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- What Score Are Parents Keeping? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadMany parents notice only their child's negative behaviors and begin keeping account of them as a score record of wrongdoing or bad behavior. This process could actually encourage more of the same behavior instead of their intended opposite. When a child enters this world and their spirit enters ...
Views: 1326(3 votes) - What should you Consider in Choosing the Best Baby Shower Recipes? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanPlanning for a baby shower is a lot of fun; however, it entails great effort so you can have the perfect party. Weeks before the event, you need to make a list of everything that you need. Among the items that you need to cover for your party are the decorations, favours, games and food, to name ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - WHAT STOPS US FROM CLARIFYING OR LIVING ON PURPOSE - by Recently during an interview for The Inside Success Show,(http://www.TheInsideSuccessShow.com), the host, Randy Gilbert, asked me,"What is it that stops people from knowing and living their purpose?"
What a great question, I thought, in part because I knew the answer.
Here are the 4 primary ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - What Will Your Last Words Be? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Gina GardinerThe loss of someone you love is always very difficult but out of bereavement comes a golden opportunity to examine your priorities and to re-evaluate the way things are done. The loss of my brother made me think about many things at a personal level and also it gave me the opportunity to ...
Views: 1937(2 votes) - What You May Not Know About Store Gift Cards - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Theodore HendersonChristmas has come and gone and many of us find ourselves the grateful recipients of gift cards. Let’s face it, they are easy to purchase as you see them just about everywhere - hanging by the cash registers at WalMart, Home Depot and even Macy’s. Not only do we receive these cards ...
Views: 1416(2 votes) - What's on Your Inner TV? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2003 from Anne LeedomWhat’s playing on your inner TV? Your inner TV is the screen in your mind upon which you create various scenarios. Perhaps the channel is “Reliving the Past.” Maybe it’s “Controlling the Future.” Is your channel on “Obsessive Thinking” where you are ruminating over and over about a situation or ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - When Spirit Guides - by Have you ever wondered about your spirit guides? Who are they? Whatrole do they play in your life and spiritual development?
My spiritual awakening began when I was six years old and gravely illwith pneumonia. I fell into a deep slumber and quickly flew through atunnel toward an incredible ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - Where Does Your Food Really Come From? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Lana NelsonHave you ever gone to a restaurant and watched people eat? Really watched? Most people are so unconscious of the way they are filling their bodies (by way of their meals) they are what we can classify as unconscious eaters. It’s the same with where our food comes from. Ask most people where ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Who Am I? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2004 from Todd PuntolilloWhen I was a kid my big question was, “Who am I?” After a while I realized that the answers I was getting were all too cynical for this peewee optimist. I still don't have it all figured out, but perhaps you'd like a look at my findings. The way I see it, it's all about energy. Ask your local ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Who Needs a Rear-view Mirror? Successful Living by Mastering Our Past - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2003 from Michael RayelWhen driving, we need to check our rear-view mirror every few minutes to perceive dangers lurking behind — tailgaters, hecklers, over speeding cars, and drivers under the influence. Aside from anticipating threats, it helps us contemplate our next move, giving us enough time to be cautious ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Why Letting a Man Go May Be the Key to Getting Him Back - Expert Advice! - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Charles UadialeOnce the man you are in love with approaches you and lets you know that he is not pleased and wants to end the relationship, you may have the tendency to keep hold of him and refuse to let him slip away. That is only your normal nature to guard the things you love kicking in. If you yielded to ...
Views: 9533(2 votes) - WHY WE NEED DETERMINATION! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2003 from Roy BurtonIf it is our aim to succeed in life then many qualities will be demanded of us. We must have not only courage and ability, but also intelligence and integrity to name just a few. To aspire to success you will also need to understand, either consciously or instinctively, the necessity of having a ...
Views: 6549(1 vote) - Why Won't My Ex Boyfriend Call Me Back? - Trick to Make Him Call You - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeAre you saying to yourself at the moment, why won't my ex boyfriend call me back? Have you called him a few times or on one occasion however he is simply not returning your texts or phone calls? I recognize the way how you feel. However luckily, there is a means to get him to call you ...
Views: 5081(1 vote) - Why You Must Stop Setting Goals - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2004 from Maya FrostMy goal in life is to have no goals. They get in the way of true progress. Plenty of successful people swear by goal setting. They're praising the wrong behavior. Brain research tells us that the goals don't matter--it's the intention that gets us where we want to go. Intentions and ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Why You Shouldn't Bother to Be Interesting - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Royane Real“There’s nothing about me that is interesting. I’m completely average in every way. Nobody is interested in me because I’m not interesting. Tell me what I can do to become a more interesting person so I can have better conversations.” Over the years I have received several similar ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Windmill Turbines - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Neville PetterssonWindmills for energy are generally very reasonably priced if you build them yourself. The entire process isn't as tricky as you might suspect and with a large amount of the electric components semi - built nowadays, a lot of the technical aspects are also faster and easier. Windmills for ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - With Books and Book Clubs As You Grow - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Justin Davis"In reality that reading books or any kind of educational materials can definitely develop a person not only mentally but emotionally. It teaches us many things we need to learn or unlearn. The topics on books are not restricted so you can learn from things like history, cooking, sports, romance ...
Views: 926(1 vote) - Within Loss--Two Steps In Tracking Gain - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Jeffrey SchoenerWe have all experienced loss of some kind. This may have occurred in a moment, or in a series of moments. This loss may include time, innocence, freedom, security, health, family and possessions. Around each of these aspects of loss, we also tend to hold onto fear, and that fear is often ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Wonderful - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Gail Elliott"Sing to me of the wonder in small achievements when happiness is a torn kite dangling in the branches of life." From the poem "Sing To Me" 1997 Gail Pursell Elliott One of my dearest friends uses the term 'wonderful' to describe everything from food to actions to people and always with ...
Views: 1695(1 vote) - Work Tables For the Woodworking - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Rahul RahejaYour woodworking shop needs to be a functional space. There are many processes in completing a project that requires the use of some workbench or work table. This article best router table discusses the various types of workbenches and tables that enhance the functionality of the woodworking ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Would Socrates Be A Celebrity Today? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2003 from Maya FrostLast week, as I was standing in the checkout line of my local grocery store, I found myself staring at the dozen or so magazines on display. As I gazed upon the various photos and headlines praising or trashing the celebrity du jour, I got to thinking. What kind of celebrity would Socrates ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - You Can Be An O.S.C.A.R Winner! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Julie PhillipsYep, it’s true, you can be an OSCAR winner – and no acting experience required! When coaching, I coach my clients to have a winning mentality. I firmly believe that everyone has the power and resources within themselves to achieve whatever they want, but for some it can be difficult to ...
Views: 1004(2 votes) - You Can't Direct the Wind But You Can Adjust the Sails - by © 2004 - Dan Hamilton - All rights reserved
Dear Friend,
Today I would like to provide you with a newperspective and new insights to help you defineeffective marketing strategies and tactics that willinsure the growth of your online business.
First of all, let's take a look at the meaning ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - You Can't Direct the Wind But You Can Adjust the Sails - by © 2004 - Dan Hamilton - All rights reserved
Dear Friend,
Today I would like to provide you with a newperspective and new insights to help you defineeffective marketing strategies and tactics that willinsure the growth of your online business.
First of all, let's take a look at the meaning ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - You Can't Direct the Wind But You Can Adjust the Sails - by © 2004 - Dan Hamilton - All rights reserved
Dear Friend,
Today I would like to provide you with a newperspective and new insights to help you defineeffective marketing strategies and tactics that willinsure the growth of your online business.
First of all, let's take a look at the meaning ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - You Can't Direct the Wind But You Can Adjust the Sails - by © 2004 - Dan Hamilton - All rights reserved
Dear Friend,
Today I would like to provide you with a newperspective and new insights to help you defineeffective marketing strategies and tactics that willinsure the growth of your online business.
First of all, let's take a look at the meaning ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - You Can't Direct the Wind But You Can Adjust the Sails - by © 2004 - Dan Hamilton - All rights reserved
Dear Friend,
Today I would like to provide you with a newperspective and new insights to help you defineeffective marketing strategies and tactics that willinsure the growth of your online business.
First of all, let's take a look at the meaning ...
Views: 1391(1 vote) - You Cannot Fathom Another Person - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2003 from Robyn SpeedIt is pointless to look at the behavior of another and try to fathom what is going through their minds. You can only view things through your own perspectives and not theirs. When you see behavior that is hurtful from one person towards another, it is your own thoughts and your own heart that ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - Your Car is Making Your Mental Health Worse Every Day - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from ilias hassaniMental health statistics in Australia are not looking very good with the ‘bad news’ facts and figures. According to a report by the Black Dog Institute in 2019, every day there are 6 deaths caused by suicide in Australia. Not only this, but there are 30 more people who attempt to commit suicide ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Your Ex Boyfriend Says He Needs Time - What You Must Do To Get Your Boyfriend Back In Your Arms - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Charles UadialeYour ex boyfriend says he needs time. Time is what you don’t want to have at all. You are aware that your destiny is inside that with him however he seems not to know that. It is very hard to be in this situation since the only thing you can imagine is a future devoid of the one man you love. ...
Views: 18101(2 votes) - Your Greatest Resources - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Chris WidenerWhen people think about pursuing something, they usually first take a look at their resources to determine whether or not they can do it. That is a wise thing to do. But where most people fail in this process is when they look at their resources to determine whether or not they can do it, they ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Your Holiday Wellness Guide - The Top 7 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumIt's that time of the year again - holiday season! Next week, many of us will begin a dizzying six weeks of traveling, eating, partying, spending, and being with family. It can be a lot to handle, even for the most balanced and prepared individuals. Often, by the time the New Year emerges, ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Your Inner Strength - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Your inner strength is where you draw your power from. It could be from past experiences that you learned from, it could be from faith in yourself, or from your faith in your religion. Your inner strength is constantly evolving. As the New Year approaches you anticipate the changes that ...
Views: 1491(2 votes) - Your life is a do-it -yourself project! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2004 from Caroline JalangoThe responsibility of working hard, planning and living a successful and fulfilled life falls largely on you. This simply means that from this point forward, the burden of shaping your adult life is on your shoulders. The sooner you realize this, the better! The most important question to ask ...
Views: 5229(1 vote) - Your Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Seven. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from elizabeth cassidyStep One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was about writing your own affirmations to help you stay positive. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim. Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Five - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from elizabeth cassidyStep One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was about writing affirmations to help you stay positive. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim. Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in your ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Four. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from elizabeth cassidyStep One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was all about writing your own bestseller – affirmations that keep you going even on the days when everything, including the car (or cat or toddler), overheats. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Six. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from elizabeth cassidyStep One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was about writing your own affirmations to help you stay positive. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim. Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Three. - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from elizabeth cassidySo are you enjoying the view from the top? Elevation in one’s life does have its rewards besides living above the smog. It is the freedom to baste in the beauty that is moi – the mind that continues to amaze, the body that struts its stuff and is adored by the mind and the soul that lovingly ...
Views: 1314(1 vote) - Your Personal Big Give - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Eva GregoryHave you ever considered the awesome power of the Law of Attraction? It can manifest so many great things in your life. Have you ever considered using it to help others? Does it work that way? Can it work that way? The Law of Attraction works upon the concept of like attracting like. You can ...
Views: 2083(4 votes) - ~LOW SPEED IMPACT ~ "INJURY-FACTS" - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2004 from Daniel BaldygaLow Speed impacts are usually those that take pace at speeds under 10 MPH. There’s often little (if any) visible Property Damage done to the rear of ones motor vehicle. However, those who are struck (especially in the rear) often have injuries, especially neck injuries. The most common of them ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - “FEAR IS THE ABSENCE OF LOVE” - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Donna TorbicoLOVE vs FEAR? Fear is an emotion caused by either outer danger or inner false beliefs • Like so many popular ‘spiritual’ saying there’s some truth in it but NOT the whole story, so people can get easily confused & also misuse it. • Generally, this statement means that if we have enough ...
Views: 4466(1 vote) - “Style - An Important Factor In Buying Wingtip Shoe” - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Trevor SoaresWhile buying a pair of wingtip shoes, one may think about the style, price, color and especially about comfort. These factors are important when you are purchasing a pair of wingtip shoes. Amongst all the above mentioned factors, style is the most important factor. These wingtip shoes ...
Views: 2064(2 votes) - “THEY DID THE BEST THEY COULD” - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Donna TorbicoYES, I WAS HURT BY MY FAMILY, but they were hurting too, poor things! This is a phrase I’ve heard over the years, & it always makes me mad. You may at first think this post is harsh or unfair, BUT please remember that everything our parents were - WE internalized into our Negative ...
Views: 3947(1 vote) - The Power Of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Debbie ParentOur thoughts are a very powerful part of our lives and create our reality. Therefore, if our thoughts are negative, chances are that we are stuck in a pattern of perceiving most things in a negative light. The immediate reflex when a negative thought enters one's mind is to respond with ...
Views: 1701(13 votes) - Driving Theory Test Helpful Tips for Driving Test - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from John GrahamDriving Standards Agency introduced the driving theory test in 1996. According to this test, new learners and drivers have to pass the theory test before they book their practical test. The test focuses on all aspects of driving theory such as attitude, safety, handling, rules of the road, ...
Views: 1479(6 votes) - Freedom Is - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonNon-attachment is your invitation to soar in complete freedom. Attachment to outer things is not the only attachment we have in our lives. There is a subtler, equally powerful but more insidious attachment that happens in our inner lives – attachment to our thoughts, our acquired knowledge and ...
Views: 1461(5 votes) - Yes Don't Mean a Thing, If You Can't Say NO - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Gary RobertsonWhat does saying yes have to do with saying no? After all, they are opposite statements, meaning diametrically opposing things. We are “supposed” to say yes to friends, family, loved ones and especially...the Universe! Isn't that the secret behind the Secret? And we should say no to things like ...
Views: 2836(5 votes) - "But I CAN'T Give Up My Driving" - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Matt GurwellThis is Part 3 of a 5 part series addressing the delicate issue of asking an elderly parent to retire from their driving career. In our previous article "Giving Up the Keys…Who Should Do the Talking?” we discussed “who” should actually participate in the conversation of driving cessation. ...
Views: 1614(4 votes) - ***Personal Empowerment: A Path to Joyful Creation - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MARecently, I joined a group of women to journal, meditate and share about our intentions for the New Year. It was suggested that we come up with one or two words to describe our deepest intention underlying all of our desired outcomes. The words that I chose were…“Joyful Creation.” More than ...
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