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- Creating a Meaningful Life: What are you living for? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2004 from PaulI was watching Gladiator - you know the blockbuster where the Roman General Maximus goes through hell when he doesn't accept the position of Emporer of Rome. His family is murdered, he is sold as a slave and forced to be a gladiator. He becomes an unwilling paid assasin. Watching the sunset with ...
Views: 2480(1 vote) - Growing Up Is Hazardous to Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2004 from Mike PniewskiDid you ever wonder why we went from the kid who couldn’t sit still, to the adult who can’t get moving? I asked myself this when I recently took my 3-year-old daughter to the playground at a fast food restaurant. She loves to play on those things and I love nothing better than to watch her. ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Three Inspirations for Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2004 from David LeonhardtThe following three inspirations were adapted from A Daily Dose of Happiness, and they represent three key ways to increase our happiness.1. FORGIVING FOR HAPPINESSWe like to think we are better than our friends below us in the food chain, such as the octopus and the snail. After all, we have ...
Views: 1848(1 vote) - The Sky is Falling… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsYuck! It’s all yuck! The sky is falling, the earth is splitting apart, a giant asteroid is headed our way and we’re all going to hell! Don’t believe me? Just check today’s headlines or catch the six o’clock news. We’re slogging our way through the cesspool of existence. We’re all just ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - You Can Be Happy - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2004 from Lyman Reed"Think happy thoughts and you can fly." -- Peter Pan As the title of the book by John S. J. Powell says, "Happiness Is an Inside Job" [ISBN 0883473240]. You can be happy, regardless of what's going on around you. All you have to do is change the thoughts you are currently having. Yes, I ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Learn About Fun & Success From Children - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2004 from Veronica LimHave you every watched children and their emotions? I mean really watched their emotions. They are wonderful at living in the present! They don’t worry about the cake they couldn’t have yesterday, or the toy they may not get next month. They simply care about what is going on right now. In ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - BEING HAPPY with Your RELATIONSHIP With MONEY! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2004 from Frederick ZapponeQuestion: You have such a refreshing set of attitudes about the subject of money. How did you develop your attitudes? Answer: I learned to be happy without money and in the process I became a Money Master. I must admit, you do not have to learn to be happy without money in order to become a ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Tough Times - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2004 from Jerry LopperFor most of us, life is a mixture of placid and tumultuousexperiences. Like a roller coaster ride, life brings usperiods of smooth ride punctuated with interludes of stomachchurning, accelerating drops through the unexpected. As ayounger man, I tended to resist the unpredictable anddifficult ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Too late for a new report card - by The old man sat in the dark swaying back and forth in his chair in the living room, an all too familiar place of late.
He could not sleep and wondered when sleep might once again come to him.
In his mind, he replayed the passages of his life, some with a smile, others with a tear, all shaded by ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - The first letter to my daughter - by Dear Camille,
I’m so sorry that I missed the New Year’s Eve party at Aunt Susie’s house.
Grandpuff and I stopped in Charlotte at Uncle Coley’s on our way to Florida from Maryland, where Grandpuff used to live.
By the time you read this, Maryland will remain no more than a distant memory, I ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Keys to Telephone Success and Getting the Second Appointment - by Let’s take a critical look at how we use the telephone – and at how you can increase the power and effectiveness of your calls when it comes to scheduling more second appointments with your prospects.
As a general rule the higher up in any organization’s hierarchy you go, the less time you have ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Share Your Best Life Story With The World - by =====================================
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When most people sit down to write a book, they expect itwill take months to complete the job. They envision workingendlessly and toiling over every ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Who Am I? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2004 from Todd PuntolilloWhen I was a kid my big question was, “Who am I?” After a while I realized that the answers I was getting were all too cynical for this peewee optimist. I still don't have it all figured out, but perhaps you'd like a look at my findings. The way I see it, it's all about energy. Ask your local ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Understanding the Sexes - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2004 from Robert NajemyAlthough each gender tends to express itself quite differently, most philosophical teachings agree that the soul is neither male nor female. As souls, we incarnate into a gender in order to learn through that experience. Through our experimentation with the various qualities of each sex, we are ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Free Will To The Rescue - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2004 from David CzachToday's society and your private world are the results of freewill. We have arrived here today through intention, ignorance orabuse. Some people understand and use free will daily. Some people completely deny it. And other people simply mock it andcomplain it "doesn't work." Free will gives you ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - People Questions: Responding Positively To The Influence Of Others - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2004 from Lee WiseAuthor: Lee Wise Copyright date: 2003 Word count w/bio: 609 Characters/line: 60 PEOPLE QUESTIONS Responding Positively To The Influence Of Others © Lee Wise 2003 All rights reserved Everyone understands the power of an excellent question. A question ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - THE YEAR OF HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2004 from hifzur rehmanI have decided to declare 2004 as the YEAR OF HAPPINESS for me. What about you? Yes, you can also do so! Anyone living in any part of the world has the right to be happy and enjoy every moment of his/her life. There is no harm in declaring the year 2004 as the Year of Happiness for All Mankind. ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - To Thine Own Self Be True—Reboot Your Life to Become the Woman You Want to Be - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2004 from Dorothy ThompsonOne of the most important things you can do for your well-being and happiness is to indulge in the practice of self-love. By saying that you respect yourself more than anyone in the world is a form of self-love and an important aspect in fulfilling your life’s goals of happiness, prosperity and ...
Views: 2930(1 vote) - ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2004 from Mark ThompsonBelieve When anyone tells you that something is impossible what is your response? Not only your outward reaction, what are your inner thoughts? Do you accept it and go on thinking to yourself, "Yeah! It’sprobably too hard too…" or "They’re right. That could neverwork." Or do you ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - 5 ways to make the books you buy be more valuable - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2004 from Patric ChanPatric Chan copyright 2004. I had just purchased another motivational book by Anthony Robbins last week. In fact, that's the fourth Anthony Robbins book that I had bought. When I got home that day, I realized that I got a shelf full of self improvement books!! Sometimes, we never did ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Top Three Secrets To Becoming A Better Thinker - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2004 from Maya FrostWe all know there are ways to become a better thinker. We should read more books. We ought to go to lectures and concerts. We need to visit exhibits and appreciate art. We can take classes and expand our horizons through travel. Blah, blah, blah. Those are the easy answers. If we ...
Views: 4614(1 vote) - Top Ten Ways to Live Authentically - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2003 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.1. Know your purpose Are you wandering through life with little direction – hoping that you’ll find happiness, health and prosperity? Identify your life purpose or mission statement and you will have your own unique compass that will lead you to your truth north every time. 2. Know your ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Three Steps Critical to New Year's Resolutions That Work - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2003 from Jerry LopperThis is the time of year when many of us will make NewYear’s resolutions-some out of habit, others out of thesincere hope to improve some aspect of life. Research andexperience tell us that most resolutions fail. Why is that?There are many reasons-some quite obvious, such as notreally wanting to ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - The first letter to my son - by Dear Linus,
For two years I have wanted to write this letter, to begin a record of our journey together, a gift to present to you on your 21st birthday.
Funny how we get so caught up in daily minutiae that we neglect matters far more important, ...
Views: 5711(1 vote) - Interview with a Psychiatrist and Coach: What To Do As Christmas Accelerates - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2003 from Susan DunnAs Christmas draws closer, and emotions escalate, we asked a pro for some tips. Anne Dibala, M.D., is a psychiatrist, addictionologist, and The Recovery Coach™ (http://www.responsiblerecovery.com ) SD: Anne, we’re into the home stretch, and the pressures are getting worse, not better. Can ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Flights Of Fancy: An Air Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2003 from Maya FrostFeeling cranky about air travel? Get a grip. Not on the arm of your passenger seat--on reality, history, and the incredible accomplishment of human flight. We've just celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' historic flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Although there ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - Am I emotionally Intelligent? - by Am I emotionally Intelligent? There are so many different definitions, descriptions and interpretations of what emotional intelligence is - it would be difficult for me to answer this question. Whose definition are we using? Is that a personal, or a corporate definition of EQ? Which school of ...
Views: 2738(1 vote) - 21 Life Changing Questions You Can't Afford to Not Ask! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2003 from Sopan Greenehttp://www.AngryEnoughToChange.com Imagine finally taking off seven coats you've been wearing on top of each other for years and years. You've forgotten that some people consciously choose to live without seven layers of coats on even though most people are living that way. You remember the ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - Excerpts from THE ENCHANTRESS WITHIN(TM) Audio Show Featuring Guest Lisa Hammond, Founder of Femail Creations - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2003 from Barbara Becker HolsteinAs a Positive Psychologist I help women find a personal sense of well-being that frees each woman to live a life of meaning, purpose and joy. May I share with you a little of my journey? My original research with women happened as a result of my concerns around pain that so many women ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Good, Good, Good, Good Intentions - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2003 from Maya FrostI always do a lot of thinking about good intentions in December. It's not because I'm inspired by the holidays. I'm simply observing the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Each year, around December 10th, I reread that incredible document just to remind myself that as ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Pathways to posttraumatic growth - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2003 from Chris SchryerOn the fateful night of April 19, 1989, a young woman known as the Central Park Jogger was raped, beaten, and left to die. After a 14-year silence, she finally revealed her identity as Trisha Meili. She has appeared at Larry King Live and other talk shows. She also tells her story in her book ...
Views: 1486(1 vote) - CELESTIAL GARDNER - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2003 from Giuditta TornettaFind harmony in the pleasure of giving time to yourself. A part of giving is cleansing yourself of any person, place or thing that does not contribute to your new state of serenity and replenishment. Sometimes we need to make room for the new by letting go of the old. Sometimes we need to say ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Don’t move the golf ball - by The sun’s crest peaked over the horizon as Jerry slammed his trunk shut and stepped onto the course, armed to the gills with clubs and a scorecard.
Dew glistened on every blade of grass. Alone, Jerry squared his shoulders and teed off.
He watched his first shot drop half a foot inside the deep ...
Views: 944(1 vote) - Manifest away - by The sun crept over the horizon and lodged itself above the coastline, bathing the beach in a comfortable, morning glow. Solitary clouds dotted the backdrop, lazy lollygaggers moseying across the sky, unhurried, white-haired philosophers gazing down at the busy-ness below.
I raced a pair of ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Never have an argument again. Yeah right! - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2003 from PaulImagine never again getting upset when someone disagrees with you, tells you you're wrong, or contradicts you. Imagine enjoying and growing from this experience. Before we get started though, let me clear something up. Not arguing doesn't mean being weak or accepting whatever anyone else says. ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - Don’t Make Any More New Year’s Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2003 from Debbie MandelEvery year around December we all start thinking about the New Year’s Resolutions we will be making on January 1st. At the top of the list are dieting, exercising, quitting smoking and organizing. Then we also remember the resolutions we didn’t keep: Dieting, exercising, quitting smoking and ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - The Enchantment of Tribes to Belong To - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Barbara Becker HolsteinI am remembering and have a desire to share with you, a beautiful story told to me by a young lady. It was the end of the World War II and her dad was returning home. He came from a very close network of Italian families that lived near each other in New Jersey. He had a ride back from where ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Coping as a Tool of Enchantment - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Barbara Becker HolsteinMany of my readers write to me about the tensions of everyday life. Not only do people wonder how to relax, but people often ask, "How do I learn to better cope with what faces me? Can THE ENCHANTED SELF help with the overwhelming frenzy of everyday life? Can it help when I am really down or ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - Receiving: The Flip Side of Giving - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Avalon De WittAnother winter holiday season is upon us, and the theme seems to be universal. You may call your holiday Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Ramadan, or Winter Solstice. It is a turning point, a time of celebrating light and the hope for new life. The common element is that we all consider it a time ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - `Tis the Season to Give -- 7 Different Ways!! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Danish AhmedThe first thing we may think of when we think of giving, is money (or gifts and presents which cost money). However, some of us may feel financially constrained . . . The second thing we may think of when we think of giving, is our time. With fast-paced lifestyles and busy schedules, perhaps ...
Views: 1202(3 votes) - The Invisible Slope - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Anand AnandDear All , Near my residence , there stands a small hillock . There are two paths which lead to the top of the hillock. One path has big visible gradient while the other one stretches along , has trees on both sides , and has an almost invisible gradient . A winding path so to say . The first ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - HOW POOR ARE YOU! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from hifzur rehmanDo you want to know your poverty graph? You are poor if you: - do not have a firm commitment with yourself to succeed - do no set goals and follow them through - do not put your best efforts at work - do not keep yourself updated on new information and technologies - do not adopt a ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - 3 New Choices That Dismiss Dark Conditions - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2003 from Guy FinleyThree New Choices That Dismiss Dark Conditions One reason we must learn to say "Yes" to life -- regardless of how much we may not want what it brings -- is that whenever we embrace a fearful or negative view of some unwanted situation, not only must we still find our way through the twists and ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Make Tonight Your Night - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2003 from Jon GordonYou have had a long day. All you feel like doing when you get home is crashing on the couch. After all, this may be a common occurrence. But then someone like me comes along and says it doesn’t have to be this way. I ask you if you would like to have more energy in the evening. You say “yes”. I ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Recognize and Reduce the Top Ten Emotional Stresses of the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2003 from Judy PflumIn this fast-paced society that we now find ourselves, the overwhelming activities of the holidays come upon us earlier and earlier each year. We no more get the “back to school” rush over, than it is time to make all the preparations for the next big event, even though it seems to be months ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Your True Talent Will Set You Free - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2003 from David CzachWhen you get home from work, do you feel enriched, fulfilled and empowered? Or does it seem like you just finished an uphill battle on a treadmill? Imagine being paid to do what you love. You could return home feeling as though time stood still. Being "in the zone" virtually all day. Coming home ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - The Invisible Slope - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2003 from Anand AnandNear my residence , there stands a small hillock . There are two paths which lead to the top of the hillock. One path has big visible gradient while the other one stretches along , has trees on both sides , and has an almost invisible gradient . A winding path so to say . The first path is ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Busy, Busy, Busy….. - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene Simmons…busy, busy, busy, busy, busy…busy, busy, bus… OK, slap me with a wet diaper! Enough of that silliness. Most you know what I’m talking about though, right? That’s us! Busy. Doing what? Stuff. What kinds of stuff? All kinds of stuff. Like what? You name it. Give me an example. Can’t. ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - You Cannot Fathom Another Person - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2003 from Robyn SpeedIt is pointless to look at the behavior of another and try to fathom what is going through their minds. You can only view things through your own perspectives and not theirs. When you see behavior that is hurtful from one person towards another, it is your own thoughts and your own heart that ...
Views: 1785(1 vote) - Can You Make a Torpedo?Out of Personal Junk? How to Optimize What You Have - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2003 from Michael RayelJunkyard Wars, a TV series showed two teams of experts contending for a title. The aim of the competition was for teams to construct a torpedo that can hit a target. But the challenge was more than just the process of construction. The challenge was creating a torpedo out of a junk. Each team ...
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