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- Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Keith BrayHere in Canada, we are starting our Thanksgiving weekend. While timing is great to get a long weekend, the name thanksgiving means so much more to me than three days were the work world shuts down; it brings gratitude to the forefront! Around me the trees are changing color. The reds in some of ...
Views: 786 - The 5 a.m. Club Sets the Tone - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageNot long ago, I began the 20/20/20 process based on Robin Sharma’s book The 5 a.m. Club. In a nutshell, you commit for 66 days to get up at 5 a.m. and do a process that includes 20 minutes each of: 1. Exercise 2. Journaling 3. Reading or watching something to enhance your mind, body, ...
Views: 1039 - The Aloha Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Serge KingThe Aloha Spirit is a well known reference to the attitude of friendly acceptance for which the Hawaiian Islands are so famous. However, it also refers to a powerful way to resolve any problem, accomplish any goal, and to achieve any state of mind or body that you desire. In the Hawaiian ...
Views: 1679 - The Art of Appreciation - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Ann-Mhayra AlecksonHave you been hearing lately of the Law of Attraction? Have you heard someone mention the Secret? I imagine that you have heard, read or seen something about it. So, what is this law? Put very simply it is this – like attracts like, birds of a feather flock together, what we reap so shall ...
Views: 1994 - The Art Of Giving Gratitude - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Gary EvansWhen we begin to utilize the Law of Attraction, the largest obstacle standing in our way is our habitual thought processes. We are conditioned into thinking thoughts of lack and limitation. From a very age, most of us were conditioned that to earn money you had to work hard, to be healthy and ...
Views: 672 - The Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Crystal ChurchMy attitude of gratitude controls how happy I am in my life. Life still goes on and stuff is always happening, but my perception of the stuff that happens it so much brighter when I am able to find the gift. I have lived my life with no gratitude and it got me no where but depressed, broke and ...
Views: 788 - The Beach - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Don Neviaser,While sitting on a sandy beach one bright and warm fall day I listen to the ancient sounds that emanate my way. A myriad of seabirds cry while searching for a feast, A wind blows soft across my ears while heading straight due east. Before me countless sun drops dance upon a watery ...
Views: 2142 - The Benefits of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2013 from BAJEERAO PATILFirst of all lets understand what is positive thinking. Positive thinking only means approaching life with a positive outlook. That being said it does not mean you have to ignore potentially harmful situation that can impact your life adversely. The individuals with positive thinking do not ...
Views: 1920 - The Book That Changed My Life - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from jose di-cervoFor many years i went through my life feeling down about myself and empty. I wanted to win big ,do great things and have a sense of accomplishment. I tried doing different businesses and failed. I self developed and went to many seminars, i networked with many people and made the changes ...
Views: 1379 - The Gift Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Laurie Gray“For what we have and what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly grateful.” --Traditional grace before meals What does it mean to be truly grateful? On the one hand, gratitude may arise out of a feeling of obligation for a favor shown; on the other, gratitude may reflect a ...
Views: 1550 - The Gift: My Soul's Name - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Lese DuntonRecently I woke up feeling peacefully joyful. With the fast fading remnants of a dream I could no longer hold onto, I remembered what True Love for me was all about. I don't know where I was while asleep, just that a lingering sense of well-being remained upon awakening. The first time I felt ...
Views: 3419 - The Good Idea/Complacent - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning everyone…. I’m not sure if my week is going fast or slow…I thought it was Thursday today. Then Sarah, my oldest daughter, reminded me that it is Wednesday. So do I slow down or speed up? I’m feeling a whirlwind here. Speaking of whirlwinds…..George and I were discussing our ...
Views: 1187 - The How To's Of An Attitude Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Jennifer AbbottDoes it ever seem like you just don’t have anything? Do you often find yourself complaining about the things you don’t have? Are you not getting what you want out of relationships? These are serious issues for many people and it seems like a solution is nowhere in sight. So what ...
Views: 1865 - The Immeasurable Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Rhod JonesGratitude or thankfulness has long been touted by humanists and philosophers. Recently, even scientists involved in a field called positive psychology, which aims to help high-functioning individuals to function better, have recognized the power of gratitude and the immense benefits of ...
Views: 1053 - The Irony of Man - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2011 from Joseph LieunghThe Irony of Man is not a new problem, but a repeating cyclical behavior passed down from generation to generation. Aristophanes referred to this as eiron, Greek word for Irony, and applied its usage to any shady or annoying characters. The Irony in itself was that Aristophanes himself was a ...
Views: 1347 - The Joy of Being Hit by a Car While Biking - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusYesterday was horrible. I was going to ride my bike to my appointments. The bright sunny clear morning sky cooperated as I headed north on E Street. Upon reaching the intersection of Highway 101, I waited for a green light. Once it changed, a car heading in the opposite direction proceeded ...
Views: 1208 - The Law Of Attraction : Practical Suggestions On Expressing Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from charlie xiao1.Background In the life reality created by ourselves, we want to live better, feel better and get abundant resources. However, for most of us, we have to find we want many more things: car, house, love, money, respect, success, and health and so on. Once we begin to pay attention to our ...
Views: 1282 - The Law of Attraction – Transforming Thoughts Into Reality - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2025 from Paul JenkinLaw of Attraction is a concept that many of us have heard before. It is a concept that posits how like attracts like, meaning that positive or negative thoughts bring positive or negative experiences into a person’s life. With this thought process, you take charge of your life by aligning ...
Views: 170 - The Law of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Deborah AndersonGratitude is Manifestation Just as it is so with the Law Of Gravity. When you jump up you will come down. The Law is impersonal and so it is with the Law Of Gratitude. The Universe – God – The Light does not have an ego problem. It doesn’t grant us things because IT needs to be thanked. No. The ...
Views: 3704 - The Need To Compete - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectEver since we were young, we’ve been asked to compete, to make sure that we’re the best at everything, to ensure that we are always at the top. For most of us, it starts when we’re young; we are told to be the best in class or get first place in sports and stuff like that. We were not taught how ...
Views: 1564 - The Positive Effects of Affirmative Prayer - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Lacy S. PierceSince I currently have a job at Unity Village pending, over the past few weeks, I have learned more about affirmative prayer than I could have ever hoped to have learned in my lifetime, almost. To start with, affirmative prayer consists of, first acknowledging (or calling forth, if you will) the ...
Views: 2984 - The positive health and wellness benefits of the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyHave you ever imagined how law of attraction and healthy habits could be interlinked? Right from the beginning, this earth has witnessed the law of attraction or manifestation in a high-calibrated way. We all live in the empire of the power of now. Wondering what do you mean by the power of ...
Views: 1491 - The Power of Appreciation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYou hate your supervisor. There—you finally said it. You’ve been pussyfooting around it (and her) for long enough now. That’s it, you’ve had it! Let the truth be told—you hate your boss. Your reflection in the mirror scowls back at you. You sigh, stop waving your toothbrush around, and stick ...
Views: 1261 - The Power Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Robin BhattacharyyaOur entire lives are progressive journeys through stages of self-growth, in which we take continuous steps to evolve into more conscious creators of our own existence. On your personal journey, one of the greatest steps you can take is to learn the art of gratitude. Gratitude is one of the ...
Views: 1101 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Linda DiBellaOur thoughts are things that create our realities. What we think strongly influences our emotions and where we vibrate at an emotional level will determine what we attract into our lives. For example, if we're living in a state of anger, hatred, and resentment, then we will attract this type of ...
Views: 852 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Karuna DiLiberoThe Thanksgiving holiday has just passed and for the first time in my life, I celebrated it alone. Life seems to have been so busy and moving so quickly lately, that I felt I needed some down time to reflect on what is transpiring in my life. Taking time for myself to be thankful for all the ...
Views: 1289 - The Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkIf you’ve been doing any personal develop or “walking your path” for any length of time, you’ve at least heard (if not experienced) that gratitude is an incredibly powerful tool for manifestation. However, if you’re anything like me, you may have had “a little” trouble really getting that ...
Views: 1345 - The Power of Pollyanna--How Gratitude Can Improve Your Health, Happiness, and Well-Being - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Terry DeMeoPollyanna, the title character in a 1913 best-selling novel, has been given a bad rap. The plucky little orphan played “The Glad Game,” and found something to be glad about in every situation. When she was sent to a cold, barren attic room by her stern aunt, she marveled at the view out of her ...
Views: 2287 - The Practice of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Valerie LipsteinTHE PRACTICE OF GRATITUDE "It is necessary, then, to cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude". ...
Views: 1089 - The Profit of Pain - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Carole HerderWe have all experienced the death of a loved one, the heartbreak of loving someone who doesn’t love you back, debilitating sickness or a various variety of accidents. We feel hard done by and wonder “why me”? We think that to have gratitude for these trials is a vocation relegated to the likes ...
Views: 1093 - The Science of Gratitude - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Danea HornEvery year at Thanksgiving I give thanks for a hodgepodge of things in my life: my husband, my dogs, my home, my job. Seems a bit trivial, but gratitude can change your life. To get to this conclusion, we have to first start with the mind. Memories Come From Thoughts Let’s think of our minds ...
Views: 3511 - The Secret Formula of Life - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2015 from Melissa HeislerI learned from a sweet little movie called About Time a very powerful message about to find happiness in our lives. The story is about a family with the ability to travel back in time. On the son’s 21st birthday, he is told about the power and how to use it. For the first half of the movie, this ...
Views: 1339 - The Secret Power Of Giving Thanks - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumGiving thanks is more than just a simple act . . . in fact it holds enormous power. As you’ll soon discover, by making the word “thank you” have more meaning in your life, you can transform your day, your world . . . your life. But this is nothing new. In fact, to begin explaining what I ...
Views: 1410 - The Secret to Better Sleep & A Happier, Longer Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from annie breathingspacetherapies.co.ukHappy Thanksgiving! I’ve been privileged to join in the celebrations with our friends and family in the States on a few occasions. To me, it’s a lovely celebration – just a great time to be with the people you love and to give thanks for all the good things in your life. But giving ...
Views: 1454 - The Things We Take for Granted: The Wonderment of Life - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMost of us begin our days with a continuous list of things we need to do to keep our lives running smoothly, but we rarely take time to note all the things we don’t need to do. For example, we don’t need to figure out how to breathe. We don’t need to find a way to make sure the earth continues ...
Views: 1349 - The Three Gs: Gratitude, Giving, and Generosity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jenni WrightHow do you feel when someone gives you a gift? In particular remember a gift that you have really wanted, or a gift that has been handmade. Or how do you feel when you receive a gift from a child that they have lovingly prepared for you? If you say that you “feel warm and fuzzy”, that you “feel ...
Views: 3376 - The Transformative Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Helaine HarrisWant happiness? Get grateful! The connection between gratitude and happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in ...
Views: 1338 - The Unlimited Power Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Urayoan PazUnless you've been living in a cave you've probably seen the movie "The Secret." It explains how there is a Law of Attraction that governs the Universe and If you follow that law you can manifest all your desires. What they don't tell you is where it came from. The Secret Law of Attraction ...
Views: 933 - The win-win of Giving and Connection during The COVID-19 Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2020 from Lee OdescalchiWe started last time talking about dealing with the feelings you may be having given the new, very challenging time, we’re finding ourselves in. We will get through this if we work together. Sometimes our feelings of anxiety can come from feeling helpless or overwhelmed by changes in your ...
Views: 909 - These Three Words Can Get You Through Anything! Even the Holidays! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Barbara ZagataDon’t Stress~Manifest! Truly, just stop and think about this and while you’re at it take a big, deep breath. When is the last time you worried about something and that helped the situation in any way? Imagine turning the blender on with the lid off -- this is what you do with ...
Views: 1115 - Things Are Not As Bad As We Make Them Out To Be - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusComplain, complain, complain… My, but we’ve become a grouchy lot, haven’t we? Maybe it’s climate change, or the economy; who knows? It could be the alignment of the stars for all I know, but we’ve got our cranky pants hitched on and we’re wearing ‘em a little too snug around our sensitive ...
Views: 1126 - Thoughts for Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Richard RuhlingPsychologist Wm James said, We can alter our lives by altering our attitudes. Why not start with gratitude? Dr. Hans Selye said it’s the most healing of all emotions. At its core, gratitude is being grateful that we have something and maybe also being grateful that we don’t have some other ...
Views: 1110 - Three Uplifting Keys to Using Your Personal Resources Wisely - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Lucy TooMany people look at resources as the physical things they have at our disposal for their everyday use ranging from food in the pantry to money in the bank account. Support or aid from people and organizations in times of need is a second and dynamic type of resource. There is a third type of ...
Views: 2096 - Tis The Season For Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Kelley KosowThere is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give -- and when we do so, ...
Views: 1083 - To be "here" is better than being "there" - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from David HarmRecovery author and guru, John Bradshaw once talked about being a "human being" instead of a "human doing." While New Age thoughts talk about the illusions of being a human. Never happy we're we are in life. Always having to get "there" and when it finally becomes our "here" we realize that ...
Views: 1349 - To feel successful, be your own FAN! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIf on a given day your aim was to accomplish the following: A glass of water in the morning 20 min walk in the evening Paying the phone bill Doing groceries Having a nice cup of coffee And you accomplish all of it – You are successful! By definition you are ...
Views: 1229 - Too Little Too Late? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John PayneAs we approach the topic of both family and personal healing, many internal voices may want to have their say, some of them helpful, other voices not so helpful. For example one voice may be saying ‘it cannot continue like this, something has to change’ another voice may be saying ‘all I want ...
Views: 2019 - Transform Your Life with These 10 Simple Strategies - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from angela paige1. Work on figuring out your unproductive and destructive habits and replace them with good, healthy habits. One of my favorite quotes is by Charles Noble and he says, “First we make our habits, then our habits make us.” So if you allow a bad habit to continue it will start to define you in a ...
Views: 1300 - Troubled Times? Why It’s Important to Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenWe have all experienced troubled times in our lives, as if there was a black cloud hovering over our days. Each day you get up thinking, "Perhaps today will be better" The only real way it will be different is by shifting the mind-sets around the challenging times. If all you choose to ...
Views: 4240 - Universal Energy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Mary RiposoI would like to introduce you to the qualities of Universal Energy so that you may begin to develop your personal connection or relationship with Source. One big misconception is that Source energy is one thing; but in fact, it is actually made up of many aspects. There are three primary forms ...
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