Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Belief Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Belief". If you have expertise in Belief and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- The Power Of Beliefs and The Success Mind - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Craig Lock* Article Title: The Power Of Beliefs and The Success Mind Author Name: Craig Eubanks Submitted by: Craig Lock Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter's blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - The Power of Possibility - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Amy Iverson AdamsFor 10 years I read about and watched compulsive eaters become free from overeating and I continued to be discouraged as I binged and obsessed about food. I would identify with people who felt, thought, and ate the way I did, and when they said they were free I believed them. I knew it must be ...
Views: 2383(1 vote) - There Is Only One God... - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Lateef Terrell WarnickThere is only one God! He is the God of all! Your god is the wrong god! Yet some of you Blessed enough may have the right God! No one religion has a monopoly on the Creator; not Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism or any other religion. Ignorant religious adherence is ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - Top Ten Beliefs to Let Go for Big Results - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Cathy EckWe are constantly bombarded by beliefs that are presented as true. Our discrimination is taxed to the max. To really live in this world, but not become a victim of it, requires discrimination that is as finely tuned as a classical piano. The ultimate proof that it is time to let go of a ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - What Are The Chills? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Don WadingtonMany people get chill(s) such as "cold" chills or "shuddering" chill which will be addressed in a future article . What we are talking about here is.................. Have you ever felt a "chill" or "chills" where it feels like a current of energy has gone through you for a moment or two? ...
Views: 12860(1 vote) - What Is A Witch? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Laurie LamsonMy idea of a witch was formed from The Wizard of Oz, the TV show Bewitched, Grimms’ fairytales and other stories. These stories emphasized that a Witch was defined by how she chose to use her special powers. The Wicked Witch of the West intimidates and enslaves others for selfish reasons, ...
Views: 1857(1 vote) - What is holding you back in life? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Emese BodiHave you ever wondered why some people get great results, while others don't? Why is it that for some, achieving goals is easy, while for others, it's a struggle? It all has to do with your subconscious beliefs. Your beliefs are the foundation on which your thoughts, behaviours and actions ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - What is so Different about Astrology all of a Sudden? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from PD RiversWhat’s So Different about Astrology All of a Sudden?All of a sudden there are tweets and Face Book posts about how astrology has changed and how it affects our personal horoscopes. The dates are different and that moves people from one sign to another. How on earth is this going to affect us? An ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - What We Believe Creates Our Reality! - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2013 from Amethyst WyldfyreNever form attachments to your beliefs that are unbreakable in the face of a higher, more sensible truth... (Read on a social networking site - don't know who to credit) The theme that I've been requested to write about this time is BELIEVE. I've spent a lot of time thinking about what to ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - When the Personality Meets the True Self - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Cathy EckIn 1948, psychologist Bertram Forer gave his introductory psychology students a questionnaire and told them that they would each receive a unique personality analysis based on their responses. But unbeknownst to his students, Bertram was conducting a psychological experiment. Instead of each ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - Why Aren’t We Magicians? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Michele LandersOr rather, why don’t we know we are Magicians, Shamans, Sages, Wizards and Mystics? I believe that we were all born with magic inside of us: a passion, desire and ability to express something that is uniquely our own. No one ever was or ever will be exactly like you. You are unique and you have ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - 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: 1254(1 vote) - You Are Unique - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThere is so much going on. Next week we can look at the far reaching changes indicated for the time coming. For now, suffice it to say that it may be time to put the iphone down, turn off the chatter and listen inwardly for some REAL guidance in making tough choices. Most people still believe ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from carole railtonAPPRECIATION How or why would others appreciate you if you do not appreciate yourself? Have you looked at yourself recently? Do you like what you see, are you proud of yourself, are your thoughts good, and is your mind steady? Do you appreciate yourself? As human beings we often put ...
Views: 2043(8 votes) - Setting Boundaries - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsHave you ever walked away from a person, event or situation and felt resentful or violated? If some of your experiences are making you uncomfortable, then it may be time to set some boundaries. Setting good boundaries is healthy. It is not rude, bad or wrong. It is not bad or rude or wrong! ...
Views: 2856(6 votes) - The Power of Our Words in the Creation of Our Reality - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Hal PriceAs humans we have been given many powerful gifts, but the most sacred may be our power of speech. We are the only creatures who can consciously use our breath to create vibrational sounds which we have learned to form into words to communicate with one another. More importantly however, is ...
Views: 3400(6 votes) - Definition of Animal Magnetism - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Etienne CharlandAnimal magnetism refers to a person's sexual attractiveness or authentic charisma. Simply put, the better a person feels about himself, the better people feel around him, which creates a magnetic presence. The controversy with science is about whether this is due to body language, voice tone and ...
Views: 4218(4 votes) - Trust & Time - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from tiffany Crosara- formerly RonaldI have just began teaching Reiki in Mysteries, which I am so happy about as since I shut my shop in London & moved to cornwall, teaching Reiki has been rather difficult. I got an email the other week asking if there was any spaces left on the next Reiki course. I redirect them to Mysteries & ...
Views: 1165(4 votes) - Believing in God: What Does It Really Mean and Involve? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you believe in Jehovah God Almighty? If you answered "Yes," your answer would match about half of the human population, because Christians, Muslims, and Jews, all believe in the same God, Jehovah (though Muslims use the name Allah for God). While I do not doubt the depth or strength of ...
Views: 5465(3 votes) - Bill Maher, Religious Fundamentalist? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Michael CasteelBill Maher may be a gifted comedian, talk show host and the creator of the recent movie “Religulous” yet most would agree that he is about as far from being a fundamentalist you can get. Or Is he? Maher and I agree that it is ridiculous to steadfastly hold on to the belief that the ...
Views: 1445(3 votes) - Ending Limiting Beliefs - Writing A New Belief Code - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Sabrina RenéeYour beliefs are the blueprint for your life. What you believe determines how you experience the world. Whatever you believe is true for you. If you believe that world is unfair to you and you will never succeed, that is exactly how your life will be. Likewise, if you believe that you are ...
Views: 2343(3 votes) - Live Long and Prosper: The Luckiest Places on Earth - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Pete PrinyarojeAn old Yiddish proverb says "better an ounce of luck than a pound of gold", and we couldn't agree more. Throughout history, hard to find items like four-leaf clovers, rabbit's feet and other odd tokens are believed to possess some sort of power, bringing luck to the person possessing it. And in ...
Views: 3082(3 votes) - Native American Bird Medicines - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Paula BidwellThere are so many bird medicines. They are complex and tricky to describe. I have hesitated to write about them. Then the idea came that it would be better to start by sharing a few and then adding other stories later. The one’s I know are from personal experience and training. Water ...
Views: 5413(3 votes) - The Process of Divine Timing - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Shela SkarpDivine Timing is the idea that everything happens at its exact right time. I like to think of it as the time it takes from when I receive an epiphany or inspired thought of where I should go next in my life, to when this thought is manifested into reality. In this modern age of multi-tasking ...
Views: 13699(3 votes) - What is God’s Purpose for Sex? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Angie LewisGod created us with the desire for sex, and we ought to understand his design that was meant for us in our relationships with others about sex. Christians absolutely need to seek God’s purpose in this area of their lives. God created us male and female and because of that we will be attracted to ...
Views: 2839(3 votes) - Gift of Salvation: How Can You Accept and Keep It? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionHow do we get saved? What are required for us to receive salvation? Since salvation is a gift from Jehovah God Almighty through His Son, Jesus Christ, accepting this gift is easy, not tricky at all. We are saved the moment we 1) repent of anything bad we've ever done and 2) accept Jesus as ...
Views: 4269(5 votes) - *** The True Definition of Belief - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ty BennettBeliefs are the core of who we are, what we do, and the success that we acquire. In 1948, Claude M Bristol wrote a wonderful book entitled, The Magic of Believing. In his book he explains that there is one common strand woven throughout the many cultures and religions he investigated. All ...
Views: 5842(2 votes) - 2 Incorrect Beliefs About Being Rich - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Rishan BRecently, due to the release of The Secret, individuals have discussed quite a bit about being wealthy. As individuals speak about this specific matter, it’s expected that wrong beliefs will come up. Let us speak about these wrong beliefs in this particular article. You you’ll have a simpler ...
Views: 923(2 votes) - Angel Hierarchies - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Liz McCaugheyBack in the 5th century, Dionysius wrote a book called ‘The Celestial Hierarchy’. Here a 9-fold hierarchy of supernatural beings was postulated and, although other writers have modified it or added detail since, this has been the largely accepted version. That said, it appears to have been ...
Views: 1384(2 votes) - Are You Your Own Worst Enemy? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from James LeGrandSelf-limiting beliefs are a cage that we build around ourselves. It becomes our view of what’s possible or impossible for us. It’s an invisible cage that securely locks us into one perspective, and locks us out from another. We are locked into only those experiences that we view as safe and ...
Views: 1219(2 votes) - Holy Trinity: Who Is God? Who Is Jesus Christ? How About the Holy Spirit? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWho is God? Who is Jesus Christ? And how about the Holy Spirit? The entire Bible clearly supplies all the information we need in order to know about them, so here, I will briefly answer these basic and fundamental questions using the Bible, God's final written authority for us. Why is knowing ...
Views: 3646(2 votes) - I Feel Sad When Bad Things Happen to Other People - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestTerrible things happen every second on this planet. People and animals are harmed, or even killed. Plants are going extinct. Property is destroyed. Natural disasters wreak havoc. People lose their loved ones, become permanently disabled, or become homeless. The list of dreadful things that can ...
Views: 6584(4 votes) - Mask of the Idealized Self - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “You are the star of the show until the curtains close. When the mask comes off, who are you? Do you really know?” We idolize others to fit into society. Does the mask you wear represent truth or false reality? It will be difficult to measure up to what people expect you to be. Play ...
Views: 1484(4 votes) - Objective and Subjective Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Valencia ClayQuote: “View the world objectively and the eyes will open up to a new reality of infinite possibilities.” How can we get to better place in our lives? Learn to see the world objectively without the mind creating thoughts of struggles in order to survive. To see the world objectively, you ...
Views: 13802(6 votes) - The Magic Inside of You - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonI'd like to tell you a story if you're willing to read on, I think it can change your thinking and could change your life. A bear is silently strolling around in the woods looking for food. Out of the corner of her eye she spots a mountain lion, silently creeping toward her. The bear ...
Views: 2464(2 votes) - When Will You Let Go of Beliefs That No Longer Define You? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Brenda HoffmanWelcome to Brenda's Blog Channeled by Brenda Hoffman for www.LifeTapestryCreations.com Overview of “Creation Energies” Brenda’s channeled, 15-minute, www.BlogTalkRadio.com show: Do to others as you would have them do to you is the basis for the new earth. Don’t put band-aids on your ...
Views: 1079(2 votes) - Whine or Build a Bridge toward Happiness - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Sally MarksI was recently at a meeting where George Nakamura quoted a story by Buddhist Leader and Author Daisaku Ikeda. In this story, Ikeda asked the audience to imagine their biggest dream or heart’s desire was within reach. However, there was a catch. Separating them from the dream is a big river and ...
Views: 1440(2 votes) - Why Must I Suffer? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Janis EricsonIn recent years, one concern has continually cropped up in my practice. The concern regards the nature of suffering, and the question that usually arises involves why suffering exists. One recent client asked me, “If God is loving, then why am I constantly faced with pain and suffering?” ...
Views: 1437(4 votes) - Avatar Extreme Makeover: Remodel Your Consciousness - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Lori BrenckmanThere are several very popular TV shows these days that track the progress of people having ‘Makeovers’. A ‘makeover’ is an alteration of the way someone looks, usually involving changes in hair, make-up, and clothing. There’s even a program called “Extreme Makeover” that dramatically changes ...
Views: 1348(3 votes) - Blind Faith - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Salim Boss“By doubting we come to inquiry; and through inquiry we perceive truth.” ~ Peter Abelard (1079 -1142). He was a French philosopher and theologian. “Most institutions demand unqualified faith; but the institution of science makes skepticism a virtue.” ~ Robert King Merton (1910 – ...
Views: 1140(3 votes) - Change Your Channel - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Lori BrenckmanA belief is a filter. It's a tuning mechanism in consciousness. And when you observe or interact with life through a particular belief filter, only certain information gets through to you -- the information that's aligned with the belief you're looking through. Here's a good analogy: when you ...
Views: 1031(3 votes) - The Power of Belief - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe minister, enough Vitalis in his hair to lube a Buick, places his palm on the forehead of the afflicted. “Praise the Lord—you are healed!” As if on cue, the afflicted obeys gravity and falls backward, stricken with the spirit, into the arms of the good reverend’s assistants. Then, she walks ...
Views: 1123(3 votes) - ***Six Ways To Make People Like You - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ty BennettWhen it comes to books about networking, building relationships or dealing with people, the undisputed classic is How To Win Friends and Influence People. Dale Carnegie wrote the book in 1936 and it has been read by millions of people since. One of the great realizations in the book is that ...
Views: 5015(4 votes) - Bible: Can We Trust It? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: The Bible's full of great stories but is there any convincing evidence for any of them? Answer: Long before people proved it scientifically, the Bible indicated that Earth hangs in space: "He stretcheth out the north over empty space, and hangeth the earth upon nothing," (Job 26:7) ...
Views: 2088(4 votes) - How to be an Optimistic Pessimist - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from David SamuelNegative is really positive. Accept what is and you will never be disappointed or fail. Generalities are the rule, we must play by the rules. Humans are unreliable. Know this and they are without failure, and you will be without failure. Everything is destined to fail and be destroyed, ...
Views: 1278(4 votes) - Divine Discontent -- Answering the Call - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Christina WatsonWhenever we are not living in our "true place" we experience what is called "Divine Discontent." It is an inner urging that calls us forth to our next growth opportunity. Yet so often we ignore it or procrastinate on listening to it. And usually something unexpected happens to throw us into a ...
Views: 11427(5 votes) - *** Create Your Bucket List - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Ty BennettRecently there was an inspiring Adidas ad that read: “Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. ...
Views: 2970(2 votes) - ***God and Our Bodiless Divine Souls in the Spirit World Live for All Eternity: Can We in Our Physical Bodies Live Forever? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Jerry PollockCan you even begin to imagine how you can live forever? God does it. Your God-given soul does it. Could it happen now, if now is the coming of a new evolutionary human being? There is only one prerequisite ― live a spiritual life so God will permit your entrance into this second Garden of Eden. ...
Views: 3488(1 vote) - 2012 - Which Road Will You Choose? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerRecently I tuned into a documentary about the prophecies of Nostradamus and the events and changes that he and others predicted would take place in the world; 21.12. 2012 believed to be the pinnacle date where the world will exist dramatically different than it does now. I am far from being ...
Views: 2099(5 votes) - A Flower On A Vine - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Katherine EpsteinThere once was a man who was very, very ill -- on death's door, his doctor's said. His best friend came to visit and asked him what he thought. The man sighed, and without lifting his head from his pillow pointed out the window at a vine growing on a wall in his garden. The friend looked ...
Views: 991(2 votes)