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- 4 Reason to Kick Your Bucket List to the Curb - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Adrienne FikesSo some old guy with a terminal diagnosis decides to run off and create some grand adventures before it all ends. It was a fun movie that sparked a worldwide phenomenon. People everywhere have started busting out of the doldrums of ordinary living to “live” by seeking incredible memories and ...
Views: 1326 - Fathers Day Tradition - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from G. StewartBy G.Thomas Why is the practice of Father's Day not only an annual ritual but is also a fundamentally essential component to a healthy functional family? The value of parenting and traditional values taught are not only beneficially to the individual family, but to a societies interactions as a ...
Views: 1326 - I Don't Trust Urgency - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki LeinWhen I was in my thirties and suffering from a low grade anxiety disorder, I let the feeling of urgency steal my life. Because I was always anxious, I did not know what it felt like NOT to be anxious. I thought how I felt was normal, even though I also felt enormous shame for being so afraid all ...
Views: 1326 - Prescription Drug Companies Advertising Influence - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Sonny JuliusThe prescription drug companies have become masters in influencing the general public that their drugs cure illnesses and diseases. The sorry truth is their products do more harm than good. Their advertising influence tries to exploit which fears and weaknesses you may face in your health ...
Views: 1326 - Stillness When the World Around You Is Not - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from odette worrellI have been struggling with what I think is a common personal issue for many. Immense internal dialogue because I have recognized that I am not 100% “there” in matters of being at peace with my life and the roles I play in it. Iam still contemplating the realization that in order to be 100% ...
Views: 1326 - Your Eternal Career - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Thomas JordanWe come to this world ill equiped to know why we are here, many, including myself saught for the most that life could bring, experinces that brought joy, love, money and fame. I had spent a lot of my life looking for the right woman, my soul mate, and having grown to old, I settled for love. But ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Are You a Messenger? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Kathryn EriksenWhat is the message you would tell the world, if you had only 5-10 minutes? How do you condense a lifetime of lessons, wisdom and growth into such a short window? Obviously, you would have to write everything down, prioritize and edit, until you had a gem, highly polished and ready for public ...
Views: 1325 - Part 3: How I Manifested 6 Months PAID Luxury Travel Using the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasHere are just four of the many Law of Attraction techniques I used to win the Ultimate Job competition. They are really easy and practical things that you can do for your own audacious goal. Build your network before you need them I'm an excellent networker, so I already had a good sized ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - Reflections - Poetry For the Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Dilani DivaReflections of the Spirit. There is much love in the season today, Simple hope that will come your way, In these times of great giving and simple great cheer, May love be near you Let hope be dear. Don’t feel afraid if you do feel alone, For angels from heaven will guide your way ...
Views: 1325 - Finding Sanity Amidst Chaos - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Jim FargianoYou will frequently find sanity amidst what may seem to be chaos. Although life will always offer a variety of lessons to be learned, and opportunities to be had, as long as you stay steadfast in your spiritual visions, you will stand above the fray. Only you have the ability to hurdle past the ...
Views: 1324 - The Importance of Opening Up - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanIt’s not always easy to open up. To be raw. To be vulnerable. To let others see the real you – to let yourself see the real you. To tell it like it truly is. To let go of any pretenses. To step out without a mask. To show your soul. And yet – what is the alternative? Living a life that isn’t ...
Views: 1324 - Your Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Seven. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from elizabeth cassidyStep One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was about writing your own affirmations to help you stay positive. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim. Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - A Surprise Sign of God's People for When the Pope Comes - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: God has given set times [mo'ed] as appointments for us. The pope's visit to Congress falls on one of them Happiness is based on relationships described in the 10 Commandments. People who break them—people who lie, steal, kill or commit adultery are not happy people and will not be in ...
Views: 1323 - Inspired by Pain - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroWhy is it that we wait for pain to invade our lives before we decide to make the changes we so desperately know we need to make? This has proven to be true in all areas of our lives for years. For example take the environment, we don’t give it any thought until it is hurting our pocket book, ...
Views: 1323 - Is It Really Hunger? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Shannon LagasseOur bodies speak to us. They tell us when we’re tired, when we’re thirsty, and when we’re full. But did you know that your body also tells you when you’re making a bad choice, in a difficult situation, in love, infatuated, and a litany of other emotional states? I’m serious. When you listen, ...
Views: 1323 - Purpose in Life: Grounding the Fantasy - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from John Robson"LIFE PURPOSE." Do those two little words throw you into anxiety? They upset me at one time. I felt frustrated and inadequate because I hadn’t figured it out for myself. I feared I was failing at life because I wasn’t doing 'the right thing.’ The personal growth industry has created such a ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - THE NEW FISSION REACTION:LATENESS - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Shakti PradhanThere's only one key to effective time management: Practice prioritizing and scheduling in your daily life,adopt them in your soul,make a ritual and follow it regardless of any problems. But it seems too difficult for many people, its not because they don't value time,but they're habitual of ...
Views: 1323 - Excuse Me, Who Made You What? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Gail BarkerThis article is all about personal responsibility. When it comes to living your life in alignment with who you are and what's important to you, it is imperative that you take responsibility for all aspects of your life. Feelings, responses, actions, reactions, choices -- these all fall under ...
Views: 1322 - Just One More - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all have days when we miss someone so terribly that our heart just aches. We never truly get over someone nor are we supposed to. Their loving soul still moves about, all around us. You can feel their presence everywhere. Life was bearable when you were here, now there is an empty void. ...
Views: 1322 - Live in a High-Crime Area? 4 Suggestions for Home Security - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2018 from Hannah WhittenlyFor anyone living in a high-crime area, having reliable home security is one of the best decisions you can make. A reliable home security system helps you protect you, your home, and your family. However, finding the best method of home protection can be difficult. Naturally, there are many ...
Views: 1322 - Love as a Path of Spiritual Transformation - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Andrew FlaxmanSuppose you had to explain what love is - as opposed to friendship, sexuality, loyalty, romance, etc. Like most people, you would probably be hard put to produce a satisfying characterization of love. If you make a list of all the words you associate with love, - and, if furthermore, you ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Statin Drugs – The Most Dangerous of Prescription Medication. - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Sonny JuliusThe average person today doesn’t realize that Statin Drugs are the most dangerous prescription drugs you can buy today. They are the ones you see frequently advertised today on the TV stations. You see them under the names of Crestor, Zocor, and Lipitor which are the most common ones. Then ...
Views: 1322 - The Magic Of True Enlightenment - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsThe Order of the Illuminati was a secret society whose name means "Enlightened Ones". That said, the original Illuminati were not the best of friends with the establishment. They looked beyond what they were told, because they could tell that there was more beyond. So why would anyone believe ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Vision Repaired, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Doug GradyI thought I was just tired. I was reading a book with fine print and found myself pulling it further away to make out the words. My vision was better than 20/20- this must be a mistake. I delayed the inevitable for over 2 1/2 years. Last weekend I faced the facts and bought my first pair of ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Three. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from elizabeth cassidySo are you enjoying the view from the top? Elevation in one’s life does have its rewards besides living above the smog. It is the freedom to baste in the beauty that is moi – the mind that continues to amaze, the body that struts its stuff and is adored by the mind and the soul that lovingly ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Heal Our Women, Heal Our World - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article focuses on women and the strong, nourishing love which we have within us. We share all of our unique qualities with others while on our amazing journey through life. Throughout time men have been the providers and women have been the nurturers. It was when women joined the ...
Views: 1321 - How Do I Know If I Am Getting This Law of Attraction Stuff? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Michael LosierThis is a popular question people ask me. How do you know if I am mastering the art of Deliberate Attraction? Is there an advanced course I can take? My answer is always the same, "The application of this material into your daily life IS the advanced course!" To help you gauge where you're at in ...
Views: 1321 - Is it Time to Blend Drudge’s “Have Exit Plan” with Christ’s Warning to Flee Military or Martial Law? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Many see trouble coming from government spending and then printing money non-stop. And the gov is preparing for the trouble by buying billions of bullets and armored vehicles. The Bible has warnings for what we see. Before Christ saves us in the sky, heeding His words could save us in ...
Views: 1321 - Our Provider - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are some days when we feel like nothing really significant happened. We go through the motions of the day and go to bed at night thinking how tired we are but not really realizing how great the day has been. We wake up the next day feeling like we wasted a day; however, we need to stop and ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Basic Things to Know and Understand in Using Sealer for Concrete Floor - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanConcrete flooring is quite common and its use is quite widespread owing to the fact that it is cheaper and also easier to install. The usual method of laying down a concrete floor is standard, that is, the ready mix concrete is laid down on-site where the floor is supposed to be. In some cases, ...
Views: 1320 - Culture and Chemistry Matter - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Mike RobbinsWow… that was an unbelievable World Series! If you watched it passionately as I did, you know what I’m talking about. Even if you didn’t and you don’t know or care that much about baseball or sports, there are a number of things that made this World Series remarkable and also some important ...
Views: 1320 - Getting Outside of Tradition - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from cedric riceTradition is good but there are times when it just doesn’t help anything at all. We must learn how to keep it in its proper place and not allow it to rule our lives. There is nothing wrong with observing traditions but the human tendency is to become blinded by them. I have found that we as ...
Views: 1320 - It Could Always Get Better - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Debra Woog,Lately I find myself frequently recalling a particular Jewish folk story. It’s typically entitled something like “It Could Always Be Worse.” In case you’re not familiar, here it is (with thanks to The Bonai Shalom website for sparing me rewriting it from memory): A poor man lived with his ...
Views: 1320 - Look Within To Discover Who You Are - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Evelyn LimIs the person that you see in the mirror really who you are? Perhaps it is that you have been adopting a false front to hide your true self. Or it can be the case that you do not really know yourself deep down inside. You often see yourself through the lenses of others. You believe what they ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Posting Bail to Get Out of Jail! - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Bailisimo BondoBail Bonds Information When a person is arrested for a crime they will typically be allowed to post bail with the court in order to be released from custody pending the outcome of the trial. This is commonly referred to as posting bail, however there are actually a variety of methods to post ...
Views: 1320 - It Takes Time - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Frances LucasSometimes we have situations where things are not going our way. We may have someone who isn’t doing the thing they should do. We may have others who are having difficult times and are continuously complaining to us about it. We may have issues at work or things at home which seem like huge ...
Views: 1319 - Keep Your Boundaries – 4 Steps To Keeping Solid Boundaries - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Gia CilentoBoundaries can be considered our personal rules of engagement. They’re the limits or guidelines we use to indicate how we interact with others and how we will allow them to interact with us. Some of us have multiple layers of boundaries and some have a simple set. Still others have different ...
Views: 1319(3 votes) - Listen to Your Partner’s Feedback: It Will Help You Improve Your Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Doron GilINTRODUCTION Your partners might often see in you characteristics and traits you don’t acknowledge and accept in yourself. The reason being – you reject and depress these in you if you feel they don’t correlate with the person that you want to believe you are. Listening to what your partners ...
Views: 1319 - Location, Location, Location - expectation and experience. - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jake TuschinskiI find my expectations around the taste and quality of wine vary depending on my surroundings or the location. Location can mean any number of places: countries, regions, large or small wineries, family-owned wineries, in a restaurant or at home. Some of my favorite and most memorable ...
Views: 1319(3 votes) - 2018 Events Predicted in All-Time Best-Seller--the Bible - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Richard RuhlingWar, famine, earthquake, pestilence, society chaos are seen, end-times in Matthew 24. Summary: Trump’s ok of Jerusalem as capital of Israel sets the stage for a papal-influenced United Nations to react with hostility. Jerusalem’s destruction would be a sign of impending judgment on the US ...
Views: 1318 - Drug Companies Pay MDs to Prescribe Opioids that Kill 33,000 Yearly - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Richard Ruhling$46 million was paid to 68,000 MDs for their opioid prescriptions as kick-backs, according to the CDC. “This is outrageous and just the latest example of how drug companies are killing people with their products,” says Dr. Richard Ruhling, a retired physician who once relieved a doctor for a ...
Views: 1318 - Be There - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times when situations happen to others and we don’t really know what to say or do. We feel like we need to something to help them with the hurt they have but our words are just not enough. We want to do something, take some type of action, but nothing we do would really help them. ...
Views: 1317 - Be Willing - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Frances LucasWe all want things to be different in many areas of our lives. We may want others to have a different attitude when they are dealing with difficult situations. We may want to our children or other people to act differently and listen more. We may want our boss to recognize our hard work and give ...
Views: 1317 - Choosing Carpet Cleaning Method Based on Your Capacity - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanThe selection of a carpet cleaning method can be confusing. Each retailer, carpet cleaner, and salesperson may have a different recommendation regarding the best carpet cleaning method available. The carpet industry recognizes five cleaning methods for carpet. These methods include dry absorbent ...
Views: 1317 - Give Me a Megaphone! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzSo, I might get on a soapbox here. Since when is self-care selfish? Why is investing in yourself so that you are whole, happy, and in love with your life self-centered? The idea that it is both good and admirable to suffer so that you can give to others is martyrdom. And useless, in my ...
Views: 1316 - I'm So Not a Morning Person - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Maggie SliderIt’s 9:15am and so far I have showered, put on my face, dressed, drove my daughter to camp, dropped my car off for service, walked to a neighborhood greasy spoon for a real breakfast and am now sitting on the patio of the local Starbucks, enjoying my Chai tea latte. Life is good! The reason ...
Views: 1316 - Online Anger Managment Class - How to Avoid Getting Cheated When Ordering Online - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Joe JamesQuite naturally, one of the biggest concerns about taking an online anger management class is whether or not its legitimate. Far too many of us have spent money on something online that we thought was a high quality product only to find out that it wasn't what it was advertised to be. Online ...
Views: 1316 - Take the 5 Pathways to find Divine Love in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from saxon knightWould you like to feel more love in your life? Divine love is not a limited, restricted love but an all encompassing pure and radiant expression of creation. Divine love is the only way to lead a life filled with hope, peace, compassion and love. Life is all about experiencing who we ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - What Is Your Recipe For Lemonade? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethAs we enter the lazy days of summer and for most of us on this continent try to quench our thirst with cold drinks, I am reminded of my favorite libation – lemonade. There is nothing finer than sipping on the icy cold concoction of freshly squeezed lemons, sugar and iced water when all about you ...
Views: 1316 - A Surprise Sign of God's People for When the Pope Comes - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: God has given set times [mo'ed] as appointments for us. The pope's visit to Congress falls on one of them Happiness is based on relationships described in the 10 Commandments. People who break them—people who lie, steal, kill or commit adultery are not happy people and will not be in ...
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