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- How To Tell A Fake Smile From A Real Smile - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEach and every culture in the universe recognizes and acknowledges that a smiling is an expression or indication of happiness and joy. Almost everyone of us is given the ability to smile. It could reflect delight, gladness, contentment, inner satisfaction and so on. Of all the facial ...
Views: 2594(3 votes) - How To Make People Happy: 5 Happiness Tips That Make People Feel Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Michael LeeIt’s about time we learn how to make people happy. Who says the world has to live under gray skies all the time? Besides, we need a bit of cheering up. And the world will definitely become a better place if we all did our part in keeping our neighbors cheerful. If you want to learn how to ...
Views: 5092(2 votes) - Make Today Your Masterpiece - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lori FieldsSelf-motivation flows from the importance we attach to today. I am reading this amazing book called, “100 Ways to Motivate Yourself” by Steven Chandler and each chapter is a HUGE nugget of thought provoking, spirit lifting, energizing inspiration. This morning I randomly open the book to this ...
Views: 2870(3 votes) - Get Clear With Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lori FieldsDo You Suffer From Intention Deficit Disorder? Do you have moments where you aren’t quite sure where you’re going or what you’re up to? Well, if you answered ‘yes’; don’t worry. We all have these moments at times. Where we feel like we either have too much on our plate to really focus or ...
Views: 1455(5 votes) - The Mirror In Front of Us - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Julie FarhaIt is intense out there. This health care bill has caused quite a stir. There are important energies at play that need to be recognized. There won’t be any discussion about politics here, no taking sides, no support or opposition for the new bill or for either political party. This isn’t about ...
Views: 2200(2 votes) - Be Your Own Visionary - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Cheryl Hitchcock"It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision." Helen Keller When most of us think about visionaries we think of those who are the true leaders of our time. Ghandi, Einstein, Mozart, Michelangelo, Tolstoy, and the list can go on indefinitely. Yes, it's true that these people through ...
Views: 1542(5 votes) - Inventing the Future - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal ArasConsider there are 4 possible variations of your future. It all depends on how you view life, and what context you are coming from. Many of us need to be reminded time and again that every moment in the future and the present is a new possibility - where anything is available that you are ...
Views: 2794(2 votes) - When Humor Hits the Road (How Do You Get It Back?) - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Camille StrateHumor packed her bags and hit the road. She gave no warning. Didn't leave a note. Just up and left one sunny afternoon. Didn't even bother to close the door. Rude. Just plain rude. It's quite possible she ran off with The Muse. Not sure, but seems like they both disappeared around the same time. ...
Views: 1567 - The Feel-Good Factor for vibrant well-being - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Jodie Barrett"Sickness and health are not simply physical states that the methods of science will eventually analyse completely and make understandable. They are rooted in the deepest and most mysterious strata of Being." Andrew Weil It's really quite amusing that in our society we are so interested, and ...
Views: 1959(7 votes) - Recovery isn’t a beginning or end it’s a journey you take over a life time - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Marcy RubinPrior to my diagnosis of bipolar disorder I had believed my highs and lows were just a regular part of who I was. I can clearly remember moments when I felt out of control, depressed or even worse suicidal. If you know anything about mental illness imagine what having undiagnosed bipolar ...
Views: 1986(4 votes) - Can we really 'Live the Dream?' - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Natasha AbudarhamThere aren’t actually many people who are really living their dream, right? I mean truly living your dream is just for the lucky few who know what their dreams are, right? And besides, what are dreams anyway, they don’t come true, right? Wrong! Living the Dream is available to every ...
Views: 2582 - How to Stop Acting and Take Action! - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Linda McPharlinThis article is about something we can all relate to: having doubt and fear. We have all been introduced to these little 'safety mechanisms' and have probably dealt with them for a long time. They are part of the human existence. In fact doubt and fear are not only something we share with ...
Views: 1503 - Life's Hope: Escaping External Situations - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Rachael Robertson, Ph D CanidateIt is as certain as living and breathing air: everyone has faced bad contemporaneous rimes and we will continue to do so. External factors, locus of control, and other cases create existing conditions that make us unhappy and cause us pain. Great unhappiness can be overshadowed by a spiritual ...
Views: 1435(2 votes) - One Key to Happiness: Manage Stress - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Lynne CoonToo much stress isn't good for you and neither is too little. If you have too much stress in your life you'll likely become overwhelmed and unable to function. An optimal amount of stress motivates you to move forward and follow through on things. Too little and you'll tend to procrastinate, ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Choose to be Positive Today - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Bruce MillsWhy not Choose to be Happy today instead of mad. We all can choose the minute we wake up if we want to have a great day or a bad day. Once you get out of bed why not tell yourself that today is going to be a great day. Talk about some things that you are going to accomplish today. It is so much ...
Views: 3891(3 votes) - Creating New Family Traditions - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Kathleen SpringWhether you are a family, a couple or an individual, having family traditions are important to your health and provide a certain feeling of security. And, they can be great fun, too! There is a well-known much-loved movie and play called “Fiddler on the Roof.” It is the story of hard-working ...
Views: 3093(3 votes) - Simple Keys To Well-Being - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Debbie ParentWell-being is a goal most of us have. We spend most of our time seeking it, and some of us never find it. Countless books are written every day, workshops are available worldwide, and therapists make it their life's purpose to help us achieve and maintain it. So what are the keys to emotional ...
Views: 1200(1 vote) - How Do You DO Happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Paul DaltonIn one of my personal development workshops I get my students to close their eyes and imagine, in vivid detail, one of their happiest memories, and to fully re-living it in that moment. It is amazing to witness the instant transformation in their facial expressions and body language as their ...
Views: 1985(6 votes) - Your Most Trusted Advisor - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Stacey CurnowI consider my body my most trusted advisor. I think it assimilates information from the Universe that I can’t understand fully at first. You see, I know the Universe wants my best life, but sometimes I don’t heed its advice – sometimes I’m convinced I don’t even hear it. It’s like Oprah ...
Views: 2241(5 votes) - Positive Thinking Is Essential to Well-Being and Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Delores MasonPositive thinking is not a new age concept that only optimistic people practice. It’s a necessity for people who want to live happy and successful lives. Behavioral and psychology studies have proven that individuals who think positive thoughts are happier, more resilient and achieve goals more ...
Views: 1646(3 votes) - Living with our EGO-personality - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Liz McCaugheyThere is a lot written about the ego and how we have to try to ‘destroy’, ‘conquer’ or even ‘ignore it’. However the ego is an intricate part of us, it gives us self-esteem, self-importance, self-worth, self-respect, self-image, self-confidence - quite a few things really! So instead of trying ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Helping people find a lasting relationship - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Bruce MillsWouldn’t it be nice to have a guide or map to a relationship like a golf course has for a golf hole? The below info or guide I got from a friend on Facebook and wanted to pass it on. Many of my friends really liked it and said that it helped explain why things their past relationships have ...
Views: 1801(3 votes) - Is It "Just" Another Day? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Camille StrateIt always cracks me up when I hear this phrase: "it's just another day". It epitomizes just how little some folks value the gift of another day. I'm guessing that were those same people to have some kind of terminal dis-ease, they'd change their attitude zippity-quick. I'm guessing that these ...
Views: 1632(2 votes) - ***Free At Last! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura Young“Is the life I’m living the life that wants to live in me?” Parker Palmer A new acquaintance asked Zorba the Greek if he were married. Zorba roared passionately: “Of course I’m married, I have a wife, kids, bills, problems, the full catastrophe.” Our “full catastrophe” may look ...
Views: 9723(4 votes) - Seven Happiness Activities of a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonMaintaining your joy of living means being ready to explore and play with the opportunities of learning what life offers. A person whose life is balanced is best placed to leap aboard as opportunities arise. Balanced happy lives usually feature a range of activities which are consistent with ...
Views: 2139(1 vote) - The Value of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Michelle GottliebSometimes the most valuable way you can spend your time is to do nothing. Now, all of you type A’s are jumping up and down and exclaiming that is not possible. Ah, but it is. We tend to spend so much time running around, that we do not realize how stressed we are. The more stressed we are, the ...
Views: 3851(3 votes) - Opening Your Eyes - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Holly Mae HowardGreetings, Abundant Ones, How lush is your world? Are you able to see all the Abundance that is around you? When you look at a challenging situation, do you see it with the eyes of defeat, or with the eyes of Infinite Possibility? I promise you this: THERE IS NO SITUATION THAT IS LARGER THAN ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - 7 Ways to Find Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Sheila AlleyIf you were to ask the average person what they want most, nine times out of ten the answer would be more money. It seems that our culture has been brainwashed into believing that having more – a new car, a new house, new TV - more ‘stuff’ brings happiness. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to ...
Views: 1948(1 vote) - Do you Know that Being Passionate about Work Creates Happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheWhat about living a passionate life? Well... my Bible tells me that work become a curse after the fall of man in the Garden of Eden. We were cursed by God to eat by the sweat of our faces, meaning we will have to work hard and face challenges in order to earn income and satisfy our needs. That ...
Views: 2372 - I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT, BUT DO YOU? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from Tania BoutinWhat have you done in your life that you are proud of? Are you passionate about what you are contributing to this world? What would you do if given the choice of following your passion and living your life on purpose and just living on this earth? Having self confidence can mean the ...
Views: 1086(2 votes) - How You Can Have Tremendous Joy That Money Can't Buy - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionIf I grant you one wish, asking you, "Do you want money or joy?" which one would you choose? Yes, you can only pick one. Now, carefully think it over. I know what's going through your mind; you're thinking, "If I pick money, I'll be able to have joy, too." Certainly, money can buy you ...
Views: 4943(2 votes) - Please Say: "Please" & "Thank You" - Thank You! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Father TimeHave you ever noticed how some "adults" do not say "Please" and "Thank You?" Isn't it amazing that when all of us were children, we were taught to say "Please," and usually we were asked by an adult, at that time, "What's the magic word?" We were also taught to always say "Thank You," yet ...
Views: 7439(9 votes) - THE POWER OF CHANGE - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Tania BoutinWho am I? Is the question that comes to mind as I sit here. What purpose does this transformation serve? What is the benefit? Well, I can tell you that who I am now is not who I was 3 years ago or even last year. Along with the world changing, so am I. Looking deep within me has prompted a lot ...
Views: 1391(2 votes) - Perfect Flaws - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Camille StrateThere are few things more satisfying to this writer than getting comments from readers who express gratitude for my offerings. I'm NOT kidding. It's such a joy to hear from people who have been inspired by my meanderings, and to know that in some small way I'm actually helping. It's SUCH a ...
Views: 1902(3 votes) - Self-Help: Getting Your Priorities Right - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Willie HortonNo doubt you have heard the old saying that no one, on their deathbed, would ever say that they wished that they'd spend more time in the office! Well, given the mass hysteria that is the fear and panic that has been gripping world economies over the last few months, some don't even have the ...
Views: 2843(1 vote) - Go for the Gold – Habits to Build Your Confidence and Courage! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI am so very proud to call myself a Canadian this week as we host the Olympic Games in Vancouver. I was spell-bound as I watched the Opening Ceremonies and jumped out of my chair with great joy when Alexandre Bilodeau won the first Gold medal for Canada! "If you only care enough for a result, ...
Views: 1600(5 votes) - Kindness Is The Most Important Thing! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Father TimeMore important than work, money, careers, success, or anything...is KINDNESS! Being kind to others; your family, your friends, even total strangers, is the most important thing in this life! What do YOU think of a person who makes tons of money, and is successful by the world's standards, ...
Views: 7193(8 votes) - Lucky vs. Unlucky - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Holly Mae HowardI just read an article today (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/3304496/Be-lucky-its-an-easy-skill-to-learn.html) on a study done on what separates lucky people from unlucky people. It seems that “lucky people” are more relaxed overall, and are therefore able to take in information that is ...
Views: 2462 - Healthy Love, Healthy Life - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Inner Sync Systems Inc.At the end of this article Donna and I offer three key principles for nurturing healthy relationships. But it's not just about your relationship. In our workshops and in Donna's alternative medicine practice, we've seen firsthand the close connection between the quality of people's intimate ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - 3 Questions For A Happier Life - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Darlene MininniSometimes finding your way to happiness is less about the right answers than the right questions. Below are three questions that can guide you to living your happiest life: 1. What's Right In My Life? Finding ways to be appreciative of the good in your life, instead of focusing on what's ...
Views: 1435 - Extinguish Your Burning Anger - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from James LeGrandAnger is a toxic poison we willingly serve to ourselves. We think that by holding on to our anger that we are somehow punishing those that have wronged us in the past. In truth, we hurt ourselves over and over again by holding on to past experiences and angry emotions. Anger, like stress, is ...
Views: 1773(2 votes) - Energy Portals: My Gift in Service - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Linda BackesEvery one of us needs help navigating through life. As Donne stated so clearly, "No man is an island," and it certainly does help being in community with one another. After all, we know the universe works on the principle that what we send out always comes back to us. So it certainly makes ...
Views: 2234(2 votes) - Experience Of Gratitude In A New Year - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from G. StewartWould it not be nice to have the feeling of gratitude twenty-four hours a day? Not just the idea or thought, but that feeling of gratitude that makes so many burdens easier to face. Unfortunately, we tend to evaluate others and ourselves continually in our search for better things, better ...
Views: 2236(1 vote) - Three Big Horoscope Whistles, or Personality Typing - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Joseph RengersThree Big Horoscope Whistles,or Personality Typing There are three big horoscope whistles that help create a quick personality picture. Most people have heard of their sun sign, and yes the Sun sign can help create an idea of personality type. But at best it represents only one third of an ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Creating Balance in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Candace CzarnyKeep Your Balance in the Bathroom If you find that the balance in your life is out of balance a few re-adjustments in your bathroom may be the cure. Your bathroom is where you go to relax and to feel at ease with a long soak in the tub. This is a place where you can finally get away from ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Appreciation from '10 Ways to be Beautiful' - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Jenni P Parker-Brown10 WAYS TO BE BEAUTIFUL Appreciation Simply the greatest; a total body and soul orgasm. There is no state more powerful than when the volcanic lava of appreciation is flowing through the veins; sunsets around the world glow deeper and richer with the generous and benevolent ...
Views: 2205(6 votes) - Enjoy It When You Get "There" - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Jenny ShihDo you ever say, “Once I get or do [this thing], then I’ll take a break,” or something like that? This is a common theme for me. I had a long list of deadlines for last week, and I saw that I was putting off taking a break until they were done. When I made it through the list, the ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Protect Yourself With The Help Of Luck Charms - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Alexis ChirulnicoffMany of the people in different parts of the world are of the view that evil spirits and bad luck evils are always moving around us. They are worn by people and gifted to their loved ones and relatives. You would be protected and your work will be done smoothly. If you do not protect yourself ...
Views: 786 - 5 Premises That Shape Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeFive Premises that Shape Your Life © 2010 By Carol Harris-Fike, NCOC, ACC Carol Harris-Fike supports clients who desire to explore where they are and where they are going in their lives. These are people who may feel just slightly “off track” with the life they dreamed they would live. With ...
Views: 2326(3 votes) - How to Be Happy - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerMy clients frequently ask me how to find happiness. Over the years I've noticed that a common characteristic of people who are happy is having a strong awareness of who we are and where we are going. Self-awareness is a deep understanding of who we are. It literally impacts how we treat ...
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