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- Goals - Think Small - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Carl Bruggemeier1. the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. 2. the terminal point in a race. The Goal - the desired result - the finish line; if we have not established these yardsticks for all that we do, how do we know where to begin or measure the success of our efforts? Having a ...
Views: 1754 - Missed Opportunities in Life - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from David RudeMissed Opportunities (Written in the early morning alongside a pond in Northern California on the Sonoma coast) Linus, famous thumbsucker of Peanuts’ fame, once said, “There is no heavier burden then one’s true potential.” I have addressed the issue of being stuck many ...
Views: 3791 - Start Your New Year Right By Checking Your Credit Reports - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kathy Jo PollackNo doubt, credit fuels our economy, and it also affects every area of our lives. Our credit rating, good or bad, can affect where we live, work, and our ability to get a loan or insurance. Do yourself a favor and make it your annual plan to check your credit reports from each of the three ...
Views: 2972(5 votes) - 2009: Enter with Honor - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Shellee HaleLies, secrets and silence are out. 2009 will be the year of honorable living. The old idea of honor where a man’s “word’ sufficed without any guarantee failed us and became a defining ending in 2008. With so many trusts broken and disgraced individuals who left a worldwide thread of victims ...
Views: 1004 - How to Identify Your Life Lessons - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Lyn McDonaldFor those people on a quest to unlock their life lessons or those that have had some spiritual awakening the path to your purpose can easily be identified when you know what to look for. Mystical masters and self proclaimed psychic gurus have been able to tap into another realm, dimension or ...
Views: 1509 - Tips for Tough Times - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsSomeone wrote to me asking ‘how do you stay strong, hold onto faith and hear your inner voice when life presents you with challenges?’ It is a question many people struggle with myself included, when ’stuff’ happens it is difficult to hang onto the belief this too shall pass and everything will ...
Views: 1812 - Wasted Opportunity - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerToo often we tend to associate the thought of “wasted opportunities” with the big decisions we make in life. I should have taken that job. I should have told that man (or woman) how I felt about him. I should have followed my heart instead of yielding to my sense of pragmatism and pursued my ...
Views: 1084 - The Futures Market On Christmas & New Years - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Copyright, Arthur Levine 2008 Words: 372 Keywords: Christmas, New Years, Future, Happiness, Faith, Miracles All three major indexes are up the sky’s the limit on the coming Holidays. They are ...
Views: 1311 - Loneliness - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from Shveita Sethi SharmaSamuel Langhorne Clemens, aka Mark Twain once said that “the worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself” and yet he himself suffered from massive insecurities of loneliness. Born premature, he spent the first seven years of his life as a “sickly and precarious child who lived mainly ...
Views: 1361 - Subprime Lifestyles - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from David BohlBy now, everyone who hasn’t been hiding out under a rock has heard about the subprime mortgage fiasco. Banks lent money to people who didn’t qualified for it by using twisty, unethical strategies like “liar loans” (literally falsified loan applications, which is otherwise known as loan fraud), ...
Views: 1349 - Keep It Simple - Van Morrison Style - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from David BohlVan Morrison has released a new album entitled Keep it Simple that happens to be in line with my own values, and with the Slow Down Fast coaching philosophy. I came across a review in Rolling Stone that summed it up powerfully: “At this point in his career, Van Morrison is less interested in ...
Views: 1654 - You're Only As Young As You Feel: How to Stay Young at Heart - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from David BohlI don’t remember who said “age is only a state of mind,” but I truly believe that. We know getting older is inevitable, but aging doesn’t have to be. Chronologically we age each year, as our physical bodies deteriorate, but mentally how we age is up to us. And even some ...
Views: 7462 - Charmed Life or a Life of Disaster? Quotes and Coaching Questions - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Leanna FredrichQuotes: "Inaction, contrary to its reputation for being a refuge, is neither safe nor comfortable." Madeleine Kunin "Trust life, and it will teach you, in joy and sorrow, all you need to know." James Baldwin "This isn't the end of the story. It's just a twist in the plot." Victoria Moran I ...
Views: 1736 - How to Survive the Emotional Baggage of the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Jessica SabatiniThe holidays can be the most stressful time of year. There is travel, family, friends, presents, decorations, work deadlines, too much food, and not enough time! This year we have the added pressure of an economic crisis. All the while, TV keeps telling us that this is “the most wonderful ...
Views: 1689 - Keys To Christian Discipleship: Give Fishing Lessons - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from Paula MarolewskiAn old proverb runs, "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime." That is one of the goals of Christian discipleship: to teach the other person to fish. Put otherwise, your goal is to help the person you are discipling to mature. To make decisions. ...
Views: 2284 - “Resistance Is Futile” – Life Lessons From Star Trek? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Linda BinnsI confess, I used to watch Star Trek! Not that I’m a “Trekkie” by any means, but I did used to find the show interesting. My favorite character was Mr. Data – he always seemed to be the one to get them out of trouble, probably because he knew everything! If you’ve ever watched the show at all, ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - 3 Key Mental Strength Secrets For Success - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Gregg SwansonYou hear it every day, not matter what the current economic situation, “they” say “If only ___” you fill in the blank. I hope you are not one of those people, I don’t think so otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this article. Think about this…why is ...
Views: 1504 - Awakening To Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Keith BrayPosted November 5th, 2008 by Keith • A NEW EARTH • Creative Theory of Recovery • Keith Bray. Life Coach Awakening To Purpose Last night I watched the world change. As I was going to sleep, US voters showed courage to change; they made a decision I did not think I'd see in my ...
Views: 763 - How To Ensure A Self-Destructive Lifestyle - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from S G1. Ruminate on your unhappy childhood and past hurts. 2. Blame others. 3. Don’t accept responsibility for your own decisions. 4. Surround yourself with other unhappy, unfulfilled, whiny people. 5. Believe that you can’t. You’re handicapped in some way. 6. Don’t try even small steps in a ...
Views: 2672 - Not Your Standard Near Death Experience - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Angelo CampioneWhen you hear about a near death experience it usually involves an unpleasant or painful event like a car accident. For me it was simply a great snorkeling event one summer a few years ago. I was at Phillip Island (Victoria, Australia), snorkeling in some rock pools at low tide one summer's ...
Views: 718 - Unexpected Challenges And Opportunities Create Chances To Learn About Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from Linda PucciThe older I get, the more I am struck by how life surprises us. So often, we'll be going along, living life, when something comes along that was totally unexpected. And everything changes. Sometimes the surprises are fun and exciting–like a job offer when you aren't looking for a new job. ...
Views: 3096(1 vote) - Learning the Lesson: Getting Passed Painful and Difficult Experiences - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerThere are moments in our lives when we’ve all asked it of ourselves, why does this keep happening to me? I know I’ve had my fair share of breaking point moments. And it took a good while, along with a string of difficult and painful experiences, for me to realize that a better ...
Views: 1143 - You can cultivate your listening - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2013 from Samantha AmitI have just returned - in one piece, from a Vipassana silent meditation retreat. Vipassana mediation encourages one to go deep within. This is done through silent sitting, with no movement and our eyes closed. Vipassana accommodates personal growth through intense listening. The ...
Views: 4813 - Life Success Strategies - The Value of Vision - What is Your Life Vision? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken Donaldson"Give us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something we shall fall for anything." ~ Peter Marshall Vision gives your life a target. That target represents everything you want to do, be, and have in your life. In other words, ...
Views: 1213 - Life Success Strategies - What Are Your Core Values? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonWhat are my core values? What's most important? The most important thing about the most important thing is to keep the most important thing the most important thing. I hope by now you are beginning to realize the importance of knowing what you want in your life, and you're beginning to ...
Views: 6444 - Just A Four Letter Word - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Brenda Farrar-EjemaiJust a four letter word with powerful meaning Something to hang onto when there is no rope left Nothing tangible, nothing you can touch Yet we cling to it, some for dear life REALLY! HOPE, the little four letter word It has kept many holding on to it, When there was no reason to trust its ...
Views: 887 - MTB - When You Don't Know What To Do Next - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from S KravitzOne of the best techniques to decide what to work on is what I call MTB or Market Then Build. This is the opposite of BTM or Build Then Market. I've spent most of my life doing things in the BTM way. I'd come up with an idea and then build the software to implement it. I'd use the software and ...
Views: 1305 - How To Finish What You Start - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from S KravitzThe FTAD Method Are you overwhelmed? Do you have too much to do? You’re probably not finishing what you start. If you have trouble finishing tasks and would like to accomplish more, “Finish Then Add Details” or FTAD. I pronounce it “ef-tad.” When you work on a task you should strive to ...
Views: 3182 - Walking towards the life you want - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsI know God will not give me anything I cannot handle I just wish he didn’t trust me so much ~ Mother Teresa ~ Life has become a fast food meal to be scoffed down and digested on the run. We dont have the luxury of sitting down and enjoying the banquet of beauty Mother Earth lays ...
Views: 1981 - Is Sustainable Happiness In Our Spirit? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Aymee Coget,Many people have looked for happiness in foreign material objects. Many have looked for happiness in different areas of the globe. Many people have looked for happiness in psychological medication. Many people have looked for happiness in their mind or in their brain. Since 1996, I have been ...
Views: 1783 - Do It Yourself! Changing The Oil In Your Car - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Jack DobsonFirstly, to see an actual Oil Change being carried out step by step by an expert, so you know what I'm talking about, visit VideoJug.com. Overall, an oilchange is something every car needs at least every 3 months or 3000 miles, depending on the vehicle. And it's important to note that a DIY ...
Views: 1116 - Why Care About Life After Death? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Dan LissOne of the enduring mysteries of life is death. Why is it that we care about what happens after we die? Is it that the thought of just a short span on Earth is not enough for us? That we hunger for life so much that we want it to continue even if we have to imagine some other form for it to ...
Views: 1228 - The Reiki Principles - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Dan LissThose of us know Reiki are familiar with the Reiki principles which serve as guides to a peaceful, harmonious, satisfying life. It is part of what we affirm in attuning our selves to the frame of mind we intend to be in for the effective practice of Reiki. They are simple, and you can easily ...
Views: 1093 - The Pivotal Moments In Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Dan LissWhat have been the pivotal moments in your life? What have been the real life changing events? The moments of illumination? The moments when you realized something important that would change the course of events to come? You know. Like when you played in a concert that was well attended and ...
Views: 11500 - Creating Space - Your "Someday" Could Be Your Today Or Your Yesterday - You Choose - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Theresa-Maria Napa"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within out into the world, miracles happen." - Henry David Thoreau One of the obstacles in deciding to go back to work, change careers or go back to school is the "someday ...
Views: 965 - Changing Your Life - Transition Is Either Voluntary Or Involuntary - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Theresa-Maria NapaYou may be changing careers, going back to school, or going back to an old familiar career that you've been away from for a while. Your transition may be voluntary or involuntary and either provides similar feelings of stress and uncertainty. Voluntary transition can arise from being bored or ...
Views: 1541 - ***Life Is Uncertain - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Randy WysongPublishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to ...
Views: 1254 - ***Possibility Thinking: Reason Is The Answer To Virtually Every Human Problem - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Randy WysongPublishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to ...
Views: 1155 - ***Growing Older: How To Die Young As Old As Possible - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Randy WysongPublishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to ...
Views: 2783 - Book Review: Living Life - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Life Lessons. Life Lessons are the values and views that you acquire over the course of your lifetime. Randy L. Wysong is the Official Guide to Life Lessons. Living Life: As If Thinking Matters, by R. L. Wysong, is a valuable ...
Views: 1306 - Definition: Life Lessons - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Douglas PakAdversities are a part of living, and we choose the way we react to each adversity in our lives. I would be the last to deny that adversities can be exceedingly difficult. Many times they will be senseless, unfair, painful, and beyond our control to prevent. However, they come into our lives for ...
Views: 8806 - The Power of being Responsible - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Don MiltonThe Power of being Responsible There are a few things that stand out in my experience over the past 15 years on my journey as a healer and a facilitator of healing for others. One of the main things is about how critical it is to take responsibility for our own thoughts, feelings, and actions. ...
Views: 4377 - Life Success Strategies - Plant What You Want To Grow! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonAsk yourself, what are you planting in your life? What are the seeds you wish to sprout, grow, thrive, and multiply? I suggest you liberally plant positive and affirming seeds in your life every day. Start by writing a positive affirmation to yourself daily (just in case the world forgets to ...
Views: 1083 - ***The Greatest Threat to Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Randy WysongWhy more or free access to medical care, better insurance, and subsidized meds is not the answer to your health: There is a prevailing belief that modernity translates into better health. A corollary of this logic is that we can live our lives pretty much as we want because we can always buy ...
Views: 2553 - The God Particle - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsScientist’s recreated the big bang in an attempt to find the God particle haven’t heard how that went but given I wasn’t sucked into any black holes I would assume all is okay. I am sure Creator is upstairs thinking he/she has tuned into the Universe’s version of extreme makeover. Lets tear her ...
Views: 1519 - Self Esteem Means Feeling Good Inside: How To Feel Good Inside - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Karl PereraSelf Esteem is what we experience when we feel good about ourselves and when we feel good inside. What makes you feel good inside? I think when you feel you like what you are doing, where you are going and feel you have your priorities right. Feeling good means being satisfied with what you ...
Views: 1598 - The A, B, C, Ds Of A Healthy Financial Plan - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2010 from Kathy Jo PollackCurious about what you need for a healthy financial plan? Read on and you will find out. First, have A plan that includes the following four areas: Budget Credit Debt Savings Budget: Start with a simple written plan (budget) of the monthly net income coming into ...
Views: 5106(18 votes) - Negotiating Life's Detours: Follow Your Energy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Judy RingerSomeone asked me recently if I had a guiding principle that helped me decide what new work to take on, and how I decide how much time to spend pursuing my various interests. It's a great question. Entrepreneurs have an idea a minute, and it's often difficult to know which ideas to invest time ...
Views: 913 - Perfection - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsIn life we are always taught to aim for perfection but what is perfection but another’s perception of how they would like things to be in the world. We allow others to be the judge when it comes to our lives reaching for the impossible goal that will give us the recognition we crave from our ...
Views: 1227 - Owning The Beast Within - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -“It is a beast, this thing that stirs in the core of my being, but it is also the star of my innermost nature. I have to care for this suffering with extreme reverence so that, in my fear and anger at the beast, I do not overlook the star.” – Thomas Moore I think it’s a natural, normal ...
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