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- The Greatest Present - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Stuart RosenTis the season of holiday cheer and, most noticeably, gifts-gifts-gifts. I think Christmas decorations started showing up in stores in September, didn’t they? As the season becomes more and more about fourth quarter earnings and over-hyped consumerism, more and more people are seeing the ...
Views: 1712 - Chasing The Fairy Tale - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Catie HayesThis time of year, it's almost impossible to avoid the trap of perfection. We are bombarded with messages to find the perfect gift, create the perfect holiday, have the perfect family and so on. The weeks leading up to the holidays have been reduced to a crazed race to obtain the impossible. ...
Views: 1221 - Climbing Your Mountain - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Billy ArcementMost people admire individuals who can successfully climb and conquer the almost insurmountable mountains of the world. Conquering Mt. Everest is not a hap-hazard undertaking. It requires meticulous planning and analysis of a variety of situation that one might face while climbing to the peak. ...
Views: 1313 - "A Better You" Your 7 Days Program To Self-improvement - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Robert WolseleyI seem to have lost count on how many times I've read and heard of celebrity marriages failing almost left and right. Not that I care (and personally I don't), it seems strange that we often see movie and TV stars as flawless people, living the fairytale life of riches and glamour. I suppose we ...
Views: 704 - How To Inventory Your Personal Assets For 2008 - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Have you ever noticed how, at this time of year, there are lists and lists circulating? You can find a list of the 20 best films of 2007, the 10 worst dressed people, the 50 most interesting books. In addition to spending some of your spare time reading through these lists, how about taking ...
Views: 1224 - Increase Your Energy - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Bonnie McFarlandDo you have enough energy to create the life you want? Energy is the critical, invisible force that creates your vitality and aliveness. Without it, you drag through life, tired, stressed, and drained. With it, you feel good, enjoy yourself, and have the fuel to create what you want in life. ...
Views: 716 - Quiet Desperation Or Resounding Peace? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Lauren Kennedy"Most men live a life of quiet desperation." ________________________________________ Do you? Do you force a smile on your face, stand up straight and go out to meet the world. Do you stoically keep the dreaded commitments that fill your planner? Do you unquestionably carry out your mounting ...
Views: 1788 - Radical Happiness In A Negative World - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Ray DavisToday’s affirmation is: “Today I am making the radical choice to be absolutely happy.” Being happy is a radical choice. It takes work and it requires strength to be happy in our world. The news is filled with the negative. There is a camera, it seems, ready to record every negative event ...
Views: 1571 - Savor - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Brian Johnson"Savor. To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish: I want to savor this great moment of accomplishment. [From Latin sapere, to taste.]" ~ American Heritage Dictionary Savoring. It’s the term psychologists use to describe the concept of being in the moment/being present/being mindful and truly ...
Views: 1052 - Claiming Your Body Freedom - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Al Link and Pala Copeland"Claiming Your Body Freedom – Body Freedom" (Part 6 of 7) by Al Link and Pala Copeland Divesting yourself of your body’s armor, so that you can be fully at ease in your body and share it completely with your beloved, requires learning a few new things and unlearning some old ones. ...
Views: 680 - December Retrospective: A Powerful Way To End The Year - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Kirsten HarrellDecember is a time of celebrations, traditions, and festivities. It is a time to express love and generosity to those around us. It is a time of selfless giving and focusing on those in need. It can also be a time of spiritual renewal and deep personal reflection. This December try adding ...
Views: 1570 - The Secret Sequel - Will It Compare? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/What’s Missing in The Secret? The ‘secret’ law of attraction was introduced to many people for the first time in the phenomenal hit movie "The Secret". However, The Secret DVD does not go far enough to explain how the Law of Attraction really works. Let’s hope the ...
Views: 1196 - Change- The Two Sides - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Cyndi SafstromChange…..It can be brutal. I guess the hardest one is the death of a loved one. There are also lovely little changes like divorce, jobs going away, kids leaving home, new bosses, moving, the list goes on. But wait a minute. If there wasn’t change, you’d stay an infant, and ...
Views: 936 - Laugh Your Way To Pain Relief - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Steve HefferonA man rushed into a veterinarian's office carrying his limp, lifeless dog. The vet examined the animal and told the man the dog was dead. The man asked if there was any way the doctor could revive the dog. The doctor left the room and returned with a cat, who sniffed the dog from head to tail ...
Views: 1142 - 7 ways to overcome procrastination - by One of the reasons most people fail to achieve what they want is that they never get around to implementing the good ideas they have.
If you have a problem with procrastination, the first step is often being honest with yourself about the real reason you're not doing it.
When you can get to ...
Views: 561 - My Three Kings - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Marian BakerThere are, essentially, three men in my life. With one, I have pledged forever. One is my sparring partner on occasion and best pal at other times. One is finally fading at age 89. They all have my heart eternally. Today, I am hitting the pause button to give thanks for these three kings in my ...
Views: 731 - My Three Kings - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Marian BakerThere are, essentially, three men in my life. With one, I have pledged forever. One is my sparring partner on occasion and best pal at other times. One is finally fading at age 89. They all have my heart eternally. Today, I am hitting the pause button to give thanks for these three kings in my ...
Views: 752 - 10 Ways to Make Life More Meaningful - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Elisha GoldsteinMore and more it seems like life can be so hectic. It's as if we purposely overload ourselves with more things than we could possibly ever accomplish. Sometimes as I'm going to sleep I think about all the things I need to get done and when I'm awake during the day I think about all the things ...
Views: 1344 - Mediterranean Diet: Oranges Can Help You Prevent Heart Attacks - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2007 from Emilia KlappOranges have been from time immemorial a staple food in the Mediterranean countries. They have also been a major player in protecting the people of that region from heart disease. Thus, if you never thought of oranges as a ¡§must¡¨ food for your heart, here are some good reasons to start doing ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Back To Basics - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Yana BerlinThere’s A Monster in the Bathroom Does it seem like high-tech gadgets are taking over our lives? Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate the benefits of technology as much as anyone else. But it’s a constant challenge keeping up with the latest gadgets, computer programs, ...
Views: 1336 - Exercise: Life Reflection - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Al Link and Pala CopelandLife Reflection Exercise by Al Link and Pala Copeland The purpose of this exercise is to help you learn to become detached from the results of your actions. When you are detached from the results of your actions you can more easily stay completely immersed in the moment, fully enjoying each ...
Views: 1011 - Responsibilities Of A Teacher - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Milica BarjaktarovicSomeone told me they desire to be a teacher. First, we are all teachers, all the time. We teach by personal example. We teach others about the state of being, about the thinking process, and about relationship skills, to name a few. In short, we teach all the time, by mere presence. People ...
Views: 2759 - Make Up Your Mind! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Sharon MarquartMake up Your Mind! How do you want to experience your day? Well, “make up your mind” and do it now! It is all up to you. The world you experience each day is based on how you choose to perceive, process and respond. You are in total control of how your day will be experienced! Notice I ...
Views: 1436 - How To Go With The Seasonal Flow - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Lola FayemiAutumn has turned into winter, the beautiful coloured leaves are on the ground and I am reminded of lessons we can learn from Mother Nature. There is a natural flow to life, which includes the changing of the seasons and optimal times for doing things. We would find life to be richer, more ...
Views: 967 - The Thief Of Time - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Craig HarperI wake up with a jolt. My eyes are still shut but I have an awareness of light in the room. An abundance of it. Brilliant, almost blinding light. For a moment I'm not sure where I am, what time it is, or even what day it is. I can't really remember what I did last night. I'm guessing alcohol was ...
Views: 975 - Bipolar Disorder: 7 Holiday Survival Tips - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from David MorganIf you're bipolar, the holiday season may come accompanied by a great deal of dread. It may be hard to be festive and enjoy the holiday cheer when you're struggling financially, when you're beating yourself up for being little better off than you were last year at this time, or while wallowing ...
Views: 1274 - Seeing Spiritual Energy In Everyday Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from George LockettWhen I was talking of seeing spiritual energy, this is nothing to be concerned about, as it is well known that the human body has an energy field surrounding it, called the Aura. It is this Aura – or light body – that underlies your physical body and, in religious-mystical terms, may be ...
Views: 1435 - Personal Development - A Dog's Life - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from Craig HarperIt must be morning; I'm hungry. Then again, I'm always hungry, so it could really be any time. I can hear the shower and feel the sun on my back, so I'm guessing the Boss is awake. I lift my head off my bed and look down the passage. I want a shower too. Sometimes I try and get in but he won't ...
Views: 1083 - Soulful Satisfaction - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from William CottringerSOULFUL SATISFACTION By Bill Cottringer “It is not the things in life that bother us but rather our opinions about these things.” ~ Epictetus Without a doubt, the above quote is my all time favorite, because day by day it keeps growing in meaning and value in my own life and adding ...
Views: 838 - Strengthing The Heart - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Shirley KnappThe heart seems to be one of the most vulnerable in the system because it is the one that has held the most fear, the most old pain, perhaps, and repressed energy. It is the one that is most afraid to open to pure unconditional love, which is indeed where your power lies. So, in essence, when ...
Views: 641 - Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Ronit BarasYou will never be happier than you expect. To change your happiness, change your expectation - Bette Davis During the holiday season, when people sum up the last year and get ready for the new year, we wish them a special wish of happiness. A simple, but the ultimate wish. These days, when the ...
Views: 2080 - Life Transitions: How To Navigate The "In Between" Times - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Bonnie McFarlandHave you ever been caught in the "in between" of a life transition? A time when instead of excitedly moving forward to your next chapter in life, you were stuck, confused, lost, and adrift? Frustrating as it can be, this is a natural and normal part of life transition and you can learn to ...
Views: 892 - Insight #4 Commitment - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Phil Walmsley(Begin Insight Card) The struggle is not about lack of commitment from those around you, but rather about your commitment to your own life. The level of commitment you see in others mirrors your own level of commitment to yourself. Commit to that which is in line with your life purpose, your ...
Views: 1249 - Being In The Awareness Of Balance To Do What You Do More Joyously - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Jeanie MarshallBalance, just as any idea or thing or person, has energy and is energy. As you become more and more attuned to energy, you recognize ideas and things and people more easily, without needing visual clues for proof. You might say that you can see more accurately with your eyes closed. At a very ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Humility Is At Least Half-King - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2007 from William CottringerHumility Is At Least Half-King By Bill Cottringer There is one critical virtue I can’t get enough of these days and I don’t think we ever appreciate its ultimate importance and value until the lack of it comes back to bite us in our butts. I think humility should be right up there with ...
Views: 954 - Celebrate! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Ronit BarasCelebrate! Any excuse will do - Ronit Baras It is a unique point in time when a person contemplates his or her purpose in life. When I was a kid, I had different reasons for being. I could not see the stream and I could not imagine the destination it could take me to. Staying in one place was a ...
Views: 1929 - 10 Ideas About Life Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Alvah ParkerWhat is your life purpose? Is it helpful to know what it is? This list provides some ideas about life purpose that may be helpful to you if you have ever wondered about yours. 1. Your life purpose is something you have always known either consciously or unconsciously. 2. Your life ...
Views: 974 - Clear Vision - 5 Tips For Writing And Completing Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Eduardo RodriguezImagine going on a out of state road trip to a place you have never seen or been to before. You know were you want to go and what you want to do when you get there, but you did not take a road map to lead you. How long do you think it will take to get there? How long before you give up and go ...
Views: 1934 - Someday It'll All Make Sense - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Derek FeltonWisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding. - Proverbs 4:7 A relationship that was once good went bad. A business that had potential to grow prosperous failed. Health issues that arose unexpectedly and had you questioning why this was ...
Views: 713 - Want To Be Happier? Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Rosalind HendersonWhen we change our perspective, we can boost our mood. Practice giving thanks. Guess what? It doesn't cost you anything. No pill or alcohol is involved. No exercise necessary. The more we internalize gratitude, research asserts, the more we take care of ourselves, feel happier and approach ...
Views: 1077 - Small Angel Figurines With Big Returns - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Georgia TempletonIf you're looking for the perfect gift for your daughter or granddaughter, why not start a collection of small angel figurines for her? Buy her a small wall curios to place them in and buy one for each holiday. You could even create a theme for the angels to keep the collection smaller or more ...
Views: 1784 - Everything Happens For A Reason? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Steve GillmanEverything happens for a reason? What nonsense! On the other hand, what a great idea! Whatever your religious or philosophical background, this is a belief that you can use, even if it isn't true. There is no way to prove that everything happens for a reason. In fact, when you think about some ...
Views: 1022 - Would You Trade Your Problems? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2007 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDEveryone has problems. It doesn’t matter who you are, your station in life, how old or young you are -- you have problems. Often we look at other people and think that they don’t have problems. However, we never know what is really going on in someone else’s life. When you look behind the scenes ...
Views: 1570 - The Mid-Life Crisis... No Such Thing! - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Rena ReeseThe mid-life crisis is a term we are all familiar with. Either we ourselves have claimed to have gone through one or perhaps a loved one has traveled the road to crisis. We carry on through our days and one day we realize that there is something we need present in our daily lives. We accept ...
Views: 2858 - Cultivating Positive Thoughts - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Judy WrightHow and why do we believe what we believe? How do we arrive at our underlying set of beliefs, attitudes, assumptions and prejudices? Who planted the information in our minds? Was the information nurturing or toxic? What did we hear, see or experience that established our life’s action ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - Want To Create More Happiness? Start Saying 'Thank You' - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Becky Waters“If the only prayer you ever said was ‘Thank You,’ that would be enough.” (Meister Eckhart, Catholic mystic) Thank you - two of the most powerful words in our language. But sometimes they can be so hard to say and actually mean. Why is that? As a child, my mother made me write thank you notes ...
Views: 605 - Staying Happy In A Crazy World - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Chelsea Rostill - HuntleyIt has been another year set on a world stage of great highs and heartbreaking lows. The question that often came into my mind was ‘how do you stay happy & loving life while living in this world where news of madness & mayhem seem to be a constant?’ Well I hate to say it, but the answers didn’t ...
Views: 3235 - Take A Nap To Improve Your Health - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Tim RosanelliIn America, we attach many negative stigmas to the idea of napping. Current research shows that taking afternoon nap has many health benefits. The old fashion nap has taken on many nicknames from catnapping to power napping. The good news is that if you take afternoon naps, you are in good ...
Views: 2533 - How To De-stress With Self Massage - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Dawn ArmfieldMany of my clients will ask me after their session if they can take me home with them! That question always makes me smile and feel good knowing that I helped them leave my office feeling better than they did when they arrived. However, everyone has a massage therapist with them all the ...
Views: 3072 - Adopt An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Dr. Diane SpindlerMuch of my recent personal work has been to quiet the ego that can bring us down and resurrect my connection with that universal divine power that lifts us up out of worry, fear and sabotage. I realize this is a bit spiritual for a health tip newsletter but I believe healing is most successful ...
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