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- Zumba and Lessons for Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Elaine GleesonI went to a Zumba class the other day, my fourth since they started at my gym so you could say my attendance has been a little sporadic at best . However I was determined not to miss another one so at 11.30 on Monday morning myself and about 20 other women stood eagerly awaiting the aerobic ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - A Hand to Hold - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.During our most intense moments in life we reach for a hand to hold. As we sit and wait for the doctor to come and speak to us, as we wait for results, as we watch someone attain their goals, we reach for another soul. Through the joys and pains, the excitement and tears we hold on to another ...
Views: 1373 - About Finding Lasting Happiness - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampThe eternal wisdom of life – as recorded in the ancient vedic literature – advises us to realize who we really are, and to identify with our real self. By silencing our chattering mind, we easily find out that our real self is pure awareness, pure, unbounded awareness, also known as pure ...
Views: 1373(2 votes) - Find Your Focus - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Judith BaxterIn today’s busy and ever changing world, we can easily become overwhelmed. You have made your resolutions and set your goals for change but now it seems you have so much to do and don’t know where to start. At this stage it is easy to lose our enthusiasm for the changes we wish to ...
Views: 1373 - Get Happy Now! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Joy PhillipsMany people believe that happiness follows success. I bet you’ve caught yourself a time or two saying things like, “I’ll be happy when I lose 25 pounds,” or “I’ll be happy when I find Mr. Right,” or “I’ll be happy when I am living in my dream home,” or “I’ll be happy when my husband changes his ...
Views: 1373(2 votes) - Life Is a Bowlful of -- Jello? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sara DillingerI don’t want to seem to be pushing a name brand but I have been thinking a lot about Jello of late. You know, the sweet, fruity, wiggly stuff that used to be a fixture at everything from family meals to church dinners. I’ve been thinking about Jello because of the metaphors that surround it ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Living Life by Choice - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Warwick MerryThere are times when I stop what I am doing in my business and ask myself the reasons why I am doing this. I am sure that it seemed like a good idea at the time! Working late at night, no guaranteed monthly income, concerns about cash flow, BAS Statements, my wife asking when I will finish in ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Read my novel in serial form, "Women Outside the Walls" (part 6) - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Trisha Sugarek…….Cassandra poured the hot steaming coffee into them and, carrying both mugs, walked to the dinette in the corner. “Come over here and sit.” She instructed Alma. Sighing, Alma got slowly to her feet. She walked over and slouched into one of the kitchen chairs. “Ya want some milk for your ...
Views: 1373 - Stop Playing the Blame Game! - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Responsible people do not blame circumstances, conditions, or conditioning for their behavior. Their behavior is a product of their own conscious choice.” - Stephen Covey You know there are lessons all around us if we just open our eyes, and we are never too young or too old to learn. I ...
Views: 1373 - Can You Spare a Kidney? Surgeons Plunder Nine Patients to Save One; a Response to Obamacare? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Nine surgeries were performed so that a patient on kidney dialysis at the end of the line could have a renal transplant. (Google) Before we call this a modern medical miracle, let's take a closer look... . With Obamacare's low rewards and a changing medical scene, we can expect a ...
Views: 1372 - Life is a School - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Margo KirtikarWe are guided by our beliefs! We live our lives in accordance with what we truly believe in. If we believe we are born with sin then we carry a heavy baggage of guilt with us throughout our life. If we believe the doors of Paradise open to us when we sacrifice ourselves then we're willing to ...
Views: 1372 - Removing Obstacles - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes we self-sabotage ourselves by placing obstacles in our path, and we do this out of fear. What is fear? Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Fear starts in the brain and sends messages throughout ...
Views: 1372 - Four Simple Steps to Make Life Easier - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Allison BrightLife has challenges built in; we don’t need to make it more difficult through limiting thoughts, sabotaging patterns, martyrdom and perfectionism. These all create stress, increase anxiety and take the fun and lightheartedness out of life, which affects our health and relationships. Have you ...
Views: 1371 - Considerations in Applying Epoxy Paint to Garage Floor - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanIn recent times, the popularity of epoxy paint coating for garage flooring has increased manifold, and it can be attributed to its many good points and the fact that it comes in a variety of colors that you can choose from. The durability of epoxy paints has always been talked about and another ...
Views: 1370 - Create a Fun Unique Kids Shower Curtain in Seconds Online - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Justin PDo you have a kids’ bathroom that could use a little updating? Has it started looking a bit tired and dated? Maybe there’s no funds for a total remodel this year. That’s ok. There’s another option that’s much more budget-friendly. One great way to give the whole room a fresh new look is to look ...
Views: 1370 - Pondering Life - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Royce GomezAs I sit in Europe alone on Thanksgiving, I ponder life's lessons and the memories with family. Thanksgiving gives us reason to pause and be thankful for what we have and reflect on the fond memories of the past and look with hope to the future. Thanksgiving is a time of family, friends, ...
Views: 1370 - Show Me the Magic! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri Goetz"Have faith in your dreams, and someday, your rainbow will come smiling through. No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true". - Cinderella What is the key to creating magic in your life? Well, I can promise you it's not by abdicating ...
Views: 1370 - UK Riots 2011 - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Vincent TreacyI was looking at the pictures of the riots in the UK and remembering the early 1980s in Liverpool when we had our riots. The picture of London burning was bad enough but having seen Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool endure these copycat riots and other parts of London devastated by marauding ...
Views: 1370 - When life hands you lemons...make lemonade! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoHave you been noticing all the negative things going on in the world lately? That is one reason I don't watch the news or read the newspapers. To be honest, lately our family has been experiencing one negative ordeal after another. I was getting down. Then, I made myself stop. I told myself ...
Views: 1370(3 votes) - Losing Weight As An Exercise In Personal Mastery - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Gerhard van RensburgAs body, mind and spirit, how we take care of our bodies is of no less importance than how we think and how we love. After all, we received only one ‘vehicle’ for our life journey here on earth and that is the body that we feel, and later see in the mirror, when we wake up in the morning. All ...
Views: 1369 - Taming my Over-Commitment Monster - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy inner monsters are those characteristics about myself that I don’t like very much. These are traits that I’ve worked hard at over the years to minimize; but occasionally one will rear its ugly head. Some of these character defects are: anger, pride, procrastination, over-committing, ...
Views: 1369 - ‘How Remarkable!’ - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Friends, Recently, I read that a delegation of Punjabi people in Dubai, met the Sheikh seeking permission to erect a Gurudwara. They expected some subsidy/facilities and were stunned by his generosity. The Sheikh instantly offered 500 acres of land for the project for free ...
Views: 1369 - Don’t Be Discouraged: The Story is Not Over Yet - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerWhat is the purpose of Life? There is no answer to this question when it is intended in the great cosmic sense - as in why does Life exist? Or where does Life come from? Life has no reason for being. It is beyond all justifications. Life simply Is and that is all. There can be no arguing this ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Do you feel out of control? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Louise Jensen“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” Charles Swindoll This weekend I have had to stop, take a deep breath and reclaim my sanity. My son is ill. He is now into his third week off school with no clear answers as to what is wrong with him. He has been for numerous ...
Views: 1367 - In The Moment - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Becky RichardsonI do Bikram Yoga. It’s also called “hot yoga”. It is called that because the class is conducted in a room that is heated to about 105 degrees. However, depending on the number of bodies in the class, and the time of day, the room can even be hotter. Bikram Yoga is one of my favorite things ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Inspirational Living: How to Bring Joy and Abundance to Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Anica OaksWe all want to have joy and abundance, but get stuck in the monotony of jobs, families, and responsibilities. This monotony can make life seemingly float by without authenticity. What can you do to attract joy and abundance into your everyday life? Here are four ways to easily add flavor to ...
Views: 1367 - Printing at Cheap Prices - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from John DavisAdvertising and marketing has always been a must thing for any business, big or small. Advertising is a medium of communication between business owners and the customers. Businessmen use several methods of advertisement like printing brochures, bookmarks, booklets, business cards, cd jackets, ...
Views: 1367 - Pushing Through When Staying Stuck Seems So Much Easier - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothI know you can't be a woman 'of a certain age' which is who I generally write for, and have never been stuck. This can be a time when you were stuck in your life or stuck in your business. Even the word 'stuck' has that 'uck' factor. Yuck. Muck. It happens to everyone. I don't know a person in ...
Views: 1367 - “Did Satan Create Catholicism?” - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Richard RuhlingThe above headline question in Newsweek (10/21/17) went unanswered as the article diverted into a political free-for-all citing Dr. Robt Jeffress, mega-church pastor, a Trump supporter in Dallas. Newsweek also cited him as linking the church to the “Whore of Babylon” in Revelation, says Dr. ...
Views: 1366 - Bad breath problem - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from simran mundraDue to fast pace of life we eat fast food as fast food is prepared using oil which produce bad breath. This bad breath is usually called halitosis this is an unpleasant odor of the breath. It has been found that bad breathe problem is experienced by number of individuals occasionally. As bad ...
Views: 1366 - Does Time spent = profit? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Jacque MillerAsk yourself if the time and effort a networking event is adding up to the investment in time and money that you are putting in to attend the event. If it isn’t you may need to eliminate that networking event or group from your calendar and find one that is going to glean more business profits ...
Views: 1366 - Heroes Who Instill Confidence and Courage! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI continue to enjoy watching the Olympic games on TV – winter sports are a favorite of mine. Not only do I get much personal pleasure watching the x-country skiing, the figure skating and the snow-boarding, to name a few of the sports, but I really love listening to the athletes as they are ...
Views: 1366 - How to live a life of trust. - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2013 from Janet Perez EcklesI hate, hate it when the church service is about to begin, and I need to visit the ladies room. Never fails. Hubby leads his blind wife to the entrance and waits for me. I usually make my way out with no problem. Sometimes I take a while because I chat with friends—girl stuff, you know. And ...
Views: 1366 - How To Wake Up To Life - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Gina CharlesThe Master Of Ceremonies Have you ever noticed how the mind narrates life as you’re experiencing it? I have. Sometimes, the thinking mind starts chattering the minute I wake up in the morning. It’s as if thought were standing at the ready, salivating. The mind springs into action even before ...
Views: 1366 - Westport News: Try a 'purpose vacation' to teach altruism - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Thomas HenskeComing off our fun-filled winter break, I thought it might be time to plant the seeds of taking a "purpose vacation" for your family's next vacation break. I would imagine the last time I endeavored upon this subject you might have left asking yourself, "Do I really want to subject my family ...
Views: 1366 - Don't put me on your mailing list! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAnswer me this... why is it when someone opts-in for a report, ezine, eBook, teleseminar or whatever it is that is offered from a website, blog or landing page there are some subscribers that think it is okay to begin sending their information to the person they requested the information from? ...
Views: 1365 - Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - 4 Easy Tricks to Get Him Back - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Charles UadialeYou want to get your ex boyfriend back and will do almost anything just for that to happen. The pain of not seeing and speaking to him is killing you slowly. Does that describe your situation today? This article will show you some really quick tips that will get him to return to you sooner than ...
Views: 1365 - How Stories Change Us, And Why Your Story Matters Now More Than Ever - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffKevin Allison, creator of the RISK! podcast and shows – who teaches all dimensions of storytelling at The Story Studio in New York and will offer Storytelling For Personal Growth: Find Your Voice and Get What You Want starting on Sept. 16 - views the appeal of authentic stories as a return to ...
Views: 1365 - What is the Proper Tile for Garage Floor - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanWe invest a considerable amount of time and money on flooring our entire home to protect it from possible damage and also to add glamor and beauty. But at the same time, many of us hardly spare a thought when it comes to our garage floor. Being one of the most neglected part of many houses, they ...
Views: 1365 - What's Your Story? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI was watching Oprah’s Lifeclass the other night and author and speaker Iyanla Vanzant was talking about changing the stories that we tell ourselves. Oftentimes these stories are true. They are parts of our life and parts of our past that happened. Yes, you have been hurt and mistreated and ...
Views: 1365 - All You Have is Now - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Sonya Triggs-WhartonAll you have is now. That’s important to remember. All you really have is right now. Tomorrow is not promised and yesterday is a far-away dream. A dream because you cannot reach it, touch it or taste it. It only exists in your memory. And, until we find a way of traveling back to the past, ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Be Happy Now - Seven Hows of Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Nicola BuntingWhat if today could be your first day ever of consciously choosing and creating happiness? The great news is...that it can. Whether happiness is a science or art, why not bring it back where it belongs, to your life and work at the present, rather than postponing it to some hypothetical future ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Social Media Networking - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Chris BoswellThroughout the last three years or so Social bookmarking on sites like socioipetal has brought her considerable show from enormous organisations. Fb increasingly being an illustration of this a big ruling alpha dog throughout their particular field, therefore unexpectedly buying stressed in ...
Views: 1364 - ANGER Managing its outburst! - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyOnce I was walking outside on a beautiful sunny day, I had stopped to chat with my horses and was walking towards the open field, when my dog came charging joyfully. It felt precisely like a locomotive ramming into my legs at full speed, sending me flying up in the air. Landing on my back, ...
Views: 1363 - In Our Silence Our Dreams are Manifested - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Meghan Gehan“I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments” as stated by Oriah in her book “The Invitation”. Have the courage to sit alone and look deep within yourself. Sit with your own company and be still? Await the words of the ...
Views: 1363 - Liar, Liar Pants on Fire - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanCan you recall that little rhyme kids used to taunt others with, “Liar, Liar, pant’s on fire!”? I have no clue who came up with it, but I imagine a small child recognized someone who was lying and began singing that line to call him out on it. It is amazing that children can recognize the ...
Views: 1363 - The Recession and the Expats in Spain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThe recession is now over two years old and I met a friend in the radio station who was then running a restaurant. He is also a Music Hall buff and he entertained his restaurant guests across the alley from the restaurant in a small Music Hall. Barry Britten, my friend,had a thriving business ...
Views: 1363 - All That You Will Ever Be - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.All that you will ever be resides in your hands. It does not lie in the person next to you, down the street or anyone else around you. People, places and things might help to influence what you want to do in your life, but it is ultimately up to you. All that you will ever be does not lie in ...
Views: 1362 - New Age Piano Lessons? Anti-Tiger Mother Approach Welcomed by Students - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Edward WeissWhen author Amy Chua’s book ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’ hit bookshelves, it became the talk of the Internet. People were arguing whether there was any merit to an approach that required strict and sometimes punitive measures to achieve music goals. And while some in fact do embrace ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Turning Dreams Into Actions That Create Destiny - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from William G Jr CovingtonRandom acts can be compared with purposeful behaviors in that the latter is intentional, while the former is pointless. Dreams are fulfilled when activities not pertinent to their accomplishment are eliminated and replaced by focused efforts. William Jennings Bryan opined, "destiny is not a ...
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