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By Dean TaraborelliRecently published1 topic

***Holistic Addiction Treatment–Do your beliefs sabotage your recovery?

What role do your beliefs play in your ability to completely recover? Do your beliefs disempower you? A belief is a perception, conviction, or opinion that you hold about yourself, a situation, event, or others. Beliefs are not necessarily true or fact-based, however, they are something we hold internally within your soul and spirit as a truth. Beliefs can be extremely complex, but when it comes to defining our behavior, our beliefs can drive us to make assumptions, react quickly, and make precise decisions at both a conscious and subconscious level.

Primary topic: Drug and Substance Abuse

Drug and Substance Abuse

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By Ronit BarasRecently published1 topic

I Love You, You Love Me, We're A Happy Family

All you need is loven– The Beatles When my nephew became a father, I told him that I think we bring our children to life to learn to love ourselves. The birth of our first child is always the greatest opportunity to live our life again – a second childhood, only this time we’re taller, more ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Vikas GuptaSep 1, 20121 topic

Introduction about the Total Station

A total station combines a digital theodolite and an EDM that work together with a microprocessor to rapidly and accurately perform tasks. With this combination, the total station can measure horizontal and vertical angles, slope, and horizontal and vertical distances. A total station also has a built-in calculator that performs trigonometric calculations, as well as an electronic field notebook used for storing data. The total station can interface with a computer for data t

Primary topic: Business Development

Business Development

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By Gary RobertsonRecently published1 topic

Most problems we face as adults are not adult problems

They are unfinished business from childhood. In several decades of working in the mental health field, I've learned that when people look for help, the most common areas are: relationships, career, and personal performance. Specifically, they are issues like self-esteem, fears of being abandoned, insecurities, dependencies, being controlled by others, and never getting to the point of deciding who we want to be when we grow up. What I've found most useful is to look at the groupings of client issues as related to specific challenges we all began facing in childhood.

Primary topic: Human Development

Human Development

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By Sensei J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc.Jul 31, 20091 topic

The Effects of Ego When Teaching Martial Arts

I'm so proud of the fact that I have no ego. It truly makes me the most humble person I've ever met. Regardless of whether we admit it or not, we all have an ego. It's what we do with that ego and how we demonstrate it among our martial arts peers and students which determine how good and what type of instructor we are.... rnWith over 36 years of martial arts experience I've seen a lot of different types of martial arts and self-defense instructors. They all, including myself

Primary topic: Martial Arts

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By Sandra Kim LeongRecently published1 topic

Tips For Preventing a Bulimia Eating Disorder Relapse

You may already have sought treatment for your bulimia eating disorder and are on the road to recovery. Studies show that eighty percent of all sufferers get successfully treated for their disorder. Unfortunately, many relapse, and hence, it is important that you learn about how to prevent a bulimia eating disorder relapse. 1. Firstly, avoid putting yourself in the situation of becoming too hungry. While you really should not be eating all the time but if you restrict yourself too much, you are more prone to binge eat when you cannot control yourself.

Primary topic: Natural Health

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By Nate RodneyJul 22, 20111 topic

All You Need to Know About Headhunting in Recruitment

Recruitment is a process of screening and selecting qualified candidates for vacant job positions in an organization. There have been various trends in recruitment process these days. Outsourcing, e-recruitment, campus recruitment, and headhunting are some of them. Headhunting is a peculiar and different way of recruitment process compared to all other types. It was used only by large companies in the initial stage. However, today, many smaller organizations are also using th

Primary topic: Career Development

Career Development

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By Edward MillsRecently published1 topic

10 Tips For Staying Positive Around Negative People

Let’s face it. No matter how positive we intend to be and how focused we are on attracting positive people into our lives, there are times when we will come into contact with negative people. You know the type: They love to talk about all the things that are going wrong in their life. They ...Let’s face it. No matter h

Primary topic: Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction

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By Karen RothRecently published1 topic

Health Risks With Hormone Imbalance

Hormone Imbalance Can Lead to Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, Even Cancer When you think of hormone imbalance, you often think of symptoms such as cramps, mood swings, night sweats and fatigue. But, what you may not realize is that hormone imbalance over an extended period of time can result in ...

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By John ArthurApr 1, 20121 topic

Pure Essential Oil: For Your Mind, Body and Spirit

In the studyâ Therapeutic Advances in Psycho pharmacologyâ, conducted by Mark Moss and Lorraine Oliver who work at the Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre at Northumbria University, UK, they described the experiment they designed to investigate the pharmacology of one of rosemaryâs main chemical components, 1,8-cineole (1,3,3-trimethyl-2-oxabicyclo[2,2,2]octane). They tested cognitive performance and mood in their human subjects who were exposed to varying

Primary topic: Aromatherapy

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By Guy FarmerRecently published1 topic

Ten Tips to Improve Workplace Communication

My clients often ask me how to communicate more effectively. We all are capable of practicing effective communication we just haven't learned how to actually do it. Here are some basic tips on how to get started.

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training

Communication Skills and Training

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By Amy AdamJul 6, 20121 topic

Coping With theâAftershocksâ During Narcissism Recovery

The aftershock of narcissistic abuse, once pulling away from a narcissistic relationship is a phenomenon that is very little understood. The logical consensus, when leaving a narcissistic partner, is because the abuse has finished, an individual should start recovering. This belief is in fact highly inaccurate. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complicated Stress Disorder occurs when the immediate danger is over, the individual is out of survival mode and has the time to fee

Primary topic: Abuse and Recovery

Abuse and Recovery

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By Bernice LJan 22, 20081 topic

Female Orgasm - Is It Possible To Have An Orgasm by Increasing Your Libido?

A lot of women complain that they haven't reached that peak or what we call female orgasm . Now it is possible to reach that peak over and over again with the new advancements and discoveries that address this problem. If you think that it is only you who has this problem, think again. nnMany women suffer from not being able to climax during sexual intercourse. This is one of the major problems facing women today. They lose the desire to have sex since they do not feel the pl

Primary topic: Women's Issues

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By Pat BaroneRecently published1 topic

Not Just Hunger: Why We Eat Unhealthy Foods

In the quest for weight loss, the diet industry puts a lot of attention on what we eat but focusing on why we eat may be more important. After losing over 70 lbs. permanently and becoming a weight loss coach for others, I've found most people have a pretty good idea of what they should eat. We ...

Primary topic: Fat Loss

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By Jonathan Steele RNJun 27, 20061 topic

Speaking Skills, Learn and Master Sense Stress

Have you mastered the speaking skill Sense Stress? Growing in public speaking ability requires learning numerous skill sets. Sense stress is one of the more important ones to learn. Spending just a few minutes of practice will provide the mental preparation to start mastering it when giving a speech. What is sense stress? How can it be learned as a skill? Where and when would it be used in a speech?nnnSense stress is a form of verbal gesturing. It is accomplished by increas

Primary topic: Public Speaking

Public Speaking

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By Kevin WrightSep 23, 20091 topic

Tips to Creating a Powerful Pre-Listing Package!

A Pre-Listing Package is the most powerful impression you can make on a buyer or seller. This is a package of information that introduces you and your company to a client and explains to them how you are best qualified for all their real estate needs. However, only a small percentage of real estate professionals use this tool that has the potential to rocket them over the competition. Not only will this tool get you more listings and cut your listing presentation time in half

Primary topic: Marketing Strategy

Marketing Strategy

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By John KordelaFeb 24, 20101 topic

How To Become An Architectural Illustrator

As an illustrator I first began my career acquiring skills in fine art. A background studying traditional painting, drawing, design, and color theory is what can give you the edge you need to stand out among talented illustrators in this industry. Many artists today still offer traditional paintings or drawings, but these are quickly becoming replaced with high tech computer renderings and 3D modeling. By also studying CG Illustration you may find ways to simulate hand drawn

Primary topic: Green Jobs/Green Careers

Green Jobs/Green Careers

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By Susan DunnRecently published1 topic

Looking for That Perfect Relationship?

If you ARE looking for that perfect relationship, stop reading this article and do one of two things: (1) Go to one of those websites that promises something like that and be “taken” again, or (2) Brush up on your emotional intelligence skills. Looking for anything perfect is an ...

Primary topic: Adult and Senior Development

Adult and Senior Development

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By Oliver JR CooperRecently published1 topic

Relationships: Why Do Some People Attract People Who Are Needy?

When it comes to dynamics in relationships that cause problems and a fair amount of frustration, there are two common patterns of behaviour. One of those is when one is attracted to people who are unavailable. So they desire to be another person and yet continually end up being attracted to people who are not there for them. This is going to create one set of challenges, and what will create another is when one attracts people who are needy. Here, one will end up attracting people who want so much and more than they can or are prepared to give.

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Robert FritchieRecently published1 topic

Spiritual Healing Of Emotional Abuse

I have spent 29 years as a technical researcher facilitating healings on a variety of illnesses. In the beginning, my understanding of“energy” was strictly that taught in engineering school. There was no mention of energy associated with the human body.

Primary topic: Spiritual Healing

Spiritual Healing

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By Paul Dobransky, M.D.Recently published1 topic

***How To Know If A Woman Likes You

A woman likes you if she looks at you, if she talks to you and lets you talk, if she touches you or lets you touch her, and certainly if she kisses you or has sex with you. You see, there are DEGREES to “liking” and a DURATION to how long and how much you are “liked.” Through this all there is no guarantee that it will be present in the next year, or month, or week, day, hour or minute. Because “liking” is dependent on the emotions and the factors that shift and change and get challenged – the factors behind the three kinds of attraction I lay out for you in the Omega Male Program.

Primary topic: Men's Psychology

Men's Psychology

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By Cornelia DoctroveRecently published1 topic

3 Home Jobs For The Physically Disabled

If you are physically disabled you are probably interested in discovering home computer jobs for the disabled to create financial freedom so as to escape the general stigma or ignorance which form the basis of the reactions and the imposed restrictions on you living the life you know you are capable of. In this article I would like to encourage you to improve your chances of creating and enjoying financial freedom with these 3 suggestions of home computer jobs for the disabled: 1. Start Your Own Blog.r

Primary topic: Foreign Language Training

Foreign Language Training

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By Ruth SeebeckRecently published1 topic

Death, Divorce or Job Loss: 5 Keys to Help You Move past the Pain

We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. ~Kenji Miyazawa It is a common tale. My client was upset by the tension at her job. Management changes had everyone nervous – clients and employees. “How can this happen?” “What happens next?” “Why can’t everything just be like it was?” Now here’s the interesting part. She is on the far side of a messy divorce. After more than 30 years of marriage, her husband came home one day and told her he was done, didn’t love her anymore, wanted ‘out’. “How could this happen?” “What happens to me now?”r

Primary topic: Life Coach and Life Coaching

Life Coach and Life Coaching

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By bhagwan mehtaRecently published1 topic

Women Are Apparently Being ‘Lube Shamed’ During Sex—Here’s Why That’s Ridiculous

So you and your partner are tearing off each other's clothes and heading into the bedroom—and you’re definitely in the mood for some action. But your vagina doesn’t seem to be as into the idea as you are. It’s seriously dry down there, and that's killing your vibe.

Primary topic: Fat Loss

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By Paul Dobransky, M.D.Recently published1 topic

***Levels of Intimacy

It's something so subtle that most men don't know it's there, but it's at the top of the mind and of highest conce to women: the "intimacy" part of physical intimacy. Men would generally rather ponder the aspects of the "physical" part of course, but some attention to what's going on between the ears would pay off enormously in ways of getting closer to women through a physical connection.

Primary topic: Men's Psychology

Men's Psychology

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By Patrick CohnRecently published1 topic

The Inner Game of Tennis: How to Master Your Mental Game

The inner game of tennis is very important to your success. Timothy Gallwey wrote the “Inner Game of Tennis” many years ago and it was a groundbreaking book at the time. You should read the inner game of tennis if you have not. Tim says that players must achieve skill mastery first, which means ...

Primary topic: Sports

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By Michael LeeRecently published1 topic

How To Charm Someone: 5 Simple Tips To Develop Your Charisma

Want to know how to charm someone? In this article, I'll show you some of the most effective ways to be a charismatic and likeable person. Of course, the examples here can be flexible. Tweak them however you want, so they can be applied to your own specific situations. To get started, here are 5 simple tips on how to charm someone. Tip # 1: Be Approachable. Being charming is all about being approachable. Before you raise any objections, let me tell you that both introverts and extroverts should have no problem doing it.

Primary topic: Persuasion

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By Burt GoldmanApr 22, 20041 topic

How to Let Go of Stress

Most Problems are Caused by StressnnAgain and again you hear it: Problems are caused by stress. Doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and alternate healing specialists all say the same thing: stress causes problems. Illness, obesity, sleeplessness, job burnout, marital breakups, family squabbles, fights with friends, loss of employment, depression, all have been linked to stress. Whatâs more, not only does stress cause these problems, but they in turn cause stress. Stress

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Fariborz ArbasiRecently published1 topic

Mindfulness of Emotions

Sometimes emotions make the life difficult even make it unbearable for some people. On the other hand, the life without emotions is tasteless, because, emotions give us experience of pleasure.

Primary topic: Addiction and Recovery

Addiction and Recovery

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By Bob WalshMay 15, 20121 topic

The Importance Of Staking Plumeria Cuttings And Plumeria Plants At Planting Time

It is very disheartening to check on newly planted plumeria cuttings and plumeria plants just to discover that they have been knocked out of their pots either by nature.... strong winds, animals.... pets, or even by accident.... the gardener himself or herself knocking it over . The initial roots of plumeria cuttings tend to be very brittle and the slightest movement or shift of the cutting from its planted position may break the newly developed roots. The roots get stronger

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By John DuganJan 22, 20131 topic

Unexpected Masturbation Side Effects – Help for a Stressed Penis

Masturbation is a fact of life for most men, and by all accounts, it is a natural and healthy practice. It allows men to become familiar with their own sexuality and to experiment with what feels good (and what does not). According to many sexual health experts, self-pleasuring can help guys to become better partners. Aside from these benefits, ejaculation causes a release of hormones that can give a man a sense of well-being and help him to relax, which is beneficial for his

Primary topic: Men's Issues

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By Julie DohertyRecently published1 topic

Break Free from Worrying If Someone Likes You!!

Do you often have an overwhelming and emotional feelings about whether someone likes you or not. I know for many years I did, isn't it horrible the way it just seems to squeeze any ounce of joy, pleasure or happiness from you. Today I want to go through with you about how to stop worrying if someone likes you or not. I would like to point something out here about worry in general if you allow yourself to worry about someone or something have you found this to make things better or worse. I know for me it makes things so much worse. As this does with worrying about people liking you.

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Stephanie OuelletteMar 3, 20081 topic

Definition: Compulsive Eating

n n Compulsive eating is characterized by an addiction to food. An individual suffering from compulsive overeating disorder engages in frequent episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings and depression. Unlike individuals with

Primary topic: Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

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By Janice BennettRecently published1 topic

Platonic Relationships: Why They Don't Work After A Break-Up

Relationships with the opposite sex can be extremely complicated, especially after a break-up. Can singles be “just friends” with someone they used to date? Here's why I say the answer to that question is "no." Q. I just broke up with a guy I had been dating for nine months. We got ...

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Wayne PerkinsRecently published1 topic

1 Step To Achieving Your Goals

In Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen's original "Chicken Soup for the Soul," I am reminded of the short story titled "Another Check Mark On the List." This is a story about a 15-year-old boy named John who, on one rainy day, when it was too wet outside to play, he decided to write a list of ...

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Terri LewisOct 17, 20111 topic

Crafting House Protection Spells

House protection spells can be beneficial, whether you feel threatened in your home or not. These types of spells are not only used to keep negative energy and evil spirits out of your home, but can also help in creating a barrier against physical threats and harm as well. All protection spells gain extra power if they are cast on a Saturday, a day ruled by the planet Satu which is known to govern over bindings, protection and defensive magick. As for the ritual, you have a

Primary topic: New Age

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By Kevin HuffordRecently published1 topic

Qi Cultivation Part 1 – How To Become A Qi Magnet And Create Your Awesome Reality

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Qigong

4,513 views

By denis-waitleyRecently published1 topic

Climbing the Listening Ladder

A practical article connected into the broader SelfGrowth topic graph.

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training

Communication Skills and Training

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By Laurie DuparRecently published1 topic

Stop Missing Appointments!

I think my dentist is on to me. Over the past year I have noticed an increase in their efforts to remind me of my appointments. In the good old days I would get a postcard two weeks before the appointment reminding me of the day and time. I really appreciated this as most of my dentist appointments were made six months out when I actually had no idea of what I would be doing at that time. Next came the reminder phone calls about two days before. More recently this has progressed to also include several email messages and a text that asks me to hit reply to confirm I will be there.

Primary topic: Productivity

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By Michael FrostDec 28, 20081 topic

2009: The Importance of Strategic Marketing within a Corporate Organization

As companies strive to ensure future growth and profitability, they are turning to their marketing organizations to accelerate and guide their paths. Marketing is expected to provide a competitive advantage in shaping not just brand and corporate positioning but also in driving corporate strategy and setting the agenda for innovation and growth.nnThis is as true in organizations for which marketing is a relatively mature discipline as it is for companies that have recently ad

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Sam VakninRecently published1 topic

Masochistic Personality Disorder

The Masochistic personality disorder made its last appearance in the DSM III-TR and was removed from the DSM IV and from its text revision, the DSM IV-TR. Some scholars, notably Theodore Millon, regard its removal as a mistake and lobby for its reinstatement in future editions of the DSM. The ...

Primary topic: Psychology

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By Bill WhiteAug 29, 20091 topic

Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Somatic Experiencing: Part II

In Part I of this two-article series we discussed Somatic Experiencing (SE), Dr. Peter A. Levine’s anxiety and trauma healing philosophy, within the context of a contributor to panic attacks and anxiety. Well, now we’re going to have a look at SE from a treatment perspective. As with the first article, I believe you’ll find the information fascinating and relevant. Let’s get to work. In review, SE came to life as Dr. Levine made the observation that though wild animals of pr

Primary topic: Panic Attacks

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By Sanjeev KumarMar 15, 20121 topic

Brown Camphor Oil - Production, Properties and Uses

Camphor oil is derived by steam distillation method from the Camphor tree Cinnamomum Camphora Sieb. The tree is largely grown in China, Japan, Taiwan and Australia. The crude oil is made of at least 50% camphor in it, which can be separated from the oil by cooling and centrifugation. Camphora is a pest xenophyte tree species now grown in northern NSW region. Camphor tree radiates chemicals from its roots into the soil that helps in killing worms as well as other bio-organism

Primary topic: Hair Loss

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By Hotels Etc.comRecently published1 topic

Internet Marketing Tips

Internet Marketing Tips The web is filled with Internet marketing tips - some of them great and some of them recycled and out of date. How do you, as a startup marketer, know which tips will help you master the strategies that have made so many men and women filthy rich? Gathered below are a series of simple tips that will help you focus on, master, and generate your own Internet marketing strategies. Internet Marketing Tips 101

Primary topic: Travel

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By Paul Dobransky, M.D.Recently published1 topic

***Do Talk To Strangers - The Power of Projection in Dating

The most impassioned, powerful time of a physical interaction with a woman is early on in dating, when you don't even know each other as more than strangers. Ironically, it is also the most fickle, fragile, and potentially confusing time - one of missteps and miscommunication because it is so much about the physicality of the body and less about conversation. There is a reason for all of this, and for why it can be so enticing for men and women to indulge in everything from that romantic first kiss on one end of the spectrum, all the way up to a one-night stand on the other:

Primary topic: Men's Psychology

Men's Psychology

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By Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieRecently published1 topic

10 reasons why Andrew Carnegie was materially and spiritually successful

WHERE DOES SUCCESS COME FROM? Behind every successful man is a team of people – past, present and future. You probably have heard that “Behind every successful man is a woman.” It is certainly true that a good woman can really help a man to be successful, but the truth is that behind every person is a team of people who have helped in some way. BEHIND NAPOLEON HILL IS ANDREW CARNEGIEr

Primary topic: Communication Skills and Training

Communication Skills and Training

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By Robert BairdJan 17, 20081 topic

Pulmonary Embolism And Infarction

What is this Condition?nnPulmonary embolism is the blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter or a dislodged thrombus (a clotlike substance). The most common respiratory complication in hospital patients, pulmonary embolism strikes an estimated 6 million adults each year in the United States, causing 100,000 deaths.nnRarely, pulmonary embolism leads to localized destruction of lung tissue called pulmonary infarction by blocking the arterial blood supply. Infarction is m

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Marelisa FabregaRecently published1 topic

Stop Dwelling On Your Mistakes - The Sedona Method

We all make mistakes. However, some people learn from their mistakes and move on, while others continue to replay their mistakes in their minds over and over again like a broken record. One of the best things you can do for your peace of mind is to learn how to stop dwelling on the errors of ...

Primary topic: Self Realization

Self Realization

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By Beverley GlazerRecently published1 topic

Survival Tips for Holidays with Dysfunctional Family Members

Quote “ Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city." - George Burns ? Holiday stress, is difficult enough, but if you have dysfunctional family members, the daily ‘holiday reminders’ can really be upsetting. We’re bombarded with images and songs that tell us that the holidays, should be peaceful and happy – everyone gathered around the dinner table – filled with love and good cheer. If you come from a family like that you’re lucky, but most of us do not.

Primary topic: Addiction and Recovery

Addiction and Recovery

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By Jenny MannionRecently published1 topic

Don't Give Up - Surrender Instead To Move Forward

I broke down into tears this week as I was in Savasana after my yoga dance class. Deep waves of gratitude filled me as I remembered that 4 years ago the doctors agreed I WOULD be in a wheelchair and I was advised that I should not be taking yoga dance. I had given up hope of dancing regularly ever again. Instead, I hav

Primary topic: Law of Attraction

Law of Attraction

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