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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Collaborated Composition of Physical, Metaphysical and Spiritual Bodies - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Vinod AnandCollaborated Composition of Physical, Metaphysical and Spiritual Bodies [Vinod Anand] When the mind takes the atman — the witnessing entity of the unit mind— as its so-called object, mental waves get straightened gradually. In the end, when its wavelength becomes infinite, and flow in a ...
Views: 1411 - Listen To Yourself First - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Baby GobinThe 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: 1411 - Increasing Positivity – How To Break Free From The Negative - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from John CharestEvery day of our lives from early childhood and into adulthood we create patterns for ourselves. Through our perspective of the world in which we live along with the words and actions we choose to use to react to all this stimulation that we encounter, we are constantly building and reinforcing ...
Views: 1410 - Taking Your Very First Step With The Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Imelda LeahySometimes you know exactly what you want, or where you would like to be, but the realisation of that desire feels very far away because you cannot see how it could be achieved. That might be because it seems humanly impossible for you, or you think you will never get that lucky, or it just feels ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - The Sliding Doors To What You Want - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2011 from Odille RemmertThis is an analogy that helped me understand the difference between focusing on something and allowing it, and focusing on something and keeping it out. I've found that often, if you want something REALLY badly, the way to get it, is to take your focus off it for a while, and then it will ...
Views: 1410 - 12/12/12 Do Numbered Days Mean Our Days Are Numbered? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Ava SaadiMost of us have seen the doomsday sayers, at least in a movie, holding a sign saying "the end is near". This month in particular the attention is given to the end, especially with the Mayan Calendar's ending. Now we peak at (or peek at) the date 12/12/12. Is there any significance, any intuitive ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - Fear can own you if you allow it - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Carmen GuerraFear can own you if you allow it. All we have to do is accept it for what it is …fear it is natural and everyone young and old, rich or poor no matter what walk of life every single person on earth will at one point or another will experience fear. There is no way to avoid feeling afraid every ...
Views: 1409(5 votes) - 10 straightforward ways to success - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieEASY PEASY For some there is no easy way to success – it requires learning from mistakes and is one of the best ways. Take Steve Jobs for example – he certainly had ups and downs before he met with meterioic success. Here are 10 points that help you have more success more easily. 1. ...
Views: 1408 - Does the Universe Listen To Us? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Niki CleggMany years ago when I was young I had no faith in anything or anyone because I felt that what life was throwing at me was not deserved. As I have become more understanding with age I understand that everything happens for a reason. My friends laugh at me because no matter what happens I throw ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - SPIRITUALITY-SOME THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Keith BraySPIRITUALITY-SOME THOUGHTS I work with people who simply put, want to make major change in their life. The reasons vary and may include addiction, abuse, stress, and depression. The common denominator is that the zest for life is not what they want and personal relationships are stressed or ...
Views: 1408 - Avoid being Ripped Off - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Rosemary PriceAvoid being ripped off... Anyone who is reasonably sensible is aware that there are people out there who would cheat you given half a chance. The thing is to know how to prevent them. So how do you know when an offer is a scam and when it is genuine? Simple. When there is a lot more in it for ...
Views: 1407 - Getting Rid of Those Pesky Inner Critics - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from M.J. RyanHundreds of books have been written about getting rid of these voices because we all know they don’t serve any useful purpose. Even if those who spoke to us originally in this way were trying to be helpful, at this point they exist only to torture us. But I don’t know a single person who has ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Encouraging Positive Change: A “Magic Solution” - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Jennifer Harvey SallinClients often come to me in a state of agitation, impatience and panic (real or existential, sometimes both), wanting a “magic solution” for their current dilemma – which is, in fact, a microcosmic representation or symptom of their overall life dilemma. And while I really do have a “magic ...
Views: 1405 - Getting Started With Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from rachel annA while ago, meditation was perceived to be an ambiguous practice reserved for monks and Buddha worshippers. However, today it is a well-accepted practice across the globe with a lot of information available on how to have better meditation and how meditation can help our lives. There are also ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - What If You Were Happy All The Time? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Carolyn GoldfarbWhat if you were happy all the time? I bet you started laughing at the thought! How great would you life be if you could be happy every day from this day forward? Can you picture it? I sure can! What fun I would have! May favorite pose in Yoga is the Happy Baby pose! How can you not be happy ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - 9 Story Points for Writing Your Own "It's a Wonderful Life!" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Sandy PeckinpahThe greatest truth about being happy is that happiness is a choice and a decision. It's just a thought away! Every day you wake up and get to make the decision about how you want to feel. Ask yourself, "Do I want to be happy today?" Isn't that the choice most of us would want? And yet, we ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - EFT and Its Benefits to Help Manifest Abundance - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Rishan BEFT 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: 1404(1 vote) - For a Happy Life Develop an Optimistic Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2015 from Frans BouckenoogheWe all want to be happy in life, and in order to make that happen, it's important to develop a positive attitude and try to eliminate the negative one. However, for some odd reason, it seems like it's easier to look at the negative side of life instead of focusing on what makes life worth ...
Views: 1404 - Self-doubt: An Obstacle to Success - by =================================================================
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: 1404 - Negative vs positive. The ever-existing battle in your mind. - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2005 from Lynne DeanWE ARE ALL THINKING ALL OF THE TIME. Can you believe that our thoughts never leave us. Wow! Silly thoughts, hungry thoughts, angry thoughts, melancholy thoughts, happy thoughts; that’s a bunch of emotions that has a significant impact on our lives. Physically, emotionally, it’s all there. ...
Views: 1403 - Oh No! What Do I Do? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Deb ScottOh No! What Do I Do Now? Do you want to be happy? We are all called to be here on planet earth in this skin suit, in a specific time (now), for a specific reason (purpose). How? You can never be fully happy UNTIL you are sharing, and using YOUR God given talents. Time, treasure, ...
Views: 1403(4 votes) - Changing your experience by changing your thinking - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Oliver LahrsNew Thinking for a New Year This article is to acknowledge the challenging times that many people are having all over the world. Challenges with world events, economic conditions and the other personal challenges of every day life. My goal is to give you a little inspiration to lift your ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Holy Mackerel, Don't Give Up! Shatter Your Obstacles! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Rita RockerI once read an article about knocking down barriers that keep us from reaching our goals. It is amazing how much two fish can tell us about our own human nature. In the study, a barracuda and a mackerel were put in a glass tank with a clear glass partition placed between them. For two days the ...
Views: 1402 - Hold On, Breathe Deep, Have Faith - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Catherine EwingThe weather outside seems to be offering an uncanny reflection of what I am witnessing going on within so many people, myself included. I am reminded of the quote by the Greek poet Hermessianex, “As within, so without.” One minute we are basking in the beauty of a late summer day, cloudless ...
Views: 1401 - I Am… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene Simmons…you are, he is, she is, they are… But you knew that already, didn’t you? Or have you really stopped to think about it recently – or ever for that matter? Huh? I guess we need a little clarification on this. So…do this. Touch yourself. That’s right, go ahead and touch yourself. ...
Views: 1401 - What do you choose for yourself today? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from karen mc dermottWhat do you choose for yourself today? The Definition of Choice is: the cognitive process of making a decision. Freedictionary.com Making choices can be difficult for some people. Maybe because we have so many options open to us all in this day and age and many of us fear not ...
Views: 1399 - DREAM BIG! What's The Best That Can Happen? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Barbara Sanfilippo(Excerpted from Barbara's latest book) If you've ever had a pleasant daydream or seen yourself in a scene you created, you have what it takes to dream big. The key question is, do you believe and expect to get it? Or do you dismiss it as idle ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - Creating the New Year with Intention - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Mike RobbinsAs we embark on another new year of life, I find myself experiencing a mixture of emotions about 2010. I’m excited about the possibilities of this New Year and inspired by the energy of creation that exists at this special time. Similar to last week, there is a magical quality to this first ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Six Great Tips To Fight Low Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Belinda DalyIt has to be stated that if you suffer from lack of self-esteem is the difference between feeling all- powerful and feeling like a little frightened rabbit that is powerless in how it controls its emotions. It's the awareness of yourself that has a massive influence on how other individuals see ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - Develop a Positive Outlook - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2016 from amanda hadleyWe are all faced with problems in our lives, whether small problems on a day to day basis or great problems that will potentially change your life. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and everything appears daunting, but if you develop a positive outlook small problems become insignificant and then ...
Views: 1395 - 6 Ways To Stop Thinking Negative Thoughts - by Submitted on May 20, 2015 from Ricky O' SheaHave you ever stopped to consider how thinking negative thoughts affects your reality? It's easy to get lost in a cycle of thinking negative thoughts pertaining to the past or future. However, in doing so we rob ourselves of the opportunity to be happy in the present! Seconds, minutes and ...
Views: 1393 - Finding a Life Coach: What Is a Life Coach and What Makes a Good One? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Suzanne GloverFinding a life coach can be a simple step that changes many of your outcomes in life. Before venturing out to find one, however, you may be asking "What is a Life Coach" and "What Makes a Good One?" WHAT IS A LIFE COACH? A competent coach offers a variety of skills and resources from which ...
Views: 1392 - Law of Attraction Coach Explains How You Can Get Your Power Back With Energy Management - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Nanette GeigerUnmanaged energy can be a huge stepping stone for someone first learning that they can manifest their desires in reality. Consider that the Law of Attraction is always, continuously true, and is always acting on the desires and thoughts of all people. The energy of your mind (your thoughts) is ...
Views: 1392(5 votes) - What if There Were Nothing Wrong With You? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from M.J. RyanGiven the training we’ve had in listening to everyone but ourselves and believing we are broken and bad, how do we begin? We start by understanding that the capacity to trust ourselves is not a fixed state we either have or don’t, like straight hair or violet eyes. Rather it is a quality of ...
Views: 1391(2 votes) - Attracting Abundance and the Steps to Effortless Success - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Rishan BHave 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: 1390 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Stand in Wonder - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“Stand in wonder before the majesty and might, the beauty and power, of that Divine Presence which seeks expression through your individual life.” – Ernest Holmes God is the majesty of the Universe, the might of Mother Nature, the beauty of the ocean, the desert, and the sky, the power and ...
Views: 1390(4 votes) - 6 Resilience Tips I Learned Climbing the Pyrenees on the Camino - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2015 from Angela BarnardIn life, we all have mountains to climb. Some are literal others figurative. Today I would like to share with you six lessons I learned climbing the Pyrenees during my Camino Francés pilgrimage in 2014. The official route of the Camino Francés begins in the little town of St. Jean Pied de ...
Views: 1389 - Embracing What is Now - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Billy MasonGratitude is a practice that becomes a habit. We learn to suspend judgement of ourselves and then others. Holding space for the awareness of grace, even when it is difficult and uncomfortable. Joy comes with/from/thru feeling all emotions, knowing we are accepted/loved in all things. I often ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - Practice Gratitude To Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Sandy BidingerTrue inner transformation will come to you when you practice gratitude. Follow these steps to develop an attitude of gratitude. THE best way to raise your vibration and attract what you desire. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to practice gratitude when you are following your ...
Views: 1388 - The Price of Wrong - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Stuart Rosen“There’s never enough time to do it right, but always time to do it over,” so the old saying goes. Yet when it comes to doing something wrong, there’s more than just time and money at stake. “Wrong” comes with a much higher price tag than we might ...
Views: 1388 - Three Steps to Prosperity in 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffAre you hoping for good or improved health in 2011; a more financially stable year or better relationships with friends and loved ones? In Feng Shui, good wishes for the New Year include all of these under the banner of prosperity and abundance including an overflowing cup of joy and peace ...
Views: 1388 - Eat My "Can't" and Succeed, Feed Your "Can't" and Recede - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Michael Mantell“Why can’t things ever go right, just once in my life?” “I’m such a ________.” “I’ll never be as good as ___________.” “Why do things never go my way?” “Why can’t I ever succeed, just once?” Sound familiar? Perhaps you’ve tried behavior and habit change methods to help you overcome these ...
Views: 1387 - Forget Resolutions. They've got a bad name. - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Janet WhiteheadHave you noticed that when one thinks about ‘New Year’s Resolutions’, strange thoughts sneak in like: “Oh goody, look what I can fail at this year!” “Fat chance I’m telling anyone this resolution just so they can watch me break it!” “I’m the queen of procrastination… I’ll get to it ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Professional Psychic Readings--What Is A Real Professional Psychic Reading and Why Should I Want One? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Cherry SageWhen you call for a psychic reading, you need to determine if you are speaking with a real professional psychic or an entertainment psychic. Find out how to find a professional psychic now. Many people seek psychic advice without realizing that what they find are entertainment only psychic ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - Change Your Thoughts, Your Life, Your World - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Maria KhalifeI’ve spoken often about Be the Change. I love the idea of Change. Change is our privilege, a function of our free will, and it exercises autonomy in our lives when we learn how it functions and how to use it wisely and well. In order to change, you have to decide that’s what you want to do. ...
Views: 1386 - The Power of Positive Reference Points - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Nadine LoveDid you bounce out of bed this morning, or was it a case of pulling the covers over your head, wishing it wasn't morning yet? I woke early full of joy and vitality, thankful for my life. The sounds of my daughter singing mingled with birdsong, the day blue, sunny and warm and the promise of ...
Views: 1384 - Do You Know How to Tell the Truth? 2 Simple Steps to Find Your Truth and Resolve Inner Conflict - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Julie HawkinsMost people think they are truthful. In this case I'm not asking about how you relay facts or discern fact from opinion; I'm asking you about a verifiable feeling inside. Unless you live in a cave you've likely heard the phrase "speak your truth" or something similar. Well, I want to ask you: ...
Views: 1383 - Go out and PLAY! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2006 from Marc de BruinHere is a question for you: When was the last time you played? Seriously (there’s a bit of a paradox already!), when was the last time you really (I mean REALLY) had fun doing something? If you are like many of the earth’s population, the answer is probably “quite a while ago, to be honest….” ...
Views: 1383 - How to Benefit from the Recession - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Heather LoewenTake your mind off the money and do something! Everyone should know by now that a small group of individuals controls the economy, but they don’t control you. They don’t control your mind, your heart, your soul or your reason to be. What they do control is the Federal Reserve, the major banks ...
Views: 1382 - The 7 Signs of an Empowered Life – Are You Living One? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Kathy CaprinoEmpowerment -- the act of investing oneself with more authority and control over one’s path -- is a vitally important process that I teach and explore every day as a career transformation coach. I’ve personally witnessed the transformative effect it can have, when an individual takes control of ...
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