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- What is Christ Consciousness? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Charlene ProctorRecently, a reader asked me to briefly explain what I mean by Christ Consciousness. It is discussed in newest book The Oneness Gospel: Birthing the Christ Consciousness and Divine Human in You (coming soon!) By Christ Consciousness, I mean the state of attunement and alignment Jesus had with ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - Set a New Mental Equivalent! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Charlene ProctorEmmet Fox, a 1940’s new thought minister, stressed the importance of setting a mental equivalent to create an abundant life, borrowing the term from chemistry and physics. If engineers can work out the equivalent of heat in order to determine how much energy it represents in the form of another ...
Views: 1849 - Enlightenment is a Process - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Charlene ProctorAlthough “enlightenment” means awakening to our God-self within, it is a word with a lot of nuances. It suggests that spirituality is a destination we reach after we achieve a state of spiritual wonder, or a reward for having trekked a specific number of times to Tibet, India, or Rome. It’s a ...
Views: 2443(1 vote) - The Artemis in You - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Charlene ProctorThe independent, feminine spirit is personified in the Greek goddess Artemis. Her imagery shows us a woman who seeks her goals on a terrain of her own choosing. Although we need both masculine and famine qualities to achieve inner balance (this is the true meaning of wholeness), Artemis reminds ...
Views: 1544 - Planning an Ascent: How Do We Create Positive Change? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Charlene ProctorHuman relationships are enhanced by setting a new mental equivalent and practicing mindfulness. We can do this in at work, at home, or any place we wish to ‘rise higher.’ Changing your thought patterns will elevate your energy and attract new and better conditions in your life. But when it comes ...
Views: 1344(1 vote) - Present Moment Awareness Is where Empowerment Begins - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Charlene ProctorLife’s most important moment is NOW, not yesterday, not tomorrow. When we live with conscious awareness of the beauty and magnificence of the present, we conserve energy and remain centered, even during life’s complexities. Present-moment awareness is vital to our growth as human beings. ...
Views: 1934 - Being at Ease with Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Charlene ProctorWe are often so busy managing our busy lives that we forget to fill up our own tank of energy. How do we refill ourselves? Going to the spa or a yoga class helps us nurture ourselves, but learning to be at ease with who we are is more important to recharging our batteries. How can we learn to be ...
Views: 2285 - A Time to Dance - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Charlene ProctorLately, my heart has been uplifted by the joy and hope that is so strongly felt by everyone during the holiday season. Part of the Christmas celebration is to renew our faith in the light that naturally shines through each one of us. The deeper message of the season is that we can experience a ...
Views: 1898 - ***Emmet Fox And The Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 4766 - Book Review for "The Power of Now" - by Submitted on May 23, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle as a ...
Views: 1920 - Book Review for "Everyday Positive Thinking" - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “Everyday Positive Thinking” by Louise Hay as ...
Views: 1455 - The Definition of Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on May 18, 2007 from Charlene ProctorA positive mental attitude is the belief that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes. A positive attitude comes from observational learning in the environment and is partially achieved when a vision of good natured change in the mind is applied toward people, ...
Views: 1378 - Book Review for " The Power of Intention " - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “The Power of Intention” by Wayne Dyer as a ...
Views: 1313 - Book Review for " Ask and It is Given " - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “ Ask and It is Given ” by Ester and Jerry ...
Views: 2033 - *Emmet Fox and the Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 1396 - *What The Bleep Do We Know About Positive Thinking? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 3036 - *Ernest Holmes and the Power of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 2513 - *The Secret to Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 12469 - The Definition of Positive Thinking - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 21522(1 vote) - The Definition of a Positive Mental Attitude - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorA positive mental attitude is the belief that one can increase achievement through optimistic thought processes. A positive attitude comes from observational learning in the environment and is partially achieved when a vision of good natured change in the mind is applied toward people, ...
Views: 22606(3 votes) - The Definition of Positive Thought - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. Positive thoughts are what an individual chooses to practice positive thinking. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of ...
Views: 1938 - ***The Definition of Positive Psychology - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on improving the mental functioning of human beings above that of normal mental health. Researchers in this rapidly growing field investigate what makes human beings happy and how an individual can lead a fulfilling and satisfying life. ...
Views: 14996(1 vote) - Book Review for "The Power of Positive Thinking" - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “The Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman ...
Views: 1341 - ***Live Powerfully in the Present Moment - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThe time we spend on earth is very short when you consider the scope of the universe. Often, we don’t see the big picture and get lost in the details. What is our purpose in the few years we have? It is to become a living embodiment of spirit while we are here. We must learn to express ...
Views: 1148 - *Women Starting Over: Six Ways to Step into a New Vision of Who You Are - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorLast week a friend invited me to lunch at her house. This was no ordinary lunch venue. The setting was her perennial garden next to a 40 acre bog, lovingly grown with hoards of bee balm, shasta daisies, and bundles of lazy clematis climbing up trellises nearby. Not to be outdone by the ...
Views: 3512 - ***Love Your Body: Affirm Your Way to Greater Self-Love - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWeighing in your self-esteem seems daunting in a media culture obsessed with stick-thin models without hips. It’s possible to get satisfaction from your own reflection as long as you love your body and take care of your health. Here are three ways to help you feel comfortable in your own ...
Views: 1343 - *Affirmations for Dating and Divorce: Attract a New Love by Being Positive! - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorStarting over from painful circumstances is never easy, especially when you have invested so much energy into others. We tend to look at people as energy investments. But no matter how the energy stock may rise and fall, it is certain that energy is limitless and so is your capacity to love. ...
Views: 2942 - *Visualize a Divine Feminine Image - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWhile on book tour, many women often asked me, "How do we feel closer to the Divine? What can I do to connect with that idea so I can feel more powerful and in balance?" Self image stems from how we visualize the Divine. Without identification with both aspects of divinity, both male and ...
Views: 1179 - ***Use Affirmations to Create a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorGiven the amount of complexity we're juggling, these times demand a positive outlook. It sounds simple. We should begin each day based upon the present, enriching ourselves with whatever today brings. But do you find it difficult to generate a positive attitude given natural disasters, ...
Views: 2456 - *The Evolution of Positive Thinking: Views from Science, Spirituality, Psychology and Hollywood - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorPositive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of well being, optimism, belonging, meaning and/or purpose from being part of and ...
Views: 4605 - *The Path to Women's Empowerment - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorToday’s empowered woman feels great and I am no exception. Depending upon how we honor our feminist foremothers, we’ve learned to be secure about being single, single mother-dom, or asking the butcher for a single chicken breast. During the last 30 years, Empowered Female evolved into a voting ...
Views: 1392 - ***Stop Negative Self-Talk! Five Ways to Build Confidence and Happiness - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorIt seems our culture is ridden with negativity from the media, old parental messages, or even advertising that tells us we not good, smart, or fast enough. Even outdated ideas we carry from our own past that we’ve generated all on our own can derail us off the positive thought track and ...
Views: 7185 - *Stay Positive During Family Gatherings - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorSurviving a family get-together may seem insurmountable, especially when considering the complex history that goes along with relationships, marriages, divorces, births, and other family happenstance. Making any family gathering a positive experience takes mental discipline and effort in ...
Views: 1213 - *Soul Work: Four Ways to Serve Your Cause with Heart - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWhether negotiating a huge vendor contract, writing books, organizing volunteers, or making dinner for our families, women have always expressed their higher self in the form of service to the people they love. In a nutshell, that is what "soul work" really means - to create something of value ...
Views: 1105 - *Welcome Unexpected Gifts from the Universe by Building Trust - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorI teach people to visualize positive outcomes and consciously create the life they desire. However, I believe we need to give the universe a creative license in how our goodness arrives. Many robust surprises that provide us with greater rewards than we thought possible are often unexpected. ...
Views: 6706 - *Practice an Everyday Spirituality - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorIf you take a stroll through the self-help and spiritual section of any bookstore, you’ll notice a rich spiritual dialogue all over the map with enough in common to indicate our observations are on the same route. It appears everyone is still asking the same questions. Is it possible to ...
Views: 1068 - *New Year's Resolution: Take Charge of Your Thoughts Today - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWith the turn of a new year, most of us are interested in achieving new goals, especially in creating more harmony and abundance. Many people are on the look-out for negative thinking and want to process life differently. When we start taking inventory, it’s amazing how often we keep wounds ...
Views: 1114 - *More Empowering Advice for Parents of Teens - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorParentsConnect.com, the new MTV/Nickelodeon venture, recently pursued Charlene for advice parents can give teens who are having problems with body image and self-image. Read on for fun, creative, and female insight on how to give your teen girl added confidence and empowerment! Q: Sexiness, and ...
Views: 1127 - *Make Everyday Actions a Meditation - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorIn-between making the morning coffee, driving to work, and managing the daily pace of modern life, do you feel you’ve lost your connection to Spirit? Although that’s impossible (we are embodied spirit!) when this type of worry and self-doubt enters your mind, it’s important to find simple ways ...
Views: 1045 - *Five Easy Ways to Manage Life and Build Thankfulness - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorLiving in a continual state of thankfulness allows us to manage life with ease. True thankfulness is holding a state of gratitude for life’s learning opportunities and for Spirit being present to get them to sink in. How can we build more gratitude into our spiritual skill set, in ways ...
Views: 1235 - *Fed Up With Unforgiveness? Three Ways to Affirm Your Way to a New Tomorrow! - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorDo you feel captured by old thoughts and emotions that no longer serve you well? Do you spend more time in the past than in the present moment? And do you often find yourself feeling physically ill, depressed, or even angry just by spending time with your memories? Having a “positive today” ...
Views: 1428 - *Empowering Advice for Parents of Teen Girls - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorParentsConnect.com, the new MTV/Nickelodeon venture, recently pursued Charlene for advice parents can give teen girls who are having problems with body image and self-image. Read on for fun, creative, and female insight on how to give your teen girl added confidence and empowerment! Q: I notice ...
Views: 2546 - *Know the Feminine Principle! Grow Affirmative Power and Self-Worth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorUsing affirmations as contemplative reminders of who we are helps keep us balanced. It is a first step in claiming your self-worth which is the foundation behind embracing the true self. Your true self is not defined by any external circumstances – it is the power within you to create the ...
Views: 1108 - ***A Woman's Self Growth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorHaving courage, speaking the truth, and expanding our self-image....all are essential to personal and spiritual growth. Do women have uniquely female concerns and interests that put them on a different path to growth? And what are women doing to continually evolve and make meaning from ...
Views: 1224 - ***Living With an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorLiving in a continual state of thankfulness is so important when managing life's complexity. Isn't it easy to get lost in the details of everyday living? In-between thanking our Source for all the perks in life, remember that true thankfulness is gratitude for life's learning opportunities and ...
Views: 1044 - *How Women Bond - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorWomen never cease to amaze me when they rally at impromptu gatherings to reignite the bonds of their ancient female past. Recently, I was invited to join a group of women on a trip to the American southwest. I knew only the trip planner. Some arrived as friendship partners or business partners; ...
Views: 1210 - *How To Adapt to Change - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorMake no mistake about it, change is challenging whether it is conscious or unexpected. Viewing adversity as change, not loss or failure, is part of empowered and positive thinking. Humans develop resiliency through change, both physiologically, and emotionally. It’s necessary for all life ...
Views: 1571 - *Female Work Values: Women's Success Explained - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorEveryone is born with a basic desire to illuminate the world with a unique capability. Our true occupation is to remember our spirit, and to re-embrace who we are at the deepest level possible and bring it on, regularly refueling as we go. The challenge on the horizon is to fuse spirit into ...
Views: 1382 - *Express Yourself! Speak Your Truth - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorAs my new book arrived hot off the press, and our brigade of employees and volunteers hoisted cartons from the freight truck and up the stairs of The Goddess Network offices, my throat tightened. Watching the cartons pile to the ceiling, I realized when we get ready to speak our truth, whether ...
Views: 1235 - ***Feeling Overwhelmed? Four Tips for Women to Find Peace of Mind - by Submitted on May 09, 2007 from Charlene ProctorYesterday I had lunch with a dear friend, a marketing manager for a real estate company. Judy travels on business and has a one-year old daughter. In 2 minutes, she quickly shared the following: her nanny unexpectedly quit, she's negotiating complex business deals, she's building a house, ...
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