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- The Importance Of Peace Of Mind In Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Remez SassonIn a world where stress, strain, rush and restlessness abound, peace of mind is of paramount importance. It is a treasure that everyone desires, but only very few know how to gain it, and even fewer really do something to get it. With all the advancement of science, no remedy has yet been ...
Views: 19619 - We suffer when we can't face reality. - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Maureen MurphyI heard some one once describe denial like this, It's like covering your eyes and walking straight across a busy highway. Now that denial is gonna hurt! REALITY: By not seeing yourself or a situation for how it really is you can't possibly react, behave or respond appropriately. We all ...
Views: 18631(2 votes) - ***The Upside of Failure - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2013 from Laura YoungWhen we list our desires, wants and life goals, we often omit “failure”. We must fail if we are to risk living passionate lives. We live in a culture that has become soft, in that it conditions us to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. There is a lack of appreciation for the wisdom that ...
Views: 12237(14 votes) - Exercises To Discover The Meaning Of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Brenda ShoshannaWhat are these empty hands? Where can we find them? What ... When Dogen, a great Zen Master of old, returned to Japan after many years of studying Zen in China, the people asked what he brought with him to help others who were suffering, he said, “I’ve come with nothing but empty ...
Views: 9601 - 3 Basic Steps to Conflict Resolution - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kealah ParkinsonAre you afraid of conflict? You're not alone. It's human nature to avoid situations that make us uncomfortable. And today, as jobs become more precious and tensions rise in the work place, conflict creates an even bigger stress load (at best) and irreparable damage to our jobs and relationships ...
Views: 9060(9 votes) - Are you suffering from spiritual depression? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Adele McDowellEvery have one of those seemingly endless stretches of time, when it feels as if all your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-went? You are not sick, per se. You just don’t give a damn anymore. Nothing matters much. After all of your full-speed-ahead decisions, choices and actions, you feel ...
Views: 8759(2 votes) - Racism: What Causes Racism? - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWe live in a time of extreme exposure and this exposure is no longer limited to the old ways of reporting; where radio, news papers or the Television were the primary ways. There is now Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and many other ways that allow for current events to be exposed and for individuals ...
Views: 7884 - The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Craig LockTitle: The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas)Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India (stop - enough there now) Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various ...
Views: 7743 - Overcoming Fear of Hurting Feelings of Others—How to Stop Being a Worry Wart - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbMany friends that I know are miserable. They are unhappy with a current situation in each of their lives. However, not one of them will ever take steps to alleviate the problem because they are always fearful of hurting others. They base all their actions upon that premise. Each friend keeps ...
Views: 7061(2 votes) - Gandhi and Christ: What Did Jesus Mean to Gandhi? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Gandhi and Christ: What Did Jesus Mean to Gandhi? Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Gandhi, Jesus, Christianity, faith, peace, pursuit of peace, beliefs, spiritual, spiritual unity, religion, unity of religion/s, spiritual growth Web Sites: ...
Views: 6847 - What Does Christmas and The Holiday Season Mean to You? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Eva GregoryBlack Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, marks the beginning of the Holiday Season. What does this mean? For some it can have religious meaning as the birth of a savior, while for others of the Jewish faith it can represent Hanukah or the "Festival of the Lights." For those of African descent ...
Views: 6392 - 6 Ways to Handle the Stress of Job Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Marlene LockwoodSix Ways to Handle the Stress of Job Uncertainty There is a lot of talk about the job market in the news these days, from general woes about the broken economy, to state-wide ...
Views: 5832 - The Negative Ego: Transforming Enemy into an Ally - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Michaiel BovenesContrary to popular belief, the most difficult relationship isn’t with our boss, mother-in-law, disgruntled neighbor, friend or spouse. However, if that were the case all of our relationship troubles could be solved by simply walking away. The truth is the most difficult relationship we all have ...
Views: 5818(2 votes) - Maintaining Composure - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Ginger London,“At times, do you feel like you are about to lose your mind? Are you constantly on the go wishing for “one moment” to relax?” Are your emotions “boiling over” because you are holding them prisoner on the inside instead of expressing how you really feel? Are you “stressed” trying to meet the ...
Views: 5220(1 vote) - Emotional Baggage; Lightening the Load - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Don Neviaser,We all pick up emotional burdens of varying weights and sizes while growing through life. Many eventually fall by the wayside, some we learn to live with, while others are more like a thorn in one’s heart, or worse, causing enough pain and anguish to impact the quality of life. It is always ...
Views: 4917(3 votes) - How Crap Machine Works - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from sarina lissaWhen you feel that your airway is collapsing, it is the time that you are in need of a crap machine for the relaxation of your muscles at night. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy is used in this treatment as it increases the pressure of air on the passage and avoids collapse. So it is ...
Views: 4712 - Complete Peace: How Can You Achieve It? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionAre you able to feel at peace even when life bombards you with hardship? If not, how can you achieve peace when life gets tough? In January, Tammy Brackett, a music publicist/writer, experienced the financial pain that many Americans are going through now. "My income was reduced by 2/3 ...
Views: 4500(4 votes) - Self Expression Through Music ~ [Guide] - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Angelina ClaireIt is known that any form of art helps us develop our creativity and imagination. But did you know that it helps us express ourselves better? Some people, regardless if they have a medical condition or not may find it hard to express their thoughts and feelings. This can be quite frustrating if ...
Views: 4351 - Finding Peace of Mind in a Crazy World - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Jill LowySome days life can be such a bitch! You know those days when everything seems to go wrong. The alarm doesn't go off and you’re late for work. The car gets stuck and you miss an appointment. The computer won't work.., oh don't get me started on computers, there are times, I just want to throw it ...
Views: 4294 - The Danger in Assuming - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Sandra DawesWe are all familiar with the saying “don’t assume because it makes an ass of you (u) and me”. While it may seem like an over-used cliché, I can’t help but reflect on the truth of this little quip. Haven’t we all gotten into trouble at one point or another for assuming things were one way when ...
Views: 4287(4 votes) - The Driving Force Behind all Success in Life - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Chris CurtisThere are a lot of self-help books out there in the marketplace today because people are looking for the secret to success in life. Many times people will define their success in life by how much money they are able to attain or the possessions they are able to acquire. The truth is, success in ...
Views: 4197 - 4 Things You Must Remember To Maintain Your Hope In a Hopeless Situation - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2013 from Adrienne FikesYes, things look bleak. It’s really scary. You don’t know what you’re going to do and you don’t know what to do first. This is hard. It hurts. You’ve taken some losses; you’ve suffered some serious hits. I get it. You just want things to get better. You’re not a quitter but you just don’t ...
Views: 4195 - Your Life Is Like A Tapestry - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Terry WeberWhen you were born the first threads of what will be the tapestry of your life on earth began to form. Slowly, one day at a time, the events of your life became the threads and strands of the fabric used to record the history of your life. There is a strand for each of your feelings, actions ...
Views: 4135(1 vote) - The Labyrinth As A Walking Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat is a labyrinth? Labyrinths are being used in churches, retreat centers, medical facilities, parks, schools and other outdoor and indoor facilities as it’s popularity is on the rise. Labyrinths have been around for many thousands of years, yet have regained popularity in recent times. The ...
Views: 4096 - How To Get Rid Of Gossip In Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhy do people gossip? It's maybe because of boredom, they're being mean, they've got nothing to do, or maybe because they do it out of envy--yes, they're torn between admiration and envy, that's why they simply gossip away since they can't do anything about it anyway. From our neighbors outside, ...
Views: 4059 - Balance of Power—Spiritual Meaning of Declaration of Independence - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbAs we begin the month of July, we are reminded of our country's bid for independence that began over 200 years ago after the American revolutionary war. In 1776, there was no balance of power; Great Britain controlled everything. A general feeling of inequality set the stage for life-changing ...
Views: 4018(1 vote) - ***Being Still and Silent - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MARecently, I found myself feeling anxious and depressed. For several days, I attempted to analyze why I was feeling this way and what I could do to feel better. I questioned, “Would it help to go back to therapy or to get a massage? Maybe I just need to write more.” Feeling uncomfortable, I ...
Views: 3958(1 vote) - Article Title: “The Pen is More Powerful Than The Sword” - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: “The Pen is More Powerful Than The Sword” Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/Tags): Writing, Words, Empowerment, Inspiration, Words of empowerment and inspiration, College Herald, New Zealand Herald Craig’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: ...
Views: 3934(1 vote) - THE DAWN OF AN ETERNAL WORLD CULTURE IS VERY NEAR - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram Sharma“Western culture is today at its peak. Despite this, it is also its old age. Its destruction is very soon.” - - OSWALD SPANGULAR “A new culture is about to rise like the sun which will lead world humanity towards human values of brotherhood, love, oneness etc. ...
Views: 3898 - The Value of a Simple life - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTIn this fast paced, high tech cyberspace world we now live in, few of us can truly comprehend simplicity or the idea of living a simple life. Granted, there are those living off the grid and growing gardens that are pursuing this goal, but most have no idea what the word “simplicity” even means. ...
Views: 3862(1 vote) - Seven Great Quotes from Nelson Mandela’s Auto-biography 'Long Walk to Freedom' - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Seven Great Quotes from Nelson Mandela’s Auto-biography 'Long Walk to Freedom' Author: Eamon Kircher-Allen Web site: longgonedaddy.wordpress.com/ Shared by: Craig Lock Sourced from: ...
Views: 3855(4 votes) - General Duties and Responsibilities of An Electrician - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Christina XioElectricians have been defined as tradesmen who dedicate himself to in various tasks related to electrical wiring of machineries, buildings and other related equipment. They might either be employed during the process of the installing of the machinery, as this also includes tasks related to ...
Views: 3841 - 10 Million Clicks For PEACE - Make a Personal Peace Impact! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Psychic LillyYesterday, you could donate and save one life. Today, you don’t even have to donate to save hundreds of lives and positively impact thousands of people online. We’ve put the power of peacemaking in your hands. For the first time in history you can directly help fix global problems! You won't ...
Views: 3827(4 votes) - My Best Speech If I Were the President of Pakistan - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from article bar barIf I were the presented of Pakistan in life we have much desire but overall desire can not be fulfilled and sometimes the accomplishment of these desires look beyond our approach. we can only see some dream like the given topic before lying on our bed in the night and next day perhaps some of us ...
Views: 3802 - My Children Are Driving Me Crazy - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Rhonda NeelyDo you sometimes feel that your children are driving you nuts? Maybe it's not them. Maybe it's what you're doing, or better yet, what you're not doing. Are there times that you sit down and think to yourself, I wish I was a better mother, or I wish I was a better father? Do you know that ...
Views: 3766 - The Antidote to Fear - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive - the risk to be alive and express what we really are.” - Don Miguel Ruiz Wouldn’t it be wonderful have a fool proof strategy for getting unstuck and moving forward again whenever you find yourself in the ...
Views: 3700(3 votes) - Function of Cupola - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Christina XioCupola is a dome shaped structure that is installed on the top of the building. It usually crowns the larger roof or dome of the building. The word cupola is a Latin word, which literally mean inverted cup. Greece coined this name for the cupola as it look like an inverted cup when placed on the ...
Views: 3660 - ***Peacefulness Within - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Janet NestorThis article was first published in Sibyl on line magazine for women, December 1, 2011 “WHEN YOUR SENSE OF SELF IS NO LONGER TIED TO THOUGHT, is no longer conceptual, there is a depth of feeling, of sensing, of compassion, of loving, that was not there when you were trapped in mental ...
Views: 3591(33 votes) - Sound Healing: The Quality of Your Signal Determines the Quality of Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Christina SarichThere are many ways that we can improve our lives, all being touted in mainstream news. We can eat right and exercise. We can spend time with friends and laugh at a few good jokes. We can even spend time in nature to boost our moods, but did you know that above all else, the sounds we listen to ...
Views: 3539 - A "Review": Hope, Love, Dream, Believe, Peace (from the words and inspiration of Desmond Tutu) - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review": Hope, Love, Dream, Believe, Peace (from the words and inspiration of Desmond Tutu) Shared by: Craig Lock Category/Key Words: Desmond Tutu, Hope, Love, Dream, Believe, Peace, Inspiration, Words of Inspiration and Empowerment, South Africa Web sites: ...
Views: 3521 - How to overcome restlessness and find inner peace? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Kalyna KapurJust a few years ago people managed to take care of work, the house, wealth - everything that was precious to them. Astonishingly we are all focusing on something called “stress management” these days. No matter the technological advances we made or how easy our lives are as compared to our ...
Views: 3508(1 vote) - Spiritual Movie - Contact with Actress Jodie Foster - Science Proving We Are Not Alone - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHave you ever seen the movie, Contact? It is one of my favorite movies, because not only has it a great, talented cast and fantastic visual effects, but also because it is a highly spiritual movie, demonstrating that we are not alone in the universe. From a spiritual standpoint, most of you ...
Views: 3500(2 votes) - Meet Servando Gonzalez author of Psychological Warfare and the New World Order - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Norm GoldmanToday, Norm Goldman, Publisher and Editor of bookpleasures.com is honored to have as our guest, Cuban-born Servando Gonzalez author of Psychological Warfare and the New World Order: The Secret War Against the American People. Servando received his training as a historian at the University of ...
Views: 3479 - What it Really Means to Be True to Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Gian Fiero |I have been curious about the concept of being "true to yourself" (i.e. honoring one's true self) for a while. It's a motto for some and an aspiration for others. This article will provide you with deeper (psychological and scientific) insight into the phenomenon and offer a broader ...
Views: 3478(2 votes) - Different Types of Data Processing and Data Processing Services. - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Rita ThomsonData processing services- To get proper information in specific and require data format and process your data which can be understand by people. In the most of BPO (business process outsourcing) companies, converting your data (information) into right data format which is known as data ...
Views: 3456 - Gandhi's Legacy of Non-Violence - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Craig LockGANDHI'S LEGACY OF NON-VIOLENCE “Those who stand up for justice will always be on the right side of history.” - Dr Martin Luther-King, Jnr "Those who say that religion has nothing to do with politics, don't know what religion is." - Mahatma Gandhi For people around the world, to ...
Views: 3391 - Journaling: an exercise in self-respect - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyThere are a million reasons to put off sitting down with your journal. For that matter, any regular exercise for self improvement can easily start to seem like an imposition, an inconvenience, and worse, a promise that doesn't really have to be kept. That's why resolutions so quickly get ...
Views: 3382(1 vote) - Rely on your Faith in Troubled Times: Reach Out for Help - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Donna Marie Thompson“When you have come to the edge...and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing...that there will be something solid to stand on -- or you will be taught how to fly.” Patrick Overton When life’s circumstances seem overwhelming, when life has got us down, we ...
Views: 3327(2 votes) - Minimizing Buyers' Remorse - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Leah ColeNo matter how excited I was to buy a house, I felt buyer’s remorse after the deal was done. I could have looked at a hundred homes and still felt that I might have missed a better opportunity. The same phenomenon happened to me when I shopped for groceries in a new store. I looked at each and ...
Views: 3272 - How to Become More Peaceful - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonAs you can imagine if you are anything like most people, then there is a certain part of you that in a variety of different ways would like to learn how to become more peaceful and at ease with life and all of its experiences. That's why as you continue to read this article you will be glad to ...
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