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- Handwriting Analysis: Some Elaboration Is Healthy & Perfect Penmanship Isn’t - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloElaborate handwriting, including lots of embellishment such as unnecessary loops, curves, spirals, underlining circles, wavy lines, and other forms is an important, and telling, handwriting analysis consideration. Handwriting analysis, or graphology, is so informative because it reveals ...
Views: 3112 - Bare Feet and White Flour - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from James BurnsHave you ever wondered why your parents did some of the things that they did. I did lots of times. My dad had so many regimented activities that I thought he had a screw lose or something. I’m only going to talk about two here because there are too many to put into one essay. I really spent time ...
Views: 1948 - Tapping Within Creative Mind Power - Applying Mind Power for Creativity - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Michael LeeWe all want to be able to maximize our potentials. Inside you is the capacity to create, and inside your mind is a creative power that you can harness. Tapping within creative mind power may seem esoteric to you, but it’s not. Making and doing things are actually natural to the human ...
Views: 535 - How To Stay Focused - 9 Tips! - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Cari VollmerIf you want to make things happen and get things done you've got to stay focused! But saying so and doing so are two very different things. The following nine tips will show you various ways to find and keep your focus, in the midst of it all! 1. Revisit Your Big Picture Make sure the ...
Views: 946 - Power of the Subconscious Mind - Releasing Your Subconscious Mind's Powerful Force - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Michael LeeYou may have heard how some people believe in the power of the subconscious mind. It is a fact that quite some people live emotionally crippled adulthoods because they have lived through harrowing childhoods. This is because the memory of being told that they are less than who they are as people ...
Views: 630 - Lessons From Keywords and Search Engines (How to Optimize Our Lives), Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from James NapierIn the pre-Internet days of my childhood, I pulled my red wagon each morning to the Alger, Ohio, post office to fill it with that day's bounty from all over the world (it wasn't “junk mail” to me!). I wanted to connect with the larger world I knew existed beyond my small farming ...
Views: 780 - Healing Power Of The Mind - How To Use Mind Power For Well-being - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Michael LeeDo you ever wonder why some cancer victims heal and recover from their illnesses while some don’t? Do you ever wonder what defines the difference between these two kinds of cancer-afflicted people? It is true that those who have been healed have a secret: the healing power of the mind. The ...
Views: 687 - The Power Of Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Michael Rayel“Something is wrong. How can procrastination be effective?” “That’s impossible. I can’t believe it. You’re just kidding.” “No, I’m not. I really believe that procrastination can be positive at times. And I mean it,” I argued with a ...
Views: 1579 - The Hidden Type of Procrastination: Doing Too Much - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Larina KaseI did it again! Despite my New Years resolution and all my research and writing on procrastination, last week I found myself guilty of my #1 procrastinating habit: Trying to do too much. Now, doing too much sounds like the opposite of procrastination, but it is an equally powerful form of ...
Views: 1027 - The Secret of How Big Dreams Do Come True - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2007 from Sheri TongaWhat do Mark Victor Hansen (co-creator of the # 1 New York Times best selling series Chicken Soup for the Soul®, co-author of The One Minute Millionaire) and T.Harv Eker, (President of Peak Potentials Training, author of the #1 New York Times best selling of Secrets of the Millionaire ...
Views: 718 - Natural Cures For Depression - Natural Depression Fighters - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2007 from Michael LeeSometimes we get the blues, but the problem begins if you get them more often than usual. Perhaps it is already something worse, like depression. However, unless you feel you are experiencing a grave case worthy of psychological consultation, wouldn’t you want a natural cure for ...
Views: 1751 - 3 Questions On Sciatica – Do You Know The “Right” Answers? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2007 from Graeme TeagueAre you one of the thousands you have sciatica. Do you have that nagging back pain that now travels down your leg… making you feel tired, frustrated and grumpy? Can you actually imagine being free of sciatica? Do you really believe there is a cure, so you can enjoy all the activities you use to ...
Views: 3437 - Discovering Everyday Gratitude: How to Live a Life Filled With Appreciation & Enjoyment - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Mike RobbinsHave you ever had something taken away from you only to realize how much you appreciated it after it was gone? I ask this question every time I start one of my speeches and seminars on appreciation. As I pause and wait for people to respond, many hands go up. Most of us have taken someone or ...
Views: 401 - Getting Rid Of Fear - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Giri AnanthaGetting rid of fear can be a difficult task. When you suffer from phobias, particularly phobias that you encounter frequently, life can be hell. Suffering from panic anxiety attacks and agoraphobia can be terribly frightening and depressing. Agoraphobia is arguably one of the worst phobias to ...
Views: 1624 - Success: Who Is Dreaming Your Future? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from James NapierEvery person I've ever met who got anywhere in life wanted to be a success. Success, however you define it, is dependent on more than doggedness and perseverence, shrewdness and cunning, or living enough years that success finally gives up and thrusts itself upon you. Success begins with a ...
Views: 879 - Make This One Yours! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from David BushCan you remember the last time you had a bad day? Do you remember how you felt when you got up that morning? Were you eager to meet the day or eager for it to just be over? I bet I already know the answer! I have a co-worker that comes to work and the first thing he says is “I’m having a bad ...
Views: 1470 - Learn To Step Beyond Your Self (Excerpted from "The Secret of Letting Go") - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Chika ShiojimaHere is an amazing higher instruction that can help you step beyond yourself: "Walk away from the mental 'how' into the spiritual Now." This secret instruction deserves our close attention. Its real value, like that of a priceless jewel, is best appreciated when seen from every angle. Just as ...
Views: 838 - Happiness: Could You Identify It In A Police Lineup? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from James NapierYou're working long hours to earn what writer Stuart Wilde calls "biotickets" to pay your bills. Yet, take home pay is becoming a misnomer as less and less of what's supposed to be taken home is making it to your address. It seems we're also putting in a lot of time searching for that elusive ...
Views: 955 - The Power Of Laughter - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Keith VarnumWhen’s the last time you had a good laugh? Take a moment to relive the good feelings that come with real laughter. We pay money to laugh. At the movies and a comedy clubs. We stay up to catch the jokes on late night talk shows. We delight in finding something funny in our lives to laugh at. ...
Views: 1368 - There Is A Secret To Visualization It’s Something Most People Miss… - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamI have never underestimated the power of visualization! It has always been a winning technique for me. I want to tell you there is a secret to it that most people miss. I discovered at a young age that I loved to use my imagination. I would see all kinds of wonderful things happening ...
Views: 1079 - Make Your Haters Your Motivators - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Brian McClellanDiversity is important in all areas of life. A great financial portfolio has a diverse set of assets so it can profit in any financial environments. A great carpenter carries a diverse set of tools so every construction need can be met. A great business employs a diverse group of people who ...
Views: 10233 - Born With It - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Brian McClellanBeing the parent of a small child is an education in and of itself. First, I earned an undergraduate degree in spelling. You have to be creative when you don't want your child to know where you hide the C-A-N-D-Y. I also proudly hold advanced degrees in music (who knew Barney the purple ...
Views: 1359 - Self-Improvement Is A Private Endeavor - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Dave & Elena AsproothSome of us would be embarrassed if our friends knew we were involved in therapy or were using self-help of any sort. Consider this: The same, potentially critical people might be involved in therapy themselves! We live in a society full of problems right now, and many people are dysfunctional in ...
Views: 2739(1 vote) - Happiness Is Understandable, Obtainable and Teachable - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2007 from karen settonCan you make yourself happier? Or are you stuck with who you are? The debate over this question is intensifying. With each new week, a novel angle on the exploding field of positive psychology, the science of happiness, makes news. How solid is the new science? If happiness turns out to be ...
Views: 1122 - Declare Your Day - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDI have learned that anyone can declare any day a holiday or special day such as National Marshmallow Toasting Day (August 30th) or Cheese Pizza Day (September 5th). There is a process to follow to create a holiday or special day but pretty much anything goes. Now if you want a National Day (as ...
Views: 1100 - A Story: How Not to Settle For Less Than What You Really Want! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Cari VollmerThe Rolling Stones say it best, "you can't always get what you want, But if you try sometimes you might find, you get what you need". And I would add: and then some. Last Friday my daughter experienced this lesson firsthand. She had been saving for months for an iPod video. Mowing lawns, ...
Views: 918 - A Personal Injury Lawyer New York Can Tilt The Case In Your Favor - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Hadiya RobinsAn injury always brings a setback to an individual’s life irrespective of the fact whether it is a psychological or physical injury. A personal injury can be caused to a person due to the sheer negligence or intentional wrongdoing of another person, corporate, government agency or any ...
Views: 576 - The Worst Advice I Ever Got: "Just Let It Go!" - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Carol SkolnickThere is an old teaching story from the Eastern tradition in which a guru instructs his devotee, “My child, sit in meditation, but whatever you do, do not meditate on a monkey.” Of course, the thought of a monkey comes to awareness and the disciple discovers he can focus on nothing ...
Views: 553 - Simple Tips For Maintaining Your Laser Printer - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Alan JohnsonSimple ways to keep your laser printer works longer and performs better. Ventilation : All laser printers generate heat and it is therefore important to keep ventilation panels clear from obstruction. Never locate machines in direct sunlight. Paper: Always use media as recommended by the ...
Views: 1853 - Medicine and Positive Thinking - Healing and Wellness through Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Michael LeePositive thinking has, for the longest time, been relegated to the realm of new age, inspirational, and metaphysical healing rather than to the empirical fields of science and physiology. Medicine and positive thinking, therefore, were once thought to go together like brownies and onions. But ...
Views: 765 - War and Peace - You Can't Have One Without the Other - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloIt appears as if war has always existed. Even throughout the universe, past-life researchers (going way back), including our own research and visions, report various forms of controversy, discord, and aggression. Militarily, economically, psychically, or other ways, there is always risk of ...
Views: 1028 - Bamboo Window Shades - 4 Things You Should Know Before Buying Bamboo Shades - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Dean CaporellaUsing bamboo window shades to enhance a room or to add a touch of privacy to your home makes good sense. Bamboo is such a durable and versatile product that it has several advantages over more traditional window coverings. Shopping for shades is as simple as going online but there are some ...
Views: 1040 - Fate, Karma and The Secret - the Movie Ignores Key Spiritual Truths - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMany people have asked us what we think of The Secret, the wildly popular book and movie. We offer our opinion below, along with additional information we feel is imperative to consider in tandem with the tenets of The Secret. What we liked most about The Secret is that it’s a very ...
Views: 1063 - How to Gain Self-Confidence - Fantastic Tips to Develop Your Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Michael LeeWhen you learn how to gain self-confidence, the overall result would only be advantageous to you. Professionally, a self-confident person easily gets hired and promoted. In terms of relationships, a self-confident person attracts more people. In transactions and negotiations, a self-confident ...
Views: 1216 - Self Help Meditation - A New Way to a Better Life - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Ed McDonoughSelf help is about individual improvement and about the manner in which you can improve yourself, your state of existence and your life. It is connected to many different categories such as health, wealth, happiness, relationships, self esteem, abundance, and the list goes on. It is a concept ...
Views: 910 - Best Places to Live - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from James NapierBest Places to Live — A Journey of Exploration By James Clayton Napier “Truth is always present; one only needs to lift the iron lids of the mind to read its oracles.” — Ralph Waldo When I was a teenager Ricky Nelson sang a song called “Travelin’ ...
Views: 2300 - We Are Like Angels With Only One Wing. We Can Only Fly When We Are Helping Someone Else To Fly - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Johan Campbell"We are like angels with only one wing. We can only fly when we are helping someone else to fly." No man is an island, we are not designed to live in isolation, we are designed to live in community with our fellow humans. We can only gain a sense of significance through our interaction with ...
Views: 2766 - 10 Tips for Positive Thinking: Tips for a Happier and Healthier Frame of Mind - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Michael LeeIf you’re down in the dumps for disproportionately long periods of time and you find yourself blaming the rest of the world for your misery, then perhaps a change of attitude is in order. These 10 tips for positive thinking may be able to give your outlook in life its much needed ...
Views: 623 - "It Is Easier To Complain Than It Is To Do, But It Is Better To Do Than It Is To Complain" - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Johan Campbell"It is easier to complain than it is to do, but it is better to do than it is to complain" It is so easy to complain, there is, after all so much to complain about… the situation, politics, the environment, the economy…. but actually do something about it. ...
Views: 1103 - My Partner is A Clutter Bug, Help! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Vicky WhiteYour partner’s a clutterbug. He leaves towels on the floor just like your kids. The garage is one big jumble of tools and ‘essential’ bits of cars. He doesn’t seem to be able to tidy up after himself and he seems to function in total chaos – well he thinks he is functioning. And then your ...
Views: 1417 - Upper Back Pain: 4 Tips To Eliminate Your Pain. - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Graeme TeagueUpper back pain is on the rise. Lower back pain is still more common, but upper back pain is catching up. Why? Upper back pain is caused not only by the regular causes of back pain in general. It is also caused through the constant and prolonged sitting at your desk, stress (you have heard the ...
Views: 1162 - Time Travel, Fate, Destiny, Free Will and Changing the Past - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWhen we hear of people “time traveling” and “changing the past,” we immediately ask, what kind of event was changed? Could it be possible that what seemed to change was only a perception of the event? How was it verified? Could the report be fiction rather than non-fiction? Based on many years ...
Views: 2225 - Don't Let Your Own Wishful Thinking Hold You Back - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2007 from Deborah LeighOver the years I have encountered a countless number of individuals who all seem to have one major problem in common. They are madly in love with those who are consistently indicated in their reading not to be capable of being true, faithful, caring partners for them. These people can't seem ...
Views: 3912 - Spiritual, Occult & Metaphysical Studies – Here’s How You Can Start on The Right Track - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThere are many good “spiritual teachers” and “gurus” in existence, but in order for someone to be a good spiritual teacher/guru, he/she must have inherent wisdom, be relatively free of biases and the tendency to push students into a dogmatic program of instruction, and have gone through his/her ...
Views: 2346 - Threading Life's Rope With Your Needle - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from William CottringerTHREADING YOUR NEEDLE WITH LIFE’S ROPE By Bill Cottringer A great challenge and opportunity we all have in life is to be successful in threading our needle with life’s rope. This is our main success quest behind all that we do. The keys to this quest are in understanding the rope, ...
Views: 876 - Going The Distance Does Not Mean That You Will Reach Your Destination. - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Johan CampbellGoing the distance does not mean that you will reach your destination. Some time ago I listened to a very interesting interview about a guy who swam the English channel. What really struck me as a valuable life lesson was when he described how he had to battle the currents caused by the tides ...
Views: 2164 - The Advantages of Living Out Loud - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Keith VarnumEvery time someone asks us a question, we have a choice to make, “How much truth shall I express?” “How much of my True Self should I reveal?” Among our choices are the “convenient” truth, the “diplomatic” truth, the “socially accepted” truth, or the “absolute” truth—that is, “the whole truth ...
Views: 1021 - Organizing Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Reesa Woolf- Does your stomach do flip-flops at the mere thought of public speaking? - When presenting your ideas to a group of people, do you become so stressed that you want to hand in your resignation? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, you're not alone. According to the book of ...
Views: 532 - I Discovered Some Basement Mold in My Home - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Amy BassBeware… if you are easily frightened, you don't want to read any further. Just a short time ago, I came upon something lurking in my basement… just waiting for the opportunity to spread. It began when I make the decision to remodel my basement. My head was spinning with these ...
Views: 952 - How to Say "No": Four Easy Tips - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Melissa McCreeryHow much of your time do you spend doing things you don't want to do? Are the things that you "really" want to do, always at the bottom of your to-do list? Do you routinely find things on your calendar that you wish you could "get out of?" I am consistently struck by the powerful, ...
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