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- Beyond the Stress of Success -- Access Your Thriving Zone - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Sylvia WarrenGenuine enthusiasm...real feeling of accomplishment...sense of satisfaction and fun. Welcome to your thriving zone! How do you gain quick access? Simple...take 3 easy steps. 1. Pause to Refresh 2. Think Thriving Thoughts 3. Re-energize in Thriving Environments PAUSE TO ...
Views: 861 - Mindfulness And Mental Health Improvement - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Steve GillmanWhat's going on in your head? Until you know, there can be all sorts of problems. Uncorrectable problems. You can't fix a problem that you don't see, right? That is where mindfulness comes in. Mindfulness and mental health are intimately connected. Your mind is busy in there right now, talking ...
Views: 617 - Whose Life Are You Living? Why you may be living someone else’s life and how you can take back what’s yours - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Jerry LopperOn most days, do you feel energetic, enthusiastic, and satisfied with your life? If not, perhaps it’s because you’ve given up control of your life to others. Many of us give up accountability for our lives, depending on others for our information, advice, and decisions. Each life is unique. Each ...
Views: 1438 - What if We’re Not Getting It “Our Way”? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsThat’s it! I’ve had it! Here I am bustin’ my hump and all I get is busted in the chops! Enough awready! I’m sick and tired of trying to get anything to go my way. From now on, I’m just going to get up, do my thing and whatever happens – happens! To hell with it! Yep, it does happen, ...
Views: 964 - A New Journey Begins: Anxious? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Don't Give Up! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2005 from Ronnie NijmehA New Journey Begins: Anxious? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Don't Give Up! September: the month of change. Kids start a new grade orembark on their university or college careers while newgraduates seek their first full-time job and adults start anew job or project. Emotions run high during this time ...
Views: 1329 - Relinquishing Your Dreams - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2005 from Ginny DyeHow many times have you abandoned an idea, project or dreambecause someone made a disparaging remark or rolled theireyes when you told them about it? Relinquishing your dreams All too frequently we allow others to dictate what is good,right or possible. We allow them to steal our dreams. ...
Views: 768 - Keep Hope Alive! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2005 from Nancy Bishop"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all.." ~ Emily Dickinson There is a bittersweet quality that permeates the air in September. In the northern hemisphere, we say our reluctant goodbyes to summer. When September ...
Views: 777 - Mindfulness and Empathy: Using The News - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2005 from Maya FrostAs we watch the news about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, it is easy to become much more caught up in the horror and anguish part of the disaster instead of the opportunity to deepen our own ability to feel empathy and act purposefully. Ironically, just prior to the hurricane ...
Views: 844 - Get Inspired! 5 Steps for Building Up Your Motivation - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Anna WhiteAmbition. Drive. Determination. Hunger. These are all words that describe why we do the things we do. There are always reasons or factors that cause us to behave in particular ways or to pursue certain activities rather than others. These underlying causes are collectively referred to ...
Views: 643(1 vote) - Healing Properties of the Ocean and a Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Linda FoltynHealing Properties of the Ocean The mer fact of sitting in the sand at the ocean can bring great feelings of well-being and relaxation. The negative ions created by the salt water’s crashing waves, the warm sand below your bare feet connecting you to mother earth (how often do you walk around ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Super Psychic Kids - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2005 from Keith VarnumAmazing Powers of the New Children In increasing numbers every year, "New Children" are being born around the world who have "x-ray" vision, move objects through the air with their minds, and know the future. And these abilities are just the tip of the iceberg! "The New Kids on the Block" are ...
Views: 1278 - REPLACE WISHES WITH GENUINE HOPE - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinCustomers at J.B’s Barber Shop hope they’ll get a good haircut. No question about it. You can tell by the way they talk. It’s not a wish. It’s definitely hope. “What’s the difference?” you ask. That’s best answered with an illustration. Many times I’ve asked Sherry for a new corvette ...
Views: 672 - Overcoming Negative Beliefs - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2005 from Steve TaubmanIn India, the method for training an elephant is the following: When the elephant is very young, its leg is tied to a small post with a thin piece of rope. At that age the elephant hasn’t the power to break the rope or dislodge the post. It tries for a while and then gives up. As the elephant ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Living an Inspired Life - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2005 from Sheri RosenthalDon Miguel Ruiz, author of “The Four Agreements” and my personal mentor, spoke on more than one occasion about living one’s life in a totally different way than we had been taught to live; what he called ”living the will of God.” He asked us to imagine what living the will of God might look ...
Views: 785 - Labor Day and Hurricane Katrina - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Susan DunnI don’t know anyone who isn’t riveted on the Gulf Coast situation and the devastation of New Orleans, deeply concerned, thinking and praying for the survivors, the ones who didn’t survive, the helpers, and those who have loved ones not accounted for. I do know individuals who are handling it ...
Views: 1119 - After Hurricane Katrina - Seven Things You Can Do - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryIf you are like me, you are living some distance from the devastation wrought by Katrina. If you are like me you not physically impacted and can watch the plight of others on television in the comfort of your home. And if you are like me, you are wondering what you can do. I believe the ...
Views: 816 - How Can I Deal With it All? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Laura SandhamAre you feeling overwhelmed? Have a to-do list a mile long? An in-tray that's about to collapse? Closets that are jam-packed with junk and a stack of family photos? Now school is starting and things are just going to get worse! How can you deal with it all? Often when we look at all ...
Views: 690 - C-R-I-T-I-C-I-S-M - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Lynne DeanC-R-I-T-I-C-I-S-M Yuk! One thing, I really have a problem with is criticism. Oh I can do the criticism. That I can do. It’s too easy (but that’s not today’s point!) Receiving it, well that’s another story. So, today, from now on, I thought I need to take it like a mature, grown person. I ...
Views: 664 - Bringing Feng Shui Into the Bedroom - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Linda BinnsYou may have spent generous amounts of time and money decorating the “public” spaces in your home. Living rooms, great rooms, kitchens and powder rooms are often considered top priorities because these are the spaces most commonly inhabited by guests. However, it is even more important to ...
Views: 2045 - How a broken leg became the beginning of a new lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Ingela BergerA man I know had an accident one autumn as he was working in the woods. The leaves had fallen to the ground and the rain had fallen on the leaves. Wet leaves are very slippery, and this man knew that, but on a slope he lost control, fell and broke his right leg. He was lucky to have ...
Views: 1259 - Holding Your Own When They Can't Handle Their Anger - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from Susan DunnIf you want to stay well, the best path for handling anger is to experience as little of it as possible. However, we aren’t all lamas, we live in increasingly stressful times, and to be numb and feel nothing is no solution either. We need our emotions for the information they give us and to ...
Views: 998 - The THREE powerful factors that could be stopping you, as a Holistic Practitioner, from earning what you are worth, and what to - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from Amanda GoldstonThe THREE powerful factors that could be stopping you, as a Holistic Practitioner, from earning what you are worth, and what to do about them. 1. Money. If you feel that you really don't earn the money you and your service are worth, or you are struggling to make ends meet, or still working ...
Views: 1152(2 votes) - Empower Your Life with Your House Number - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from Vicky WhiteThere are no accidents. We subconsciously choose our homes for a reason. The numerology of our house number reveals energies that support us, and those that provide the lessons we need. When we're aware of those energies, we can intentionally use them to empower us. Each vibration gives us ...
Views: 6670(1 vote) - Boost Your Education And Life With An Online Degree - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2005 from DavidObtaining an online bachelors degree can be a swift and easy way to further your career,prospects and life in general. But before you enroll, there are a few important points you need to know get your head around. Number one, you'll want to make ensure that the college that offers you a degree ...
Views: 570 - What Do You Really Want? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2005 from Gregory SpohrWHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT? Everyone, without exception, is searching for happiness. — Blaise Pascal Oh yes, the seemingly ellusive, often fleeting "happiness." Is that what you really want? If so, what do you believe will make you happy? Right now, take a ...
Views: 785 - Giving Can Overcome Language Differences - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2005 from Roger CarrI recently had to take a trip to Germany. It has been more than ten years since making my last international trip. I now have a renewed sympathy for non-English speaking visitors and residents in the United States. I didn't have it as bad as it could have been. Many of the businesses that I ...
Views: 1075 - Manifestation 101 - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2005 from Brad YatesManifestation 101 “How do I get what I want…?!?” This is the question I hear most often – either spoken directly, or hidden between the lines. Having looked for the answer, and finding a number of things that work, I put them together in a simple formula. And yes, it works for money - I have ...
Views: 1322 - Take back control of your inbox. Eliminate annoying and potentially harmful e-mails - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Jason FrovichAre you tired of spam stealing your time, your money, your bandwidth and your hard disc space? The time you devote each day to sort and delete spam from your inbox could be put to much better use. In the European Union alone, the working hours employees are spending on sorting and deleting ...
Views: 818 - Fighting For Your LIfe - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Royane RealA few years ago, the well known American news anchor Peter Jennings died of lung cancer.. Just a few months before his death, he publicly announced that he had the disease and that he was going to fight it with everything he had. After his death, I read some of the tributes that poured in ...
Views: 1080 - 7 Benefits of Reading Fiction - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Jill BrennanIs your life so busy you’re wondering how you are going tofind time to read more, especially when it’s just for‘pleasure’? Having trouble justifying it, even toyourself? Leisure activities like reading are often thethings that slide when life goes into overdrive. Andthat’s sad because it’s an ...
Views: 12763 - Just Let ‘Em Go! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsI remember when I was just a little guy probably about 4 or 5 years old, I was fascinated by snakes. Not any particular type of snake – just snakes in general. I remember being really curious about how they could move around so easily without any legs or feet. I remember liking the colors on ...
Views: 987 - Think twice before you're nice. - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Tama KievesA few months back I had a disturbing dream. In my dream a woman with stringy blonde hair rang my bell. She asked if she could come in. I didn't want to open the door. But I felt guilty about my reaction. So I let her in. She pulled out a hand gun and shot me. I woke with a start and a racing ...
Views: 1001 - Have Fun, Make Friends, Be Happy - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Debbie FriedmanI always marvel at the way people shine when they break through a roadblock in their lives. It's brilliant and it's also incredibly attracting. There's a sense of joy and freedom that is almost palpable. Val is a great example. When she started in my workshop, she was feeling overwhelmed ...
Views: 604 - Treating and Preventing Acne - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2005 from elizabeth mcgeeAcne is a common skin condition that almost everyoneexperiences at some point in their lives. While it is most common in teens and young adults,over 80% experience at least some mild form of acne.Most people outgrow their acne by their 20's, however,some people, especially women can experience ...
Views: 597 - SMILE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2005 from hifzur rehmanSmile brings beauty to your face, charm to your personality and money to your pocket; apart from being your recognition as a cheerful, friendly, loveable person. When you smile you also bring smile to the faces of other people around you. And that is a great service to the mankind. Smile, even ...
Views: 724 - Transform your Life into a Work of Art. - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2005 from Gabrielle AlizayAs published in The Visionary Life Ezine, December 2004: This is a very captivating idea—-to live life, manifest dreams, and reach goals in an easy and relaxed way and in a positive and healthy manner. Clearly, this stress-free behavior indicates a skill bordering on the art of blissful ...
Views: 1724 - Really Scary Stuff… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsWith the probable exception of some basic instincts – or motivation toward self-preservation – we’ve just flat learned to be afraid of about all the rest of the stuff we’re afraid of. I know, the word “about” is a cop-out but I’m using it because I’m not really sure where this next mega-fear ...
Views: 1213 - 5 Tips To Gain A Winning Advantage In Life - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Chris GreenDo you wish you could live your dream life? Here’s 5 top tips to help turn your dream into reality… 1. Invest in your dream. This will mean investing time to develop the necessary skills and investing money to develop skills - equipment, books, courses, seminars - to take you closer to your ...
Views: 775 - Contemplating Change - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Annette ColbyDo you ever have the sense that there has to be more to life than what you are presently experiencing? Those are the moments in time where you become consciously aware of your problems, and awaken to the possibility that change could occur. Perhaps you’ve noticed yourself seriously considering ...
Views: 962 - How To Generate Unique Business Ideas That Make Money? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Abel ChengEvery money making opportunity that you see boils down to one common thing: idea. As you know the best ideas pay. The most creative ideas pay. The best thing about ideas is it's free and everybody has the capability to think of ideas. In order to be creative and innovative about ideas, you ...
Views: 808 - Improve Your Workplace to Make Your Life Better - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Kabarow NicholasWhat does “quality of life” mean to you? If you want to improve it, you have to define and measure it. Most people think of it in terms of lodging, car, financial income, medical services, and social position. That point of view, however, is not fully complete. An average person is spending more ...
Views: 718 - 7 Unique Ways To Make Someone Smile - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Roger CarrDo you want to put a smile on someone's face? Maybe make their day a little bit brighter? It doesn't have to take much time or money on your part. In fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little or nothing. You won't know how many people are encouraged by ...
Views: 4101(1 vote) - How to recognize Intuitive Messages vs. Mind Chatter - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Karin BauerAs a life coach, a question I'm often being asked is "How do you distinguish your intuition from your mind? Is it possible your intuition can mislead you or be harmful to you with what it tells you?" My answer to this question is this: Your intuition, or gut feelings are there to protect you, ...
Views: 4209(1 vote) - How to recognize Intuitive Messages vs. Mind Chatter - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Karin BauerAs a life coach, a question I'm often being asked is "How do you distinguish your intuition from your mind? Is it possible your intuition can mislead you or be harmful to you with what it tells you?" My answer to this question is this: Your intuition, or gut feelings are there to protect you, ...
Views: 4209(1 vote) - Joy Is the Juice - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2005 from Keith Varnum“If you work for money, you are no better than a slave. If you do anything you don’t enjoy in life, you are no better than a slave!” Wow! Strong words from my first spiritual teacher. Michio Kushi was my adopted second father, so his pronouncement hit home. When he first expressed his view, I ...
Views: 907(1 vote) - Scary Stuff - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsLife can be downright scary - sometimes more than others. Probably all of us are wandering through life afraid of something – maybe a situation, an event or other people. Because we’re individuals with differing backgrounds and experiences, our fears vary from person to person. Some people ...
Views: 1147 - What You Can Do About Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2005 from Kathy GatesGoals stalled? Always running behind? Stuck in a rut? Procrastination means “putting it off”. Whether it’s a career goal, a home project, or something about your daily life, a sustained plateau on a goal can rattle your motivation, challenge your thinking. And that can eventually mean ...
Views: 779(1 vote) - Traditional antivirus programs useless against new unidentified viruses! - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2005 from Jason FrovichEvery now and then you can read about a new virus and the damage it causes. The millions viruses costs companies each time they strike. It is however not only companies that are suffering from the damages caused by viruses. A virus can be just as damaging if not more for a private Internet user ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Are You Taking a Holiday from Your Self-Care? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2005 from Linda DessauI hear a lot of people commenting that they wish they hadn't indulged so much on their holiday or that they need a vacation after their vacation. It's essential to your self-care and wellness that you DO take holidays, have a break from your regular routine and recharge your batteries. But this ...
Views: 981(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Vacations - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryThis may seem like a very strange title for an article. After all, a vacation is supposed to be… a vacation. The title seems to imply that we should strive to make our vacation, somehow strategic or productive. In a way, that is what I am suggesting, but maybe not in the anal-retentive way ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Why Haven't I Changed? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2005 from Jason Johns“I attend courses, read books, listen to CD’s, yet I am still not living the life I want to and am unhappy with the life I have. How can I have the life I want to have?” This is a surprisingly common dilemma. There are many people out there who could be called “Seminar Junkies”. They go from ...
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