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- Releasing Fear Meditation. Meditate, release the past, be present, let go and be happy! Pop the fear bubble! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Dina ColadaThe bubble of fear and love reminds me of something my High School Chemistry/Physics teacher drew on the chalkboard. It was a diagram of the universe and the anti-universe. He said that black holes connected the two together. Here in our physical world, our universe, was us and what we see. The ...
Views: 2637(1 vote) - The Average Person's Guide to Fear - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Phil MéthotThis one word of one syllable, this little four-letter word causes so much trouble and prompts so many people to ask questions of its nature and its hold on us. Most questions about fear have to do with getting rid of it, overcoming it, fighting it, and last but not least, being free of ...
Views: 2635(2 votes) - Fear: Understand it and Defeat It! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Terrie AndersonTo understand and accept fear, we must first embrace the concept that we experience fear because we are in our ego. Most fear, or fear disguised and justified as ‘worry’ will never actualise, it just will not happen. If the feared outcome does happen, then it will happen, it is what it ...
Views: 2614(2 votes) - Shut up & Jump - Overcoming FEARs In Your Everyday Life. - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from Steven LintonFEAR – False Expectations Appearing Real. FEAR is the number one thing that holds people in mediocrity and must be addressed before anything else can be accomplished. Approaching anything new or different in your life, regardless of whether it's in your personal life or your professional life, ...
Views: 2606 - Dianetics and how it can help you decrease your depression and anger problems - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Brandon WilliamsDianetics is the science of the mind that goes over how your mind effects your life and your body in a negative way. It goes over why it is you hold back yourself and restrain yourself thus causing depression, uncontrollable rage and fear of the unknown. Your mind is the thing that holds ...
Views: 2561 - How to Overcome Financial Stress and Fears - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Patrice EvansThe greatest fear that is affecting us right now is our financial situation. The stress of our dwindling retirement accounts, fear of losing our jobs and houses is consuming our nation. So many of us are terrified, extremely stressed and unsure of what is going to happen to us. Watching the ...
Views: 2527(1 vote) - How to Reduce Anxiety Symptoms and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Nea Joy JusticeWith millions of people suffering from anxiety disorders, the pharmaceutical industry is making mega bucks. Unfortunately, medicating this type of problem doesn’t actually heal it. Xanax, Adavan, and other anti-anxiety drugs are addictive band-aids for a problem that deserves a real ...
Views: 2527(2 votes) - ***“I Can” Is Courageousness - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Larry CraneWhat would you like to have? What would you like to do? What would you like to be? Yes, what is it? Now, whatever you said, what’s stopping you? Why don’t you have it? Why don’t you do it? Why don’t you be it? Put yourself on the spot, what is it? Be brutally honest with ...
Views: 2520(4 votes) - 4 Secrets to Accepting Your Own Mortality with Grace - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Anica OaksAccepting your own mortality with grace and dignity can be a difficult process. Many people are left with scant little time to accept their own mortality, and you must prepare as best you can for the inevitable. This article explains four methods that allow you to find peace when you know that ...
Views: 2516 - Dealing With Rejection - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Andrej SosicFear of rejection is one of the leading factors for developing avoidant behavior that is so common to people with social anxiety. When we get rejected, we usually get upset and in some circumstances even depressed. A series of rejections can lead to extreme fear of rejection, and that in ...
Views: 2514(2 votes) - Are You Terrified of Social Rejection? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealDoes your shyness and fear of getting rejected keep you from having the relationships you want? Are you lonely much of the time? Everyone gets rejected at times, but for those of us who are socially confident, rejection is a minor matter, and people who are confident quickly bounce back from ...
Views: 2511 - Do You Have a Fear of Flying? Here Are Some Tips to Help. - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownIn the past traveling by air was considered as a luxury; most people enjoyed the experience of air flight appreciating the expediency and simplicity. Over the past few years air travel is anything but, with increasing fares and new security procedures, air travel has become a hassle filled with ...
Views: 2485 - Need Help Overcoming Public Speaking Nerves? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Lou Lou BrownOne of the most common social phobias is public speaking nervousness; simply defined as the dread of speaking to a larger group of people than you are able to handle. These apprehensions are usually due to the never-ending misgivings about your abilities and too concerned with the view of ...
Views: 2481 - True or False Belief Systems - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “We learned to follow many belief systems programmed from youth. It is time to embrace change and re-create a new system based upon your own truth." Each one of us can identify with a certain set of beliefs passed down from generations. Beliefs can hold us back from creating ...
Views: 2479(5 votes) - Making Friends with Fear - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Meredith HinesMaking Friends with Fear When I was in drama school the great American actress Annette Bening came to speak to my class. A student asked her how she “overcame” her stage fright. She laughed, and said she hadn’t. Instead she described a mindful awareness and acceptance of the anxiety she ...
Views: 2470(3 votes) - MOJO the Messenger - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Melissa MOJO HunterMOJO…the Messenger How does one know what you know? One night after socializing on Facebook, I turned off my laptop and then went to turn off my speakers. AFTER turning them off a man’s calm, loving voice came through the unpowered device and said, “How does one know what you know?” ...
Views: 2463 - ***How To Beat Bad News. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Larry CraneMoney Trouble, Stress, Fear, Can All Be Traced to a Habit You Have. End this Habit and For You There Will be Plenty of Money, Peace of Mind and a Bright Future Want money? Want to get rid of your stress? Want to get free of all this negative news going on in the world today? What are you ...
Views: 2459 - Imperfect Action is Better Than No Action At All - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Bambi CorsoThere have been many times in my life that I have operated from the belief that no matter what it was I wanted to do or put out into the world, it had to be perfect before I could ever share it. I wasn’t going to launch my website, write any articles or hold a teleseminar until I was already ...
Views: 2459(1 vote) - Social Phobia Treatment With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Andrej SosicSocial phobia is a disorder that has impacted way too many lives. People who suffer from social phobia are not living their lives the way they could. They are missing out on some of the best moments that could have happened to them. That is the reason why they need help as soon as ...
Views: 2452(1 vote) - Don't Be Scared To Stop Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleySo many people have expressed to me that they are scared to stop binge eating disorder. It's not that they don't want to live a binge-free life; instead, they just aren't sure how their life will be without binge eating. It’s true: To let go of binge eating is a very scary thought. It’s ...
Views: 2451 - Change Is Inevitable, Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleWe are witnessing some of the biggest astrological events of our lifetime. Last year, there were events like a grand cross, an eclipse, and all the major planets moved into a new house. I do not profess to know anything about astrological events, but was informed of this by a wise teacher that ...
Views: 2448(1 vote) - Fear as a Powerful Motivator - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Jason MagillThis week I wanted to post about fear and how it can greatly limit our potential but when used correctly can also be a very powerful motivator. Here’s to a week of channeling your fears! Feeling afraid, there’s no feeling like it. It is real and powerful. It creates intense physical ...
Views: 2445(2 votes) - When You Overcome Your “Fear of Change” You Become Able to Develop a Successful Intimate Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Doron GilYou might be controlled by the fear of change. When you have a relationship that isn’t satisfying, you’re afraid to make changes or leave and give up the known and familiar, fearing pain and others’ reactions. When single, you hesitate to look for a partner out of fear of changing a way of life ...
Views: 2445 - Stay Light-Hearted During Challenging Times - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kari JoysIn today’s tough economic times, many people are facing very difficult life situations. There is mounting uncertainty in the air because so many people have already lost their jobs and their homes. It’s not easy to stay cool, calm and collected when you don’t know what to expect tomorrow. You ...
Views: 2436 - Developing a Winning Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweI heard a very interesting statement not too long ago that really made me think and it has stuck with me for sometime now… this person made a statement saying “you can measure a person’s height, you can measure how high a person can jump, you can even measure how fast they run, but you CAN NOT ...
Views: 2431 - Fear of Inheriting or Being Exposed to Disease: How to Find Courage and The Best Healer Within. - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Raven Cohan"Why It Can Take a Year to Get a Mammogram in the U.S" originally located at: http://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/108717 is scary to me in a different way than it is intended to be. It talks about the complicated Western medicine model that has patients get misdiagnosed often enough ...
Views: 2429 - How to Get Over Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauIt is natural for people to feel anxiety, sad or scared after they have undergone a traumatic or extremely stressful experience. And, naturally as well, people also recover after some time and start to live life normally again. However, for some people who experience severe trauma, the stress is ...
Views: 2429(1 vote) - The Fear of Appearing Dumb: Intelligence Speaks for Itself - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe universal need to be accepted by others can be a barrier that prevents us from being ourselves around them. When we fear that the people we encounter will perceive us as inept or unintelligent, we frequently try to flaunt our grasp of large words or clever witticisms or our professional ...
Views: 2426 - How Negative Energy Effects Adults, Teenagers and Children: What We Can Do To Change it - by Submitted on May 18, 2013 from Bob LivingstoneNegative energy has a profound effect on adults, teens and children. People who carry around this adverse attitude can appear to be very powerful to those in their presence. Negative energy is expressed by put downs of you or your friends. These comments are stated either directly to you or ...
Views: 2420 - Overcoming The Fear - Facing The Past - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysI received this question from someone who had just read my book, Freedom’s Just Another Word, where I confront some pretty bad demons from my past: How did you overcome your fear of dealing with all the pain coming to the surface? I have not been able to conquer this fear I have of ...
Views: 2396(3 votes) - 4 Steps to Finding Courage - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carolyn BatesWe all have had to face very difficult challenges, make life changing decisions or pull our boot straps up and pick a direction. Baby Boomers, those over fifty, are beginning to face the onset of creating their future and dealing with retirement issues. This is new territory for this ...
Views: 2383 - Conquering Fear: Recapturing Sanity Amidst Chaos - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Samarei MorganReading Time: 6-7 mins Over the last several years, my whole life actually, fear has been my obstacle to success. It never occurred to me that most fear is irrational until I further researched and examined it. Ninety percent of the things we fear will never happen. Why do ...
Views: 2368(1 vote) - Butterfly Wings and Wood Nymphs…Hello Freedom! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Rita FarinYears ago, when I was leaving a full-time corporate job for the second time in my life to pursue unknown endeavors, a colleague gave me an inspiration stone with the word FREEDOM engraved on it. Even though I thought I knew what it meant at the time, today I have developed a very intimate ...
Views: 2365 - 5 Ways to Kick Doubt Disappointment and Frustration - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesOk, yes I know. You are already pushing toward that goal. You have taken the initiative and considered the risks were well worth the reward. Honestly, you did not see this as a choice. Your heart and soul were calling you to reach for this new level. Things felt great initially. You were feeling ...
Views: 2353(1 vote) - 6 Tips for Surviving an Economic Crisis with your Self Intact - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Rev. Keith Hall6 Tips for Surviving an Economic Crisis with your Self Intact One Path Will Fragment Your Consciousness, The Other Will Set You Free. The unemployment rate has reached its highest levels in recent memory. Major US and international companies are restructuring, laying off employees, or just ...
Views: 2334(3 votes) - Spiritual Health Is Important to Physical Healing - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Rhonda JonesThe Bibles says, “Beloved, I pray that you prosper and be in good health even as your soul prospers.” Many times our physical illness and ailments are directly related to our spiritual and emotional health. If we are living in fear, negativity, anger, resentment, or abnormal amounts of stress, ...
Views: 2321(1 vote) - How To Deal With The "What Ifs." - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Jimmy RoosWhat is the thought that most often pops up in your head as soon as you come up with an exciting new idea? If you thought, "what if" then you are absolutely right. It usually goes like this: "what if this goes wrong or it doesn't work." Or "what if there is no market for this or what if nobody ...
Views: 2308 - What's Stopping You? Thoughts from a Life Coach - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna Fredrich“The secret to my success is that I bit off more than I could chew and chewed as fast as I could.” Paul Hogan “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” Eleanor Roosevelt “The only way to the Place beyond Fear is to do the thing you fear most. This is how to surrender to your best ...
Views: 2308 - LIFE IS NEVER WHAT YOU THINK IT IS??? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Sherry AnsharaThis statement…”Life is never what you think it is” is the perfect statement you can say when life doesn’t turn out to be what you thought it was going to be? Do you ever know what life is going to be? Yes and No! When you stay in your head, you can calculate, add two and two together, ...
Views: 2303(8 votes) - How do we move forward? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Charlie MooreHow do we move forward? Does anyone have any idea how much potential we have and why we don’t use it? Does anyone have any idea that there is no reason at all left in this world? Does anyone have any idea on how to change this and what it is that we have to change? And one final question do ...
Views: 2300(1 vote) - The Inner Critic - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Sarah KoestnerBeing an actor seems like the most fun job in the world. You ostensibly get to "play pretend" for a living. But sometimes for myself, and perhaps for you, it isn't fun. When my inner critic gets involved, it can suck all of the joy out of the process. I spent a few years solely teaching and ...
Views: 2295 - How to Eliminate Paranoia and Other Fears - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from David SamuelParanoia is fear of being caught. What exactly are you afraid of being caught for? Is it for being pure and perfect? That is doubtful. If a person is paranoid, that means they have something to fear, something they did wrong or are too weak to defend. Paranoia is in the mind, it is a ...
Views: 2292 - Does fear live in the future? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandTypically fear is something that we think MIGHT happen rather than what is happening now, in the present. So, for all accounts, fear is a future thing, usually a projection into the future of what could happen. The majority of what we fear usually does not materialize. Its in the allowing the ...
Views: 2286 - How to Use Auto-Suggestion to Recreate Your World and Live the Good Life - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Anyaele SamAuto-suggestion is the process of increasing conviction through focusing of the mind on set goals, establishing conception and sensitive thought that is addressed and improved closely to the detailed attention of gaining your end. Years ago, I desired to be a successful International ...
Views: 2284 - Why Do People Who Are Unemployed Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Valerie OliverProcrastination can be a major issue challenging people who are need employment. You've been searching for a job for months, maybe even a few years now. You're in this situation because you: were laid off from work because your company experienced downsizing, merged with another company or was ...
Views: 2283 - My Motorbike and Mindfulness Training! - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from Dr Jacqui DoddsRiding my bike to town today I was reminded of how learning to ride a motorbike has been one of my most challenging and rewarding ventures in recent years. Now, several years down the track, I can luxuriate in the sense of power, balance and absolute presence that riding my beautiful black ...
Views: 2279(1 vote) - The Wheels on the Bus Again - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gerald AnthonyHave you ever had strange experiences that turned into revelations? This week I had the chance on a rather interesting bus ride. This time the drivers did not change in the middle of the shift, but the adventure was equally as entertaining. On my way to deal with matters I decided to ...
Views: 2279(2 votes) - Your Truth IS Your Spirituality - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Tina RaynerWhen I was 11, without any adult influence, I began my search for spirituality. While the rest of my family slept in on Sunday mornings, I decided that I “should” get up early to watch religious programs on TV. I felt extremely guilty when I would always fall asleep during the programs. As I ...
Views: 2273(1 vote) - Emotional Hygiene - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Tina TessinaRecently, I had a minor but difficult surgical procedure to lance an abscess on my leg. It was very painful, and while I recovered physically pretty quickly, I had some Post -traumatic stress reactions—bad dreams, flashbacks, and upset—after my recovery. I had to acknowledge my upset and ...
Views: 2262(4 votes) - The Gifts Inside of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - by Submitted on May 29, 2018 from Imi LoIt is increasingly being recognized that many individuals who receive the diagnosis of BPD are naturally highly intuitive and perceptive. What was previously thought of as a genetic vulnerability may reflect an innate talent. People who were born emotionally intense, sensitive and are ...
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