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- Be True to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghOne of the concerns that I had before I decided to take my life (and my family’s lives) in a completely new direction was what people around me might think. You know what I’m talking about. For some folks being different comes easy. For those of us who grew up among the cliques and ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - The Archangels - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Kristin EcklundLast week, I received an email from a friend asking if I wanted to host a few angels in my home. At first glance it seemed like a cheesy chain mail offer, but after I read the first sentence it became clear how very real this offer was. Without hesitation or even reading the entire email, I ...
Views: 1444 - Wrestling with Neanderthals - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Qumran TajA man with a four day “shadow” stared out at me from my mirror this morning. It wasn’t a pretty sight. There I stood, quite the specimen, with hair disheveled, evidently trying to escape from my head in all directions like so many desperate passengers aboard a sinking ship. I Sported my ...
Views: 1444 - By Sally Dasouki - How Can Reading Bring Change In Your Life!!! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Sally DasoukiFrom time to time people have wondered why reading is important. There seem so many other things to do with one's time. Reading is important for a variety of reasons. We will look at few of reasons in this blog, but it is important to realize that struggling with vital reading skills is not a ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Honoring Relationships in Alignment with Who We Are - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Marie KirklandThe month of February reminds me of family, history and most of all love. Like most of you, I recognize and honor love each and every day but there is something very special about the collective consciousness that allows you to take a deeper look at how love shows up. What a wonderful time to ...
Views: 1443 - How To Remain Positive About Your Life When It Feels Like There’s Nothing Left - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsIn many ways these are tough times we live in. I know a generation older than myself certainly believes that it’s harder for youngster today then it was for them and that there aren’t the same opportunities but at least we’re not in the trenches like many young men and male teenagers had to ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - 2 CHANGE: WHAT YOU FEEL - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Marie McCohnellHave you asked yourself “What is going on?” Especially on those days you find yourself waking up possessed by a strange New Age schizophrenic mind that at one moment, tells you that ‘You are happy!’; making you smile and stretch out your arms eagerly to embrace the sunlight and your day! Then in ...
Views: 1442 - Learning from our experiences - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Sandra DawesI almost entitled this article Learning from our mistakes, but I don’t want to refer to the opportunity to learn as a mistake. The title of one of Wayne Dyer’s books echoing in my head, Change your thoughts, change your life. Since changing my life for the better is a constant theme, then it ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - The Real Secret to Being a Successful Conversationalist - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealIn the last couple of years I have written a lot of articles and a special report to tell people how they can improve their small talk and conversations skills. Quite often, I get compliments from people who tell me that my articles on making conversation have helped them a lot. However, I ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - What’s stopping your progress: Reason or Excuse? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIn conversations with clients – I hear some of the most amazing one liners that help my personal growth. Today’s blog is a reflection on one such sentence. “Me: What has stood out for you in the past three weeks? Client: I now distinguish between reasons and excuses – that helps me in ...
Views: 1442 - A Look Back At 2015 - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2016 from Royce GomezAs I look back on 2015, I think "Wow! What an amazing year!" Yes, it had some challenges and disappointments. No, my income wasn't as high as I had planned. But, I can look back and say it was truly an amazing year and I am blessed beyond belief. Let me recap to explain why. In January I ...
Views: 1441 - Celebrate Your Life With Love this Valentine’s Day - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Noelle NelsonValentine’s Day: a joy if you’re blessed with a wonderful relationship, an annoyance (or worse) if you’re single and unhappy about it, or in a “challenging” (aka miserable) relationship . . . But what if - splendidly coupled, despairingly single, or somewhere in between - you chose, this ...
Views: 1441 - Coaches on the Edge ask: It’s 10 PM. Do you know where your funny bone is? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from elizabeth cassidy & Laurie Lawson Coaches on the Edgeelizabeth: As a life coach, I do ask my clients if they are open minded enough to ask the universe questions before they go to sleep at night. I tell them at night their brains are quieter and the grey matter can regroup and consider their requests. Throw in a little intuitive dance and with ...
Views: 1441(4 votes) - The Ahab Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2013 from Joe VitaleRecently I caught the classic 1956 movie, Moby Dick, based on the famous book by Herman Melville, starring Gregory Peck, directed by John Huston, screenplay by Ray Bradbury. I was reminded of how hypnotic and meaningful the movie is, with symbols about Divinity and messages about the Law of ...
Views: 1441 - A Father’s NLP Reframe - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Joanne VermeulenReframes are an incredible anomaly. A positive one can lift you up when you are down, help you look at a situation from a different perspective, make you realize you do have potential when you thought you didn’t, or encourage you to do something you thought was not attainable. It changes your ...
Views: 1440 - Are You Choosing Unhappy Over Uncertain? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI've been re-reading Tim Ferriss' great book The Four Hour Workweek, which has been expanding my mind and giving me lots of great ideas. In the book, Ferriss states that "most people choose to be unhappy rather than uncertain." As I began to reflect on this bold and somewhat critical ...
Views: 1439 - Ascension & Leaving The Matrix, Part 4 - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Zarla LeahAscension & Leaving the Matrix, Part 4 Well, this is another long article, but it is a stream and I feel I cannot shorten it. My subsequent articles will be a lot shorter. I am hoping that you are so interested in what I am saying that you won’t be able to stop reading this and you won’t ...
Views: 1439 - Hope Redefined: A Hospice Referral - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Joanne Harvey MSW, Pro EFT MasterHope is defined in the American Heritage Dictionary as, “To wish for (something) with expectation.” This definition works for most of our life; we hope for, love, success family, travel and wonderful experiences. Hope when we are terminally ill is still hope, but the definition does change. ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - How to Score a Second Date - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooWomen going on first dates are often so giddy about it that repeatedly leads to an inevitable train wreck and leaves them wondering what the heck went wrong. The main problem is that they allow all that excitement to take over and abandon logic, especially if the guy they are going out with is ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Proper Way to Use Citronella to Repel Insects - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanCitronella is anti bacterial, anti septic, anti spasmodic, anti inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, insect repellent and stomachic. These properties of citronella oil make it a very diversified oil which can be used in numerous ways. Citronella oil was registered for use ...
Views: 1439 - Sitting - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Rev. Sandy Rodgers“Oh that’s stupid!!!” ‘You better get up and do something.’ The number of times I have said this to myself is beyond numbers. Even while meditating (ha ha) the thought would come ‘You don’t have time to be sitting still. Girl you dun lost your ever-loving mind!’ But SIT – I had to. Recently I ...
Views: 1439 - The Best Gift of All - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Mike RobbinsDuring one of her shows a few years back, Oprah Winfrey made a profound and beautiful statement that I appreciated very much. She said, “We do shows about lots of ‘stuff’ and my ‘favorite things,’ but what people want more than anything else is to know that they’re appreciated...that’s the best ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - A Huge Misconception about Online Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people hold the belief that sales and marketing has to be pushy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sales and marketing is about making people aware of what you offer and creating the opportunity for people to make a decision based on their wants and needs. If you believe in what ...
Views: 1438 - How to Live Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from J. AcobEach of us has our own way of life, "indifferences" as they call it. But the reality is that even how different we are and the way we live, there are universal truths, values and principles that are governing our world. These truths are both simple and general that if you try to learn and apply ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Is your “Golden Rule” tarnished? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Andre WileyAre you living your life by the “Golden Rule” and finding it difficult to find your joy? I promise to shed some light on why that could be in this lesson. The “Golden Rule” as defined by what I remember it, is “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” A phrase that has lasted ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - Making 2016 the best year ever - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2016 from lennox cadoreWe were all born to live a successful life. We were all born with divine purpose. We are all born with unique talents and skills which contributes to development of this world. Some people are able to actualize their purpose and fulfill their destiny. Others are destined to recognize the ...
Views: 1438 - Money Issues and Jigsaw Puzzles - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Dr Bill TothI share this story because we teach people to view their business as a jigsaw puzzle. You must Start with the 4 corners ie your 4 core values, SEE the end result, big picture, FEEL as though the puzzle were already built and take massive action to put the pieces together. I excerpted the ...
Views: 1438 - When is enough, enough? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Joan Marie WhelanThere is so much chaos, anger, jealousy and need to hurt others surfacing around the globe that it has caused me to think that it is time for each one of us to step up and say: “Enough is enough!” A good example to take to heart was the situation with the 33 miners in Chile who were ...
Views: 1438 - Being Grateful - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Charrise McCroreyIn my professional business coaching practice, I encourage clients to take intentional steps to bring an attitude of gratitude into their life. One very effective way is to begin a gratitude journal. The homework I give to clients is to set aside 10-15 minutes each day to write the things for ...
Views: 1437(2 votes) - Green means GO! 3 Small Steps to Change your Mind from Seeing Fear to Knowing Freedom - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Andre WileyHave you ever asked yourself “Why not me?” If you have, this article is for YOU! There is a burning desire in us all! Some people like Warren Buffet and Michael Jordan learned to tap into that desire and create the drive that brought them the things in life they wanted to have. Some people read ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Honoring the Promise - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandThe best way to fill your life with all the warmth, sincerity and virtue that every single one of us strives for, is to be true to your word. It’s that simple and that complicated. Gwen Johnson was a flight attendant for American Airlines during the 1940s. Back in those days she never ...
Views: 1437 - Interview with Best Selling Author and Couple’s Therapist, Harville Hendrix - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Stephanie MicheleSome people may find it odd that I, a woman in my 30’s, who has never been married choices a couple’s therapist as one of my greatest idols. His name is Harville Hendrix, PhD. He is the author of the bestselling book, “Getting the Love You Want” and co- founder of Imago Therapy that was ...
Views: 1437 - Who Cares for the Children of the Incarcerated: Discarded Forgotten Society - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Paula Andrea Pyle, MAMODE Of Cosmic Therapy: Our Moralistic Duty To Mankind A broken society of forgotten children is banging its way up the ladder of their demoralizing childhood while very few people are aware of the devastating lives they are being forced to live. The unfortunate circumstances imposed on ...
Views: 1437 - 11 Simple Techniques to Cope with Grief during the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Joanne Harvey MSW, Pro EFT MasterDealing with the holidays while you are grieving for a loved one can be stressful and emotionally exhausting. For most of us the holiday season magnifies the absence of the person lost. You may feel that long-held traditions can never be the same or could be awkward. It can be sad shopping for ...
Views: 1436 - Energy Challenges - Steve Daines For Congress - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Steve DainesOur challenges regarding energy issues must be attacked wherever it makes sense to do so. The most glaring of these issues is our dependence on foreign oil. This dependence is a genuine threat to our economy, the national security of the US, and our way of life. We’ve seen what oil embargos can ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Honoring the Value of Your Time Begins with You - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Marquita HeraldFinding enough time in the day to fit everything into our busy lives remains a hot topic for us all. To help us find the way, thousands of pages have been written about time management – books, reports, articles, and even video. And at any given time there are hundreds of people giving time ...
Views: 1436 - Secret to Good Government? Think Small! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickLeft wing… Right wing… two sides of the same coin! Most people approach their political views from a self-interest point of view. Those who feel prosperous want to protect it. Those who feel poverty seek to remedy it. Thus, if a person’s experience changes, such as a poor person becoming ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - We Are All Related - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghHey Cousin! For those of you following the progress of the Road Warrior crew I am writing to you tonight from Stone Mountain, Georgia, outside of Atlanta. Today as I sat with my family in an Atlanta restaurant I couldn’t help but notice the guy who was sitting just across from us. You see, he ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - When A Crisis Strikes…Survive and Thrive: Be Nice to Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Karin VoloBe kind to yourself, especially during difficult times. This is so easy to forget! Often we are our own worst enemy and critics. We need to learn to love ourselves and have patience. You must learn to listen to your needs and accept them as they are. So when a crisis strikes and you feel the ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - What Is The New American Reality? - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Copyright Arthur Levine, 2010 Words: 1450 Keywords: Reality, Communication. Dreams, Information Processing, Politicians, Terrorism, American Reality show survivors eating mealy worms and bugs to win a ...
Views: 1435 - Stair Carpet Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanApparently, the staircase had not been built on site and was designed without a center support or stringer. This left the hardwood guy scratching his head, struggling to find a way to install the new treads. He eventually figured it out, but a job that was estimated to take 3 days, actually took ...
Views: 1435 - The Fear of Loneliness – A Deceptive Product of Thought - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFunctioning within the habitual thought-swirls of the mind leads to several unfortunate mental states that spoil our lives. Self-awareness and listening to the movement of life can free us from those states and help us lead a peaceful life. A majority of people in this world fall a prey ...
Views: 1435(3 votes) - 6 Ways To Handle Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2013 from Gia CilentoHoliday stress can put pressure on our entire lives and wreak havoc on our ability to maintain our inner peace. These weeks leading up to the holidays can be extremely stressful as we try to juggle our regular schedules and add in all the extra food to cook, shopping to do, family to invite (or ...
Views: 1434 - Change Is the Process of Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Nick GrimshaweRecently I needed to travel into the beautiful city of Vancouver British Columbia on business. Since these where to be all day sessions I took the beautiful Westcoast Express into the city. The train runs along the Fraser River all the way into the city. While sitting watching the river roll by, ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Choosing to Live Your Best Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Marquita HeraldEvery day of our lives we are faced with choices. It’s entirely up to each of us whether we choose a pessimist’s view and end up living a self-defeated life, or to take the optimistic route and create a challenging and fulfilling life. Optimism has been linked to positive mood and good ...
Views: 1434(3 votes) - Why Not Leave Well Enough Alone? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Adriana HillEvery once in a while someone asks me how I got interested in this fierce quest for Growth and Healing. Why not leave well enough alone? What is all this talk of following your Destiny? Isn’t it hard enough just to keep our head above the water? Why not be grateful for being able to keep a roof ...
Views: 1434 - The Secret of Conscious Living - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzAre you bored with life? Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Do you feel like there is something more that you should be doing, but you just don’t know what it is? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not living your life consciously. You have become a slave to your own ...
Views: 1433 - Acknowledge Milestones: Proms, Graduations, and Wedding Bells - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiIt's getting to be that time of year . . . filled with proms, graduation parties, and wedding bells. But, for some young people, there's a big emptiness because "that very important someone" won't be there for them due to deployment, illness or death. So, what can we do as a "stand-in" to ...
Views: 1432 - First Choice - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Timothy SinnThe first choice that can turn ones life in another direction is the choice I am referring to. This choice is to use or not use drugs or alcohol for the first time. If one is educated and prepared when they come face to face with this decision, is priceless. This is your first choice and very ...
Views: 1432(3 votes) - Hey Doc, Where's the Compassion? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Shannon NelsonBefore breaking my neck and becoming a quadriplegic in the Summer of 1995, I used to be a very active and independent person. At the age of 12, I proudly announced to my parents that I had gotten a job as a babysitter. At the time of my accident, I was a dental assistant. I had landed my dream ...
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