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- October's Sky Reminds Us of Just How Much We Need Others - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia LantzThis month be free flowing, open to new possibilities and accepting of a certain amount of unpredictability. Use compassion, creativity and charm to inspire opportunities which can bring you independence and freedom from old ideas and conventional norms of behavior. October 4th ~ Libra/Aries ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - One With The Earth - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2016 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeWhat connection do you share with the Earth? There are so many different things that people will come up with when asking them this. People connect in so many ways, and it seems that it is often a very personalized experience for most people. I have seen everything from no big deal, to what ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - One would do well to bring one’s thoughts to the heart before the mouth - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriThought and thinking 1) thinking about thinking is thought provoking 2) Five percent of the population thinks; fifteen percent think they think, and the rest would rather die than think. 3) Healing occurs one thought at a time 4) " Not all words are made to spoken an d not all words are ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Opportunity for Reflection - Hard Days - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all have days that seem endlessly difficult and hard. On these days, it is as if the odds are stacked against us and we just can’t get a break as one challenging situation follows another. We may feel like we’re standing in the ocean getting hit by wave after wave, never able to get a full ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Organizing Tips To Help You Reduce Stress and Save Time and Money - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerTIP #1 - THE ORGANIZING PROCESS: You won't be able to get every area of your life organized in one day so don't frustrate yourself by trying! Work at a pace that is comfortable for you and remember that being organized is a life long, on-going process, not a permanently achieved state. You'll ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Organizing Your Fall Schedule - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSensible Planning; fall is just around the corner and possibly your schedule is about to begin to rock and roll with the sights and sounds of school buses, falling leaves and the back to school hustle and bustle. Taking the time to create your cooler weather schedule, thinking about what’s ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Overcome Your Loneliness Even if You Are Alone - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealHow do you feel when you are faced with spending another weekend alone because nobody has invited you to do anything with them? Do you mope around the apartment, hoping that the phone will ring? Do you spend all your time wishing that somebody, somewhere, will call to invite you to do ...
Views: 3843(2 votes) - Pain is Inevitable, but Suffering is Optional - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe more troublesome the nation’s economic woes become, the more each of us seems to complain about all the bad things “happening to me”. The distinction between happening in the world and happening to me may seem specious or trivial or even irrelevant, but in fact it could not be more ...
Views: 758(1 vote) - Passionate and Fully Self-Expressed - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Lori Lynn Smith"Practice what you preach" "Be your authentic self" "Living in integrity" "Actions speak louder than words" What the heck does that actually mean? In this advanced technical world where most communication is electronic, where you may never even meet your best friend in real life ...
Views: 2808(2 votes) - Patience... or Patient? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Holly BoydYou choose. It wasn’t that long ago that I was choosing the path of little resistance, which is what happens when you don’t make a decision – or even realize that there is a choice. My life and my health were spinning out of control and I was the first one to say “hey, if you had my ...
Views: 2300(1 vote) - Personalized Sympathy Gifts Show Special Thoughtfulness - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Karen E GrishamUnique personalized sympathy gifts express timely thoughtfulness to a bereaved person. They become treasured mementos of the life of a loved one who has passed on. There are a number of ways to personalize a gift. You can incorporate a photo, have an item engraved, or use a particularly ...
Views: 2143(2 votes) - Positive Affirmations, A Simple Guide by Ton Pascal - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Ton PascalAffirmations have been around since man found the use of language and there is no secret ritual to use them. There is nothing mystic about affirmations. This tool, if used correctly, can radically change your life. Here are the very basics elements of positive affirmations, positive thinking, ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Positive Statements For Girls Encourage Healthy Friendships! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Lori LiteNote to Readers: Friendships cause much stress and anxiety for many tweens and teens. I found the middle school years to be particularly challenging for girls. Emotional bullying is everywhere and the lines of friendship are blurred by an effort to be popular or just plain old accepted! I love ...
Views: 2626(1 vote) - Practicing Forgiveness and Compassion With Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Manny GoldmanMoving on from past hurts and practicing forgiveness is extremely important for our growth and well-being. But what we don’t often talk about, however, is the importance of cultivating compassion and forgiveness for ourselves. Depending on the severity of the situation, we are usually far ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - Presentation Fridays - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2019 from Wm. Hovey SmithPresentation Fridays Days that involve travel to an event followed by a presentation are often the most stressful. It is helpful if you can arrive the evening before a presentation to give you, and your body, a chance to unwind prior to the event and eliminate the stress that some ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Procrastination, is it really such a ‘bad’ word? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Adrian BoniardiIf you’ve always allowed everybody to influence your judgment about the function that ‘procrastination’ has in your life, I’m sure you’d have already decided (and probably long time ago) that ‘in fact’, that is indeed a very bad word… Or it isn’t? ‘Procrastination’ could sometimes be ...
Views: 1951(2 votes) - Raise Your Levels of Awareness through the Solar Eclipse - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanIn a very recent news article, the solar eclipse happening is pitting science against superstition. Why all the superstition? According to the report, 95 percent of unrest or war is associated with this type of celestial anomaly. Whether or not that may be true, I want you to focus on the ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - Reaching Your Goal - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Regardless if you have a goal that is personal or professional, here are some tips to help you attain it. 1. Stay focused: It is so easy to get sidetracked by people and outside influences. Always keep your mind focused on your goal. 2. Clear the clutter: If it is office space, a ...
Views: 1492(2 votes) - Ready to Step into Your Power? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanOh my, this fear within me runs deeper than I realized. This part of me that wants to keep playing small and hiding behind everything and anything takes up more space inside of me than I thought. One foot moves forward, ready and oh, so willing to take that leap once and for all. To soar into ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Real Solutions For Combatting Extreme Shyness - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealMost people experience some degree of shyness from time to time in certain situations. In fact, only about 7% of the population claims that they never feel shy. For the rest of us, shyness can range from being an occasional, minor inconvenience, to being a major problem. Some people ...
Views: 17240(1 vote) - REEL FISHING TIPS: SWORDFISH AND STRIPED MARLIN - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from mariod silvasometimes sighted by a lookout on calm sunny days, floating with fin and tail above the water, or at other times thrashing a school of forage fish. as soon as the big fish is spotted , the captain maneuvers to a position where he can circle, dragging the bait or teaser lure across in front of ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Refurbishing a classic car and how much does it cost? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2019 from Zhan HopkinsRefurbishing a classic car is a road one must travel at some point in life, either as a classic car collector or classic car fanatic. Refurbishing a classic car is totally different from the refurbishment of a Classy Car. A Classy car is simply a luxurious car. A high-class automobile with a lot ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Regular Financial Check-up, The Best Way out of Distress. - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Ade AdenekanRegular financial check-up as a way out of social distress is not just a matter that can be wished away by anyone that wants to live a happy economic life these days of global economic dilemma. This is because, which ever way one looks at it, the financial melt down will continue will be on the ...
Views: 2348(2 votes) - Relationships True Love and the Transcendence of Duality - by An Interview with Eckhart Tolle By Kim Eng
During my travels, one of the most frequently asked question is "What is it like to be in relationship with an enlightened being?" Why this question? Perhaps they have the idea or image of an ideal relationship, and want to know more about it. Perhaps ...
Views: 9835(1 vote) - Release Those Judgmental Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Kristin RobertsonCan you think of a colleague, co-worker or acquaintance who really annoys you, but is probably a pretty agreeable person underneath their irritating qualities? Stated another way, are there people who make you bristle because of a certain aspect of their personality, but if you consider them ...
Views: 1889(3 votes) - Releasing Traumatic Memories - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandTraumatic events or situations can be overwhelming experiences. Dealing with your emotions after a traumatic event can be difficult. Although the event has ended, the memories may last for months or years to come. One way that these emotions may be released from the part of the brain that ...
Views: 3512(2 votes) - Resentment Soup - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Resentment is a word and a feeling we all try to avoid, sometimes at all costs. It is a hard word to swallow when we need to look in the mirror, but is a word that we can’t get enough of when we give it away. We can see it so easily in others, but is very easy to deny when we look in the ...
Views: 1565(2 votes) - Rhonda Byrne Reveals “The Power” - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Joe VitaleMy entire day got rearranged when Rhonda Byrne’s new book, The Power, arrived. I dropped everything to read it. I have been waiting for her sequel to the global hit movie and book The Secret since 2006. Well, it’s finally here. I’ve liked Rhonda ever since she first called me in 2005 and ...
Views: 1478(7 votes) - Rough Seas or Smooth Sailing Ahead…Take Command - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffDo you wish your life was smooth sailing every day, not just occasionally? Do you feel like you are you aimlessly adrift, being tossed around on the sea of life at the whim of the waves? Everyone experiences a few days or weeks throughout a lifetime where they feel out of control and tossed ...
Views: 2234(4 votes) - Routines Rock! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Colette RobicheauHaving a routine doesn’t mean your life will be boring or predictable. Routines are an awesome way to get more out of each day and to allow us to do more of the things we really want to do. Complete everyday activities in the most efficient way so that you have more free time to be ...
Views: 985(2 votes) - Salt is a Natural Health Remedy part one - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2019 from Kelley Curl 7Well, one can't feel pretty or look pretty is one's eyes are puffy and his/her teeth are yellow. Read this article to learn how salt can help eye puffiness and yellow teeth along with other salt remedies. For starters, I depend on a salt solution to clean my sinuses before administering an ...
Views: 849(2 votes) - Self Care over the holidays - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Lori Lynn SmithDid you have a green smoothie today? Did you workout today? Did you meditate today? no… I thought not… you were too busy? The holidays can be a very challenging time. You may have concerns about weight gain, family members, work, money, and all kinds of other things. The good news ...
Views: 1636(2 votes) - Self Defense Tactics for Women - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Jody SnyderEvery day the news is filled with horror stories about violent crimes. We worry about ourselves, our children, our friends, and relatives. No one can guarantee your personal safety. The best thing we can do is learn some techniques on how to prevent ourselves from becoming a victim, and if we ...
Views: 2279(2 votes) - Self Esteem Comes From Within - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Sharon CapehartIt is absolutely amazing what a little (or a lot) of self-esteem can do for a person. In fact, self esteem can pretty much make or break you. You see, we are all in control of our self-esteem and how we see ourselves. So, if you’re a person that has low self-esteem and you see the world ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Self Improvement for 2005: First Things First - by This is the perfect time to reflect on what you've accomplished in 2004 and to start planning for this New Year. The key to getting the most out of life in 2005 is to first have a clear picture of where you're at right now. For example, if you wanted to go on a trip across the country, you'd ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Self-Acceptance | Accept Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIt's one thing to accept your circumstances. It's another to accept other people as they are. For some creative people -- and perfectionists in particular -- self-acceptance is challenging indeed. Are you too hard on yourself? Do you tend to beat yourself up for perceived mistakes or ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Setting up a Journal - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from John RobsonReady to explore journaling but not sure how to get started? Here are some guidelines to get you on your way. The type of journal you use should reflect your own needs, preferences and style. There are lots of choices. To begin, do you want to write on paper or type into a ...
Views: 1877(4 votes) - Seven Steps to Emotional Mastery - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Kwinten KempOver several years we have worked with many people that have struggled with eating disorders, body image problems, and weight challenges. Most of the time we find that these challenges are linked to unhealthy coping patterns, unhealthy beliefs about our bodies, and becoming stuck in dieting ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - Seven Steps to Positive Power - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Jack ZufeltAs part of your spiritual refinement, you might seek to eliminate the character flaws that affect your life most negatively and to add as many good traits as possible, since all good traits affect your life positively. Only a clear perception of the exquisite worth of your spiritual traits will ...
Views: 2901(2 votes) - Simple and Scrumptious Recipes for Cedar Plank Salmon - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Angelica FlorinAre you a busy mom with not much time on your hands to spare in preparing a great dish for the family? Do you wish you could cook something truly delectable in only a matter of minutes? If you are looking for a nice recipe to make for the whole family, you should check out these great ...
Views: 2029(3 votes) - Simplify Your Life: Prevent Decision Fatigue - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkThere’s a new kind of fatigue. Decision fatigue. If you’re like most women, you make thousands of decisions a day. From the critical to the trival. Day in and day out. You can simplify your life by learning how to prevent decision fatigue. Here are a few ways to do just that. Get Comfortable ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Six Proven Holiday Stress Relief Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Michelle Howard SmithImagine the holidays filled with love, peace and laughter. In today's hectic world, having a stress free holiday is a rarity. Now more than ever, you need to be equipped with strategies such as the holiday stress relief tips I'm about to share. These holiday stress relief tips will help you ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - Small steps add up to big changes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerFor some people, achieving organization seems like an impossible task. If you think it would be easier to win a gold medal at the Olympics than to get organized, let me assure you that nothing is further from the truth. Although some people just seem to be naturally organized, being organized ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - So Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.If I could sum up all the important things in my life I can put it into two words, “be grateful.” No matter what you have, or what you don’t have, you have to be grateful for what you do have. Awake each morning by feeling grateful. From the moment you open your eyes, start off by feeling ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Solve Problems Like a Genius - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from James LeGrandGenius level thinking is not reserved only for highly mentally gifted. Geniuses have a system for how to work through problems, which they may or may not be conscious of. Once you learn the system, you can use it to solve problems the way geniuses do. The difference between them and you is ...
Views: 4944(11 votes) - Some tips to beautify your kitchen - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from deny chandraThere are two things which you willl need to consider while you decide to remodel your kitchen. Primarily, it should be durable, long lasting, stain free and you should not have too much trouble of maintaining it. Second and foremost, it should provide you the ultimate look which sets up your ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - Spirituality, religion and astrology, Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia LantzA reader asks: What do spirituality and religion have to do with astrology? That's a simple question with a complicated answer. In order to answer properly, I need to provide you with my working definitions, Obviously, there are many definitions, but these make sense to me and I hope they ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Spring Cleanse an Area of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Carrie SabaSpring is the perfect time of the year to clean out, whether it is cleaning out the clutter in your home with spring cleaning or cleaning out the toxins in your body with a spring cleanse. Spring is a time of growth and renewal as we transition from the darker days of winter to the brighter days ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Stop Listening to Toxic Friends - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceHave you ever simply walked away from a friend who upset you during a conversation? Do you feel obligated to stay and listen to someone venting even if their anger and frustration spills out onto you? Why We Listen Women seem to instinctively know how to listen. As opposed to men, we don’t ...
Views: 6042(3 votes) - Stop Smoking Hypnosis Tips-5 Proven Tips to Make Your Stop Smoking Hypnosis Session a Success! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Nancy PhilpottAs you use hypnosis to stop smoking, keep these quit smoking tips in mind. The following stop smoking hypnosis tips will help guide you into a deeper, stronger, and more effective state of trance. Remember, you’re in control. The hypnotist is just a guide assisting you in the process of ...
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