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- The Importance of Your Dream - by A visitor to our site asks, "Why is it important to have a Dream? I¡¯m used to setting goals and 'just doing it.'
Great question!! There¡¯s a famous quote that reads "Dreams are the songs of your heart, the children of your soul." We have seen many people who have spent their entire lives in ...
Views: 2224 - The Force Within You - by There is a special Force within all of us - within You, my friend. A Force so powerful that many who abuse it lose control of their lives and fall to the darkside. The dark side full of ego, fear, anger and hatred and greed.
But you have a quality, a special quality within you that can create ...
Views: 810 - Sailing Through the Storm - by Sailing through the storm means that you know events do not control your life. As Napolean Hill once said, "God has given us control over one thing in our lives - our thoughts." How do we use this wisdom?
Begin by asking yourself, "If this event or decision went smoothly, how would I react?" ...
Views: 813 - Masterpieces Take Time - by For some people, this can take a lifetime, for others, years. In our American culture, we've been led to believe that "overnight successes" are something to get excited about. But when you look closer at these "overnight successes", you'll notice one of two things. First, if they are truly ...
Views: 680 - Living From Trust - by What I didn't realize was that I was literally draining my energy from the present out into the future. I remember saying to myself things like, "I'll have more tomorrow if only this would change" or "If I only had more intuition...I wish I had more wisdom...maybe tomorrow..." Without realizing ...
Views: 720 - Living From Trust - by As the book Conversations with God (a deeply spiritual, non-religious book) teaches us, Our thoughts are expressions of the Divine - of God - that we are at the same time the Source and the receiver. Now, this may seem a bit too powerful for some to either understand or admit.
But think just ...
Views: 807 - The Value of Creating Your Own Journal for Your Thoughts, Feelings and Experiences - by The famous guided imagery expert and author of the "Goddess Within," Susan Castle, is quoted as saying,
"Journalling helps you grow, and flow. It helps you get in touch with who you really are...your essence. It helps put you in touch with the Dreamer in you. It nourishes your Dreamer. ...
Views: 751 - How to Develop, Listen To, and Trust Your Most Valuable Resource - by Your intuition has incredible power to "see" and "hear" and "feel" beyond your normal 5 senses' abilities. What I mean is that your hunches, those little messages that we all receive, have incredible ability to fuel our Life's Dreams and help us move beyond our so-called limitations.
Your ...
Views: 746 - Integrity - by How often are you faced with the option of speaking your Truth or backing down and "being a nice person?" When you see this movie, you'll think twice about the next time you're in a situation that requires you to do the right thing. Not the popular thing, not the easy way out, but having ...
Views: 737 - Inside You Lies Greatness - by A seed of vast potential
A place beyond the ego mind
A place so rich and fertile
that you can smell its rich fragrance
like after a cool summer rain
You can feel this pulse of life
as it pulses through you
This infinite part of you knows
like a beacon in the night
It guides you on your ...
Views: 762 - How Can I Bring More Success Into My Life? - by A Personal Story
Years ago, I used to think that success meant "getting" the things that
I was striving for. And yet, the harder I tried the more they eluded
me. There¡¯s an old adage that says "If what your doing isn¡¯t working, try
something different!" I had a feeling that something ...
Views: 938 - How to Free Yourself From Your Ego and Live From Your True Self - Your Spirit - by Q. What do you mean by the phrase "True Self?"
A. Your true self is your Spirit. The part of you that has no boundaries - no limitations. To understand this is to live your life with no fear. Only your ego fears anything. Your True self - your Spirit - knows that in order to truly free ...
Views: 2386 - Faith: Building a Bridge to Your Life's Dreams - by "In the Indiana Jones movie, The Quest for The Holy Grail, Indy finds himself at the precipice of a bottomless chasm. On the other side of the abyss stands the sacred temple in which the cup of Christ awaits him. Indy has searched the entire world for the Holy Grail, defied all kinds of rats, ...
Views: 824 - The Magic Art of Asking Empowering Questions - by A True Story
Several years ago, I used to think in a very linear fashion. I operated out of my left (analytical) brain quite often. About four years ago, after reading some very inspiring books and being open to the influence of some very special friends; I began to ask myself questions like ...
Views: 917 - How Deep Breathing Can Help You Relieve Stress and Attract What You Desire - by Why be concerned about deep breathing?
Great question. Some believe that they are already breathing properly. If you ever feel stressed or frustrated, try this simple test.
1) Lie down or sit upright and get comfortable
2) Place your hands on your lower abdomen
3) Exhale first, then
4) ...
Views: 996 - 5 Strategies for Creating Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2007 from Amy ShermanBecause women can identify and verbalize how they feel easily, they naturally know when they are happy and when they aren’t. But they may not know what truly makes them happy. The secret to being happy varies from person to person and research has shown that we may be wired for happiness by ...
Views: 920 - What is the Meaning of the Fruits of True Happiness? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from christine grayWhat is the Meaning of the Fruits of True Happiness? True happiness is said to be both an inner glow and an outer radiation that you can feel together with an utmost satisfaction. Any dictionary will give you the meaning of happiness as an emotional feeling which parallels with joy, ...
Views: 1174 - The Pursuit of Happiness is not Just your Right,<br> It’s your Responsibility! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Ricky PowellYou may think the pursuit of happiness, as our forefathers mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, is that of a selfish search. However, quite to the contrary, it is one of the most selfless quests an individual can undertake. Although you may not realize it, being happy or at the very ...
Views: 1272 - Do You Have What It Takes To Find Happiness And Success. Part 6. - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe final and most important trait that you could ever possibly develop in yourself that will surely allow you to find success and happiness in life is persistence. A tenacity to keep going no matter what happens. No matter what you run up against. No matter what life throws your way. Your ...
Views: 1019 - Do You Have What It Takes To Find Happiness And Success. Part 5. - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertIn the past parts of this series we duscussed some of the necessary character traits and drivers in order for you to find success and happiness. In this part we will be discussing imagination and decisiveness. Self-talk is discussed in other articles I have written. To find these articles please ...
Views: 938 - Energize Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Gini GreyWinter has been a time of turning inward, reflecting and growing within. Now Spring brings the opportunity to burst forth with our energy and enthusiasm for life. Warmer temperatures and sunlit blue skies can bring a smile to anyone’s face, but no matter what season we are in or what external ...
Views: 1069 - Existential Sex for Work/Life Balance - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Barry MaherAs you can tell from the title, this article is about sex. Actually it’s more business than it is about sex. Which is probably because I know a lot more about business than I know about sex. A fairly successful individual named Warren Buffett once remarked that he worried about people who ...
Views: 2186 - Moments - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2007 from Levitea CastleThe sun comes out from behind the cloud and the warming rays fall across your shoulders. Mmmm. In the garden you select a newly opened rose and inhale its spicy sweetness while gazing at the perfect velvety petals unfurling. Beautiful! Standing at the beach you hear the crashing roar of the ...
Views: 850 - On Being Happy - by Take a moment and think: Are you happy?
Don't be surprised if you don't know. We don't often think about being happy these days. Seeking and finding happiness is more often a quest for the future -- something we'll do "later." We've decided that we can only be happy after we get the house, the ...
Views: 898 - Ten simple steps to a life filled with joy, happines and spiritual power - by 1) DO NOT DEPEND ON OTHERS
As much as possible, have confidence in yourself and do not compare yourself to others. Try not to be in need of others' compliments to feel fulfilled. Do not mistake dependence for love. True love allows our loved ones to be free.
2) RELY ON THE HIGHER FORCE
Pursue ...
Views: 1037 - Grattitude - by The world is a myriad of situations and events. The path of humankind often wanders the hills and valleys of contemplation. In love, we find newness rewarding. We desire gifts of the heart and the material representation of our feelings. Yet, in our desires we get lost and fail to humbly look at ...
Views: 1932 - Peaceful Warrior - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2007 from Char CooperThe previews ended & the movie was starting, or was it? Black screen and no sound. It took me awhile to realize, but I believe the director was trying to get the audience to be present. I of course was in the future, “When’s something going to happen?” Being in the moment ...
Views: 1438 - Loosen Up Your Mind With Gratitude - by Did you know that our brains are full of cow paths? Robert Fritz begins his book _The Path of Least Resistance_ by explaining how the streets of Boston were laid out; they do not seem to be the result of any planning.
Long, long ago in Boston, grazing and wandering cows walked the easiest ...
Views: 1238 - The Next Best Thing - by I'm the first to admit that I spend a lot of time helping people focus on goals. How to define goals, set goals, and get goals.
But goals are not the be-all and end-all of personal development.
They're just another useful tool we can use to help us get from where were are to where we'd like ...
Views: 758 - 10 Lessons of the 2002 Winter Olympics - by 1. Sometimes, the number 1 is the biggest number there is.
Eleven countries in the 2002 Winter Olympics were represented by a "team" of just one athlete. To these athletes, from countries like Cameroon, India, and South Africa, the glory was not just competing for the medals, but in ...
Views: 793 - 10 Great New Year Things-to-Do - by All right, the new year is here and it's time to get busy!
Oh, I don't necessarily mean just with your resolutions (although, if you made 'em, they can definitely be added to this list), but just in general.
The new year is a great time to tackle new projects, finish up old ones, and take ...
Views: 763 - 10 Tips to Getting Out of Your Own Way - by 1. Face Facts: YOU may just be the bump in the road that's slowing you down.
Often the most difficult step in getting out of one's own way is recognizing that you are indeed, in it. When you encounter problems in achieving your goals, carefully consider whether or not you are the source of ...
Views: 768 - Good Grief, I Learned A Lot, Charlie Brown! - by For 50 years the daily comic strip 'Peanuts' entertained millions of readers. Every day, the adventures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus and the whole gang provided many laugh-out-loud moments while at the same time offering a daily inspiration and lessons on life.
With the recent death of ...
Views: 1147 - The 10 Things in Life You Control - by There are just a few aspects of life that we can truly control, and it's useful to know just what those areas are. If you don't know, you'll spend a lot of time blaming others for your own failings. Try and exert too much control in areas you shouldn't and the universe will create some ...
Views: 932 - How to Spice Up Your Boring Life! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Caroline Jalango1. Be spontaneous. Seize opportunities to do something interesting. For example; when a friend invites you for a drink or to the movies—don’t make excuses. Simply, say yes and go. Don’t turn down invitations to socialize when you know you have nothing better to do. 2. Visit a new place. It’s ...
Views: 8150 - Do It Yourself Prison - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from Craig HarperWe all live somewhere. Some of us live in our nice comfy houses. Some of us live in our big palatial mansions. Some in our trendy apartments. Some of us live in our modest bungalows. And some of us live in prison. Jail (gaol). The big house. The slammer. The slot. The pen. The joint. In ...
Views: 885 - Do You Have What It Takes To Find Happiness And Success. Part 4 - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertIn the last parts of this series we talked briefly about the traits you need to work on in order to realize happiness and success in your life. Again, happiness is something that comes by finding peace within yourself and peace within yourself comes from finding a place in the world and in your ...
Views: 936 - Do You Have What It Takes To Find Happiness And Success. Part 3 - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertThe first two traits that you must work on and develop if you are to ever realize happiness and success and wealth in all areas of your life are clarity and desire. These are the foundation of your path toward success and without them you are destined for failure. As the foundation is the most ...
Views: 910 - Do You Have What It Takes To Find Happiness And Success. Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertIn the last part of this series we discussed the first four traits of what it takes to discover happiness and success in your life. The traits of clarity, desire, advancement of knowledge, and faith are the extremely important first steps for realizing the fruition of your dreams. In this part ...
Views: 1047 - Do You Have What It Takes To Find Happiness And Success. Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertEveryone wants something. For some people it's love, others it's money. Some people want fame while others want inner peace. It is different for everyone, but the fact remains, there is something that everyone wants. Many people continue to live their entire lives and never get close to ...
Views: 968 - Write Your Own Number One Hit Song For Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from Donna WebsterI believe music can play a very important role in our lives. Do you remember picking out your favorite love song with your boyfriend when you were a teenager? Or how about the breakup song, you know that sad song you played after you broke up with your boyfriend and although it was sad, you ...
Views: 1153 - My Ephiphany - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from Sally HigginsWhen I was younger I was one of these women who spent all their free time at the self-help section of the bookstore looking for answers. I was forever hunting down the keys to success and happiness. I’d buy a book, read it from cover to cover and then wait for the success and happiness to come ...
Views: 1546 - Self Nurture - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2007 from Char CooperAn important part of wellness and overall feeling good is Self Nurture. What is self nurture? In a nutshell, it’s taking time for yourself. Wow, I can almost hear some of you yelling “Time for myself! I don’t have time for myself! I’m too busy!” But if you don’t take time for yourself, what ...
Views: 2951 - The Freedom Of Life That We All Deserve - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertI was driving home earlier today when I noticed a flock of birds flying over head. As gracefully as a ballerina gliding across the dance floor, they soared high in the sky. Catching the wind currents as easily as a professional baseball player catches a fly ball. They were beautiful against the ...
Views: 1038 - What If... - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorRecently, I read an article that was based on questions stated by two lead characters in a movie. The male lead was fretting over changes and pending changes in his life, and kept saying to his wife, “What if it all goes wrong?” Her response was always, “What if it all goes right?” I’d had a ...
Views: 665 - What's Your Favorite Colors... Today? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Peter BrentsWhat's Your Favorite Color ... Today? Making Color an Ally in Your Life By Rebecca Brents I have known for years that color affected me. If the colors I'm wearing don't fit my mood, life and I are out of synch somehow. Now it seems physicists, mystics, and healers ... strange allies in our ...
Views: 1145 - “Help, I’m Stuck and Going in Circles” - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Pam ThomasSometimes it is all too easy to fall into the feelings of being a flop or defective because a clear direction is no where in sight. Those feelings can come from internal and external pressures. It would seem that society expects one to have a course mapped out, one that covers from the time you ...
Views: 1492 - No Matter Where You Are At In Your Life, YOU CAN - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2007 from Piercarla GarusiI was reading through some statistics regarding depression and the percentage of people suffering from this has increased substantially. And I remembered what I often hear from people: ‘I have failed in my life’ or ‘I have not achieved anything,’ or ‘I experienced such and such in my past and it ...
Views: 862 - The Secret of Adaptation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Craig HarperThere's a school of thought which suggests that those who adapt most effectively (to their situation, environment, circumstance, challenge) are the ones who ultimately survive, or at the very least, do the best; succeed when others don't. We see this play out, not only in nature but in business, ...
Views: 757 - Spring Cleaning.......Inside and Out - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Lisa Rocks McKeoghSpring Cleaning……………..Inside and Out Yes, it’s that time of year-Spring time! Baseball has started, flowers are blooming, and bees are buzzing. For many, a time for Spring Cleaning. A time to shake out the rugs, clean off the dirt of winter and pull those weeds that have taken over the ...
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