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- 8 simple strategies to make your New Year’s resolutions last. - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Tatyana KrychkinaOne of the main reasons why most New Year’s resolutions fail is because we don’t look at them as making life changes. When we give our resolutions the title of “life-changing” events, we need to approach them in a different way. We should set them as goals, and make plans to reach these goals. ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - 9 Destructive Reasons We Cling to Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine Kane“Perfection is not when there is no more to add, but no more to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery A retired man once told me he loved going camping with his wife because camping showed her how simple ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - 9 Keys to Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Drifa UlfarsdottirHow would you like to be happier with your life and happier overall in five simple steps? Did you know that happiness is 50 % genetics and depending on who´s formula you follow the rest is a combination of your circumstances, your attitude and what you choose to fill your day with. When you are ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - 9-11 A September to Remember & Build up A Nation - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Stacie CampanelliThe Tribute in Light I join with you in honoring the lives that were taken, the ones that were given in service, and the ones that life breathed the breathe of promise & hope into. Good Morning I stand in awe this morning as I reflect on the 10th Anniversary of a ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - A Christian Perspective On "The Secret" And the Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownIf you've heard of the best-selling book called "The Secret" you know it has become huge! The concept is, by using this "secret," which is The Law of Attraction, you can create ANYTHING you want in your life: more money, a bigger house, more business, a new mate, literally anything ...
Views: 3196(1 vote) - A corruption of Identities behind the deliverance of truth. - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Abdul Haye AminA corruption of Identities behind the deliverance of truth. It was year 1995 time of Christmas day of celebration of ancient Prophet Lord Jesus Christ, (HE-SA-RU-HU-LUL-LA-HE”--R.A), when the deliverance of the storm of the revolutionary cultural century hits Islands of Guernsey, British ...
Views: 2069(1 vote) - A Couple Life Quotes - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,"Some things simply are. There are no explanations, no logic, simply a reality that is many times beyond control. Sometimes, we must find our own inner strength, our own place from which to draw the courage and fortitude necessary to allow us to live and move beyond that which is painful. Other ...
Views: 2830(1 vote) - A Course In Miracles - Year One - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Sandra DawesI didn’t know what to expect when I decided to start doing the daily lessons in my A Course in Miracles text. I had received the book in March 2010 and started reading the text shortly after. I’ve never been one to highlight textbooks in the past, but this book had so much information to ...
Views: 3085(1 vote) - A Glimmer of Hope - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.A glimmer of hope can be an expression on your face, your hand reaching out to someone, a kind word, or a warm embrace. A glimmer of hope is any sign, no matter how small, that things will get better. A glimmer of hope is a prayer, a positive thought or action moving out of a negative place ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - A Long Lost Memory - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroWe all had dreams as a child, or something we just loved to do. Some of those we remember, and others have been lost to the ages. The ones we seem to have lost, are really only a flash back away. We need only dust off the mirror and look into our past, to recall those thoughts we had, to ...
Views: 2394(1 vote) - A Peep into the Dynamic Depths with Crystal Photography - by Submitted on May 04, 2018 from Niti SharmaPhotography is a vast spectrum, and you can literally play with your skills. You can come up with a shot that not just talks about your calibre but also about your dynamic photography. Photography is a field that gives you the ease to be yourself. There are different types and ways that you can ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - A Personal Dawn - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2014 from Qumran TajNew beginnings are always opportunities but a measure of anxiety and a pinch (or two) of uncertainty are usually part of the mix. What we do with our new start will determine how well we fare in the weeks and months ahead. Remember that every beginning has a story that went before. In the now ...
Views: 1429(1 vote) - A psychotherapist worth their salt - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Jennifer BroadleyWhen you’re seeking out a psychotherapist in Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow or London, how will you know a good one from a mediocre one? It’s not like a hairdresser where every friend you have has been to one so you can ask for a recommendation from your mate with a hairstyle or colour you ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - A Second Chance at Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Your body is a vessel for your soul. It has served you well. When we are called home, it doesn’t matter what our physical body looks like, it has served its purpose. All those vital organs have helped you stay alive. But what happens when you stop breathing, and those vital organs start to ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - A Tale of Attempted Abduction - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wayne HarrisonThis event is the second of two of the most terrifying in my life. Like one of the other attempts on my life i've spoke here about, i've never spoke in 'public' about this before either. Without a doubt i'm emotionally damged by this still. In a strange way, maybe more than when that four man ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - A Time to Mourn - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As time goes by we find ourselves shaking our heads in disbelief more often. It has begun, a time to mourn the loss of our yester years. Our familiarities are fading away with the dawn of each new day. People are changing, the job market has changed, the housing industry has changed; leaving ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - A true, inspirational story about little angels - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Lais StephanI’m reading “The Power of Intention” by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer when I came across this true and absolutely inspirational story. As usual, when I feel so inspired I will shed some tears and will share these stories in my blog. Hope this story moves you as deeply as it moved me. At a fund-raising ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - A Voice For Our Veterans - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2019 from Dr. Anne BrownA Voice For Our Veterans In honor of Veterans Day, we are going to begin to give a voice to our veterans in Part One. In Part Two we are going to offer insights on how we can be better friends, countrymen/women when our veterans return and actually when they are away as well. For the purpose ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - A Walk with You - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.During your lifetime friends will turn into acquaintances, lovers will become memories and ex’s will become strangers. The hardest times of your life will become your greatest lessons. Your lessons are your stories to be heard by others, so they will learn that they do not walk alone. ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - A War of Words - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghYou Are Wrong! I was distracted today by a vigorous “debate” that I stumbled upon on Amazon.com. I never realized just how active the discussion groups at Amazon are and regarding much more than books! One such subject was the health care battle that is currently raging in Washington. Now I ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - About Finding Lasting Happiness - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampThe eternal wisdom of life – as recorded in the ancient vedic literature – advises us to realize who we really are, and to identify with our real self. By silencing our chattering mind, we easily find out that our real self is pure awareness, pure, unbounded awareness, also known as pure ...
Views: 1262(2 votes) - Accepting Loss and Moving On - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoYou have had a loss...you are in pain, depressed, sad, and just feeling alone. You feel like nobody really understands what you are going through. Have I got it right? Guess what? People do understand what you are going through, because odds are, someone in this world has gone through ...
Views: 10445(1 vote) - Addiction: The Ultimate Distraction - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Jyude AllbrightAddiction in the city, addiction in the country, addiction in the suburbs, addiction in the schools, addiction in the churches, addiction in the legal system, addiction in the government, addiction in business, addiction in medicine…we simply can’t get away from it. Or, is there another ...
Views: 2579(1 vote) - Addressing The Types Of Gender Inequality Around The World (4): Sexual Child Abuse - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Dotun AdewunmiIf I had a daughter, she would be the most precious gift of my life. If I had a daughter, I would have already found one such gift; in her mother. If I were blessed with a daughter, I would do everything I could to protect her. And then, I would do a little more. What I've learned in this world, ...
Views: 2241(1 vote) - ADHD Couple Relationships: Three Signs it’s Time to Get Help - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Carol GignouxI have found that for many ADHD couples it is hard to see the true warning sings that their relationship may need outside help. When immersed in our own conversation and behavior patterns with each other, it would be unusual for us to be able to see the larger perspective of what is really going ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - Adverse Drug Reactions Are #1 Cause of Illness, Disability & Death Says Physician Blaming Drug Ads - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Richard RuhlingWhat we’re seeing is a damnable practice of prescribing drugs for almost any symptoms when most problems are not serious and will get better without any treatment, or a simple change in diet. The oft-quoted JAMA figure of 106,000 Adverse Drug Reaction deaths (4-15-1998) were in hospitals, but ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - Advice from 3 Why's Men.. - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Jim PhillipsYes, I took liberty with the word wise and wrote why’s, however you will see that the wise always seek the why. We all know the scenario when a child, perhaps our own, asks why after why after why until we get to the point of just saying, because I said so or because that is just the way it ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Age like a super star, the 10 Best things you can do right now, that won’t cost you a cent! - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from wendy mickleWe all are aging every second of every day that sounds depressing doesn’t? It does not have to, you can age like a super star and below are 11 ways you can do that and it won’t cost you a cent. 1. Walk-One of the easiest forms of exercise is walking; most of us do it every day. I walk 5 to 6 ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - All That Cumbersome Impossibility - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Anthon St MaartenIf you can change just one thing about the world we live in, what would it be? The typical response from most people would probably be something along the lines of a standard beauty pageant response, such as ‘world peace’ or ‘global warming’. Sure, these are all noble causes, but do they ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - Allow, enjoy and embrace - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Jim PhillipsWhat an incredible time of year! When I first started writing this article the trees were ablaze with vibrant reds, golds and oranges. Now they are mostly bare but still beautiful in silhouette against the tangerine and blue early morning sky.The air is crisp, clear and clean. There is an energy ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Allowing Yourself To Heal - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When we go through physical or mental pain, you have to allow yourself the time needed to heal. We don’t always allow ourselves the needed time to do so. Our body has its own mechanism that shuts off when we are in need of rest. We feel pain or we might get tired, that is our body saying ...
Views: 2646(1 vote) - Almost Instant State Change - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from John JohnsonThink of a problem. Those four words are used repeatedly throughout NLP trainings because most of the time NLP techniques are used in a prescriptive manner. That means that, after the fact, we can examine a problem, make new choices and mentally rehearse a more ideal performance in the future. ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - Always Thinking & Want To Quit Addiction? Just Consult Best Rehab Center In Pune - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2021 from Calida RehabIt’s hard to overcome any form of addiction - whether it’s drug addiction or alcohol abuse. However, with professional assistance and family support, anyone can quit addiction without any hassle. Alcoholism has become so common these days that it’s gotten hard to tell if it’s a few drinks or ...
Views: 638(1 vote) - An Authentic Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanAre you living an authentic life? When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you know and like who you see? Is there anything that you aren't being truly honest about with yourself or others? Is the "you" that you represent to the world the "you" that you really are? I thought it ...
Views: 1743(3 votes) - An Open Letter to My Daughter Gracelyn in the Era of Donald Trump - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Bruce MulkeyDear Gracelyn, Today I write this letter to you so that you might better understand the tumultuous transformation that’s currently underway in our nation. For while your mother Shonnie and I are doing our best during your childhood to shelter you from adult concerns, I’m guessing that you ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - ANCESTRY: An Extraordinary Travel Back From Slavery To Royalty - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsANCESTRY: An Extraordinary Travel Back From Slavery To Royalty By Stephanie Adams-Nicolai Introduction I. Delphia II. Native Americans III. American Pioneers IV. Knights Templar And Crusaders V. European Nobility And Royalty VI. Castles Titles And Names VII. Ancient ...
Views: 5312(1 vote) - Anger Provoking Events - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Eileen LichtensteinAnger provoking events are all around us; like stress it is in the perception of each individual as to how one responds. When you get angry, it is beacause an event has provoked your anger. Everyday events such as these are anger provoking in the moment or because it has reminded you of a ...
Views: 5162(2 votes) - Anger- A Strong Feeling Of Displeasure or Hostility - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nina BagnallAnger is a negative emotion and in almost all cases, getting angry usual makes matters worse. So why do humans get angry? To make angry, enrage or provoke Although anger is a normal emotion it comes with a wide range of intensity, scaling from mild irritation and frustration, to all out ...
Views: 2914(1 vote) - Anniversaries of grief - mark them well - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Tamara ThomasOnce again, the month of May presented personal challenges. Memorial Day brings with it my own personal day of remembrance – the anniversary of my daughter’s car crash and death. This May marks three years. Each year, as the date has approached, I have tried to convince myself that it would ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Apology: Magical, Cleansing, and Healing - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Elinor Robin, PhDAs a professional mediator I have seen the power of the apology first hand. Practicing the 12-Step directive to "make a list of all persons we have harmed, become willing to make amends to them all, and make direct amends wherever possible" may be one of the best life practices you can ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Apples and Oranges: Differences Between Tranditional Families and Stepfamilies - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Dianne MartinMany couples make the mistake of thinking their stepfamily is no different from the traditional or first family unit. Failing to have a solid understanding of the significant differences between the two usually creates massive conflict and confusion. Traditional families are born out of ...
Views: 2486(1 vote) - Are Movies a Reflection? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from sherri rabinowitzAre Movies a Reflection? By Sherri Rabinowitz The movies Nine and A Single Man have one major theme in common. No, its not that they were both nominated for an Oscar. Or that they were both released last year. Not even that both movies were well written, well acted and well produced. It ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - Are We There Yet? How to Cruise Along the Long and Winding Road of Personal Development and Self-Growth - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Nicole Nenninger“It is not too uncommon for people to spend their whole life waiting to start living.” ~Eckhart Tolle How do you become your best self? How do you live your best life? How do you find success, happiness, meaning, and fulfillment in your life? If you’re like many people, you spend a lot of ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - Are You a Candidate for Spinal Decompression Therapy? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Igor StilerSpinal decompression is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and non-invasive nature. However, not everybody is a suitable candidate for this therapy. Non-invasive spinal decompression is a revolutionary therapy that can treat even the most painful low back pain, numbness, tingling, ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Are You a Family Leader? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghAre You A Family Leader? The purpose of The Way of the Passionate Warrior is to create inspired and passionate family leaders. Yes, this site is about families but truly it is about family leadership. Are you a family leader? Not much happens in life without some sort of initiative and ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - Are you eating over losses and disappointments? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Julie SimonMost of us don’t like to spend much time thinking about our losses and disappointments or painful childhood experiences. Yet, without much effort, they are brought to the forefront of our minds when something in our environment triggers thoughts of them. We see a happy couple and think ”Oh, ...
Views: 1476(2 votes) - Are You Lying to Yourself About Money? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from Tracia LarimerMost of us were taught as children about the importance of telling the truth, and for many of us the consequences of being un-truthful meant some type of punishment (except if we were lucky enough to not get caught in the lie.) As adults, there isn’t much of a punishment for being un-truthful to ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Are You Ready For A Spiritual and Personal Transformation? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Dr. Carol BateyAre you ready for a Spiritual and Personal Transformation? “There I say unto you. What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Romans 8:26 (KJV) You are wondering what a spiritual and personal transformation is. Then you may ask does ...
Views: 1463(3 votes) - Are You too Nice? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Ann Marie O'DellAre you too nice? Even Jesus took a "bitch pill." What does that mean? It means with out boundaries you attract abusive, using friends and lovers. Sadly it creeps on you so subtly you never saw it enter the door. You have unintentionally trained yet ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Are You Truly Listening? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.There is a saying “you cannot be mad in nature.” You may start out being upset, but as you walk amongst the tall oak trees and pines, nature brings peace to your soul. As you walk further you hear things; a squirrel running, birds chirping and the sound of water from a nearby creek. Being in ...
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