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- The Three Levels of Soul Mates. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiFrom my own personal experience of being involved in certain relationships, I have come to realize there are three different levels of Soul Mates. We discussed Soul Mates in a previous article of mine, ‘Soul Mates - Do they really exists” now we should keep our eyes open and pay closer attention ...
Views: 4359(1 vote) - Soul Mates - Do they really exist? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiThroughout centuries, story tellers, and people from different background and cultures always refer to their fascination in meeting one day their soul mates. Is Soul Mate a myth? Do they really exist? Or is Soul Mate a figment of our own imagination that can help keep our hope for a perfect ...
Views: 3424(1 vote) - Life as a Human/Medium/Psychic Being - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiLife as a Human/Medium/Psychic Being We often forget that we are human beings first, and that there is nothing wrong about our making mistakes or having troubles in life – it is all a part of our growth. We have to allow ourselves to be in situations that can bring us in different direction in ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Stop Procrastination Now - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2003 from Kathy GatesHow long did it take you to realize the benefits of removing a splinter right away from your finger? As a child, removing that splinter seemed like an awful thing to do, but experience FINALLY taught us that if we leave it alone, it will only get infected, get worse, and be a whole lot harder ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Feng Shui with Style! Working with Your Element Type - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Stephanie RobertsWhen you begin to study feng shui, you quickly realize the importance of the qualities and characteristics of the five feng shui elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. This knowledge is essential to selecting appropriate colors, furnishings, and accessories for your home. You can also ...
Views: 2308(2 votes) - The Answers You Seek Lie Within You - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2003 from Jeff KellerLife would be much simpler if, when faced with a dilemma, we could easily consult with the ideal person or reference book and find the perfect solution. Unfortunately, it's seldom that easy. There are no books, courses or sages that can make fundamental life decisions for you, choices such as: ...
Views: 8778(1 vote) - Exquisite & Working: A Recipe for Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Liz SumnerWhat if everything in your life was exquisite and working? What if you didn't tolerate anything that wasn't-- you fixed it, replaced it, or got rid of it. What if you only had around you things that pleased you? Everything else gets tossed, returned, or given away. I have a sense that putting ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - NEVER FORGET A NAME AGAIN - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mike MooreWhen I first began to speak for a living I found it difficult to remember the names of the people who hired me or those I met during refreshment break or during the chit chat session at the end of my presentation. I knew I had to do something to improve my memory. How could I continue to speak ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - HOW TO LIVE LIFE! Part One: Where I Get Off - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John VorhausIn a fantasy interview some time in my future, some adversarial journalist will ask me where the hell I get off writing a series of articles called How to Live Life! It will be pointed out to me that I have no graduate degrees in psychology, sociology or human behavior, no background in ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - SEIZING THE MOMENT - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Roy BurtonSEIZING THE MOMENT We have all been there at some time. We come up with a brilliant plan for reaching a great goal, or we finally decide to set about doing some long outstanding job. Yes, we say to ourselves, leaping out of the chair, I am going to do that right now! But beware, for it is at ...
Views: 7443(1 vote) - Flow With The Present Moment - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Guy FinleyFlow With The Present Moment Into The Fullness Of The Free Mind Here's an inner life exercise of immeasurable value. Think of these new instructions as a kind of special cleansing agent, but not as a way to improve yourself. Let me explain. When we wash a window, to clean away its ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - What’s Your Vibration? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiWhat’s Your Vibration? How many of us think that we are in touch with the universe around us through vibrations? We can be in touch with vibrations around us with our five senses. Our senses have the ability to recognize these vibrations on an unconscious level that we usually take for ...
Views: 3153(1 vote) - Out of the Closet! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joseph GhabiOut of the closet? We may sometimes consider the difficulty that occurs with our acceptance of ourselves and of who we are in accordance with the expectations of others. Do you understand what I am talking about? Or am I speaking alone here? I grew up in an environment dominated with the ...
Views: 2609(1 vote) - DUH! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from George SewellYou’ve done it, I know you have. Is there anyone, at one time or other, who hasn’t opened their hand, popped their forehead and said, or thought, “DUH!” It’s intriguing, the “Duh” moment. The word may be contemporary, but the sudden awareness of “foolish me, I knew that!” is nothing new. ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Your Best Is Plenty Good Enough. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from greg hickmanThe best are a fearless group. You’ll never catch them running away or backing down from an imposing challenge. As a matter of fact, these top performers look at challenges as golden opportunities to put their best to the test and really find out what they are made out of. They have come to ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Starting again - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Wayne MisnerI had a male friend who would have breakfast with me on Sunday mornings every once in a while. On one of these occasions, we were eating breakfast and he seemed preoccupied and in his own little world. I asked him if there was anything wrong, and he started to explain that his dog had died ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Perfection - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2002 from Charlie Badenhop"Om. This is perfect. That is perfect. From the perfect, comes the perfect. If from the perfect the perfect is taken away, Only the perfect remains. Om, peace, peace, peace." This sense of perfection, is the inherent blessing that exists as the essence of everything. This sense of perfection is ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - How to Use Humor to Improve Your Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2002 from Mike MooreHumor has long been considered one of the most effective tools to judge the quality of any relationship. If there is laughter present you can assume that the relationship is a healthy one. When the laughter ceases you can be quite certain that the relationship is on the down slide. This ...
Views: 2630(1 vote) - Eleven Keys to Constant Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2002 from Hale DwoskinThe following article is based on principles from the recent #1 best-selling book, Happiness Is Free and the Sedona Method Course. These principles will show you how to access your natural ability to let go of any unwanted thought or feeling on the spot, even when you are right in the middle ...
Views: 3246(1 vote) - How to Buy a House with Good Feng Shui - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2002 from Kathryn WeberHow to Buy a House with Good Feng Shui Your surroundings can have a huge impact on your life – to the point of affecting your personal happiness, your prosperity, even the opportunities that come to you in your life — thus making your choice of home a very important one. Because most of the ...
Views: 37801(5 votes) - Wiggle Room - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2002 from Deborah MartinI was paddling a new river a couple of weekends ago and came up behind a beaver. He didn't know I was there. I spoke up, trying to give him fair warning, but by the time I saw him, I was on top of the poor fellow. We were both pretty surprised. As we went down river together at about the same ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Is Your Court in Session? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2002 from Jerry LopperIs your courtroom in session? That is, are you acting as prosecutor, judge, and jury for your fellow humans? Do you evaluate the actions and behaviors of your loved ones, reminding them even silently that they’re doing things the "wrong" way? I thought my courtroom was closed, but I was fooled ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2002 from Sharif KhanIt is very easy in today’s ‘quick fix’ society to sacrifice quality and give in to mediocrity. There are too many products in the marketplace that are nothing more than crap with a pretty package, (sometimes even the packaging is garbage) put out by individuals with false hopes of making a ...
Views: 1458(1 vote) - Focus On The JOY! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Kathy GatesIt’s the Holiday Season --A new year is upon us! I’ll bet you’re already thinking about how you’d like next year to be a little different than the last, right? (yes, I see hands raising!) But instead of thinking of performance, and efficiency, and control, I’d like you to take this ...It’s ...
Views: 1452 - God doesn't say "No"...YOU do. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Bob DoyleThere are a couple of things you've probably heard said over and over. The first is, "Why doesn't God answer my prayers?". What you'll generally hear next is the response which goes something like, "God DOES answer your prayers. Sometimes he just says 'No'". The fact is, it's not God who says ...
Views: 1893 - When It Was Fun - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Liz SumnerWhen did it stop being fun to try things we're not already good at? There must have been a time when it was okay to experiment, before self-criticism paralyzed us with its withering attacks. It's so unfair to expect perfection the first time out. Wouldn't it be great if performance didn't matter ...
Views: 1362 - A Spoonful of Chocolate - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Liz SumnerOnce upon a time there was a beautiful princess who was on a diet. She really wanted a spoonful of Hershey's syrup from the can in the refrigerator. But no, that wasn't allowed. So she had some carrot sticks instead. Then some celery. But that didn't satisfy her desire. So she had some more ...
Views: 1562 - Balance Leads To Success - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Monique RiderIn our fast paced environment it is easy to become out of sync, imbalanced, and pulled in different directions. Our work crosses over into our personal lives. Traveling for pleasure soon ends up being combined with business. Boundaries become skewed until soon we can’t even remember what they ...
Views: 1837 - Credit Card Company Tricks You Need to Know About - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnThere are lots of things credit card companies can do legally that are unfair and that leave you in the lurch if you're not aware of them. For more information, go to http://www.bankrate.com where these facts come from. 1. Bait and switch. You think you're applying for a credit card with ...
Views: 1701 - Winning Begins The Minute You Do. - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from greg hickmanWinning Begins The Minute You Do. Some of the most gratifying and satisfying feelings you can ever experience in life are those precious moments when you put your best to the test -- and you come out on top. But in order for any of us to feel the exhiliration of walking in the cherished ...
Views: 1553 - Would you like to change your life...do it today!! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Violet KingYou are unique, you are special, we all are, and I feel sure that we would all like to have the best of everything life has to offer because that makes us feel good, and feeling that way is comfortable and makes us feel safe. Do you know that you have it within your power today to make changes ...
Views: 1639 - Signals of Abundance in Your Own Life - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from Cathy GoodwinWe are about to celebrate US Thanksgiving -- a holiday that celebrates and appreciates abundance -- which means something different to every person. You probably don't bring in a harvest from the fields, but we all reap a harvest every year, based on what we did in earlier years. When ...
Views: 1572 - Let's Take Another Look at Reducing Stress & Feeling Good - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2002 from Susan DunnWe tend to think of feeling angry as being caused by rude drivers, people we don't like, or 100 degree temperatures, and feeling good as being caused by kind people, successful projects, or ice cream cones. When we're working on our emotional intelligence we work on our self-talk and ...
Views: 2622 - Could Things Have Been Different? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2002 from Sergei HeurlinHappy people never concern themselves with past events, and never question whether they or anyone else could have done something other than what they did. But unhappy people think that they or someone else could have done something differently, or could have spoken, or thought, or felt ...
Views: 1742 - The Introvert's Holiday Survival Plan - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2002 from Susan DunnIf you're an introvert (about 10% of the population), the holidays can be a stressful time. Here are some things to keep in mind to make it more enjoyable for yourself. 1. Be sure and plan plenty of time for extra rest and time alone for recharging your batteries. 2. Don't accept every party ...
Views: 1547 - Create More Wealth in 2003 with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2002 from Kathryn WeberWhether you want to go on a luxurious vacation or you need to buy braces for your daughter, everyone simply wants more money. Here are some fast, easy ways to help you get a financial foot-hold in the New Year ahead! First, find the southeast portion of your house; this is the wealth sector of ...
Views: 3549 - The Importance of Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2002 from David LeonhardtThanksgiving is the most important holiday of the year. Oh, sure, Christmas is grand, and I know it has many, many fans. I'm not knocking Christmas, but Thanksgiving is more important. And Easter has its fans, too. Rebirth is a wonderful thing, but I still say Thanksgiving is more important. ...
Views: 1907 - So, You're Going to Host a Meeting - by As a member and participant in many professional associations, I’ve experienced some great meetings and some awful ones. What’s the difference between the great and awful? Often times it’s the host of the meeting – they can be gracious and pleasant, or overbearing, boring, or ...
Views: 8152(2 votes) - What is Life Balance? - by Balance could be defined as having a strong personal foundation, an appropriate level of stimulation in each life area, and knowing your limits. Each person will have an individual definition of balance; based on their life unique situation. However being balanced does imply making conscious ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - Blow Your Top - by Success is the result of certain habits and attitudes. There is no mystery, no secret society you must join. It is a mathematic equation: Think certain thoughts + do certain things = success.
If you look, these success habits and attitudes are everywhere. Yours for the taking. However, to work ...
Views: 1518(1 vote) - 5 Super Easy Secrets To A Winning Domain Name - by Copyright © 2002 By Ewen Chia
Are you having sleepless nights thinking of the
right domain name for your online business?
Well, everyone and everyone's grandmother knows
by now why having your own domain is so important.
To sum it up, here're the main advantages :
- It shows You are serious ...
Views: 1896(1 vote) - Principles of Human Misery / Happiness: - by Sometimes we are so occupied with our daily routine in life that we forget that "we" are the most important element of our existence. We need to be nourished in order to grow.
When we look at the people around us, we most likely find that most people's favorite pastime is to complain. And just ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - How to Improve Your Love Life with the Power of Feng Shui... Without Spending a Dime! - by FENG shui (say "fung shway") is the art of creating a home environment that supports the life you wish to live. A key element of feng shui is creating a smooth flow of chi (positive energy) through your space. Chi likes to move through your home as though it were a gentle breeze or a meandering ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - The Great Brain Gain - by Learning a foreign language is one of the best things you can do to balance brain hemispheres. And why is this important? Because it makes you more intelligent and more creative!
There is another advantage to learning a foreign language and that is because it will re-create your initial ...
Views: 2089(1 vote) - When the Seas of Life Get Stormy, Use These Tips to Ride the Waves to Run and Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnWhen sailing through life, sometimes you’ll encounter rough seas. Here are some of the things you’ll need to ride the waves to fun and happiness. You’re the CAPTAIN of your ship. Be empowered means having a deep sense of confidence that you can take charge of your ship and handle whatever ...
Views: 3510(1 vote) - Life Is Easy, Isn't It? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jerry Lopper"Life is easy" seems easily understood intellectually. Take what comes along with thanks and gratitude; the circumstances and choices we make are perfect for us. All this feels right when said in a contemplative atmosphere. But after a few doses of life's reality, we have a difficult time ...
Views: 2290(4 votes) - 10 Ways To Feel Good About Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Kathy GatesFeeling good about your life involves just 2 parts. Really! One is to learn to think about yourself in healthy ways. This is a learned skill, ladies and gentlemen, not something that a lucky few were born with. Some of us were taught as children how to create self esteem and self ...
Views: 6511(4 votes) - ***What to do When Nothing Works - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenEvery now and again, as we work to make our dreams come true, we will find ourselves tired, stuck, and trapped. We'll feel as if we've painted ourselves into a corner and not know how to get out and get moving. If you reach point where you feel like you're stuck and nothing you do seems to be ...
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