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- Boys and Men DO Cry - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2020 from Dave KnightYou may well have heard those words before - ‘Boys don’t cry’, ‘Boys shouldn’t cry’. Whilst growing up, I was very fortunate to be raised in a stable, loving family; a lot of us may have experienced something similar. However, many of us may have experienced something completely different – ...
Views: 497 - How Mental Health Is Related to Your Personal Development - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Hamza HassanThe best ways to achieve your personal development goals are to identify your current problems and the solutions you can accept or avoid and maintain your mental health. These can be very different from each other, so it's important to be specific in your solutions. If you are completely sure ...
Views: 608 - Why to Stop Focusing on Competition, and Instead Focus on Your Circle of Brilliance - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2020 from Tim Brown"If you play your own game you'll win the championship." A friendly competitor told me this after I told him how in my head I was about another competitor of ours who had just made 90 sales at a tradeshow, and we didn't make one. It felt like a gut punch, but not because I wanted the ...
Views: 501 - GREEN, YELLOW & RED LIGHTS - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2020 from William CottringerGREEN, YELLOW & RED LIGHTS By Bill Cottringer “Three things cannot be long hidden: The sun, the moon, and the truth.” ~Buddha. The sheer power of the number three, or dividing things into thirds, is probably one of the first governing principles of the universe discovered and ...
Views: 638 - Apathy with the Catholic Church is Evident - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2020 from Margaret O'ConnorHave you ever wondered what lies beneath buildings, parking lots and parks? When an original wall of the Erie Canal was discovered in Buffalo, a state agency came up with an ingenious idea for its display. The first part entailed making a parking lot out of the area. But wait, if that wasn’t ...
Views: 499 - Reality Eclipsed by Virtual Reality - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2020 from Paul DunionReality Eclipsed by Virtual Reality Paul Dunion There appears to be increased alarm about young males becoming obsessed with playing video games. The concern may be approaching epidemic proportions as there are now counselors and psychologists identified as experts who treat ...
Views: 437 - Modernize Your Mind - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2020 from William CottringerModernize Your Mind by Bill Cottringer The year 2020 might be a good time to think about modernizing your conventional mind, that is, if life hasn’t already forced you to do this. Here are some low-resistance, practical tips on facilitating mind- modernization: 1. Meta-thinking. ...
Views: 595 - 4 Steps People Can Take When Reinventing Themselves - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2020 from Meghan BelnapAt the beginning of each year, people set their resolutions, hopes and visions for their lives. It's an exciting time because it feels like a fresh start. However, you can choose any time to reinvent yourself. You don't have to wait until January 1st comes around. Consider the following tips you ...
Views: 438 - What is the Key for daily happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2020 from Dada BhagwanEveryone prefers to be happy rather than being unhappy, sad or miserable. And there come numerous occasions in our life when we feel happy. However, all too often this sense of joy fleets as we encounter another challenge in life through unfolding circumstances. The key question, therefore, is ...
Views: 310 - The Sailing Trip from Hell - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2020 from Greg GiesenThe four-day trip around the Channel Islands, just off the coast of Southern California, started out like it was supposed to—calm seas, plenty of sunshine, and moderate wind speed of 18 to 20 knots. The channel was only about 35 miles across, which meant we would make safe harbor for the evening ...
Views: 446 - How to Take Action and Finally Feel Like Your Best Self - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2020 from Kevin GardnerIt's not always easy to feel like our best selves. The phrase itself is fairly common these days. But in many ways that can actually speak to the difficulty in attaining the goal. People usually talk about feeling like their best selves because they're working so hard to achieve the goal. What's ...
Views: 849 - The Importance of Character Education for Children - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from CHERIE ScheurichThe increase in violence/shootings/bombings, bullying, threats, and judgment in the U.S. is spiraling out of control. Americans are afraid to send their children to school or attend public events. Kids can’t even play outside these days for fear of being abducted or shot on the street. Something ...
Views: 470 - Say Goodbye once-and-for-all to those Mood-Killing Obsessive Spirals... - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2020 from Lee OdescalchiDo you ever catch yourself in the middle of a swirl of negative self-talk? Maybe you find yourself imagining a conversation with someone you know, and before you know it, you're irritated and grumpy, maybe it's even keeping you up at night, making you restless. What’s crazy is the control ...
Views: 442 - Techniques That Fire Your Memory For Retention of Study Information - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2020 from Vixit RajRemembering everything you read as a student is a very important part of one’s academic life. The memory requirements for youthful children are enormously higher than they are for grown-ups. We grown-ups have gathered enough knowledge to survive in our everyday life. On the other hand, a student ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2019 from alexis karpouzosThe central teaching of mysticism is that Everything is One, whereas from the side of rationalism the universe is Multiple. The essence of the mystical tradition is not a particular philosophical system, but the simple realization that the soul of any individual/existence is identified with the ...
Views: 495 - Rescue Animals and Autism - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2019 from Carol NovelloOf all the areas of the human-animal bond currently being explored, one of the most well-researched is the impact animals can have on children with autism. Pets have the uncanny ability to reach children with developmental issues and lure them out of their shells. Researcher Maggie O’Haire ...
Views: 672 - A Belief Worth Questioning - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2019 from William CottringerA Belief Worth Questioning By Bill Cottringer “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.” ~John F. Kennedy. All the world’s dreadful problems and the unwanted miseries they bring, are caused by one ...
Views: 688 - A Few More Thoughts About Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2019 from William CottringerA Few More Thoughts About Happiness by Bill Cottringer “Breathe in common sense and breathe out nonsense.” ~The Author. Happiness has as many different definitions and ways to get it as there are people on the planet. Here are a few more thoughts about happiness I have had recently, ...
Views: 709 - How to Handle and Overcome Common Disasters in Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2019 from Meghan BelnapNo matter how fortunate you are, there are certain struggles that are almost certain to occur at some point in your life. While you may do your best to avoid them, it's more realistic to figure out how to deal with them in an effective manner. Below are a few of the more common disasters that ...
Views: 817 - JUPITER IN CAPRICORN 2020: The Sacred Tremor of the Universe Pulsates in the Center of Each and Every Being - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2019 from joan pancoeTo view in your browser and see all the visuals and activate all the links: http://joanpancoe.com/page-newsletter-details.php?nl=140&fbclid=IwAR0iKi96Aa8xrS4gourNGdOj1rhfDmajqdWn7H14fEarS6y7uZ1mDBSCZlw “The venerated Shakti, source of energy, opens her eyes and the universe is reabsorbed ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Role of Self Motivation - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2019 from Adnan BagwanToday I am going to share with you a very important skill which everyone must master in their life. Because life is too mean and rude with everyone, at some places, life will put you in such times where you will feel too lonely, and you will feel like there will be no one who can help you in ...
Views: 579 - Say Yes to a Positive Mindset - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiTwo people. Same life circumstances. One has a positive mindset. The other…doesn’t. Think about them both for a moment, what images come to mind? Does one appear happy, handling life with grace, taking setbacks with perspective, while the other seems “off”, struggles with bumps in their path, ...
Views: 566 - Things to do in your Spare time : Me-Time - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Ketan PIn this busy life, it's hard for anyone to take a break for a moment. But A small break is must, when you are done with your work for long. This break will give you a time to think & spend time for yourself,too. Life is not only limited to work only, but there are also many things which all ...
Views: 509 - How To Get Rid Of Unnecessary Anger? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2019 from Sri TulasiWith whom do we get angry? We especially do not get angry with the secretary in the office or with the nurse in the hospital, but we do get angry with our wife at home. That is why, when a hundred people are sitting and listening, at that time I tell all of them, “If people get scolded by ...
Views: 635(1 vote) - Meditate Your Way To Success - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Vicki RebeccaThe Benefits of Meditation makes you younger enhances performance leads to positive personality growth improves overall self-esteem, feelings of worthiness and self-acceptance helps proactive health, producing the relaxation response which induces changes in metabolism, heart rate, ...
Views: 496 - How your diet helps you lose fat in the chest area - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Silvan MundorfYou are what you eat. This at first sight stupid saying has it all. Many nutritionists believe that most of our physical ailments are due to our diet. So what we eat determines the way we look and how our body evolves. If one stays with this thought for a moment, it quickly becomes clear that ...
Views: 393(1 vote) - Break Your Goals Into Steps - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2019 from Patricia BrawleyOnce you’ve set your mind on a goal and cleared away distractions, you’re ready to get started working. But first, you need to do some planning. When you plan in advance and use that plan, you’re more likely to succeed with your goals. You can make a list of things to do to reach your goal. ...
Views: 548 - Finding Grace—Choosing Yourself Over Perfection - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Lizzie WeakleyPerfection is something most of us struggle with even on our best days. No matter how good you are and how much you achieve, there is always that nagging voice in the back of your head that says it’s not enough. Read on to discover how to find inner grace by choosing yourself over ...
Views: 420 - When you going alone...Slow But steady - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2019 from Ketan PIn life, you simply can not grow alone. Sooner or later you have to need a hand or others who support you in life. But sometimes, you came across a situation when no one is there to whom you can trust or ask for help, a moment of being alone. At that time you have to spend time with yourself and ...
Views: 501 - Be the Best Version of Yourself: Mind and Body Health Tips - by Submitted on May 25, 2020 from Luke DouglasKeeping your mind and body healthy should always be your imperative. Without a strong mind and vigorous body, you wouldn't be able to do your daily activities well and you'd easily lose focus. Living a hectic life filled with work tasks and other everyday life errands can easily make us lose ...
Views: 423 - 20s, Most important stage of anyone's life - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Ketan PLife in your 20s are very crucial and critical phase of life. Because life in this era is most productive and challenging enough, so you have to prepare for that, too. The things you do in this best age of your life, define upcoming life. Career or Love life, Job or Business life in twenties ...
Views: 498 - Should You Give to Charity? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2019 from John Ananto“The current idea we have of a class is someone who is without character, who lacks conviction and critical sense. Goodness is unknown, but it refers to compassion, goodness, values that are less put forward in our society. A kind person is attentive to the needs of others, which is a very good ...
Views: 617 - Decreasing the Landmines of Negtivity - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Patricia BrawleyWhy is it we remember, replay, and make up new stories about events in our lives when we felt terrible? Ask someone to tell you about a time they got their feelings hurt and they will readily come up with an event. Ask someone when the last time they felt free, successful, happy and they ...
Views: 548 - Best Camping and Rafting in Rishikesh Mohanchatti 2019 - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2019 from bizare xpeditionMohan Chatti is one of the best camping sites in Rishikesh. It is approx 33 km far away from the Rishikesh bus stand. The scene present over here is very pleasant and peace bearing in terms of the views and locations. In Mohan Chatti Rishikesh you can enjoy the river site camping, jungle ...
Views: 531 - How to regain mental fitness? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2019 from Mohammed RafiIn today’s competitive world fitness plays a very vital role. Physical fitness is visible. On the contrary mental fitness is invisible. There are a bunch of people who thinks and prioritize physical fitness ignoring mental fitness. What happens to these people when they face failure? When they ...
Views: 934 - 7 habits that improve your mental health - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2019 from Roney SRIn life things happen to us continuously and adapting to all of them properly is not always easy. That is why it is important that you consider how to improve mental health so that you have the necessary tools to get ahead. The World Health Organization defines mental well-being as a ...
Views: 397 - 4 Steps to Decluttering Your Life for Minimal Daily Stress - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2019 from Meghan BelnapDo you find yourself getting to bed later and later every night? Are your weekends filled with never-ending lists of chores? When your lifestyle is cramping your mood, then it may be time to get rid of the most stressful things. We talk about four things you can do to give yourself some room to ...
Views: 523 - The Power of Beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Lion GoodmanMy friend Michael, an expert rock climber, told me he wanted to do something special for my 50th birthday – take me up a famous rock climbing wall, Cathedral Peak, in Yosemite Valley. “Sure!” I replied. I some rock climbing experience in college, and 4 years earlier, Michael had taken me ...
Views: 629 - The Power of Beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2019 from Lion GoodmanMy friend Michael, an expert rock climber, told me he wanted to do something special for my 50th birthday – take me up a famous rock climbing wall, Cathedral Peak, in Yosemite Valley. “Sure!” I replied. I some rock climbing experience in college, and 4 years earlier, Michael had taken me ...
Views: 610 - This is the #1 thing you must do to stick up for yourself. - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Martha BodyfeltThis is the #1 thing you must do to stick up for yourself. Here’s the uncomfortable truth, friends. In your journey to get confident and feel better about yourself, you cannot be afraid to step on toes. In other words... Don’t be afraid to piss people off. Strong women will end up ...
Views: 903 - How Can One Follow a Positive Thought Pattern? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Dada BhagwanWhen you see a rose bud, a bloomed lotus, a drop of rain on a jasmine flower, a smiling new-born baby, a 2-week-old small puppy, a God’s picture or a cancer survivor with 100% strength, it brings an instant smile on your face and graces you with positivity, isn’t it? One naturally gets ...
Views: 352 - When you stopped expecting too much from life did you actually become happier? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2020 from Dada BhagwanAt some point or the other in our life, we all must have experienced those times when nothing seems to be going right. No matter how huge amount of efforts we put in, no matter how good and best our intentions may be, we persistently continue to fail. Amidst such a scene, we get so angry and ...
Views: 283 - 4 Steps to Take Your Whole Life from Bleh to Spectacular - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2019 from Anica OaksMany people feel melancholy from time to time with thoughts that their life lacks purpose or excitement. You may simply go through the motions each day, and you could even look back and wonder what you have done with the last few years of your life. You understandably do not want to have ...
Views: 410 - The Power of the Spirit to Shatter Our Trance and Heal - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2019 from Emmett MillerSpirituality is the process of distinguishing between the superficial and the essential. In our high-speed world there is only time for the superficial, (choose more current examples – the Kardashian’s, etc. the Honey Boo Boos, the Paris Hiltons, the Beavis and Buttheads. Instead of going to the ...
Views: 459 - Boost your self-confidence with these 6 simple strategies - by Submitted on May 16, 2021 from Rizwan AmjadSelf-confidence is basically the opinion we have about ourselves. Sometimes we struggle with this, which can create problems in our lives. People usually have doubts about themselves. Having low self-esteem can make you weak internally. To survive in this society, you must build up your ...
Views: 688 - What do You do when you Need Inspiration and Peaceful Thoughts? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2019 from Dada BhagwanI choose the company of Gnani!!! Believe me, this is the LIVE source of inspiration and peaceful thoughts! Let me share with you this video at https://www.dadabhagwan.tv/Home/Video/Depression+in+Gujarati - it will help you understand what I am trying to say. Not sure if you follow this ...
Views: 296 - This is the tool you need to start over your life - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiI don’t know many things in life but I know one thing for sure. There is a spark in our hearts, but there is a fear as well. Today’s world is overwhelming for all of us. We need to survive financially, emotionally, be dignified and strong. We need our daily jobs so as to pay these monsters that ...
Views: 576 - Why do Negative Things come to my Mind? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2019 from Dada BhagwanIn a garden, various types of people keep coming and going, at random. Some visit only once, while some come back repeatedly, some stay for a long time, while some make a fleeting appearance. Some enhance the beauty of the garden and bring in joy and happiness, whereas some bring with them ...
Views: 365 - 3 Keys to Become More Resilient: How Mindset, Skillset, and Ability to Reset Empowers Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2019 from Anne GradyBuilding resilient organizations requires resilient leaders. Being resilient enables you to overcome setbacks, build effective teams, and stay focused on what really matters in your life and company. Resilience is our ability to recover when we are faced with obstacles, difficulties, and ...
Views: 607 - Do Something GREAT Every Day! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2019 from Paul HannigWant to change how you feel right now? Ask yourself, "what can I do great today?" Think about it. What's the one great thing that you did today? Perhaps it was some great insight that you got from meditating or a newsletter etc. Maybe you did something to help someone else. Did you contribute ...
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