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- Top 30 Life Tips - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsI wish everyone would write down their top life tips then we could pass it on for every generation to add to. I am no guru but like everyone else there are certain things I have discovered about myself and this world we live in. Here is my top 30 list. 1. Mother’s aren’t always right 2. But ...
Views: 1757 - The Real Reason You Have Fear - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Baeth DavisI've been thinking about this question a lot lately: "What's the REAL reason we have fear?" Why? Because I've been having more fear than usual. Why? I'm doing things that are new in my business and thus, I'm in unfamiliar territory. You've probably heard these explanations for the root of your ...
Views: 1283 - ***When is Doing Nothing a Good Idea? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Paul ChekThe industrialized nations are home to societies of doers. Our educational systems ingrain the need to think, complete and meet deadlines. Our childhood life seldom offers or encourages us to simply be. I know that in my childhood it was very dangerous to be seen playing or doing anything that ...
Views: 2433(1 vote) - Start Living Green - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Michelle WeimerIn our world of bigger, faster, stronger, better, we often overlook what it takes to get that way. We act on impulse and will sacrifice our future for the day at hand. Have you thought about how your current actions affect the world around you or your future? It was the act of a small child ...
Views: 1121 - How to Deal with Failure - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Zoe RouthI met a farmer in the Hunter valley who had spent all his life on the land. Following his Dad, a dairy farmer for fifty years, the man established a cattle sale yard. With tears brimming, the man told me how his business had slowly strangled with the advent of coal mining in the Hunter valley. ...
Views: 1005 - What Happens When You Avoid Making Decisions? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Jacqueline PigdonWhen you have a decision to make and don't make it you are making a decision in itself - to put it off! Delaying decisions often puts you at risk of someone or something else making the decision for you. When you're the decision maker and say leader of your corporate company or executive team ...
Views: 850 - Excuse Me, Who Made You What? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Gail BarkerThis article is all about personal responsibility. When it comes to living your life in alignment with who you are and what's important to you, it is imperative that you take responsibility for all aspects of your life. Feelings, responses, actions, reactions, choices -- these all fall under ...
Views: 1224 - The Wolf We Feed the Most - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Cindy StoneThe Wolf You Feed the Most (Excerpt from an upcoming book, The Wolf You Feed the Most, by Cindy Stone) There is a most wonderful story originating with the First Nations that circulates in various forms in books (I referenced it in my first, The Incidental Guru; Lessons in Healing from a Dog), ...
Views: 6543 - Being Alive - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhere would you rate your aliveness this minute on a scale of one to ten (one being “I am surprised I still have a pulse” and ten being “I am so excited to be alive that I can hardly wait to take my next breath”)? Do you remember a time when most of your days were lived at a nine or ten? For ...
Views: 807 - The Divorce and Dysfunctional Relationship Solution - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesKnow someone who has been through a divorce? Maybe you or a loved one? Have you seen or felt the pain? Would you like to prevent it from happening again? Yes, I am sure you would. In this chapter you will learn three Passion, Power, and Purpose Principles that will enable you to have the ...
Views: 1065 - Judgment Day - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAs I walked out of a convenience store with my cup of coffee one late October evening, I noticed an older woman standing next to a pay phone. She was wearing a weathered hat, pink leg warmers that have been out of style for at least 10 years, a black miniskirt with gray stockings, what used to ...
Views: 789 - 10 Life and Leadership Lessons I Learned From Superman - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesFor many, the actor who epitomized the character “Superman” is Christopher Reeve, and as millions know, at the height of his career he suffered a tragic accident that left him totally paralyzed, unable to care for himself or, initially, even to breathe unassisted. With the support of his wife, ...
Views: 4909 - I Was So Embarrassed - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIn March 1987, I launched a new magazine called Creating Excellence: Vermont’s Journal for People in Growing Businesses. It was a very proud moment. The magazine was my baby—a beautiful baby. In fact, the cover of the invitation to the launch party read, “A Magazine is Born.” I’d worked ...
Views: 720 - Self Perception - How We Perceive Ourselves is Based on Our Self Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Helen WilliamsThe pathway forward towards happiness and authenticity is not determined by something outside ourselves. It's determined by our own thinking, our own inner process, our self perception. So if our way forward feels blocked, it is blocked by the way we perceive ourselves, by our fears and how ...
Views: 3993(2 votes) - Overcoming Inertia and Finding the Flow - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jerry ColkerSometimes you feel like Sisyphus, straining and struggling to get that rock up to the top of the mountain, only to find it roll right back down. And sometimes you find yourself so involved in what you are doing, that time itself ceases to exist, until you stop and realize, "Ohhhh yeah, I was in ...
Views: 3100 - The Greatest Gift - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Darin DanaherLife was good, or so I thought. I truly believed I had everything a man could want to be happy and yet, I could not figure out why I was so miserable! My childhood was about as "normal" as they come. I was the youngest of six children in a semi-dysfunctional Irish-Catholic family from a ...
Views: 1024 - The Tao of Our Economic Crisis - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Bill DouglasWorld Tai Chi & Qigong Day will expand across hundreds of cities in over 65 nations and all 50 US states soon. It may offer something that can profoundly benefit our national and global economy. How? The Chinese character for “crisis” is made up of two other characters, “danger,” and ...
Views: 1424 - Powerful Beliefs, Intention, and The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul HoodEvery time I see a pelican I'm reminded of how things change when a concerted group of people choose to make things happen. When I was a kid the brown pelican was on the endangered species list because of DDT poisoning. I remember being completely terrified by reading Rachel Carson's Silent ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Have Someone or Something in Your Life That You Want to Release? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from April D'AmatoRecently, I performed a beautiful releasing ritual with some dear friends. If you have followed along with my newsletters you will remember I recently ended a relationship. While I learned the lessons from it, I still felt the painful emotions of it. I went through the holidays with the ...
Views: 682 - How to Enjoy a Life Filled with Passion, Romance, and Love - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Felicha PottsAlthough marketed as a day for lovers to express their affection, Valentine's Day sentiments are relevant to most areas of your life. Here are some ways you can enjoy a life filled with passion, romance, and love. PASSION Where is your Passion? Does it show up in the activities of your life ...
Views: 1937 - Opportunities Unlimited - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Barbara CampbellOpportunities are all around us. We just need to have the vision to see them and the courage to grab them and hold on. We can learn a great deal from people. Let us take for example Ludwig Von Beethoven, who came from a musical family, but was totally deaf when he composed some of his greatest ...
Views: 1103 - The Illusion of Perfection - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Anastasia NetriWhen you hear the word "perfect", what do you think of? Most definitions of perfect are something along the lines of "being entirely without fault or defect". So many of us are walking around trying to be perfect in some way. We want the perfect job, the perfect partner, the perfect body, or ...
Views: 2349 - Lessons from Rudy the Dog - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczEarlier this week was our meditation gathering and once again the teachings that showed themselves were loud, clear, and poignant. It always astounds me just how much wisdom is within and all around us when we just stop to listen. If we can do that within the context of a circle of like ...
Views: 997 - Instability in a Naked World - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Shannon PanzoThe following article may be very confrontational to some people. If you are easily disturbed by content that does not agree specifically with your beliefs, it may be better for you to pass this article by and not read it. Please keep in mind that “Mind To Mind – The Brain Accelerator” is ...
Views: 1358 - Natural Brain Entrainment vs. Artificial Brainwave Induction - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Shannon PanzoAdded Monologue: When I first posted this article, my intent was to be clear and only speak of one specific circumstance where the system that someone was using didn’t provide what his goal was. I wanted to keep it brief - maybe too brief. (I apologize to my readers that I was not more ...
Views: 1636 - Are You Continually 'Chasing Things?' - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Doug Allan DammeierFrom an early age we are 'conditioned' to attain success. By success I mean the pursuit of worldly riches and status and material things. We are taught to be egotistical...to worry about how many riches and things we can accumulate compared to everyone else. We are taught the accumulation of ...
Views: 2474 - Captain Sullenberger: Heroes and Lessons Learned - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Phyllis GoldbergBravery and humility - often at the heart of fairy tales – are qualities that can inspire all of us to be the best that we can be. And, with the doom and gloom of the economic crisis, we were primed and about ready for a miracle. People want to feel hopeful again. Chesley B. "Sully" ...
Views: 1537 - Attract Desired Relationships-Careers With Unseen Forces - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa"Every valuable human being must be a radical and a rebel, for what he must aim at is to make things better than they are." - Neils Henrik David Bohr (1885-1962) Danish physicist - Nobel Prize for Physics - 1922. Creativity and imagination are masterful tools often underutilized in tapping into ...
Views: 924 - Zoom Out to Turn Problems into Opportunities - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Claudette Pelletier-HannahHigh atop the city in a revolving restaurant, my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. It was a lovely evening, in the comfort of the person whose company I have kept longer than anyone in my whole life. All while exploring the 360 degree view of our beautiful city. ...
Views: 995 - Be Authentic! - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Nathan SmithI am a bit weird, a bit different, but show me anyone who isn't. Those who are trying to conform and act 'normal' are just as weird as those who aren't. Those that are considered a bit 'eccentric' or 'out there' should be celebrated if they are being their authentic self. As they say 'I am not ...
Views: 1222 - Elephant Bondage - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Barbara CampbellHave you ever wondered why grown up elephants don’t try to break their leg chains and escape? They could if they tried. They have been convinced that they can’t do it, so they don’t even attempt it. This is how it’s done in Thailand. The captured elephant has iron bands placed around each ...
Views: 2474 - Simple Tips to Boost Your Credit Score - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Kathy Jo PollackHopefully you have already checked your credit reports and are correcting any errors. (If you have not done this, read my previous article, Start Your New Year Right By Checking Your Credit Reports ). Make sure you monitor and follow through on any disputes. That is a good start. With a ...
Views: 2381(4 votes) - The Splatter-Painting Lesson for Life and Business - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorMeaningful life lessons are sometimes derived from unusual or unsuspected methods and revealed many years later. Recently, an image from when I was twelve years old came to mind. It was the first year a local elementary school held a weekend carnival. The usual junk food booths were there; but ...
Views: 810 - Start Your Year Off Right, Create 'Family' Goals - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan HaynerSo often, we are disgusted and frustrated with our home, the clutter and mess that is in it and the fact that we feel like we have lost control. Part of the problem is because we don't have the cooperation of other family members that we would like to have. Plus the fact that we have our own ...
Views: 1455 - When Life Throws You a Curve Ball - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Shellee HaleNot all things are predictable, nor are we prepared for everything that arrives in our life. When thrown a curve ball in life it is important to gather the facts and consider your options before responding. Moving away from the emotional response is key to making a good decision when you have ...
Views: 2538 - ***The Best Food: There is no mystery about which food creates health - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongMost people believe the average diet based upon the official food pyramid is just fine. Some eat predominantly fast food. Others advocate veganism (eating only plant foods), or lacto-ovo vegetarianism (plants plus dairy and eggs). Others set their eating practices by the standards of holy writ ...
Views: 3184 - ***The Power of Money: Money is the power to do good - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongEveryone thinks about money. Few, however, stop to think about how money originated and then evolved into a mechanism of power that institutions and any common person can wield to exert great good or bad. Money’s original purpose was to serve as a convenient medium to replace barter. It ...
Views: 2937 - ***PET KEEPING - A SERIOUS RESPONSIBILITY: Pets are not toys - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongPets are remarkable creatures. They are: • Masters of life in the moment and in the art of simplicity • Reflections of a world forgotten, presynthetic, more complete • Reminders of the quiet strength and dignity of creation not tinkered with • Keepers of gifts we have ...
Views: 2947 - ***Healthy Eating Ideas: Common sense nobody follows - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongModern living, individual circumstances, and tastes that have been formed over a lifetime may not permit us to eat perfectly. That’s okay. If we keep our sight on the goal of matching food to our genetic design, we can slip here and there. The body is forgiving and health does not require ...
Views: 1501 - ***HEALTHY DOS AND DON'TS: Common Sense Can Prevent and Reverse Almost Any Health Condition - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongThe purpose of this article is to show several specific ways that philosophy can be implemented for making healthy decisions. Here goes, one idea for each week in the year: 1. Responsibility—Take responsibility for yourself. You alone are the master of your own health destiny. 2. ...
Views: 2655 - ***Food Ethics: Eating without working for it is stealing - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongThe thought of a creature, any creature, dying in order for people to eat is very unsettling for many. It is also puzzling that humans seem to be the only ones who make a fuss about it. Other creatures just eat what they are designed to eat and apparently never give it a second ...
Views: 1561 - ***Exercise: The price we must pay for food and health - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongThe benefits of exercise are myriad. It makes us feel good, burns excess body fat, grows and maintains muscle, strengthens bones and joints, helps flexibility, deepens sleep, improves appearance, creates a high, provides goals to achieve, lifts depression, relieves stress, increases self esteem, ...
Views: 1347 - ***Being in Love: Realistic love can last forever - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongAs children we are weaned on Cinderella and acculturated by an endless parade of romantic fantasies in novels, television and movies. It would be easy to assume that if we are not madly in love there is something wrong with us. The euphoria of being in love is like an hourglass, with the heart ...
Views: 4536 - ***Being Health Smart: Relying On Modern Medicine Is Disastrous - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongOur great intellect is in large part necessary because of the quest for food. A cow is as smart as it needs to be to figure out how to eat what is always underfoot. The apex predator—clawless, fangless man—needs great cunning, memory, logic, and analytical thought. The spear and ...
Views: 1506 - ***Animal Rights: How we treat animals reflects who we are - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Randy WysongFrom a purely biological perspective, no creature inherently has rights beyond that which it has the power to impose. What is able to survive does, what cannot does not. But our world is not just biology. It is ethics as well. “Might makes right” cannot be the operating paradigm in a ...
Views: 5584 - Goals - Think Small - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Carl Bruggemeier1. the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. 2. the terminal point in a race. The Goal - the desired result - the finish line; if we have not established these yardsticks for all that we do, how do we know where to begin or measure the success of our efforts? Having a ...
Views: 1621 - Missed Opportunities in Life - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from David RudeMissed Opportunities (Written in the early morning alongside a pond in Northern California on the Sonoma coast) Linus, 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 ...
Views: 3717 - Start Your New Year Right By Checking Your Credit Reports - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kathy Jo PollackNo doubt, credit fuels our economy, and it also affects every area of our lives. Our credit rating, good or bad, can affect where we live, work, and our ability to get a loan or insurance. Do yourself a favor and make it your annual plan to check your credit reports from each of the three ...
Views: 2846(5 votes) - 2009: Enter with Honor - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Shellee HaleLies, secrets and silence are out. 2009 will be the year of honorable living. The old idea of honor where a man’s “word’ sufficed without any guarantee failed us and became a defining ending in 2008. With so many trusts broken and disgraced individuals who left a worldwide thread of victims ...
Views: 916 - How to Identify Your Life Lessons - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldFor those people on a quest to unlock their life lessons or those that have had some spiritual awakening the path to your purpose can easily be identified when you know what to look for. Mystical masters and self proclaimed psychic gurus have been able to tap into another realm, dimension or ...
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