Empowerment Articles
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Empowerment is increasing the spiritual, political, social or economic strength of individuals and communities and often involves developing confidence in one’s own capacities.
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The Inner Wizard and the Law of Attraction - By Valery Satterwhite- The Psychedelic Emotional Drive To Success - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Andre ZiziThis is a chapter of my current book. (Copyright09) The stream waves of emotions drive us to inspiration and elevation. Reason? Effective life mastery comes from a deeper awareness of the stream waves of consciousness that lies within us. This knowledge can only be activated, and acted upon when ...
Views: 3(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Perspectives On Vision from a Sight-Impaired Artist (who's NOT BLIND ANYMORE!!!) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Zeeva: the ART of Wellness by "Z" Zazhinne--a Brain Injury Victor!Originally Published March 2001 in Surface and Symbol the Arts Journal of the Scarborough Arts Council, Toronto, Canada volume 13 no.2 Preface by Karin Eaton, Executive Director, SAC “All art starts as an idea; you don't have to be able to see it to appreciate it.” These were the words ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Creating Wealth and Abundance – Now - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Angela Schulz-HenkeCreating Wealth and Abundance – Now Instead of living with fear and worries – change your thoughts now, because Thoughts Become Things! You use The Law of Attraction all the time, as the Universal Laws work always, whether we are aware of it or not. So why not use them and change your life? ...
Views: 8(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Success Esteem: Do You Have Enough of It? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Troyann WilliamsYou work so hard to create the life you dream of living, but do you have enough Success Esteem to actually allow all that goodness into your life? Over the years, I have seen far too many highly competent and highly confident people work tirelessly to create success, and yet when success "comes ...
Views: 3(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Resentment and Expectations: Big Fat Life Hold Ups - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteI work with a lot of people who are often in conflict with people they work, or aspire to work with, or in their personal relationships. Time and again I see people become frustrated, angry, and hostile, all a result of having fixed and expectations of one another. Some hold onto and wear their ...
Views: 7(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Draw To You Want You Want - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from M.J. RyanLast time I wrote about the danger of focusing on the problem rather than the solution. There’s another reason why focusing on the road instead of the hole is important. It’s got to do with what The Secret is about. Say what you will about that massive bestseller, but there is a kernel of ...
Views: 9(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Recognize the Self-Sabotage Behavior of Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Troyann WilliamsSelf-doubt is the ultimate self-betrayal because YOU are the one telling yourself that you CAN'T or SHOULDN'T do what you WANT to do! Self-doubt is the most damaging and self-defeating behavior there is because it is criticism that comes from within. Unfortunately, we mask this criticizing ...
Views: 10(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Dealing with "End of Life Issues" - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Maureen NuccitelliDealing with “End of Life Issues” There are so many wonderful things about our particular society but facing the end of life isn't one of our strong suits. We do very little to prepare for this certain event. This topic, "end of life issues", has been on my mind for some time but it has ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Let Us Dare To Dream - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Michael DennisLet Us Dare To Dream Namaste! Let us stop and breathe in the sweet fragrances and beauty that Mother Nature so freely offers each of us and express our gratitude. Nature’s bounteous, colorful cornucopia reminds us that it is time to dream bigger. It is time to have our soul aroused, our ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Winner Takes it All - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Lori SnyderHave you ever had two thoughts about one situation? And were those thoughts both positive and negative? When I recently had such an opposing thought, it really started me thinking about how our thoughts impact our lives. Think about it, a few of the great universal laws ruling our wonderful ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How Are You Dealing with the New Normal? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Dawn AngierHow Are You Dealing with the New Normal? We live in a constant state of change. Many people are calling it The New Normal because it's now become normal for things to no longer be normal. Some changes are significant and some aren't. Some changes are obvious and some are ...
Views: 6(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Junk, Stuff and Health - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyEach day I park in my driveway, and wish that I could park my car in the garage. Each day I say to myself, "You need to get rid of this stuff. You don't need it, and you're not using it. Either take it and give it away or sell it at a garage sale. Just do something." Have you ever had those exact ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Consciously Choose Your Social System - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniWe human beings are social beings. Oftentimes, we forget that we are social beings. It is important to remember this, not just when there is a loss of some sort in our lives but all the time. When you are too busy pursuing your career and financial goals, you loose your ability to connect with ...
Views: 12(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Experience More Abundance Naturally. - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniEspecially in the Western world, we equate having a lot of material things with success. Although there is a definite trend towards a more Eastern approach to living life, it can be difficult to let go of old patterns that have served us for a long time as we pursue success. Material things are ...
Views: 11(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Do You Define Success? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniDo you know that the more successful you feel now, the more success you will experience later? What is something you always wanted to do but never took the time to do? For example, surfing, attending cooking classes, taking a photography class. Think of something fun and childlike and not ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Develop Conscious Habits. - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniAs you go about the project of reinventing your life, one key factor is to develop new habits and shed the old ones that no longer serve you. It is difficult to let go of an old habit unless you replace it with a new habit. Get your emotions involved in creating a new habit and you will have a much ...
Views: 11(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Live Purposefully To Discover Your True North. - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniMany of my clients ask me how they discover their life purpose. It took some time to really think through how I can communicate how you go about discovering your life purpose because it has been an intuitive process for me. First, understand that you have a wealth of wisdom within. Second, ...
Views: 9(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - You Can Make It Happen! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Kenneth Van LiewToday, we are faced with many challenges, both personal and financial; but how we handle these challenges will determine our future. In every case, the basic stimulus for these challenges is the same. We want to do things differently, better, improving ourselves and our circumstances or both. ...
Views: 16(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Oops I Did It Again:The Zombie Tune of Repeated Unwanted Experiences - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteStarting to think life is a merry-go-round? Have you lost or quit a job every couple of years with the excuse that your boss is a jerk or you're bored out of your mind? Have you noticed a revolving door-like structure to your personal relationships? Do you move your residence from place to place ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 12 Ideas For Thriving In The Future - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Janet ChristensenI recently heard a presentation by Jim Carroll, a Canadian futurist, made to a group of business people from the technology sector. He affirmed what we all know – that things are evolving at a rapid pace. For example: The volume of knowledge is doubling every 8 years. A person taking a science ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Stuck? You May Have Eyes Wide Shut Syndrome - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteI was enjoying a lovely dinner last night at a little French restaurant at The Farmer's Market in Los Angeles last night when I overheard a neighboring conversation. Ok, I was deliberately eavesdropping. I admit it. Those who know me already know that listening to how other people think is a ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Can't Get No Satisfaction - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSuch a famous line made popular by the one and only Rolling Stones and so extremely true in some areas of our lives. Should we be searching for contentment and pleasure in our lives? You bet we should! Should we be finding fulfillment in our day-to-day happenings? Why in heavens name not?! ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Spirit To Overcome Failure - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jamar CamperBusiness failure. Let's face it is not fun to deal with. It can affect one's life in very dramatic ways. So many times, we hear successful people say "never give up" and encouraging to keep on going. But being realistic, that's easier said than done. Some people have never had to deal with the ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Seven Exercises to Open Your Authentic Voice - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Katherine ScottTo have an authentic voice it’s absolutely essential that the sound of your voice and the words you say align with who you are. Think for a moment what that means. Your voice is a huge part of your identity. It’s the words you speak and the sound you make. It’s a big part of how you express ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Stress Response System: The Level of Stress You Feel Is Within Your Realm of Control - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Jill PrinceWhat do you know about your stress hormones and how they are produced in the body? We all have a lot of room to move in terms of how much stress we feel at any given time. Are you from the CroMagnon period? Maybe you’ve been in a relationship with a cave dweller (been there, done that), but ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Casting: Change the Present, Heal the Future - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Malana AshlieHumanity is generally terrified, as well as mystified, by the unseen forces that affect our daily lives. Written scripture teaches us not to put our faith or importance on the physical world but our authorities throughout history (leaders of religions, governments, houses of learning) condemn ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Subliminal Expectation and Anxiety (SEA) controls our lives. - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Ordin AshlieThe SEA What’s in a name? Other than the letters S-E-A being the initials of the system we are discussing, we chose the sea as an analogy, and refer to it because of the inherent symbolism and significance the sea offers to humanity. The system of Subliminal Expectation and Anxiety we will ...
Views: 7(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Overcome Procrastination - 2 Ways - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Stephen MartileYour best friend, procrastination. "What!" you say, "My best friend, how could you say that?" The reason procrastination is your best friend is because it's on the teetering edge of motivation. Let me explain. For a behavior to be classified as procrastination, it must be ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Creating a Migraine-Friendly Home Environment - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Megan OltmanWhen I was a kid one of the games my brother and sister and I used to love to play on a Saturday was the Farm Game. It involved the Encyclopedia, and a pad and pen. We designed an imaginary farm for the three of us to live on and run, and we would draw it and plan it, and use the Encyclopedia to ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Feed Negativity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, L.E.C. and AuthorWhen negativity knocks at your door, do you recognize it and send it away? Or do you invite it in for dinner, or worse, to stay with you as long as it likes—possibly for your lifetime? First, be clear that being the manager of negativity in your life isn’t about the fact you have negative ...
Views: 29(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Battling the Bully - Standing Up for Yourself with Confidence and Assertiveness - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sharon MikrutWhen I was young, there was a girl who was a year younger and a foot taller than me. She bullied me for approximately two years. One day something inside of me snapped; I decided I wasn’t going to take her abuse any longer and stood up to her. Unfortunately, our confrontation ended in a fight, ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Fakin' It? Not Really Makin' It? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteAs I was driving along the Malibu coast Paul Simon's "Fakin' It" blared through the radio. I had the volume cranked because I had the top down and was singing loudly and badly along with the song. It's such fun to let go and sing, especially if the sound of your voice could turn wine into ...
Views: 20(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Learning to Enjoy The Holidays No Matter Where You Are - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Laurie McAnaughIt's the time of year where we are reminded of all we have to be thankful for. For many, this time of year can also be very draining as it sometimes brings forth difficult memories and painful feelings of inadequacy as families come together. Do you ever ask yourself, "Why do I behave that ...
Views: 14(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How To Process Grief. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniIn midlife, you find yourself facing multiple events that can be quite overwhelming. Sometimes, because life is so busy, you may not take the time to process grief. If a parent dies, or someone significant, we know to process grief. However, many times other tumultuous events happen and life just ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - Using Powerful Questions To Be More Positive. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniDid you know that you have over 60,000 thoughts every day? Inevitably, you think many of the same thoughts over and over each day and then the next day. What are those thoughts about? Are they helping you or hindering you? Whatever you feed your brain is what your brain feeds your body and what ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - The Chakra System Extends Beyond Your Body. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniAs you discover and understand the body’s chakra system, you will discover values principles and tools that will enable to you to create the life and business of your dreams. Your Chakra system refers to a system of energy flow in your body. Your body is intuitive and it speaks to you. You ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Find Clarity Though Intuitive Meaning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Estee TaschereauWhat exactly does intuitive mean? Is it founded in the mystical imagery of the old world carnival with crystal balls and tarot? Is intuitive abilities something that exists only in a few, found only in a place far removed from our day-to-day world? Thirty years ago we experienced a shift in our ...
Views: 14(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Because Everyone is Saying It, Doesn't Make It Right - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Avil BeckfordHave you ever used a piece of information you saw floating around everywhere without checking its accuracy? If you have, do not feel badly, because most people do exactly what you do. Most assume that because everyone is saying it makes it right. A few years ago, I interviewed a business coach, ...
Views: 19(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How Do You Limit Yourself? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Avil BeckfordAre we hardwired to automatically place limits on ourselves? We set limits on our earning potential, on how much we can accomplish in life. We are either too young or too old, have too much or too little education and the reasons go on and on about why we cannot do something. Many of us suffer from ...
Views: 23(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Speaking Voice - The Six Top Questions People Ask About the Voice - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Katherine ScottWhen people ask a question about a vocal challenge they are asking out of their own desire to have a strong reliable voice, which is a moment of great power and invitation. The following questions are moments of great potential. Do any of them resonate with you? Q. When I’m speaking and ...
Views: 11(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Life Stinks? How To Detach From Your Garbage Truck - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteLife stinks. If that statement bubbled up in your thoughts recently then you may be attached to life decaying garbage truck thinking. Simply put, if you stuff your mind with garbage you will create stinky outcomes. If you focus upon all that is bad in your life you will only add to the ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Watch the Road, Not the Pot Holes - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from M.J. Ryan“The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.” --Voltaire Lana Calloway is president of Exhibit Resources, a company that does design, construction, and installation of trade show exhibits. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Lana and many of her clients ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Deliberately Choose How You Want To Live Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Iyabo AsaniThis article asks the question, "Is your life worth living?" This simple question, when asked often, creates more abundance in your life. Here are practical tools to remind yourself that you are in control of creating a wonderful quality of life regardless of your circumstances. Many people live ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Escape - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Fireflies Team"Shut up!” Wham! Slap! Scream! If only these words were from a movie. . . How had she ever gotten to this place in her life? The fear for herself and her children was worse than the physical and emotional pain. The panic welled up inside again as she realized what she had to do. For 12 ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - “Something’s got to change….” - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankEvery year about this time, I start thinking about what my theme word will be for next year. Then, in December, I will take the last 2 weeks and reflect, review and clean up whatever I need to in order to keep thing rolling. This year has definitely been a year of high-impact change. (Funny, ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Best Halloween Costume Ever! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteI love Halloween. It is perhaps the most empowering holiday of the year. For fun, think of the person you admired most when you were a child. It could be Spiderman (or any other movie character - animated or not). It could be a favorite character in a book, a celebrity, a favorite Aunt or ...
Views: 30(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Treble Your Income? Why Not Get Your Priorities Right?! - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Willie HortonFrom time to time I take a look at what "competitor" websites are offering in the so-called personal development or self-help sector. After all, we all need to know what we're up against - and we all need to put bread on the table. But how much bread should that be? Because, what I've found is that ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Stay Open During Times of Change - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Lynn Fishman RNOne of the keys that I have found helps me immensely during periods of change, is the ability to surrender to what is, no matter how unsettling it may feel. I simply allow the situation to become part of the greater plan. I remain flexible and shift gears if necessary, perhaps revaluating my ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Stuck in WTF? How to Unstick and Flow - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Valery SatterwhiteYou've worked long and hard at developing and honing your craft. You've put your fears aside and went to audition after audition even for roles you knew you didn't have much of a chance of landing. You've struggled yet managed to keep a roof over your head and food in your belly. You even got some ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What's The Best Way of Expressing Your Anger? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondDo you feel ashamed when you lash out at the people you love the most? Do you wish you could erase it for ever and be free of this beastly emotion? That’s because there is a taboo against feeling and expressing anger, particularly if done in a loud, over the top and explosive way. We don’t ...
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