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- Women and Divorce: How Women Should Protect Themselves Financially Regarding Divorce - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Karl AugustineWomen who believe a divorce is a possibility or who think that their husband will be asking about getting a divorce at some point should put their emotions aside and plan "just in case" their intuition is correct that a divorce may be coming in the near future. If women who believe that the ...
Views: 13258(1 vote) - Top Ten Ways To Attract Money - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Maureen Oliver1. Know What You Want Don't just think you want something. Know it! Most of us know exactly what we don't want in our lives. We have to become just as clear about what it is we do want. Knowing that you want to make $10,000 a month or more is much clearer than just knowing you want more ...
Views: 9748(2 votes) - On Living Well - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from richard jonesLife is a... Well, you know the saying. But life is also one helluva party. Life isn't all-good, and it isn't all-bad. And even though your parents brought you to the bash, the older you get the more you should realize that it's up to you to enjoy being here, especially if you're gaining ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - 5-Minute Meditation: Light-Song - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Avalon De WittSit quietly in a comfortable place with your eyes closed. Take a few deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Listening to the rhythm of your breath, feel your body relaxing from the top of your head, all the way down to the tips of your toes... Begin to form a vivid ...
Views: 1416 - Modalities and Psychic Abilities - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Avalon De WittThere are three basic modalities of perception. They are the visual (through the eyes), the auditory (through the ears) and the kinesthetic (through bodily sensation, including smell and taste). Most of us are dominant in one or two of these modalities. Your dominant modality will greatly ...
Views: 3574 - Is This Love? How Can You Know? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2004 from Avalon De WittAhhh... love! It's what we all seek. Even those who already have it are continually seeking ways to keep it. But what is love, really? How can we know that what we're feeling is not infatuation? What's the difference? If you are currently in a relationship or if you hope to be in one, ...
Views: 1242 - Along Came a Spider - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniIt had been a lean month and both Ron and I were worried about paying the bills. It's hard to run three companies with no bank loan! In fact, it was the first time we had actually lost money and been in the red. That usually didn't happen to us. To make matters worse, both our son's birthdays ...
Views: 1634 - Is it Positive or Negative? You decide - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniIt was the summer of 2004 when I finally decided to live a positive life. In fact, I'll never forget the day it happened. It started off like any other summer day. After lunch, I decided to take my boys to the neighborhood pool. They were excited because the pool had just opened for the ...
Views: 1780 - Wisdom of a Tree Planter - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2004 from Kimberley SimonJay, my 19 year old son, is baaaaaaaaack. He spent two months up in northern Ontario, Canada, planting trees for a reforestation company ... the best and worst of times ... tears, laughter, learning to make hemp and bead jewellery, playing guitar, BIG food, and best of all, living in a tent in ...
Views: 1610 - How to think thin! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from Rosa Smith-MontanaroWeight loss begins from the neck up… in your mind. How to think like a naturally thin person. Thoughts are powerful, they are a reflection of the quality of your life. If you want to make a change in your life, then you first have to change what is being said in your ...
Views: 10062(3 votes) - Eight Keys to Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from Thelma MarianoI visit my mother in a nursing home several days a week. Each time I leave I am grateful for being able to walk into the bright sunshine on my own two legs. There are so many things to be thankful for in my life – among them good health, my skills and abilities and caring relationships. I find ...
Views: 5053(1 vote) - Keep Good Company - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from graham julieDo you have the courage to reach your goals? Do you have the courage to succeed? Do you have the courage to mix with the people who can change your life. Do you have the courage to walk away from those who keep you in your place? If you really want to change your lifestyle and become successful ...
Views: 5007(1 vote) - Relocate Your Birth Chart and Re-Energize Your Life! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Cait BentenRelocate Your Birth Chart and Re-Energize Your Life! On that special day, in that particular place, at the exact moment you emerged as your mother’s newborn child, your astrological chart was written. You are an energy — a one-of-a-kind, never-before-seen light — here to experience this ...
Views: 7908 - LOVE IS NOT A POWER STRUGGLE - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Noelle NelsonYour husband grips the remote with a mighty hand, surfing the channels relentlessly for something to pique his interest. You say “Oh, that looks interesting;” he says “Boring.” After half a dozen (failed) polite attempts you snap at him: “Well I’m getting dizzy from all the channel-surfing, ...
Views: 1285 - The Power of Clarity. - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Kevin LankfordIt's happened to everyone. You take your camera out for a "Kodak" moment, pose everyone like you want and then "click" you've captured the perfect photo opportunity. Or did you? Suddenly someone shouts, "You had the lens cap on dummy!" Obviously, you were unable to focus that picture and ...
Views: 1467 - The Metrosexual Man vs. The Cowboy - What DO Women Want? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Antoinette (Toni) ColemanHe always looks perfectly put together. He can be in a t-shirt and jeans or heading out to a black-tie event. His hair never has a bad day. His nails are clean and buffed. His clothes are perfectly pressed and exquisitely coordinated. He smells like flowers and spice. Is he gay? No, he's the new ...
Views: 3675 - "Are You Mentally Retarded, But Don't Know It?" - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Terry GossIs your own mind secretly keeping you from the good life? Are You Mentally Retarded, But Don't Know It? When I mention ...
Views: 28455(2 votes) - Do Animals Have Souls? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2004 from Cate CavanaghAs if losing a beloved pet is not heartbreaking enough, the thought of never seeing them at all, in whatever afterlife you believe in, can be devastating. Native Medicine teaches the power of animals. Native Americans believe animals and their spirits can be harbingers of learning and bearers ...
Views: 1801 - Five Important Indian Medicinal Plants for Curing Various Disorders with Special Reference to Sciatica - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Dr Deepak AcharyaMedicinal plants have been curing various disorders in human being from the time immemorial. Allopathic drugs sometimes show negative effect or side effects but herbs are safer and easy to access. The herbal treatments are cheap as compared to allopathic drugs. Sciatica is a common disorder by ...
Views: 25444 - Kissing contains no javelchromopntheoremicherbicidic acid - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2004 from David LeonhardtEvery now and then a quarrel breaks out down at the barber shop, lines are drawn, challenges leveled and, with any luck, somebody walks out with very few blood stains. All over a seemingly innocent discussion: What is the greatest sport ever? Some say "football". Some say "baseball". ...
Views: 1889 - Paper thin walls make for cozy neighbors - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2004 from David LeonhardtPaper thin walls make for cozy neighbors By David Leonhardt Ever since I began working for that Florida villas website, I have been plagued by recurring nightmares. I am haunted at night by the spirits of hotel rooms past. There was a time when I traveled quite a bit on business. ...
Views: 1655 - The Will to Change - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Walid HADDADDo you really possess the will to change your life? How many times you got all excited about a great thought, leading to a change in your life, for a day or two and when the time comes to put it into action you realize that it's not going to be easy to accomplish by finding excuses and saying ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - QIGONG AND THE AGELESS WOMAN - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanThe Chinese have studied ways of creating and maintaining health & longevity for thousands of years. One of “the jewels” coming out of this quest for everlasting youth is the gentle, life enhancing exercise practice of Qigong (pronounced chee-GUNG). Commonly known as ...
Views: 2551(1 vote) - THE THREE TREASURES: A CHINESE PRESCRIPTION FOR HEALTH & LONGEVITY - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanWhat can we do to avoid sickness, debility, and senility in our lives? What can we do to help ourselves heal from diseases or afflictions already a part of our lives? What can we do to create a longer, healthier, enjoyable, and more productive life? I suggest we look toward the ancient wisdom of ...
Views: 3891(1 vote) - Workplace Stress - Expensive Stuff - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Dale CollieWorkplace stress can cut productivity and costyour company thousands of dollars annually. Harvard Business Review writer A. Perkins, advisesthat 60-90 percent of medical problems areassociated with stress. Princeton, NJ insurancecompany Foster Higgins Co., reports that 45percent of corporate ...
Views: 3186(1 vote) - LESS STRESS MEANS MORE SUCCESS - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanMost people spend an enormous number of hours in their workplace. For this reason alone, it is essential to make it a place where people want to be, but also one that promotes physical and emotional health for its inhabitants. Business people normally operate at extreme levels of stress on a ...
Views: 2367(1 vote) - MENDING THE MIND, BODY, MOUTH CONNECTION - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanUnhealthy eating patterns can be changed and healed over time by discovering what is “eating at you” on a fundamental, deep, no-nonsense level. These issues can be best eliminated through uncovering and releasing them, rather than the usual cover-up tactics of useless dieting. Periodic ...
Views: 2124(1 vote) - TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACUPUNCTURIST - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanMore and more people are seeking the expertise of an acupuncturist as Chinese Medicine becomes more and more mainstreamed. Acupuncture provides a highly effective way for people to heal themselves naturally. It stimulates, strengthens, and balances the flow of vital energy (Qi) throughout the ...
Views: 2172 - NO MORE VICTIM: STAND UP FOR YOURSELF IN LIFE - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanHow many times have you been victimized or witnessed it happening to someone else? No matter what the particular situation, someone is the victim while the other is the victimizer. This can develop into a mind-set called “victim consciousness” that can become a pervasive trap that is difficult ...
Views: 13678(5 votes) - ENHANCE YOUR LIFE WITH QIGONG - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Shoshanna KatzmanWhat can we do to avoid sickness, debility, and senility in our lives? What can we do to help ourselves heal from diseases or afflictions already a part of our lives? What can we do to create a longer, healthier, enjoyable, and more productive life? I suggest we look toward the ancient wisdom of ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - 9 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Just Don't Feel Like It - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Skye Thomas9 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Just Don't Feel Like It Achieving the really big goals and dreams always involves breaking it down into do-able little steps. Assuming that you've picked a goal or dream that you really love working at, then most of the steps are a delight to take. No ...
Views: 1589 - "EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING KIDS..." - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Terry L. SumerlinWhile it’s not entirely true that "everything I need to know about raising kids I learned behind a barber chair," it is true that I've learned some things. I was reminded of these things, after hearing a sad statement from a conscientious dad. He said that he and his son are now on different ...
Views: 1156 - Dolphin Dancing: Mysteries of Life Unraveled in WIld Dolphin Swimming - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Laura ScottI meet my new dolphin 'pod' adventurers at the charter airport: diverse, travel weary, filled with unknown anticipations. They don't know it yet but they are about to enter a Divine Recipe of great equalizers: the sun, the sea, a custom built tri-maran and countless numbers of wild, free ...
Views: 1710 - Three Steps for Positive Goal Setting - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Donald WetmoreAs I conduct my Time Management Seminars all over, my audiences consistently tell me they want more out of life. Almost everyone I speak with has a yearning for improving several aspects of their lives. They have dreams and goals about their futures that are as yet unrealized. Many come to the ...
Views: 1103 - Hate Advisory - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2004 from Gail Pursell Elliott©2003 Gail Pursell Elliott The weather service has criteria for issuing weather advisories. Sometimes there is a heat advisory, sometimes a wind advisory, sometimes a winter weather advisory. In all of these instances, once those who are keeping an eye on weather patterns see the ...
Views: 1341 - habits to increase your sales and income - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2004 from tony polaTHE 6 “SECRETS” TO SALES SUCCESS AND A 6-FIGURE INCOME There is no magic pill, trick, teqnique, system or secret to success. However there are many beliefs and habits that will bring you the desired results that you wish to have. It is your choice to develop the appropriate beliefs and habits ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - ADHD -Proper Diagnosis is the Key - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2004 from Patrick Hurley********************************************* ADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley www.addcorridorcoaching.com ADHD – Proper Diagnosis the Key June 2004 Volume I Issue VI Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own ...
Views: 2400 - Pulling Sales with Your Ad Copy - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2004 from Elizabeth mcgeeOne of the best marketing tools available to your internet business is good sales ad copy. This can pull in sales faster than just about anything. If you’re not a writer or cringe at the thought of writing your own sales copy, you can always hire a professional, however if you’re on a budget ...
Views: 1227 - 7 Critical Keys to Goal Setting Success - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2004 from Rod MooreHaving conducted an intense study of goal setting Techniques and strategies over the last few years, andreceived feedback from the more than 5,000 users of Goals Magic, I have discovered that there are 47 keysto goal setting success. All 47 of these keys will berevealed in my soon to be released ...
Views: 4050 - Be Aware of Phishing Scams! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2004 from Nowshade KabirIf you use emails actively in your communication, you must have received various messages claiming to be from Ebay, Paypal and a number of banks. A recent email as if from U.S. Bank Corporation that I received contains the subject "U.S. Bank Fraud Verification Process" and in the body of the ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - From Zero-Cost To...Fraud! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from S. KumarFrom Zero-Cost To...Fraud! By S. Kumar, Learnhomebusiness.com Personalization! One of the decisive ingredients of a ...
Views: 2022(1 vote) - I Am… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene Simmons…you are, he is, she is, they are… But you knew that already, didn’t you? Or have you really stopped to think about it recently – or ever for that matter? Huh? I guess we need a little clarification on this. So…do this. Touch yourself. That’s right, go ahead and touch yourself. ...
Views: 1431 - Improving Interpersonal Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2004 from Burt GoldmanWhen you come to the realization that interpersonal relationships are based on needs then the steps following become simple and effective To understand what a relationship is, how to bring one about, how to enhance one, and why relationships are diminished and lost, one must understand the ...
Views: 27351(6 votes) - Becoming Radiant: Mind Mapping For Creativity - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2004 from Maya FrostI don't take notes anymore. Instead, I create one wildly colorful, creative and inspiring page whenever I need to make a decision, prepare a presentation, or plan an event. That whole two-column plus and minus approach? Gone. Bring on the Mind Maps! I read Tony Buzan's first book on Mind ...
Views: 1610 - Copywriting and Your Five Senses - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2004 from Karon Thackston© 2004 http://www.copywritingcourse.com In its most basic form, copywriting is, among other things, the art of conveying a message in writing for the purpose of persuading someone to do something. This is especially true when writing descriptive copy. Why? Because your customer’s five senses ...
Views: 1255 - How Lazy Parents Make Happier Kids and Stronger Marriages - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2004 from Yolanda CardenMy mother always said that the best parents are lazy parents. Her theory, as I understood it, was that lazy parents don't jump up every time their kids need something so that children learn to entertain themselves, enjoy themselves, and become more independent. In couples, lazy parents, ...
Views: 925 - 10 Tips for Practicing Positive Thinking as a Tool for Managing ADD - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Jennifer KoretskyAt first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative ...
Views: 7511(1 vote) - The What, Who and Why of Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Kathy SparksWhat, you've never heard of a Virtual Assistant??? Imagine an assistant working from a home office helping clients all over the country to be successful. Imagine having an assistant who you don't have to manage. Imagine moving your business forward and still maintaining your ...
Views: 1828 - How To Give the "Gift of a Lifetime" - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Van DayGiving that special someone a special gift can be very difficult. Depending on the situation and occasion, it can be a very tricky thing. You want to do the right thing, but if you’re not careful, it can backfire. As many have found out, you need to give this some considerable thought. But ...
Views: 896 - Stay Healthy and Fit While Working From Home - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Kathy SparksYou are probably saying...yuck, I've heard all of this stuff before. What really prompted me to discuss this topic is a program I saw recently on PBS: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/diet/basics/ It was about diet wars and the "shape of America." Shame on us! Check out this ...
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