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- Smart Women Know Who to Ask - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffHave you ever had a Big Idea that you were over the moon about only to have your hopes dashed because you shared it with someone who you trusted and they told you (typically in a very flat tone) “that will never work.” I’ve had this unfortunate experience happen to me on more than one occasion ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - The Nature of Reiki - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Andrea Connell“…the human being has a natural gift to resonate with universe if he aims it in his mind.” Usui, founder of Reiki Reiki is an enigma. It is one of the most popular energy healing modalities out there and yet most practitioners – even well experienced practitioners have a really tough time ...
Views: 1605(3 votes) - The Power to Heal Begins With Choice - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Andrea ConnellIn recent decades man has begun to remember and re-learn the essential elements of healing. We have come to consider that there have been many, many systems of healing throughout the ages and that some of them may still have great merit in today's world. In times of illness we have begun to ...
Views: 1683(3 votes) - Reiki; Old Fashioned, Incomplete, or Just Perfect - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Andrea ConnellThe other day I heard a Reiki Master say that in his opinion Reiki was old fashioned and outdated...interesting. I had to ponder this awhile. How can Reiki - Universal Life Force energy be old fashioned and outdated? I realize I can be a pretty literal person so I tried to comprehend how else ...
Views: 2196(2 votes) - Reiki Therapy – Hands on Healing in Modern Times - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Andrea ConnellThe word Reiki is said to mean ‘Universal Life Force Energy’. The term was coined and developed as a healing modality in the early 1900’s by Mikao Usui, a Japanese metaphysician. Usui had spent many years questing for peace and harmony and during a long fasting and meditation retreat he ...
Views: 1907(1 vote) - Personal Empowerment - Bye Bye Victim Mentality - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeThe realization of personal empowerment is one of the most important elements of self improvement. After all, it’s impossible to focus on improving yourself when your attention is on placing fault with others. Before we can evolve and improve ourselves, we must first decide to no longer be ...
Views: 2404(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Get Backlinks to Your Website for Free - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Elizabeth McgeeOne of the most important things you can do to drive traffic to your website is to increase your website's backlinks. A backlink is a link from another website that leads back to your website. The more of these backlinks you have pointing to your site, the better you will rank in the search ...
Views: 896 - Our Chakras, Our Health - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Michelle RodulfoMany Eastern religions teach the existence of 7 energy centers that are vertically aligned, running from the base of our spine (the 1st Chakra) to the crown of our head (the 7th Chakra). Each Chakra is related to specific organs in our body, emotional issues and dysfunctions and ultimately ...
Views: 1551(3 votes) - Disease and Medication - "I Guess We Like it So" - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Michelle RodulfoDo you know anyone who has a disease? You know one of those nasty chronic degenerative diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's or obesity? You know the kind of disease that hits you in your fifties, if you're lucky or maybe in your forties or thirties if you're ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - What is Real Hunger? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichIn order to identify hunger, you must first understand what it is. This is not as easy as it seems. Many of you may never have let yourself experience true hunger, only a feeling of discomfort. Not knowing exactly what it was, you may have been eating past hunger for such a long time you can no ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - Become a success story in 20 minutes or less - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Christina Hollister“Your ability to work single-mindedly on your most important task will contribute as much to your success as any other discipline you can develop.” ~Brian Tracy It was the spring of 1950. Author Ray Bradbury was living in a modest home in Venice, Calif., with his wife and children. He wanted ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Unrealistic Weight Loss Expectations Can Cause Failure - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichWeight gain is an evolutionary process. Some people call it creeping weight. The scale turtles inexorable upward – a tight skirt, a belt notch, a can’t-zip-up-my-pants inch at a time. Yet you expect the scale to go down as rapidly as a high-speed elevator. This erroneous thought pattern – ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Releasing Trauma - The Mind, Body, Spirit Connection - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Michelle RodulfoThe Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss, PH.D is a beautiful and insightful guide into the mind/body/spirit connection. I first read this book about 10 years ago and found myself leafing through its pages once again just a few months ago searching for answers. About 13 years ago I suffered ...
Views: 2422(3 votes) - Is Your Weight Up Because the Stock Market is Down? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichIs your boyfriend, girlfriend, other friend, family member, or significant other pushing food? Has someone guilted you into eating by telling you “I’ve been cooking all day preparing this food?” Do they say Taste this, try that, Is that all you’re eating? Saying No thank you should be enough ...
Views: 811(1 vote) - Is Your Weight Up Because the Stock Market is Down? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Caryl EhrlichBy Caryl Ehrlich When the stock market goes down does your weight go up? Do you eat because of stress, tension, anxiety, and pressure? Have financial woes given you additional reasons to eat when you’re not hungry? If you’ve lost your job or your company is downsizing, you may have time ...
Views: 931(4 votes) - What's on your life list? - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Christina Hollister“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” –Helen Keller Throughout my journalism career thus far, I have been fortunate to meet fascinating, inspiring, daring people on a daily basis who tell me about their lives and passions. I donned a bee suit alongside the local beekeeper, followed ...
Views: 1634(3 votes) - 10 Tips For Emotional Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Helaine Harris10 Tips For Emotional Spring Cleaning Helaine Z. Harris, MFT Spring has sprung! Now is the time to clean house, not only outside, but our inner house as well. This is the place where our emotions, attitudes and beliefs reside - you know what I mean, the place inside us from which we run our ...
Views: 3874(4 votes) - Sex Advice Nobody Else Will Give You - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Alisa BowmanNobody Else Is willing to Impart to You When you received the Birds and the Bees conversation from Mom and Dad, it most likely centered on two objectives: how you can get around unintentionally creating a child and the way to steer clear of becoming infected with a disease that has no ...
Views: 2357(3 votes) - What's your vision? Create a vision board to help determine what you really want - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Christina HollisterYou were born with potential You were born with goodness and trust You were born with ideals and dreams You were born with greatness You were born with wings You are not meant for crawling, so don’t. You have wings Learn to use them, and Fly." ~Rumi (1207-1273) When I was around 11 or ...
Views: 3545(4 votes) - Nine weird ways you can help the planet ... - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Christina Hollister... Or, how going green can help you lose weight, relieve stress, save your marriage, make new friends and just have more fun "After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say, 'I want to see the manager.'" ~William S. Burroughs This year marked the 40th anniversary of ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - I Hate My Job... - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from John GrubbsI HATE MY JOB… By John Grubbs …as a supervisor and there is nothing I can really do about it. I accepted this promotion to supervisor because I need to improve things for my family. I can’t stand confrontation and don’t like dealing with other people’s problems. I don’t really know what I ...
Views: 1660 - Journaling From a Man's Perspective - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyIn our insanely driven society, it may seem that a quiet, reflective practice like journaling would be mostly a woman's activity. But the fact is, journaling is enjoyed by men at least as much as women. Brett McKay, for instance, of The Art of Manliness, encourages journaling, noting that the ...
Views: 4432(3 votes) - Organize and Clear the Clutter - 6 Simple Tips to Clear Your Clutter - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Sue BeckerAfter a major windstorm last week, I faced the significant task of "de-cluttering" my front yard. As I surveyed my yard covered with large branches, I felt overwhelmed and unsure how to start. Then I took a deep breath, chose a place to start, steadily sawed the boughs, and deposited them into ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - How to Tap Into Your Intuitive Moxie Power - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“The only real valuable thing is intuition.” - Albert Einstein Everyone was born with the magical power of intuition. Intuition is a clear flow of information that is available to you that is aligned with your authenticity, highest path and purpose. Intuition is one of the most amazing ...
Views: 3140(10 votes) - Burn More Fat, Take Your Workouts to New Levels in Less Time - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Craig SmithThe benefits of high intensity training goes beyond just the physical benefits it can provide. Let's take a closer look at this training to see what it can do for you. This type of work out is normally performed 2-3 times a week due to the intensive nature of the work out. One of the ...
Views: 901(2 votes) - Are You a Woman Over 30? Here's Your Fat Loss Answer - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Craig SmithWomen frequently experience some extra body fat after age 30. Often will try just about anything to get their trim figure back. The challenge is finding the best methods for women's fat loss over 30. Specifically a woman who has put on some extra fat around the stomach area longs to have her ...
Views: 1048(2 votes) - Are You Ready to Stop Wasting Your Time With Your Workouts? - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Craig SmithThere are a lot of good exercises that can be effective for fat loss. It is also important to remember that exercise in general is good for you. We will review just a few of the best fat loss exercises available in this article. There are some specific movements which work best for fat loss ...
Views: 991(2 votes) - Ultimate Manifestation Experiment - Part 2 - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kara ThompsonA few weeks ago I posted about my “Ultimate Manifestation Experiment”. My experiment was posting my heart’s desire at the moment – obtaining a 3 day a week job in my current field - which would allow me to pursue other priorities in my life right now. I asked the Universe for this opportunity ...
Views: 1073 - The Dark Side and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kara ThompsonDo you believe you have a dark side? It doesn’t even matter if you do. Everyone has a dark side. Your dark side is where all your less desirable emotions hang out. Jealousy, anger, envy - name anything you think is nasty - it is there. The biggie, the root of all lack is also lurking there. ...
Views: 1988(3 votes) - Your Sick Child Wants to Feel Normal - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Alesia ShuteYour Sick Child Wants to Feel Normal – Here’s How to Help Them At age seven, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. A scary reality hit my parents like a ton of bricks. How are we going to protect our baby girl? What types of walls or shelter do we need to create so that she can survive this ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - The Path of Least Resistance - Getting Back to the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kara ThompsonI am so thankful for Abraham-Hicks! Earlier I had written about desiring a 3 day-a-week job, so I could continue to sustain myself in my current field, while I transitioned into different and unknown work. Since that earlier post though, things had degenerated for me. Every morning, when I ...
Views: 1456 - Relationships Attraction: Becoming An Energetic Matching To What You Desire - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Nanette GeigerWhen you want something, like a wonderful relationship or financial independence, for example, and you've been wanting this for quite a long time -- 9 months, maybe several years, and it still has not shown up -- then there's resistance preventing you from having what you desire. There's some ...
Views: 1036(2 votes) - How to Use Real Estate Trends for Optimized Profit - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Mike CiucciWhen it comes to investing in real estate, the main aim for any investor is to buy a property at a low price, with the intention to sell it at a higher price on order to gain a considerable amount of profit. For many experienced real estate investors, they will adopt certain strategies such as ...
Views: 965(2 votes) - Helping Our Children Shine - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Kathy SlattengrenDid you ever gaze into your children’s eyes when they were babies wondering what they would be like when they grew up? Did you notice some of your children’s strong personality traits even when they were very young? One of our challenges is to see and appreciate our children’s unique ...
Views: 1412 - Natural health supplements and their place in the new millennium - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Leigh McCabeAs modern medicine reaches new and extreme levels of sophistication, we continue steadily onward into the 21st century surrounded by new discoveries and advances. Many wonder what place natural health products have in this fast growing environment, and how serious they can be taken in a world ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Four Low-Cost Marketing Ideas - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Lelo PaulMarketing is one of the most important aspects of building a new business. With the economy still struggling to right itself, many business professionals are looking for inexpensive ways to optimize their success in a more competitive market. Operating on a limited marketing budget can be a ...
Views: 810(1 vote) - Why The Best Meditation Requires Feedback - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Carol McMahonWhat do you gain from meditation? Consider what could be. Imagine “a world of peace and ease,” yours without changing a thing. Imagine perfect mental balance: “a balance of mind never upset by any event under the canopy of heaven.” Meditation promises great things: “Great Liberation;” “Great ...
Views: 1486 - We should all live for others - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wayne Kehl"Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.” Albert Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer was perhaps, one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century. He lived from 1875 to 1965. During the course of his long life he was a doctor, an ...
Views: 7619(2 votes) - How Prayer Has Affected My Life - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Dr. Carol Batey“Enter into thine inner chamber… and shut thy door.” –Matthew 6:6 (King James Version) How Prayer Has Affected My Life This message is the result of being asked to deliver a “timely speech” for the Monumental Baptist Church’s Women’s Monthly Prayer Breakfast in Memphis, TN. Their ...
Views: 3455(2 votes) - What Is Your Value Proposition - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Rudy Jamison Jr.In every aspect of our lives, that involve relationships, we offer a value proposition. Whether good, bad, or indifferent we present an image of importance and self worth. In any case it is as if we are our product, an identifiable brand. Consequently, how others assess our appeal becomes our ...
Views: 943 - Is a Rebound Relationship Always a Bad Idea? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsRebound relationships: We've all seen them and many of us have had them. These are relationships that are entered into a short period of time after one (or both) person has been through a breakup, separation or divorce. A rebound relationship can look like any other love relationship. ...
Views: 5932 - Marketing Your Small Business With 5 Low Cost Techniques - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from John VanOoyenIt is quite easy to spend thousands of dollars advertising your business. But you can market your business without spending a fortune. In marketing, expensive is not always best. A good example is advertising in the Yellow Pages. It is very expensive, and for listings that may be no more ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Mother's, Our Walk Through Life is a Beautiful Circle - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Hal PriceMy first steps occurred on the morning of January 1, 1956. How do I know this? Because the one person who has been the constant witness to my powerful life has been my mother. She always carefully documented each incredible detail of my life and my growth. Each accomplishment or milestone ...
Views: 2578 - LOST (in the Closet) - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from James ReeceOur youngest is a senior at a very nice state college an hour or two north of here. Freshman year he set off with an entire car load of stuff that freshman typically set off with including a nice winter jacket. Now admittedly he was never the winter jacket sort of child once past the age of 10. ...
Views: 2062 - Slow Down! Enjoy More - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Susan DerryWe live in a fast paced world particularly in the western hemisphere. There is a song, “I’m in a Hurry” by Alabama that aptly describes many of our lives: “I'm in a hurry to get things done Oh I rush and rush until life's no fun All I really gotta do is live and die But I'm in a hurry and ...
Views: 2099(3 votes) - Three Attributes of Someone Slow to Anger - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Greg BakerThe key to control of your anger is to be slow to anger. No one can turn anger on and off like a light switch. But having a very, very long fuse is the key to anger management. There are three attributes that are common, however, to someone that is slow to anger. GRACIOUS People who have ...
Views: 7865(3 votes) - The 3-2-1-effect - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Susan Del GattoBefore you give in to stress follow the 3-2-1 effect and turn your situation around. Just a pause for 3 seconds can change the outcome of an event. Just 2 powerful words will reverse a stress response. Just 1 compliment will trigger the power of joy and render a feeling of satisfaction. The ...
Views: 2353 - The Main Causes of Your Irrational Anger - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Greg BakerPeople often get angry and many times they don't even know why they get angry. As a counselor, I've dealt with many people who are genuinely puzzled why they got so angry. Have you ever gotten angry over something small, stupid, or just plain silly? Have you ever sat down later and felt ...
Views: 14070(3 votes) - If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Lisa MininniWhile driving down the freeway gazing at the car in front, I noticed its bumper sticker: “If nothing changes, nothing changes.” It’s true, if we continue to think and behave in the same way, we will continue to get the same results. Scientific research shows that when you carry out ...
Views: 2161(4 votes) - Team Building and Business Growth - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from liz fletcherHow can Team building, Conferences and Hospitality Events positively impact on your business In a financial climate that is proving to be tough on businesses? Well, Team Building helps create engaged employees - and it is Engaged Employees create Loyal Customers who in turn create Bigger ...
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