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- In Everything You Do - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from David NelmesReaching for God. Searching for Peace. Wanting Happiness. Yearning for Love. These are all things we desire and even a hundred more things beyond that, but to seek these things is a clear indication that we feel as though we don't already have them. On one end we can acknowledge and say that God ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Where Do I Start? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelCleaning out your junk can be incredibly freeing -- but where do you start? There's so much to do!! Here are a few rules of thumb to follow when you begin cleaning out -- either at home or at the office: FIND YOUR PAIN Begin working in the area that is the biggest thorn in your side -- ...
Views: 1767(2 votes) - What's Your Definition of Fun? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2003 from Susan Dunn“What you need to do is to have some fun,” a therapist friend of mine told me last month. I wasn’t there as his client, but I could be, if that sort of conversation continues. You see, I’d just had what I call “fun”, in visiting with him. He’s funny, he listens to me, he has interesting ...
Views: 7647(1 vote) - Introverts! Recover Your Holidays with this 5 Stage Game Plan from the Introverts Coach - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2003 from Nancy FennActually the real name of this article is “Nancy’s Sure Fire Five Stage Introverts’ Recovery from Frenetic Over Activity at Holidays Game Plan”. Here’s how I developed this plan. A reader recently wrote me: “I love my family and my in-laws, but only in small doses. The string of holidays ...
Views: 2383(1 vote) - Haunted: Burying The Ghosts of Lost Love - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2003 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanLate at night, as you read quietly, before you fall off to sleep... During a busy afternoon as you run through a crowd, hurrying back to your office or home.... Sitting in a movie theater, a restaurant or waiting for the light to turn... A sudden thought or image rises within you. It can ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Important Saturn Return Bulletin for Ages 28-30 - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2003 from Nancy FennAre you between the ages of 28 and 30? Will you have your Saturn Return in 2003 or 2004? Check the list at the end of this article to see if it applies to you. I have had so much response from my article on Saturn Returns, I’m making this information available so you can check online while ...
Views: 4833(1 vote) - THE ART OF HAPPY LIVING - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2003 from hifzur rehmanWhat do you think about happiness? A philosophical approach to life; an intellectual activity or an academical pursuit. No, not at all, nothing of the sort. Happy living is nothing more than living a normal life free from undue pressures, problems and tensions. The Art of Happy Living is not ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - where are you Women? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2003 from Joseph GhabiDo you agree that in this world we are driving into a dead end? Do you see yourself and your life stagnating? Do you feel the world has already reached the point of being at a stand still and that it is just sitting waiting to blow any minute? This world cannot take any more of the effect of ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - SEO Writing Strategies for Graphic-Oriented Sites - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com As a copywriter, I’d love to tell you that every site on the Web needs tons of copy. However, the simple truth is not all do. Many sites simply produce better sales when they use more graphics than words. Since search engines are hungry for words you ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Have a "Big Bang" Mindset - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2003 from Jon Gordon"Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength and potency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices and decisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habits and to cultivate higher, more effective ones." --Steven R. Covey Life is a ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Energy Vampires - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2003 from Jon GordonBeware of Energy Vampires They lurk in our businesses, our families and our social organizations. They are real. They are everywhere. And they will suck the life out of you if you let them. If you’re like most people, it has happened to you. You were talking to someone and before you knew it, ...
Views: 3538(1 vote) - Breaking the Cycle of Unhealthy Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2003 from Kevin SkinnerRepeats are nice if you are the Los Angeles Lakers or Lance Armstrong, but when it comes to unhealthy relationships, forget it. Nobody wants to repeat the same mistakes over and over. However, when it comes to relationships, far too many people marry for the second or third or fourth time and ...
Views: 12831(3 votes) - What's Your Dating and Relationship IQ - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2003 from Kevin SkinnerIntelligence comes in many forms. In spite of this, however, our society focuses almost exclusively on academic intelligence. Think about it. When is the last time someone said, “John has really high relationship intelligence. He has a skill for listening and understanding people. He must have a ...
Views: 2055(1 vote) - Turn Up Your Light- -Installment #15 - by Turn Up Your Light installments are excerpts from my forthcoming book, The Passage to Freedom. There is no cost to you. Please accept them only if you want them. If not, click Reply, ask to be removed, and presto, tis done! If you have received this as a forward, and want to receive installments ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Turn Up Your Light- -Installment #14 - by Turn Up Your Light installments are excerpts from my forthcoming book, The Passage to Freedom. There is no cost to you. Please accept them only if you want them. If not, click Reply, ask to be removed, and presto, tis done! If you have received this as a forward, and want to receive installments ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - Turn Up Your Light- -Installment #13 - by These installments are excerpts from my forthcoming book, The Passage to Freedom. There is no cost to you. Please accept them only if you want them. If not, click "Reply", ask to be removed, and presto, tis done! If you have received this as a forward, and want to receive installments directly ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Creativity - by Human beings by nature are creative. We have however, recorded everything that has happened in our past and linked it to our creative process, leading us to erroneously form the point of view that the creative process itself is a function of our struggling, our painful past or our "neurosis". ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Harry Potter Has Nothing On Us © - by Have you noticed how hard we strive to look better, to make more money, and to get ahead? Who decided we had fallen behind? No wonder millions of people are on Prozac, 50% of our marriages fail, and road rage has become a common phenomenon. We push so hard to “be somebody,” we forget the ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - SPIRITUAL AWAKENING - by It has always been important for me to find time to be alone. I recently decided to spend a full day alone at a local retreat house. I would read, journal, pray, reflect, and end the retreat by meeting with my spiritual mentor.
It was perfect timing for me to reflect on all the inner ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Hooked on the Pain: Exercise Addiction - by While most of the country is concerned with the epidemic of obesity and a sedentary lifestyle and rightly so, exercise addiction on the other end of the spectrum needs attention, too. Running on a treadmill for hours, spinning out of control or climbing stairs that lead to nowhere, exercise ...
Views: 5770(1 vote) - Your Self Esteem is Up to YOU - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2003 from Molly MisetichSelf-esteem is a condition, a state of being. Unfortunately, it is not something we can put in a box with a fancy ribbon and hand out on occasion. It is observable in behaviors, but other than that, it's an inside job. According to the National Association of Self Esteem (NASE), self esteem ...
Views: 9587(1 vote) - Divine Food for Divine Beauty - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2003 from Tonya ZavastaExcerpted from the book “Your Right to Be Beautiful: How to Halt the Train of Aging and Meet the Most Beautiful You” by Tonya Zavasta. The book is available at www.beautifulonraw.com The phrase "natural beauty" has been abused and misused beyond restoration. The modern use is almost never ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Leadership Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2003 from Brett MilesWhy are executive careers derailed*? Intelligent people with highly developed technical or managerial skills don't always have the know-how when it comes to dealing with people or teams on a personal level. To be successful it is important to know what mistakes to avoid. Here are the most ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Had a Car Accident Lately? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2003 from Nancy Fenn"You'll never guess what happened to me?" I'm a professional intuitive consultant and when someone says that to me on the phone, it's never good news. I'm one of the first people someone calls when they've been visited with a car accident by the fickle finger of fate. Car accidents are ...
Views: 25267(1 vote) - Must We Endure "Gross Darkness?" - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2003 from Jane DrakeAccording to ancient writings, the God worshiped by Jews, Christians and Muslims sent Messengers to warn of the disaster that could befall us at a future time--if we will not do what is needed to prevent it! The Prophets explicitly warned of a day when our flesh and eyes could "consume away" ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - Warning! Lack of Exercise Could Be Harmful To Your Heath - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2003 from Laura TurnerYou know it’s bad when the Surgeon General issues a warning that lack of exercise is hazardous to your health. And that was back in ’96. Since then, the stats haven’t improved much, either: 25% of the American population is still sedentary and 60% do not exercise regularly (Reference: ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Trouble Sleeping? Insomnia Cures Are Here! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2003 from Dave ShieldsI yawn, stretch my arms behind my head and stare at the ceiling. I've been in bed for a few minutes. Ahhh, the peaceful quiet all around. The room is dark. The kids are asleep. It's an expansive moment for my mind. My mind seems to fill the entire room. Okay, it's been 20 minutes now. The ...
Views: 4499(1 vote) - What is ADHD? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2003 from Jeannine VirtueIt seems that the "What is ADHD" question is not very easy to answer, despite the plethora of studies, research and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity testing over the past decades. In asking the question, "What is ADHD," it is easier to answer by describing what ADHD is not. Attention Deficit ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Create a Legacy - The Parent Plan - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2003 from Derek RandelImagine the following three scenarios… Ron and Judy love their 26-year-old son Jim. Unfortunately, whenever Jim calls his parents they cringe. Will he ask for more money asks Judy? Ron replies, “What do you mean if, the question is how much this time?” Linda visits her mother. Linda would ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - *** Top Ten Body Language Tips - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2003 from Robert PhippsYour ability to use your own body language to emphasize your chosen words is paramount in all human interactions...so here’s my Top Ten Tips on how to make the most of it! 1. Eye Contact Eye contact is one of the most important aspects of dealing with others, especially people we've just ...
Views: 51230(22 votes) - "The Main Ingredient of Stardom is the Rest of the Team" - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2003 from Subhashis Das GuptaWhat an apt saying by John Wooden , Hall of Fame Coach of UCLA . It is always said that a leader is as good as his or her team .The qualities of a leader determine who is inside the circle. Sometimes while determining our inner circle we often focus only on productivity and results. However ...
Views: 2418(2 votes) - Who are the best drivers? Who are the worst? And why? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2003 from Nancy FennPlease don’t shoot the messenger, but Suncorp Metway, Ltd., a multi-faceted Australian Financial Service, ranked car accident claimants by sun sign last year in a study of 160,000 accident claims over the previous three year period. This is what they found. The number one worst drivers were ...
Views: 2010(1 vote) - 3 Keys to Successful Creative Visualization - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2003 from Sharon WallsI have never failed to bring into my experience my visualizations as long as I used the three keys I am going to share with you here: clarity, passion, and intention. I can still feel the warmth and softness of the leather gloves as I slipped them on my hands. I had a night class. The ...
Views: 5726(1 vote) - 7 Simple Tips for Cultivating Unstoppable Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2003 from Peter Murphy1 Spend time each day with confident people. Their energy and inner strength is so inspiring that you will find yourself feeling more empowered just by listening to them talk. And you can get tips from them. All you need to do is ask! Even one good idea could point you in a whole new ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Have you been lucky in life? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2003 from Charlie BadenhopEach moment in life, "lucky" or "unlucky", is to be savored, learned from, and appreciated. Easier said than done? Read this heartfelt story and see for yourself. I met an exceptional American man in Athens in my younger years. He had a beautiful and gentle French girlfriend, and everyone was ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - What Planet is Your Family From? Uranus or Neptune? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2003 from Nancy Fenn"Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." This is one of the most famous opening lines ever written. The author is a man consumed by horror and fascination with families and family life, a man who had 12 children and an intense relationship with his much ...
Views: 3791(1 vote) - thinkarete Note on Writing Your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2003 from Brian JohnsonWrite your goals! How else are you going to stimulate your reticular activating system? My what?!? Uh, you know, your reticular activating system (RAS). It's that little bundle of cells you have in the back of your brain known as the "control center" which serves as the filter for what ...
Views: 3088(1 vote) - They're Searching So Why Aren't They Buying? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.marketingwords.com There seems to be a common myth regarding site visitors and the buying process these days. I’ve heard this statement more than a few times over the last several months: “My visitors find me when they use search engines. They type in the exact keyphrases I’m ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Release Physical Aches and Pains in Only Minutes a Day - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2003 from JudyLynn Koons~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How to Release Physical Aches and Pains in Only Minutes a Day-Health Care secrets Shared ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Busy lives require the tools that are going to assist us while we are on the go. ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Walking for Fat Loss??? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2003 from Jesse CannoneWith obesity and disease increasing dramatically, many fitness experts are recommending walking for weight loss and fitness. Some are even going so far as saying that walking is the best way to burn fat and lose weight. I strongly disagree with this and am going to show you why walking is NOT ...
Views: 1849(1 vote) - Serious people actually DO something - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2003 from John MurphySerious people actually DO something; other people just talk about doing something or plan to do something one day. If you want to be wealthy, you must take action. Action really is the key. You can have the best ideas in the world or be the most talented person on the planet, yet still if ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Grasso, Kennedy, Frost, Public Service and You - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2003 from Susan Dunn“Something we were withholding made us weak/Until we found out that it was ourselves," wrote Robert Frost, in "The Gift Outright." Frost recited this poem at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration in 1961. With the words, “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you -- ask ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - The Career Athlete - What it takes to manage your career - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2003 from Cecile PeterkinManaging your career, just like managing your life, requires preparation and ensuring that your time is directed meaningfully. Don't wait and see; make things happen. Just like athletes who prepare for the "big game” or a marathon, designing your career requires goals, planning, work, and above ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Which One is the Introvert? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2003 from Nancy Fenn[graphic from www.clipart.com]"I asked these three adorable little guys here to model for me about introversion. 30% of the people in the world are introverts. 33 1/3% of the people in this photo are introverts. Introversion is a legitimate personality style. Are you wondering what it means to ...
Views: 6174(1 vote) - Massage Your Mind!: Who's Winning--You or Your Stuff? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2003 from Maya FrostMaybe it's just a weird week. Three times in the past three days, I've bumped into someone I know and started a conversation with, "Hey, how ARE you?" Nothing unusual about that. But the responses were all discussions of problems with STUFF. Cars. Computers. Sprinkling systems. Lawnmowers. ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Price isn't Everything - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2003 from Kelley RobertsonMany salespeople and business owners mistakenly think that negotiating is something you do near, or at the end of, the sales process, particularly when discussing price or term of the agreement. Effective negotiating, however, is a process that begins with your first contact with your customer ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - Training Lesson: Using Your Mistakes To Springboard To Success Adapted From Success For Dummies - by Each of us at one time or another has thought about how wonderful it would be to have as much foresight as hindsight. Then we could avoid making mistakes! Not only is that hope unrealistic, it's also unwise. Mistakes are often the springboard for major accomplishments. Here's a good example: ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - What Makes Us Feel Good/What Makes Us Feel Bad - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2003 from Susan DunnEmotional Intelligence is all about self-awareness, understanding how emotions work within you and others. Our feelings are regulated by neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Here are some things to know about serotonin, called the "feel good" ...
Views: 3026(1 vote) - Rejuvenate Your Skin with a Simple Seaweed Facial Mask - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2003 from Danielle SimsA few years ago I discovered how to make a simple facial mask that left my face feeling incredibly soft, smooth and looking absolutely radiant. This mask contains kelp, honey, and aloe vera. Seaweeds have been traditionally used to detoxify the body both internally and externally. They are rich ...
Views: 3397(1 vote) - Sweet as Pie: A Doula Role In the Birthing Process - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2003 from Giuditta TornettaIf you have not heard the term Doula yet, you are bound to soon. Doulas are sprouting up all over the country and many mothers refer to them as the women who have made their birthing experience a ‘dreamy’ one. What is a Doula, anyway? A Doula is a trained birth coach -- a surrogate mother ...
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