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- Don't Wait! Patiently Persevere - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Maria Khalife"Maturity includes the recognition that no one is going to see anything in us that we don't see in ourselves. Stop waiting for a producer. Produce yourself." ~ Marianne Williamson Did you ever picture yourself as you grew into adulthood as someone who would spend their days waiting? Did you ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - Good Babysitting Tips for Grandparents - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Maria Khalife“What is it about grandparents that is so lovely? I'd like to say that grandparents are God's gifts to children. And if they can but see, hear and feel what these people have to give, they can mature at a fast rate.” ~ Bill Cosby If you are a grandparent, it’s probably been a long time since ...
Views: 1549 - Changing Your Addictive Behavior - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Maria Khalife“Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or morphine or idealism.” ~ Jung Addictions can take many forms, and each of them is detrimental. We are all ready to admit that drugs and alcohol are addictive and if you stretch your thought a bit further, you might ...
Views: 1865 - Taking Action - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Maria Khalife"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." ~ Goethe Isaac Newton created three laws of motion. They are quite brilliant. Each one of them supposes there has been some action, action being the key. In this article, we'll be taking a look at this action to see ...
Views: 1268 - Are You Living By Design or Default? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Maria KhalifeLife is the lump sum of our choices. ~ Albert Camus A successful person does not drift through his or her days. They focus their mentality on what they believe to be important, they take the time to make deliberate choices and they are disciplined in their emotions. They are living by ...
Views: 1568 - The Effects of Daycare on Children - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeChildren are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate. ~Anonymous There are good reasons for and good reasons against using daycare for your child. It is a great mental relief for working parents if you think you’ve found a good service. Some parents both have to work, and ...
Views: 1249 - 4 Great Backyard Design Ideas to Spice Up Your Summer - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeI feel a responsibility to my backyard. I want it to be taken care of and protected. ~ Annie Leibovitz It’s nearly summertime and if you’d like to give your backyard an interesting facelift, here are some great backyard design ideas to make that happen and give a new twist to enjoyment during ...
Views: 2117 - Juicing to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Maria Khalife“I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house, who would instruct me: I would cause thee to drink of spiced wine of the juice of my pomegranate.” ~Solomon Cardiovascular disease has become one of the key causes of death in our century because of bad dietary habits, particularly in ...
Views: 1817 - Taking Risks: Today and NOW - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Maria Khalife"The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live." ~ Leo Buscaglia Who has crafted the status quo for your life? Was it you? Was it your ...
Views: 1232 - Are You Afraid to Shine? - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Maria KhalifeOur deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking So that other people won't feel ...
Views: 3393 - An Opportunity in Disguise - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Maria Khalife"Genius is perseverance in disguise" ~ Mike Newlin A lot of people talk about the attitude of seeing a glass half full vs. half empty. Which do you most generally see? I'm sure you already know that you can change your attitude. If you generally see it half empty, you can change it to half ...
Views: 1297 - Time To Organize Your Computer Filing System - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Maria KhalifeFirst comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination. ~ Napoleon Hill In the era of “big data,” we will be called upon to retrieve information frequently. ...
Views: 1465 - Early Morning Workouts - Important Motivation Tips - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Maria KhalifeLack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato I don’t believe there is a human being alive today who isn’t interested in maintaining a healthy, shapely physique, but one of the areas where ...
Views: 1782 - A Need For Comfort Can Rob You of A Full Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Maria KhalifeYou know you’re a comfort person if being comfortable in every way, (physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially), is your top priority. ~ Joan Chamberlain Are you the type of individual who has a need for comfort? Do you sleep, watch TV, go to the movies, shop, eat, sit in the hot ...
Views: 1194 - How to Attract Success - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Maria Khalife"Work your fingers to the bone and whadda ya get? Boney fingers!" ~ Hoyt Axton I was torn between Hoyt Axton's song lyrics above and this saying of Lewis Carroll: "The hurrier I go, the behinder I get." So I thought I'd share both of them with you because together, they convey a complete ...
Views: 1243 - Choosing Mental Freedom - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe moment the slave resolves that he will no longer be a slave, his fetters fall. Freedom and slavery are mental states. ~ Mahatma Gandhi How would you define mental freedom? What does it feel like? What would it take to live your life with mental freedom as your foundation? Do you know ...
Views: 4981(3 votes) - Tips for Parenting Teenagers - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe young always have the same problem - how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have now solved this by defying their parents and copying one another. ~Quentin Crisp Parenting teenagers can be particularly challenging for a parent. On the one hand, you have years and years of ...
Views: 1178 - Spring Decor - Redecorating on a Budget - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Maria KhalifeI have always tried to hide my efforts and wished my works to have a light joyousness of springtime which never lets anyone suspect the labors it has cost me. ~ Henri Matisse When the cold, darker days of winter have passed; when we pack away our heavier draperies and we put away our winter ...
Views: 1132 - Handy Tips for Curbing Your Appetite - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Maria KhalifeA well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca Our appetites come from an inner urge that tells us to enjoy. Food brings enjoyment. So do lots of other things, but in our world today, food seems to have ascended to the priority when it comes to fulfilling ...
Views: 1004 - Choosing the Best Career Path for You - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe progress of our soul is like a perfect poem. It has an infinite idea which once realized makes all movements full of meaning and joy. But if we detach its movements from that ultimate idea, if we do not see the infinite rest and only see the infinite motion, then existence appears to us a ...
Views: 1650 - Letting Go of Worry and Fear - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Maria KhalifeWorry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy. ~ Leo Buscaglia On New Year's day, a dear friend of mine reminded me about a technique she uses to let go of worry and fear. She lives in the United States where they celebrate New Year's Day each year with the Rose ...
Views: 1505 - Controlling the Chemistry of Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Maria KhalifeEnjoy all things in moderation. ~ William W. Walter There was a time in our civilization when eating was done only for survival. In our times, eating is so plentiful that it's led to eating inappropriately, called emotional eating because we are angry, bored, stressed, frustrated, down in the ...
Views: 1206 - Detoxing Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe thing about family disasters is that you never have to wait long before the next one puts the previous one into perspective. ~Robert Brault When you think of the word toxic, you usually think of big disasters involving harsh chemicals, don't you? In our homes, though, there are little ...
Views: 1377 - The Hidden Factor in Not Reaching Goals - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul. ~ G. K. Chesterton Do you know what the core skills are for successful goal creation? Here are some clues: Identifying what you want Create action steps for creating it Analyze the ...
Views: 1031 - Are You Searching for Answers? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Maria KhalifeWhen I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~Erma Bombeck We spend much of our lives asking very basic life questions and searching for answers: Who am I? Why am I ...
Views: 653(1 vote) - If I Knew Then..... - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Maria KhalifeChristmas is the time of year when we get into a celebratory mood. We bring out our best garments, our best recipes, our sincerest form of love. It's a time when we can say "I love you" through many different channels. Please think about your loved ones during this lovely season as you read this ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - Controlling Personalities - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Maria KhalifeThere is nothing good or bad but thinking makes it so. ~ Wm. Shakespeare When you understand that life is one of the most luscious learning experiences, that all you experience comes from how you think, that you can improve the level of what you think about and improve this experience, at ...
Views: 1458 - Birthday Musings - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Maria KhalifeI usually look back when my birthday happens and tell you what I've learned that previous year and the character strengths they have created. This year isn't any different and I hope you enjoy this year's list of strengths I've experienced. I have learned that no matter what odds seem to be ...
Views: 1446 - Road Turtles - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Maria KhalifeGod, make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear. ~ Ruby Dee If you've done much driving - and I have in several countries - you've encountered safety devices on the roads in one form or another. I heard a story told by Michael Neil about Road Turtles that you might find ...
Views: 892 - Pity Party - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." ~ Anthony J. D'Angela We all try to be brave, keep moving forward, and keep a stiff upper lip. Our parents and teachers encourage us in this direction. But sometimes, things just feel overwhelming and we want to ...
Views: 1816 - A Loving Relationship - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Maria Khalife"A loving relationship is one in which the loved one is free to be himself -- to laugh with me, but never at me; to cry with me, but never because of me; to love life, to love himself, to love being loved. Such a relationship is based upon freedom and can never grow in a jealous heart." ~ Leo ...
Views: 609 - Healthy Crying - Let Your Tears Flow - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see Life with a clearer view again." ~ Alex Tan We were each born with the ability to cry, and because the entire design of the universe is splendid and awe inspiring, we have to realize that healthy crying is ...
Views: 1987 - Human Consciousness is Like a Tea Cup - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Maria Khalife"All the good, fine, noble, and creative acts of humanity were conceived as a spark in a single human consciousness." ~ Peter McWilliams Ami Chen Mills-Naim teaches about thought and about human consciousness. She explains that your thinking is like a cup of hot water. Whatever kind of teabag ...
Views: 788(2 votes) - Constant Worry: Created By You - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Every evening I turn my worries over to God. He's going to be up all night anyway." ~ Mary C. Crowley Constant worry is a trait that many of us have - but it doesn't have to be that way. When each of us was born, we were given the most magnificent gift and the ability and freedom to use ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - The Warning Signs of Addiction - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Maria KhalifeA moderate addiction to money may not always be hurtful; but when taken in excess it is nearly always bad for the health. ~ Clarence Day How Do You Identify Addiction - Originally, addiction meant "devotion to" something good. Today, the meaning has changed to be the state of being enslaved ...
Views: 735 - Take Charge of Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Maria Khalife"When you take charge of your life, there is no longer need to ask permission of other people or society at large. When you ask permission, you give someone veto power over your life." ~ Albert F. Geoffrey As we move into our adult lives, we form assumptions about "how it ought to be." ...
Views: 686 - Watch Your Words - Your Kids Are Listening - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Maria KhalifeDon't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. ~Robert Fulghum Impressionable children, in the early years when they are fully alive, fully attentive, and fully filled with the desire to learn it all, are like little sponges. You may think he's "only ...
Views: 1067 - Forgiving Someone - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future." ~ Paul Boese We are frequently quick to brush away an insult, a hurt or harsh words with a flick of our wrist and dismiss it with casual words like "That's okay," or "Not a problem." Forgiving someone is more than just ...
Views: 875 - Consciously Choose to Begin Paying It Forward - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Action expresses priorities." M. Gandhi In our world today, the things that make the big news are the "big things." Even the most humble things only get addressed when they become a big movement, such as the publicity around the charitable works of Mother Theresa and "paying it forward". ...
Views: 665 - Setting Priorities - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Maria KhalifeAction expresses priorities. ~ Gandhi In order to move ahead, it's sometimes necessary to move backwards from the end. So many of us have a bad habit - procrastination. This problematic mental attitude affects all of us to one degree or another and overcoming procrastination can be a ...
Views: 725 - Do You Keep Your Promises? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Maria Khalife"Don't make excuses - make good." ~ Elbert Hubbard When you make a promise to someone, you make a commitment to that individual. You can make this promise in two ways: with full intention of keeping the commitment, or as a way of dismissing glibly with no intention of keeping the ...
Views: 947 - Saluting Our Fathers on Father's Day - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Maria Khalife"One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." ~ - George Herbert Fatherhood is filled with joy and challenge. A father’s role in the lives of his children provides untold benefit: economic stability, nurturing, role modeling, and security and this role cannot be diminished. The days ...
Views: 775 - Detoxing Your Body and Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Maria KhalifeSpring is about making fresh starts. Housewives wash down walls. Gardeners plant vegetables. And you can detox to improve your overall health. Here are some key items to consider for detoxing your body. Detoxing is a high priority for those desirous of a healthy lifestyle. Both diet and ...
Views: 863 - About Being Ambitious - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Maria Khalife“Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.” ~ Mark Twain Do you think of yourself as being ambitious? Is there a plan inside your mind hidden from everyone else that strives to ...
Views: 1781 - Inheriting Traits From Parents - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Maria KhalifeOne of the things in our lives that we simply cannot escape is the role of heredity in our development. Whether we like it or not, our bodies, minds, and spirits bear some resemblance to one or the other (or both) of our parents. We may not like this resemblance, and the good news is that we ...
Views: 1376 - A World In Confusion - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Maria KhalifeThere is no need to go to India or anywhere else to find peace. You will find that deep place of silence right in your room, your garden or even your bathtub. ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Those who face life placidly and harmoniously do so admirably because of their level of deepened ...
Views: 701 - Making Better Choices - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Maria Khalife"When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels" ~ Anonymous It's been said that there is no such thing as a good person or a bad person. Well, I'd like to say that I think there are only good people, and that some of those good people make bad choices and lead them off the ...
Views: 1481 - A Good Turn Daily - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Maria KhalifeNo man stands so straight as when he stoops to help a boy. ~Knights of Pythagoras Have you ever wondered why individuals like Mother Theresa and the Dalai Lama encourage us to "be of service" to others and live that in their own daily lives? What is so wonderful about being of service? ...
Views: 1143 - Acknowledging Our Pain - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Maria KhalifeI say that trials and tests locate a person. In other words, they determine where you are spiritually. They reveal the true condition of your heart. How you react under pressure is how the real you reacts. ~ John Bevere Our motivation to pay attention to the needs of others comes from those ...
Views: 637 - In The Presence of Difficulty - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Maria Khalife"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~ Dalai Lama Compassion is a strong feeling of recognition between ourselves and others. It's saying "Brother, I can feel what you are feeling." To practice compassion is to recognize that ...
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