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- The Power of Positive Being - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Beth SutherlandThe Power of Positive Being - By Beth Sutherland Since 'The Secret' was named the most purchased book in Canada for 2007, many of us have heard, or believe in the power of minds ability to attract what you are thinking. Or perhaps, you are a non-believer because of the commercialism and ...
Views: 1671(4 votes) - How to Handle Sugar Cravings - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearySugar cravings are the biggest challenge most of us have to face when choosing a healthy nourishing diet. Even after learning about the negative health impacts of eating sugar, the thought of reducing or eliminating your sugar consumption can seem like an outrageous and impossible feat. ...
Views: 1975(1 vote) - Could Being Obese Be Good For Heart Patients ? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Elena KolacyA recent study published by researchers from Louisiana about the "Obesity Paradox" has caused much confusion and discussions. The research findings were extensively reported in the media under titles that, at least to a lay man suggested "Being fat could be good for you". Now nothing could ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - To Turn More Prospects Into Paying Clients, You Must Give Them Options - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Fabienne FredricksonWhen I was first starting out trying to close the sale as an solo-entrepreneur, I would offer only one rate and the offer was basically “this is what I charge, take it or leave it.” So people would either take it or leave it. Then I realized that clients work in a different way. Many people ...
Views: 1160 - *** How to Rise Above the Pecking Order - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhere are you in the pecking order of your life? Are you above or below the "measuring up to" rung you hoped to be on at this moment in time? Where are you in the heirarchy through which you define your life achievement; your sense of self-worth and accomplishment? If you had answers to ...
Views: 2785(1 vote) - Symptoms and Treatment of Lyme Disease in Dogs - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Cristian StanThe Lyme disease is quite a new disease. It has been found recently in the north and western parts of the US. The alarming thing about this disease is that it can be transmitted form dogs to humans quite easily. Since 1975 this disease has been a constant sign of concern in all the states of the ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - Asthma in Dogs - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Cristian StanDogs that have asthma are less frequent than felines that have it. Some studies have shown that the asthma is more frequent in small and middle age dogs. Asthma can change the life of the pet, just like in humans. Have you ever seen a dog that had asthma or he had an asthma attack? It can be ...
Views: 978(3 votes) - Giardiasis in Dogs - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Cristian StanGiardiasis is an infection with giardia that happens in dogs. Giardia is a one cell parasite named protozoa. This parasite infects the small intestine in the dog. There are many ways in which a dog can get infected by this parasite. Transmission One of the most popular methods of ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - Eye Infections in Dogs - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Cristian StanAn eye infection is a relatively general description of a medical condition that may result in discomfort, discharge and abnormal appearance of a dog's eyes and surrounding tissue. Conjunctivitis This is generally the most common type of eye infection seen regularly in dogs. Conjunctivitis ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - How to Find a Good Personal Astrologer - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Navneet SinghIn this modern age astrology has an effective value on people’s life. Many people believe on astrology and for many reasons it’s really work. Many people use it but the purposes can vary man by man. Some use astrology to get extra earnings of their business or any other financial activities. ...
Views: 1684 - Calorie Shifting & How To Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Jane BorgFinding how to lose weight fast is like finding a needle in a haystack. The unfortunate truth is that traditional weight loss programs, which include low calorie diets, low carb or no carbs diets, work by cutting down calorie intake or some food groups to your body. This results in depriving the ...
Views: 668(1 vote) - 3 Quick Steps to Build Muscle Easily - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Tim RyanThere are numerous articles, websites, blogs, magazine columns and such like that all give information and advice about the easiest ways to stimulate muscle growth. So, if there are all these varied methods to stimulate muscle growth then how come it is so such a difficult task for certain ...
Views: 1142(1 vote) - *** White Space Issues - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Reldan NadlerThe word intelligence comes from a Latin derivation meaning “entering through the lines.” People are always using their intelligence to enter or read into the lines of what you are saying or not saying. They fill in the white spaces between your words almost automatically, because it gives them ...
Views: 8462(2 votes) - Heal Your Heart in Just 21 Days - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanConventional wisdom says it takes just 21 days to establish a new habit. So what if that new habit involves getting over a breakup? Is it possible to exorcise your ex, clear your head, and heal your heart in just 3 weeks? It is when you enroll in a crash course in breakup survival, immerse ...
Views: 3284(3 votes) - Reconnect with the Ex? What You Need to Know Before You Give it Another Go - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanAfter a relationship ends, it's all too easy to second-guess the decision to split up. And while reconsidering doesn't necessarily mean you should reunite, what happens if you and your ex DO decide you'd like to give the relationship another go? Maybe the time away from one another has shown you ...
Views: 9763(3 votes) - After the Breakup: The Do’s and Don'ts of Dealing with Your Ex - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanEveryone knows breaking up is hard to do. But staying in contact with your ex following a breakup? That's where things get really tricky. By remaining in each other's lives, you run the risk of a post-breakup rendezvous, holding onto feelings for your ex, and in general delaying your ability to ...
Views: 3592(3 votes) - Got Critics? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Zoe RouthIt hit me like a ton of bricks. I once got an email that accused me of undermining the professionalism of the team I was working with at the time... What the...? Moi? Unprofessional? A liability? How could this be? I cherish my professionalism and integrity! And this, out of the ...
Views: 1039(3 votes) - Heartbreaker 101: How to Heal Your Heart and Be Glad He’s Gone! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Lisa SteadmanThere’s no denying it. Breaking up is oh-so hard to do, especially in today’s 24-hour techno-savvy world of Facebook, Twitter, and post-breakup booty calls arranged via sexting. Before you get down in the dumps about getting dumped (or even if you did the dumping), the following five tips will ...
Views: 3408(6 votes) - Virtual Answering Services Are the Future of Client Service - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Jacques HabraVirtual answering services (or VAS) are an established part of most modern businesses. Having someone to answer your phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week can be a decided advantage over the competition. Add to that the client satisfaction that results from your customers calling in and ...
Views: 1749 - Business Intelligence – A useful guide to SMEs - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from PRHUB AaronBusiness Intelligence – A useful guide to SMEs By Sunny Pokala Business Intelligence (BI), also referred to as “decision support,” allows organizations to better understand, analyze and even predict what is occurring in a company. In the past few years, it has become one of the most ...
Views: 595 - Understanding Islam - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Ismail UlukusHello my precious brother, I had talked about the five existence dimensions of the human to you in my previous articles. The human gathers on himself all the physical and chemical features of the matters world in first dimension, all the physiological features of the plants world in second ...
Views: 1224 - Skin Care Products & Hygiene - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Eric KampelMore than 95% of our body is covered with skin and as such, preventative measures need to be employed with the help of skin care products and hygiene products to sustain a healthy body. Primary importance needs to be given to skin care because it is said to absorb about 60% of chemicals which ...
Views: 626(1 vote) - Picnic Perfect! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowPicnic perfect; it’s that time of year when the red and white checkered tablecloths flow into sight, the ants begin populating around their mounds and the weather starts to allow for an outing under a shady tree, on the beach or even in your own backyard. Is it time for a picnic with the people ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Why Is Responsibility Important? It's Leads True Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you sometimes feel like a piece of paper blown every-which-way in the wind, and without much say in the matter? Or do you often find yourself doing what you think you "should do", rather than what you want to do? If so, imagine feeling the true freedom of always choosing what you will ...
Views: 5676 - How to Deal with Resentment - Take Responsibility for Your Happiness! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonDo you sometimes feel like a piece of paper blown every-which-way in the wind, and without much say in the matter? Or do you often find yourself doing what you think you "should do", rather than what you want to do? If so, imagine feeling the true freedom of always choosing what you will ...
Views: 4510 - Keeping Your Email List Clean - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from John OsgoodSo you think you have a targeted mailing list, a great offer and a compelling call to action? All the elements of successful email marketing depend on one factor -- having valid email addresses on your list. If you have already started building your mailing list, make sure you have valid ...
Views: 842 - Ten Strategies for Success - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Craig HarperIf you’re serious about creating lasting and significant change in your world – as opposed to merely thinking and talking about it for another year – there are a few things you might want to do in order to help make those intentions a reality… 1. Know what success is. If you don’t know what ...
Views: 1398 - Work From Home Scams - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Kunal SharmaWith today’s touch economic times more people are looking to earn money online for living. With the opportunities to make money also comes the possibility of losing money through online scams. Here are some guidelines to avoid scams when you search for an online opportunity. Keep this ...
Views: 789 - Tips On Writing A Free Ebook - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Amy AndersonIf you are running a business, then you should try hard to make it flourish. The first thing to consider is advertising, a very important tool for achieving success in your business no atter what type of business you are in. Secondly, it is important to know that the best place where you can ...
Views: 739 - Allowing Life to Change You: Choosing Trust instead of Control - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Tama KievesI saw a coaching client recently who wanted to get right down to business and plan out her new, bold life. She wasn’t sure what that life was, but she wanted to map it out, pin it down, and make it happen. She looked at me with exhausted eyes and silently begged me for light. I wanted to tell ...
Views: 1499 - The Do's and Don'ts of Spring Renewal - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn celebration of this week's theme on spring renewal. DO: Yoga classes at your local community center DON’T: Naked morning jogs DO: Picking up litter and recycling DON’T: Painting over freshly-tagged gang territory DO: Listening to the sweet twitter of birds DON’T: Excess ...
Views: 643 - Glimpsing Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have recently, Nov 15-08 to be exact, had enlightenment bestowed on me. It was an explosive experience, I felt timelessness, shapelessness, my DNA activate, pure love, peace and joy - An incredible experience that brought me to my knees in tears. I truly had no idea of what it's ...
Views: 729(2 votes) - Seven Steps to Releasing Emotional Turbulence - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEmotional turbulence interferes with emotional well being and initiative. Fear, anger, guilt and anxiety are deviations from natural condition of balance and stand in the way of spiritual evolution. Restoring balance can be evolutionary in itself. Patients suffering from life threatening ...
Views: 1471(5 votes) - 7 Tips For Positive Conversations - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWords have great power! They set the stage for our friendships, for our successes and for our happiness in life. Yet, often we are unaware of the impact we have on others by way of speaking. Have you ever noticed how some people posses the ability of making you feel so alive during a ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Palm Lines and Their Meanings: Locate and Interpret the Head Line - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe key points to remember when looking at the lines on the palm are that lines shift and change, and that the quality of a line is one of the most important indicators of a line’s interpretation. Some authors say that they view the lines as energy power lines or as rivers as a way of ...
Views: 8741(5 votes) - Can Parenting Be a Spiritual Path? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the months after giving birth to my daughter, I often lamented that I didn’t have time for traditional spiritual practice. Between nursing, changing, bathing, laundry, dishes and keeping up with my job, spiritual practice has slipped out of my life. Most days, I wonder how I’ll ever find ...
Views: 598(1 vote) - "Allowing Yourself to Relax" - a Misguided Duality of Relaxation - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen listening to a recording of guided relaxation, have you ever felt annoyed by the following prescription: “Allow yourself to relax…” “Allow?!!! If I could allow myself to relax, if it was that simple, then why in the world would I allow myself to be stressed in the first ...
Views: 977 - Your Secret Self: Awakening the Powers of the Inspired Self - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Tama KievesYou have no idea how strangely magical you are. Most of us could never imagine the fire and promise we hold. We live in a culture that tells us to be “realistic.” That means dampen our enthusiasms and compromise our vision. We are encouraged to bow to the known world, and shun our unknown ...
Views: 899 - Act to the Contrary to Change a Bad Mood - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt can grip you--a bad mood that seems to come from nowhere can wreck your day if you let it. The good news is you don’t have to let it. You can dodge a bad mood by simply shifting your actions. Think about the way you stand, look, or speak when you’re in a bad mood. Chances are your shoulders ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Spring Renewal: Today is the Day! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsToday is the day when any thoughts you might have for Spring renewal are especially powerful, because today is also a new moon. The new moon is always an auspicious day for new beginnings. So, today is the first new moon of Spring--what a great day for starting something new! According to ...
Views: 615 - Food For Thought: The Charitable Giving Of Food - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe charitable giving of food is giving food to a person without charging that person any money for the food. It is true compassion and can be life saving. When we want to serve food to someone living outside, we consider a few things. 1. We “serve” food to homeless people, we “feed” ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - Conference With Your Spirit: A Great Way to Recharge Your Batteries - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou were born with an incredible gift – one that is so beautiful, so profound, so magnificent that words can only barely begin to describe it. This gift is the spark of infinite wisdom that lives within you. It is that part of you that is eternal. It is the core of who you are, and yet it is ...
Views: 559 - Teachings from a shaman: drive hybrids and Smart cars - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI've read how small car sales, including hybrids and Smart cars, are declining disproportionately to larger less fuel-efficient models in this economic downturn. As gas prices drop it seems so too go our good intentions to buy fuel-efficient vehicles to help others and the planet. As I filled my ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Good Communication For A Better Relationship - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAny couple who wants to have a strong and loving relationship knows how important communication is. Although we are aware that good communication skills is the major single factor which decides the kind of relationships we build with others, a lot of us are still quite clueless about what it ...
Views: 729 - Unlocking The Diary, Letting the Light Pour In - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am about to invite you into my life in a way I have never done before. I am unlocking my diary and posting excerpts every few days in succession. Warning: This post is direct as it came from my actual diary…. it is even often extremely challenging for me to re-read. I share it because my ...
Views: 584 - What 75 outrageous things are you willing to do by March of next year? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsGloria Steinem, iconic feminist and author of Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions, turned 75 yesterday. At a recent celebration of this landmark birthday, she asked people to do 75 outrageous things in the cause of justice and on behalf of others this coming year. What 75 outrageous things ...
Views: 569 - Renewing Yourself for Spring- A Personal Journey - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was asked to write about ways to renew yourself for spring. My first thought was, “Oh no, am I doing anything that would count as ‘renewal’ aside from chasing down my accountant to get my taxes straight (from 2007 no less)”! Or having the urge (I didn’t say I did anything about it) to clean ...
Views: 735 - Joy Changes Our Lives Forever! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraJoy is what our Creator wants and intended for us—it's our right of birth. Joy is definitely what we want from life. Being joyful is a great and fantastic business. Happy and enthusiastic individuals produce more. And it does not take a lot of your time or cost a bunch of dollars. Being joyful ...
Views: 763(1 vote) - Past Life Regression Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Michael JuddWhat many therapists fail to recognize is that past life regression therapy is a therapeutic technique. They confuse the technique with the religious concept of reincarnation. They do not believe in Reincarnation so they dismiss the therapy without examining its merits. Their attitude is ...
Views: 1429 - About Focus Creating Reality - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettHow many times have you heard that you get what you focus on? Every personal development guru mentions it in relation to the laws of attraction and manifestation. And the basic premise works well. As you emotionally energize your thoughts through consistent focus, they will come into your ...
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