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- Living Simply - Spend Less & Un-Multi-Task Your Way to Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from mae zaydanHave you noticed that more and more people are choosing to live simply? This trend labelled 'voluntary simplicity', is one of the hottest trends in the US at the moment, with 24% of adults "downshifting" or "compacting". In Britain 12% of 35-54 year olds plan to simplify their life and just over ...
Views: 517 - Everything Happens for a Reason (or does it?)... - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Everything Happens for a Reason (or does it?)... Author Name: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Key Words: Spirituality, Philosophy, Thoughts on Life and the Meaning of It Web Sites: http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ and http://www.craiglockbooks.com Other Articles are ...
Views: 755 - What Does Our Work Mean? – Meaningful Participation in an Age of Uncertainties - by The only happy people I know are the ones who are working well at something they consider important.
Abraham Maslow
Everyone I know likes to think that what they are doing matters and that their contribution makes a difference. This is the essence of meaningful participation – making a ...
Views: 647 - Achieving Happiness with Positive Momentum - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Katie MattsonDo-It-Yourself projects are sweeping the nation. Anyone can learn to be an expert as easier techniques streamline our normally complicated projects. Do these new techniques really make our lives easier or happier though? Momentum Coaching announces three new do-it-yourself E-Courses guaranteed ...
Views: 1495 - Have a Present Moment! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Judy RingerIt was the 10th day of rain, and I walked into the pool locker room feeling a little soggy around the edges. I asked my pool friend, Laurie, how she was and she said, "Bright and cheery. It's a wonderful day and I'm going to accomplish a lot of good things." Laurie, who is recovering from hip ...
Views: 700 - Are You Careful or Careless? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Eva GregoryThe average adult typically utters 40,000 words each day, according to a study performed by Professor Robin Dunbar of Liverpool University. A substantial amount, but have you actually considered how valuable words are? What about how powerful they are? Words have the power to heal, lighten, ...
Views: 964 - 7 Ways To Boost Your Self-Confidence Quickly And Easily - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Tim RyanHere are 7 quick ways to boost your self-confidence levels quickly and easily. You can use them where-ever you are and in whatever situation you may face. Let's get stuck in straight-away, here they are: 1) No matter how you feel at this very moment, picture yourself in the situation you want ...
Views: 740 - Did George Washington Ever Tell a Lie? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Evelyn Cole"Deception and con games are a way of life in all species and throughout nature. Organisms that do not improve their ability to deceive-and to detect deception-are less apt to survive." Harriet Lerner That's some quote, isn't it? What do you think about lying? Is it "right" sometimes and ...
Views: 3898 - Can You Pass the Triple Filter Test? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Steve GoodierWhen should you pass news on and when should you keep it to yourself? A scholar in ancient Baghdad was said to be unusually wise. One day an acquaintance met the great scholar and said, "Do you know what I just heard about your friend?" "Wait," the scholar replied. "Before you continue, let me ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Pulling Against the Leash - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAh...to live a dog’s life. While in the park, I saw a young girl walking her miniature dog. Something caught its eye that I couldn’t see yet because shrubs blocked my view. The dog would surge forward, barking non-stop at the top of its miniature voice, and the leash would pull it back. I ...
Views: 869 - Do You Make This Mistake in Your Search for Happiness? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Mohamed TohamiYou have no idea that happiness is closer to you than you can imagine. If you are not happy and satisfied with your life, then you are looking in the wrong place in your search for happiness. What you need to know is that you are here to enjoy life and to fulfill your purpose. You might be ...
Views: 826 - MEDIA ALERT! - by One of the first and one of the most valuable steps in obtaining my freedom was to stop watching the news on TV or listening to it on the radio.
It's amazing the speed at which you can begin to regain your power and mental freedom by not subscribing to the media. It helps you off the emotional ...
Views: 686 - Doing What You Love - 8 Questions To Find Out Where Your Heart Lies - by What's really neat about doing what you love is that it releases a huge amount of energy, enthusiasm and zest for living. It frees up your creativity and adds a vibrancy to your being that you take with you wherever you go and into whatever you are doing.
Putting your attention and focus on ...
Views: 1060 - Our Self Image and Our Self - by So we've identified what we want in our lives. We've set our goals and made a plan. All of which is great and vital in achieving what we want. But in itself it’s not enough. It’s only part of the picture, the other part is contained in the behind the scenes activity of our minds.
What we really ...
Views: 785 - Focusing on the Here and Now - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from VicToria FreudigerWhile returning to the trailhead after an exhilarating hike and stimulating conversation with a good friend, I realized that it was later in the day than I had thought. As I had plans for the evening, I stepped up my pace considerably and started downhill in a faster clip than felt comfortable. ...
Views: 2058 - Keep Your Balance - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from alex blackwellIt doesn’t take long for you to forget about what’s important, or to even care about what’s important in your life when you allow priorities outside of the basic well-being of your family to take control of your life. For too long, my career was the centerpiece of my life. This imbalance cost ...
Views: 1161 - *COMPLAINING OR DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Dr. Joe RubinoDo you often find yourself complaining, griping or otherwise making someone wrong? Complaints need not be negative. If properly used, they can be powerful tools. There are times when complaints are both warranted and effective in forwarding some unworkable situation that may not be to your ...
Views: 938 - Dealing With Crisis and High Drama - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Gayle GoldwinThe following was channeled from the Golden Circle of Ascended Feminine Masters, a group of illumined Beings dedicated to helping today’s Woman (and man!) reclaim True Feminine Power: My beloved daughters, your Theatre of Life is full of challenges and dramas, interesting twists and turns ...
Views: 980 - Your Life - Your Values - by Everyone has things in their life they value. Some people value family and community, others value wealth and having fun. There are no right or wrong answers when it comes to values, they just are. Regardless of what you value, all values adhere to one fundamental truth: the more you align your ...
Views: 1019 - Negativity: The Silent Killer - by This sucks! I hate reading. Why do I have to go to work? What’s the point? We talk to ourselves constantly throughout the day and that never-ending dialogue has a dramatic affect on our lives. You may not notice how often you put yourself down or think negatively during the span of just a few ...
Views: 918 - Playing the Wisdom Game - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Copthorne MacdonaldWhat is wisdom? Like stupidity, we know it when we see it. But because wisdom manifests in so many different ways, it can't be adequately defined in a few words. Short dictionary definitions highlight some of wisdom's characteristics such as "keen discernment," "a capacity for sound judgment," ...
Views: 1231 - Sharing a Collection of "assorted" Thoughts and Writings on Peace (Part One) - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Collection of "assorted" Thoughts and Writings on Peace (Part One) Author Name: Craig Lock Line Space: 65 characters Key Words: Inspiration, Spiritual, Peace, World Peace Publishing Guidelines: These "rather heavy" writings may be freely published, ...
Views: 644 - Every Loving Thought Is True - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Marilyn RedmondEvery Loving Thought Is True By Rev. Marilyn Redmond Many years ago I won an international writing contest with the story, “All Time Victim”. I am excited to share the solutions and healing that is now my “All Time Victory”. This is the rest of the story. Over the ...
Views: 1123 - 14 Ways to Learn the Secret to Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from alex blackwellAs you read and begin to use these strategies in your daily life, I challenge you not to measure your progress too quickly or too harshly. Too often we measure ourselves from where we think we should be to where we actually are right now. This will always result in a negative number. This type ...
Views: 1081 - Find Happiness - Set Your Pet Peeves Free - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonStress relief is a primary concern for most modern-day adults. Even doctors will tell you that finding happiness and letting go of tension is a key ingredient when building a healthy lifestyle. What most people don't realize is that happiness is a choice. You can actively reduce the stress in ...
Views: 1006 - Clearing the Way for Wonder, Love, and Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Ceci MillerFew of us, beyond the age of 30 years or so, retain the ability to delight in life’s essential purity. Why so? Mental clutter. We spend years accumulating the opinions of our peers and elders and various cultural media, until we have amassed a wall of ideas--a barrier so imposing that not ...
Views: 1493 - Identifying Your Wellness Potential - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Laura TurnerI will so trust that what is deep is holy, that I will do strongly before the sun and the moon whatever inly rejoices me and the heart appoints. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Each day, are you becoming more of yourself? At first an awkward question. Yet, as I continue to read and discover more about ...
Views: 1368 - 10 Simple Ways to Experience Outrageous Joy, Guaranteed! - by 1. Participate in activities you loved as a third grader. Were you in the class play? Take an acting class! Did you love basketball? Join a basketball league. No excuses, simply do it!
2. Take a mid day break everyday with a Gratitude Partner. Get outside, get moving, and be grateful together ...
Views: 681 - That Joyful Feeling - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Barbara AshcroftDr. M. Colgrove states that, “Joy is the Feeling of Grinning on the Inside.” Do you have that feeling? It’s the most pleasing and comforting feeling in the world. It’s peace. It’s excitement. It’s contentment. It’s hopeful and it’s always present. When you wake up in the morning, is this how you ...
Views: 1097 - Healthy Guilt, Unhealthy Guilt - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Margaret PaulGuilt is the feeling that results when you tell yourself that you have done something wrong. Healthy Guilt Healthy guilt is the feeling that occurs when you have actually done something wrong - such as deliberately harming someone. This is an important feeling, which results from having ...
Views: 3350 - How and Where Does Your Garden Grow? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorAre you a peach attempting to grow in a banana field instead of an orchard? On a whim, I placed one of the extra copies of my book, “I Don’t Want to be Your Guru, but I Have Something to Say,” in the laundry room of my building. A woman I speak with every time we meet up was who found it, and ...
Views: 833 - Money Made Us Happier - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Steve GillmanThe researchers say that money can't buy happiness, but the research says that it can. Why the contradiction? It's all in how you look at the numbers. You may recall a news story or two back in 2006 about money and whether it makes people happy. The headlines went something like this: "Science ...
Views: 620 - The Missing Success Ingredient - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Garry ZancanaroIt's not unusual for people to find that despite knowing what they want, having plans in place to reach their goals, and taking action, they just aren't getting the results they expect. This could be due to the one ingredient that is often overlooked that can make all the difference. Practicing ...
Views: 939 - A Practical Guide to Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2007 from Craig HarperI know, I know; it's a boring title... not creative, not amusing, not clever. But for many of us, it's a very relevant subject. Every now and then I take off my silly, creative, fun hat and put on my let's-address-this-problem-in-a-practical-way.. hat. Today is such a day. Mr. Serious Personal ...
Views: 981 - Are You Happy? - by Are you happy? This question is likely to bring either a defensive response like `Of course I am!’ or a bemused reply of , `No, should I be?’
Happiness is such a simple, natural concept and yet it seems so hard for the average person to attain. ,ost os us are really bad at being happy!Why on ...
Views: 656 - 7 Ways to Ensure A Very Cool Day from Start to Finish - by 1) Set a Relaxed Tone. Give yourself plenty of time and space in the morning. Avoid waking up, jumping in the shower, throwing on some clothes, and dumping coffee in your lap while weaving through traffic. If you begin your day burning adrenaline, you've set the tone for a stressful day where ...
Views: 665 - Gain Serenity & Peace From Within!!! - by _________________________________
GAIN SERENITY AND PEACE WITHIN
Written By: Darren Roberts
Copyright ?1998, All Rights Reserved
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1) LOOK FOR "ABUNDANCE" IN EVERYTHING
When looking at things in "abundance" you will begin to see opportunity where beforehand ...
Views: 800 - The Path To Objective Happiness - by Who is a net value producer and who is a net value destroyer?
The creation and exchange of value is the root of all happiness. The love of earned value is the root of all Producers who create more value than they consume. The love of unearned value is the root of all Destroyers who consume more ...
Views: 791 - The Secret To Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Mark Ivar MyhreEverybody wants fulfillment. Filled by what, we don't know. We just know hollowness and emptiness hurt. We want to be filled. And so we go looking out in the world. Looking for the person or the thing that will satisfy that unending longing we feel inside. We can spend our whole lifetime ...
Views: 1185 - Man's Social Assistance - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Abraham AdarWe, as imperfect beings, need each other to exist, and need the other even more, in order to develop and function adequately. We feel a sort of hunger or need to receive from the other a spiritual thing that will awaken in us a capacity designed for this. We refer to it as "spiritual food" We ...
Views: 804 - The Secret of Effortless Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Chika ShiojimaHave you ever noticed just how unhappy you can get over the fact you are not happy? Unexamined, this behavior seems to make sense. But a closer look at it will reveal that being unhappy over being unhappy is like throwing gasoline on a fire to put it out. You get lots of fire and smoke -- even a ...
Views: 829 - Can Money Make You Happy? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Hollis PolkWe all want to be happy. Happiness feels good and it improves your health – lowers your blood pressure, lowers your heart rate, and strengthens your immune system, so you’re sick less. And not only do you enjoy your life more, you actually live longer! And most of us want to be ...
Views: 1305 - You Need a Wife! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Cassandra WoolworthFor many, many years men have had multiple opportunities for success by climbing the “Corporate Ladder”. As most of you know, a major part of anyone's success in the workplace is concentration. Dedicating oneself to the task at hand and producing a favorable outcome. Part of a ...
Views: 592 - How to Live a More Fulfilling Life by Stephen Covey (from Inspirational Books - Updated) - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Live a More Fulfilling Life by Stephen Covey (from Inspirational Books - Updated) Submitter: Craig Lock Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Stephen Covey, Oprah Winfrey Web sites: http://www.craiglockbooks.com and http://www2.webng.com/writernz/ Publishing ...
Views: 936 - 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 - Be Kind -- It's Good for You! - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Mary GuarinoFrom the time we are children, we are taught to be kind to others. And while it is obvious that being kind is important when we are the recipients of the kindness, it turns out that being kind to others is not only good for them, but it is also beneficial to the person who is being kind. ...
Views: 2286 - Alive and Present - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Steve GoodierArchitect Frank Lloyd Wright once told of a childhood incident that may have seemed insignificant at the time, but had a profound influence on the rest of his life. It happened when he was nine years old. It was winter. Young Frank was walking across a snow-covered field with his uncle. As the ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Gratitude as a Path Toward Love and Happiness - by Because life continually requires us to attend to problems and breakdowns, it gets very easy to see in life only what is broken and needs fixing. But satisfying relationships (and a happy life) require us to notice and respond to what is delightful, excellent, enjoyable, to work well done, to ...
Views: 860 - On the Wings of Joy - by Joy gives us wings! In times of joy our strength is more vital, our intellect keener, and our understanding less clouded. We seem better able to cope with the world and to find our sphere of influence.
· Ábdu'l-Bahá
Linda Popov tells the story of her child opening a Christmas present while the ...
Views: 801 - Learn 4 simple and effective tools to uplift your Spirit everyday! - by You can uplift your Spirit by using the followings tools on a daily basis:
1- The power of breathing colors
2- The essential oils
3- The flower essences
4- The alchemical oils of Melusine
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These various natural therapies act not only ...
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