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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- It May Not Be Easy to Forgive But It Is Worth It to YOU - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorWalking through life with resentment is like walking through ankle-deep molasses. You move, but not well, not far, and not fast. Forgiveness, resentment, resistance… let’s look at them. Here’s something about forgiveness from two sources: One old, one new. The Bible, in its various versions ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Cancer, Humor, and Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThose of you who’ve read Help Me Live… likely recall Monica, the now-9 year survivor of non-Hodgkins lymphoma whose cousin told her to visualize green leafy vegetables and even offered to make her a chard milkshake. Monica’s real name is Jane Powell (I used pseudonyms for all my interview ...
Views: 1448(4 votes) - Adopting an Attitude of Gratitude Breeds Success - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2015 from Frans BouckenoogheWhat 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: 1447 - Your Holiday List - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Meghan GehanLately 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: 1447(3 votes) - Disasters Can Teach Lessons of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggIn 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: 1446(2 votes) - Match Your Mindset with Your Desires for Deliberate Creating - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Nanette GeigerPerhaps 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: 1446 - We All Fall Down - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Sara DillingerIt was a beautiful Fall day in the Ozarks. The trees were beginning to turn. The air was velvety, the sun was shining. My brothers and I were walking down the hill along the paved county highway beside our farm. At the bottom of the hill was a bridge over the river that formed the ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - ***The Typical Mind That Asks Cannot Answer - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Rob WhiteThe typical mind can easily ask a question with eagerness, but is not really looking for an answer. It is with “wrong eagerness” that it asks. It is truly only eager to give the point of view that it already holds. The question is simply leading to that. The mind that asks a thousand ...
Views: 1445(1 vote) - Cosmic Ordering - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Sneha RamjiThere’s been a lot on cosmic ordering in media in recent times, from the “Secret” to Noel Edmonds getting his perfect life. You may have started out reading these books and getting really excited about the possibilities of having your dreams come true and having your very own personal genie. ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Principles Used In Mysticsm - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from rachel annPeople 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: 1442(1 vote) - The Power Of A Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsI 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: 1442(2 votes) - The Toyota Turmoil - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Bill KingThe 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: 1442 - Abundance and Manifestation - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Michelle MayurI 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: 1441 - RENEWING YOUR MIND - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Keith BrayDO YOU THINK THINGS OUT? So, you want to transform your life from where it is today to something much different, something you know inside that life should be for you. If that be the case, do you truly think things out? I am not a follower of any religion but have read many “great” books ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - The Key's in the Hole. Now turn it! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2003 from Ronnie Nijmeh"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: 1441(2 votes) - Don't You Think It's Time? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI’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: 1440 - Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from William FetterDependence This week's message is about relationships in the deepest sense. As a very independent, stubborn, and don't-try-to-control-me type person, it's been hard for me to face up to the many many times I needed to depend on others. Yet when I have, there's been a softening inside, a ...
Views: 1440(3 votes) - Reset, Renew and Remember as You Celebrate Your Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffWith 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: 1440(2 votes) - 5 Tips for Maintaining or Developing a Positive Outlook on Life - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffAre 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: 1439 - Jerry and Esther Hicks’ Three Life Shifting Programs - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Rishan BI can still recall the first time I sat down to pay attention to a Jerry and Esther Hicks recording. Jerry clarified that Esther would be directing Abraham and that Abraham’s wisdoms would be taught through Esther. Well, you are right…I was just a little skeptical at first. Then very ...
Views: 1438 - Mind Weeds Will Strip You of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Lisa Whatley© 2011 - By Lisa Whatley www.InfinityLightHealing.com Many years ago when I first began my search for truth - before I knew that we are the creator of our lives - I sought advice from psychics; seeking what my future would hold, hoping they would give me a glimpse at some sort of fantasy ...
Views: 1437 - Use the Movie to Get What You Want - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2006 from Jeannette MawAre 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: 1437 - Mental Plaque - add Mental Floss vs. Dental Floss for the hard to reach areas. - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVYour dentist probably told you the same thing she told me. “If you don’t brush your teeth at least twice a day to remove plaque on a regular basis, one of three things will eventually happen. You’ll get gingivitis … your teeth will decay, rot and fall out … or at the very least, your breath will ...
Views: 1436 - Quieting Resentment - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Michelle MillerAllowing resentment to fester inside us is something we ought to avoid. So, when we begin to feel resentful it is a sign that we need to deal with it. You are likely to feel resentful when someone has criticized you, taken advantage of you, ignored you or mistreated you in some way. As a ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - Fear and Control - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Kathy WilsonFear has many uses. It can be used as a warning to keep you from entering into a situation that might hurt you. It can be used to motivate you away from something, such as a harmful relationship or a dangerous situation. It can also be used by others to control you. How do people use fear ...
Views: 1434 - Book Review for "The Power of Positive Thinking" - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis 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: 1433 - Cleansing the Mind: Redefining Evil Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Andrew Robertson"All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him." ~ Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Wow; ponder that for a millennia! ...
Views: 1433 - The Power Of Your Words - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2004 from Michael MurphyYou are where you are in your life right now because of the power of words. Stop for a moment and take stock of where you are in your life's journey right now. Picture where you are on the staircase of your own life's destiny. Imagine for a minute, your goals and your dreams, of where your ...
Views: 1433 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Set Clear Intentions - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“God does not work in the lie which a man tells when he is seeking work. He must tell the truth and God will work for him.” Scientific Mental Christian Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins “Today I once again tell myself the truth. I’m clear on what I want to express and the gift and talents I ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Why Visualizations Get Results! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from joan breinerWhy Do Visualization Exercises Produce Results? Have you ever found yourself crying while watching a sad movie, you know it is not real, but the impression your brain is receiving is real and it produces tears. WHY? Fact: Research has shown that the same neuro-pathways in the brain are ...
Views: 1432(3 votes) - December 21, 2012 – Is it the end or the beginning? plus MerryThoughtsⓒ For Halloween - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Merry BattlesMerryThoughts 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: 1431 - The New 'New Age' - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from rachel annWherever you go today, there will be some sign of New Age. From books and magazines to music, whole shops dedicated to various paraphernalia and seminars or conventions; every town, every city and a huge part of the internet will have something involving the New Age Movement. But what is it all ...
Views: 1431 - Be Grateful - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Aurelia FloresIt's too often that we take for granted the little things. Especially when we're moving so fast... Our lives are full and busy, and as Latinas, we have a lot on our plates! Start the Day With Gratitude Do you start the day with thoughts of gratitude for all the little things? I know ...
Views: 1430(8 votes) - JUST DO MINDFULNESS AND TRUE PURPOSE FOR HAPPINESS. THAT'S IT! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Nigel BrettAN 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: 1428 - Reflections on Your Greatness - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Michael JohnsonYou are great. You are far greater than you imagine. You are a unique entity given the power to create your own life. When you look outside yourself for self-definition you are giving your power away. However, when you understand and accept that you alone possess the power to define yourself ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - 3 steps to Happiness NOW - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sharon CraigAre 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: 1427(1 vote) - ***Love Your Body: Affirm Your Way to Greater Self-Love - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWeighing in your self-esteem seems daunting in a media culture obsessed with stick-thin models without hips. It’s possible to get satisfaction from your own reflection as long as you love your body and take care of your health. Here are three ways to help you feel comfortable in your own ...
Views: 1426 - Respect, Relationships, Blessings & God - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Brandon EsparzaWhat is a relationship without respect? What is respect? One of the things about my character I struggle with most is how to respect others, especially those who are the authority. I particularly feel this when something has been done unjustly toward me. When I feel as if I must give respect, ...
Views: 1426 - Affirmations For Success + Music = POW! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2004 from Maureen OliverAffirmations for success are powerful and effective in their own right, and when used together with music, it's a double whammy! Music penetrates our mental barriers and influences the deepest areas of our mind. The right music, combined with the right success affirmations, can have a huge ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - Don't Give Up Before the Miracle Happens - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Dawn SinnottMy son was diagnosed with ADHD at 4 years old and was eligible for a wonderful kindergarten program for children with special needs. The teacher was amazing and with her help I was able to manage my son’s behavior without having to medicate him. The kindergarten was in a different school than ...
Views: 1425(1 vote) - UP AMONG THE BIRDS: Higher self living makes you wanna live - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieUPLIFT 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: 1425 - Positive All Year Long? You Bet! - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Jhanna DawsonEver 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: 1424 - Old Wives Tale - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Janet WilksThis is a remarkable story I wanted to share, that happened to me in the last week. It demonstrates fully how the Law of Attraction is ALWAYS working and that indeed, what we focus on manifests itself, when the time is right. And how!! To set the scene, so that the magnitude of how powerful ...
Views: 1423(4 votes) - Revealing Your True Self - How to Break Out of Your Shell - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Belinda DalyIn this article I will give you some tips on how to reveal your true self and break out of your shell to improve your self-esteem. Self-esteem is how you estimate, and respect yourself. How do you estimate, and respect yourself? Ask yourself these five questions: 1. Do I like who I am? 2. ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Subliminal Software for Your Computer - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Cameron CarterWe 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: 1421 - I'm on the outside looking in - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from William FetterI'M ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN. WHO WE ARE ON THE INSIDE, GOVERNS WHO WE ARE ON THE OUTSIDE. Spiritual Growth Change is hard—especially internal change. Here is some insight on how to grow spiritually. Have you noticed that it’s just plain hard to make changes in your life? Losing ...
Views: 1420 - The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Two) - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Magic of Thinking BIG (Part Two) Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: David Schwartz, Success, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking, Mind, Mindpower Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 1420 - Make friends with your bogeyman - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from wendy dolberWe humans love our spooky stories. Like moths to the flame, we can’t resist the spine-tingling scariness of a good legend, myth or bugaboo. When you were a child, were you afraid of creatures that might be hiding under your bed? Or in the closet? Did your parents always have to leave the ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - BeSimply…Carpe diem with Self Reliance - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Suzanne Toro'She' met Quinn, Cathy and Paul through a friend and has been blessed by this family’s grace, openness, love and stamina. The Doctors have determined that Quinn has a disEase; however, every time ‘She’ is around Quinn...‘She’ sees otherwise. It appears this journey is beyond her diagnosis and it ...
Views: 1416 - Fall Clean Your Mental Cobwebs - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffFall is often thought of as a time for cleaning and uncluttering, only on a much smaller scale than spring when our houses usually go through a complete metamorphosis from winter to summer. That makes fall the perfect time to do internal fall cleaning, not your home and the things you’ve ...
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