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- Whose Life Are You Living? Why you may be living someone else’s life and how you can take back what’s yours - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Jerry LopperOn most days, do you feel energetic, enthusiastic, and satisfied with your life? If not, perhaps it’s because you’ve given up control of your life to others. Many of us give up accountability for our lives, depending on others for our information, advice, and decisions. Each life is unique. Each ...
Views: 1719 - Get Inspired! 5 Steps for Building Up Your Motivation - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Anna WhiteAmbition. Drive. Determination. Hunger. These are all words that describe why we do the things we do. There are always reasons or factors that cause us to behave in particular ways or to pursue certain activities rather than others. These underlying causes are collectively referred to ...
Views: 836(1 vote) - Super Psychic Kids - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2005 from Keith VarnumAmazing Powers of the New Children In increasing numbers every year, "New Children" are being born around the world who have "x-ray" vision, move objects through the air with their minds, and know the future. And these abilities are just the tip of the iceberg! "The New Kids on the Block" are ...
Views: 1522 - REPLACE WISHES WITH GENUINE HOPE - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinCustomers at J.B’s Barber Shop hope they’ll get a good haircut. No question about it. You can tell by the way they talk. It’s not a wish. It’s definitely hope. “What’s the difference?” you ask. That’s best answered with an illustration. Many times I’ve asked Sherry for a new corvette ...
Views: 876 - Overcoming Negative Beliefs - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2005 from Steve TaubmanIn India, the method for training an elephant is the following: When the elephant is very young, its leg is tied to a small post with a thin piece of rope. At that age the elephant hasn’t the power to break the rope or dislodge the post. It tries for a while and then gives up. As the elephant ...
Views: 1471(1 vote) - Labor Day and Hurricane Katrina - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Susan DunnI don’t know anyone who isn’t riveted on the Gulf Coast situation and the devastation of New Orleans, deeply concerned, thinking and praying for the survivors, the ones who didn’t survive, the helpers, and those who have loved ones not accounted for. I do know individuals who are handling it ...
Views: 1404 - How Can I Deal With it All? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Laura SandhamAre you feeling overwhelmed? Have a to-do list a mile long? An in-tray that's about to collapse? Closets that are jam-packed with junk and a stack of family photos? Now school is starting and things are just going to get worse! How can you deal with it all? Often when we look at all ...
Views: 896 - C-R-I-T-I-C-I-S-M - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2005 from Lynne DeanC-R-I-T-I-C-I-S-M Yuk! One thing, I really have a problem with is criticism. Oh I can do the criticism. That I can do. It’s too easy (but that’s not today’s point!) Receiving it, well that’s another story. So, today, from now on, I thought I need to take it like a mature, grown person. I ...
Views: 856 - Holding Your Own When They Can't Handle Their Anger - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from Susan DunnIf you want to stay well, the best path for handling anger is to experience as little of it as possible. However, we aren’t all lamas, we live in increasingly stressful times, and to be numb and feel nothing is no solution either. We need our emotions for the information they give us and to ...
Views: 1239 - Boost Your Education And Life With An Online Degree - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2005 from DavidObtaining an online bachelors degree can be a swift and easy way to further your career,prospects and life in general. But before you enroll, there are a few important points you need to know get your head around. Number one, you'll want to make ensure that the college that offers you a degree ...
Views: 681 - Have Fun, Make Friends, Be Happy - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Debbie FriedmanI always marvel at the way people shine when they break through a roadblock in their lives. It's brilliant and it's also incredibly attracting. There's a sense of joy and freedom that is almost palpable. Val is a great example. When she started in my workshop, she was feeling overwhelmed ...
Views: 745 - Contemplating Change - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Annette ColbyDo you ever have the sense that there has to be more to life than what you are presently experiencing? Those are the moments in time where you become consciously aware of your problems, and awaken to the possibility that change could occur. Perhaps you’ve noticed yourself seriously considering ...
Views: 1126 - Joy Is the Juice - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2005 from Keith Varnum“If you work for money, you are no better than a slave. If you do anything you don’t enjoy in life, you are no better than a slave!” Wow! Strong words from my first spiritual teacher. Michio Kushi was my adopted second father, so his pronouncement hit home. When he first expressed his view, I ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Scary Stuff - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsLife can be downright scary - sometimes more than others. Probably all of us are wandering through life afraid of something – maybe a situation, an event or other people. Because we’re individuals with differing backgrounds and experiences, our fears vary from person to person. Some people ...
Views: 1422 - Are You Taking a Holiday from Your Self-Care? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2005 from Linda DessauI hear a lot of people commenting that they wish they hadn't indulged so much on their holiday or that they need a vacation after their vacation. It's essential to your self-care and wellness that you DO take holidays, have a break from your regular routine and recharge your batteries. But this ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - Things Don't Appear As What You See - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2005 from Abel ChengThe light bulb at the staircase of my house was blown off for quite some time. I didn't change it because I needed to get a ladder first to reach for the light. Finally, I got myself a ladder the other day. I removed the burnt bulb from the socket. But the bulb was broken into two. Thinking of ...
Views: 876(1 vote) - Why not "Why?" - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Pauline WallinWhen things don't turn out as expected or desired we often ask, "Why?" But most of the time the answer won't help. I'll explain in a minute. First let's examine the different meanings of the word, "why." For very young children, "Why?" is an expression of curiosity, a way to learn about ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Inspiration, the living force - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2005 from Lynne DeanInspiration can come from many sources, such as being moved while watching a theatrical performance or when reading an adventure book. Perhaps you have been lucky and have experienced a birth. How about a sunset? These moments of awareness are powerful motivators. They boost our spirit and ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - Make Worry "Optional" - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2005 from MARY KAY BUTTERYI know most of you already know that worry is useless. Worry takes us out of the present moment, where all our power is to create. Worry (what-ifs) is all about the future, where we have no power what so ever (makes sense, because when we worry we feel powerless)! Sometimes though no matter how ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - My What's Out of Balance? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2005 from Mary KraemerCarolyn Myss, Ph.D. states in her book, Anatomy of the Spirit, "Energy medicine is a holistic philosophy that teaches, 'I am responsible for the creation of my health. I therefore participated, at some level, in the creation of this illness. I can participate in healing this illness by healing ...
Views: 1241 - Productivity Engineering - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Nick UsborneReview: Productivity Engineering - A hypnosis program to help you improve your performance at work. "Buy a hypnosis CD program? Will that really help me get more work done? Can it improve my work performance?" I know, this is a little off the beaten path when compared to the usual courses ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Compulsive Gambler Seeks Alternatives To Stop Gambling - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from howard keithCompulsive gambler's life was devastated by gambling and now seeks alternatives to help his addiction before he loses everything. This seems to be a common trend among compulsive gamblers. They realize there’s a problem but don’t know where to go in order to get help. Many people have tried ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Growth occurs in human life - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2005 from Charmaine SaundersGrowth occurs in human life in a variety of different ways, some pleasant and some not so! Unlike change, which is relentless and inevitable, growth has to be chosen. At certain points in life, we are faced with clear crossroads and we can accept the lessons offered or continue our lives in the ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Antidepressants: Cure or Control? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2005 from Chris GreenThey’re the plagues of the modern world. Stress, depression and anxiety are on the increase, year in, year out and they show no signs of ending their relentless onslaught. In the United States alone, over 40 million people are affected by these illnesses annually, and for the majority of ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - The Power of Notes - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from Roger CarrNotes are very powerful. They express your thanks, encouragement, sympathy, apology, congratulations, feelings, and requests to others. Many people create notes on a computer and print them or send them through the Internet. However, I believe the most effective notes are handwritten. A ...
Views: 1130 - PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ENERGY VAMPIRES AT WORK - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2005 from Judith OrloffThe quality of our relationships effect our health. Our relationships are governed by a give and take of energy. Some coworkers and colleagues make us more electric or at ease. Yet others suck the life right out of us. As a physician and energy specialist I want to verify that energy vampires ...
Views: 2010(1 vote) - The Great American Dream Challenge - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Marcia WiederPull Quote: “the secret to living a “dream come true” life is to believe in your dream simply because it matters to you.” Making Your Dreams Come True Years ago, people came to America in pursuit of their dreams—work hard, stay focused and you can achieve the American Dream. For many who have ...
Views: 727 - How to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life: - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Craig LockHow to Develop a Good or even a Great Attitude to Life: Is Your Attitude Right? For Success and even more importantly, for HAPPINESS in the journey of life. "You are today what you thought about yesterday You will be tomorrow what you think about today, Every attitude is positive or negative, ...
Views: 1028 - Focus~ Are You On Track? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2005 from Beth Tabak“If you deliberately plan on being less than you are capable of being, then I warn you that you'll be unhappy for the rest of your life.” Abraham H. Maslow Moving beyond limits to grow business or improve lifestyle takes focus, concentrated attention. So the question becomes are you focused ...
Views: 1321 - Fear -- Feel It and Keep Moving - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2005 from Ginny DyeMany of us allow our fear to stop us in our tracks. All it takes is a less than encouraging word, a negative facial expression, or a less than positive opinion, and we give up before we even get started. We’re afraid of: the word “no” because it means failure the word “yes” because it means ...
Views: 767 - Natural Eye Vision - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2005 from Michael CohenA dynamic technique to enhance your natural eye vision and gain visual clarity. Learn POWERFUL Bioenergy Natural EYE Vision Correction techniques…just 10 minutes per day! Michael Cohen founder of the Bioenergy Healing Research Foundation started to explore and experiment with the Bioenergy ...
Views: 1231 - Mindfulness and Independence: Observing Fireworks - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2005 from Maya Frost“It’s a free country,” they say. “Celebrate our independence,” I hear. Well, I’m all for having a party, but it strikes me that you don’t have to be an American to appreciate freedom, and doing what I’m told isn’t the best way to exercise independence. So, let’s expand that notion of freedom ...
Views: 1245 - HOW TO SUCCEED AT PRACTICALLY ANYTHING - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinI don't know how many times I've been asked, "How do I get into the speaking business?" The question always frustrates me. I'd rather be asked something I can really answer, like how to become a barber. One inquirer said something, though, that caught my attention. He said he had speaking ...
Views: 843 - Shift Your Attitude to I Love That & See Your Actions Change - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Beth TabakAs I began my morning jog one day last week I found myself really struggling. It was hot, sticky, and humid. My legs felt like each one had a sand bag strapped to it. The mosquitoes were out in swarms. Ugh! There was no way I would make it unless I could shift my attitude. A phrase came to me ...
Views: 1532 - The Search for God’s Intention – Joseph Ghabi - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2005 from Joseph GhabiThe Search for God’s Intention – Joseph Ghabi I believe in the source we refer to as ‘God’. This is the powerful Universal Energy from which all that is manifests. This energy is always there and is available to all. My God is the same as your God and everybody else’s God. However, we still try ...
Views: 1757 - The Canvas of Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2005 from Dale MaskerIf you ask an artist, “what is the most intimidating thing in your World?” Most will answer you, "A Blank Canvas". You would think it would be some statement about selling their art, or acceptance of their art, or fear of criticism, but it is the blank canvas that intimidates them the most. A ...
Views: 730 - You Attract What You Are - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2010 from Daniel BrownIt's been said that, "To attract attractive people, you must be attractive. To attract powerful people, you must be powerful. To attract committed people, you must be committed. Instead of going to work on them, you go to work on yourself. If you become, you can attract." Many people want ...
Views: 20790(1 vote) - 7 Secrets to Finding Joy - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2005 from Keith VarnumTo pursue happiness is an inalienable right. To experience happiness is not. No one owes you happiness. No one can ensure your happiness. Happiness is a choice—your choice. The key to experiencing happiness is to put joy on your life agenda along with completing tasks and goals. Joy is a direct ...
Views: 1042 - In the Valley - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2005 from Irene BeckerIN THE VALLEY by Irene Becker I have lived, I have learned, and I have earned the right to live my life with joy. I am not perfect. I am joyful and grateful for the incredible gift of life. I am not simply a human doing. I am a human being; a work in progress who searches every day for a ...
Views: 851 - The Curse of Success Geniuses - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2005 from Jason KatzenbackDon't talk to me about how to succeed! I've read success advice and books and articles. They're all…" "What Do You Think I am Going to Say?” "They're all good? They're too good! Why, when I've read just what to do to succeed, I am ready to tell the President to get out, so that I may show ...
Views: 690 - Long Distance Relationships 101 - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2005 from Debbie AndersonWhy do long distance relationships seem more passionate than other types? Psychologists say that it is human nature to want what we can't have. Throw a little sexual desire into that mix and you have the kind of romantic and sexual angst that is the stuff of great romance and ...
Views: 785 - The Common Denominator in Today's Fast-Changing, Multicultural World - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2005 from Susan DunnPerhaps you’ve asked yourself this question in the past few years, or asked someone else whom you thought might have the answer. You’re wondering what you can hang on to, where you can find an anchor, or at least a marker bouy, in a world that’s never the same, and more not the same all the ...
Views: 1483 - The DNA of Top Achievers - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2005 from Chris WidenerOf course by now we are all becoming aware of DNA. It is the source code that determines who we are. When we look at DNA we can see what a person will look like, what diseases they may come down with, etc. This has been a tremendous breakthrough for scientists and will continue to be so for some ...
Views: 862 - Ways to Make Life Fun - by Submitted on May 17, 2005 from Keith Varnum10 Tips to Make Life More Fun Contrary to the opinion of many parents, it’s OK to want to have fun in everything you do in life. It’s not selfish, insensitive or self-centered. Wanting life to be fun is natural, normal and healthy. Every aspect of life goes better with fun. Fun can lubricate ...
Views: 1043 - The Observation Cycle - You Get More of What You Are Observing - by Submitted on May 12, 2005 from Michael LosierMany people often ask, "Why do I keep getting more of this (as they refer to something unwanted)?" The answer is always the same - you get what you vibrate! In other words, whatever you give your attention, energy and focus to, you'll get more of it. I hear people say, "But I'm not giving ...
Views: 1477 - THINKIN' AND THANKIN' - by Submitted on May 04, 2005 from Terry L. SumerlinGenerally, when it comes to long distance travel, air is preferred to ground because it gets a person there and back quicker and with less wasted time. However, since my travel took me to Malvern, Arkansas and Lancaster, Texas for two weeks of speaking, I decided to drive. It provided the ...
Views: 894 - Get Over Yourself - by Submitted on May 04, 2005 from Kevin EikenberryLet me tell you a secret. Things don’t always go the way we want them to. Let me tell you another secret. We don’t always hear what we want to hear. Duh. These two statements are hardly secrets; we all know they are true. If they aren’t secrets, then why do we act surprised when it ...
Views: 7287 - Eliciting States In People - by So I was driving on the freeway the other day and this other car pulls right up next to me. I don’t pay much attention to him. The driver proceeds to drive at the same rate I’m going for a couple miles. Now, he’s got my attention because he’s matching me perfectly.
After a few miles of this, he ...
Views: 798 - Embracing Life's Teachers - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Delores WilliamsLately I have thought of some powerful analogies for life. Life has been a most excellent teacher. This weeks lesson was, "what you don't fix will ultimately cost you." This lesson came because I procrastinated having a leak fixed on my car. That leak that would have only cost me $75 ended up ...
Views: 1187 - 5 Tips to Eliminate Overwhelm & Accelerate Action - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Beth Tabak"You can’t swing and think at the same time.” Yogi Berra The more you get up to bat the more you develop skills. Each time at the plate is another opportunity coming your way. The more you take action the more you will advance. Whether the game is your sport, career, business, home, or taking a ...
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