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- Want What You Have - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Mike RobbinsRecently someone said to me, "Mike, I read the best book of my life a few years ago. It only had four words in it, 'want what you have'." As simple of a concept as this is, I was struck by its wisdom and began to think about it in my own life. Sadly, as I thought about it more deeply, I ...
Views: 2579(3 votes) - commitment going from having it be a burden to having it give you freedom - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriCOMMITMENT Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, ...
Views: 2574(1 vote) - Marry YourSelf First: The 13 Most Important Questions for Your Best Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonHere’s something everyone can relate to: Your Car. That wonderful and amazing piece of technology that takes you from one place to another… usually without any difficulty. And what is one big element the car relies on to get you there? The tires…those round rubber donuts which ...
Views: 2573(4 votes) - How Do You Explain the Unexplainable? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Belinda FarrellThe word “healing” means something different to everyone. While at the park the other day with my 4 yr old grandson, I watched him play with a little girl who clearly had a “boo boo” on her knee. When I asked her about it, she answered back with ultimate conviction…”It will heal in a few ...
Views: 2572 - What is Luxury? Is it's Definition Changing? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Angela TunnerAccording to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of luxury is: A condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment ; a : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary . In the Webster’s NewWorld dictionary the definition of luxury is: ...
Views: 2572 - The Spiritual Reality Behind Swine Flu (Parts 1 & 2)= - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Antonia "Dr. M" Martinez(This is a partial transcript from the Inner Power Hour radio show hosted by Dr. Antonia M - www.InnerPowerHour.com) We're talking today about the spiritual reality - the metaphysics-behind swine flu. The anticipated swine flu pandemic has a lot of people talking and wondering, watching and ...
Views: 2559 - Is Life Coaching for teenagers? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Nigel LewisI was recently asked to introduce a group of teenagers to what Life Coaching is about and after my first session was given feedback from some straight talking young people that my talk and chalk approach was boring. So I went away and revised my presentation. I eventually came up with the theme ...
Views: 2557(1 vote) - Helpful Tips for Dealing with Recession Fatigue - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Kathy Jo PollackHas financial stress recently pushed you over the edge? Do you feel like you are getting hit from all sides? Are you looking for new ways to deal with the economic pressure? You are not alone. First, I am putting all the usual money talk aside. If you are feeling pressured to smile all the ...
Views: 2552(5 votes) - How to Overcome Seven Obstacles to New Year's Resolutions Success - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Peggy FergusonI love the New Year. I feel like I am the threshold of a new year. I am glad that there is a week between Christmas and the New Year because it gives me a chance to recover, regroup, and rethink. Of course, I would like to think of a new year as a fresh, blank, Big Chief Tablet to write ...
Views: 2552(2 votes) - How to Give Yourself More Time and Space - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow often do you find yourself feeling rushed, pressed for time, hurried, stressed, or overwhelmed? For many of us, myself included, these feelings are all too common, especially these days. While feeling as though we don't have enough time or that our lives are overwhelming is not a new ...
Views: 2551 - Breathing Inspiration - Messages from Music, TV and Movies - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Malayna DawnI recently downloaded a bunch of music, and then I noticed a pattern. There seem to be a lot of songs about breathing. I’ve got “Breathe”, “Breathe In”, Keep Breathing” , “Breathe In Breathe Out” and “Breathe Me” I must admit, I wondered what the Universe might be trying to tell me, or where ...
Views: 2546(7 votes) - 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: 2544 - Stop Apologizing for Who You Are - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Mike RobbinsApologizing can be a bit tricky for me. While I pride myself on being someone who is able to look within, take responsibility, and resolve conflicts directly - I also know that my own arrogance and insecurity cause me to sometimes stubbornly refuse to apologize or, often more damaging, over ...
Views: 2542(3 votes) - Never Regret. Your life is in YOU this Minute, and you Make your tomorrows! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Chrys PageHave No Regrets! Life is in you Today! And YOU make your tomorrows! July 2nd, 2012 The whole idea of a blog seems to have become just some guy or female ranting about something or another…to get their 15 minutes. Not me! I shall continue to blog on the importance of staying the course with ...
Views: 2538 - Learn French Phrases - How to Communicate With French Words - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from michael chibuzorThe more you understand about any subject, the more interesting it becomes. As you read this article you'll find that the subject of learn french phrases is certainly no exception. If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. ...
Views: 2535(1 vote) - Worry-Wart Be Gone - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Jordan BrownAre you a worry-wart? Do you find yourself constantly stressing about what you cannot control? Do frequently experience anxiety? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions -- you're not alone. In fact, I used to be right there with you! Chances are, worry and anxiety play some sort of role ...
Views: 2529 - ***If You Ain’t Got No
Cut Lemons… - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Judi MoreoWhile hurrying off to work one morning, Beverly pulled into a fast food drive-thru. When asked what she wanted to order, she requested, “Iced tea with cut lemon.” The clerk replied immediately, “We ain’t got no cut lemons!” Shocked by such rudeness, Beverly asked politely, “Can you cut some?” ...
Views: 2528(1 vote) - Serenity through Life's Challenges and Faith - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Mahindra RajHi everyone, the last month for me, was filled with numerous experiences I perceived as challenges which tested the level of faith I have in my path, process and what I’m doing, and as such I felt compelled to write about this topic. I figure there are many more out there that are going through ...
Views: 2528(2 votes) - When Your Daughter Goes To College: The Biggest Lesson A Parent Can Learn! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Saskia RoellAs I wake up this morning, I can't believe it’s really happened. It almost feels surreal. The house feels empty and so do I. When I walk into the bathroom, the emptiness strikes me like an unexpected punch in the stomach. I don’t stumble over hairdryers, make-up, or piles of laundry. All ...
Views: 2528(3 votes) - TABOO TOPICS: Are some things too scary to contemplate? Two techniques to ensure death is not too scary to contemplate for you - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieDEATHLY TABOOS We live, we die. That is a fact of life. People worldwide refuse to talk about it, refuse to think about it and refuse to do anything about it. They brush it under the carpet. Do they think it will not happen to them! Wrong! We all die at some time and it is ostrich behavior not ...
Views: 2523 - Showers of Blessings - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Frances LucasAs we go through our daily lives, we may not always see the blessings we have around us. We are too busy; we are deep in thought or just carrying on with our regular routines. However, we all have many blessings every day and if we aren’t careful, the day could pass and we could miss ...
Views: 2521(1 vote) - UberAwareness - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerWaking up a few days ago, who would have guessed that it would be my last normal morning; that this could happen to my fit, athletic and what I considered to be a very co-ordinated body…but it was...and it did! I often get bursts of inspiration and creativity when I get home from my runs and ...
Views: 2521(1 vote) - Skydiving! Some Fears Are Definitely Worth Facing - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Richard FastThe alarm was set for six … as if that was necessary. I was awake long before, in fact, I’m not too sure I even slept. Today is the day I’m going to face a bad fear – which by my definition is simply a fear I want to overcome – a fear of skydiving. With a two hour drive ahead of us, ...
Views: 2519(1 vote) - Can Speed Reading Help You? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Abu MonsurBeing able to speed read comes with a range of benefits. In our current age of technology, a lot of people have trouble handling information overload and being able to look at all this information. Speed reading may not be the full cure for this, but it can help minimize it by teaching you how ...
Views: 2517 - What's Next? How to Overcome Adversity and Recognize the Gift. - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Barbara AppelbaumImagine your life changing in the blink of an eye almost as if you’ve been sucker-punched with the wind knocked out of you. You find yourself feeling like you’re lying flat on your back staring at the ceiling as if the proverbial rug was pulled out from under you. Right now you are asking ...
Views: 2514 - Competition - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Sandra DawesGrowing up, competition was considered a good thing, healthy even. As a visible minority I was told I had to be better than the rest, because nothing was going to come easy to me, and I was going to need the upper hand intellectually in order to achieve the success I wanted. To be honest, I ...
Views: 2509(4 votes) - Getting Off Track? Five Tips on How to Lead a Stress-Free Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Patricia ClappI read an interesting blog today by the author of Little Things Matter. Each day, a post is written about the daily rituals we do to help or hinder our personal development. Funny thing is, so many thing that Todd Smith writes about seems so obvious, yet we neglect to do this little things day ...
Views: 2509(2 votes) - Life Quotes On The Internet - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from David Roy JrEveryone love quotes, especially life quotes are often repeated in speeches and conversations that are meant to inspire others. Although it is just words, it hold the ability to affect people deeper than regular words can. It makes people to think, relate with the truth they know and from there, ...
Views: 2504(2 votes) - Creating Your Personal Puzzle of Life - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Cindy .Holbrook"We are one big family of people, trying to make our way through the unfolding puzzle of life." Sara Paddison For thousands of years people have been attempting to solve the puzzle of life. The problem is that there is not one solution. Each of us has our own unique puzzle to solve. Your ...
Views: 2502(1 vote) - INTEGRITY, ISN'T IT TIME WE GET BACK TO IT - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dr. Rose SchwabINTEGRITY, ISN'T IT TIME WE GET BACK TO IT by Expert World Renowned Clairvoyant Psychic Medium Dr. Rose Ann Schwab, PhD In my life time a span of over 50 + years I have found it is truly essential to have not only integrity but ethics. I am truly ...
Views: 2501(1 vote) - Boundaries Lead to Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Janice RussellMay is Family Wellness Month. Whether you are a family of one or a family of ten or more, there are a number of ways that you can enhance wellness in your life. This article will speak to wellness in terms of mental health as it relates to a functional space and calendar. Many people ...
Views: 2499(3 votes) - We are all created equal - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wayne KehlIf you put yourself ahead of me, I might not follow; If you ignore me, I will have no one to follow; If you put yourself above me, I will not look up while you are looking down; If you put yourself beside me, we will walk as one with the strength of two. Wayne Kehl This quote is a ...
Views: 2498 - Why Reading Every Last Bit of Political News Is Killing You - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from William TopazNo matter which candidate you voted for during the 2016 presidential election, the winner was clear: the news industry. The never-ending political turmoil created an insatiable hunger for news. Subscription numbers exploded, with major publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The New ...
Views: 2496 - Positive Statements For Girls Encourage Healthy Friendships! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Lori LiteNote to Readers: Friendships cause much stress and anxiety for many tweens and teens. I found the middle school years to be particularly challenging for girls. Emotional bullying is everywhere and the lines of friendship are blurred by an effort to be popular or just plain old accepted! I love ...
Views: 2495(1 vote) - Home Solutions for Fire Ant Bite - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanTake an antihistamine (like Benadryl) to help prevent allergic reactions and swelling # After washing the bites, as soon as possible: * Worcestershire sauce. Cover the bite(s) with a paper towel and saturate with the sauce. Read more. * Hot water. Read more. * Put a penny ...
Views: 2494 - What Is It Like To Live In A Warzone - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHave you ever first hand lived in an area where you are under constant alert of attack? Have you ever been in the lines of battle grateful that you just made it through another day? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have to leave your home and everything you have on a ...
Views: 2493 - Finding Your Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Rob BrooklerLife seems almost perfectly arranged to keep us guessing as to why we are here … about our role, our place, in this world. At one moment the problems of the wider world seem to call to us with the greatest urgency. In the next, these vanish as we’re called to our own urgent needs. The sublime ...
Views: 2491(6 votes) - Patience; Life Lesson #16 - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Corey SondrupLife Lesson SIXTEEN Patience “Patience and passage of time do more than strength and fury.” -Comte De Buffon Definition: Patience involves our ability to master the journey not the destination. Synonyms: Diving Timing, Trust, Letting go, knowing, ...
Views: 2488(2 votes) - 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: 2487(1 vote) - The Magic Inside of You - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonI'd like to tell you a story if you're willing to read on, I think it can change your thinking and could change your life. A bear is silently strolling around in the woods looking for food. Out of the corner of her eye she spots a mountain lion, silently creeping toward her. The bear ...
Views: 2481(2 votes) - 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: 2478 - A Distorted View of Love Can Build You Up Or Tear You Down - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Blondie Clayton“Love your neighbors as yourself,” a quote I heard from childhood. In order for you to love someone else don’t you have to love yourself? What is love? Is it about receiving gifts? Or someone liking you because you are a good person? Why didn’t I like myself? Both parents don’t leave you if ...
Views: 2477 - Have a healthy relationship with someone who has bipolar disorder - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Frank HealyWhile everyone has times when they are in an extreme mood, a person with bipolar can be very depressed and at other times be so happy that they seem like they are driven by a motor. Their mood can change very suddenly, and it often seems that there is no apparent cause. This is called bipolar ...
Views: 2477 - 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: 2476 - Inuksuk: An Ancient Symbol of Sustainability Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Lee RiddellA powerful symbol, the Inuksuk, stands as a guide to the Inuit tribe of the Canadian Arctic. Built of stones it is a messenger to those who cross the barren tundra of these lands; a signpost where food is stored or shelter can be found; a map to help arctic travelers navigate safely across the ...
Views: 2475(3 votes) - Being Proud of You! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowBeing Proud; allowing yourself to be full of pride and pleased with your accomplishments goes a long way toward making yourself feel happy, uplifting your spirits and setting the stage for you to continue on with your journey toward your hopes and desires for living a healthier, more fulfilling ...
Views: 2474(3 votes) - The Dangers of Personal Development - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Willie HortonWherever you are, whatever you’re doing, you’re surrounded by people who have no idea that their subconscious mind is creating their very own version reality as we speak. All these people – so-called normal people – have no idea that their subconscious mind controls them and, by virtue of the ...
Views: 2474 - You Don’t Need Plastic Anymore - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Jakob BarryIn the general sense plastic is an amazing substance which has helped the world advance in many ways. Through fields such as science, health, sports, and medicine it’s allowed people to live safer, better lives. At the same time in the everyday rush of life plastic doesn’t have such a good ...
Views: 2473(1 vote) - ***Whoever Told Us Life Would Be Easy? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Judi MoreoWhen I was a teenager, I couldn’t wait to get older and get out of school. Somehow, I believed that once I was “grown up,” life would be easy and fun. I’d be able to do what I wanted, when I wanted and go where I wanted. Guess what I found out? Life is definitely not easy. About now, you are ...
Views: 2471(2 votes) - The Opposite Game - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Frances LucasWe have all heard or even played the opposite game where if we mean one thing, we say or do the opposite until the person guesses what we are doing. It was a fun game to play as children to say no when we meant yes and to say off when we mean on, etc. It just made things a little more exciting ...
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