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- Speaking your Truth - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Amber AghaSpeaking your Truth How often have we wanted to tell someone how we feel about them, about an action they have taken or something they have done to us. Instead of sitting down and having that conversation we have found ways to avoid it. To forget it in inertia or diversionary tactics, letting ...
Views: 2015 - Help When Your Teenager is Out of Control - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Mark GregstonFor parents, there is no worse feeling than watching your child spin out of control while nothing you do seems to make any difference. If your teenager’s behavior is giving you feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and fear, I would like to offer you some suggestions. First, stop what you ...
Views: 2013(2 votes) - Every Day is Like a Deck of Cards - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Lanky LevyEvery day is a new one When we are little, we are taught that if you plan your life, every day will go according to plan. Unfortunately, life doesn't happen according to plan in most instances. Life is like a deck of cards. Every day, it is shuffled and a new set of circumstances are ...
Views: 2012 - Life Lessons my Grand mother taught me! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Justin HansenWhen I was younger my Grandmother had these amazing plaques all over the walls in her hallway, basement and bathroom. They were always full of cute little one line quotes or sayings that were either funny or inspirational in some way. She also had tons of nick-knacks and cute pictures of ...
Views: 2011(1 vote) - Energy Leeches v Enthusiastic Supporters - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Christine SherborneThinking about the people in your life, who are the leeches and who are the supporters? Thinking right back to your early years who can you remember being the friends and family that have put you down, told you “you can't do it”, or “you are hopeless”? How did they make you feel? What did you do ...
Views: 2010(2 votes) - How Much Stress Will Post Peak Oil Cause You? Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Jill PrinceAre you ready for the lifestyle changes you will need to make post peak oil? Can you live without a car or truck or even buses? Huh?!? So, the story goes that as of about 2012, the world’s ability to supply oil will cease to meet the demand for oil. After that point, the cost to bring the ...
Views: 2009(2 votes) - How to recognize a sign from God - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Vanessa Codorniu“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”― Anaïs Nin Recently I was asked by Soul Kisses TV for my input on this question: "I always wonder how people interpret signs from God. How do you know? It’s a hard thing to describe. What do you think?" -Cocoa Popps, NYC As ...
Views: 2009 - If You Love Only Those Who Love You - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseUnhappy, unkind, evil and selfish people love those who love them. Do we only love those who love us? What is the required difference? We are to love those who do not love us, who do not know us, who do not conform to our ideals. We are to reach, to stretch, to bloom toward and into the lives ...
Views: 2008(3 votes) - Having a Bad Day? Try a Little Perspective - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Sara DillingerSomewhere in the dim reaches of my Baby Boomer memory I have a vague memory of a comedian whose gag line was, “I shoulda stood in bed.” I found myself repeating that line to myself – though I used the more grammatical but less funny version – this morning. I should have stayed in ...
Views: 2007 - Differences in Male and Female Chromosomes - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from linda johnThe main differences between males and females are the X and Y chromosomes. Among humans, two X chromosomes make a woman, and an X and a Y chromosome make a man. However, there are other differentiating features between these chromosomes. Some differences include size, number of genes and even ...
Views: 2006 - Discover Your WHY - Living a Life with Passion & Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONYour ‘why’ is a reason for your life that is so compelling and so passionate that it exudes a devotional power from within, and once discovered, pours out positively into everything you do, moving you closer to your goals, ultimate happiness, joy and fulfillment. Discovering your Why is an ...
Views: 2006(2 votes) - On Changing - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Michael ClearmanThose darn treetops are at it again! Anyone who has taken the time to read a recent piece entitled “On Treetops” knows what I am alluding to. At a point along my daily jogging path, regally stand a dozen or so trees as silent witnesses to my labor. But are they really silent? You will ...
Views: 2005(2 votes) - A Formula for Success - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Laurel ClarkWe hear a lot of people talking about manifestation. Henry Ford said, "Think you can, you can. Think you can't, you can't. Either way you're right!" The mind is a powerful mechanism for producing what we want or don't want. How, then, can we insure that we produce what we want? First ...
Views: 2004(7 votes) - The ONE KEY to Making Love Last a Lifetime - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Janet PfeifferAh, Love! What could be more wonderful than falling in love? We find ourselves attracted to another and regardless of our age we feel like a teenager falling in love for the first time. And for a period of time, all is right with the world. But then reality sets in. We begin to notice things ...
Views: 2004 - New Life - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Stephanie AdamsWhen my son was on the way with us to the ER for a small mishap with his allergies, my husband noticed a car with the license plates "Salem". Not only is that the name of a witchy town, it is my father's name, along with several other ancestors, and was given as a middle name to his ...
Views: 2003 - Redesign Your Reality - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonI would like to introduce you to something called Redesigning Your Reality and it's all about changing how you perceive the world. This is something that I have learned with NLP and changed it slightly to come up with this concept. Reality Your reality is totally different from my ...
Views: 2003(6 votes) - ***What’s Attitude Got to Do With It? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Judi MoreoHave you ever wondered why one person seems to get all the lucky breaks and others get none? Why it is that some people seem to meet just the right people and others never do? Why does one person become a millionaire, while another is broke? Why do some athletes become Olympic stars and ...
Views: 2001 - How to Write a Thank You Card - the Lost Practice of Handwritten Notes - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Nanette SaylorWhen was the last time you hand wrote a thank you note? Recently I had the pleasure of writing quite a few of them, and in the process I had the thought that, like letter writing, the practice of writing thank you notes may be a dying art. Seriously, do any of you still own a copy of “Miss ...
Views: 2001 - ***Sometimes the Answer is to Leave - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Judi MoreoDifficult people turn up in everyone’s life from time to time. They show up as co-workers, bosses, friends and relatives. We all know when difficult situations are left unaddressed, it won’t get better. In fact, it usually gets worse. You simmer and stew until the situation erupts into ...
Views: 2000(1 vote) - ***Use Your Magic Arrow to Create Better Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Judi MoreoWouldn’t it be wonderful if you could own a magic bow and arrow that had an arrowhead filled with love and shoot people with it when they are being mean, hateful, nasty, or spiteful. When the arrow hit them, it would spread love and joy throughout their hearts and bodies. ...
Views: 1998 - Earning vs. Creating Value In Life - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Kathy SmithThere was a time in my life when I was really confused, lost and I did not have a lot of joy. It was ironic, because my whole life had "turned out" just as I had imagined it would. I graduated school, I got a job and a nice place to live. I had friends, family, and a long-term relationship. Any ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Digital Vaporizers along with their Uses - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from nina cookIn these quickly paced, tense times of the environment we live in, many more people are turning for the utilization of aromatherapy for a strategy to de-stress. They may be discovering the use of herbs and important oils is an excellent approach to make it possible for the cares from the day to ...
Views: 1997 - Eliminating the Internal Complaint Department - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Misa HopkinsA while back my husband and I were in a class where we were asked to spend a day keeping a tally of how often we complained. I thought I was a pretty positive person so this exercise would be pretty easy to do. Oh my gosh, was I surprised to discover how often I was thinking complaining ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - How to Retain Your Birth Right --Self-confidence and Self-esteem to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerDid you know that you were born with all the self-esteem and self-confidence you need to live a full and happy life? We are born with adequate Self-confidence and Self-esteem to achieve our immediate needs and goals—such as: summoning food, comfort, nurturing, walking, talking, etc. Yet with ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - The New Moon in Cancer: It’s a Family Affair - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Ron Archer"If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going." Professor Irwin Corey Today's new moon is in Cancer, a symbol of family (among other things). Earlier today I was standing at the kitchen sink and wondering how to approach my newsletter and I could see a photograph of my ...
Views: 1994(1 vote) - The Optimistic Visionary - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Biancia TateHello! my name is Biancia Tate and I am the Founder of The Hope Network whose mission is to provide spiritual support, hope and healing to survivors of trauma and/or crisis. We rebuild faith, restore confidence and renew hope in Jesus Christ after trauma and/or crisis. To be able to fulfill ...
Views: 1994 - I Wish I Was Wayne Dyer - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsI wish I was Wayne Dyer all Zen about letting children find their own way. Then maybe I would be able to resist sending my neighbours children to bootcamp while they were not looking. I wish I was Oprah able to talk about my bowel moments without fear of being asked for my senior’s card. I ...
Views: 1993(3 votes) - Nationalism vs. Patriotism: Narcissism vs. Self-love - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Sam VakninBy Sam Vaknin Author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" Patriotism is akin to the healthy form of self-love: it consists mainly of pride in one’s self-identity and values based on one’s culture and shared history. Patriotism is not exclusionary, but inclusive. The patriot, in ...
Views: 1993 - Believing and Achieving - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Willie HortonHow would you feel about the proposition that you can achieve anything – absolutely anything – in which you can believe? Well, whether you realize it or not, that’s what you’re actually doing at the moment – you’re living the life that you believe you can live. Years of research in various ...
Views: 1992 - Family holidays in Egypt's Red Sea Region - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Anjela MuolkiHolidays to Egypt with the kids - no matter how old they are Family holidays will never go out of style, and Egypt’s Red Sea resorts offer the perfect family beach holiday, with plenty of sights and activities to tire the kids out too. The child-friendly beach resorts on Egypt's Red Sea offer ...
Views: 1992 - Gay and Single – Not Alone - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Paul NovelloSociety projects an idealized image of a fulfilled life as being straight and married with children. This is viewed as the pinnacle of success in the hierarchy of love. At the very least we should all have a significant other in our lives. With the advent of gay marriage, many gay men are ...
Views: 1992(1 vote) - Secret #10 of 10 Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from John Di LemmeN: Non-negotiable When you give a client a surprise bonus, you’re over-delivering and practically guaranteeing customer satisfaction. A satisfied customer is essential. Don’t hold a debate with yourself about whether you should reward a customer. Make the reward non-negotiable. When it ...
Views: 1992 - The Zone: How to Get in IT and Stay in IT More Often, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Doug GradyIn my second year in the insurance business I set a couple of records while going for the coveted President's ring. At one point my closing ratio was over 90%. It seemed almost effortless at times. I felt at one with my work, my prospects, and my clients. I was extremely focused and energized, ...
Views: 1991(2 votes) - Walk the Path You Choose, Not Someone Else's - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Stephen ThomasWe all walk the Path of life. What Path are you walking? Is it the Path you would like, or is it one chosen by someone else, possibly forced onto you? If you are like most people, it is, unfortunately, not the one of your choosing. We are a product of our environment, or so the Sociologists ...
Views: 1991 - Women in Business: Do You Have Stick-tuitive-ness? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.When it comes to being in business, the road to success can be long and hard, marked by many highs and lows and everything in between. Like life, our business can make us ride an emotional roller coaster - if we let it. We may jump for joy when we land a new client or enter into a profitable ...
Views: 1989 - Are you a Control Fanatic? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanIf you are, you might be hindering your advancement as well as the progress of others. It is okay to want things and to acquire success, but sometimes, we allow our personal goals and ulterior needs and motives to get in the way of overall growth. How, you ask? Just look around you, we are ...
Views: 1988(5 votes) - Be Unbreakable - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Susan VernicekDo you have an unbreakable spirit? Has anybody ever put you down, and it has caused you to give up on something? Has anybody made you cry? Most of us have experienced this and probably more so when we were younger. It’s a love-hate emotion knowing that we get wiser as we get older. There’s a ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - Flooring Options for Indoor Staircase - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanThe choice of floor covering for an indoor staircase requires careful consideration, as the material you choose will have an impact on the surrounding decor. The location of the staircase and its function are important factors, and you should also consider whether the staircase is open or ...
Views: 1984 - We Don't Solve Our Problems, We Outgrow Them - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI was recently reminded of a great quote from psychologist Carl Jung, he said, “We don’t solve our problems, we outgrow them.” As I’ve been thinking about this the past few days, I realize how often my attention is actually on solving my problems, instead of outgrowing them. No wonder the ones ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - The Wise Well Woman's Baby Step #1: Commit to Change - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Nanette SaylorAre you ready to lead a life that is different than the one you are leading now? What will it take for you to stop doing what you’re doing and start living the life of your dreams? Most will agree, it takes you engaging your energy and committing to change. You can’t get different results ...
Views: 1983 - Who Are You? Really? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Danish AhmedWhat makes you, you? Think about that for a moment... There's probably a bunch of characteristics that come to your mind. Sometimes, the most basic of traits we overlook. For example, did you think about your gender, your ethnicity, or your age? We tend not to describe ourselves with these ...
Views: 1983(3 votes) - A Nasty Wound - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Timothy SinnServing Your Country Most people believe you must be in the military or be voted in to serve a community, state, or country. Such as a Mayor, Congressman, or Judge someone that the people approve to be a servant of the people. We serve our families, neighborhood's, communities on up, in a ...
Views: 1982(4 votes) - Do Not Let the Media Determine Your Lifestyle - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Team Afro(Originally published at http://afrodaddy.com) “Advertising is the driver of the Corporate Machine. Our dollars are the fuel.” When people talk about “the media” they are really talking about large Media Corporations (think Viacom, Fox News) that use 20 minutes of every hour on ...
Views: 1982 - Walking towards the life you want - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsI know God will not give me anything I cannot handle I just wish he didn’t trust me so much ~ Mother Teresa ~ Life has become a fast food meal to be scoffed down and digested on the run. We dont have the luxury of sitting down and enjoying the banquet of beauty Mother Earth lays ...
Views: 1981 - What Does It Take to be a Grown Up? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Staci BackauskasWhen I walked away from a six-figure job in 1998 to finish my first novel, it appeared all hope of my ever growing up was lost. It was bad enough I paid $1400 for a one-bedroom apartment in Gramercy Park while friends bought houses, got married and had children. Now, at the age of 35, I was ...
Views: 1981 - Injury Prevention and Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapy is a noninvasive technique that aims to rectify disability or impairment in the body. It includes injury prevention programs that are meant to keep people healthy and active. Physical therapy or physiotherapy is a valuable healthcare service that relieves pain and improves ...
Views: 1980 - What Is YEAST AND HOW DO THEY Have An Impact On OUR LIVES? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Brock KatznerWhat On Earth Is YEAST And The Way DO THEY AFFECT OUR Life? From the 12 months 2004, Americans invested about 24billion on through the counter anti infection items and also the anti infection business reaches billions of gross sales annually. You'll find hundreds of distinct suppliers that ...
Views: 1980 - Patience Leads to Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Vinod AnandPatience Leads to Positive Attitude (Vinod Anand) Rome was not built in a day. Every masterpiece requires efforts to make things perfect. However, in some cases, despite all sincere efforts, the art simply remains art; it does not become a masterpiece. This can lead to frustration, low ...
Views: 1977 - Your Own Space - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We remember as kids grabbing blankets, pillows and sheets and throwing them on any piece of furniture that we could and we made a fort. We would bring toys in the fort and play in there for hours. Oh, what fun that was! We also made tree forts. We took our time and picked out the perfect ...
Views: 1977 - Simplify Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Christine SherborneYou probably experience more stress than you need to, because your life is too complex. Today, we are bombarded with information from many sources, directly and indirectly. This makes your life very complicated, as you struggle with emails, papers, bills and people, worried in case you miss ...
Views: 1976(2 votes)