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Emotional Clearing Technique n nThe following is a powerful exercise for strengthening “your truth” nIt is designed to clear limiting emotions, aligning the meridians nn(acupuncture energy channels), and to increase your focus and feeling of peace. It begins by choosing a personal statement of truth, the clear and simple expression of your being. This statement represents who you truly are, and the knowing, that you live this 100% in your life. nnSome examples, and always

What makes suspense work in a novel? There’s quite a lot to know about this, but here are some highlights.

Addressing issues can be challenging for many of us. Many times we either ‘fight’ or ‘fly’ depending on how we were raised and how we saw our families of origin deal with conflict. ‘Fighting’ and ‘flying’ both lead to alienation and are aggressive and passive behaviors respectively. When we are passive in dealing with conflict we may feel powerless to change what we consider a ‘hostile dynamic’ so we react by withdrawing, retreating or hiding. This often results in blocks to communication.

When you listen to a life-changing seminar, a sermon or read a motivational book, in order to reap the fullest benefits of the information, you need to take it to the next level. Listening and reading is not enough. We need to internalize this information, allow it to become a part of us until we actually own it and manifest the fruit we desire to partake of. Exactly how do we absorb this information into us? 1) Acceptance If you cannot accept the information as truth for you then you'd never apply it and as a result it'd never work for you.

The Science of Creating your Dreams… nnSounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? nnHow can science possibly relate to dreams? nnOne’s hard and fast with proof and evidence, and one is airy-fairy fantasy and wishes. nnRight???? nnWell maybe and maybe not. nnLets take a look at a few things and see what we can see. nnIs electricity a dream? nnIn some parts of the world, yes, but it’s a real enough actuality in this country to the point that we feel we all have an inalienable

The challenge is how does one measure it? What is a reasonable expectation and what is asking too much? It doesn't mean that you never argue, are never upset or angry, always in love and always happy. If you expect perfection, you will always be disappointed. On the other hand, there are behaviors that can be forgiven and then there are those they are just not acceptable. How do you know which is which? That is what I am here to help you decide. A healthy relationship is one where: 1. You feel safe with your partner.

The Comfort Zone. It’s a place where ambition goes to retire. Where yesterday’s dream dissolves into the world of undiscovered possibilities. Where leaders become followers and the passionate become passive. There is no light at the end of the Comfort Zones tunnel. Just a dim haze of the unmanifested. The Comfort Zone is a sly and convincing place; often the dream doesn’t even realize it has stopped there. There's a warmth of security that’s abundant and wonderful. It always

Article One Quantum Mind Information A Series of Articles on the Quantum Theory of Mind and Soul Evolution The Einstein Visualization Formula With yesterday’s science the pendulum of mankind's beliefs in any God, had swung to a dogmatic lack of any belief outside of particles.

To abbreviate or not to abbreviate—that is the question. In this day and age of texting, people are becoming adept at using abbreviations. However, this is not appropriate, for the most part, when writing fiction or nonfiction, unless your characters have dialogues that involve texting. You have to spell out the words. There is a lot more to know about abbreviations in creative and formal writing, of course, but here are several common occurrences writers are sometimes unfamiliar with or confused by.

You gaze at the pair of ridiculously expensive shoes you long after with unmitigated lust. . . . which will never be satisfied you sigh, for nowhere in your paycheck is there room for such luxuries. Payless will just have to do. You look at happy couples walking down the street, hand in hand. ...

An important life lesson that I learnt came from one of the golden rules in public speaking - focus on the connection, not the content. What this means is that the connection a speaker has with the audience is more important than the actual content of the speech.

Competing Commitments may be getting in the way of following your dreams. You say you’re committed to achieving a certain goal, yet your actions say otherwise. What you say and what occurs are total opposites. Your actions speak louder than words. Have you ever had this happen? Have you planned to change things in your life but the results don’t look at all like you expected? Things just seem to get in the way. Life’s just not fair! Why does everything happen to me? Hmmmm, are you ready to face the truth or would it be easier to stay in victim mode?

THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR INNER CRITIC When you hear putdowns like “You’re not good enough” or “You’ll fail,” it’s difficult to imagine that your inner critic has been slaving away, nonstop, for most of your life . . . with your best interests in mind. What? Your inner critic is misguided, but its intentions are so pure and positive that most people eventually tear up with gratitude once they fully understand this puzzled part of themselves. You gave birth to your inner critic i

Even though our society seems to be restrained in discussions about Self-Worth, it needs to be included as part of everybody's success plans and strategies. It already affects all of us-in a negative, neutral, or positive way-so let's include Self-Worth as part of our awareness program. And ...

Have you ever said "Yes" when you wanted to say "No?" Are you ever angry because your needs are ignored? Your self-esteem will soar when you stop being who you think you "should be" and become the shining star you truly are. The world is starved for your unique talents, so it's essential that you manage your inner critic. . YOUR INNER CRITIC STRUGGLES TO PLEASE OTHER PEOPLE If you consistently strive to please other people, you have audios playing in the background of your

WHY TRADITIONAL APPROACHES FAIL TO PRODUCE THE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS YOU WANT Most people are hungry for happiness. They're searching for real answers to age-old questions because much of what we've been taught is upside down and backward. For example, when people put on a happy face or try to adopt the attitude of fake it til you make it, even if they gain brief relief from their anxiety, they have to keep putting on a facade. This resistance to what exists drains the ener

When is it time to change? When you become aware of dissatisfaction in your life. What causes people to examine how they got caught up in their present situation? Often a word from a friend—not always a kind word either—a book you read, a speaker you heard. It begins when it occurs to you there may be hope for a better life. It begins when you believe there is a better way. It is the first ray of hope.n n Many people who are frustrated or frightened or in pain don’t rea

In his book, "The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness,"author Greg Anderson wrote, "Let us be about setting highstandards for life, love, creativity, and wisdom. If ourexpectations in these areas are low, we are not likely toexperience wellness. Setting high standards makes every dayand every decade worth looking forward to."nnHe also reminded us that, "When we change our perception wegain control. The stress becomes a challenge, not a threat.When we commit to action, to actua

Many years ago I read Dr Stephen Covey’s seminal work ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. It made me think about the crucial difference that exists between being efficient and being effective. I came to define efficiency as ‘doing the job right’, whatever the job was. Effectiveness, on the other hand, I defined as ‘doing the right job right’.

Smart business owners and managers know that the key to business success is to strive for growth-oriented results that will challenge you and your employees to achieve more. We’re going to increase profits 20% in 90 days. We’re going to reduce our overhead costs by year’s end. We’re going to ...

How romantic are you? Quiz. It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of living this lifestyle. But are you very much into it? Is it something which is important to you? Can you live without it? If you were with a partner who was NOT into this would this be a deal breaker? Are you so

My husband notices trains, shoes, and bakeries. A friend of mine notices sound patterns and graphic design. I notice light and color, emotions, and the shapes of people’s nostril holes. We can’t notice everything. We don’t have the time or the attention span. So we sort – based on our interests and fascinations, our habits, our past, and a whole lot more. Our fancy brains feed the resulting tidbits to our consciousness.

"To play on a local level, you can need the mind of a player. To play on a global level, you need the mind of a champion." Kevin Abdulrahman Recently I was invited to do a Keynote speech at the Pan Arab Organizations Global Competitiveness Strategy Conference which was held in the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. The topic was about leadership and what was required of organisations in order to become globally competitive. To be in business in the 21st century, you need to be playing the game as a globally competitive player.

The best quotes ever made that motivate people are somewhat like the mission vision or the objectives of a company, it leads them to the direction they are heading. In a company, if the mission vision or objectives they follow are broken or misinterpreted then that would cause problems. If your objectives to success are not motivating enough, how will you succeed? In a mans simple life, these quotes serves as their battle cry for them to fight the odds given to them. Highly m

Copyright 2005 by Dr. William G. Covington, Jr. A bias for action separates doers from mere dreamers. Action leaves something in its wake. People who leave legacies are action-oriented. They don't wait for ideal circumstances, they act regardless of what is happening around them. Action reveals inner thoughts. It is the means by which those thoughts take the form of physical reality. John Locke said as much when he noted, "The actions of men are the best interpreters of thei

Have you ever heard "DENIAL is not a river in Egypt." Well I have an even better one, Denial stands for: Don't Even Know I Am Lying. It's hard to believe that denial would be classified as a feeling. I think Denial would be considered a numbing device, like Novocain for the soul.

You become what you think about most of the time. You are successful on the outside in direct proportion to the way you think successfully on the inside. \ The degree to which you feel in control of your life will largely determine your level of mental well-being, your peace of mind, your ...

Is there a conflict between the Law of Attraction and being present in the now? If you've read books from Eckhart Tolle and Abraham Hicks then you may be seeing conflicting information between the two teachings. Primarily with the Law of Attraction style of teaching (Abraham-Hicks, "The ...

Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh, findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” Be aggressive, be all that you can be. If not aggressive, what? You miss all the shots you don't take, you have to engage to win, you have to engage to practice and learn. Whom do you admire? Someone who sits on the sidelines? Whom do you respect? Someone who never does anything? Who is fun to be with?

When using visualizations to make the Law of Attraction yield to you your desires, you are in massive contradiction to the Law of Attraction itself. The Law of Attraction will yield to you more of what you give your attention. So, if you visualize in order to manifest more money, you will be ...

What drives you to succeed as a creative person? Is it the dream of fame, wealth and recognition? Is the thought of seeing your name up in lights what propels you out of bed in the morning? Having such a strong and clear goal is a definite motivator and, if you work hard and pay your dues, you ...What drives you to succeed as a creative person? Is it the dream of fame, wealth and recognition? Is the thought of seeing your name up in lights what propels you out of bed in the morning?

“To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive peace and happiness.” Robert Muller Often when we are wronged we hold on to the hurt. We own it – it is our hurt and we do everything we can to keep it. In the early stages, we use this as a coping mechanism to protect us from further pain. But as time wears on we tend to hang on to the wrongs with pit-bull tenacity – just a little too long for our own good. A better course of action is the act of forgiveness.

The Elephant Trainers Method to SuccessnnAre you an elephant? When I ask this question during my lecturesI get one of three responses. Some people laugh at the question. Some put on a face of getting offended. Others get this confused look. My purpose is not to make you smile, or offend you. For those that are confused, allow me to explain.nnIf you have ever gone to the circus you’ve seen this “elephant trainers” principle in action. By that I mean the huge two-ton elep

HOW THE INNER CRITIC DEPLETES YOUR PARENTING SKILLS Which of these sound familiar? - No matter how much Maria does for her child, she never feels like she does enough, "No matter how hard I try, I'll never be the parent I want to be." - Bob constantly compares his home and income to his neighbors, "I wish I could give my kids more." - Pat moans, "I wish I had Kelly's patience when my kids whine." - Ben often complains, "Why don't my kids achieve as much as Betty's kids?"

What are your beliefs like? Are your beliefs preventing you from even trying to achieve greatness? Or are they empowering beliefs? If you want anything in your life, you must believe in some pretty empowering beliefs. Since our beliefs will determine what we will achieve in our lives. I think ...

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.rn--Eleanor Roosevelt Read this quote and remember it. Every time you tell yourself you are not good enough, you are allowing yourself to feel inferior. There is an old saying out there that God doesn't make 'junk' – and you are not junk. I have at times let negativity of others seep into my mind, body and spirit and as I always look back on those expereinces – it has always made me horrilbe.

What are your sand, pebbles and boulders? This may sound like a perplexing question yet that very concept had a significant impact on a number of people earlier this month when I presented Excuse Free Success: Winning by Losing! to a group of entrepreneurs.

The holidays are 'supposed to be' a time of love and laughter. Families and loved ones stop their frenzied lives to get together in peace, harmony and abundant gift giving. At least that's what much of the media and advertisers tell us how it should be each year. Yet for many of us, the holidays come with its own dark heavy cloud of 'what the fuck is wrong with me? I SHOULD be happy.' Truth is, we're anything but. As the holidays get nearer and nearer we slip further and further into a holiday funk. If this sounds familiar, then listen up. Its time you gave yourself a powerful gift.

Your life is a result of your decisions and your choices. In life, while you are not always able to control what happens on the outside, you can always choose how you want to respond & what you want to experience. How you respond and what you experience is largely dependent on what meaning you choose to impose on to what is happening. This is a key distinction - no matter the circumstance or situation, you will ALWAYS have the choice as to what something means to you personal

“Good vibes.” Photo courtesy of  citirecruitment via Flickr How often do we hear that these days? It seems everyone in the workplace has to be reminded to take it easy, remain to be positive and cheerful people, and well, think “happy thoughts.” Stress comes from a variety of factors --- traffic on your way to the office, rude building guards, horrible bosses, inefficient co-workers, deadlines, quotas, etc. And then there’s also rush hour traffic going home. A Glob

Thought mastery is so important to an individual’s success in life. However, most people are not fully empowering themselves with this incredible edge because they are not ready to commit to the mental make over required to achieve this unbelievable wisdom known as thought mastery. People are ...

It's a funny thing... We come into this world full of wonder, amazement and an audaciously authentic ability to laugh out loud at whatever tickles our funny bone. To our young minds - free of attached meanings, assumptions and suppositions - the world is a delightfully cacophony of silliness. Just looking at Mom or Dad evokes a sense of pure joy and well being.

I was having fun watching my two cats play one morning when I had one of those AHA moments. I had one of those ‘out of the blue’ moments of clarity that enlightened, empowered and inspired me. The pussycats were playing a leap-frog kind of game when the play turned into aggression. Both cats ‘puffed up’ almost simultaneously. Raised hair on the back and a puffed-out tail are animalistic signs of defensiveness or hostility. In a flash, I thought of the many people I work with who are struggling with weight gain.

Have you ever seen a small child learn how to walk? If you have, you know what a remarkable experience it is. I'd heard about this, but had never witnessed it first hand until Samantha, our (almost) five year old, took her first real steps when she was just over a year. She and I were playing in our family room one night and although she'd taken a step or two here and there, and could get around okay while holding onto an adult or a piece of furniture, she hadn't really "walked" yet.

All of us have moments when we find ourselves at a crossroads and we’re not positively certain which path to take.. We may turn to family or friends for their thoughts and ideas. This is good if what you’re doing is looking for something akin to brainstorming for things to consider. Some who are ...

As Gandhi said, "Be the change you seek.". Many people live in a state of quiet desperation or restless agitation. Conditioned in their youth, they are exhausted living their 'should be" supposed-to-be lives. You can get good at living someone else's life yet it's exhausting! You were born to ...As Gandhi said, "Be the change you seek.". Many people live in a state of quiet desperation or restless agitation. Conditioned in their youth, they are exhausted living their 'should be" supposed-to-be lives. You can get good at living someone else's life yet it's exhausting!

Whatever you believe is involved in improvement or success, the power of a decision is key. It will help if you understand what this really means.

As a spiritual life coach I work with people as an accountability partner as they go walk through the valley and deal their dark nights. My philosophy has always been that you can't avoid your pain for ever – you can't rationalize it away with intelligence – with avoidance – with activities or with pretence - you simply have to deal with it - or it will haunt you like a ghost forever.

Have you ever needed to make the right choice or decision but you're just not sure what to do? It happens a lot in our lives and it would be great if you could just get the right answer with confidence and move forward. Well, you can when you use your special power called intuition to guide you to make those decisi