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- 7 Simple Ways to Detox Your Home - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Christine EstersToxins are lurking everywhere. These harmful little substances have the ability to cause a variety of health problems. Not only are these toxins in your body, but in your beautiful home too! Of course, you may be familiar with outdoor air pollutants that are detrimental to your health. ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - FEELING LUCKY? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Adrienne MarksYou ever wonder why some people are so lucky? You know the kind that seem to have everything going for them and things just work out for them no matter what they do They have a good relationship, a good job or career, things just go their way. It's as though luck is always on their ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Getting Over Idol Fever - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickRecently I watched a somewhat cheesy movie, Rockstar, where Mark Wahlburg plays an obsessed cover band singer who is impersonating a popular 80’s heavy metal band. Chris, the main character, takes his role so seriously that he learns everything he can about the lead singer – and completely ...
Views: 1488 - Live and let Live - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Vinod AnandLive and let Live [Vinod Anand] Are you taking someone’s life without even being aware of it? You might be doing just that, as the following true-life story illustrates. A father was telling his graduate son what career the young man should pursue. The son listened to what his father had ...
Views: 1488 - The Law of Attraction: What’s Best for You - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Willie HortonA lot has been written and spoken about the “Law of Attraction” – some of it pure nonsense – like the quote on Larry King Live that similar energies repel (an old wives’ tale of like attracting like) – some of it more closely related to the truth of the laws of quantum physics that state without ...
Views: 1488(3 votes) - The Yin-Yang of Change - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzThe concept of yin and yang is used a lot in contemporary language, but the beauty and breadth of this concept is not always fully understood. Yin and yang can serve to guide and give us a framework for virtually anything life serves up. It's especially useful when approaching the inescapability ...
Views: 1488 - You're Already There - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever wanted to be there – wherever that was? The only requirement for there is that it is far from here. There is a place where things just seem to work out. A place you have long dreamed of going to. A place where the puzzle pieces of your life somehow fit together. There is a ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - "Maximum Effort" - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectOne of the lessons which I haven’t seem to have learned yet, because the scenario keeps repeating itself, is to do my best without expectation. Doing your best extends to anything and everything that you do. I do not currently give the best in everything that I do, neither in the big things ...
Views: 1486 - Becoming as strong as the Rock - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanI often think of the Rock of Gibraltar as its history is as rich as the saying that often accompanies its beauty: “to be as strong as the Rock of Gibraltar”. When you have grown to become strong enough to overcome situations without fear of failure, you become a symbol of strength and courage to ...
Views: 1486 - Rules to Help Create Content Better, Faster and Easier - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2014 from Noah St JohnBeen ever at a loss for words? Can’t seem to get your thoughts on for your articles, videos, blog posts and social media content? If you are shaking your head, well its either you are the great Stephen King or you just gave me a great big fat lie! A huge number of us people have gone through ...
Views: 1486 - A Family - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.As Easter approaches, family and friends will be gathered at the table for Easter dinner. Mom’s prized turkey and Aunt Linda’s delicious casserole will be served. The Easter bunny is there and the Easter Egg Hunt is underway. Laughter and shouts of, “I found one,” can be echoed throughout the ...
Views: 1484(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: 1484(1 vote) - 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: 1484(2 votes) - Aspects of Self Improvement - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Vincent TreacyThere are many ways to improve yourself but in order for improvements to be made it will always be necessary to take stock of your current situation. For some people the concept will be a process of continually reading other people's advice then acting on what has been read. For others it will ...
Views: 1484 - Living in a material world - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sandra DawesWhile the title may have you thinking of a Madonna song, it seems like a material world is where many of us are living, now more than ever! It would appear we live our lives simply for the accumulation of “stuff”. We want bigger homes, nicer cars and the “right” brands of clothes. What I find ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Understanding Negativity - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We have all heard from them at one point in our lives or another. You know the ones that think that they are above all others. You know the ones that think that you don’t have a right to succeed if they aren’t. They are the jealous ones; the haters. You will hear from the haters, they will ...
Views: 1484 - The Wordallogic - Lie Lovers; Why the Truth Really Hurts! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Aleasa WordLie Lovers - The Real Reason Why the Truth Hurts! By Aleasa M. Word How many times do we hear people touting the phrase “the truth hurts?” We know it does, but it continues to pain us and we can’t seem to find a way to fix that. I often wonder if there was a magic pill people could take so ...
Views: 1483 - 7 Ways to Boost Your Self-Development Through Writing - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Jane CoplandHave you ever thought about writing? I believe everyone has had an idea or two on the matter. There are different roads to follow on the way to effective self-development and writing can be one of them. Overall, these roads depend on individual aptitudes and room for professional growth for ...
Views: 1483 - 5 Life Coaching Tips We Should Learn from Warren Buffet - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinWarren Buffet is without a doubt one of the most successful investors in the history. He is known for his savvy investments that have earned him billions of dollars. Although he literally has got nothing to worry about in terms of his finances, because he’s got lots of money, he must be very ...
Views: 1482 - Accept Yourself - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Saba TeklegiorgisAcceptance is sometimes looked at negatively. In the past if someone told me “you should accept it” or “just accept it” I’d feel low & defeated. A negative mindset or an egoistic mind would take such a powerfully freeing word and turn it into a death sentence. Like surrender could mean- ...
Views: 1482 - Black History Month - Nelson Mandela, How Do You Embrace Freedom? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsYou've probably heard the term, 'embrace freedom'. But how do you truly do that? First of all, in order for you to embrace freedom you must first believe that you are free. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. How do you suppose he maintained his sanity for such a long time and rose to ...
Views: 1482 - How to use Anger to reach your Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Nil CelenEvery emotion triggers different reaction or decision of us. The emotions we feel can change our decisions. Some emotions can make us avoid something or some can force us to reach for it. This is an important effect when we are making decisions. If we want to make decisions consciously we must ...
Views: 1482(3 votes) - October 2015, Ready to Learn Something New? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Creating Harmony’s October 2015 email of indication. Our intention is this provides our readers, friends and connections with foresight as to the influences impacting all our lives. So helping each to Create their Life of Harmony by assisting us to take full responsibility for our own ...
Views: 1482 - Are you looking to sell your damaged car? WeBuyAnyDamagedCar have the answer - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Abbey SmithAre you the owner of a damaged car? It can be difficult to know what to do when you find yourself with the keys to a vehicle that’s unable even to be driven from your driveway. Have you found yourself in the receipt of a thick wad of costs after taking your damaged car to a garage? If you ...
Views: 1481 - The Seven Secrets to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Hugh DeBurgh7 Secrets to Living the Good Life Know the 7 Secrets. There really are 7 “Secrets” that you need to know and understand before you can successfully transform your life from where it is now to where it needs to be. These 7 Secrets require that you change your long-held attitudes, your ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Three Best Money Making Ideas for 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Ade AdenekanThere is no gainsaying the fact that the pomp and pageantry that accompanied the Yuletide season having gone into oblivion until the next twelve months, a lot of people must have exhausted their finances and since all the chips are now down, the only way is to continue the usual hustle and ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Different Areas of Personal Development - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Nik HalikIf you’ve awaken to the realization of pursuing personal development, that’s a good place to start. Sometimes, it may be somewhat daunting trying to pick a particular aspect of self development to start with. Well, the first step is to do an inner search, in order to know the area that requires ...
Views: 1480 - Dump The Slump :) - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Dilani DivaThe difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from the old ones.? - John Maynard Kynes I am empowered by how many of us today constantly try to change our habitual patterns. For better new and ...
Views: 1480 - Going Beyond The Law Of Attraction by Ton Pascal - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Ton PascalOur mind is in a constant dialogue with itself, sending out messages that will create our living experience according to our present perceptions. This mental chatter is our consciousness deciding whether or not we should have this or that, whether to run to or from, whether to think this or ...
Views: 1480 - Why Letting Go Can Be SO Hard - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2017 from Angela AshIt seems that the quote of the day for this year has been, “Just get over it”, followed up closely with the looming question of, “Why can’t you just let it go?” As the entire world has watched marches, protests and general disruption in the psyche of American society, I think more people than ...
Views: 1480 - Life Is a Journey - So Enjoy the Trip! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Rosalie KahnI was sitting next to my wonderful husband in the car thinking that in a few weeks I would have been celebrating forty years of marriage if I had still been with my first husband. Am I sad? No, not at all. I have been married to my prince for the past twenty-one years. Everything we ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - You Inspire Me - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.No matter how near or how far; you inspire me. No matter how rich or how poor you are; you inspire me. No matter what language you speak; you inspire me. No matter the color of your skin; you inspire me. No matter if you have new clothes or if they’re worn thin; you inspire me. No matter ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Confidence - Before you seek it, understand what it is! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Phil MéthotIf if told you that bloozles were on sale now at 80% off, would that get you excited? Probably not, since you don't know what a bloozle is. (of course it's just a word that I made up) Words that are not completely understood may elicit the wrong response or non at all. The term 'confidence' ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Review: Cure Your Democracy: The Infection, Spread and Treatment of Contagious Opinions - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: John Cooker Publisher: Spin Doctor Press ISBN: 978-0-9835724-0-4 In the Acknowledgments to John Cooker's Cure Your Democracy: The Infection, Spread and Treatment of Contagious Opinions the author thanks his wife Katherine, who has put up with his unconventional sense of humor, which ...
Views: 1478 - Embrace Death, Live Life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike RobbinsMy mom, Lois Dempsey Robbins, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in early March. The disease spread very quickly and on June 13th, she passed away. I was honored and grateful to be with her through her dying process. It was both horrible and beautiful at the same time. My mom's ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Overcome Inertia - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Jim GilletteSometimes when you want to go in a new direction, you may feel like you are steering a tanker. You look in a new direction, see where you want to go, start turning the wheel, and this colossal ship of your life keeps going in the same direction, doing the same things. The direction is changing ...
Views: 1477 - Ride the Waves! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Cynthia Christianson,There is a couple I know who I really like being with. Their deep commitment to each other's well- being is very clear as they interact with each other. I feel calm, safe and relaxed with them. I like to ride that wave with them. I have a friend that brings out my quirky sense of humor. We ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Are You a Giver or a Taker? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonI’m sure you’ve read something I’ve written saying that it’s important to be able to give to yourself so that you can continue to give to others… and that continues to be true. However, giving to yourself is much different than taking (receiving) from someone else. The cycle of abundance ...
Views: 1476 - Boomer Women: Have You Had That Crucial Conversation With Your Husband Yet? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothThe answer is probably a resounding “No.” Or maybe you’re not even sure what that Crucial Conversation is. This conversation is about how you are going to live the rest of your lives together as a couple. On one hand, this may sound pretty simple but when you really dig in and start talking, ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Inner Peace Is A Choice - 12 Steps To Get There - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Gia CilentoOn any given day and at any given moment there are as many reasons to feel peaceful, to choose inner peace and to pass it on as there are to feel annoyed, threatened, angry, frustrated and to pass that on. It is a choice. Pass on the peace or pass on the crap. Feel the peace within or roll ...
Views: 1476(3 votes) - The Philosophical Bartender - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanPull up a stool and grab a cup of sunshine, while I tell you the story about a philosophical bartender; who changed lives through his simple yet profound words of wisdom. “In every life there will fall some rain,” Jerry would say, “the rain only comes to wash away the tears from our eyes so ...
Views: 1476 - 20 Simple Tips to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Joyette Fabien1.Dream - It is important to have a dream. The majority of successful people had a dream and in fact, most people have a dream; it is the fulfilment of your dreams, that might become a challenge. Be one of the people who follow their dream! 2. Conceptualize your dream – Make your dream ...
Views: 1475 - I just cannot think - what can I do? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever been in a place or time when you just could not concentrate? We have all experienced this at one time or another. Angel Jophiel, the angel of clear thinking, can help bring wisdom and understanding to you so that you can become creative in all areas of your life. When you ask for ...
Views: 1475 - Peak Performers Pursue Problems Practically - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from James LeGrandThe difference between a peak performer and a poor performer is what they each think about. If you know the secrets of a peak performers thought process, you can duplicate their process, and thus their results. So, how do peak performers perceive the problems in their lives? Here is a ...
Views: 1475(4 votes) - The Secret to Better Sleep & A Happier, Longer Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukHappy Thanksgiving! I’ve been privileged to join in the celebrations with our friends and family in the States on a few occasions. To me, it’s a lovely celebration – just a great time to be with the people you love and to give thanks for all the good things in your life. But giving ...
Views: 1475 - 10 Lessons I learned from Einstein and Paulo Coelho - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Liz WrightI have always wanted to see the world, but one of my biggest inspirations for actually getting out there came from reading the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho shortly before I started my travels. The book is a fable about a shephard who dreams of a treasure waiting for him at the Pyramids ...
Views: 1474 - Ease the Need to Be Needed - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Trudy-Ann EwanThose of us who are care-takers often find ourselves giving way more to others than what we are receiving for ourselves. Somehow we have a concept in our minds that the more we give to others is the more we will receive. The bulk of that concept originated in our childhood. We may not have ...
Views: 1474 - Lessons from Sobibor - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI never tire of stories of survival of any kind. I like to learn from them the values, beliefs and actions that supported them to come out of a crisis situation where it seemed the “odds” were against them. A recent afternoon lecture by Phillip Bialowitz proved to be one of those inspiring ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Oh, Deer! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from Janet PfeifferI was ecstatic when we moved into our home fifteen years ago. Leaving behind a congested suburb for a more rural area abundant with wildlife was a dream-come-true for me. I’ve always felt a special connection with nature and to be living among her finest was heaven! Herds of deer, magnificent ...
Views: 1474 - 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 ...
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