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- Upsides to the Current Downturn: Finding Hope, Simplicity and Fulfillment in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Steve GoldbergUpsides to the Current Downturn: Finding Hope, Simplicity and Fulfillment in Challenging Times By (with Barbara Taylor, B.A., MMFT) Who among us hasn’t been shaken up to some degree by the current economic and financial upheaval? The list seems endless: ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Accountable Equals Powerful - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Joel MilneHow much of your life do you hold yourself accountable for? Consider your level of responsibility for the results in your life, on a percentage basis. Is the answer 25%? 50%? 75%? Now ask yourself this, why not a 100%? If your not in charge, responsible, held accountable for each and every ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Dispelling the Genetic Myth - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Gary BateI had a beautiful weekend walking by the river with a friend in the glorious sunshine. Whilst we were strolling, my friend started to talk about the animal kingdom and she asked me which animals I liked and what my preferences were. I said to her, "what do you think the difference is between ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Don’t Be Discouraged: The Story is Not Over Yet - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerWhat is the purpose of Life? There is no answer to this question when it is intended in the great cosmic sense - as in why does Life exist? Or where does Life come from? Life has no reason for being. It is beyond all justifications. Life simply Is and that is all. There can be no arguing this ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Psychological Stress - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Gary BateWhen I was a youngster I remember my parents and grandparents telling me that my health was the most important thing in my life 'because without it you can't do anything' or words to that effect. I wonder if they knew they were imparting ancient wisdom to me? It is now obvious to me, that as a ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Profound Words of Wisdom to Fire Your Life from Within - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDuring the 20 years in which I worked with various people helping them to overcome numerous health problems, one question I was frequently asked by my patients and clients was “once I have regained better health, what can I do to keep it?” Reaching a healthful state is only half the journey. ...
Views: 2923(1 vote) - Learning through Life’s Knowledge Diamonds - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles“Experience is the best teacher” may be a time-tested proverb, but in reality, learning from life’s experiences is not always as simple as the conventional wisdom suggests. We each learn different lessons from life’s experiences based on the knowledge we use for making sense of things that ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Love From The Standpoint of An American Master , - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Stephen SeretanI thought I would write about the subject of Love from a Master's viewpoint. He often said that Love was one of the most often used but misunderstood words in human experience. What Love brings to mind for most of us is that first kiss with our high school sweetheart, or meeting our spouse-to-be ...
Views: 1153(1 vote) - The Triple Goddess - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Beau HermesThe Triple Goddess is said to have been honored as early as 13,000 B.C. We've unfortunately been ruled by a patriarchal system over the last two thousand years. In the Hindu religion, the Triple Goddess was Parvati-Uma-Durga. In ancient Greece she was called Hebe-Hera-Hecate. In ancient Ireland ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Guruism vs. Anti-Guruism: What’s the Difference? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Shannon PanzoMind To Mind (MINDtoMIND.com) Wants you to have somewhere you can go to gain perspective about the Self-Improvement, Self-Help Industry. This article is meant to highlight what I think you should be aware of from a ‘back-door’ point of view. Since I have been around the market for over 20 years, ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - The True Meaning of Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2008 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellThe whole world celebrates with a big dinner, with many presents, with colorful lights. There is music, parties, there are many things: Abundance, generosity, sympathy, romance in the air, and so much happiness because the day of Love is celebrated. Ladies and gentlemen, read with great ...
Views: 2228(1 vote) - Words - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Paula Johnstone-WhitehawkOnce again I have been thinking of all the noise and by noise I mean the noise of WORDS. Everyone uses words to form an opinion. Opinions flourish on every subject. Every subject is built and dissected through words. Colorful, expressive, masterfully artistic, plentiful words. So plentiful ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - At The Door Of The Temple Of Wisdom - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellThere are topics that in accordance with its purity are extremes of the same condition. There are so opposed as day and night. The topic is submissiveness. In its most strict sense, it is commitment, loyalty, surrender. It is also the participation without self questioning. The submissive ...
Views: 2299(1 vote) - Financial Wisdom Success Tips - Today Ignorance, Tomorrow Wisdom - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Earlvin HarrisLET the impure turn to Purity, and they shall be pure; let the weak resort to Strength, and they shall be strong; let the ignorant fly to Knowledge, and they shall be wise. All things are man's, and he chooses that which he will have. Today he chooses in ignorance, tomorrow he shall choose in ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - 'Multi pulsating' creatures - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from sara de boerPeople could be divided into 3 kinds of creatures; single pulsed, double pulsed and triple pulsed. This division looks graphically like a pyramid; in the lower part are the single pulsed, in the middle, the double pulsed and at the top - the triple pulsed. Actually the three are not so much ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Good Self Esteem And Positive Affirmations = Success - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2008 from Phil BookerFirst it is important to understand the exact meaning of ‘Self-Esteem’. The Oxford English Dictionary definition is: “One’s good opinion of one-self.” Many people, and the psychology profession wouldn’t be able to survive without them, use the process of ...
Views: 900(1 vote) - Tips On Employing A Fab Electrician - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from John ColeElectricity, as we all recognize can be hazardous and it is always advisable to engage a professional when it gets to complicated electrical fixes in and about the home. Whenever there is some weighty electrical function like putting in cabling, mending a scheme of wiring or perhaps rewiring, an ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Still She Keeps Turning - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Matt StonewellA Prayer to Our Mother Earth When it all becomes too hard and things get out of hand. I look to the horizon as I sit on the land. Thanking Mother Earth as she endures my weight. What an incredibly strong woman she is. I often ponder the conflicts in life then stop to consider what the Earth ...
Views: 976(2 votes) - Where Is God In All This Suffering? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerNot to long ago I noticed something about myself which, after I relented and submitted to honoring it, I actually found kind of amusing. It occurred to me that whenever I start to feel stressed about anything in my life, in those moments, in the midst of my anxiety (always when I’m not looking), ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - The Mind Body Spirit Myth - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Dawn LesterPhysical reality is not what it appears to be, it is far stranger than many of the physicists and biologists currently appearing in the media have led the general public to believe. It is ironic that many scientists suffer from the complaint that they often level at people outside the official ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - The Secret Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2008 from Brian AllenWhat you need is to have a plan, a goal and know what you want. Now even that part might sound easy but it’s actually the hardest part. Because this is your foundation to your success. Like a house built on an uneven and rocky surfaces, no matter how great the house is its self,it will ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - We, The Earth - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Ornesha De PaoliThe planet we live on is our only planet. And it is, perhaps, that way for a reason. There is no mistake that in our learning and understanding of this planet that we also begin to learn and understand ourselves. But because it is our "only planet" we also fear that we may lose it. We are ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - My Favorite Inspirational Self-Help Book - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Dorothy NeddermeyerGames People Play, Eric Berne, MD is the bestselling book that uncovered the dynamics of human relationships and interactions. Since its publication in 1964 to the updated 40th anniversary edition, over 5 million copies have been sold worldwide in over ten languages. The book remains immensely ...
Views: 1947(2 votes) - Stuff Happens - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsStuff happens it happens to all people immunity is not granted because of a course you have done or a book you have written or read or the thoughts you possess. Stuff happens. It happens to the Pope it happens to the garbage man it happens to the couple down the road who have everything. Stuff ...
Views: 1404 - Answers vs. Wisdom - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Paula MarolewskiI often find myself praying, "Lord, tell me what to do!" or "Is this course of action that I'm considering right or wrong? Just tell me!" But I have finally realized that this is not the best kind of prayer, and, in many instances, is not even an appropriate kind of prayer. You see, when I am ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Does Anyone Else Think this Makes Sense - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Timothy SmithIn less than two months, Americans will go to the polls to elect the next President of the USA. Given the war on terror, economic issues, elevated gas prices, slumping stock markets and a host of other challenges, this election turns out to be of historic importance. Sure, all elections are ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Wisdom Of Swami Satchidananda - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Ronald MannI had the good fortune to spend time with Swami Satchidananda several years ago during my work in Citizen Diplomacy during the Cold War. I directed a non-project organization, Projects for Planetary Peace, and Swamiji was on our Board of Directions. He went on one of our trips to the Soviet ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Values: It's An Urge, But it May Not Be Very Important - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonTo continue our discussion on Values, just because something is Urgent doesn't necessarily mean it's important. Conversely, what’s vital refers to something central and internally crucial; something you literally can’t live without, not just for the moment but over time. In fact, ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - *** Identical Twins Develop Different Faces. Ever Wonder Why? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Rose RosetreeWisdom seekers, do you share my interest in twins? Twins have fascinated me for most of my life. You may know a lot I don't on this topic -- including what it feels like to BE a twin or to be the parent or child or a twin. But I'll bet you haven't thought much about being a twin from the ...
Views: 3920(1 vote) - Your Living Legacy - What is The Legacy You Hope to Leave? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonHow will you leave your mark? How will the world know you’ve been here one hundred years from now? What wisdom do you want to leave with humankind from your life on this Earth? Simply put, your legacy is what you’ll leave behind for those who come after you. No pressure, but ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Overcoming Desire And Dissatisfaction: The Winner’s Way - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniThe life of each human being, whether the primitive man or the ultra modern man, is comprised of one common element – Dissatisfaction with what he already has and the Desire for more in life. Actually, its like the two sides of the same coin. Dissatisfaction leads to desire and the unfulfillment ...
Views: 2107(1 vote) - Thinking Away The Crap - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from William CottringerThinking Away the Crap By Bill Cottringer “Keep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap. Getting from page four to page five is more important than spending three weeks getting page four perfect.” ~Alan Dean Foster. I am not going to apologize for ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - Be Wise - Strive For Total Wealth. - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Emmanuel EmezieWhen we lack certain things, the joy of living is diminished. In some instances we may become severely distressed and even incapacitated by such lack. When we are sick, in other words, when we lack good health, it is not a happy situation and we do all we can to regain our health. When someone ...
Views: 1984(1 vote) - Book Review: Intuitive Wellness: Using Your Body's Inner Wisdom to Heal - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Wisdom. Wisdom refers to the accumulated knowledge, erudition or enlightenment that allows one to judge what is true, right, and lasting. Laura Alden Kamm is the Official Guide to Wisdom. Intuitive Wellness: Using Your Body's Inner ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Definition: Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Laura MonzoWisdom is having gained knowledge, understanding, experience, discretion, and intuitive understanding, along with a capacity to apply these qualities well. It is the judicious application of knowledge. To some extent the terms wisdom and intelligence have similar and overlapping meanings. The ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Decorating Ideas With Window Treatments - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Melisa VerchWhether your dream room is formal and filled with fabulous antiques or if it is cozy and sporting worn leather, you can complete the vision with carefully planned window treatments. Privacy, protection from the sun and energy efficiency rank high on the list of consumer needs for their ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - How To Decorate And Appreciate Your Porch - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Melisa VerchClose your eyes and think of a memory that involves sitting on a porch or balcony. Were you in a mountain cabin? A condo at the beach? A friend’s home? Chances are your memory takes you to a place of relaxation. I want to share with you ways to make your own porch memorable. Porches were ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - ***Activate Your Intuition: Creating Sacred Space to Unleash Your Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Laura MonzoIt can be said that wisdom is a combination of knowledge, experience, and understanding of life as you know it. Within this wisdom you can access striations of compassion, patience, appreciation, and grace. You naturally feel compassion if a friend’s pet dies if you have experienced that ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Paint Your Wagon (And Your Mailbox And Your Front Door...) - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Melisa VerchI love making the objects around my house look as fresh as the flowers and leafy trees in my yard. I enjoy the rich colors of fall and the excitement of a gift wrapped winter but it is the warm weather seasons that energize me. I am ready to work and I practically live in my painting clothes. ...
Views: 1112(1 vote) - Mothers Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from Hana SolomonDo you remember how good it felt, having your mother take care of you when you were sick? She’d let you stay home from school, and make you drink lots of juice, soup, and tea. And she’d constantly remind you to cover your mouth and wash your hands so everyone else in the family ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - The Great American Think Out - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alison FadoulReady to get out of your head and into the heart of NOW? Stephanie Gunning, best-selling author, editor, and Spirit-preneur extraordinaire, gathered last year with a number of well-known spiritual teachers and motivators (best-selling authors like Gregg Braden, Sandy Grason, Hale Dwoskin, ...
Views: 1047(1 vote) - The Wisdom Of Your Inner Sage - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -Deep within our Being lays a priceless treasure waiting to be discovered. It has always been there. It will always be there. It is we who have abandoned it. This treasure is what I like to call our Inner Sage. So many of us, when faced with challenges or adversity will automatically ...
Views: 3883(2 votes) - Moving House - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsMoving house is a stressful business but that aside it also brings with it important life lessons. We are forced to look through the things of past and ask “Do I really need this?”. We have garage sales getting rid of clutter we question what to bring into our new home and what to leave ...
Views: 1294 - My Ten Favorite Concepts About Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2018 from Joe HurleyPlease enjoy my favorite concepts about energy, consciousness, healing, ascension, evolution, awakening, divine relationships, and more. The information that I get from my divine higher consciousness has transformed my reality and my way of life. I hope this information will make a ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Becoming A Wise Leader - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Billy ArcementThe pinnacle of respect in life is when someone acknowledges that you are a wise person. The acquisition of wisdom should be your lifelong search. Wisdom is especially critical for those in leadership positions. There is no age limit when one can be wise but generally it is somewhat ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Mentoring - Share Your Wisdom - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Andrew Van ValerStop for one moment. I have something important to tell you. You, my friend, are a star. You have so much to offer this world. So much wisdom to share. So many gifts to give others. So what's stopping you? Maybe you have been in the corporate world and learned that if you share, you wont get ...
Views: 1155(4 votes) - Healing Discomfort - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Joe Hurley“Discomfort is not a problem to be solved, not an enemy to be fought, not a monster to escape from; but instead an energetic relationship within, to be owned with courage and grace, and transformed through total acceptance, divine wisdom, and love.” Joe Hurley We all experience discomfort ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - The Healing Stream - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2018 from Joe HurleyThe healing stream is a frequency of energy that comes from the divine source. Some people call this source God, the higher self, the higher power, the divine self, the creator, the spirit, and other names. The key is that this energy exists in a higher dimensional plane of existence and it ...
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