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- Blog Writing - For a smash hit online business - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from kanwarjeet singh GrewalContent writing is the need of the hour for every online business to reserve their credibility. Content writing for websites is the newest marketing tool that gives businesses an impressive edge to pronounce their supremacy on the cyber space confidently. It’s not just an indispensable need of ...
Views: 809 - The myth of the complex woman - Part 4 - The Role Cycle - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from George ForderThe Role Cycle It's official: Married women over 40 have the best sex. 81% are more adventurous than when they were in their twenties, and 63% are more confident in bed. It's easy to see why, if you've been following my blog on the simple nature of woman. Some of you might have worked ...
Views: 969 - What are your values reflecting to the world? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhat are your values reflecting to the world? Create a set of great personal values and surround yourself with the right people that can form your support system. Have an optimistic spirit and develop a strong purpose that you completely believe in and everything you can imagine is possible, ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - ***HOW TO HAVE A WONDER FULL DAY - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from James RobinsonI saw a sign that read, “Wake up every morning with the thought that something wonderful will happen that day”. As a spiritual teacher and healer, I thought that was one of the most profound things I have ever read for several reasons. First, it acknowledges that most of what we experience in ...
Views: 2188(3 votes) - Mindfulness of Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Fariborz ArbasiSometimes emotions make the life difficult even make it unbearable for some people. On the other hand, the life without emotions is tasteless, because, emotions give us experience of pleasure. All addictions and most entertainments, communicates, projects, trainings, and therapies result from ...
Views: 3461(2 votes) - ***BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN STORY - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from James RobinsonMany times I see people who are stressed out, unhappy, overwhelmed, angry and afraid. And these are the “spiritual” people. I have to ask myself “What isn’t working?” Then I see people who are happy, self-aware, and enjoying their life. I have to ask myself, “What is working?” The interesting ...
Views: 5813(2 votes) - If Only We Had Some Patience In A Bottle - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenWhat is one of the most valuable commodities that anyone can possess in this day and age? What is the one precious thing we all seem to lack? I believe that, given the opportunity, some of us would even trade all of our earthly possessions for a lifelong supply of this magical substance. It ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE COACHING & THERAPY: IS THERE ONE? And What is it? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Stanlee PanelleWritten by Stanlee Panelle, M.A. Professional Personal Life Coach Former Psychotherapist and Career Counselor www.stanleepanellecoahcing.com THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE COACHING & THERAPY: IS THERE ONE? And What is it? Many people ask: “what exactly is the difference between ...
Views: 1047 - Carrying the Question: A Technique for Gaining Greater Clarity - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Coleen Renee, CSHHave you ever had a question of great importance to you, yet when you searched for the answer you never found one that was satisfying? Have you received an answer to something that never really felt complete – or it only got you so far? The trouble is two-fold. First, we live in a culture ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Feminine Power, Goddess Energy, and Feminine Essence - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lola JonesArticle by Lola Jones, author, spiritual teacher, and creator of Divine Openings Of course, being a woman I am embodying quite a bit of feminine essence this time around. It's a joy, a pleasure, and a privilege to be a woman at this time. The feminine, magnetic, attractive force brings ease ...
Views: 1509 - Perfection - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from james robinsonI noticed on Facebook that someone posted a statement that “it is okay not to be perfect.” I responded by saying that everyone is perfect, for which I was told “that is your ego talking.” To me, this is a fundamental misconception that guarantees suffering for anyone that believes that we are ...
Views: 643 - First-Time Directors Have a Chance - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Colin LimprightFIRST-TIME DIRECTORS, YOU HAVE A CHANCE! A leading question for all beginning filmmakers has been: how do I get that first opportunity to direct? Up until this year, answering that question has been like untying the Gordian knot. (Definition: 1. An exceedingly complicated problem or ...
Views: 891 - WHY FORGIVE? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Janet Smith WarfieldThere is no need for forgiveness and yet every need for forgiveness. What in the world do I mean by that paradoxical statement? In what sense is there no need for forgiveness? Each of us physical human beings births onto this planet with limited perspectives, limited bodies, physical needs ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Living Without Regrets - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Sara DillingerBoomer 54 Mark of Baby Boomer Talk Online posted the following list of the Top 5 regrets people have on their deathbeds after attending the funeral of a favorite aunt. I’ve expanded each point with comments just to add a little more fuel for thought: The Top 5 Regrets People Have On Their ...
Views: 981 - Growth in all Dimensions - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from cedric riceGrowth in all Dimensions The most effective person is the well rounded person. Being well rounded means that you are able to function on many different levels in life. You can be good at one thing but not good at others. When you have a glaring weakness in one area it effectively diminishes ...
Views: 846 - 2012 - The Mayan Prophesy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dr Jay PolmarRoland Emmerich's film 2012 caused a big hullaballoo, and all the disaster-porn films we've been seeing for the last 50-60 years or so is scaring the heck out of viewers. So badly are they scared of the end that they are watching the same movies of disaster, over and over, with different actors, ...
Views: 996 - I cannot change the world - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Dr. Christine King[Following is a blog entry I made in my personal blog, Notes to Self, about a year ago. What do I think of it one year on? Hmm...] Note to Self: I cannot change the world. I can only change myself. I cannot change the world. I can only participate in its processes. In its constant ...
Views: 869 - Thoughts on suicide - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Dr. Christine King[Following is a blog entry I wrote about a year ago, in a personal blog I titled "Notes to Self." I submit it here for digestion and discussion...] Note to Self: Thoughts of suicide occur only to the sane. In fact, I submit that it may be the one true mark of sanity. Anyone who is ...
Views: 824 - What makes a great teacher? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Dr. Christine King[First published in Horses, Inc., 2007] The best teacher I’ve ever had was the guy who taught swine medicine and production during my 4th year of vet school. Now, I just can’t express to you how little interest I had in swine medicine and production! It was about on par with the poultry and ...
Views: 771 - Are Your Feelings Reliable? Interview with Rabbi Mordecai Finley, PhD. Part. 2 - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Belinda LamsBelinda: You often distinguish between thoughts, feelings, and intuition in your classes. Let’s talk about feelings first. I see many people using feelings as their main criteria for making major life decisions and relationship decisions. They’ll talk about their feelings as if they’re the ...
Views: 1527 - The Principle of Reciprocity is God's Rule - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Monica NelsonIn business, the principle of reciprocity is a widely-used practice in sales. The rule is based on solid human behavior, and states that if you do something nice for someone, they will reciprocate and do something nice for you. Even if they really don't want to, they will feel a need (or ...
Views: 2181 - Who Needs Wisdom? - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Wayne KehlThis is my favourite definition of wisdom: “Good sense; the ability to make sensible decisions and judgments based on personal knowledge and experience." Note that good sense requires personal knowledge and experience in order to be effective. Wisdom cannot grow and flourish in isolation. ...
Views: 1035 - Make the Right Choices - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from cedric riceMake the Right Choices Every choice that we make in life whether it is big or small has consequences attached to it. We are not in control of everything that happens in life but the overall responsibility is ours. The sum of our choices generally is the reason that we are in whatever place ...
Views: 846 - Learn from your Experiences - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from cedric riceA wise man will learn from his mistakes and the mistakes of others. I once listened to a Special Forces Sergeant who related his Vietnam experiences to me. One thing that he told me is that he would never be the first to try something new. He would stand clear and see if it worked. If it did he ...
Views: 992 - How Do Your Dots Connect? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul MonaxI recently stumbled across an amazing video of the Stanford University Commencement speech from 2005 given by Steve Jobs. It is only 15 minutes long, but yet it is very powerful. In his speech, Steve tells 3 different stories about his life. The first one being about connecting the dots of ...
Views: 861 - Memorial Day Holiday - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Clara McCleenAt 3pm on the last Monday of May, a national Moment of Remembrance takes place around the country in honor of all those American Soldiers who died performing military service. Although this tradition was only started in December 2000, the concept of Memorial Day has been around for much longer. ...
Views: 534 - Observation of Love - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Eddie CorbynYou’re sitting in your garden appreciating the beautiful trees, fauna and flowers all around you and you’re feeling very good. The sun was low on the horizon and a loving breeze enveloped you. Suddenly, without warning, you’re aware that you’re still to meet and connect with your soul ...
Views: 901(2 votes) - Are You Commited to Your Success? Or Are you Simply Involved?! - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Stephen SuccessWhat is the Difference Between Involvement and Commitment? This is by no means a trick question. When it comes to your Success in life are you Involved or are you committed? Many people get frustrated with life; they get ticked off when they think of their current situations or place in ...
Views: 1340 - Mindfulness and the Power of Living in the Moment - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jane AbramowitzMindfulness and the Power of Living in the Moment Before discussing Mindfulness itself, just some food for thought which will lead us into a full discussion of the topic… Previously I wrote about the power of forgiveness in helping us get out from under the Shadow of the Past. (Check out this ...
Views: 1561 - The Power of Trust - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jonathan M FlaksTrust is an important aspect of business, whether it's trusting others, or trusting yourself. I'd like to focus first on the trust you need to have in your team. This team could be the team of employees that you work with or lead, a virtual team, a team of people you network with, ...
Views: 849 - Common Sense Coaching, Teaching Hitting To Little League Players - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Marty SchupakOne thing I learned in my 21 years coaching youth baseball is that there is no perfect way to coach hitters. I never considered myself an expert at teaching young 7-12 year old ballplayers the most refined hitting techniques. The most success I’ve had with improving hitters’ techniques is ...
Views: 1439 - SELF STORAGE AND THE GOLDEN RULE - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Delilah ScottWhen I started my adventure in the world of storage it wasn’t as a storage specialist but a potential client. I was jobless and was forced to minimize my way of living. I came across a brand new Self Storage facility by the name of Big Key Self Storage. It was something I had never found myself ...
Views: 893 - 3 Reasons the Least Logical Solution is the Right One - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Daniel WoodWhen I was a boy we would play baseball in the park. The problem was that it was surrounded by bushes. Our balls kept getting vanishing in the bushes. After about 2 years I learned how I should find them. I would look at the bush and think of exactly how it should bounce and then look in ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - How to Think Differently About the Decisions You Make - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferEvery moment seems to offer a choice, don’t worry about it; imagine both choices are perfect! Choice is constantly in front of us. We decide on a turkey or roast beef sandwich for lunch. We decide whether to park the car in the first spot we see, or head down the aisle hoping for a spot close ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - Choose to become a Dentist - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Amit SanaChoosing the field of dentistry in college for a career might sound easy. Thou, it will take the studies will take years and will face many obstacles before the actually application. Dentists, as we all know, are professionals who maintain our teeth and mouth. Dentistry has several types of ...
Views: 764 - Woman and choice Mother - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Fardhie HantaryInvocation and Peace for them Woman and choice Mother. Many people already travel on this earth lives either in large or small an achievement or a desire, which is considered a success and a symbol of the success of someone or a group, actually really can not be separated from the active ...
Views: 1265 - Rational skepticism... or not? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Etienne CharlandMany people, especially in the academic world, look at the world in a very rational way. They view everything related to energies and spirituality with skepticism, a rational skepticism. People involved in groups often seek approval and recognition. For example, Wikipedia wants to be ...
Views: 1267 - Shift with The Brutal Truth - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from William WuAll over the world it's happening all over the world. This phenomenon of bullying and misuse of power is happening all over the world. It is a global issue. What also is happening is a universal awakening. There is a collective consciousness that is being born and it is without physical borders. ...
Views: 705 - Learn how to say No - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from cedric riceMany of us are just good natured people who don’t think twice about doing for others when they need help. There is nothing wrong with being good natured and we should maintain our integrity but there are times that we just need to learn to say no. We can be too giving in our relationships with ...
Views: 1478 - How To Develop Your Intuition - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsHave you had that experience when all of a sudden you just had this huge hunch that something is about to happen, and to your surprise, that intuition was eventually translated to reality? When you feel strongly about something without logical basis to it, that's called intuition. It comes in ...
Views: 753 - Reasons To Be Unique - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsIt's a talent that everyone has, yet they think they don't. The power of being unique. If you've ever marvelled at somebody's creative prowess, guess what, you can create and innovate too. It just takes time. Everyone is born creative. The box of crayons in kindergarten were not limited to those ...
Views: 3451 - "Our History is our Strength" - Women's History Month 2011 Essay - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Ida Tyree-HycheBy Ida Tyree Hyche © 22 March 2011 We are empowered by the strength and leadership of pace-setter women. Their triumphs fuel our destiny. Their breakthroughs form our history. Their formulation of our history propels us as wind beneath wings, daring us to allow its knowledge to ...
Views: 2453(3 votes) - "You Had Me At Hello" - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Bill McLeodIn the 1996 movie “Jerry Maguire” there is a famous line where Jerry (Tom Cruise) flies back home to meet Dorothy ( Renee Zellweger) to tell her that he loves her and wants her in his life, and she tells him “You had me at hello”. What made that line so famous was that although the couple had ...
Views: 585 - Put your Wisdom on Steroids - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from cedric riceWisdom is honorable but wisdom on steroids is unbeatable. We know that the definition of wisdom is the application of knowledge but when you add some steroids to the wisdom that you have you become like Neo in the matrix. When Neo figured out the deal he was able to get inside of the bad guys ...
Views: 786 - How to Come to Terms With Your Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Dion DalyHave you ever come across a perfect person? I bet you've answered no to the question. The thing is no one is an ideal human being because if humans were, there would be no such thing as wars, stress, sadness, or mistakes. The funny thing is even though, while we may never accomplish perfection ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - What is Up With That Sinus Infection! - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Dr. Rick SchaeferBe careful what you say, because once it’s out there you can’t get it back. Be careful also what you don’t say, because there are effects from holding it in. A client of mine, I will use the name Tom, called for a health consultation and reported he was having his fourth sinus infection ...
Views: 705 - 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: 1013(4 votes) - The Obvious But Most Misunderstood Quality Behind Success - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from William CottringerThe Obvious But Most Misunderstood Quality Behind Success By Bill Cottringer “I look for a role that hopefully I feel empathy with and that I can understand and love, but also that has that challenge for me to play - a different kind of role, a different type of character, a different time ...
Views: 1122 - Learning to be Persuasive - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from cedric riceLearning to be Persuasive I remember an experience that I had while I was in the military. We were in the desert and looking for a certain location. I was an Artillery Forward Observer and we were en route to a command meeting. We had a grid location but we had to find it. While I debated ...
Views: 933 - From Network Marketer To Social Entrepreneur! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaThe first rule to a successful Network Marketing business is to add value to people's lives. Without value you become like the other thousand MLMers out there who want nothing more than to sell you. They don't care whether you make it or not, they just care that they make their quota for the ...
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