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- Is your well-being important to you? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWe are a diverse group of people, with many different thoughts, beliefs and feelings about what we consider to be our optimum well-being. As I was researching this topic because I believe in it totally, I discovered that the most ideal State where people experience the most healthy well-being is ...
Views: 1223 - Transformation starts with Changing your Thoughts - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanTransformation starts with Changing your Thoughts Posted by Intuition Girl Do you think it is acceptable to hurt, insult or injure someone personally or even professionally? Is your response, “No, not me”? It is very painless to say something or do something mean-spirited without thinking ...
Views: 1217 - You have the power to shift your attitude and behavior for the better. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI believe we are in a crisis in the world today and many people feel caught up in worry, fear and anxiety so they act out foolishly to numb their discomfort. There are more people drinking too much today, taking drugs and smoking pot than ever before in our history. There are a lot of mixed ...
Views: 1217 - Life Lessons well Spent - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanIn a day and age where technology appears to rule the day and the sky is virtually the limit in what we can achieve, I often find that young adults seem to have the most difficulty adapting to their new roles in life. Once young men and women get past raging hormones, acne and the feelings of ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - The Baby Whisperer Vol 12: Sorry seems to be the Hardest Word - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanI think Elton John had it right when he sang how “sorry seems to be the hardest word”. Both children and adults have an especially difficult time admitting wrong or harm done. And one of the most difficult things for anyone to say is “I’m sorry” and mean it. An apology is the beginning of ...
Views: 1210 - Don't fight change but rather embrace it. - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanMany people feel that their lives are filled more with burdens and suffering than with blessings and that is quite sad. I know that my life has many challenges and in fact there have been times when I have felt bewildered and let down by God because things were not going my way. Oh yes, I, too, ...
Views: 1201 - Habits you can kick this year - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat? How do you know that I can kick my habit, Joan Marie, you ask? Oh, I know you can kick your habit. It all depends on if you know that you can kick your habit and how willing you are to make that change. So what habits can you help me kick? Good question. If you are like countless others ...
Views: 1201 - Is Your Life Meaningful? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat does it take to have a meaningful life and lifestyle? Each one of us has a different interpretation to this question. What might be meaningful for you may not be for me. I believe it is all about living a life that brings you joy and a wonderful sense of contentment and satisfaction with ...
Views: 1193 - Caught in the crossfire - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanAre you part of the “Sandwich Generation“? This particular age group (ranging between 40 to 60) often finds themselves caring for both an aging parent and a child (and sometimes grandchildren, too). It is not that humans are not capable of multitasking and caring for those they love; but all too ...
Views: 1187 - Love is all Around - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanAngel Chamuel is a great communicator and will assist you in creating better relationships in all areas of your life. If you are willing to receive her blessings, you will begin to feel her love and begin to experience the joy and peace that she will give you. I don't believe in angels, you ...
Views: 1185 - Overcoming Adversity Through Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on May 22, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanAdversity seems to be a strong and difficult word…and sometimes, it can be if we allow it to get the better of us. Unfortunately, some of us encounter it and we become emotionally and even mentally paralyzed from moving ahead in life. Our higher consciousness tells us what we need to do to get ...
Views: 1185 - You can manifest for your life in 2017 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanI once heard a doctor say this statement on TV as she was asking people to exercise, eat well and improve the quality of their life for the New Year: “If you don’t take care of your body…where else are you going to live?” We all need to repeat this statement over and over again so that it will ...
Views: 1184 - The Countdown Begins! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanIs it me, or has 2010 flown by like a speeding locomotive? If you are like me, you have crammed as much into your life and the year as possible. But here we are in the final weeks of 2010 and I want to know what you have done with it. Where did you go? What did you do? What goals did you meet? ...
Views: 1177 - The greatest battle we fight is located between our ears. - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanThink about those words for a moment! Maybe it’s time to stop doubting and struggling and start making positive changes for your life so you can empower yourself to reach your highest potential? Stop setting up roadblocks or procrastinating in ways that continually cause you to live in anger, ...
Views: 1171 - Feel Empowered - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanYou are empowered, whether you believe it or not, to create success in every aspect of your life. You must first choose to be happy in your own state of mind. “But I’m not happy,” you say? Why not? No one is making you unhappy. In fact, no one or nothing has the power to make you feel any ...
Views: 1164 - How do you see life? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you see the magic that surrounds your life or are you caught up in the doldrums of daily living? Too often we tend to make our lives more difficult by adding on high levels of stress and anxiety mixed with rage or anger and even discontent. We are living the so-called fast paced ...
Views: 1162 - How much time do you waste on worry? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI think if we took a poll of most of the people in the world about how much time they spend on worrying each day, we would be enormously surprised. Too many people worry all the time, however, it has been said that we have to stop worrying and turn our problems over to our Creator if we want to ...
Views: 1160 - How to live a happier life and sleep better too! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI have observed that in my area, there is a lot of money in the hands of the people who flock to Florida seeking fun, greater happiness and a better way of life. In truth, don't we all seek those attributes but struggle to achieve? People can't wait to retire so they can enjoy some fun, greater ...
Views: 1155 - Keep going and get ready - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanIt is easy to start looking for a scapegoat for all the things we think we cannot do or have not done. Most of us have a difficult time facing reality so we place the blame on outside forces. Maybe that technique has worked for you in the past; but in actuality, it is a malicious tool that can ...
Views: 1155 - Stay committed to your goals. - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanTimes do get tough; sometimes we want to give up because things don’t seem fair. We get discouraged and think maybe what I want isn’t meant to be for me, yet I want you to know just because your life gets tough, don’t give up, give in or get so discouraged that you settle for mediocrity. ...
Views: 1150 - Summertime and the Living's Easy - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2012 from Joan Marie WhelanSummer is one of my favorite seasons. Everything is in bloom and the leaves are full and green. The skies are a vibrant blue and the sun is beaming its warm rays everywhere its light touches. Kind of reminds me of Billie Holiday back in the early 20th century when she sang, “Summertime and the ...
Views: 1149 - Christmas Reflections - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanAt this time of year, we all go shopping to buy gifts for our loved ones and we try to make a point of making that gift memorable. Have you ever thought of the gift that you receive daily from your Creator? It is a gift of life, of abundance and riches that no material object can improve upon ...
Views: 1145 - Discover your destiny! - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanDeclare daily, the truth that the Lord is guiding you! Your Creator has destined you to leave your mark! Your job is to believe and trust that it is all coming together. Don’t be in doubt, or fear or even feeling that you are inadequate; instead begin to visualize what it is you are seeking. ...
Views: 1145 - Do you dream or live your dreamed reality? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanHarriet Tubman said, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” When you have passion in your heart to change your life and to change your destiny, you are turning your dreams into reality. Fact of the matter is we all have dreams. We all want to attain happiness, acquire success, and achieve ...
Views: 1140 - Putting Thoughts to Birth - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanLet’s think about that title for a minute: “Putting thoughts to birth.” How do you put a thought to birth, you ask? Some of you may have watched the film, “Frequency” starring Dennis Quaid. In the film, the main character was somewhat able to travel through time via frequency radio. Each time he ...
Views: 1134 - Developing Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanIn first chapter of the book, Soul-Discovery: The Nine Principles to Reveal Your Sacred Gifts, I talk about how your “authentic self” can be realized when you acknowledge the burning desire in your soul. Many times, your innate wisdom and drive are desperately trying to be awakened deep from the ...
Views: 1133 - Protect Your Mind - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanIf you are a seeker of inner peace, you must protect your mind and keep it free from stress and anxiety. We were not designed to be in stress and tension all the time, yet, too often, we all seem to live our lives that way. It is easy to live in a state of worry and definitely more challenging ...
Views: 1133 - What are you really seeing? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanSome of you might be old enough to remember the ABC television program, The Six Million Dollar Man. In the 70s pop culture series, Lee Majors played a former astronaut, who is fitted with bionic implants. One of his high-tech powers includes the ability to zoom in at 20:1 with infrared vision! ...
Views: 1112 - There is Much Joy in Generosity! - by Submitted on May 11, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanYou don’t need to be wealthy or have lots of money in order to be generous! Jesus said: “There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.” ACTS 20:35 I know that when I give to others, I feel beyond amazing! It can be as small and simple as offering a kind word or gesture towards ...
Views: 1111 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 10: Motherhood - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanWhat is it? What does it mean? What does it involve? No one ever told me what being a mother actually meant. I observed my Mother but could feel her distance at times… I could sense her feelings of lack and doubt even though we were more than comfortable and provided for. Sometimes I ...
Views: 1110 - Rock Your World with a Lifestyle Makeover - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWhile most of us desire a better and brighter future, many don't apply the inner wisdom that can lead us to fulfilling life dreams. Either we're too busy, too closed-minded, or just too confused by all the philosophical hype. The good news is that each one of us holds a positive blueprint for ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Life actually happens on purpose! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanDon't get caught up in the negativity that surrounds you. Use this time for your joy! Many times without realizing it, our enemies are the ones that motivate us because they get our goat and cause us to challenge them. So if you are facing some kind of enemy in your life believe that you must be ...
Views: 1089 - Life is a process--- stop fighting it! - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanToo many people seem to think that they go to school, get an education, pass all the tests and the rest should be easy. Unfortunately that thought process is false. The whole of life from the moment of conception to the moment of death is a learning process and somewhere in between we suffer ...
Views: 1088 - What nourishes your soul? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanTo nourish means to supply with what is necessary for life, health and growth. When I speak about nourishing the body, we all get the idea that we need to supply our bodies with food, hopefully good food and maybe exercise. Yet when I speak about nourishing the soul, many people turn a deaf ear! ...
Views: 1085 - Mom’s Intuition: The Cornerstone to Family Balance - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanMoms are intuitive beings. Guys, it’s really nothing personal, but Moms are the leaders of the pack when it comes to achieving peace and harmony on the home front. Remember when Mom said things like “I’ve got eyes in the back of my head”? Though she may not physically have eyes in the back of ...
Views: 1077 - Training the Trainer - Motivational Method to Keep You Inspired for Greatness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanThere are those special few, who've chosen career paths as teachers and mentors. I have a lot of good things to say about teachers because they're the ones who give us the basic life skills to survive and succeed. Unfortunately, our "life trainers" are human beings just like the rest of us, ...
Views: 1073 - Inner Peace and World Peace go Hand in Hand - It Begins with You! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever heard the expression, "Become the change you want to be"? This motivational statement should be the foundation to not only promoting peace, but to achieving peace - both internally and in the world around us. When you "become the change you want to be," you are creating an ...
Views: 1072 - It’s time to surrender to a higher good! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanToo often people think that if they surrender they are showing their weaknesses and flaws. I am here to tell you that it takes a great deal of strength to surrender your worries, fears and concerns to the Holy Spirit. We all suffer troubles and great concerns in our lives whether they ...
Views: 1071 - Your words can raise you up or drag you down! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanTaming your tongue is a major factor in reaching your highest potential for your life. Sometimes when we are in stressful situations, we say things that we really don't mean or that we should not speak. Those are the times we often blurt out negative words without thinking first and the ...
Views: 1069 - Start Saying Yes - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever had opportunity slap you in the face and every day since you said NO to it, you have kicked yourself? Sometimes, when a door opens, you must accept the challenge and just go with it. When you hesitate at a chance to embark on a new direction, time will quickly pass you by and you ...
Views: 1068 - Pride or excuses can paralyze you - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanPride, a strong ego, can sometimes confine us. Too often, we get caught up in the words, "I can't do this because I may lose this or that," or "I can't move there because I will be away _________ fill in the blank." There are opportunities in life that beg you to take full advantage of, but ...
Views: 1065 - What you need is very deep roots. - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanYou must have deep roots that will keep you grounded in inner peace and balance if you want to live your life in contentment and harmony. Surface roots can easily cause a tree to topple in times of storms because surface roots are shallow roots. The same holds true for us humans. We all need ...
Views: 1062 - The Baby Whisperer Vol 11: Little Mommies and Careers - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2011 from Joan Marie WhelanHave you ever noticed young girls at play? They tend to nurture their dolls like little mommies. They carry their “babies” around like prized possessions, dressing and redressing them, feeding them, “teaching” them, rocking them to sleep and even singing to them at times. It is a wondrous site ...
Views: 1057 - Gaining Empowerment At The Cross Roads Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Joan Marie WhelanPop sensation, Bone Thugs –N- Harmony sing about the cross roads of life. In their very popular tune, they ask "whatcha gonna do when there ain't no where to run?" Their answer, "...we pray, and we pray, and we pray...every day..." Is this how you feel sometimes? Suddenly, we're at the cross ...
Views: 1046 - Do You Sometimes Feel Dysfunctiona - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanIt is a most uncomfortable period in our lives to be caught up in the dysfunctional periods where nothing seems to be flowing and everything feels difficult to manage. I know that feeling because I have experienced it, however, I can truthfully say that as I was going through it, I was able to ...
Views: 1042 - How Do You Love - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanLove is both a gift and a task. So how do you love? If God so loved us that he willingly died for us, then we can learn much from His example and work on learning more about how to love each other. To heal your life requires you to feel and share love. It is impossible to truly live in joy ...
Views: 1036 - It takes courage to stay in faith - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanLife has been difficult for many lately, floods, fires, lack of funds; conflict in government and confusion is surrounding all of us. The Earth is convulsing and its people are suffering. These are certainly challenging times for everyone yet I am here to say: “Please stay in faith.” When ...
Views: 1035 - Is your life ruled by fear or a sense of freedom? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanThis article is well timed because in our country we have just come out of two bad hurricanes and wild fires. We can all find a reason to be negative and live in fear, worry and self-pity but if you refuse to give these negative emotions your attention, you can easily move beyond them and ...
Views: 1033 - Manifesting Wealth By Investing In Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Joan Marie WhelanI once heard someone say, "Everything you do comes back 10-fold to you." Whether one believes or doesn't believe in the Law of Action and Reaction, or the Law of Karma, it makes no difference. You see, in order to manifest wealth and prosperity, individuals need only apply honesty and ...
Views: 1033 - Your life is about to be turned around! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanHow you started is not important – how you finish is what counts! You can break the chains that bind you and you can create changes that will transform your life if you make the right choices that will enhance your development and improve your thinking and your life. You may be facing ...
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