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- The Transition From Fitness to Yoga and Why I Stayed with Yoga - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Deborah CaruanaThe Transition From Fitness to Yoga and Why I Stayed with Yoga After 10 yrs of no yoga I started to practice again. Deciding yoga was the missing ingredient to the hard-core cardio and weight training I was into. Unfortunately 10yrs of workouts had tightened up my muscles and joints and all ...
Views: 1305(5 votes) - Breast Cancer and Positive Thinking Linked! One Woman's Fight - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Sam EtkinEarlier this year, a good friend phoned me and said: "I've got breast cancer!" The statement was delivered as succinct as that, quietly and with a pause afterwards - just like a death knell. As the recipient of this shocking news - what reply of any substance could I give? Feeling my awkwardness ...
Views: 3744(6 votes) - Releasing the Shadow: Bringing Dark Aspects of the Personality Into the Light - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Jim GiorgiReleasing the Shadow: Bringing Dark Aspects of the Personality to the Light "Everyone carries a shadow,and the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life, the blacker and denser it is." Carl Jung For most of us, the aspect of our psyche called the Shadow is more often than ...
Views: 3977(6 votes) - "Gossip Is Poison" - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Susan FoxleyNothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, and conveys much.It pleases him who gives and receives and thus...is twice blessed. ...
Views: 3256(8 votes) - LIFE IS NEVER WHAT YOU THINK IT IS??? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Sherry AnsharaThis statement…”Life is never what you think it is” is the perfect statement you can say when life doesn’t turn out to be what you thought it was going to be? Do you ever know what life is going to be? Yes and No! When you stay in your head, you can calculate, add two and two together, ...
Views: 2473(8 votes) - Do You Like What You See When You Look In the Mirror? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Jessica Blalock, Ph.D.I was working with a group of women several weeks ago and I ask the question, what do you see when you look in the mirror; specifically, what do you see when you look deep into your eyes? Most of the comments I got were, I have not done that or I like to look in the mirror but I don’t because ...
Views: 5089(5 votes) - Melt Your Stresses Away With Laughter - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Kimberley CohenLaughter can melt stress away like ice cream on a warm summer day. Victor Borge, known as "The Clown Prince of Denmark" was a extraordinary comedian, conductor and pianist. He said, "If I have caused just one person to wipe away a tear of laughter, that’s my reward". If you haven’t had a ...
Views: 1260(3 votes) - A List of Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Dr. LaVerne Adekunle“A List of Happiness” A list of happiness is things that would be listed of how thankful that you are about something or a list of things that make you happy. We take for granted sometimes the simple things in life such as life, health, and strength that allows us to function. We even ...
Views: 2159(5 votes) - What to Do When Someone Feels You’ve Hurt Them - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerMoxie mental health makes people stronger than strong. How is that possible? Consider this Aesop fable comparing the reed with the oak tree. An oak and a reed were arguing about their strength. When a strong wind came up, the reed avoided being uprooted by bending and leaning with the gusts ...
Views: 1244(4 votes) - The Power of Volunteering - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2010 from Dr. LaVerne AdekunleThere is Power in Volunteering If you volunteer your time it will make you happy instantly. Happiness is like a perfume that you can't spray without someone smelling it. Anytime that one is productive and providing a service to another to bring about a positive change or encouragement, it ...
Views: 2887(4 votes) - The myth of the complex woman - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from George ForderWoman are really simple creatures. I've had enough of hearing how tricky they are and how men will never understand them. In fact the more Neanderthal the man the better he will understand them. The more feminine and well adjusted the woman, the easier she is to understand. Don't comment ...
Views: 1575(6 votes) - What Are Your Strengths? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerThe human ego is like a chained up dog. It is always hungry, and it depends on others to feed it. Go a day without social validation and you will feel deep pains of starvation in your soul. It’s as though the little man or woman inside encounters others with a silent plea, “Tell me I’m okay.” ...
Views: 1377(6 votes) - What Kind of Stress Are You Under? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Dr. Jay WarrenStress is something everyone experiences on a daily basis. Most people only think of “stress” as the negative emotional strain that gives us that adrenaline rush feeling of butterflies in our stomach. But there is another, more comprehensive way of looking at stress and one that will make ...
Views: 1094(4 votes) - Transforming Your Life By Using Affirmations - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Mika MaddelaAffirmations Explained An affirmation is a statement made to oneself that has either a positive or a negative value. Affirmations are generally purposeful, planned out and meant to make a positive change in our lives, although some affirmations are impulsive, reactive to sudden changes in ...
Views: 1267(8 votes) - Are You Stressed Out and Lost Your Happy? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Debbie BillsIs your life clearly out of control with raising kids, running around for activities, squabbles, discipline and the chaos? The stress of mortgages, bills, keeping up your home, and your relationship not to mention your work outside your home! Are you instantly finding yourself on over load ...
Views: 1071(4 votes) - The Law Of Abundance Will Fulfill Everyone’s Needs - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Mika MaddelaWith so many resources that the universe gives, we can be completely happy and live a fulfilled life. How can this be true? Far fetched dreams like owning millions of dollars, driving fancy cars, and dating beautiful women are all nice to have, but lets be real. Discover the Forgotten ...
Views: 1025(4 votes) - Gaining Emotional Mastery with the Just FEEL It Process - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Michael CasteelThis article outlines a process for gaining emotional mastery, really! I know this well because it has been the essence of my own path both personally and professionally. Learning to not resist contracting emotional states has been the most difficult AND most valuable thing I’ve learned on my ...
Views: 1362(4 votes) - "Where's My Stuff?" - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Susan FoxleyWhere is the relationship? Where is the money? Why do other’s have it so easy and I have it so hard? Life is not fair! These are some of the questions and ruminations I hear from my clients. Well, this equation is quite simple. Lack breeds lack and abundance breeds abundance. If I want to ...
Views: 2200(4 votes) - Find how wonderful you are - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from hagit dayanCompliment yourselves, believe in yourselves, and give yourselves credit. You are wonderful people; each and every one of you has many talents. You have achieved much in your lives. You are dear people. All you have to do is acknowledge it, believe in it and cultivate it. I once heard a ...
Views: 1624(5 votes) - What The Bleep Are You Thinking? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Charles BenderWhat The Bleep Are You Thinking? The importance of what goes on in our thoughts The Source Look around the room you’re in and give some thought to where it all came from. Not where you bought it or who bought it. Think about the idea, the spark that set things in motion which resulted in ...
Views: 2156(4 votes) - When you control your thoughts, you control your life! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Erik TherwangerWhat is the difference between being in a slump and being in a grave? Being in a slump is depressing, but you can get out by yourself. In fact, it is the only way! People can help you, even encourage you, but overcoming whatever circumstance you face is ultimately your choice. When it comes to ...
Views: 1674(3 votes) - Accepting is Not Settling - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Susan VernicekWhen you look up the word accept, you get many definitions because it can be used in various ways, which we all know. I recently met a very intelligent, inspiring, and motivated individual. I enjoyed meeting with her because she is such an amazing entrepreneur that she caught my attention. ...
Views: 1818(5 votes) - Dichotomous Thinking: It Will Screw with You Every Time! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Jackie GartmanMany people think that our situations are responsible for our pain. But have you ever known any two people who were faced with the exact same circumstances but responded completely differently? Let’s look at people who have won the lottery. Some people who have won lots of bucks from the ...
Views: 1899(5 votes) - No Confidence? Start To Build Confidence And Improve Self Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Matthew WatkinsonThink Confident, Be Confident The doors of a successful life are always open for those people who glow with confidence. Respect becomes their identity. Their bosses and colleagues treat them with respect. Other people trust them and value their skills and opinion impulsively. They move ...
Views: 1591(5 votes) - Build Confidence Through The Mind - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Matthew WatkinsonConfidence is the key to everything you do. Like it or not, if you suffer from low self-esteem or confidence, chances are you will only count on luck to achieve what you set out to achieve. A confident person whether a sportsman, businessman, student etc, will prepare for a game, a deal, or an ...
Views: 1450(4 votes) - Take a Day to Rejuvenate Life - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Shanna BeamanDo you have low days; days where you feel down? It’s fine to have those days once in awhile. Sometimes you just need a day to refresh. These are the days when you need to be thankful for who you are, reflect on your past achievements and review where you are going. Ponder the successes you ...
Views: 1315(4 votes) - Happiness - Your Mindset Will Determine Where You Find Yourself in Life - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Valencia RayHappiness and peace of mind is not something that will be found outside of you on any long-term basis. All of the rapid change and commotion that is going on in the world today is a reminder of this. If my inner happiness were based on controlling the events that occur around me, I'd be in ...
Views: 1155(4 votes) - How to Have Good Mental Health? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerLet’s talk about your mental health. Note your initial reaction to that suggestion. What do you expect when someone wants to talk about your mental health? In our society, people often expect to hear some kind of criticism. The little man or woman inside may be accusing me of thinking you are ...
Views: 1554(5 votes) - When Will I Be Happy? Your Happiness Set-Point and What You Can Do To Change It. Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Michelle HanischHave you ever wondered why some people seem to be so much happier than others? You may have noticed that some people seem happy no matter what happens to them. They have a smile for you every day. Their life can be less than ideal and they still seem content and satisfied. And then there ...
Views: 966(4 votes) - 10 simple steps to happiness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Michelle Hanisch"Now and then it's good to pause in the pursuit of happiness and just be happy" Guillame Apollinaire (French Novelist) So you want to be happy and you try to just let it happen but sometimes it seems too hard to do. What you need are a few simple steps that happy people follow. 1. Firstly, ...
Views: 830(4 votes) - RESURRECTING YOUR DREAM - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsRESURRECTION IS A LIFESTYLE - LIVE IT! Are you suffering from the heart sickness of a dream deferred? If so, the resurrection of your hope is at hand. Resurrection is not limited to the Easter season; it can be an everyday experience as in the motto coined by the St. Paul Community Baptist ...
Views: 1646(6 votes) - Make Discipline in Life and Avoid Nightmare - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Alan J SmithDreams leave hope on our mind; it gives way of further life. That’s why someone said one beautiful line about dream “If somebody has not dreams, it means they are not alive”. But other side of coins is bad dreams which caught into fear, anxiety and distress. Some time you wake up in night in ...
Views: 1236(3 votes) - Cleanse and Balance Moods and Emotions with Chinese Yoga (Qi Gong) - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonChinese Yoga (Qi Gong) Balances Moods and Purges Negative Emotions We all have moments in life where we are immersed in shadow feelings of sadness, despair, heartache, disappointment or anger. Yet, many people stuff these feelings deep inside and ignore them, without realizing that the ...
Views: 2623(6 votes) - How You Are Who You Are - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Willie HortonWe are all victims. Whether we are aware of it or not is entirely a different matter. The facts are, however, as grown adults, we are all a product of the childhood years that shaped who we now believe ourselves to be. During those formative years, our subconscious minds learned about the ...
Views: 2051(6 votes) - Do Self Affirmations Work? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Willie HortonDo positive self-affirmations actually work? The short answer is ‘No’ – unless you have a few years to spare and a heavy-duty supply of perseverance. The problem is that self-affirmation is directed at the conscious mind and, unfortunately, your conscious mind has absolutely nothing to do ...
Views: 2939(7 votes) - My last 9,000 days! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Wayne KehlGetting Along With People Is Easy As I kneeled to thin out the dead stalks in the rose bushes near my back gate today, I felt a twinge in my back. As I stood up to shake off the twinge, I felt a pain in my right thigh and stiffness in both knees. At that moment, I mumbled silently to myself, ...
Views: 1665(4 votes) - Mind Body Spirit and the Power to Achieve Happiness and Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Willie HortonVery often I find it difficult to explore some of the key concepts in what might loosely be described as personal development or self improvement, given that ordinary language and words prove wholly inadequate. For example, do the words ‘universal energy’ adequately capture the reality that you ...
Views: 2065(4 votes) - Journaling Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyJournaling is an excellent tool for dealing emotionally with almost any issue in life. The therapeutic applications of journal writing are endless. But it's also true that sometimes you feel stuck, unable to make a move in any direction, and not even able to sit down comfortably with your ...
Views: 2624(6 votes) - Negative Self Talk Has Negative Power Over Your Body - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigNegative self talk is destructive of our self-esteem, confidence, and potentially harmful to your health. Imagine having a friend who constantly criticized you. “You look terrible”, “why did you say that?” “They probably will hate you”, “You know you can’t do that! No one is able to accomplish ...
Views: 2182(5 votes) - Practical Tips to Focus Your Mind - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Willie HortonOnce our day gets going it is the easiest thing in the world to get swept away by the routine, the urgent (which, by the way, is quite different from the important), the latest minor crisis (which probably seems major at the time) or, most common of all, the endless stream of useless thought ...
Views: 2341(4 votes) - The Problem with Positive Thinking! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Steve BeamanThe Problem of Positive Thinking I just heard a podcast by my good friend Steve Beaman on the topic of positive thinking made popular 50+ years ago by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. I was taken back to my twenties and the reading of this book. I found the principles made sense. However, ...
Views: 1790(4 votes) - Meditation and Sunny Summer Days! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Willie HortonCast your mind back to when you were a child – maybe eight or nine years old. Remember those long, sunny, summer holiday days that seemed to go on forever? Remember how you had no idea of time – what time it was, the way time was passing – it was like everything was effortlessly enjoyed in a ...
Views: 3929(8 votes) - Improve Your Conversation Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Royane RealPeople who are shy, and people who have low self esteem often have a difficult time making conversation with others. They sound awkward, they don’t make eye contact with their conversation partners, and they have a hard time keeping the conversation flowing. Although shy people and those ...
Views: 7990(8 votes) - Who Charges Your Battery? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Steve BeamanWe’ve all been through situations in relationships where the person we’re dealing with drains us. Well, as I thought about this, I began to get an image in my head of a battery and I think it’s enough to the point that I wanted to share it with you. We all know that batteries require ...
Views: 2407(6 votes) - Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Steve BeamanEmotional Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt Welcome to the Emotional Path where we’re going to be discussing an issue that I’ve dealt with for many years, in fact decades. Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.. These are three core drivers to indecision, poor decision, and stagnation. What are these three ...
Views: 3701(7 votes) - Change Your Story...Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Jenenne R. MacklinHave you ever realized that you drove to work and did not see the streets, didn’t pay attention to the construction that was going on because you were talking to yourself? Maybe you were talking about your job, or your marriage or your relationship. For example, if you were not happy with your ...
Views: 2994(6 votes) - Perfection: What Is It And Why Do People Struggle With It? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Terry DrakeWhat is perfection? Have you ever researched its meaning? For a word that creates such a challenge for people and can ruin lives, it isn’t very perfect! Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia defines it as, “broadly, a state of completeness and flawlessness.” It then goes on to discuss its ...
Views: 5856(12 votes) - Happiness Beyond Belief - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Willie HortonHere’s a question that you may have never seriously asked yourself. Are you happy with yourself and with your life? The chances are that there are things that you would like to change about both you and your life – I have rarely met anyone who is truly happy, they are few and far between. ...
Views: 3403(4 votes) - Personal Development and the Normal Mind - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Willie HortonNothing is more frustrating than trying to better yourself and being constantly beaten backwards. Embarking on the adventure of personal development can sometimes seem similar to trying to scale Mount Everest and finding that, every time you make a little progress, you suddenly start sliding ...
Views: 2909(6 votes) - Curing Your Own Depression - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Willie HortonEven though the effects of depression might be all too real in your life, depression is not real. If you’re suffering from depression, you’re only imagining it because depression is the direct result of your subconscious mind’s obsession with useless thoughts that were impressed upon it during ...
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