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Soulful friends are one of the most powerful assets a human being could have. Life is challenging on this planet. With loving friends who have our back we know that we are not alone in the world.
When we have soulful friends we have a built in support system to help us along the way ... Views: 1454
As we approach the holidays we look forward to a time of joy and happiness, to lightness and warmth. It's a season of fond memories, great anticipation … and much planning. And whereas this yearning and anticipation is quite understandable, it can also be a bit of a trap.
Expecting great joy ... Views: 1454
There are many ways to help a loved one through illness
Recently, I have had a few clients come to see me because they were worried about a friend or family member going through a critical illness. One woman said she wanted to be supportive, yet was concerning about being too pushy or ... Views: 1451
Do you need help in overcoming shyness? If you suffer from shyness, you probably often wish that your shyness would instantly go away, never to return. For some people, being shy can be a small problem. For others, shyness can be life crippling.
Some people suffer from extreme shyness ... Views: 1449
Feeling Lonely? 4 Steps to Leave Loneliness For Good
Today I felt compelled to pour my heart out to you and talk about a subject that I care so deeply about and that’s loneliness. You don’t need to be single to be lonely. In fact, there are literally thousands of husbands and wives who feel ... Views: 1448
A solid friendship is born when you can help the other person in need, and the can do the same for you. Learn to be a friend in need and you will strengthen your relationships.
You don’t know how strong a friendship really is until it is tested. The classic test a friendship encounters is ... Views: 1447
Co-dependency is defined as the reliance of one person on people for fulfillment of their self-image. When a person needs to have someone else to act as the missing piece for their identity, there is inevitably some type of negative impact of the relationships of the co-dependent person. The ... Views: 1447
While someone can have relationships that they want to be in, they can also have relationships that they don’t want to be in. This doesn’t mean that one will no longer spend time with these people though; as they might still spend time with them.
In this case, one is not going to be ... Views: 1446
If one needed something, they may find that there is someone who they can call on to be there for them. In fact, there could be a number of people who would be only too happy to support them.
And the reason they have this outlook is going to be because these people have been there for them ... Views: 1446
I was on the internet the other day having a little read, you know what it’s like. You start reading something, click a link to something else and then for the next 30 min you are going link to link reading about various different things!
Well during one of these sessions I stumbled across ... Views: 1446
The day has come. Today, one of your best friends celebrates his or her 30th birthday. A few days ago you bought a personal gift and a congratulations card. Yet, just before leaving to go to the party the following questions pop up: What to write on the card? How to think of a personal ... Views: 1444
Ahh rejection.
Rejection is pretty hard on the soul.
It can make you feel unwanted, lonely and frustrated.
It doesn't matter if you’re the average Joe or a big shot executive. It hurts just the same; and with today’s fast paced society the world can feel extra punishing.
When you can ... Views: 1444
“There’s nothing about me that is interesting. I’m completely average in every way. Nobody is interested in me because I’m not interesting. Tell me what I can do to become a more interesting person so I can have better conversations.”
Over the years I have received several similar ... Views: 1443
Is my ex over me; Experiencing a break up does not have to be the end of the world. It also does not mean it has to be the end of your relationship either. Many times a break up will help a person to realize just how much they loved the person they were with and what a great relationship they ... Views: 1441
Have you ever been in a situation where you get a girl’s number and you think everything went well, but when you get in touch with her she never returns your calls?
Suppose she wasn’t a stranger, maybe you met at a barbeque at your friend’s house.
Shouldn’t it be easier to get in touch ... Views: 1436
Friendships click of fingers”.
“Will I ever be invited to be your friends by any means? To know each other by click of a finger other side of the Worlds? It's easy to click in computers or laptop but difficult to believe in a 'Click of a finger Friendships?' I don't know the reasons myself ... Views: 1435
While a relationship can last a lifetime, there is also chance it will only last for short amount of time. It could also be said that there is a greater chance of one staying friends with someone for a lifetime than there is of them being in an intimate relationship with someone for the same ... Views: 1435
“How Daydreaming Success, Overcomes Impulsive Acts”
• 1. “Pop, what’s with this stuff on “immediate-gratification”, and impatience? Doesn’t every sane person want “it” now, not later?”
• 2. “You wanna fight or hear the latest neuroscience. Good. When you’re a little kid, you don’t analyze, ... Views: 1434
Recently, some friends are hanging around confiding to me issues about break ups, make ups, and some were asking if their relationship is worth pursuing. I came to a point doubting myself if I were in the position to handle their ques and give them advise since I had just gone through a major ... Views: 1434
WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Everything, if you're lonely, missing out on companionship and relationships because you just don't know where to look or how to find that "someone". If your answer lies with Online Dating, read on and consider some tips:
My thoughts about online dating's wide ... Views: 1434
One of the greatest skills that we can acquire is the ability to listen to others. Some of the most popular people have this ability. Everyone likes to feel that they are important enough to be listened to without interruptions. If you acquire the ability to listen well you will soon find ... Views: 1433
I'm heading to my 15-year class reunion at Stanford this weekend. I'm excited to see some old friends, spend time on campus, and attend the various parties, sporting events, and fun stuff planned for the weekend. At the same time, I'm feeling quite anxious about the whole experience - knowing ... Views: 1433
The re-acquaintance of old friends, classmates and distant relatives has been a recent aspect of our new millennium lives. The social network site of Face Book puts us in touch with sometimes hundreds of people from our current lives as well as past lives. The sites, at first glance, give us ... Views: 1432
As I was reading the internet "hot topics" this morning, a title caught my eye. "Create a beautiful image for women over 50," it read. Never having been one bothered by disclosing my age or laugh lines, I eagerly clicked the link in my quest to capture illusive beauty.
As the film clip began ... Views: 1432
“Our Licensees “Do-Good-Works!” While “Earning Real-Good”
• 1. Would you like to profitably help the 30% who drop-out of high school & college annually? You’d be improving lives & helping families live the-American-Dream.
• This Work-At-Home niche has an audience of thousands in your county ... Views: 1431
If I were to pick one period of our lives that could stand as a symbol of love, sharing, friendship and in fact, the very personification of the teaching and life of that little babe born in Bethlehem so long ago, it would have to be the Christmas of 1979.
It had been a year filled with ... Views: 1430
This article is a gamble. When you read it, maybe you will identify with what is written, or think I am a fool. I have written this for a purpose and I am willing to take that risk. All I ask is that if the subject interests you, then please read the whole article so you hear the full thoughts ... Views: 1429
Yes, it's true that at one point in our lives we have been lonely. Although many of us managed to pass through this stage successfully, still there are many others who never managed to make one friend. In one of my articles, how to find new friends I explained some of the causes for the failure ... Views: 1429
What is The Chain-Reaction For Personal Success
If you learn this baby-easy system to use your electromagnetic field RHYTHM consciously – you have a strategy to change (improve) almost anything and everything in your life. Right, and cows can fly and drop off their milk!
What is your ... Views: 1429
I am recouping from my busy weekend with family. We had a wonderful time celebrating our parent’s 50th anniversary and everyone made it home. My mother enjoyed every picture taking minute of our time together. It is tough to get all 25+ of us together at one time, so she took as many as she ... Views: 1428
You ever have one of those songs that you just can’t get out of your head. These songs are so incredibly infectious that you find yourself singing the lyrics at the most inopportune time. I guess that is the power of good music, or good marketing. The one song that I like to avoid is “Love ... Views: 1427
The first grade teacher gave her class a fun assignment -- to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. Most of the class might be considered economically disadvantaged, but still many would have things that they were thankful for. But Douglas made a different kind of picture. ... Views: 1427
A big part of any Christmas celebration is getting in touch with people, whether they are friends or family, whom you might have drifted away from during the rest of the year. The whole celebration is the perfect excuse to renew acquaintances and let people know that they’re always in your ... Views: 1424
In the past we’ve discussed the importance of feeling loved and accepted. As humans we have an innate psychological need to feel like we belong, no matter the situation. That being said, a lack of acceptance can pose some serious hindrances to a healthy and productive life.
People in this ... Views: 1423
If one was to treat someone with respect, there is the chance that they will get a certain response. Whereas if they were to treat someone with disrespect, there is the chance they will get a completely different response.
When it comes to the first example, one might expect another person ... Views: 1423
How many times has it happened in your past where a date didn’t go the way you planned?
You planned out a whole romantic evening, you gave it a lot of thought, memorized love quotes for her that you might have used, spent a lot of your time.
And surprisingly it went nowhere with the ... Views: 1418
I constantly go to the hardware store looking for apples! Why do I expect to get soothing support from those people that are unable to provide a compassionate ear, and instead I receive critical and judgmental verbal abuse. Because that may be an old unconscious pattern that doesn’t serve me ... Views: 1417
A social support network is a group of people who you can count on to support you. They may be the first people you call when something upsetting has happened, when you have a difficult decision to make, or when you have fantastic news to share. Some of the people in your social support network ... Views: 1417
There's a reason why you've got friends--it's because they like you! So don't try to label yourself a Loser because nobody wants to hang out with a loser. Don't try to sound like you are your own worst enemy, because your friends are there for you.
Don't be a downer; if you hang out with your ... Views: 1416
Love knows no barrier, no language. With this view, you can now send flowers to India from USA, spreading the message of love and affection from the far West to East. It might seem millions of kilometers that set apart USA from India, but that cannot put a limitation to all love, gratitude and ... Views: 1416
If one wanted to form new relationships with others, they could pay attention to their appearance and then look into what they can do to improve it. Along with this, one could also look into what else they could do to improve themselves.
And once they have done this, they could end up ... Views: 1416
Since co-dependent relationships are not healthy for you, why is it so hard to extricate yourself? Why is it so difficult to get out of a situation that is harmful to you? Well, we all hate change, even if that change may be for the better. And if you’ve been in a co-dependent relationship your ... Views: 1415
Most of us cannot watch for summer time to arrive simply because we can spend more time with our pals and our family members so we can hang out and also go to places that we've had ever been before or perhaps go back to our absolute favorite summer destination. Indeed traveling may be the ... Views: 1415
Taurus daily horoscope will make you realize that a Taurus personality is very cautious and practical. Taurus personalities often find it difficult to make relationships Arians who by nature are very straightforward and risk taking. Taurus prefers organized manner and they will take enough time ... Views: 1412
While it is relatively easy to say ‘yes’, the same can’t be said when it comes to saying ‘no’. In fact, there are going to be plenty of people who are unable to say ‘no’, and it could then be said that it doesn’t mean much when they say ‘yes’.
What this emphasises is how important it is for ... Views: 1410
Friendship is such a relation who knows no boundaries & perhaps the oldest relation in the world. So to make this relation extraordinary & much celebrated let us enjoy this friendship day in a unique way. A true friend is the best gift for a life time. A relationship which is loyal, trust ... Views: 1410
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We want the meeting to end but wait...did I learn ANYTHING?
I was sitting in the school conference room, waiting for the meeting to
begin. I think, from what I could see, everyone was waiting for the meeting to start so that it could end and we could all get outside (it ... Views: 1408
Tonight is my first night out with a mom's group. As a single mom, I haven't done much since having my baby. I don't really know what to expect. I know I shouldn't have any expectations, but it's hard not to when you are going into an unfamiliar situation. I don't know any of the ladies that ... Views: 1407
Dear Friend,
… I’m sure you’ve heard that it is good to have a ‘Friendly Gossip’. Well I agree it is not unhealthy as long as you can be AWARE and identify early what kind of gossip you are having.
Is it just an innocent and healthy fun about a person with a touch of humour or damaging and ... Views: 1405