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- 5 Premises That Shape Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeFive Premises that Shape Your Life © 2010 By Carol Harris-Fike, NCOC, ACC Carol Harris-Fike supports clients who desire to explore where they are and where they are going in their lives. These are people who may feel just slightly “off track” with the life they dreamed they would live. With ...
Views: 2326(3 votes) - How To Destroy Mediocrity - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Kasi PhillipsMediocrity Is A Learned Habit For most people the idea of having a good job, married with kids, drive a nice car, and retire after 30 years of service to a company is the American Dream. In retrospect it is for most Americans. After doing an evaluation of my own experiences and changing them ...
Views: 2325(5 votes) - Kids, Christmas, and Presents in a Tough Economy - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Greg BakerThe average household will go into some sort of debt in order to keep up with their ideas of providing a good Christmas for their children. In stable economic times, it took most people six months to pay off their Christmas debt and many, around 1 in 4 according to some statistics, will still be ...
Views: 2325 - Elizabeth Edwards Embodied The Hero Archetype - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantMany are mourning the death of Elizabeth Edwards. I would like to share some thoughts of my own about why we are gripped by her life's story. I believe Elizabeth Edwards embodies two archetypes: the mother and the hero. I will focus on the hero archetype believing it is the more prominent. ...
Views: 2322(14 votes) - 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: 2322 - Thanksgiving Reminds Me of My Father - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Cherokee BillieSo you will understand why Thanksgiving has such deep meaning for me let me give you a little history about my father. He lived in Tennessee and when he was a little boy of six years old, in the year 1924, his mother the local town tramp, told him to take his two little brothers and sister and ...
Views: 2318(4 votes) - Remembering an American Civil Rights Hero, Medgar Evers, on Anniversary of His Murder in Mississippi - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Susan Klopfer“People who lived through those days will tell you that something shifted in their hearts after Medgar Evers died, something that put them beyond fear…. At that point a new motto was born: After Medgar, no more fear.” Maryanne Voller, Esquire THERE MAY BE SOME WHO still ask "who was Medgar ...
Views: 2315 - Useful tips for winning online bidding auction. - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from william denzelspan style="font-weight: bold;">Online Auctions Penny auction websites are growing every day.People are fond of bidding and winning items by bidding.But as traffic increase in these websites it becomes harder to win bids.To win your desired items on online penny auction websites one need a ...
Views: 2315(1 vote) - Ignore Worry – It Will Go Away - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonUndoubtedly, we, as normal crazy adults, are built to worry – it appears to be an integral part of our hard-wiring. And, if we can’t find something to worry about, we’ll invent it. I once had a client, who should have known better, telephone me to tell me that he was having sleepless and that ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - Level Two Integrity: GIT-R-DUN, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Doug GradyOne of the most valuable aspects of taking on and completing the 30-day challenge is becoming aware of your tendencies- realizing where and how you tend to get stopped. Let me share with you one of mine. I tend to have an “all or nothing” mentality. If I can’t do something full on, why bother? ...
Views: 2313(4 votes) - Beating The Case, God's Way... Overcoming Injustice - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from Will G. Woodard"No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me, declares the LORD." -------Isaiah 54:17 Over 2000 Wrongful Conviction Exoneration The ...
Views: 2312 - 10 Ways to De-Clogging the Mind - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyLet's Talk As I was sitting here quiet in meditation this morning there were so many things running through my mind. It is virtually impossible to focus that way. Today I am determined to de-clog my mind that I may hear and know clearly the directions I must take for my life, family, home, ...
Views: 2306(5 votes) - Been Out of Your Body Lately? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Jill Ammon-Wexler© 2012 By Dr Jill Ammon-Wexler The answer could surprise you. Dr. Chris Roe places a pair of enormous fluffy earphones over the head of a blonde 20-year-old woman. He slices a ping-pong ball in half, then tapes a piece over each of her eyes. Roe turns on a red light that will not disturb ...
Views: 2305 - A Question on Business ETIQUETTE - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Timothy SmithThere is a strange phenomenon that occurs every day in the business world. In fact it’s so ‘out there,’ that I bet people don’t even realize that they are doing it. Did you ever CAREFULLY listen to people’s voicemails. How CREDIBLE are they? Do people know that they are not following through on ...
Views: 2303 - Finding the Right Method for Moth Control - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanMoth control might start out pretty easy, as you use a fly swatter for the tiny moth parked randomly on a wall in your home. Moths aren’t very, fast but they can be a little messy to clean up. Still, the first time you pull out a silk blouse or expensive wool suit and spot giant holes in it - ...
Views: 2303 - To Thine Own Self Be True - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel ClarkShakespeare is known for the quote, “To thine own self be true,” from his play Hamlet. People throughout history have yearned for the knowledge of how to be true to the Real Self. When children are young, they seem very free in their expression. A child’s laughter is one of the most ...
Views: 2303(4 votes) - ***Maintaining a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Judi MoreoEven the most successful people have experienced periods when they have been confused, disillusioned, and discouraged. Yet these very people have overcome trials and tribulations to triumph and victory because they have chosen the right attitude. When we feel discouraged and stressed; when ...
Views: 2301(2 votes) - Symptoms of a Midlife Crisis – What Can I Do? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Greg BakerIt is important to recognize some of the main symptoms of a midlife crisis before you can do anything about them. This article will outline the top three symptoms and what you can do. FEELINGS OF A WASTED LIFE If you are thirteen, you probably aren’t feeling like your life has been ...
Views: 2301(1 vote) - 56 Things I Wished I'd Known When I was Younger - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonListen to the audio version of this article at stevenaitchison.podbean.com Today I would like to offer you a different type of post I've learned many lessons in life, and every single one of them I am grateful for. So without further ado here are 56 Things I wished I'd known when I was ...
Views: 2300(2 votes) - The True Meaning of Love - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.After I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer, I knew my life would change. I had no idea how drastic the changes were going to be. It was hard because you hear different horror stories, in reality; everyone's body is different so the reaction to chemotherapy and radiation will differ. I ...
Views: 2300(1 vote) - Work-Life Balance and Your Hierarchy of Values - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Marc de BruinA typical weekend morning discussion in our household. Our 11-year old daughter: “can I ring a friend to play with?” We: “that’s okay, but you first have to clean up your room. You promised us yesterday you’d have it done by last night, and it’s still a mess”. A big –as we call it- Neanderthal ...
Views: 2299 - Magical Conception - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt was one good day in October 2004. I had been living in the UK for quite a few years; I had been married and divorced and, as life has it, after the storm comes the calm… after having arrived at the conclusion that I was better off without a man in my life… he arrived. He didn’t look like ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - What's Going On - the Crazy Planets - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Maya WhitePeople are searching for answers to why there is more turmoil and less peace in these troubling times. Certainly the planetary alignments within our solar system offer insight and grant curious relief through providing astrological explanations. However, there is an answer that moves beyond star ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - Constantly Reminded - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Frances LucasIt is so easy to get distracted in our daily routines. Some distractions are from others but we also have distractions in our minds where we are reminded, for whatever reason, how we have failed someone in the past. We may get distracted by how we have failed ourselves or how we have failed God. ...
Views: 2292 - Why Women Lie About Men They Slept With - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2015 from Mike HatcherIt is official, you would never get the actual number of sexual partners someone has had, at least not from them. This behavior is common in both the male and females reason, still leaves a lot to be desired. There is this dogmatic belief of how the more number of partners a man has had the more ...
Views: 2292 - Believe you can change your life after the affair - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Tammy DavidsonBuilding self-confidence is about looking back at what worked and looking forward to what could work. You have survived an extramarital affair, it may not feel that way right now, but tell yourself enough times that you are a survivor and you will start to believe it. This is what is known as ...
Views: 2291 - The Power Of Love - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2016 from Donald PillaiNot so long ago, I was talking to a business man in Korea. There we were negotiating a multi-million dollar deal, and neither could understand the other's language. Thanks to God for a good interpreter. Still, it required a great deal of effort on both our parts. I learned as we spoke to each ...
Views: 2291 - Top 10 Ways to Change the World Today - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Danish Ahmed10. Watch short videos on alternative media web sites to uncover what the mainstream media is not telling us. The most popular and entertaining videos can be viewed at http://transforminghumanity.blogspot.com 9. Talk about “The New World Order” with friends, family, relatives, neighbors, ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - Sex, Diets and Success: The Failure of the Self-Help Movement - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Shelle Rose CharvetLose over 20 pounds per month. Enhance your love life. Stop being a prisoner of your job. It’s all up to you. Here’s the miracle formula. And we’re going to give it to you for free. Goal-setting will change your life. Throw off the shackles of the shoulds in your life. If you only invest in one ...
Views: 2290(6 votes) - When Should You End a Conversation? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Royane RealWhen I was doing my research for my special report on making friendly conversation, I discovered that there’s a lot of information out there on the topic of how to start a conversation, and a lot of information about how to keep a conversation going. On the topic of how to end a conversation, ...
Views: 2287(6 votes) - Keys To Christian Discipleship: Give Fishing Lessons - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from Paula MarolewskiAn old proverb runs, "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime." That is one of the goals of Christian discipleship: to teach the other person to fish. Put otherwise, your goal is to help the person you are discipling to mature. To make decisions. ...
Views: 2284 - A Credit Restoration Now Plan of Action - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Freddie StewartWhen you finally made the decision that it is time to improve your credit history, hug yourself. You know that the only way things are going to get better for you financially, spiritually and physically are if you stand up and take action. You know you have to put forth the effort in order to ...
Views: 2280 - Caution! Word's Don't Disappear into Thin Air! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Azriel WinnettTry an experiment. Start a conversation on any topic with your spouse or best friend. After you've been talking together for a few minutes, interject with something along the lines of: "Hey, what are you talking about? You're a real idiot!" Next, hasten to explain to your partner that of ...
Views: 2280 - Unwitting Double Standards: The Bane of Human Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Azriel WinnettWhen the phone rang at the local drug store, the pharmacist was shaken to hear the booming voice of a very angry doctor on the line. The doctor demanded to know why the pharmacist had dispensed medication to his patient completely different to what he had prescribed. Just how careless can a ...
Views: 2280 - Andrew Lakey Rediscovers Art Through His Painting Cycle “Studies and Paintings” - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Eric ScottBorn 1959 Chateauroux, France - Andrew Lakey is a painter, focusing on original works which includes Angels, Portraits, Hearts, Butterflies, Language, and flora and fauna color studies titled "Brilliant Nature" or, as this cycle is collectively called, "Unencountered." Over two decades, he ...
Views: 2279 - We Can Help You Kiss So Much Better, That Will Leave Her Breathless! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonYou're About to Discover Guaranteed Secrets That Will Make You the Best Kisser They've Ever Kissed!! ... And Put an End to the Stress and Anxiety of Not Knowing What To Do When It Comes to Being a Fantastic Kisser! Get Step-by-Step PROVEN Kissing Techniques That Will Give You a Reputation for ...
Views: 2278 - Great Gifts Come in Small Packages - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandIntroduction At times the insight and perspective we seek in life can come from places that we least expect. As you read this weeks story, while these 'teachers' don't always seem to respond to my inspirational leadership; they have provided a 'gift' of renewed knowledge in true life ...
Views: 2276 - 5 Gifts That A Child With Autism Gave Me - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Jennifer KruminsMy son’s autism diagnosis shook the foundations of my life. The future, my faith and even the present crumpled before me. Each day was a struggle to find any morsel of inner peace. Our son was somehow “broken;” not the perfect son for which we had hoped and prayed. Days dissolved into ...
Views: 2273 - The Learning Styles Of Lead Generation Salespeople - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Belinda SummersOne thing that you should remember in your lead generation campaign is that selling is not an inborn talent. It can be nurtured in almost anyone. What you need are the proper tools and methodology to maximize the learning curve of your potential sales people. You need them to be in their top ...
Views: 2273 - ***No Negativity Allowed - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Judi MoreoIt seems like every conversation I have had with someone lately, they have brought up the terrible state of the economy. I've started many conversations this week with the sentence, "No negativity allowed." I refuse to accept the "ain't it awful mentality" of the masses. I know I make my own ...
Views: 2272 - That's All Right - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Janet PfeifferShe was only nineteen, a college sophomore, when she started her own sorority. Disillusioned with the superficial behaviors/attitudes of those already on campus, she wanted one that was all-inclusive of every interested female and one devoted to serving the community. Together with a hand-select ...
Views: 2270 - How to achieve stress free travel - by Submitted on May 01, 2019 from Hotels Etc.comWhether you are going on business or pleasure, traveling can be very stressful. Tension can start from the planning stage up to the time you are leaving. However, stress does not have to ruin your business or vacation. These simple tips are guaranteed to help you get rid of that travel stress ...
Views: 2269(1 vote) - Sell Your Unwanted Stuff Fast with These Apps - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Jane HurstWe buy stuff, and we buy more stuff, and soon, we have more stuff than we know what to do with. When this happens to you, it is time to start selling off the stuff you no longer use and get some of your money back. There are all kinds of ways that you can sell things, and you will find plenty of ...
Views: 2269(1 vote) - Advice to Parents: Things You Can Do To Decrease the Likelihood of Your Child Being the Victim of a Sexual Predator - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Jay Tow, M. S. Counselor, Life Management and Relationship CoachAn article by Jay Tow, M.S. Certified Sexologist Much has been written and discussed about the things we can teach our children in order help them avoid being victims of a sexual predator or molester. We all know about staying away from strangers and good and bad touching. There are steps ...
Views: 2267(2 votes) - Anticipating and Avoiding Getting Fired - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from William CottringerAnticipating and Avoiding Getting Fired By Bill Cottringer “If you intend to go to work there is no better place than right where you are; if you do not intend to go to work you cannot get along anywhere. Squirming and crawling about from place to place can do no good.” ~Abraham ...
Views: 2267 - Growing in Your Knowledge of the Redirect Virus - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Gerard MacGoogle Redirect Virus is a malicious malware that has the capacity of rendering your computer useless. It’s mainly linked with Google because of the fact that it attacks the Google search engine most often. In any case, it also attacks Yahoo, Bing, MSN and other search engines. The ugly ...
Views: 2265 - Gemini Solar Eclipse ~ Get Ready for Change! - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Kelley RosanoOur first Solar Eclipse for 2012 is on May 20 at 0* Gemini. Solar Eclipses are vastly powerful New Moons, heralding major endings and beginnings. Eclipses are the most intense transit we can experience. This Gemini New Moon Eclipse occurs just 16 days before Venus eclipses the Sun. This too is ...
Views: 2262 - Agree to Differ - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Michelle MillerWe all have had differences of opinion in our lives. But what happens when someone makes a comment that offends you? Or when you have a different way of handling a situation? Or worse, someone you care about is mad at you and they withhold communication? In dealing with this type of ...
Views: 2258(1 vote) - YOUR NEW LIFE STARTS NOW! Start Living Your Life On Purpose. (Intentionally and By Design) - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Raymond ShinaultWhat I believe our goal should be is to start living your life on purpose. Another meaning would be living your potential. Your Passion your Purpose in life. Of all the great pursuits in life, to me this is the most important. Robert Louis Stevenson said it more than a hundred years ago: “To ...
Views: 2258(1 vote) - Lights! Camera! Action! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectLights! Camera! Action! I would say that somehow rather films have been a great part of our lives. These films can sometimes become ideals in life. We often follow by these films regardless of positive or negative. The impact of modern day cinema varies amongst the type, genre or execution ...
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