we are reminded to give thanks. In the whirlwind of family events, how do we take time for mindful gratitude? One way is with a Gratitude Journal, a special book devoted to listing the things, large and small, that enrich our lives. If you have one that you’ve been ... ...
Views: 1400 - My Manifesting List for 2011 - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasEvery month I keep a list of everything that I manifest. Sometimes it's something that I'm consciously working on, other times it's just a nice little surprise from the Universe. Do you believe in the Law of Attraction? I believe we can all manifest our ideal lives. The first step is asking ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - P Is For Patience - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Sara DillingerWipe that grimace off your face and don't whinge! I know that patience is probably just about the last thing you want to read about today (ranking just above your Aunt Mabel's hemorrhoids). I'm sitting here watching a cardinal in the tree outside my window. He's a frenetic fellow, hopping ...
Views: 1400 - 5 Ways to Exude More Joy in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Fern GorinAre we born with the gift of joy or is it something we learn throughout our lives? If we are born with joy as children, do we start to lose it over time if it’s not practiced? Practicing joy is something we can lose sight of easily. We get caught up in our lives, jobs, family, etc, however, ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Celebration of a Mess - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jacqueline JohnsI'm standing in my kitchen, drenched in glorious morning sunlight. God (the Universe, Whoever) has once again seen fit to share It's magnificence with me, It's beautiful light surging into my humble home. I stand in the light and am instantly aware of the symbolism – light surging into my ...
Views: 1397 - Embrace Gratitude, Give Back, Become a Coach - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Bronwyn Bowery-IrelandGratitude is like a state of being. Some people are always grateful whereas other people may feel dissatisfied and unhappy with their lot. Valuing gratitude means that you see the world in a different way. You see what is around you, you hear the birds singing, you hear the voices of children ...
Views: 1393 - The Top 5 Habits of Happy People - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Peter KirwanThere are reasons, good reasons, why certain people have reached the state of constant happiness - it's all about things like wonder, self satisfaction, never forgetting ones roots and the inspiration gained from others... ... others who are or have been in worse positions than yourself - ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - From Pain to Joy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Leslie GailIt has been quite the week for me and my family. As most of you remember, last time I sent a tip to you I was preparing for our move, as well as emotionally preparing to send my son off to week long summer camp for the first time. I appreciate all of your kind emails wishing me good luck and ...
Views: 1386 - Happiness Is A Choice. Are You Choosing It? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kimberley CohenIt’s true, lifestyle, people, things, success, and money can enhance your happiness, but that’s only half the equation. The other half of the equation depends solely on you. I am sure you have heard of people, or perhaps you are one of those people, who have everything money can buy and still ...
Views: 1382 - The Question for the day is….. - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Vickie GriffithSo, I’m sitting here looking at a blank page and I’m wondering—what should I write about today? What have I been thinking about recently, what’s interested me or is there something that’s taken me by surprise? I hear the faint voice of a ten year old in the deep recesses of my head saying ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - The Law Of Attraction : Practical Suggestions On Expressing Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from charlie xiao1.Background In the life reality created by ourselves, we want to live better, feel better and get abundant resources. However, for most of us, we have to find we want many more things: car, house, love, money, respect, success, and health and so on. Once we begin to pay attention to our ...
Views: 1374 - Book Review: Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude. Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude. Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Graitude and ...
Views: 1371 - "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: 1370 - Integrity...Take II - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Scott ColettiI had such a great response from yesterday’s blog on Integrity. I heard such positive feedback from many of my friends and associates that I thought I would delve a bit more on the subject in hopes to not only help myself, in sort of a self realization as I write, but to also assist others who ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - How Many Other Things Are We Missing? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenThere are many things that may be considered as lacking in the world today, and there are many lightworkers, dreamers and activists who make every effort to remind us of these missing elements. But one aspect that is too seldom addressed is our lack of true appreciation and ...
Views: 1368(3 votes) - Count Your Blessings! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Marion LicchielloGratitude Count your blessings!I remember sitting in my sister’s yard (my home at the time) with my dog, beauty all around me, the neighbors’ roosters running around me; and feeling a sense of calm and fulfillment. I was so grateful for my surroundings and my family and good friends. Not ...
Views: 1367 - Have Your Own Mini-Gift Shop - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVIt sometimes happens that you are unable to find a nice present when you shop for gifts. Perhaps you have to deal with some unexpected situations and you don't have time to go shopping, or you just can't make up your mind what to buy, or have to mind your expenses. All these can make ...
Views: 1364 - Dr. Romance: Peace Begins at Home - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: This is often called the Season of Peace, as in "Peace on Earth; Good Will to Men" Yet there is so much unrest in the world today: the world is still involved in wars, terrorism seems to be endemic worldwide, and domestic violence and hatred still dominate the news. ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - Inspirational Living: How to Bring Joy and Abundance to Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Anica OaksWe all want to have joy and abundance, but get stuck in the monotony of jobs, families, and responsibilities. This monotony can make life seemingly float by without authenticity. What can you do to attract joy and abundance into your everyday life? Here are four ways to easily add flavor to ...
Views: 1358 - The Power of Appreciation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou hate your supervisor. There—you finally said it. You’ve been pussyfooting around it (and her) for long enough now. That’s it, you’ve had it! Let the truth be told—you hate your boss. Your reflection in the mirror scowls back at you. You sigh, stop waving your toothbrush around, and stick ...
Views: 1357 - Examination of Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Danny StevensThis past year has been filled with events which have left me focusing on lack, loss and limitation in my life. The more I stay in this focus, the more I am paralyzed towards being able to change the situation. It helps to volunteer, work on projects which helps but without the attitude of ...
Views: 1356 - In The Moment - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Becky RichardsonI do Bikram Yoga. It’s also called “hot yoga”. It is called that because the class is conducted in a room that is heated to about 105 degrees. However, depending on the number of bodies in the class, and the time of day, the room can even be hotter. Bikram Yoga is one of my favorite things ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - The Art of Receiving - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Jennifer CrebbinI have been a true blue co-dependent for most of my adult life. Reading Melody Beatty’s book, Co-dependent No More, was a painful experience, I could only read one chapter at a time, it hurt too much! Everything I read in it struck a cord with me, everything except the alcohol part. Receiving ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - To feel successful, be your own FAN! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIf on a given day your aim was to accomplish the following: A glass of water in the morning 20 min walk in the evening Paying the phone bill Doing groceries Having a nice cup of coffee And you accomplish all of it – You are successful! By definition you are ...
Views: 1355 - K Is For Kindness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhen my brother died years ago, my husband and I packed our two children into the car and started from the center of Kansas go to Biloxi, Mississippi to attend his funeral. We got as far as Jackson, Mississippi when our car broke down. Having had it towed to a service station, we waited to ...
Views: 1354 - Death And Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Larry SextonIt seems that out of everything, comes something good. Last week I attended the funeral of my brother-in-law. During the sermon, his past life was recalled. Where he was born, his high school, his military experience, his occupation. The pastor went on to discuss the things that he enjoyed in ...
Views: 1353 - Evolution versus “deaf, dumb and blind” believers in Earth being only 6,000 years old - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Richard RuhlingWhy is this article in the sections of Depression & Gratitude? Because if you believe that you came from a monkey, you might be depressed. Seeing support for the biblical account that we were made in God's image (and have a higher destiny than apes) brings gratitude to the Creator. This also ...
Views: 1349 - Popular Health exercise for you with tips - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from abigel daveThe way of exercise in regular basis with the effective exercise and yoga are improving the health in proper way there is lots of verity for health related problem , we daily doing the exercise and yoga for fitness our health with a new verity of exercise are improving our health any amount of ...
Views: 1349 - Wake Up Your Inner Spring - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Lori BurgerThis weekend, as I was driving my car, with the roof down, I almost started crying. It was a most beautiful day… warm and sunny and the trees had just started to bloom. The day felt like a beautiful gift. I started to think of all the good things I had in my life and realized how lucky I was. My ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Yes, You Can Be Thankful and Happy - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Theodore Henderson"So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today. – Matthew 6:34 Despite the challenging financial times, the wars, crime, job loss, divorce, etc. you have plenty to be thankful for. Only if you look around and acknowledge the good ...
Views: 1344 - Gratitude and Commitment - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferGratitude and commitment are the keys to success. To be successful you must commit yourself to your dream. You must do so wholly and without doubt. When your conscious and subconscious mind are in alignment with your desires, magical things will begin to happen. You will be propelled into a ...
Views: 1342 - The Joy of Being Hit by a Car While Biking - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusYesterday was horrible. I was going to ride my bike to my appointments. The bright sunny clear morning sky cooperated as I headed north on E Street. Upon reaching the intersection of Highway 101, I waited for a green light. Once it changed, a car heading in the opposite direction proceeded ...
Views: 1342 - Gift a Compliment - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Angela MagiarWhen was the last time you gave a compliment to a total stranger? How did you feel? Did you feel uplifted, happy, full of abundance? Truth is, by giving a compliment, you are gifting away good energy while receiving a good feeling while doing it. Living in a city of 17 million people, we may ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Here's what I do when I've lost my mojo - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Julia HarrisDid you see my recent Facebook post?Julia 42 300x200 Help, Ive lost my Mojo! “Ok. It’s time for an MOT (moment of truth): I’ve lost my mojo and had a very unproductive few days!! After sitting looking at the sea for the last half an hour and giving myself a good talking too I’m ready to get ...
Views: 1341 - The Real Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Aboubakar PefouraWhat is the power of positive thinking? Is there any scientific basis for believing that thinking positively is actually beneficial? That really depends on which scientists you ask. Quantum physicists are more likely to say “yes”. Of course, it’s only a theory, but many people have seen it ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - 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 ...
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