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- The Exclusive Birthday Gifts For Her - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lucas LeverIndicating HAPPY Bday with gifts is the most exclusive way to declare you care. Birthdays byby itself are enthusiastically awaited occasions. But the many looked forward to anxiety attack during a personal gift is perhaps the particular unraveling of merchandise. Everybody, specially girls and ...
Views: 509 - The Executive Centre: The Leading Premium Flexible Workspace Provider Empowering Businesses With Choice - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2021 from insights successToday the flexible workspace and coworking industry is bustling with multitudes of choices for the modern-day professional. However, there is a standout leader within the premium flexible workspace segment amidst the competition: The Executive Centre (TEC). Conceived back in 1994 when the ...
Views: 468 - The Familiar Habit of Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Valerie LipsteinHabits begin with a decision We may not think of procrastination as making a decision yet this is exactly what happens. We decide to put off what needs to be done for a later time. We rationalize why we are doing this and believe it. According to Bob Proctor,”the only thing worse than an ...
Views: 1083 - The Fear of Money - by Submitted on May 26, 2004 from Andrew LawrenceMany people, it seems, have a fear of money. Does the thought of having a lot of money make you uncomfortable? Cause you anxiety? If so, it may be that you are buying into the myths about money. Myths that are simply untrue. In fact, many of the most common statements about money are often ...
Views: 3320 - The Fears That Hold You Captive - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2005 from Casey DawesCan I ask you something personal? I won't breathe a word, I promise. Are you over 50? Are you in the high tech industry? Do you hate your job? Well, maybe not exactly hate, but just a feeling that there must be something more and that time isn't as plentiful as it used to be. A feeling that ...
Views: 817 - The Five Biggest Myths About Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Mary Rosendale1. It’s relaxing. This is a dangerous myth because people expect meditation to be like slipping into a hot tub. When they experience discomfort they think it’s not working or they’re not doing it right and they give up. In fact, it’s often not relaxing, at least not ...
Views: 1611 - The Five Essential Keys To Effective Health And Fitness Today - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonWhen it comes to healthy and natural living there are five essential keys which must be achieved in order to live your ultimate healthy and fit lifestyle. For most people, they may only be aware of a few of these keys, but it means that they are constantly finding a way to fill a gap in their ...
Views: 1887 - The Flexible Bendable Curtain Track System - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Michael JamesonDecorating with a flexible curtain track is a unique way of getting the most out of a business or home's limited space. The curtain track system can be used in many windows to get longer coverage than standard curtain rods. Flexible curtain track can be used in many decorating configurations for ...
Views: 1157 - The Flow of Money and Life - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaHave you ever watched the flow of money in your life? As I’ve been endeavoring to simplify my life, cutting out things I don’t really need--and lowering expenses in the process--I find myself observing the flow of money more and more. I’ve worked hard over the past year to release my ...
Views: 1918 - The Force Within You - by There is a special Force within all of us - within You, my friend. A Force so powerful that many who abuse it lose control of their lives and fall to the darkside. The dark side full of ego, fear, anger and hatred and greed.
But you have a quality, a special quality within you that can create ...
Views: 816 - The Four Questions - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Winn HendersonThe Four Important Questions This is the exciting part! If you have never contemplated the four important questions and sought the answers, no wonder your self-esteem is not high enough to save you from the effects of the disease of addiction. There are two equally ...
Views: 533 - The Four Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Boyd MartinTheoretical Physicists have made observations about time, concluding that it is speeding up. As the universe expands, time speeds up. Well, for those of us down here on the street, that's a no-brainer. Every year, every month, every week, sometimes seems like a break-neck rush from one crucial ...
Views: 575 - The Freedom of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizForgiveness is not about the other person. Forgiveness is about freeing OURSELVES from the pain, anger, resentment and negativity we hold against someone else so WE can move forward. I believe the reason it is so difficult to find forgiveness is because we believe saying “I forgive you” means ...
Views: 1154 - The Freedom Of Life That We All Deserve - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Dwayne GilbertI was driving home earlier today when I noticed a flock of birds flying over head. As gracefully as a ballerina gliding across the dance floor, they soared high in the sky. Catching the wind currents as easily as a professional baseball player catches a fly ball. They were beautiful against the ...
Views: 1043 - The Full Swing - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Thea VerhoeckxThis is our story how we change everything in live we had, bought a gypsy carriage and two horses and went away. We can recommend the choices we have made to everybody. Because it is possible to give a friendly goodbye to the boss, leave your house, to take beloved ones and belongings with you ...
Views: 567 - The Future of Air Modelling - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Anabel CooperHave you ever looked at a stack and asked yourself the magnitude of the plume’s impact? Or you’re somewhere in traffic and wondered what the impact of all the vehicles there was and how far the impact was felt. Air pollution modelling can well answer these questions Air pollution modelling ...
Views: 1546 - The Future of Nightclub Music - by Submitted on May 10, 2022 from Anna SwiftIf you're looking for new nightclub music that's fresh and exciting, try one of the following tracks: 'Hey Ya' by Outkast - This infectious song from the R&B sensation is sure to lift your spirits, and is sure to get you dancing! Released in 2003, it was a breakout hit, reaching the top ...
Views: 565 - The G.I.F.T. of Your Purpose - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Angel BrownYou hear a lot of talk in the self-improvement industry about how important it is to share your 'gifts' with others, to be the change you want to see in the world. But what if you don't know what your gifts are? What if you don't have some extraordinary talent that makes you 'gifted'? Does that ...
Views: 966 - The Gardner - by A man planted a garden and he filled it with dozens of flowering plants and trees.
There were dogwood trees and cherry trees, sprays of wisteria, rows of daffodils and mountains of azaleas. The garden was a riot of color and fragrance, still the man was disappointed year after year because the ...
Views: 816 - The General History Of Electric Guitars - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Jared Kloss, Jr.There are so many kinds of instruments out there that create beautiful music, but no instrument can seemingly compare to electric guitars. Despite the huge popularity of electric guitars, not many people know its history and how it came about. Guitars are preferred by many musicians not only ...
Views: 691 - The Gibbous Moon Phase ~ Problem Solving Time - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Patricia LantzNow the young plant grows steadily toward the Sun and it's maturity. Leaves multiply and bring a living interaction with the environment, while the stem thickens and branches out. Any earlier set backs are now either overcome or adapted to in preparation for the flowering which follows. The ...
Views: 1551 - The Gift Of A Hundred Dragonflies - by "You have powers you never dreamed of. You can do things you never thought you could do. There are no limitations in what you can do except the limitations of your own mind." Darwin P. Kingsley
I woke up for the third morning in a row with my mind racing at lightening speed. I was obsessively ...
Views: 695 - The Gift Of Time - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Kevin GermainThe days of simple gift giving are over for my oldest child. She has moved on from playhouses, dolls and doll house to iPhones and iTunes. This happens to all parents at one time or another. What are parents to do when their babies out grow toy boxes and playhouse and move from dollhouse on ...
Views: 1293 - The Good Idea/Complacent - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning everyone…. I’m not sure if my week is going fast or slow…I thought it was Thursday today. Then Sarah, my oldest daughter, reminded me that it is Wednesday. So do I slow down or speed up? I’m feeling a whirlwind here. Speaking of whirlwinds…..George and I were discussing our ...
Views: 1297 - The Good Idea/Grooming - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning to all….. These summer mornings are great. We take things a little slower than normal and the pace, I do believe, suits me just fine. How about you? As I was out on a walk the other day I noticed how beautiful many of the homes around me are. How tall they stand, how clean ...
Views: 1168 - The Good Idea/Holiday Rest - by Submitted on May 26, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning….. Another glorious day, wouldn’t you agree? I was once asked (OK maybe more than once.) if I ever think a day is not glorious or wonderful or bright or beautiful….sure I do. I just can’t remember when. It is difficult to see darkness when you live in a rainbow! I’ve been ...
Views: 1021 - The Good Idea/In Sync - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Nancy LennertHello & Good Morning! A new routine starts for us today. This is a new routine of the kids being home from school for the summer. I’m bracing myself for, “I’m bored!” It will come soon I’m sure. History has a way of repeating itself! George and I have such high expectations of what ...
Views: 1099 - The Good Life: I Sure Wish I Felt Better! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from James NapierIt’s difficult to feel good about your life when you don’t feel great physically. What follows is a daily program for balancing your meridians and maintaining emotional health. I’ve encapsulated material from Dr. John Diamond, Gwenn Bonnell, and Gary Craig (founder of the ...
Views: 1855 - The Gratitude of Vultures - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2006 from Diane HelbigThey stand on the beach; 150 or so. Wings at their sides, still and straight, facing the rising sun. There is no sound save the music of the wind through the leaves. Every day they gather; at this same spot. Happening upon them, you may ask yourself – ‘What are they doing?’ Could they be ...
Views: 1134 - The Great Kindness Challenge: What’s Yours? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2017 from Noelle NelsonDriving down Pacific Coast Highway the other day, I was surprised to see that the large light-board sign plunked in the median strip near a major cross-street read, “Don’t text and drive.” For the past many years, that sign read, “Don’t drink and drive.” Apparently texting has replaced drinking ...
Views: 1340 - The Great Story Behind A Christmas Carol - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2014 from Noah St JohnIn 1843, there was a certain British novelist who was experiencing some uncertainty in his financial situation. He had written previous novels that sold well but because his family bills were piling up and his mortgage was due he was in quite a dilemma. One evening as he was out walking in the ...
Views: 1550 - The Greatest Gift - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Darin DanaherLife was good, or so I thought. I truly believed I had everything a man could want to be happy and yet, I could not figure out why I was so miserable! My childhood was about as "normal" as they come. I was the youngest of six children in a semi-dysfunctional Irish-Catholic family from a ...
Views: 1092 - The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Times - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Jane RosenthalIn San Francisco, the young Sanata got the chance to see his idols, most notably King, perform live. He was also introduced to a variety of new musical influences, including jazz and international folk music, and witnessed the growing hippie movement centered in San Francisco in the ...
Views: 880 - 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: 1713 - The Greatest Thing About A Hip Hop Beat - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from mark smithI know you probably thought I was going to write that the greatest thing about hip hop beats has to do with the emotional impact of the beat and what it makes you feel or something of that nature. And while the impact a hip hop beat has is really important to its success it’s not the most ...
Views: 1102 - The Growing Popularity Of Disc Golf! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2023 from James SmithYou can't deny the fact that disc golf is becoming a popular game. The number of people buying disc golf and other related accessories like disc golf backpacks is increasing day by day, and it is now becoming a must have activity in public parks. The love of Disc Golf has grown organically from ...
Views: 418 - The Happiness Combination: 2 Keys To Open The Door - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Bonnie McFarlandIt is in our nature as humans to want to be happy. We strive for many things such as success, wealth, love, and peace because we believe they will make us happy. Sometimes though, no matter what we do or how hard we try, happiness eludes us. There is, however, a path to happiness for each of us ...
Views: 705 - The Happiness Factor: Foundations For A Healthy World - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Joy IdriesWhen it comes to improving your health and well-being, one of the best things you can do is have a good laugh! Not only does laughter help to improve the health of your body, it also brings more happiness and joy. In addition, the more you laugh with the people you love, the closer you become ...
Views: 1218 - The Happiness Gene - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Doug WilsonDoes this sound familiar? If it does you're most likely recalling another idea proposed by a British Zoologist. But where I've always thought of that "gene story" as more of a religious work, the happiness gene is just a, hopefully eye catching title, for an easily observable phenomena. People ...
Views: 813 - The Happiness Habit - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2006 from Graham Smith'Most people are about as happy as they make up their mind to be.' Abraham Lincoln I'm happy. My Email software has developed a frustrating problem, it's been raining for days, the car has sprung a leak which will be very expensive to fix - and I'm still happy. How can I tell? How can anyone ...
Views: 898 - THE HAPPINESS-SERENITY CONNECTION - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Judy GoldmanI love the Beatles as much as the next guy; maybe even more. But current research clearly demonstrates that there is quite a bit more to Happiness than a ‘warm gun.’ (For those of you who may not be up on your Beatle trivia, I’m referring to a song, written by John Lennon, off their eponymous ...
Views: 1385 - The Happy Things For Free - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Ianny LauYou know the lyrics to the song. It says ‘sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy’. In fact, sunshine doesn’t have that effect on me. Perhaps I take it for granted. Tropical dwellers like me run to the shades instead. But I simply love gentle breezes. They quite literally do calm my soul ...
Views: 713 - THE HARDEST LESSON IN LIFE TO LEARN - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from William CottringerTHE HARDEST LESSON IN LIFE TO LEARN By Bill Cottringer “It isn’t what you think you know that is most important, but rather how you feel about what you think you know.” ~Unknown author. What is this hardest lesson for us all to learn in life? Learning what to take seriously and what to ...
Views: 2506 - The Harmless April Fool’s Day Pranks - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Henry LimApril fool’s Day is a day to make fun and that spirit of fun is usually at its peak that day. Quipping April fool’s Day jokes and playing pranks on your friends and coworkers are what the celebration is all about. The spirit of fun is at the full swing when you know that you get to play pranks ...
Views: 796 - The Healing Potency of Music - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from Martin GrayFrom the lullaby sung to us as infants, music gives the “music” of our lives. To such an extent that numerous of us underestimate it - similarly as we do any soundtrack, which we regularly hear without feeling it profoundly or contemplating what truly its lyrics depict. That is, we ...
Views: 731 - The Healing Power of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Janet PfeifferForgiveness is oftentimes misunderstood and difficult to put into action. For some, when another offends or betrays them, moving beyond the anger and the need to get even can feel impossible. Forgiveness is a conscious choice to let go of all anger, pain, bitterness, and negative feelings ...
Views: 1670 - The Healing Power of Laughter - by www.motivationalplus.com/store.html
Laughter isn't just fun and enjoyable, it's good for our health. Each month modern medicine is
discovering more about the therapeutic dimension of humour and laughter and is encouraging us
to add them to our wellness program.
The Health Benefits of ...
Views: 673 - The Heart of the Matter - by From the distant years of my childhood a memory springs, clear as any modern photo. Weary after a long country walk - I would have been about eight at the time - we reached an inn. Gratefully we collapsed upon a love seat that surrounded the trunk of an ancient English oak tree. Whilst awaiting ...
Views: 953 - The Help (The Book): A Short Review - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Emmanuel GonotWhen I saw its cover illustration, my initial thoughts about The Help was that it was one of those inconsequential romance novels which I detest and which I usually ignore whenever I could. The minute I opened the book and browsed through the first few lines, however, that was when I quickly ...
Views: 1350 - The History and the Advent of the ‘Manga’ - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Ryan JessicaManga is a cognate of the Chinese manhua. The modern form of manga can be dated back to World War II, but they have one ancient history in Japenese art. In Japan, people of all ages read manga. The medium includes works in a broad range of genres: action-adventure, romance, sports and games, ...
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