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Is not allowing yourself to really love the cause of you not being in an optimal relationship? Real love is given freely and unconditionally. There are many adjectives and phrases that can be used to describe the impact and effect of love. "Love makes the world go around" is one of them. Love is a positive driving forc

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When a seed is precious to a farmer, it is lovingly nurtured. This nurturing of the seed brings out its fruits which later profit the farmer. What mental fruits do you nourish? Do you nourish success fruits or those of poverty? The thoughts that you hold in your mind are the fruits most often nourished. These fruits

Think of your mind as an iceberg; the portion above the surface of the water is the conscious mind; the much larger portion below the surface of the water represents the sub-conscious mind. The conscious mind is the analytical and “rational” part of our mind. We use it to make day-to-day decisions. It also contains

Most people today wish they had more confidence. They attribute lack of confidence to their inability to find a better job or start their own company, or they believe that more confidence will land them a perfect romantic partner or maybe they would do better at sports or any other activity, if only they were confident

We often speak to ourselves in mean, condescending and ridiculing ways. We say things like, “You’re so stupid’, “No wonder no one listens to me”, “I’ll never be happy”, and “I hate myself”! If you stopped to listen to your negative inner voice you’d find that it doesn’t think much of you. But th

Hypnosis has always been something that fascinates people. Is it real or is it fake? This is a debate that has gone on for many years. Now no matter what side of the fence you happen to be on you have to admit that any type of hypnosis is something that is going to catch your eye. So let’s start with discussing conversational hypnosis. What exactly is this type of hypnosis you might be asking yourself? Well conversational hypnosis is the ability to reach a person’s subcon

Because conventional medicine has made tremendous strides in infection control and trauma treatment we are now plagued with a host of chronic illnesses that rob us of the vitality of life. Although they are not life threatening they are life changing. Research has not defined the causes and ...

During times of stress it is becomes even more necessary to guard your physical and emotional health, because for those of us who are able to help others, our ability to help and stay strong for them becomes even more important. \ A more carefree attitude may help keep your mind young.

Some of my biggest teachers have been in the form of animals. Back in November, we lost a dear member of our family. Our 12 year old cat Bucky fought a long battle with intestinal cancer. He taught me a lot during his battle about acceptance, compassion, perseverance, and gratitude. When we adopted him over 12 years ag

Appearance is something that seems to be ever more important. How we look, the clothes we wear, the fashions that we embrace all serve to say a lot about ourselves. When you have nails that are bitten down to the quick you can find yourself going to great lengths to try and hide your hands from the beady eyes of outs

Self-confidence can be described as the capacity to have faith in oneself and one's personal strengths and faculties. It is integral to high self-image, and necessary for life achievement. A significant number of people who exhibit a social phobia or cannot learn how to increase self confidence ...

I received an e-mail from a fellow golfer today asking for help in slowing down their back swing. This gentleman had been trying, without success, to say to himself "slow" and "stop" when at the top of his back swing. His assessment of the situation was that the speed of his back swing was creating bad shots. This is o

Condoning or Condemning? Keeping things simple can be a comfort. But sometimes comfort does not to move you forward. It doesn't challenge you, or help you to learn new perspectives, and create new possibilities for yourself. I am talking about the assessments we make of others. You ask yourself, “Do I agree with you?

There are five ways that hypnosis helps people to win at their chosen sport. They are: 1. developing a winning attitude, 2. developing motivation to persist, 3. developing an image of the winning game, 4. developing a plan to get from where you are to the winning game and 5. Feeling the success so it can become real

If you have been reading the previous three articles in this series of 10, by now, you should have the understanding that everything is made up of a vibrating energy, everything and everyone has its own unique rate of vibration, and vibration correlates with consciousness and spirituality. In effect: the higher one’s

People struggle on a daily basis to lose weight. Some go on crash diets and others take different types of medicines that are supposed to assist them in lose weight. But none of these techniques work for them, or if they do it does not last long and the person is left feeling frustrated and confused.

What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - By James Middleton n Copyright 2004 james@miracleofmeditation.com n What NOT to look for when seeking therapy - or in other words; nn(how to save yourself money, time, and loss of independence). n What NOT to look for when looking for a therapist. ...

When a hypnotherapist desires to help a person solve specific problem, but doesn't know what would work for that particular person and for the issue at hand, he takes the person into the future, to the point in time when the problem has been resolved and the person has been enjoying the desired ...

The current movement of “integrative medicine” encourages us to focus on maintaining a state of optimal mental and physical good health rather than simply attempting to alleviate symptoms as they pop up. According to psychologist Jon Kabat-Zinn (founding director of the University of ...

You've tried dieting. You've tried gym memberships. You've bought frozen pre-packaged foods or shake mixes. You've taken pills and supplements. You've joined clubs that help you count points for everything you eat, or ship you food every week. Out of desperation, you may have even bought exercise equipment from a TV In

One of the most common question people have when first starting to get into self-hypnosis is “Can I be hypnotized?”. And of course the answer is yes since the state of hypnosis is a natural state! We go in and out of hypnotic trance naturally several times a day without realizing it. Have you ever been engrossed in a very engaging book that you didn’t realize hours have passed? How about being so focused at work that you were not aware of what’s happening around you?

Stress, in the form of pressure, can be useful. It can focus the mind, improve motivation and, ultimately, lead to goal attainment. In this positive light it tends to be referred to as ‘ustress’. But, excessive pressure over prolonged periods of time can lead to stress and feelings of ...

People learn Reiki for many reasons and come from an amazing variety of backgrounds, all attending for their own personal reasons. Reiki courses in the UK present a whole variety of approaches, some “traditional” Western-style, some more Japanese in content, some wildly different and ...

Here's a list of the top 10 mental mistakes that golfers are reported to make, together with suggestions as to how to address them with golf psychology.n Number 1: Letting your internal dialogue run wildn Get a good hypnotist to install a post-hypnotic suggestion that you go into a trance as you ...

Are you concerned about the state of your spouse or partner's health? Many of us are and some of us have been known to resort to trying to nag them into doing more exercise or eating a healthier diet and the like. All with good intentions of course. However, if this has been your strategy it may ...

I've just returned from Florida where I attended an a-maz-ing Mindset Retreat. I met so many people who are on the path of self-discovery to create a shift in themselves and allow their best selves to come forward. r

We’ve all done it, made a resolution and in a fit of urgent determination we vow to get fit, join the gym, stop smoking or change some other unwanted habit. Then, quicker than we can say “to hell with it” our old behaviour and old self re-surfaces and with a sigh of resignation we return to our old patterns.

Self esteem is a word that describes how you gauge your own self worth. If you have low self esteem it is likely you will underestimate your worth and settle for worse and less paying jobs, for romantic partners that are not your perfect match and will just generally have a lower quality of life. \ Countless texts

Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is among the most common chronic health conditions in the United States. Almost five million individuals cope with this disease, and 500,000 others are diagnosed with CHF every year. This illness can be slightly problematic, or it can become disabling and ...

Rejection can happen in many different ways and for many different reasons. If you can identify with a pattern whereby you feel that you have been rejected or are being rejected again and again, then it may help to as yourself two very important questions. r

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If you have become used to living with anxiety, fear, depression or unhappiness, then it can be difficult to believe that happiness is possible. But a few simple steps can help to reduce those unwanted feelings and increase your happiness. Don't struggle on your own: Happiness can seem a long way away when you're str

Hypnotherapy Counselling is counselling applied within the medium of hypnosis. It falls under the umbrella category of “talking therapies”. In October 2007, the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) said of talking therapies that they are “just as ...

Building self esteem is getting to know who you are and liking who you are. The way to get there is with some basic guidance. \ In the evenings, rather than tweet or write on walls, I usually write on my computer as I watch TV or promote my websites.

If you are curious about Hypnosis, one of the best ways to discover how beneficial it can be is to listen to a high quality free hypnosis download. Now the important point to keep in mind is that some Hypnosis products are of poor quality and they employ ineffective hypnotic techniques. nnMany hypnosis products use what is known as direct hypnosis. The Hypnotist makes direct statements such as, “You will be confident” and repeats these affirmations throughout the recordin

More and more often I see clients who ask me to help them to access the interlife state (also known as the life between life state).r When we undertake a past life regression we normally investigate the most important facts of that life and then we are led to the moment of our death and to the minutes just after it, wh

"It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable." – Moliere \ The blaming game is one of people’s favorite past times. We offer excuses. We deny responsibilities. We cite circumstances. We do everything just to avoid being responsible for any failure in our life. Personal

Did you meet all of your goals this year? If you’re like most of us, there are some goals that were successfully achieved and some that still elude us. With 2006 already upon us, how can we make this year different and more prosperous? \ By March, the majority of people, surveyed regarding new ...

Pursuing an over 50 career change has its ups and downs as you go through the process which is why so many people seek career change help. There are a couple of things to consider when embarking on this endeavor that can help you keep your perspective and your sanity intact. r

According to the wisdom of that great expert on romantic love, Walt Disney, all one needs to do to find true love is look for the sweet face of one’s Princess or Prince, feel the power of love sweep you away, and you will live together happily ever after. Unfortunately, real relationships rarely work that way. In thi

Some people believe that relationships shouldn't need "work". Others appreciate that there can be difficult patches that require some delicate navigation. Sometimes outside circumstances can act to pull you and your spouse together, but often things can happen that propel you in opposite directions unless you work to p

You: Better Sleep! By James Malone, Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapyn©2005 “If only I could get to sleep…,” is a phrase all too familiar to anyone who has ever struggled with poor sleep quality. While tossing and turning, quite often we discover that the harder we try to get to sleep, the ...

To be a perfectionist can be a real blessing. The drive to achieve perfection can push you to achieve great things. Sometimes, however, it can be a hindrance or in extreme cases perfectionism can create a barrier that stops a person from even embarking upon a challenge. r

For many it is a relief to know that there is something like The Law of Attraction. Knowing that the Law of Attraction ("like attracts like") is a universal law and that it works just as reliably as, for example, the Law of Gravity gives you stability in an ever changing world. You no longer need to fear that life just

For those of us who are used to being constantly on the go it is easy to forget what it actually feels like to kick back and truly relax. There are many things which we do that we kid ourselves are relaxing when in reality this is not the case. r

So, let us compare our lists of things to do this 2012: \ EXERCISE MORE and Lose Weight \ SAVE MORE. EARN MORE AND Pay off Debts \ SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY \ CUT OFF THE ALCOHOL \ QUIT SMOKING \ Essentially, we all want a better life. \ At least, those of us who still have hope that we can have a

In my last article, I stated that the greatest benefit of meditation may actually be an increase in consciousness. The metaphysicists tell us that everything has consciousness (awareness). Most scientists wouldn’t agree. That’s OK because science likely hasn’t yet developed the tools to accurately measure conscio

Children experience acute pain arising out of a number of happenings as injury (say while playing), illness or when certain medical procedures need to be performed in them to handle any of their medical problems or routine immunizations. It should be noted if the children were to be complied with the standards laid down by the American Academy of Physicians in regard to the immunizations, they need to undergo at least 20 inoculations before they attain the age of 18 years. Th

I am sure that you, like me, have been closely following the events in Japan which are currently unfolding. The horror of having to deal with a huge earthquake, closely followed by a tsunami and a potential radiation leak from a nuclear plant would for most of us be almost too much to bear. With each new news release,