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- Peace of Mind Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonPeace of mind often feels like a pipe dream that other people get to experience. But that doesn’t have to be YOUR reality! It is possible to experience it on a regular basis. You’re probably asking, “How?” about this time, aren’t you? Peace of mind will never be a reality if you don’t ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Peace Within - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Dorothy NeddermeyerYou have heard it talked about in many circles peace is within, but where you wonder? And just what is peace within? Peace within is known by many names - serpent power, which appears on Athena's shield, Holy Ghost in the West and Kundalini in the East. Happiness [Peace within] is when what you ...
Views: 1656(2 votes) - Perfect Flaws - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Camille StrateThere are few things more satisfying to this writer than getting comments from readers who express gratitude for my offerings. I'm NOT kidding. It's such a joy to hear from people who have been inspired by my meanderings, and to know that in some small way I'm actually helping. It's SUCH a ...
Views: 1746(3 votes) - Personal Core Values: Your Key to Success and Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2005 from Doug WoodsEach of us has our own set of personal values; these are the things which we believe are important, which motivate us and to which we give priority. If I asked you what your personal values are, the chances are that you would struggle to find the answer. You would not be alone; in fact the ...
Views: 2124(1 vote) - Please Forgive Me... - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Danish AhmedSometimes people say or do things that they later regret. We all make mistakes. Has someone ever wronged you? Have you forgiven them? Here's a beautiful 2-minute movie about forgiveness: Click http://www.ForgivenessMovie.com My life is busy and sometimes I work 13 hours in a day and get ...
Views: 1193(2 votes) - Ponds & Waterfalls - Water Living - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Douglas HooverWe can't live without it. Water is the very source of life That is why we are so strongly attracted to it. Maybe because we cannot live more than a few days without water, we want to have it close by. Most people would like to live next to it, whether in the form of a stream, river, lake or ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Practicing happiness now! - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jaime KalmanResearchers have found that happy people are on average 50% more successful than unhappy people. The question then is, are we trying to be successful in order to be happy? Because if so, we may have things backwards! We have grown up in a society that teaches us to struggle, sacrifice, work ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - Practicing Mindfulness isn’t Selfish, it Can Make you Happier - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI can’t tell you how frequently a student raises her (and usually it is a her) hand in the mindfulness meditation classes I teach at UCLA and says, “I feel really guilty about taking time out of my day to meditate or do anything for myself. I feel like I’m stealing time from my family. It feels ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Quotes Of Famous Sportsmen That Would Help You In Times Of Your Apathy - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Alexia WolkerAs a sportsman, you can occasionally find yourself in times of apathy and distress. This is due to the demanding nature of sports, which can leave you feeling dejected, especially if you fail to meet your goal. Failure to meet your fan’s expectations can also make you feel like you are not ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - RAISING YOUR VIBRATION - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Todd Puntolillo“Creating” (allowing) miracles requires willingness and faith; however, I must confess, most miracles have their roots in desperation. Let’s be real. We spin around, not thinking clearly so much of the time. If we don’t “hit the wall,” we don’t work on improving things. That method doesn’t ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Redefining Your Success - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2017 from Kit GuptaThe quintessential definition of success is “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose” or what most of us have heard: “the attainment of popularity or profit.” But is success really defined by purpose or profit? After graduating from high school, my family advised me to aim to build a ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Remove 19 obstacles to reach the targets in 2019 - by
By the middle of a year and entering summer, people need to look at their performance in the year they passed and achieve their achievements. If you're one of the people who believe that you did not achieve your goals or goals by the end of the year, you might have raised the question ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Resolutions Resolved - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Jeffrey SchoenerThis is the time of the year many publications will offer advice as to how to make or maintain lifestyle choices into the New Year. These include losing weight, quitting smoking and a variety of life-altering quests that begin strong and through sheer ‘power of will’ should work. Then, within ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Run Your Own Race - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaRunning has taught me many life lessons. It's an activity that provides great wisdom. Both in terms of how it relates to life, and in the way it opens your mind and allows the voice of your higher self to come through loud and clear. Last week I was running at a lake near my home and this ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - Searching for the meaning of life - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Halina GoldsteinA member of the Self Improvement Zone asked me the other day: "How is it that we can know what is good for us, yet we don'tseem to be able to make a practice out of anything?I go from one author, book, concept, idea to another, thinkingone day I will find the answer, and I will no longer have ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - Secrets to Living the Life You've Always Wanted - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Dr. Steve McSwain,It seems rather odd to refer to any of what follows as secrets. For one thing, the word “secret” implies that something is hidden and the wisdom below is anything but secret. In some form or fashion, you could find these in virtually any spiritual tradition. Second, “secret” implies that the ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Self-Acceptance | Accept Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIt's one thing to accept your circumstances. It's another to accept other people as they are. For some creative people -- and perfectionists in particular -- self-acceptance is challenging indeed. Are you too hard on yourself? Do you tend to beat yourself up for perceived mistakes or ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Seven Happiness Activities of a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonMaintaining your joy of living means being ready to explore and play with the opportunities of learning what life offers. A person whose life is balanced is best placed to leap aboard as opportunities arise. Balanced happy lives usually feature a range of activities which are consistent with ...
Views: 2038(1 vote) - Signs Of Happiness: Do You Have Them? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHow can you define happiness? Almost everything you've done in your life has a purpose. And the top on the list is bliss. But why do so many people rarely do something to find it? Why does it seem so difficult to find happiness most of the time? Have you ever tried to find blissfulness just to ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - Simple Ways to Cut Stress - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Mari MitchellWe hurry around trying to accomplish everything we’ve committed ourselves to, packing as much as possible into our schedules as we plummet through the day. Pushing ourselves to get from place to place on time while looking professional and in control is exhausting. The stress not only shows on ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Small steps add up to big changes - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from A.J. MillerFor some people, achieving organization seems like an impossible task. If you think it would be easier to win a gold medal at the Olympics than to get organized, let me assure you that nothing is further from the truth. Although some people just seem to be naturally organized, being organized ...
Views: 951(1 vote) - Spirit Speaks - Forgiveness and Love Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Kristin EcklundWhat does it mean to forgive? First, let’s look at what it means to NOT forgive, that is, to hold onto old regrets, judgments, or lower vibrations of emotions when you think of that person – anger, resentment, frustration, sadness, etc. When you are unable to totally love someone, freely and ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Spirituality, religion and astrology, Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Patricia LantzA reader asks: What do spirituality and religion have to do with astrology? That's a simple question with a complicated answer. In order to answer properly, I need to provide you with my working definitions, Obviously, there are many definitions, but these make sense to me and I hope they ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Stand Your Ground - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Anne DeidreWhen times seem good are you identifying with your current mood or the way things seem to be? Are people applauding your work? Is everything "going your way?" For many of us, we build our houses on sand. We depend on the approval of others. We may not realize this until they take it all away. ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Steering Your Own Healthy Course - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Brodie WhitneyWhen I believe in myself, I open into a world of infinite possibilities. The truth is a representation of what I believe to be true. By believing in something - anything - it becomes true. "Even if you have the skills and resources to do something, once you tell yourself you can't, you shut ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Stink’n Think’n - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Julie SimonHave you ever thought about how powerful your thoughts are and how quickly they can alter your mood? Truthfully, how often does a thought or series of thoughts ruin a perfectly good day for you? How often do you grab something to eat to calm or soothe yourself because of overwhelming, anxious ...
Views: 1712(2 votes) - Stress Management Techniques And The Causes Of Stress - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Francis ColeStress is a killer. The modern age has brought many advances in medicine that have helped us cure and prevent many major diseases. Stress is one disease that has not been eradicated and in fact it is one that is affecting more and more people each year, especially in times like these when many ...
Views: 952(3 votes) - Stress Relief Starts With Understanding What Causes Stress - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheryl StantonWhat causes stress? Most people searching for stress relief don't know what is causing their stress. Whenever I ask people what causes stress in their life, they will usually say "this person" or "that experience". Both answers are wrong. Those things are just external events. It is how the ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Take Care of You by Receiving this Gift - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonHave you ever realized how hard it is to take care of you when you don’t make it a priority? There’s always “stuff” to be done. Kids need rides. The house gets dirty. Groceries get eaten. But what about you? How much do you make taking care of you a priority? It needs to be a conscious ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - Taurus Full Moon ~ Reaching Our Power - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Kelley RosanoThe Earth is ascending into higher vibration. We are moving from Third to Fourth Dimension Consciousness. Everything that has been held in our personal and collective unconscious, including what has been denied and/or projected will emerge for healing, integration and transmutation. On October ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - Ten Things That Are Expensive (Why They Are Worth It) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Melinda de los SantosI'd bet that even before you laid eyes on this sentence a slew of expensive materials already crossed your mind. Right? I'm not talking about unique and exuberant oddities such as jewel-encrusted bikinis, or private jets, but commonly known items that one may find in the home of any ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - The 10 Most Influential Leaders in HR - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2021 from insights successAdapting to Uncertain Times The business world is continually evolving with innovative solutions and companies are adapting to these changes. What stays valuable is the culture built by the company. It is the work culture that can make or break any business. This is where HR professionals ...
Views: 355(1 vote) - The 4 Fundamental Forces in Your Life and Our Ancient Beliefs - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettUnified Field theory (Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg) The four fundamental forces in the universe (electromagnetism, gravity, the strong interaction, and the weak interaction) are actually types of a single high-energy force called the grand unified field theory or quantum field theory. ...
Views: 2079(1 vote) - The 5 Part Happiness Formula - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Kimberly EnglotI am a fan of happiness. I like to read about it, write about it, teach it and live it! Happiness comes easily to me but I understand that that isn't the case for everyone. I've come up with what I think is the exact formula needed. Excitement + Freedom + Joy + Inspiration + Love = ...
Views: 2860(6 votes) - The Abilities of a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Alex BeeversI am going to ask you something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you judge them as positive, or negative? Now let's say you are walking down the street with these thoughts. Do you think anyone who would ...
Views: 963(7 votes) - The Amazing and Profitable Power of Kindness - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jeremy GislasonA little kindness goes a long way. You’ve heard the phrase, right? It’s true for many reasons. In addition to kindness being spread quickly from one person to another, kindness also has far-reaching effects for your business and personal life. Kindness and Intention Dr Wayne Dyer in his ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - The Art of Having a Bad Day - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Paul DaltonA lot of personal development teachers and motivational guru’s like to drill home that the key to success is ‘State Management’, i.e. your ability to manipulate your physical and emotional being so that you are constantly aligned with success producing thoughts and actions. In fact, much of what ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - The Basis for Helping Others - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: It has been years since my husband died and I've done so very well. Yet, now I find that I'm stuck between wanting to move forward and just wanting to reach him and be there forever. Not long ago I met someone who lost their wife a lot earlier than I lost my husband. I found ...
Views: 621(3 votes) - The benefits of working from home - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHaving worked from home for well over thirty years I think I can honestly say I know a lot about the benefits to working from home. But to help people who are not already working from home to decide if this is for them I have written this article. It does not suit everyone and there are down ...
Views: 970(2 votes) - The Best Way to Make Yourself & Others Happy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Krystal KuehnWe make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill We live in a give-and-take society. When we give, we usually expect to get something in return. But sometimes we give for the sheer joy of giving. We don’t expect anything in return. It just makes us feel ...
Views: 1648(2 votes) - The Best Way to Remember Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from David JenkinsThe Method: You must be willing to stay in bed an extra 3 minutes each morning: Those first minutes after you wake are vital. It cannot be put off. Your hopes of snaring that dream fade as soon as you are vertical. 3 minutes = 180 seconds sounds easy but it is a real commitment. We are a ...
Views: 3063(2 votes) - The Confession of an Opera Addict - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from leonard rosmarinI am a self-confessed opera-addict. Although I know my attitude is totally wrong, in my secret heart of hearts I would probably consign all other art forms to hell. My addiction began when I was six years old. My father always tuned into the Saturday afternoon Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. I ...
Views: 1677(3 votes) - The Divine Harmony of Simplicity - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Elizabeth Godwin SayleThis afternoon I put a jar of sweet tea outside to steep then ate fresh blueberries while staring at sunflowers that were on the kitchen table. It was idyllic to the point of feeling like a living greeting card. I was smack in the middle of what simplicity means to me and I felt deeply ...
Views: 923(3 votes) - The Fine Art of Friendship - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Ginger London,Life long friendships, the ones that are lasting, will require good relating skills. The people involved will have to agree to being attached to one another by affection and commit to highly esteeming the other. A life long friendship will take a lifetime of practice. It will require treating ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - The Gift of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2005 from Eileen Bodoh & Katherine SchererEvery time someone said something nice to me or did something nice for me, my Mother would pose the question, "what do you say?" She made it easy for me to remember to say thank you, and created the habit I still have today. I chuckle when I hear other parents prompt their children, ...
Views: 2838(1 vote) - The Gift(s) of Acceptance - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Susanna KearneyWhatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you have chosen it. ~ Eckhart Tolle These words of Eckhart Tolle, a true master of the now, are simple but not easy to do. This is because to actually accept the present moment is a challenging act that requires our letting go of ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - The Good Idea/Bloom - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Nancy LennertGood morning my friends….. George (my husband) and I have been talking recently about moving some plants around. He said that this time of year is good for moving plants because they go dormant. I guess it is a kind of sleep for plants, trees, shrubs and bears. Some of our foliage has ...
Views: 1131(2 votes) - The healing of the “Hurting Heart” - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Dilani DivaGreetings you Spring lovers. This poem is dedicated to all those who are hurting during this season. Specially remembering those in Japan who are faced with so much loss, and those who are fighting the world with harsh weapons. The lack of love and the abundance of hate to me is very disturbing, ...
Views: 1361(3 votes) - The Importance of Rest and Relaxation - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonFor those of us who are used to being constantly on the go it is easy to forget what it actually feels like to kick back and truly relax. There are many things which we do that we kid ourselves are relaxing when in reality this is not the case. For example, we tend to assume that sitting on ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - The Mathematics of Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Hara TaicherAdd appreciation and gratitude to your every day. Enhance the world around you with your smile. Smiling creates endorphins which send feel good messages to the brain. It's healing to you and those who receive it. Subtract any grudges you've been holding on to. For they reside ...
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