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- Don’t Wait For Miracles To Happen - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Robert SpadingerIf you are not happy with certain aspects and circumstances in your life, change them rather than waiting for miracles to happen. You are a creator and you already have everything you need to create a life that’s filled with love, happiness, abundance, peace and freedom. Maybe it won’t be ...
Views: 999 - Three Ways to Let Go of Self-Sabotaging Stories - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2014 from Debra PayneStories can create your reality. Which reality will you choose? What kinds of stories do you tell yourself? Here are a few common examples of stories: • I can’t lose weight! • I’ll never find love! • I’m too old, fat, thin, stupid, short, tall, etcetera! Stories are the collection ...
Views: 1746 - Anxiety-Free New Year's Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2014 from Pat LaDouceurAnxiety Free New Year’s Resolutions The new year is only a day old, and my client Wendy is looking at her list of resolutions. They’re the things she’s focused on every January for the past three years – more exercise, better eating habits, more accomplishment at work, more patience with her ...
Views: 1509 - The Antidote to Anger: Best New Year's Resolutions Ever! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2014 from Janet PfeifferAt the beginning of every new year millions of adults make resolutions to improve some aspect of their life: quit smoking, lose weight, save more money, spend time with family and friends. Though well-intentioned, few actually follow through and achieve their desired degree of success. While ...
Views: 2449 - Top 5 Regrets People Make On Their Deathbed - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI 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: 1701 - Music: Is Music Important? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, music is a vital part of life. It is there when they are feeling up and during those moments when they are feeling down. It is then not just a nice addition and something they simply enjoy, it as much a part of their life as breathing is. And while one can feel let down by ...
Views: 1942 - How To Connect With Your Inner Happiness And Feel Great For The Rest Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Robert SpadingerThe only place to find true happiness is within yourself. The reason why there are so many unhappy people is because most people try to find happiness outside themselves and they never look within. Happiness is always with you and you can access it anytime – even if you are deeply depressed. ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - The Benefits of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2013 from BAJEERAO PATILFirst of all lets understand what is positive thinking. Positive thinking only means approaching life with a positive outlook. That being said it does not mean you have to ignore potentially harmful situation that can impact your life adversely. The individuals with positive thinking do not ...
Views: 2035 - Millennials and the Holiday Spirit - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2013 from Phyllis GoldbergAlthough it may be the holiday season, as far as presents go that doesn't mean a whole lot to Millennials. Like so many other issues, they have their own ideas about gift giving. Apparently what they want is cash, mostly to pay down college costs and other debt. So much for the negative ...
Views: 3007(2 votes) - A Wish for You - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I wish you love, peace and joy. I want to throw in some strength, comfort, and warmth to help you on your journey through life. I also wish you tenderness and hugs, when life gets cold and your struggles get rough. I wish you a trinket box full of all your fondest memories, to call upon when ...
Views: 1514 - The Spirit of Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Just the word Christmas can warm your heart and put a smile on your face. For some it is a time of year that they have come to dread. It is the loneliest time of year for many, and a joyous time for many more. But the true meaning of Christmas is not about what lies under the Christmas tree ...
Views: 1362 - Thanksgiving Prayer - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is my Thanksgiving prayer from me to you. I pray for safe travels everywhere that you go. I pray for fond memories of loved ones to always fill your heart. As you carefully plan out all the details for your Thanksgiving feast, all things are done with love and that is the most important ...
Views: 1292 - ***Stop Inner Critic Holiday Attacks - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Doris HelgeDoes your inner critic work overtime during the holiday season? Explore the warning signs below to discover if you’re experiencing an Inner Critic Holiday Attack. CONCERN ABOUT FAMILY HOLIDAY EVENTS How will I handle difficult conversations? What do I do when my family ...
Views: 4195 - 7 Tips for Bringing Holiday Cheer To People Who Are Ill - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiIt’s that wonderful time of year again when the holidays fill us with anticipation and excitement. It’s also a time when some folks are barely putting one foot in front of the other due to illness or sadness. You probably know someone who could use a “leg up” during the holidays. Here are ...
Views: 1913 - 3 Ways to be Happy in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonThis month, I’ll be covering 3 different ways to be happy in the different relationships in your life. It’s something all of us want, but it’s not always the easiest thing to achieve. Why is that? I believe it’s due to assumptions we make. We’re so quick to assume things – a look means ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - The 10 Habits of Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Nicola BuntingHow happy do you want to be? How happy will you allow yourself to be? The beautiful and surprising thing is that we are mostly in charge of our own happiness: only 15% of our happiness depends on external events, according to studies. So the first happiness habit is to decide to be happy and ...
Views: 1196 - No One Ever Became A Leader By Submission. - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Rick CarterOne definition of a leader is “one who is followed by others.” Another is “one who has influence or control over others.” This is accomplished by force (including authority based on position) and charisma (people want you to lead them). This implies that a leader is a person who expects others ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Life Is The Way You Make It - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizOne of the biggest set backs you can give yourself is allowing your “outer life” control your “inner life”. Your inner LIFE is who you really are. It is where nothing can break you and all that matters can be found. It is where you are protected, safe, loved and one with Source. When we ...
Views: 1196(2 votes) - So you think your life sucks…(or does it?) - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Stacy CorriganEveryone perceives life through their own lens. We all personalize our stories, determine that our childhood was horrible - or just plain sucky - and we choose to stay stuck by rehashing our victim stories over and over again in our heads and to others. It’s a challenging truth to face. ...
Views: 1184 - 8 Signs That You Are Unhappy with Your Job - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Ta'Rikah JonesIf you think you may be ready to make a career change because your job is bringing you down, you’re not alone. According to the 2012 Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement report by the Society for Human Resource Management, only 38 percent of employees were “very satisfied” with their jobs. ...
Views: 1468 - Abundance, Cat Naps and Patches Of Sun - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Catie HayesThe other afternoon while puttering around the house, I happened upon one of my cats sleepily reveling in a patch of sunlight. It struck me as odd to find him there. He wasn't lounging in one of his usual haunts; an elevated surface of some sorts or a location involving a blanket or ...
Views: 773 - Different Choices Will Create A Happier Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you unhappy over the choices you have made or are making? Do you live with guilt and regret because of those choices? Too often we allow the choices we make control our lives through the feelings they cause. We live with self-criticism and at times loath ourselves. For some, the guilt ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - The Freedom of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizForgiveness is not about the other person. Forgiveness is about freeing OURSELVES from the pain, anger, resentment and negativity we hold against someone else so WE can move forward. I believe the reason it is so difficult to find forgiveness is because we believe saying “I forgive you” means ...
Views: 1142 - Embracing the Unexpected - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout our lives we are going to experience the unexpected. We will welcome the things that bring us joy and happiness with open arms and we will resist the things that bring us sadness and heartache. Both are natural reactions to what we want and what we don’t want. But….what if, ...
Views: 1689 - Life Is Inside You - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizLife is inside you but you spend so much time looking outside yourself, you don’t even know it exists. It is an unshakable feeling of peace and well-being; an unshakable feeling of calm. No matter what is going on you will never lose yourself when you are connected to Life. The Life inside ...
Views: 1119 - Are You Happy Now? 10 Ways to Live a Happy Life - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Maria BarryLessons from a dramatic life Barbara’s life has been pretty dramatic. Catapulted into intense “awakening” experiences by the tumultuous events of her early life, Barbara became a seeker. Her quest to find a way out of suffering led her to explore many different pathways and approaches – mental, ...
Views: 1185 - 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: 1640(1 vote) - Expand Your Bucket List - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Kathy CannonIt has recently come to my attention that my bucket list needs a revision. Unlike my never-ending to-do list, I find that I scratch off completed items as I explore the world, but I have never sat down with my bucket list to really think outside the box to add to it. I have a long list that ...
Views: 1330 - Be Healed! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Emily DeCarloJohn5:4-7 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years. 6 When Jesus ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - ***Shortcuts to Personal Empowerment, Confidence and Success - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Doris HelgeSTEP ONE: EXPLORE A HIDDEN SOURCE OF PERSONAL POWER Are the words you use more like a tire pump or a nail? When we tell ourselves, “I’m not good enough” or “I won’t succeed,” we puncture our confidence, success and happiness like a nail flattens a ...
Views: 3698(1 vote) - 2 life secrets for having a great life. - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Charles WoodLife secrets do such things exist? Well I have two super life secrets to share. They are such simple life secrets that I am sure you do not need reminding! But I hope you will be inspired. Life secret 1: Gratitude The first life secret is gratitude. This is the magic ingredient of ...
Views: 741 - The Strength of Smiles: How To Change Your Life By Being Positive. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Kathleen White“I knew today was going to be awful the moment I got out of bed” is something most, if not all, of us have uttered at least once in our lives. You get out of bed, feeling just awful, the hot water runs out in the middle of your shower, and then you burn the eggs, miss the bus, and arrive late ...
Views: 828 - THE SIX LAWS OF TRUE HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Al InfandeWhat is true happiness? According to the Dalai Lama (1998), "The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. We all are seeking something better in life, therefore the very motion of our life is towards happiness”. It's been suggested by Geneticists and Psychologists that we are all ...
Views: 1187 - ***YOUR INNER CRITIC ATTACKS YOUR PARENTING SKILLS: Do You “Should” on Yourself? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from Doris HelgeHOW THE INNER CRITIC DEPLETES YOUR PARENTING SKILLS Which of these sound familiar? No matter how much Maria does for her child, she never feels like she does enough, “No matter how hard I try, I’ll never be the parent I want to be.” Bob constantly ...
Views: 4099(1 vote) - What Do I Want For Xmas? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Niki CleggMost people would say there is nothing they can't live without apart from food, water and shelter. I found something special that I don't want to live without and I don't care if it is a luxury. I want one for Xmas! As I have become older I have not asked for much from anyone, in actual fact ...
Views: 1737 - ***YOUR INNER CRITIC Vs. YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Doris HelgeHave you ever said “Yes” when you wanted to say “No?” Are you ever angry because your needs are ignored? Your self-esteem will soar when you stop being who you think you “should be” and become the shining star you truly are. The world is starved for your ...
Views: 4724(1 vote) - ***BULLIES IN THE WORKPLACE: To empower yourself, banish myths about a bully - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Doris HelgeIs there a jerk where you work? Have you ever worked with an honors graduate from Bully Bootcamp who intimidated, threatened, humiliated, or dominated other people? SHOULD YOU BEWARE OF THE BIG BAD BULLY? Yes . . . and no. Although it’s true you need to ...
Views: 6497(2 votes) - 10 steps to a BETTER YOU! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Eryka Sklivas10 steps to a BETTER YOU! Entering a New Year has always been a time for reflecting on the past, and more importantly, preparing for the changes you want (or need) to make in the coming year. Rather than simply rolling from one year to the next, dragging your past into your future, here are ...
Views: 1216 - Unleash Your Inner Child - The Gateway to your Higher Self - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Eryka SklivasYou’re alive and breathing but are you living? I’m sure you have a routine that works for you and I’m guessing it goes something like this ‘work, eat, sleep, eat, work, sleep’. Well you are not alone! Most people are stuck in this humdrum cycle because, let’s face it, society has structured ...
Views: 3696(1 vote) - When Life Gets Froggy, Just Let Go - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizLet’s be honest; life is NOT always easy and we are not always happy. No matter how hard we try to feel better or get out of our funk, it only seems to get worse. Well the good news is, that is the problem. Whenever you “effort” from a place of negativity or frustration, you are only going to ...
Views: 1096 - What is Sampoorna Yoga ? Overview - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from tara sukhuSampoorna means complete, full. We are the spirit, Soul or Atman, which is Divinity or fullness itself. The Atman, which is also referred to as the Self, is functioning through the vehicles of body, senses, mind, intellect and ego to experience the world of objects, emotions and thoughts. The ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - How Many Different Types of Friendships Are There? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Niki CleggThrough many years of experience and learning I have found there are different types and levels of friendships and relationships. I want to discuss this in my article and see if anyone agrees. I have been around for many years and have learnt so much about people and especially about myself. I ...
Views: 2204 - 5 Happiness Habits To Do Before 8AM - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from MADELINE CORRMy recent article ‘Climb the Ladder to Success with Happiness Habits states the best way to become the best you is through your habits and the goal is to make your daily success habits as habitual as possible so you do them without thinking. So, below are 5 habits to do before 8am for a happy ...
Views: 1253 - The Truth of Reincarnation Can Broaden Our Outlook and Perspectives - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranThe understanding of reincarnation leads to perspectives on many hidden issues of life so that our vision expands. As a result, the outlook on one’s life also expands helping us treat everyone and everything on earth with respect and dignity. It is good to live one’s life on this earth ...
Views: 1835 - Get Out of this Trap-You Are Incomparable! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Valerie LipsteinSelf love; this is a powerful practice we explored last month. We have heard often how crucial it is to our authentic success and joy. There is one very insidious trap that sabotages self love; something many of us may be all too familiar with… Comparing… Have you ever found that you compare ...
Views: 1268 - Take Care of You by Receiving this Gift - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonHave you ever realized how hard it is to take care of you when you don’t make it a priority? There’s always “stuff” to be done. Kids need rides. The house gets dirty. Groceries get eaten. But what about you? How much do you make taking care of you a priority? It needs to be a conscious ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Peace of Mind Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonPeace of mind often feels like a pipe dream that other people get to experience. But that doesn’t have to be YOUR reality! It is possible to experience it on a regular basis. You’re probably asking, “How?” about this time, aren’t you? Peace of mind will never be a reality if you don’t ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - We Must Change - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from David PikkaAll was silent except for the pitter-patter of our feet bouncing on the sidewalk. My mother’s stride was long and purposeful while my footsteps were quick and short; the footsteps of a child. A thick mist had settled on our tiny town, coating everything with a fuzzy texture. The dew could still ...
Views: 498 - You Are Insane - Deal With It - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from David PikkaAfter much thought I have come to the conclusion that every human on the face of this planet is insane. Many of us strive to reach an unattainable goal; to be perfect in every way (I.E. physically, mentally, emotionally, etc.), and many look to the pack and morph themselves to fit the image of ...
Views: 561 - How To Listen To Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Sonny MelendrezIn 1897, a musicologist and music critic for the New York Tribune named Henry Krehbeil wrote a book titled, “How to Listen to Music.” Henry said it was for the “untaught lovers of the art.” Perhaps, that is what many of us may be, untaught lovers of the art…of life. And, just as ...
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