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- The Four Towers of Personality Development - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Richard MacalintalI have a Psychology class when I was in college. My teacher that time was my favorite because the class is new to me and I learned a lot of things about human behavior. One lesson that I can't forget is about these four essential life ingredients that are very crucial to our development. ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - The journey versus the destination. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Vickie GriffithEvery morning on my daily walk with our two dogs, Sparky walks nicely by my side. Surrey, on the other hand, pulls and pulls, straight ahead, tight on the leash. If I walk faster she pulls harder. She may not know where she is going, but she knows she needs to get there faster. When we stop ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - The Power Of Positivity - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Anneesh ElizabethPositivism packs a punch. It has strong pulling power and can cause many doors of opportunity to swing wide open, and often. The ability to look upon life through rose-tinted lenses is not beyond your control. Your level of positivity is truly in your hands. Take note that what is referred to ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - The Rotted Snake or the Truth Loved and the Madonna with Child Complex - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Aryana HudsonHow sad the soul must be in a moment that has forgotten inspiration that alights the eyes while the DNA sings replicating immortality. Such a clean moment is then destroyed with self consciousness, gossip, fear and demented emotionalism in an individual who has not climbed out of the pit. Fear ...
Views: 1887(2 votes) - The Secret to Improving your State. Part 2 in the Bad Mood series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIf money or your economic circumstances are getting you down, then start by realizing that, in Dan Hannan's succinct phrase: You cannot spend your way out of recession or borrow your way out of debt.* This applies to governments just as it does to companies and individuals. Of course, ...
Views: 1508(2 votes) - The Wisdom of Kinky Boots: Follow Your Intuition, Believe in Your Vision and Ignore the Naysayers - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Elaine WellmanOn a recent Spring evening, I sat in the audience at the Broadway musical excited to see Kinky Boots and not knowing much about the plot … or the wisdom of the lead character and real life shoemaker Charlie Price. Prior to Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper wisely teaming up to create the ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Two New Years in Two Days! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Jon SandiferTwo New Years in Two Days! By Jon Sandifer, FSSA This year the Lunar Chinese New Year occurs one day before the Chinese Solar New Year on 4 February. The former marks the start of the Metal Rabbit Year under the Four Pillars System of astrology; the latter marks the start of a 7 Lake Year ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Why does President Obama want to Attack Syria? Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerPresident Obama's commitment to Peace President Obama evidently wants to bomb Syria. But why? He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his commitment to world peace. His response this week to those who believe he wants to attack Syria in order to defend his own credibility? "I didn’t ...
Views: 2134(2 votes) - Why Grown Ups Need to Read Fairy Tales (Part Two) - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Glenn BergerFAIRY TALES AND SHAME The true cause of the problems in our lives is revealed in stories like Snow White. When the queen discovers that Snow White is more beautiful than she, she determines that her heart should be cut out. Mothers can be so envious of their daughters that they will do all ...
Views: 2698(4 votes) - You Can't Push The River - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Bryan ReevesI’ve never tried to pull a caterpillar out of its cocoon, hoping to catch an early glimpse of the butterfly. I don’t recall ever ripping open the closed bud of a spring flower, desperate to experience its full bloom glory. I do, however, sometimes eat raw cookie dough before I bake the cookie. ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Your Positive Thoughts and Actions of Influence – The Ugly Inverse Alternative - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2011 from Paul BrooksActualizing your positive thoughts and actions of influence can be things of awesome beauty and wonder beyond description. The opposite can also be a reality. Negative thinking and repugnant actions are brutally ugly and always counter-productive. Let’s review some of the ramifications and ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - My Most Favorite Quotes! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Father TimeThese are some quotes from famous people, and they are quotes that I especially like, and can write or recite them without looking them up! I hope that you enjoy them because they are powerful and effective when used as motivation! "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single ...
Views: 5902(11 votes) - Experience - the crucial difference between Real Knowledge and just Understanding - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAre you gullible - do you just believe what other people tell you? Or do you appreciate the vital difference between understanding something and real knowledge? My Brother's Shiny New Red Bicycle Many years ago, I was just five, my older brother was given a bicycle, a deep red bicycle. I was ...
Views: 3261(4 votes) - Winners Give Up Easy? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners give up Easy! Don’t they? Have you ever looked at the income percentages of the U.S. population? If you make $100,000.00, you’re in the upper 4% of the population. Do 96% of us not aspire to, or dream about making good money? What If I told you about the upper 1%...Wow! What are ...
Views: 2141(4 votes) - Choose Your Destiny With Right Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckWe choose our own destiny, did you know that? Every decision you make is a step either toward or away from your destiny, your destination in life. Your choices create the causes-and-effects that dictate your life experiences. How can you know if you’re moving in the right direction? Ask ...
Views: 2635(3 votes) - Latent Wisdom: Discovering What You Know - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Richard LiottaI believe that most people know more than they acknowledge or utilize effectively in living their lives. This latent wisdom has been alluded to, partially, by various notions including “trust your gut” and “pay attention to your intuition.” It also appears in those moments when you just ...
Views: 1974(6 votes) - Socrates and Neuro-Semantics - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Dr. Charles DesJardins“Neuro-Semantics” is it a new word, or is it a new concept? Dr. Hall states, “Neuro-Semantics is actualizing your highest and best. It is making real your highest meanings and visions, and it is implementing your best values and ethics.” How is that done? Again by Dr. Hall, “Neuro-Semantics is ...
Views: 2489(3 votes) - STAYING GROUNDED IN CHALLENGING TIMES - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Laura MonzoThese are challenging times, with vast economic, environmental, and spiritual changes. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed with stress, worry, or depression – to feel out of control, ungrounded. Staying grounded is our safest and most effective strategy for coping with today’s challenges and finding ...
Views: 1879(6 votes) - Success and Vision - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanIn a unified Self we have more direction and greater presence, a presence to be perceived in how you live your life. Holding your unity is taking ownership of the greatness and potential you can offer to your own day-to-day world. But once again it’s all about how you start that process of ...
Views: 1402(3 votes) - The Secret You Need To Know About The Secret - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dean A. BanksWhen the movie The Secret became a big hit several years ago it planted a seed in the mass consciousness that we can all create our individual reality from our imagination. After releasing the genie out of the bottle, so to speak, many people began wishing and focusing on the physical objects ...
Views: 2647(6 votes) - ***FINDING A TEACHER - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from James RobinsonMany people wish to be enlightened or find happiness in life. There are thousands of self-help books, thousands of self-help workshops and even more philosophies and teachings promising to make people happy or enlightened. It is possible to become enlightened and happy by studying all of these ...
Views: 2048(2 votes) - 5 Key Attributes to Success - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowLet’s truly get down to business and turn the spotlight on ourselves and delve into what level of commitment you honestly maintain in your life on a regular basis. There are five major players when it comes to working toward your health and wellness goals and aspirations. Why not take a gander ...
Views: 2780(2 votes) - Building Common Sense - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from William Cottringer“Success is what you get from using common sense; failure is what you get from using everything else.” ~The author. Success is built on a firm foundation of good old common sense (which unfortunately isn’t so common these days); failure follows the crumbling of a weak foundation built on ...
Views: 2755(2 votes) - Don't Believe Everything You Think - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Leslie SannI was paying for the massage I had just received when my eyes fell upon a small sign. I read it. It said: "Don't Believe Everything You Think." I broke out laughing. I flashed on all the times I had marched righteously into my life having believed some thought that I had been done an ...
Views: 2688(2 votes) - How Can We Move On? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaChanging your mindset, beliefs, and self-image is a lot of work. You didn't create negative beliefs overnight so it will take time to change them. At one time, negative beliefs and mindsets were just seeds that you watered by negative responses, outlooks, and placing yourself in negative ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - How to Attain Inner Peace During Chaos - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieStriving for inner peace in the midst of the drama, chaos, or any experience that is less than desirable is difficult for the most mindful person. In many situations, we can fend off the pressure of being drawn into the experience; however, some situations or experiences reach our vulnerability ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - Improvement is a Lifelong Process - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from cedric riceImprovement is a Lifelong Process If you are an honest person you will admit that there are many things in your life which need to be improved on. This is true of all of us no matter who we are or where we are from. The richest man in the world may not have more character than the ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - Managing a Paradoxical Life: A New Way of Living with What We Like and Dislike - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ragini MichaelsI don’t know whether you are intrigued, shaking your head in dis-belief, or laughing at the notion of something so seemingly absurd as managing paradox - that mental phenomena where two things cannot logically co-exist, but indeed, do. In our daily lives paradox shows up in the form of ...
Views: 3977(2 votes) - My Favorite Inspirational Self-Help Book - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Dorothy NeddermeyerGames People Play, Eric Berne, MD is the bestselling book that uncovered the dynamics of human relationships and interactions. Since its publication in 1964 to the updated 40th anniversary edition, over 5 million copies have been sold worldwide in over ten languages. The book remains immensely ...
Views: 1979(2 votes) - Our Fight Against Malnutrition - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaMalnutrition in the world today is almost ridiculous how epically big this problem has become! According to a United Nations Rapporteur, Jean Ziegler, in 2006: “58% of all death in the world is due to malnutrition, and 1 out of every 12 people is suffering from malnutrition”! 5 million of those ...
Views: 1619(4 votes) - Peak Performers Pursue Problems Practically - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from James LeGrandThe difference between a peak performer and a poor performer is what they each think about. If you know the secrets of a peak performers thought process, you can duplicate their process, and thus their results. So, how do peak performers perceive the problems in their lives? Here is a ...
Views: 1458(4 votes) - Release and Let Go! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaRemember when you first started driving? Did you ever accidentally drive off with your emergency brakes on? What happened then? I am sure you had to release the brakes or else you wouldn't be going anywhere. Once you were sure about what the problem was you could fix it and be able to continue ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - SHOULD YOU LISTEN TO YOUR HEAD OR HEART? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from William Cottringer“There is no squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.” ~Christopher Morley. This article title is not a rhetorical question at all. In fact it might be one of the most important questions to ask and answer ...
Views: 5122(4 votes) - Since I accepted the Inevitably, I see Possibility - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Claude WarnerFor most of us our goal in life is to be comfortable. For instance, we want just enough money to be able to live a “comfortable life”. We don’t necessarily seek the passion of fulfilling great visions, or the other extreme of apathy and despair. For many of us our lives are focused on ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Still She Keeps Turning - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Matt StonewellA Prayer to Our Mother Earth When it all becomes too hard and things get out of hand. I look to the horizon as I sit on the land. Thanking Mother Earth as she endures my weight. What an incredibly strong woman she is. I often ponder the conflicts in life then stop to consider what the Earth ...
Views: 994(2 votes) - The Art of War - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“Wars teach us not to love our enemies, but to hate our allies.”- W.L. George With so many interactions with so many different people, we’re bound to butt heads every now and then. And if we’re not careful, those conflicts could ruin a great relationship. (We’ve all seen that happen!) But we ...
Views: 2859(6 votes) - The Wisdom of Alan Watts - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhenever I am feeling a little out of sorts or a little frustrated in life, I turn to any book written by Alan Watts and I find that it inevitably cheers me up. He had an eloquent means of bringing to the fore the simplest explanations for the most complicated questions in life. Today I happened ...
Views: 1543(4 votes) - The Wisdom Of Your Inner Sage - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -Deep within our Being lays a priceless treasure waiting to be discovered. It has always been there. It will always be there. It is we who have abandoned it. This treasure is what I like to call our Inner Sage. So many of us, when faced with challenges or adversity will automatically ...
Views: 3915(2 votes) - What Is The True Meaning Of Alchemy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Evelyn LimWhat is alchemy? Well, answering this question becomes confusing to many modern people because alchemy has been in a morass of confusion itself for centuries. What we can say for certain to begin with is that alchemy was the root of today’s modern science of chemistry. But what makes alchemy ...
Views: 5028(2 votes) - Always Keep Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinSome see life as a big test; others see life as something to experience, enjoy and learn from. Whatever you view life as, there is one aspect that keeps you alive and that is your dreams. Ever see the film Shawshank Redemption? Remember it, and check this out. It can literally save your ...
Views: 1161(7 votes) - Are Your Leads Leading You Astray? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloAdvertisements for leads are everywhere on the web and they promise everything from wealth to automatic ways to grow your business. But can a lead system really deliver? Are they really worth the money? Lead systems can be effective and can be used to grow your business. In fact, if you ...
Views: 2292(5 votes) - How to inspire others - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Jaco BeukesHave you ever had the desire to inspire? That feeling that you wanted other people to look to you and feel their hearts getting warmer and their decisions to make the most of their lives clearer? We have probably all heard of people or met others who seem to elevate us by the way they ...
Views: 2335(5 votes) - The Invitation - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Brenda Crawford-BeeAuthor, Oriah Mountain Dreamer (Sent to me from my sister, Norma Good, in honor of my birthday, September 13) "It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you ...
Views: 1233(5 votes) - Want Nothing - Prefer to Have it All - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Willie HortonA number of years ago, a friend of mine asked me if I was happy. I replied that I was 100% happy at the time, to which she responded "Oh, that's very sad!" I went on to explain to her that one finds happiness within (where else would you expect to find it?) and that my being happy didn't mean ...
Views: 1725(10 votes) - Develop the Millionaire Mindset in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Shanshera QuinnDo you think like a millionaire or do you find yourself thinking more in line with the middle class? There is a mindset that wealthy people have that others are not aware of. Many people tend to think that people with money only live to make money and that making money is all they care about. ...
Views: 1391(8 votes) - Finding Your Way Out of the Swamp When you Are Shoulder-Deep in Alligators - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from William CottringerFinding Your Way Out of the Swamp When you Are Shoulder-Deep in Alligators By Bill Cottringer “No problem can stand the assault of sustained thinking.” ~Voltaire. Scene. Picture this: A Cold, foggy, and damp early morning when you find yourself under-dressed and shoulder-deep in a ...
Views: 3515(3 votes) - Forgiveness: Words to Encourage You - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Janice Brooks,Have you ever had a moment that you needed to be forgiven? I have had many along the way. There is something healing within that process, when it is genuinely given or received. Forgiveness is not forgiveness if we seek it or gives it from a negative place, or to show we are better than, or ...
Views: 1513(3 votes) - Is It Time to Stop Persevering? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Royane RealHow important is perseverance in achieving your goals? Many success gurus tell us constantly that to achieve your goals, you have to keep on going, have faith in yourself, and never give up. To keep persevering to achieve your goal does not mean that you forge blindly ahead, regardless of ...
Views: 1406(3 votes) - Lessons from a Pilot's Daughter – Part One - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Barbara KellyBoth my father and my grandfather were pilots in the US Air Force. My early childhood was spent in the company of flight suits, airplanes, men in uniform, pictures of men in uniform, pictures of airplanes, model airplanes and just about every accoutrement of flight available. My father retired ...
Views: 1996(3 votes) - Positive Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Harry Connor JrPositive productivity is exactly as it sounds -- positive. Productivity increases as does quality, when body, mind, and spirit, are focused upon being in a positive state of mind, emotion, and will -- then the body also will react in a positive manner. Negativity, or being in a negative state ...
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