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- Father Issues - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I seem to have father issues..I am sure its set some limits on my life.....my dad is 80 I am 56....I’ve asked my dad to "connect and relate" with me, to hear me correctly, to allow common ground and understanding and to join the vision..........he seems unwilling or unable to do ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - Know How Good You’ve Got It - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhy is it that what someone else has usually seems to look, taste, feel, sound and smell better than what we have? For example, I notice that I illustrate this point a lot when I’m dining out with my husband. Although I usually like what I have, the dish he orders always seems to look and taste ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - If You Eat Meat, Make it Free Range - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe conditions for most animals raised for meat or dairy products are deplorable. Over-crowded living environments, tail docking, force feeding…the circumstances under which most animals live are horrendous. However, if you eat meat, eggs and dairy products, there are humane alternatives. Some ...
Views: 813(2 votes) - Top Five Tips for Handling Emotional Eating and Cravings - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe connection between food and mood for humans is generally immense. We eat to celebrate; we eat if we feel sad; we eat to ‘reward’ ourselves; we eat because someone gives us something and we feel ‘obliged’. Ironically, we rarely seem to eat simply to fuel the physical body. Yet we tend to so ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - Good Fats, Monounsaturated Fatty Acids - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Deb BixlerPlant-based fatty acids are good-for-you fats and will contribute to weight loss. Not only are monounsaturated fatty acids tasty and satisfying, they will also assist you to slim down. When you incorporate these fats, also known as fatty acids, into your everyday diet, it will boost your ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Time: Are You Good at Managing It? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSprouts! The topic of today’s musing is TIME. Are you a type A Super Girl/Guy who over estimates your ability to get it all done? Be honest. I know I am. As a result of my very long “YES, I CAN DO THAT FOR YOU - SURE, I’LL GET RIGHT ON IT” list, we hemorrhaged money this week. Why? Because I ...
Views: 644 - Don't Take a Deep Breath: Un-Inhale Your Aspiration to Control Instead - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTry the following: sit back and just breathe for a few moments. But before you actually "do" this, let us get clear on one point: there is no "doing" involved in this exercise, just witnessing of your breath exactly as it is at any given moment - for a few moments. You might be thinking: ...
Views: 1954(9 votes) - What Is Health? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA 32-inch waist, bulging pectorals and arms bicep-pregnant—that was me in 1990. I worked out twice a day—for an hour at noon, lifting weights, and for an hour at night, riding an exercise bike and doing pull-ups. I was in the best shape of my life—better than when playing football or training in ...
Views: 576(1 vote) - To Forgive, Correct the Fundamental Attribution Error - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWillingness to forgive is dependent on our explanatory or attributional style, on why we think people do what they do. People are scientists by nature: when we observe an event, we attempt to make sense of it. Making sense of the world is adaptive, necessary for survival. The more we understand ...
Views: 2736(3 votes) - From Worrier to Warrior: Making Friends with Fear - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWorry pretends to be necessary, but serves no useful purpose. -- Eckhart Tolle OK, I know things are very "hairy" out there. We are standing in the midst of a perfect storm. The world financial markets have plummeted; our economy is near collapse, life savings and home equities have ...
Views: 1664 - Smaller Can Most Definitely Be Better - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’m just back from a delicious, envigorating, visit to Bay Path College in Longmeadow, Mass. Suzanne Strempek Shea (whom some of you may know from her exquisite writing in Sundays in America and Shelf Life, amongst other things) had arranged for me to give a talk on the six archetypes, and to ...
Views: 605 - Finding Spiritual Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpiritual fulfillment is your destiny. It is your heritage. It’s the course of your life that is more than a potential. It is a given. Spiritual fulfillment will take place. However, you may not experience the completion of your spiritual fulfillment in your life. It’s something that works on ...
Views: 2924(1 vote) - A Closet God - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I change the world changes. When the world doesn't change I know I didn't. I was in a full-blown neurotic reality for the last few weeks. Afraid of everything, all the time. I couldn't sleep well, my thoughts were running obsessively in circles without rest, without stop. I was tired, ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - What My Old House Can Teach Us About the Economy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy house is old. Not old compared to my friend’s house in England that was built in the 1600’s, but old for Los Angeles. My house was built in 1927. Much of the house we have restored and kept just as it was in the 20’s. We have the original built-in ironing board complete with built-in swinging ...
Views: 814 - Spiritual Children - What They Know That We Forgot... - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you have a child who has an imaginary friend? Did you ever wonder if the friend was really made up, or if maybe your child is seeing something that you can't? I never really thought much about it until my mother died, and my sister had my nephew a year and a half later. My sister and ...
Views: 470 - The Nature of Government - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI rang Lao Tze this morning to ask his help sorting through the befuddlement I'm suffering at the hands of the media and its endless stream of bad economic news. I told him I was confused about current events, didn't understand what was happening to the economy, and was half blinded by fur ...
Views: 649 - What Are Life Force Silver Foods? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week you eliminated or greatly reduced many harmful substances in your diet. That allowed your body to improve its ability to detoxify substances that interfere with or impede natural enzyme and other bodily processes. It was critical to tackle this step first to eliminate obstacles that ...
Views: 742(1 vote) - The How-To of Relationship Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonRelationship Confidence! It begins by identifying WHAT you want that's missing from your relationship, and then learning how to craft a clear INTENTION that will support you in getting it. Intentions - What Do They Have To Do With Relationships? You may believe that intentions are mostly ...
Views: 1216 - Business Peaks & Troughs - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopWith the economic downturn I've noticed of late more and more discussion on various networks about worry about work dropping off, finding part time jobs and so on. I think it's important to remember this: as virtual assistants we are in business. We are business owners. This means we are ...
Views: 2298(2 votes) - Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What is it and Does My Diet Affect It? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauMany Americans are affected by a condition known as irritable bowel syndrome. This is a condition that lists a variety of symptoms among its diagnosis which include unsettled stomach, bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation. Doctors will usually run a battery of tests to help determine if IBS ...
Views: 712 - Meditation - A Pathway to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Terrie CrowleyCaroline Myss reminds us that it is the "It is the denial of your intuitive voice that creates your suffering." A subtle inner knowing that we all have. The knowing that comes from our intuition is inherent in our being. Many spiritual teachers will tell you that "intuition is the God voice ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - Natural Prevention and Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Karyn MaierCarpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to a condition in which the median nerve, which extends from the underside of the forearm to the wrist, has become compressed at the wrist. In fact, the term gets its name from the narrow channel this nerve passes through—the carpal tunnel. The channel itself ...
Views: 3542(3 votes) - The Natural Approach to Treating Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Karyn MaierFibromyalgia is a disorder that is characterized by widespread, chronic pain of unspecific origin. Pain may be experienced in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints in a manner consistent with tactile allodynia, which means sensitivity to what may otherwise be considered non-painful stimuli ...
Views: 4587(3 votes) - Recommended Supplements & Herbs in the Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Karyn MaierAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative neurological disorder characterized by memory loss and general cognitive impairment. While many senior citizens may exhibit signs of moderate to severe dementia, AD is not a normal part of aging. Yet, more than half can attribute declining mental ...
Views: 2872(4 votes) - *** Back to School Means Back to Health - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIt happens to the best of us. The kids get out of school and our exercise routines and healthy eating habits get thrown to the waste side. Evening trips to the ice cream shop, hours of sitting in a beach chair, long car rides where only fast food is available: all of these factors may have added ...
Views: 807(11 votes) - *** Are Calories Good or Bad? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosQ. Is calorie a bad word? A. No, it’s not bad—just misunderstood! Most people who use the word calorie simply don’t know what it means. Also, in my experience, most people to go pale at the mere mention of the word. Based on those facts alone, I would eliminate calorie from the English ...
Views: 1073(2 votes) - *** A Little Bit of Exercise Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosMany people know how important exercise is as an integral part of their weight loss and health plan but still have a difficult time fitting it into their busy lives. One possible reason could be that, yes, exercise can be challenging when you first begin your program or you just give ...
Views: 850(5 votes) - Is Hypnosis a Dirty Word? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Jake RhodesThe self improvement movement is growing by the day. Both the internet and the lecture halls are awash with self-help gurus who promise that their methods can make you a better person. Often the main crux of these programs revolve around positive affirmations, creative visualization and NLP. ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - *** 3 Simple, Healthy Meal Plans You Can Start Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs it possible to put together a simple and healthy meal plan? One that is not going to be complicated and hard to follow? Yes. It is possible and I will show you how. The healthy meal plans below will help you achieve your health goals while simultaneously shedding fat off your ...
Views: 797(2 votes) - ** 3 Easy Tips to Lose Fat - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosFat loss does not have to be difficult, especially if you have a few tricks up your sleeve. By this I don't mean I would ever want you to take a dangerous, radical approach to your fat loss but only one that would be healthy and prove great results at the same time. I have had many clients, ...
Views: 1126(4 votes) - Are You Putting the Cart Before the Donkey? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Judy IrvingHave you said this to yourself: I have a great product so I need to get busy with the marketing; without fully doing market research or product research, or creating a business plan first? I call this putting the cart before the donkey. Can a cart actually pull a donkey? A donkey can ride in a ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Get First Page Ranking on Google in 5 Minutes! It's Free! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Charlene MurphyHave you Googled yourself lately? You should. Most people are branding themselves these days, so having a consistent, first page Google presence is essential and a no-brainer. You want people to find you quickly and easily, right? Well, here’s how you can get yourself listed with your name and ...
Views: 3912(3 votes) - How to Create a Blog with Income Potential - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to create a blog that will make you money is not rocket science. In fact the process is straight forward and rather simple. You see any successful business blogs you find on the internet generally all have one thing in common: they're all built upon diligent market research. If ...
Views: 910 - Does Your Business Plan Include Risk Management? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from TJ PhilpottPutting together a business plan usually starts with a focus on an action plan that will lead to the operation of a successful business. How to achieve success is naturally what any new business owner should focus on but what about unplanned occurrences detrimental to the business? Catastrophe ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Why Do People Feel it’s Necessary to Be Fearful? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinAccording to A Course in Miracles, the answer is that humanity feels it is un-deserving of God's love. We feel it is necessary to punish ourselves before God punishes us. Mass consciousness feels God is a punishing and unforgiving Supreme Intelligence and if we attack ourselves first, we won't ...
Views: 3286(1 vote) - Best Practice: Anger Management - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Buck BlackAnger is a normal and healthy emotion that causes psychological changes to occur, such as intense frustration and irritation. There are also physiological changes that occur, such as an increased heart rate and a raised level of adrenaline. Anger can be beneficial by helping to provide the ...
Views: 7236 - Anger May Be a Symptom of Your Beliefs - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Buck BlackThere are a variety of reasons a person may become angry. In previous articles, I have discussed the primary feelings that result in anger and the high expectations one may have, which result in disappointment and subsequent anger. I now want to introduce how a person’s belief system can cause ...
Views: 2295(1 vote) - Anger is Like an Iceberg - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Buck BlackAnger is what we all see. When someone is angry, it is obvious by the look in the person's eyes, the clinched fists, sweat on the brow, and loud voice... Upon closer inspection, anger is like an iceberg. The tip represents the anger, which everyone sees. However, there is 90% more of that ...
Views: 5353(2 votes) - Leaving Your Legacy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Julie PhillipsOver the past few weeks, there has been blanket coverage over the tragic death of Michael Jackson. There have been vigils, memorial shows and gatherings across the globe, where fans have united in their grief to mourn the loss of the "King of Pop". Jackson was known and applauded around the ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - How to Stop Negative Thinking from Stealing Away Your Success - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Rotem CohenHave you already given up on some of your biggest dreams? Have you set some goals that you don’t seem to get any closer to achieving? What if I told you that YOU are the only one who stands between you and your goals? Give it a thought for a moment - right after you set a goal for yourself ...
Views: 1892(4 votes) - From Pain to Joy - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Leslie GailIt has been quite the week for me and my family. As most of you remember, last time I sent a tip to you I was preparing for our move, as well as emotionally preparing to send my son off to week long summer camp for the first time. I appreciate all of your kind emails wishing me good luck and ...
Views: 1396 - Creating Memories - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Leslie GailI love summertime because of all the simple pleasures and fun you get to have with family and friends. It is a time during the year when you can create wonderful memories and experiences for yourself and your loved ones. Some activities I always look forward to are picnics and barbeques, bike ...
Views: 1326 - Is it Time to Ask Different Questions? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWe’re half-way through 2009, and nearly everyone might agree shift has hit the fan. Significant change prompts significant questions. These questions may have lingered beneath the surface of busyness (and cluttered thoughts) for a while; and just as some seeds in the forest need fire to ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Ten Mind Steps to an Amazing Life - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettDecide to see the world in terms of the ideals of love, joy and service. In this article we will discuss ten simple mind steps you can take that will increase your power to live the life you choose rather than a life that just happens to you. You create your life experience, whether you ...
Views: 1517 - Exhausted Skin? Let Facial Exercises Lift and Re-new - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Dominique BalladaYou know when your skin is exhausted as you look in the mirror you see a grey wrinkly face staring back at you and wonder A., how did I end up looking like this and B., how do I change it ? Given that it is tired, a series of facial exercises may seem a bit odd. Firstly, if it is on your ...
Views: 3417(1 vote) - Facial Exercises Can Overcome Looking Good Now But Not Tomorrow - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Dominique BalladaWhen it comes to the subject of non surgical face lifts, there are many options that people use without even considering facial exercises because they wrongly believe it takes a long time to achieve any results. In these days of instant this or quick that, women look to covering up many their ...
Views: 2509(1 vote) - The Eternal Law of LIfe - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from shayne hammondThe Eternal Law Of Life. Cause and Effect or Seedtime and Harvest. There is an unseen eternal law governing this universe. "I call Heaven and Earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you LIFE and DEATH, Blessing and Cursing: therefore CHOOSE LIFE." Deut 30:19. This ...
Views: 1717 - Top 3 Signs That Show He’s Crazy for You - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Michael LeeWhat are the signs he is in love? Is there a blinking neon sign above his head? Should you watch out for heart-shaped eyes? Well, those indicators don’t really exist in real life. Not literally anyway. However, there are ways to find out whether a man is in love with you or not. If you ...
Views: 9337(2 votes) - How to Become an Effective Salesperson: 3 Helpful Tips to Explode Your Sales - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you want to know how to become an effective salesperson, you must first know how to take care of your customers. Why? Because customers are your life source. They’re the ones responsible for the sales of your company. They’re the ones who will tell their friends whether to do business with ...
Views: 6958(2 votes) - Information About Ginseng - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Francesca PoGinseng is the name of an herb that is traditionally grown in China and Korea. Ginseng has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. It is said to have many health benefits such as healing and energy-giving properties. That is why they considered it a "cure all." The name ...
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