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- Journal to Find Your Core Self - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Mari L. McCarthyPeople in general tend to be moody. Sometimes we’re energetic and optimistic, and sometimes we’re sluggish and blue. In addition to the globe’s atmospheric conditions, producing constant weather changes, we have our own internal weather, seemingly as capricious as clouds. We do our best to ...
Views: 1751 - How to Romance Your Sweetheart This Valentines Day - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Debbie ProbstWant a distinctive, cherished, and easy-on-the-pocket Valentine’s Day gift to warm your sweetheart's heart? We have an ideal plan that is sure to be delightful and unforgettable! What could be more romantic and charming than a weekend nestled in the North Georgia Mountains? The Villas at ...
Views: 2130 - What does that Rose say to you – Part II - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from shamsher rayeeIn the last post, we talked about how different colours in Roses all stand for an emotion and a definition. We said that in this post we shall talk about some more colours and touch upon the significance of orchids and the occasions where they are appropriate to gift. So, here we are! Deep ...
Views: 626 - New Year, New You - 5 Steps to Creating Lasting Change - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Teri GoetzSo many people start out the new year thinking, “Starting January 2 (because you give yourself that extra day to be ‘bad’ ) I’m going to …quit smoking, lose weight, go to the gym, open my own business, switch jobs, stand up for myself….” The list can go on and on, but the truth is, resolutions ...
Views: 1388 - Bring Smile to Her Face with Special Valentine Gifts for Her - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Phanse AshishDo you love anyone? Then, there is no other special day for you other than Valentine’s Day. What to gift her to make the day memorable. This will be question running in your mind when you get near to the day of celebrating love. There are several types of Valentine day gifts to select from to ...
Views: 1397 - Four Creative Steps To Healing - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2013 from Ovidiu DotEver have the feeling that disease was controlling your life? Perhaps it's not even a chronic illness. Do you harbor anger? Resentment? Frustration? Maybe it's just me and I'm talking to myself, but I've let all of these rule my life at some point. Therefore, in this article, I thought we'd ...
Views: 2865(1 vote) - Embracing the Unwanted - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout life we have and we will face unwanted life experiences. We will view these experiences as wearisome and upsetting to say the least. They may cause stress, anxiety and/or depression. They could also be so damaging to cause you to engage in negative behaviors in an effort to try to ...
Views: 1727 - How to Make Happiness Your New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Rhonda RabowBy this time in January, statistics tells us the most people have already broken their New Year’s Resolution. Is it because they are all weak and not motivated, or maybe those resolutions are just not realistic and people haven’t plugged in a strategy they can use that will enable them to ...
Views: 1533 - The Help (The Book): A Short Review - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Emmanuel GonotWhen I saw its cover illustration, my initial thoughts about The Help was that it was one of those inconsequential romance novels which I detest and which I usually ignore whenever I could. The minute I opened the book and browsed through the first few lines, however, that was when I quickly ...
Views: 1344 - China Love Secrets For Western Men And Chinese Girls - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from lisa yungPeople always say that it is easy to love each other but it is difficult to get along well with our other half. Do you agree? Let's have a look at how an Canadian gentleman safeguards cross cultural marriage with a Chinese girl. Maybe you can gain some help for seeking your true China love. If ...
Views: 1691(2 votes) - Passion And Young Age - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Andrada TodWhat does it mean to be passionate about something? Passion implies feelings and dedication. It means that you love to do something and you don’t consider that spending your free time that way is overdoing it. In fact, you’re so focused at what you’re passionate about that you find a way to ...
Views: 1075(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: 4544(1 vote) - Circle Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Dr. Mona AeyshaHappiness is no doubt a feeling, very much desired, true, delicate and crystal clear. Everybody knows when he/she is happy with him/her, with others, with the work, with the environment and even with his/her creator. We all become happy in various degrees- average, low, high, the least and the ...
Views: 1681 - It’s Not a Matter of If You’ll Fail, It’s When - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaFailure is inevitable. I know that may sound like a negative attitude, but it's the truth. And, it's not a bad thing. When you accept this fact, it transforms you. You no longer feel like a failure when something doesn't work out. You know it's par for the course, and you simply move ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - The Body Heals Quickly. Why Doesn’t the Mind? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaA cut medically known as an avulsion. Not really even a cut or a gash. Basically, the removal of a chunk of flesh. After a visit to the ER, where the doctor told me there wasn’t much he could do—after all, there was nothing to stitch up—I had no choice but to give it time to heal. For ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - Calvary Is Here - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Adrienne FikesSomething I saw and then heard myself telling someone the other day that touched me: “I know it’s really attractive to think that [name] is coming to help you or save you from this situation. We all want to be cared for so I get that. I need you to hear and really understand that there is NO ...
Views: 1178 - The One Day Soon You've Been Waiting For - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Adrienne FikesOh boy! This is it. YES! It’s finally here. Um, don’t sit there like you don’t know what I’m talking about. Today is THE day! You remember? Of course you remember. How could you forget?! You had so much excitement and confidence about how fantastic it would be as soon as you had ...
Views: 971 - Keep the Happy In Your Holiday - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Adrienne FikesListen, I know how expectations can build during a holiday. This day is no exception. I just want to encourage you to stay focused on the things that matter. Please don’t allow the hype and frenzy to derail your peace and joy. Listen, I’ll make a deal with you. If you agree do what you can to ...
Views: 909 - A Round of Applause For The Past Year - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Adrienne FikesBefore we all go off to celebrate another ending and new beginning, may I encourage you to remember why you are right where you are, and celebrate all those things you did accomplish in 2012. Now I know the overachiever in you is merely focused on all the things on your list that didn’t get ...
Views: 1067 - Overwhelmed, Fearful, and Angry? Congratulations That is Great! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Adrienne FikesFor good reasons or for reasons you cannot even explain, you are not in a good place right now. You might be spinning in circles in totally sensory overload; feeling completely overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. Fantastic! You might be really afraid of what is about to happen or ...
Views: 1156 - That Was Then, This is Now - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Adrienne FikesStop telling yourself that you can’t. That was then. This is now. Stop telling yourself that you aren’t. That was then. This is now. Stop telling yourself that you haven’t. That was then. This is now. Stop claiming that you don’t. That was then. This is now. It does not matter how ...
Views: 1229 - The Laid-back Attitude – A Salutary Aftermath of the Near Death Experience - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranMost of the times, our life gets complicated by our own attitudes. To meet life’s challenges without being agitated is not an easy thing to do. In this connection, we learn something about the nonchalant disposition in life from the Near Death Experiences. When we listen to the scores of ...
Views: 2049(3 votes) - Are you happy? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Cheryl CharronWhat makes you happy ? Truly, genuinely and authentically happy? Is this state of happiness easily reproduced every day or just sometimes? You can be in a state of happiness everyday if you would like to be. Your overall state of happiness is based upon how you perceive your past, present, ...
Views: 1338 - 4 Steps For Change And Growth - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2013 from Kimberley CohenLife can throw us to and fro sometimes, can't it? We never know what might transpire during our day. You can set your intentions on how you would like things to unfold and sometimes they work out perfectly or at least close to how you had intended. Other times you are blindsided by ...
Views: 1298 - Run Your Own Race - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaRunning has taught me many life lessons. It's an activity that provides great wisdom. Both in terms of how it relates to life, and in the way it opens your mind and allows the voice of your higher self to come through loud and clear. Last week I was running at a lake near my home and this ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Happiness Lessons From an Octogenarian - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaMy dad just turned 80 years young. As I get older I'm realizing that my dad has taught me a lot about how to be happy. Although he wasn't really "teaching" me... more like setting a great example by the way he has lived his life. Unfortunately, as is common with kids, I didn't appreciate or ...
Views: 1890(1 vote) - When Bad Things Happen to Good People - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaYes, it's true, bad things happen to good people. But it's also true that... GOOD things happen to BAD people. And, BAD things happen to BAD people. And yes, even GOOD things happen to GOOD people. It's called life, folks. I'm tired of hearing all the Law of Attraction "experts" ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Life Without Facebook: The Anti-Social Media Experiment - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaI've made the decision to try life without social media. What that really means is getting off Facebook. While I have accounts on Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn, I rarely visit those sites. But Facebook is different. For some reason, even when I vow not to visit, it draws me in. Calls to me. ...
Views: 2694(1 vote) - Rehabilitation Services - How to Make Patients More Comfortable - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Igor StilerRehabilitation Treatment – an Essential Service Rehabilitation services are provided for the elderly, for patients suffering from functional loss and chronic pain, patients with post trauma/neurological disorders, and those having pain in the neck, shoulder, back, knee, and ankle. ...
Views: 2151 - Life's Unexpected Curve Balls - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout our lives, we are going to be thrown unexpected curve balls from time to time. Whether you allow them to hit you square in the face or step out of the way is what is most important. Do not allow it to be anything more than what it is. It is a curve ball, plain and simple. Too ...
Views: 2007(2 votes) - Expressing Gratitude Is More Than Saying Thank You - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Marla EnhelderGratitude is many things to many people. It is wonder; it is appreciation; it is looking at the bright side of things; it is abundance; it is thanking someone; it is “counting blessings.” It is savoring; it is not taking things for granted; it is present-oriented. The average person often ...
Views: 2258(2 votes) - Create Internal Change And Live A Happier Working Mom Life In 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Marla EnhelderHow is it that some working moms are happy regardless of their life circumstances while others are incessantly miserable though they appear to "have it all"? How you feel and the results you attain are attributable to the intentionality of your thoughts and your actions. Your level of joy, ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - My Journey to Fulfilling My Greatest Heart's Desire! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Melissa KittoWhen I was 16 years old, I had an experience where I felt a baby soul come around me and communicate with me. She felt joyful and fun and I just knew deep down in my heart that she would be my child one day. It was only a matter of timing. At that time of course, I was very young and had NO plan ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Tips on Being Happier Beginning Today - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Larry CraneHere are several things that you can easily do to begin feeling happier each day. You will be as happy as you decide to be. In deciding to do nothing, that is exactly what you will accomplish — NOTHING. Your life is, and always will be, a reflection of what you are holding in mind. Involving ...
Views: 1611(4 votes) - Tips to plan a vacation on Southampton Holiday Cruises - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Adam SimonSouthampton is one of the most celebrated cities located in Hampshire, on the South Coast of England. This city is recognized as one of the most important ports of the world. Historical significance of this place makes it unique, beautiful, and attractive. Holiday cruises offer such a vacation ...
Views: 509 - The Place of Reincarnation in Healthy Life – An Esoteric Streamlining - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhen we widen and deepen our perspectives, our life moves towards serene waters. One such perspective is available through understanding Reincarnation. This creates an elbow room in one’s consciousness, leading to stable peace. Unfortunately, the cultures that have denied reincarnation ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - Do You Suffer From Multiple Identity Disorder? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Rachel AndrewsWhat is multiple identity disorder? The non-clinical version is when you show up with a different personality or set of values depending on who you’re with. You can know for sure if this applies to you by asking yourself this, “would people describe me differently depending on who I ...
Views: 2310(5 votes) - The mindset of Abundance - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Kelly RoachFor many individuals it is a life long quest to achieve financial security, career and business success. As a Senior Vice President for a Fortune 500 Firm and a business coach, I have worked with, guided and mentored hundreds of business leaders. What has shocked me the most over the years ...
Views: 1305(2 votes) - Happiness is a Friend Away - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott BaxterWhat can we do when we have a friend who is truly unhappy with their life? Do we sit back and watch them self-destruct in their own situations in their lives where they seem to be oblivious to what is actually going on? Is it our position to even say anything in the first place? If we elect to ...
Views: 1613 - The New Year—A Blank Piece of Paper Awaiting Your Inspiration - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Kathy GottbergAs a writer, it’s easy for me to imagine each New Year as a blank piece of paper awaiting my inspiration. But when you think about it, that metaphor actually works for everyone. Every year we all have the potential to start over with a story—our personal story for sure—and any other story we ...
Views: 1215(3 votes) - Inner Demons - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you live with inner demons? Is there something you did in the past that haunts you day in and day out? Do these demons control your life and control who you are? Well, they do not have to. There is nothing in the past that can affect you unless YOU ALLOW it to. There is nothing that can ...
Views: 2508(2 votes) - The only New Years Resolution you will EVER need - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Louise JensenIt's that crazy time of year again when lists are made with often unachievable, sometimes downright ridiculous goals. Three people I know have already decided on theirs. One is currently eating through the Christmas food like there is a famine approaching so she can start a diet on January ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - Your Inner Strength - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Your inner strength is where you draw your power from. It could be from past experiences that you learned from, it could be from faith in yourself, or from your faith in your religion. Your inner strength is constantly evolving. As the New Year approaches you anticipate the changes that ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Positive Thinking to Improve Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Sharon StilesSome days it seems that everything and everyone is against you. You start off by spilling coffee down your clean shirt, then you can't find your keys, every traffic light is red, everyone around you is in a bad mood and you're glad when the day is over. On other days, though, it seems that ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - Want A Happier, Healthier, More Successful New Year? Become An Optimist - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Noelle NelsonThe holidays are just about over, your decorations are slowly making their way back into storage boxes, the euphoria of gift-giving and receiving has given way to the mundane “Here we go, another year” where you still have to make a living or figure out how to make it through the next month, ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: Give Yourself a Gift - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Want to give yourself a holiday gift that will last the rest of your life? Try giving yourself the gift of happiness. Research shows that happiness and satisfaction depend more on the inner person than on external circumstances. The secret to living a happy life is ...
Views: 1757(4 votes) - ReNEW for the NEW Year: 5 Easy Rules to Change Your Life. - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganDuring the four weeks before Christmas, I try to prepare emotionally and spiritually for the Sacred Holiday. As is my custom, I practice new constructive behavior with the hope of incorporating them permanently into my life. This year, my goal was to immerse myself more fully in the present ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - Learn to Do Nothing on Purpose: Simple But Powerful Mindfulness Exercises can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Mark LeonardHow about making a real change this New Year. Learn to do nothing on purpose. Yes, learning to sit on your butt for a few minutes each day just watching the sensations of breath in your body could be all that you need to do to change your life for the better, in ways that you could never have ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Commitment Doesn't Have to Be Painful - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Heather DoeringThe truck was packed to the brim. The other two trucks accompanying us were also full. We were on our way to a remote lake near Lake Tahoe in California. We'd been planning this trip for a month but my mate had been talking about it for over a year. Loon Lake was the destination and he wanted to ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Where To Find Perfect Christmas Gifts For Your Loved Ones - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Shane MartinThere’s an old saying which states that It is better to give than to receive’. Although it is come to be seen as something as a cliché, there is actually a lot of truth in this statement. When you find just the right gift for a person really close to you, and can tell from their reaction that ...
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