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- If You like Pina Colada - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Joan Marie Whelan…write to me and escape! Well, I am sure Rupert Holmes had a fun time writing that song (“Escape”); but what do you fantasize about in your own life? Where does your mind drift to “escape”? How do you de-stress your daily life? Some of you may feel so overwhelmed at day’s end that you are ...
Views: 1416 - Be Happier at Work Now - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Evie BurkeThere was a time when I thought being happy at work was something that only happened to delusional people. People who did not have a firm grip on reality or had a job at a company that was run extremely well by people who never got upset or over promised someone something (intentionally or ...
Views: 982 - Mattie Stepanek: "Play After Every Storm" - A Profile in Living Well - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Steve RiceThe storms of life will come...that is inevitable. You will face adversity. We all do. The question, then is, What will you do? What will you do after you have faced the dark night of pain or despair? How will you continue to live when you don't feel like going on? How can you take ...
Views: 3311 - 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 - 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) - Happiness...............It is a Choice - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroHappiness......it’s a choice How many of us know a person a that is always down in the dumps, always complaining, and nothing ever seems to go right for them? Perhaps we knew them at one point in our lives and have since grown away from them. They were a great teacher for us, they were ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - Happiness...............It is a Choice - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroHappiness......it’s a choice How many of us know a person a that is always down in the dumps, always complaining, and nothing ever seems to go right for them? Perhaps we knew them at one point in our lives and have since grown away from them. They were a great teacher for us, they were ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - 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) - Recognition – this is your mirror - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Kristin EcklundNow, for the sticky part….recognize that all these judgments, all these grievances, are ones that you’ve held against yourself. Gulp. Yes. Remember, this person may have done real things, acted in real ways, and yet you would not have attracted them into your life had you not, on some level, ...
Views: 1092 - The Fine Art of Friendship - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Ginger London,Life long friendships, the ones that are lasting, will require good relating skills. The people involved will have to agree to being attached to one another by affection and commit to highly esteeming the other. A life long friendship will take a lifetime of practice. It will require treating ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Courage to Change - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Ernest QuansahArticle Author: Ernest Quansah This is a story about a woman we will call Anne, a thirty-five-year-old woman who concluded that she could never find a man. She determined that loneliness was her fate and thus went as far as accepting it as fact. Her case proves what I have discovered in ...
Views: 1192 - "Ladies and Gentlemen the Choise is Yours" - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroWe are a pretty bunch, us humans aren’t we? We like to look good, sometimes at a very high cost to not only to our wallets, but to our bodies as well. Looks have become so important in society, showing the distinct “culture” you belong to. There are so many looks to chose from, so many styles ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Use Limousine For Any Special Event! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from darko kojicThere was a time when limos were hired mainly for wedding ceremonies. However, in the present times, limousines are hired for various different purposes and according to the requirements of individuals. If you are considering hiring a limo for any particular event, it certainly is extremely ...
Views: 957 - Frozen Yogurt To Enjoy Summer Months, To The Rescue - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Marie MalacamanOn the hot, muggy summer day, there's nothing more delightful than the view of a frozen yogurt kiosk. The look of this haven of icy happiness is similar to an oasis at the wilderness. Children as well as adults as well can appreciate not only the respite a scoop of some thing sugary and frozen ...
Views: 1206 - Multichannel Methods: State Of your Art work Improvements - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Hernan ReadIndividuals all over the planet adore the shifting components in the enjoyment business could it be by means of videos becoming subjected in theaters, TV as well as CPU or hearing song through her or his iPod, broadcasting, stereo apply and plus the like. You would possibly question then why ...
Views: 520 - Baby Foot Casting- Details - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Philip MartinWhen a friend or relative is in search of a unique gift to present to an individual, it can generally prove to be a hard task to accomplish. Many people have very few needs, as it relates to numerous gift giving occasions and have a hard time making out what they would wish for as a gift. The ...
Views: 862 - Out of Fear - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroWe all live with some type of fear in our daily lives, we don't always know it's there, or that it controls our thoughts, but it's there. There are healthy fears that keep you safe, like the fear of getting burnt, which keeps you a safe distance from extreme heat. The fears I am talking about ...
Views: 1434 - How to Find Out What You Were Born to Do. - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Katharine C. GiovanniIn the past 2 weeks, I've received an incredible number of emails and calls from people who tell me they have "zero budget" or "money is really tight right now" or "I have a very limited cash flow." After you've read dozens of emails saying the same basic thing you begin to see a pattern. I ...
Views: 1632 - What to Do When Your Life Has Hit the Fan - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Katharine C. GiovanniI've been getting some interesting calls lately. In the last ten days, I've gotten more "panic" calls than I've had in a long time. The reasons for the calls vary. Some people are calling because they're worried about money and the recession. Others call because the "you know what" has hit the ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Water Under The Bridge - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Katharine C. GiovanniHave you ever heard of the expression water under the bridge? It refers to past experiences and conflicts. The assumption is that the longer you live, the more water you have under your bridge. Most people use this expression when they are referring to a bad experience they had. So here's ...
Views: 1434 - No Office: The Latest Trend in Business - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Christina MandawaYou've seen mobile offices late on a fascinating ... tropical posters and local ski resorts. The wall of glossy brochures promoting the wonders of the world. The second wall is filled with folders containing who knows what - with a pot of coffee stained permanently on top. At the same time ...
Views: 696 - No Office Trend in Travel Business - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from megan velasquezYou saw the picturesque old travel office ... posters of tropical locations and ski resorts. The wall of glossy brochures touting the wonders of the world. Other walls are lined with cabinets containing files who knows what - and permanently stained coffee pot on top. At the same time the ...
Views: 1363 - The Path to Fulfillment - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Nova ReedThe Path to Fulfillment By Nova Reed, MA, CLC Are you searching for happiness, or yearning for more out of life and your relationships? An eternal desire exists within all of us, the universal quest for fulfillment: the feeling of having a “full” and satisfying life filled with joy and ...
Views: 1235(4 votes) - Quotes and thoughts about adventure - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Paulius Gregorjanas“Life is an adventure. Every day is an adventure. Today is adventurous. Tomorrow will be another adventure. Our life is like undiscovered continents and every human being is a never – ending story.” S. Casta There aren't many adventurous life or love quotes, but the ones I found on Funny love ...
Views: 4944(3 votes) - In this latest trend in tourism - Not in Office - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from jennifer perezYou saw the picturesque travel agencies of yesteryear ... posters of tropical forests locations and ski resorts. The wall of glossy brochures touting the wonders of the world. Other walls are lined with cabinets containing files who knows what - with the permanently stained brown on ...
Views: 717 - The Power Of Your Presence - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Carol GiannantonioYou impact the world every day with your presence. No words need to be spoke or actions taken. Your presence and energy touches those around you. When your heart is filled with love, when you flow with certainty, and sparkle with enthusiasm, you bring these qualities to the universe. We ...
Views: 2518(3 votes) - Get Over It and Stay Contented - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Contented WriterBecause I grew up in a home environment in which anger was a daily occurrence, it is not surprising that I was an angry person by the time I reached adulthood. Fortunately, my anger never reached the depth that my parents’ anger attained. For example, my anger never led me to violence. ...
Views: 1920 - Leadership Strategies for a Networked World: - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Edward KnabPosted by Dr. Edward Knab Globalization has caused the world to shrink and most of us in one way or another do business with individuals across the globe. Developing a global perspective is an important aspect of building a global network which can be extremely helpful to your personal and ...
Views: 1618(2 votes) - Pay it Forward - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Bruce MillsI like the idea of paying it forward, meaning that when you help make one person’s day better, they will likely go on to make someone else’s day better, then that person will likely go on to touch someone else’s life, and so on and so on. Wouldn’t that be awesome if everyone just cheered one ...
Views: 1253 - You need To Possess Your Vision - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Ade AdenekanVision is the most important factor that influences the way and manner one succeeds or fail in this side of the great divide no matter how hard one may try and that is the main reason why the Holy Book, itself strongly emphasized that the people perish for lack of vision. While it is quite ...
Views: 1859(1 vote) - How Many Other Things Are We Missing? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Anthon St MaartenThere are many things that may be considered as lacking in the world today, and there are many lightworkers, dreamers and activists who make every effort to remind us of these missing elements. But one aspect that is too seldom addressed is our lack of true appreciation and ...
Views: 1375(3 votes) - Taking Time to Celebrate - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe all set goals for ourselves and work really hard to complete them. We do all of the necessary steps - we plan, we take action, and we complete them. And it feels great! And what do we usually do next? We move onto the next goal or the next project. And do all of the necessary ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Appreciate The Good Things in Life Without Feeling Guilty - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jim FargianoLet us tell you that we know you can appreciate the good things in life without feeling guilty about having them--or wanting them. Today, the message is about guilt and personal responsibility. One of the easiest ways of releasing yourself of guilt is to take steps in elevating your actions to ...
Views: 1688 - The Out Of Our Control Worry - How do we deal? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Sherrie VitelloAlong with everything else that all of us human beings have to worry about in our daily lives is the haunting yet very real fact that the world around us is going through some changes. I'm talking about what's going on with our planet. It's what I call 'Out of Our Control Worry.' The worry about ...
Views: 1583 - What If… Letting Go of the Grumpy Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Vickie GriffithThe morning is the same as any other yet she feels angry, resentful and a bit sad. Nothing has changed from the night before. There is no one to blame. No one called with bad news. No argument has caused these feelings. She just wakes up upset. Could these feelings come from bad dreams? ...
Views: 1295 - The Awakening Process- Healing and Letting Go of the Past. - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Adrian BoniardiIn the same way you wouldn't wear your favorite perfume without taking a shower first, you can't really grow into a bigger, wiser, wealthier you (remember that true 'wealth' means much more than just 'money') without understanding, healing and letting go of the old you... and anything else that ...
Views: 2531(2 votes) - Joywork Part1: Make Work a Productive Pleasure - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Asia Sharif-ClarkIf you've ever held a dead-end job, you know how painful it feels and how much energy it takes, just to rise every morning. If you've held a career, that brings you nothing but money, there's an emptiness within you, your paycheck can't fill. Make your work a productive pleasure, by planting ...
Views: 1517 - Things Are Not As Bad As We Make Them Out To Be - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusComplain, complain, complain… My, but we’ve become a grouchy lot, haven’t we? Maybe it’s climate change, or the economy; who knows? It could be the alignment of the stars for all I know, but we’ve got our cranky pants hitched on and we’re wearing ‘em a little too snug around our sensitive ...
Views: 1244 - How to Be Happy – New Scientific Discoveries - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Christina SponiasMy work denounces many false impressions and lies. I clearly show you that if you want to be happy you must eliminate what is bad, without eluding you. This is the truth I discovered after continuing Carl Jung’s research into the unknown region of the human psyche through dream ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - DARE TO DREAM AGAIN AND PLAY FULL OUT! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Helen RobertsNow its time to look clearly at what not really going for your dreams has cost you – mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially. Give your full attention and commitment to this exercise. It is vital for creating the kind of success that you deserve to have in your life. Spend two or ...
Views: 1264 - Advantages of Water Based Paints - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Wilson TreavorWater based paints are a type of paint that are specially manufactured so that they can be thinned with water itself instead of turpentine. These paints can be easily cleaned with water. Water based paints are used in a similar way as oil paints are used but it is comparatively much easier to ...
Views: 8197 - Our Happiness Level - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI was listening to Hay House Radio yesterday, and the host was talking about how our happiness levels could be measured by averaging the happiness levels of our top few friends. I found this so interesting and also very eye opening. It's so important to surround ourselves with positive, ...
Views: 1267(4 votes) - Find Out the Best Classical Guitar - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Patrick CorcoranFor some learning guitar is a passion. Beginners should start with such an instrument that will provide them with high-end features. The best option is to go for classical guitar, also known as Spanish guitars. These Spanish guitars are manufactured with the purpose of providing the beginners ...
Views: 459 - Christmas Decoration for Shopping Centers - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIChristmas is a time of celebration and enjoying time with family and friends. The world glows with fun and frolic when the joyous event graciously marks its presence. This is the awaited festival during the winter season, which is celebrated with full excitement and enthusiasm. What makes the ...
Views: 1164 - Halloween- A Fun Holiday with Scary Parties - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from rammanohar prasadHalloween also known as All Hollow’s Eve & All Saints’ Eve is a yearly holiday which is celebrated on the 31st October. Halloween holiday celebration includes parades and festivals. Its main observances are costume parties, carving pumpkins, ghosts tours, haunted attractions, trick-or-tricking, ...
Views: 927 - Happy Birthday To Me - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorWhy is it every year I have some expectation of what the day of my actual birthday will be like and for some reason, the day never lives up to my expectation? I am thankful that I gets gifts for my birthday and that I celebrate it. Some families don't even celebrate birthdays, and I am not in ...
Views: 1072 - Method to write message to angel - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from chanrida kimIt is said, inquire and you shall obtain. You will find so many techniques to inquire for guidance, indicators, messages, clarification as well as validation. Has any person ever before taken time for you to share with you just how you can create a letter to Angels? Composing a letter to ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - Letting Go Of Negativity - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adam BenedettoHow we look at our life and the world around us has a lot to do with how we live our lives. If we see our lives from a point of view that is pessimistic, negative, or without hope, then this is what our lives will feel like. When we see our lives as progressing, changing, and evolving, then ...
Views: 2254(1 vote) - Some of the most amazing Temples in Kerala - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from shahid iniTemples of Kerala play a significant role and held an important place in the life of the people. Kerala has several temples revered and frequented by thousands of visitors and devotees from all over India.Kerala,is known as God’s own country because not only for its mystirious natural beauty but ...
Views: 1859 - Explore Top Tourism Destinations on Kerala Tours - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from shahid iniKerala is a dream holiday destination of India. Better known as God’s Own Country, Kerala is a heavenly representing splashed with countless of enchanting hues. This beautiful state of India is gifted with unmatched beauty of hill stations and picturesque backwaters, a necklace of lagoons lakes, ...
Views: 1142 - What Is the Number One Cause to Unhappiness and Misery? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Chantal BeaupreWhile I know this is somewhat painful, I invite you anyway to take a few moments to look at the world and the unhappiness and misery that overwhelm it, that overwhelm us all. What do you know notice? Where do all this unhappiness and misery come from? Do you know the number one cause? Many ...
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