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- Filling Up Externally, Filling Up Internally - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2006 from Margaret PaulWe all love to feel full inside, which is one of the reasons why eating too much is such a challenge for a lot of people. Yet, as soon as the food digests, many people go back to feeling empty, searching around for more food or something else to fill them up again. Feeling empty feels so awful ...
Views: 2806 - Know the Difference Between a Task and a Privilege. - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“One hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, how big my house was, or what kind of car I drove. But the world may be a little better, because I was important in the life of a child.” --Forest Witcraft I had been feeling something ugly brewing for days – probably ...
Views: 605 - Need a Change? How to Know for Sure! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2006 from Cari VollmerYou wake up on the wrong side of the bed. You snap at your friends and family. Stress fills your days and when your day is over, and you’re exhausted, you can’t sleep. Nothing feels quite right. Your zest for life diminishes, and your desire to DO disappears. You know you’re not depressed ...
Views: 990 - Haunted by Your Past? Why Healing Your Past Will Allow You to Get and Keep Your Life On Track, Once and for All! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2006 from Cari VollmerWhat does healing your past have to do with getting and keeping your life on track? Just think of the last time something just slightly bad happened to you and how it ruined your day. (Like getting a speeding ticket, or having an argument with your best friend.) How much energy and time did you ...
Views: 3523 - How To Achieve a Life that You Love and Enjoy By Doing What You Love To Do? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kathy Baker(This is Part 1 of a series of articles by the author on Finding and Following Your Life Purpose and Passion). We all have a definite purpose in our lives, a key part of which is living a life of joy and abundance. It’s also about doing what we love to do and fulfilling our highest natural ...
Views: 1765 - The Gratitude of Vultures - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2006 from Diane HelbigThey stand on the beach; 150 or so. Wings at their sides, still and straight, facing the rising sun. There is no sound save the music of the wind through the leaves. Every day they gather; at this same spot. Happening upon them, you may ask yourself – ‘What are they doing?’ Could they be ...
Views: 1126 - Are You In the Flow? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2006 from Stacey MayoThere is much to be said for being in the flow. This is the place from where dreams happen easily. When you are in the flow, things happen effortlessly, opportunities show up from everywhere and people are helpful and friendly. Here are some examples of some things that could happen when you are ...
Views: 1887 - Now Introducing- The Love of Your Life! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2006 from Angel HaleI can’t tell you how many friends, colleagues and clients I speak with who struggle endlessly to find the “Love of their Lives.” It is a quest that one would hope would be full of adventure, excitement and beauty. However, it is most often a road of disappointment, frustration, hurt and ...
Views: 650 - Living the Life You Love! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2006 from Judy IrvingLiving the Life You Love “We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of effort is the same.” ~ Carlos Casteneda I ‘woke up’ one day and realized life is what you make it, not what is ‘dished out’ to you. Me – personally – I am responsible for my happiness. ...
Views: 1593 - Abundance: Living in a New State of Mind - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2006 from Katie Mattson“Abundance is, in large part, an attitude.” -Sue Patton Thoele What a truth that statement is! Living from a place of abundance is also a choice. Each day contains a choice about whether we wake up in control of our day, or dreading the path we have already set in motion. Having an abundance of ...
Views: 1252 - " Listen, Learn & Live – The 3 Ls to Unconventional Success " - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2006 from John Di LemmeAs you read this, I’d like for you to think of three people that would greatly benefit from this article. Listen – Who are you listening to? The person that you need to listen to is you. Inside you is your heart’s desire, and I want you to commit today to truly figure out your “Why”. Your ...
Views: 800 - "MASTERMIND TEAM: DO YOU HAVE ONE?" - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2006 from John Di LemmeThe key to life is to be around the people who will empower you to reach the next level in life! In order to exceed your present reach, you need to be around people who will help you stretch a little farther. The secret to a productive mastermind team is for you to surround yourself with people ...
Views: 828 - "Knowlege When Properly Applied" - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2006 from John Di LemmeKnowledge When Properly Applied… As a Champion, I know that you heard this statement many, many times. Get ready to learn what Knowledge truly means! Let’s begin by breaking down this word. Know: You must know your business, which means you must know the power of Network Marketing. You ...
Views: 850 - " Be Very Careful Of How You Invest Your Time! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2006 from John Di Lemme*The Year 1906* This will boggle your mind, I know it did mine!) The year is 1906 - One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some of the U.S.A. statistics for the Year 1906: The average life expectancy in the US was 47 years. Only 14 percent of the homes in the US ...
Views: 766 - How You Can Become One In A Million - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2006 from Chris GreenDo you ever wonder why millions and millions of people live life in exactly the same way? Fear and a need for security are the driving forces at work here and this combination prevents most people from living their dreams. Terrified to take even the smallest of risks, they experience very little ...
Views: 1001 - Why Are You Still Here? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2006 from Aaron PottsDo you ever find yourself in a particular situation that you want to get out of, but no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to leave? You might hate your job, get no joy out of your relationship, or even want to get out of spending time with someone that you don’t really care for. You ...
Views: 875 - Manifestation and the Importance of Living in the Present - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaDo you sometimes observe your mind? In the ancient Vedic scripture Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna says to Arjuna “One must deliver himself with the help of his mind, and not degrade himself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and his enemy as well. For him who has conquered the mind, the ...
Views: 1052 - Sensitize Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2006 from Donna KarlinSensitizing yourself can lead to emotional surprises. It doesn't mean being more 'touchy-feely' or sensitive. It means being aware of all that's around you and inside of you. And yes, one can get hurt in the process but one can truly live and experience life to the fullest extent as well. That ...
Views: 4595 - "Please Give Me Answers Not Excuses" - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2006 from John Di LemmeGive me answers, not excuses. First off, let me clarify who “me” is... “Me” is Your Dream. Each day your dream is screaming out loud - Please Fulfill Me Please Take Action Overcome Procrastination Overcome Indecision Overcome Your Fear Get to it Bring it ...
Views: 926 - Listen to the Locusts - Summer is winding down. Make it count! - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.” --John Lubbock To normal people, a locust’s cry probably goes unnoticed. It doesn’t consistently chat like ...
Views: 637 - Do You Have an Hour to Become the Person You Want to Be? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2006 from Amy PotavinDid you know that, according to Michael Sky, "the real challenge (in life) is to choose, hold, and operate through intelligent, uplifting, and fully empowering beliefs." Well, I believe him. Recognizing and believing in your own abilities is the core of self-image, and self-esteem. The ...
Views: 793 - The thREefold RE of expREssion - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2006 from mahalene louisIt keeps on amazing me first how one’s expREssion gives potent hints on the consciousness that is lived in and second how English and Hebrew are connected in meaning… Here is what I mean: consider Gertrude (just a name!) who punctuates every other sentence with the words “I guess…” Well, dearest ...
Views: 813 - Uncover True Joy - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2006 from Diane HelbigWhat is ‘Joy’? Is ‘Joy’ attainable? Webster’s defines ‘joy’ as “the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires.” Based on that, joy is definitely attainable. You see, each of us has our own definition of ‘well-being’, ‘success’, ...
Views: 1194 - Back to Boot Camp - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Chris WidenerBack to Boot Camp You know, whenever you are going to make a major change and begin to undergo a different lifestyle, it is probably good to make a massive move in that direction. Think about it. As the old saying goes, “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you ...
Views: 824 - 7 Keys for Joyful Living! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2006 from Chris WidenerHere are some thoughts for finding and experiencing joy in your life. If there were one thing I could wish upon my family, friends and the readers of this Ezine, it would be joy in everything the do! Know your purpose. Nothing will bring you joy more than knowing what it is that you are about ...
Views: 866 - Got Tedium? How To Enjoy The Job You Have Until You Have The Job You Want - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2006 from Renita KalhornVisit a bookseller and you can find any number of books telling you how to find your dream job (a “dream job” search on Amazon returns 513 results), from using the Internet to using the rules of dating. Clearly, there is a large number of people who do not have their dream job and want help ...
Views: 871 - Spring clean your life any time of year - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2006 from Leslie GailHow often do you take a good hard look at the different areas of your life? Do you periodically take an inventory of your surroundings? Your work environment, home environment, and relationships in your life truly impact how easily and productively you go through life. If your work space is ...
Views: 1064 - Learn Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2006 from Joe BradfordBy learning, understanding, and applying the Law of Attraction you can easily attain success in any area of your life. Wealth, health, love and everything else are all profoundly influenced by this powerful universal law whether one is aware of it or not. Therefore, why not become an expert ...
Views: 588 - Stop Chasing Success and Let Success Find You - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2006 from Robert MomentStop Chasing Success and Let Success Find You Copyright 2006 One of the major problems that many business entrepreneurs have is that instead of following their own goals, ambitions and interests to gain success, they choose to chase after success by working to establish themselves in a hot ...
Views: 1048 - Put your best foot forward! - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Leslie GailWhy is it typically easier to focus on our insecurities and flaws than to highlight our strengths and positive attributes? Do you feel uncomfortable tooting your horn every now and then? Why? It is far easier to compliment others than to turn the table on yourself. We all have natural abilities ...
Views: 1065 - Three Strategies to Create an Abundant Life - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Laura SandhamEach of us has many things to be grateful for in our lives. But sometimes we take them for granted or, even worse, we forget them in the midst of our crowded daily schedules. Working moms tell me that when they are really busy they find themselves focusing on what they don't have instead of ...
Views: 890 - Ready for Some Summer Fun? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Laura SandhamChildren naturally love to play. My son spends most of his waking hours just having fun. Remember how that used to feel? Playing for the joy of it... for pure pleasure. When you have so many demands on your time, it is easy to forget about finding joy in everyday life. It's easy to get too ...
Views: 875 - 10 steps back into the Confidence Club - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Anne Walsh10 ways to get back into the Confidence Club The word for confidence in Gaelic is muinín (pronounced muneen) and it is also the word for trust. The English dictionary definition of confidence is "firm trust", "a feeling of reliance or certainty". So self-confidence is really about trusting ...
Views: 1415 - How An Invisible Enemy Is Spoiling Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2006 from Chris GreenYou have an enemy. It is a cruel enemy, full of cunning and without a care for you or your ambitions. It is relentless and it will never stop wreaking havoc with you by spoiling your dreams and plans for a better, happier life. It has one purpose: security. You can’t see it. You can’t touch it. ...
Views: 919 - Thoughts Become Things - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2006 from Krzysztof SrokaWe are where we are, because of our thoughts in the past. Thoughts become things. We consciously or subconsciously always think about something. The problem is that we usually think more about things we don’t want, than about the things we want. It doesn’t matter if we want or don’t want ...
Views: 982 - The Power of Life Journaling - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2006 from Tristan LooI am a firm believer that there is no greater self-help or self-exploration tool than a journal. That’s right—a simple blank book and a pen can help you manifest millions of dollars. It can help you identify goals. It can ease emotional pain or grief. It can transport you back in time. The ...
Views: 2168(1 vote) - How to Change a Nasty Habit: The Obstinate Person's Guide to Self-evolution - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2006 from Anandra GeorgeWe're talking emotional and mental habits, mostly. That's not to say the advice couldn't apply to, say, nasty habits like chewing tobacco or not washing your hands before you eat. However, I'm primarily talking about habitual negative patterns we engage in our hearts and minds, our personal, ...
Views: 1523 - Decision Making Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2006 from Margit StreifenederDamn, I wish I could make a decision ... why can't I make up my mind? Sounds familiar to you? Then NOT reading this article could be the wrong decision! We've all been there. A decision has to be made and we just can't get our head round it. Did I consider all the important facts? Shall I ...
Views: 768 - The Power of Intention - by I am a self-help junkie, admittedly, and there was a tip I read from Brian Tracy in a course that I’m taking online. He asked me to catalog my fears – and then to imagine that I didn’t have this fear. The moment you are feeling anxious or nervous about something, he said, you can simply stop and ...
Views: 652 - Live Easier This Summer. - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” --Henry James When I think of summertime, I hear a lazy, engaging lyric taunt me with “…and the livin’s easy…” But then reality hits and I realize I needed to be ...
Views: 671 - Sneaky, Sneaky, Sneaky… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsI don’t know what else you’d call it. “Sneaky” is the only word I can think of that best describes the actions of the frequently devious little part of our mind that is commonly referred to as our “subconscious”. “Sneaky”. Just plain, out and out sneaky. Oh, that’s not to say that our ...
Views: 1322 - Are You Searching For Something? You Are Not Alone! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2006 from JudyLynn KoonsOne Way To Make Life Better is To Look Within. I have yet to meet someone that wasn’t working on something about themselves. In the thousands of individuals I’ve worked with, met and connected with I have been able to recognize and connect with them because I see parts of myself in them. ...
Views: 806 - The Prize Isn't Always in the Bottom of the Box - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from Tony MasielloHow many of you can remember when you were a kid and looked for that proverbial prize in the box of cereal? I can remember when I was about 8 years old, I asked my mom to buy me a certain cereal because it sponsored Flash Gordon. It’s possible that many of you younger readers don’t have a clue ...
Views: 732 - What the Schools DON'T Teach You - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from George StancliffeNobody will question that the purpose of school is to educate us and to prepare us for a successful future. But why, then, don't schools teach us some of the most important skills and lessons of life? Like what, you may ask? 1. The dangers of credit cards and other debt, for example. Think ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - Out of Work and Loving It - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyOk. So you are out of work either by your choice or not. You’re scared. Most people do not have adequate savings to allow for a long period between jobs. Not having savings or a spouse/partner to support you financially through this period adds tremendous stress to your already stressful ...
Views: 875 - Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Part III – Pursuit of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2006 from Julie DonleyThe Constitution of the United States affirms that each person is endowed with the inalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In this three part series, we are exploring what these three rights mean for us. In the first part of the series, we discussed the difference ...
Views: 993 - 3 Questions To Empower You - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2006 from Chris GreenFor most people in our society, life will hold little more than a dutiful slog in the 9-5 rat race for forty years before retiring. Many will look back on their lives and wished they’d had an opportunity to have done something different. Some may have even had opportunities to do so but didn’t ...
Views: 1055 - Ten Practices To Express Gratitude While Serving Others - by Submitted on May 26, 2006 from mahalene louisAlthough quite young, I can still remember my parents asking me, "What do you say?" as I was receiving something, be it a fruit, a gift, or a compliment. Of course, they were looking for the magical words "thank you", which many parents adamantly train their children to respond. Isn't it ...
Views: 1189 - How to Read Self Development Books - by Submitted on May 25, 2006 from Paul PiotrowskiIn the last 12 years or so I have read hundreds of self-development books. Although I have never really counted, I would estimate the number at around 300-400 books. How am I able to read these, while most people struggle getting through even one book? Was I born with the natural ability to ...
Views: 1281 - The Treasure Inside You - by Submitted on May 24, 2006 from Ingela BergerAn excerpt from "The Role of Your Life"Recent discussions have focused on the inside and stated that change occurs from the inside out. Many authors of self-help books have encouraged their readers to dig deeply inside themselves to accomplish change, but have failed to give them the necessary ...
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