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- Has Everyone in Your Office Been Grafted, So There's No More Evolving? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Susan DunnHas everyone in your office been grafted so there’s no more evolving? Let’s say the “party line” is demanded of everyone, like a graft on a plant, so eventually everyone’s thinking the same way. New people are hired, chosen to be as similar to the old as possible, and then they get grafted. ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - Have a Stress-Less Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Linda PucciFor some people, the holiday season is very stressful. People stress over not having enough time to prepare the way they'd like or not having enough money to buy the presents they'd like. Social demands and expectations family members may have contribute to the stress of the season. Not only do ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Having It All: Why some people make the leap—and others don’t! - by Submitted on May 28, 2003 from Keith VarnumWe are each beings of light. Within that light are all the colors of the rainbow—all the aspects of God and humanity—all the power of our natural spiritual abilities. Why do some of us open to the full spectrum of our magnificence and power? Why do most of us continue to see only black and ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Healing Blade - by I stood, spade in hand, preparing to dig in the moist soil. My plan was to widen the edge of the garden to make space for still more perennials and annuals. I stood on the shovel, putting my weight behind the long blade, and pushed into the soil. Pulling back the sod, I noticed an object exposed ...
Views: 775(2 votes) - Healing Blade - by I stood, spade in hand, preparing to dig in the moist soil. My plan was to widen the edge of the garden to make space for still more perennials and annuals. I stood on the shovel, putting my weight behind the long blade, and pushed into the soil. Pulling back the sod, I noticed an object exposed ...
Views: 791(2 votes) - Healing Blade - by I stood, spade in hand, preparing to dig in the moist soil. My plan was to widen the edge of the garden to make space for still more perennials and annuals. I stood on the shovel, putting my weight behind the long blade, and pushed into the soil. Pulling back the sod, I noticed an object exposed ...
Views: 791(2 votes) - Healing Blade - by I stood, spade in hand, preparing to dig in the moist soil. My plan was to widen the edge of the garden to make space for still more perennials and annuals. I stood on the shovel, putting my weight behind the long blade, and pushed into the soil. Pulling back the sod, I noticed an object exposed ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Healing Blade - by I stood, spade in hand, preparing to dig in the moist soil. My plan was to widen the edge of the garden to make space for still more perennials and annuals. I stood on the shovel, putting my weight behind the long blade, and pushed into the soil. Pulling back the sod, I noticed an object exposed ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - Healing Blade - by I stood, spade in hand, preparing to dig in the moist soil. My plan was to widen the edge of the garden to make space for still more perennials and annuals. I stood on the shovel, putting my weight behind the long blade, and pushed into the soil. Pulling back the sod, I noticed an object exposed ...
Views: 1023(2 votes) - Healthy, Effective Communication in our Body and in our World - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from antonella ercolaniIt's the era of Internet and we can talk in seconds with someone on the other side of the planet, but it's obvious that there's never been a time of deeper isolation than this one. Real communication, real connections require the ability to speak and communicate clearly and effectively, but ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - HELP YOURSELF TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2003 from Roy BurtonWHAT DO YOU WANT? What would be your answer if someone asked you what it is you want most from life? Your reply would probably be that you want to be successful. But how do become successful, and what does it mean? After all, there are many apparently successful people who have large houses, ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Help! Plumbing! Where Do I Turn Off The Water? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Elle WoodMost plumbing emergencies do not keep a schedule. Burst pipes, blocked drains, backed up toilets, you never know when disaster is going to strike. Even a simple clog can turn into a nightmare if you don't know anything about plumbing. The problem with the pipes in your home is that they're ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - HighLow Markets Review | Binary Option Broker - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2020 from Ady ButlerAt the time when we decided to become part of the financial world and start investing in different markets, one of the most beneficial options that usually bring great results in binary options. There is no doubt that these are simple operations to carry out and they are also quite ...
Views: 691(2 votes) - Hitting “The Wall” and How to Get Over It! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Heather LoewenTaking on a new project, learning a new skill or trying something you’ve never done before often comes with it’s own set of obstacles, which are addressed in the book, 101 Reasons to be Yourself, as well as in the online course, No Regrets 101. What happens when you actually begin something, ...
Views: 3735(4 votes) - Holistic Health and Holistic Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Kim KrostA holistic perspective as it pertains to health has gained momentum in recent years. A major factor in this development has come from National Institutes of Health's research into the mind-body connection. This new research has focused an inquisitive light onto an old theory about how the body ...
Views: 1649(2 votes) - Home Security Systems: Make Your Home Safe From Any Kind Of Intrusion - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Willie AndersonAre you worried about your home security? Worried about increasing crime rate in your town? Does the risk of fire, burglars, etc. make you worried? If yes, then you need home security systems to protect your home and make it a comfortable place to live. There are a lot of such systems available ...
Views: 598(1 vote) - How a Christian Wife is to be a Helpmeet to Her Husband - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Angie LewisAs Christians we are not only accountable to our spouse but to God first and foremost. Christ should be the driving force in the Christ follower’s life. If this one important facet is written upon a woman’s heart, mind and soul, she will not have a problem adhering to her obligations as a ...
Views: 3074(1 vote) - How A Low Self Esteem Will Ruin Your Love Life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Seyi EyitayoA low self esteem will make it difficult for you to accept love from anyone else simply because, someone with a low self esteem already finds it difficult to love or appreciate themselves. Someone with a low self esteem does not know how to receive affection from anyone, especially someone ...
Views: 3605(1 vote) - How are you Feeling? Prescription for Emotional Healing - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from antoinette giacobbeHow Are You Feeling? Prescription for Emotional Health This article is to introduce people to the basics on how to understand and manage our emotions. Everyone has feelings but not everyone may know what they really are or how to deal with them in conscious productive ways. This ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - How Are You Sabotaging Yourself? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from John Robson"Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What do you want to achieve this year? If you don't know, how are you possibly going to get it? And if you know but don't have an action plan, how are you possibly going to get it? Please excuse the ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - How Do You Approach A Chinese Woman You Don't Know? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sam ReevesIf you're reading this article it's probably because you've found it more difficult than you thought to be able to approach Chinese girls, or you're looking to find out if there are any major differences in how to first date Chinese women as opposed to a western woman; you may also be wondering ...
Views: 4709(2 votes) - How Do You Feel About Cell Phone Abuse? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2003 from Susan DunnRemember the British noble-woman who said, re: sex, “I don’t care what two consenting adults do as long as they don’t do it in the street and frighten the horses”? She may have said “embarrass,” I can’t find the quote. Either will do, as I proceed to apply this to cell phones. I agree they’re ...
Views: 3575(1 vote) - How Do You Learn to Live Without Alcohol? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAlcoholism is extremely common in our society and it affects the lives of very many people. It is insidious and it ruins lives everywhere it presents itself. Alcohol is one of the only drugs on the market that is legal. Supermarkets sell it off extremely cheaply, with their special offers and ...
Views: 2766(1 vote) - How Do You Manage Your Time? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Joanne RoibuIf you want to be successful in your time management skills, you must first take a good look at how you manage your time. So right about now you must be thinking how do I do that? It's not very difficult, let's start by determining what you do in a day. This can be easier seen if you keep a ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - How Egg Cookers Work - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooAlmost everyone loves to eat eggs. In fact, we even have different preferences with the way we want our eggs. Hard boiled, soft boiled, poached, scrambled… there are several ways to cook eggs. If you want a great kitchen helper to help you cook eggs to suit all of your family’s taste, then an ...
Views: 2004(2 votes) - How listening to music can help healing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Adele TheronMusic is – The art or science of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion. Music is an incredible aspect of life that is quite often not recognised of it true potential and value it holds. According to an article on “Mail ...
Views: 1996(3 votes) - HOW POOR ARE YOU! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from hifzur rehmanDo you want to know your poverty graph? You are poor if you: - do not have a firm commitment with yourself to succeed - do no set goals and follow them through - do not put your best efforts at work - do not keep yourself updated on new information and technologies - do not adopt a ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - How Prepared are You? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanThe Scouts got it right a long time ago when they enlisted the motto, “Be Prepared.” By being prepared, your body, mind and spirit are always in a perpetual state of readiness. Now that does not mean that you need to be so worked up and anxious worrying about something horrific waiting at every ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - How Stupid Can People Be? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene Simmons“I can’t believe she did that!” “What the hell is he thinking?” “Any idiot would have better sense than that!” “Are they all taking dumb pills?” “What’s the matter with these people?” “Why am I working with a bunch of morons?” “He doesn’t have the sense God gave a goose!” Do any of ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - How the law of attraction REALLY works! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Luci SantosEvery where you turn these days you find material about the Law of Attraction. I have read endless articles and books that seem to regurgitate the same information. When people have tried everything they are told to do in these books to manifest what they want and still fail to do so,they ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - How the Power to Forgive Frees Us to Love - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Krystal KuehnOne of the greatest challenges in loving others is to forgive them when they have wronged us and caused us pain. Every time we are wronged, we have to choose how we are going to deal with the hurt. Ultimately, we have to decide if we will forgive the person or persons who have wronged us, or if ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - How to Be Worry Free - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersWorry is a form of fear that typically stems from feelings of not being in control, lack of trust, or not feeling safe. The antidote to worry is trust. But how do you get to a trusting place when you're mind is filled with worry thoughts? Like reaching any goal, you begin one step at a ...
Views: 1459(3 votes) - How to Buy Brand New Appliances without Paying for the Full Price - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2019 from Isabella WhitmoreBuying domestic appliances is a major decision for any home owner as most of items are high value purchases such as refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions. Sure, you can buy a fridge at $500 or less but if you want better quality, more features, and a popular brand the price can ...
Views: 482(1 vote) - How To Choose an R.V. – Learn About The Eight Different Types - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Jason ReysWhen choosing your new R.V. it is important to know which model want and what will be the best for you. It has to be the right vehicle for you as the price spectrum for these vehicles can range from the price of an average family car to over half a million dollars, and also there are other ...
Views: 725(2 votes) - How to Choose the Right Coach for YOU, Using Your Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2003 from Susan DunnMore people are hiring a coach every day. Choosing a coach is an important decision. To choose wisely, use your emotional intelligence - all parts of your brain, emotional as well as cognitive. HOW TO START YOUR SEARCH Start by doing the research. · Enter "EQ coach" on a search engine, ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - How To Come Out of Hiding - Isolation - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are times in our lives when withdrawing from our social obligations and taking some time to be alone is necessary to rejuvenate our energy and renew our connection to ourselves. However, there are also times when withdrawal is a red flag, indicating an underlying sense of depression or ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - How to Come Up With a Perfect Winnie the Pooh Baby Shower - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanA baby shower party is indeed a joyous event; this is a perfect opportunity for the mother-to-be to express her excitement about the upcoming arrival of her little one. Hence, it is only apt for the party’s host to prepare well for the party. This way, all the attendees of the event will have a ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - How to Cook Delicious Chicken Pasta Recipes - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Angelica FlorinThroughout the world, chicken pasta remains to be a favorite. Not only are chicken pasta recipes delicious, but they too are very simple and easy to prepare. There are also tons of recipes to choose from, and a variety of ingredients to make this dish better than ever. Two of the most common ...
Views: 3181(3 votes) - How to cope in a hostile work environment. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2004 from Caroline JalangoDo you get stressed out at the thought of going to work every morning? Does the thought of spending eight or more hours at work each day get you all wound up and sweaty? Do you constantly find yourself wishing that Monday morning were Friday evening? Do you feel emotionally and mentally ...
Views: 9900(1 vote) - How to Cultivate Social Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltTo achieve a high level of joy and happiness in life, we must be socially involved with people. This involves getting along well with others, having friends and companions, and offering help to those who need it. We are all part of a social environment, and our social environment provides us ...
Views: 2681(1 vote) - How to Easily Connect to Your Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Christina SponiasCarl Jung discovered that the subconscious mind was not merely a depository of our past memories like Freud believed, and he named it unconscious mind. The unconscious mind produces our dreams, sending us precious messages that work like psychotherapy. Therefore, if you want to easily connect to ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - How To Find, Sustain and Share Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2003 from Caterina RandoHappiness- you can’t beg for it or buy it or even barter for it. You can however create it and better yet sustain it. If you want to be happier long-term make creating and sustaining happiness a priority and apply the following happiness sustaining principals. Choose it The old adage, "people ...
Views: 2511(1 vote) - How to Get Happy When You Are Feeling Sad - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Carol M BarrettIt is said that happiness is a choice - that when we wake in the morning we make a decision to be happy or not before we even get out of bed. Is it possible that the thoughts we think in those first few minutes of the morning really do determine the kind of day we will have. Can it really be ...
Views: 1866(2 votes) - How to Get out of a Rut - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownDo you feel like you are caught up in the same old routine day after day and feel like you're getting nowhere? Do you feel like you are capable of having more, doing more, and being more? When we get the fact that God created us as human "beings" (not human "doings"), we will begin to ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - How To Get Out Of Your Rut In 5 Minutes - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jessica SweetHave you been feeling in a rut lately? Has life got you down? If everything seems to have lost its sparkle, it's time to get some of it back. Here's how to get out of your rut in 5 minutes. First, remember that being in a rut means life has become dull, tedious, mind-numbing, ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - How To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - Expert Advice For Women - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Charles UadialeIf your boyfriend not quite long ago let you knew he needs a break or some space, your major intention is to get your ex boyfriend back. Whether it was his fault or yours doesn't count, the only thing you can think of is, you want him back. Here is an expert advice for women whose relationship ...
Views: 3779(2 votes) - How To Get Your Partner To Listen - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Susan DerryHave you ever felt like you were talking to a wall when you were trying to talk to your partner? Getting your partner to listen, especially to your concerns can be difficult. Remember that you deserve to be heard in your relationship. There are some things that you can do that will make it ...
Views: 1984(1 vote) - How to Guarantee a GREAT Day Every Day! - by I have a standing interview every Monday morning on a radio station in the southeast that I enjoy very much. You can imagine though that it can become routine. So to make it a little more fun, the host nowadays doesn’t even tell me the topic before we go live on the air – that puts some ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - How to Guarantee You Are Listening - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.When you speak, do others hear you? Do they ‘listen’ to you? Are you listening to them? Listening and hearing are different actions. Hearing is the physical act of the ear picking out sounds from another’s voice. It simply happens. Listening is what you consciously choose to do. Listening ...
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