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- The (Unseen) High Cost of Low Prices... Or You Get The Type of Culture and Product You Pay For - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com Authorsby julespieri at Daily Grommet Last summer, I bought two Adirondack chairs. My husband had been talking about wanting this kind of chair for at least ten years. He’d routinely stop the car to test out Adirondack chairs we saw displayed in front of garden centers and furniture stores. ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Who Are We, Really? - by Whether I’m gazing at a majestically sculptured building, reading of a startling medical breakthrough, or soaring over the earth during a transcontinental flight, I’m always awed by the genius of humanity.
The world is millions of years old, and yet, in only a comparatively short period of ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - Are You Typically Conscious Or Unconscious? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from John Robson"Most people don't live aware lives. They live mechanical lives, mechanical thoughts -- generally somebody else's -- mechanical emotions, mechanical actions." -- Anthony de Mello "Of course I'm conscious!" you reply. But are you really? The truth is that most of us are basically asleep all ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Best Books on Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Zachary ParkerBest Resources on Emotional Intelligence So much has been written about emotional intelligence over the years. For many self help gurus, this is the key to living a more happy and fulfilled life. The definition of emotional intelligence varies depending on who you ask, but most agree that ...
Views: 1376 - The Power Of Laughter - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Keith VarnumWhen’s the last time you had a good laugh? Take a moment to relive the good feelings that come with real laughter. We pay money to laugh. At the movies and a comedy clubs. We stay up to catch the jokes on late night talk shows. We delight in finding something funny in our lives to laugh at. ...
Views: 1376 - Count Your Blessings! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Marion LicchielloGratitude Count your blessings!I remember sitting in my sister’s yard (my home at the time) with my dog, beauty all around me, the neighbors’ roosters running around me; and feeling a sense of calm and fulfillment. I was so grateful for my surroundings and my family and good friends. Not ...
Views: 1375 - Disposition Of The Mind (Part 1 of 3) - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Darren O ConnellI can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. This quote from Jimmy Dean carries within it the secrets of success, in most circumstances, no matter how terrible the situation is or how hopeless the state of affairs seems to be. If you ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Domestic Violence - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Womens Recreation, Inc.October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but in light of all the recent publicity I decided to write about it now. A few years back I wrote a 4 part series, you can go to Blogs and then Domestic Violence to find the articles, they are broken down by the following categories: The ...
Views: 1375 - Find out laptop, mobiles repairing centres in Mumbai - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from garima patelMumbai is the financial capital of India and is really different from other cities in terms of a lot many things like the employment ratio and standard style of living. Mumbai is also known as the land of dreamers, a lot many people from across the world come to the city in search of a better ...
Views: 1375 - Fresh Vegetable Salads for Good Nutritional Value - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Sonny JuliusFor your daily lunch choose a fresh vegetable salad which is not only nutritional but also economical in these hard times. Whether it's a salad off a salad bar or one made at home it's an energy booster full of exceptional nutrition. It can help boost energy to complete your day on a high ...
Views: 1375 - Release Expectations - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We all hold others in high regard. When we give all of our love and devotion, we expect others to live up to the same expectations. When we call others to catch up or to show our concern, we expect the same when we are going through things as well. When we reach out, you shouldn’t have any ...
Views: 1375 - THE SITUATION FACED THE WORLD OVER DOUBTLESSLY IS VERY EXPLOSIVE IN NATURE - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThis is the story of misuse of scientific attainments the more it is becoming advanced wherein joy is less and sorrow/anguish rule the roost. This trend has just not stopped and in fact day by day it is spreading its vicious net everywhere. Till date all harm faced, all problems undergone are ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - A Holiday Blessing - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs we move toward the end of a remarkable year, you are in our thoughts and hearts. In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, we want to express our profound gratitude for you. To best express our appreciation, we offer you the blessing that Debbie Ford wrote for her newsletter ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Choosing the Color of Wooden Joinery - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Anne MehlaWhen it comes to choose furniture color for home it is sometime very daunting, because it confuses and leaves you in fear that if you commit mistake there is no way out. Furniture is a kind of depreciating asset and also need a good sum of money to buy. Hence, you have to be very smart while ...
Views: 1374 - Generation ‘Lost’ - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Ilya TeslerWe live in a world where you can educate yourself on any topic you choose, within seconds. You have a question? Google it and get your answer, simple. In fact, it’s a little too simple. Once upon a time you would need to open a dictionary to learn the correct spelling of a word, go to a ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - He is… - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Gene SimmonsHe is… she is…, they are… Go ahead. Complete the sentence. Fill in the blank. About anyone you know. What words would you use? Mean, grouchy, controlling, sneaky, nosey, conniving, kind, caring, funny, loving, giving, sexy…? It’s not difficult to do, is it? We can think about anyone we ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Ibogaine Clinic and David Dardashti Treating Addiction, Diabetes and More - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from Ian MonroeDavid Dardashti of Ibogaine Clinic has pioneered an alternative treatment using Ibogaine (extracted from Iboga root bark, a natural psychedelic with dissociative properties. Ibogaine in its purest form offers true perception of one’s brain body and subconscious, possesses anti addictive ...
Views: 1374 - Suck it Out or Work it Out? - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Gina JacksonI can't tell you how frequently I coach and remind students and clients of the need for building consistency in a daily fitness regimen and program. Using the principles of Pilates for active movement, I admonish people to heed and act on Plato's statement, "lack of activity destroys the good ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Ten Tips For a "Breathe Easy" Holiday - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2006 from Rosemary ChieppoAh, the holidays. Time off to spend with family and friends, food and drink, comforting surroundings, warmth, joy and goodwill. So why are so many of us stressed, depressed and exhausted? It really doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some ideas to help you have a more relaxed holiday ...
Views: 1374 - The Spirit of Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2013 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Just the word Christmas can warm your heart and put a smile on your face. For some it is a time of year that they have come to dread. It is the loneliest time of year for many, and a joyous time for many more. But the true meaning of Christmas is not about what lies under the Christmas tree ...
Views: 1374 - The world as I see it (do you see it too?) - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Lena ChenThis is the world as I see it: 1) People are usually kind and supportive, and have good intentions, even it does not seem that way. 2) The universe always sends people and situations to us for our soul growth. 3) Once we know what we want, the universe will give us 100% support by ...
Views: 1374 - Yes, You Can! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Lily TrainorIf you are an entrepreneur, you know that your success cannot depend on the opinions of others. Like the wind, opinions change...like the weather, opinions change frequently. To succeed at any endeavor, you must stay the course...no matter what the cost! Here are some surefire tips to help you ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - A Hand to Hold - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.During our most intense moments in life we reach for a hand to hold. As we sit and wait for the doctor to come and speak to us, as we wait for results, as we watch someone attain their goals, we reach for another soul. Through the joys and pains, the excitement and tears we hold on to another ...
Views: 1373 - Body And Soul - Inject A Little Sparkle! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jo GoddenIt is said that the first thing a man does when he wakes in the morning is to look out of the window to see how the weather has changed overnight, and the first thing a women does on waking is to look in the mirror to see what the night has done to her face. Enough said ... but if your look in ...
Views: 1373 - Finding Family History - Answers to the Question "Who Am I?" - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Neil HumanThe Greek word “genealogia” refers to finding family history or tracing family heritage. The root of the word “genealogia” is “genea” which refers to a descendant or generation. Genealogy as we know it today has come a very long way, but has been around for hundreds of years. Basically ...
Views: 1373 - Hypnosis and The Subconscious Mind - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Steve TruetonHypnosis has been around for at least as long as we humans have kept records. Hypnosis is a natural human ability. Every time we focus our attention we enter a kind of hypnotic trance. Our normal awareness involves us being aware of many things at the same time and our mind jumping around. So ...
Views: 1373(2 votes) - Loneliness Is Merely an Attitude You Can Abolish Today! - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Michael BroderNobody -- whether single, in a long-term committed relationship or anything in between -- is completely immune from that often-painful feeling of loneliness. That is, however, until you can see it for what it is: an attitude that's completely within your power to change. Merely being alone ...
Views: 1373 - Square Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from April LugoSquare Life By April Lugo PhD Chirp, chirp, chirp, you reach over and press the square button on the alarm begging for just a few more moments of rest. Your head is resting comfortably upon your square pillow as you lay resting on the square mattress covered with your square blankets. Warm ...
Views: 1373 - Taking Control of What Comes In - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Renee UrsemHow many times have you put things away only to find piles a few weeks later? Where does it come from, and how can you control it? Let’s begin with the first question. How does clutter get into your home or office? Through the front door. You (and the people around you) bring it in each ...
Views: 1373 - 3 ways to Create True Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Gabrielle Marie LoomisHiking the mountain range behind my home is where I often receive my most inspired ideas. The other morning, a phrase bolted into my head in a very dramatic fashion just as I reached the apex of my climb. Standing there, scanning the horizon, satisfied with my morning’s accomplishment, clear ...
Views: 1372(2 votes) - Attracting Ideal People - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you deliberately do it or not, you’re always looking for an ideal person. In business you look for ideal customers and/or team members who are a perfect match for the job that needs to be completed. You look for the ideal mechanic, computer repair person, babysitter, mate, ...
Views: 1372(5 votes) - Energy Medicine. What is it? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Stephanie StanfieldMost people are familiar with the term CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine). You may think that energy medicine falls into those categories. It is that plus so much more. The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine defines Energy Medicine as that which ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Gossips, Rumour and Tittle/Tattle - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2003 from Julie HargreavesI came across an interesting phrase in a novel by Terry Pratchett - "Rumour can have gone around the world before TRUTH has got its boots on!" So, what is it about gossip and tittle/tattle that can generate such a blazing trail? It's easy to understand the urgency around "run for your life, the ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Removing Obstacles - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2016 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Sometimes we self-sabotage ourselves by placing obstacles in our path, and we do this out of fear. What is fear? Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Fear starts in the brain and sends messages throughout ...
Views: 1372 - Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell – The Doctrine of Fools - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Rev Michael BrescianiWith eight GOP Senators joining the vote to repeal DADT, including much heralded Scott Brown (R) of Massachusetts now gays can prance in array around the military just like they now do in the classrooms, the media and everywhere else they aspire to. Is it a good day for America? The Apostle ...
Views: 1372 - So You Want a Quantum Leap in Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI've always been curious about what causes a person, hopelessly stuck in a rut in any facet of their life, to suddenly break free. • How do you lose weight after trying every diet and exercise program and nothing works? • How do you finally nail a financial target after being at the same ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - THE SPIRIT OF A WOMAN - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Nancy ShieldsAuthor Hugh Prather from the Quiet Answer states, “you need never fear your desires or run from your fantasies.” A woman, gentle as a flower, graceful like a swan – a most beautiful elegant species. Yes, WE hold those beautiful qualities and now to learn to embrace these amazing qualities in ...
Views: 1372 - Where to Install Wall Lights In A House - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Anne MehlaWall lights can surprisingly lift up the appearance of your house provided that you know where to and how to install them. Wall-mounted fixtures are very much different from that of the other lights like down lights or pendent lights. One has to keep this difference in mind; otherwise you may ...
Views: 1372 - WHOSE PICTURES ARE YOU TAKING HOME? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2004 from Alan CohenWhile walking through Costco, I noticed the large bin of photographs that had been processed and were waiting for customers to pick up. There were probably a couple of hundred packets listed alphabetically according to customers’ names. I was struck by the fact that all of these personal bags of ...
Views: 1372 - Winners and Losers - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Joseph BurgoCompetition is a fact of life; the desire to win at games, get the highest grade in the class or bring home a blue ribbon from the county fair is a feeling most of us can understand. Playing sports provides an outlet for competitive urges; watching your favorite professional teams allows us to ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - 10 Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Mark FooAnxiety has a way of taking over before you realize it. It's important to be intuitive enough to detect problems in advance and maintain stability. A medical doctor is necessary if you experience severe anxiety or have panic attacks. In the case of daily anxiety, however, there are many ...
Views: 1371(5 votes) - Food Nutrients And Vitamin Supplements - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from G. StewartHow we take care of our bodies relies in large part by what foods, nutrients,vitamins or supplements we put in. Of course equally valuable to be concerned about depending on our lifestyle must be to recognize our unhealthy intake habits, like alcohol, caffeine,fried foods, nicotine and tobacco, ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Healthy at 40 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Ryan RiveraPeople have been so obsessed with age that they have set limitations as to what one can do at a certain age but age is just a number and for as long as you take care of yourself there are no limitations. Have you seen people who look years younger than their real age? And people who look so much ...
Views: 1371 - 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: 1371(1 vote) - Self Improvement and Success Go Hand In Hand - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Sonny JuliusHow do you know if a person is willing to attain self improvement? This is a question with no definite answer. It will all depend on the individual. Many people have goals, dreams or ambitions but do not know how to go about achieving them. They may have thought about what would make up self ...
Views: 1371 - Considerations in Applying Epoxy Paint to Garage Floor - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Ma. Theresa GalanIn recent times, the popularity of epoxy paint coating for garage flooring has increased manifold, and it can be attributed to its many good points and the fact that it comes in a variety of colors that you can choose from. The durability of epoxy paints has always been talked about and another ...
Views: 1370 - Plan Ahead to Survive House Arrest - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Michelle StewartWe all started out with big plans, a to-do list and resolutions for the New Year. We are a few days into the year and one thing that is constant year to year is plans may have to change. And that is what so many of my clients are looking at as Mother Nature is spreading cold and in some areas ...
Views: 1370 - The Problem With Right And Wrong - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Keith and Maura Leon - Relationship Specialists, Best Selling Authors, Master Relationship Coaches and TrainersWith the U.S. presidential election coming around again, there are now more and more political conversations going on around us these days, and politics – just like everything else in life – is all about relationships. You may hear people talk about ending conflicts and creating ...
Views: 1370 - The Waiting Game - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Joan Marie WhelanDo you play the waiting game? In other words, do you procrastinate on your plans to the point of paralysis? It is one thing to be pragmatic about a given strategy or initiative; but once the assessment is complete, it is time to move onto the next step. Too often, people get caught up in the ...
Views: 1370 - 4 Important Tips on How To De-Clutter Your Home You'll Enjoy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marilyn BohnIt was a beautiful cold day outside. I know it is cold when my outdoor thermometer says it is 4 degrees. I thought it might be broken but when it warmed up to 6 degrees I knew it was working as the temperature had changed. This is the perfect kind of day to stay inside and bake cookies, read ...
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