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- Coupling Practical Wisdom with Spiritual Advancement – A Comprehensive Harmony - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranPaying attention to wise instructions with regard to practical matters is part of good living. In the area of spirituality, however, freeing oneself of all Dos and Don’ts is necessary in order that the ego is prevented from continuing its involvement. When people become somewhat serious and ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Direction of Enlightenment - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Vinod AnandDirection of Enlightenment (Vinod Anand) I was brought up in India, a land that is imbued with a living mythology. Very early on in my childhood, it was my mother who told me that the word “inspiration” literally meant to be in spirit. The spirit, in turn, was the spirit of God, who ...
Views: 1456 - It Takes a Village to Raise a Vision - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickAfter years and years of building my business I know it’s a heck of a lot more fun (and a lot less work) to raise a vision when you have a village of people supporting you! I’ve always had a team. To me that’s a no-brainer. But sometimes I lose sight of the other important “villagers” I need to ...
Views: 1455(1 vote) - Seven Ways to Keep Your Mental and Physical Well-being - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Linda SimmonDuring times of stress it is becomes even more necessary to guard your physical and emotional health, because for those of us who are able to help others, our ability to help and stay strong for them becomes even more important. A more carefree attitude may help keep your mind young. Chronic ...
Views: 1455 - Are you active or productive? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI have a very busy life. Toss my daughter’s calendar of activities on top of my own and we are always on the go. We are very active and we are productive when we are focused on our priorities. An active life is where you are busy. You have a lot of tasks you are doing but you don’t seem to ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Everything you believe....is wrong! - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Walt GoodridgeThis house of cards we refer to as our society's current belief system is crumbling. The cloak of deception upon which that belief system is based is unraveling. Everything you've been told, believe and accept to be true about many aspects of reality is being challenged and exposed as simply ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Let Kids Be Kids! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonAbout 15 years ago, when my children were still in elementary school, I was very active in the Parent Teacher Association. At one of the monthly meetings the topic of discussion was the new curriculum that the state of Michigan was presenting. Many concerns were voiced at that meeting, and one ...
Views: 1453 - The Day MY WORLD Fell Apart - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from eric robertsMy problems started in early 1975, Britain was in yet another world recession. At the time I was working at a tyre company in Leeds a large city in the north of England. Leeds was a vibrant place, but most of the time I would be working away. The job I did was fitting tyres onto the giant ...
Views: 1453 - A College Lesson for Parents - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Phyllis GoldbergWhen you dropped your kids off at college, were you the one dragging your heels? This generation of parents has been described as clinging, especially when they refuse to leave the campus. In fact, a number of college administrators have introduced blunt language into orientation schedules, ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - Appreciation: The Most Meaningful Gift - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Mike RobbinsDuring one of her shows a few years back, Oprah Winfrey made a profound and beautiful statement that I appreciated very much. She said, "We do shows about lots of 'stuff' and my 'favorite things,' but what people want more than anything else is to know that they're appreciated...that's the best ...
Views: 1452 - Family Matters: From chaos to Order - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Dr. Deana MurphyA family design meeting is a great way to discover what will be a unified conclusion to make the environment work orderly and peaceably for everyone. Discussions during a design meeting can include the storage needs, personal needs, social needs, or any emotional responses to certain colors, ...
Views: 1452(3 votes) - CREATIVENESS - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Vinod AnandCREATIVENESS (Vinod Anand) One of the greatest problems confronting us at this present time is the question of creativeness, how to bring about the creative release of the individual, and if we can consider the question, not merely verbally, but go into it very deeply, perhaps we shall be ...
Views: 1451 - Fearless in Difficult Times - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Ton PascalAm I making the right choice? Should I change directions and line of work, or should I look for another job? When things are not what you used to know, and difficult times surround you at every turn, it is normal that you start questioning yourself and your motivation. BUT it is then that you ...
Views: 1451 - From Paper to CAD Conversion - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingTo understand what a paper(blueprints) to CAD conversion is you must first understand what CAD is. These three letters represent Computer Aided Design or Drafting. In the past about ten or more years ago the main form of technical drawing or drafting was done with several different instruments ...
Views: 1451 - The Levant Foundation Want to Erase, Religious & Cultural Differences - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Karrie GuntherEstablished by Jamal Daniel and Rania Daniel in 1999 at Houston, Texas the Levant Foundation is a private but nonprofit organization with commitment to spread awareness and further knowledge about the Middle Eastern religious culture and history. In an attempt to better, understand the religious ...
Views: 1451 - Appointments with Destiny: Do They Exist & Must We Keep Them? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2015 from Richard RuhlingSummary: The Hebrew word for divine appointment has a surprise meaning. Like keeping a job, keeping our appointments can affect our destiny. The story is told of a merchant in Bagdad who sent his servant to market for supplies, but the servant came back trembling. He said, Master, when I was in ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - C Is For Conscious - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Sara DillingerThe English word “conscious” originally derived from the Latin conscius (con- “together” + scire “to know”). It is interesting to note, though, that the Latin word did not have the same meaning as our word — it meant knowing with, in other words, having joint or common knowledge with ...
Views: 1450 - How to Buy Self Help Ebooks - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from WEE DILTSIntroduction: Selling Self help Ebooks is big business. It seems that millions of people, just like you and me, are seeking ways to improve their lot in life. They are looking for ways to make life changes, to make their life work. They are hoping to feel better about ...
Views: 1450(2 votes) - The Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Doug GradyThe Cost Of Persistence, by Doug Grady per·sist·ence (noun): firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. “I will persist until I succeed.” -Og Mandino “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more ...
Views: 1450(2 votes) - The Gilded Cage: How to Break Free - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you’re feeling trapped by your wealth instead of completely free then there’s some misguided understanding of what it means to have wealth and the extraordinary opportunities it affords. Most people believe wealth buys freedom when often it’s quite the opposite. Many successful people, ...
Views: 1450 - An Awesome Guide on Improving Your Personal Finance - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Roger GallagerWho doesn’t want to improve their personal finance? The idea is great, but money matters can be little confusing and intimidating. You must be asking: just how should you improve your budgeting skills and build a solid foundation for financial success? You can definitely master personal finance. ...
Views: 1449 - Cleaning up the Past: Steps 7-9 - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from angelmoonfairy :)For steps seven through nine we begin to clean up the garbage we left behind us during our addict days. Let's just say there's a lot of cleaning up to do and this process is one that needs to be repeated many times through your working the steps. As you approach these steps the first time, be ...
Views: 1449 - Dealing with the rough patches - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Sandra DawesYou’ve been doing your spiritual work; affirmations, visualization, meditations, and life is going pretty well. All of a sudden, something you perceive as negative pops up in your life and you are completely blown away! How did this happen? Negative experiences aren’t supposed to happen to ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - The Psychology of a Baseball Bat - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Wayne HarrisonThe psychology of a baseball bat. Or indeed the attacker(s) mentality. In it's most basic way, can be summed up by an incident that happened to me some years ago... I was living in Northern Ireland at the time. A local group of males, affiliated to a terrorist organisation, attempted to ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - 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: 1448(1 vote) - The Baby Whisperer Vol 3: Your Children and You: Keys to Strengthen Core Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanMost conscientious partners want the best for their newborn child, adopted child and even their “furry” four-legged kids. How you choose to set up the emotional environment for bringing baby into the world is not only one of the dynamics to the structure of your child’s emotional awareness, but ...
Views: 1448 - Being Divine Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerUnconditional love is a power so universally recognized that we all aspire to its realization whether we are conscious of it or not. We yearn for it, pray for it and, at times, even fight for it. Throughout time great master teachers have come forth to remind us of it. On a deep inner level, we ...
Views: 1447 - Things to Keep in Mind Before Attending Fashion Exhibition - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2018 from Rashmi AdwaniWe had a few local shops Earlier I started attending shows. We have over 300 shops, and each time jumps. You will find tons of displays out there which might be a massive break for your company. A great deal of the decent ones cost a penny to attend if you're currently displaying at them. ...
Views: 1447 - Who's Writing the Script of "Your Life"? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2010 from Peter NichollsImagine you're attending a live theatre show with friends. It's interval and the inevitable question comes up: What do you think of the show so far?” This particular show is rather different and it's vitally important to you - it's called “Your Life”. You're the star, the director, producer and ...
Views: 1447(3 votes) - Be the Best You Can Be - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Hugh DeBurghBefore you can even begin to reorder your life, you must surrender. Most people cringe at the thought of surrender. We are fighters. We don’t just give up. I am not suggesting that you surrender to others. I am suggesting that you surrender to yourself. You don’t have to like your life or ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Best positive attitude status - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2018 from Maria DianaWe can bet you use WhatsApp and you are often faced with the typical problem of not being able to know what to share with our friends, and which phrases, statuses, images and videos would be the best. Do not worry! We have made a selection of the best phrases for your WhatsApp, as a way of ...
Views: 1446 - Disasters Can Teach Lessons of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn the world today, we encounter a lot of negativity, pain, stress and natural disasters. Many days, we wake up with far too much to do, far too much to think about, far too many concerns, and far too many problems. In Virginia where I live, in the span of less than one week, we experienced ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - True Inspiration by Kristin Mackey - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Kristin MackeyTrue Inspiration By Kristin Mackey Where do we truly find inspiration? The kind of inspiration that makes us step back and evaluate the track we are on. What kind of moments, observations and epiphanies really inspire us to look deeper at our choices, lives and habits? Is it in the book ...
Views: 1446(3 votes) - Understanding Anger - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Melanie McGheeAnger generally has an outward directed energy. Someone in your life does something that does not meet your expectations or standards and you get mad. Or they don’t do something they said they would do and you get mad. Or they fail you or someone you care about and you get mad. Often this ...
Views: 1446 - You Are Not Alone - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Whatever you have gone through or are currently going through, it is very important for you to know that you are not alone. No matter how devastated you feel, you will get through it. When you feel that you can’t take it anymore, you have to realize that you do have options. You have to talk ...
Views: 1446 - Dance of Solitude - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2013 from Barbara MillerWhile on a cruise with my husband David, we decided to take a side excursion in Dominica to a beautiful rainforest. We were there to go tubing down what were supposed to be gentle rapids. I started getting nervous when I was strapped into a heavy duty life jacket but it was too late to turn back ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - The Sorry State of Apologies - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Jane CranstonAll of us make mistakes, say things we didn’t mean, forget, or are rude when we may not have intended to be. Experience has taught me most people don’t intentionally harm others but once they do, they’re reluctant, or find it difficult, to take responsibility for the damage. According to ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - What Do Prince William, Sarah Palin's Alaska & Cat vs Gator Have In Common? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from James LeGrandIn the midst of a faulty economic recovery, high unemployment, continuing foreclosures, and the prospects of inflation or hyperinflation, people around the world continue to focus more attention on things and people that cannot and will not help them in their daily lives than on the work that ...
Views: 1445 - Are you Trading your Intuition for Information? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from LaTalya PalmerI had to share this inspiring conversation I had with my business girlfriend, sister in success and mentor- L. Denise Jackson. We were pretty excited about upcoming events and projects we were working on and a topic close to my heart came up. Women who are freaking GENIUSES but don't implement ...
Views: 1444 - Is it Possible to Stop a Wave in the Middle of its Break? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Irit GezlerThe manifestation of reality begins with an idea or desire, continues with a plan and progresses with actions. Although we can't see or hear it, in the beginning of this idea formation, a mysterious voice emerges which reveals to the universe our plan, which immediately starts to recruit and ...
Views: 1444 - What Do You Say When You Talk To Yourself? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandAn Introduction to Authenticity-- A Simple Life Lesson Far Too Often Forgotten One of the cruelest aspects of human nature is that far too often we judge someone or something based on appearance. No matter how enlightened we may perceive ourselves to be, each and every one of us is guilty of ...
Views: 1444 - Creating a Support Network That Works for You - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Susan R MeyerSupport Roses have trellises to support them. Buildings have scaffolding, then infrastructure. Even bicycles have training wheels. What kind of support do you have? Somehow, many people hold a rugged, independent notion that they can make it on their own. Citizens of the United States love ...
Views: 1443 - One Million and One Choices - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you really know what it means to be a winner in life? I am sure you have heard others speak about folks who appear to have it all – a happy marriage, a great home life, a solid career, good friends, a nice home. When you notice that some people have such comfortable lives, does your heart ...
Views: 1443 - The Joy and Excitement of Living - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Willie HortonYears of psychological research suggests that we are not living life to the full. This research concludes that we go through the motions of daily life, using the faculties of automaticity (to enable us perform almost everything mindlessly), categorization (so that we can pigeonhole every new ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - You Didn't Say That! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Anita JeffersonYou Didn’t Say That-no you didn’t! We are bombarded with a minimum of 70,000 thoughts day and night. New science suggests that the number of thoughts that we process through our mind now reaches over a million given the frenetic, over stimulated environment we now live in. And, researchers ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Are You Willing to Toot Your Own Horn? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWhy is it so hard to step into our own power? Why do so many of us have such a hard time claiming our talents and shouting them from the rooftops? We have no problem tooting our loved ones’ horns, yet when it comes to tooting our own, we suddenly become mute. On what page in the “How to be ...
Views: 1442 - Now that I’m Married, How Do I Talk to My Spouse? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Marcia Naomi BergerA successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. ---Mignon McLaughlin Can you imagine your partner and yourself holding a weekly formal meeting? The idea might intrigue ...
Views: 1442 - Humble Beginnings to Household Names: Lessons from Great Coffee Brands! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sam TrentDo you ever worry that your dream is too big and your resources too limited? Fear that your knowledge is inadequate or the timing is all wrong? Take a lesson or two from some of the biggest coffee brand manufacturers in existence today who all found their start with very, very humble ...
Views: 1441 - Do People Ignore You? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Friends, “u know whats ur speciality…. u think for others standing in their position….n for urself standing in ur own position. so simple….n beautiful. lesson learnt …thank u…. luvvvv uuuu” I received the words presented above, in a mail from the incredibly talented and ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Don't You Think It's Time? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI’ve noticed lately more than ever that giving is considered virtuous. The more you give, the better you are. So guess what we all do? We give and give and give even more. I am certainly guilty of this. I love to give. I love working with others who also have generous spirits. It feels good to ...
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