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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- Advocating for…You! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2006 from Kidest MengistuMost people would assume that self-esteem can be a measure of how much you love yourself, but the truth is, even the most secure and confident person can be found uttering the most absurd things to his/her-self that upon closer examination would clearly show that confidence does not mean ...
Views: 814 - The Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2006 from Amy PotavinIt happens to each one of us, sooner or later. Inevitably, there comes a time when each one of us is left alone in the dark, and each of us must choose his next steps. Perhaps now is that moment for you. Maybe you have reached a turning point in your relationship with your significant other. ...
Views: 697 - To BEE or not to BEE - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2006 from Nedda WittelsAs I passed through my living room on a warm summer day, I noticed a bumblebee buzzing against a window pane. Because I am telepathic with animals, I immediately began to speak with the bee. I said “hello” in my usual way, and told the bee that I wouldn’t harm it. What I felt was anger, fear, ...
Views: 1192 - From The Atom To The Black Hole - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2006 from Roger Rogers - JesianA black hole is a region of space with such intense gravity that nothing, not even light, can escape. This is the general understanding of the black hole. If gravity is still a phenomenon, how can we come to use this statement as if it was a fact? This is misleading. Besides, it is preventing ...
Views: 913 - How To Listen To Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2006 from Renita KalhornYOU SAID, I HEARD Rob, a client of mine (though not his real name), recently took a one-week vacation from work, a much-needed break from a highly stressful, fast-paced corporate environment. Upon his return, one of his colleagues welcomed him back and noted that Rob’s team had worked hard and ...
Views: 785 - Garden of Eden: A Jungle Captive's Lesson in Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Sharif KhanBBC News recently reported the story of horticulturist and orchid collector, Tom Hart Dyke, who was kidnapped in 2000 in the Darien Gap in Panama by Colombian Guerrillas and held hostage for nine months in the South American jungle. He was on a plant collecting expedition with his friend Paul ...
Views: 1113 - How To Listen To Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Renita KalhornYou Said, I Heard Rob, a client of mine (though not his real name), recently took a one-week vacation from work, a much-needed break from a highly stressful, fast-paced corporate environment. Upon his return, one of his colleagues welcomed him back and noted that Rob's team had worked hard and ...
Views: 752 - I Thought I Was Right - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2006 from Deborah FletcherHave you ever known 100% without a doubt that you were right only to be “inflicted” with a different outcome that left you dumbfounded? Or maybe you are still holding on to the “I AM RIGHT” theory, believing your way will come to fruition soon. Expecting specific outcomes in our day to day ...
Views: 3082 - Positive Mental Focus--Just How Important Is It? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2006 from Curtis G. SchmittI heard something the other day that I just can't let go of. It's an idea that's stunning, yet so obvious, I can't believe I haven't come across it sooner... Our thoughts are CURRENCY. Let that sink in for a moment. In other words, everything you think about you BUY. We've all heard that ...
Views: 1609 - The Law Of Attraction: Overcome Negative Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2006 from Trevor EmdonYou’re born, then you die. Those, apart from taxes apparently, are the only two certainties about your life. Between those two events you’ll have desires – endless desires! Some will be pure fantasy, but many can be manifested into the world of physical reality if you just follow some simple ...
Views: 2848 - What is the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2006 from Aaron PottsThe Law of Attraction - in its simplest form - states that "like attracts like". Whatever you focus on the most is what will be most attracted to your life. At first glance, that would seem to state that since we all think about being healthy, rich, and having fulfilling lives, that we should ...
Views: 907 - What sort of a day have you decided to have today? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2006 from Malcolm MilliganYou have the power within you to determine just what sort of day you have EVERY day. There are many, many websites dedicated to proving this to you. There are many, many courses for which you must pay a fee which will also tell you the same thing. There are also many, many free courses which ...
Views: 1602 - The Power of Thought - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2006 from Roger EllertonLook around you. Perhaps you see a chair. This chair is real and exists in time and space. Yet before it came into being, it first existed as a thought. In fact, everything in the room existed as a thought at some point in someone’s mind. Who you are today and the reality you have created are a ...
Views: 3138(1 vote) - How to Use Questions to Liberate Yourself from Negative Emotions & Gain a Position of Power - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2006 from Mohamad LatiffKeeping negative emotions inside of you are one of the most important causes of failure. This is, of course, not to say that you should be pollyannaic (one who is always positive and happy, even if the sky falls on his family). Yes, some negative emotions are important, if not necessary, for ...
Views: 1329 - HOW TO OVERCOME SOCIAL ANXIETY - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2006 from Piercarla GarusiI worked with a client who had suffered from social anxiety for most of her life. She grew up in a dysfunctional family who emotionally abused her, and she arrived at the point of believing that there was something wrong with being her. And this is a key to social anxiety: believing that there ...
Views: 7149(1 vote) - Learning from your mistakes. - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2006 from Fatimah MusaIf you are alert, aware and awake, you will notice your mistakes when you make them. They contribute to your personal growth. However, if you fail to notice them, you will continue to do the same errors indefinitely. Here's what you can do when you have made mistakes. Admit. Admit the ...
Views: 1400 - She Moved the Can of Shaving Cream - by My wife moved a can of shaving cream and one of my positive habits disappeared!
Sounds pretty strange, right? Here is a strange, but true story that can change your life....right now! As many of you know, positive habits can be created with the help of habit triggers. What are habit triggers? ...
Views: 820 - Forming a Positive Outlook - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2006 from Brandon PeeleForming a Positive Outlook Looking back over the last few years of rapid transformation I've been experiencing, I've noticed several trends emerging. One is that my worldview has become increasingly more integral, complex and comprehensive; this is clearly driven to a large extent by ...
Views: 851 - The Veiled Gift of Envy - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2006 from Jennifer LoudenI once spent a year obsessed with another writer's success. Envy whispered in my ear, "You should have what she has and right now." I was aghast at my obsession, especially given that I didn't particularly like her book, and yet envy wouldn't go away. It was (almost) comical how each time a ...
Views: 1047 - Tapping, Refuting, and Replacing a Negative Internal Dialogue - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2006 from shaun brownIn this article you will learn to tap into your internal dialogue and acknowledge if what you are telling yourself is positive or negative, and logical or irrational. If what you are telling yourself is negative and/or irrational, you will learn to replace the cognition with a more accurate and ...
Views: 4416 - Positive Thinking and Effective Marketing Go Hand in Hand - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Joel SussmanSuccessful sales and marketing requires persistence, continuous improvement, and the expectation of a positive outcome. If one doesn’t approach every aspect of marketing with enthusiasm, creativity, and a positive mental attitude, then it’s like embarking on schooner race with no wind in your ...
Views: 1044 - Law of Attraction: 7 Ways To Get Unstuck - by Submitted on May 30, 2006 from Lorna Sophia LevyWe are always creating our reality by our thoughts. Energy is always flowing where we give our attention. When we feel we are ‘stuck’, we are unconsciously re-creating the same situation for our selves over and over. It is like a car that is stuck in snow – the wheels are moving, the engine is ...
Views: 1870 - False Expectations Appearing Real - by Submitted on May 11, 2006 from Marc de BruinFEAR Fear is an interesting energy. We all seem to suffer from it every now and then (and sometimes more often….), and although we don’t like being fearful, many people are nearly addicted to experiencing fear in their lives. Not a day goes by in which they don’t entertain a thought like “what ...
Views: 2131 - Becoming the Main Attraction - by Submitted on May 05, 2006 from Katie MattsonTake a moment. Focus on blocking out the ringing phone, the barking dog, and the stack of papers sitting beside you. Imagine a quiet, empty space. Now tell me what you would surround yourself with. What is your ideal environment? Would you believe me if I said that you could manifest exactly ...
Views: 854 - Mental Abuse - The 7 Most Important Things To Know - by Submitted on May 03, 2006 from Annie Kaszina1. Sticks and stones won’t break my bones” – and words won’t leave any measurable physical damage, but they will cause progressive, long-term harm. Never underestimate the power of words: words are used to brainwash. Being told you are “stupid”, “ugly”, “lazy” or “worthless” is never ...
Views: 1819 - Can the Power of Self-Talk Get You the Job You Want? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2006 from Michael RussCollege graduation is fast approaching and soon you will be heading out into the real world to seek your fortune from the sea of possibilities that lies before you. And although you might have already taken the time to investigate the job market and received indications of interest from a ...
Views: 1317 - Create Your Own Miracles! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Doran RoggioWould it surprise you to find out that your mind is so magnetically powerful that you possess the power to attract anything you strongly desire to yourself. How great is that? Scientists have become aware in this past century that man has a magnetic power that can be controlled. The key word ...
Views: 2578 - Bad luck? Bad Karma? Either way, disappointment. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Lynne DeanLife throws us challenges of all kinds. They can come from losing a loved one to simply coping with a dull routine. Worries set in. There are disappointments, regrets, lost dreams and plans and finally lost hope. These set-backs can happen because of poor decision making, external factors or ...
Views: 1197 - 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: 1422 - The Power of Positive Thinking. - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2006 from Franck SilvestreJust imagine, look at yourself as a winner in every situation, you control your mind, you do not let any situation fool you... Do you know the real difference between the sleepers and the awakes? And who you are let's discover the shocking truth in our powerful case study... Welcome to the ...
Views: 802 - Creating Positive Thoughts With Affirmations - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2006 from Susie CortrightOur thoughts are a marinade for the mind. Positive thoughts create positive, confident choices and, ultimately, success. But research shows that a full 75% of our thinking is negative, and that can lead to fear, discouragement, and frustration. The good news is that positive thinking is a ...
Views: 2286 - Wealth Building and Success - Here's Your First Step! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2006 from Jason OmanIf you want to be more successful in any area of your life, and especially if you're into wealth building, then there is one single step you MUST take before anything else. Nothing can affect any kind of positive change on your success or wealth building journey until and unless this step is ...
Views: 850 - REFLECTIONS ON SUCCESSFUL LIVING - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2006 from James KrehbielStepping out of the bubble means moving on, no matter what circumstances arise. It means being a fighter, the kind of fighter that never gives up hope. We can envision what we want the future to hold. Then we must go out into the world and make it happen. Complete failure is not an option. ...
Views: 1164 - What Is The Magic Phrase That Magnetically Pulls Desires To You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2006 from Roger Haeske© 2006, Roger Haeske You are a powerful being, much more powerful than you may have ever realized. Each and every one of us, are kings of the highest nobility. We have unimagined powers to create anything we want to experience. Yet most of us completely waste our lives because we are ...
Views: 951 - 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: 1334 - Taking Charge of Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2006 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: 1482 - Living your BEST life! - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2006 from Terri GiosiaPlanning to live your BEST life! Most people spend more time planning their vacation, their 50th birthday party or their wedding rather than taking the time to plan their lives. Be thoughtful about your life....ask yourself: how am I meant to live? What am I meant to do? What things will I no ...
Views: 1314 - Creating abundance in your life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2006 from Dr. Ulla SebastianMoney for most people is associated with lack, scarcity and stress. Stress around money can ruin the quality of your life. This stress is created in your mind, in what you think and feel about money. Just watch your thoughts. How often during the day do you think: If I only had more money. Or: ...
Views: 1037 - Aligned Thinking Secret #7 - The MIN Secret The Key To It All - by If you use nothing else but the MIN Secret from Aligned Thinking, it has the ability to change your life. The MIN Secret is coming in this document.
Aligned Thinking Secret #6 established two things:
First, you don't control time. Your action now is the only thing you control.
Second, to get ...
Views: 1462 - Aligned Thinking Secret #5 - Busting The Myth "I'm not free in all I do." - by January 17, 2006
Dear Jim,
In the book, Aligned Thinking, Ray and Carol go to old friends Alanna and Ed for suggestions on how to begin overcoming their many time management problems.
The Aligned Thinker Defined
In the book, Ed says Coach Eric helped Alanna and him overcome their time/life ...
Views: 833 - Aligned Thinking Secret #4 - The Myth - I Can Never Get Everything Done - by Aligned Thinking Secret #4 -
The Myth - I Can Never Get Everything Done
January 16, 2006 D-day-3
Dear Jim,
The book, Aligned Thinking, begins with Ray riding home under the Hudson River thinking to himself, Too much to do! I never get every thing done! Many people can relate to this feeling. ...
Views: 1008 - Aligned Thinking Secret # 3 - by How to get what you REALLY want from life
January 13, 2006 D-day-6
Dear Jim,
Yesterday we focused on work. Today we focus on personal life or life in general.
It is sad when someone does not get what they REALLY want from work. It is even sadder when they do not get what they really want from ...
Views: 934 - Aligned Thinking Secret #2: How to get what you REALLY want from work? - by Greetings,
Are you getting all you want from your time and life? In my new book, Aligned Thinking, when Ray and Carol see Coach Eric, he discovers that “meaning from work” is one of their bigger problems. He sends them to Mike and Mary, who, at one time, were so disgusted with their work that ...
Views: 895 - Aligned Thinking Secret #1 - by Dear Partner,
Are you getting all you want from your time and life? My oldest son just turned thirty. He was asking himself this question. At thirty, this is a good question to ask. In fact at any age, it is an excellent question to ask.
Tragedy – Letting This Question Unanswered
The ...
Views: 948 - The Power of Your Thoughts - by The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their life by altering their attitudes.
--William James
Tell me what you think about and I'll tell you about your life. Emerson had it right when he said, "A man is what he thinks about all day long." Our thoughts are that ...
Views: 851 - Thought Manifestation - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaThe universe just conspired to remind me of a valuable lesson. Last night, before retiring, I was trying to think of a marketing promotion for Mystic Warrior, something that would emphasize the overwhelmingly positive response I've received from readers. Out of thousands of readers, not a ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Karen HallAre you overdue for an attitude adjustment? You take good care of your body, such as eating right and exercising. But did you know it’s every bit as vital to take good care of your mind as well? Attitude counts. What happens to us in life matters far less than our attitude about those ...
Views: 1140 - Have Yourself an Awful Little Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryWords are very powerful. In fact, vocabulary has a remarkably high correlation with IQ scores. We use words to communicate our thoughts and feelings. Internally, we use words to think. For both reasons - thinking and communicating - having a strong vocabulary is valuable, and improving our ...
Views: 1057 - Powerful words. Easily misleading conversations - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2005 from Lynne Dean"Can you please pick that up for me? –No, not that. THAT!" Yep, I am one of those. One that uses pronoun instead of words. It drives my husband crazy. But hey, he does it too! It’s incomprehensible, it’s incoherent, and sometimes it even creates conflict. There are several ways to communicate ...
Views: 2576 - Know Thyself! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2005 from Adebola OniIt is very appalling considering the rate at which people pass through this world without getting to know what power they carry inside of them. For some time now, I have stopped listening to news because I realize that most of what we hear read to us seems not to be good news. We hear people ...
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