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- Patience, The Key To Everything - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from khadiga ismailWhat is patience? Basically, patience is waiting with difficulties. It's confidence in yourself, with a good feeling of hope. It takes place during some difficult circumstances. When a person says to himself calming words such as “it's going to be ok”, “every thing will be alright”, “I ...
Views: 27638 - Best Acoustic guitar brands - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2017 from Kalyna KapurWhen buying anything, the first thing you ask is how you can find the best one. The same thought process applies to acoustic guitars. The answer is that there is not a "best" acoustic guitar to buy. Choosing the best acoustic guitar depends on the individual player and their needs. Of course, ...
Views: 27306 - What is Happiness and How to Achieve It? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from ashok kumarTrue happiness is such a rare commodity that the whole of the world is continuously seeking it and failing to find it. All the people, who we consider to be the best in their fields, are seeking it too and failing to acquire it. The most brilliant of the scientists, the most gifted of artists, ...
Views: 22642(5 votes) - ***Top Seven Tips on How to Become a Charming Person - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersCharm is the power to please or attract others to one’s self. Charming people are considered as smarter and they are treated better at department stores and other places. They also receive promotions faster than people who do not have a charming personality. Charming people are happier, more ...
Views: 21655(2 votes) - How Often Do You Laugh A Day? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThere has been much research which is indicating that laughter is indeed the best medicine. More health-care professionals are finding that laughter helps to lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and reduce stress hormones while triggering the release of endorphins, the body’s natural ...
Views: 20618(2 votes) - Signs Your Ex Girlfriend Still Loves You - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Velma MerrickThere is a feeling of emptiness when a man goes through a breakup with the woman they are in love with. Even if they know that the relationship with their love one has come to an end, but their feelings tell them they still want to be with her. Most of us men will seat around thinking of what we ...
Views: 19467 - Be Content But NEVER be Satisfied - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2008 from Mark BlackThis might be a tough one to understand. You may be asking yourself; don’t content and satisfied mean the same thing? Not really. Contentment is something we should all be striving for. To be content, as far as I’m concerned, is to be able to be happy in the life you’re living; to have the ...
Views: 18337 - *** Cinderella Was Not Saved - She Was a Happy Person All Along! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Margaret PaulWould the prince have chosen Cinderella to marry if she was a miserable young woman? If her stepsisters were beautiful but miserable, would he have chosen either of them? Are you living under the delusion that when you meet your soul mate you will finally be happy - that your misery is because ...
Views: 18072(15 votes) - Ten Steps for Making a Major Life Change - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2005 from Steve DavisAs human beings, we’re creatures of habit. No wonder making a major life change is so hard! But it can be done. Follow these steps to get your change in motion, one easy step at a time: 1. Identify the price of maintaining the status quo. Not making the change you know you need to make is ...
Views: 17551(2 votes) - Are you always late? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2004 from Pauline Wallin“Fashionably late” is no longer in fashion. In today’s heavily scheduled world, it is the punctual who are respected and admired. Even though most of us know this, some people are always late, no matter how much time they have to get ready. You may be one of them. Do any of the following ...
Views: 17240(3 votes) - 7 Secrets for a Happy Life - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Jonathan HuieWe all want to be happy, but something always gets in the way. There is never enough time... or money. Somebody is always failing to do what they are "supposed" to do... or not do. Our boss, our spouse, our kids, our parents, our friends, government, big business, whoever... "They" aren't doing ...
Views: 16929(3 votes) - Developing self-belief - The 10 step process - Part 1 - by To achieve any goal in life, you must believe you are going to be successful. If you do not, you are likely to fail.
When I was 27, I took the bold step of handing in my notice at work in order to set up my own business. I did not have any idea what I was going to do, but inside of me was a ...
Views: 16306(2 votes) - Why Rebound Relationships Don't Work - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Velma MerrickWhen you separate from your partner, whether it is dating, a long-term relationship or a marriage, it leaves an emotional gap in your life that you feel the urge to fill. Your confidence and self-esteem will be low and you may feel as if no one will love you again. Essentially, you are looking ...
Views: 14851(2 votes) - Happy anniversary wishes to daughter and son in law - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2018 from muhammad jamshaidHappy anniversary wishes to daughter and son in law . Happy anniversary wishes to daughter and son in law. At this time i am sharing a best anniversary wishes of daughter and son in law with you. like a son daughter is also very important person in our family if your daughter is married and ...
Views: 14460 - Rahu Mantras - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from tannu aggarwalRahu : According to Hindu Mythology Rahu swallows the Sun or the Moon causing eclipses. The story of Rahu is quite interesting. According to the Puranas, Swarbhanu, the son born to the Asura King Viprasithi and a Queen Sinhika, consumed amrut by disguising himself as a God and sitting in between ...
Views: 13481(1 vote) - Needs Versus Wants - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Ramona CreelHow often do the words "I need" come out of your mouth, as it relates to your business? When you run your own company, it's easy to think that the only way to succeed is to be moving forward with your expenses -- the newest technology, a broader circle of professionals providing you services, ...
Views: 13433(1 vote) - ***Ten Commandments For Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Dr. Mary WatersDon’t worry, be happy. Even though your life may be fulled with negative images from wars, crimes and even personal tragedies, you should still make a conscious decision to be happy. Everyone should seek to be happy. Did you know that happiness comes from within? Yes, it is an inside job and ...
Views: 13268(2 votes) - Fighting Depression with Happiness: How Dogs Can Remedy Your Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from brian spilnerIn a time when everyone resorts to capsules to relieve their pain, a new form of treatment is growing in popularity. Across the world, dogs are being used to help people cope with mental and physical hindrances. Therapy dogs are a subcategory of service dogs; they undergo extensive training ...
Views: 13137(1 vote) - The Chemistry Of Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Robert NajemyThe Chemistry of Emotions and our Brain's Electrical Wiring. 1. Each emotion causes various peptides / hormones to be excreted (through hypothalamus and pituitary gland) that are received by the cells and lock into receptors on the cells themselves. (Phd Physiology and Biophysics Candace ...
Views: 12201 - Being Happy Without Money - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from William CottringerBEING HAPPY WITHOUT MONEY By Bill Cottringer “If you can’t be happy poor you can’t be happy rich.” ~ The Author. Are we all really capable of achieving great financial wealth like The Secret proponents and all the wealth books and wealth gurus profess? Are we all meant to have wealth? ...
Views: 11348 - Raising Your Happiness Quotient - by Submitted on May 13, 2006 from Diana LaSalleHave you thought “Why can’t I just be happy?” If so the answer may be staring you right in that mirror. We all have it within us to be happy, but often we get so caught up in everyday life that we neglect important parts of ourselves that bring us contentment and even joy. Happiness begins ...
Views: 11126 - 7 Qualities of A Good Friend: Finding Supportive Friends - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Tina JanelleThese 7 qualities of a good friend can alert you to people who will encourage your dreams, try to stop you from a fall, and be there when you really need them. Gain the knowledge that will change your relationships. These qualities of a good friend can alert you to people who will encourage ...
Views: 10889 - Psychic Love: Affairs with Married Men...Is There Hope? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Deborah LeighAny woman engaged in an affair with a married man knows deep down that regardless of how much she hopes for a committed future with him, she is doomed to be at the mercy of his marriage until he makes a choice. Surprisingly or not, the vast majority of those I conduct psychic readings for ...
Views: 10687(2 votes) - 7 Reasons Skydiving Will Make You Dive Into Life - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Gerald WeberSkydiving has always been viewed as an outrageous activity. People who skydive do so for various reasons. Some do it as a hobby, others do it to achieve stress relief. Maybe you've been considering skydiving but are not sure as to whether or not you should do it. Despite how "crazy" it may seem ...
Views: 10601 - 4 Steps to Take Stock of Your Life on Your Journey to Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jan MallochOur ultimate mission in life is to achieve happiness. People seek it, but it eludes many of us. Perhaps it is because we cannot decide on what the definition of true happiness actually is! I guess that happiness is essentially the absence of pain and sorrow. But that description only elevates ...
Views: 10437 - How To Find Your REAL SELF Again - by On the surface it seems an odd idea that you could actually be anything other than who you really are. But from the time we can talk, we’re being programmed to “fit in”. We find ourselves conforming in order to please the people we love, and who love us. “ But sometimes that means that you have ...
Views: 10417(1 vote) - 4 KEYS to Developing Courage - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2004 from Rev. Dr. Janette M. Freeman4 KEYS to Developing Your Courage Courage is not the absence of fear. It is the strength to be who and what you are-- despite the fear! Here are steps we can take to develop courage and let go of the fears that stop us from achieving our goals. 1. Recognize the fear. Don’t make excuses ...
Views: 10314 - ***Love the Dark Side of Your Moon - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura Young"Everyone is a moon and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody"(Twain The following is an excerpt from my latest book - "Journey into a Passionate Life." There is a companion workbook for those who want the tools and guidance to delve deeper into that part of self that they try ...
Views: 10220(1 vote) - Happiness is an Internal Process - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from James LeGrandEveryone searches for happiness. It is second only to peace of mind in importance for the people of our time. Happiness is elusive, and many of us have only caught glimpses of it over the years. Some of us have given up and decided that happiness is something that is simply not possible for ...
Views: 10078 - 5 Steps On How To Make Your Affirmations A Reality - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from James HoltonThere's no doubt about it, using positive affirmations is probably one of the most effective ways to manifest happiness, success, wealth, and the dream life you've always wanted. But how can you make this happen? Below are five simple steps that can help make your affirmations much more ...
Views: 10071(1 vote) - Enjoy Every Moment of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Hifzur RehmanWhat is the best way to live life? Enjoy, enjoy and enjoy. You are here in this world for a short period of time. Therefore, you must enjoy each and every single moment of your life. If you don’t want to enjoy your life then you are no more a living person. Don’t deprive yourself of your ...
Views: 9766(1 vote) - ***Free At Last! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura Young“Is the life I’m living the life that wants to live in me?” Parker Palmer A new acquaintance asked Zorba the Greek if he were married. Zorba roared passionately: “Of course I’m married, I have a wife, kids, bills, problems, the full catastrophe.” Our “full catastrophe” may look ...
Views: 9577(4 votes) - Smile and Smiling Quotes and Poems - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Robert PhippsToday, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. A smile confuses an approaching frown. ~Author Unknown People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile. ~Lee ...
Views: 9472 - Journaling a Letter to Your Former Self - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Mari L. McCarthyWhen we look back on the past – whether just yesterday or many years ago, sometimes we think, "I wish I knew then what I know now." To help find peace of mind in the present, try working with that wish in your journaling practice. Go back to that previous time for a dialog with your younger ...
Views: 9384(3 votes) - In Search of True Happiness - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Jennifer HowardIt seems to me that in this overly busy world we all look for the fastest way to do things. For instance, consider the three-minute meal or the 10-minute workout. We feel pressured to have the latest X, Y and Z and achieve this and that. With certain parts of our life, this approach of finding ...
Views: 9360(2 votes) - ***Stop Trying to “Fit In” (3 Rules You Have to Break to Live a Life of Abundance, Love, Passion and Joy – Rule #3) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Laura Young"I don't fit in, especially with my family." "I feel like an outsider.” “I felt ok until I got to high school but then I lost my self-confidence. I didn’t belong to the popular crowd, and I did not belong to the ‘geek' clique.” “I began to feel like a loser. I knew I wasn’t a loser, that I ...
Views: 9181 - Are You Committing Spiritual Suicide? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2006 from Dolores WixI first heard the term “spiritual suicide” used by motivational speaker, Les Brown. What is spiritual suicide and how do you know if you’re committing it? It is the killing of that part of oneself that is associated with the feelings and the mind as well as the killing of real meaning or ...
Views: 9141 - How to Live a Happy Life, Starting Today - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Warren WojnowskiAre you happy? Have you actually made the decision to be happy in your life? Do you have fun living your life each day? Are you having fun living your life today, right now? If not, why not? Wouldn’t it be terrific to wake up in the morning full of gratitude for the opportunity to live a ...
Views: 9133(4 votes) - The Seven Steps to Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2007 from Mark Linden OMearaAn Excerpt from The Feeling Soul - A Roadmap to Healing and Living By Mark Linden O’Meara Available at Amazon.com Seven Steps to Forgiveness Much has been written about forgiveness. Everywhere you turn people are saying you have to forgive, yet few people likely understand the process of ...
Views: 9048 - The Top 10 Reasons people don't live a prosperous life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2004 from Sandra Baptist -If it were easy, everyone would do it; everyone would have it. That "IT" is prosperity and we're all trying to achieve that stage in our lives where wealth, health, success are a daily part of our lives. So what's the problem? Why aren't some of us living a prosperous life? Read on, my ...
Views: 8870(1 vote) - The Vacuum Law of Prosperity - by The universe cannot put good into your hand, until you let go of
what you are holding in it.
If you walk down the beach, you leave footprints in the sand.
But give the wind and the waves a few minutes, and those tracks
will be filled in. Just as vegetation will cover a field and an
agenda ...
Views: 8538(1 vote) - Professional Tips To Keep Your Cat Happy With A New Puppy - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from brian spilnerYou’ve had a cat for years. She has become such a part of the family that you can’t imagine living without her. But, now you want something more: an animal less independent that needs extra love and attention. Should you get a dog? Will the presence of the dog make your cat ...
Views: 8315 - Are You Flying with Eagles or Gobbling with Turkeys? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Melvina HarrisonMany people don't realize that their fate as well as their destiny is proclaimed in the people they associate with. Your friends and associates can stimulate you to help you reach your highest potential or they can bring you down. When we look as birds of the kingdom, we realize that there ...
Views: 8226(2 votes) - Get £50+ per hour as a trainee - Agony Aunt Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomFor every true professional paid agony aunt that is working and helping strangers and getting paid for their efforts there must be thousands out there that would like the chance to do it and many of them may well be suitable for this work. Working as an agony aunt though is not as easy as a lot ...
Views: 8215(4 votes) - Advantages of Water Based Paints - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Wilson TreavorWater based paints are a type of paint that are specially manufactured so that they can be thinned with water itself instead of turpentine. These paints can be easily cleaned with water. Water based paints are used in a similar way as oil paints are used but it is comparatively much easier to ...
Views: 8079 - How to Spice Up Your Boring Life! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Caroline Jalango1. Be spontaneous. Seize opportunities to do something interesting. For example; when a friend invites you for a drink or to the movies—don’t make excuses. Simply, say yes and go. Don’t turn down invitations to socialize when you know you have nothing better to do. 2. Visit a new place. It’s ...
Views: 8036 - How to Wake Up and Smell the Roses - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2004 from Debbie MandelIntellectually, we know that everyday is a good day. We are well acquainted with the proverbs: the glass is half full instead of half empty and it could always be worse. However, emotionally many of us just don’t feel that way. According to the gardening calendar June is the month of ...
Views: 7880(1 vote) - Why It Is So Important To Love Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Adam BenedettoWhen we speak of love, we think of others and what they mean to us; we think of those we love. We do not, however, delve into what we think of ourselves and if we love the most important person to us, ourselves. Love, when given to ourselves, has the power to erase doubt, self-loathing, ...
Views: 7581(2 votes) - BESIDE STILL WATERS: A Metaphysical Interpretation of Psalm 23 - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Nancy Detweiler“BESIDE STILL WATERS: A Metaphysical Interpretation of Psalm 23” Nancy B. Detweiler, M.Ed., M.Div. www.pathwaytoascension.com We are living in a very intense period in our human evolution, during which vast changes are taking place within ourselves and on our planet. We may feel ...
Views: 7357(5 votes) - Developing self-belief - The 10 step process - Part 2 - by Last week, I examined why believing we will succeed is so important to our success in life. This week, in part 2 of this 4 part series, I will look at how beliefs can affect our lives in ways beyond our normal conscious control, and outline the 10 step self-belief process.
Beyond belief!
One ...
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