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- The Enchantment of Tribes to Belong To - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Barbara Becker HolsteinI am remembering and have a desire to share with you, a beautiful story told to me by a young lady. It was the end of the World War II and her dad was returning home. He came from a very close network of Italian families that lived near each other in New Jersey. He had a ride back from where ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - Coping as a Tool of Enchantment - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2003 from Barbara Becker HolsteinMany of my readers write to me about the tensions of everyday life. Not only do people wonder how to relax, but people often ask, "How do I learn to better cope with what faces me? Can THE ENCHANTED SELF help with the overwhelming frenzy of everyday life? Can it help when I am really down or ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - `Tis the Season to Give -- 7 Different Ways!! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Danish AhmedThe first thing we may think of when we think of giving, is money (or gifts and presents which cost money). However, some of us may feel financially constrained . . . The second thing we may think of when we think of giving, is our time. With fast-paced lifestyles and busy schedules, perhaps ...
Views: 1262(3 votes) - The Invisible Slope - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from Anand AnandDear All , Near my residence , there stands a small hillock . There are two paths which lead to the top of the hillock. One path has big visible gradient while the other one stretches along , has trees on both sides , and has an almost invisible gradient . A winding path so to say . The first ...
Views: 1567(1 vote) - HOW POOR ARE YOU! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2003 from hifzur rehmanDo you want to know your poverty graph? You are poor if you: - do not have a firm commitment with yourself to succeed - do no set goals and follow them through - do not put your best efforts at work - do not keep yourself updated on new information and technologies - do not adopt a ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - 3 New Choices That Dismiss Dark Conditions - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2003 from Guy FinleyThree New Choices That Dismiss Dark Conditions One reason we must learn to say "Yes" to life -- regardless of how much we may not want what it brings -- is that whenever we embrace a fearful or negative view of some unwanted situation, not only must we still find our way through the twists and ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - The Invisible Slope - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2003 from Anand AnandNear my residence , there stands a small hillock . There are two paths which lead to the top of the hillock. One path has big visible gradient while the other one stretches along , has trees on both sides , and has an almost invisible gradient . A winding path so to say . The first path is ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - Busy, Busy, Busy….. - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene Simmons…busy, busy, busy, busy, busy…busy, busy, bus… OK, slap me with a wet diaper! Enough of that silliness. Most you know what I’m talking about though, right? That’s us! Busy. Doing what? Stuff. What kinds of stuff? All kinds of stuff. Like what? You name it. Give me an example. Can’t. ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - You Cannot Fathom Another Person - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2003 from Robyn SpeedIt is pointless to look at the behavior of another and try to fathom what is going through their minds. You can only view things through your own perspectives and not theirs. When you see behavior that is hurtful from one person towards another, it is your own thoughts and your own heart that ...
Views: 1861(1 vote) - Meaningful Coincidences How You can Tap into the Magic of Synchronicity - by While I was a television news reporter for eighteen years,running down stories about everything from government scandals to housefires, I had coincidences so remarkable, my co-workers dubbed itWellington Luck. I had it almost every day, and totally relied on it.
One cold winter day ...
Views: 2165(2 votes) - Book Review of Real World Guide to Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Judine SlaughterReal World Guide to Happiness By: Mary Jesse Description: Advice from a dear friend How many people can you go to with your troubles, and they always seem to have the right answers? These people have a bright attitude about life, and their thoughts are a ray of light on your overcast ...
Views: 1487(2 votes) - Put Yourself Out of Your Misery and Quit - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2003 from Susan DunnIt happens. You hate your boss, but you love your job. Or you love your boss, but hate your job. Or you’ve seen a colleague in that position, or you have a client so encumbered. I’ve seen it play itself out in more than one work situation. In fact, in one situation, I accompanied the ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - WHO'S GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? IS IT YOU . . . OR YOUR INNER BRAT? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2003 from Pauline WallinWHO'S GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS? IS IT YOU . . . OR YOUR INNER BRAT? By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D Author of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" Word count: 890 Copyright Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. 2003. All rights reserved When you go home for the holidays ...
Views: 1464(2 votes) - Looking At Time With A Capital T - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2003 from Maya FrostI keep a fossil on my desk at all times. Whenever I feel rushed or find myself creating a sense of urgency, I pick up the fossil and caress its polished surface. It’s over 200 million years old. Suddenly, returning that phone call or meeting that self-imposed deadline doesn’t seem nearly as ...
Views: 1064(2 votes) - A Sure Way to Fight Stress - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2003 from Michael RayelI usually put my children to sleep. Routinely, each one takes turn saying prayers before dozing off. “Dear heavenly Father, thank you for my family and relatives and for all the blessings. Thank you for giving me only good dreams and good thoughts.” As this prayer echoes around the room, it ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Who Needs a Rear-view Mirror? Successful Living by Mastering Our Past - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2003 from Michael RayelWhen driving, we need to check our rear-view mirror every few minutes to perceive dangers lurking behind — tailgaters, hecklers, over speeding cars, and drivers under the influence. Aside from anticipating threats, it helps us contemplate our next move, giving us enough time to be cautious ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Mythology & Parables in Modern Communication Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2003 from Maurice TurmelToday there is a growing need to examine all our systems of thought and communication. We are witness to an information explosion. Never before has there been such a plethora of relevant and not so relevant information available on every subject imaginable. Most of us cannot even begin to ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Would Socrates Be A Celebrity Today? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2003 from Maya FrostLast week, as I was standing in the checkout line of my local grocery store, I found myself staring at the dozen or so magazines on display. As I gazed upon the various photos and headlines praising or trashing the celebrity du jour, I got to thinking. What kind of celebrity would Socrates ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Mission Possible - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2003 from Gail Pursell Elliottc2003 Gail Pursell Elliott Tashi Delay is a Tibetan phrase that people use to greet one another. Translated it means, "I honor the greatness in you." If each of us greeted the people we encounter by first honoring the greatness in them, we would have to stop and look for it. We would have ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - "FORE"giveness - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Lisa Hepner“FORE”giveness An ephiphany about relationships at Hole #7 I had just walked away from a clearly one-sided relationship in which I was ready for a commitment, and my partner wasn’t.. We had been off and on and I had tried and tried. He was younger than I, and didn’t want a commitment. The ...
Views: 1310(2 votes) - Has Everyone in Your Office Been Grafted, So There's No More Evolving? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2003 from Susan DunnHas everyone in your office been grafted so there’s no more evolving? Let’s say the “party line” is demanded of everyone, like a graft on a plant, so eventually everyone’s thinking the same way. New people are hired, chosen to be as similar to the old as possible, and then they get grafted. ...
Views: 1059(2 votes) - EXERCISE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2003 from Mark ThompsonOur world today seems to be too busy for our own good. Day after day is a balancing act with tons of demands on your time such as working, personal relationships and maintaining your health just to name a few. With all these priorities, a very important area of life gets put on the back burner. ...
Views: 1134(2 votes) - What's on Your Inner TV? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2003 from Anne LeedomWhat’s playing on your inner TV? Your inner TV is the screen in your mind upon which you create various scenarios. Perhaps the channel is “Reliving the Past.” Maybe it’s “Controlling the Future.” Is your channel on “Obsessive Thinking” where you are ruminating over and over about a situation or ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - "E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL" WE NEED YOU! - by How can a fatherless boy be comforted by a wrinkled puppet?
At the first sight, there was nothing physically attractive in this puppet. As a matter of fact, his appearance scared everyone, including the little boy, Elliott, who played the major role in the movie E.T.
E.T. features ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Self, Soul & Parables - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2003 from Maurice TurmelParables and mythical stories have been with us throughout time. From the earliest of cave drawings to modern writing and film parables, as guides to human experience, have been a source of inspiration throughout history. They are the teachers that guide us through challenges confronting us at ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Where Do I Start? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelCleaning out your junk can be incredibly freeing -- but where do you start? There's so much to do!! Here are a few rules of thumb to follow when you begin cleaning out -- either at home or at the office: FIND YOUR PAIN Begin working in the area that is the biggest thorn in your side -- ...
Views: 1707(2 votes) - Introverts! Recover Your Holidays with this 5 Stage Game Plan from the Introverts Coach - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2003 from Nancy FennActually the real name of this article is “Nancy’s Sure Fire Five Stage Introverts’ Recovery from Frenetic Over Activity at Holidays Game Plan”. Here’s how I developed this plan. A reader recently wrote me: “I love my family and my in-laws, but only in small doses. The string of holidays ...
Views: 2336(1 vote) - THE ART OF HAPPY LIVING - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2003 from hifzur rehmanWhat do you think about happiness? A philosophical approach to life; an intellectual activity or an academical pursuit. No, not at all, nothing of the sort. Happy living is nothing more than living a normal life free from undue pressures, problems and tensions. The Art of Happy Living is not ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - 7 Simple Tips for Cultivating Unstoppable Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2003 from Peter Murphy1 Spend time each day with confident people. Their energy and inner strength is so inspiring that you will find yourself feeling more empowered just by listening to them talk. And you can get tips from them. All you need to do is ask! Even one good idea could point you in a whole new ...
Views: 1360(1 vote) - Dwelling in the Land of Tranquility - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2003 from Jerry LopperAre you dwelling in the land of tranquility or the land of turmoil? Given a choice, which would you select? a). A life surrounded by peace, tranquility, and love, or b). A life surrounded by strife, turmoil, and anger? Many people will say they would pick a), tranquility, given a choice, but ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Are There CONTRADICTIONS in Personal Development? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2003 from Danish AhmedMany years ago, as my personal-growth journey was expanding, I strived to find the fundamental principals of success that would be consistent to the entire personal development industry. I was happy to find some of these principals, yet I was shocked as I noticed that one principal would ...
Views: 2612(3 votes) - Practical Releasing - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2003 from Hale DwoskinINTRODUCTION The excerpt, below, is from the new book, "The SedonaMethod," by Hale Dwoskin. The book describes an emotionalreleasing technique that has been perfected over the past25 years and is used by thousands of people on a dailybasis. The Sedona Method employs a simple set of questions ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - SUCCESS EXPERIENCE - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2003 from Mark ThompsonI attended a seminar this past weekend and found myselfdisappointed and accelerated with excitement all at thesame time. I went to this seminar ready to be blown away by some fairly popular speakers and entrepreneurs. When it cametime to listen to the first keynote (who I was pumped ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - Intentions, Hard Work, and Luck - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2003 from Jerry LopperMy son often says, "The harder I work, the luckier I get."Since that phrase popped into my head early this morning, Itook it as my inspiration for the week and got to thinkingabout luck. What is luck? Is it good fortune that comes out of the blue,totally unexpected? Or is it the Universe ...
Views: 3159(1 vote) - The Blackout Distinction - Plan & Program - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2003 from Danish AhmedBy now many of you have probably heard of the blackouts that spanned the north-eastern US States, Ontario (Canada) and now London, England. I was listening to the radio and heard an official talking about emergency situations and how these situations could and should be dealt with. He talked ...
Views: 1989(3 votes) - The Truth About Money - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2003 from Spiritual Life Coach Mike BrownIt has been said that "money makes the world go around." Is this really true? Lets examine this saying a little bit further. The truth about money is this. Money has absolutely no value what so ever and I can prove it. Money or the numbers that you see on your account balance are worthless. ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - Is your passion fizzling out? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2003 from Caroline JalangoStarting a business or project is one thing, keeping it running successfully is another issue. Do you recall the initial enthusiasm, drive and passion you had, when you were working on setting up your business or project? You spent countless hours working on it, researching about it, making ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - THANK YOU - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2003 from hifzur rehmanDo you want to know the magical words which can change your life? No kidding, you already know, the words are “thank you”. The magical and powerful words “thank you” open the hearts and minds of other people for us and thus pave the way for our prosperity and popularity. Don’t say thank you in ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Life Satisfaction Quiz - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Thelma MarianoTo determine your degree of life satisfaction, answer True or False to the following. I enjoy getting out of bed most mornings, as I look forward to starting the day. I see the problems in my life as challenges which I can learn from. I am usually able to focus on what I am doing ...
Views: 6219(2 votes) - Four Cornerstones to doing any Personal Development Program RIGHT - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Danish AhmedBefore we begin, let me say that I use the term "personal development" very loosely. Anything that we are doing in life that helps us to grow personally, is personal development. So, taking a new cooking class is personal development . . . Deciding to travel to a new country and experience ...
Views: 1361(3 votes) - Peace Seeds - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2003 from Susie CortrightThere is a law that guides the peace process, and while world leaders may disregard it, your average mommy knows it pretty well. It is this: The world can be only as peaceful as you are. And it all starts with you. I have three kids under the age of 5. If I wake up in a sour mood, the day is ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - The Power of Listening - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2003 from david grayListening I have recently rediscovered the power of listening. Why is listening so powerful? Listening is something we do every moment of every day. Even when you are in a room all by yourself, there are external sounds and internal voices which you could listen to. As well, in any moment ...
Views: 1877(1 vote) - LIVE YOUR OWN LIFE - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2003 from hifzur rehmanAre you living your life, the way you want to live? If your reply is in affirmative then you must be a very successful and powerful person in full command of your life and the circumstances. However, if your reply is in negative, then I am sorry to say that you are like millions of other ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Declare Independence from Fear - by The belief that we can think and act in such a way that fear will be banished from our lives is a dangerous fairy tale, a fiction that contaminates personal responsibility and leads to reckless reactivity or paralysis. As long as we cling to the need to send our fears into exile, as long as we ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - Are You Digging Your Grave With Your Mouth? - by It was 25 years ago when I first heard that question. Bob Proctor stood on a stage, I was eagerly sitting in the audience and he asked the question: Are you digging your grave with your mouth?
I must admit, the first time I heard that question I thought "how morbid!" and "what kind of a ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - Life Fundas 1 - Alter your Attitudes - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2003 from Anurag Chopra__________________________________________________ Welcome to "Life Fundas"......""Fundamentals in short "" This ezine is a collection of "pearls of wisdom", of Great Authors,Spiritual Savants,Saints,Scriptures,Age Old Proverbs, Leading Industrialists and General Living Experiences. ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Developing Will Power and Self-Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2003 from Remez SassonMost people admire and respect strong individuals who have won great success by manifesting will power and self-discipline. People in all walks of life, who with sheer will power, self-discipline and ambition have improved their life, learned new skills, overcame difficulties and hardships, ...
Views: 3498(1 vote) - Things to Do Before Your Granddaughter Comes to Visit - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2003 from Susan Dunn1. Get caught up on all details requiring thoughtful attention so you can devote your attention to her and to the moment. 2. Check to see what movies and attractions are in town, and schedules for amusement parks, skating rinks, library, Sunday School, etc. Check newspaper and with friends for ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Things to Think About Before You Move - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2003 from Susan DunnDECLUTTER Consider anything that might be more costly to move than to rebuy. Have a garage sale, take things to Goodwill, call Habitat to come pick up big items. When you come across something you haven’t used in a couple of years, unless it’s sentimental, get rid of it. TRANSFER ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - 10 Strategies to Transform your Relationship with Overwhelm - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2003 from Vicky WhiteIf you are someone with goals and dreams it’s not likely you are ever sitting wondering how to fill your time. Overwhelm brings up issues of integrity, authenticity and passion. It will affect your prosperity, your relationships and make you not nice to be around. Overwhelm is the opposite ...
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