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- Is Life an Adventure or Misadventure? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziIs life an adventure or a misadventure? The question is an important one because the view we take colors everything we experience. Our attitude or perspective either works for or against us. So, now and then we need to pause and examine which way our life is heading. After all, if we don't ...
Views: 1454 - A Problem Is Your Chance to Do Your Best - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziProblems: we’ve all got them in one form or another. It may be health problems, financial difficulties, relationship trouble, career worries, or something else. Yes, we all have challenges to face, puzzles to unravel, and hurdles to overcome. But is that so bad? Psychiatrist, best-selling author ...
Views: 4085 - Self-Discipline Is the Mother of Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziDoes the title of this article sound like a contradiction or oxymoron? After all, “self-discipline” makes one think of work or effort, while “happiness” brings up thoughts of pleasure and the absence of work. So, how can the two go together? Well, first we have to understand what happiness is. ...
Views: 4506 - Starlettos- Discover The Star In You - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Ilde Naismith-BeeleyWhat really makes you Happy? Is it chocolate cake? A cool glass of champagne? Watching the movies? Most of us can think of something like that and usually our delight is associated with how it makes us feel. Very few of us are happy by the way we look. In fact, it is not how you look that ...
Views: 572 - Can You Guarantee Your Happiness in Life? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou will guarantee your happiness in life once you learn how to accurately translate the meaning of your dreams according to the scientific method of dream interpretation. However, I must warn you that in order to guarantee your happiness, in the beginning you’ll have to accept suffering. You ...
Views: 1351 - Find Intimacy: Master Your Breathing and Calm the Unending Chatter in Your Mind - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Dr. Elsbeth Meuth, EdD & Freddy Zental WeaverBreath is the essence of life. From our first moments fresh from the womb until the last sigh of death we are breathing. Most of the time we breathe reflexive without thinking; inhaling and exhaling our way through morning routines, work, train rides, exercise, and sleep. Using the breath ...
Views: 2160(1 vote) - Who's Responsible? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Judy IrvingAre we the blaming kind? Do we find some kind of satisfaction in putting the responsibility and therefore the blame “out there”? Do we tend to say, its Obama’s fault we’re in this mess? Or I just can’t get the work done in this heat, or as Flip Wilson used to say, “The devil made me do it.” Or ...
Views: 1301 - How to keep the internal harmony and balance in your soul? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Nikola NikolovHave you ever wanted…. To be able to keep your self-control and presence of mind when everybody around you got panicked? To stay calm, when people around you annoy you and get on your nerves? Not to get angry or despaired when everything is messed up and circumstances are not in your favor? To ...
Views: 4481(1 vote) - Uniquely Special Flowers from a Unique Flower Shop - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Steven KimFlowers are offered and included in various functions. Men and women who bring flowers are perceived as delighted, accomplishing tough objectives, competent and bold people. They often both show their sentiments and emotions by means of offering flowers. Yet the question is; are they choosing ...
Views: 778 - Carpe Diem! (Seize the Day!) - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Jennifer PassmoreI had a dream several months back that was so amazing, I decided to share it with the world. I was outside of a house with strangers I didn’t recognize. A lady walked out and shouted out to us: “Seize the day! Stop what you are doing right now and live in this moment!” I awoke immediately after ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Help Kids Get a Great Start to The School Day - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kellie HuffBack to School Basics The Absolute, Easiest Way Ever to Help Our Children Have a Successful Start to The School Day We know the drill, we begin about a week before school starts sending our children to bed earlier and rousing them earlier in the morning, trying to re-set that summer-time ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - Why professional cleaning services should be preferred - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from John WilsonMaintaining a regular cleaning schedule for larger houses, offices and corporate buildings becomes essential for one simple reason that only such cleaning can ensure a healthy atmosphere at the place you work and live. However, cleaning a house minutely from all dust particles and to ensure ...
Views: 716 - Revolutionary changes in air duct cleaning - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from John WilsonDucts are source of most harmful germs in homes and offices if left unclean for a longer period. Germs sit comfortably in ducts and become all sorts of diseases when they unleash themselves on human bodies. Though, there have been duct cleaning attempts in the past but a through cleaning was not ...
Views: 704 - Clearing the Rocks in Your Head - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Sharon RosenI am blessed to live on a beautiful acre of land in New York’s Hudson Valley. We are surrounded by trees, within sight of a small lake, and grow tomatoes, beans, and a few other select vegetables each summer. But mostly what I feel like we harvest around here are rocks. Every time we turn the ...
Views: 1095 - Expect No Prospects without Problems - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Ade AdenekanNo problems no prospects, o yes, that is an unchangeable fact of life since the dawn of creation and so it will be till nothing exists on earth again. In one word, there is no way we can run away from the altruism that problems and prospects are both part and parcel of our existence. Whichever ...
Views: 2064 - YOGA? What Does Yoga REALLY mean? By: Sheri Lewis - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Sheri LewisFriday, August 5, 2011 Yoga? What is it REALLY? By: Sheri Lewis What is Yoga really? Yoga (Sanskrit): To yolk, union to join. Hi Sheri Lewis here... What I believe yoga really means is the definition, union to yolk-join. If this is the meaning that leads into a PHILOSOPHY, of ...
Views: 1567 - Summer accommodation in Daylesford - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from scott burnsDaylesford is an entertaining small town located about 70 miles away from Melbourne. According to the statistics of 2006 the population of dylesford was around 3,000. It is well known due to its natural minerals. It is also referred as former gold mining town and possesses the heart touching ...
Views: 712 - Step 4. - Offer Love - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Kristin EcklundIf you’ve come this far, and it’s a long way from where you started, spiritually, then you might as well join me for this step, because it’s a powerful one. It erases the hurt that you held in the first place and will offer you a profound healing in your heart of hearts. You will not be the same ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - How to Experience Awakening and Enlightenment - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Bob WaxmanThe spiritual concepts of "Awakening" and "Enlightenment" connote the continuous realization that you are an eternal being who is on an unending spiritual journey. It comes from a deeper knowing that the real you is beyond the body and mind. It is the process of celebrating every moment of the ...
Views: 1201(11 votes) - Psychology and Happiness – How to Decide Your Destiny - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Christina SponiasThe psychology of the unconscious mind that produces your dreams is the only one that can really help you find authentic happiness in life. The unconscious treatment is indispensable to all human beings. This is a free treatment provided to everyone through dream messages. However, you have ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Don't Squeeze Yourself Into a Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Jan DeniseDon’t Squeeze Yourself Into a Relationship It can be just as tempting to squeeze yourself into a man’s mold for you as it is to squeeze yourself into the latest fall fashions. Okay, maybe it’s more tempting! Hold your ground, though. Let relationships—and clothes—enhance who you are, ...
Views: 1363 - 12 Easy Steps to Creating Happiness in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Penny ParkerBeing happy 24/7 is just not reality. Life happens and as you deal with it sometimes we need to work on finding happiness once more. Here are 12 easy steps that have worked for me through the years. 1.Gratitude – Start with being thankful for waking up in the morning and move forward from ...
Views: 1017 - Spirited Living - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Heidi CornelissenThere is a new Australian TV series called “Spirited’ which illustrates a relationship of sorts, between Henry (a ghost) and Suzy (the only person who can see him). Henry is trapped in ghost-format in Suzy’s apartment because it appears he needs to resolve some life issues still. He’s stuck in ...
Views: 1221 - At What Age Should My Child Join Dance Classes - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Alicia BlazeMany parents would love to see their little ones join creative classes to better a talent that they seem to possess, to help them engage in a hobby, or for other reasons. One of the questions that parents would have in their minds in this regard is “At what age should my child join dance ...
Views: 1556 - Wealth - Does Wealth Affect Your Happiness? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“Can wealth give happiness? Look around and see, what gay distress! What splendid misery! Whatever fortunes lavishly can pour, the mind annihilates and calls for more.” - Andrew Young, Civil Rights Activist. Think about the rich and famous, the media, our rock stars, and movie stars we ...
Views: 2341(6 votes) - Ways to Be Happy With Everything - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“I ain’t got nothin’. Just look at me. Sittin’ here at a homeless shelter, but I have the whole world, baby. I ain’t goin’ hungry tonight. I’m happy.” – A homeless man at Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth, Texas. Some people are happy with everything, yet others are never happy. ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - Vital Suggestions to Discovering Simple Methods to Get Good at Oil Painting Quickly - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Mitchell LisbyInspired proficiency isn't really always a characteristic which one will be born with, and could in fact be picked up and most importantly enhanced. By deciding to pick up oil painting or even know about oil painting techniques, you've already employed the first step in developing this unique ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - A Few Misconceptions In Regards To Ballroom Dance Courses - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Mitchell LisbyHere are a few misconceptions that people today may have in relation to ballroom dance training. 1. You either possess ability or you do not Myth number 1 is that you simply will need to be born with special natural capability to dance. If you can't promptly understand it, you're going to ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - 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: 2230(2 votes) - XMas Gifts for Girls - Artificial Christmas Flowers - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from think tankChristmas! Christmas! Christmas! Just hearing your sweetheart and girlfriend say that why not New Year or valentine day? Really, smiling can be seen on your face and you can say that this is most precious time of celebration of New Year with great joy, pleasure and fun. It is the most favorite ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - SIM free deals - Enjoy the freedom and saving galore - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Sophie WilsonSIM free deals are catching on due to their flexibility and freedom in switching network. Further, these are popular because of being less expensive and dodging the roaming charges. Mobile phones have now become an inseparable part of the life. Apart from the communication, now these are ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Joywork Part 4: Create Your Work, Create Your Wealth - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkIt is possible to create work and wealth that brings you happiness. Gone are the days where you must rely on 20th Century options. Don't rely on what is, when you can create what can be. Joywork is the power of building your productive hours around things you love. Your passion and life's ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Stepping Into Your Glorious Light - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from ruth davis"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we're powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you NOT to be? Your ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Stepping Into Your Glorious Light - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from ruth davis"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we're powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you NOT to be? Your ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Circus Yoga: Learning How To Fly - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from ruth davisLast week I participated in a CIRCUS YOGA class. What drew me to the class were the words fun, community, collaboration. Too often, we think that, in order to connect to our hearts, we have to do it alone. Sure, there are some things we need to do alone. Silent meditation, solo ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Can We Be Social Without Going Out to Eat? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusA good time that doesn’t involve eating I hadn’t seen him in years even though we live in the same town. You know how it is, I’m busy, so is he. Time got away from us. It’s not like we had a disagreement, or we didn’t want to see each other; it’s just that, well, life kicked in… I answered ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - Wine for Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from liam wineThe text from your Nat King Cole hit song of your 1960’s remind us from the good days of Summers past and in the sheer enjoyable and enjoyment of prolonged warm summer months nights which we long for every twelve months. Towards the wine drinker nevertheless the temptation for making the ...
Views: 464(1 vote) - Some fine Hand Knotting in Handmade Rugs - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Joe EllisThe artwork done in hand-knotted rugs is one-of-a-kind. Thousands of knots tied together by skilled weavers with hundreds of hours of labor invested finally result in the handmade rugs that endear. Perhaps this should be an appropriate reason behind the high price tag of the rugs. Handmade ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Cherish New Year 2012 with Extent of Fruitful Ideas - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from rammanohar prasadThe New Year day, also called as international New Year day generally has celebrated according to Gregorian calendar worldwide. The new year 2012 falls on the day of Sunday. Due to falls on Sunday, the celebration is going to be substituted to the day of Monday in several countries. The ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - Use of entertainment unit and right selection of wardrobe doors can save a lot of space - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Sandeep ManralIf you want to give your home a unique and good looking look then probably reading this article can help you in this. Many house owners are not very satisfied with the over all look and feel of their homes as they feel all time the monotony of living in the same Home. Interior designing is the ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - 3 Ways To Dream With Awareness - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Jennifer UrezzioHow were you taught to create? Do you believe that you are the master creator of your own life? In The Four Agreements, Ruiz talks about dreaming with awareness. I call this creating with focus. What this means is using the foundational belief that you are creating your own life to create ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Dance Classes to Awaken Your Creativity - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Alicia BlazeDance is a beautiful aesthetic expression that is capable of awakening your creativity, and making you more spirited and energetic. It teaches grace and poise and keeps you fit. While dance classes are usually opted for fun and relaxation, these are also an excellent resource for the aspiring ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - Make Peace, not War: How to Reverse Your Suffering from Migraines - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Gerry FryerMigraine has a double-sided effect - pain and suffering. Pain is biological...it is the physical "it hurts' part. Suffering, on the other hand, results from the interpretation our brains attach to the pain signal. You have the power to choose to alter that interpretation, and then your quality ...
Views: 1910 - Having Respect For Others: 6 Benefits For Life Upgrade - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Tina JanelleHaving respect for others sets you up for increased success in life. The more you extend this respect throughout your life, the more you can benefit. Having respect for others lays the path for a more convenient life; a life outside of isolation where others are willing to play a part in your ...
Views: 2053 - 7 Qualities of A Good Friend: Finding Supportive Friends - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Tina JanelleThese 7 qualities of a good friend can alert you to people who will encourage your dreams, try to stop you from a fall, and be there when you really need them. Gain the knowledge that will change your relationships. These qualities of a good friend can alert you to people who will encourage ...
Views: 11044 - Happy Elderly People Under The Microscope: Top Happiness Tips - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Tina JanelleHappy elderly people feel settled into who they truly are on the inside. This is one key characteristic of happy elderly people that allows them to enjoy the present moment, eradicate self doubt, and live authentically. Happy elderly people are confident in how they choose to live. They know ...
Views: 2119 - How To Show Respect: 6 Essentials For Home & Work Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Tina JanelleThese how to show respect essentials help people gain respect at work and in personal relationships. By showing appreciation to the people in these areas of your life, you can improve your chances of success. Learning how to show respect means learning how to show others that you appreciate ...
Views: 1712 - Law of Attraction.....Not Sure You Can? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroHave you been trying to work with the law of attraction in your life, and it’s just not working? Are you wondering what is wrong with your thinking that you can’t do it? What is wrong with you, don’t you deserve to be happy like they say? Do you even get to the point where you feel good one ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Gift a Compliment - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Angela MagiarWhen was the last time you gave a compliment to a total stranger? How did you feel? Did you feel uplifted, happy, full of abundance? Truth is, by giving a compliment, you are gifting away good energy while receiving a good feeling while doing it. Living in a city of 17 million people, we may ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Why is all what you experience, only your experience? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Manfred JohannsenSometimes we are mistaken. We think and believe that other people have the same experience as we have. Imagine that you cross a street and are passing a very dirty car parking in the street. You see that is so dirty that a lot of mud sticks still to the tires. Imagine that five people are ...
Views: 1401 - Joywork Part 3: Simplify Your Life and Know Your Value - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkAll over the world, there are vendors and crafts people who share their goods. Although their goods are very different they have one thing in common, they know the value of what they offer. A man who sells coconuts from his cart, understands he's giving more than coconuts. His warm smile and ...
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