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- Forgive Through Compassion and Acceptance - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Mark PetroffPerhaps all of us have had an intimate partner that has said or done things to us which frankly seem unforgivable! Can you remember a circumstance where you spoke hurtful or hateful words, and later recognized that you did not really mean them? The context of your life affected the content of ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - Moving On | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kathryn WheatIt looks like I may sell this house. While I’m very excited about being able to literally move on after my divorce 1 ½ years ago, this house holds so many memories. Good and bad ones. I like to focus on the good ones. My daughter brought a song to my attention last year that says so much. It’s ...
Views: 1851 - Can Couples Get Back Together After A Break Up? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Mika MaddelaOnce a couple breaks up with each other, one of the top questions they usually ask is "do couples get back together after a bad parting of ways?” The answer to this question is not really clear and usually depends on how your relationship ended. Of course, some couples managed to get back ...
Views: 14575 - How to Cope With Depression After a Breakup - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Mika MaddelaBreakup depression is quite normal after a relationship is over, especially for the person who was dumped. Like other types of depression, people suffering from this condition find themselves not in control of their emotions. People who are going through a breakup depression have the tendency ...
Views: 2111 - Jesus is the Gift of Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Ken ThomAround this time of year there are all kinds of catchy phrases. Jesus is the “reason for the season” is the one that immediately pops into my mind. Another one from the past is “What Would Jesus Do?”. I feel like this trivializes Jesus and is either seasonal or just trendy. Jesus should be what ...
Views: 927 - Shifting Earth Consciousness: The 2012 World Ascension Vigils - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Hope Bradford“Respect the Masters, those who’ve gone before me…It’s a very potent time. People are learning. They will no longer be trapped in their own belief system. People will begin to get sparks of light. There will increasingly be more and more sparks which will erode the darkness of confusion!”-Kuan ...
Views: 1991(1 vote) - A beautiful tale about LOVE - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Lais StephanOne day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed. It truly was the most beautiful ...
Views: 2251(1 vote) - How To Know The Truth Is The Real Question - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from David SamuelAsking for the truth is the ultimate question but first we have to know how to know it. The way is through direct experience by our objective observation of our self. Can you see how subjective you are in your view of everything you encounter. How everything you hear about you fit into ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Coping with Betrayal - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Linney ElderBy Linney Elder The subject of betrayal seems to pop up all around me with people in various relationships. I got to thinking about the nature of betrayal. What is it really? In fact, is it real at all? What is real? I think it’s a choice of which doors to open and a choice of which doors ...
Views: 2536(1 vote) - Why Spirituality Cannot Help You Overcome Your Issues - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from David SamuelMany people complain that their parents did things to them as a child which have negatively effected them emotionally as an adult. These emotional issues are based on the memories. The memories are real, but the reality today is that the problem is in fact just memories. The problem is not ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - The Useful Arabic Grammar Can Help An Individual Understand the Language - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from rongfat chettWhen you are learning Arabic language, it is very necessary for you to have many language skills in some Arabic dialect. The same as other languages, Arabic language also has many different dialects which are spoken in different areas. For many English speakers, they often want to know how to ...
Views: 1716 - The Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Sarah RuizThe Power of Forgiveness True forgiveness is powerful. Like the truth, true forgiveness sets you free. It has this remarkable ability to lift weight from your shoulders; it enables freedom to feel without fear. Forgiveness can give you back your life, or just fill a hole where pain had ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - 5 Elements that Provoke Emotional Infidelity - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Matthew JohnsonThe relationship of Will (Matthew Morrison), the music club director and Emma (Jayma Mays), the school guidance counselor at the start of the comedy-drama series typifies emotional infidelity. Both were into someone else but there was a strong emotional attraction between them. There was no ...
Views: 1781 - Forgiveness Sets Us free - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe Oxford English dictionary defines forgiveness as such: “to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt.” It is also about letting go of resentment, anger, bitterness, limiting beliefs and vengeful thinking. Tolerating unacceptable behavior hurts all of us. ...
Views: 906 - How To Know When To Let Go, And How - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from David SamuelHow do you know when to let go, in business or personal situations in life. This is a very difficult question, but one that is vital to living a life that continuously moves forward. Afterall this planet is moving through space at 1,350,000 miles an hour, so we may as well keep moving also, it ...
Views: 1492 - Embracing the Miracle of Your Human-ness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Betty LouiseI have adopted a practice to embrace my human-ness. After I feel like I have “messed up” or “didn’t say the right thing,” I find a mirror and look right in my eyes. “I love you, I really really do,” said WITH feeling. My body knows the place of self-hatred, and it knows the place of self-love. ...
Views: 2124 - Suggestions on Speaking Russian Easily and Quickly - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from jenkin sonulRussian learning courses need to be on top of activities to go or work in Russian about the Russian communicating nations around the world. There are about millions of individuals on the planet speaking Russian as a first or second anguage so that it undoubtedly won't be a total waste of your ...
Views: 1051 - What Exactly Can You Say To Help Recover Your Relationship? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jessica FreirIf you're thinking about what exactly you could say in order to get your ex back again, then odds are you have recently experienced a break up and you are feeling the relationship should have been offered a bit more time to develop. I know that this is often an exceedingly confusing time for you ...
Views: 1722 - Remember What Matters and Forget What Does Not - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonIn life it is easy to get this the wrong way around and remember all too easily the things that do not matter whilst overlooking the things that do really matter. We tend to tie ourselves up in knots when thinking about silly little things instead of focusing upon things that have far greater ...
Views: 1211 - Forgiveness - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Elizabeth Wallmann-FilleyWe all have experiences that are deeply painful or frighten us. Some feel anguish from loved ones; others from a stranger. Some people feel taken advantage of in their most vulnerable states, while others experience violent assault. Some have had the intensity of a single trauma while others ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Get Your Ex Girlfriend Back - How To Win Back Your Ex Girlfriend In 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Johnny WayneDying to bring your ex girl friend back to you? Guess what? 9 times out of every 10, if this happened it's because you did something wrong. Keeping the relationship alive is quite imposing for men, but keeping the relationship vibrant will be easy if you know how to make it happen. What you ...
Views: 1418 - 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: 1641 - Will My Ex Want Me Back If I Do This? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you trying to get your ex back into your life? Have you heard about the No Contact Rule but don't know exactly where to begin? If you're suffering from the heartache of a painful breakup, check out these common questions about the No Contact Rule. Q: I know about the No Contact Rule and ...
Views: 1733 - Do I Have to Be The Good Wife? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhether in the media or creatively integrated into television dramas we've watched time and again the dutiful wife standing beside her husband who's been caught in some sex scandal, criminal act or any other type of behavior requiring a public mea culpa. Some look sincerely supportive. Others ...
Views: 1362 - How to Save Your Relationship From Ending - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Jessica DonovanIt is a well-known fact that relationships thrive when there are communication and understanding between the partners. Without these components, the relationship is destined to fail. Unfortunately many people don’t realize that simple communication can do wonders for a failing relationship. ...
Views: 1831 - The art of leaving conflicts behind. - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Frank MaclaneConflicts sometime arise when two or more people are in a relation, those that are the most successful in keeping relations are those that don't get stuck in a conflict and know how to let go and move forward. Conflicts can arise from a difference of opinion, from anger or from life ...
Views: 821 - Forgiveness: Who are you really mad at? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Timothy BarlowWhy is it so hard to forgive? Parents try to instill the value of forgiveness while raising their children. Many of our modern-day religions teach and promote the practice of forgiveness. Yet, as adults, many of us struggle in the practical application of it in our daily lives. For some of ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - The Best Way To Get Back In Touch With Your Ex Girlfriend After A Breakup - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Frank RobinsYour girlfriend broke up with you and now she's no longer in your life. Yet, you want a second chance with her. You're willing to make changes to get her back into your life. You want to give the relationship another try. You've tried contact her but she just won't listen or give you the time ...
Views: 5152 - 3 Unnoticed Signs That He Wants You Back - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Mika MaddelaFinally, after overcoming the initial pain of a heartache, you and your ex have begun to speak to each other again. You're either hoping to get him back and save your relationship or just remain friends with him. However, your new relationship with your ex is confusing you, and you don't know ...
Views: 7358 - 4 Signs Your Boyfriend is Going to Dump You - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you concerned that your boyfriend is falling out of love with you? Your relationship possibly has deteriorated fast and you're not certain how your relationship has gotten this terrible. Keep reading if you're interested in the top four signs he wants to break up with you. Signs He's ...
Views: 2673(1 vote) - Can The No Contact Rule Prevent A Breakup? The Truth May Surprise You - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Mika MaddelaYou might have heard about the No Contact Rule to help a breakup. But does the thought of not calling your ex scares the heck out of you because you're worried your ex may move on with their life? If this sounds anything like you, you will be surprised of how much of an impact the No Contact ...
Views: 4005 - EVER LOVED SOMEONE YOU REALLY WANTED BACK..... - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Joel MorelZzzzziiiiiip...CRASH!...and then the shattering sound of glass as Deidre hurls Al's Playstation 3 from the 2nd story apartment window…followed by a shrill and sobbing "GET OUT!...GET OUT!...GET OooooUT!" See, IT WAS THE LAST STRAW! Even though Al loved Deidre with all his heart…he had ...
Views: 1218 - Why No Contact Rule is Essential in Getting Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Mika MaddelaYou may under estimate how important applying the no contact rule is if you want to get your ex back into your life. It's better to refrain from any forms of contact with your ex for at least a month, especially if you think you have a chance of getting back together. If you're skeptical about ...
Views: 8184 - Weird But Effective Ideas To Get Your Ex Back - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaI'm sorry to hear that you're going through a difficult time right now if you've been dumped recently. Breakups are never pleasurable. On the other hand, if you want to save your relationship, here are a few innovative ideas to get your ex back that might be a bit unusual. 1 - Get Back at ...
Views: 2585(1 vote) - Q&A: Will My Ex Call Me Even After The Relationship Is Over? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Mika MaddelaSo you just broke up with your partner and it feels horrible. Right now, you're worrying and asking yourself questions like "will my ex call?". What you must know before you go any further is that you need to move on with your life-- with or without your ex. If you want anyone to feel ...
Views: 3109 - Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Nelson Mandela, 'Madiba', forgiveness, peace, social and political issues/problems Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 Blogs: ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - Forgive and You Will Be Forgiven - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Benjamin DeFoorIn the most simple terms, forgiveness can mean letting go of resentment or anger caused by an offense. The Oxford English Dictionary defines forgiveness as "to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt". Forgiveness has also been explored in great depth as it ...
Views: 819 - Letting Go Of Yesterday's Hurts - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Rita SchianoIf you can tell a story about how you were wronged last month, last year, five, even ten years ago with the same vehemence, anger, and ire, then you have not let go of it! What happened has happened. What was done is done. Over, finis. Like a dog with a bone, we can gnaw on old wounds or ...
Views: 1108 - ***The Importance of Forgiveness: Why Revenge Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Judith OrloffAdapted from Dr. Judith Orloff’s New York Times Bestseller “Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life” (Three Rivers Press, 2011) In my book “EMOTIONAL FREEDOM” I emphasize the importance of forgiveness and why ...
Views: 3418(1 vote) - When Forgiveness Healed a Backache. - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sabrina JensenMy story is about when I forgave my mother, my backache passed. I grew up as a battered child and it was my mother that hurt me and my younger brother and sister. I was the eldest so when any of us did anything, I got the punishment. It was physical and mental violence daily for the first 15 ...
Views: 1074 - Learning to Control your Anger - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from cedric riceThis is an article that I can write with some authority because I have been there and done that. I used to have a serious anger management problem. It was so serious that it encompassed all areas of my life and had serious negative effects on my friendships. This problem was not natural and not ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - How Long Should I Wait When I'm Using The No Contact Rule? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mika MaddelaThe question that appears to always crop up when you're talking about getting your ex back and the no contact rule--how long should you wait? If you are using the no contact rule, you deserve some congratulations in the first place. Very few people have the courage or discipline to really ...
Views: 6543 - How Quality of Life Changes Your Challenge - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Marc LernerIf pure consciousness is at the core of everyone, your environment starts with your body. Most people look to their environment to find quality, but the highest quality exists at your center. When you develop habits that aspire to connect to your center, you can deal with every challenge with ...
Views: 1169 - How To Tackle Life After A Break Up - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Mika MaddelaAre you having a hard time dealing with your breakup? Are you having sleepless nights because all you can think about is your ex? Perhaps, you can hardly concentrate on work or school. What you're going through now, either way, is more than what anyone should bear. Please read below if you want ...
Views: 3437 - ***What Is Radical Forgiveness? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Colin TippingEveryone agrees that forgiveness is a good thing to do. Besides the fact that it holding onto anger and resentment makes you feel horrible and robs you of your life force energy, the link between high blood pressure and other health issues is well proven. Moreover, the research shows that ...
Views: 10039(2 votes) - Top Shocking Break Up Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Andrew HunterBeing left by your partner can really be a dent in your confidence, but oftentimes people make these big break up mistakes that make it harder for them to get what they want out of the relationship. Following are break up mistakes that you should know about. 1 - Contacting your Ex as Often as ...
Views: 852 - 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: 872 - NLP Communication Patterns, Relationships, and Their Tipping Point - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Joanne VermeulenA few years ago, I read a fascinating book called The Tipping Point, written by Malcolm Gladwell. The premise of this novel is how certain products or service immediately become an extreme, overnight success and identifying when that magic moment happened. How the success of Rubik’s Cube, or ...
Views: 2862(1 vote) - Family Constellations - The Foundation of Change Work - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from John PayneIn Family Constellations work we often refer to the ‘Orders of Love’ a term originating with its founder, Bert Hellinger. What do we mean by the ‘Orders of Love’? In an ideal world when a child comes into the world the child is taken into merging love by one or both parents, or by its care ...
Views: 1337 - A Lesson About Life, Forgiveness and Broken Dishes - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Nan McAdamThere are many lessons in life. Ones which make us smile and move forward having learned a little more about the blessings life can deliver. Then there are the lessons which come to us with a more hurtful spin and if they aren't learned, leave us hopeless mired in a sea of despair. We feel ...
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