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- Different Areas of Personal Development - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Nik HalikIf you’ve awaken to the realization of pursuing personal development, that’s a good place to start. Sometimes, it may be somewhat daunting trying to pick a particular aspect of self development to start with. Well, the first step is to do an inner search, in order to know the area that requires ...
Views: 1584 - FEAR - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsIt is impossible to remove all Fear from our lives. Fear is a natural emotion and we are all human – It is normal and natural to experience some degree of fear in our lives. We can feel fear for many different reasons including the following: • Fear of doing something new • Fear of the ...
Views: 1584(4 votes) - checking assumptions ~ uncovering requests - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Melanie McGheeI recently met with a client who has long held a belief system about how others should behave in particular circumstances. As I listened to her confront her own assumptions, I was struck by the courage and humility it takes to really challenge a belief or a “should.” So many of our ideas ...
Views: 1583(2 votes) - It Takes a Village to Raise a Vision - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickAfter years and years of building my business I know it’s a heck of a lot more fun (and a lot less work) to raise a vision when you have a village of people supporting you! I’ve always had a team. To me that’s a no-brainer. But sometimes I lose sight of the other important “villagers” I need to ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Lessons from Sobibor - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI never tire of stories of survival of any kind. I like to learn from them the values, beliefs and actions that supported them to come out of a crisis situation where it seemed the “odds” were against them. A recent afternoon lecture by Phillip Bialowitz proved to be one of those inspiring ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - I Can’t Decide - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Stephen MartileI knew I wanted to quit my job for over a year, but I did nothing about it. Why? Because I was afraid, I was scared what might happen if my business was a failure. The fear of failure kept me paralyzed for over a year. I Can’t Decide The words, “I can’t” are the most paralyzing in the ...
Views: 1582 - 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: 1582(1 vote) - Enrich Your Life: Befriend an Extrovert if You’re an Introvert, or an Introvert if You’re an Extrovert - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Noelle NelsonI went to the movies recently with a friend. It was billed as an action comedy and I was looking forward to some good laughs. What I hadn’t realized is that the movie was 90% action and 10% comedy. Oh, the comedy was great! We’re talking LOL rolling in the aisles funny--and the action was just ...
Views: 1581 - Is There Destiny, Luck, or Opportunity? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2018 from Kit GuptaThe news about my boss Andy giving his two-week notice spread like wild fire in the department. Everyone who reported to him was apprehensive about who and what the next guy would be like. Will the new guy be better or worse than Andy? Everybody was concerned about how this change would affect ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - You Inspire Me - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.No matter how near or how far; you inspire me. No matter how rich or how poor you are; you inspire me. No matter what language you speak; you inspire me. No matter the color of your skin; you inspire me. No matter if you have new clothes or if they’re worn thin; you inspire me. No matter ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Life on the Canals of France - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghLife on the Canals of France Cruising the Canals of France by Barge Bill and Nancy were a Maryland couple who decided to hang up their conventional lifestyle and try something new. Their first adventure was moving aboard a sailboat and traveling for two years from the Chesapeake Bay to ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - The Power of Choice - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2014 from MaryEllen TribbyI’ll never forget seeing Uncle Tony in the hospital bed... Doors of hospital rooms are so big and wide – they make you feel exposed just standing there. And that smell is always there... some mix of chemicals and medications that's supposed to smell “clean,” but doesn’t. The smell and the ...
Views: 1579 - 7 Ways to Boost Your Self-Development Through Writing - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Jane CoplandHave you ever thought about writing? I believe everyone has had an idea or two on the matter. There are different roads to follow on the way to effective self-development and writing can be one of them. Overall, these roads depend on individual aptitudes and room for professional growth for ...
Views: 1577 - Let Kids Be Kids! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonAbout 15 years ago, when my children were still in elementary school, I was very active in the Parent Teacher Association. At one of the monthly meetings the topic of discussion was the new curriculum that the state of Michigan was presenting. Many concerns were voiced at that meeting, and one ...
Views: 1577 - Start Your Year Off Right, Create 'Family' Goals - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerSo often, we are disgusted and frustrated with our home, the clutter and mess that is in it and the fact that we feel like we have lost control. Part of the problem is because we don't have the cooperation of other family members that we would like to have. Plus the fact that we have our own ...
Views: 1577 - "The Power of Showing Up" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Barry and Joyce Vissell“The amount we receive back within our hearts from helping is much more than the time or money that we give.” There has been much in the news about the tragedies affecting millions of people. In my life, I hardly remember a time when so much has been happening to so many people in such a ...
Views: 1576 - BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS "Touch It Mentally" part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Patricia Ross# http://www.selfgrowth.com/ BY TEEN VOICE BELIEVE AND REACH YOUR GOALS part 1 "Touch It Mentally" SHOP ONLINE TEEN VOICE STORE http://teenvoice.spreadshirt.com/ Time is the essences that carry you through life!! ...
Views: 1576 - Confrontations Don't Need to be Scary - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Michelle GottliebHave you ever had a situation where you disagreed with someone and struggled with how to approach them? It can be very difficult. You can be stuck with trying to figure out what to say, what to do, how to act. Some people deal with it by not dealing with it at all, but by disappearing. Some ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - How I Found Faith - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineI was brought up in a Jewish, kosher home. Our family life revolved around Judaism. My grandfather was an Orthodox Cantor. I went to Hebrew School three times a week for six years and became a Bat Mitzvah. Even our kitchen clock had hebrew letters instead of numbers. Although the ...
Views: 1576 - 5 Strategies to Stop Sabotaging Change in Your Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Ronald AlexanderI often see patients in my psychotherapy practice who are unable to make changes in their life and do not understand why they keep sabotaging their efforts. Usually this is due to a hidden resistance or unwholesome belief associated with the desired change. There are five hindrances that I’ve ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - A College Lesson for Parents - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Phyllis GoldbergWhen you dropped your kids off at college, were you the one dragging your heels? This generation of parents has been described as clinging, especially when they refuse to leave the campus. In fact, a number of college administrators have introduced blunt language into orientation schedules, ...
Views: 1575(2 votes) - Best positive attitude status - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2018 from Maria DianaWe can bet you use WhatsApp and you are often faced with the typical problem of not being able to know what to share with our friends, and which phrases, statuses, images and videos would be the best. Do not worry! We have made a selection of the best phrases for your WhatsApp, as a way of ...
Views: 1575 - Coupling Practical Wisdom with Spiritual Advancement – A Comprehensive Harmony - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPaying attention to wise instructions with regard to practical matters is part of good living. In the area of spirituality, however, freeing oneself of all Dos and Don’ts is necessary in order that the ego is prevented from continuing its involvement. When people become somewhat serious and ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Now that I’m Married, How Do I Talk to My Spouse? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Marcia Naomi BergerA successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. ---Mignon McLaughlin Can you imagine your partner and yourself holding a weekly formal meeting? The idea might intrigue ...
Views: 1575 - Oh, Deer! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Janet PfeifferI was ecstatic when we moved into our home fifteen years ago. Leaving behind a congested suburb for a more rural area abundant with wildlife was a dream-come-true for me. I’ve always felt a special connection with nature and to be living among her finest was heaven! Herds of deer, magnificent ...
Views: 1575 - Three Best Money Making Ideas for 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Ade AdenekanThere is no gainsaying the fact that the pomp and pageantry that accompanied the Yuletide season having gone into oblivion until the next twelve months, a lot of people must have exhausted their finances and since all the chips are now down, the only way is to continue the usual hustle and ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Appointments with Destiny: Do They Exist & Must We Keep Them? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Hebrew word for divine appointment has a surprise meaning. Like keeping a job, keeping our appointments can affect our destiny. The story is told of a merchant in Bagdad who sent his servant to market for supplies, but the servant came back trembling. He said, Master, when I was in ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Direction of Enlightenment - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Vinod AnandDirection of Enlightenment (Vinod Anand) I was brought up in India, a land that is imbued with a living mythology. Very early on in my childhood, it was my mother who told me that the word “inspiration” literally meant to be in spirit. The spirit, in turn, was the spirit of God, who ...
Views: 1574 - How Can I Learn To Love Myself? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleOne of the saddest aspects of our ever-changing world is the percentage of people who genuinely dislike who they are. The way that they behave and talk about themselves demonstrates clearly to the world around them that they are not happy being them. Self –loathing can take many forms; being ...
Views: 1574 - New Year Resolutions: Let's Get Realistic - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Larry HehnMy friend Mano Watsa is more than a basketball player. He was a four-time OUA Conference All-Star, two-time All-Canadian point guard and captain for the University of Waterloo. In 1999 he toured with the USA Athletes In Action team, was awarded the National TSN Award for combining excellence in ...
Views: 1574(4 votes) - How to Build Self Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from Willie HortonIn conversation with a journalist a few days back, I was asked what tricks I knew that would help build self confidence – he said that he had been discussing this with a number of other people, in preparation for an article he was writing on the subject. I suggested to him that self-confidence ...
Views: 1573 - How Anticipating Future Problems With Powerful Estate Planning Documents Can Save You Time and Money - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from John MartinIn the world of estate planning, the best offense to changes in the law and life circumstances is usually a good defense. Rather than running to court or the drafting attorney each time a crisis occurs, estate plans can be drafted “defensively,” such that several escape hatches or ...
Views: 1572 - The Real Problem with HealthCare: The Answer No One wants to Hear! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickAs we all know, the reforms in health care as of late have been a hot topic. And in many ways it is splitting the population in half. We have those on one side of the field who say it's a government takeover, we're losing our freedoms, we can't afford it and it will worsen the quality of care. ...
Views: 1572(1 vote) - Do Something Selfish Today - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Michelle GottliebWhy help others? Okay, we know we are supposed to because our culture and religions tell us to. But we aren’t necessarily good at following those rules. So, why help others? It will make the world a better place. But so would driving less, not using so much plastic, etc, etc, etc. We know that ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - In Praise of Entrepreneurs, Persistence and a Gourmet Food Truck - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from James Mapes“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Who Runs YOUR Life, Your Ego or Your Soul? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Carolyn Shannon"When God takes something from your grasp, It is not to punish you, it is merely opening your hands to receive something better." 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.' Have you ever noticed that our Ego often chooses to perceive this ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Dealing with the rough patches - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Sandra DawesYou’ve been doing your spiritual work; affirmations, visualization, meditations, and life is going pretty well. All of a sudden, something you perceive as negative pops up in your life and you are completely blown away! How did this happen? Negative experiences aren’t supposed to happen to ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - J Krishnamurti – A Catalyst and a Wayside Companion, not a Conventional Guru - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGeneral Many Masters have walked the earth from ancient days to the present. One such is J. Krishnamurti who gave his message to humanity in the last century through his talks in different countries. He has been regarded as one of the greatest spiritual teachers of all times. Free from ...
Views: 1568 - Powerful Beliefs, Intention, and The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul HoodEvery time I see a pelican I'm reminded of how things change when a concerted group of people choose to make things happen. When I was a kid the brown pelican was on the endangered species list because of DDT poisoning. I remember being completely terrified by reading Rachel Carson's Silent ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - The Gilded Cage: How to Break Free - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you’re feeling trapped by your wealth instead of completely free then there’s some misguided understanding of what it means to have wealth and the extraordinary opportunities it affords. Most people believe wealth buys freedom when often it’s quite the opposite. Many successful people, ...
Views: 1568 - Understanding Anger - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Melanie McGheeAnger generally has an outward directed energy. Someone in your life does something that does not meet your expectations or standards and you get mad. Or they don’t do something they said they would do and you get mad. Or they fail you or someone you care about and you get mad. Often this ...
Views: 1568 - From Paper to CAD Conversion - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingTo understand what a paper(blueprints) to CAD conversion is you must first understand what CAD is. These three letters represent Computer Aided Design or Drafting. In the past about ten or more years ago the main form of technical drawing or drafting was done with several different instruments ...
Views: 1567 - The Psychology of a Baseball Bat - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wayne HarrisonThe psychology of a baseball bat. Or indeed the attacker(s) mentality. In it's most basic way, can be summed up by an incident that happened to me some years ago... I was living in Northern Ireland at the time. A local group of males, affiliated to a terrorist organisation, attempted to ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - You Didn't Say That! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Anita JeffersonYou Didn’t Say That-no you didn’t! We are bombarded with a minimum of 70,000 thoughts day and night. New science suggests that the number of thoughts that we process through our mind now reaches over a million given the frenetic, over stimulated environment we now live in. And, researchers ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - Deep down we all “Aspire” to unleash our true potential - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandIntroduction One has to have a dream to make a dream come true. This in no way implies that the path to fulfillment will be an easy one. As a matter of fact, life will test your commitments on a daily basis. It might be fair to say that if you can get knocked off the position from which you ...
Views: 1566 - Everything you believe....is wrong! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Walt GoodridgeThis house of cards we refer to as our society's current belief system is crumbling. The cloak of deception upon which that belief system is based is unraveling. Everything you've been told, believe and accept to be true about many aspects of reality is being challenged and exposed as simply ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - The Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Doug GradyThe Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady per·sist·ence (noun): firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. “I will persist until I succeed.” -Og Mandino “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more ...
Views: 1566(2 votes) - You Are Not Alone - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Whatever you have gone through or are currently going through, it is very important for you to know that you are not alone. No matter how devastated you feel, you will get through it. When you feel that you can’t take it anymore, you have to realize that you do have options. You have to talk ...
Views: 1566 - How to Buy Self Help Ebooks - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from WEE DILTSIntroduction: Selling Self help Ebooks is big business. It seems that millions of people, just like you and me, are seeking ways to improve their lot in life. They are looking for ways to make life changes, to make their life work. They are hoping to feel better about ...
Views: 1565(2 votes) - Are you active or productive? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI have a very busy life. Toss my daughter’s calendar of activities on top of my own and we are always on the go. We are very active and we are productive when we are focused on our priorities. An active life is where you are busy. You have a lot of tasks you are doing but you don’t seem to ...
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