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If you are serious about becoming a better and happier person, what’s important is that you keep your focus on your main goal, which is to be happy. Once you find your own happiness, you will instantly be a better person in every aspect of the word.
Finding what can make you happy isn’t the ... Views: 1305
Stress often comes from being overwhelmed by just looking at or listening to all the clutter and chaos in your surroundings. Is clutter in the form of stacks of magazines, tons of paperwork, piles of clothes, boxes and books, 24/7 media, electronic devices constantly interrupting or… creating ... Views: 1303
Courage is granted to each of us equally, not just firemen, explorers and military heroes. Like a muscle that will atrophy if not exercised, our courage is also strengthened and grows with use. Lucky are the children who have courage breathed into them by parents, teachers and role models ... Views: 1303
In 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: 1303
Lately I’ve been reading a lot about the holidays: what to cook, how to decorate, what to buy (and what to ask for…). And gradually it dawned on me -- these articles are all about what to do for others, or what to ask others to do for you!
Don’t get me wrong – I think “doing for others” is ... Views: 1303
MerryThoughts for Halloween
"There is no monster. The monster is ignorance."
December 21, 2012 – Is it the end or the beginning?
By Merry C. Battles
The ancients speak of this time as the Shift of the Ages. All time past, present, and future has the opportunity to speed up or slow ... Views: 1302
Are you still waiting for your circumstances to change before you’ll allow yourself to be happy? Most of us have preconceived ideas of what would make us happy, and those goals are in our future thus we refuse to be satisfied until those things happen.
Have you ever noticed that even when ... Views: 1302
It is impossible to remove all Fear from our lives. Fear is a natural emotion and we are all human – It is normal and natural to experience some degree of fear in our lives. We can feel fear for many different reasons including the following:
• Fear of doing something new
• Fear of the ... Views: 1302
How do you live your life? At cause or at effect? It is important to be aware of this distinction. It is the rare individual who always lives his or her life at cause; however, far too many of us live a large portion of our lives at effect - responding to the whims, desires or emotional states ... Views: 1302
AN APPEAL TO FIND YOUR TRUE PURPOSE.
I appeal to young people considering a first career, older people
thinking about a change of life or even school students deciding upon
A level subjects or a university degree to look first at what you love.
If the love word is a bit strong for you then ... Views: 1300
We all know old habits can be hard to break but building new ones can be difficult too. Perhaps you'd like to persuade someone to see things from your point of view, or convince your boss that you deserve that raise. Whatever the situation may be, subliminal software could prove to be the ... Views: 1300
I ask for something very different from today. First, I want to hear your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? If they are labeled as positive or negative?
Now let's say you walk in the street with these thoughts. Do you think that has met you will be able to tell what you ... Views: 1300
Are the things you want in life eluding you? Do you find yourself struggling to achieve your dreams? Have you wondered why it’s so hard to be happy?
If you’re familiar with the Law of Attraction, you know the answer to those questions. (That is, you know your thoughts dictate your ... Views: 1300
UPLIFT THE FUTURE BLESSING
B: Base your life on positive possibilities that you can envisage, dream, work upon and create.
L: Let your feelings come from the beauty that is inside of you. Look forward and embrace the limitless future as it arrives one day at a time.
E: Envelop your ... Views: 1299
This book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth.
Charlene Proctor has identified “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman ... Views: 1298
If you think your life is lousy, believe one thing first: you can make your life a pleasure to live. It just calls for a change in mindset, which takes a bit of mental work until the job’s done. Let’s dive right into the subject…
You probably think you life is miserable because nothing is ... Views: 1298
The Toyota Turmoil
My dad sold used cars for a living. Even though I had “owned” 19 cars by age 20, I never kept one long enough to pay off the debt. This assured that I would forever have car debt in my life. Then came the Toyota Corolla at age 20. It was the nicest car I had “owned” to ... Views: 1298
I am sure you remember in 2008 and the early part of 2009 the doom and gloom merchants, largely in the media, that would have had us believe the global economy was irretrievably collapsing. The fear thus generated in people caused them to feel like powerless victims completely unable to control ... Views: 1297
A meager existence in a limited environment does not have to be our destiny. We should find the purpose of living and change things for the better. In fact, there is abundant supply of anything we can conceive of. We must only know how to tap it. Of course, it can be learnt. We just have to ... Views: 1297
Is a question I am often asked. It can be a complicated process, influenced by many factors. Here are some suggestions that I hope are helpful to you.
Whether you are in a state of crisis or not, ask for referrals from people you trust and who you know have been in treatment and seem to be ... Views: 1296
I’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 ... Views: 1294
You will be amazed at how easily you can use the universal Law of Attraction to get whatever you want in your life!
Actually, this Law has been at work all along, but probably you never heard about it or learned that not having it under conscious control results in being bounced ... Views: 1293
When the chemo and radiation treatment I received for recurrent uterine cancer failed to completely eliminate my tumor nearly 6 months ago, the doctors said there was nothing else they could do and I thought I was a goner. I have since been doing various alternative treatments and I'm feeling ... Views: 1293
There are two questions truly successful people ask themselves regularly. The first is, “What would I do if I had no limits?” The second is, “What can I do to destroy those limits?” Ask yourself those questions. Take time to really think about it.
If you had ... Views: 1293
You may discover Tarot to be one of the most accessible tools that can be learned by anyone and used in nearly any situation. In developing the skills of reading the Tarot cards, clearly your other extra-sensory sensitivities will also be enhanced.
The use of Tarot cards is an integral part ... Views: 1292
Are you preparing your home for the arrival of a new season filled with hope and prosperity or to sell your home? It doesn’t matter which you want to accomplish, the preparation process for either also leads to helping you maintain or further develop a positive outlook on life.
When you ... Views: 1290
I’m sure you’ve read something I’ve written saying that it’s important to be able to give to yourself so that you can continue to give to others… and that continues to be true. However, giving to yourself is much different than taking (receiving) from someone else.
The cycle of abundance ... Views: 1290
So I guess it’s time to debunk some of the money goal myths like – “Money will change me” or “Success will change the person who I am now” by talking about a very successful footballer who has not changed a single iota since he was a young teenager pursuing his dream of becoming a professional ... Views: 1290
People and religions around the world use the term mysticism to describe a craving for spirituality harmony with God or another being, and a personal experience of some kind of religious truth. In psychic circles, it is the awareness of an additional part or telepathic communication or obscure ... Views: 1289
"90% of the positives are lost because you were too shy to ask."
Have you ever wanted something so much but were to afraid to ask? Or have you ever thought of all the negative responses and convinced yourself that a "no" answer was an inevitability so you never bothered to take the first step? ... Views: 1289
In our last teleclass we were discussing creating your dream for the New Year and some very interesting comments were brought up by the folks on the call. I’d like to share a couple of those thoughts and objections so that you can see if these are the same issues you are battling with in ... Views: 1288
Have you ever come across a perfect person? I bet you've answered no to the question. The thing is no one is an ideal human being because if humans were, there would be no such thing as wars, stress, sadness, or mistakes. The funny thing is even though, while we may never accomplish perfection ... Views: 1288
Transform Tragedy into Happy Triumph!
Okay, we have all had tragedies in our lives. What the heck do we do with them?
How can my tragedies be transformed in my life to help me be happy?
I have so many, I wrote a motivational book about them!
Have you experienced any of these ... Views: 1288
Ever wonder how 'they' do it? You know the ones, they are positive, always see the glass has half full, and no matter what the situation, they can always find a positive thing to pull from it. How do they do it? What is different in their day to day thinking that allows them to see the good in ... Views: 1287
With the holiday season rushing toward you at warp speed and Thanksgiving just days away, are you already thinking, “How am I going to get everything done this year with less time and less money?” Are you so worried about all the details and how to pay for it that you will never get anything ... Views: 1286
Perhaps you’ve heard me (or others) say...
“You MUST be a match on the inside before it can show up on the outside.”
A lot of people get frustrated with the whole law of attraction concept. They think they should be getting faster results, instant manifestations and have a much easier time ... Views: 1285
What Is Gratitude?
Loosely defined, gratitude is the feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for all the blessings and acts of kindness that you have received in your life. As we cultivate a grateful attitude, we are more likely to be happy and successful. Taking time to be grateful and ... Views: 1284
Happy Thanksgiving!
I’ve been privileged to join in the celebrations with our friends and family in the States on a few occasions. To me, it’s a lovely celebration – just a great time to be with the people you love and to give thanks for all the good things in your life. But giving ... Views: 1284
The present trends of a busy and unpredictable life have a propensity to slot in waves of ups and downs, tension or stress for you in every footstep. Life in this century can no longer be ascribed as one that you can lead in an effortless manner without paying much heed to the maize of
events ... Views: 1283
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Self-doubt: An Obstacle to Success
Whether you are starting a business, changing careers, or heading off on an adventure, it is natural for a little self-doubt to creep in. Do I really have what it takes to do this? Will ... Views: 1283
Have you ever heard of Effortless Success? Most people believe that to attain wealth and success, you must work really hard to get it, forgetting that what you do can sometimes be done effortlessly, and a whole lot fun.
It is a fact of life that if you like and enjoy what you are doing, you ... Views: 1282
by John F. Harrigan, Jr., M.S.
Want to feel better? You CAN, in an instant!
Most of us think our feelings and thoughts are dependent on outside events… and not in our own control. This is wrong, and biologically incorrect. We control our feelings and thoughts. No one else puts them there ... Views: 1282
Human relationships are enhanced by setting a new mental equivalent and practicing mindfulness. We can do this in at work, at home, or any place we wish to ‘rise higher.’ Changing your thought patterns will elevate your energy and attract new and better conditions in your life. But when it comes ... Views: 1280
Happiness is a state of being which blossoms from a series of positive choices. Everyday we are faced with countless choices, some large, some relatively insignificant; yet collectively these choices determine our overall wellbeing. If you go about your day expecting to be treated unfairly, you ... Views: 1280
EFT or Emotional Freedom Tapping is one of the mediums to ensure the manifestation of abundance and everything you desire about in your life. It is a technique used by many people to help them remove negative emotions almost instantly.
Let me show you the benefits of EFT and why it goes hand ... Views: 1279
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE
As this year draws to an end and a new year begins, most of us make promises, with all good intentions, to live a better life. This is the year we’re going to lose twenty pounds. This is the year we’re going to start our own business. This is the year we’re going to ... Views: 1279
Having a positive mental attitude is part of programming yourself to feel and believe you are optimistic in your approach to different situations that life might throw at you, and that you are going to be successful in achieving your goals. Thinking positively builds self-confidence. The thing ... Views: 1277
The body has its language, so do the heart and the mind, but few people have the art and science of reading, listening to and understanding these languages. Being too busy in focusing on the external world, we have no time to look into ourselves. It is also a fact that we are afraid to listen to ... Views: 1277
For us to truly succeed, especially in today’s business world, we must be willing to bring our whole selves to the work that we do. And for the teams and organizations that we’re a part of to thrive, it’s also essential to create an environment where people feel safe enough to bring all of who ... Views: 1276
Everybody talks to themselves, whether it be quietly to themselves or mentally in their own head. If you could see the words that somebody who is successfully is saying to themselves and somebody who is not successful, you would easily be able to see the difference between the two. Self doubts, ... Views: 1276