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Can you define the place where you stop and another human begins? It seems like an abstract question, right? But think about it; how do you define “you”. Not who you are but what; bones, muscles, fingers and toes.
Yes, you are all of those things, but I suggest that you are even more. You ... Views: 943
13 year old, Nicole Ruhter noticed something that thousands of others had simply passed up. As she walked along the service road of the Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, Arkansas, recently, she saw a tea-colored shape she thought to be a diamond. Even though Nicole was in a part ... Views: 1043
PRESENCE – how you present yourself, your state or fact of being
We have all had the experience of walking in a party or meeting up with friends at a restaurant and pick up on a feeling or the ‘vibe’ that is happening. Right? It can either can be warm, inviting and comfortable or weird, cold ... Views: 1365
If only you were less stressed, had more free time, felt better in general or with respect to a certain life area—what changes would now you make in your life? In my practice as a psychologist, I frequently hear people talking about waiting until they feel better, for example, to do something ... Views: 1597
What are your values? How do they help you? Values are as simple as things you treasure or with great worth. These are basically your principles in life, somewhat a standard you rely on keeping you in the direction of success. Values help you reflect and focus on your goals.
From simple ... Views: 925
“Desire is the Starting Point of All Achievement”
- Napoleon Hill
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Pop Quiz: Can success be sped up? Is there an antidote to slow outcomes despite arduous planning and actions taken? What is the secret for seeing huge results right now?!
I get versions of these questions ... Views: 1222
Yet, things aren’t coming together. You are spending the time, but you are not getting to have deeper relationships. As a business coach in Houston and The Woodlands I have had clients who get frustrated. In fact, over my career I have become frustrated, too. I join a group and believe that ... Views: 867
Are you someone who frequently makes plans to lose weight, get
a new job, go back to school, improve your relationship, but then . . . you just don’t do it?
Are you envious of people who have what you want, but somehow
you just can’t seem to do what it takes to get it for ... Views: 853
What are you doing to help yourself during challenging times? Is your response, “What can I do?”, or “Doing the best I can”? Are you doing the best you can? Sometimes I believe we are and sometimes this is a habitual response which prevents us from recognizing it’s an excuse. An excuse because ... Views: 996
What Do You Have to Do to Feel The Way You Want to Feel?
By
Bill Cottringer
“There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.” ~Aldous Huxley.
While this article title seems to be a rather straightforward question, I doubt that it is ... Views: 1336
Being a nurse used to be associated with the white starched dress uniform and cap. When you saw someone in that uniform, it meant purity, compassion and care. It also used to mean handmaiden or the “one who takes orders.”
These days few people still wear white and even fewer wear dresses. Many ... Views: 30263
"Okay, Noah," you're saying. "I can see that every decision I make is based on my Why-To's and Why-Not-To's. But what does that have to do with success? Are you trying to tell me that, if I'm holding myself back from the success I'm capable of, that means I don't want to succeed? Is that what ... Views: 955
Do you know how good you are at what you do? When was the last time you did an objective evaluation of your skills, abilities and aptitudes - that determine how 'successful' you are in whatever it is that you do? Most people, especially those in the professional, entrepreneurial or academic ... Views: 2137
Did you know that high self-esteem has been found to be the number one ingredient for experiencing success in all areas of your life? Success (however you choose to define it) all comes down to how you feel about yourself. Sounds pretty simple, doesn't it? Often, we think that children just ... Views: 1500
What does my intuition have to say?
When was the last time you asked yourself that?
If it's been awhile (or never), I encourage you to pause a minute and ask yourself, "Why haven't I?"
Your intuition is your inner voice, your own North Star.
It's there. But you need to be willing to ... Views: 1696
People who have very low self-esteem hardly ever live their own lives to the full, and they try not to get close to others, which in turn means they are denied love and support. These people seldom, if ever, take advantage of their own capabilities. Rather, they will wind up brooding over the ... Views: 885
If I had a dollar for every time I've either heard someone say, "What if I can't do it?" (or said it myself), I think I'd be rich!
This question is one of the most challenging questions that every spiritual, heart-centered entrepreneur faces as they grow their business.
I faced this ... Views: 1684
That’s the question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. With 60 just around the corner I’m finding it harder and harder to keep weight off and I’m finding it harder and harder to care.
Like too many of us at this age, I seem to have an endless desire to be smaller than I actually am. And ... Views: 751
I come from Japan, the country where Zen flourished. My nickname is Dharma – from Bodhidharma – the name of the founder of Zen.
In this life I have found a modern way of Zen: Kinesiology. Perhaps I was a Zen monk in a past life!
To me, Kinesiology is Zen, and with this approach I have ... Views: 1570
A Stun Gun is a non-lethal weapon that discharges a high voltage low-amperage shock, which will immobilize an attacker for several minutes without doing any lasting harm. Stun guns are considered reasonable force to resist attacks, are legal in most states, and can be carried concealed or ... Views: 766
White knights have a compulsive need to rescue, but how and why they rescue can be quite varied. The following is an overview of the basic characteristics common to all white knights. There are also four subtypes: the overly empathetic white knight, the tarnished white knight, the terrorizing/ ... Views: 3691
People who seem overconfident or too interested in them selves are often called narcissistic. Narcissism is a thought and behaviour pattern that involves many negative elements including:
• Overconfidence
• Fascination with the self
• Excess ... Views: 842
Negative circumstances in our life such as debt, bad relationships, depressing jobs, lack of friendships and other negative situations can cause an array of emotional issues. Your inner resilience to manage stress is essential when navigating the challenges of everyday life. The sad reality is, ... Views: 1095
Fear of rejection can lead to a vicious cycle of rejection.
Fiona, a marketing specialist of one of the biggest malls in town, offered her hand to her client and then she stood up and walked out of the room with her head held high.
She was feeling so victorious after closing a ... Views: 2219
-- Genuine control is not something lost or gained according to what someone else says, does or thinks. It is within me in abundance at all times.
-- Genuine control is not about trying to make people like or love me. It's about liking and loving myself and allowing my inner beauty to shine ... Views: 1470
-- Genuine control is not something lost or gained according to what someone else says, does or thinks. It is within me in abundance at all times.
-- Genuine control is not about trying to make people like or love me. It's about liking and loving myself and allowing my inner beauty to shine ... Views: 1164
-- Genuine control is not something lost or gained according to what someone else says, does or thinks. It is within me in abundance at all times.
-- Genuine control is not about trying to make people like or love me. It's about liking and loving myself and allowing my inner beauty to shine ... Views: 1099
-- Genuine control is not something lost or gained according to what someone else says, does or thinks. It is within me in abundance at all times.
-- Genuine control is not about trying to make people like or love me. It's about liking and loving myself and allowing my inner beauty to shine ... Views: 1141
-- Genuine control is not something lost or gained according to what someone else says, does or thinks. It is within me in abundance at all times.
-- Genuine control is not about trying to make people like or love me. It's about liking and loving myself and allowing my inner beauty to shine ... Views: 1464
I find it fascinating that people we perceive as rational are totally using their intuition. What is your experience with intuition? I’d love to hear about it and how it has affected your life?
Everybody knows Albert Einstein, the German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity. ... Views: 1526
For the last few days I’ve had a couple of lines of music stuck in my head. It started when I heard a brief clip of it on the TV and after that it went round and round so I found myself absentmindedly humming it throughout the day.
What was irritating was that it was only 2 lines – ... Views: 771
We all get a few knocks in life that affect our self esteem, or our estimate of ourselves. Sometimes a negative childhood also affects our self-esteem and we go through life carrying around this burden of negativity. What ever the reason, your self esteem has a huge affect on the quality of your ... Views: 1021
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What Is Mindfulness - by Rev.William Meinsen: Metaphysics-For-Better-Living.com
What is Mindfulness?
Learning how to become more in touch with our feelings and how to direct positive actions when they are needed is what mindfulness is about.
Mindfulness is trusting in your inner-self to guide you to that place of peace and understanding.
The dictionary says this ... Views: 1324
On the last round of Open Your Heart a participant asked:
“So if I don’t trust these anxious thoughts then what can I trust? If my truth was really that we are not right for each other then how would I know if I am teaching myself not to listen when doubts arise?”
And then she wisely ... Views: 998
At some point in time, you may have heard someone being labeled as being narcissistic. Or, someone may even have told you that you display narcissistic behavior. And so, you have wondered what exactly that term means.
In short, narcissism is a type of personality trait that can be ... Views: 1990
Self Esteem
You can't touch it, but it affects how you feel. You can't see it but it's there when you look at yourself in the mirror. You can't hear it, but it's there every time you talk about yourself. Self esteem is how much you value yourself and how important you think you are. It's ... Views: 703
Self-esteem is a way of being, thinking, feeling and acting that implies that you accept, trust and believe in yourself. When you accept yourself, you can easily live with both your personal strengths and weaknesses, without unnecessary self-criticism.
When you respect yourself, you ... Views: 1272
Self-esteem, an innate human trait, is rarely taken as it was designed for: for the betterment of human beings. We usually misperceive it when we talk about overly confident, overly shy, overly reluctant or overly energetic people around us. We generally think that self esteem has anything to ... Views: 1481
What is self-esteem?
Self-esteem to many, is composed of many different things. I believe self-esteem is composed of three core things. Nathaniel Branden’s 6 pillars of self-esteem is much more comprehensive and I encourage all to look up and read his work. But, I believe self-esteem is ... Views: 577
I am well aware of the flack I am going to catch from the Tarheel Faithful but I also know that when greatness exists they all have a deep appreciation. Yes I am a loyal Tarheel Fan (and yes I have and will continue to write about Dean) however in the midst of an internet search I began ... Views: 867
Do you have a base? A place within you that says, "Yes, I will do this." Or "No, I won't do this." Your base is called many things. Your morals, your way of standing true to yourself, your conscience, your belief system, etc. For today, we'll just call it your base. It's the place where you know ... Views: 904
Do you ever feel that your work is taking up more and more of your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual energy? On top of that you may be chauffeuring the kids or grandkids to their ballet classes, birthday parties, or soccer games. You might also be looking after an elderly parent. ... Views: 1361
When Julie looks through the lens of her camera she is interested in what is in focus and what is out of focus. Sometimes what is in focus is so boring, it’s the out of focus which interests her. The question that occupies her mind is: how do I bring that which is out of focus in focus?
The ... Views: 1020
What Is Your Reputation With You?
By Sandra Abell, MS, LPC, ACC
Matt has been a supervisor for several months, yet he continues to struggle with the image of himself in his new role. He knows his job is to lead and manage people, but he doesn’t believe in himself or trust his ability do ... Views: 1446
The first step in acknowledging and accessing your worth, value, and sense of fulfillment, is to take an honest personal assessment. Set aside some quiet time where you can have privacy and think. Take your journal, notebook or diary and a pen, and ask yourself the following questions:
... Views: 1199
Self esteem pertains to the way you look at yourself.
In short, it can also be referred to as “self concept.”
Self concept greatly affects one’s behavior and outlook in life.
How would you know that you have low self esteem?
A List of Low Self Esteem Symptoms:
1. Can’t express ... Views: 612
There's a term that young, single guys use for sexy moms: M.I.L.F. It's an acronym for Mother I'd Like to #$%@. Don't be insulted; it's the highest compliment a stupid man can pay you. (And don't be frightened. It's always muttered behind your back. No man would ever be so bold as to tell ... Views: 1624
All humans have natural cycles of feelings. It’s perfectly normal for our moods to shift several times a day, based on what’s happening.
As part of these natural cycles, sadness and fear are normal feelings. But because they hang on longer, depression and anxiety aren’t. Studies have found ... Views: 1806
Have you noticed that successful entrepreneurs seem to know what makes them tick....
they know what they want and they know how to get there.
Only once you truly know yourself, will you be able to fully tap into your strengths & abilities each day, regardless of negative people and ... Views: 1057
Recently I shared with my subscribers the affects tropical storm Fay had on our community. As all tropical storms or hurricanes in my part of the country do, Fay originated in the Caribbean. The warm ocean temperatures act as a feeding ground as these storms pick up speed and churn towards ... Views: 1183