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- It really is all about Me!! Isn’t It? - by Submitted on May 18, 2006 from JudyLynn KoonsOr more to the point, really about YOU!!! Who do you really think is going to look after you if you don’t? The systems? Let’s get as real as we can while still being part of this illusion. You are the only one that really can know yourself and to do what it takes for you to get where you are ...
Views: 831 - Raising Your Happiness Quotient - by Submitted on May 13, 2006 from Diana LaSalleHave you thought “Why can’t I just be happy?” If so the answer may be staring you right in that mirror. We all have it within us to be happy, but often we get so caught up in everyday life that we neglect important parts of ourselves that bring us contentment and even joy. Happiness begins ...
Views: 11279 - It's About Appreciation, Not Achievement - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Mike RobbinsIt's about Appreciation, not Achievement Have you ever found yourself waiting for something “good” to happen so that you could be happy? “When I get that promotion, lose those ten pounds, fall in love, graduate from school, pay off my debt, have a baby, buy a house, accomplish that big goal, ...
Views: 1404 - Let's Appreciatie Ourselves - by Submitted on May 12, 2006 from Mike RobbinsLet’s Appreciate Ourselves In my years as a college and professional baseball player I learned many things. One of the things I learned to do as well as almost anything else was beat myself up. I became a master, along with many of my teammates, at being hard on myself and “never being ...
Views: 1016 - Follow The Little Leaders - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“I meant to do my work today – But a brown bird sang in the apple tree. And a butterfly flitted across the field, and all the leaves were calling me.” --Richard le Gallienne Remember that scene in “Big” when Tom Hanks -- the man who woke up one day to find that he was trapped in a boy’s ...
Views: 606 - Questioning Reality - Following Rules vs. Following Your Heart - by Submitted on May 10, 2006 from Robin JonesI was watching the animated film Chicken Run with my daughter a couple of weeks back - if you haven't seen it, it's definitely worth a rental, especially if you're into a send up of old concentration-camp-breakout movies. Anyway, Ginger, leader of the fowl breakout plot, rallies her fellow ...
Views: 1097 - Love or Die! - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from hifzur rehmanIf you cannot love, you can’t live because love is the soul of life. Can you imagine of living without soul? Of course not! What love really is? Love is much more than the romantic feelings, physical attraction, or sexual desires between a man and woman. Love is the divine force within you ...
Views: 930 - It's All Good! - by Submitted on May 08, 2006 from ronan rooneyIt’s amazing how we beat ourselves up about who we wish to be. I was having a challenge recently about where I has heading to, where I was going and seeing a greater picture before me. I was being hounded by this vision because I felt I needed to aspire to it but it felt so far away. I kept ...
Views: 584 - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on May 07, 2006 from Kathy GatesWhat does happiness mean to you? There’s a lot of searching going on these days for the elusive emotion of “being happy” --where do you find it, how do you create it, even what it actually is. But I’d like to share a little secret with you -- happiness is not for the lucky few who were born ...
Views: 1291 - Love Is The Answer (Seems Trite, But It's True) - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Mark MaxwellIt’s all about love. It may seem trite to say, but its true. Love is where it’s at. What do you want to do in life? It goes easier with love in your heart. Want better relationships, or a better family life? Make sure love is in your heart. Trying to do a better job at work? Do it with love. ...
Views: 685 - 5 Habits of the Highly Mediocre - by Submitted on May 01, 2006 from Jan HintonAt last, the closely-guarded, little-known habits of the highly mediocre are exposed! After years of unscientific research and observation, we reveal the powerful daily habits in this article. No longer will the highly mediocre have the corner on status quo. By developing these habits, we ...
Views: 1715 - Pure Water and Fine Tea - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Jon StoutTea originated in China 5,000 years ago and the selection and brewing of tea has been refined to an art with health and spiritual aspects emerging as part of the process. Experienced tea drinkers throughout the world generally follow established guidelines for infusion or brewing of tea and the ...
Views: 679 - Are you Living your Dreams? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from Emelisa MudleSo many of us walk around in a bubble living a life that could be so much more than what it is. Are you waiting for your night in shining armour? Are you waiting for some one to recognise your talents or did you possibly have a hard done by childhood which left you with thoughts that you are ...
Views: 727 - What's My Purpose? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2006 from Pam ThomasPicture this…everyday getting up to your alarm clock, begrudgingly rolling out of bed, grabbing a cup of coffee, showering, dressing, making that long commute to work, doing your job, coming home, going to bed, only to do it all over again the next day. OR Waking up, excited to greet the day ...
Views: 1110 - The 7 Critical Keys To Success - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2006 from Anna JohnsonHaving studied successful people in all walks of life -- in business, sport, the arts, science, politics, and other fields -- it seems clear to me that successful people share a very similar mindset. In fact, this "success mindset" has 7 critical elements or keys that virtually propel such ...
Views: 766 - Adventure and an Extraordinary Life - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Leanna FredrichI just had an adventure! I walked on fire and didn't burn, not even a little! Just thinking about it makes me happy. I had forgotten the feeling you get when you try something you aren't sure you can do. The fear, the anticipation, the crazy relief and exhilaration of trying. Often the older ...
Views: 1169 - Soggy Slippers and All - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“An optimist is the human personification of spring.” -Susan J. Bissonette Every day I wake up a little more giddy than the day before. Steaming cup of coffee in hand, I challenge my slippers to take on the dew and head out the door to see, literally, what’s new. I give a nod of acceptance ...
Views: 696 - Are Things Hopeless? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Rich van BurenOn its face, judging from what we get in the media, it would seem our world is spiraling into the abyss. Putting aside that “doom and gloom” is a profit center for the media, there is reason for concern but also reason for hope. That hope resides in each of us as individuals. Evil can only ...
Views: 721 - Conscience - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Rich van BurenWhen I was a child my parents told me what was right and wrong, school had its rules and church had its sins. To be a good boy, all I needed to do was obey all the do’s and don’ts. If I did, I was led to believe I was following my conscience. This view of conscience can carry into and through ...
Views: 706 - How Team Ferrari Can Accelerate Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2006 from Chris GreenPicture the scene: It’s the Monaco Grand Prix and the Ferrari of Michael Schumacher is in pole position. The warm-up lap has been completed and Schumacher revs the engine, waiting for the lights to flash in sequence: Ready. Set. GO! The race begins. Schumacher uses his supreme skill to drive ...
Views: 986 - How Do I Manifest - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2006 from Jimmy RoosIf you are asking the question how do I manifest, take note.Learning to manifest your desires is similar to learningto swim. So how is swimming similar to manifesting? Both manifesting and swimming requires total trust, i.e.letting go. In the case of manifesting, trust that you shall ...
Views: 1194 - Creative, Connected Self Care - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenMost self care materials are related to how you manage your own needs when taking care of others, especially when other people are ill or incapacitated. Since there are so many resources out there already related to that angle, this article fleshes out the idea of self care in a couple of ...
Views: 1035 - Be Happy! One of the Greatest Sources of Happiness—Nature - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2006 from Pradeep GusainNature is one of the greatest sources of happiness. In fact, humans had lived in the lap of nature for millions of years and their stay in modern cities is comparably very very short. Still now majority of them lives in close proximity to nature. In fact, human race is dependent upon nature ...
Views: 1111 - Twelve Simple Pleasures to Enjoy in April - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Susie CortrightThe simple pleasures are sometimes the sweetest. Here are twelve affordable pleasures to help you slow down and taste the sweetness of the simple life. 1. Take a walk out in the world and pay attention to the signs that summer is on its way. 2. Go barefoot whenever possible. 3. Eat fresh ...
Views: 1206 - The Happiness Habit - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2006 from Graham Smith'Most people are about as happy as they make up their mind to be.' Abraham Lincoln I'm happy. My Email software has developed a frustrating problem, it's been raining for days, the car has sprung a leak which will be very expensive to fix - and I'm still happy. How can I tell? How can anyone ...
Views: 895 - The Source Of True Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2006 from Chuck DanesTrue Happiness : What Is It Really And Where Does It Come From? Can It Really Be Achieved? You’re About To Find Out. So many in the world today are seeking True Happiness. I at this point in my journey have never heard anyone express a desire to be unhappy. Have you? True happiness is such ...
Views: 1524 - 14 Tips To A Good Life - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2006 from Ronald YipYour life depends to a great extend on your life habits. Your daily life habits determine the quality of your life in terms of health and general well being. Good life habits ensure your body’s ability to combat sickness and stay younger than your real age and feel good and happy. The way we ...
Views: 640 - "April Showers Bring April Showers" - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.” -Langston Hughes. Yesterday, I was strangely excited. The sky stayed dark all day and my battered wind chimes worked overtime. “Clang, clang….the weatherman wants to tell ...
Views: 642 - The Power of Hope - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2006 from Joseph OpareEverything in life that grows into it’s final potential begins as a small package called a seed. As small and as uninteresting as a seed may look in the hand of a farmer, it’s the key to a future harvest. If you plant the seed of an apple tree it will not only give you apples when it matures, ...
Views: 766 - Adversity—3 Ways to Deal with Any Situation - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Curtis G. SchmittWhenever you’re in an uncomfortable or challenging situation, you have only 3 options: 1. Wait for the situation to change 2. Change the situation 3. Change your response to the situation Let’s look at each: 1. Wait for the situation to change Ask: Is the situation likely to change on its ...
Views: 1443 - Mindfulness and Clarity: What's In Your Pot? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Maya FrostNo matter how enthusiastically we embrace theconcept of simplifying our lives, things have a way of getting complicated. Perfect example: My family sold nearly everything and moved to Mazatlan, Mexico to explore living with less stuff and more fun. And it's been working beautifully. It's ...
Views: 1155 - The Secret of Sustainable Change - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Sarah KennedyThe Secret of Sustainable Change Change is hard. So difficult in fact, that scientists report the prospect of radical change can create a neurological reaction in the brain similar to those produced by torture. We fear change and yet we want it. Initiating change is challenging enough, but ...
Views: 713 - "Before There's Spring, There's What?" - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Julie Clark Robinson“Without change, something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens.” -Frank Herbert. A person expects it to some degree, whether they are aware of it or not. You squeeze through the aisle -- trying not to bonk anyone in the head with your carry-on –mumble words of appreciation to the flight ...
Views: 725 - Manifestation and The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from alan lindeManifestation and The Law Of Attraction Yes, you can have anything your heart desires through applying the universal law of attraction. However, the key is to really be in touch with your Higher Self in order for your true heart’s desire to manifest for you on a conscious level. If a desire ...
Views: 720 - What is Your Belief, You Think - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2006 from Marc de BruinThe world you experience around you is the world YOU experience around you. It’s not my world, and neither is it your mother’s or father’s world (although to a certain degree it is, but more about that a little later). You have your very own way of seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting and ...
Views: 1401 - Your Language And Your Reality: Are You Creating Unnecessary Frustration And Failure In Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2006 from Alan AllardWhat pops up in your mind when you think of the movie "The Terminator?" No doubt an image of Arnold Schwarzenegger pops up in your mind, and I would probably be on safe ground to bet that it wouldn’t take long before you remember the infamous words, “I’ll be back.” That single declaration has ...
Views: 2318 - Law of Attraction: Finding a Job Using Deliberate Creation - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2006 from Lorna Sophia Levy“If I get to pick what I want to do, then it's play... if someone else tells me that I have to do it, then it's work.” Some folks are good at creating relationships, some at creating money. One thing I’ve always been able to do easily is create wonderful jobs for myself. Over the years, I’ve ...
Views: 1620 - Six Ways to Overcome Fear<p> - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2006 from Marcia WiederAs you get closer to fulfilling your dreams, don’t be surprised if doubt and fear surface. The number one way we sabotage our dreams is by saying things like, “But, what if?” and imagining the worst. But, what if I . . . fail, succeed, say or do the wrong thing, don’t make enough money? With ...
Views: 1460 - Where’d It Go? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsTime. I’m talking about Time! Where’d it go? Not just yesterday, or the week before, but last year – and the one before that – and the one before that… Wow! It seems like not all that long ago I was running through the alfalfa field on our central Nebraska farm chasing grasshoppers and ...
Views: 1240 - Can listening to music make us work better? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2006 from Mike SeddonThere are many people who like to listen to music while they work and I am certainly one of them. I find it helps me focus more on the task at hand. Of course I am sure there also people who listen to music because it helps them to NOT focus on their job. Whilst there may be many reasons for ...
Views: 872 - Life's Balance Beam - How To Keep From Falling Off - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2006 from Lori RadunHave you ever watched children walk along a curb, or along the railway ties lining the local playground? They walk with their arms straight out, placing one foot in front of the other, as they teeter from side-to-side. They have to stay focused in order to keep their balance. As adults, we ...
Views: 1064 - How to Go on, When the Going Gets Rough - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2006 from Jimmy RoosThere has never been a more opportune time to follow yourheart and realize your dreams. However getting to the pot ofgold is not always easy. It takes dedication, commitment andthe willingness to do whatever it takes. So how do you go on when the going gets tough. When you havedug and toiled, ...
Views: 1238 - The Promised Land - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2006 from Jimmy RoosWhen the Israelites heard that God was going to take themto the promised land they were excited as I'm sure you wouldbe too. The road to the promised land however turned out notto be, what they expected. They expected to be taken therespeedily and in comfort, but instead the road took ...
Views: 1187 - Come Alive, Grow and Bloom! - by In the deep south, spring begins to show off during the month of March. She pushes Old Man Winter aside so her warmth can nurture the tiny buds that appear on the trees and plants. The birds sing loudly and the world seems alive again. Browns and grays are replaced by a rainbow of color. ...
Views: 728 - Self-Help Basics - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsIn an attempt to simplify some of the self-help (or self improvement, personal growth, whatever you want to call it…) concepts that I – and a whole gob of other people and organizations – have been bombarding you with, here are five basic principles that have worked well for me. 1. Learn to ...
Views: 1285 - 3 Reasons to Start Journaling Today! - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Kimberly CopeIn days gone by it was common to keep a diary or personal journal. Today few people do it and fewer recognize the astonishing power of keeping a daily journal. If you can read and write, you have access to the most amazing source of personal power and absolute magic! When I first suggest ...
Views: 2181 - Build Your Resiliency: Resiliency - The Main Component for Success - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererI speak a lot about resiliency, a key component in a happy, successful and thriving life. Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from adversity with more passion and knowledge than you had before the bad times. Bad times are inevitable. They are the price of admission to the game called life. ...
Views: 4756(2 votes) - Personal and Professional Development – What’s the Difference? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2006 from Kevin EikenberryWhen people ask me about my business, I tell them I’m in the learning business – that we help organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential through learning. This is a fine statement and it does describe the breadth of what we do, but it often leads to the follow-up question like . ...
Views: 1571 - Where Does Love Come From? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2006 from Annette ColbyLove is a consuming passion for our own happiness. It is a choice we make to be excited, safe, secure. Love and joy are available when we decide we are important. To decide means to conclude. Not based on any proof or accomplishment and not waiting for some magical moment when someone gives ...
Views: 6082 - How to Manifest Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2006 from Jimmy RoosLets face it, we all have dreams. And we all want to knowhow to manifest dreams. We had dreams since we were young and since that time wewanted to know how to manifest dreams. We lived our dreamsin our imagination. We were brimming with confidence andwere sure that one day we would manifest our ...
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