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- Book Review: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Brenda StephensIn 2009, Gretchen Rubin author of Forty Ways to Look at Winston Churchill released The Happiness Project. The thought behind The Happiness Project came to the author while she was on a city bus ride . She thought to herself what was her life about… what would make her happy? She devotes a ...
Views: 1396 - Christmas event photographs - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from John DevisRemembering and sharing the holiday fun is very exciting for those who are involved as well as for those who could not be there to share this special moment with you. Capturing some of the most beautiful expressions on your child's face when his/her favorite present walks in barks on all ...
Views: 712 - Your Negative Nancy Emergency Preparedness Plan - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Adrienne FikesEvery now and again you run into someone that does not have anything positive to say. That Negative Nancy insists on sharing horrible tales of injustice and songs of woe. Hearing them whine and complain about the sunrise or the effervescent giggles of a small child, you begin to wonder when they ...
Views: 1363 - Not Shaving, No Makeup, and Throwing Traditional Beauty Out the Window - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2012 from Shannon LagasseWhat would you do if you spent a year without the support of any beauty products? I don’t read the news. I stopped reading it when I realized that it was the primary source of incoming negativity in my life. Now I catch headlines at Yahoo when I log out of my email and through my Facebook ...
Views: 2185 - Live With Passion - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Patrick IrvineWe could talk passion all day, it is a catch word, and there have been thousands of articles written about it; but it still seems to be something covered in mystery. A life of passion is a life of Achievement. Passion is something that most people seem to only get in spurts. They have a ...
Views: 1957(2 votes) - Re-channeling Stress into Something Positive - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Scott BaxterRe-channeling Stress into Something Positive What if someone told you there was a way that you could re-channel the negative effects of stress into something that is productive and positive? What if someone told you that you literally redefine yourself into a negative belief when you are ...
Views: 5190(1 vote) - The Aftermath of Near Death Experiences – Perceptual and Spiritual Transformations - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranResearch on Near Death Experiences proves that those who return from the clinically dead state are profoundly changed for the better in a number of ways. Those who listen to them with their hearts can move on to a holistic and wholesome life. We all go through many experiences in life. The ...
Views: 1998(2 votes) - Happiness is not just for Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Mark LeonardIf you get that gift you’ve wanted for Christmas, the chances are the happiness you get from it won’t last. If something terrible happens, a bereavement or relationship break-up, before too long you’re likely to get over it and be just as happy as you were before. Even people who win the lottery ...
Views: 1225 - Celebrate Your Successes - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Andria CorsoAs we approach the end of the year, it’s common to begin planning ahead and setting goals for the next 12 months. This is a great ritual that keeps many of us focused on what we want to accomplish in the coming year. In addition to this, it’s also important to take time to look back at past ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - Step Into Extraordinary - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzWe've all heard of the importance of positive thinking, affirmations, visualizations, and having dreams. But often these goals feel somehow so amorphous, that sometimes it feels a little like"hoo ha", doesn't it? Here's the key: if you make it just a mental exercise, it is ineffective. It's not ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Inspiration is All Around You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzHere's a challenge: Find inspiration in someone who bugs you. Yes, seriously. Find what it is this annoying person gives to the world. Look for why this person is special. You want to know why? Because when you do that, you realize that we are all beautiful, special individuals. We all ...
Views: 1309 - Transitions: Choice - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzYou are always at choice. Even in the way you feel. No matter what happens to you, you can adjust the way you feel about it. Even if it's something you wish did not happen, and "negatively" effects you, you always have the choice to look at the event in another light. In my experience with my ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Shedding the Old Into the New - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizIf you have the desire to change, to become a “better” person, kick a bad habit, or do things differently, you can start right from where you are. There is no need to go backwards to get to where you want to be. There is no need to try to figure out what and why. If you know, who you want to ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - Take Out the Trash - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizYes, you heard me correctly - take out the trash! Get out of your head! Empty your mind of all those negative, self-sabotaging thoughts. The trash you carry around is the only obstacle keeping you from the only thing that really matters – this moment – here – now. When you are totally in the ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Create An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Estelle GibsonThe Power of Gratitude Practicing an attitude of gratitude is a simple way to give yourself an Attitude Adjustment. Gratitude shifts your focus from lack to abundance. Research has shown that giving thanks makes people happier, more resilient, strengthens relationships and can improve your ...
Views: 1605(2 votes) - hypnotherapy and how it will transform your life - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Adrian KowallWhat is hypnotherapy and why is it important? Hypnosis is a naturally occurring state of mind that people dip in and out of every day. It is simply a focused state of attention in which one chooses to ignore external stimuli and concentrate on the issue at hand, much like when reading an ...
Views: 1314 - ***Love the Dark Side of Your Moon - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura Young"Everyone is a moon and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody"(Twain The following is an excerpt from my latest book - "Journey into a Passionate Life." There is a companion workbook for those who want the tools and guidance to delve deeper into that part of self that they try ...
Views: 10367(1 vote) - Begin Change with Trust - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Peggy Lee HansonHow often have you wondered why someone came into your life? How about a negative situation or predicament that had developed? What's trust got to do with it? A good friend of mine explored the former conundrum with me a few years ago. We became fast friends, being open and transparent with one ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Keep Hope Alive - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Adrienne FikesYes, I know and let’s go beyond thinking about the messenger to the meaning of the message. Keep. Hope. Alive. It’s a demand, not a request. It’s a challenge that is yours to take. What does that mean to you in this moment of your life? What circumstances are attacking your level of hope? ...
Views: 1254 - A Moment of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Adrienne FikesHey thank you! Yes, I mean you. YES, you! Please don’t miss this moment. Give these words your full attention for just a minute, okay? Great! Just breathe. Relax. I want to sincerely express my gratitude to you for the choices you make today. Seriously, thank you! Thank you for shining your ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Playing Games with Your Mood - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Adrienne FikesSo my niece is back in town for just a bit and we got together with the family for some fellowship yesterday. As we sat down to the table, the familiar sibling argument began between her and her little brother about who is going to sit where and who gets to sit next to mom. The updated ...
Views: 1085 - The Abundance Challenge - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Adrienne FikesOne of the great ways to motivate yourself is to be intentional bringing abundance into your world. How abundant do you feel right now? How abundant is your life these days? Where could you use more abundance? This week, I want to challenge you to live in more abundance. For the rest of the ...
Views: 1120(2 votes) - Why Use-It-Or-Lose-It? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Hal WechslerWhy “Use-It-Or-Lose-It”, Can Buy You More Years You are going to live into your 90s, if you don’t get run down by a municipal bus. We want them to be healthy, fun, & productive years. So what? We want to avoid Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. • Here’s the latest research of ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - The Mindset Train - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,The Mindset Train There are times when our thoughts and actions do not necessarily fall in line with what would be to our greatest advantage in life. Instead of being proactive toward living a better, more fulfilling life, many of us go through times when we inadvertently limit our actions, ...
Views: 2602 - Creative Destiny - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,Creative Destiny Perhaps there is such a thing as fate and our lives may well be written on a celestial tablet somewhere. But if our lives are indeed predestined, why do we have the freedom to think and act independently? Why are we given the daily choice to pursue success or failure during ...
Views: 2086(2 votes) - Sitting in Anticipation - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizHave you ever stood in complete faith and anticipation of what is to come? Holding yourself in anticipation of what is to come will release resistance to what is, allowing what you want to come in. There will always be a natural balance in your life. If it feels like your world is falling to ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - The Gift of Setting Yourself Free - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Joy Phillips“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” - Lewis B. Smedes Negative emotions consume you. They keep you from experiencing the good you desire, the good that is rightfully yours. Stored up negative emotions of anger, regret, resentment, and sorrow can ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Combine Passion with Purpose: The Secret to Finding True Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michael BroderOnce you have acquired much of what you’ve ever wanted and achieved the main things you’ve set out to do, what’s next? How can you continue to grow and achieve even greater happiness in your life? You may have already attained personal success, but as most high achievers would tell you, even the ...
Views: 1359 - Do You Love Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThe love of self is strong and powerful. It is the greatest gift you can give yourself. Everything starts with you. Every part of your life comes from you. The people in your life are from you. You are the one who chooses the experiences and events in your life. You are the one who allows ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Color Meanings and Personalities - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Justine BlakeColors have very complex history and full of symbolic meanings. They can affect our emotions, our actions and the way how we respond to various people, things and ideas. For example your aura colors can reveal information about your personality, theme and purpose you have chosen for this ...
Views: 697 - Dr. Romance Video: On Spreading Kindness - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Tina TessinaIf video doesn't load, click here. Kindness is the lubrication for life, love and relationships. When you spread kindness, it comes back in many ways, and it’s the foundation of happiness. "Dr. Romance" shows how kindness works and why it’s important to learn to live kindly, even in today’s ...
Views: 1762(2 votes) - Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Charlie MooreGratitude Most people believe that each day is a gift and that we should be grateful for it. How many people actually are grateful for each day I don’t know, but I would guess that it is not as much as it should be. How many people enjoy each day, realize that each day is different and we ...
Views: 1428 - Get Happy Now! - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Joy PhillipsMany people believe that happiness follows success. I bet you’ve caught yourself a time or two saying things like, “I’ll be happy when I lose 25 pounds,” or “I’ll be happy when I find Mr. Right,” or “I’ll be happy when I am living in my dream home,” or “I’ll be happy when my husband changes his ...
Views: 1361(2 votes) - Surround Yourself With Love - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Laurie GrayMost of us have grown up with some version of the Golden Rule that includes doing unto others as you would have them do to you and loving your neighbor as yourself. Most of us think of the rule as encouraging us to be kinder to others. Such thinking is completely backward. We already do love our ...
Views: 1956 - 5 Steps To Goal Completion and Achievement - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Janet McNallyThe Importance of Taking Action No Matter What - Just Do It Its been a while since I wrote. Hope all is wonderfully in your world. As we enter the last quarter of the year, thought it was time for an email and some sharing. Lately I've noticed that people are already saying things like ...
Views: 1746(2 votes) - Mars and Meditation Massage - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Patricia HuffIts no coincidence that during this era of our life time Mars is the planet of exploration. In fact the planet Mars has everything to do with emotions that are running wild in different parts of the world. Mars is the known as the red planet, and the color red has long been associated with ...
Views: 1450 - Combat December Darkness: 5 Ways to Bring Light into Your life. - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganDecember is upon us and for those of you who live in the United States and Europe; it is a season of darkness. To compound the bleakness, if you live on the East Coast, you have recently experienced Storm Sandy and might have been without power. There are also other forms of darkness; you might ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Unlock the Power of Meditation — To Feel Happier and More at Ease - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Michael BroderMeditation is a great tool to combat stress and help you feel happier and more at ease. But many people don’t know how to start to incorporate meditation into their busy lives. Meditation can make coping with daily stressors easier and give you the often much needed power to “let go” of ...
Views: 1163 - The Law of Sacrifice; a Foundation for Success - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Valerie LipsteinWhat do you really want? Once you get clear about this the Law of Sacrifice comes into play. Many do not know. We have been more focused and programmed to talk about and dwell on what we don’t want. As we really entertain what we want, our focus sharpens and we grow in our awareness that we ...
Views: 1465 - Inner Serenity Through Reflections on Esoteric Pointers - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranInner serenity is a matter of slow growth, as all issues of greatness happen to be. Patient and consistent reflections on the esoteric matters of life can bring about that serenity. The ensuing confidence helps us lead a well-ordered and useful life. Life on this planet is hard. So people ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - Why It Feels Good for Relatives to Leave - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonI will raise my hand and admit. I love to have my parents come in town AND I also love to see them go home. I LOVE my parents. I enjoy spending time with my parents; we always have a fabulous time. Picking them up at the airport is a joy-filled event and so is dropping them off at the ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - ***CONQUER YOUR INNER CRITIC & LOSE WEIGHT MORE EASILY - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Doris HelgeHOW YOUR INNER CRITIC SABOTAGES WEIGHT LOSS Have you ever worked hard to lose extra pounds, and celebrated, “Woohoo! I’ll never again be overweight!”, then regained the weight you’d wanted to ditch? Most clients who come to me about weight loss issues are surprised at ...
Views: 5772(1 vote) - Finding Happiness Through Rationality - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Shruti TLife is but, a perpetual quest for happiness. Strangely, everyone in the world strives for happiness, but very few people are able to truly attain it. Happiness can be attained only if your actions, perceptions and expectations are in alignment with objective reality. The only way to make ...
Views: 1306 - How One Holiday Tradition Returned - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonThe Holidays bring about good and bad memories of past holiday seasons. I have a girlfriend Nancy who newly divorced is having her first Thanksgiving without the kids this year. It's tough; there is no denying it. Thanksgiving will be different for her; but that doesn't mean it'll be bad. ...
Views: 1417 - How to keep our Family Lives happy - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Chaitali ChatterjeeMost of our activities in our lives revolve around our families. As a child we are dependent upon our parents,our siblings,as we grow our life revolves around our spouses, children and the extended family which become a part and parcel of our lives.In each stage of our lives we are introduced to ...
Views: 941 - Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Jane AlexaWe have all come across difficult people in our lives and it is inevitable that there will be more in our future. We can’t control how they act, but we CAN control how we REACT to them. Let’s first talk about strangers. I can recently recall someone who cut me off in traffic and another who ...
Views: 2671(3 votes) - There's Still Time to Create a Stress-Less Holiday Season! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Marquita HeraldNo question about it, Christmas is such an exciting time, filled with joy and goodwill. It’s also loaded with high expectations and the inevitable sense of urgency … shopping, decorating, activities for the kids, entertaining and s-t-r-e-s-s. No matter how aware we are that it's coming, and ...
Views: 1499 - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 17) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2332 - The Out-of-Body Experience – A Peek Into The Pervasive Consciousness - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranOur life gets enriched by paying attention to the paranormal phenomena because they tell us a lot about our place in the vast scheme of things. Stable mental peace results from that understanding. Exploration into the region of such phenomena can guide us on to the unknown, the region of ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - Create Stunning Christmas Greeting Cards - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Shane MartinA 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 ...
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