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- Positive Thinking Is Essential to Well-Being and Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Delores MasonPositive thinking is not a new age concept that only optimistic people practice. It’s a necessity for people who want to live happy and successful lives. Behavioral and psychology studies have proven that individuals who think positive thoughts are happier, more resilient and achieve goals more ...
Views: 1580(3 votes) - The 3rd Chakra, Romance, Eros, and Agape - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallThe 3rd Chakra, Romance, Eros, and Agape If material acquisition, pleasure, and power cannot fully sate our most secret yearning what can? Romantic love comes closer to assuaging this questing of the soul. It is of a higher vibrational level than the mere competition for survival, status, and ...
Views: 3384(3 votes) - The Medical Model for Treating Mental Disorders - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen I began working in the mental health field I began as a caseworker for the county mental health authority. This essentially involved working under psychiatrists as a caseworker. The system being utilized to diagnose and treat mental health "disorders" was, and still is, referred to as ...
Views: 2576(3 votes) - What Spirituality Means to Me: 5 Steps to Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor the new seeker, the variety can be bewildering; to the skeptic, proof of frivolity. They can’t all possibly matter, and they can’t all be right at the same time now, can they? Faced with all these choices, spirituality can be a daunting concept. What does it really mean to be ...
Views: 2353(3 votes) - Your Path to Success - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Sheri Hoff"...Inner happiness actually is the fuel for success" Dr, John Hagelin You might feel like you are doing and thinking the right things- maybe you have a goal poster, affirmations, a strong vision, and you are action oriented- but you have some goals that seem to remain elusive. There are a ...
Views: 1237(3 votes) - Zero-Based Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein Perhaps you have heard of zero-based budgeting as a technique for governments, businesses, and occasionally individuals. Zero-based ...
Views: 2732(3 votes) - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Arlene UngerHow can we deal effectively with change? The Challenge Change is all around us, it’s unavoidable, in fact, change is part of the process of life. So … why do we chronically fear change and react with anxiety through this natural process. We should be used to change by now … it’s been ...
Views: 3234(7 votes) - Fireworks, Partying, and The Real Meaning of the 4th of July - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDazzling fireworks color the night skies. People are dancing, laughing and having barbeques with friends. The 4th of July is one of those holidays that we seem to always remember: It was the 4th of July many years ago when Ed flew from NYC to Rome on his long journey by air, land and sea to ...
Views: 1765(4 votes) - How to Achieve Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Willie HortonOver the many years that I’ve been working with clients who want to better their lives I’ve come across the goal of “financial freedom” – people looking for an end to financial worry (over 905 of males claim that it is their greatest source of worry), people looking for “passive income” or ...
Views: 3451(4 votes) - Please Say: "Please" & "Thank You" - Thank You! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Father TimeHave you ever noticed how some "adults" do not say "Please" and "Thank You?" Isn't it amazing that when all of us were children, we were taught to say "Please," and usually we were asked by an adult, at that time, "What's the magic word?" We were also taught to always say "Thank You," yet ...
Views: 7335(9 votes) - Be Your Own Visionary - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Cheryl Hitchcock"It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision." Helen Keller When most of us think about visionaries we think of those who are the true leaders of our time. Ghandi, Einstein, Mozart, Michelangelo, Tolstoy, and the list can go on indefinitely. Yes, it's true that these people through ...
Views: 1451(5 votes) - Get Clear With Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lori FieldsDo You Suffer From Intention Deficit Disorder? Do you have moments where you aren’t quite sure where you’re going or what you’re up to? Well, if you answered ‘yes’; don’t worry. We all have these moments at times. Where we feel like we either have too much on our plate to really focus or ...
Views: 1382(5 votes) - It's Not the Circumstances, It's Us - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI recently read a great quote from Ben Franklin that I hadn’t seen before. He said, “Joy doesn’t exist in the world, it exists in us.” While the quote was new to me, the concept wasn’t. However, as I began to think it more, I realized that even though I “understand” this wisdom and do my best ...
Views: 1549(5 votes) - Appreciation from '10 Ways to be Beautiful' - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-Brown10 WAYS TO BE BEAUTIFUL Appreciation Simply the greatest; a total body and soul orgasm. There is no state more powerful than when the volcanic lava of appreciation is flowing through the veins; sunsets around the world glow deeper and richer with the generous and benevolent ...
Views: 2114(6 votes) - Blackberry Pickin' - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Karen MonroyI had a wonderful Zen afternoon blackberry pickn' the other day. It was wonderful for two reasons, I have heavenly organic blackberries to make a wonderful cobbler, and it was a great reminder of the SOP (standard operating procedure) of the ego mind and traps we unwittingly step ...
Views: 1369(7 votes) - *** Cinderella Was Not Saved - She Was a Happy Person All Along! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Margaret PaulWould the prince have chosen Cinderella to marry if she was a miserable young woman? If her stepsisters were beautiful but miserable, would he have chosen either of them? Are you living under the delusion that when you meet your soul mate you will finally be happy - that your misery is because ...
Views: 18116(15 votes) - How best to resolve a conflict - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Albert GaroliThe origin of most conflicts, whether between couples, colleagues or friends, stems from the conviction that each party feels he/she is “right.” One’s needs, values and interests thus differ from the other to the point that each party will try to persuade the other to agree with what one ...
Views: 1748(8 votes) - Saved by the Laundry: From Hamper to Happiness in 8 Steps - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Laura MonzoWhen I was thirty-five, I looked up one day and realized that I hadn't had a life. I'd had a lot of things. I had a husband and a marriage. We had two late-model cars, two high-speed careers, and a two-story house on an oak-lined street. I had everything I ever thought I wanted, and much more ...
Views: 1873(8 votes) - Starting New - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Louise RouseNo matter what degrees it is outside, spring is a marker in time. Every season has its message. We think of spring as the time to clean out closets, get rid of the old, to prepare for the new. Spring cleaning is also for the mind, stories that just do not serve me are erased, and stories which ...
Views: 1411(2 votes) - *** Happiness and Financial Success - Which Comes First? - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Margaret PaulWhich statement do you believe is the most true? Happiness brings you financial successFinancial success brings you happinessYou might be surprised to learn that research suggests the first statement to be the most true. Again, which statement to you believe is the most true? Happiness is ...
Views: 5838(3 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: 1651(2 votes) - ***Magnesium and Diarrhea - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Jason BrunsonIt seems that in today’s world we are bombarded with people screaming, “women need calcium”. There is so much fear of getting osteoporosis. People are taught that for strong teeth and bones, “You Need Calcium”. The truth be known, you need much more magnesium than calcium. Take for example the ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - ***YOUR INNER CRITIC: Don’t Let it Block Your Success - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Doris HelgeWhether you’re self-employed or you work for someone else, your inner critic can deflate your business confidence and success like a sharp tack destroys a balloon. It can be very difficult to focus on your strategic plan when you’re bombarded by mental chatter like, “You don’t know what you’re ...
Views: 4449(1 vote) - 10 Painters, 10 Lessons - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a disclaimer, I do not believe the meaning of a painting should--or can--be summarized into a single sentence. It would be like playing someone a Beethoven-inspired ringtone as an introduction to classical music. But I hope this post inspires many of you to learn more about these painters, ...
Views: 637(1 vote) - 15 Keys to Happiness! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Peter GHow to find Happiness! The feeling of joy and happiness can be illusive and even if one achieves it, can a hard thing to hold on to in this world, especially, if we look for happiness in the usual places like material things. I remember when I first came to the US from Austria. More ...
Views: 3967(3 votes) - 2012: Ask Now - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Mala MukherjiFrom the black Eames chair that I have sat in as a therapist for well over 10,000 hours, 2012 parades forth as the catalyst humans need to jar them from their slumber. Blessings to the Mayans for their implantation of an alarm bell into the future collective consciousness of ...
Views: 1394(2 votes) - 3 Simple Steps to an Energized Day - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Paige BurkesDo you roll out of bed, get dressed and grab your coffee and bagel and run out the door in the morning and wonder why you’re dragging only a few hours later? Do you hit a wall later in the afternoon that only large doses of additional caffeine and sugar can cure? Do you want something simple ...
Views: 1237(2 votes) - 3 Steps to Get Consistent Results with the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Doreen BanaszakThe Law of Attraction is a wonderful law because it fulfills your hope that you have creative power over the circumstances of your life. But how is it possible that you can get inconsistent results when applying a “law?” Doesn’t the fact that you are applying a law insure that you get ...
Views: 3553(1 vote) - 3 steps to Happiness NOW - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sharon CraigAre you still waiting for your circumstances to change before you’ll allow yourself to be happy? Most of us have preconceived ideas of what would make us happy, and those goals are in our future thus we refuse to be satisfied until those things happen. Have you ever noticed that even when ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - 3 Steps to Infuse Your Affirmations with Creative Power - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Doreen BanaszakWhat puts the power in an affirmation? Believe it or not, it is not the words themselves, or the repetition. Plain and simple, it is your state of being when you say the words. Your state of being is actually the creative cause of the result you are affirming. How is it that some ...
Views: 1769(2 votes) - 3 Ways To Bounce Back From A Setback - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNo matter how charmed your life may be, we all face hard times. That just comes with the territory of living. So how do you get up when life knocks you down? How can you become more resilient? Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey are two examples of resilient people. Despite Lance's health ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Get You Clear on What Your REAL Dreams Are - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Doreen BanaszakOften when I ask people what their dreams are I initially get a laundry list of, quite frankly, boring things. It goes something like this…”My dream is to have lots of money, pay off my bills, repair my relationship with my partner, buy a new car, run a marathon, loose ten pounds….." After ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose Part 2: Time and Commitment - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellMany people say they just don’t have the time to pursue making a change in their lives. The idea of going in another direction, however appealing, just seems too overwhelming. Some get as far as exploring getting some help with this, but then back away. There is a lack of commitment to doing ...
Views: 2068(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live Their Purpose, Part 3: Money - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellIn the past two articles, I’ve covered the obstacles of not knowing what you are passionate about and time or commitment issues. This article will cover the topic of money. Once you have identified the direction you want to go and have committed to the time to focus on it, an issue that comes ...
Views: 2090(2 votes) - 5 Reasons People Don’t Live their Purpose: Part 1, Clarity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellAs Henry David Thoreau famously said, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He was explaining how most people are slaves to their work and to those who employ them. They become resigned to this state of affairs which Thoreau called “confirmed desperation.” This rather bleak ...
Views: 2694(2 votes) - 5 Steps On How To Make Your Affirmations A Reality - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from James HoltonThere's no doubt about it, using positive affirmations is probably one of the most effective ways to manifest happiness, success, wealth, and the dream life you've always wanted. But how can you make this happen? Below are five simple steps that can help make your affirmations much more ...
Views: 10128(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Happiness - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Bill LangAre you happy? What makes us happy? Can you cultivate happiness? These questions are difficult to answer, but psychologists like Martin Seligman from the University of Pennsylvania are trying a new approach to shed light on these questions. Psychology for most part of history has concerned ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Loving Your 60s (even if you're dreading them!) - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Bonnie McFarlandAre you bothered about turning 60? If you’re like many women “in the neighborhood” of 60, you are feeling apprehensive or concerned about being in your sixties. You might even be dreading it. Yep, some women just sail through 60 but many other aren’t feeling good about their future and ...
Views: 2063(3 votes) - 5 Summer Tips For Total Self Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Shannon Graham1. Certainty Lets face it, when if comes to confidence no one is perfect. But it seems to me like one of the biggest factors in having high levels of self confidence comes from knowing exactly what you want out of life. I mean think about it, when you are not very sure about what you want, ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sandy PeckinpahHave you ever considered that your past, no matter how difficult, may actually be the platform to your exciting future? I thought I had a fairy tale life, and then suddenly, I didn’t. The loss of my child, and subsequently the loss of my marriage and my husband, changed every chapter of my ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - 66 Ways to Lessen Stress and Feel Happier - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Russ SmallHang out with positive people Avoid negative people Hang up pictures of loved ones Call a friend Call a relative you haven't been in touch with for a long time just to say "Hi, I was thinking about you!" Smile at someone Acknowledge a complete stranger with a greetings, good morning, etc ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - 7 Steps to Creating a Happy & Authentic Life - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Shannon Short, The SPARK! Coach -Getting Real is a very real thing and a very vital part of being successful and happy in our life and our work. If you want to create a happy and authentic life, you are going to have to get real. What does it mean to Get Real? It means to: * Live in the whole truth, recognizing that your ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Vacations - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryThis may seem like a very strange title for an article. After all, a vacation is supposed to be… a vacation. The title seems to imply that we should strive to make our vacation, somehow strategic or productive. In a way, that is what I am suggesting, but maybe not in the anal-retentive way ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - 9 Foods for a Better Mood - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneEat this healthy food. Avoid eating this food. You will gain weight if you eat this. There is too much fat, sugar, salt, or empty calories in this food. We have all heard so many warnings against eating so many foods that many of us have lost the pure joy of eating food that makes us feel ...
Views: 3465(8 votes) - 9 Story Points for Writing Your Own "It's a Wonderful Life!" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sandy PeckinpahThe greatest truth about being happy is that happiness is a choice and a decision. It's just a thought away! Every day you wake up and get to make the decision about how you want to feel. Ask yourself, "Do I want to be happy today?" Isn't that the choice most of us would want? And yet, we ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - 9 Ways to Become Creative with Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Julie DohertyBecoming Creative with your Life, is not losing the inner you, your inner core, your innate artistic talents and inspiration. You may well say that can be rather difficult especially when we are surrounded by our everyday responsibilities and must dos! But if we make an effort to introduce ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - A Formula for Happiness and Low Depression Discovered: Study Finds That Learned Happiness Quotient (HQ) Factors Predict Happiness with 75% Accuracy - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Tom StevensIn a world where so many people are facing difficult circumstances, what can they do to overcome negative emotions and find happiness? For decades psychologists have been identifying key factors associated with happiness and with depression. However, researchers have rarely looked for a ...
Views: 2084(1 vote) - A New Way to Approach Transforming Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Leah ShapiroHave you ever had a big dream that you were really excited about, but you ended up abandoning it because you could not figure out HOW to make it happen? Back in the day, this happen to me all the time. I would end up totally frustrated and stressed out and then decide that I really did not want ...
Views: 2106(1 vote) - A Thanksgiving to Be Grateful For - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou love your extended family, you really do, and the thought of all those aunts and uncles, in-laws and parents, cousins and various spouses and children warms your heart. Until it’s time for them to descend on your home for Thanksgiving. Even if it’s just a parent or solitary in-law or ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Helene Leonetti MDI’ll call her Ann. I was forty minutes late for her appointment, and she launched into me like a Tommy gun, reminding me that her time as just as valuable as mine, and that she needed to be at work for an evaluation in twenty minutes. This followed a tirade of unpleasant remarks to any staff ...
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