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- Learn How To Be A Hero - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Sally MarksI love movies. I not only enjoy the spectacle, the humor, drama and music, I find it satisfying to absorb the moral of the story through the comfort of a cushy seat in an air conditioned theater. Movies, like sports, give you the chance to root, root, root for the home team, without ...
Views: 1948(1 vote) - Learn the 5 keys to Creating Flow in Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Drifa UlfarsdottirI tend to be a binge worker. My most productive times are when I immerse myself in a project and get a days, or even a week’s worth of work done in one sitting. It has always been like this and so I never really thought about why I was like that. I know that when I am most productive I become ...
Views: 1584(3 votes) - Let Go of Blame - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Mike RobbinsMichelle and I were having dinner with some friends a few months ago and our friend Joel said, "I'm practicing giving up blame completely." As he said this, I found myself simultaneously inspired and confronted. As I've explored the idea of letting go of blame in recent months, ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Letting Go Of Negativity - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adam BenedettoHow we look at our life and the world around us has a lot to do with how we live our lives. If we see our lives from a point of view that is pessimistic, negative, or without hope, then this is what our lives will feel like. When we see our lives as progressing, changing, and evolving, then ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - Letting Go of Stress and Worry - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2018 from Claudine WilliamsThe best method to replace negative feelings, worry and anger, is to experience happy diversions or to experience success. Success that occurs at the correct time, when you need it the most is chalked up to luck. Diversions can be planned to occur at the right time, to lift you out of a pit ...
Views: 573(1 vote) - Life & Work Balance – Myth or Reality? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Alyssa Johnson“Is it even possible to achieve life & work balance?” bemoaned a client of mine a few months ago. She was running herself ragged trying to juggle about 15 plates at once. She’d hit a wall and wasn’t even sure where to go from here. She was exhausted, short-tempered with just about everyone ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - 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: 2382(3 votes) - Life Will Pay Whatever Price You Ask of It - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Luminita SaviucI honestly believe that life will give us whatever we ask of it. There is so much abundance in the universe and all we need to do is ask. Ask and believe that we will receive that which we’ve asked for. There are so many people in the world that don’t know how to ask. They have poverty thoughts ...
Views: 5826(1 vote) - 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: 1879(2 votes) - Life, Breastfeeding, And What Is Beautiful - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsMy greatest accomplishment is being a stay-at-home mother. I went from modeling designer lingerie in front of a staged refrigerator...to wearing my La Leche nursing bra in front of a real refrigerator with my two year old son's art work on it. I am a proud extended breastfeeding mother to our ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - 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: 1822(2 votes) - Living by Design - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Leslie SannAs human beings, we are often pushed by what we perceive as our issues. Equally important, we are also pulled forward by our dreams, visions and inspirations. Often, we tend to focus on our issues due to their pressure, and don't invest in the process of creation. Without asking the question: ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Living Happily Ever After…Today - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiThe field of positive psychology (which partners closely with the fields of neurology, biochemistry, eastern medicine and others) is built on the scientific premise of neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change. This means that greater levels of happiness are attainable through ...
Views: 2373(4 votes) - Living in Joy - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from suzanne roloffOur lives are meant to be filled with happiness and joy…this is our birthright; for all of us. Joy and happiness are meant to be experienced now. Make a conscious choice to start and end your day with joy to start with. Most of us are so busy and thinking of so many things not of joy and ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Living with Regret - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizThroughout all of our lives we will say or do things that will cause great regret. These things may be said or done in the "heat of the moment" or while "temporarily suspended" from who we really are (i.e. under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol). The regret we feel may come instantly or ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Loneliness at the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Sheri RosenthalMost of us a familiar with the statistics showing that holiday time has one of the highest suicide and depression rates of the whole year. Even if you are not feeling overtly depressed or even suicidal it is quite possible that you may be one the millions of people who have feelings of ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - Losing a Loved One - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Lais StephanToday I came across this touching story, please take a minute to read it: After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.” That night I ...
Views: 2168(1 vote) - Lotus Nectar - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2008 from Stacy Kamala WaltmanMy intention for the week was to feel replenished and to fill up my depleted reserves with the juice of the universe so that when I coached and as I lived, I would be of service rather than just going through motions, half asleep. Invitations to do other things tempted; a trip here, a party ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - Love Has No Color, Sex, Or Reason...It's Just Love... - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsThere was a time once when I thought I had nothing, but what I really had was nothing to lose. It took the death of someone I love, in order for me to learn how to live. And now I realize that I am truly blessed, because I have always had it all. God knows I've evolved from my life's ...
Views: 2732(2 votes) - Magic Wands, Superheroes and Monsters under Your Bed - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2006 from Denise LammiDo you remember some of the things you believed when you were very young? Some of them were probably quite foolish. However, you may find that if you look closer at certain “foolish” childhood beliefs; you will find some insights for personal growth. I will explain. Children are familiar with ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Make friends with your bogeyman - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from wendy dolberWe humans love our spooky stories. Like moths to the flame, we can’t resist the spine-tingling scariness of a good legend, myth or bugaboo. When you were a child, were you afraid of creatures that might be hiding under your bed? Or in the closet? Did your parents always have to leave the ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Make gratitude a family value this Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from wendy dolberThanksgiving is right around the corner now. Friends and families are planning and gathering for the day. Is it going to be turkey, or goose, or maybe we'll even try turducky! How many side dishes this year? Remember last year we forgot the broccoli! Do we really have to have candied yams and ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Make Life Better - The Conscious Way! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Jiby GeorgeLife is fun every day during our school and college days, enjoying with our friends in different ways possible. But one fine day things start changing – We get into a job for our living. We get married and have children. The challenges around handling the people in our life start popping ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - Make The Choice To Be Happy Or Someone Else Will Make You Depressed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Dr EkbergWe need to stay happy and have a positive world view, but we also need to understand how our society and our beliefs are shaped. www.mercola.com reported today on how some of this conditioning is happening. 1. Eli Lilly, manufacturer of Cymbalta, runs a commercial on TV in a caring tone ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Make Today Your Masterpiece - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lori FieldsSelf-motivation flows from the importance we attach to today. I am reading this amazing book called, “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself” by Steven Chandler and each chapter is a HUGE nugget of thought provoking, spirit lifting, energizing inspiration. This morning I randomly open the book to this ...
Views: 2734(3 votes) - Marvelous Mom: Memorable Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Your One-of-a-Kind Mom - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Sherry Richert BelulI'll never forget what my mom said to me the day my son was born: "Honey, your heart is now open in a new way and everything can — and will — fly in." My son was only a few hours old, but I already knew what she meant. I really understood at that moment how much heart, work, worry, fear, ...
Views: 2119(1 vote) - Mastering The Art Of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2020 from Rita MartellMy vision of what life would be like on a four-month cruise included not making a bed, doing laundry, or cooking; visiting amazing places around the world; relaxing on my balcony with coffee delivered by room service every morning and a glass of wine at sunset; and, sitting by the pool with a ...
Views: 825(1 vote) - Meeting New Friends - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAs we travel across a continent we inevitably make new friends. Some are just fleeting. Others last a lifetime. At our current campground in southern California we have met and made a new friend who has had quite an impact on both the kids and the adults. Our new friend’s name is Kindle. ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Mental Health, Depression And Positive Mental Health Habits - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Dana Barker DaviesSince October is the Mental Health Awareness month I would like to join the cause and spread the word about problems related to mental health. But first things first. What is it all about and why it is important for everyone to maintain good mental health? When people are in a condition of good ...
Views: 3143(1 vote) - Method to write message to angel - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from chanrida kimIt is said, inquire and you shall obtain. You will find so many techniques to inquire for guidance, indicators, messages, clarification as well as validation. Has any person ever before taken time for you to share with you just how you can create a letter to Angels? Composing a letter to ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Michael Mantell's "Faggedabowdit" Tool: The Secret Sauce of Mental Wellness & Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Michael MantellRighteous indignation. Proving your point. Being right. Holding On. Never letting go. Beating a dead horse. Having to win. Always coming out on top. Having to have the last word. Sound familiar? Then this column is surely for you. I believe that peace is the single greatest good. Peace. You ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - 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: 1348(1 vote) - Michael Mantell's Rule When People Suck the Life Out of You: Unsubscribe - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Michael MantellMaybe it’s just me. But lately, I’ve run into far too many people who I would best describe as “life-diminishing.” They are filled with judgments, criticisms, and negativity. They are quick to tell others what they must do, what they must refrain from doing, what they should and shouldn’t do, ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Michael Wiener of Albuquerque New Mexico Discusses Why People Collect Things - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Jaclyn TengPeople have been actively saving things for thousands of years, with it becoming the most popular around the 1800s. Furthermore, a collection of things can be nearly anything; some people collect figurines and newspapers, while others might collect something a bit more unusual, like postcards or ...
Views: 613(1 vote) - Mind Over Matter-Tapping Into Perception - by Submitted on May 28, 2017 from Lori SnyderIt is no secret that your perceptions impact your mind and that your mind impacts your body and that your beliefs impact and create your surroundings. Study after study show that people with a positive mentality have healthier physical and mental health, healthier relationships and an overall ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Missed Opportunities and Your True Potential - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from David RudeLinus, famous thumbsucker of Peanuts’ fame, once said, “There is no heavier burden then one’s true potential.” I have addressed the issue of being stuck many times in this forum and am constantly confronted by individuals who are stuck in their situations and lives. Even when presented with ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - More Valuable Than Your Junk-Drawer - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Denise LammiYou probably have a toolkit, or a junk drawer, that contains tools that you use to perform tasks such as cutting paper, tightening screws, gluing things together … Have you ever tried to cut paper without scissors? Tighten a screw with your finger nail? Get something to stick together ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Most Meaningful Gifts for Moms - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Isabella WhitmoreFinding the perfect gift for mom is a challenge. You may already have ideas for your kids or siblings but moms are difficult to shop for; not because they are picky but because we want to give them the best gift that we can. Mothers always make sure everyone get the perfect gift on special ...
Views: 580(1 vote) - My Friend - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Milton DeWayne BensonThis morning I found Me talking to Myself. This does happen from time to time and I believe part of it may be due to my Bipolar Affective Disorder. But I also believe most of us talk to ourselves from time to time. Often times the words are just comments we would probably prefer to keep to ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - My Secret Weapon for Feeling Satisfied - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Leah ShapiroGet ready, I am going to out myself here. I recently found myself in the place of feeling dissatisfied with just about everything. Feeling like I am not doing enough, fast enough, to realize my vision for what I want to create. I was beginning to feel frustrated and a bit inadequate. This ...
Views: 4901(1 vote) - My Thoughts and Experiences With "The Secret" and The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Dennis SimsekWhat I understood from the film "The Secret" is that the law of attraction brings similar things together and the images that you hold in your mind and the thoughts that you think will create your reality. 'Fair enough' I thought, but it scared the crap out of me! All I thought about each day ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Needs Versus Wants - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelHow often do the words "I need" come out of your mouth, as it relates to your business? When you run your own company, it's easy to think that the only way to succeed is to be moving forward with your expenses -- the newest technology, a broader circle of professionals providing you services, ...
Views: 13433(1 vote) - New Year, New Plan - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Chrys PageSo, have you made your resolutions? Everyone I know is making them. "I'm going on a diet", one friend has proclaimed...for the 3rd year in a row. "I'm going to save some money", another friend has stated, one who has been known to shop 'til she drops. The thing with resolutions is that ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Night Nurses Give Parents of Newborns Much Needed Relief - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Brandon LeibowitzNight nurses, often referred to as “baby nurses,” are a wonderful investment for parents of newborn babies, or even twins. While you might think your biggest concern is getting much needed rest and sleep at night, the fact is it isn’t really all about the luxury of a good night’s sleep – it’s ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Not Just Any Hypnotherapist Will Do - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Dorothy NeddermeyerFinding the best hypnotherapist can be tricky. There are many unaccredited programs that give people a ‘Certificate of Completion’ without adequate training. Add to that the confusion about a Certificate of Completion’ and a ‘Certified Hypnosis Practitioner,’ it is daunting. Many hypnosis ...
Views: 2071(2 votes) - O Is For Ownership - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Sara DillingerI am not talking about crass materialism or consumerism, nor am I talking about better living through greed. Rather, I am talking about a psychological stance that you take toward your “own” life. “Own”, used as a transitive verb means to have or hold a property or to have power or mastery ...
Views: 2106(2 votes) - Online Casino Games - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2020 from mike thomsonOnline Casino Games Online games and its popular types Online games are one of the most common hobbies for many people in today’s world. It almost reaches all age people. Number of online games lovers increasing rapidly due to its advancement and technology used in it. There are millions of ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - Opening Your Eyes - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Holly Mae HowardGreetings, Abundant Ones, How lush is your world? Are you able to see all the Abundance that is around you? When you look at a challenging situation, do you see it with the eyes of defeat, or with the eyes of Infinite Possibility? I promise you this: THERE IS NO SITUATION THAT IS LARGER THAN ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Optimism For Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen everything is fine and alright, it is quite easy to be an optimist. But at any point in our lives, just a few individuals and just for a limited amount of time can you feel that all is indeed really well with them. So in a way, optimism is being deemed as merely an illusionary outlook a ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - OPTIMISM MONTH: March 1- 31, 2023 - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2023 from Mary Ann V. MercerAre you an optimist or a pessimist? Do you often expect bad things to happen? “Pessimists are like the fairy tale about Chicken Little. In the fairy tale, Chicken Little kept shouting, ‘Help, help the sky is falling.’ In contrast, optimistic people expect the best,” explains Drs. Mary Ann & ...
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