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- 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: 1541 - Mixed Messages ~ Are You Short Circuiting Your Desire with Judgments and Discouragement? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Tambra HarckThis weekend I was at a great summer party. There were at least 120 people there, great food and live music. Some guests enjoyed the pool, others danced. Me? I did a little of all that, but mostly I enjoyed meeting new people. Passion for Creative Expression One woman I met was really ...
Views: 1541(1 vote) - Who's the Person Sitting Next to You, Really? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Shannon LagasseLast night I got on an Amtrak train headed for New York from Atlanta, moving from my home in Georgia to the Omega Institute to start my job there. The train had sleeper cars, but the majority of passengers chose to ride the more economical coach class. As I was boarding the train, the conductor ...
Views: 1541 - Empathy Connects Us To The Heart Of Others - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineWhere Has Our Ability to Empathize Gone? Excerpted from August 2, 2012 show on A Fine Time for Healing, Is Our Ability to Empathize Eroding? Empathy is the ability to emotionally put oneself into someone else’s shoes—the capacity to share and understand the feelings, emotions, and ...
Views: 1540 - Practice Being Consistent - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Carolyn Townes“A consistent soul believes in destiny, a capricious one in chance.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli “In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” ~ Anthony ...
Views: 1540 - The Shocks in Life Seem to Tell Us Something – Can We Understand? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranReflective people apply themselves to understanding the vagaries of life and it helps them move into deeper perspectives. Consequently, there is a sensing of the non-apparent aspects of life. They see that shocks in life have a message understanding which the shocks become unnecessary! When ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - "Women Outside the Walls", Read this novel in serial form - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Trisha SugarekWhat a great idea….share my novel by blogging it in segments over the next few months.’ So here it is, readers. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday there will be a new segment or chapter. I hope you enjoy it! WOMEN OUTSIDE the WALLS (c) A Novel by Trisha ...
Views: 1539 - MASTER YOUR DESTINY - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Adrienne MarksManifesting wealth and abundance should be easy. However too often people are full of fear and anxiety and if you’re constantly worried about how things will turn out you are closing off the ways that money and abundance can actually come to you. You shouldn’t have to struggle to make money or ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - The Greatest Gift of All: Hope - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Noelle NelsonIt’s been a rough year for many of us. Our country, as well as many others across the globe, has been ravaged by fierce political and social divides, unprecedented mass violence, and natural disasters from fires to hurricanes with the unfortunate promise of more to come. As the Holidays roll ...
Views: 1539 - How to structure a campaign ? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Balvinder SinghIdentification of target audience- The target audiences of London international Business School would have to be prioritized first, followed by profiling them and understanding their requirements, online behaviours and expectations. Structuring the E marketing campaign would only be possible ...
Views: 1538 - Lead Generation Challenge: Changing Buying Habits Of Prospects - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Belinda SummersAs we go along our sales lead generation campaign, we will encounter stumbling blocks that will affect our business performance. Among these challenges is the ever-changing buying behavior of business prospects. Not knowing the latest trends or habits of people we want to get in touch with can ...
Views: 1537 - New World Order's Future as History Repeats from the Book of Daniel--What NWO Promoters Don't Know - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Richard RuhlingSummary: History has unpacked Daniel 2 with four great kingdoms as the imagery foretold when Daniel was a youth taken captive by Babylon circa 606 BC. He foretold its conquest by Medo-Persia in Daniel 5 (538 BC) and projected their defeat by “the 1st king of Grecia” (Alexander the Great, 331 ...
Views: 1537 - False Pride and Other Notions - A Way Out - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2013 from Kael RanschaertAt a young very young age our minds are fed with notions like "take pride in the work you do" or "be proud of yourself", but do we value the consequences of holding this lens on the world? I remember hearing voices from teachers and coaches telling me to "hold your head up to the world and take ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Handling the Three Demons with magic - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Vic WilliamsOn our way to magic, we're going to catch a glimpse of the three demons. As we do so, please notice how they interact with the three main ways we envision things. The first way we envision things is as if things have closed in around us. Second comes fighting with things, in an 'anti' pattern. ...
Views: 1536(6 votes) - Important Things in Life we don't always learn at an early age. - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Vincent TreacyFirstly, we are not really educated into looking properly at the food we eat. There are vested interests in us eating the wrong foods. Look at the medical giants who make fortunes because we get ill. Decide to look at the foods that will help you maintain the best life. I recommend looking at ...
Views: 1536 - BeSimply. . .Be The Change - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Suzanne ToroHi. I am writing and reaching out to all my tribe…the people that have touched my soul on so many levels. While, I am not sure I have everyone’s email I hope that it will reach all of you in some shape or form. Since, I was a child I have been seeing this point and time. A time when the ...
Views: 1535 - Necessary Failure: 3 Stories of Tragedy to Triumph - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickLaying on the floor sobbing, curled in the fetal position, the reality sank in that everything Martin had worked so hard for was gone. His trust had been violated, his life savings that he invested with his partner in an overseas venture, spent. Now what? Martin Howey, President of TopLine ...
Views: 1535 - Why Worry is not the Answer - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Ade AdenekanWhy worry and for what reason? If it is not for a matter of pride and self deceit, we just cannot run away from the fact that there are so many things in and around our environments over which have no iota of control. In order to make this point clearer, it goes without saying that we have no ...
Views: 1535 - How Anticipating Future Problems With Powerful Estate Planning Documents Can Save You Time and Money - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from John MartinIn the world of estate planning, the best offense to changes in the law and life circumstances is usually a good defense. Rather than running to court or the drafting attorney each time a crisis occurs, estate plans can be drafted “defensively,” such that several escape hatches or ...
Views: 1534 - How to Clean Every Heater and Radiator in Your Home - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Darleen PrangueCleaning the radiator on a home's central heating system is a task that many homeowners can handle on their own, saving money on expensive repair fees. Proper maintenance of the radiator can prevent damage to your home's boiler and will make the heating system more efficient. Here is a quick ...
Views: 1534 - Live A Clutter Free Life By Going Easier On Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Marilyn BohnWhen you are busy getting tasks done but you don’t get it all done are you hard on yourself, thinking you are a failure? Stop being so hard on yourself and start using a planner to help you accomplish more that you want to do guilt free. I lift weights at the gym 5 days a week. My gym ...
Views: 1534(1 vote) - The Power of Labels - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever had a moment where you wanted to change in some way, but you didn't because it seemed too crazy, too out of the box, too "not you"? The labels we give ourselves are really powerful. They can define us - and this can be empowering or stifling depending on where the label came ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Getting to NO - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Anita JeffersonNO. One word, two letters often stop the faint minded right where they are and they give up often never to try again. What makes this scenario so damaging is that those around them hear the story over and over again as they repetitively re-play their NO and what happened and how unfair it was ...
Views: 1532 - How To Optimise Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Andrew RondeauThe best way to utilise your time effectively is to identify the goals you first need to achieve. We usually feel that we have far too many things to accomplish and need to deliver on too many promises. This makes us feel overwhelmed which leads us to give up and choose to do nothing ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - Overcoming Sudden Dis-Ability - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezThe knowledge that we have lost an ability we had, that some or one of our physical abilities cannot be recovered after losing it has two direct effects on us: • First, the pain, depression and frustration want to overwhelm our thoughts and take away from our creative abilities. Worse yet, ...
Views: 1532 - Shedding Negativity - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Tanya Ragbeer“Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you’re riding through the ruts, don’t you complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!” ~ Bob Marley “Blame no one. Forgive yourself and others. ...
Views: 1532 - Violence Against Women - Healing and Realization of the Good Within - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Cindy L. HerbThere is an enormous amount of violence against women. After such trauma, many of these women may feel there is no good within them. Therefore, healing from abuse may be necessary. Specifically, rape victims, sexual abuse survivors and/or domestic violence victims may require help to improve ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Are You An Action Addict? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Anita JeffersonIt was tempting to write another title headline: Are You an Addict? I decided against it for it is not my intention to highlight the word addict; instead my intention is to inspire action. So, to be clear the word ACtIOn is the operative meaning. What does it mean to be an action ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Are You Living On Purpose (Issue 5) - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Darshan ShantiWe've reached the half-way point in this series about living on purpose. We've talked about how short and unpredictable life is. We've talked about how to find your purpose. We've talked about using pain and pleasure to motivate you into action. And we've talked about how to get beyond ...
Views: 1530 - "Angels on the Road" - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Barry and Joyce VissellBarry: If we only knew how many times we are rescued by divine intervention, we would completely trust this higher power. There would then be nothing to worry about – ever! Joyce and I had yet another powerful reminder of this truth – and divine miracle – last week. In honor of both of us ...
Views: 1529 - Be a Better Parents in 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Toni SchuttaThe most popular New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, become better organized, get out of debt and quit smoking. Seldom, if ever, will you find someone saying, “I want to be a better parent” or “I want our family to be happier” this year. Wouldn’t that be a good goal to ...
Views: 1529 - Beat the Feelings of Inferiority - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Sarah JamesBeat the Feelings of Inferiority There are a few aspects that contribute to the feeling of inferiority that are important to consider as we strive to live authentic and fulfilling lives. Comparing our life to someone else’s life is important to think about. Do you ever find yourself looking ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Letter to Bully - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Becky RichardsonDear Bully, What makes you think you can treat other people the way that you do? What inside you tells you it is OK to ridicule, push around and threaten those that cross your path? What do you gain from it? Do you really get that? Or are you fooling yourself? I want to tell you ...
Views: 1529 - Organizing Our Lives Based on Messages from Near Death and Full Death Experiences - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2014 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWhen the learning process moves into the region of some paranormal phenomena, it helps us lead a life of order, dignity and love. It would also aid our passing on phenomenon - be it our own or of our dear ones - to be met with peace and insight. Freedom from the Self-created Prison People ...
Views: 1529 - What I Learned From Yucky Fish - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Noelle NelsonWe’re great at giving our very best in the hard moments, the crises. We pull out all the stops to save a loved one’s life, rescue a child from a burning building, salvage our marriages on the brink of divorce. We are truly, then, the shining example of what a human being is capable of. But ...
Views: 1529 - Dear Dr. Romance: at funerals, how do you comfort families in mourning? - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: What suggestions can you offer for guests at funerals in regards to comforting families in morning? Thanks! Dear Reader: Your presence at the memorial or funeral, honoring their loved one who passed, is the most comfort, so go if you can. When you are greeting ...
Views: 1528 - Life Skills: Find Your Passion - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckWhen work, commitment, and pleasure all become one and you reach that deep well where passion lives, nothing is impossible. ~ Author Unknown Passion is defined as “powerful emotion” and “boundless enthusiasm”. When you bring emotion and enthusiasm to your lifework, negatives don’t matter. ...
Views: 1528 - You’re Worth It! - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.” – Lucile Ball It’s been said that most people fear public speaking more than death. I always found that a little strange but it’s starting to make sense. That’s because it’s also been ...
Views: 1528(4 votes) - GRIEF Shadows of the departed - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyWe feel their presence in minute instances, remember their smile and laugh vibrantly, even when our eyes water at their loss. It is those moments that will forever remain. It is the sense of their presence that has impacted our lives and been determining factors in our growth or our life ...
Views: 1527 - Congregational Care Begins With Small Group Leader's Prayer Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Lisa CopenAs you begin to make plans for starting an illness support group in your church or community, it can be easy to forget to pray, even about the simple things that have to do with your group. Although you may have the best of plans, it will all be pointless if you do not first have a daily walk ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - CREATIVE THINKING: Top 3 Things Non-fiction Writers Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Elizabeth LawlessThere are obviously more than three things that non-fiction writers should know about creative thinking, but these three things are crucial in my mind. Even with 25 years as a professional writer and non-fiction author I sometimes forget. We are all busy, as writers we sometimes get caught up in ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - The Master Mason - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Holly MatsonPicture if you will a mason, with plaster and concrete, chisel and hammer, diligently and reverently making repairs to the supporting columns of a magnificent sanctuary. He knows full well that his work reinforces and maintains the structural supports uplifting the roof. Without that ...
Views: 1526(4 votes) - The Memory Box - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Bill McLeodWhen the kid’s mom passed away I had so many emotions rushing through me. Anger, anxiety, fear, concern and sorrow were just a few to mention. I was not at all prepared for her passing. My only concern at the time was what the hell do we do now? I believed that I was mentally prepared for ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - Seven Habits for Creating and Maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Ryan LoweIn today’s world, we are experiencing more uncertain and troubling times than ever before. Every time you turn on the TV or get on the computer, it seems there is always more news that just weighs you down. On top of that, you have your own personal issues to deal with. This “negative storm” can ...
Views: 1525(7 votes) - Kids Are Not Born Knowing! - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Maggie SliderThink way, way back to when you first became a parent. For those who gave birth and raised biological children, the moment I am talking about was the exact moment that your child was born. For those who adopted, fostered or became kin care parents; however you became a parent……that first moment ...
Views: 1524 - Acceptance - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Anita JeffersonThere are times when you must say I accept – as it is. It does not matter what you nod your agreement of acceptance to, the pivot is that you simply accept. No valuation. No evaluation. No nothing, only acceptance. Acceptance, really of ALL things, is the staff of a happy, serene life. ...
Views: 1523 - Ready, Steady, Die - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Willie HortonAlthough most of my clients are business people, because of my personal development work with young aspiring sports people, I often get to spend quite a bit of time with people who have not yet grown so inward looking that they miss out on the joys of life. The psychological facts are plain, ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Healing is Spiritual - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Laurel ClarkRecently, there have been news stories about scientists who are cloning pigs. The great benefit of this research, say the newscasters, is that pigs are anatomically similar to humans so they hope to clone organs that can be used for human transplants. Science fiction? No. Bizarre? Yes. Well, ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - Self Sabotage - The Dream Killer - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Rosa LivingstoneSelf Sabotage...why would anyone want to do that??? The dictionary definition of sabotage is "an act or process tending to hamper or hurt" or "deliberate subversion". “Any undermining of a cause, or priority”. So the definition of self-sabotage would be, “Any undermining of your own cause or ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Unsupportive People - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Before I start this article about unsupportive people, I would like to explain some important details to you. In this article you will see how uncompassionate and narrow minded some of these people are. Let’s start by describing the unsupportive person; this person can be male or female, old ...
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