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- Do you wish you had someone to share your day and night life with? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Naftali SchwartzBy Naftali & Chana Schwartz July 15,2010 I am happily married now 11 years to my beloved husband, Naftali Schwartz. Sometimes I do think about those times that made me feel sad and alone when I used to be single. I got up in the morning at 6:15am each day to go to work. I went on the ...
Views: 1953 - Vist Costa Rica - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Nelson OvallesYou might ask yourself, Why choose Costa Rica for my next vacation spot? This is a very easy question to answer. You see, Costa Rica offers travelers and tourist a blend of authentic as well as modern accommodations to whoever visits here. You can be a beach bum, you can see the beautiful ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Overcome Anxiety and Depression through Nature Photography - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from ForestWander Nature PhotographyIn fast paced lives and busy schedules, finding peace within is critical and not only good for mental wellbeing, but physical health as well. American culture and society is inundated with anti-depressant commercials and propaganda that attempts to sell wellbeing through synthetic solutions. ...
Views: 3965(1 vote) - The Best Relationship Tip Ever - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Andrea DeBellWhat do you do when your partner starts to change and he or she is no longer the one you were initially attracted to? How can someone so right became so wrong after a while? What changed? Whose fault is it? The answer is not as complicated as you think. There is never anything wrong with the ...
Views: 1278 - How to Be Happy Despite Your Partner's "Flaws" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Andrea DeBellHow can we find happiness and have a perfect relationship when our partner is abusive in some way? What if no matter how loving you are, your partner still behaves in a physically or verbally violent manner? This situation can be enormously frustrating, extremely challenging, and even ...
Views: 2120(1 vote) - I Want A Do Over! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Sally MarksDo you remember when you were young, made a mistake in a game and asked for “do overs?” That’s what it felt like when I recently listened to an interview I had on The Author’s Show, http://www.theauthorsshow.com/ I knew this particular interview had a broader audience than my past ...
Views: 1871 - My Unhappiness Is Yours - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Luminita Saviuc“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” Friedrich Nietzsche When somebody you really love, you really care about hurts you emotionally and sometime even physically, what do you do? Do you get up, dust yourself up and keep ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Depression - Information And Support - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Velma MerrickFeeling down from time to time is a normal part of life. But when emptiness and despair take hold and won't go away, it may be depression. More than just the temporary "blues," the lows of depression make it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. Hobbies and friends don’t interest ...
Views: 1132 - 10 Essential Keys to Emotional Well-Being: Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Avinoam LernerEmotional well-being is not so mysterious when you can break it down to smaller steps. You can adopt a few new habits and questions some of your old ones to find all the answers you need for more balance and joy. Here are a few pointers, and you can find the first five in Part 1. ...
Views: 1698(1 vote) - Startling News: The Key to Passion is Fear?! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Leanna FredrichThose who do not move, do not notice their chains.” Rosa Luxemburg Any risk worth taking is worth taking whether it leads to success or failure. Martha Beck Thinking it Through I’m sure you’ve heard of people, may even know some, who love taking risks. Usually they are physical ones ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Living Happily Ever After…Today - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiThe field of positive psychology (which partners closely with the fields of neurology, biochemistry, eastern medicine and others) is built on the scientific premise of neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to change. This means that greater levels of happiness are attainable through ...
Views: 2513(4 votes) - Are You Ready To Begin To Live As Your Heart? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Elysha ElyshaYour heart, which is the truth of you, is freely standing before the arising of all existence. The only thing that has hindered your recognition of the simplicity and freedom of your true nature is you believing in and identifying with your chattering mind. For you to consciously live as your ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - Why the Pursuit of Happiness Never Works for Long - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from David Robert OrdHow happy are you in your everyday life? In the television miniseries The Impressionists, which is fascinating viewing, someone comments about one of the artists that he sounds happy. The other responds that he doesn’t think happy is on his palette. How about you—is happy on your ...
Views: 1267 - Long Distance Relationship Can Remain Alive - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Donna MartinKeeping a long distance relationship alive can be a real challenge. In addition to the usual relationship drama there is the added stress of not having the physical contact with your partner. Dealing with the distance in a positive way will require some creativity and a true commitment to making ...
Views: 1396(2 votes) - Happiness - Where Do Our Thoughts Come From? (Part 2) - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreIn the first part of this article, we have seen that not only many of our thoughts are from our own making, but that we have also learned a panoply of them through the contact of our parents and/or immediate environment. Let's continue our exploration of the origin of our thoughts and ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - Happiness - Where Do Our Thoughts Come From? (Part 1) - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreWhere do our thoughts come from—particularly the ones that poison our minds and can sometimes cause us so much trouble? First and foremost, we make them. It seems that we are born without any preconceived idea in mind. We are supplied with five senses with which we perceive the outside world ...
Views: 2004(1 vote) - Life Will Pay Whatever Price You Ask of It - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Luminita SaviucI honestly believe that life will give us whatever we ask of it. There is so much abundance in the universe and all we need to do is ask. Ask and believe that we will receive that which we’ve asked for. There are so many people in the world that don’t know how to ask. They have poverty thoughts ...
Views: 5976(1 vote) - What It Takes To Have Courage! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Kathleen Lamoureux“Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities because it is the quality which guarantees all others” – Winston Churchill This quote from Winston Churchill pretty much sums up the human quality of courage. My belief is that when you have the courage to do all the things in your ...
Views: 2942(2 votes) - Gaining Emotional Mastery with the Just FEEL It Process - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Michael CasteelThis article outlines a process for gaining emotional mastery, really! I know this well because it has been the essence of my own path both personally and professionally. Learning to not resist contracting emotional states has been the most difficult AND most valuable thing I’ve learned on my ...
Views: 1357(4 votes) - Internet Marketing Success – the ten Steps companion - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Ade AdenekanInternet marketing success today cannot be achieved in a jiffy and that is the reason why it needs certain elements and steps that one should take in order to realize one’s dreams of making good living income from the opportunities offered by the World Wide Web or the Internet if you like. ...
Views: 2147(2 votes) - Challenge The Behaviour Not The Person - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Luminita SaviucIf you want to improve your relationships, if you want to build happier and longer lasting social connections, you have to learn how to better communicate. If let’s say for example you are in a relationship and your partner acts in ways that you no longer can accept, ways that are hurting your ...
Views: 2015(2 votes) - The Test of Trying Times: Being Kind to Yourself When Circumstances Are Not - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Rob BrooklerWe’ve all arrived at those moments when we feel overwhelmed, even under siege, by trying circumstances within our life. We’ve done all we can, bearing up as best we can, but without great success or relief. And in our frustration and fatigue, we’ve probably looked up to heaven and asked: “How ...
Views: 3268(11 votes) - Find how wonderful you are - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from hagit dayanCompliment yourselves, believe in yourselves, and give yourselves credit. You are wonderful people; each and every one of you has many talents. You have achieved much in your lives. You are dear people. All you have to do is acknowledge it, believe in it and cultivate it. I once heard a ...
Views: 1616(5 votes) - Why Rebound Relationships Don't Work - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Velma MerrickWhen you separate from your partner, whether it is dating, a long-term relationship or a marriage, it leaves an emotional gap in your life that you feel the urge to fill. Your confidence and self-esteem will be low and you may feel as if no one will love you again. Essentially, you are looking ...
Views: 14995(2 votes) - Signs Your Ex Girlfriend Still Loves You - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Velma MerrickThere is a feeling of emptiness when a man goes through a breakup with the woman they are in love with. Even if they know that the relationship with their love one has come to an end, but their feelings tell them they still want to be with her. Most of us men will seat around thinking of what we ...
Views: 19614 - How To Apoligize To Your Ex - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Velma MerrickHow important is an apology in the magic of making up? Well, it's just about the most important aspect of making up with your ex yet many spurned lovers completely get it wrong when apologizing. Free Tips On How To Get Your Ex Back Simply saying sorry is not enough and will get you ...
Views: 1722 - Yoga and Blackberry-picking - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Rachel JenningsYoga and blackberries, may not be the obvious combination. But the time is now ripe (in the UK at least) to put the two together. Timing is everything in the land of blackberry picking. It is utterly crucial to success. Last year the time came and went, and I was left bereft of a freezer of ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Happiness - Is There a Difference Between Thoughts and Beliefs? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreYour happiness and emotional wellness mainly depend on the fact that you know, understand, and accept the true cause of your emotions -- whether positive or negative, good or bad. As a matter of fact, I insist heavily on this point because it is the cornerstone of the entire system by which ...
Views: 4936(1 vote) - Three Ways to Enjoy Life - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganI took July off to rejuvenate. I did this because I had become a well oiled machine. I was no longer taping the Creative source within and my inspiration for the tips was dying. During my “sabbatical”, I discovered that while I “talk a good talk” about being present to the moment, I forgot how ...
Views: 1382 - Happiness - Kill Stubborn Weeds While Leaving the Carrots Intact! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreWhen it comes to happiness, it is clear that no one wants to control their emotions in such a way that it would make them all disappear-including the good or positive emotions. After all, what fun would there be to live a life without joy, without enthusiasm? The good news is this control can ...
Views: 2032(1 vote) - Happiness - Can You Really Change Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Chantal BeaupreWhen it comes to happiness, not only can you really change yourself, but you can also considerably improve the quality of your life! You can deeply, intensively, and "elegantly" change your disturbances and your disturbability. You can substantially raise your level of happiness-absolutely no ...
Views: 2534 - The Importance of Gratitude - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Shanna BeamanKnowing what you are grateful for is an important factor to happiness and success. Being aware of everything that you have to be thankful for will help you create a positive focus. Gratefulness will help you reach your goals because you are seeing all the positive things that are happening ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - How to Lead a Joyous Life - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedI aspire to be a joyous human being. As with most aspirations: It is easier said than done. Easier imagined than put into practice. Easier to search for than to have. I want joy to roll like thunder across the hills and valleys of my life; I want surging winds of joy to carry me through loss ...
Views: 3090(3 votes) - Art Of Living - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from keshav PaiART OF LIVING: The term 'art-of-living' refers to capabilities for leading a good life. Since there are different views on what a good life is, there could also be a difference in the capabilities called for. The set of capabilities required for leading a happy life can be identified by means ...
Views: 1078 - The Beauty Way - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Devaa HaleyWhen we experience something truly beautiful, it can open-up the universe and allow grace to bathe us in Her sweet embrace. Whether it be an incredibly gorgeous landscape, the smell of a rose in full bloom, an exquisite piece of music, or a delicious mouth-watering bite, when the senses are ...
Views: 1158 - Tips on How to Deal With That Nasty Acne - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Adams RichAcne affects an estimated 99% of people - mostly teenagers and young adults - at some point in their lives. Although acne is temporary, lasting from a few months to a few years, early therapy is necessary to prevent scarring and dyspigmentation, which, untreated, can persist for life. Here are a ...
Views: 1720 - 63 Ways to Raise Your Energy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2010 from Nathalie EkoboWhat if you could change your energy in the finger snap? What if from anger or frustration you could switch to feeling peace and freedom?! My clients often ask me how they can keep their energy high. They know the benefits of “being in the zone/or in the vortex” as ABRAHAM say. For instance, ...
Views: 1403(1 vote) - When The Going Gets Tough -- Becoming a Shopaholic Is Insane - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhen the going gets tough - when you just want to screw it all and grab any kind of pleasure you can get - whipping out the plastic to indulge on a shopping binge isn't the answer. Like a bulimic on a food binge, you'll feel worse inside, want to barf, and hate what you just bought. You'll ...
Views: 1833 - Maintaining a Positive Attitude Despite Negative Mind Chatter - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Lisa FraserSo much of what we are able to accomplish, or not accomplish, is attributed to the attitude we choose in response to the external situations in life. Much of our attitude comes from the way we speak to ourselves and what we choose to believe. Learning to control those inner thoughts naturally ...
Views: 1762 - Finish Your Unfinished Business - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from gladys stoneThe Today Show featured a segment recently about people over 50 getting fired and how it changed their lives for the better. One guest, Lee Kravitz, author of Unfinished Business, took stock in himself after he was laid off and realized that he had become disconnected from the people who ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - Benefits of Giving Thanks—Inviting Blessings—You Will Receive More - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbI have a habit of meditating the minute I wake up in the morning. I always begin by giving thanks to the universe for the many blessings and gifts in my life. I have found this practice to be very beneficial. By giving thanks, you are inviting blessings, and you will receive more ...
Views: 2461(2 votes) - Mind Body Spirit and the Power to Achieve Happiness and Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Willie HortonVery often I find it difficult to explore some of the key concepts in what might loosely be described as personal development or self improvement, given that ordinary language and words prove wholly inadequate. For example, do the words ‘universal energy’ adequately capture the reality that you ...
Views: 2057(4 votes) - Stress Management Techniques And The Causes Of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Francis ColeStress is a killer. The modern age has brought many advances in medicine that have helped us cure and prevent many major diseases. Stress is one disease that has not been eradicated and in fact it is one that is affecting more and more people each year, especially in times like these when many ...
Views: 1026(3 votes) - The Challenge of Planning Family Meal - Men and WomenSubmitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Carlos MacedoHere is a think you usually hear: "mother knows best". Most of the times the cook in the house is the mother. Why is this? Well maybe because mother giver more attention to family so they know the favorite foods of their family. This is starting to change a bit, since some mothers are already ...
Views: 959 - Eat, Pray, Love Many Gods: Why Elizabeth Gilbert’s book inspired so many to find God off the beaten path - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2010 from Dr. Steve McSwain,It made little sense to me why my wife would hide Eat, Pray, Love in the nightstand beside our bed. So, when I decided to see what all the fuss was about, I reasoned, “No need to buy a copy since there’s a perfectly good one in the nightstand beside our bed.” You’d have thought I just made ...
Views: 2285 - Finding Happiness by living in the present - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Peter GKey #5 to Happiness – Living in the present “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present.” ~Babatunde Olatunji At first glance, you might ask – what does living in the present have to do with happiness? What’s so great ...
Views: 2049(2 votes) - For Motivation and Direction Refine and Articulate Your Big Goals - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Maria MartinezIf you know me, you know I’m BIG when it comes to goals. I preach goals every single day to those around me and even to people I don’t know sometimes! The truth is that I am a firm believer that having clear goals can clearly make a difference between living life, and living a great ...
Views: 2022 - Walking the Beauty Way - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Devaa HaleyWhen we experience something truly beautiful, it can open-up the universe and allow grace to bathe us in Her sweet embrace. Whether it be an incredibly gorgeous landscape, the smell of a rose in full bloom, an exquisite piece of music, or a delicious mouth-watering bite, when the senses are ...
Views: 1389 - Unleashing Your Creative Muse - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Devaa HaleyThe heart of creativity is an experience of mystical union; the heart of mystical union is an experience of creativity. --Julia Cameron Julia’s statement above certainly rings true for me. I remember sitting on the banks of the Ganges River in India, while visiting the town of Rishikesh ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - The Power of Choices - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Sarah JamesThe Power of Choices Too often we find ourselves anxious and disappointed when an opportunity dissolves or when things do not turn out the way we had hoped. In such a crisis lies opportunity. We have a choice, either we can dissolve with the failed opportunity or we can create other ...
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