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Defining Your Roadmap to Success - by Chandra Lynn- Managing the Transition: How to Face Employee Resistance Head On When Introducing Workplace Changes - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Tony KubicaA preponderance of managers and supervisors are overly familiar with long sighs and disheartened groans from their employees when they introduce yet another organizational change or a new initiative. And in the aftershock of a devastating recession, the sighs and groans are turning into fear. ...
Views: 2075(1 vote) - Moving is an Act of Personal Power - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Rena ReeseI recently saw a T-shirt that said, "Bloom Where You Are Planted!" It is a great notion and basically says, you can grow, learn and thrive regardless of your life situation. Where you are in life, with all the good, difficult, confusing, and exciting choices, is never an excuse to wither or ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Moving is an act of Power - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Rena ReesePerhaps you’ve heard the saying, "Bloom Where You Are Planted." It is a great notion and basically teaches us that we can grow, learn and thrive regardless of our present life circumstances. Where we are in life, with all the good, difficult, confusing, and exciting choices that arise, it is ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - On Becoming a Spiritual Adult - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Rena ReeseYesterday I had the special opportunity to speak at a mom's club meeting in my area. I found myself in the company of intelligent, loving, curious and nurturing women. The theme of my message was "living a life aligned with your values." This seems like such an easy concept, but when we look, ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Overweight,Obesity, Chronic Depression, Or Other Illnessesl? - Effective Strategy For Achieving Results - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHow many of you have experienced something very painful? Have you been too ashamed or guilty to discuss your unpleasant issue with others? If so, why do you think that has been the case? Would you agree that everything we learn in life comes from the teaching of others and our own experiences? ...
Views: 1478(2 votes) - Purging Politics - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Daniel GaitaIt all makes sense now. I was reading an article on MSNBC.COM which discussed new scientific data supporting the view that political bias effects brain activity. The effect on brain activity actually inhibits our senators and congressman and women from making well thought out and balanced ...
Views: 939(1 vote) - Qigong for the Winter Solstice - Attune your Energy with your Thoughts, Intentions and Dreams - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2014 from Kevin HuffordIf you have not already done so, this is a perfect day to begin preparing for the winter season and the new year ahead. The December Solstice occurs on either December 20, 21, 22 or 23. It is called Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year. In the ...
Views: 2594(1 vote) - Radiate Kindness to Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Allison O'NeillI am new to this ‘radiating kindness’ thing but I am fast learning how powerful it is. It is an attitude that can change your life, your level of happiness and help you attract amazing things to yourself as well. When you are radiating kindness you begin to feel like not a lot else really ...
Views: 2287(1 vote) - Self-love: The Doorway to a New World - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Suzie St GeorgeIf there is one single skill required for self-evolution and for the creation of a better reality for the whole planet, it is the skill of self-love. This is the capacity to unconditionally, and actively, care for and accept who you are no matter what the challenges. Imagine how community ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Seven Indicators That Your Life is about to Take a Turn - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockYour plan C has replaced your plan B. It's just not working out the way you had planned. Even when it does work out the way you plan, it still doesn't work out . . . somehow. Asking yourself, "Is this all there is?" This is a definite, clear signal that you've tried about everything that ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - Shrinking it Through Expansion? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn a recent post I quoted Martha Beck about how if you care deeply about something, you’ve got to let it go. That sounds contradictory to most, since it seems like the more we want something, the more we naturally cling to it. But that approach doesn’t work according to the way the system’s ...
Views: 774(2 votes) - Sometimes The Only Way Out Is Through - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Bonnie DubrowI'm not sure whether I heard this or read it ~ where or when. All I know is these words keep popping into my head. And whenever they do, they empower me to take action... which is exactly what I need to do when I hear them. Sometimes I get stuck. No matter how much I know about personal and ...
Views: 5711(1 vote) - Spring Forth and Grow! - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Jane CoddingtonDespite a few false alarms, including a recent snow incident, spring has finally sprung. And therein is the illusion. I am not implying that it could snow again (although stranger things have happened). Rather, I am noting that spring starts springing way before most of us notice. In early ...
Views: 1333(2 votes) - Steps to Freedom: Change What Isn’t Working - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe have all had the experience of realizing that something in our lives is not working. This knowledge can come as a sudden realization or a nagging feeling of doubt that grows stronger, waking us up to the fact that something needs to change. Some people have a tendency to act rashly and make ...
Views: 701(1 vote) - Success without Stress - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Caroline ArewaSuccess without Stress ‘I merely took the energy it takes to pout and wrote some blues’ Duke Ellington How do more energy, more time and a better quality of life sound to you? Attractive! Yes, I thought they might. We live in a fast paced, I need it yesterday world where being busy and ...
Views: 2787(3 votes) - Ten Things You Must Do to Create the Life of Your Dreams! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2008 from Holly CoxCreating a dream-come-true life might sound like a fairy tale; however, it is possible if you go about it in the right way. It takes patience, determination, courage, and an extreme desire to succeed. If you really want to make life-altering changes, there are ten things you must do. Follow ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - The Art of Mindfully Changing Your Luck - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from JJ FredericksonAre you lucky? Or do you ever think to yourself: that’s just how it is; I live under a dark cloud; it never comes easy; this always happens to me; it’s just been one of those days; life’s hard. Studies show that 10% of our lives is completely random. The other 90%, according to psychologist ...
Views: 1227(1 vote) - The Art of Reinventing Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Young KimOprah Winfrey is an artist, and her life is her canvas. She is a woman who constantly reinvents herself. She started out with a tabloid television show, and then transformed it into an iconic television show focused around self-help and spirituality. Then she transitioned from being a television ...
Views: 1861(3 votes) - The Art of Transformation - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Dominique HurleyThere’s a lot of talk about major changes brewing on the planet and in the lives of those who inhabit it. Some describe how the shifts in the magnetic poles affect people. Others refer to the prophecies for 2012 and the period leading up to Transformation. Many simply appreciate the seasonal ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - The Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Robert AndrewsThe Comfort Zone is a place that we settle into that is familiar, has low stress, and has little or no challenge. It is where we maintain the status quo, or the norm. The Comfort Zone is not necessarily a comfortable place. Many people become familiar with misery, jealousy, pain, suffering, ...
Views: 7026(2 votes) - The only constant in Life... is Change - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Jevon DangeliThe only constant in Life… is Change By the time you finish reading this sentence, you will no longer be the same person you were when you began reading it. That’s right! Each and every moment your body composition is changing. Metabolism occurs at cellular level and new cells are ...
Views: 5591(1 vote) - The Power of Visualization - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerI’m what psychologists would classify as an introvert. I live in my head talking to myself, contemplating curiosities, asking questions, going over my things gone wrong trying to understand how I could have made them right, imagining better and more fulfilling possibilities for my life ...
Views: 1841(1 vote) - The Snow Ball Psychological Techniques of Mass Media Brain Washing Effect - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziMy recent research on Freud’s theory of mind control shocked me, the techniques that are now used by advertising agencies, politicians and public relations for over 100 years to inject fear and pleasure as a psychological drug to create slave employees, increase massive traffic of consumerism in ...
Views: 3105(2 votes) - The Top Three Reasons to Get Rid of Your Emotional Clutter - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Linda PucciJust as most of us have physical clutter in our lives from time to time (or all the time); most of us have emotional clutter as well. Emotional clutter consists of negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs that we have hung on to long after they have outlived their usefulness. Just like ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Too Much Stuff! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Rena ReeseOur ego loves stuff. On the contrary, our spiritual-self has no attachment to anything because our divine-self knows it is not ours. Someday it will belong to another. Sure we use it while we are here, take care of it and perhaps admire it, but it will someday be another person's stuff, it is ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Transforming Fear - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Shirley KnappHow to transform our fears, live a joyful life, and create our life dreams. Anything built out of fear is like building on sand, which of course is no foundation at all. Shirley shows us how to identify and release our fears, and in the process change our inner and outer worlds, one thought at ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Trust Your Timing and Let Spring Find You. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Nancy Bishop"Only with winter-patience can we bring the deep-desired,long-awaited spring." Anne Morrow Lindbergh Living in four seasons keeps us accustomed to change. Just as we get use to living in one season, another one soon follows. We can never get too comfortable. Maybe that is why we are referred ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Visualizations: How To Make Them Work - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Tom WrightVisualization is something it took me a long time to understand, read: agree with. You can then read "agree with" to mean: to be able to effectively practice. Effective practice is to do something over and over again with the least resistance possible. Usually our resistance to practice comes ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - What is it About Coaching?! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Saritza ZambranaFor people who is not familiar with coaching might be wondering: what is coaching? And why it's getting so strong tool? Well coaching is not only a tool, is a life-transforming experience once you apply it. There are many branches of coaching or niches directed to certain specialties. You ...
Views: 1406(3 votes) - What Is Your Truth? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleIn life there is what is true, and then there is the Truth. What is true is that I am writing this article and that you are reading it. We both share some form of English as a language. We are both interested in personal growth, and self improvement. We are both on a journey to discover what ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - What Sort Of First Impression Do You Make? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Annette WelsfordDo you love to shop but tend to get home with shopping bags brimming with things that you purchased on impulse? When you try them on at home and look in the mirror do you wonder what on earth you were thinking? Or maybe you fall into the “hate to shop” category. You just wish ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - What Timeline Are You On? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeIs it possible that there is more than one timeline for our Earth? What are your thoughts that our pure and original timeline has been “hacked” and there are attempts to divert us into a more controlled “darker” timeline? Why are timelines important? This is probably not your everyday ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Where will Your Resolutions Lead You? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandHave you resolved to make a change this year but you are not quite sure if the resolution you’ve made is one you really want to commit to? Are you excited about making the change but resistance is much easier than stepping outside of your comfort zone? If either of these scenarios sounds ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Why Are We So Unhappy Today? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Danielle GaultTODAY'S WORLD Have you noticed that there is more unrest and dissatisfaction among your friends and colleagues? Have you noticed that many corporations and businesses have less interest in ethics and more interest in satisfying individual personal needs without much attention to consequences? ...
Views: 6505(1 vote) - Why Love Awareness Is Essential For Success - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenLove is one of the most misunderstood energies of our time. Most people look at the lore of love predominantly from a romantic viewpoint. However, viewing love through this narrow lens filters out the larger picture and misses the deeper meaning of love energies. The love you have learned to ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Women make more mistakes in their choice of workplace shoes than any other accessory. - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Annette WelsfordSome of the shoe mistakes women frequently make are due to the comfort factor - it’s tricky to find shoes that look fabulous and are comfortable. But more often than not it’s simply a matter of choosing unsuitable styles - which not only make you look shorter and heavier but can change the ...
Views: 2197(1 vote) - You Simply Need to Turn Yourself On! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Willie HortonThe average person goes through their adult life in a daze. Research indicates that they are incapable of devoting any appreciable level of attention to anything. It suggests that they only experience what they expect to experience and that the routine tasks of everyday life are done completely ...
Views: 1564(2 votes) - ***Opening to the Infinite Flow through Diamond Energy Activation - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Jacqueline JoyIn these times of financial crisis and confusion, it is more important than ever to stay clear, relaxed, and connected to the Flow of Divine Energy from Source that helps you ride the waves of any transition with Grace and Ease! This flow of Source Energy is always available … it is pure life ...
Views: 3249(4 votes) - Lessons for Acting & Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Sande ShurinCoaching for Acting vs for Life is most often the same. Here are a few thoughts that work for both: • Think in terms of what is “core” and what is “essential.” It works in Life as well as for Acting. • When ego’s out of the way, you don’t have to show or prove anything. Again, great for ...
Views: 1142(4 votes) - DECISIONS - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Sande ShurinWhy are decisions so difficult? Because each one has ramifications – and we are looking for our choices to be perfect…to answer every need and criteria. What a shock – they usually don’t. I suggest you look at the following: - Why has the item or event to decide upon come about? - ...
Views: 1108(3 votes) - Hitting The Brick Wall - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Joan LaineHow do we get out of a rut? How many times have you found yourself stuck in rut and no matter where you turn, you seem to be hitting a brick wall? Very recently, I found that no matter what I was doing, life seemed to be a huge struggle. I had a major virus on my computer, which stopped ...
Views: 5479(3 votes) - The Heart of Surviving and Thriving in this Struggling Economy - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Glenn BergerStatistics like 10% unemployment and reports of 50% pay cuts barely capture the pain and anxiety that so many of us are experiencing in today's struggling economy. How can we get through this rough period and also figure out how to succeed in such troubling times? How can we set the economic ...
Views: 1648(3 votes) - Each Day Begins Anew - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Carrie FlehartyEach day we wake up with the chance of making today the best day of our life. We have the choice to have a good day. We must use our free will and choose to have that best day of our life. How can we do this each morning as the alarm wakes us from our dreams? About three weeks ago, I woke up ...
Views: 1490(5 votes) - A Day in the Life of a Buddhist Forest Monk (Morning) - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIt's two-thirty a.m. I light a small candle, hang up my mosquito net, and put on my robes. The forest is quiet now in this backwater rural area of northeast Thailand. I have been meditating since 10:00 p.m. in my tiny hut. The narrow, half-mile trail through the forest is about 930 steps, ...
Views: 2864(2 votes) - Goal Setting Doesn't Have To Be Fun ... But It's Better If It Is - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Liz CopelandGoal setting is something we all do in our lives. It can be personal like giving up smoking or losing weight. Or it could be a professional goal such as reaching a particular sales target, achieving a particular grade in your company or, if you are running a business, breaking into a new market ...
Views: 1772(2 votes) - Restructuring, Redundancy and Serious Fun - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Pat ArmitsteadWhat on earth has redundancy got to do with pyjamas? And more importantly, how can the notion serve your business operation ? Well, let me explain. With the advent of the industrial revolution came radical change which continues today. Business’s are restructuring, and with that, the job you ...
Views: 1861(2 votes) - Why the Secret Causes Stress - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Elsabe SmitBy now we all know the Secret: decide what you want, and believe that it will come your way. The more you believe, the quicker it comes your way. Right? Then why does it not work? Why are we not all very rich and healthy and happy by now? There are a few other factors that we need to be ...
Views: 1236(2 votes) - Your Voice - Your Birthright - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Robin KissingerWhat is the very most important thing that I can say about your voice and about singing? Perhaps it is that, your voice is your birthright. Voice is the primary way that we relay information to others. As we speak, however, only a small percentage of what we actually “say” is in our words. There ...
Views: 1677(2 votes) - Deaf Communication - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Saritza ZambranaWe live in a culture where we become addict to conversational approval approach. The continuous exercise of giving approval so we can feel approved. For example; we say something and then immediately the listener add some comment too. This occurs almost instantly and without pauses. We are ...
Views: 1705(7 votes) - From Transformational Acting: A Step Beyond - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Sande ShurinAn Inside Look at This Acting Technique Created By Sande Shurin I began to develop a new acting technique in 1979/1980; rather it began to create itself through me – and it continues to do so. “Transformational Acting: A Step Beyond” is a book about the formative years of myself, this ...
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