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- Let Go of Anything That No Longer Serves You - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Kemi Sogunle“The trees do not hold on to dead leaves but lose them in order to create room for new ones. We can learn from this, by letting go of the past and focusing on the now. We cannot change the past but we can make the present and future brighter and better not bitter.” ~ Kemi Sogunle We all go ...
Views: 1655 - Ghosts of the Wheat Harvest - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Dan L. HaysIn the fall of 1990, I was meeting with two other men on a regular basis to explore our dreams and aspirations. Every two weeks, we would gather at a Chinese buffet and talk for several hours about things we’d like to do some day. It was around the time of the Men’s Movement, where men went ...
Views: 1651(2 votes) - How to 'Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life" - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Gracie LakeDepressed. Dragging. In a funk. I woke up that way today at 4:30 a.m. There’s no good reason for it. I understand that I make my own reality, but I was having trouble turning off the funk. I got up, threw some clothes on in the dark and stumbled my way downstairs into the office. I know that ...
Views: 1651(3 votes) - The Wordallogic - Scars and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa Word*All articles are under protected property. Any attempt to reprint, duplicate or use text used herein without expressed written permission is a violation of the law. Scars and Forgiveness – October 12, 2011 -Author Aleasa M. Word Have you ever loved someone so deeply that you would do ...
Views: 1651 - Why Jesus Forgave Everything - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Andrew BozemanIn his final dying moments, Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” This powerful act of forgiveness is one that has baffled mortals for centuries. How could he forgive after he had been treated so brutally? Many of us have trouble forgiving the driver that cut us ...
Views: 1649 - Growing Up as an Adult - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2014 from Tina Tessina“Miracles do happen,” wrote Chaim Weizman , the first President of Israel “but one has to work very hard for them.” To grow up and out of a painful, dysfunctional past and all its leftovers—feelings, memories, pain, confusion, anger, fear, and persistent ...
Views: 1648 - Tap into the Magic of Making Up - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Susie and Otto Collins“There's nothing better than make-up sex,” Joe's friends tell him. Joe and his wife, Elizabeth, had a huge argument a couple of days ago. He wasn't completely honest about where he'd been and she found out. She became jealous after discovering Joe's lie and accused him of cheating. Joe ...
Views: 1641(1 vote) - Traffic Light Colours... the art and practise of Tender Loving Care - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-BrownIn relationships, before we can be fully present for another, we should know how to be fully present for ourselves. This complete presence is the finest form of attention we can give anyone or anything. It is how we see (with William Blake) …‘the world in a grain of sand and heaven in a ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - From Hole to Whole: The Strength to Believe - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Troy EvansFrom Hole to Whole On March 20, 1992 I was convicted of five armed bank robberies, over a six-month crime spree when I was 28 years old. I was sentenced to 157 months, thirteen years and one month behind the razor wire of a Federal Correctional Institution in Florence, Colorado. The same ...
Views: 1636 - How To Deal With Angry And Negative People - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWe often come across people who for no good reason treat us badly, not that there is ever a good reason. People who behave in this way, who attack verbally or on a personal level, are really seeking acknowledgment and approval within themselves. By pushing outward they are trying to attain a ...
Views: 1632(2 votes) - How To Let Go Of The Past And Forgive Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra Shahidi“In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” ~ Deepak Chopra There is no life without emotional scars; no one escapes flawless; no one can claim perfection without committing mockery upon himself. Jesus, the great example of humility for ...
Views: 1632 - Dear Dr. Romance: He Was Never That Into Me - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2015 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I divorced my best friend of 13 years this past January. I'm having a hard time moving on... Let me very clear...over the past 13 years of our marriage..we were never sexually compatible...he was never that into me...I had an affair and I am still seeing that ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - How to Deal with the 3 Worst Co-workers and Gym Pals - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2015 from Michael MantellWhen I go to the gym to workout, I want to untie the knots and jelly beans in my back and shoulders, unhook from the day’s residue of stress, release my brain’s “feel good” chemicals and build all-over body muscle power. I don’t want to deal with difficult people. Do you? When you go to work, ...
Views: 1629 - LIVING WITH HEART, OR THE TIN MAN AND ME! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Katelon JeffereysI tend to be a random thinker. The other day I read a friend's blog post and he wrote about overhearing a woman visiting next door say to her five-year-old daughter, "I need you to cooperate". He felt that the tone was fine but felt that her statement took away from the child's sovereignty. I ...
Views: 1628 - Finding the Truth in the Unexpected Happening - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from ray borjaLet's face it, throughout our lives we do the best we can do based on what we feel we are capable of. We do our best to get things right. We ate our vegetables, studied hard in school, learn to love, got married to our sweetheart, went out and got a good jobs. We then raised smart kids, and ...
Views: 1627(3 votes) - Forgiveness Isn’t Just a Nice Thing to Do. It’s Essential for Your Physical Health. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Andrew BozemanToday’s health conscious trends tell us that sugar can lead to diabetes and damage our brains to accelerate the onset of Alzheimer’s. Lack of fiber in our diets can lead to constipation, excessive weight gain, fatigue and physical weakness. Poor exercise habits can lead to back problems and ...
Views: 1627 - The Sweet Smell of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Ralph P. BrownThere is a German folk tale about Baron von Munchausen... he was out hunting one day and as he stalked his prey, he fell into a bog. He was so desperate to get out that he tried to pull himself out by his own beard! To his situation he managed only to add more pain. This might be a laughable ...
Views: 1627 - Mad To Happiness For Grief and Loss - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Louise RouseWe all want to be happy! Mad can sound harsh, but in actuality, feeling upset, in a bad mood, or depression all have roots in being mad. It is nothing to be ashamed of because actually it is normal, as we all have felt mad at one time or another. Most of us will experience a crisis or loss ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Michelle GottliebForgiveness. That can be a very tough concept. When someone has hurt you, should you forgive them? Do you want to forgive them? What happens if you choose not to? What happens to you if you chose to forgive? I have worked with many couple where there has been infidelity. This is a very ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - 3 Simple Tools to Make Yourself Happier - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Antonis RemoundosFor many people life is a burden, a big effort, every day and every moment they have to prove their value, well not just their value, rather their right to exist. It is not so much the experience and the knowledge from living that lead them to this situation. It’s rather an unconscious way of ...
Views: 1621 - African Americans What Does Forgiveness Really Mean? - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Andrew BozemanI’ve been urging you to practice forgiveness. I asked that you forgive white society for their transgressions against us and I asked that you forgive yourself for getting caught up in the negativity that they have heaped upon us and turning it in on yourself. But this begs the question, just ...
Views: 1621 - What is the Secret for Getting a Rewarding Church Logo Design? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Beverly HoustonAre you a part of the church ministry? If you are then you must be up in the air for generating ideas for the church logo design. With the increasing number of churches, religious people are presented with various choices which stresses upon the importance and need for a unique identity of this ...
Views: 1621 - How to Win Love Back Quickly - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Andrew HunterLike that well known saying, "it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. I don't believe that things should be that grim and bleak. Why not be able to love and win? If you're interested in winning love back, keep on reading. Your heart might be broken, but don't lose ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - *** Is It Possible, Right Now, to Live in Trust Rather Than Fear? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorCan you picture to yourself a world in which we are able to trust each other, without doubts or hesitations? Hard to imagine such a thing, isn’t it? Yet there are clear, readily available steps we can each take to start to make our personal world much less a place of anxieties, fears and worries ...
Views: 1619(2 votes) - A Conversation With Dad - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Dan L. HaysWritten August 5, 1990 All I really wanted to say was "I'm sorry." I had said some hurtful things to my Father. But he had been dead for three years. How do make amends after they're gone? It wasn't perfect, not like him being there, but I was talking to him anyway. Just making up a ...
Views: 1619(5 votes) - Anger - A Solution to End the Addicting, Inefficient, Exhausting and Unsustainable Effects of Anger - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Jeff SandersAnger as a tool is inefficient, exhausting and unsustainable. Anger is the belly down, anguishing and wailing toddler in the grocery aisle. Let’s face it, angry people are not fun. We don’t want to work for them, be around them or have them in our lives. Most of us will go out of our way to ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - A Loved One in Trouble? 4 Tips to Keeping a Positive Attitude When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Harper HarmonThe society we are living today is governed by so many rules and regulations. It’s a common phenomenon for people breaking some of these rules either intentionally or intentionally. Often people will find themselves on the wrong side of the law by disobeying traffic rules, littering or even ...
Views: 1612 - Forgiveness Begins with Our Self - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Cindy Powers ProsorIf we truly want to live a happier life, we must dig deep and learn to forgive. Forgiveness is the most precious treasure that we can give ourselves and each other. When we are willing to take responsibility for forgiveness, we are guaranteed a life of peace, gratitude, wisdom, expansion and ...
Views: 1612(2 votes) - Tips To Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoLosing the one you love doesn't precisely mean you lost. You lose when you quit. To win your ex-boyfriend back when he is moved on could be a challenge but everything is possible when you try. I have been in your same situation and it was not till I challenged myself, that I then I spotted that ...
Views: 1611 - *** We Must Start Loving the Killers Among Us - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Deborah LeighOprah decided to pull the plug on her April 20 show focusing on the 10th anniversary of the Columbine shootings because in her words, “After reviewing it, I thought it focused too much on the killers.” Instead, she ran a rather ho-hum episode about a mother leaving prison. Oprah was wrong. ...
Views: 1610(3 votes) - Forgiveness in Life - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2009 from Sandy AndrewThe Memory Have you ever experienced an event in your life that you can’t seem to forget? It agitates you and angers you when you recall and dwell on the memory. Perhaps someone did one or more of the following to you? • stole from you • misled you • cheated you in some way • abused ...
Views: 1610 - Self Help for Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceSelf help for depression... One of the saddest things about this illness is that it makes you feel very alone. You feel trapped within yourself as if things are happening to you which you have no control over and which cannot in any way be stopped but you also feel as if you are going mad ...
Views: 1607 - Dr. Romance on Emotional Hygiene - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: A couple of years ago, I had some difficult dental work. 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 feelings, ...
Views: 1602 - Dear Dr. Romance: How Can I Trust Her Not to Do It Again? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I wanted to get your reaction to something; what would it mean to you if someone said to you "So maybe I quit on our relationship." Yes my wife said this to me right before I left on deployment and I have been having a hard time dealing with it. When I came home ...
Views: 1601(3 votes) - Five Ways to Win Your Man Back - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Janet Perez Eckles“I have to talk to you,” my husband said. His somber tone told me nothing pleasant would follow. We got in the car and I figured maybe this talk had to do with another job change, or a new way to tackle our bills. During our eight years of marriage, these issues called for serious ...
Views: 1601 - Stop Being Right and Start Being Happy - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Yvonne and George LevyStop for a moment and think back about the last time you argued with somebody. It doesn’t necessarily have to be an argument you had with your spouse - It can be with anyone. About anything. Ok, now ask yourself the following question: Why were you and that other person arguing? The ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - Are you a Peacemaker - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from cedric riceIt’s best to be a Peacemaker The bible says blessed be the peacemakers which is so true. Now the peacemaker may be blessed because he or she attempts to smooth over things which are not right but I believe that they are blessed because of their state of mind. The peacemaker has to be an ...
Views: 1600 - Signs He Is Cheating - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Andrew HunterNobody would like to be cheated on. It is always an exceptionally crippling and embarrassing thing to endure. Sadly, there are certain individuals these days that will cheat on you. Listed below are a number of distinctive clues your man is cheating on you and what you might do to fix your ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Five Notable Differences between National and International Logo Designs - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Beverly HoustonA company responsibility becomes twofold when it is presented on an international platform. It is not only representing its own company but its country as well. Therefore, each and every component of a multinational business should be well planned, well crafted and well designed. These ...
Views: 1594 - Jealousy - How To Tame The Green-Eyed Monster - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Kimberley CohenMost people know when they are feeling jealous, but often they struggle with admitting it, as well as knowing how to tame ”the green-eyed monster”. Envy really is quite a common feeling. I don’t think there are too many people that can honestly say they haven’t felt the pangs of it at one ...
Views: 1592 - Mental Baggage Slows you Down - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from cedric riceAre you carrying around a bunch of excess mental baggage which you don’t really need to carry? You need to travel as lightly as you possibly can in order to make better distance. Mental baggage will slow you down and prevent you from reaching your goals just the same as a heavy physical ...
Views: 1592(3 votes) - Apology and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Tina TessinaIn my clinical experience, I've encountered many clients who are afraid to admit they’re wrong. This comes from a culture of blaming and accusing—where one's early family may have picked a “culprit” when something went wrong, and focused on blame, rather than on fixing the ...
Views: 1590 - Get Rid of your Regrets - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanCrying over what happened yesterday doesn’t produce freedom and it doesn’t get you moving forward. Nothing that has happened in the past surprises your Creator! He knows everything! Maybe it is time to release your regrets, your bitterness and choose to live in the present moment of now where ...
Views: 1587 - Peace On Earth, Goodwill To All - by Submitted on May 08, 2016 from Lisa CarberryI recently read an article regarding what the Dalai Lama had to say about recent events in Paris, where he suggested that we stop praying for Paris and instead work for peace. The article went further to suggest that the Dalai Lama said, "We cannot solve this problem only through prayers. I am a ...
Views: 1585 - War Buddies - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Stacey CurnowOne of my clients is haunted by the memory of a former lover. She wonders how she allowed such a "bad" relationship to go on for so long. Of course she did the best she could with the awareness she had at the time. But now she has 20/20 hindsight. We’ve all been in her shoes. We wish we ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Infidelity: Rebuilding Your Marriage After Your Spouse Cheats - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Debbie SchaeferLet's face it, infidelity causes deep personal pain, but your spouse's affair doesn't have to mean the end of your marriage. In fact, I hope the information I share with you here will help you save your marriage and help you rebuild the trust you need to fully recover from this painful ...
Views: 1583 - Regain Peace of Mind: Trash Those Unwanted Thoughts! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou made up. The argument is long over; life with your sweetheart is back to normal. Except for that little nagging thought that keeps running through your brain, with the determined persistence of a hamster on a treadmill: “How could he/she do that? How could he/she say that about me in front ...
Views: 1583 - I Forgive, A Self-counsel To Start Your Day! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Melissa ZolloI forgive myself for everything I held against myself by remembering and reminding myself over and over of all the hurt I carried all these years. I am free, no longer imprisoned in a world of my subjective troubling memories. As I forgive myself, I penetrate the layers of the unconscious ...
Views: 1579 - Set Aside Your Differences This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWe are all connected to the same consciousness but we’re all different. Could you imagine if we were all the same? What a boring or scary existence that would be. Even though identical twins may look exactly the same, their personalities vary. These differences are what make us all ...
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