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- Christian! Are you Still Alive? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Edith LeeI have been a Christian for many years and one of the things that I have been meditating the most is; about the kind of life I am living. What does it take to be a Christian? Am I showing with my life that I am a Christian? One morning I was praying and asking the Lord to help me, ...
Views: 1612 - ***Bring Natural Relaxation and Stress Relief to your Life Today! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Serenity HealthMost of us can use a tap on the shoulder once in awhile telling us to calm down, take a deep breath or relax. If it was that easy we would tell ourselves that every day and approach the day with a new attitude rather than feeling anxious, stressed or frazzled! Most people want to find ways to ...
Views: 1858(8 votes) - Is Your Metabolism Burning the Wrong Fuel? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThe biggest reason people struggle with fatigue and weight gain is because they are burning the wrong fuel! They’re burning carbs and proteins for energy instead of stored body fats. The body is designed to burn calories to produce energy. It does this by burning calories from the breakdown ...
Views: 1834(2 votes) - Avoid This Common Mistake When Learning Speed Reading - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ed CaldwellWhen you are starting to learn speed reading one of the common mistakes the learner makes is trying to read faster by speeding up what they already do. This approach may bring some gain, but they will be short lived. Here's how to overcome this mistake. The learner gives up simply because ...
Views: 2513(1 vote) - Build Muscles Mass Fast By Applying These Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Tim RyanStressing your muscles in different ways is one of the keys to continuous and uninterrupted growth to build muscles mass. By completing the same weight training routine again and again your muscles become very familiar with that particular type of stress and little by little the routines ability ...
Views: 1238 - Escape from an Uncomfortable Circumstance By Focusing on Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Loren Fogelman"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed." Theodore Roosevelt When does an inspiration transform from a dream to a goal? Why does someone decide to work toward one goal, but not another? What is the difference between making the choice to take action or not? ...
Views: 1912 - Six Steps to a More Secure Linux Server - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Jeff EvansI've worked as a remote Linux System Administrator for quite a while, and one thing that I've noticed is that many "administrators" out there don't know how to configure or secure a server properly. This article is a quick reference on some of the more important (and easy) security or ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - *** How to Drop Your Creative Resistance - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe simple truth is creativity functions best when you let go of resistance to the creative flow. Resistance comes in many forms. Anxiety over a creative block is a form of resistance. Finding Excuses And Reasons (F.E.A.R.) for why you cannot or aren't whatever enough to come up with the ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - Does God Love You? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Rabbi Simcha WeinbergI love asking people if they feel that God loves them. Most respond,"Yes!"; I then ask the more challenging question: "How do you know?"; That's when it becomes interesting. I invite you to join me in raising a toast to God, Who made it very clear to me, once again, that He must really love ...
Views: 979(3 votes) - How to Flirt and Be Intimate with a Man: 3 Hot Tips to Turn a Guy On - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Michael LeeDo you want to know how to attract the man of your dreams? Or that bartender you’ve been eyeing all week? Well, you’ve come to the right place. This article will give you simple and direct instructions on how to flirt and be intimate with a man. No strings attached. A lot of girls already ...
Views: 3817(2 votes) - Which of These Persuasion Techniques Best Suits You? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Michael LeeOver the years, salespeople have given themselves a bad reputation for being pushy and persistent when the customer least wants it. No matter what tools of persuasion they have under their sleeve, people try their best to resist them. The image of an annoying door-to-door salesperson is constant ...
Views: 2452 - Do Men Cheat More Than Women? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Mack TacticsSo who cheats more, men or women? This is a popular and controversial question. There aren't any exact statistics available on this, and the numbers would surely be innacurate, anyway. This is because when it comes to people admitting their cheating in polls and surveys, men tend to inflate ...
Views: 16643(3 votes) - Tips to Avoid and Control High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Jaison WilliamsIn today’s busy world, high blood pressure has become a common health problem. And most of them are not aware that they have this. When this goes beyond control it causes lot of health problems. Now what is high blood pleasure? This is commonly known as hyper tension, the condition when the ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - How Massage Therapy Benefits Autistic Children - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Fred QuayeThe massage therapy is a well-loved session of many. Celebrities, public officials, workers, students, and people from all walks of life succumb to their cravings to experience the soothing effect that massage promotes. Imagine a day of hard work, stress, and pressure. Wouldn't it feel so nice ...
Views: 3436 - The 3-Step Blueprint to Prevent Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from James PereiraAre you worried that you may suffer from painful hemorrhoids (aka piles) because you have a family history of this condition? Maybe you have seen some bloody stools and are wondering if you could possibly have hemorrhoids? First off, let me assure you that the causes of hemorrhoids are ...
Views: 2712(1 vote) - In His Image: A Self-confidence Tool - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Loretta HallIn Genesis 1:26, God says: "let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth,and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth." Have you ever doubted your ...
Views: 1617(7 votes) - Networking for a Successful Career - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Andy JobsMany people mistakenly assume that professional life begins with a job hunt and successfully securing employment. In reality our professional lives begin in the last few years of high school and although we are not expected to decide on a career path, our internships, extra curricular activities ...
Views: 952 - Free Market Lends Federal Housing Stimulus a Hand - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Brian IcenhowerEconomic experts overwhelmingly agree that before the United States financial crisis finally comes to an end, declining housing values must be halted so that real estate will once again provide adequate security for lenders to make loans comfortably. The prospect of imminent declines in housing ...
Views: 1231(7 votes) - The Single's Guide to Healthy Self-esteem - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraMany people would agree that being single is fun, liberating and definitely much better than being in a relationship. However, not all singles have it easy all the time. Single women, especially, are at times faced with difficulties about how other people perceive their current status. Friends ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - Repetition is Key! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowRepetition; the regular occurrence of a “healthy” habit is the key to your success. That’s what we are searching for in all the beneficial lifestyle adjustments that we strive toward. Doing something over and over again will create a habit and we have our cards on the table to collect all the ...
Views: 1180 - Strong Woman! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowStrong Woman; when Lovely Ladies share their experiences it is real life to the core. There is nothing like reading about other women and how they deal with the ongoing pursuit of living a healthier, happier, lighter life. Letting others in on how you are feeling, how you want to experience ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - The Definition Of Self Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraBasically, the definition of self esteem means: that you should be confident in whatever you’re doing that you should feel good both in mind and body giving due importance to yourself, having that positive attitude in you and most of all to be worthy of the love and happiness you always deserve. ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - The Essence of Attraction Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Toki ToverAttraction marketing is about one thing and one thing only becoming the Hunted instead of the Hunter. How many times have you chased people around trying to get them to join your business? How many times have you been chased around by utterly desperate people looking for their next ...
Views: 958 - Devote Your Energy to What You Love Doing - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Gerri D Smith“No man is a success in business unless he loves his work.” - Quote by Florence Scovel Shinn When you love what you do, you bring a positive, meaningful, and inspiring energy to all that you do. With that positive energy you can discover moments of self-awareness that will keep you focused on ...
Views: 2385(1 vote) - Opt in Email Campaigns - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from John OsgoodSo you have an opt-in list. That’s great! As you continue to build a mailing list, you will be communicating with your clients and prospects regularly to send them offers and updates on just about anything and everything – your product or service, your company, your new blog, new head of ...
Views: 1083 - 25 Inspirational Keys to Strengthen Your Courage in Economic Hard Times - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Gerri D SmithQuote - A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dream come true. -Greg Reid If you could plan your future, what would it look like? What are your hopes, dreams and images of financial success? What is ...
Views: 2877 - Learn to Work with the Laws of the Universe - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Anya DeeHave you ever prayed for something to happen, only to have it not come? Have you ever wondered why, when you so desperately wanted this one thing, it managed to elude you? Taken the wrong way, we can assess these times as the Universe “not caring,” or somehow functioning at a very impersonal ...
Views: 1912(4 votes) - Fortified Health with Health Supplements - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraNatural health supplements are seen as the reincarnation of ancient healing herbs and natural ingredients of the Orient. Their rediscovery has led to a breakthrough in fortifying health and in preventing and even combating ailments and medical conditions. With the advent of alternative practices ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Knowing the Truth That Makes You Free - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFirst, let’s get one thing clear. Jesus of Nazareth DID NOT say the truth will set you free. Nope, he didn’t. What he is quoted as saying in John 8:32 is: And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. Very different. Way different. So the task isn’t finding the truth. It’s ...
Views: 833(2 votes) - Can Dieting Make You Dumb? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou've heard it again and again: diets don't work. But here's a new one for you: diets make you dumb. Some diets, that is. No, not metaphorically - literally! The Monitor on Psychology, a publication of the American Psychological Association, reports in its February issue: "The Adkins diet ...
Views: 715(2 votes) - Create An Eco-Friendly Kitchen - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPurchase as few prepackaged prepared food items as possible. The burden to the environment from the extensive use of plastic, tin cans and cardboard containers is staggering. Trash from the packaging of food in the U.S. is two hundred million tons a day! Try to cut down or eliminate the use ...
Views: 892(3 votes) - Staying on Track: In Line with Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn a world where we have routines for nearly everything—our route to work, our physical fitness regimen, and our weekday schedule—it’s amazing how many people forget to create a routine for meeting their spiritual needs. We run around in an attempt to be at our many appointments on time and meet ...
Views: 964(3 votes) - Quick & Easy Vegan Meatloaf Recipe - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI thought I would share my favorite ever fast-fix vegan entrée for you Intent vegan readers. It's yummy and high volume or "volumetrics"--so it fills you up. I buy the Boca Burgers in bulk at Costco—real cheap, and stores in the freezer for a couple months. This recipe also freezes well in ...
Views: 2675(2 votes) - Packing Pickles - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDoctors say there is enough salt in one pickle to give us all the sodium we need for a year. I’d like more years, and so I consume fewer pickles. But this is a story I still gnaw on over the years. It is a story my father’s mother told over and over. And over and over. When I was younger I ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - 13 “FAB” Tips to Go from Whiner to a Winner - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsCenter Yourself Take in a deep breath. Let it out. Now, breathe in brilliance. Exhale out the burden. Do this three times so you feel more centered. Ask For It Ask for the Greatest Good. As Mayor, take a moment and claim your office, and ask that your solutions be for the ...
Views: 769(2 votes) - Beat Tough Times with Peace - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese days, especially, it’s easy to get stressed out over our circumstances such as work we can’t find, gas and other necessities we can no longer afford, bills we can’t pay, a job we’re afraid we may lose or worse. But getting stressed out never helps. In fact, it usually hurts. Ironically the ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Don't Diet Ever Again! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSeeking Help and Support is step #2 in ending the battle of chronic dieting. It’s also the second step in recovery from an eating disorder. If you’ve been dieting all of your life in order to attain thinness, then you may not be able to achieve body satisfaction and meet the need for ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - Five Money and Calorie Saving Tips - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDuring this recession we are all trying to save a few bucks. I have read that the recession will mean people won’t eat as well and will gain weight. That doesn’t have to happen. You can eat well, watch your calories and be healthy for less. Tip 1) Air popped popcorn is a fun, low calorie ...
Views: 717(2 votes) - Money Saving Getaways: Vacation vs. Stay-cation! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOn Saturday morning, my husband and I are taking our youngest two children to Los Angeles, even though we debated canceling the trip for some time. Stephen called our hotel and mentioned that we were considering cancellation because of the economy. They drastically lowered our hotel bill and ...
Views: 1225(3 votes) - The Sun Contributes to Good Health - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air. The temperature is rising, the sun is shining and it stays light for longer. Have you noticed that when these changes in weather occur people are generally happier? There's a skip in everyone's step and more people are smiling. The obvious reason is that people love the ...
Views: 672(2 votes) - A Simple Way to Manifest More of What You Want in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Emmanuel DagherMany people are aware of the concepts of the law of attraction, positive thinking, and manifesting. However, as someone who works with people on how to put these to use, I took special interest when I began noticing a recurring theme coming up with my clients. "How do I manifest more of what I ...
Views: 1788(3 votes) - Cybernetics: Servo-Mechanisms & You - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“The word “Cybernetics” comes from a Greek word which means literally, “the steersman.” Servo-mechanisms are so constructed that they automatically “steer” their way to a goal, target, or “answer.” When we conceive of the human brain and nervous system as a form of servo-mechanism, operating ...
Views: 1015(1 vote) - Essential Principles of a Yogic Diet - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOm annapurnayai namaha; Om sadapurnayai namaha O Mother, you love to feed your children with the healthy, nourishing food that flows constantly from your abundance When I decided to start a blog about spiritual lifestyle, I knew that one of the topics I wanted to focus on was that of diet ...
Views: 1771(5 votes) - Making Friends with the Voices in Your Head - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOr, the Lazy Man’s Guide to Self-Improvement. Or, How to Make Your Mental Chatter Work for You. I can remember a gentleman friend telling me, years ago, that I was a “deep thinker.” We were in the early days of our soon-to-be-doomed relationship and he was working hard to show appreciation ...
Views: 1257(2 votes) - Debt Management Services: A Solution to Your Debt Problems - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraRunning out of money is just so ordinary nowadays. With so much to pay for the basic necessities like food, clothing, property mortgage, education and more; you find yourself one day with piles and piles of debt. A huge debt problem will soon face you if you can’t handle all your borrowed money. ...
Views: 824 - Livin' in the Moment with Yeah Dave - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI trust any yoga teacher who knows how to make me laugh. And as a self-proclaimed chocoholic, I also trust any yoga teacher who truly believes that chocolate can be used as a gateway for reaching our highest spiritual potential. I had the honor to speak with Intent Voice David Romanelli, more ...
Views: 726(2 votes) - Siberian Husky Ownership Tips - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe Siberian Husky is a beautiful big breed that was originally used as a working dog in places with cold climate. The athletic and strong build plus the stamina that it packs made it very good at pulling sleds with heavy cargo or people. Its thick coat helped it seal in the warmth it needed to ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - The Blue Bakery: Helping the Poor Women of Rwanda - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Poverty won’t allow him to lift up his head; dignity won’t allow him to bow it down." --Madagasy Proverb In meeting women in and around the markets of Kigali, we rarely found a business that employed more than one woman and maybe one or two of her youngsters. I wanted to know what it would ...
Views: 2552(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Live Longer and Healthier - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy boyfriend went to the dentist yesterday. The one thing amiss? He doesn’t floss enough. Got me thinking – what are all the things you SHOULD be doing for your health, but aren’t? 1.) Flossing daily -- for your heart health. 2.) Sleeping 7+ hours a night (So many pros to sleeping ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - Why is God Laughing if There is So Much Suffering? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my book Why Is God Laughing, the premise is that the ground of our being is joyous and full of laughter. I have often been asked, “With so much suffering in the world how can you say God is laughing?” There is extreme exploitation of people everywhere , 50% of the world’s population are ...
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