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- Is Life an Adventure or Misadventure? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziIs life an adventure or a misadventure? The question is an important one because the view we take colors everything we experience. Our attitude or perspective either works for or against us. So, now and then we need to pause and examine which way our life is heading. After all, if we don't ...
Views: 1464 - It Feels Good To Be Happy. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2014 from Bill PeakWhich statement rings truer for you? 1) Feeling good makes me happy. 2) Being happy makes me feel good. At first glance, I felt the two were reciprocal, but after thinking it through, I discovered a missing link. When I’m feeling good, happiness abounds… joy arises in everything I see ...
Views: 1464 - Six Easy Steps To Turn Happiness Into Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Alexandria JoyFrom an early age, most of us are raised to believe that success equals happiness. We work hard to get good grades, finish school, and land that fantastic job. Then many of us find that we still are not happy, so we work hard again to climb the corporate ladder and get that promotion, in the ...
Views: 1464(2 votes) - Being Radiant, Excerpt Know Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Wholeness, Radiance & Supreme Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2005 from Barbara Rose, Ph.D.Partial Excerpt, Chapter 5 Being Radiant Being radiant is being centered in your divine nature and truth at all times. It is viewing yourself as a spiritual gift and as the creator of your life’s circumstances instead of viewing yourself as a victim of your life’s circumstances. How you view ...
Views: 1463 - Don’t Do the Wrong Things and the Right Things Will Happen - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Chuck GallozziLife is not meant to be complicated. It is straightforward. It’s simply a matter of doing the right things. And when we do so, the right things will happen. The reward for doing the right things is success, happiness, and fulfillment. But when we do the wrong things, we reap failure, misery, and ...
Views: 1463 - Happiness is MORE than a FEELING! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Rebecca L. NorringtonHAPPINESS is MORE than a FEELING! Imagine you live alone. It’s a relatively crime free neighborhood and your sense of security is justified. You’ve always felt safe in your home there’s never been a reason not too…until tonight. It’s 2:00 a.m. on a Friday night, you’re sound asleep ...
Views: 1463 - 8 Tips to Experiencing a Fabulous Morning - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. How important is it to feel good in the morning? When your morning does not feel right, then the rest of the day will not be. But how do you avoid waking up at the wrong side of the bed? These tips may be handy: 1. Sleep early and well. If ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - CELESTIAL GARDNER - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2003 from Giuditta TornettaFind harmony in the pleasure of giving time to yourself. A part of giving is cleansing yourself of any person, place or thing that does not contribute to your new state of serenity and replenishment. Sometimes we need to make room for the new by letting go of the old. Sometimes we need to say ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - How I Shifted "Why Me?" From A Question of Victim-Hood To A Position of Victor-Hood! - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Ricky PowellChances are, at one time or another, you and everyone you know have asked the age old question, “Why me?” when something bad or unfortunate has happened to you or someone close to you. I know that I have certainly succumbed to this most familiar query. Here’s the problem with ...
Views: 1462 - Tips For Being More Active - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Peter samsBeing active is good for all of us but is especially important for people with diabetes. Physical activity, combined with healthy eating and any diabetes medication that you might be taking, will help you to manage your diabetes and prevent long-term diabetes complications. Make an exercise ...
Views: 1462 - If I Only Had Courage - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Vickie GriffithIt seems something drastic has to happen in order for us to stop and savor how precious life is. We get caught up in the mundane work, stress and destructive behaviors of every day that we sometimes forget to recognize the gift we have all be given. This one and only life. I was recently ...
Views: 1461 - Mars and Meditation Massage - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Patricia HuffIts no coincidence that during this era of our life time Mars is the planet of exploration. In fact the planet Mars has everything to do with emotions that are running wild in different parts of the world. Mars is the known as the red planet, and the color red has long been associated with ...
Views: 1461 - CREATE WOW-APPEAL! USE THE POWER OF HAPPINESS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Elaine WellmanWhen you meet someone new, what are you drawn to? What turns you off or diminishing your desire to connect with that person? People naturally gravitate to energetic, enthusiastic individuals. And, studies (and common sense) show that happier people are more successful in all areas of life, ...
Views: 1460 - Managing the Complex Balance of Work, Health and Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Betsy MullerHave you ever considered the significant role that work plays in relationship to your health? And how health is essential for getting your work done quickly, completely and successfully? More than ever before, practical solutions are needed for promoting a healthy balance both at home and at the ...
Views: 1460 - Steering Your Own Healthy Course - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Brodie WhitneyWhen I believe in myself, I open into a world of infinite possibilities. The truth is a representation of what I believe to be true. By believing in something - anything - it becomes true. "Even if you have the skills and resources to do something, once you tell yourself you can't, you shut ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - What’s the plan? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Jill DoukaBegin with the end in mind. Stephen R. Covey, Leadership Authority What is the first thing we make sure we do, once we get on a taxi? Naturally, we tell the driver where we want to go (after we greet him of course)! Would you ever take a taxi without having a specific destination in ...
Views: 1460 - 3 Great Reasons To Be Yourself Today - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Adrienne FikesToday, I want you to work on being exactly who you are. I know you have a ton of things to accomplish today, yet this is the most important thing that you can do for you and for the people you are around. There is no greater way to serve a purpose than to be exactly who you were made to be. Let ...
Views: 1459 - Blackberry Pickin' - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Karen MonroyI had a wonderful Zen afternoon blackberry pickn' the other day. It was wonderful for two reasons, I have heavenly organic blackberries to make a wonderful cobbler, and it was a great reminder of the SOP (standard operating procedure) of the ego mind and traps we unwittingly step ...
Views: 1459(7 votes) - Holiday Stress - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Tim DamgaardAs the holidays are upon us, it seems that stress levels tend to continue rising and end the year at an all time high. Are you one of those people who enjoy the holidays and all the activity and pace or are you someone who just makes it through and is glad when it’s over? As much as we all have ...
Views: 1459(7 votes) - The Divine Heart - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Joe HurleyThe human heart is amazing in its ability to experience love, wisdom, compassion, and caring. The human heart is amazing in its ability to experience sadness, disappointment, and sorrow. Living life with a full and open heart means opening to it all and accepting the passion, mystery and flow ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - You only have one life to live! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Good Times; Bad Times; You know I had my share...” Led Zeppelin 1968 The above line from Led Zeppelin was written by the famous rockers 42 years ago and yet, it still has meaning today. I am a fan of Led Zeppelin partly because of my age and my love of screaming guitars, but ...
Views: 1459(3 votes) - When Life Hands You Lemons . . . - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Rossana SneeWhen Life Hands You Lemons . . . . . . Make lemonade. You’ve all heard the saying, but what does it mean? Essentially it means to have an “I can do it,” attitude, an optimistic view in the face of misfortune, or adversity. Since lemons are considered bitter, and lemonade sweet, you’re ...
Views: 1458 - 2012: Ask Now - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Mala MukherjiFrom the black Eames chair that I have sat in as a therapist for well over 10,000 hours, 2012 parades forth as the catalyst humans need to jar them from their slumber. Blessings to the Mayans for their implantation of an alarm bell into the future collective consciousness of ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - How to Stop Beating Yourself Up & Heal Your Life!!!! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Julie DohertyLife is Full of Choices, Decisions, Challenging Moments and Guess What Mistakes!!! I am sure you have noticed this, none of us are free from this or will escape these perils of life. The secret comes in learning to accept this, understand: To learn to let go, release painful experiences ...
Views: 1457 - Stay Curious - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Melanie McGheeWe human beings are dynamic creatures and our relationships are vibrant expressions of that dynamism. But problems can often arise, especially in long term relationships, when we fall into the habit of thinking we know – thinking we know what our partner thinks, will say, or will do in a given ...
Views: 1457 - Turn Problems into Power and Potential! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from John Robson"The things which hurt, instruct." -- Benjamin Franklin How do you respond to the problems that continually surface in your life? If you're like most people, you feel victimized. Moaning "Poor me," we get angry, impatient, depressed and stuck. We think problems spoil what life OUGHT to ...
Views: 1457(3 votes) - What Children Can Teach Us About Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaSomewhere between childhood and adulthood, many of us lose our ability to find happiness in life's simple pleasures. Granted life is more complicated for adults. We have responsibilities such as jobs, bills, and children. But far too often we let these responsibilities squelch our innate ...
Views: 1457 - Personal Coach: Self-Help Tips for Anger Management - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinContrary to what many people believe, anger management is not about suppressing or internalizing anger. It is just a set of skills that you need so that when you recognize that you are becoming angry, you will be able to deal with the situation in a more positive way. Anger should not be ...
Views: 1456 - Enjoying Life on the Way to Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Ray DavisI spend a lot of time on my blog - The Affirmation Spot - talking about pursuing goals and dreams. It is a very important part of life and a significant part of what I believe we are here to do. However, there is a possible casuality in our undying drive towards those goals and dreams. That ...
Views: 1455 - 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) - Keep Aging At Bay - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Shirley PriceThe aging process is a given it is going to happen! However, you do have some control of how soon you will let it happen. There are so many ways to maintain a more youthful you. If you just give in to the signs of aging without a battle the chances are you are going to look and feel older than ...
Views: 1455 - Stuck in a rut? One simple tweak will get you out - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Kimberly EnglotYou have that feeling again. You're bored, and irritated all of the time. You are yelling constantly at the kids, and sniping at your husband. You are stressed, and behind on a deadline at work. Oh, and you just remembered that you have to bake 3 dozen cupcakes for the school bake sale on ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - Perfectionism - The Dangerous Trap - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2005 from Allie OchsPerfectionism – The Dangerous Trap Just when I have something figured out, along comes another how-to-article telling me how to be or do something better or even change my entire life. No matter where I turn, I am constantly reminded that I am not good enough in more ways than one. I am not ...
Views: 1454 - What Caregivers Really Want - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jeffrey SchoenerThere is a silent epidemic looming, not just in this country, but around the world. Family caregivers are under-appreciated, overworked and nearing exhaustion. The reasons they continue are as varied as you and I. For love, honor or family obligation, some even do it because no one else ...
Views: 1454(2 votes) - Where To Find Perfect Christmas Gifts For Your Loved Ones - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Shane MartinThere’s an old saying which states that It is better to give than to receive’. Although it is come to be seen as something as a cliché, there is actually a lot of truth in this statement. When you find just the right gift for a person really close to you, and can tell from their reaction that ...
Views: 1454 - Adversity—3 Ways to Deal with Any Situation - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Curtis G. SchmittWhenever you’re in an uncomfortable or challenging situation, you have only 3 options: 1. Wait for the situation to change 2. Change the situation 3. Change your response to the situation Let’s look at each: 1. Wait for the situation to change Ask: Is the situation likely to change on its ...
Views: 1453 - Be a bit less Human and a bit more Humble - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Vinod AnandBe a bit less Human and a bit more Humble (Vinod Anand) Innocent civilians die in some countries when bombs rain from the sky. Don’t worry; apparently these deaths are caused by so-called humanitarian bombs. Journalist Navid Kermani wrote that the term ‘humanitarian’ is inflationary. Not ...
Views: 1453 - Three Steps to Spiritual Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Lisa BarnettThe exhilaration that comes with spiritual freedom requires knowledge of where you’re experiencing mental or spiritual bondage. Almost all stuck points can be eliminated with these three simple steps. Try them for yourself and find the freedom that will enable you to bring more peace, love and ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - About Relationships: Let’s not Argue About Custody Rights - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Elsabe Smit"I want to leave my marriage. Will my husband allow me access to the children when I leave him?" This is a challenging situation because it goes against the norm. People would expect a woman to leave her marriage and by default take the children with her. However, let us not look for ...
Views: 1452 - Going for a Walk may Result in Lasting Weight Loss. - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chad JonesAny time a person may be interested in losing weight and getting fit one of the most significant obstacles to overcome is the idea that they do not know how to start. Much of the information that is available is contradictory and it's also hard to sort through it all. Starting a fitness ...
Views: 1452 - Make Tonight Your Night - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2003 from Jon GordonYou have had a long day. All you feel like doing when you get home is crashing on the couch. After all, this may be a common occurrence. But then someone like me comes along and says it doesn’t have to be this way. I ask you if you would like to have more energy in the evening. You say “yes”. I ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - It’s Good to be Goofy - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsTo paraphrase a saying my mother liked to use occasionally, “The whole world is goofy – except you and me. And sometimes I’m not too sure about you!” Rest assured that no matter who we are or what we do, there is at least a handful of people somewhere in this world who are convinced that ...
Views: 1451 - Seven Ways to Help Kids Get a Great Start to The School Day - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kellie HuffBack to School Basics The Absolute, Easiest Way Ever to Help Our Children Have a Successful Start to The School Day We know the drill, we begin about a week before school starts sending our children to bed earlier and rousing them earlier in the morning, trying to re-set that summer-time ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Your Life Is Supposed To Be Art - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Victoria MoranIt Doesn’t Matter What You Do for a Living: Your Life Is Supposed to Be Art Excerpted from Fat, Broke & Lonely No More: Your Personal Solution to Overeating, Overspending, and Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places © Victoria Moran -- HarperOne, 2007 Life is tough for artists, ...
Views: 1451 - Completion Is the Key - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Tony MichalskiA Zen story goes something like this: A student was having a meal with his Master. When they were finished eating, the student asked his Master, "What should I do now?" The Master replied, "Clean your bowl." At that moment the student was enlightened. This story illustrates one of the most ...
Views: 1450 - Summer walk - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Mary FitzpatrickIt was already 77 degrees at a little before 7:00 when I began my walk this morning. The air was clammy in Fort Tryon Park in northern NYC and the Hudson River was veiled with fog like a bride searching for her groom. Thankfully, a breeze saved my fellow exercisers, dog walkers and me from ...
Views: 1450 - Finding Space Between the Molecules - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki LeinI will not hurry. Today I will not hurry. Today I will trust the Universe enough to surrender to the natural flow of the day. I will not push the river for the River loves me and is moving at just the right speed. Just for today I will find the space between the molecules. There is ...
Views: 1449 - The Myth of Choice - by Submitted on May 26, 2007 from Robert VibertEach time we are faced with making a decision or choice about something, we may think that we have free will and are using our critical thought processes. That we do this is not surprising, as so much of our experience in the world contains choices. From lunch menus to driving routes to vacation ...
Views: 1449(2 votes) - Want to Find the Road to Happiness? Travel the Path Within - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Linda PucciI used to think that there was a Road to Happiness, and if you could get on that road, you'd end up someplace pretty wonderful, as if Happiness were the destination. I've been on a lot of roads, and although some of them lead to some beautiful places, I've yet to find the road that brings me to ...
Views: 1449 - Going Pro - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from David OrmanEver meet someone who is a success, regardless of circumstances? I hope so as they are some of the most inspiring, exemplary people on the planet. Regardless of outside factors, they are healthy, happy and prosperous. When queried about their approach, invariably there is one common phrase ...
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