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- Life at Home: Where's the Hospitality in Entertaining? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyAlong with listing and writing Christmas cards is the list of guest we’re inviting over during the holidays. “Gee, this year the Butterfields and Hamburgs are coming. I must put my best foot forward. You know everyone will be talking about how lavishly I entertain my guest. Have to make a ...
Views: 1345(4 votes) - See things differently - control your thoughts - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Stephen SmithNo matter how good our eyesight is, we don’t see the world the way it is. Instead, we see the world as we are, through the lens of our experiences, our upbringing, our culture, our beliefs – what we might call our paradigms. There are examples of this everywhere – from politics to religion to ...
Views: 3464(4 votes) - What is my purpose? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Michelle AinslieThis is a question that I asked myself daily for most of my life. I had no idea what I was meant to do and who I was supposed to be. I have degrees in Psychology, Education, Theology and Zoology. I have had dozens of jobs and done thousands of courses. All that time I was trying to find ME. ...
Views: 2558(4 votes) - What Normal People Want - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Willie HortonI know that people are constantly striving to get more out of life. I know that many people wish for, hope for, want for more success, more happiness, more wealth. But wishing, hoping and wanting something is simply a useless mental activity - a waste of energy - because the only thing that ...
Views: 1971(4 votes) - Why We Should Eat Carrots? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Angelica FlorinCarrot is a root vegetable that is filled with beta carotene which is good for our eyesight. It is one of the vegetables that you can cook and eat raw at the same time. It is very versatile. In 2005, Great Britain made carrots as their third favorite vegetable. It is commonly orange in color but ...
Views: 2176(4 votes) - Worrying, A Waste of Time - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes in life we face challenges. While some days go by with great ease, others are a bit of a struggle. We can say don’t stress over the small things, and some occasions that is easier said than done. We spend countless hours of our life worrying about things that we have no control over. ...
Views: 2072(4 votes) - You Know You’re Broke When... - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Daniel HerznerDoes the name Jeff Foxworthy sound familiar to you? He’s host of the show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” He gained his original fame as a standup comic using his signature one liners which started with the phrase, “you know you’re a redneck when...” I hope Mr Foxworthy won’t mind if I ...
Views: 1636(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: 1472(5 votes) - Getting Inner World Under Control - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Gregg SwansonWe've all heard time and again that "Attitude is everything". In this life we're all playing an inner game of mental causes and an outer game physical affects. The inner game consists of the thoughts, feelings and emotions that we have; our values, attitudes and beliefs. The outer game is the ...
Views: 1460(5 votes) - Power Up Your Feng Shui - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Chriss BarrAt least once a week I get a call or e-mail from someone who tells me they bought a book to set up the feng shui in their home but that instead of being helpful these books have left them feeling confused and frustrated. Just when they think they understand what the author is saying they read ...
Views: 2817(5 votes) - Releasing the Mind from its own Self-imposed Burden – A Sacred Thing to Do! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2020 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranGeneral Human beings on this planet are unaware of how much they burden their minds unnecessarily in the process of growing up. It is good to wake up to this unfortunate situation and release oneself from the burden to move towards a peaceful life. We then add a certain sacredness to our ...
Views: 2691(5 votes) - Why Does it Seem as Though The Law of Attraction Only Works Sometimes? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Lexie MoonThe Law of Attraction states like attracts like. What you focus on expands. What this really means is you get the essence of whatever you are feeling about whatever you are thinking on any given subject. The law of attraction draws to you things of matching vibration. Your are a vibrational ...
Views: 1561(5 votes) - Great Advice For A Happier Life! Many Little Tidbits That All Add Up! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Father TimeIf you want to have a healthier, happier, and more meaningful existence, there are many great things that you can do to improve the quality of your life, and to also improve the world in which we live! These may seem like "little things," but if more people did more things such as these, we can ...
Views: 3802(6 votes) - Inspirational Mother Dove – Nature versus Nurture - How to be a Good Mom - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbAll of us long for a loving mother. Many of you may feel like abandoned children, having grown up with mothers who did not cater to your needs properly. Therefore, you may be continually searching for nurturing from others. Some of you may even be mothers yourself, and are struggling with your ...
Views: 2299(6 votes) - What is your Excuse? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsDo you have an area of your life that you feel powerless to create success? Have you created success in other areas of your life but have one area that seems to cause you more issues than any other? If we take some time to examine this area, we will undoubtedly find one or more excuses. These ...
Views: 1409(6 votes) - 10 Simple Steps to Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-BeeWhen you came to the 40-year stage in your life, you will suddenly realize many things. You get to ask yourself questions. How will it be when I get to the end of my life? How do I feel about the life I lived? Then someone gave you some self improvement articles while telling you that it is ...
Views: 7395(7 votes) - Good Intentions Are Not Enough: Make a Commitment to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Linda PucciHow good are you at keeping your word? Many of us try very hard to keep our commitments to others. We try to call if we say we will. We make every effort to show up when others are counting on us. We try to get projects done on time. We don't promise things we can't deliver. We want ...
Views: 7282(19 votes) - A Plastic Surgery Primer for the Treatment of Wounds and Scars - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from John Di SaiaScars and their minimization are common areas of interest for anyone who has ever been wounded. The options are many when over-the-counter remedies, non-surgical and surgical options are taken into account. Marketing hype has distorted the truth in the name of selling a multitude of products ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Make Worry "Optional" - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from MARY KAY BUTTERYI know most of you already know that worry is useless. Worry takes us out of the present moment, where all our power is to create. Worry (what-ifs) is all about the future, where we have no power what so ever (makes sense, because when we worry we feel powerless)! Sometimes though no matter how ...
Views: 842(1 vote) - Music as Medicine TIPS - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberIs there a song in your heart waiting to be released? Do you sometimes struggle to express yourself when life throws you a curve ball? Here is a list of ten tips for you to express yourself and use your creativity. 1. Keep music in your environment (car, house and work). 2. Pay ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - The Art of Creative Flow and Inspiration - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jim CamutIn many moments of our lives we desperately need inspiration and creativity. We need a flow of knew ideas to open up new opportunities or create novel solutions to persisting problems? So where do you tap into this flow of inspiration and creativity? And what is formula to find it? Have you ...
Views: 1019(3 votes) - Those Midlife Obstacles to Change May Be Inside Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Anthony CalabreseI’m not saying that these do not exist in this world. Obstacles outside of ourselves, or external energy blocks, can create stress and burden and keep us from moving forward to make the change we seek to make. External energy blocks may for a time be out of our control to change. Certainly, no ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - "E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL" WE NEED YOU! - by How can a fatherless boy be comforted by a wrinkled puppet?
At the first sight, there was nothing physically attractive in this puppet. As a matter of fact, his appearance scared everyone, including the little boy, Elliott, who played the major role in the movie E.T.
E.T. features ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - "FORE"giveness - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Lisa Hepner“FORE”giveness An ephiphany about relationships at Hole #7 I had just walked away from a clearly one-sided relationship in which I was ready for a commitment, and my partner wasn’t.. We had been off and on and I had tried and tried. He was younger than I, and didn’t want a commitment. The ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - *** Metaphysics: A New Religion? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseDid you know that Metaphysics is considered a “new emerging religion” by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) of the United States? Representatives of the IRS explain that they do not determine what a religion is or is not. As long as no crime is being committed, all religions are considered valid ...
Views: 3021(9 votes) - *** Remember to Extend Love to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorIf you've got love in your heart, whatever you do from that moment out is likely to be right. If you've got that one true note ringing inside you, then whatever you do is going to be OK. It's love, always love. - Ken Kesey On Valentine's Day we focus on ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - ***Bring Relaxation to the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Serenity HealthWe all know that work is one place we need to try and be more relaxed and not get stressed or anxious. We all know that every doctor out there tells us to control stress, learn how to relax, reduce anxiety etc. Well, just how do you do that in the workplace if you have a stressful job, a lot ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - ***Find the “Sweet Spot” - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2014 from Laura Young“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward.” Soren Kierkegaard (Kierkegaard & Dru, 2003) Having spent my early years in Newfoundland, Canada, I remember well the ferocity of the Atlantic Ocean, beating against the rocky cliffs of the shoreline. And there were the ...
Views: 7441(1 vote) - ***Garlic Ginger Butter with Marjoram & Grape Seed Oil - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Emily Erickson-SandstromGARLIC GINGER BUTTER with Marjoram & grape seed oil This is a spread to die for, a spreadable butter that is healthful. This is a pasta dressing to live for. It makes half a Wolferman's sour dough English muffin a rich meal. This is also what to cook just about anything in, and it will ...
Views: 3395(3 votes) - ***How Voice Training Can Aid in Accent Reductions - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Nancy DanielsAs a voice specialist, I have known for many years that a good voice improvement course can be an excellent means of accent reduction. Yesterday, I received an email from a Taiwanese man studying in Boston. His 1st language is Mandarin Chinese; and, he has been enrolled in an accent reduction ...
Views: 3290(1 vote) - ***Say What You Mean What You Say - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenWashington Post columnist Bob Levey shared a list of some of his favorite funny headlines. His list includes some incredibly funny, laugh-out-loud lines. Among them were: •"Study Finds Sex, Pregnancy Link." •"Official: Only Rain Will Cure Drought." •"Low Wages Said To Be Key ...
Views: 4739(2 votes) - ***Sugar Free Cherry Pudding - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Popa WoolseyDelicious sugar free cherry pudding low fat dessert recipe for a perfect treat.Perhaps you have always loved cherry pudding, or you have kids who do, but you don't want to feed yourself or your kids too much sugar. Too much sugar consumption is linked with a great array of health problems and ...
Views: 1680(2 votes) - ***Sugar Free Lime Treat - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Popa WoolseyRefreshing sugar free lime treat that is low in calories with delicious low fat ingredients.There are times when you just want something refreshing after being out in the hot sun or working all day. But, with many people watching their weight, cutting back on calories, fats, and sugars ...
Views: 2769(2 votes) - ***Sugar Free Pear Smoothie - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Popa WoolseyDelicious sugar free pear smoothie recipe with low fat and low calorie ingredients and natural fruits.If you are looking for an unusual tasting Sugar Free Smoothie, then one great option is a Pear Smoothie without all the excess calories that some smoothies have. Sugar Free Pear Smoothie Low ...
Views: 1777(2 votes) - ***The Lottery Entity and You: A Meeting, A Chat - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromTrying to pick the winning number is going about it backasswards. This story is how to win in any type of gamble but of course it doesn't guarantee you will succeed any given incident. It may work for gambles in business and in getting away with your mischief, but I am less sure of ...
Views: 3116(4 votes) - ***What Is Your Voicemail Message Saying About You? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Nancy DanielsYou are probably not comfortable hearing your voice on your voicemail or your answering machine and yet you may not realize that if you hear your voice that way, so does everyone else. Because the manner in which you hear yourself is vastly different than what the recording equipment is telling ...
Views: 3891(2 votes) - ***What Shapes Your Voice -- Environment or Genes? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Nancy DanielsSurprisingly, the answer to that question is actually your environment. While the innate quality of the speaking voice is something you inherit, there are numerous environmental factors that play a viable role in how you sound and speak. If you were raised in one of the southern states, it is ...
Views: 7760(1 vote) - 10 Everyday Ways We Can Help Prevent Suicide - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from Adele McDowellSuicide is a global epidemic. We are all connected. What can we do to make a difference? Here are 10 ways to tip the scales in a more favorable direction. Our every action, intention, and belief counts. 1. Be neighborly and reach out to decrease loneliness and isolation. 2. Become ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - 10 Magical Steps to Fulfilling Your Prosperity Dream! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2003 from Melissa ZolloSo you want to be successful, healthy, happily married, and rich? Do you feel like a successful, healthy, happily married, accepted, rich person? Or do feelings of resistance, frustration, anxiety, insecurities and deceit shadow you? Are you still feeling needy, lost, rejected and deprived? Do ...
Views: 2847(1 vote) - 10 Steps to a Stress Free Holiday - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2004 from Beth Tabak“The stress-free way to enjoy the holidays is to plan, take one step at a time, and have a sense of humor.” Beth Tabak Can you feel the holiday jitters beginning? Suddenly there it is right around the corner. Relax! Take time to plan well now and ease into the holidays with a big smile. Grab a ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - 10 Strategies to Transform your Relationship with Overwhelm - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2003 from Vicky WhiteIf you are someone with goals and dreams it’s not likely you are ever sitting wondering how to fill your time. Overwhelm brings up issues of integrity, authenticity and passion. It will affect your prosperity, your relationships and make you not nice to be around. Overwhelm is the opposite ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - 11 Letters That Will Make A Difference - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Noah St JohnI grew up poor in a wealthy neighborhood and since then I always yearned to be successful. To find out how I could manage it, I understand quite a number of books that talked about how we could be more successful. I conformed to what those books told me, but the results were not like what the ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - 11 Ways To Ease The Stress If You are Working Long Hours At The Desk! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Neelima Reddy“No day in your working life will be so bad if you follow the right ergonomic techniques.” Usually, an employee working at the desk has a habit of working for longer hours without following proper ergonomic techniques. In order to avoid stress throughout the day and work with maximum ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - 14 Simple Statements That Can Change Your Perspective on Life - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Scott MilfordDid you know that you can make your life better simply by thinking? Do you realize that by reading some very basic ideas, placed in a certain order, you can raise your awareness, charge up your motivation, and even totally change your life. Your beliefs are powerful. Your thoughts can take you ...
Views: 2395(3 votes) - 2011 Making Changes: One Step at a Time - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Stuart KaplowitzBefore you list out all the things you may want to change in your life, and overwhelm yourself in the process, start with with the idea that you will have success. Take some deep breathes and say "I can make the changes I want." If you can, try to focus on one or two hopes to address. This ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - 2012 - The World Isn't Coming to An End - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Dr Jay PolmarThe big hullabaloo from Roland Emmerich's film 2012, and all the disaster films we've been seeing for the last 50-60 years or so is scaring the heck out of viewers. So badly are they scared of the end that they are watching the same movies of disaster, over and over, with different actors, ...
Views: 1973(3 votes) - 21 Life Changing Questions You Can't Afford to Not Ask! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2003 from Sopan Greenehttp://www.AngryEnoughToChange.com Imagine finally taking off seven coats you've been wearing on top of each other for years and years. You've forgotten that some people consciously choose to live without seven layers of coats on even though most people are living that way. You remember the ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - 3 Indications That Ensure That the Home Tutor Is Right for Your Child - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Ron SpencerAll parents should accept the fact that not all children are the same and cannot always excel with their education. Each child has different grasping and learning abilities, and if they aren’t performing well at school, it is probably an issue that they are facing. There are times when ...
Views: 1846(1 vote) - 3 Key Components to Effective Time Management - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from TJ PhilpottEffective time management is a necessity commonly needed by anybody expecting to successfully manage the typically busy lifestyles we live today. Coordinating business, social, and family activities can be a very stressful task. Without establishing some sort of time management system you are ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - 3 Mistakes That Would Reduce the Lifespan of the Home Window Tints - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2018 from Ron SpencerHouse window tinting is a trend that has been around for a very long time. Tinting windows haven't been limited to cars, but people have started to care for their indoors as well while protecting it from the harmful rays of the sun. This something that homes that have windows with sunrays coming ...
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