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- Pursuing The Elusive Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Kenny LeeEveryone wants to be happy, right? YES. Whatever you do in life, pursuing your career, building your business, going to college, or learning a new skill, it is for a reason. It calls come down to leading a happy life. For whatever reason you tell yourself, it is always you want more money, more ...
Views: 796 - Practicing Mindfulness - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiPracticing mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to things as they are. Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness is the energy that helps us acknowledge the conditions of happiness that are already existing in our lives. We don’t ...
Views: 1048 - The Natural Spirituality and its Universality – Freedom from Spatial and Temporal Dependence - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPure spirituality is untouched by history and geographical location of people. Thus it is available to all humans irrespective of belief systems generated in history. The universality of pure spirituality beyond space and time is highlighted by many paranormal phenomena. Historicity is ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - Finding your Niche - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanHas anyone ever asked you if you have discovered your niche? Since I was very young, I knew that one day I would be using my talents to help others in life feel better about themselves. The path that I took was far different than what I envisioned but the outcome has been fabulous! Once you ...
Views: 1475 - Top Ten Benefits Of Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyRetiring can be a scary process but, there is no time in your life like retirement. Here are the top ten benefits of retirement. Number 10: Vacationing Retirement is the time to take those vacations you've been dreaming of. Relax on a long cruse to the Bahamas or go on a road trip ...
Views: 838 - Get Glad – Make The Happiness Decision - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Harry Hoover“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design into the present.” – Jim Rohn I worked my way through UNC-Chapel Hill as the night manager of a gas station. A 78-year-old man named Butch worked with me most nights. He was a character, gruff and often ...
Views: 915 - Being Happier – An Achievable Goal - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Harry HooverAre you striving for complete happiness when just being happier is good enough? I don’t know anyone who is happy all the time. Well, maybe the Dalai Lama, but aside from him, happiness eludes even the most cheerful of us from time-to-time. So, I don’t think your initial aim should be to ...
Views: 1023 - You Should Not Be Happy Constantly To Live Life To The Fullest - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Artice UpchurchYou should never be happy all the time. And this is perfectly fine. You might be surprised after reading it because everything that you have been longing for your entire life is to be happy. And you sincerely want it to be a full-time thing. But the truth is that happiness can be harmful ...
Views: 931 - Top 5 Trendy Customized Leather Gift Ideas for Father's Day - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Lauren JohnsonLeather has been the gift for everyone who loves to carry the royal style. Styling with leather for men has always been the perfect style statement. On the occasion of father’s day, simply make your father smile with this proud and thoughtful gift idea. Not always you have to be special, but ...
Views: 2592 - Cherish Your Loved One with an Amazing Birthday Gift - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Lauren JohnsonGiving gift to someone is a disturbing matter. Sometimes you want to get the special attention of your loved one, but you get failed in this task. Because! You do not get the right idea of what to gift. To sort out this problem we have come up with amazing birthday gift ideas. You will ...
Views: 2257 - Dear Dr. Romance: I have no support structure - by Submitted on May 22, 2016 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am 48 years of age, never married but would definitely like to. I am doing the online dating thing for a while now and so far no success. I am currently speaking to a gentleman who lives in another state; but given he is currently a pilot he ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Know how to purchase the right walk in bathtub - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Jeo NashThe idea of walk in bathtubs is great. It provides a huge comfort and relief to the users of the bathtubs. The first thing that is necessary to know is the way to purchase the right one that provides the best piece of advantages. The concept of the walk in tubs provides a huge level of comfort ...
Views: 581 - Arguing For Your Limitation - by Submitted on May 18, 2016 from Jeanne HendersonMany people today argue for their limitations. They do this because their reality is limited in the way they perceive things. You may often hear them say, “This is the way it is done”, “This is the correct way”, “This is the way I have always done it.” The behavior comes from limited thinking ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - Helpful Tips to Surviving 'Stress and Overwhelm' - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Catherine CardinalThis year marks my 30th year working with clients, (and I still love it) and I'm in a place of reflection. I'm also getting active with my writing again, after taking some time off to devote to other projects. I have witnessed a variety of trends throughout my career, based on numerous ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - What's Really Going on When We Fall in Love - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Linda and Charlie Bloom"Lovers are those for whom no minute is like any other, people between whom nothing habitual takes place, just what is new, unprecedented, unexpected. In such connections there exists an almost unbearable happiness. When we understand our lives correctly, we can slowly grow into such happiness ...
Views: 1610 - It's Not You, It's Me: 3 Ways to Break Up With Your Job - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Sarah ClarkDeciding to leave a well-paying, satisfying, and exciting career in favor of motherhood was a crazy decision, right? Many questioned whether I was doing the right thing and, more importantly, how I knew I was doing the right thing. I’ve always believed in going with my gut, leaning on my faith, ...
Views: 1868 - The Key to Nourishing My Relationships - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Orsolya HernoldI am grateful to be living in a loving relationship with my partner, for more than ten years now. I also have a good relationship with my children–and I even count those times when they use all their creative energies to annoy us until it is unbearable, as well as those times when I am too tired ...
Views: 964 - Being in Silence—7 Benefits to Unplugging and Getting Quiet - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2017 from Estra RoellThere is much talk today about mindfulness and meditation has made its way into many workplaces and even into schools. Today we experience more stimulation from our outside environments than ever before. We have more noise and we are more accessible than ever before. More demands are placed on ...
Views: 1533 - Step by Step: Recovering from Injuries and Taking care of the Family - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2016 from Rachelle WilberMultitasking is nothing new to most mothers. They learn quickly how to manage the kids, the household and more. It's exhausting work that they lovingly do for their families. However, taking care of a family while recovering from injury is much more challenging. Delegation of ...
Views: 1009 - Online Dating Tips - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertBelow are some times given by our psychics for online dating. Online dating for women seeking to begin in excess of might be scary. Any romance which is older than a smartphone—that would be to say, around 10 many years or extra—is one that started out ahead of a great shift occurred ...
Views: 3105 - Michael Mantell's 5 Steps to Better Self-Esteem. - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2016 from Michael Mantell"Dr. Mantell, what is it that keeps me back from reaching my goals in life?" I"m often asked about what is the single most impacting block to success. I ask in return, "What do you think of yourself?" No, not what do you think others think about you? But what do you think about you? Your ...
Views: 1691 - Clear Your Space for New Opportunities - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comSpring, like early mornings, reminds me of new beginnings and new opportunities. It’s a time where we can plant new seeds and hopes. There is a great vibrancy and excitement in the air and I see sparkles of hope all over. What if we are so busy that we cannot enjoy the new beginnings? What if ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - 3 ways to significantly improve your sense of wellbeing - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonOur wellbeing is the foundation of living a happy, properous life. Unfortunately, many of us get caught in the daily grind, and forget that taking care of ourselves first is the only thing that really matters - after all, if we don't take care of ourselves, who will? According to a study ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - The Importance of Having Fun - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Dawn ShulerBusiness owners tend to be busy people. If your business is small, and even if you have a team (smart you!), you’re probably still pretty darn busy. There’s always more to do. Another networking meeting to attend. Another prospective client to call. Another program to design. Another ...
Views: 939 - The Importance of Music - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectI guess there’s a lot to talk about when it comes to music, so where do I start? Well, music is important to everyone, whether they know it or not. It could be their favourite band or their favourite jingle or even a holiday song that they really like, or maybe the sound of birds in the ...
Views: 1425 - Michael Mantell's 10 Rules for Living Well - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2016 from Michael Mantell"Come on, Dr. Mantell, you've practiced psychotherapy for more than 40 years, have been a transformational leadership coach and mentor. You must have some rules to live well that you'd be willing to share." Of course I do, and I'm happy to do so, But first, a question for you. When it comes ...
Views: 1550 - 4 Steps to Fight Alcoholism - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2016 from Cynthia WitsonAlcoholism is a rampant problem in the society that is often overlooked because a lot of alcoholics are still able to function much like normal human beings despite their liquor dependency. However, when things go downward spiral and the problem is already out of hand, that is when people think ...
Views: 1723 - Dr. Michael Mantell Joins With The United Nations in Promoting Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2016 from Michael MantellYes, I'm the same Michael Mantell who promotes “the link is what you think” and who believes, OK, thinks, that every emotion we ever have, ever, is first conceived and then anchored in the way we think. It's ALL in your head. Simply put, you not only won’t - but actually can’t- ever have an ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - Michael Mantell's "WAM" Will Increase Your Self-Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Michael Mantell“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” ~Jack Kornfield Ads by ZINC Before retiring from the practicing clinical psychology for forty years, diagnosing and treating mental illness, I saw day to day, the scourge of self-loathing. Now that I’ve retired and am coaching ...
Views: 1415 - Michael Mantell Claims "Gratitude is Medicine" - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Michael MantellHey Dr Mantell, this may be the latest "health supplement" on the block but it's been around for thousands of years, hasn't it? You bet it's been around for thousands of years. In Psalm 100-4, we read, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His ...
Views: 1435 - Michael Mantell's One Thought That Blocks Your Authenticity - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Michael Mantell“Dr. Mantell, it seems that ‘being authentic’ is the hottest topic in self-improvement. Is that true?” If 119,000,000 hits on Google means something is hot, then yes, authenticity - in our age of inauthenticity - is hot. Just what does being authentic mean? Where does this originate? ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - Love, Laugh, Live - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Awnish TodiWhen you hear the words - Live, Love, Laugh; you probably think of some television channel tag and move on. What more could it be, right? I want to start this one by putting forward three points and then ask you three questions. So here goes. 1. Life is too short to do everything. 2. Love ...
Views: 1089 - Fit More Fun Into Your Day - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2016 from Maria Khalife“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.” – Carl Jung Our days are filled with productivity, and this can sometimes sap us out of leisure and playfulness and lead us farm from the spontaneity we had as children. Although the weekend is our ...
Views: 1255 - Release Expectations - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all hold others in high regard. When we give all of our love and devotion, we expect others to live up to the same expectations. When we call others to catch up or to show our concern, we expect the same when we are going through things as well. When we reach out, you shouldn’t have any ...
Views: 1362 - Think Like a Millionaire: Government Offerings - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Lucas ThomasHave you ever wondered why one person in your family always seems to have money while another doesn't? Even tho they make the same income... The truth is most people feel money is a dispensable item and are too easy to give it away for things they want or value. While an investor uses the ...
Views: 1376 - Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanThebacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are the primary cause of the bacterial infection, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. Healthy people sometimes also get this infection without having any symptoms. The bacteria generally cause minor problems, but may cause several complications if the ...
Views: 1592 - Life Lessons From a Fish - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Kathy Jo PollackLife is simple….just ask a fish. This morning I looked in the fish bowl on my desk as Johnny Rocket, a.k.a. “Rocket”, my vibrant blue Betta fish, stared back at me. At this moment I realized that we all could benefit from a gentle reminder of the basics – a place we may have forgotten or ...
Views: 2524(3 votes) - “Who’s Driving Your Core? Merge w/Divinity” Online Radio Show Appearance w/Al Diaz - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! How’s 2016 going so far? I was afforded the honor of beginning this year with a blog talk radio show appearance with Al Diaz, international speaker, author, producer, and show host. So on Saturday morning, 10 am PST on January 2, I found myself warming up my voice a couple hours ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - Creating an Effective Personal Ritual - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! In these changing, evolving times, I’ve found it essential to update my personal rituals to keep up with my own personal spiritual growth. The excitement of discovering new ways to support the passion of my life path continues to infuse every day with joy! Discerning the difference ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence vs. Mental Masturbation - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonThe ability to be articulate about emotional intelligence does not translate into actual emotional intelligence. This time of year, the upsurge in mental masturbation masquerading as “consciousness,” prepared for and presented to the mainstream monkey mind mentality buying into the latest new ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - What’s ALOHA Got to Do with It? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! Yes, I said it, per usual! Why? The beautiful Hawai’ian word, “aloha,” is commonly thought by people outside the culture as meaning, “hello,” or, “goodbye.” Actually, the word translates as, “breath of life.” “Alo” = life; “ha” = breath. The “ha” breath in Hawai’ian culture encompasses ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Don’t be a mindless zombie - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectNo matter what we do, whatever we say, or how much we don’t want to, we’re all going to die eventually. I know you probably think that this is a terrible way to start off an article, but sadly we all know it’s true. The thing is, nobody knows when they’re going to ‘go’, and I’m sure if we did ...
Views: 1417 - Stuff Won't Make You Happy - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerToo much "stuff" never brings us happiness. It actually weighs us down. It keeps us stuck. Rooted right where we are. If you feel really stuck, really weighed down, I suggest that you look around your home. Do you have "stuff" everywhere you look? Are your cabinets and closets and ...
Views: 1486 - Complete Guide on Fake Fuller Lips - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Sara BistonMany women have an obsession with their lips until some are contemplating having lip injections to make them fuller. It is not all about injections that can make lips fuller, but non-surgical lip plumpers have pretty impressive results. There are simple tips that will help you achieve fake ...
Views: 1462 - January 2016 Earth Spirit Journal: New Beginnings... - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2016 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Shamanics in Portugal´s Earth Spirit Journal. Our intention is to remind you our readers, friends and connections we are all part of a much larger, ever evolving community. As part of that the Journal is available on YouTube so that you can listen to it as well as view some of the ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Making it Possible - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Ascendance Project"Dream big, Sparkle more, Shine bright" Lately, I’ve been finding it hard to find time to work on my music, to come up with new stuff and practice songs for gigs. I have even forgotten to spare time to have fun with music and to experiment with it, me busy being caught up with school work and ...
Views: 1285 - Healthy Mind Healthy Body - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2016 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, now that all of the goodies from the holidays have settled, hopeful we could turn our attention to healthy living. How often have you heard the saying, the good things in life are free, yet we neglect this simple but profound message. Daily we are bombarded by various ...
Views: 1345 - Lilliput Brand Made for Children – Franchise India - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2016 from Meenu JainLilliput is the brand made for children. Childhood is the time of life when everyone is carefree and tastes a sort of freedom which only a child can experience. Lilliput is just the right brand which caters to all stages of childhood that is from infancy to pre- teens. Lilliput uses the best ...
Views: 1396 - Can You Flow With the Stressful Times? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerStress happens. Sometimes you just can't avoid a stressful day or week (or longer period) in your life. Stress happens despite the best of plans. Stress happens because it's part of life. We're bombarded with stress-reduction advice. Yes, we're bombarded with messages from all ...
Views: 1673 - Maslow's Hierachy of Needs - Flawed? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectSo, I was at our weekly Coffee with ET (www.facebook.com/ascendancepro) session, with a front row seat, since I was hosting, and while listening to ET’s thoughts (www.elangothiyagu.com) on the topic of the day, it suddenly dawned on me… The cultural problems of our society can be attributed to ...
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