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- TERRIBLE CHOICES - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from William CottringerTERRIBLE CHOICES By Bill Cottringer “We choose our joys and sorrows long before we experience them.” ~Kahlil Gibran. There are some terrible choices we seem to have to make through all ages. Consider the following very uncomfortable choices confronting us all at different ...
Views: 1659(4 votes) - The Things That Light Us Up Inside - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Anastacia BriceDoubt yourself and you doubt everything you see. Judge yourself and you see judges everywhere. But if you listen to the sound of your own voice, you can rise above doubt and judgment. And you can see forever. -- Nancy Kerrigan I was talking with a good friend last night, and she was ...
Views: 1658 - Love Story – Experience of love - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMARVELOUS MYSTERY OF LOVE For a long time I have been dwelled in understanding this mystery. FAHM O SHAOOR Really love is beyond all the so-called fahm o shaoor. Fahm o shaoor means the realizing of wiseness in Urdu. It means the realization of wiseness or in this case a greater ...
Views: 1656 - Gratitude Is An Attitude - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Gerri D Smith"Be content with such things as ye have." - Hebrews 13:5 Be grateful for what you have now, and more of the same will be attracted to you. Gratitude is a feeling that is worthy of constant practice. Life is easier, happier and more rewarding when you give thanks for all things, good and ...
Views: 1655 - Sandy Hook Legacy - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Cory KempMonday dawned on a new week, seven days from Christmas Eve, three days after the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut. Like many, my first thought last Friday was for the people known to me there. In a town of 27,000 souls everybody is known to one another, ...
Views: 1654 - My Story: From Brain Tumor to Pearl! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Mary BrittainMy Story: From Brain Tumor to Pearl! On February 26, 2006, I was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. I felt as if I was pushed off a tall building and began rapidly falling to the ground. It was “fly or die” time. It was then that I realized the true power of my inner survivor ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - Go Orders - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Jennifer McLeodYou may have heard in the media recently that people who are suspected of abusing their partner could be removed from there homes by the police. This is part of the government’s proposals to manage the rising domestic violence situation in the UK. The government will be implementing its Domestic ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - Choosing the Best Career Path for You - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe progress of our soul is like a perfect poem. It has an infinite idea which once realized makes all movements full of meaning and joy. But if we detach its movements from that ultimate idea, if we do not see the infinite rest and only see the infinite motion, then existence appears to us a ...
Views: 1651 - Give Yourself “Permission” to Fall In Love - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tylesha JulianoGet your hands in the air…The Weekend is Here!! If you don’t know how much I LOVE weekends then you don’t know me…AT ALL. Weekends are my time to recharge the batteries, annoy my the family and get intimate with my creative side. Now, I typically don’t recommend working on the weekends. ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - The Spark! - Realize Your Potential is Waiting for Action - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jason PlevellEach and every one of us has the potential to achieve anything you want in Life. On your journey to this discovery, you will all be made aware of a flame that has been lit deep within you for some great time now. This flame was lit long ago by a single spark. Even the tiniest of sparks can ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Letter to A Discouraged Boy - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Terri Marie(I wrote this letter while I was writing my hero columns to a boy who had just been badly burned and was very discouraged.) Dear Precious One, My friend told me what happened to you. That must have really hurt and I'm sure you have been wondering why all this has happened to you. ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Ten Past Four in the Morning ... - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Michelle Roberton - JonesTen past four in the morning. Awake again! The Angels using this space of silence to speak with me - "write" they say. I ask what they wish for me to write about. They reply "the dog." And I don't think they mean Lulu *smile*. The dog is a reflection of our self value, how we treat ourselves ...
Views: 1650 - Trust yourself: every heart vibrates to its own string - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenI used to seek answers and guidance from all kinds of external sources. I spent a lot of money going for workshops, healing sessions, and I spent a lot of time reading books on spirituality and self-help. Undoubtedly, those resources played a great part in contributing to my growth as a ...
Views: 1650 - When Everything Is Going Downhill - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWhen things don't go well, frustration with other people or with yourself often comes up and our mood goes downhill fast. Have you had those days? Well, you are not alone. While we cannot control other people and all situations, we can manage our own emotions and how to deal with things ...
Views: 1650 - How To Be A Success, Even With Setbacks - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Albert WagnerSpiritual Growth author motivated from a spiritual awakening. Active member at an Eastern Orthodox House Of Hospitality, Cleveland, Ohio, working with seminarians and learning. Blogs have been published at Ezine Articles and at www.ohiocitypower.net and the website is listed on the ...
Views: 1649 - Owning Your Mastery – Now is the Time! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr Kelli - The Angel Whisperer®This year is a master number 11 and as such we are coming into our own mastery this year, dear ones. A time to release and let go of all unnecessary items, past issues or anything that may be holding your vibration in a lower frequency. This year’s masters vibration has a lot of people wondering ...
Views: 1648(8 votes) - This Is Not A Diet Book - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Estelle GoldsteinWARNING: Don’t spend hundreds of dollars on diet or exercise programs that seem to work for everybody but you until you read this important information I have to tell you. I Lost Over Half My Body Mass WITHOUT Diet, Exercise, Drugs Or Surgery And I Am Going To Tell You How! By Estelle Toby ...
Views: 1648 - Constructive Versus Good - Understanding the Terminology in Order to Fully Realize Your Spiritual Being - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbMany of us choose to live by certain attributes of love, understanding, compassion, honor, honesty and humility. However, some people regard these attributes as good while others choose to call them constructive. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? It may be beneficial to understand ...
Views: 1646(4 votes) - Make Your Soul Dance - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Simone KellyOwn Your Power Lifestyle Principle No. 6: Make Your Soul Dance Again “Explore those things that make you exude joy. Is it singing? Rollerblading? Gardening? Writing? Painting? Carve out moments in your week for these little treats that nourish your soul. Most importantly, seek careers and ...
Views: 1646 - Desire and Belief - The First Steps to Success - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from David LokerThere seems to be a lot of mysticism surrounding success. People are always wondering, “How can I succeed?” They look around at the likes of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, or Lance Armstrong, and think that those people have something that they don’t. That somehow, they were just ...
Views: 1643(2 votes) - How to Tap the Power of Thank You - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Joey FaucetteThere may be only one day a year devoted to giving thanks, but expressing thanks year round and doing it well is one of the most profitable business strategies you can have. Numerous studies reveal that when you thank your customers, they spend more money and tell their friends about the ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - The Advancement of Women over the Last 100 Years - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Dustin T.The role of women in cultures around the world has always been extremely important, but this role was put in an inferior place for thousands and thousands of years. It doesn't matter which ancient culture you take a look at, you will find that women were thought of as inferior to men in ...
Views: 1643 - Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Michelle GottliebHow often do you stop and count your blessings? Once a day? Once a month? Never? We need to be aware of how much we have to be thankful for. Can you stand up every morning without pain? What a blessing! Do you have two legs to stand on? Do you have a roof over your head and food in your ...
Views: 1642(6 votes) - How to please your child: Trends in Children Literature? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Alexia WolkerTrends in Children Literature In a recently published statement, president of Scholastic Book Clubs, Judy Newman, notes that the company's policy is focused on understanding and forecasting future development trends in the field of children's literature. It is this basis that allows the firm ...
Views: 1642(1 vote) - Introducing... Star Wars mindfulness! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Andy KayLike any other pre-90’s kid with a beating heart, I love the classic Star Wars mythology. Now, with the obvious out of the way, you’re probably wondering what Star Wars mindfulness is all about. In fact, how are the two things related at all? If nothing else, you’ve at least heard of Star ...
Views: 1640 - Discovery Your Strengths - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaSome time in the process of the transition from the old you to the new you, a truly miraculous thing happens. I call it the manifestation of your new strengths. When I first came across this concept I couldn’t imagine me having new strengths. The reason is because we tend to think of ...
Views: 1639 - Do you settle for a life of mediocrity? - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanI do not believe that most of us think about living a life of mediocrity but in truth that is exactly what is happening. Mediocrity is when we do not strive to be our best and stretch ourselves to reach our goals. If we do not expect the best out of ourselves or others, then we are ...
Views: 1639 - Enjoying Enjoyment! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Larry CraneWow! Just thinking about “enjoying enjoyment” sounds delightful. The definition of enjoyment includes these proposed meanings: freedom from want and distress; consciousness of the good order of things; assurance of one’s place in the universe or society; and so forth. Associated emotions ...
Views: 1639(2 votes) - How the Angels Taught Me to be Positive - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Lily GraceWhat you are about to read, is my translation of some conversations I’ve had with the Angels. For much of my life I encountered some very negative experiences and people. There are some people and situations you simply must deal with in life, some you cannot walk away from, for at least a ...
Views: 1639(1 vote) - Do you Complain about being too Busy? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.Busy-ness has been a common topic to discuss amongst people as well as my coaching clients and it often is a complaint to many others. Do you complain about being too busy in life? I know I have and mostly I simply THRIVE when I am, so you can only imagine what it was like for me to be so ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - How To Survive When the Bottom Drops Out - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Belinda LamsWhat happens when your expectations are dashed? When it feels like your world is falling apart? When you don't have the answers? Did you think that you would find your soulmate by now? Never get divorced? Did you think you would always have financial security? Not outlive ...
Views: 1638 - An Act Of Kindness - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Ton PascalBy Ton Pascal My personal philosophy is that an act of kindness a day will keep the evil spirits away. An act of kindness is a positive affirmation and attitude that will not only change your perception of the world, but also that of the person who receives the kindness- Kindness goes hand ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Karen Salmansohn - A Prime Example of Authorship BrandingOnline - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2016 from Zac JohnsonThe internet has made the process of being an author both easy and quite difficult. The process is now much easier due to the fact that anyone can start a website or blog and start writing online. It's also seen as being easier, simply because Amazon.com now makes it possible for anyone to ...
Views: 1637 - The Best Way To Love - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from William CottringerThe Best Way To Love By Bill Cottringer “Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” The ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - ***The Importance of Little Things that Inspire Us by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on May 25, 2017 from Judi MoreoSome time back I received this letter from one of my clients. It so touched my heart, I decided to share it with you. I take it out and read it from time to time as it reminds me how important doing little things are in our lives. Dear Judi: My Grandson, Tristen was diagnosed 7 months ...
Views: 1635 - Anxiety & Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksI kicked off the first session of a series of teleseminars I call “Monday Morning Mini-Motivational Meetings,” or M5 for short. The purpose of M5 is to spend 15 minutes – no more, no less – getting people excited and amped up for the week so they can be more productive, positive, and focused in ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - Do You Lead A "Linear Life?" - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2014 from Rand Golletz"Life is an endless unfolding, and if we wish it to be, an endless process of self-discovery, an endless and unpredictable dialogue between our own potentialities and the life situations in which we find ourselves. By potentialities I mean not just intellectual gifts but the full range of one's ...
Views: 1634 - Give and Fill Your Jar! - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaI feel so much curiosity when people describe themselves as "giving persons". And there is a question that seems to be out of sight. And that question is: what is it you give? The same thing occurs every time a leader describes himself as a committed person. And then their results show a ...
Views: 1634(8 votes) - 5 Life Lessons That Mahatma Gandhi Teaches You All - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2018 from Kalyna KapurWhenever you dig Indian History, you will always find one prominent personality. He is none other than Father of India i.e. Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi delivered non-competitive services to the nation that none other can ever do. His entire history is derived within his ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - Internal Guidance System Transforms Procrastination to Inspired Action - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Sharon BallantineI admit it—I procrastinate. In fact, I seem to have elevated procrastination to an art form. It seems to rule my life at the moment. It made me wonder about inspired action, but as I began to really think about and analyze my apparent paralysis I started to realize some things. Perhaps my ...
Views: 1632 - Where There is Love, Nothing is Missing - A Parable - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThe businessman looked around the vacation villa in Puerto Vallarta. Plain, but clean and well furnished. A good place to grab a few days away from his failing business and troubled marriage. He had brought a large supply of sleeping pills and had requested several bottles of ...
Views: 1632(2 votes) - From Hole to Whole: The Strength to Believe - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Troy EvansFrom Hole to Whole On March 20, 1992 I was convicted of five armed bank robberies, over a six-month crime spree when I was 28 years old. I was sentenced to 157 months, thirteen years and one month behind the razor wire of a Federal Correctional Institution in Florence, Colorado. The same ...
Views: 1631 - From Rags To Riches - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinWe have all heard of stories of success. We have heard of people becoming millionaires and billionaires. Often we wonder whether these people really did make it starting from nothing or if they went through luxury and comfort to more luxury and comfort. Well this article is about going from rags ...
Views: 1630(4 votes) - Lesson 7 of 10 Life Lessons on How to Find Your Why NOW & Achieve Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from John Di LemmeLesson 7 The Growing Why Your Why is a burning desire. It is the driving force that makes you achieve your ultimate goals. As your life progresses and your horizons expand, your Why will also naturally progress. Here’s an important principle: Your Why expands as you grow. With your ...
Views: 1628 - Beating Depression VS Beating Desperation, There Is A Difference - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Daniel HerznerI'll admit; there isn't much I know about how to beat depression. What I do know of it, those who suffer depression find themselves in an almost daily struggle dealing with the affliction. I wish there were words of liberation I could offer those folks...but I don't have any. I'd be remiss if I ...
Views: 1627(2 votes) - Having the Best Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Larry CraneWould you like to know what the magic secret is in order to enjoy the holidays? Quite simply, in order to have the best holiday season, begins with an intention. There is a wonderful and loving energy available to everyone and it's available to us throughout the year. This energy lives within ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Spirituality (from my Notes) - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few New Thoughts on Spirituality (from my Notes) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Faith, Inspiration, Words of inspiration, "Spiritual Thoughts" . Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html ...
Views: 1626(1 vote) - Good Grief! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsClearing space typically means something like organizing your garage or clearing the excess activities off of your calendar. These are the kinds of things you get to choose to eliminate. What about those areas you don't get to choose? What about the space created from loss? All ...
Views: 1625 - Has Education Today Become a By-Word for Our Indoctrination? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Christopher EvansIt was Albert Einstein who once had this to say about education, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” The education system remains an exercise in micro-management that provokes memories of the ...
Views: 1625 - 7 Steps to Living with Purpose & Passion - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Ronny PrasadOn my Personal Development radio segment, I revealed my 7 Steps to living with Purpose & Passion. So here they are: 1. Make a gratitude list daily – you must have something to be thankful for! Make a very comprehensive list of what you are grateful for, every single day. Then read this ...
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