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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Is it Positive or Negative? You decide - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniIt was the summer of 2004 when I finally decided to live a positive life. In fact, I'll never forget the day it happened. It started off like any other summer day. After lunch, I decided to take my boys to the neighborhood pool. They were excited because the pool had just opened for the ...
Views: 1829 - The TRUTH About What REALLY Causes Negative Thoughts - by Do you feel that your negative thoughts are holding you back from being happy in life? You’re about to discover HOW you can still live HAPPILY when things don’t go your way….even if your lifeis filled with conflict and turmoil right now…and you can’t see a way out.
Are you a SLAVE to your ...
Views: 1829 - Setbacks Are Setups For Comebacks - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Derek FeltonCyclist Lance Armstrong was stricken with testicular cancer and went through intense chemotherapy before he came back to win the Tour de France seven consecutive times. Paul Mitchell Systems and Patron Tequila co- founder John Paul Dejoria went from being homeless to building a multi-billion ...
Views: 1824 - 3 Easy Steps to Rocket Your Focus to Live the Life You Deserve - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Felicity BakerWhat if it could be New Years Eve everyday? What if we could simply forgive ourselves for what has been, refocus on what we want in our lives and then get excited? Would that make a difference in your life? Knowing that you had a chance to start over? The thing is you, do. Each year you ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - Cleaning Out the Chaos of Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Terri BrittI thought I was watching a cop drama on television for a moment this morning. I looked out my front door and standing in my yard were several deputies from the Sheriff’s Department with shotguns, hiding behind our trees. At least five of their cars surrounded our street. “What in the world is ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Love is the Good We are Seeking - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Love is the Good we are seeking. Love is the highest name of God. Love is the fulfilling of the law. At the height of our spiritual teachings, we find God covering us with love. We find ourselves loving all things and all people.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis ...
Views: 1819 - Transforming your life with EFT - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Linda NuytsDuring my “Inner Abundance” courses, I get numerous questions from participants who want to know how they can use Affirmations and EFT to improve their financial situation. This theme seems to be a source of problems for many people, and I hope this article (and those following it) clarifies the ...
Views: 1819(2 votes) - *** Your Happiness and How You Choose to Look at Things: A Simple Illustration - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Warren WojnowskiNo doubt you have heard the phrase "change the way you look at things and the things you look at change". This is such a powerful phrase because it points out that the one thing you always have control of is your thoughts -- which means you can literally choose to feel happy, or not. How often ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - The Spirit of the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Mindy Audlin‘Tis the season for giving. One of my favorite stories of giving comes from the book Give to Live by Joe Vitale and Dr. Rick Barrett. Rudy builds ecological stoves for the Nahuatl families in remote villages of Mexico. These stoves are very important to these people because otherwise, they ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - Your Story Defines Who You Are - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2012 from Razan Z. KilaniByron Katie so wisely repeatedly asks her clients: “Who would you be without your story?” This question has fascinated me the moment I heard it. Of course this question can be understood in two ways: One way is who would you be if whatever happened to you in your life (that forms your life ...
Views: 1817 - If It's Worth Dreaming, It's Worth Writing Down - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2005 from Josh HindsYou have the idea so therefore you have within you the ability to make it a reality. Such is one of life's great truths. This may not always appear to be the case, but rest assured deep down you've got all the ability it takes. The problem is that far to often we don't lay a foundation so ...
Views: 1814 - What Does New Years Mean To You? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2014 from Carolyn GoldfarbWhat does New Years mean to you? Is it just another day? What emotions come up? Does the mere thought of the New Year bring you to tears or does it make you feel hopeful, excited and happy? Are you so excited to make your New Year’s resolutions and go after your dreams? Are you all pumped up to ...
Views: 1812 - Micro Positive + Macro Negative = Good Luck With That - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from J Frank JadPeople often wonder why all their positive thinking, affirmations, visualizations and such have yet to produce their dreams lives. Simple enough. You cannot expect the universe to deliver beyond your image of the universe. And you, positive thinker optimistic visualizer, see a universe full of ...
Views: 1809(2 votes) - Manifesting Basics - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2013 from Bridgette Short & Elisa Stella ~ Guiding SoulsI think one of the first things that attract people to metaphysics is wanting to know how to manifest the things they want and need in life. There’s nothing wrong with that, we all need money, food, shelter, and various other things to live. So today’s post will be about the basics of ...
Views: 1807 - TOP 10 TIPS FOR JOY - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Michelle MayurIt is easy to get caught up in our materialistic society that equates feeling joyful and happy in life with acquiring material possessions. If we just have that new home, new car, new dress, etc, then we will be filled with joy...... or will we? When we do manage to purchase any of these ...
Views: 1804 - ***It Works for Me, It Can for YOU! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Rob WhiteAll that I am today, and all that I have today is vastly more than I could have possibly imagined when I was twelve years old. At that age, I assumed that the best I could hope for was to sweep floors in a local factory in the mill town in which I was raised. All of my success, be it in the ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - Law of Attraction – Dream, Believe and Have a Happy Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Rishan BOur belief systems define our experiences, so as the Law of Attraction states. Who we are, the way we act, the things that we say, our feelings, and above all our activities are in relation to what we believe in. That is the main reason exactly why while we have limiting beliefs, what exactly ...
Views: 1803(2 votes) - Marketing From The Inside Out - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from John ColanziThe "Magic Bullet" seems to be what so many marketers are looking for. They want a secret technique or method to guarantee their success. I'll let you in on a secret. They're looking in the wrong direction. True success and prosperity start on the inside. It comes from within yourself, not ...
Views: 1802(2 votes) - How To Be A Success, Even With Setbacks - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Albert WagnerSpiritual Growth author motivated from a spiritual awakening. Active member at an Eastern Orthodox House Of Hospitality, Cleveland, Ohio, working with seminarians and learning. Blogs have been published at Ezine Articles and at www.ohiocitypower.net and the website is listed on the ...
Views: 1801 - A Brief Guide to Loving Everyone - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Andrea DeBellDo we have the capacity to love everyone we encounter? It seems easy to love family members and friends, but what about other people that we encounter throughout life? What about the person who cut you off in traffic or who stabbed you in the back? Can we really love everyone ...
Views: 1800 - Hope in the Midst of Horror - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Rev. Lou Kavar, Ph.D.It was 7:10 AM. The clock radio filled my bedroom with the sounds of Morning Edition from National Public Radio. I was roused from my sleep. As I lay in bed and listened, I learned of the events that continued to unfold in Japan following the earthquakes and tsunami. A reporter interviewed ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - The 7 Major Monsters of Personal Development - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Mohamad LatiffThere are 7 traits common to most people that are actually obstacles to your personal development. These 7 obstacles – or monsters within as I’d like to call them – need to be removed before embarking upon any self improvement endeavour. If you don’t handle these inner ...
Views: 1798 - Accomplishments -- Did We or Didn't We? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2003 from Miami PhillipsDoes it sometimes seem like no matter how hard you work, little gets done? It does to me. Last week it seemed like every time I looked around we were either having to redo something or some new semi-crisis would present itself. All work towards building the barn got put on hold to fix a broken ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Is it Easier to be Unhappy or Happy? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellThis was a question that was put before me recently and I thought it an interesting one. For many people the answer is its easier to be unhappy, because unhappiness, struggle and complaint are their default beliefs and behaviors. For others, happiness seems to come easily. We all know those ...
Views: 1798 - Manifestation is a Powerful Tool for Personal Growth - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Kathy SandersManifestation is the results of your thoughts. Sounds simple if you are already a manifestation student but do you really believe it and live by it. What we focus on expands, so what are you manifesting? Why not stop and think about it, what you are manifesting right now. How do you feel ...
Views: 1798 - Get Rid Of Negative Thoughts - How To Make Your Thinking Positive - by Our body has strong physiological responses to whatever emotions we are experiencing. Negative emotions like fear and anger cause negative bodily actions like increased blood pressure. Positive emotions like peace and happiness cause positive bodily responses like increased oxygen flow to the ...
Views: 1795 - How Do I Prove that Law of Attraction is True? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Karen LuniwHow Do I Prove that Law of Attraction is True? My cousin and I have had a debate over the premise 'You create your own reality' for many years now. She will agree to some degree, but only as far as the concept of 'self fulfilling prophecy', and has long challenged me to prove it. I'm pretty ...
Views: 1792(2 votes) - New Year's Good Wishes - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui New Year’s good wishes usually range from prosperity, good or improved health and wealth to longevity and peace within. Whatever your resolutions and wishes are for the new year may you find ways to accomplish each of them. There are many ways to improve positive energy flow into the ...
Views: 1791 - ***We Are Image Makers: 5 Days of Breathtaking Truths - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Rob WhiteYou are marvelously made. There is so much more to you than what your physical eyes can see. Part of the game, called “The Evolution of Humanity” is to use our imagination and know that we are infinitely more than what we portrayed ourselves to be the day before. We are Image Makers – that is ...
Views: 1790 - *How To Adapt to Change - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorMake no mistake about it, change is challenging whether it is conscious or unexpected. Viewing adversity as change, not loss or failure, is part of empowered and positive thinking. Humans develop resiliency through change, both physiologically, and emotionally. It’s necessary for all life ...
Views: 1790 - What A Greek Wedding Can Teach You About Reaching Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2003 from Josh HindsAnyone that has read my column knows well that I am a collector of success stories. I believe they are extremely important to us. Not to look in awe at others, but instead to gain strength from them and in turn apply their lessons to the challenges we face as we set out towards our ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - You Have To Be Present To Change Your Life Experience - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerIt’s difficult to be present in the space of feeling stressed or unfulfilled. Yet the only way to realize fulfillment in your experience is to be present. What may, upon first thought, seem like a paradox is really nothing more than a challenge. And the good news about challenges is that they ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - Conscious Thinking And Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Sandy BidingerI'm going to start this off by inviting you to recognize the fact that everything in our world is made of energy, including us. And, once you understand that everything is energy, you can then begin to understand that there is no such thing as separation. Even though our limited 5 senses ...
Views: 1787 - Happiness | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Kathryn WheatI have come to the realization that our problems in life can be the very thing that ultimately bring us happiness. When we face tragedy, dig through our pain, and eventually come out of it on the other side, we are renewed. In a way, it’s the pain that helps us feel joy. I believe that sometimes ...
Views: 1786(2 votes) - Negative Self-talk - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Douglas Eby"When negative self-talk robs us of our enthusiasm for our dreams, we're suffering from the classic creative block... Self-criticism can seriously injure potential talent that wants to be expressed." These quotes from the book "Putting Your Talent to Work" by Lucia Capacchione and Peggy Van ...
Views: 1784 - The Ripple Effect of Clarity - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Kumari Mullin“Clarity is contagious! When you gain more clarity in one area of your life, the energy spills over and empowers every other area!” ~~Kumari More and more lately I have been realizing that our ability to receive crystal clarity consistently from our divinely guided intuition may be ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - 10 Love List Strengths... How to Love Yourself When Your Brain is Wired for Negativity - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Renee HeigelWe’ve all heard the stories – the young girl who was hit by a parent and vows it will never happen again. She moves forward, creates a life of success and then, one day, wakes up to find herself in an abusive relationship, wondering how in the heck she got there. She obviously didn’t want this ...
Views: 1777 - Spirituality - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Awnish Todi“What you are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God” By- Hans Urs Von Balthasar Spirituality means something different to everyone. For some, it’s about participating in organized religion: going to church, ...
Views: 1777 - A Secret to The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Forrest SamnikSince the movie "The Secret" came out, the Law of Attraction has been receiving a lot of attention. Mostly what I hear is "The Law of Attraction doesn't work for me." A simplified definition of The Law of Attraction (LOA) is: “We attract from the outside what we resonate with on the ...
Views: 1776(6 votes) - Creepy Crawley Lily Dale - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonIt’s our last night in Lily Dale and I’m sitting at my computer when for some reason I look up to the ceiling and see a huge black spider. Approximately 1” of a spider – Eeeeek! The bugger is right in the corner of the wall and ceiling, which being very short I can’t possibly reach as the ...
Views: 1776 - Is Going Away GOOD for a Relationship - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Timothy SmithIs going away/traveling GOOD for a relationship? We’ve all been there. Some more than others. Traveling. Without your spouse/significant other/ children and loved ones. The question is: is there some positives and, does it actually strengthen your relationship at home? I’ll share some ...
Views: 1775(3 votes) - “I Had No Choice” Is a Lame Excuse! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Alberta FredricksenUnderstanding your choices is essential in managing conflict. And, yes, there is always more than one choice! You just have to decide what consequence you will live with. This helps you resolve your own inner conflict. And just as important is the strategy of providing choices for others ...
Views: 1774(3 votes) - When Our Heart Compels Us To Make Difficult Choices - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineIt isn’t always easy to do something that we feel in our heart is the right thing to do. Often we find that a difficult decision we felt compelled to act upon is unpopular and met with judgment, hostility, and reprimanding by those who are not even personally affected by our actions. Those ...
Views: 1773(1 vote) - An Act Of Kindness - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Ton PascalBy Ton Pascal My personal philosophy is that an act of kindness a day will keep the evil spirits away. An act of kindness is a positive affirmation and attitude that will not only change your perception of the world, but also that of the person who receives the kindness- Kindness goes hand ...
Views: 1772(1 vote) - Attitude Training, Part 5 - Success Armor - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Michael MurphyMichael Murphy is the author of the breakthrough book, 'Powerful Attitudes'. He is also the author of the only completely personalized self-empowerment books for adults, on the planet. Michael's "PowerFirmations" books have been hailed by best selling authors and success experts as 'the most ...
Views: 1771 - Believe In Yourself & Believe Your Dreams Are Possible - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew ToonePeople everywhere have incredible ideas, reachable goals, and untapped potential – but they are far more scared of actually accomplishing their dreams than they are of failing to achieve them. The reason is because being average or just good is certainly easier than the work required to become ...
Views: 1771(3 votes) - How Women are Wired Differently than Men - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonNo surprise to any woman to hear that we are wired differently than men. We approach life differently and we remember events differently. As a broad brush statement, men compartmentalize their memory of events and the emotions. As women, we are wired to tie our emotions around each ...
Views: 1768 - Replacing Negative Habits with the Positive - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainJust because it happened before doesn't mean it will happen again. YOU have the power to change it. We can sometimes be under the impression that the situations that seem to keep coming back in life time and time again are there to stay but really…they're not. A repetitive cycle that keeps ...
Views: 1765(6 votes) - Attitude Awareness - by My attitude about healing and wellness was strongly influenced by this special little book, "Who's the Matter With Me?" by Alice Steadman, Espress Publishers, 1985. It made so much sense to me that I read other books on similar topics. These ideas changed my life dramatically, and I believe much ...
Views: 1764 - Beginning Anew with Purpose, Passion and Faith - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Talayah StovallIt is a brand new year and that represents a fresh start - new goals, new dreams and a new outlook on life. If 2010 was good, 2011 can be even better! Wipe the slate clean – it is time for a new beginning! It is time to lose that extra 10 (or 30 or 50) pounds. It is time to refocus on your ...
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