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- 3 Easy Exercise Tips to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Dingane .We all have a pretty good idea of what it takes to lose weight and maintain good health. The problem is that we all tend to fall into bad habits and forget about all the important stuff when everyday life gets in the way. Having a plan is important and doing something active every day is still ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - The Importance of Down Time in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowDown time; the bottom line is you have to have it to function at full capacity. Slowing down and putting your feet up is one of the essential elements to living a well-balanced lifestyle. Allowing yourself time to be calm, time to unwind and time to reflect is a precious commodity and it ...
Views: 1481 - UTI Help - Curing Urinary Tract Infections with Holistic Medical Secrets - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Joe BartonAre you looking for UTI help after antibiotics did not cure your infection? You are not alone! In fact, thousands of people are repeat sufferers and are looking for alternative treatments. It is important that you do not suffer with the symptoms of this bacterial infection. Many people ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Vegetarianism for Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from jhu rubioA rich man is sleeping in his house. Suddenly he is awakened by the burglar alarm. "Ach! These stupid systems never work properly!" he exclaims, rubbing his eyes and struggling to stand up. He goes downstairs and, still cursing the system, turns off the alarm. Going back to his bedroom he ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - "NO!" is a Complete Sentence - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Elizabeth ManuelDuring my years of coaching, I find that most women are afraid to say NO! This stems from a deep belief of not “enoughness”. I’m not good enough, I’m not worthy enough, I don’t do enough, I’m not important enough, I’m not… you get the idea. All of this leads to increased stress, over ...
Views: 3025(1 vote) - Inspired Living - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Elizabeth ManuelThe word entheos is the root word for enthusiasm and means “in spirit”. When we are filled with the spark of enthusiasm, we are literally filled with our true essence and this is why we feel so alive and energetic. I urge you to make a list right now of the things that make your heart sing. What ...
Views: 1304 - Natural Cure for Lyme Disease - How to Get Rid of the Symptoms and Be Lyme-Free - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Joe BartonYou are looking for an affordable and safe Lyme natural cure and you found this article. Luckily, this article could save you from dealing with extreme fatigue, constant headaches, aching muscles, fever, stiff muscles, rashes and poor sleeping habits. Do any of these symptoms of Lyme's ...
Views: 7093(1 vote) - God's Love and The Chalice - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Merry BattlesWhen people are challenged with illness the best and worst comes out in them. They are tried and tested through the spiritual, emotional, and physical "fire." Sometimes they come out pure GOLD. GOD'S LOVE Knowing God loves me, I have no fear. His love never faileth. He wants only the ...
Views: 1465(2 votes) - ***How Will I Know I Can Trust Him? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. Here is an undeniable truth about life – actions speak louder than words! We know, you’ve heard this all before! But the truth is, you can, and must, judge a man by his actions and not by his words! Words are cheap. Actions mean everything! The ...
Views: 10933(39 votes) - Maslow for the Modern World - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is becoming more and more difficult to escape. Phones follow us wherever we go, e-mails ping and blackberries call to us with abbreviations as various TV’s bark for us to “call now!”. Our garages are filled with more cars that take us to more places in less time than we somehow used to ...
Views: 1219(2 votes) - Dharma as a Tool for Spiritual Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDharma is a Sanskrit word with no direct literal translation into English. Etymologically it means that which sustains, upholds and supports. It should be understood as the most evolutionary impulse in Nature as she expresses herself in her infinite creativity diversity abundance and continued ...
Views: 1171(4 votes) - Miracle or Coincidence? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlbert Einstein wrote, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” I believe in miracles. I also believe we can create them by our thoughts. We’ve all experienced those “coincidences” when someone we have ...
Views: 6618(4 votes) - Playing with Possibility - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my pursuit of leaders who play well, I happened upon one who literally plays well every day as a musician and conductor of the Boston Philharmonia. I am entranced by Benjamin Zander's philosophy of looking for possibility in every situation and in every person we meet. His book, The Art of ...
Views: 671(2 votes) - Philip Arnold Honours Womanhood - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMarch 8 is International Women's Day 2009 and, once again, my theme on this very important day is the Stopping of Violence Against Women. People often ask me why I love, respect and admire women so, and why am I so interested in stopping violence against them. Frankly, I am amazed and ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - 10 Ideas to Take Care of You - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost of us are so busy with work, family, friends and life in general, we sometimes forget to take time to nurture and love ourselves. Maybe we find ourselves getting angry easily, or frustrated with things around us that we can’t control. Or maybe we are moving non-stop from waking in the ...
Views: 1448(6 votes) - The Bhagavad Gita on Living Your Dharma - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“It is better to strive in one’s own dharma than to succeed in the dharma of another. Nothing is ever lost in following one’s own dharma. But competition in another’s dharma breeds fear and insecurity.” ~ Krishna from The Bhagavad Gita Dharma. It comes from the Sanskrit dhri, which means “to ...
Views: 4408(1 vote) - How to Get Healthier Skin: the Absolute Most Effective Steps to Vibrant, Younger Looking Skin - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAfter the ravages of winter, your skin may be dull, dry and more prone to wrinkles and blemishes. But do you want healthy, glowing skin? Then it's time for a skin "spring cleaning," and probiotics can help! Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeast that live in your intestines and keep ...
Views: 1020(2 votes) - Law of Attraction and Homosexuality - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeAn email from a troubled young man asked, "Is Law of Attraction not working for me because I'm gay?" He went on to say that his life was “doomed no matter what” because of the “sinful” nature of his sexuality. He even mentioned that few of his gay and lesbian associates have successful ...
Views: 1655(7 votes) - Spring Cleaning: Declutter Your Home, Your Mind, and Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe journey of a thousand miles starts with one step. So too does your spring-cleaning. It may seem like a big chore and a burden, but I have some tips to help you tackle this task so that you can clear the clutter from your home, your mind, and your life. Clearing out the clutter in your home ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Walking Your Talk: How Do You Treat A Waitress? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe had a TV series in London. One of our fellow TV presenters seriously upset the camera crew when they arrived at his house. He was rude and dismissive, essentially putting himself on a pedestal and treating them like lowly workers. Minutes later, when the camera was turned on, he became the ...
Views: 1050(4 votes) - Fear and Doubt in the Gap - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: When I reach the state of pure being or gap while meditating - I introduce my intentions there. I try to be detached to my intentions. But sometimes , a related thought with my intentional goal pops up while I am introducing my intention. This related thought is of fear and ...
Views: 741(1 vote) - Can You Separate Wellness from Happiness? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat do these two mean to you and can they be separate in your life? In many ways, I think the mildly recent popularity of wellness is a euphemism for 'happiness' that the public can get behind. There seems to be lingering abashment about being happy, so we've created the concept of wellness, ...
Views: 722(2 votes) - How to Live Without Asterisks - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPost written by Alex Blackwell. Connect with me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter. I don’t want to leave anything on the field. On my last day, I want to be carried off with my chin strap still tightly fastened. I don’t want to come off the field knowing I didn’t live my life to the ...
Views: 727(2 votes) - Let Go / Don't Let Go - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA friend was in great distress, describing in an email how she and her husband had just lost 80% of their retirement nest egg. By the second sentence, the tone of her email had shifted. She then described the process of letting go of the tsunami of fear that had washed over her. How she stayed ...
Views: 670(2 votes) - What to Do When You Expect the Worst - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe world has changed and you are probably feeling de-stabilized and out of alignment. What should you do when the fortune cookie you crack open is negative? Throw this one away and open another fortune cookie. No one lives in reality because you live in your perceptions. Getting the mind and ...
Views: 701(1 vote) - Mindful Not Eating - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHave you ever found yourself standing in front of the refrigerator, looking for something to eat? You look and realize there is nothing in there you want and leave the kitchen, only to return maybe ten minutes later. You open the refrigerator again, look around, close, and repeat ten minutes ...
Views: 674(3 votes) - Thank Heaven for Little Girls - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is recognized as International Women’s Day. I hope you’ll take a brief moment out of your busy day to ponder what that means to you. Think about your mom, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, cousins, and girlfriends. For me and many others, today is an opportunity to focus on the struggles, ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Michael Jackson - What Can We Learn from His Life & Death? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Kathi Calahan, Career CoachHe passed away June 25, 2009 amidst controversy and speculation; drama that haunted him for most of his life. Michael Jackson, “The King of Pop” was no different than any of us in that his soul came into this lifetime with a purpose and with goals. Michael Jackson’s astrology natal chart, ...
Views: 2516(4 votes) - Rush Limbaugh: Icon of Anti-Morality - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen Michael Steele, the hapless chairman of the Republican Party, lost his bearings and called Rush Limbaugh's style ugly and incendiary, everyone knew it was the truth. But it was a perfect example of an inconvenient truth. The right wing has long used ugly, incendiary speech the way baseball ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Going Global with a Custom Website Design Company - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Rasvir MustanIf you are thinking about going online and providing your products and services through the net then you are making an excellent decision. The best thing you can do is hire a custom website design company. They can help you expand your customer base and truly go global, generate revenues you ...
Views: 568(2 votes) - The Opportunity of Collapse - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have responded to a comment on my "bankruptcy" story few days ago. Here is what I said: "Thank you, I believe however that my friend can see another way of creating her life, one that is not encompassed by the usual "home and a job" model. There might be a whole new way of being, available ...
Views: 666(3 votes) - Enjoy Today Regardless, it’s Your Choice - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you knew you had one day left before going to prison for the rest of your life, what would you do on that last day of freedom? Perhaps those are the things we all should be doing right now. Things that really nurture us. Things that put us in touch with our Spirit. Whether we're ...
Views: 893(3 votes) - Drink More Water - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEliminate the Unhealthy Your body needs adequate water to form blood, lymph fluid, and bodily secretions, to name a few. Water also helps prevent inflammation—research now shows that inflammation is a precursor to many chronic illnesses. Water helps substances flow in and out of cells by ...
Views: 749(2 votes) - Three Elements of Website Design - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Rasvir MustanThere are three primary elements of website design that must be considered when you build a company site. They include appeal, colors, and if the site is user friendly. These things are not important for personal sites that are only for friends and family but if you want to generate customers ...
Views: 597(2 votes) - Basic Strategies for Increasing Website Traffic - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Malyn VillanuevaThere are many different strategies for how you can increase the traffic that your website gets. Increasing website traffic though isn't rocket science, and there are no magic tricks that are going to instantly turn your site into a powerhouse. Instead, you have to use a combination of many ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Confirm Your Leadership Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Dennis KelleyIt’s no secret that leaders today must be able to balance many responsibilities and roles in their quest to succeed in business. Leaders are pulled in many different directions and can find themselves caught between what they need to do in order to create a winning team and keeping all their ...
Views: 1559(2 votes) - Are You Feeling Exasperated by the World Economic Affairs? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDing Dong the Wild Rich is banging his head... Rattling & Rolling with his bed sheets flying and bed bugs crying. His head begins to feel like lead He states, "How do we survive the world climate this date?" Wild Rich has been led astray, recoiling further into his head. But wait...it ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - Soothe Away Sore Throat Pain: Holistic Options - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDry, scratchy, and even painful! We all know that discomforting feeling of waking up with a sore throat. It may be a sign of a viral or bacterial infection, allergies, dry air, or the repercussion of overusing your voice. First things first, always rule out the possibility of strep throat, acid ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Is Your Focus Making You a Victim of the Economy? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe Drunk Monkey (your mind) is a survival machine. It's job is to protect you from possible destruction. Therefore, its totally addicted to the news. The news organizations have realized that sensationalized news hooks their viewers Drunk Monkey's. The news has no commitment to truth. It has ...
Views: 543(1 vote) - How to Reduce Noise Pollution - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsImagine how quiet life was for most of human evolution. Before mechanization, cities and transportation, sounds were heard—not noise. For most of us, the sounds of nature—songbirds, the sound of trees moving in the breeze, squirrels dashing about, deer walking—are heard far too rarely. Most ...
Views: 8648(2 votes) - Life is Whatever Label We Choose to Give It - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAfter a long week of my husband away on business—and me single handedly creating activities for three young children on Winter Break, shuffling two dogs back and forth to the vet to tend to their various ailments of aging, cleaning the house, doing the laundry, cooking and finally getting all ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - Taking a Field Trip: Capturing Life's Flavor - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we were children, few words were more exciting to hear than the phrase "field trip." Field trips were a break from schoolwork and an opportunity to go on an adventure with friends. Now that we are grown ups, taking a field trip can be just as fun and memorable - if only we were willing to ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - Secrets from Teleprompter Pros - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Stephanie ScottiWatch any skilled speaker on TV - a celebrity, news commentator, or political leader - and chances are, much of their seemingly "effortless" delivery is due to practiced use of a teleprompter. It's also likely that, at some point in your role as a professional communicator, you'll be called ...
Views: 3122(2 votes) - Why Are We Drugging Our Children? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Terrie CrowleyThere is a massive epidemic of "disorders" in children. So many children and adolescents are on anti-depressant, anti-anxiety or "attention enhancing" medications for a host of different "disorders" like ADD, HDAD, Anxiety or depression. Why is an 11 yr old having anxiety or thoughts of suicide? ...
Views: 1804(5 votes) - When Love Hurts - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Michael Sean Symonds:So much has been said of friendship and love that it seems on one level redundant to even write about it. In my own life I have found insight, understanding, awareness and suffering, as I engage the pursuit of its experience and the never ending conversations that occur around the dance of its ...
Views: 1612 - The Causes of Gout - Learning how to Cure Gout by Understanding the Cause - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Joe BartonHow do engineers fix something? By understanding the cause of the problem! In other words, if you understand the causes of gout, you will be better able to cure gout by avoiding those causes. In this article, you will learn the top causes of this painful form of arthritis and you will ...
Views: 1426(3 votes) - Are Values and Priorities Causing Poor Health? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Dr. David RobinsonThe average American reveres and worships the high profile, high paid personalities of Hollywood and sports. There is a great deal of money spent on these Entertainment venues. It appears to be the primary priority of most Americans. Yet, the average American also pays little attention to or ...
Views: 940 - Proper Body Composition Does Not Come From Pills or Diets, No “Secrets” To It Either - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Dr. David RobinsonIt never seems to end. One celeb after another endorseing the next best "secret" revealing the way to great health or a hot body or weight loss. And if it is not an endorsement, it's a book or video proclaiming a near magic transition from a "secret" to transform the way you are now to a ...
Views: 1088(2 votes) - Curing Gout - 5 Natural Ways to Treat Gout and Stop the Pain - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Joe BartonIf you are interested in curing gout, all you may need to do is start searching through your refrigerator and cupboard. Believe it or not, many of the common ingredients in most kitchens can be used to cure gout. In fact, research is revealing that many of the oldest remedies for gout are ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - Just Another Sales Pitch? You Decide. . . - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Linda ThompsonAn article I recently read about the hotel reservations business caused me to think about how we communicate. The article talked about a "new" service that offered a really great rate for a hotel room on the Internet. However, in order to get that really great rate, you had to pick up the phone, ...
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