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- How Valuable is Your Time? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Jeremiah CarstarphenYour time is your most valuable asset in the world…much more valuable than money. People have lost millions of dollars and made it back two times over, but when you lose time you can never get it back. These are my 5 keys to making the most of your time here on earth. Value your time more than ...
Views: 1471(4 votes) - How Well Do You Stay in the Present? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Susan FreemanIn conversations with clients and colleagues, the 800 pound gorilla is often the challenge of being “present.” Vital as it is to leadership and a rich full life, it is the thing that eludes many if not most of us a lot of the time. Much of what we do and how we live takes us out of the present ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - I Have a Dream - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from David SamuelIt is a common dream, many people have it, but I have achieved it for many years on a small scale. I would now like to make my dream grow. I have built and had a successful school of this nature in Colorado, but I left that country and now live in New Zealand where I would like to rebuild ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - If You Have a Dangerous Job, Safety Workwear Is Not Avoidable - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Cori CarlSafety men’s workwear and footwear is unavoidable and even required with the current, strict health and safety laws. According to OSHA, 1,000 workers die in construction accidents each year and another 10,000 construction workers will be seriously injured while on the job—having the correct gear ...
Views: 1824(1 vote) - If You Love Eating Out, We Can Give You Those Recipes To Make At Home! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Dan ThompsonFrom Ron Douglas and Chef Tom Tuesday, 12:30pm Ron Douglas Best Selling Cookbook Author Chef Tom Recipe Quality Manager Dear Fellow Foodie, I simply love eating out! In fact, the average American family eats out 3 or more times per week. Considering the amount of ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Internet Jungle Frightens Me - by Hope so this relates to YOU. If not thanks God. Fearand frustration are biggest obstacles towards success.Newbies caught by these two F's results into failureand ultimately quitting.
Tremendous Confusion When Started -- Several Questions...
* How to get started?
* Can I make money online?
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Views: 723(1 vote) - Is It Really The Blues? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary RobertsonAny number of conditions are often lumped under generic labels like “having the blues,” or “depression.” Consequently, we have cures from every profession, whether it be medicines like antidepressants, herbal substitutes, or encouragement from coaches, parents and friends not to feel what we ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Is Your Self-Image Working For You? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jack ZufeltLife sometimes throws us curve balls that we have to deal with-these are the "have-tos." Life becomes boring and difficult when you're only doing the things you have to do to get where you don't want to be. If your Core Desire is to speak confidently in public, how do you acquire this ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - Kinhin, Not Teleportation - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Desire is contradiction,” claims J. Krishnamurti. And a self-contradiction at that! When I want (anything), I want to change from the state that I am in to a state that I am not. The problem is that I am the state that I am in and to want (anything) is to desire to not be (in the state that I ...
Views: 702(1 vote) - Kitchen Accessories for Left & Right Handed Use - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Laura WimbleKitchen Accessories for Left & Right Handed Use: - Looking deep into the treatment of the left handed people shows a fascinating and disturbing history of punishment for their ‘differences’. Anything left was treated with suspicion and unfortunately being a ‘leftie’ was simply not ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Learn - Do - Teach - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2003 from Michael RawlsLearning is finding out what we already know. Doing is demonstrating that you know it. Teaching is reminding others that they know just as well as you. You are all learners, doers and teachers. Richard Bach How Insight Becomes Example Most lessons in life come as "lightbulb moments" - a flash of ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - Love it or Lose it - by A lot of people have lost their jobs due to offshore outsourcing. There is a deeper spiritual issue at play here. Many people who worked in these “Level 1” support positions took the job because it was there. Were they really happy about the work they were doing? Sure, it paid the bills, but did ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - Love it or Lose it - by A lot of people have lost their jobs due to offshore outsourcing. There is a deeper spiritual issue at play here. Many people who worked in these “Level 1” support positions took the job because it was there. Were they really happy about the work they were doing? Sure, it paid the bills, but did ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - Make Your Life Better With Positive Self-Talk - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyThe way you feel about yourself makes a really big difference in how you think about yourself. The thing is you can keep away from feeling down, or troubled if you know what to say to yourself and know the right way to say it. Even during hard times you can find moments of happiness and ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Meditate to Improve Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Shauna BelknapWhen you have a problem, meditate on it and the answer will come, during the meditation or afterwards. – Remez Sasson Meditate silently. You will be able to create a totally new life for yourself. – Sri Chinmoy No great work has ever been produced except after a long interval of still ...
Views: 870(2 votes) - Microwave Oven: A Necessity - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Kristy LeeCan you name a household that does not have a microwave oven in it? Or even a company that does not provide microwave ovens for its employees? Or a hospital that does not provide microwave ovens to its patients? Nowadays, microwave oven has become a necessity to everyone, regardless of their ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Miracles Happen - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Elizabeth DiamondMany people today are aware of the incredible power of the mind. It is comforting to know that we possess an inherent ability to create whatever we set our mind to. Every one of us has the capacity to tap into this inner resource at will, yet many still do not fully understand how to ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Mississippi Shining: Good News for All - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe election of James A. Young as the democratic candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, Mississippi, is the living proof of the Taoist adage, "Furthering through Perseverance." In 1964, in Philadelphia, three civil rights workers who were in Mississippi to register black voters were murdered. ...
Views: 596(2 votes) - Obama's Call to the Faithful - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPresident Obama's superlative speech at Cairo University will be much analyzed. It was, as expected, an address that was rational, intelligent, eloquent, and fair. In stark contrast to George Bush's catch phrase, "clash of civilizations," Obama made every effort to weave common threads between ...
Views: 630(2 votes) - Organizing for a Crisis... just like the movie JAWS! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Holly BoydI will never forget the first time I read a book, then saw the movie afterwards. It was "Jaws" in 1975, I was in 5th grade. It was so neat to know what was coming, yet anticipating seeing it come alive in front of you, even if you knew parts were going to be scary. And it's here again, just ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Our Mind is the Author and Creator of Our World - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Claire McGeeOur mind is a beautiful complex mechanism which provides us with necessary knowledge to proceed in life. The power which lies within the province of the mind can catapult us toward our dreams and desires making them a reality, or, keep us stranded in a pit of despair. Our mind is the author ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - Out Of Control Teens Can Make You Think You Are Not Doing A Good Job Parenting! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Paul DonahueIf you are a parent of out of control teens, there is no doubt that at times, you may feel like a bad parent. We'll discuss why this has to be let go of so that you can turn your family situation around. In the event you have out of control teens hanging out in your home, you almost certainly ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - Past Life Regression May Be the Key to Understanding Present Life Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Michael JuddYou may be living with someone you have lived with in a previous lifetime. Souls are drawn back together for many reasons. It could be a strong emotional connection or a Karmic debt that draws the two souls back together. On the other hand, souls may reunite to facilitate their further ...
Views: 1786(2 votes) - Pedestrian Push-Back - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I walk down to my local post office I usually pick up litter along the way to dispose of it properly later. Today I was trying to cross the road at a designated pedestrian crossing - you know, the kind with a day-glow florescent bollard in the middle of the road and a sign that says ‘State ...
Views: 588(1 vote) - Pilgrims or Tourists? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe can relate to our planet Earth in two ways: either we can act as tourists and look at the Earth as a resource of goods and services for our use, pleasure and enjoyment, or we can act as Earth Pilgrims and treat the planet with reverence and gratitude. Tourists value the Earth and all her ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Reach Out...To Relieve Yourself Of Stress - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Mark MerissaStress accompanies us in all walks of life, today. Life has become more dynamic and unpredictable in today’s world as compared to the past. To cope up with the never ending changes is a big deal for many. Remember stress is a silent killer, the earlier you recognize it, the better. ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - Reclaiming Your Power: Insecurity - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is an innate awkwardness to being human. With each decision we make, there is the potential for self-doubt and it is this-self doubt that forms the root of insecurity--a complex emotion that is a mix of equal parts inadequacy, isolation, fear, and hopelessness. Yet these feelings of ...
Views: 581(1 vote) - Saving Money at the Gas Pump - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Louann VertreesWhile the price of gasoline has dropped considerably from its peak in the summer of 2008, filling up the tank is still expensive. Buying a more fuel-efficient vehicle may be the best long-term solution, but many of us are unable to do that. Yet doing just a few simple things can be good for ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Seven Great Ways to Boost Your Optimism - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyThe way you view life is so important, and yet most people never realize that. If you're an optimistic kind of person, you'll open all kinds of positive doors for yourself and lead a very fulfilled life. However, with a negative mindset you could end up in places that you never wished for, and ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Six Great Tips For Creating Balance in Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyYou all have experienced a period in your life where you have felt out of control and imbalanced. It is perfectly natural! But how can you attain a balance in these chaotic periods? If you can understand what true balance in life really means then you will be on the first step toward creating ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Spring Clean Your Inner Environment - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Rebecca SkeeleFeeling a little sluggish these days? Having trouble focusing on what needs to get done? Fed up with dragging around ten tons of useless baggage? Clutter happens! Not only in tucked away closets or out-of- the-way basements, but in your heart. When the heart is stagnant your energy is on ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Stop Being Friends With Ex Boyfriend - How Win Your Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Charles UadialeStop Being Friends With Ex Boyfriend If you wish to find out how to win your ex boyfriend back in that case you ought to stop being friends with him, and begin thinking about how to get your ex boyfriend back. Given that he looks at you as only a friend that is all you are going to be to ...
Views: 4460(1 vote) - Success Is In Your Reach- The Entrepreneur Mindset - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaAs you embark on the quest of building your network marketing business online it is important that you begin to think and act like a successful business person even before the money starts to pour in. Simply put, it's your mindset that's going to make or break you in the business of online ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Taming The Technostress - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Eileen McDarghLast week, my big desktop PC crashed, my laptop got the "blue screen: of death". The refrigerator croaked, and the toaster oven went the heaven. My I-phone decided to stop receiving e-mail and the dashboard in my car kept erroneously sending warning messages. It wasn't even a full ...
Views: 1563(1 vote) - The (Unseen) High Cost of Low Prices... Or You Get The Type of Culture and Product You Pay For - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com Authorsby julespieri at Daily Grommet Last summer, I bought two Adirondack chairs. My husband had been talking about wanting this kind of chair for at least ten years. He’d routinely stop the car to test out Adirondack chairs we saw displayed in front of garden centers and furniture stores. ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - The 3Cs of Communication: Clear, Concise, and Correct - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonBob Sheppard, the announcer for the New York Yankees, for more than almost six decades, applied three simple principles to his extraordinary delivery. Surely his beautiful baritone made him highly listenable and memorable; however, it was his discipline that made him a lifetime member of the ...
Views: 8820(4 votes) - The ABC's Of Self-Care - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandEach member of the family may chose to pick one thing to do each day of the week OR you can use your own ABC’s. This changes your focus to bringing positive changes into your life. As a family, talk about the benefits, challenges and how these changes affect others. For example: ...
Views: 4781(1 vote) - The Baby Boomer Generation and the Demographics of Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Beverly OMalleyThe baby boomer generation is the population that represents the children of the silent generation (born prior to 1945). They became the parents to generation X (born 1965-1981). The baby boomers have exerted significant influence on the trends seen in modern societies simply because their ...
Views: 2984(1 vote) - The Benefits and Features of Fruit Juicers - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kenny TanThe pressure at work and great demands at home can be stressful. There may be times that you only get too little rest because of the amount of work that you need to accomplish. Stress is inevitable in life, and you just have to deal with it. A healthy body and mind is one way to stay strong ...
Views: 1095(1 vote) - The Different Ways to Make Banana Nut Bread - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Angelica FlorinBanana is a nutritious fruit rich in potassium, which is ideal for healthy nerves, muscles and cardiovascular system. This delicious fruits also contains vitamin B6 that helps metabolize proteins and fats. This water-soluble B vitamin keeps your eyes, hair, skin and nerves in great ...
Views: 1925(1 vote) - The Energy of Ignoring - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2005 from Karen VizerThe Energy of Ignoring Throughout my life I was told, as I am sure you were, that if something was bothering you to ignore it. If you were feeling badly about something that happened or the way someone treated you, "ignore it" was the parental prescription. Little did our parents or the ...
Views: 783(2 votes) - The Four-Quadrant Stress Grid: In Which Quadrant Do You Fit? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Jill PrinceMost people who describe stress use four basic terms – acute, chronic, eustress and distress. I found that these terms, alone, fell short of truly being able to help us understand stress. The reason for this is that not all stress is bad and some stress is even desirable. Leaving the ...
Views: 4051(1 vote) - The Graduation Speech I Never Gave - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergCongratulations graduates! You’re saying goodbye to four years of academic challenge and entering the new world of work. Don’t shudder—this is going to be great. And we need you. Really—I’ll tell you why in a minute. But we need you to know a few other things first—things they didn’t tell you ...
Views: 848(2 votes) - The Litany of Elegance - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Chloe JonPaulLitany of Elegance Blessed is the woman who affirms herself each day Blessed is the woman who believes that beauty comes from within. Blessed is the woman who challenges media stereotypes of aging. Blessed is the woman who dares to try something new after fifty. Blessed is the woman who ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - The Personal Transformation Experience - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Sunny MassadMany of my students and clients admit that they are tired of working on themselves, because “self-improvement” causes them to feel like they should continuously be aspiring to be better, rather than affording opportunities to rest in who and where they are. I couldn’t agree more. Learning ...
Views: 1593(3 votes) - The Scope of Oklahoma Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment. - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Lee OtisOklahoma has long been known for many things, surprising to some, things like football, country music and meth labs. Home to Wiley Post and a few other famous people Oklahoma has a rich history that tells quite a story. From the dust bowl era back in the Great Depression and Oklahoma Land Run. ...
Views: 1931(1 vote) - The Top 5 Ways to Boost Confidence Fast - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion Daly"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson, nineteenth-century American self-help pioneer. Ask yourself this question what is confidence? And a number of various answers may come to your mind. Such as confidence is the ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - THE WIFE SHALL REMAIN FAITHFUL TOWARDS HER HUSBAND AND VICE VERSA - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIt is very important that a husband and wife harbor respect and sacred vision towards each other. Thus there shall ensue, soul advancement, social progress, happiness and peace. Those taking a vow of celibacy and those who remain unmarried must harbor a pure pious viewpoint towards all males and ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Things to Consider When Purchasing a Microwave Oven - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Kristy LeeIsn’t it amazing that we now have a microwave oven in our generation? Can you imagine life without it? We are lucky enough that we are able to enjoy the convenience of having one. Just picture yourself reheating leftover food the traditional way. It is not only time consuming, it is also ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Three Things to Remember in Cleaning Your Toaster - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Jenny KhooThe kitchen is a major room in anyone’s household. It pretty much has the most number of items than any other room in anyone’s house. There are utensils, plates, glasses, sinks, broilers, ovens, counters, cabinets, refrigerators, and a bunch of other things inside of the refrigerator. It is the ...
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