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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Thanksgiving - Let's Count our Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierIt's Thanksgiving - let's count our blessings. For many of us Thanksgiving reminds us of family visits and turkey dinners with loved ones. It is a time to reconnect. Thanksgiving is a time to focus on gratitude. Let's count our blessings such as the people and things that we appreciate in our ...
Views: 1301 - Disappointments - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.Disappointments are part of life. They make us grow and pay attention to what we want, what we have, what we need and what we do not want, need or have. They cause sadness and loss. They bring us into conscious awareness of our life and or relationships, what is lacking and what is ...
Views: 1300 - The Value of Conscious Self-Talk - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Amy ShermanYou’ve heard people say that affirmations don’t really work and that when you say them you are basically lying to yourself. After all, how can you state, “I am prosperous and living a life of leisure and joy,” when you are actually in debt and working two jobs? In order ...
Views: 1300 - There's Nothing Wrong With You. Nothing. Isn't That a Relief? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Janet WhiteheadThere's Nothing Wrong With You. Nothing. Isn't That a Relief? I hear ya. Don’t think those thoughts that the title triggered are going unnoticed: “She doesn’t know me very well, does she?” “I can’t complete a single thing I set out to, that’s what’s wrong with me.” “I need to lose ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Guilt, Debt and Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2013 from David SamuelNot everyone, but many people, have a level of guilt, insecurity or self-consciousness, a general unease and discomfort around other people. This article is about the cause and thus how to release guilt and attain emotional freedom. The key is at the end of the article, but you need to read the ...
Views: 1299 - Create Positive Energy When Remodeling - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Pat HeydlauffAre you contemplating or in various stages of remodeling, restoring or refurbishing your home? Would you like to remodel but find just the thought of it is overwhelming? Are there specific things you wish to accomplish besides laying new flooring and new counter tops such as creating a balanced ...
Views: 1298 - Tuning Ourselves - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carolin HauserWe are living in extraordinary times right now and are all asked to step up and surrender at the same time. I have to be honest with you today. We are all struggling right now big time. I am in it too. Why is that and why is it important for you to know this and read this ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Art Imitates Life And Life Imitates Art... - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Max RyanOne of my all-time favorite films in the last few years has been "Under the Tuscan Sun". If you haven't seen it I highly recommend it. If you have seen that you might know the story I'm about to tell. The story is about a woman whose life falls apart, and how she begins to build her life back up ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - The Reward of Pushing Against the Tide - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineThe number one reason why people give up so fast is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go, instead of how far they have gotten.” ~ Vaibhav Shah When I first read this quote it rang true for me; I think we all can relate to it in some way. But then I found myself reading ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Four Ways to Generate Good Fortune - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffWith so many people unemployed, the stock market still significantly down from record highs in 2008 and economists arguing about whether the recession is over or is going to get worse, it’s a wonder if anyone has a bright outlook on the future. Everyone has been touched by this economic ...
Views: 1296(3 votes) - Tragedy into Happy Triumph! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Deb ScottTransform 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: 1296(2 votes) - *Five Easy Ways to Manage Life and Build Thankfulness - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorLiving in a continual state of thankfulness allows us to manage life with ease. True thankfulness is holding a state of gratitude for life’s learning opportunities and for Spirit being present to get them to sink in. How can we build more gratitude into our spiritual skill set, in ways ...
Views: 1295 - 4x3 Negative Thinking Crusher Process - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Mohamed TohamiYou probably already know that negative thinking can harm your chances for success more than anything else. But how can you change your negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones? Let me share with you a proven 4-step process for changing your negative thoughts: 1. Search In his ...
Views: 1295 - It’s OK to not be OK, just don’t stay there, by Katharine C. Giovanni - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Katharine C. GiovanniIt was exactly one year ago … May 21, 2012. The day after my 51st birthday. A day that I will never ever forget for the rest of my life. It was the day that I went to the doctor because I suspected I had breast cancer. Unfortunately I was right. Stage 3 to be precise. Talk about ...
Views: 1295 - Positive Affirmations - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsNever used ‘em. Not likely to start now. OK, so I just lied a little bit. (Is that anything like being a little bit pregnant?) I really didn’t mean to. (Hmmm, that comment could be applicable to the pregnant thing too but actually I was referring to my lying.) I guess the one positive ...
Views: 1295 - Clearing Old Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownYesterday I was weeding in my back yard and I had a realization. Weeding the yard is so much easier than weeding out our thoughts. Weeding out unwanted thoughts needs tools. What are your tools for weeding out ineffective thoughts? What about ones that actually take you down? Do you have ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Daily Affirmative Prayer - Infinite Mind - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“I am surrounded by an Infinite Ocean of Mind that receives the imprint of my word.” Ernest Holmes If I believe God is ALL there is (and I do) how can I possibly doubt that I or anyone is not part of that magnificent whole. If the One Mind is like an Infinite Ocean accepting thought like ...
Views: 1293(4 votes) - The Wanted Motion that will Bring in Wealth - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Rishan BTo entice wealth you need to be teachable. Just how teachable we are is tested through our Teachability Index. Being teachable is definitely very critical if we desire to know things that could boost our lives to a wonderful extent. Take studying how you can work with the Law of Attraction for ...
Views: 1293 - Ways to Conquer the Fear of Rejection with a Smile and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Delia PerezThe sensitivity to rejection is psychological and this is actually over sensitivity to the rejection procedure from anyone and this happens to people who are in a neurotic state of mind. The borderline cases of neurotic disorder are all about the suffering of the person who are working ...
Views: 1293 - The Self-Care Minder on Transitions - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Jennifer Louden"I don't know what I want (in my career / creative passion / relationships/ all of the above)." "I know what I want to create next but I AM scared and I don't know how to do it so maybe this means I shouldn't do it." "I sense rumbling change brewing but I don't know what to do with this ...
Views: 1292 - ***A Woman's Self Growth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorHaving courage, speaking the truth, and expanding our self-image....all are essential to personal and spiritual growth. Do women have uniquely female concerns and interests that put them on a different path to growth? And what are women doing to continually evolve and make meaning from ...
Views: 1291 - Keeping Hope Alive - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierKeeping hope alive is a challenge at times and an opportunity both. When I think about what hope means I need to take a deep breath and go quietly inside to find the definition. The words that come to me are "keep on keeping on" which begin to define hope. Keeping hope alive is about being ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Taking Charge Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Roger EllertonHow 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: 1291 - Harnessing Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Lisa Rezac"I'm never going to be able to do this job; I'm just not smart enough." "Why does my boss want me to present at the trade show? I'm a terrible public speaker, and I'll just embarrass the company." "I wish I could stick up for myself at work; in every meeting, I let the others walk over my ...
Views: 1290 - Seeing The "Big Picture" - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Sid LevinsohnAnnouncing A new Way to Attract Success: SEEING THE “BIG PICTURE” IS SEEING YOU AS THE PICTURE-MAKER! "People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character," said Ralph Waldo Emerson. This being so, you may want to ask yourself what your belief of the ...
Views: 1290 - Wishing You Only the Best - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa Bousson“We look back in fondness, to our loved ones who remain on the physical plane. We see their sorrow, joy, and triumphs. We applaud the shortcomings for we know that they are opportunities for growth. We feel the joy and only wish to share it with you – please know that we do. We also remain ...
Views: 1290 - Daily Affirmative Prayer - The Truth - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Gayle Dillon“The Truth (and healing) is instantaneous in demonstration. The process (or delay) is only the time and effort I undergo in my realizations of Truth.” – Ernest Holmes With each breath I align my mind, my heart, my soul with the One; the One Mind, the One Heart, the One Soul that manifests in ...
Views: 1289(4 votes) - Simple yet Powerful Positive Thinking Exercises (pt. 2) - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Richard LuckLast week, you learned about some of the fundamental aspects for good positive thinking exercises. These all revolved around happiness and good thinking: making positive time, allowing yourself some joy, and looking at the bright side. This week will be about implementing those concepts in ...
Views: 1289 - Subliminal Messages And How They Actually Work - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Kadra AdamsA relatively well known self improvement technology, called subliminal messages, has been shown in numerous studies to help improve your personality, well being and mind. For example, Dr Kenneth Parker showed that subliminal messages greatly contributed to academic success over a control group. ...
Views: 1289 - 2008 - A Look Ahead - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Tim BrownsonThis year is going to be dreadful you know. There will be a recession, bird flu will finally hit North America and Europe, the housing market will slump even further, homicide rates will rise by record amounts and Jack Bauer will get killed in the 17th hour of 24 leaving the last 7 hours ...
Views: 1288 - Can You Talk About Grief Too Much? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Elaine Williams©2008 When does talking about the loss of someone get to be too much? Is it still grief or is it descending into depression? Talking and writing about grief for me has been a catharsis, a way to heal my thoughts, emotions and fears. It is a slow, sometimes excruciating process. Not linear, and ...
Views: 1288 - Motivate Yourself by Encouraging Your Friends - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Terrie AndersonSometimes we sit and listen to a friends ideas, or a new business they have started, or a goal or dream they have. We want to help them, so we usually start by ensuring they understand all the pitfalls that they may face, and the challenges that may stifle them. We want to protect them and help ...
Views: 1288(2 votes) - Are You Making Empowered Decisions? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichWe make decisions all the time...every second of every day...day in and day out. But are we examining those decisions we make in regards to how they affect our vibration? Do we take the time to examine our beliefs when we make those decisions? The decisions we make are a reflection of our ...
Views: 1287(3 votes) - True Beauty: Honor the God or Goddess Within - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: Extreme makeovers are all the rage these days, with botox injection parties, and reality shows. Plastic surgery is on the rise. Many people are trying to match the extraordinary measures actors and actresses go through to look perfect on the screen. ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - You can’t skip change — this is how the beautiful universe works - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiThere are many kinds of fears, but as I grow older I have reached the conclusion that fear is not the problem. People are not separated into people who fear and those who don’t. People are separated into those who avoid fear and the brave butterflies that get used to feeling their hearts burn. ...
Views: 1286 - *How Women Bond - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWomen never cease to amaze me when they rally at impromptu gatherings to reignite the bonds of their ancient female past. Recently, I was invited to join a group of women on a trip to the American southwest. I knew only the trip planner. Some arrived as friendship partners or business partners; ...
Views: 1285 - Are Your Affirmations Positive? How to Do Them Right - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Suzanne GloverMaking daily affirmations positive is a sneaky art, but once you get the simple "twist" that makes your affirmation list become positive, you're well on your way to success. This article gives you tips for creating phrases that really are in line with what you desire, as well as gives examples ...
Views: 1285 - Follow The Recipe - Adding Happiness To Life - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Rick HayesI admit that a gourmet chef I am not, but I do enjoy the satisfaction of a home-cooked meal when accomplished without mistakes. Recently I decided to tackle the task of the creation of banana- nut bread, something that my loved ones enjoy in both aroma and taste. Although I had created the ...
Views: 1285 - Our shadow selves make bad decisions - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Elsabe SmitHave you ever been in a position where you made a decision because you felt at the time that you had to, even though your mind was woolly and the world was unreal? I am sure you lived to not only regret that decision, but also to ask yourself “What had gotten into me when I decided that?” ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - 2012 Numerology: The Year of the New You! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Kari SamuelsThis is the year everyone's been talking about. There has been so much information in the media about the Mayan Prophecies - and yet, the most important transformation for 2012 is the dramatic energies happening within you! 2012 is a 5 Universal year. 5 is the number is freedom, expression, ...
Views: 1283 - How to be an Optimistic Pessimist - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from David SamuelNegative is really positive. Accept what is and you will never be disappointed or fail. Generalities are the rule, we must play by the rules. Humans are unreliable. Know this and they are without failure, and you will be without failure. Everything is destined to fail and be destroyed, ...
Views: 1283(4 votes) - How to Find Authentic Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Lisa BarnettWithout realizing it, we can use gratitude as a means to an end. It’s easy to believe that if we express what we’re grateful for, it will get us what we really want. The other option, the one that really feeds our souls, is to fully experience the depth of the feeling. In this season of ...
Views: 1283 - MY WAY - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2004 from Wayne MisnerSince Paul Anka wrote Frank Sinatra’s great hit song, My Way, everyone now has done it “My Way”. I attend wedding receptions, karaoke nights, birthday parties, anniversary parties, and the never ending list gets bigger. What do I find but someone singing, My Way. I hate it! I hate the people ...
Views: 1283 - *Stay Positive During Family Gatherings - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorSurviving a family get-together may seem insurmountable, especially when considering the complex history that goes along with relationships, marriages, divorces, births, and other family happenstance. Making any family gathering a positive experience takes mental discipline and effort in ...
Views: 1281 - False. Evidence. Appearing. Real. - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Vickie GriffithLooking at the Sunday obituary page recently, I noticed how many people near my age are passing away. A wave of dread flowed through me and I thought: What if I only have a few years left? I’ve always wanted to be a Centenarian. And,I’ve always thought that saying out loud that I want to ...
Views: 1281 - Finding a Great Job in a Tough Market - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Stephen MonahanYou just lost your job and I know you are not wanting to hear trite sayings but the truth is: While it can be considered a blessing or a curse the thing about life is that " the game is always changing." If it didn't how would we get better. The first thing you must do to find the perfect ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - Integration for a Whole You by Consciously Conditioning Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Marc LernerThink of a wheel with a hundred spokes all meeting at the center. Each spoke represents a different aspect of you, but the center represents your self image, where all your thoughts are directed. You may think differently on each spoke, but all of your thoughts are directed to your self image. ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles - Chapter 1 of the Free PDF Ebook - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Wallace WattlesNote: This is the original chapter 1 of The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles (available in PDF ebook for free download. The Chapter is called "The Right to Be Rich". If you like this chapter, you can download the entire PDF Ebook version of The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. ...
Views: 1281 - Finding the Perfect Law of Attraction Guru - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Rishan BWhen it comes to making use of the Law of Attraction, perfect practice makes perfect. It is a fact that one must keep in mind for them to be able to take the right path towards success. If you do the right thing the first time, and all the time, then you will be able to accomplish unconscious ...
Views: 1279 - Walking the Path to Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Brett KreimanAs different as we may all be from each other, we are all connected. There are an infinite number of ways in which we are all the same, but the most obvious of all is often the most overlooked. We all want to be happy. The fact that we are all trying to be happy in our lives is such an ...
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