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- Stress…. Know it better, to knock it down - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Amruta DesaiStress has always been a part of human life, be it a housewife with making a home and being a facilitator for rest of the family members or an employee working in high pressure job. A student is stressed out with so many career choices in hand and so much of expectation from others, whereas an ...
Views: 906 - Now Is the Time To Get Unstuck - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you stuck; unable to move forward in any or all areas of your life? Do you feel weary; your feet heavy as if you are wearing concrete shoes? You walk 100 miles and yet you are still standing where you started. If so, it is time to get unstuck; to take control of your life and your own ...
Views: 1272 - How Long Did The Pearl Harbor Battle Last? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Terry WeberBy Terry Weber Article Word Count: 1841 I'll always remember the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Even now, seventy-two years later, I am still aware of the many ways that attack forced the "sleeping giant" that was the USA; to become today's major advocate of worldwide ...
Views: 1746 - Has Your Fear Of Death Made You Stop Living? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Gia CilentoHave you heard the song, “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw? If you haven’t, click on the link and head over there after you’ve finished reading. It really makes you sit up and take notice of how you’re living your life. That’s what it did for me, anyway, when my coach at the time had me ...
Views: 1371(2 votes) - Seven Steps to Expanding Gratitude in Your Life - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Deborah PerdueGratitude is in the air these days, more and more, as a spiritual practice to uplevel and uplift your life. Authors such as Deepak Chopra, Edwene Gaines, Neale Donald Walsch, Diane Harmony and many more extol the power of gratitude. After all, one cannot be depressed or angry while in a state of ...
Views: 1704(2 votes) - Supporting the Planetary Evolution – A Sacred Task in the Realm of Our Consciousness - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAfter the biological evolution on our Earth, there has been a consciousness evolution. Part of this is reflected in the way human beings have been able to harness nature’s forces to their advantage. It can now go into the spiritual realm. Planetary consciousness evolution opens us to a grand ...
Views: 1367(4 votes) - How to Defend Yourself and Best Protect your Children. Part 16 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerGovernment Failure? Or Government Oppression? Citizens all across the world are increasingly recognizing the problem of government failure. Many governments are increasingly incompetent at that most fundamental of tasks: protecting their citizens from harm. From Tunisia in North Africa to Syria ...
Views: 1880(2 votes) - Is President Obama's Support for the UN Arms Trade Treaty Unconstitutional? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIs President Obama Concerned for your Safety? Is President Obama really concerned about your children's safety, or do his actions contradict his rhetoric? Is he aiming to deny you your right to defend yourself and your children? Years ago, he did say he recognizes that "gun owners in ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - The Near Death Experience – A State of Consciousness beyond the Five Senses - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFunctioning from the universal consciousness makes us go beyond the five senses. The messages from near death experiences help us understand such consciousness and bring about a holistic transformation in our psychology. This article is an earnest attempt to invite people to look into the ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - Jury Nullification Protects You Against Bad Laws. Part 15 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou have a Right to Protect Yourself Across the world, government bans on their people's right to protect themselves with firearms is increasingly widely ignored. The enormous outcry against the gun bans proposed by President Obama, Senator Dianne Feinstein and their Democratic allies ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - Tragedies, Things We Can't Control, A Simple Pray For Those Who Suffer - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Michael EllisMy heart and prays go out to all those who have suffered a lost from the resent disasters in Boston Marathon and the Texas Chemical explosion. I was watching the news about the Boston tragedy and found myself with tears in my eyes while they were talking about the innocent children that were ...
Views: 1183 - It's Not As Bad As You May Think - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Adrienne FikesNo matter what the issue. No matter what the circumstance, you are probably making it more than it is. Now listen to me. I know this because I do it too. The fatalistic thinking. The dramatization. The negative worry, doubt, fears and criticism. Your imagination is running wild thinking of all ...
Views: 1749 - What else would Decrease the High American Murder Rate? Part 14 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIllegal Drugs Increase Violence Illegal drugs have caused a significant increase in violence. In the years since Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala hardened their stance on illegal drugs, their violent death body counts have risen dramatically. When you encourage illegal activity by ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Stop Overloading the Police with Ever More Laws to Enforce. Part 13 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe USA incarcerates more people - imprisons more per head of population - than any other country in the world. So many in jail demonstrate the enormous numbers of laws which make criminals out of its citizens. These laws hamper police from carrying out their core responsibility of protecting ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - Why do US Politicians Support the UN's Global Gun Grab? Part 12 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIs the Sandy Hook tragedy being used by the administration to implement the United Nation's Arms Trade Treaty - the global gun grab? Many other shooting sprees have resulted in equally cynical gun ban attempts across the world. Are gun laws to control guns, or to control people? The British ...
Views: 2015(2 votes) - Will Disarming Responsible Citizens Solve the Problem? Part 11 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerSandy Hook was a Gun Free Zone Despite Connecticut's gun carry laws at the time, there was nobody armed at Sandy Hook to protect the slaughtered children and teachers. In practice, Sandy Hook was a gun free zone. So was the 2012 Batman movie mass slaughter which killed 12 and injured 58 in ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - 5 Questions To Ask Yourself To Get Back On Track And Finish What You Started - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Adrienne FikesListen, you are not alone. You had so much enthusiasm at the beginning of that project. Your intentions were the best. You were so passionate, motivated, and excited about the impact it would have. Maybe you thought it would be more fun than it turned out to be. Maybe you got distracted by ...
Views: 1547 - Will Dictating One Single Policy to Each State Solve the Problem? Part 10 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe Problem of Prescriptive Solutions Management theory is clear, prescriptive solutions do not work. Why not? A solution imposed from outside stops you creating your own solution tailored to your circumstances. Since you are unique, different to everybody else, how can one size fit you and ...
Views: 1692(2 votes) - The Second Amendment Exists for a Very Good Reason. Why? Part 9 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerFollowing the War of Independence against the arbitrary and unjust policies of England's King George III, the USA needed a new legal framework. All American citizens had learned to distrust oppressive taxes imposed by the legal British government. The framers of the US Constitution created ...
Views: 2027(2 votes) - The Truth About Real Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Al SpinksIn this post I'm going to talk about success. Success means different things to different people. One of the definitions for success in Dictionary.com is: The attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like. This definition is okay in as far as it goes, but we all know that being successful ...
Views: 1292 - Would Armed Security Guards at Every School Solve the Problem? Part 8 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerLawmakers in a number of states realize that disarming responsible citizens is an ineffective way of stopping shooting sprees by criminals and deranged individuals. They are now considering a far more intelligent response to massacres of the unarmed: How to terminate ineffective laws and ...
Views: 1636(2 votes) - Writing- The worldly way to a wonderful world - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Priyanka IyerWords are probably one of the most sacred blessings of God that we fail to value the way we should. Everything in this world revolves around this beautiful collage of words that are capable of driving young dreams to fruition or taking life to Doomsday! There is no greater marvel than emotions ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Spiritual Crisis: How to Stop Gun Violence - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Stephanie MannAmericans hear tragic stories every day involving guns! However, we must discuss community change if we are going to stop violent behavior! Government, police, schools and nonprofit groups work to reduce violence with educational programs on child abuse, bullying, drug abuse, domestic violence ...
Views: 2094 - THERE IS NEED OF ONLY A SINGLE WORLD LANGUAGE FOR A SINGLE UNITED WORLD FAMILY - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaVia speech or pen for clarity of thought language plays a major role. Language has aided uplifting of human civility and progress. Apart from humans those creatures who cannot express their emotions and thoughts face innumerable problems. These problems were faced by Adam Age man too. He felt ...
Views: 2313(1 vote) - Three Defining Moments That Changed My Life - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Janet PfeifferIn his book, Self Matters, Dr. Phil explains that each of us has ten defining moments in our lives. These moments are deep and profound and can change who we are and redirect the course of our lives. While I've never actually counted mine, I can easily identify the top three. The first ...
Views: 2718 - Can the Police Respond Instantly to Every Emergency? Part 7 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe only thing that stops a spree shooter is a bullet. The sooner he gets that bullet, the less innocents and vulnerable children he gets to slaughter. How long does Emergency Response Take? The police do a difficult job, often in very difficult circumstances. David Thweatt, Superintendent ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - The Grace of Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Moreen DuFermontThe Grace of Spirit Life unfolds in such miraculous ways! It embraces such vast polarity with many unexpected ironies along the way. Each and every one of us is witness to this mysterious phenomenon. We just know it is true from day to day and throughout our lives. The impact is oftentimes ...
Views: 1289(3 votes) - Is the Phrase "Gun Violence" Confusing? It's Designed To Be! Part 6 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerGun control advocates like to use the emotive slogan “gun violence.” Why? This misleading phrase is purpose designed to blur the distinction between self-defense and murder. Since "gun violence" takes no account of the difference between self-defense and a murderous attack, it increases ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - The Evidence Proves Guns Reduce Massacres & Stop Criminal Violence. Part 5 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDespite the abundant evidence, democrats, socialists, and liberals continue to believe that even more stringent gun bans will stop the slaughter. How do the more intelligent and thoughtful ones maintain a straight face given the massive incontrovertible evidence to the contrary? In America, ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - How and Why Democrats and Liberals can Believe Gun Bans Work. Part 4 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAlong with other liberals, President Obama believes that more stringent gun laws will make it more difficult for criminals to obtain firearms. Although banning guns does make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to own them, their beliefs just ignore reality: Criminals don't get their guns ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - The Slaughter Continues to Increase, Despite More Severe Gun Laws. Part 3 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIn the article, Guns, Mental Illness and Newtown, the Wall Street Journal* reports there were 18 random mass shootings in the 1980s, 54 in the 1990s, and 87 random mass shootings in the 2000s. In 2012, just one year not a whole decade, the Washington Post lists 14 cases of mass shootings. Are ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Don Neviaser,Practicing forgiveness is a two tiered path to inner peace that can diminish or eliminate emotional drains that no longer have a place in your life. One level lies in the ability to completely forgive others, which allows you to move beyond lingering negative emotions that may still be clouding ...
Views: 2268 - Easter Is So Close Now-What Are Your Plans? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Niki CleggI love Easter break. It is the right time of the year for me to have a well-deserved long weekend. I have worked hard for the last three months, since the Xmas break, so I really love the expectation of having a long weekend. It is only one week away so by now most people have decided what they ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Get Unstuck and Improve Your Quality of Life Right Now - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Adrienne Fikes1. Think about What ‘Quality’ Means for You It does not matter what everyone else wants for you. Right now, if you are going to get unstuck, you must be willing to explore what you want from life. Yes, I know you want to make others happy. What about you? What would make you happy? What would ...
Views: 1314 - We Danced to a Different Drum - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Cheryl GillmoreWe were just kids back then--somebody's sons and daughters--searching for our place, our voice, our future, our identity during a time that would never come again. It was a time of freedom, of few limitations, when belief in yourself—your talents and abilities—fueled your future, your ...
Views: 1698 - Why We Can't Win America Back, Even If We Win a Civil War - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Richard RuhlingMany good folks are willing to die for what they think is a worthy cause. The purpose of this article is to show a better cause, because America as we know it, is mostly gone. #1. Even if we could win a civil war for the 2nd Amendment (gun rights), America has huge debt and an economy facing ...
Views: 1508 - If We Fight, We Will Die in the Coming Civil War - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Richard RuhlingYes, godly men fought for this country and braved death to establish it's freedom in 1776. But contrary to what many believe, this is not 1776. We hate what we see happening to America--too much "change" that millions unwisely voted for. Colonel Ammerman (under General Schwarzkopf in Desert ...
Views: 1357 - The Human Being and His States of Awareness – A Good Thing to be Aware of! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAwareness varies with people. The more advanced ones are able to perceive the hidden truths of life. This helps them organize their lives better and be compassionate to fellow beings. Evolution of consciousness is based on the deepening awareness. However, the majority is still held in limited ...
Views: 1191(3 votes) - Do Guns Kill or Protect? People Kill People using Hammers and Guns. Part 2 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDo Guns Kill - or Protect? If guns are responsible for killing people, then spoons are responsible for making people fat, and beds are responsible for women becoming pregnant. Such fallacious thinking may be behind fundamentalist Muslims insisting their women are covered from head to foot, ...
Views: 1830(1 vote) - The Government Response to the Previous School Massacre. Part 1 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook, Connecticut has disturbing similarities to the 1999 Columbine High School mass shooting where two angry young men slaughtered a teacher and twelve students. Since all actions have both seen and unseen consequences, an effective response to reduce the ...
Views: 2161(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Become a Grateful Gladiator - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Adrienne FikesYou are focused on what you don’t have and what is going wrong. I know there is a difference between where you are and where you think you need to be. The difference may seem insurmountable. The consequences may be terrible. The whole situation may be overwhelming. You feel like you are losing ...
Views: 1487 - Relaxation with The Senses - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Andrada TodIn the restless world around us, the need for a moment of peace is often acutely felt. Living in this century resembles some old movie, where people of the future became robots, doing all day long the same routine. The sense of not “enough time” or “too many responsibilities” is so frequent that ...
Views: 926 - 4 Things You Must Remember To Maintain Your Hope In a Hopeless Situation - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Adrienne FikesYes, things look bleak. It’s really scary. You don’t know what you’re going to do and you don’t know what to do first. This is hard. It hurts. You’ve taken some losses; you’ve suffered some serious hits. I get it. You just want things to get better. You’re not a quitter but you just don’t ...
Views: 4271 - 2013 Year of the Female Black Water Serpent - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Heather SalmonAccording to Chinese astrology February 4th, 2013 marks the Solar New Year and February 10th the Lunar New Year. As we say good bye to the black dragon of 2012 we welcome in the energies of little sister the black water serpent. Snakes are closely tied with the Dragon as they are said to have ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Helping to protect the survival of Endangered Animals - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Katie ClearyThere is a growing number of animals that are becoming extinct day to day due to many reasons including human interference from illegal poaching and hunting, Animal Cruelty, pollution, Loss of habitat, environmental destruction and so on. Such animals are listed as Endangered Animals and these ...
Views: 1207 - Trusting the Intuition Rather Than the Merely Rational Mind - The Radial Dive - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWe have tremendous potentialities in our intuitive region. They generally remain untapped. The Radial Dive helps us bring them into our everyday life. Expansive awareness augments our mental composure and wisdom. The effects of Radial Dive are briefly explored in this article. The vast ...
Views: 1287(2 votes) - We are hoping for Transformation - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Vinod AnandWe are hoping for Transformation (Vinod Anand) Everyone wishes the world would get transformed. It’s an ambitious, wish — for we want to transform oppressive relations, reform structural inequalities and embody the highest aspirations of all people, particularly of the most marginalized and ...
Views: 666 - Sojourn in Steamboat - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from MJ LaDukeThough the days unfold to three, the first held enough adventure for the ink that follows. It all began with a peaceful tour of a town found nestled at the base of a snow-dusted mountain...eclectic indeed with tourist shops, t-shirts, art and tributes to the Native American culture that deserve ...
Views: 1048 - Arms and Altruism, The Practice of Selfless Concern for the Well Being of Others - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Enrique (Rick) RuizMany moons ago, our American founding fathers spurred a dialogue of constructive conflict that yielded a model constitution and a free republic. These innovators risked their lives in perilous times to give birth to a new nation. Some became very wealthy (e.g.- Washington, Franklin) while others ...
Views: 2142(1 vote) - Journal to Find Your Core Self - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Mari L. McCarthyPeople in general tend to be moody. Sometimes we’re energetic and optimistic, and sometimes we’re sluggish and blue. In addition to the globe’s atmospheric conditions, producing constant weather changes, we have our own internal weather, seemingly as capricious as clouds. We do our best to ...
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