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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Getting Rid of Those Pesky Inner Critics - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from M.J. RyanHundreds of books have been written about getting rid of these voices because we all know they don’t serve any useful purpose. Even if those who spoke to us originally in this way were trying to be helpful, at this point they exist only to torture us. But I don’t know a single person who has ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Practical Skills of a Psychic Tarot Reader - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Mary Lee LaBayYou may discover Tarot to be one of the most accessible tools that can be learned by anyone and used in nearly any situation. In developing the skills of reading the Tarot cards, clearly your other extra-sensory sensitivities will also be enhanced. The use of Tarot cards is an integral part ...
Views: 1485 - 10 straightforward ways to success - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieEASY PEASY For some there is no easy way to success – it requires learning from mistakes and is one of the best ways. Take Steve Jobs for example – he certainly had ups and downs before he met with meterioic success. Here are 10 points that help you have more success more easily. 1. ...
Views: 1484 - Encouraging Positive Change: A “Magic Solution” - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinClients often come to me in a state of agitation, impatience and panic (real or existential, sometimes both), wanting a “magic solution” for their current dilemma – which is, in fact, a microcosmic representation or symptom of their overall life dilemma. And while I really do have a “magic ...
Views: 1482 - I Am… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene Simmons…you are, he is, she is, they are… But you knew that already, didn’t you? Or have you really stopped to think about it recently – or ever for that matter? Huh? I guess we need a little clarification on this. So…do this. Touch yourself. That’s right, go ahead and touch yourself. ...
Views: 1481 - Avoid being Ripped Off - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Rosemary PriceAvoid being ripped off... Anyone who is reasonably sensible is aware that there are people out there who would cheat you given half a chance. The thing is to know how to prevent them. So how do you know when an offer is a scam and when it is genuine? Simple. When there is a lot more in it for ...
Views: 1480 - Increasing Positivity – How To Break Free From The Negative - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from John CharestEvery day of our lives from early childhood and into adulthood we create patterns for ourselves. Through our perspective of the world in which we live along with the words and actions we choose to use to react to all this stimulation that we encounter, we are constantly building and reinforcing ...
Views: 1480 - Collaborated Composition of Physical, Metaphysical and Spiritual Bodies - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Vinod AnandCollaborated Composition of Physical, Metaphysical and Spiritual Bodies [Vinod Anand] When the mind takes the atman — the witnessing entity of the unit mind— as its so-called object, mental waves get straightened gradually. In the end, when its wavelength becomes infinite, and flow in a ...
Views: 1479 - Develop a Positive Outlook - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2016 from amanda hadleyWe are all faced with problems in our lives, whether small problems on a day to day basis or great problems that will potentially change your life. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and everything appears daunting, but if you develop a positive outlook small problems become insignificant and then ...
Views: 1479 - Oh No! What Do I Do? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Deb ScottOh No! What Do I Do Now? Do you want to be happy? We are all called to be here on planet earth in this skin suit, in a specific time (now), for a specific reason (purpose). How? You can never be fully happy UNTIL you are sharing, and using YOUR God given talents. Time, treasure, ...
Views: 1479(4 votes) - Fear can own you if you allow it - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Carmen GuerraFear can own you if you allow it. All we have to do is accept it for what it is …fear it is natural and everyone young and old, rich or poor no matter what walk of life every single person on earth will at one point or another will experience fear. There is no way to avoid feeling afraid every ...
Views: 1478(5 votes) - Taking Your Very First Step With The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Imelda LeahySometimes you know exactly what you want, or where you would like to be, but the realisation of that desire feels very far away because you cannot see how it could be achieved. That might be because it seems humanly impossible for you, or you think you will never get that lucky, or it just feels ...
Views: 1478(2 votes) - Giving and Prosperity - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2003 from Bryan HallTake a look around you. Take a LOOK at your LIFE! What do you notice? Try this on for size ... As a world community of ONE people, we are continuously evolving, as is the Earth we live on. We are constantly changing, growing, and sharing in the energies that bond us in being-ness. Now, ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - The ULTIMATE Success Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2007 from RAJA HIREKERI would argue that one of the most important and powerful success strategies that anyone can own, is having the proper mindset. It doesn't matter if you know all the greatest marketing secrets on the planet, it doesn't matter if you have the best product or service going, it really doesn't ...
Views: 1477 - 6 Ways To Stop Thinking Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Ricky O' SheaHave you ever stopped to consider how thinking negative thoughts affects your reality? It's easy to get lost in a cycle of thinking negative thoughts pertaining to the past or future. However, in doing so we rob ourselves of the opportunity to be happy in the present! Seconds, minutes and ...
Views: 1476 - Six Great Tips To Fight Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Belinda DalyIt has to be stated that if you suffer from lack of self-esteem is the difference between feeling all- powerful and feeling like a little frightened rabbit that is powerless in how it controls its emotions. It's the awareness of yourself that has a massive influence on how other individuals see ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - 6 Resilience Tips I Learned Climbing the Pyrenees on the Camino - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Angela BarnardIn life, we all have mountains to climb. Some are literal others figurative. Today I would like to share with you six lessons I learned climbing the Pyrenees during my Camino Francés pilgrimage in 2014. The official route of the Camino Francés begins in the little town of St. Jean Pied de ...
Views: 1474 - How Karma effects your present life? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2019 from Sri TulasiAbout two thousand years ago, in the northern parts of India, lived a mystic. It is said that most mystics choose to remain silent. This man, an enlightened soul, was not one of those silent ones. He had grasped his life perfectly; understanding the geometry and unraveling the cosmos. Revered ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Three Steps to Prosperity in 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffAre you hoping for good or improved health in 2011; a more financially stable year or better relationships with friends and loved ones? In Feng Shui, good wishes for the New Year include all of these under the banner of prosperity and abundance including an overflowing cup of joy and peace ...
Views: 1474 - Want to Get Through a Business Slow Down? Apply 6 Strategies That Will Help You Thrive - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Charlene RashkowI seriously doubt that anyone reading this article hasn't found his or her business dropping off dramatically during this soft economy. The phone may have stopped ringing, your e-mail box has nothing but advertisements, and it appears as if your business has come to an end. But, don’t despair. ...
Views: 1474(2 votes) - DREAM BIG! What's The Best That Can Happen? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Barbara Sanfilippo(Excerpted from Barbara's latest book) If you've ever had a pleasant daydream or seen yourself in a scene you created, you have what it takes to dream big. The key question is, do you believe and expect to get it? Or do you dismiss it as idle ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - How to Find Authentic Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Lisa BarnettWithout realizing it, we can use gratitude as a means to an end. It’s easy to believe that if we express what we’re grateful for, it will get us what we really want. The other option, the one that really feeds our souls, is to fully experience the depth of the feeling. In this season of ...
Views: 1473 - Holy Mackerel, Don't Give Up! Shatter Your Obstacles! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Rita RockerI once read an article about knocking down barriers that keep us from reaching our goals. It is amazing how much two fish can tell us about our own human nature. In the study, a barracuda and a mackerel were put in a glass tank with a clear glass partition placed between them. For two days the ...
Views: 1472 - LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Masha EllmanLIVING YOUR BEST LIFE As this year draws to an end and a new year begins, most of us make promises, with all good intentions, to live a better life. This is the year we’re going to lose twenty pounds. This is the year we’re going to start our own business. This is the year we’re going to ...
Views: 1472(4 votes) - Changing your experience by changing your thinking - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Oliver LahrsNew Thinking for a New Year This article is to acknowledge the challenging times that many people are having all over the world. Challenges with world events, economic conditions and the other personal challenges of every day life. My goal is to give you a little inspiration to lift your ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - Supporters vs. Cheerleaders - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimYou will always run into people who will doubt your abilities and your talents. On one hand, you should never turn a deaf ear to feedback, even if it is destructive feedback. Their honesty might be the only way of making sure you're not being delusional about your talents. At the same time, ...
Views: 1471(3 votes) - Listen To Yourself First - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Baby GobinThe body has its language, so do the heart and the mind, but few people have the art and science of reading, listening to and understanding these languages. Being too busy in focusing on the external world, we have no time to look into ourselves. It is also a fact that we are afraid to listen to ...
Views: 1470 - Practice Gratitude To Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Sandy BidingerTrue inner transformation will come to you when you practice gratitude. Follow these steps to develop an attitude of gratitude. THE best way to raise your vibration and attract what you desire. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to practice gratitude when you are following your ...
Views: 1470 - The Sliding Doors To What You Want - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Odille RemmertThis is an analogy that helped me understand the difference between focusing on something and allowing it, and focusing on something and keeping it out. I've found that often, if you want something REALLY badly, the way to get it, is to take your focus off it for a while, and then it will ...
Views: 1470 - Create Your Own Reality With This Positive Thinking Technique - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Tim RyanMost people have some sort of belief about how they should apply positive thinking to their lives. However most people may also be making this common positive thinking mistake. Indeed so harmful can this mistake be that it could easily be severely holding you back. The mistake I am referrring ...
Views: 1469 - Change Your Thoughts, Your Life, Your World - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Maria KhalifeI’ve spoken often about Be the Change. I love the idea of Change. Change is our privilege, a function of our free will, and it exercises autonomy in our lives when we learn how it functions and how to use it wisely and well. In order to change, you have to decide that’s what you want to do. ...
Views: 1468 - Embracing What is Now - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Billy MasonGratitude is a practice that becomes a habit. We learn to suspend judgement of ourselves and then others. Holding space for the awareness of grace, even when it is difficult and uncomfortable. Joy comes with/from/thru feeling all emotions, knowing we are accepted/loved in all things. I often ...
Views: 1467(2 votes) - Hold On, Breathe Deep, Have Faith - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Catherine EwingThe weather outside seems to be offering an uncanny reflection of what I am witnessing going on within so many people, myself included. I am reminded of the quote by the Greek poet Hermessianex, “As within, so without.” One minute we are basking in the beauty of a late summer day, cloudless ...
Views: 1467 - Negative vs positive. The ever-existing battle in your mind. - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2005 from Lynne DeanWE ARE ALL THINKING ALL OF THE TIME. Can you believe that our thoughts never leave us. Wow! Silly thoughts, hungry thoughts, angry thoughts, melancholy thoughts, happy thoughts; that’s a bunch of emotions that has a significant impact on our lives. Physically, emotionally, it’s all there. ...
Views: 1467 - The Price of Wrong - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Stuart Rosen“There’s never enough time to do it right, but always time to do it over,” so the old saying goes. Yet when it comes to doing something wrong, there’s more than just time and money at stake. “Wrong” comes with a much higher price tag than we might ...
Views: 1466 - "What would your sign say?" - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellJanuary 21 will long be remembered as the day of the women’s marches. It is so inspiring that women from each continent participated, even Antarctica. We just watched a women’s march that took place in Israel in which Jewish and Arab women marched together. We could not read their signs but I ...
Views: 1465 - ***Learning Right Gives You Might - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Rob WhiteAfter decades of being a professional student (I love reading), it’s apparent to me, that vital information is idle information when it falls only into the mind. It must also edge into the emotions to bear fruit in one’s life. If learning is to have any might in your life, you’ve got to learn ...
Views: 1465 - Finding a Life Coach: What Is a Life Coach and What Makes a Good One? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Suzanne GloverFinding a life coach can be a simple step that changes many of your outcomes in life. Before venturing out to find one, however, you may be asking "What is a Life Coach" and "What Makes a Good One?" WHAT IS A LIFE COACH? A competent coach offers a variety of skills and resources from which ...
Views: 1465 - Heeding Spirit - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2017 from Lisa BoussonTwice in my life when I’ve known a change was needed, spirit stepped in to pave the way. This doesn’t mean that I had an upper hand in foreknowledge of coming events. However, it does mean that I was aware change was necessary, but stubborn Lisa (who thinks she knows better), would decide to ...
Views: 1465 - Creating the New Year with Intention - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Mike RobbinsAs we embark on another new year of life, I find myself experiencing a mixture of emotions about 2010. I’m excited about the possibilities of this New Year and inspired by the energy of creation that exists at this special time. Similar to last week, there is a magical quality to this first ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Stand in Wonder - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Stand in wonder before the majesty and might, the beauty and power, of that Divine Presence which seeks expression through your individual life.” – Ernest Holmes God is the majesty of the Universe, the might of Mother Nature, the beauty of the ocean, the desert, and the sky, the power and ...
Views: 1464(4 votes) - So Certain Are You? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Keith Varnum“So Certain Are You?” By Keith Varnum As you face your personal challenges in the New Year, is Yoda of Star Wars referring to you? “So certain are you? Always with you it cannot be done.” Do you find yourself agreeing with Luke Skywalker? “Moving stones around is one thing. ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Eat My "Can't" and Succeed, Feed Your "Can't" and Recede - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Michael Mantell“Why can’t things ever go right, just once in my life?” “I’m such a ________.” “I’ll never be as good as ___________.” “Why do things never go my way?” “Why can’t I ever succeed, just once?” Sound familiar? Perhaps you’ve tried behavior and habit change methods to help you overcome these ...
Views: 1463 - EFT and Its Benefits to Help Manifest Abundance - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Rishan BEFT or Emotional Freedom Tapping is one of the mediums to ensure the manifestation of abundance and everything you desire about in your life. It is a technique used by many people to help them remove negative emotions almost instantly. Let me show you the benefits of EFT and why it goes hand ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Positive Thinking and Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Mandy BassIt is now a proven fact: What you think about has a direct impact on every aspect of your life, including your physical well being. Recent studies show that the expression of gratitude, for example, can have profound and positive effects on our health, our moods and even the survival of our ...
Views: 1463 - What if There Were Nothing Wrong With You? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from M.J. RyanGiven the training we’ve had in listening to everyone but ourselves and believing we are broken and bad, how do we begin? We start by understanding that the capacity to trust ourselves is not a fixed state we either have or don’t, like straight hair or violet eyes. Rather it is a quality of ...
Views: 1462(2 votes) - Boosting Self Esteem with Positive Affirmation - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaSelf-esteem helps you to understand the feelings you have for yourself. The goal that you have in your life depends on the self esteem of an individual. If you have a strong self-esteem then you will have more confidence to achieve what you desire from life. You will find a strong and direct ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - Do You Know How to Tell the Truth? 2 Simple Steps to Find Your Truth and Resolve Inner Conflict - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Julie HawkinsMost people think they are truthful. In this case I'm not asking about how you relay facts or discern fact from opinion; I'm asking you about a verifiable feeling inside. Unless you live in a cave you've likely heard the phrase "speak your truth" or something similar. Well, I want to ask you: ...
Views: 1461 - The 7 Signs of an Empowered Life – Are You Living One? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Kathy CaprinoEmpowerment -- the act of investing oneself with more authority and control over one’s path -- is a vitally important process that I teach and explore every day as a career transformation coach. I’ve personally witnessed the transformative effect it can have, when an individual takes control of ...
Views: 1461(1 vote) - How can you live more in balance and harmony? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you believe in the power of God and that all things are possible through Him? God is a big God. He is not vindictive, small minded or petty, rather God is a loving and compassionate God who wants to give you all the gifts that you were created to receive. It is yours and my job to be open to ...
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