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- The Anatomy of a Narcissist - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from James LeGrandSelf-absorbed. Self-centered. Selfish. Narcissist. These are a few of the terms that we normally attribute to a person with an overwhelming sense of entitlement, a belief that they are the center of the universe, and to a person who doesn’t consider how their actions affect anyone else. ...
Views: 7318(4 votes) - Lonely, Depressed, or Without Friends—Explaining Why You Are Never Alone - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbThe Situation Many people can be lonely, depressed and feel they are without friends. Rape victims and sexual abuse survivors are very prone to such feelings. In addition, they may subconsciously feel shame and guilt. This is not a fault issue...it is a matter of learned behaviors due to other ...
Views: 2216(4 votes) - Avatar movie review and it's connection to the men's movement - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Michael TaylorFor as long as I can remember I have always had a passion for movies. What began as a source of pure entertainment has now evolved into a philosophical and spiritual exercise in personal growth and awareness. I have come to recognize that movies are simply metaphors for life and when viewed from ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - The Biology of Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Brenda SandersWe tend to focus on what we can see and it sure appears as if we are separate from each other and our environment. Yet we are more than we seem. Many of us know this from direct experience. We have glimpsed another reality in which we are all interconnected through the one seamless whole that ...
Views: 1139(2 votes) - Creating The Change You Want - Step 1 - Clarify what you want by pinpointing what you don’t want - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineThe first step in creating any positive change in your life is to find out what you want – that may seem obvious. And you may know exactly what you want right now. There may be a dream you've held for years but never acted on, or a project that's bursting to express itself through you. But many ...
Views: 1187 - Creating Change – Step 2B- Techniques for Finding What You Want - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineDrilling Down to your Core To get to a deeper level of what you want, to find your true core desires, it’s good to ask yourself probing questions that challenge your assumptions. Here’s an example of how it works: Say you get an idea or image that suggests that you want to leave the city and go ...
Views: 1117(2 votes) - Creating Change: Step 3 - Identify your inner obstacles to change - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineI’m sure you aware of some things you want to change in your life, that your heart longs for. It is likely that these longings have been with you for quite a while, but you have not been able to achieve them – yet. Now is the time to find out what has been stopping you, so that you can ...
Views: 1580(5 votes) - Creating Change: Step 4A - Work through your blocks to change - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Tomar LevineIf you’ve used some of the tools I’ve been teaching, you have probably identified fears and beliefs about yourself, the world, life, and “the way things are” that are consciously or unconsciously keeping you from realizing your dreams. It’s only when you identify these limiting beliefs that you ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - Game Changer - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Meg BenedicteBig and bright in the sky tonight is the Leo Full Moon, blazing for all to see and feel. The powerful lunar waves are moving into our collective awareness, as we are reminded of the beauty and majesty of our universal rhythms and cycles. So much has occurred since the New Year double eclipses, I ...
Views: 1724 - Tarotscope Happenings, February 2010 - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Suzi DronzekTarotscope Happenings are monthly one tarot card readings with individual messages for your sun sign. Happy birthday AQUARIUS! (January 20-February 18) Eight of Pentacles: Apprenticeship. You are learning much now, and this information is worth great value. Modest gain. Wisdom and knowledge ...
Views: 1919(2 votes) - The Law of Attraction and Finding Your Soul Mate (How to Create Your Perfect Relationship) - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Bob CrawfordYou know your soul mate is out there somewhere, the problem is that you are having a hard time finding them! But did you know that the law of attraction can help you connect with that person? That one person who shares an intimate, inner connection with you, who not only loves you, but whose ...
Views: 2999(1 vote) - Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts in a Tribute to the Great Man that is Nelson Mandela. Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Nelson Mandela, 'Madiba', forgiveness, peace, social and political issues/problems Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at ...
Views: 785 - CHOICE, from "Who Moved My Illusion?" Discover the secrets of the mover, the moved, and the moving, by David Cain. - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from David CainLove, hate, courage, fear, anger, peace, happiness, sorrow, motivation, boredom, effort, laziness, creation, destruction, joy, despair, suffering, bliss, peace, conflict, honesty, deceitfulness, harmony, discord, pleasure, pain, comfort, discomfort, responsibility, learning, generosity, envy, ...
Views: 626 - The Search For Greatness Begins Within OurSelves - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mitchell DahoodMany people are looking for that one thing that will make them happy, whether it be wealth, a relationship, a new career, etc. At the same time many people have gotten what they thought they wanted, only to find out it wasn't what they wanted at all. They search endlessly for something outside ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Telepathy with Animals; Do You Think Animals Receive and Respond to Human Thought and Feeling? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stephanie AltI never get tired reading amazing animal stories; how pets alert their owner’s when there is danger, and act as guides for those who are physically impaired. The astonishing tales of lost animals who find their way back home after years and miles of trekking. For many of us, our animals are like ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - The Eternity of Your Soul, and Reincarnation: 5 Tips to Help You Discover Your Past Lives - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThe theory of reincarnation has yet to be proven invalid, and if it weren’t for all references of reincarnation being edited out of the bible around 553 A.D. by the initiative of the Ecumenical Council in Constantinople, more Americans would believe in it, just like a large segment of the rest ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - Yoga and Meditation - Why you need to Understand Your Self? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Anthony DAgostinoLast week we discussed the Multi-Day Challenge. An exercise designed to lead to better understanding and self awareness. Without the ability to think clearly, nor an intensity of feeling and emotion, how can you hope to awaken you inner powers, and abilities. How can there be poise, alertness, ...
Views: 805 - Who am I? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Tim OngThe modern lifestyle is all about doing. From the moment we wake up in the morning to the time we fall asleep at night, we are constantly looking for things to do. Some of these things we do are necessary but most are there only to fill up the time. Somehow, we find it unbearable or unacceptable ...
Views: 1484 - The Art of Living Well - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from John HainesWhen we wake up; when we gain the realization of Reality; when we experience the Absolute we experience the Stillness, we experience ourselves, we know who we are. In the Stillness there is no limitation, there is no space or time, no thought and no mind, nothing ever existed; there are no ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Popcorn, Pop and Pure Awareness - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Frank KinslowI love to go to the movies. For a couple of hours I become completely engrossed in what is happening on the screen. When I step into that theatre I leave my everyday life behind. The movie is only a flickering of light and shadow on a screen. But, I get wrapped up in the illusion as if it were ...
Views: 1070 - The Road to Global Peace - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Craig LockTHE ROAD TO GLOBAL PEACE In the light of the current state of the world, here are a few personal thoughts that may be of interest, based on the "rather miraculous" transformation of South Africa. From one time "pariah" apartheid state wracked by violence and conflict... to a relatively ...
Views: 791(1 vote) - New Beginnings of Our Happy Future - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Marie BarrettWe have much for which to be grateful, so very, very grateful, as this New Year ushers in a new decade. Whatever we decide our future will be, it WILL BE. And whatever we choose to be, WE WILL BE. So let us make these intense times a pivotal point in our own individual evolution and choose to ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Fear: Understanding The Most Basic & Elemental Emotion Within Us - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Dave SeymourWe've all experienced it - the rapid beating of our heart, the sudden perspiration on our brow, the shaking of our body and the weakness in our knees. Fear is the instinctual response our brain has to potential or perceived danger. In its truest form, it’s a healthy emotion. We need it to ...
Views: 3033(5 votes) - Birthing Your Soul - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Pat BenageAt this time of year many of us begin a process of reflecting on the past year and creating intentions for the coming new year. It’s a natural process based on our innate desire to become who we are meant to be in this life. As I begin this process, it strikes me that we are in a constant state ...
Views: 1511(3 votes) - Creating Change: Step 2C- Who Do You Want to Be? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Tomar LevineBeing Trumps Doing Usually when we think about what we want, we focus on an activity or experience we desire. Another way to discover your true desire is to ask yourself not what you want to be doing, but who you want to be. What are the roles in your life that you no longer want, that you’ve ...
Views: 1268(2 votes) - Creating Change - Are You Ready to Create Positive Change in Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Tomar LevineCreating Change - Are You Ready to Create Positive Change in Your Life? Tomar Levine Is there anyone among us not looking for change of some kind? Better health, better income, and better relationships top most people’s wish lists – and that’s just for starters. I believe many of us also ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Five Touches to a Better Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Daniel ToopsFive Touches To a Better Me New Year provides us with an opportunity to make a start fresh start and to set our lives in order. It is estimated that 48% of Americans will make some Sort of New Year resolution. Of those resolutions made, 92% will not be kept. In fact, 45% will fail before ...
Views: 1271(7 votes) - How to Experience of Pure Contentment - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from David SamuelHow to Experience of Pure Contentment I shall here describe what I have attained and how I attained it. I hope to continue my progress as I know there is still so much further to go. It is my sincere wish that you will attain what I have, and surpass this level as well. Many paragraphs ...
Views: 1405(1 vote) - Women and a Culture that Lives Life on the Surface - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Adriana HillThink about the myriad of routines you engage in throughout your week or just one day. There are so many logistics that we are responsible for as women. If you are a working mom often it feels every moment of your day is accounted for. What would have been your down time is spent planning the ...
Views: 1035 - Sin: What Is It? How Can You Avoid and Treat It? What Rewards Will You Receive When You Conquer It? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat is sin? Throughout the Bible, sin is a main topic. As a matter of fact, from the first story in Genesis to the last in Revelation, and even to this day, sin plays a crucial role. Since the topic of sin is so important, it is wise to understand what it really is. In the town where you ...
Views: 3516(1 vote) - ***Diamond Alignment And The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyWhat I have discovered along my Spiritual journey is that it is only when I am consciously Connected and Aligned with the vibration of the Universal Energy first that the manifestation of everything I need occurs beyond my wildest dreams. This Alignment is the Key in the Law of ...
Views: 3364(2 votes) - To receive our dreams we must first let them go - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Stephen MonahanAs a master coach on the Tao Te Ching I have been asked many times to explain in simple language the Tao Te Ching Eastern teachings of "Letting Go" Letting go is the one of the key mysteries to manuvering our way through life. It is however one of the hardest for our those of us raised in ...
Views: 1908 - Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Five - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from elizabeth cassidyStep One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was about writing affirmations to help you stay positive. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim. Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in your ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Eleven Steps to Self Awareness. - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Marshall ZaleThe integration of self-understanding and love of others is a powerful interface. It is a required journey for every human being regardless of occupation, economic status or belief system. Practicing self awareness, leads to consciousness, the proper awareness outside of one’s true self. This ...
Views: 6966(5 votes) - Animal connection and the wisdom of horses in life coaching - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from veronica garrettThe wisdom of horses in Equine Assisted Life Coaching The Animal Connection Holistequine Equine Assisted Life Coaching is not just a new modality for personal growth within the Wellness industry it also offers an exciting new career path for horse owners wanting a change of direction and a ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - ***Self-discovery to Attract Desired Outcomes from the Mental Plane and the Spiritual Plane - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Emily Erickson-SandstromSelf-Discovery to Attract Desired Outcomes from Mental and Spiritual Planes You are simultaneously physical, mental and spiritual here on the planet earth. We know this. You are living a life right now on the mental plane and a life right now on the spiritual plane; and self-discovery leads ...
Views: 3354(12 votes) - ***A Different Kind of New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Margaret PaulThere are two kinds of New Year's Resolutions:What you are going to do to accomplish your goalsWho you want to beMany New Year's Resolutions are of the first kind:I'm going to lose 25 pounds this yearI'm going to exercise every dayI'm going to learn self-disciplineI'm going to double my ...
Views: 4914(5 votes) - Mask of the Idealized Self - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “You are the star of the show until the curtains close. When the mask comes off, who are you? Do you really know?” We idolize others to fit into society. Does the mask you wear represent truth or false reality? It will be difficult to measure up to what people expect you to be. Play ...
Views: 1496(4 votes) - CROSSING OVER IN 2010 - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from LASHENA SMITHI am not here to WISH you a happy New year. I can wish you a happy 2010 up to infinity, but it won't happen if YOU don't decide to make changes in your life. I am here to positively encourage you to WORK your purpose to productive fruition. Happiness is not wishy~washy imaginations. Happiness is ...
Views: 708(2 votes) - How We Create Our Experiences - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Marie BarrettAt every moment we make choices about what we want to experience. When our daily life throws up challenges and offers opportunities for growth we always have a choice. As the dark matrix of negative vibration tries to catapult us into the negativity of fear, anger or sadness, we select our ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - Veils of Illusions - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “When your mind is intruded with confusion, it becomes a victim to the Veils of Illusions.” The Veils of Illusions are distortions within the mind perceived from one’s own subjective thinking. When we judge the world based on personal experiences, we lose touch with universal harmony. ...
Views: 1131(4 votes) - New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Mary Anne CipressyThe beginning of a new year is approaching and with that many of us see it as a time to bring in change to our lives. The most common method used is the New Year Resolutions. We sit down and write out what we are going to do differently this year. However within the first month many of these ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - How Do We Transcend the Everyday Limitations of Time? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)Learn how to free yourself from selfishness and the urgency of time with self-realization. For as long as history existed there was always a struggle between dark and light, evil and goodness, ignorance and wisdom, urgency (stress) and relaxation. There are countless aspects to the complex human ...
Views: 1558(4 votes) - Total Astral Projection - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Russell Symonds (Shaktivirya)What is Astral Projection and What Are the Best Conditions for this Strange Experience? Astral projection also known as the out-of-body experience and as "soul travel" by some groups, can happen to anyone at any time in one's life. Astral projection is often confused with lucid or vivid ...
Views: 2373(4 votes) - Levels of Consciousness - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “The mind works like a computer. It does what you train it to do. Install an original program of positive thoughts with an attitude representing the new you." Our powerful mind operates like a machine. You perceive the world on the outside from the thoughts stored within your inner ...
Views: 1008(2 votes) - Finding One’s True Work After Fifty - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Tomar LevineOn Being a Late Bloomer I’m a late bloomer. It sometimes seems I’ve lived my life backwards. I like to say I took an early retirement (minimal employment and lots of leisure), and now that I’m of retirement age, I’m fired up and cracking to start working. I mean really working, working at my ...
Views: 1389(3 votes) - Polarities of Wholeness - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “There are opposite sides to your personality. Polarities are complements to the inner being of wholeness and unity.” The Law of Polarity gives us a chance to bring two opposing sides within us to work together. Wholeness is accepting all of who we are without judging and criticizing ...
Views: 1505(6 votes) - Tasteful Influence - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Cheryl PetersenIn upstate New York, where winter weather causes treacherous driving conditions, salt is generously scattered on the icy roads. Salt lowers the freezing point, causing the ice to melt. Needless to say, at 5 a.m., in minus 5 degree weather when I am driving to work, I find salt extremely useful. ...
Views: 1424(4 votes) - Practical and Spiritual Counseling - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Jacqueline DavidsonI have a tremendous concern for the people of God and their mental state of mind. I am a firm believer of the Word of God, knowing that His promises are unquestionably true and His unlimited Power will heal, deliver and set free from sin, as well as circumstances of life. We live in a natural ...
Views: 614(2 votes) - Another "New" Year - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2006 ANOTHER "NEW" YEAR It feels like I've blown too many to get another one. Still, here it is … a brand new year. Somebody knows what he's doing because, after all these years, I'm getting better at life, ...
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