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- How to Perform Salatul Hajat – The Prayer of Need - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Academy QuranMuslims have been obligated to perform Salah five times a day. The implication of these prayers is to attain nearness to Allah SWT, forgiveness of wrongdoings and fulfillment of just wishes. God, the Exalted does not need us to pray to Him, rather it is us who actually require His assistance ...
Views: 1448 - Navratri 2013 - Navratri Festival Celebration and Importance - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2013 from Sachin GuptaAuspicious nine nights of Navratri festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti. Navaratri or the Nine nights/Moons of the Goddess is a vital time period wherein the Supreme Goddess in the forms of Maa Durga the Warrior Goddess, Maa Lakshmi the Goddess of Wealth and the Goddess of Wisdom ‘Maa ...
Views: 1448 - Five Tips to Help you Cope with the High Expectations of the Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Veronica HislopThere can be a lot of advice coming to you this time of year about coping with the multiple stresses of the Holiday Season. If ever there was a time of the year that we can feel bombarded by the demands of the outside world; this time of year is it. My advice is keeping it ...
Views: 1447 - The Harmonious Blending of Seriousness and Nonchalance – A Sound Basis for Wholesome Living - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranWholesome living implies certain seriousness about how we apply ourselves to the practical issues of life. At the same time, it is necessary that we be relaxed. How can we wisely combine these two to bring about healthy living? Being serious indicates a mental stance that moves us to apply ...
Views: 1447(3 votes) - The Irony of Man - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Joseph LieunghThe Irony of Man is not a new problem, but a repeating cyclical behavior passed down from generation to generation. Aristophanes referred to this as eiron, Greek word for Irony, and applied its usage to any shady or annoying characters. The Irony in itself was that Aristophanes himself was a ...
Views: 1447 - Triggering Intention: How To Remember To Remember - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2004 from Maya FrostYou've got a lot to store in that brain of yours. Sometimes you need to remind yourself to remember something. The most effective way to remember is to choose your triggers wisely. Post-its work great, but I'm all for simplifying things even further. By choosing to make a certain behavior a ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Communicating Wellness Using the Universal Language and the Whole Brain - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Marc LernerWhen people focus on their thinking, they communicate in the cultural way they were conditioned to live in. Their language, habits and values were taught to them by the people they grew up with and they tend to believe that is the correct way to think. If they were taught to go beyond thinking ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - DIY Pest Control Products - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from John SamsDoing your own pest control is simple, for the most part, but there will be times when you’ll need to use equipment to apply different pesticides and herbicides. You will also need equipment to protect you as well. There are many effective pest control products that require special instruments ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - My Unhappiness Is Yours - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Luminita Saviuc“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” Friedrich Nietzsche When somebody you really love, you really care about hurts you emotionally and sometime even physically, what do you do? Do you get up, dust yourself up and keep ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Ripped Leggings - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lucas LeverLeggings have already been back in style for some time nowadays, with all a versions and also patterns. Of these patterns and fashoins are attractive leggings for women, also typically known as cut leggings. Prior to when you associate such leggings having hippies and rebellious teenagers, ...
Views: 1446 - Stand Your Ground - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Anne DeidreWhen times seem good are you identifying with your current mood or the way things seem to be? Are people applauding your work? Is everything "going your way?" For many of us, we build our houses on sand. We depend on the approval of others. We may not realize this until they take it all away. ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - The Sky is Falling… - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsYuck! It’s all yuck! The sky is falling, the earth is splitting apart, a giant asteroid is headed our way and we’re all going to hell! Don’t believe me? Just check today’s headlines or catch the six o’clock news. We’re slogging our way through the cesspool of existence. We’re all just ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - How to Have Fun Again - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2005 from Debbie MandelRemember when you woke up filled with enthusiasm, eager to begin your day, savoring each vibrant moment? How long has it been since you felt vital in that way? If a photo were taken of you at this moment, would you smile for the camera or look nervous and serious, uncomfortable that the picture ...
Views: 1445 - How To Live A Happy And Fulfilling Life - Step 5 - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Warren WojnowskiYour happiness and self fulfillment is ultimately your true purpose in life. So, if you're like most people, you just want to feel happier and live with more purpose in your life right now. So what is it that is holding you back and preventing your from being able to do that? What is it that is ...
Views: 1445 - Seven Simple Exercises to Invite the Extraordinary Life - by Submitted on May 28, 2005 from Guy Finley(Excerpted from "Let Go and Live in the Now" -- Red Wheel/Weiser, 2004: 1,150 words) I can think of no greater encouragement than the self-evident Truth that there dwells in each of us the opportunity to explore and know the Extraordinary Life. The meaning of Extraordinary I wish to convey ...
Views: 1445 - Flights Of Fancy: An Air Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2003 from Maya FrostFeeling cranky about air travel? Get a grip. Not on the arm of your passenger seat--on reality, history, and the incredible accomplishment of human flight. We've just celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' historic flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Although there ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - Peaceful Warrior - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2007 from Char CooperThe previews ended & the movie was starting, or was it? Black screen and no sound. It took me awhile to realize, but I believe the director was trying to get the audience to be present. I of course was in the future, “When’s something going to happen?” Being in the moment ...
Views: 1444 - Self-Possession - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIn my work as a psychotherapist, I have seen a succession of women trying to reclaim the self. They come seeking relief from the pain of something that has gone awry in their lives, which could be anything from breaking up with a boyfriend to marriage wounds to a hypercritical boss to some ...
Views: 1444 - The Power of Clarity - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Kevin LankfordSense of purpose You have probably heard a myriad of motivational talks urging you to find your purpose. The reason is that without establishing a purpose, one cannot properly hit their goal with might. Purpose is the soul intention and the foundation of the specifics to your mission. Without ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - *** Understanding and Using The Pit to Create Healthier, Happier Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Scout WilkinsThe pit is that place of drama where you might end up sometimes, when things are lousy: you lost your job, your kid called from the police station, your best friend let you down, you burned dinner. Sometimes, we just let ourselves go there. Sometimes, we see our friends go there. It ...
Views: 1443 - 10 Ways to Keep Your Child’s Brain Healthy - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Celeste SimmonsRaising children isn’t easy. As parents, we are expected to do a lot of things for our children to insure their safety and wellness. Sometimes, it’s tough to know what is right for them, and what isn’t. After all, they have technology available to them that we never had. They also have a lot ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Creating Holiday Magic - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Tina TessinaRecently, as we were eating in an Italian restaurant, the music being played transported me back to holidays with my Italian/American family. Traditional, sentimental Italian songs were such a large part of our gatherings for the holidays. After a huge, slow, multi-course dinner, Uncle Tommy ...
Views: 1443 - Michael Mantell Claims "Gratitude is Medicine" - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2016 from Michael MantellHey Dr Mantell, this may be the latest "health supplement" on the block but it's been around for thousands of years, hasn't it? You bet it's been around for thousands of years. In Psalm 100-4, we read, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His ...
Views: 1443 - The Dawning of Freedom - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2003 from Guy FinleyKey Lesson Part I: Life itself has never weighed-in so heavily upon us as to hurt us; rather it is we who - - in ignorance of reality - - carelessly attribute weight to events that are essentially without substance, causing ourselves to suffer nothing less than the fervent magnitude of our own ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - 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: 1443 - Your Rocket Ship to Wholeness - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2007 from Maggie WahlsScientists who study the brain tell us that we only use 5% of our actual brain in our daily lives. Ever wonder what the other 95% is for? Shamans know that what we see in this physical world is only 5% of everything that is here. What of the 95% that is not manifested on the physical plane? Is ...
Views: 1442 - 6 Tips to Turn Negative into Positive - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Carolyn Cooper1) Notice your speech patterns and change them when necessary. Do you ever say things like, "I'm not good enough," "I can't afford it," "I'm so fat," "There are no good men/women out there for me," etc. All of these are examples of very limited thinking. When you hear that negative self-talk ...
Views: 1441(3 votes) - Emotional Exercise 2 - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Anita JeffersonHow do you feel now that you have completed Emotional Exercise 1? When I finished my exercise yesterday, as we journey through behavioral change together, and the past two times I have completed Emotional Exercise 1, I felt so connected to my pure truth of self. It felt like a gentle ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - Happiness meter.....really?? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Jim PhillipsThe inspiration for my blogging comes from many different sources, however the one I most frequently rely on is personal experiences. Recently I was told that my “happiness meter” was being adjusted upward. In other words, my most frequent state of being was being adjusted to reflect a much ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Hunting for Treasure - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Vickie GriffithEver hunt for treasure when you where a child? Remember the thrill of the hunt, anticipation of the prize and the exhilaration when you found the treasure. The treasure might not have been anything more than a shiny rock or small toy. The size of the prize did not matter--it was the value that ...
Views: 1441 - Messages of Hope: Penguins, Blankets and Smiles - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Noelle NelsonWith all the shootings, wars, and violence in the world, not to mention the heat of the our current political environment, it’s easy to lose sight of the good. Yet good there is, always. Good people striving to make the world a better place regardless of the turmoil of the moment. Two ...
Views: 1441 - The Role of Romantic Relationships in Spiritual Growth - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2013 from Lateef Terrell WarnickMost of us value the companionship, love and the intimacy of having a mate but how do these relationships impact our efforts at spiritual growth? Those of us who take a mystic approach to spirituality and who may utilize a particular Sadhana or yogic technique, have most certainly come across ...
Views: 1441 - A Look Back At 2015 - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2016 from Royce GomezAs I look back on 2015, I think "Wow! What an amazing year!" Yes, it had some challenges and disappointments. No, my income wasn't as high as I had planned. But, I can look back and say it was truly an amazing year and I am blessed beyond belief. Let me recap to explain why. In January I ...
Views: 1440 - Celebrate Your Life With Love this Valentine’s Day - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2015 from Noelle NelsonValentine’s Day: a joy if you’re blessed with a wonderful relationship, an annoyance (or worse) if you’re single and unhappy about it, or in a “challenging” (aka miserable) relationship . . . But what if - splendidly coupled, despairingly single, or somewhere in between - you chose, this ...
Views: 1440 - Developing a Limit Free Philosophy - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Patrick IrvineSo how do we develop this philosophy, well, the word of the day here is “why.” Instead of thinking in terms of why you can’t do something, think in terms of why do you want to. Why not go after that job, and why do I want to go after it. Ask yourself questions that yield meaningful answers. ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - Four Ways to Lift Your Spirits, Quickly and Easily. - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2015 from amanda hadleyAre you feeling the Winter Blues? I know the short days often take their toll on me, so here are four quick and easy ways to lift your spirits that you can try any time. 1. Breathe Sit with your back straight, shoulders relaxed and palms on your lap. Take a slow and deep breath using the ...
Views: 1440 - Exquisite & Working: A Recipe for Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Liz SumnerWhat if everything in your life was exquisite and working? What if you didn't tolerate anything that wasn't-- you fixed it, replaced it, or got rid of it. What if you only had around you things that pleased you? Everything else gets tossed, returned, or given away. I have a sense that putting ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Charlie MooreGratitude Most people believe that each day is a gift and that we should be grateful for it. How many people actually are grateful for each day I don’t know, but I would guess that it is not as much as it should be. How many people enjoy each day, realize that each day is different and we ...
Views: 1439 - In Awe of the Straw! 3 Reasons That Something So Small Can Be A Big Deal! By Anna Banguilan - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Anna BanguilanI made my way to my studio today and stopped for a delicious dose of sweet southern tea! I was handed the tea and no straw. I tapped on the window (my sister would be so proud) and got the woman's attention, she knew what I wanted and opened the window holding the straw. I drove away with a fine ...
Views: 1439 - Step Into Extraordinary - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzWe've all heard of the importance of positive thinking, affirmations, visualizations, and having dreams. But often these goals feel somehow so amorphous, that sometimes it feels a little like"hoo ha", doesn't it? Here's the key: if you make it just a mental exercise, it is ineffective. It's not ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - The power of intention - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusBeing a news junkie, I’m glued to the cable networks. Wedged between the peccadilloes of badly behaving starlets and inappropriately tweeted photos, the anchor brings in two political panelists to discuss the upcoming election (Already? Really? Oy!) To feign “balance” he has a GOP strategist and ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Ways to Be Happy With Everything - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Gayle Joplin Hall“I ain’t got nothin’. Just look at me. Sittin’ here at a homeless shelter, but I have the whole world, baby. I ain’t goin’ hungry tonight. I’m happy.” – A homeless man at Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth, Texas. Some people are happy with everything, yet others are never happy. ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Change your thoughts, let go of painful experiences to change your life - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Terai Koronui“THE HUNGER FOR LOVE IS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THATN THE HUNGER FOR BREAD’ - Mother Theresa. We all want to be loved and someone to love. We want to connect with people or groups that make us feel wanted, adding meaning to our existence helping us feel a sense of significance. ...
Views: 1438 - Forgiveness: How and Why - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Isabel KirkForgiveness is one of the most difficult things to do while at the same time one of the most needed in the world. There are plenty of people sick of anger, either toward others or to themselves. Forgiveness involves letting go and surrender of judgment and condemnation while engaging in a ...
Views: 1438 - Four Money Belief Patterns - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaAccording to a study by researchers at Kansas State University and published in the Journal of Financial Therapy there are four money belief patterns that may have a negative impact on our financial health: 1. Money Avoidance Money avoiders tend to believe money is bad, or that they do not ...
Views: 1438 - What Makes Janie and Jack Items So Good? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Bryan CañonBabies and kids are the best people to dress up because they are cute and cuddly plus they could get away with colors and prints that otherwise would look weird and odd with adults. Dress up babies and kids with any Janie and Jack ensemble and you get extra cute and cuddly little people that ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - A dream unanswered - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Samy SimpsonShe looked up with tears in her eyes. I quickly tried to backtrack on the comment and make a joke or something, but it was apparent that I had hit a nerve. The crowded restaurant suddenly seemed very quiet to me and my stomach sunk a little as I realized that our casual conversation was maybe ...
Views: 1437 - Another "New" Year - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Jan DeniseINSIDE/NAKED RELATIONSHIPS BY JAN DENISE RELEASE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2006 ANOTHER "NEW" YEAR It feels like I've blown too many to get another one. Still, here it is … a brand new year. Somebody knows what he's doing because, after all these years, I'm getting better at life, ...
Views: 1437(5 votes) - Is Romance Important to YOU? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Rosemary PriceIs romance important to YOU?How romantic are you? It tends to be considered to be old fashioned now to be interested in charm, dating, getting to know someone and to use courtesy and court a lover. Holding hands, sending flowers, sending love letters and many other things can be a sign of ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - 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 ...
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