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- Visualizing is the Key to Realizing - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Nick PfennigwerthVisualizing is the key to realizing.....it's the key to realizing your dreams, passions, business growth, relationships, your health, and the money in your pocket. In this article I'm going to show you the benefit of visualizing and how you can use it for creating success in your life. There ...
Views: 1795 - I Saw the Enemy - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Keith BrayAlways interesting to see what thoughts run through my head as I try to shut down my conscious thinking and spend quiet time in the morning. About fifteen years ago I sat in a treatment centre, Homewood, in Guelph, Ontario. I had been alcohol and drug free for about 3 months, and this did allow ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Combining Binaural Beats with the Laws of Attraction! - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Jonathan RoachIf you have read the laws of attraction, you will know that how we think, believe and feel on a regulars basis, has a massive influence on all that manifests around us. That is a very hard concept for many to take on, but scientists are also recognising that the energy that emanates from each of ...
Views: 1618 - Avoiding Anxiety - What Can I Do to Feel Better Today? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Jonathan RoachAnxiety can be a living hell, but you do not have to be powerless in this situation, and there are a number of things that you can do to help yourself today. I am a staff support office with a major international employer and I have worked with many hundreds of anxiety sufferers, and without ...
Views: 1612 - 5 Top Tips for Your Most Peaceful Night's Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Jonathan RoachA good nights sleep is so fundamental to our health and well being, as sleep time is when the mind deals with your stresses and strains of the day, and your amazing body carries out all necessary repair work. People who enjoy a good sleep routine are generally more positive, focused, relaxed and ...
Views: 1304 - Chronic Shin Splints Can Be Treated with Sports Orthotics - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Fred SalomonIf you love to run or taking part in team sports, you’re at risk for shin splints, pain in the knees, Achilles tendonitis, and other lower extremity injuries. Medial tibial stress syndrome, as it is referred to by the Mayo Clinic, is a pain that travels down the distance of the shin bone and is ...
Views: 2098(1 vote) - It’s Not Procrastination, It’s Fear of Rejection (Get Past it and Get Marketing) - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Fabienne FredricksonHave you ever been stopped in your marketing tracks because of procrastination and didn’t know where it was coming from? This happened a few times with some of my private clients recently, and we noticed that every time, it wasn’t really procrastination, it was a fear of some sort that was ...
Views: 1069 - Stop “Moving Your Own Piano” (You’ll Then Attract More Clients While Making More) - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Fabienne Fredrickson“Quote: Invest three percent of your income in yourself (self-development) in order to guarantee your future.”- Brian Tracy Sometimes, the signs that it’s time to invest in taking your business to go to the next BIG level show up without notice. Take this past summer, for example. The second ...
Views: 755 - *** Why Successful Actors Self-Sabotage - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteI opened up Sunday's Parade Magazine and read an article about "The Mixed-Up Life of Shia LaBeouf" written by Dotson Rader. Shia is a 23-year old wildly successful actor who's latest film is "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen". I saw the irony in the title of the article and the title of the ...
Views: 1354 - Have You Got a Pink Elephant to Deal With? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Zoe RouthEvery once in a while that Pink Elephant shows up. You know, the thing that is blooming obvious, but no one wants to talk about. Like the fact that Uncle Fred drinks way too much and smells of urine. Or Susan spends more time socialising on Facebook than she does doing the accounts. Or the ...
Views: 1047 - Overcoming Setbacks - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Adam TorenWe all know how rewarding owning your own business can be. The challenges are exhilarating, the success deeply satisfying. But what if you hit a major obstacle that is a defining point of whether your business succeeds or fails? Can you overcome a setback, be it a financial dilemma or a major ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - A Holiday in Paris - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from mike greavesThe capital city of France is the dream holiday destination for travelers and vacationers across the world. However, it does not become a reality for most people due to expensive Paris Luxury hotels or the unavailability of rooms and suites the required times. To find a solution to the ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - How to Begin the Path to Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from John SteelyWhen I talk to my students outside of class, many of them agree that financial freedom is a great goal. Unfortunately, when we continue the discussion, they don't know what they mean by financial freedom, and, even if they do know what it means, they have very vague ideas on how to get there. ...
Views: 1080(2 votes) - Home Loan Refinance Considerations - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Krista ScruggsWho is a good candidate for a home loan refinance? Obviously a consumer who is paying more in interest than the current interest rate that is being advertised. General wisdom dictates that a homeowner should consider refinancing when interest rates drop by at least two percentage points, but ...
Views: 1025 - Crucial Questions to Ask When Shopping Around for a Mortgage - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Krista ScruggsShopping around for the most advantageous mortgage product is a crucial endeavor when planning on purchasing a home. There is a lot at stake, and the odds of losing out financially for the duration of the loan is huge if the loan product turns out not to be what you had anticipated. Most ...
Views: 1352 - Facts About the Fair Credit Reporting Act Every Consumer Should Know - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Krista ScruggsCredit reports have the power to preclude a consumer from obtaining a crucial home loan, buying a much needed car, or even renting an apartment. In some cases, these credit profiles may even hinder the consumer from finding employment for which s/he is perfectly qualified. Credit reports contain ...
Views: 1177 - Limitations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Most Consumers Do Not Know About - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Krista ScruggsThe Fair Credit Reporting Act stipulates that consumers have the right to dispute any item listed in their credit profiles. To accomplish this, consumers are urged to request a copy of their credit profile at least once a year. This is usually free of charge. When a consumer is denied credit, ...
Views: 1090 - How Does the Statute of Limitations Affect Your Credit Repair? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Krista ScruggsA statute of limitations defines a set frame of time during which legal action may be taken. With very few exceptions, all debts have legally defined statutes of limitations. These are usually state rules, and for an unsecured debt a statute of limitations may run from three to six years. After ...
Views: 1277 - Open Your Mind--and Your Lungs--to the Idea of Hypnosis - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Shayn CutinoSmoking cigarettes used to be viewed as a glamorous activity that was essential at social functions. Perhaps some of you remember, or at least have seen, the live commercial spots that would run during prime-time television programming when cigarette companies sponsored our favorite shows. The ...
Views: 2324 - Delights of Joy - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettJoy to the World! is one of my favourite carols. If it makes us feel so fantastic when carolling, why not focus on feeling joy every single day of the year. Joy opens our heart to recognize miracles happening all around us. When we focus on some happy, positive thought, these little ...
Views: 1694 - Happier Friends, Happier You - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Jonathan HuieHappy people tend to be found in the company of other happy people, while unhappy people are likely to spend time with unhappy people. You are probably saying, "Yes, that's right." You may have thought about this relationship before, or you may just now be scanning through a mental list of ...
Views: 2088(3 votes) - Creativity or Inspiration from Divine Consciousness? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat is the difference between creative expression and a true contact with Divine Consciousness? This is a fascinating question to ponder, but a question that deserves the attention of all of us who are either creative and/or claim to have inspirations filled with Divine Wisdom. The answer to ...
Views: 1334 - The Closure Complex: Thinking in Categories, Eating in Categories - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou’ve heard of the “clean plate club.” Some of us grow up with moralizing parents who instill an eating ethic of wasting no food. But there’s more to this than just cultural programming. The “clean plate” syndrome, at least in part, has to do with how our minds work, with our minds’ reliance on ...
Views: 1096 - Caffeine Helps Athletes Feel Less Pain When Exercising - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsResearchers at the University of Illinois report that 300 mg of caffeine (the amount in four cups of coffee) reduces muscle burning during intense exercise in both regular coffee drinkers and in those who do not drink coffee at all (International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise ...
Views: 1045 - Learned Self-Reliance: The Negative Effects of Spoiling Children - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsParents are moved by instinct to love, nurture, and provide for their offspring. Because our children are so much a part of us, we want to see them blissfully happy. Also, our own desire to be liked, materialist pressures, and a fervent wish that our children have everything we lacked as ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Delightful Contradiction: The Healthy Burger - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile no longer a vegetarian, I haven't eaten red meat since age 9. To be honest, I don't really remember what a burger tastes like, but judging from its fan base, I gather it's pretty damn good. The following recipe is pretty damn good too; it even has the endorsement of my guy, a card-carrying ...
Views: 1072 - Garden of Intentions: Tend to Yours - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air! The natural cycle of the spring season brings fresh new energy. Spring is the time of new beginnings and new growth. The days are getting longer, the ground is thawing, the trees are budding, the birds are singing. It is easy to feel the excitement of this spring ...
Views: 689 - 4 Ways to Feel Renewed This Spring - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpring is in the air (or at least the weather in the South East of England WAS showing Spring is in the air when I decided to write this post!) so how do we "Spring Clean" our lifestyles? By deciding what it is that you want, assessing where you are, and then cutting your own path to get ...
Views: 762 - The Purrrfect Rx for a Broken Bone! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is nothing more comforting to me at the end of a long, hard day than collapsing on the coach and cuddling with Bernie, my big, fuzzy, marmalade colored Maine Coon Cat. I thought I would share another positive benefit to spending time with your fuzzy loved one on your lap. Did you know ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Gluten-Free Life Force Biscuits - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThese super healthy biscuits can be whipped up in under 10 minutes (plus only 20 minutes cooking time). Mix together: 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour or other gluten-free flour 2 Tbsp. organic brown sugar 1 tsp. baking soda Add the following ingredients to the flour ...
Views: 1192 - Find Your Own Puppy Love by Dating with Your Dog - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsElisa Baxt recalls one of her first dog dates with her boyfriend; it was on a beautiful spring day, and she and Scott were having lunch at an outdoor cafe, eating salads, and sipping lemonade. Next to them was Elisa’s three-and-a-half-year-old chow-lab mix Cody, chewing on a special order carrot ...
Views: 1065 - Chocolate and Boundaries (It's Not What You Think) - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast night, my children and I were chatting at bedtime and the topic of boundaries came up. "Do you know what a boundary is?" I asked my 6-year-old son. He answered that it was like a fence and people can't touch you when you don't want them to. I thought that sounded pretty good for a ...
Views: 615(1 vote) - Letting Go of Intention - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have been trying to manifest my desires and getting nowhere. I have always believed in positive thinking and last year read the law of attraction and thought that took positive thinking a step further. I can't get it to work for me. I have tried to keep my thoughts on what I ...
Views: 2272 - Ten Steps to Being a Menopause Goddess - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn a recent dance class I attended, the teacher (a 30-something) instructed everyone to put their hands at the level of their chest. She demonstrated this by placing hers a few inches below her collar bone. Half jokingly, I said, "Where they are now, or where they used to be?" Everyone over 40 ...
Views: 1084 - Change a Life in a Heartbeat - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI sat in on a class this week that discussed the amount of time it takes to beat stress in our lives. Turns out, as you probably already know, a single heartbeat. Literally though. It takes just a single heartbeat to begin to bring us more into what is termed as a coherent heart rhythm. ...
Views: 774(1 vote) - The Power and Perils of Fear-Based Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI write a Tuesday column for the Huffington Post. In my most recent column about “Why rational thinking is not all it’s cracked up to be?” a reader commented that my example of a paranoid client was not a good one as paranoia is not rational. I did not say that it was, but used it in the ...
Views: 3374 - When You Give, Do You Expect Something in Return? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPerhaps you’ve heard this parable from the East: While visiting the temple one day, a young seeker approached a Zen master to ask him a profound question, "What is the difference between Heaven and Hell?” There is none, the master replied. “Really?” said the seeker incredulously, “I don’t ...
Views: 3773 - Seven Tips for Sparking Your Creativity - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI’ve read a lot of advice about how to spark creativity. Everyone’s creativity takes a different form, however, so the advice that works varies a lot from person to person. For example, I put a lot of pressure on myself to be efficient and productive. One of my struggles is to allow myself to ...
Views: 774 - Homelessness By the Numbers - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRaise your hand if you've ever seen a person who you thought was homeless. I can see that all hands are up! I'll be 61 years old this week and when I was young, the situation was not as it is now. In my youth, the vast majority of people who were homeless were men. There were very few women ...
Views: 1120 - Amp Up Your Mind Through Subliminal Message Audio Stimulation - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Greg FrostIn the case of recent personal development technology, there has been much concentration on the power of the subconscious to change lives and make people much more capable in tackling the world wide problems and hurdles that everyone encounters at one point or another in their lives. One of the ...
Views: 2013 - Affirmations for Better Sex – Fact or Fiction? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Greg FrostIn the land of love, most of us consider sex to something as a means to pleasure, a means to create a bond of love between two people, to fulfil a need and to maintain the emotions necessary to make a relationship fresh. In all biological sense of the word, sex is something that is functionary, ...
Views: 3274 - 4 Steps to Reprogram the Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Greg FrostYour subconscious mind is hiding in the cabbage patch of your cerebral mind, and the reason that it is hiding is the same reason the governments of the world are hiding the nuclear weapons of mass destruction all over the world. This is because, as unbelievable as this may sound, your ...
Views: 6261 - Focus on the Good: Raise Your Vibration - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEverything in the universe is made of energy. What differentiates one form of energy from another is the speed at which it vibrates. For example, light vibrates at a very high frequency, and something like a rock vibrates at a lower frequency but a frequency nonetheless. Human beings also ...
Views: 1142 - The Waiting Game - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am 32 and single. I have great things in my life - career, family, friends, house, car, dog. The problem is I find myself "waiting" for the next phase which, for me, feels like getting married and starting a family. I feel constant pressure and like time is ticking away which is ...
Views: 964 - Furry Pets – What Lies Beneath the Surface - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEveryone loves a furry pet. Imagine the comfort that a cat or dog can bring. But lying beneath the surface, regardless of how furry and nice, pets can harbor critters that can cause big health problems. Parasites can be a big problem when it comes to cats and dogs. I don’t mean to be graphic, ...
Views: 729 - A Trail of Bloody Footprints - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAt dawn last Sunday, on my way down from a hill above Bogotá called Monserrate where I had been doing my daily meditation, I was surprised to see recent bloody footprints mixing with the dew on the grass. The flame-red marks grabbed my attention, and contrasted with the pure, transparent ...
Views: 583 - Vegan Keema Masala - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTraditionally, this dish is made with ground chicken meat, but the ground faux is just as good. I add a bunch of root veggies so I don't need to make a separate vegetable dish. 1 lb vegetarian ground “meat” ½ head garlic, minced 2 T ginger, minced 3 T olive or canola oil ...
Views: 1098 - Intention, Consciousness and the New Science - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSpecial thanks to Rajesh Hariharan for sending me the clip that enabled me to delve more into this. When temples were constructed a certain ceremony was followed. Yantras with Mantras and adequate, appropriate as well as concentrated meditation and recitation of shlokas was a very important ...
Views: 1591 - Our Furry Familia - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWinston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get…..we make a life by what we give.” Our furry familia innately demonstrate this life lesson to us daily. They show up to heal us and to teach us life lessons, by giving, giving, giving. From them we have much to learn. For ...
Views: 783 - What the Buddha Might Say to Michelle Obama - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor the first time in history our First Lady has attended a Passover Seder in the White House, as the President honored the Jewish people. For the previous week she electrifyed Europe with her warmth and her fearlessness in showing that she cares. She is adored wherever she goes for one simple ...
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