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- Time to Praise - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Michelle GottliebWhen we work hard, it feels wonderful to have someone say, “Good job!” However, there isn’t always someone there. And even if there were, that person may not understand that we accomplished is a big deal to us. So what is the solution? Learn to praise ourselves! For many people, it is very ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - We Have the Mind of Christ but do We Have the Heart of Christ - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Eric HuntleyThere is an argument that there is no difference in the Bible between the mind and the heart. But here I will use the mind as the intellectual thinking part of man and the heart the emotional part of man. There is a thought that the mind is the conscience and the heart is the sub-conscience. ...
Views: 1294 - Why we should Celebrate Life's Occasional Failures - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Marquita HeraldHow many of us succeed the first time we try something? I’m guessing probably not many. But how often do we talk about what we learn from failure, how we would do things differently, and what others could do to avoid making the same mistakes as us? I would guess not often. The fact is most ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - 8 SIMPLE STEPS TO GETTING THE LAW OF ATTRACTION TO WORK FOR YOU - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adrienne MarksFollowing on from Bob Proctor of the Secret commenting on my blog ‘FOCUS’ It made me realise how well the Law of Attraction works In its simplest form what does it say ? What we give out is what we get back And it’s so true How many times have you moaned about ‘your lot’ and what ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Choosing a Guide - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Patricia HuffWhen a woman brought her teenage daughter to me for a massage she was unaware that I was reading her aura. This woman had her own agenda, her own beliefs and wasn’t about to let go of any of it not even for the 20 minute chair massage she wanted for her daughter. “It feels different to ...
Views: 1293 - Soul Mate or Karma? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Developing relationships can be equally as confusing as rewarding, yes? Especially at this time, when so many older souls who are attentive to spiritual awareness and energetic balance actively seek romantic partnership for the purpose of raising consciousness and working at a deeper ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - The Gift of Security - the Greatest Gift of All - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Linda ThompsonWhat are you giving for the holidays? You may be making lists, shopping like crazy, or trying your hand at things home made this year. I'd like to offer another choice. The very sudden passing of the husband of a dear friend has caused me to go back to the roots of my business. The subject of ...
Views: 1293(3 votes) - The Healing Hands of Chiropractic Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Sonny JuliusThe chiropractic philosophy places a strong emphasis on the body’s innate healing wisdom and for less reliance on band aids like drugs and surgery. Chiropractic was founded as a healthcare profession in 1895 by Daniel David Palmer, based on the premise that the body had an innate healing ...
Views: 1293 - Europe’s Crisis and the Vatican Connection to Islam--How and Why the Papacy Created Islam - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Richard RuhlingThe Vatican strategized through Mohammed’s wife, Khadijah, a wealthy Catholic who arranged for her Catholic cousin, Waraquah, to mentor young Mohammed. (Google) more information in video link below. Both religions have Mary, Fatima and war to force conversions in common. Islam’s Quran is ...
Views: 1292 - Four Careers Offering Decent Wages with Limited Training - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Lizzie WeakleyIn today's tough job market, it can be difficult to find well-paid employment without an extensive college education. However, there are some careers in niche markets that offer high pay with very little training required. If you are an adventurous type who loves to learn on the job, one of ...
Views: 1292 - How We Learned to Think the Way We Do - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kelley KremerKids learn to react to the world by imitating adults’ behaviors. They see how adults act, interact and react with others in the world. Kids also learn how to feel in this way. They learn which feelings to express and which feelings to suppress. People who choose to feel angry, frightened and ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Put your Wisdom on Steroids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from cedric riceWisdom is honorable but wisdom on steroids is unbeatable. We know that the definition of wisdom is the application of knowledge but when you add some steroids to the wisdom that you have you become like Neo in the matrix. When Neo figured out the deal he was able to get inside of the bad guys ...
Views: 1292 - Top Secrets to Stepping into your Greatness - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonThe phrase ‘Your Greatness’ can be called different things. It could be ‘Your Destiny’, ‘Your Purpose’, or even ‘Your Calling’. What each of these phrases speak to is ‘what are you on this planet for?’ The thought can be overwhelming! Perhaps immediately followed by ‘I haven’t a ...
Views: 1292 - What You Don't See - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We are living, breathing souls; some of us are troubled souls. Some of us feel like we have lost our soul or have made a deal with the devil to try and save it. Whatever your case may be, offer love and compassion as an extension of one’s self. If you are in a dark place, there is light. ...
Views: 1292 - Creating Balance in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowBalance; creating a state of harmony among the elements of your day, your week and your life is such a precious state to inhabit. Creating an environment of equilibrium provides you with the ability to feel poised, carry on your days with feelings of stability and provide you with a clear sense ...
Views: 1291(3 votes) - Laughter is Still the Best Medicine (and its free)! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Hal PriceRICHARD PRYOR SAVED MY LIFE By the year 2000, I had it all…great kids, a 21 year marriage, a 7,000+ square foot home, a “sweet” new BMW, my own thriving business, a growing 401K, healthy parents and a strong and balanced financial portfolio. I had a great business pedigree as a sports ...
Views: 1291 - So Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.If I could sum up all the important things in my life I can put it into two words, “be grateful.” No matter what you have, or what you don’t have, you have to be grateful for what you do have. Awake each morning by feeling grateful. From the moment you open your eyes, start off by feeling ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - The Mind Never Knows - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Athena KapantasAfter a long and needed hiatus, I have returned to the trenches to dedicate myself to the mission that I have been neglecting. I am a writer, but more so, I am a teacher. I spent the last year working for a non-profit organization that at one time, long ago, helped me get back on my feet. ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Latin America Is Proof Of The Pope's 'Great Words' - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Latin America is proof that the pope's US/UN agenda for “common good” and a New World Order has little value. South America, colonized by Catholic priests, have had Catholic government for centuries and they are still in poverty. I spent a summer in Latin America as a student ...
Views: 1290 - Obamacare Is Bondage & Bureaucracy by Congress; They Don't Want It for Themselves - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Richard RuhlingSummary: Governments world-wide are in a crisis that will widen and deepen till they crumble like the image in the 2nd chapter of Daniel. The US Constitution was a gift of freedom by godly men who honored the biblical model of self-government. If people will not govern themselves well, there are ...
Views: 1290 - Revisiting the Rapture--How Imminent Is It? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: This topic is like a minefield with many hazardous conclusions drawn from texts taken without context. This article offers a broader spectrum of ideas and contexts than most Christians have considered. If you Google “Rapture September,” more than a million results suggest this is ...
Views: 1290 - Self Authority IS important! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Lisa WechtenhiserRecently, I read a post on another blog about what the writer sees as one of the challenges of relying on the wisdom of Guides in Spirit. To paraphrase, it says: The biggest problem happens when someone starts depending solely on a psychic source, like their team of Spirit Guides. They ...
Views: 1290(2 votes) - How Big Is Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Heidi Cornelissen“I lead a small life, but a valuable one. Do I do it because I like it – or because I haven’t been brave? So much of what I see reminds me of what I read in a book – and I wonder, ‘Shouldn’t it be the other way round?’” These are the words Meg Ryan sends to her online friend in the movie, ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Let Go of Worry - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mike RobbinsHow often do you catch yourself worrying? When I was a kid my mom used to say to me, "95% of what you worry about never happens." I think she recognized that I was the "worrying type" and was trying to help ease my mind. Although this rarely worked, I appreciated her sentiment and know now ...
Views: 1289 - Nobility And Commonsense Go Hand In Hand - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Jim FargianoNobility and commonsense go hand in hand in Spirit's perspective. It's time for you to think that way too! When you view and interpret any of life's issues with an approach that requires you to be proactive in a positive way, instead of reactive to a negative event or proffering, then you will ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Pulled Pork Recipe - Fabulous and Nutritious Dish - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinDo you like to make a different kind of sandwich that has a mouth-watering taste? If you are tired of the usual kind of filling for your burgers or sandwich, you can try using pulled pork instead. This recipe may take some time to make, since you need to use a crockpot for this; however, you ...
Views: 1289(6 votes) - There is Only One You - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jodi ChapmanDo you ever feel pressure to be someone you aren’t? Have you ever felt that if you showed the world the true you, you wouldn’t be truly accepted? We are all under a tremendous amount of pressure each and every day – pressure to look the right way, do our job the right way, perform to a ...
Views: 1289 - Travel Is A Family Education - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghFamily Travel Is Education. Today I watched as scientific data confirmed that the planet Earth had been split into pieces and vaporized. You see my family and I spent this afternoon at Meteor Crater in Arizona; the best preserved crater of its kind on Earth. The Apollo astronauts trained here ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Clearly State the Goals You Desire to Achieve Them - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from Sonny JuliusIt is very important to know exactly what goals you would like to achieve so they become reality. You must make them vividly clear what goals you want before you can expect to have them become true. Many people just generalize what they desire in life instead of being specific about what they ...
Views: 1288 - Even Further - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Frances LucasPhilippians 2:8-9 "And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminals’ death on a cross. Because of this, God raised him up to the heights of heaven and gave him a name that is above every other name" The process of being obedient is not always easy. There are ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Obey Papa? The Pope's Call for Unity to Heal a Prophetic Wound Involves Risk & Loss of US Freedoms - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: All the Protestant reformers saw the papacy as the “little horn” power claiming the title of God while persecuting the saints and changing the Commandments, Daniel 7:25. In Revelation 13, we see the beast [political cartoon] as an amalgamation of a lion, bear, leopard and dragon ...
Views: 1288 - Terrorism - the Aftermath Continues - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2010 from James LeGrandThe strongest impact of terrorism lies not in the event itself, but in the fear-based responses it provokes. The 9/11 event itself destroyed almost 3,000 lives, some of the most famous symbols of commerce, and the sense of security that Americans felt while living within the borders of the ...
Views: 1288 - The "S" In Sex Is For Success! - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsSuccess In Sex? You are probably wondering what kind of title THIS is, or is it just some kind of scammy hook to get you to read yet another bland article about another bland topic! Nope! Neither. This time around, I am venturing outside my normal business/lifestyle topics into the spicier ...
Views: 1288 - "I Had a Feeling . . ." Listening to Your Internal GPS! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Rossana SneeHave you ever been on the verge of doing something, and then had a feeling rush over you like some kind of warning? It happens to everyone. You're about to say or do something, but there's a little, nagging feeling inside fighting you. You might as well be in a boxing ring—sometimes it’s that ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - A Lesson From A True Super Hero—Who's Only Four Years Old! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Noelle NelsonAs you think about Halloween, and whatever plans you have for yourself and/or for your family, inevitably, part of your thinking revolves around “So, who will I go as this year?” It’s fun to adopt a persona for a night or two, and express an aspect of ourselves that rarely gets trotted out into ...
Views: 1287 - Boost up Love Life: Oxytocin Will Take Care Of Your Body Weight - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from samar pahwaApparently it may seem absurd, but recent studies have proved unanimously that falling is love is actually helping to lose some extra weights. So, next time when you calibrate your weight and excited to see a few pounds lost, don’t forget to thank your partner too. Deep into your physique, ...
Views: 1287 - The Chickadee on the Rhododendron Bush - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Nick GrimshaweIt takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. Source: e.e. cummings Who are we really? Who am I? What is my true self? Is it even important for me to understand who I am? The whole question of identity is riddled with a mine field of confusion, misinformation and vicious ...
Views: 1287 - Why Do You Do What You Do? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Scott ColettiI can remember as a kid wondering what it was like for my dad when he went to work. I’d watch him sit on the side of the bed and put his socks on after he’d already taken a shower, almost a sort of ritual as far as my memory can serve me. I would ask him random questions as he got ready for work ...
Views: 1287(2 votes) - The Voice from Within - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Patrice PerkinsA voice within......we all have one - we just need to listen. It's a parents dream to be a witness to their child's first words. There was a time when it was easy to speak my little words of expression from that point in my life and receive a smile from my mother. But, as time went on my ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - ....Is it Just Because She's a Girl? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2015 from Maggie SliderIt’s 2015, Women’s Right’s isn’t brand new……is it? Seriously, I can’t believe I’m even writing about this, but this bothered me, so here I go. My son and daughter have played sports now for years, mainly Hockey and baseball, both of which were coached by their dad. I cannot take any credit for ...
Views: 1285 - 3 "Traveler's Tips" for Crossing the Midlife Latitude - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Roberta MittmanChances are, you share a special quality with Gwyneth, Jennifer, Demi, and Julianne--or for you men, make that Hugh, George, Johnny, and Brad. You, these stars, and I all belong to The Over-40 Alliance. We're bound together in the age category. (Not the body category, darn.) Unfortunately, many ...
Views: 1285 - 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: 1285 - Embrace Uncertainty and Discover Adventure - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghUncertainty is the key to adventure. One of the first steps to starting down the road to a creative family lifestyle is to prepare yourself for uncertainty. If you are the kind of person who needs a lot of predictability in your life in order to sleep well then this path may not be for ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - How to Combat Negativity and Build Self Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Lakeysha-Marie Green"Surround yourself with people who are really good and really passionate about what they do regardless of what it is... positivity and passion make a powerful combination." Rachael Bermingham Surrounding yourself with positive people who sincerely wish the best for you can do wonders to ...
Views: 1285 - Lessons Learned From A Cliff Hanger - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from John ChasteenThe alarm went off at 5:00am. It was a special day; my son had invited me to go rock climbing in the Witchita Mountains in southwest Oklahoma. Soon we were on the road, bright and early. The fall foliage colored the landscape with bright reds and unique yellows, the air – crisp and clean. A ...
Views: 1285 - Six Biblical Signs Support Apocalyptic Events Impending In 2016 - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Richard Ruhling“Like a frog that doesn't know when to jump from slowly heating water,” we are coming to the boiling point, based on biblical signs of the apocalypse. Six news items from this past year suggest that trouble is impending. 1. Signs of Corruption: Obama Gave $79 Million to the Catholic Church ...
Views: 1285 - Six Tips to Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Joe KennedyIf you find that you are crying easily, or yelling at people and “flying off the handle”, hiding from friends and other people, you are not crazy, you are not a bad person…You are suffering from stress! Stress has been defined as a response to events that causes physical and mental tension. How ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - You will succeed when you run out of things that fail - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Timothy KendrickKeep on changing your approach until your achieve your desired outcome. Past frustrations and failures lay the foundation for a new level of living. Intuition, trial and error must always be your best friends. Know what you want to achieve, write it down and burn it into your ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - Don’t Let Your Shoulders Hold You Back - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Frances LucasMany times, as we get older, we begin to feel our bones and muscles ache sometimes for no reason except for the fact that our body is getting older. Or it may not be that we are old at all, but we may have done something to strain our bodies and we are feeling that pain the next day. However, no ...
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