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- Body Freedom Exercise (7): Sweet Feet - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandSweet Feet Time for Exercise: 15 minutes to one hour Properties Required: plastic dishwashing pan, two towels, bar of fine soap, sloughing cream, pedicure items, e.g., pumice stone, toenail clippers, nail file, nail buff, nail sticks, nail polish, foot creams, and lotions Steps: Gather ...
Views: 494 - Body Freedom Exercise (6): Sacred Bathing - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandSacred Bathing Time for Exercise: 15 minutes to one hour Properties Required: fine bath soaps, bath oils, bath salts, bubble bath, fresh or dried flower petals, shampoos, incense, essential oils, music, candles, refreshments (optional) Steps: Make sure the room is wonderfully warm. ...
Views: 472 - Connecting With Family - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Tiffany McCauleyHaving just had a baby four months ago, I have an entirely new perspective on family. I’ve always known how important family is, but now, I realize that it’s probably the most important thing in life. As most of you know, personal rituals are a huge part of the philosophy of our products at ...
Views: 683 - The Thrill Of Attraction - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Benjamin DeveyNew love is like a fresh start. During dating, everyone puts on their best face. People want to make their best impressions. It isn't so much a deception to hide past embarrassments, as it is an opportunity to discover your strengths in love. Attraction is new fresh perspective, a glimpse of ...
Views: 1003 - Research For UK Adult Dating Web Sites In Four major Search Engines - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Joe DavidsonPeople are always curious about SEX, aren’t they? But any given individual will always bring a different viewpoint to the subject. Some take it aesthetically, some practice it purely for pleasure and fun, while others are really very serious about sex. Differences in attitude do exist ...
Views: 862 - Personals Lava Is Buzzing With Activity On Its Various Communities - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Joe DavidsonThe Internet has given romance a new universe to operate within and Personals lava seems to be the hottest galaxy around. Kisscafe.com is hot like molten lava, and its online communities are buzzing with activity. We make life fun for singles with our huge database of members cutting across ...
Views: 562 - Childhood Diseases - Alternative Treatment And Causes - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peter samsDiseases can be devastating for anyone, but it seems particularly unfair when they attack children. Unfortunately, many diseases seem to take a special interest in the young, infecting them more frequently and vigorously than they do adults. Common childhood diseases Chickenpox: Chickenpox is ...
Views: 578 - 10 Dating Resolutions For A Hot New Year - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Paulette Kouffman ShermanEvery year on January 1st we make resolutions to create direction to manifest our dreams. Why not with love? This year you can choose to be the captain or your own dreamboat. Embrace these 10 dating resolutions and your love life will sizzle. The best thing about it is these are all under ...
Views: 827 - How To Prevent Aggression In Children - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Boon Kiat ChuaAggression in children is behavior that results in personal injury to another. This injury can either be psychological (in the form of verbal attacks) or physical. Usually the child tends to be impulsive, easily irritable, immature, inarticulate about feelings and has difficulty taking ...
Views: 2437 - How Love Quotes Can Improve Your Relationship - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Boon Kiat ChuaI love collecting and sharing love quotes and also inspirational quotes with family and friends. And I have always received words of 'thank you' from them telling me how much some of these quotes have helped them along their life. I remember a quote which I came across a few years back, "The ...
Views: 1328 - Understanding Anger Management - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Nora Femenia,Anger is a normal emotional reaction to our frustrations in everyday world. It is natural to feel angry when a goal is blocked in some way. But anger isn't just one emotion, is a family of emotions that are related to our brains and show in our behavior. Anger has a variety of names from mild ...
Views: 1081 - Love, Chocolate And Dangerous Things - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Nora Femenia,It’s St. Valentine’s day again and you wonder where the love excitement in your life is? It’s just here! We know the basics, right? When you fall in love, there are certain chemicals in your brain that make all your perspective shift into high gear…you really know that you are in love, because ...
Views: 1540 - Expressions Of A Pure And A Profound love - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAll my life, I was looking into the stars in the sky, captivated by the sight of the extremely emotional yet tranquil, peaceful soothing waves of the ocean. I was seeking the help of every creature of our great, creative and merciful God. I listened tentatively to the birds while they were ...
Views: 3036 - How To Get That Second Date - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Tammie Bowden5 Tips for Men on Making a Great First Impression! Many guys really struggle with that old adage that "you never get a second chance to make a good first impression" and nerves can lead to disasters that can completely ruin a first date experience. A woman will feel uncomfortable if she sees ...
Views: 1125 - What Is This Thing Called Love? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Sherri DawsonSince Valentine’s day is only a few days away I would like to share some thoughts about the largest experience in life *love* and about relationships – the relationship we have with ourselves as well as the relationship we have with others. There is no doubt that love is not an easy ...
Views: 703 - How To Pick A Life Partner - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Dr.Howard GurrIn my experience, I have found there are five big issues that cause problems in relationships. These are the major issues that could interfere with the longevity of any relationship. Here are my pick for the five issues that cause the majority of problems in relationships- not in any specific ...
Views: 2161 - Love Is A Pattern - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Joseph StuczynskiAccording to many psychologists, our behavioral patterns, including how and whom we love, are developed by the age of six. As children our ability to communicate is minimal but the power to observe and mimic as a survival skill is deeply rooted in the genetic coding of our species. This ...
Views: 919 - Healthy Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Kathryn MorrowWhat a challenge it is in this world today to create balance in a relationship. I use the word create because usually a happy relationship does not just happen, it takes work, creativity, and of course love. My husband and I think very differently, we are very different. His thinking is pure ...
Views: 761 - 5 Ways To Attract The Relationships You Want - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Lori RadunThere has been a time in my life when relationships were a source of great discontentment in my life. I worked around negative people. I didn't have a lot of the kinds of friends I wanted. I was in a marriage that was lonely and filled with conflict. Although today all my relationships are ...
Views: 689 - The External Batele Of The Sexes - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from John SeeleyAt this stage of your life, no one has to tell you that men and women speak different languages. No doubt you’ve been on the receiving (as well as the sending) end of your share of miscommunications over the years. While men consider themselves pretty straightforward in what they say—whether or ...
Views: 538 - Valentines For Missing Persons - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Benjamin DeveyIf you're single, Valentines might feel like a day of missing out. If you're between love, on the rocks — or if Cupid seems to have lost your forwarding address — Valentines may seem more like a day of vexing, instead of an occasion for romance. May I suggest a thought or two? Our ...
Views: 817 - The Ex-Factor - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from John SeeleyThere is sometimes an attraction that lingers long after breaking up with an ex-significant other. Whether or not it is wise to act on those feelings depends on several factors. One thing to consider is how long it has been since you broke up and the nature of the breakup. How involved were you ...
Views: 542 - Breaking It Off - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from John SeeleyWhat do you do when after a few dates with someone new you realize it’s not working out? If you’re like most people, you do nothing at all. That is if you’re a man, you stop calling or e-mailing her. If you’re a woman, you stop taking his calls or answering his e-mails. While that cold turkey ...
Views: 491 - Be The Right Valentine 365 Days - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Anita JacksonFor you to be the right Valentine 365 Day it is important to make love work in your relationship. Staying true to yourself, is one of the most important pieces of relationship advice that I would give. You must know what you want. You must know how you want your relationship to be. You must use ...
Views: 742 - Hopeful Marriage - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Benjamin DeveyMarriage is much more than a random pairing of hearts: It's integral to personal progression and happiness. The essential roles of husband, wife, father, and mother are the fundamental responsibilities that support life, stability, and society. The world has developed a skeptical attitude ...
Views: 935 - The One Night Stand At Midlife - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Gregory SmithIs the “one night stand” at midlife the same thing it was when we were in our twenties? The answer might be YES for some who are very freshly out of a marriage or long-term relationship … but for most of us at midlife, I think the answer is NO. I believe the definition of the term “one night ...
Views: 1846 - Getting The Love You Need - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Kathleen HassanI can still remember the year my mother forgot to buy my Valentine’s cards for the class. I stayed up late to make my own out of pink and red construction paper and then attempted to decorate a Kleenex box with paper doilies. I walked into school with a knot in my stomach and a lump in my throat ...
Views: 689 - Conscious Parenting - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Jo-Anne CutlerConsciousness - It’s a big word. It’s an important word. And it’s creating quite a buzz lately; from Oprah’s book club pick of A New Earth – Awakening to your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle, to the exciting unfolding of history in the making as the momentum builds in one of the most incredible ...
Views: 1206 - Better Than Juice - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Ronnie RuizMost Moms’ think that giving their children juice is a great choice. Unfortunately nothing could be further from the truth! Juice is digested as pure sugar by the body and it trains a child to crave sweets. It can cause candida, which we will address in a future article. And juice has proven to ...
Views: 786 - Distancing In Relationships - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Krystal KuehnIf someone were to throw a punch at you, you would likely try to defend yourself from getting hit. And if you were to feel the heat of a flaming fire, you would keep yourself far enough away to avoid getting burned. Self-preservation comes naturally as no one wants to experience pain and ...
Views: 11071(4 votes) - Marriage: Best Friends Forever - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Krystal KuehnWhen people first get married they usually expect their love and commitment to last for a lifetime. Unfortunately, for at least half of all couples it doesn’t. What happens? Soon after marriage couples discover that the bliss of falling in love quickly fades. They no longer see each other ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Why You Should Always Be Yourself When Dating Single Women - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Don DiebelI need to caution you about putting on an act when you're on your first few dates with single women. What I mean by this is pretending to be someone you are not. And doing things that are not your true nature. For instance, while on dates you are very romantic, caring, a good listener, love to ...
Views: 905 - How To Meet Single Women On The Tennis Courts - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Don DiebelThis week I want to talk about how to meet women on the tennis court: Take a look around at the tennis courts. What will you see? Plenty of hot and sexy single women. That's what. Tennis is very popular and attracts a lot of single women for you to date. Lots of single women go to the tennis ...
Views: 4344 - Improve Communication: Are You Listening? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Krystal KuehnCommunication problems are probably the greatest barriers to happy and healthy relationships. Somewhere in the exchange of thoughts and information something goes wrong. Words come out one way and are meant another. What was said is not interpreted in the way it was intended. Some thoughts ...
Views: 949(1 vote) - Surviving A Break up - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Anna EllingtonThe breakup of an important love relationship is the most traumatic of human experiences and we have all suffered through at least one I am sure. In many ways we can more easily cope with the death of a loved one. Although we don’t understand death, at least we understand its finality. ...
Views: 2719 - Protecting Your Credit During Divorce - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Jay DaceyWhen a marriage ends in divorce, the lives of those involved are changed forever. During this time of upheaval, one thing that shouldn’t have to change is the credit status you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Unfortunately, for many, the experience is the exact opposite. Unfulfilled promises to ...
Views: 716 - Love In The Land Of Loneliness - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Joseph DispenzaAll the lonely people Where do they all come from? The Beatles, Eleanor Rigby “Lonely People Face Higher Risk of Heart Disease,” Science Daily headlined recently, revealing perhaps more than it intended about what alternative medicine calls the mind-body connection in human health. As if we ...
Views: 1295 - 7 Reasons Why Kids Need Recess (Even Kids Who Misbehave) - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Rae PicaFour times in the past month, I’ve heard from parents or teachers who are upset by school policies that allow teachers or administrators to withhold recess as a form of punishment. The children’s infractions range from tardiness to failure to complete homework to acting out in class ...
Views: 2395 - Nutrition And Dental Health For Kids - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Steven BrazisIn this day and age of fast and processed foods it can be a challenge to ensure a healthy diet for your family. Everyone wants to provide good food for their families, but how to do that when the stores are full of processed foods and fast food chains are everywhere boggles the mind. However, ...
Views: 1166 - Divorce Divides Father And Daughter: Miraculous Reconciliation After 18 Years - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Rebecca HansonIt is fitting that I should write this story on Valentines Day, for this is a story of two broken hearts, healed and mended, then melted together as one--in an instant. This is a story of True Love. Anyone who comes from a broken family understands the pain of divorce. I was twenty-seven years ...
Views: 3640 - What Is A Free Asian Dating Service & Asian Personals? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Jenny TranFree Asian People dating service is to help Asian People singles who live in Asian People country as well as other countries to find a friend, a partner, a lover, relationship, or marriage. First, you need to fill in brief details about yourself on our Asian People dating website. After you ...
Views: 1174 - ***My Child Is Afraid - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Scott WardellMy Child Is Afraid & My Child Is Afraid To Try Something New Child psychology specialist contend that experiencing fear is normal. Adults are aware that fear is a feeling that will pass normally after a short period of time. Children who have not had all the experiences that adults have had ...
Views: 1297 - How To Keep Falling More And More In Love - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Jenny MannionWe all know it is pretty easy to fall in love. The rush of passion and connection you feel with the other person makes it impossible to stop yourself if you are truly falling. But after years of a relationship how do you keep that love alive and healthy? How can you nurture the relationship and ...
Views: 1185 - How Living For Giving Is Unforgiving - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Ewa SchwarzUnconditional giving is a state that we all aspire to. We hope to be a giving person without any agendas from the perspective of why we give or what we want in return. Yet, frequently there are emotions at work that we are not aware of that motivate us to over-give to others, be it with our ...
Views: 1085 - Why Go Off Track With An Attack; It’s Really A Lack. - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Ewa SchwarzUnderstanding what happens when a person verbally attacks is the key to knowing how to respond to them. The hardest situations are ones where there have been ongoing attacks for a long period of time. We all know this by its common name, verbal abuse. There are two sides that we need to look at ...
Views: 961 - ***Helping Your Child Cope With Hospital Visits Or Stays - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Scott WardellChild psychology specialist encourage parents to be aware of the traumatic stress symptoms that are common in children after a serious illness, injury, or hospitalization. Even though it is your child who is ill or injured, your whole family can be affected. It’s normal for you, as a ...
Views: 764 - The Velocity Of Gary - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Niama WilliamsYes, to write even on the dirty page, the page besmirched with prints of black and darker black, fingerprints and newsprint and my hoped for dreams finally more than a vision, my fantasies taking center stage and people around me, through telephone wires, saying yes, yes, yes! And that is ...
Views: 1845 - ***Discussing Peer Pressure With Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Scott WardellPeer pressure is a tough issue for most children to manage. Negative peer pressure often influences child behavior in a direction that is not natural for a child to experience. Parenting children includes teaching coping mechanisms for peer pressure. The following brief steps are written to ...
Views: 742 - ***Stress: Healthy Ways For A Parent To Respond - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Scott WardellBe a role model for your child. During stressful times, demonstrate calm controller emotions. Be honest about how you feel, but stay calm and become solution oriented. Listen to your child. Try not to be judgmental, but reassuring. Encourage your child to ask questions, problem-solve and ...
Views: 671 - ***Depression: Signs & Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Scott WardellThe signs and symptoms of depression often appear before many individuals seek help from a medical doctor. The signs and symptoms that often help a doctor identify depression may include: An ongoing feeling of sadness, irritability, or tension, A decreased interest or pleasure in job, ...
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