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- The Last Turnaround - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsRecession, recovery, turnaround are notions I have always found hard to understand. Perhaps it is because I decided a long time ago to invest in smiles, hopes and tomorrows! But one cannot remain impervious to the happenings around us. One realises that one is in the midst of a deep crisis and ...
Views: 733 - My Intent is to Dissolve Time - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs Einstein said time is a stubborn illusion. In our daily lives, time is probably the most experienced certainty and worldly reality. There is no more precious entity than time. Even those who have acquired enormous wealth, power, and fame, suffer from the absolute scarcity of time. All those ...
Views: 752 - Are You Too Attached to Your Stuff? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI know the kids are in here somewhere... I just lost them temporarily, in the middle of all my clutter. We moved into our current house to be closer to my job. At the time, it was a major upgrade for us. We gained quite a bit of square footage, replete with built-in book shelves, numerous ...
Views: 836 - Pledge Allegiance to the Present: Just One Bite of Just Eating - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou've heard this before: when you eat, just eat. To just eat, and not let mind wander, is a lot. But why should you just eat and not read a newspaper or watch TV? After all, it's just eating. But it's not just eating! Mindful eating is a commitment to being present, it's eating in real time. As ...
Views: 651 - Happiness Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“You make me feel better with your energy.” “I want whatever you’re on.” Two of the most recent comments I received – not from clients – but from colleagues. So, why am I at ease with myself despite a great recession, daily obstacles and work piled up on my desk? I am happy to say that I have ...
Views: 700 - Question About True Love vs Infatuation for Teenagers - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHello Margaret, I am a faithful listener of radio from hell and love your hour on the show. My question is, do you think true love is attainable at such a young an age as the late teens or is high school purely a source of infatuation? I am the Editor-in-Chief of the high school newspaper. I ...
Views: 2327 - Palmistry Question: What Does it Mean if I Have a Gazillion Lines? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHi Margaret, I have a gazillion lines in my palm. Lots of boxes. Loops. You name it! A complex mix of lines, circles, squares, connections, energies running thru it. Do tell … what does an extraordinary amount of lines mean??? The first thing I say to someone who has a hand full of lines is ...
Views: 14903(3 votes) - Vitamin D Deficiency: Get Your Daily Dose of Sun, it Does a Body Good! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost people do not know the benefits of Vitamin D let alone its impact on the health and vitality of the human body. The term “Vitamin D” specifically refers to a group of fat soluble pro-hormones that, amongst other things, help maintain organ systems, promote anti-tumor activity in the body, ...
Views: 867 - The Heart of Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe live in a culture that rewards people for getting more and more done. As companies downsize two jobs merge into one. Children have more scheduled activities, and entrepreneurs experience a constant pressure to be working. I wonder if this focus on productivity has anything to do with the ...
Views: 679 - Shake, Release, and Dance - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen it finds a safe haven, a fox who has been chased by a predator, will stop and shake. Sometimes it will shake its body for almost an hour to free itself of the trauma of fear. Then, renewed, it moves on. The fox came to mind last night, at a mid-way point in a Hellinger Constellation ...
Views: 789 - Eating for Self-Synchronization - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen you eat out of hunger, you tune in to yourself. When you eat in response to cravings, you tune in to the environment. Try this: some time this week contrast and compare craving-driven eating and hunger-driven eating. On a scheduled craving-driven eating day, eat each and every time you ...
Views: 629 - Quickly Get into Great Shape for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe calendar says spring and a feeling of imminent dread creeps into your heart as your mind imagines a beach with a beached whale and you are the whale. You make plans for a marathon run into the water and will stay there until it is time to leave. How will you ever remove the layers of clothes ...
Views: 584 - Appreciating What Is: Enjoying Your Age - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn each stage of life, there are wonderful experiences one can savor and valuable insights one can absorb. Every new decade and, in fact, every new year brings with it wisdom, transformation, and growth, as well as ends and beginnings. Many people, however, believe that there is one age that ...
Views: 1286 - On Susan Boyle: Cynicism Makes the Video - and The Good - Go 'Round - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am typically quite cynical. Whether it is because of my Capricorn lineage (aren't we the most cynical sign?) or personal life experiences, others have criticized this often-unflattering trait in me. So, some were not surprised when I posted the following update to my Facebook page ...
Views: 644 - When One Door Closes, Another Opens. But Those Hallways Can Kill You - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHere's a quote from US News and World Report: If you've recently been laid off, you've probably had someone tap you on the shoulder and tell you something like: "Out of crisis comes opportunity," or "When one door closes, another opens." It probably feels a little pat, but the truth is that ...
Views: 779 - Bodymind: How Your Thoughts and Feelings Affect You Physically - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you ever wonder how the power of your thoughts can affect your body? Dr. Bernie Siegel, the author of Love, Medicine and Miracles, was giving a talk to a room full of skeptical doctors when he brought out a copy of Lady Chatterly’s Lover and proceeded to read the most erotic part. As he put ...
Views: 1364 - Obama: Our Plumber-in-Chief - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAlthough the Presidency is about issues, challenges, and complex negotiations, there's another side. With every new President we get the pleasure of watching a human being adapt to the office. Very quickly an image emerges. Barack Obama entered the White House at a time of crisis, amid frayed ...
Views: 735 - Earth Day 2009 Is Coming Up! How Can We Make Our Path to Wellness More Green? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor those of you who don't know, Earth Day 2009 is this Wednesday on April 22. Here at Intent, one day just isn't enough to celebrate our dear Mother Earth. Starting April 22, we are launching an exclusive 30-day series on how you can green up your life. Not only will you be able to read ...
Views: 656 - Trouble with Twitter: Are You Making These Twitter Mistakes? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Michael LeeTwitter might be Godsend to some, but it does not hold all the answers. Yes, micro blogging can be very addicting and fun, but that is precisely the trouble with Twitter. I’m sure a lot of teachers, parents, employers and maybe even spouses around the world agree with me on this one. Twitter ...
Views: 792 - Muscle Soreness, Exercise Injuries and Vitamin D - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen doctors don't know the cause of a patient's problem, they often give it a fancy name so you will believe they are giving you a useful diagnosis. A perfect example of this is "idiopathic inflammatory myopathy", which means you have chronic muscle soreness and your doctor doesn't know why. ...
Views: 1508 - Do You Believe in Magic? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you believe in magic? If you could dream a magical world into being, what would it look like? I raised Brenna and Carter within their imaginations and by stretching their sight to see things not readily seen by the physical eye. When they were young we would take our favorite cookie, which ...
Views: 801 - How to Go Green Between Your Ears - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMuch of the news about the ecology of our planet focuses on grim statistics and the crisis state in which we have found ourselves. In my new book, The LifeQuake Phenomenon: Your Definitive Roadmap Through Seismic Change™, I talk about how this crisis is really just a symptom of an awakening ...
Views: 803 - How Can I Trust Myself in Dating Ever Again? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDear Ms. Ruth, Sorry, I am not one for formalities; but the heading just sounded right! LOL. I am actually wondering if/when I will be able to actually “see” the guys I’m interested in for who they are? I dated a guy for three years when I found out that he was a porn addict. As you could ...
Views: 699 - Eco Friendly Cleaning Products You Can Make For Your Space - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI want to make Earth Day more than just another celebration. I am taking a vow to reduce and where possible eliminate any chemical cleaning products that are not earth friendly. I hope you join me! Making Earth Friendly Products Here are the ingredients and how they will be used. You will save ...
Views: 769 - Snoring Remedy: Best and Practical Tips for a Restful Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Dana MortensonLet’s admit it, you are not the only one looking for a snoring remedy. After all, your spouse could suffer more than you do with your snoring. Snoring could result to poor sleep, daytime fatigue and irritability. Soliciting your partner’s help in dealing with this problem could greatly help ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Surviving Economic Crisis - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Madalyn SuozzoThe growth of humans is the development of mind over matter. In this culture we are indoctrinated with life alienating thinking and language. The structural and personal collapse being experienced is a natural result of these alienating thrusts. Worldwide we are seeing the dark results of ...
Views: 1573 - ***Should You Try To Save Your Marriage? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. We have said for many years, “Most marriages and relationships can be saved, but not all!” And our corollary has always been – “Most marriages and relationships are worth saving, but not all!” Here’s what we mean. In the case of abuse – sexual, ...
Views: 3725(30 votes) - The Four Seasons of Marriage - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantLet's talk about the four seasons of marriage: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Usually we think of marriage as a relationship with our partner but it can also be the state of marriage solely within us called "the inner marriage." The inner marriage is an intimate relationship with ourself. ...
Views: 1497(4 votes) - Three Secret Elements of The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Anya DeeYou’ve probably heard a lot about The Secret and wondered how to make it work for you. The basics are line up your thoughts, beliefs and actions and you’ve got it! That may be simple, but here’s a description of each. Beliefs. Beliefs are a hugely important part of the Law of Attraction. It ...
Views: 1415(4 votes) - Is Our Connectedness Causing Us to Disconnect? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Dennis KelleyThere is no doubt that we are more connected today than at any time in our history. It is possible today to be connected to hundreds and even thousands of people at a time and to constantly keep everyone in our network up to date on our activities. Today’s technology makes it possible to never ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Family Dynamics of Addiction and Recovery - How Can I Tell If My Partner Is Serious about Recovery? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonMost spouses of alcoholics or addicts have been down this road before. Something has happened. Some crisis has gotten the attention of the alcoholic/addict and now he is motivated to get clean and sober. This time he is going to AA/NA and going to counseling. Promises made by the addict to stop ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Don't Let Myths Keep You From Getting Sober - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Peggy FergusonI keep hearing the same old myths over and over again. And I can't help but think that others hearing these myths either believe them and give up or use them for excuses to avoid taking action on getting clean and sober. One of the myths that I hear daily is that you can't get sober for ...
Views: 1981(1 vote) - Addiction and Recovery - What is Detox? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Peggy Ferguson"Detox" is the beginning of the process of recovery. Most people need some kind of help getting through detox. Some people need medical help or additional structure and support. The kinds of difficulties that an alcoholic or addict will have with detox depend on a number of variables, including, ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - How Natural and Herbal Weight Loss Supplements Work to Treat Obesity and Increase Metabolism - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Tess ThompsonThere is no miracle cure for obesity, and most reputable weight loss solutions emphasize that diet, exercise and behavioral changes are more important than weight loss medications. Whether you choose natural weight loss or herbal weight loss, you will be required to adhere to a strict, healthy ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - The Science of Success - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Suni RoseThe science of success deals with knowing the natural laws and applying those laws in a definite, scientific method. Natural laws are universal laws. They are higher laws that govern every aspect of life throughout the universe. Natural laws are the ultimate laws of creation. They supersede all ...
Views: 787 - Headline Copy Tweaks You Can Make Today to Increase Sales Tomorrow - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Lisa ManyonSo, you've already determined your copy (the written part of any marketing material) is the secret to sales success. Now, let's take it a step further. Do you know what people read first - practically EVERYTIME they read your copy? It's your headline. Studies have shown that your headline is ...
Views: 1189 - Would You Agree with These 4 Suggestions on How to Live More Abundantly? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Daniel HerznerThe topic of self-improvement is fascinating, addicting and is just plain fun. The study of self growth forces you to look at yourself in ways that you may not have thought of on your own. Getting to better understand your strengths and identifying your weaknesses will provide the stepping ...
Views: 1094 - What You Need to Know About Wholesaling Properties - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Steve TetaWell first, what is wholesaling? As a quick overview wholesaling is taking a property that you have under contract and selling or assigning that contract to another buyer for a fee. How does this process happen? First you find a motivated seller and negotiate a sales price around 40-70 ...
Views: 1285 - 12 Tips for a Quick House Sale - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Steve TetaSelling your home can be a scary process, especially if this is your first time. But don’t worry, you have several options that allow you to be as involved or as passive in the process as you want. Before you select the best option for you, decide what is important in the sale. Is it more ...
Views: 1288 - The 7 Stages of Rehabbing Houses - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Steve TetaThe most important thing to do in any rehabbing business is breaking the rehab process down into stages. This will ultimately allow you to systemize the entire process in order to remove any guess work as well as allowing you to continuously duplicate the process. It is important to first ...
Views: 1459 - The 5 Step Process of Buying a Real Estate Deal - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Steve TetaThe first step in any evaluation process is first to obtain any of the necessary information about the property in order to eliminate any guesswork when analyzing deals. By taking some easy initial steps and establishing the appropriate systems it will eliminate any fears or risks. A lot of ...
Views: 948 - The 4 Methods for Selling Your House - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Steve TetaThere are several methods for selling your house, with advantages and disadvantages to each. How fast you will sell your house is dependent on how many other houses are on the market; the current desirability of your neighborhood; the price you are advertising compared to the others on the ...
Views: 1431 - Employee Empowement - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Majlinda PrikuTeam building and developing human capacity are two key elements of achieving employee empowerment. In addition to confidence and skill to undertake new and increasingly challenging assignments, team members also need opportunities for growth and development. Employee confidence and capability ...
Views: 1643 - Commodity Markets: Trading with Technical Analysis - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from David RiveraCommodity trading is best done with the help of technical analysis. Technical analysis shows a trader the direction; he should take while dealing with commodities. Whether one should buy or sell is best determined with the help of Technical Analysis. A good trading system will always incorporate ...
Views: 830 - Manuscript Tips for New Novel Writers - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book Doctor“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” You don’t want to imitate a favorite author, but you can learn a lot from him or her. Whether you create notes for plot and character development first or dive into writing your novel, you want to get as much written as possible in your first ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Manuscript Tips for New Novel Writers - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book Doctor“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” You don’t want to imitate a favorite author, but you can learn a lot from him or her. Whether you create notes for plot and character development first or dive into writing your novel, you want to get as much written as possible in your first ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Why Customer Focus Differentiates - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Ray MillerHas this ever happened to you? You're in a hurry. You want to complete your business and the person serving you is preoccupied with something other than serving you. Then when you are served, you might get an insincere apology for the delay followed by the completion of your transaction. If ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Tarot and the Flat Earth Society - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Elsabe SmitImagine this: It is the year 1492. You are Christopher Columbus and you have just discovered that when you stand on the beach, you can see waves, but when you stand on a cliff you can see the ocean but no waves. Did the waves disappear? No, of course not. You simply changed your vantage ...
Views: 1503 - Customer Focus in a Slow Economy - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Ray MillerI wanted to call this article “Sharpen Your Customer Focus or You Will Lose Customers!” but a few of my colleagues thought this was a bit too blunt. Absolutely true mind you, but blunt. Then I thought why not make the headline a question; “How Many Customers Are You Willing To Lose Today ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Life’s Bittersweet Success - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Rebecca Ruark-HalsteadI admit, inspiration is hard to come by lately. And I am an advocate of positive thought and the power of intention, by the way. You’ve heard the adage “practice what you preach?” Well, it is but one of many conundrums that stuck solidly in my awareness at an early age. With it, I perceived ...
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