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- Your Aura's Energy - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Karen KleinwortEnergy is a word from which most people draw the definition of electricity, gas or some other form of power to produce movement or change. In the context in which we use it here, these definitions really aren't that far off from how practitioners like me would describe or explain energy. But ...
Views: 3865(4 votes) - Your Boss is a Jerk? 5 Top Ways to Tame the Tyrant Boss - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.When your boss is the office bully a very different picture emerges. It’s like dealing with a spoiled child who rants and raves knowing nobody will say anything for fear of risking the unemployment line. They act out because they can. They are insecure, compensating for little or no leadership, ...
Views: 1714(1 vote) - Your Crystal Ball - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI always thought it would be cool to have the super powers to look in to a crystal ball and see my future. As I grew up I was educated that there was no such thing as a crystal ball. Now I believe there is a way to see into my future. Anything I can see in my imagination can become my ...
Views: 1493(2 votes) - Your Power - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2004 from Gloria WendroffHEAVEN 1163 Your Power God said: What are you thinking about today? If you are thinking about problems, switch to something else. Switch to desires. Switch to love. At every moment you have an occasion for love. Love even your problems, for they are urging you forward, the way a jockey would ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - “Healing Scriptures” - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Bishop Matthew A. BarberProverbs 4:20-22 says, My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life to those that find them, and health to all their flesh. (KJV) The Hebrew word for “health” in verse 22 is ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - “TUNING-IN” Health Improvement Tips to Improve Functional Movement - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeHealth improvement covers a lot of different things. Yet it all sums up your wellness goals, whether it’s for a better body, fitness, diet & nutrition, managing stress, or any other important part of staying healthy it’s important to find simple strategies to better take care of your body and ...
Views: 5560(1 vote) - “WHAT OTHERS THINK OF ME IS NONE OF MY BUSINESS” - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Donna TorbicoLONELY CREATURES We’re all social animals, even when we sometimes need our privacy Many people in the mental health field, spiritual practices & new-age wisdom say we shouldn’t worry about what others think of us. Yes, OK, but it’s not that simple! What they don’t tell you is that there’s 2 ...
Views: 2127(2 votes) - *** Collecting Our Joys - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Janet NestorWe go through our days, busy and rather unaware. We run our errands, care for our family, go to and from work not really having consciously experienced all the wonderful moments of the day. Keeping a Joy Journal is about becoming more conscious of your joys and less focused or your ...
Views: 3651(25 votes) - ***Holistic Mental Health Counseling - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Janet NestorHolistic mental health counseling is a new and growing field based in traditional mental health wisdom, herbal and nutritional medicine and many other integrative therapies. Holistic mental health care is a total person approach that includes all aspects and layers of an individuals life. Most ...
Views: 6375(26 votes) - ***Abuse is a Bad Word - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Janet NestorI don't know the percentage of people who come into my office living in abuse or needing to work through past abuse. The ratio is astoundingly high. When I worked in substance abuse residential care, the percentage was probably 99%. Physical abuse and verbal abuse are easier to recognize ...
Views: 3917(11 votes) - Gain From Your Culture - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Albert GaroliIn a previously article entitled “You Are Where You Live” the focus was on bettering one’s self by bettering one’s environment. This article is a continuation of that first one with an added insight on how to make use of the social and cultural conditions that make up one’s society and ...
Views: 1722(10 votes) - ***Books That Have Inspired My Personal Journey - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorI love books and I often go on a reading binge that lasts for weeks at a time. Pathways to Wholeness is about mindful meditation, personal growth, spiritual development and personal healing. I'd like to mention some of the books that touched my heart and inspired my personal wellness journey. ...
Views: 3472(9 votes) - How to Apply the Law of Attraction in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Bob CrawfordThere really is no secret when it comes to learning how to apply the law of attraction (LOA) in your life. You can begin making changes in ANY area of your life as soon as you want. There is nothing holding you back! You don't have to wait until you are an expert. Start transforming your life by ...
Views: 1854(18 votes) - 6 Steps to Dismantle Negative Stress Cycles - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marquita HeraldWhether it comes in the form of a pile of unpaid bills, a contentious argument with your spouse, a worrisome health problem, or a traffic jam, stress is a part of everyday life. While some stress is inevitable, when your body repeatedly encounters a set of physiological changes dubbed the stress ...
Views: 1535(17 votes) - 6 Common Myths In Self-Growth & Personal Development - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Mythology can be intriguing to study. The stories that are portrayed in myths may be fictional, but there is usually some truth that has allowed the story to be passed down from generation to generation. That's what "myths" are -- they are not completely true or completely ...
Views: 4323(8 votes) - Give me More! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Eva GregoryI know I shouldn't be surprised. It makes perfect sense when you think about it. Yet I can't help being surprised and thrilled when I get the message, for the umpteenth time, that when you're connected to Source, when you're plugged in to your Guidance, there's always MORE and MORE and ...
Views: 2150(16 votes) - Where Does Etiquette Fit? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Kathy Jo PollackThe short answer is everywhere. Let’s start with RESPECT…..a simple word that means a lot and acts as the foundation for etiquette. When I think of the word “respect”, I immediately start singing the song made popular in the 1960’s by Aretha Franklin. Even if you do not know the song, ...
Views: 4539(8 votes) - ***Why Detoxify - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorWhy Detoxify? We live in a polluted world. Our environment, air supply, water and foods are full of herbicides, pesticides, chemicals of all kinds, and normal every day allergens like dust and mold. Our organs and our bodies get worn down by all the extra work they do attempting to filter ...
Views: 2680(7 votes) - 10 Tips to Get Organized & Energized- Organize Life & Feel Great - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Beth TabakChange life by taking action to get organized and energized! Inaction leads to anxiety. Action gets things done. The sooner you take action, the faster you feel great. Overwhelm is common. It does not make you any less of a person. It is all in how you deal with it that counts. Follow these 10 ...
Views: 2021(7 votes) - Are You Attracting What You Really Really Want?? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Moira HutchisonRecently I have been talking and teaching some of the basic parameters of the ‘Law of Attraction’ or could be called ‘what persists exists’. While I know that I am a constant work in progress – it is important to me to hand hold and be a guide to helping people become more and more responsible ...
Views: 1581(7 votes) - Results of Practicing EFT*(Emotional Freedom Techniques) for over 9 years - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Ranjana AppooHaving discovered EFT* (Emotional Freedom Techniques) in 1999 and used it consistently since, EFT has now become part of my daily practice and is now an integral part of my profession. Some days I have a quick tap during my morning walk or in front of the bathroom mirror, and some days (every ...
Views: 2161(7 votes) - The Feel-Good Factor for vibrant well-being - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Jodie Barrett"Sickness and health are not simply physical states that the methods of science will eventually analyse completely and make understandable. They are rooted in the deepest and most mysterious strata of Being." Andrew Weil It's really quite amusing that in our society we are so interested, and ...
Views: 1957(7 votes) - What Is Emotional Dependency? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Margaret PaulAre you emotionally dependent? You might want to go through this checklist.__I cannot feel lovable and worthy without another's approval. __I need a lot of attention from certain people to feel that I am okay. __I don't trust my own feelings. I need others' to validate my feelings. __I am afraid ...
Views: 9460(7 votes) - BE SMART with Setting Goals - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from John RobsonTo really nail down your goals, here’s a great way to format them. Create “BE SMART” goals: Benefits and Essence, Specific, Measurable, Action, Reward, Timing. 1.Specific (WHAT) - Describe what you want as clearly as you can. 2.Measurable - How will you know when you have achieved your ...
Views: 1802(6 votes) - Four Tips to De-Stress Your Body Fast - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Aila Accad, RN,Stanford Medical School and the World Health Organization agree that 90-95% of illness and dis-ease is caused by - "Stress". What is Stress? Briefly, you have primitive fight, flight and freeze responses which are designed to effectively help you deal with immediate threats to survival. When ...
Views: 5459(6 votes) - How to Cope with Feeling Lonely: Tips for Coping with Loneliness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jonathan HuieLoneliness is a state of mind rather than a measure of how many people you interact with. You can be overwhelmed with a feeling of loneliness in a bustling restaurant or a cheering football stadium, in a business meeting or a family gathering, even while having sex. You can feel contented, ...
Views: 6160(6 votes) - How to Make Chili - Classic Style - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Angelica FlorinThe appetizer is very important during mealtimes because it entices anyone to eat. It serves as an opener in every meal. Thus, it would be great to serve something tasty and aromatic as appetizer. Moreover, a truly scrumptious appetizer is ideal for those with finicky eaters; the excellent taste ...
Views: 1290(12 votes) - How to Slow Down in Fast Times - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Michelle PrinceI don’t know about you, but I have a lot on my plate and it keeps getting fuller and fuller. Being a wife, mother, entrepreneur, friend, sister, daughter, etc. brings on a whole laundry list of responsibilities and obligations that need to be fulfilled. I can easily fill my day with tasks and ...
Views: 1029(6 votes) - Revealed: Answers Top Three Vision Board Questions - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZOne of the reasons that I wrote The Vision Board: The Secret to an Extraordinary Life was to dispel any superstition or ‘woo –woo’ thinking about creating vision boards. It’s my belief a vision board can be one of the most effective life planning techniques that you’ll ever discover. In my ...
Views: 5080(6 votes) - Changing the Frequencies of Our Thoughts - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonIs it possible that different types of thoughts have different frequencies, just like a radio station? I believe the answer to that is that to a degree they do, however it’s not the thoughts that emit a frequency it’s the brainwaves, which are directly controlled by thoughts and emotions. That ...
Views: 4322(16 votes) - ***Choose Wholeness! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorWhat happens if I believe I am physically, emotionally and spiritually whole? Better yet, what if I take a leap of faith and I think, behave, make choices, and live within the belief that I am whole, healthy, secure, peaceful, loving and lovable? Belief Silence. We are born from ...
Views: 3697(21 votes) - ***My Ghetto Roots and Why I Like It That Way - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromMy Ghetto Roots and Why I Like It That Way Oh, you poor thing, you grew up in that terrible ghetto. Wrong! We ghettoites have a secret advantage, the same advantage the weeds have over the cultivated posies, the same advantage wild animals have over ones of the same species who were ...
Views: 3130(5 votes) - A Guide To Overcoming Shyness And Inhibitions - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from kenneth smallWe have all heard of the phrase ‘to stand out from the crowd’ . If you are looking to land that job you have been after or impress some one on a date then it is quite useful to be able to ‘stand out from the crowd’. If you have ever found yourself overlooked for opportunities when other less ...
Views: 9304(5 votes) - Forget About the Recession: How to Succeed - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Willie HortonMany people are struggling at present – many have lost their jobs and many who still have jobs have taken a cut in their take home pay. Many small businesses are struggling, unable to access necessary credit from unwilling bankers – and some are going to the wall. But, also, many who are in ...
Views: 1736(5 votes) - One Powerful Message to love yourself and your life more - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Sally Beam - Sarinee MancharoensiriDear Friend, Do you want to love yourself and your life more? Are you looking for ways to feel good about yourself? I understand that sometimes in life, we may feel not-so-good about ourselves or our lives. At that time, we may keep complaining about all the things that happen in our ...
Views: 4494(5 votes) - The Amazing Power of Ki Energy - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Tony WildenThere are many different ways that you can use ki energy in the martial and healing arts. These range from the practical physical aspects used to control an aggressor, all the way through to the esoteric healing arts. Ki is the lifeforce and energy of the universe that flows through ...
Views: 9483(5 votes) - Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Life Coach - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Sarah RendleHiring a Life coach has been considered a short term process, usually because people are encouraged to consult a coach only when and if they have a really burning issue they have to deal with, whether it is about relationships, career, mental health, financial, weight, spiritual and more. At ...
Views: 5825(5 votes) - ***The Gift of Self-Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Janet NestorIn my counseling work I see a lot of people with chronic physical health issues and chronic mental health issues. We all think that chronic illness begins with the diagnosis from the doctor. I don't think that is true. I know it is not true energetically. It takes a long time to get sick, ...
Views: 3994(13 votes) - Living the Dream - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Willie HortonOne of my clients, a well-known solicitor, recently introduced me to her partners by saying “Willie is living the dream!” She was referring to my living in high the French Alps, where myself and my wife moved five years ago with our three children – a better quality of life, skiing in winter, ...
Views: 1918(17 votes) - The 4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself to Know if You Are Ready to Change - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Linda PucciIf you've been plagued by a problem in your life, especially if you've had that problem for a long time, you might assume that you'd be eager to get rid of it. You would think so, but actually, when you get right down to it, the contrary is often more true. People get used to having their ...
Views: 2170(4 votes) - ***Manifest Your Mate - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Jill CrosbyFinding the love of your life can be a daunting challenge these days, without having a little help! Most singles on a conscious path are relatively happy and content with their lives; however, they would usually prefer to be in a loving, spiritual partnership with a person that enhances their ...
Views: 2919(4 votes) - ***When You Answer the Phone, Does the Caller Ask to Speak to Your Mother or Father? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more humiliating then answering the phone and having the caller ask to speak to your mom or your dad and you are 20 or 40 or 60-years-old! While this problem is generally more common among women than men, it is demoralizing to have others think you are a child over the phone. ...
Views: 4134(4 votes) - 3 Powerful Self-Esteem Building Activities - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Kate IrwinSelf esteem building activities come in many different forms. Activities such as sports, dramatic performances and cooking are just a few of the many ways people seek to improve their self confidence. In fact, there are so many options that a simple search query on Google will produce thousands ...
Views: 4903(4 votes) - Adopt a Zero Tolerance Policy for self abuse - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonI often hear from my overeating clients that they wish they could get motivated to take better care of themselves. They ask me “why is it that I can’t motivate myself to eat better and exercise consistently? It shouldn’t be this difficult!” While the answer will vary from person to person, one ...
Views: 1651(4 votes) - Business Rx – 6 Week Teleclass with Jeanna Gabellini - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniPut yourself on the profit makers list for 2011! There isn’t really an official list of profit makers. But wouldn’t you like to be able to say that in the first quarter of 2011, you upped your income and did it with grace?! HELL YES, right?! Well, then you have to get your bootie off ...
Views: 1019(4 votes) - Discover Your Strongest Intelligence and Your Unique Learning Style - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Royane RealWhen you were going to school, did you do well on exams? Was learning easy for you? Or were you one of those students who had difficulty learning? Did you often feel dumb? Did you grow up convinced that you weren’t very smart? If you didn’t do well in school, it might not have been ...
Views: 4339(4 votes) - How Do I Set Appropriate Boundaries? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Lorna BlakeI often meet people who ask my advice on this very question. It’s a very challenging issue for those of us who were taught that our role is to cater to everyone else’s needs, never speak up for our rights and always say yes to whatever you’re asked to do. This is especially challenging for ...
Views: 1292(4 votes) - How to Change Your Thoughts - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Steven AitchisonIn this article I'd love to show you how you can go about changing the thoughts that dominate your life. You might not like what I'm about to share with you, you might love it, either way you'll learn a powerful way to change your life just by focusing on what you think about, day in and day ...
Views: 2851(4 votes) - Ignite Your Passion: Four Simple Steps to Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Linda PucciI find it fascinating to listen when people are really talking about something about which they feel passionately. Their voice becomes stronger. They speak more rapidly. Sometimes they speak louder. Their voice quality changes in a way that moves the words they are saying from their mouth, ...
Views: 2015(4 votes) - Life Is Easy, Isn't It? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jerry Lopper"Life is easy" seems easily understood intellectually. Take what comes along with thanks and gratitude; the circumstances and choices we make are perfect for us. All this feels right when said in a contemplative atmosphere. But after a few doses of life's reality, we have a difficult time ...
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