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There are so many reasons why people decide to travel alone. Sure, convenience plays a huge part in it, ranging from things like not having to partake in activities you personally don’t feel attracted to and having a personal level of control over every single checkpoint on your itinerary. ... Views: 1055
Painful experiences range from subtle discomfort to extreme anguish - and there is a place for them. Sorrow can open the heart, anger can highlight injustices, fear can alert you to real threats, and remorse can help you take the high road next time.
But is there really any shortage of ... Views: 828
Narcissism … the label can be found all over the place, but it’s usually misused as a way to describe anyone who offends us. The synonyms of narcissism include conceit, egoism, self-admiration, self-obsession, and vanity. In truth, narcissism is a trait each of us exhibits to a greater or lesser ... Views: 893
People often say that good habits are the ones that create positive consequences, whereas the bad ones are most likely to pull you down and not let you succeed. Researchers even estimate that about 40% of human behavior is controlled by habits, which can be quite alarming – especially if you ... Views: 1113
Most successful and beneficial relationships include an element of trust. Expecting loyalty, reliability and trustworthiness you assume that the other person will do what they say, that their word can be relied upon and that promises, commitments and agreements will be kept. When trust is ... Views: 810
"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
Ah, not really.
Often it's words - and the tone that comes with them - that actually do the most damage. Just think back on some of the things that have been said to you over the years - especially those said with ... Views: 698
Believe it or not, we live in a very orderly society.
We have easy to use labels for gender, race, religion and political affiliation. We have labels that identify what country we live in and titles at the end of our names to highlight our educational levels.
We like order and we ... Views: 975
Hailing an Uber cab is a quick solution to reach any place, no matter you are going for a business meet or have a fun party to attend. The cheap and convenient service aids you reach any destination quickly.
70% of the Americans rely on Uber cab to reach important places. With popularity, ... Views: 717
Detachment is not about being aloof or withdrawing from the world. We can be passionate, involved, enthusiastic and engaged with life in all its forms. Living in seclusion may help some people to go deep within, but for others that sort of separation from the world is not desired or possible. ... Views: 788
When life is busy or challenging, most people get so caught up in what goes on in their head that they forget all about the rest of their body. But problems and difficulties are best addressed with the whole of you. If you focus on your issues with a strong sense of self - rather than only your ... Views: 776
1 Life is like a game—there are winners and losers.
2 Success in life is the progressive realization of a worthy goal.
3 Our rewards in life are proportion to our service.
4 Our excellence is in the context of a team effort.
5 Practice makes perfect.
6 Understanding life’s ... Views: 792
This principle, Quantum Manifestation Of Heart Based Abundance is a platform that is expressed by the teachings of Marina Jacobi. This quantum physics structure is the elevated way to address and end the slavistic money structure forced on humanity and instead enter into a fifth dimensional ... Views: 1169
Following my daily routine of scanning through venues of the media to become aware of the latest in current affairs, I began to acquire an empathetic feeling toward those who tend to complain endlessly about their misfortune while painting a bleak picture of the future.
Most publications, ... Views: 773
Inner strength is created though effort and determination. At the core of it is the trust that one way or another you will be able to deal with whatever you may encounter in life - whether it be a crisis or simply the challenges of daily life.
If you do not let them crush you, hardship and ... Views: 738
Self-love - really? Isn’t it conceited, selfish, unpleasant, arrogant, narcissistic, vain and full of false pride? It is, if ego-based and full of self-importance. However, there is a different kind of self-love you really need.
The right kind of Self-Love.
Real self-love is a spiritually ... Views: 705
Is this decision going to be good for Me? To help Me be successful? How do I make the right choices? What are the effects and the outcomes. Ask yourself, Who am I really making these choices for?
Backbone Power was written to help everyone from mothers, to college grads, to people that have ... Views: 1636
You have heard the phrase – No Man is an Island – and like most of us, it sounded good to you. It was true as much as we thought about the many times we have tried to do something and then found we needed help.
However, once we analyze that a little more closely we can conclude that ... Views: 683
Part of being an adult means knowing how and why to better yourself. When we're children, we gain so much knowledge and experience in a relatively short amount of time. We go from being unable to feed ourselves to walking, speaking, and understanding complex concepts such as math and science. As ... Views: 1119
Empowerment! The 11 Qualities You Need To Be In The Driver’s Seat Of Your Life.
You are the authority in your life although it might not always seem that way. When external circumstances or events impose conditions that are not of your choosing you might feel powerless and loose hope of ever ... Views: 752
It takes heart to live in even ordinary times.
By "taking heart," I mean several related things:
Sensing your heart and chest
Finding encouragement in what is good both around you and inside you
Resting in your own warmth, compassion, and kindness; resting in the caring for ... Views: 670
“If everything seems under control, you’re probably not moving fast enough.” MARIO ANDRETTI
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Dear One,
Happy New Year! As 2018 begins, I’m ... Views: 1537
During the past few months, I have been surrounded by death: a relative, a friend and two acquaintances. While feeling sad for those who have died and those who are left to grieve, I also had a realization: The dying process is a time to let go, whether we want to or not. With commitment, ... Views: 888
It’s easy to treat people well when they treat you well. The real test is when they treat you badly. (Much of what I say here applies to concerns about injustice or mistreatment that threatens or happens to others, from someone bullying a child to an oppressive government, but I will focus on ... Views: 711
Plastic surgery has unfortunately developed a bad reputation with some people. It is often seen as a type of surgery that people who are pre-occupied with looks or who are vain get. However, there are many excellent reasons why people schedule different types of plastic surgery in various areas ... Views: 2755
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Since the presidential election last year, many of us have been experiencing a range of emotions that cycle from shock and denial, to anger and depression, all ... Views: 1693
One Christmas I hiked down into the Grand Canyon, whose bottom lay a vertical mile below the rim. Its walls were layered like a cake, and a foot-high stripe of red or gray rock indicated a million-plus years of erosion by the Colorado river. Think of water - so soft and gentle - gradually ... Views: 766
Compassion is essentially the wish that beings not suffer - from subtle physical and emotional discomfort to agony and anguish - combined with feelings of sympathetic concern.
You could have compassion for an individual (a friend in the hospital, a co-worker passed over for a promotion), ... Views: 678
As a psychotherapist, I’m in the business of hearing how people, especially women, talk about their bodies using hateful and disparaging terms. They aren’t alone. I’ve done the same myself, and so I know how hard it can be to make peace with our imperfect bodies (are they ever anything else?) ... Views: 1809
I have a pair of sugar gliders. They’ve been with me for over six years, since they were eight weeks out of pouch. For those who do not know what sugar gliders are – they are small marsupials that can live twelve to fifteen years and bond closely with their owners. I have brought them many ... Views: 1393
Mental illness carries a lot of stigma. People often hide their diagnosis or minimize their symptoms because they are afraid of the judgment that will follow. It seems easier for many to suffer in silence than to have everyone else look at them as broken or crazy, as something to be feared or ... Views: 1224
“The impermanence of this present life will force you to leave all wealth behind, but by giving it away, you can take it with you as good karma.” The Dalai Lama
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Dear ONE,
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We're usually aware of our own suffering, which - broadly defined - includes the whole range of physical and mental discomfort, from mild headache or anxiety to the agony of bone cancer or the anguish of losing a child. (Certainly, there is more to life than suffering, including great joy and ... Views: 624
The society we are living today is governed by so many rules and regulations. It’s a common phenomenon for people breaking some of these rules either intentionally or intentionally. Often people will find themselves on the wrong side of the law by disobeying traffic rules, littering or even ... Views: 1199
Sometimes I feel like complaining. About whatever. And it feels good – that is, when I’m not in the company of the kind of person we all know who see it as their job to drag us over to the “positive perspective” corner of the room. “Leave me alone. I want to feel miserable for now,” I want to ... Views: 1025
Dr. Romance writes:
As a parade went by, one of the horses pulling a float entry left a memento in the middle of the road right in front of where we were watching from the sidewalk. From that point on, every band or group that came marching down the road marched bravely on, right through the ... Views: 1238
We’ve all been there at some point and unfortunately for a lot of people, it’s just their way of going about life.
Feeling sorry for yourself is self-destructive. No, I’m not being dramatic, it really is.
Constantly claiming that you’re the victim detaches you from reality and forces ... Views: 775
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“Everything happens for you, not to you.” BYRON KATIE
Dear ONE,
When Jupiter, planet of good fortune and ruler of Divine Law on Earth, moves into ... Views: 1717
NBC’s thrilling action-adventure series ‘Timeless’ has received good critics since the show’s premiere, thanks to its unique approach to time travel. The sci-fi travel drama series that debuted on October 2016 follows the life of a mysterious criminal Flynn (Goran Visnjic), who steals a ... Views: 2578
I’m a perfectionist. Always have been. And sometimes it drives me crazy.
Like most ‘Type-A’ people, there isn’t enough time in the day to be a perfectionist about everything, so we often prioritize areas of our lives where our standards need to reach their highest, and those where we can ... Views: 790
Feng Shui is about so much more than the placement of things, decluttering and organizing. It is about being in control of your external and internal environments so you can create prosperity, well-being, peace and harmony. It is about living a lifestyle using positive energy in your ... Views: 1240
Most of us wear a kind of mask, a persona that hides our deepest thoughts and feelings, and presents a polished, controlled face to the world.
To be sure, a persona is a good thing to have. For example, meetings at work, holidays with the in-laws, or a first date are usually not the best time ... Views: 629
We hear that our thoughts are powerful in metaphysical, new-age circles these days. They have the power to shape the course of your life, determine your destiny, and even have obvious physical effects on your body. The quality of your thoughts can either make or break your life. It is ... Views: 1543
Mr. X’s life is filled with an incessant round of activities. He is constantly on the move. He is driven and he pushes the boundaries. He soars high in his career. He is sure he has it all - the trappings of wealth and success, accolades and a great lifestyle. What more could he possibly ask ... Views: 815
As I grew up, at home and school it felt dangerous to be myself - my whole self, including the parts that made mistakes, got rebellious and angry, goofed around too loudly, or were awkward and vulnerable.
Not dangers of violence, as many have faced, but risks of being punished in other ways, ... Views: 591
If you’ve been on this planet for more than a few years, you have probably wanted something with all your heart, mind, and soul, right?
Did you get it?
Why not?
According to the Law of Attraction, we get what we hold in our subconscious or what we put all our emotions into, whether that ... Views: 834
“Freethinkers are those who are willing to use their minds without prejudice and without fearing to understand things that clash with their own customs, privileges, or beliefs. This state of mind is not common, but it is essential for right thinking.” ― Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910)
The Optimum ... Views: 1563
Hustling through an airport, I stopped to buy some water. At the shop's refrigerator, a man was bent over, loading bottles into it. I reached past him and pulled out one he'd put in. He looked up, stopped working, got a bottle from another shelf, and held it out to me, saying "This one is cold." ... Views: 727
When you're young, the territory of the psyche is like a vast estate, with rolling hills, forests and plains, swamps and meadows. So many things can be experienced, expressed, wanted, and loved.
But as life goes along, most people pull back from major parts of their psyche. Perhaps a swamp of ... Views: 810
We can only truly act in our self-interest when we are responding appropriately to objective truth, not belief. Belief has no boundaries, no limits, and is founded on hope. Truth is finite—with immoveable boundaries and absolute limits—and is founded on scientific fact. Those of us who assume ... Views: 884
The human body has about 100 trillion cells (plus another ten quadrillion microscopic critters hitching a ride, most of them beneficial or harmless). Each one of your cells has aims - goals, in a sense - controlled by its DNA: cells conduct processes aimed at particular functions, like building ... Views: 738