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- Focus on the Things We Can Do to Eliminate Prejudice, Hate and Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Janie BehrPrejudice, discrimination, and scapegoating is alive and well in the 21st century. Marshall Wong, a hate-crime coordinator said, "anti-Semitic crime is still consistently among the top four groups targeted." Perhaps the most startling discovery is the reports of anti-Semitic schoolyard ...
Views: 3083 - Shedding Your Old Identity - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Kelly WellsYou’ve heard the phrase “feeling comfortable in your own skin.” Never is this more difficult when you are in a life transition and learning to take on a new identity. However, it’s important to know that being uncomfortable is not a sign that you are lost, powerless, or disconnected. The ...
Views: 2950(1 vote) - Panic Attacks: The Basics and How to Get Help - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Keith BakerFirst of all just what is a panic attack? One description of a panic attack is to compare it to a comprehensive emotional nightmare. Some people experience a panic attack and feel like they are in an escalating cycle of catastrophe and doom and that something bad is going to happen to them ...
Views: 1969 - What Causes Memory Loss? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Gillian EadieI felt like an idiot sitting in the restaurant on my own. Time ticked by and I tried not to look at my mobile for the zillionth time to see how long I’d already been there, looking like sad, middle-aged woman who’d been stood up. I wanted to stand up and explain to the restaurant that I was ...
Views: 2287(2 votes) - Book Review: The Vision Board - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Vision Boards. A vision board is a simple poster board which you decorate with drawings, writing, cut-out photos, paintings, or other visual representations of your hopes, goals and dreams. Its purpose is to activate the Law of ...
Views: 2558(3 votes) - Definition: Vision Boards - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Douglas PakThe Law Of Attraction - Creating Magic With A Vision Board By Patty Tolar If you have seen The Secret I am sure you remember the story that John Assaraf told about manifesting the exact home that was on one of this Vision Boards. You too, can experience equally amazing things in your own life. ...
Views: 9044(3 votes) - Keep That Boomer Brain Growing - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Gillian EadieIt seems a long time since I was in grade school but I can remember having a science class where the teacher handed round a model of a human brain. It looked kind of creepy and I wasn’t keen to touch it. But I can still hear him talking about how we, at about eleven, had all the brain cells we’d ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - Freedom is the Reward for Letting Go - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Shelley StileThe ability to move on after your divorce entails the letting go of the past with its emotional baggage and negative emotions. If you can accomplish this feat then the heavy burdens you have been carrying will lift and you will experience the liberation of freedom: the ability to move unimpeded ...
Views: 1554 - Spiritual Survival Skills - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Belinda FarrellOur world is shifting. Some of us have felt the tremors deep within our core. I, for one, have been pushed out of my comfort zone. I felt that my choices were to either find a rudder to steer the course or, abandon ship thrashing and struggling to stay afloat. Fortunately, the struggle to ...
Views: 1585 - Take a Napa Valley Tour - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Allen CogganThere is something both familiar and exciting about Napa, something that hits you the very moment you arrive and stays with you long after you’ve left. I guess it could be the fabulous views, partly made famous by Microsoft (yes, the green hillside photo on your computer was taken here), it ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - How Coaching Provides Men with Successful Weightloss Solutions - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Helen JonesMore and more men are discovering that coaching is an amazingly effective method for losing weight. The outstanding successes recorded show that specialised weightloss coaching is fast becoming the preferred option for men looking to achieve their desired shape. Up until recently, there have ...
Views: 1098 - Sex After Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Jyude AllbrightSEX..now there’s a word that can cause an immediate response in a majority of our population. Look at the teenager wondering how the first experience “should be” or the parents who refuse to allow their children to take Sex Ed classes in school. Listen to the church that preaches about ...
Views: 1991(2 votes) - Tracking Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Chrissy ZmijewskiSuccess is a CHOICE, not a circumstance. Success is a choice and if you just chose this attitude, the success you want would come easily. You experience lack of money, love, success (in whatever way you define it), and abundance when your focus is on what is wrong in your life and what you ...
Views: 1048 - How to Engage Employees with Technology Based Change - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Marcia XenitelisWhen you think about the millions of dollars organizations spend each year on IT programs of work, wouldn't it be prudent knowing that employees actually understand and most importantly embrace the reason behind the changes? There is one way of ensuring that employees and their managers have ...
Views: 1107 - Peace in Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Kinrei BassisBeing at peace is the heart of Buddhism. When I think about what I am trying to do in meditation, I am trying to view everything that arises as the Buddha; that nothing ever needs to be pushed away or grasped after. In my daily life, I am trying to bring a peaceful heart to whatever I ...
Views: 908 - Why Going From Surviving To Thriving Is So Difficult - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from William CottringerWhy Going From Surviving To Thriving Is So Difficult By Bill Cottringer “Life is a series of steps. Things are done gradually. Once in awhile there is a giant step, but most of the time we are taking small, seemingly insignificant steps on the stairway of life.” ~Ralph Ranson. There are ...
Views: 1215 - What Can Hypnosis Do? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from tomy sonEveryone has heard about hypnosis. It is used by people all over the world for a lot of different purposes. You have probably heard about how it works in a number of ways to help people with specific problems that they may be having. It is used to help people remember important events that they ...
Views: 864 - Getting Out of the "How" Business - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONRecently, I have discussed embracing change, the power of decision, and believing in what's possible as tools for creating powerful positive change in your life. Once you open the door to possibilities, your intutitive guidance will begin to show you options. Here is where it's critical to ...
Views: 2347 - Believing in the Power of What is "Possible" - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONWhenever someone wants to create change in their life, whether it be to their body, their home, their relationships, their career, their income, or all of the above, they first have to be able to develop a positive concept of "what is possible". It is from that place of positive possibilities ...
Views: 2654 - Deciding to Embrace Change - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from NANCY BARRY-JANSSONRecently, I wrote an article about the incredible power of decision, about how just deciding what you want can create the opportunities for that creation to appear in your life. Now, I'm inviting you to consider whether you've made, or are ready to make, the decision to change what isn't working ...
Views: 2558 - Futures Trading - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from David RiveraFutures contracts as they relate to finance is a simple contract devised to allow someone to ultimately purchase or sell specific commodities that will be delivered at some future time. Generally there are certain dates and time frames which must be met in order to be a valid contract. These ...
Views: 764 - Self of Steam - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Marlene BuffaA steam engine is a device that converts the potential energy that exists as pressure in steam, and converts that to mechanical force. About.com While watching the scrolling banner at the bottom of a major network newscast, I saw an intriguing misspelling. The brief synopsis discussed hurt ...
Views: 1716 - Heated and Covered in Butter - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Marlene BuffaA Boulangerie is a bakery which sells breads and rolls. A pâtisserie is a French bakery that specializes in pastries and sweets. My friend Ann and I walk two miles to the nearby gourmet grocery store. Contained within the store, resides a most decadent Boulangerie. The bakery also sells ...
Views: 918 - Freedom of Mind - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Marlene BuffaEverything can be taken from a man or a woman but one thing: the last of human freedoms to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. Viktor Frankl – Man’s Search for Meaning As our nation moves into its 233rd year of independence from Great Britain, we ...
Views: 1077 - 3 Steps to Making a Change That Last - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiHave you ever had a problem with making a change that lasts? Have you ever started to change a bad habit and then go back to your old ways? Don’t feel bad, many people are victims of change. They just can’t seem to make a lasting change. Change is such a beautiful thing. When you make a change ...
Views: 1299(3 votes) - Asthma Relief through Aromatics - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Marge ClarkSAFETY FIRST Be aware that there is NO WAY to predict what oils can or will trigger an attack in an individual. Quite obviously, if you know you are allergic to, let's say pine and spruce trees, then avoid the use of the various conifer (needle) oils. If most flowers bring on an attack, ...
Views: 4066 - 7 Negative Emotions to Avoid - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiIf you really want live the life of your dreams, I suggest you avoid the following feelings. It is impossible to feel bad when your thoughts are good. 1. Fear - Fear is at the top of the list because it will do so much damage to you and your life. Don’t let anything scare you. Use fear as an ...
Views: 6351(3 votes) - Aromatic Birthing - Aromatherapy for Labor and Delivery - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Marge ClarkLabor. The word is exactly what it implies. It is just plain hard work that is also painful. It is the work that a mother's body does in order to help her baby be born into the world. Things have been done the same way since time began. Today many very modern day mid-wives and even hospitals ...
Views: 3746(1 vote) - Defining Success in Your Life as a Young Person - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Peter StephensonThe notions of "succeeding" and "success", have been around as long as mankind, and current definitions have endured for at least three generations, namely for ourselves, for our parents, and for our grandparents. Fifty years ago The Concise Oxford Dictionary defined success as "...good ...
Views: 1968 - Champions Made Straight C's on These Subjects - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Hooman HamzehlouiCan - I know I can. Whether you believe you can or whether you believe you can’t you are right. Always believe you can no matter what others believe. If Hoomancan than everyone can. Challenges - are opportunities to make yourself better. Challenge a challenge with the best of your game. When ...
Views: 1468(3 votes) - *** Ask Dr. Z: How Dangerous is Western Medicine? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Dr. Z - Peter ZeischeggAsk Dr. Z - How Dangerous is Western Medicine? Content: The Danger of Western Medicine - I get letters "Death by Medicine" quotes Dr. Z's comments You have to do it ALL In-house special until June 15, 2009 The Danger of Western Medicine - I get letters I had ...
Views: 2406 - Domestic Violence Resources – The 5 Essential Resources for Domestic Abuse Survivors - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Jeanne King, Ph.D.Domestic violence help comes in all shapes and sizes. There is the crisis hotline to get you where you need to go ASAP. Then, there are the community domestic abuse support groups that assure you that “you are not alone.” Your domestic violence shelter will give you all the resources for your ...
Views: 1392 - What Can You Do When You Feel Life Doesn’t Care About Your Pain And Suffering? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from William CottringerWhat Can You Do When You Feel Life Doesn’t Care About Your Pain And Suffering? By Bill Cottringer “This is where you win the battle—in the playhouse of your mind.” ~Maxwell Maltz. Unfortunately, the short and truthful answer to the title question is not what you want to hear—nothing. ...
Views: 1288 - What to Look for When Choosing a Voice Over Coach - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Janet AultA voice over actor needs to be trained continually if he or she wants to maintain a robust career in voice over acting. The “Voice of Choice®”, Janet Ault explains that her dedication to become a better voice talent is an impetus for her to continue taking classes in different aspects of voice ...
Views: 862 - A Change In Mindset Comes Before a Change in Ability - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Mike HawkinsHave you ever tried to overcome a bad habit or develop a new skill only to find yourself right back where you started a few months later? Or perhaps you’ve tried to coach someone else on a change in their attitude or behavior only to find that your great advice was completely ignored? People ...
Views: 1573 - 10 Ideas to Make Your Next Business Plan Soar - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Andrew RogersonA business plan is a critical document for any business. PERIOD SCORE – the Senior Corps Of Retired Executives lists the lack of a business plan as one of the top three reasons a business fails. Any creditable book on owning or running a business ownership states its importance. If you put a ...
Views: 1219(3 votes) - Focus & Determination – Without Them, Keep Your Day Job - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Eric BuckWith so many variables concerning your Internet business, many people assume poor results indicate a problem with the program instead of their approach. Most Internet marketers fail because they try a few quick promotion methods, see little results, then abandon that program and move on to the ...
Views: 835 - Smart Women Know the Difference between a Job and a "Calling" - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffI am fortunate to spend time with a lot of Smart Women. A topic that comes up on a regular basis is this idea of a job vs. a "calling." What's the difference? How do you know what a "calling" is? Jobs are something that we do in our lives to keep ourselves and our families together. A "calling" ...
Views: 897 - Smart Women Have An Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, the Women’s Club in my community celebrated men and women over the age of 90 by hosting a dinner and entertainment event in their honor. I read about this event in the local paper and was struck by one interview with a woman who was born in 1912 (she’s 96!). Her photo depicted a woman ...
Views: 847 - Six Steps to Avoid Being Laidoff - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Cathy ArcherLAYOFF FEARS QUESTION I am nervous about today’s financial challenges. I think my company is going to start layoffs soon. There are lots of meetings and whispering going on among executives. I can’t afford to get laid off right now because my husband hasn’t been getting consistent ...
Views: 4029 - Match Made in Heaven - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Christopher ShawI find it amazing that more Real Estate Investors are not aware of the benefits of working with First Time Home Buyers. As a successfully investor my goal has always been to find and educate the newcomer or “newbie” to the wealth of benefits that are available to home owners. Of course, the ...
Views: 1060(1 vote) - Deliberately Transforming Your Future - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sondra WhittRecently, I had the opportunity to watch artist Brian Lipperd demonstrate portrait painting. As he explained why he paints the way he does, he blended art with philosophy and psychology. Lipperd uses a variety of mediums and styles, one of which he calls painting “from his unconscious.” There ...
Views: 1326 - The Connection Between Your Eyesight and Inner Focus - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Martin SussmanTo fully understand how vision works from a holistic perspective, let's compare it to the process of producing a finished photograph. Even after you've focused the lens and taken the picture, you still don't have a photograph until the film gets developed. This is done in the darkroom. When it ...
Views: 1560 - Ten Tips To Combat Insomnia - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Ben ArnoldPeople suffer from insomnia for many different reasons ranging from emotional stress to dietary habits. One thing is for sure, sleep is one of the single most important factors in health. Well being depends on adequate rest so the body and mind have all the opportunity to regenerate and carry ...
Views: 2126 - Disposable…Relationships? And How to Spot Them! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Maryanne ComarotoOh yeah, one of my favorite topics. The “kick it to the curb, eat ya up and spit ya out, get in, get on, get out,” craze. It feels soooo.. .what’s the word? How about “effing painful.” Well, it can be truly painful if you haven’t learned one of two things: the technique of shutting your own ...
Views: 9106 - Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part Two - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldRecently I wrote about women who were attracted to the wrong men, and I discussed one woman in particular that I knew who was drawn to a criminal. I received so many comments about that short article that I decided to write a slightly more in-depth sequel, asking the question “Why?” Why do ...
Views: 2884 - Smart Women, Dangerous Choices: Part One - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldSome women are attracted to bad boys. They may be alcoholics, married men, or men with an attitude like Stanley Kowalski in Streetcar Named Desire, or James Dean in Rebel without a Cause. The worst type of bad boy is a convict or an ex-con and sad to say, there are many women who fall for ...
Views: 9250(2 votes) - Clapton: The Autobiography - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldThose who are looking for sensationalism and all the pomp and glory that go along with being a rock god may be disappointed in Clapton: The Autobiography. Some people think that Eric Clapton came across as shallow in this memoir and that his behavior over the years, particularly to women, was ...
Views: 1833 - Mad or Bad? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Sigrid MacdonaldAccording to PBS Frontline, there are over one million mentally ill inmates who will be released from prison in the United States within the next 18 months; the majority of these will not be able to function outside of a supervised environment, and will therefore be rearrested, after either ...
Views: 2264(1 vote) - Szechuan Style of Cuisine In China, and The Five Taste Sensations Sweet, Sour, Pungent, Salty and Bitter - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from James MurrayThe province known as Sichuan, this culturally distinct area in the central western part of China a Szechuan style of cuisine was born. During the fifteenth century towards the end of the Shang Dynasty, this area of China came into its own culturally. However, it was also Sichuan's climate that ...
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