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- RSVP or Répondez s’il-vous-plait - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Diane CraigTranslation: please respond A client writes: There seems to be a lot of confusion about RSVP. I noticed this with two invitations I recently sent out. The first was to an intimate bridal shower at my home, and the second, to a costly destination wedding. I understand my experience was ...
Views: 1828 - 5 Law of Attraction Tips to Benefit From Anger and Avert Resentment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeSibling rivalry, political disappointments, workplace issues, abuse, betrayal, and infidelity are just a few of the many reasons that people have for harboring feelings of anger and resentment. Although anger is an emotion that is as natural as any other, it has a tendency to eat away at the ...
Views: 3489(6 votes) - Hope Helps Us Cope - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from M.J. RyanIn Greek mythology, when Pandora opened the box and let out all the troubles that have since plagued the world, she also let out a tiny fairy who said, “Yes, it is true that you have unleashed all manner of afflictions upon the world, but you have also let me out. I am Hope and will always be ...
Views: 2054(3 votes) - Maslow for the Modern World - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is becoming more and more difficult to escape. Phones follow us wherever we go, e-mails ping and blackberries call to us with abbreviations as various TV’s bark for us to “call now!”. Our garages are filled with more cars that take us to more places in less time than we somehow used to ...
Views: 1213(2 votes) - Just Another Sales Pitch? You Decide. . . - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Linda ThompsonAn article I recently read about the hotel reservations business caused me to think about how we communicate. The article talked about a "new" service that offered a really great rate for a hotel room on the Internet. However, in order to get that really great rate, you had to pick up the phone, ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - Keeping Them Safe or Being Over Protective? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Linda ThompsonHave you heard the expression, "helicopter parents?" Those are the (usually) young parents of small children who are obsessive about keeping in touch with those kids 24/7. They are the parents who buy 6 year olds cell phones so they can be connected at all times. They are the parents who won't ...
Views: 1710 - Generational (Mis)communications - Things You Never Say to an Older Person - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Linda ThompsonIf you are a young Gen Y working in a multigenerational office, do you know what to and what not to say to your Boomer colleague? First of all, don't ever, ever tell them you are too young to know any Bruce Springsteen songs. Big mistake. Communicating across generations is challenging, at ...
Views: 1337(2 votes) - Find Your Focus - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Judith BaxterIn today’s busy and ever changing world, we can easily become overwhelmed. You have made your resolutions and set your goals for change but now it seems you have so much to do and don’t know where to start. At this stage it is easy to lose our enthusiasm for the changes we wish to ...
Views: 1367 - Power of Positive Belief - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Judith BaxterIf you can conceive it and believe it, you will achieve it. The Power of Belief is by far the most powerful and creative force in the Universe. And the most potent thing we have going for us is the power of our positive beliefs. Belief in oneself is the most motivating power of all. If you ...
Views: 2317 - The Simple Formula to Unleash the Law of Attraction and Get Your Stuff - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Laurie StolmakerYou can use the Law of Attraction to create any desire, but you MUST be in a place of cooperating with the universe. Visualization can help you to do that, if you understand the 3 steps to deliberate creation. A lot of folks have focused on visualizing as the key to creating results using the ...
Views: 1160(3 votes) - Be Your Own Financial Controller - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lillian LiAnything in life worthwhile requires some education and practice. Rather than handing over your hard earned money to a financial "expert", take the time to learn financial terms and trends on your own. Take control of your own financial destiny by learning what works for you and your personality ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - I Am Fed Up of Life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from ayo olaniyanA funny topic you may say, but i took a poll today only to realise loads of people are so fed up of many things, for various reasons. Some people are fed up of their jobs, men, women, children who don’t listen to instruction, parents, economy, financial status, bills, spouses etc. There are ...
Views: 8294 - Education and Fulfillment - Finding Your Path, a Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 1889 - The Day the Blog Died: How Losing My Blog Added Meaning To My Life - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Liv LaneI lost my blog this morning. And then I lost my mind. It all started when I decided to delete one of my two Google accounts. I didn't recall setting up the second one and never used it. So, I click-click-clicked and deleted it, confident that my other account was safe and sound. But when I ...
Views: 2509(6 votes) - The Reality Behind The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Andrew RondeauLife seems to have a way of working out. People have enthusiastically contributed to the recent success of books like The Secret and The Law of Attraction. Yet many mistake the practice of this law. They have misunderstood what the message of these books is all about. They have allowed ...
Views: 2213(2 votes) - Voice Care for Coaches and Speakers - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Catherine FranzAs a coach and speaker, you rely heavily on a healthy voice for your business. In addition, if you give teleclasses, workshops, do speaking engagements, voice maintenance needs a higher priority in your self-care program. During flu, cold, or allergy seasons, vocal cords become highly ...
Views: 4632(3 votes) - We Are the World…at What Price? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Stephanie FrankIt’s been 4 days since we said goodbye to the King of Pop - or as some would now call him, “The Greatest Artist that Ever Lived.” Some were shocked by the news, most saddened and some don’t care at all. Whatever your personal opinion of Michael Jackson, there is no denying the massive price ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - 20 Problem Solvers From Hell: What Type of Problem Solver Are You? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceHave you ever thought about the type of problem solver that you are? If you haven't, now is probably a good time to think about it. In today's day and age, problems are more complicated than they have ever been before. Ever since the start of the information age and the knowledge economy, the ...
Views: 2428 - Bernie Madoff is the Bear - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMore than 100 years ago, it was an annual tradition in some Native American tribes to capture a large bear, tie him to a stake, and then begin dancing around him. There was also a bonfire and drumming. Then, one by one, members of the tribe approached the bear and confessed their sins. After ...
Views: 764 - All You Have is Now - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Sonya Triggs-WhartonAll you have is now. That’s important to remember. All you really have is right now. Tomorrow is not promised and yesterday is a far-away dream. A dream because you cannot reach it, touch it or taste it. It only exists in your memory. And, until we find a way of traveling back to the past, ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - You Learn By Doing - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Sonya Triggs-WhartonHow do great speakers become great? How do Olympic athletes get so good at what they do? Practice, practice, practice of course. But there's one, often overlooked factor - they learn by doing. It's important to prepare for the big events in your life. Say, for example, you are asked to ...
Views: 1105 - Believe in Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Mark Holland“Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can.” - Richard Bach Believing in yourself and your abilities is absolutely the most important thing you can do on your journey to positive thinking. It is critical to develop the self-confidence you need to carry you through to the ...
Views: 1774(2 votes) - Change Happens - It's Okay (It's Only FaceBook) - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the last two hours, my Facebook home page has changed. The change isn't too dramatic since the only interface that actually changed was the home page - everything else is still the same. And now Facebook sort of looks like Twitter. Or maybe Twitter looks like Facebook. Anyways... In ...
Views: 710 - Leaving Your Legacy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Julie PhillipsOver the past few weeks, there has been blanket coverage over the tragic death of Michael Jackson. There have been vigils, memorial shows and gatherings across the globe, where fans have united in their grief to mourn the loss of the "King of Pop". Jackson was known and applauded around the ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - The Philosophical Bartender - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanPull up a stool and grab a cup of sunshine, while I tell you the story about a philosophical bartender; who changed lives through his simple yet profound words of wisdom. “In every life there will fall some rain,” Jerry would say, “the rain only comes to wash away the tears from our eyes so ...
Views: 1581 - Why Don't You Feel Loved, Loving and Lovable? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Ann StewartWe talk about the Father’s love, seek it, want to be enveloped in it, and spread it around. But, so seldom do we feel it with our senses and most of the time we tend to feel unworthy of His love. How can you really know if and when God loves you? There are days when you really feel great and ...
Views: 1698 - Secrets Revealed By a Master Attraction Practitioner on How You Can Change Your Daily Results - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzYou already know the laws of attraction can bring in your desires. When you are expanding your universal energy to attract more of your desires, it is important to live in the law in all your waking moments. You can learn to practice living using the laws 24/7. To shift to invite more into ...
Views: 1910(3 votes) - Ride the Waves! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cynthia Christianson,There is a couple I know who I really like being with. Their deep commitment to each other's well- being is very clear as they interact with each other. I feel calm, safe and relaxed with them. I like to ride that wave with them. I have a friend that brings out my quirky sense of humor. We ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Solving The Wellness Challenge - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Jill PrinceDo you know how stress is destroying your life and what to do about it? You’ve all heard of stress but most people think of stress as the emotional kind and are not aware of another kind of stress – oxidative stress. Let's talk about emotional stress first. Hans Selye is known as the ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Michael Jackson, You, and Me - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Martia NelsonWhen Michael Jackson died, I became riveted to the stories that emerged about him. Not so much about his death, but his life. It seemed that after he left us we were finally getting insight to what he was like as a man, not just an icon. Deepak Chopra, who had been a friend and spiritual ...
Views: 1352(3 votes) - Packing Pickles - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDoctors say there is enough salt in one pickle to give us all the sodium we need for a year. I’d like more years, and so I consume fewer pickles. But this is a story I still gnaw on over the years. It is a story my father’s mother told over and over. And over and over. When I was younger I ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - Yes, Life is Difficult - Now What? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Carolyn Townes"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." ~ Michael Jordan, basketball star Throughout the course of my coaching practice, with individuals and groups, I often hear women say things like, "But it's so hard!" or "That's easier said than done." M. Scott Peck's wonderful ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - Dealing with Fear and Negative Self Talk - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Carolyn Townes"NOW is the operative word. Everything you put in your way is just a method of putting off the hour when you could actually be doing your dream. You don't need endless time and perfect conditions. Do it now. Do it today. Do it for twenty minutes and watch your heart start beating." ~ Sam ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - How the Natasha Richardson tragedy can help you heal - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Life is precious.” "Life is often unfair." "Unthinkably horrid things happen to good and bad people alike." Trite and hackneyed as those statements may be, what else can one say upon hearing that a young mother, wife, daughter, beloved friend, and brilliant stage and film actress died ...
Views: 669(2 votes) - The Vagrant Gift - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneAt age 14 I was a willowy little thing with long blonde hair and braces. Not yet old enough to drive, I was grown-up enough to ride the bus from our town of Gresham, Oregon to downtown Portland for my orthodontist appointments. I liked going to Portland - it made me feel worldly and mature. On ...
Views: 2394(12 votes) - Override Human Imprints - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenGrandma made me smile. Almost one hundred years old, she was lucid and bright as we caught up on the family news. Then after a bit, Grandma paused before thoughtfully telling me, “Cheryl, our human minds make us stupid, so pay attention and don’t follow its impressions, follow Love and wisdom.” ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - It’s Your Life - What Do You Allow? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Alan SealeIt’s a beautiful morning as I sit under a willow tree at the edge of Chautauqua Lake – the water is lapping gently on the rocks and the early morning mist is hovering over the great expanse of water. It’s quite a mystical sight. I’ve returned to this specific spot under this tree for a few ...
Views: 1416(3 votes) - Stepping Out of the Drama of Life - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from David WolfRecently I spent time with a friend who a few days previously experienced a traumatic interpersonal and intrapersonal event. A few hours into our day he expressed that he feels for the first time since the episode that he is “stepping out of the drama of what happened”. This caused me to reflect ...
Views: 1104 - Life Training Teaches Us Having a Sharp Mind Allows Us to Be Focused on the Prize - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gary EbyI am keenly interested in reading many articles to continually be informed and formulate ideas concerning life training, life skills, leadership training, skill building, personal good and mentoring training. Basically it’s all about life business to say the least, but also as a means to truly ...
Views: 766 - Creating a Dream Come True - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDreams; what a wonderful addition to our lives, they enable us to envision what we truly are pining for and give us the ability to create the perfect scenario in which to live our lives. Living your realistic dreams can happen; experiencing your true blue desires can be attainable and do come ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Life Training is All About Asking Questions - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gary EbyCurious minds contribute in every individual's holistic development. The moment a person starts asking questions, you will find out how much that person knows, don't know, or wanted to know. Learn to coach life by asking questions. It is a kind of building skills. It’s a personal work to ...
Views: 1232 - The Power of Relationships in Life Training - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gary EbyOver the years, I've discerned a pattern in the lives of many successful people. They didn't do it alone. They sharpened their skills and wit while being motivated by having regular meetings with persons who had similar interests. They were with their peers whom they can relate to. Gain better ...
Views: 830 - Life Training is About ‘The Essence of Humility to Overcome Prejudice’ - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Gary EbyCoach Life free from prejudices! When it comes to this crucial subject a person’s typical inclination would be to base it on race, sex, social status and so on. But let us delve on this on much broader since first and foremost it is a people issue of vital importance. Ask yourself, is this my ...
Views: 865 - Natasha Richardson's Tragedy Saves a Little Girl's Life - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsReality has still not sunk into me that Natasha Richardson is no more. It was such a devastating tragedy not just for her friends and family but also us, her fans, who have admired her work and gotten so much joy out of it. As much as we'd like to think that celebrities are just regular people ...
Views: 936 - How You Can Be Hung By Your Tongue! - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Gary EbyLet me start off with A Japanese proverb ... ''A tongue three inches long can kill a man six feet tall.'' Often time’s people just have a knack for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. They are being Hung By The Tongue! To give you a better example here is a story… ...
Views: 1145 - Let Your Destiny Manifest Itself to Attain Life Success - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Gary EbyWhat drives you? What is it that defines your entire persona? What are you living for? Unfortunately, most people have are way ward of the very purpose they exist. Can you remember those days of your youthful exuberance when you undoubtedly believe you can achieve anything? Filled with ...
Views: 849 - Red River Rising: How to Survive the Floods of 2009 - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn El Dorado, Kansas earlier this month, a 15-year-old girl on her way home from high school lost control of her Honda Accord and crashed into a drainage ditch. Bayleigh Stovall hydroplaned on pooled water that had collected on Main Street during a downpour. Bayleigh managed to call a friend who ...
Views: 709 - How Much is a Life Worth? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHow much is a life worth? For Peter Singer, this isn't a rhetorical question or dorm room–style thought experiment. In his provocative new book, "The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty," Singer, a professor of philosophy at Princeton University, argues that we have a moral ...
Views: 798 - You Have To Be Present To Change Your Life Experience - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerIt’s difficult to be present in the space of feeling stressed or unfulfilled. Yet the only way to realize fulfillment in your experience is to be present. What may, upon first thought, seem like a paradox is really nothing more than a challenge. And the good news about challenges is that they ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - We're expecting! A story of hope and life anew... - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast Fall, my husband David and I took down the terra cotta bird house that hung from our back porch so that we could build a new porch. I inadvertently touched the little bird structure, and feared the scent of human hands would preclude our ever hearing the sweet, impossibly high music of baby ...
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