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- Don’t Just Pray - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Frances LucasWe have a book of instructions from God. The Bible gives us instruction on what to do in hard times. It gives us instruction on how to live. The Bible teaches us from history about men and women who faced problems we face now and how they handled them. We can use the Bible to help us or we can ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - True Wisdom For Success - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Bob LancerWe need wisdom for success that addresses the pattern of the wave! The wave describes the inevitable up-and-down pattern of life. Self-help success teachings usually seem to imply that there is a way to skip the lows, the falls, the losses and just rise right to the top. But that just leads ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - ***Higher Consciousness - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieA friend shared with me a wonderful thought pattern that I have incorporated into my thinking vocabulary, “There is no right, wrong, good or bad.” I like this sentence because it forces me to interpret the situation, to the best of my ability, from a non judgmental space. I try to ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - You can't Delegate your Workout, nor Delegate your Thinking! Part 1 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerLife is difficult. What an awesome start to psychiatrist Dr. Scott Peck's seminal book, The Road Less Travelled. So Much to Learn! Life is also complex, so much to learn and so many rules to follow. There are so many laws and regulations on the books in America it's been said that, reading ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - ***Follow Your Own Beat - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieThe other day I was in a setting that I was not familiar with and frankly felt a bit out of element. As I stood in this feeling, I gently reminded myself you are safe to be you. It sounds so silly to grown women but sometimes a gentle reminder to myself that I can be ME and allow myself to ...
Views: 1379 - 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: 1379(1 vote) - Is Romance Important to YOU? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceIs romance important to you?How romantic are you? 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 ...
Views: 1377 - Ten Questions to Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Lex Sisney“One who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; one who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.” – Chinese Proverb I want to share with you a radical idea. Your results in life are largely determined by the questions you ask yourself everyday. It’s not your IQ, EQ, ...
Views: 1375(3 votes) - What is Freedom? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Hilary KrozuskiFreedom means the absence of restraint or control. It gives people the authority over their own self, their decisions, and actions according to their own likes and dislikes without any intervention. It is their right of freewill. There are four types of freedoms in general parlance, individual ...
Views: 1374(3 votes) - How do You Choose to Do What You Do? Part 1 in the Most Important Question series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerMaking the right choices is a crucial secret of success in life. But how do you make the decisions you make? How do You Make your Choices? Some people muddle through without a viable strategy to give them the results they want. Then they're surprised when those results don't show up in their ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - ***Greet Life with an Open Heart - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieLearning to greet your life with an open heart makes life experiences a bit more vulnerable and emotional. Living life connected to how your heart feels about life choices brings a sense of inner peace with your life choices. Here are some affirmations to support you as you open the heart ...
Views: 1365 - Listen To Your Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Alexandria JoyI’m wondering if you have you ever had the experience of trying to help someone, and you weren’t able to do so because they wouldn’t stop talking for one minute? They ask you a question and then jump right in stacking another question, a solution, or continue to rattle on about how frustrated ...
Views: 1362 - From Procrastination to Productivity - The Mini-Retreat Solution - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Julia JamesAre you a champion procrastinator? Some of us are such talented and accomplished procrastinators that we really should get an award. Honestly, we can be so creative! Where others see a pile of paperwork, we see another game of Solitaire. Dirty dishes in the sink? That’s just a sign it’s time to ...
Views: 1361 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 5: What Values are You Teaching? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanRemember when you were little and someone may have said, “Monkey-see, Monkey-do”? Well, everything that you emit through your actions, your words and even your thoughts are being fed into those around you – your children, your siblings, your friends, your coworkers and even your significant ...
Views: 1360 - ***Release Anger - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Nancy Gentle Boudrie“Face it, embrace it, and then release it.” These words have been part of my healing process for years. However, the power lies in the awareness of what we need to face, own and then ultimately release. Sometimes this process may take minutes, or if we are emotionally attached to ...
Views: 1359 - 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 ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - How To Decorate And Appreciate Your Porch - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Melisa VerchClose your eyes and think of a memory that involves sitting on a porch or balcony. Were you in a mountain cabin? A condo at the beach? A friend’s home? Chances are your memory takes you to a place of relaxation. I want to share with you ways to make your own porch memorable. Porches were ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Internet Safety Facts Parents Should Know About - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.The internet is such a part of our everyday lives now. In fact, we probably don’t even give it second thought. If you want the answer to something, just google it. How convenient! Your children’s generation is the first to grow up with this advanced access. It’s no surprise if they know more ...
Views: 1357 - 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: 1356 - Transforming Rage into Right Action - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Janet Smith WarfieldI have always had to go deeply into my own rage in order to bring it into the light to heal. If I don't allow myself to feel the rage, I cannot heal either myself or others. Not allowing myself to feel it is like clamping a lid on a boiling pot of water. Eventually, it boils over in uncontrolled ...
Views: 1355 - 5 Networking Opportunities For New Success - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from DK LeeGetting around the right people is not only a life changer, but can be a life saver. Find those that work smarter rather than harder. Where? There are many places, but just talking to people you don’t know is a good start. Maybe the random guy in a fast food line. That’s where I found a ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Telesky Shopping – Letting You Find the Perfect Gifts for Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Harshad JethraMost of us are nowadays enjoying our year end break. Most of the times, this is all about relaxing, feasting, attending a party, and maybe dancing to some groovy music. Alternately, this is a fine time to catch up with friends and family. We all think about gifting during Christmas and New ...
Views: 1347 - Becoming A Wise Leader - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Billy ArcementThe pinnacle of respect in life is when someone acknowledges that you are a wise person. The acquisition of wisdom should be your lifelong search. Wisdom is especially critical for those in leadership positions. There is no age limit when one can be wise but generally it is somewhat ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Teaching Our Children That Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonIn this day and age we are obsessed with discovering where our children measure up against their peers. We want to know how their test scores compare, whether their growth percentiles measure up, and how their IQ scores compare to their classmates. Not only can so much pressure be hard on our ...
Views: 1345 - WORDS ARE WICKED - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2017 from William CottringerWORDS ARE WICKED By Bill Cottringer “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends,” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. For over 50-years now, I have worked in criminal justice as a law enforcement officer, prison warden and a security manager, and ...
Views: 1345 - Your Living Legacy - What is The Legacy You Hope to Leave? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonHow will you leave your mark? How will the world know you’ve been here one hundred years from now? What wisdom do you want to leave with humankind from your life on this Earth? Simply put, your legacy is what you’ll leave behind for those who come after you. No pressure, but ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Your Soul is Calling - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanHave you ever felt called to a higher level of existence, but you resisted because you were afraid to take that leap of faith? Have you ever had a dream that conveyed a message – a powerful message that you knew needed to be listened to and acted upon? Did you answer the call and act on ...
Views: 1344 - Mindfulness Practice - Why Do It? Ideas From A Mindfulness Coach - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Brook MontagnaIf you are new to mindfulness practice, congratulations on finding one of the most powerful practices for a better life! I know this because I began mindfulness practice and study over 20 years ago and have worked with 100s of clients to change their lives through mindfulness practice, and all ...
Views: 1343 - Facebook Weekly Sanctuaire Soul's Sanctuary's Community enLIGHTenment Journey - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Roni LipsteinCollaboration for the BEnefit of ALL Hey hey hey, Positive energies this finds ALL enJOYing and thus, LOVing Life today. A couple of weeks ago we BEgan a collaborative effort for the BEnefit of ALL we call, “Our Weekly enLIGHTenment Journeys” within our Facebook Group, “Sanctuaire Soul’s ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - 3 Real Triggers That Get Us All To Reach For The Phones - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonHaving you been talking to a friend lately, only to have the conversation constantly interrupted as one or both of you grab for your phone? While we know this isn’t polite behavior, many of us do it anyway. I looked into why this was and found there are three distinct triggers that go off ...
Views: 1341 - The hitch-hikers guide to personal development - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Mark EyreLet's face it, there is so much stuff out there on the subject of personal development. Books of all types adorn shelf after shelf in our nation's book shops. That's before we look at internet sales, and all the independent work out there (including mine). It's enough to put people off ...
Views: 1336 - ***Live in the Present - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieI have cultivated the practice of living in the here and now with much effort over the last five years.  However, we live in a world that is dictated by the future, tending to rob us of the experience of the present. Many times I am involved in conversations that talk of plans for the future ...
Views: 1335 - The Strategies Hackers And Techies Use When Their Kids Play Online - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2017 from Tyler JacobsonYes, even hackers care what their children do online. As for those who are immersed in the technology industry, their caution concerning the online activities of their children makes sense as well; as people highly invested in tech, they know exactly what lurks on the internet. Yet not all ...
Views: 1334 - Decorating Ideas With Window Treatments - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Melisa VerchWhether your dream room is formal and filled with fabulous antiques or if it is cozy and sporting worn leather, you can complete the vision with carefully planned window treatments. Privacy, protection from the sun and energy efficiency rank high on the list of consumer needs for their ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Good Advice from the Sages - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Dada VedaprajinanandaWe all begin our lives with a lot of hope for the future. In this game of life some people reach their goals and end up satisfied that they have made the best use of their existence on earth, and others die in frustration. The difference between success and failure is often in having proper ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - The Wisdom to See through Lies - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Business BookshopCan you Detect Deception? Six ways to know when I am lying There is no sure way to tell if someone is lying - but plenty of myths. Wisdom eschews quick answers from pop psychology, like an averted gaze or shuffling of feet. In fact, the more that “every smart person knows” something, the ...
Views: 1329 - Fast Track Your Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Anneesh ElizabethPRIORITISE Put First Things First. Understanding the importance of priorities and organising your schedule accordingly can radically and swiftly enhance your ability to produce more in less time. Many entrepreneurs are ambitious individuals who in their pursuit of conquering the world, fail ...
Views: 1328 - Moving House - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsMoving house is a stressful business but that aside it also brings with it important life lessons. We are forced to look through the things of past and ask “Do I really need this?”. We have garage sales getting rid of clutter we question what to bring into our new home and what to leave ...
Views: 1327 - 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: 1327(1 vote) - You're Wrong is *Not* the Secret of Success. Part 1 in the Disagreements series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerDo you disagree with other people much of the time? This is not to ask if you're generally disagreeable, that's a separate question for some other point in time. The Negativity of Disagreements Whenever you find yourself disagreeing with what someone else is saying, or with one of their ...
Views: 1326(2 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) - ***Rejoice in Being Genuine - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieOnce I released the need to do some of the beautiful traditions that had been a part of me for so long but had lost the authenticity for me as well as the true spirit by which they were intended, I was better able to embrace the festiveness of this season. However, releasing the negative ...
Views: 1320 - Ponderings at Powell’s- Life Lessons in a Book Store? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Angel HaleA couple of weeks ago my husband and I slipped away to Portland, Oregon. This beautiful city is one of our favorite miniature vacation spots and it is practically right in our backyard. As ever, we had an amazing time. We walked for hours, perused the many wonderful shops, dined on incredible ...
Views: 1320(4 votes) - Letting Go Into The Flow - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Barry LipscombThere is something within us that wants to be whole and when we give it just a bit of attention it multiplies. That is Grace. The un-manifested potential has an organizing intelligence if we give up our own will, letting go into the flow of life. It’s like the large tracks of a tank or ...
Views: 1319(3 votes) - ***Strength in Grace - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Nancy Gentle BoudrieLife is filled with so much uncertainty that, at times, the only survival technique that will work for me is tapping into the Power of Grace. Grace is that divine intelligence that is tirelessly working in my daily life. I need only live in awareness of this Grace to gain its incredible ...
Views: 1315 - It’s Different Than What You're Doing Now - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Ted CiubaWhen you see someone, when you meet someone, when you interact with someone, when you get a chance to look at someone who has done what you want to do, whoosh, you have an amazing belief change—because you can see that it is possible. Now, I don't mean people out there. Because we know there are ...
Views: 1315(3 votes) - My Ten Favorite Concepts About Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2018 from Joe HurleyPlease enjoy my favorite concepts about energy, consciousness, healing, ascension, evolution, awakening, divine relationships, and more. The information that I get from my divine higher consciousness has transformed my reality and my way of life. I hope this information will make a ...
Views: 1315(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: 1314(1 vote) - Learning through Life’s Knowledge Diamonds - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles“Experience is the best teacher” may be a time-tested proverb, but in reality, learning from life’s experiences is not always as simple as the conventional wisdom suggests. We each learn different lessons from life’s experiences based on the knowledge we use for making sense of things that ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Definition: Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Laura MonzoWisdom is having gained knowledge, understanding, experience, discretion, and intuitive understanding, along with a capacity to apply these qualities well. It is the judicious application of knowledge. To some extent the terms wisdom and intelligence have similar and overlapping meanings. The ...
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