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- Choose Happiness NOW! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Ann ThomasHappiness is not out there. It does not need a partner, job, children, or pets to exist. Happiness is within you. It is your natural state. Your divine essence is a happy one. Yet, you may have forgotten this. No need to worry – most of us have. We live in a world that makes unhappiness, ...
Views: 654 - Almighty - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from LeRoy NiaNiaGod is good The things i see were believers are going wrong,is that the Almighty what's as to live in abundance according to his will... The word is success... We must learn to understand how to listen,and be open to new challenges... Your attitude and character regarding your ...
Views: 889 - How important is yoga for fitness and toning of muscles - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Anju KumarYoga as a system of physical rejuvenation exercise had originated from India and has been in existence from times immemorial. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning to bind the yoke. It is the true union of our human will with the will of God. If an aspirant dedicatedly ...
Views: 668 - Keeping a clean home is the key to a happy home - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Katie KingKeeping a clean home is the key to a happy home With the ever increasing prices how do you save money on taking care of your home? There are things that you can do to reduce the cost by 50%. There are places out there that you can buy in bulk and get a discount up to 30%. Having to stock your ...
Views: 652 - Prague Weekend – Enjoy Life to the Fullest - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Kaitysi gayaIf you are planning to arrange for a Prague weekend trip, then you need to carry ample cash in order to enjoy your stay in there. Although this is one of the most visited cities in the entire world, but still without enough cash it will be foolishness to visit this beautiful city. As you ...
Views: 631 - Ten Things That Are Expensive (Why They Are Worth It) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Melinda de los SantosI'd bet that even before you laid eyes on this sentence a slew of expensive materials already crossed your mind. Right? I'm not talking about unique and exuberant oddities such as jewel-encrusted bikinis, or private jets, but commonly known items that one may find in the home of any ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Four stages of happiness - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Thomas CharlesIn the book ‘The Art of Happiness’, Dalai Lama explains that happiness has four levels of stages according to Buddhist texts. The very first level is about having wealth. Many would say wealth does not cause happiness but unless one has self sufficiency, it is difficult to be happy in life. ...
Views: 587 - New Year-New Attitude - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanI know. Every year it is the same thing. You are all pumped up for the big event, and you have already made out your wish list of resolutions that you plan to carry out in the New Year. Yet year after year, you continue to do the same things that keep holding you back in your life. Why? Is it ...
Views: 1722 - First Steps From Sedentary Lifestyle To Exercise - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe first few steps from a sedentary lifestyle to exercise are the hardest. For many people activities such as walking to the chip shop can be seen as daunting and difficult. So to change that attitude from lounging round the house watching TV mixed with a bad diet of fast foot and to an ...
Views: 2170 - Breakfast Like A King - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Believe CerealsBreakfast like a king is an old adage and one that a nutritionist would recommend even today. Whether you have a breakfast cereal or a all time favourite muesli, it is indeed an important meal of the day. So choose carefully and eat well. Start the day healthy, breakfast like a champion as ...
Views: 1127 - Decorative Silk Throw Pillows for Bed furnishing and Bedroom Decor - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from John WatsonThrow pillows in silk and velvet material have been an essential part of the bed furnishings and bedroom décor. Decorative silk throw pillows are more than just object of resting the head of an individual. Decorative silk throw pillows perfectly blend comfort with aesthetics and style. Today, an ...
Views: 1080 - The Gift Of Time - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe days of simple gift giving are over for my oldest child. She has moved on from playhouses, dolls and doll house to iPhones and iTunes. This happens to all parents at one time or another. What are parents to do when their babies out grow toy boxes and playhouse and move from dollhouse on ...
Views: 1284 - Workplace Stress And Personal Effectiveness: A Symbiotic Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Rick CarterYou probably never thought of workplace stress as being the paramount key to your career success. Most people and so-called experts want to emphasize people skills or technical skills or even how you interact with your boss. But without stress and chaos, you really have no opportunity to stand ...
Views: 2295(1 vote) - Self Discovery 101: DO YOU YOI? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from CJ KennaIs YOUR Christmas shopping complete? Have you on hand plenty of "Yardsticks of Impossibility" (also known as "YOIs") ready for use this holiday season? If you're human, you probably do. They're really rather useful, and a snap to gift. You can use them to measure yourself (and your ...
Views: 1020 - Living by The Truth - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Ermalinda LynchLiving By the truth Qualities: Strength Determination Honesty Self Respect Understanding Active Response Listening Simplicity Truth is a destination also part of the Journey. When you are true to yourself you go beyond your limits. How do you know when you are not living by your ...
Views: 1028 - 3 steps to Happiness NOW - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sharon CraigAre you still waiting for your circumstances to change before you’ll allow yourself to be happy? Most of us have preconceived ideas of what would make us happy, and those goals are in our future thus we refuse to be satisfied until those things happen. Have you ever noticed that even when ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - How to develop a positive attitude - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sharon CraigWhen it comes to the quality of your life, attitude is everything! In fact, it could even be said that whatever you focus on the most, you tend to bring into your life, whether by choice or circumstance. Have you ever known someone who had a terrible attitude? Perhaps they were extremely ...
Views: 1402(2 votes) - Horse Racing Betting Tips – How to Cash a Winning Ticket - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe extensive array of wagers available on a horse race today can sometimes be overwhelming to a new fan of the sport. Just a generation ago, bettors were typically limited to win, place and show wagering on each race and perhaps one Daily Double. That certainly isn't the case to day. Here's a ...
Views: 1129 - The Drama of Prosperity - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Joe VitaleA friend recently cried out, “I’m tired of the drama of poverty!” He smiled as he said it, but I knew the statement revealed his pain. He was truly tired of the struggle of wanting more but receiving less. He was tired of bills and debt while doing what he loves and going for his dreams. He ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - Piano is Pleasurable - Obtain the Right Instructor - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Jerome McchristianIt's secure to say that piano is 1 of your most well-liked musical instruments, not just throughout this generation but which includes that of your past. Nevertheless, it can be also correct to say that mastering the best way to play this instrument is never straightforward specially you will ...
Views: 646 - Three Ways to Rethink Giving - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Janice RussellGiving thanks. It is something we do when someone gives us a gift or does something special for us. In the several countries there are special days called Thanksgiving. People gather together with family and friends, eat a big feast, and give thanks for all their blessings. In the United ...
Views: 1726 - How Much Does a Smile Cost? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Tadyk KalasMy question for today … How much does a smile cost? Looking around, from the lack of it, I would think that it is very expensive. Please, don’t let me be the only one that knows ‘It costs virtually nothing, but it is ‘priceless’ to those that need it. Smile at somebody today and give them a ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Keeping the Spark Alive in Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Sukhjiwan SinghKeeping the Spark Alive in Your Marriage If you ever find yourself in an airplane and suddenly, the air-mask falls from the ceiling; do you know what to do? An announcement breaks the silent fear of everyone around and commands that everyone must secure their air-masks immediately. If you are ...
Views: 1336 - Welcome New Year 2012 with lots of Joy and Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Kevin ThomasNew Year comes with lots of hope, joy and happiness. It is just like another festival that is celebrated with full enthusiasm. People wait for New Year as it gives them a chance to party all night. Every single person will be enjoying in their own way. Party hard becomes the anthem of the eve. ...
Views: 592 - Why Do I Still Feel Stuck? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Michelle MayurHow many times have you said to yourself, “I’ve been working on this issue for years, yet I just don’t seem to be making any progress. Why am I still stuck?” At times I’ve even been known to say to myself in exasperation, “But I thought I’d cleared that!” The issue can be anything at all – ...
Views: 1768(1 vote) - Winter Solstice and The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Teri GoetzAs we move from the shortest day of the year to days getting longer, we move into the holiday season. Winter, though a time of reflection, moves into high gear with a lot of moving parts, people coming and going — and often times, a lot of stress. It’s an odd sort of conflict because ...
Views: 3341(2 votes) - Our Relating to Others Can Be Beneficial To All - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Jim GilletteHow we relate to others can shape how they feel and how we feel. We can determine our orientation and that affects the relational field we create. There is a positive openness that we can offer that is supportive for the other person. It will affect how the other experiences us and how she/he ...
Views: 1208 - How to Attract Calm Amid Holiday Chaos - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffWhen it comes to the holidays, you get what you attract. If you are attracting chaos, exhaustion and turmoil, you will get chaos, exhaustion and turmoil. If you’ve set your intentions for experiencing holiday joy, calm amid the chaos and quiet enjoyment then you will reap those rewards and ...
Views: 1488 - Adept: Transforming Base Metal into Gold - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jim GilletteIn Latin, "adeptus" means an alchemist who has attained the knowledge of how to transform base metals into gold. What do you want to become adept in? What areas of your life do you want to take the base elements and transform them into gold? It may start with a desire or a need. It may be ...
Views: 1422 - Listen to Your Inner Encourager - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jim GilletteThere may be a number of voices in your head. They perform different roles and usually have developed long before now. Some may criticize, delude, compensate, avoid, or seek conformity, excitement, or pleasure. You can learn which voices are fabrications that serve some purpose, usually to ...
Views: 1304 - Merry Christmas or what did you get me! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Rubel ZamanChristmas is nearly here (mid November) and everyone has their shopping done, right? Well maybe a list is underway for most of us but actual Christmas gift buying is something that must be worked up to gradually. Maybe by mid December when in a panic, we decide to get serious about it. Some of ...
Views: 698 - Los Olivos La Manga Club Resort: A Really Wonderful Setting for Sports Activity Holiday getaways - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jon TulleyThe Los Olivos community at La Manga Club Resort is actually among the club's most popular and most sought after holiday vacation rentals. The largest reason will be the truth that the apartments are located straight in front of the Tennis Centre (and Childrens Club). Added to this fact is ...
Views: 2613 - The Irony of Man - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Joseph LieunghThe Irony of Man is not a new problem, but a repeating cyclical behavior passed down from generation to generation. Aristophanes referred to this as eiron, Greek word for Irony, and applied its usage to any shady or annoying characters. The Irony in itself was that Aristophanes himself was a ...
Views: 1437 - How To Distinguish Between Pleasure And Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonMany people think that they will find happiness when in fact they reach out in search of pleasure. They think that in finding pleasure they will also find happiness. But there is a distinction between the two and pleasure does not always (or even often) lead to the happiness. Happiness is ...
Views: 1033 - The Wise Old Man on the Deathbed - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mickey OddwinTake away the morbidity of the mention of death and look at what we can gain by hurling ourselves forward to the end of our days and making decisions from there. That’s right, the wise old codger on the deathbed is you. Most people who know me will have heard me say this before… it’s one of ...
Views: 876 - Enjoy a Real Game Indoors - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Carol MooreA game of golf on a sunny day seems exciting to many of us. Playing golf also give us the opportunity to be with our loved ones. However it is not always possible outdoors to hit outdoor to play a game of golf. It is not possible to play 18 holes when you are at home or are working at your ...
Views: 754 - Peaceful Holidays to You and Yours - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Karen NoeI love the holidays for a multitude of reasons. I love them because family comes together, I love them because it’s a time to be grateful, and I love them because of the energy of joy that fills the air. I also love the holidays because it has a built-in positive message. A short phrase that can ...
Views: 771 - Feeling Good by Ton Pascal - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Ton PascalYa' feelin' allright? I'm not feelin' too good myself… goes the song by Dave Mason of the English rock band Traffic in 1968. This song’ powerful lyrics, are actualy about the changes he must make to set his life in the right track. The energy it generates is high voltage. How about ...
Views: 1390 - 15 Gifts of Presence for the Holidays and Beyond - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kimberly RexAs the holidays begin with gatherings and gift-giving, we remember those in our lives who have touched our hearts, helped us learn greater lessons, and those who might be at a distance, or perhaps are not with us this year. Deep within the heart of each of us is a yearning for presence and ...
Views: 1562 - What Are the Steps For Montauk Fishing Tournament - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Carol MooreMontauk is the census designated place and is a well renowned tourist spot. It has about six state parks and Montauk claims to be the only one having massive records of salt water fishing than any other port in the world. Montauk Surfcasting, Montauk Fishing Tournament can be certainly called as ...
Views: 1059 - Can Architecture build happiness? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Barbara EdieLast fall I was in England exploring some ultra modern holiday homes as part of a press trip for a project called Living Architecture. While happily snapping photographs of these contemporary buildings, one woman said to me: “Make sure there are people in the photos; architecture is about ...
Views: 1305 - Fulfilling Your Dream Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Rachel SchwartzMost of people work all throughout their careers. This is because they want to achieve goals such as promotions or the individual would want to generate more profits in his or her business by expanding. Promotions or business expansions do take effort and sometimes holidays and vacations are ...
Views: 939 - Hay Meadows Aren't Purely For Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Bruno BlackstoneThe Hay Meadow is typically connected with romantic unspoilt country side but regrettably over the last few years they have been disappearing at an alarming pace. Therefore, what basically is a meadow and why are they so crucial to protect? The word 'meadow' is strictly speaking employed to ...
Views: 528 - Finding Happiness: Why Everyone Wants It - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Cleofe SmithThey say that you have found happiness; you are finally living the good life. But what does it take to live a good life anyway? Some people think that being happy is a very hard thing to achieve. The truth is, it is just a matter of changing your mind set and attitude. There are times though ...
Views: 1007 - Finding Happiness And The Point Of Life - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from David SamuelMany people tell me they cannot find any point to life. That is very sad of course, to continue to live just because it is the only alternative to death. Maybe they are right, or maybe not. Even if you have a purpose and see a point, this article may help you increase joy and pleasure in your ...
Views: 1218 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Karuna DiLiberoThe Thanksgiving holiday has just passed and for the first time in my life, I celebrated it alone. Life seems to have been so busy and moving so quickly lately, that I felt I needed some down time to reflect on what is transpiring in my life. Taking time for myself to be thankful for all the ...
Views: 1411 - How The Law of Attraction Can Bring You a Life of Endless Fun! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyIf you would like to live a life filled with fun and joy and passion and love, then doesn't it makes sense to be spending a good proportion of your time and energy on things that you love, with the people that you adore, wearing clothes that please you that make you feel great about yourself? ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Stress Less Over Eating During The Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Lianda LudwigTrying to lose weight during the holidays can be very stressful and difficult at best! Christmas and Winter Holidays are the season of over-eating, over-indulging and generalized gluttony! And we have that built-in excuse to over-eat: It's the holiday! However, there's a payback in the form ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - Learn How to Attract Your Goals Easily Using a Vision Board - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Imelda LeahyA vision board is a simple, but powerful visualisation tool to get The Law of Attraction working for you, (also known as a treasure map, creativity collage, or goal board). It helps to manifest your dreams into reality, by focusing your mind on THE LIFE THAT YOU REALLY WANT, using a collection ...
Views: 2547(3 votes) - Six Ways to Have a Stress Free Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from sherry shoemakerSo it’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us and it is crunch time. I don’t know about you, but I am feeling overwhelmed and squeezed; between my practice, my family and caring for my aging mom. Oh, and we can’t forget our furry friends, our dogs and cats, trying to fit in an ...
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