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- All That You Will Ever Be - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.All that you will ever be resides in your hands. It does not lie in the person next to you, down the street or anyone else around you. People, places and things might help to influence what you want to do in your life, but it is ultimately up to you. All that you will ever be does not lie in ...
Views: 1362 - Can You Guarantee Your Happiness in Life? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou will guarantee your happiness in life once you learn how to accurately translate the meaning of your dreams according to the scientific method of dream interpretation. However, I must warn you that in order to guarantee your happiness, in the beginning you’ll have to accept suffering. You ...
Views: 1362 - It 's Not About Knowing the Information - It's About Personally Applying the Information! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Pat MussieuxI have been on the 'speaking circuit' a fair bit over the past few weeks and have met hundreds of really special people. I am grateful for the invitations to share my information as I know that it really does make a difference in the lives of these people. However, sometimes I hear comments ...
Views: 1362(5 votes) - Saying YES to God!! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Michelle Lee, CHAn Invitation: Last week I introduced my Personalized Self-Love Intensive program and I still have 3 spots available for the powerful one-on-one sessions. If you’re ready to say yes to you and your opulent, joyous life then this is the program for you. A reminder: Fall in Love…with your ...
Views: 1362 - Smile – You’re A Woman - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeA smile is a wonderful thing. Yet it appears that a smile can have more connotations than what is usually appreciated (on the surface) in our society. At the age of eleven, I was taught this poem when I joined the Brownies (a school uniform group similar to the Girl Scouts): “A smile is a ...
Views: 1362 - Social Benefits of Playing an Instrument - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2020 from Logan SandersThere is something magical that happens when you listen to your favorite songs. It's more of a spiritual connection with the message and sound of the instruments. You can improve your life by learning how to play a musical instrument. Last year, I was going through a rough patch and was ...
Views: 1362 - 7 Surprising Health Benefits of Cuddling and Its Role to Ease Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2019 from Humayoun ShakeelEveryone wants a hug from someone they love or like-no matter how cold the heart is, it will be melted through the warm hugs. Many people are aware of how cuddling can calm their feelings for a short time. But do you know it gives a lot more health benefits-yes, you heard it right! Prevents ...
Views: 1361 - Be Content Yet Never Satisfied - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2003 from Charlene RashkowMany years ago a particular phrase came across my desk and caught my full attention. It was at first a bit confusing to me since the utterance seemed incongruent. The phrase was "Be Content Yet Never Satisfied!" Interestingly enough, as the years go by it becomes clearer to me that they are in ...
Views: 1360(2 votes) - Cute And Whimsical Spring Outfit Ideas For Your Baby - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Lucas LeverOriginate brings thriving flowers, chirping birds, plus a wider variety outfit types of both all by yourself and your toddler. Although you may now have kept your son or daughter bundled up throughout cute knitwear and corresponding hats many winter, any time spring can come it's time with ...
Views: 1360 - MY 5 FAVORITE TED TALKS - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerI recently had the privilege of spending the evening with a group of incredibly bright women who are working towards their Executive MBAs at a prestigious university in NYC. As I shared some insights relating to attention management, mindfulness, and happiness, I found myself referring to ...
Views: 1360 - The Social Sheep - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Craig HarperGrowing up in Australia means growing up with sheep. Well, kind of. Not that we have them sleeping in our lounge room or running around our front yard or anything, but Australia, amongst other things, is a farming nation and at some stage, most Aussie kids (although less these days) have spent ...
Views: 1360 - Unlimited You! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2016 from Termina AshtonEveryone, at some point or another, feels like they don’t truly have their own unique identity. Regardless of how we feel about ourselves, we have massive potential to see any or all ideas and desires come into being. Imagination is something many of us have come to believe as a limited ...
Views: 1360 - How to Break Bad Habits - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Maggie CurrieWhat are your bad habits? Smoking? Talking too much? Drinking? Untidiness? We’ve all got them. Within this article are 5 simple reasons for breaking a bad habit. Whether it’s a perpetual pile of clothes in the corner you’re waiting to someday turn into gold, a self-proclaimed disability which ...
Views: 1359 - K Is For Kindness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Sara DillingerWhen my brother died years ago, my husband and I packed our two children into the car and started from the center of Kansas go to Biloxi, Mississippi to attend his funeral. We got as far as Jackson, Mississippi when our car broke down. Having had it towed to a service station, we waited to ...
Views: 1359 - Keeping Positive when you're around Negativity - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Melissa Magnus"If our emotional stability is based on what other people do or do not do, then we have no stability. If our emotional stability is based on love that is changeless and unalterable, then we attain the stability of God." ~ Marianne Williamson Everything is energy, including our thoughts and ...
Views: 1359 - Ride the Wave: Hawaii 5-0’s Surprising Lesson in Thankfulness - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2016 from Noelle NelsonJust the other night, I was watching one of my favorite TV shows, “Hawaii 5-0,” where one of the main characters featured in that night’s episode was a young woman, a veteran, who’d served in Afghanistan, during which time she’d lost both legs. The show was forthright in its brief portrayal of ...
Views: 1359 - The Power of Kindness - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2005 from Steve TaubmanSometimes a random word of kindness is all that’s necessary to transform someone’s entire existence, and it’s so little cost to us. There’s a wonderful story I heard several years ago. The teller, we’ll call him John, claimed that it was true. John had just come from a self-help seminar in which ...
Views: 1359 - Harvest - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Charmaine SaundersI immediately think of Harvest Home, a celebration of plenty, the bringing in of the crop, rewards for effort and hard work. It's all about abundance, reaping what we have sown. Apart from the obvious agricultural context, how else does harvest manifest in our daily lives? To each of us, it ...
Views: 1358 - How to properly clean & maintain outdoor patio furniture? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from M Nasir AzizAll of us love sitting in the garden and spend some quality time with ourselves or closed ones. This makes it essential to have beautiful furniture there which also depicts our personality and mood. Like for someone who prefers summers a lot, will prefer to go for bold yellow rather than neutral ...
Views: 1358 - Let Go of What’s No Longer Serving You - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtWe bought country property a few years back and as with many rural acreages; ours came with a whole bunch of out-buildings that served a variety of purposes at one time – but no longer functioned at that state. In a word – they were hazards and we began the process of tearing them down, ...
Views: 1358 - The Key Question - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Rena GreenbergAt a recent weight loss seminar, as we were discussing the subconscious obstacles to success, a hand shot up. We were talking about habits, pleasurable associations with the wrong food, fear of success and fear of failure. The question came from the back of the room, “How do I learn to love ...
Views: 1358 - Who Needs Encouragement? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2005 from Roger CarrEveryone has times when they could use some support or motivation from others. That means everyone is a candidate to receive encouragement from you. Look for someone you know who has been disappointed or is going through a tough moment in life. Showing an interest can be very encouraging. It ...
Views: 1358 - 7 tips to channel Mr. Sandman - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Renee HeigelIt feels so awesome to sleep deeply and wake up in your own little drool puddle on occasion. Do you love waking up, lying in your cozy bed for a bit and taking in the dreams that you have each night? ENTER SANDMAN. Great tune, but not the road we are traveling today. Today, it’s ...
Views: 1357 - Create Patios for "Downtime" - by Submitted on May 12, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffNo matter where you live, summer, patio living and relaxation all require energy that provides peace, quiet and the opportunity to rest, read a book and step out of the fast lane. Life changes for many of you when summer arrives. The children are out of school so there are fewer scheduling ...
Views: 1357 - Endings and Beginnings - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Michelle GottliebSo here June is. The time of graduations and weddings. The time of endings and new beginnings. Endings can make us sad. We will need to say good bye to some people in our lives. We need to say good bye to places that we are used to. Good byes can be exciting because it means that we are ...
Views: 1357 - Focused Intention - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Kathleen JuhlWe are all like the rough uncut gems born unto the earth. We are there beneath the surface waiting for the light of day and a skilled craftsman to find us releasing the true inner beauty hidden deep within. If we are lucky, our day, will come along emancipating us from the frozen ground of the ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Gaining Emotional Mastery with the Just FEEL It Process - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Michael CasteelThis article outlines a process for gaining emotional mastery, really! I know this well because it has been the essence of my own path both personally and professionally. Learning to not resist contracting emotional states has been the most difficult AND most valuable thing I’ve learned on my ...
Views: 1357(4 votes) - Happy Child - Being A Guardian For A Child's Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Rebecca MoreheadA guardian angel for a happy child is someone who responsibly acts consciously and subconsciously as a guardian to protect and nurture a child's happiness. The common phrase of "watch out - little ears, little ears" always reminds us that a child is hearing what we are saying, however it is ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Is Life Real? Life Is the Experience You Give It - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from Miami PhillipsHow many times and how many ways can it be said that you have complete control over your life; in any area of your life? This was recently brought home to me in a very powerful way. I was sitting at my computer writing this article. My computer clock read 6:00am, but it was light yesterday at ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - Living with our EGO-personality - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Liz McCaugheyThere is a lot written about the ego and how we have to try to ‘destroy’, ‘conquer’ or even ‘ignore it’. However the ego is an intricate part of us, it gives us self-esteem, self-importance, self-worth, self-respect, self-image, self-confidence - quite a few things really! So instead of trying ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Michael Jackson, You, and Me - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Martia NelsonWhen Michael Jackson died, I became riveted to the stories that emerged about him. Not so much about his death, but his life. It seemed that after he left us we were finally getting insight to what he was like as a man, not just an icon. Deepak Chopra, who had been a friend and spiritual ...
Views: 1357(3 votes) - What Is Life Happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/We all want to be happy. But what is happiness? Is it the same for everyone? How do we know if we’re happy? And can anyone be happy all of the time? How can we find happiness? These questions come to mind when we speak of life happiness. Our perception of life happiness is as individual ...
Views: 1357 - Are You Allowing Well Being in Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Donna DeVaneImagine a stream running gently through all of creation. It surges in places moving faster with more excitement and then slows to a serene place now and again. The current of this stream is filled with all manner of gifts, blessings, good feelings, exciting times and wonderful people to interact ...
Views: 1356 - Savoring Moments Through Mindful Eating - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2004 from Maya FrostWe all eat. But how mindful are we of every bite we take? Your mother always told you to slow down and taste your food. That’s great advice, especially when we find ourselves grabbing a quick snack on the run or eating a meal while driving. How we eat says as much about us as what we choose to ...
Views: 1356 - Doing What You Love? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2004 from Jennifer LoudenCan I tell you, frankly, how sick I am of the story that because we do what we love, we should always be jubilant, light hearted, blissed out, can't-wait-to-get-out-of-bed every-bloody-morning happy and content? Have you ever fell into this belief?What a disservice this myth does to women like ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - Kids Fancy Dress Costumes - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Lever LucasAll young children love to spice up and say play, and they're going to not be upset in the selection of kids outfits. Dressing up apparel can be as easy as a pirate hat and even sword, or maybe a full fit with a cover and wig and add-ons. It is best fancy dress outfits from distinct genres for a ...
Views: 1355 - Motivation and Lessons in Inspiration from the Best Coach I Know - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Deborah HayesEvery once in a while you run into someone who has mastered the art of living, someone who doesn’t just move through life waiting for a certain time or place or person to make his or her time here a life of consequence, someone who doesn’t just live on the surface but really soaks it in; the ...
Views: 1355 - Popular Health exercise for you with tips - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from abigel daveThe way of exercise in regular basis with the effective exercise and yoga are improving the health in proper way there is lots of verity for health related problem , we daily doing the exercise and yoga for fitness our health with a new verity of exercise are improving our health any amount of ...
Views: 1355 - Friendships: Time for Some Spring Cleaning? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithAt one time or another, we’ve likely all been advised that we should go through our closets on a regular basis to weed out what no longer works for us, and to remind ourselves what does. After months of procrastination, I tend to carry out this arduous task every couple of years, and not ...
Views: 1354 - Know What You Want! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Pat MussieuxIt all has to match if you want to live a happy life! In my experience as a workshop facilitator, speaker and coach, over the past 25 years, this is the question that gets me the most blank stares from people! Geez, most of us don't even know what we want for supper tonight, let alone what we ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Making Every Day Matter - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Laura TurnerRecently, I read The Alchemist by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. If you haven't read it yet, the main character, Santiago, has a dream that he must go to the pyramids of Egypt. Here, he's told, he will find a treasure waiting just for him. Inspired, he followed his calling. What he found ...
Views: 1354 - Neuroplasticity | The Mind, Genes & Enlightenment: Discover The Brain’s Amazing Ability To Transform From Thought - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Marina Rose“Every day you step into the invisible firestorm of electrical and chemical activity that is the brain’s environment. You act as leader, inventor, teacher, and user of your brain, all at once. Practice self-awareness and as you do, your brain will evolve." -- "Super ...
Views: 1354 - 3 Ways to be Happy in Your Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonThis month, I’ll be covering 3 different ways to be happy in the different relationships in your life. It’s something all of us want, but it’s not always the easiest thing to achieve. Why is that? I believe it’s due to assumptions we make. We’re so quick to assume things – a look means ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Don't Give All Your Water Away! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2015 from Patricia NollAre you someone who would give all your water away to take care of someone else? What takes place when you give all your water away? What do you do when you’re in need of water to keep yourself hydrated and you don’t have any water left because you gave it all away? Since you don’t have ...
Views: 1353 - Healthy Mind Healthy Body - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2016 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, now that all of the goodies from the holidays have settled, hopeful we could turn our attention to healthy living. How often have you heard the saying, the good things in life are free, yet we neglect this simple but profound message. Daily we are bombarded by various ...
Views: 1353 - Laugh It Off: Losing Weight with Laughter - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Allen Klein"You know it's time to cut down on calories when you step on the scale and the readout says, One at a time, please!" - Anonymous Many of us tend to gain a few extra pounds from time to time, especially around the holiday season. Then we make a resolution to diet but that often doesn't work. ...
Views: 1353 - Welcome to Your Life – 33% Chances of Happiness Included - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Andrea BahamondesSeriously? 33%? You gotta be kidding me… Well, according to the Harris Poll® Happiness index, only 33% American are very happy. How does that number feel? A little low for my taste. Let’s look at other statistics… The American Psychological Association states that in western cultures ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Children - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from TRAN NGUYEN NGOC TRANGHelping Our Children In Crisis Divorce...illness...violence. Crisis and hardship are no respecters of age. They shatter even the world of children and shake their security to the core. Consider this pattern to offer comfort, encouragement, and healing to children in ...
Views: 1352(2 votes) - If You Want to Have Power to Get Things Easily, This Article Will Make You Very Successful! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Anyaele SamYour life is not controlled by circumstances; you are blessed with success. You are exceptionally filled with ability to effect great results; you make progress that is making profit for you. You are in charge! You have a mindset that is not subject to being questionable. Your appurtenances, ...
Views: 1352 - It’s So Easy To Design Your Own Calendar - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shane MartinIt’s more or less impossible to deny just how effective and easy to use photo calendars are. Keeping track of the important dates on a month by month basis is as simple as leafing through a few pages, and entering new items merely requires picking up a pen or pencil. What’s more, nothing you ...
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