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- Prosperity and Abundance - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Marie KahvajianToday’s times can be challenging and it’s easy to get caught up in the emotions that you are seeing or hearing or experiencing. But inspite of all that’s going on around you, you can create prosperity, growth, abundance and joy. You ask, HOW? How can I create prosperity when I have no ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - The Levant Foundation Want to Erase, Religious & Cultural Differences - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Karrie GuntherEstablished by Jamal Daniel and Rania Daniel in 1999 at Houston, Texas the Levant Foundation is a private but nonprofit organization with commitment to spread awareness and further knowledge about the Middle Eastern religious culture and history. In an attempt to better, understand the religious ...
Views: 1487 - The Seat Belt Law of Life - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Stephanie OwensOne of my most valuable teachers has been my seat belt. We’ve all had the experience of getting into the car and finding when we attempt to draw the seatbelt across our lap, the locking mechanism inside won’t allow the seat belt to move. This happened to me one morning many years ago when our ...
Views: 1487 - Victim No More - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2014 from Simone Kelly“You are not a victim. No matter what you have been through, you’re still here. You may have been challenged, hurt, betrayed, beaten, and discouraged, but nothing has defeated you. You are still here! You have been delayed but not denied. You are not a victim, you are a victor. You have a ...
Views: 1487 - Having a Responsible Voice - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat are you broadcasting? How is your voice being heard? What does your voice really want to say? While all of us may not be fully aware of it, we have the power inside us to share meaningful dialog and information; and we also have the power to be destructive in the same manner. In a world ...
Views: 1486 - The Coaches on the Edge Demand a Day Off. Thank You Very Much. - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy & Laurie Lawson Coaches on the Edgeelizabeth: I want a day off. I am sitting here typing these words but inside my little head I am complaining in a rather whiny, pissed off, juvenile voice that I want the day off. I want to be given the day off without guilt. For the last 2 years, I have been telling myself that if I take a day ...
Views: 1486 - Discover How Easily You Can Achieve Goals in Life! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Gary DalyA lot of the time people think to achieve goals in life, people think that they need to start chasing the latest “shiny penny”! They feel that if they don’t have the latest and greatest gadget that they are somehow slipping behind the rest of the world. With new technology evolving so quickly, ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Living A Practical Spiritual Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from John GilmoreSeptember is coming. My life will be changing greatly in September as I seek employment and have less time to do the things which I love like writing, studying, meditating, and passing on words of inspiration. Yet again, I feel that things are happening as they should. Today we are engaged ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - Skype Counselling & Weight Loss Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Mark VillarosaStruggling with one’s weight is rarely connected to sole physiological factor. Addressing body image and health issues through counselling and weight loss hypnotherapy can help an individual to identify the “root” of their lack of success in losing weight. Modern technologies can also be ...
Views: 1485 - What I Learned From a Stripper - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Joe VitaleDecades ago a stripper hired me. Yes, a stripper. She wanted to write a book about her years as a topless dancer, and her transformation to being a military officer. I agreed to see her. Of course. I enjoyed our meetings. She was attractive, upbeat and positive. She had a fascinating life ...
Views: 1485 - When People Think You're a Show-Off... - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-Thomas"Nobody likes a show-off!" Have you ever heard that before? Usually it's said to small children who are bragging or trying to get attention but it's drummed into us from a young age to be like everyone else and not think we're special. As an adult, you may have noticed that when great ...
Views: 1485(2 votes) - Internet work from home anyone can do.... - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from SCOTT LIFERMuch like the California gold rush back in the day where not many people were enthusiastic about finding gold until the initial few actually gained the Midas touch, the internet has had its share of spam sites, programs, courses and jobs that have cheated many. Don’t let that deter you though; ...
Views: 1484 - Judge not lest ye........... - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Jim PhillipsThere are four spiritual principles I believe we are to understand, live and master during our life time(s) on Earth. They are unconditional love, gratitude, forgiveness and non-judgment. To me the most important, the most impactful, and perhaps the most difficult, is non-judgment. Now it could ...
Views: 1483(2 votes) - One Tough Mudder, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Doug GradyOne Tough Mudder, by Doug Grady On Saturday, March 12th I completed my first Tough Mudder in Cedartown, GA. Modeled after British Special Forces training, it was a grueling course with 18 obstacles in the North Georgia mountains. When I first wrote about Tough Mudder I was convinced that the ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Be Careful of Detours - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times in our lives we get tired of things. We get physically wore out or mentally drained. Sometimes we just get bored and want to move on to something else. It’s just natural for things to get boring or monotonous and we feel the need to do something different. We may want to take a ...
Views: 1481 - Five Easy Money Management Tips for Millennials - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Natalie ThongritIs your financial future looking a little bleak? You’re not alone. Many millennials are currently struggling to pay their bills and afford daily necessities, and only slightly more than half are saving for retirement. Of course, it doesn’t help that the majority of us entered the workforce ...
Views: 1481 - Improve the World – and Yourself – One Grateful Child at a Time - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Lisa HaishaImagine leaving every creature comfort you have to embark on life in a developing country, dedicating yourself to helping the poorest of the poor – the forgotten children of that nation. Imagine saying good-bye to your big house, luxury car, designer clothes, and technological gadgets so you can ...
Views: 1481 - A Window Left Open for Forgiveness - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes, when you hear devastating news about someone you love, you know what you feel in your heart, but the right words don’t come forth or they just don’t sound right or the wrong words are spoken. If this happens, don’t despair. It is not a relationship that is now lost. Look at it as ...
Views: 1480 - Avoid the MOST Costly Mistake Job Seekers Make - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Stephen FreyBloomberg News reports "the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 9.9 percent in April as thousands of job seekers entered the labor force looking for work." It's true that the old adage 'you only get one chance to make a good first impression' holds true in a normal job market. In today's ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Best Luxury Cars to Lease for Business Use - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Emma KalmanWe would all love to ride around town in the best luxury cars. You may think, “Yeah, right, we can’t afford it” but it is very possible. You can get the best luxury cars on a lease agreement and pay a fraction of the cost compared to buying. Looking at the best luxury cars to lease for ...
Views: 1480 - Can there be Preparedness in Meeting the Afterlife? – A Spiritual Exploration - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2015 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe research on Near Death Experiences (NDEs) over the recent decades has brought in significant awareness regarding the afterlife. That leads us to ask a probing question regarding the preparedness to meet the afterlife. It is an exploration that can enrich our lives. A lot about the ...
Views: 1480 - Organizing for Women - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Holly BoydOrganizing for Women As a Professional Organizer, I find that one of the biggest organizational challenges facing women today is “letting go”. This goes for several areas of our lives. Whether it’s dozens of 10 year old magazines, old Christmas cards, clothes you can’t fit into (and are ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - The Process of Decision Making - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Kate IrwinAt one time or another, we have all had that niggling feeling that something needs to be done, but are then unsure how to do it. You know you have to act, but how? To answer this, we need to consider the process of decision making humans’ use, which tend to fall in to two distinct categories. ...
Views: 1480 - The spiritual dimensions of "Thought" - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dilani DivaFrom The Series- “ Builders and Not Breakers” You may believe that you are responsible for what you do, but not for what you think. The truth is that you are responsible for what you think, because it is only at this level that you can exercise choice. What you do comes from what you ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Great Britain? Welcome to Egocentric UK - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Christopher EvansAnne Leitrim’s mummified remains were recently found at her home in Bournemouth, Dorset. The 58 year old former neonatal nurse had been laid beside her bed for 7 years. Neighbours said they believed she had moved away, this despite her windows being left open. She was only found after bailiffs ...
Views: 1479 - Many laws that are time and location dependent - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriLAWS Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress. —Martin Luther King, Jr. When each citizen submits himself to the authority of law he does not thereby ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Walking In Your Own Shoes - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Athena KapantasLately I have found myself wondering what it would be like to walk in someone else's shoes. The thoughts I pondered didn't last because I can only walk a million miles in my own shoes but as I pass by other wanderers I realize I am not alone in this journey. Most of us are just trying to find ...
Views: 1479 - “Resistance Is Futile” – Life Lessons From Star Trek? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Linda BinnsI confess, I used to watch Star Trek! Not that I’m a “Trekkie” by any means, but I did used to find the show interesting. My favorite character was Mr. Data – he always seemed to be the one to get them out of trouble, probably because he knew everything! If you’ve ever watched the show at all, ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Be Like Betty | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2011 from Kathryn WheatWe all have mentors and role models in our lives. We see character traits in people that we admire and strive to emulate them. When we are young, we tend to look up to older siblings or teenagers in the spotlight. As we get older, our goals shift a little. When I think back about who has ...
Views: 1478 - Empty Promises - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2012 from Eric SolomonEvery four years or so, voting fever builds up to a crescendo in most democratic countries. All the different political parties frantically brush the cobwebs and dust off their stock of usual campaign promises (still unused from previous elections) and recycle them to try, yet again, to charm ...
Views: 1478 - Happiness................Occupy OUrselves - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroThere has been a lot of media coverage on the “Occupy Wallstreet” situation. It is good to see citizens standing up and speaking their truth. Do you remember the people of Wisconsin standing up last year. It’s about time we stood together on what we care about, and I don’t see that this will ...
Views: 1478 - The Lazy Man's Way of Smashing Bad Habits and Regaining Total Control (2 of 2) - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Harry Warman-------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU CONSISTENTLY HARBOUR IN YOUR MIND CREATES YOUR LIFE -------------------------------------------------------------- Through the power of your mind, working through your senses, you have the ability to accept or reject ...
Views: 1478 - What is a Self Fulfilling Prophecy - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from cedric riceI have used this term in many of the articles that I have written because I tend to write on self improvement issues and this term can be used to explain many of the causes of the circumstances that we sometimes find ourselves in. This term can refer to good as well as bad issues of life but ...
Views: 1478 - Islam, Iran and Trump in Bible Prophecy--Daniel & Revelation - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Richard Ruhling“At the time of the end” a goat with a great horn stomps a militant ram, breaking its horns—“kings of Media & Persia” (Iraq & Iran) said Gabriel, Daniel 8. “The biblical year begins in the spring with the new moon crescent (chodesh, Exod 12:2) after the equinox. A week later, Trump bombs ...
Views: 1477 - Practical Spirituality and the Season of Lights - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from John GilmoreIt is almost winter again. December is the last month of the year when most of the Season of Lights Festivals are celebrated. These festivals celebrate the fact that the light only begins to return to its full strength again when the seasons are darkest, the night is the longest, and the ...
Views: 1477 - The Five Best Hero Lessons from My Hero Column - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Terri MarieI wrote a column called “Heroes Among Us” for the Orange County Register, Sun Post News for years. The stories focused on people who did heroic things, so that we may all learn from them. Every year I wrap up with the best hero lessons. From well over 100 hero lessons each year, the following ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - The Mirror - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Eleanor FineranIt is amazing that we are often confronted with our own issues presented in the guise of other people seeking a solution to their own problems. The advice we give is all too often that which we are hesitant to take ourselves. Perhaps there is more to the life lesson than this simplistic ...
Views: 1477 - Creating Fun - An American Gothic Vacation - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWe working entrepreneurs need to remember to take some time off and do something fun. You don't even have to go far to find fun. It can be something close by that you never had time to explore. Recently, my mother-in-law came to visit for 5 days and I wanted to make it memorable for both her ...
Views: 1476 - Saying Goodbye So You Can Say Hello - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanSometimes in life we have to make tough choices if we want to grow and live the life we know we are meant to live. We may have to give up a part of ourselves that we have grown comfortable with, even if we know that it isn't the self we want to bring on our journey. I was watching Peter ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - The Secret Formula of Life - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Melissa HeislerI learned from a sweet little movie called About Time a very powerful message about to find happiness in our lives. The story is about a family with the ability to travel back in time. On the son’s 21st birthday, he is told about the power and how to use it. For the first half of the movie, this ...
Views: 1475 - Creating Joy - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Jo Anne WhiteJoy is found in simple pleasures. Acknowledge those moments when joy is present before they slip away. You may have to seek out joy, if it doesn’t find you. Every day, joy is lurking just waiting to be discovered. In spite of busy lifestyles, pains and woes about money, relationships, ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Instability in a Naked World - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Shannon PanzoThe following article may be very confrontational to some people. If you are easily disturbed by content that does not agree specifically with your beliefs, it may be better for you to pass this article by and not read it. Please keep in mind that “Mind To Mind – The Brain Accelerator” is ...
Views: 1474 - Life Coaching Lessons on Living Your Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAre you still trying to figure out how you can live your life to the fullest? If yes, you are definitely not alone. Many of us feel like we are going through life without actually experiencing what life really has to offer. Thus, we tend to miss a lot of opportunities to meet great people, see ...
Views: 1474 - Persistence: The Commonality of Champions - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachLook upon history, and you’ll find that the notable quality that exists in all champions is persistence. The path you walk will not always be easy, but you have to continue to persist. Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, you must keep putting one foot in front of the other, ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Got Choices? Get Answers! - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Rev. Anne Presuel"I don't know what to do!" I overheard this statement as I walked back into the auditorium at the event I was attending. Two women were behind me discussing a coaching program that was being offered at the event. I could still hear them talking. "What are you going to do?" one ...
Views: 1473 - Learning to Love Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2015 from lennox cadoreIf we give our children sound self-love, they will be able to deal with whatever life puts before them. bell hooks Growing up, like many other young people, I wanted to be accepted by my peer groups. I played sports, hung out and did all the things a young person would do to be accepted by ...
Views: 1473 - What Core Beliefs are Keeping You From Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Jessica Rhodes"When I lose my temper, I find it difficult to forgive myself. I feel I've failed. [But] I can be calm in a crisis or in the face of death... which may be masochistic of me." - Emma Thompson Many of us relate to this quote. We have endless compassion and forgiveness for others, but we cannot ...
Views: 1473 - When Have You Decided to Die? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Keith Varnum“Each of you has already decided when you’re going to die?” A few in the audience gasp with astonishment. Several others laugh with derision—and a little nervous apprehension that the speaker might be right. Many squirm uncomfortably in their seats. And several folks dramatically bolt from ...
Views: 1473 - Expectations....what are you asking for? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Maria PortasSo it was New Year’s Eve, and family and friends together sharing what they wanted for 2010. So round the table we went, and I was very surprised to hear what people were asking for. It started with “In 2010 I would like to handle all the pressures thrown at me and cope better than I did in ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - What Is Life Coaching? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayWhat is CBT Life Coaching it? CBT Life Coaching is a process of analysis, reflection and action that will ultimately enable you to reach your full potential. It does this by helping you to optimise current opportunities and skills and develop new abilities and expertise. This results in lasting ...
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