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Cultivate Your Inner Oasis - By Janet Nestor- What is Love? Falling In Love With Love Through Couples Counseling, for a Healthy Relationship – in Denver and Boulder. - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jim BowenWhat are the ways to fall in love and stay in love? Couples counseling can help two people enjoy a healthy relationship. Start today with these ten direct and established things you can do now, or this week, to improve the dynamics of your intimate relationship. Isn’t it time you started feeling ...
Views: 14 - Give No One Cause to Fear You - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Rick HansonWe evolved to be afraid. The ancient ancestors that were casual and blithely hopeful, underestimating the risks around them - predators, loss of food, aggression from others of their kind - did not pass on their genes. But the ones that were nervous were very successful - and we are their ...
Views: 33 - “The Greatest Living Miracle In The World – IS YOU!” - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from John Carinci“The Greatest Living Miracle In The World – IS YOU!” YES, YOU - are the greatest living miracle in the world! No one else in the world has your exact eyes, hair, fingerprints, personality, or DNA. The odds of your being born into the specific person and personality you are have been ...
Views: 26 - Using Visualization for a Healthy Body and Mind - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Robin NixonOne of the best guards against ill health is to have a healthy mind. Luckily it is well known that positive thinking in the form of creative visualization can have remarkable healing effects – simply by imagining being well you can become so. In many studies of ill people, even including those ...
Views: 35(2 votes) - Belief And Success: Does Believing Equal Achieving - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Rhod JonesIn my opinion, belief and success go hand in hand. Without belief I personally feel that success is impossible. Whenever you set out to achieve any goals or any success, believing you CAN do it is THE KEY!!!! Earlier in my life, and especially during my rugby career, there were child ...
Views: 34 - Success is Yours, Rewrite Your Script Accordingly! - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannRewrite Your Script, set the Stage for a Successful Life, on your terms. Living the successful life is both attainable and sustainable by everyone, regardless of creed, race, or social status. The single most influential element of attaining success is to be vigilant in taking control of ...
Views: 62(3 votes) - Thoughtsvent - A perfect platform for sharing thoughts and a place to vent - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Brad WendlandPeople in today’s world are continuously on a move. They rarely find the time to vent their thoughts and emotions in real life. In earlier times, men had less work and ample free time. They found the time to share their different thoughts through various mediums. They resorted to writing ...
Views: 23 - How to Be Yourself: A Primer - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Taylor BaumanEvery body wishes to feel more in tune with who they truly are at center. Basically this means taking actions, using words, and being centered from a place in ourselves that is not skewed by the fear-based mental programs and doctrines of other people, or constructs that do not help us. No one ...
Views: 64 - Bullies: One Size Does Not Fit All Seven Types of Bullies - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Edie RaetherWhile the psychology of bullies may vary, they do share a few common beliefs. They all tend to be self-centered and stuck in their own ego. There is an attitude of arrogance and entitlement. They are intolerant of differences whether it be color, creed, size, money, values, intelligence or ...
Views: 42 - 10 Top Mistakes we Make that Block our Happiness - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Ellen Contente1. Worrying Worrying is one of the worst things you do if you want to live a happier life. Worrying takes us out of the present moment and into either an imaginary future, or stuck in an unchangeable past – neither of which foster good feelings. And worrying about the ‘worst case scenario’ ...
Views: 71 - The difference between dreaming and positive thinking - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanPositive thinkers and dreamers Being a positive thinker is one among the most popular advice people give everywhere for dealing with bad moods. From amateur bogglers to PHD holders, everyone tends to talk about the benefits of positive thinking in a way or another. I do agree that positive ...
Views: 52 - 3 Spiritual Steps to Spreading Your LIght in this World - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Eva Rose“There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~Edith Wharton Have we become addicted to the dark? We only need to turn on any news channel on cable television to be reminded that darkness has stolen the spotlight. While eating my cheerios for ...
Views: 51 - Stoke Your Creative Fire...Or Else! - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.com“All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring.” –(Chuck Palahniuk) That is a darkly humorous and ominous quote, but it has a spark of truth to it. Too much stimulation creates stress, but so does too little. Being stagnant and bored with life stresses ...
Views: 53 - ***Developing a Healthy Relationship With Self - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Janet NestorLife is now. There was never a time when your life was not now, nor will there ever be. - Eckhart Tolle When asked about being fully present and focused, my client answered something like this: I don't know that I am ever present or fully focused. My mind is all over the place and my ...
Views: 136(7 votes) - Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from karen mc dermottHave you ever stopped to think that there could be another reason for your brain other than storing and processing information, for decision making and making our bodies function? Our brain is the control centre of our bodies and its capabilities can be somewhat underestimated by many. Take a ...
Views: 52 - The Trap - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Our world is full of wants and needs. When you don’t have material things, you feel underprivileged. When you don’t experience the same pleasures as others, you feel underprivileged. When you get older you start to acquire the things you lacked growing up. Your path in life changes and the ...
Views: 114 - Moms and Daughters: Having Realistic Expectations - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Debbie BowieIn my twelve years as a professional organizer I’ve run into many women who are still trying to keep house just like “Mom” did. So, what’s wrong with that? After all, Mom was the role model. There would be nothing wrong with that if Mom’s life was comparable to the lives of women ...
Views: 65 - Are you into Romance? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceAre you into romance?How romantic are you? It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of living this ...
Views: 118(2 votes) - 7 Common Negative Labels & The Hidden Strengths They Reveal - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Krystal KuehnWe all have strengths and weakness. Our strengths are usually referred to in positive terms such as "smart," "strong" or "talented." Rarely do we view our weaknesses or deficits as potential clues to our strengths. Some common and negatively perceived characteristics can actually help us ...
Views: 70 - Joy or Struggle: The 'Arrangement' You Make with your Growth - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Rob BrooklerIf you've made the choice for a richer, more empowered life ... and your life-path seems "bumpier" than ever, please don't be discouraged. If you've been striving for greater wholeness – striving to heal a part of yourself or your life that is causing you pain – only to find yourself in greater ...
Views: 85(8 votes) - 12 Simple Ways to Overcome Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Rhod JonesNegative thoughts can have serious and damaging effects on our life. To get the most out of life you must find ways to overcome negative thinking. We have all at some time or other harbored self-defeating, limiting thoughts when embarking on a new goal, challenge, venture or ...
Views: 50 - The Magic of Success through a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Rhod JonesSuccess through a positive mental attitude might be hard to understand for some, especially if you're looking for an explanation based on pure logic and science. However, when you think of it deeply, you'll understand that developing a positive attitude can get things done for you. It works ...
Views: 33 - Conscious Minds - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from karen mc dermottAn amazing realisation was gifted to me by a dear friend recently. I have always been of the understanding that many of our mental health issues are caused due to chemical imbalances in the brain. This pre conception is due to working within the mental health sector for almost four years. I ...
Views: 32 - Know Your Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Aps SantosThe moment we know what we want and we stick to it, we feel satisfied. Why settle for a print when you know it is original oil painting that you desire most? We do not live for some people’s acceptance and love. We give love and expect nothing in return while us striving to achieve things that ...
Views: 46 - Knowing What We Want - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Aps SantosAs we grow older, we become whole on our own. We are like Asian art, fully blown. It is normal for people to constantly seek human’s help for no man is an island. We connect and we interact with others. But “us” as a whole and our appreciation of ourselves do not depend on how others see us as ...
Views: 47 - Be Friendly - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Rick HansonFriendliness is a down-to-earth approach to others that is welcoming and positive. Think about a time when someone was friendly to you - maybe drawing you into a gathering, saying hello on the sidewalk, or smiling from across the room. How did that make you feel? Probably more included, ...
Views: 133(2 votes) - how to end bad moods - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanSome people define happiness as the absence of bad emotions. Its that relaxed moment where you are worried about nothing and where you are not feeling bad because of any major problem that can make you feel really happy. Luckily most bad moods and even mild depression attacks can be dealt with ...
Views: 89 - A Quick and Simple Way to Dump Divorce Depression - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Karen FinnIt's rare that someone sees their divorce as a success. Most people see divorce as a failure - their personal failure. The very sad fact is that it's not unusual for someone to interpret the failure of their marriage as their failure in life. This couldn't be further from the truth! As an ...
Views: 83 - Fire your client! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from mandie crawfordWhat do you mean, fire the client? It seems hard enough to find a client – now you want to fire them? However many people take on just any client because they think that they must - to stay in business. But not every client is the right client. How can there be a wrong client? A good ...
Views: 83 - How to Avoid Being A Victim - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Rosemary PriceHow to avoid being a victim.. As all women know you can be a victim of love, you can be lied to by a married man or used by a man for sex, you can be used at work by being asked to do lots of unpaid over time, there are lots of ways you can become a victim, but for the same of this article I ...
Views: 152 - One Dream of Unlimited Scenes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Leonard W. Bowers Jr.People are people all over the world. Success is overrated in most instances after all, what standards do we use fro measurement of success yours, mine' or countless other philosophies? Who's right, who's wrong or could it be that it takes a combination of all of the above to create global and ...
Views: 76 - Focusing on empty Spaces - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from mandie crawfordWhen I was being trained to drive for the police service - I learned a new method of driving safely - regardless of the situation. Instead of focusing heavily on the vehicles around me - I was taught to 'look for the empty spaces'. This forced me to look for escape opportunities in case an ...
Views: 80 - Don't You Think It's Time? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI’ve noticed lately more than ever that giving is considered virtuous. The more you give, the better you are. So guess what we all do? We give and give and give even more. I am certainly guilty of this. I love to give. I love working with others who also have generous spirits. It feels good to ...
Views: 104 - Global Mindshift 2012 - THRIVE - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Doreen AgostinoFoster Gamble, wife Kimberly, and their team released THRIVE the movie free 04.05.12. THRIVE is an unconventional documentary that lifts the veil on what's REALLY going on in our world by following the money upstream - uncovering global consolidation of power in nearly every aspect of our ...
Views: 187 - The Island of Peace – Silchar - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from rashmi sinhaSilchar is the 2nd biggest city in Assam and is situated 420 km south-east of Guwahati. It is a favorite commercial centre of Assam due to its tea cultivation. Sichar is located on the banks of the River Barak and is famous as Barak Valley. It is the economic gateway to Manipur and Mizoram ...
Views: 77 - Power Of Belief- The Origin Of Success - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Rhod JonesThe power of belief is the major determinant to the events, circumstances and conditions we all experience in our lives. Our beliefs are without doubt the most powerful and creative force we will ever possess. 'He can who thinks he can, and he can't who thinks he can't. This is an ...
Views: 81 - The Revolutionary Ways of Developing Mental Toughness - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Rhod JonesDeveloping mental toughness is not easy. However, with the right information and a motivation to succeed, you will be able to develop this through your own efforts. In this article I will discuss the benefits of possessing a mental toughness, and I will also provide you with some mental ...
Views: 90 - The difference between dreaming and positive thinking - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanPositive thinkers and dreamers Being a positive thinker is one among the most popular advice people give everywhere for dealing with bad moods. From amateur bloggers to PHD holders, everyone tends to talk about the benefits of positive thinking in a way or another. I do agree that positive ...
Views: 81 - Molded Clay - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Patrice PerkinsMolded Clay By: Patrice Perkins My title choice, “Molded Clay”, is an analogy. I am using this analogy because in life, we are formed into many different shapes to accommodate life, and at each turn, transformations occur so frequent until your personality or way of living your life ...
Views: 100 - Women and the Art of Play - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Phyllis GoldbergWe all know about the importance of play for the emotional growth and development of children. It can enhance their imagination, increase social skills and boost self-confidence. So why don't we place more value on play for ourselves? According to a recent study by the Families and Work ...
Views: 72 - Attitude: From Negative to Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Tina TessinaDespite the occasional temporary setback, my life is good, and I’m grateful. It wasn’t always that way, however. At 18, just after I left for college, I was essentially orphaned, and have had to go from no education or support to finding a purpose, supporting myself through a PhD, and developing ...
Views: 254 - Three Simple Steps to Become More Balanced in Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganNature abhors a vacuum and I do too. In the spirit of generosity and kindness, as soon as I have some free time, I volunteer to do a deed. As these commitments accumulate, I find myself out of balance. There is little time for me to do what I really want to do and I begin to feel angry and ...
Views: 107 - Restoring Your Resilience - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Beth Tunis, M.A.“You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.” Jim Rohn. When everything is going smoothly, being resilient is probably not on your radar. Yet when the proverbial sh*&t hits the fan, we assume our resilient toolbox will be available and full. ...
Views: 98 - ***Living Peacefully - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Janet NestorSome relaxation music to read by: Dolphins Delight by Ambient Space) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UThOseyShA8&feature=youtu.be You probably don’t like feeling stressed or that unidentifiable underlying unease that defines anxiety. Many of us lump all of our symptoms into one broad ...
Views: 285(3 votes) - How many grants for health care could you apply for? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Leo TheisenUS federal government is of the view that the taxpayer should have easy access to best healthcare facilities so that he/she can earn that paycheck and this is evident from various grants for health care that the US federal government provides to its hardworking taxpayers. Government is run on ...
Views: 108 - 4 reasons positive thinking can change your life - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from M.Farouk Radwan4 reasons positive thinking can change your life Most people know what positive thinking is but many of them don’t have an idea about how can positive thinking help them in their lives. While positive thinking is not magic and its not a habit that you can use alone to get your tasks done ...
Views: 107(2 votes) - Feel Cared About - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Rick HansonEveryone knows what it's like to care about someone. Remember being with a friend, a mate, a pet: you feel warmly connected, and want him or her not to suffer and to be happy. On the other hand, you've probably had the sense, one time or another, of not being cared about. That you didn't ...
Views: 207 - Choosing Mental Freedom - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe moment the slave resolves that he will no longer be a slave, his fetters fall. Freedom and slavery are mental states. ~ Mahatma Gandhi How would you define mental freedom? What does it feel like? What would it take to live your life with mental freedom as your foundation? Do you know ...
Views: 100(3 votes) - We are all Prisoners In The Vicious Circle Tit For Tat Bullying Tag Game - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from William CottringerWe are all Prisoners In The Vicious Circle Tit For Tat Bullying Tag Game By Dr. Bill Cottringer, in association with Storm Door Productions. “Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.” ~Benjamin Disraeli. Bullies Bullies come in all shapes and sizes— Countries, religions, girls ...
Views: 121(1 vote) - What if you don’t practice Self Acceptance? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Laura SilvaSelf acceptance is a double edged sword. It has its pro and cons too like any other thing you find in this universe. Though self acceptance proves to be a very beneficial trait if implemented but it way too hazardous if not implemented or done in a wrong way. Self acceptance redeems joys and ...
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