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Change
Would You Change? If you had an unlimited source of money, what would you change in your life? While we are on the subject, imagine what you could achieve, not just for yourself and your family, but also for other people. Now before you get carried away with dreams of being a multi-billionaire, think about the people who are already financially wealthy. Many of the rich do have loads of money but are actually in fear of losing their wealth. Wealthy or not, being anxious and w
August 18, 2011
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Hatred
Among all human emotions hatred is the one that, in most cases, produces the most destructive consequences. However, if you really think about it, hatred is just a knee-jerk reaction caused by ignorance. You cannot truly hate a person if you have an understanding of the story behind that personâs actions. We all desire to have the gift of compassion not only for ourselves but for others as well. Although, having compassion may not be that easy to manifest given our behavior
August 18, 2011
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Who Are You?
Who are you? Who are you? If you are one of the many people out there who feels under constant attack, you might just need to re-examine yourself. Who are you really? Take a moment to think about that. Are you the person others think you are? That may not necessarily be the real you. Your real, true self always has Source Energy inextricably linked to it, whereas who you think you are is the self that is portrayed in your daily life â the one you want others to see. If the
August 9, 2011
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Double Your Efforts, Double Your Success
Making goals for yourself is one thing; making your goals actually happen is another thing entirely. Many people get frustrated for not being able to hit their goals. Hereâs one way of making sure you achieve your goals: Take your realistic target and double it. For example, if you aim to lose 3 kilos in one month, your workout should be designed to help you lose 6 kilos. If you are shooting to jog for 15 minutes, aim to run for half an hour. This may seem to make things mo
July 9, 2011
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Be Kind
Be KindrnI often hear people talk about the importance of how we should be kind to others. Indeed, this is the expected norm for how people should relate to other people. It has been taught and preached so many times that the act of kindness has always been focused on giving to others. This is why I was quite moved when I recently heard someone actually say, âBe kind to yourselfâ. For me, it was an amazing revelation to think about kindness towards self. When someone is b
July 9, 2011
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Get in the Right Mood
Everyone goes through the experience of being in a bad mood. There arernjust times when we might feel that negativity â perhaps due tornthe weather, feeling sick or just coming out of an unhappy situationrnâ and it certainly affects our frame of mind and subsequentlyrnhow we perform at work or interact with others. When Iâm feeling down and dark, I try hard to get out of it.rnSometimes I may feel angry or too sensitive and easily agitated. Therernare moments when I just
July 7, 2011
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Contact Lens Eye Exam
If you are interested in getting contact lenses, youâll need to let your eye care practitioner know at the beginning of your appointment that that is something you are considering. A contact lens exam will generally take longer than a regular exam because you have to be properly fitted for the lenses. After examining the overall health of your eyes, your eye doctor will most likely have some questions for you. He or she will need to know why you want contacts, if you know o
June 17, 2011
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Vitamin A: The Eyes Need It
When you were growing up, you were probably told to eat your carrots so that your eyes would be strong. While this may not be completely true, carrots do contain provitamin A carotenoids which are pigments in some plants that the body converts into Vitamin A. And Vitamin A is definitely essential to your vision. As with most vitamins, there are several different forms of Vitamin A. one form that has been found to be most useful to the body is called retinol and is commonly fo
June 13, 2011
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Contact Lens Fitting
So, youâve finally chosen to do something about your vision. Now that youâve made that first step, you may want to consider talking to your optician about a contact lens fitting. The following is some basic information about what to expect during a lens fitting as well as some of the top companies that will have the best lenses for your eyes. Upon arrival at your lens fitting, your visit will most likely begin with a short consultation between you and your doctor. He or s
June 1, 2011
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The choices we make
Every moment of our lives is made up of choices. Deciding whether to have a meal or not, is a choice. With choices come consequences: deciding to eat is a choice and being full afterwards is the consequence. Or perhaps youâll decide to eat out, and at the restaurant, you meet a friend and you dine together. You chat and something in your conversation leads to another situation; if you hadnât eaten out and met your friend, perhaps the course of your life would be different
May 22, 2011
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Your True Essence
Today weâre going to look at the things that make us the person we are, the essence of what we really are. Is it possible to get in touch with with our essence, and if so, how can we do it? How can we tap into the quiet place between our thoughts, which is where the connection lies? According to Deepak Chopra, the answer is to be found by doing three specific things: ⢠First you should meditate. Meditation takes you to that quiet place within and is the path to getting in
May 22, 2011
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Your True Essence
Today weâre going to look at the things that make us the person we are, the essence of what we really are. Is it possible to get in touch with with our essence, and if so, how can we do it? How can we tap into the quiet place between our thoughts, which is where the connection lies? According to Deepak Chopra, the answer is to be found by doing three specific things: ⢠First you should meditate. Meditation takes you to that quiet place within and is the path to getting in
May 22, 2011