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- Dr. Romance on shared laughter - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2014 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: A lighthearted approach to serious matters often is the most productive one. Imagine what your days would be like if you focused on having fun and making yourself and your partner laugh. Fun is also good for your health: Telling your partner the cute thing your kid said (or ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Feeling Good Is Good For Me, For You and For Everyone - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Sonny JuliusIt’s true – feeling good is good for me, for you and for everyone. But here’s the thing, I can only feel good for me when I feel good for you and everyone else. My purpose in life is to help others achieve their goals that they have always wanted in their life. That is why I wrote three books ...
Views: 1174 - Turning Bumps Into Stepping Stones - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Cynthia Ortiz“I’ve failed, but I’m strong enough to have been able to turn this experience around. I’ve stumbled and faltered, but I’ve turned the bumps in my road into stepping-stones.” – Anonymous Failure is only failure if you perceive it to be. There is no failure when you turn the bumps in your ...
Views: 1203 - YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Judy GoldmanProjected Ages of Centenarians: How many people living in the United States are 100 years of age or more? 10,000? 25,000? 50,000? Well, if you agreed with any of these numbers you still would be way too low. More than 84,000 people living in the United States have reached the mark ...
Views: 1261 - Make Your Relationship Work - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Simone KellyIf you've been in one or are in one right now, you will know that it’s not always easy and euphoric 24/7. A solid relationship takes a lot of WORK and it takes two. See if you and your lover can past this test! Own Your Power, Simone RELATIONSHIP BASICS 101 Couples often lose track of ...
Views: 1321 - Is More Really Better - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Judy GoldmanIt makes sense to think that the average person believes things they hear and see on television. I’m not referring to the shows that are clearly fictional, but rather commentary-type information whether it is in the form of news, documentary, or even on commercials. And they do. There is ...
Views: 1137 - THE HAPPINESS-SERENITY CONNECTION - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Judy GoldmanI love the Beatles as much as the next guy; maybe even more. But current research clearly demonstrates that there is quite a bit more to Happiness than a ‘warm gun.’ (For those of you who may not be up on your Beatle trivia, I’m referring to a song, written by John Lennon, off their eponymous ...
Views: 1377 - Attitude Adjustment - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Tina TessinaI have written in this column recently about emotional hygiene, and doing the necessary maintenance on feelings as well as your physical body and household. Health reminders tell us to wash our hands frequently to prevent transmittal of diseases. Did you know you can “wash” your ...
Views: 1632 - America's Love-Hate Relationship with Law: Freedom, Health, Happiness, Prosperity Based on Obedience - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Obedience to the laws of physics has put men on the moon. Freedom, Health, Happiness and Prosperity are based on obedience to laws. Re-writing those laws will not get us to the moon, and it can hijack us from a higher destiny in life. If we Google Newton's Laws, we find a daunting ...
Views: 1602 - Denial- Take a Whack at Yours Today! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2014 from Dr. Anne Brown" You will never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." Christopher Columbus Denial is a mechanism we use consciously or unconsciously to alter reality, usually to pretend it is better than it is. We don't want to see aspects of life for which we have no ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - If You’re Trying To Prove It, You Don’t Believe It - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Mike RobbinsMy counselor Eleanor recently said to me, “Mike, if you’re trying to prove something, it means you don’t actually believe it yet.” Her words hit me right between the eyes, as they often do. She was right and as I reflect on certain aspects of my life, I can see that where I’m overly attached to ...
Views: 1319 - People Watching: How to Determine if Someone is Good for You - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Lisa BoussonI’m writing this note as I sit in Tampa International Airport people watching as I’m waiting for my flight to board. I’ve enjoyed people watching for as long as I can remember. I get a lot of info from just watching people. I’m not psychically tapping into them or their energy, I’m simply ...
Views: 956 - Making Hard Choices: It's Not a Science - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from joe arrigoWhat career should I choose, should I have children, who to marry, should I live in the city or the country? Choices such as these may pose hard choices for many. What technique or perspective can we utilize to become more competent in making hard choices, and alleviate the agonizing stalemate ...
Views: 691 - Can We Move through Life Effortlessly Even While Caring for Our Responsibilities? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranIt is good to explore the difference between exerting effort and applying oneself to something. The clarity that comes from that understanding can help us lead a peaceful life. One can then move on to sensing the deeper aspects of living on this planet. We often feel elevated when we see a ...
Views: 1638 - The Power of Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from Tina Tessina“Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path,” writes oncologist Dr. Bernie Siegel in Peace, Love and Healing, your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an ...
Views: 1631 - Craving Stillness - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2014 from Kelli WilsonI am a person who requires quiet time and solitude to re-energize. I do this in meditation, I do this at silent retreats and I do this by taking time to read or just be quiet at home. I didn’t learn this about myself until my mid-40’s. Before then I couldn’t understand why I seemed so ...
Views: 1512 - Autonomy vs Dependency - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2014 from Tina TessinaSelf-determination and self-respect are the necessary keys to take full responsibility for and control over your own life. Without these keys, it’s easy to be caught up in the fantasy that there is someone else who will make it better, who can or should take total care of you, ...
Views: 1981 - Are You Prepared to Take Your Health Into Your Own Hands? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, one of my philosophies in life is to give myself the best opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Am I still going to die? Yes! However, it makes a lot of sense to me that while I can, I must give myself the best opportunity to optimize my health which could lead me to saving ...
Views: 1267 - 3 Tips to Surround Yourself with Positive People - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Carol Whitaker3 Tips to Surround Yourself with Positive People Do you have people in your life that drain the life out of you? You know, energy suckers? Believe it or not, they are direct reflections of the limiting beliefs you have about yourself. They are simply mirroring back to you the insecurities ...
Views: 1471 - What I Learned From Yucky Fish - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Noelle NelsonWe’re great at giving our very best in the hard moments, the crises. We pull out all the stops to save a loved one’s life, rescue a child from a burning building, salvage our marriages on the brink of divorce. We are truly, then, the shining example of what a human being is capable of. But ...
Views: 1657 - 7 Ways To Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude And Improve Your Life - by Submitted on May 13, 2014 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)MoHow Posted By Joel Simms It’s amazing how some simple, easy, positive actions can improve life. Saying "Thank You" and being grateful are two examples that have enormous power. In fact, they have the power to change your life in the most profound way. My wife taught me to be grateful ...
Views: 4393(4 votes) - Tyranny of resistance: cubicle poster to real life - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeIn this high-speed society we created for ourselves, Americans live in traffic-congested cities with skyscrapers ejaculating into the sky. On the ground floor, humans race to catch crowded busses, packed subways and Yellow Cabs. With expressways gridlocked from dawn to dusk, people ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Random Acts of Kindness in a Grocery Store - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Lori BurgerIn memory of her recently departed brother–in- law, one of my Facebook friends decided she was establishing a week of random acts of kindness. I loved this idea. What a great way to honor someone that has passed away and will be greatly missed. Her first act happened, by chance, in the ...
Views: 2361 - Love and Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.With each new day, life is full of all kinds of new possibilities. With each breath taken, it brings new life for that moment. During hard times and struggle, it brings about a new strength and understanding. Love and happiness are easy to attain for some. As in love, there are many types ...
Views: 1676 - Single Moms Girls' Night Out - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Jessica RectorTonight is my first night out with a mom's group. As a single mom, I haven't done much since having my baby. I don't really know what to expect. I know I shouldn't have any expectations, but it's hard not to when you are going into an unfamiliar situation. I don't know any of the ladies that ...
Views: 1664 - All That You Will Ever Be - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.All that you will ever be resides in your hands. It does not lie in the person next to you, down the street or anyone else around you. People, places and things might help to influence what you want to do in your life, but it is ultimately up to you. All that you will ever be does not lie in ...
Views: 1355 - The Keys to More Conversions: 4 Fundamental Tips - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Tracey FieberIf you’re like a lot of business owners out there, you may have struggled with making sales at some point. Here are four fundamental tips to get more conversions on your sales calls. Know which questions to ask: Some people have an image of a salesperson as someone who will go to any ...
Views: 1548 - The celestial magic of a campfire and friends - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge To sit around a campfire with a stick while you poke the glowing embers before you, may be one of the most tangible of all visible mysteries of the universe. You stare into pulsing energy that feeds your soul. Warmth comforts your sense of belonging to the wilderness. ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - What is Your Passion? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all have a passion for something. Through time and patience, we have allowed ourselves to experiment with different things and uncover a part of us that finds a sense of joy and accomplishment in our passion. Some people have become great artist and musicians, while others have a profound ...
Views: 1926 - The Joys of Aging Positively - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothThe good news is you are around long enough to be aging! (As 'they' say, it beats the alternative.) As I age I notice older people around me and how they live their lives, and it's fascinating! Some of you live your life to its fullest, some of you act older than you need to and sadly, ...
Views: 1340 - Let Success Chase You - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Mike RobbinsMarch 27, 2014 I recently read Wayne Dyer's new book I Can See Clearly Now, in which he said something that had a profound impact on me, "I've never chased success...success has always chased me." As I've thought about this over the past few weeks, I realize that not only have I spent much ...
Views: 1551 - Four Steps to Stop Others from Derailing Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellOne of the barriers to living on purpose and doing what you truly love is the expectations of others. It may be that your parents had fears that what you wanted to do wouldn't pay the bills, or wasn't considered a sophisticated enough calling and they set the expectation that you would follow a ...
Views: 1787 - A Difference of Energies - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2014 from Don Neviaser,A Difference of Energies Happiness is an ecstatic state of mind, and natural byproduct of positive experiences and attitudes, with the effects on your mind, body and life varying in impact and duration. Positive experiences are enjoyable on their own accord and are further enhanced by the ...
Views: 1625 - Three profound secrets to a happy life - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge Thomas Jefferson said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Through all of human ...
Views: 917(1 vote) - 3 Things You Can Do Right Now To Be Happy No Matter What - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Narah ValenskaAll human beings want to be happy and what is even more beneficial is knowing how to be happy no matter what. The suicide of fashion designer, longtime girlfriend of Mick Jagger, L'Wren Scott makes one think what could have prevented it or stopped it. The truth is we will never know. However, ...
Views: 1551(3 votes) - Take the Happiness Quiz! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Dena BlevinsHere's the deal guys, our world is in a time of rapid change. Every single person here on Earth is affected by this change. Some may feel it or be more attuned to it than others. Some may easily go with the flow and others will be more resistant. Stop for a moment and truthfully acknowledge ...
Views: 1271 - Are You Really Who You Say You Are? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I “pounded the pavement” looking for opportunity. I tried just about everything; except one thing; being myself. What I discovered was this; as long as I tried to be someone other than who I am, my success was always an arms distance away. Are you trying to be someone you’re not? ...
Views: 1409 - The Death Of Limitations - The Birth Of Possibilities - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Joel Simms (Dr. Mo)MoStory Posted bt Dr. MO One day all the employees of a large company reached their head office and when they walked through the front entrance they saw a big notice board on which was written: “Yesterday the one person who has been hindering your growth in this company passed away. We ...
Views: 2016 - Trusting the Synchronicity of Life - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI just finished Wayne Dyer’s new book I Can See Clearly Now, in which he recounts many of the pivotal moments of his life, the lessons he learned, and how he “can see clearly now” the meaning, purpose, and synchronicity of it all. I loved the book and got so much out of it. With my 40th ...
Views: 1499 - Are You Living Your Resume or Eulogy? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Mike RobbinsI had the honor of both attending and speaking at the annual Wisdom 2.0 conference in San Francisco recently. The event was great, and one of the highlights for me was listening to an inspiring talk given by Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post. In her talk she asked us a ...
Views: 1542 - Why Would You Want to Feel Good About Who You Are? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Theresa MorrisWe’ve probably all seen a parent impatiently talking in angry, disrespectful, condescending, tones to a child. WE might have been that parent at one time or another. Did you know that by talking in disrespectful ways to yourself or others the interaction can leave negative imprints on the ...
Views: 1127 - Happiness is Your Natural State - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Larry CraneHappiness exists in everyone. Happiness and love are your natural state of being. All the happiness that you can possibly imagine exists within your very Self being right in this moment. This is good news! The happiness that we are seeking is right where we are says Lester Levenson, founder ...
Views: 2251(3 votes) - Six Easy Steps To Turn Happiness Into Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Alexandria JoyFrom an early age, most of us are raised to believe that success equals happiness. We work hard to get good grades, finish school, and land that fantastic job. Then many of us find that we still are not happy, so we work hard again to climb the corporate ladder and get that promotion, in the ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - Four Steps to Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Tina TessinaIn my private counseling practice, clients often tell me, “I want to be happy!” We then set about making it a reality. As a psychotherapist, I know that Your habits, your relationships, your environment, and especially what you think about them determine more about how happy you are ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - When You Decide - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Things will change, only when you decide you are ready to change them. Life is so full of promise, but some days you just don’t see it. I’ll call those days, distractions. Believe me when I say, life is full of them. How do you tune out all of the distractions? First you have to realize ...
Views: 1208 - How to Incorporate Self Love and Self Appreciation into Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2014 from Lisa Rocks McKeoghIt has become a Hallmark kind of world. Take for example Valentine's Day. What started out as a day of expressing your love to another person has become an overblown and very commercialized occasion. I am sure you could not go anywhere without seeing red or pink hearts, roses, teddy bears and ...
Views: 1058 - Creating Spiritual & Emotional Wealth = Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Mike SchoppDo you consider yourself on a spiritual path yet currently feel out of place? You are not alone. There is a growing trend towards individuals seeking deeper meaning in life today. The majority of dis-ease is simply rooted in “our unconscious choice” to disconnect from who we really are ...
Views: 1613(3 votes) - The Colors of You - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Tina TessinaAs life develops, many of us have an urge to focus on the deeper issues—our dreams and goals, and our emotional and spiritual development. When this happens, life gradually becomes more about meaning and satisfaction and less about obligations and accomplishments. As you mature, you can focus on ...
Views: 1379 - Total Inward Resignation – the Key to Spiritual Awareness and Inner Freedom - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAs we grow up, life in this world becomes a complicated rigmarole. It needs simplicity in our approach to understand it. This is where the total inward resignation can help. It is a matter of deep relaxation without adopting any psychological posture. Standing Alone We see many ...
Views: 2230 - 7 Steps To Creating Happiness! - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Ali RodriguezCreating 7 Steps to Happiness! Was “happiness” a word you got used to hearing since you were a child? Of all the people around you, do you remember who said it most? Many years have passed and you are no longer that seven year old child. As a grown-up, what does “happiness” mean to ...
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