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- Ensuring That Your Business Passes the “Human Test” - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyFour years ago when my daughter, Mikaela, was just ten years old she was given an assignment for school. She was to write a story about what she would do if she was given a piece of land. When I came home from the office, she asked me if I would read her story to make sure it was okay. I ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtNothing Changes if Nothing Changes. I woke up with that phrase rolling around in my mind – Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes. A little mantra that I didn’t consciously decide to recite so I’m going to call it a gift from the Universe (or whatever benevolent source you like to think is out ...
Views: 1238(6 votes) - The Ultimate Holiday Gift That Truly Keeps On Giving - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Noelle NelsonThe airport was crowded, noisy, chaotic. Nothing unusual about that. I was waiting, properly queued up, to board my flight. To my right was a line of nine wheelchair-bound folk also waiting patiently. All but one, who was waiting not so patiently. She was sixth in the line of pre-boarding ...
Views: 1238 - Who Can You Depend On - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Frances LucasWhenever we are going through rough times, we need to be careful of what we do and who we depend on. Whenever we have had a bad day and just want to unwind, we need to make good choices about what we do to help us feel better. Whenever we are searching for that special something or someone to ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Common Workplace Injuries - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ashley FordInjuries at the work place are far more frequent than many might believe. Unfortunately, a lot of people believe that most work-related injuries or accidents are only a concern among heavy manual labor oriented industries like factories, warehouses, construction sites, etc. Simply put, that just ...
Views: 1237 - Let Us Reach Our Peak Potential Together - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Jim FargianoLet us reach our peak potential together. No matter what it is that you seek for yourself, recognizing that you are not living in a universe that applauds solitude is pertinent to your happiness. The universe applauds unity with mankind and the realm of angels and loved ones who circulate in ...
Views: 1237 - Set Backs in the guise of Progress..... - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Dawn K AldrichThe days of waiting until we get home to make calls, read our mail, enjoy dinner and perhaps some family time are just about over. One night while relaxing with my family, I looked around smiling, enjoying the moment of having some quality time watching TV with them. Well, the smile faded as I ...
Views: 1237 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 10: Motherhood - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat is it? What does it mean? What does it involve? No one ever told me what being a mother actually meant. I observed my Mother but could feel her distance at times… I could sense her feelings of lack and doubt even though we were more than comfortable and provided for. Sometimes I ...
Views: 1237 - How Are You Rippling? - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANOnce a few years ago, while sitting at the bedside of a dying patient, as she spoke of the worthlessness of her life and that she would not be missed, I was reminded of the story about George Bailey in the 1946 film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Although this film is fictional, it resonated to ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - Review of a car key replacement company - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Dafne GayleEveryone loses something from time to time right? There is not a morning that goes past when I don't witness my wife frantically searching the house for her mobile phone and keys, before she leaves for work already 15 minutes late! Fortunately she can call her mobile phone to locate it, but ...
Views: 1236 - The Keys to Finding Your Purpose, Pt. 1 - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockWhat is your life’s purpose? A lot of people struggle with this question while trying to find the career and circumstances that fit. For some, finding purpose is an ongoing challenge, especially with the pressures of every day life and making a good living; others seem to know from the start ...
Views: 1236 - The World Is a Stage - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Occasionally I watch various TV shows where people display their talents. Inside each person was a level of nervousness. Sadly, I felt that some were judged by the way they looked before they even displayed their talent. Not every show displayed this, but there were some. It is sad that some ...
Views: 1236 - Tips for Finding Time to Get Organized - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from A.J. MillerGet up; go to work; shop; cook; clean, spend time with your family, go to sleep; wake up again the next day and do it all over again. No wonder you can't find time to get organized! Here are some tips that will help you save time and create space in your busy life to make needed ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - Are you a Problem-Keeper or an Answer-Seeker? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Vickie ChampionNo one, regardless of class, profession, or location, can say that the current financial crisis is not having an impact on them. Yet, when I say to people that we need to repair our relationships with money first, they just look a bit uncomfortable and shrug their shoulders. A while back, an ...
Views: 1235 - Be In The Moment - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Frances LucasDays are not just made up of mornings, afternoons and evenings. They are moments of time in our lives that we choose to do certain things. We work, we spend time with our family and friends, we worship. These moments in time are not to be taken advantage of. Each thing we do is something we can ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - Finding Time for the Important Things - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Brodie WhitneyWhy is it that we so often find that there just isn’t enough time for what is most important? Is there really not enough time or are we simply not choosing to create space for those ‘important’ things? For years, I have been trying to find the time to begin a regular meditation and yoga ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - For All The Crazy, Obsessive Worriers: How To Free Your Creative Imagination To Work For, Not Against You - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasWorrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere. Glenn Turner The beauty of being a creative person is that you have new ideas all day long - the plot for a new book while you're in the shower, the solution to world peace while you're sitting on the ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - Rescuiing a Generation - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghMy mom had a dream when she was young. She wanted to be a surgical nurse. Mom grew up as a middle child in a large family. Her family lived in the boonies and had little money. Her dad was a boat captain and was away all week. All of the children worked hard to take care of what little they ...
Views: 1235(2 votes) - Watch The Beaver Online - A Great Comedy Movie With High Quality and full Enjoyment With Funny Characters - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from jyoti raniWatch The Beaver Online for Get Unlimited DVD Flick Without Any Limit Can I ask one question? What you feel when you get a subscription site plan first time. I think lots of question visit in your mind as like super-fast train running on the earth with lots of sound. That makes a ...
Views: 1235 - A Deep Sense - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Frances LucasWe all have a deep sense of awe or urgency to help someone at some point in our lives. We see or hear of something tragic happen and want to give of our time or money. We learn about someone in our work or school who is going through a hard time and we want to help. We have a friend or family ...
Views: 1234 - Annuities and Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Tom KoziolAnnuities and your retirement may sound like a mismatch but the truth is an annuity is the only product available that will pay a monthly check for life. No other investment vehicle can make this guarantee. Before I launch into an explanation on annuities I need to make a disclosure. I own an ...
Views: 1234 - Be Slow To Anger - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are times when we have a disagreement with someone, we feel so strongly about being right and we are so sure we are not going to ever hang around with them again. We feel whatever the situation, we are done with them. We are going to disassociate ourselves from them and move on. However, ...
Views: 1234 - Healing the Mindy, Body and Spirit: The Journey - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This series is to reminisce about times gone by as well as future events for you to ponder. Life is so amazing! We learn and grow from each new experience. When you look at life it is more than going from point A to point B, it is about the journey in between; the ups and downs and the people ...
Views: 1233 - Make It a Point! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Mary WilkeyI've always had a sneaking suspicion that the "Waltons" had it right, with that extended family of theirs. I mean, think about it. They were always there for each other. They had lots of people they could talk to and confide in—every day! They never had to travel hither and yon for ...
Views: 1233 - ***Networking As Healing - Part 1. - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorNetworking is often seen to be an activity that promotes the sharing of ideas, activities and sales of products and services. Looking at the concept of networking as energy, networking is an energy exchange. It may be conducted with altruistic or business motives. The altruistic or business ...
Views: 1232 - 5 New Habits to Improve Your Life in 30 Days - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2019 from kathy mitchellThere will come a point in your life that you start evaluating your life choices and find your current status lacking something you can’t quite name. This is when you start to think of embarking on a journey of changing for the better. But how does one actually do that? Whether you are ...
Views: 1232 - Adults Must Set Example Against Childhood Obesity - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2010 from David PaulsonWith so many of our children overweight and many already diabetic, I think every one in America will be in favor of Michelle Obama’s campaign against childhood obesity. Taking on such a huge problem is going to require a lot more than praise. It will require more than healthy choices, limited ...
Views: 1232(3 votes) - Five Spiritual Lessons Learned at the Rotary - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Catherine EwingClose to my house, and on my way to just about every place I drive, there is a five way intersection. If you’ve ever been through a five way intersection, you know that things can get a little dicey when there are more than a couple cars at any one time. As long as everyone can count, and ...
Views: 1232(2 votes) - How Will Reframing Prosperity Help Me? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWhat does prosperity mean to you? How’s that working for you? Wayne Dyer gave us a great quote about how to reframe: “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” A statement from “Empower Me 365” is, “True prosperity is having something (anything) to share and ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Trump: 'Why was there the Civil War?' Facts that Amaze Most People - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Richard RuhlingAs the US is divided, another Civil War looms. What lessons can we learn? ‘History repeats worse for those who ignore it.' “Those who think this is ‘one nation under God,’ should consider how it fell. The lesson includes history that agrees with Bible prophecy in Revelation 13 where the ‘sea ...
Views: 1232 - What are you really seeing? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanSome of you might be old enough to remember the ABC television program, The Six Million Dollar Man. In the 70s pop culture series, Lee Majors played a former astronaut, who is fitted with bionic implants. One of his high-tech powers includes the ability to zoom in at 20:1 with infrared vision! ...
Views: 1232 - 1947 UN Gift of Israel to Jews Disqualified by Bible - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Richard RuhlingIsrael was to keep all God's statutes and judgments that the land “spue you not out.” Lev 20:22. Moses quoted God as saying that He would punish Israel seven times over if they walked contrary to Him, Lev 26:18-28. Later the time period of 390 years is cited in Ezekiel 4:5,6. The math, 7 x ...
Views: 1231 - Who Do You Think You Are? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Mike RobbinsSometimes when I’m about to take a big risk, go for something important, or “step out” in a bold way in my life, I notice the judgmental question, “Who do you think you are?, will pop up in my head. Does this ever happen to you? This is one of the many ways that the feelings of “not good ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Change the World - One Book at a Time - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Marquita HeraldExperts estimate that nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their name. In the U.S alone, 40 percent of 4th graders do not achieve basic levels of reading proficiency. The number is higher among low-income families, certain minority groups, and English ...
Views: 1230 - Getting Along With Each Other - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Tina TessinaIn 1998, Richard and I had a marvelous opportunity to sail around the world as the ballroom dance teachers on a cruise ship. Many of the places we saw then, such as Oman, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco, Indonesia and Israel are in turmoil now, and not as safe for tourists. Last year, when ...
Views: 1230 - The Right Words - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Frances LucasPsalm 18:30 “Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.” There are times when a situation happens to someone else and we really don’t know what to say. They may have lost a loved one. They may have a challenge at work. They may have financial difficulties. They ...
Views: 1229 - What you can learn from the Secret Millionaire ? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Daniel GiordanoWhat if, What if, What if. This question comes at us every day. What if I said this, What if I did that or what if I didn’t. It comes down to decisions. We all have decisions to make every day of our lives. We all make good and bad decisions. That’s life. When you look back on your life you can ...
Views: 1229 - When Friends Die - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Trish LayFor me it started several years ago with a phone call. My childhood best friend was killed in a car accident due to her own alcohol and drugs issues. I had spoken to her several months earlier for the first time in many years and didn’t realize she had such a bad addiction. Her twin boys had ...
Views: 1229 - Behind the Scenes Networking - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Jacque MillerBehind the Scenes Networking There is a lot of information available to learn how to do business networking even though I realize when it comes right down to it most of us do not apply what we have learned nor do we take advantage of the opportunity to learn really HOW TO invest in our network ...
Views: 1228 - Following Your Call - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Steve GoodierOne man says it really happened. At the conclusion of his medical exam, the doctor asked him if he would please call in the next patient. So, he opened the waiting room door and called, “Mrs. Colchester, please.” Then he left the doctor’s office. He had walked some distance along the street ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Life Change –8 Ways To Discover If You’re Ready For One - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Deborah HayesThere comes a point in life when we begin to feel different; not good different and not necessarily bad different - just different. The hard ‘stuff’ is over and now we are freer and wiser than ever before. It’s that precious time we waited for, worked towards, time for those things we postponed ...
Views: 1228 - Surprising Tips About Living a Balanced Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockMany people wish they had more balance in life, but what “balanced” really means might come as a surprise. It’s not being a super woman (or man) or getting everything crossed out on your to-do list right now. Balance is about making choices and being willing to change behavior patterns. Balance ...
Views: 1228 - That One Moment - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This article is about that one moment in life when you have the opportunity to turn things around. It is about that one moment when you realize the meaning of something, and it is so profound, as if a bolt of lightning knocked the realization into you. It leaves you wondering, “Why didn’t I ...
Views: 1228 - Think Aspirin Is Safe To Use? Better Think Again - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Sonny JuliusIf you think aspirin is safe to use you better think again-because it isn’t safe. Now I know my research could stir up a big hornet’s nest. But here is some proof. But here is something rather shocking that is hard for me to believe. Even the FDA is giving aspirin a bad report. Most of the ...
Views: 1228 - Why Care About Life After Death? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Dan LissOne of the enduring mysteries of life is death. Why is it that we care about what happens after we die? Is it that the thought of just a short span on Earth is not enough for us? That we hunger for life so much that we want it to continue even if we have to imagine some other form for it to ...
Views: 1228 - Words With Friends - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Frances LucasTechnology is so great now that we can play games with each other through our cell phones. There is a popular game out where friends can create words and connect to other words their friends play. They play against each other and try to get the most points so they can win. Playing on each ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Are You Struggling for a Sense of Belonging? - by Submitted on May 03, 2016 from Jennifer RegularHave you ever felt like you were alone in the world? Like you were an observer on the sidelines wondering why it felt so isolating to be seeing the world in a different light? I sure have. Being in crowds and social situations was often very uncomfortable for me, sometimes overwhelming. I ...
Views: 1227 - Avoiding the "Maybe Someday" Clutter Trap - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerIf any of the following sounds familiar, the odds are that you're a victim of the "maybe someday" clutter trap: * Do you have clothes in your closet you haven't worn in five years because they no longer fit? Instead of giving them away do you tell yourself that "maybe someday" you'll get ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - My Year of Crazy, Unbelievable Good Luck..... (Was it the Law of Attraction? You Decide!) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasThe last year and a half has been the luckiest and most amazing of my life so far. It also coincided with me experimenting with the Law of Attraction and other well-known personal development principles. In one year, I achieved some almost unbelievable goals and manifested almost £500,000 ...
Views: 1227(3 votes) - Perfection - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsIn life we are always taught to aim for perfection but what is perfection but another’s perception of how they would like things to be in the world. We allow others to be the judge when it comes to our lives reaching for the impossible goal that will give us the recognition we crave from our ...
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