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- 5 Moral Failures That Will Ruin Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyEthics can define who you are. Before falling asleep, you will have to find a way to tell yourself that you are a good person. But there are some moral failures that are so harmful that it becomes very difficult to maintain your self-esteem. Betraying Someone You Love “Love” is defined by ...
Views: 2025(1 vote) - Wisdom of the Tao ~ Three Ways to Live Creatively - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordYou are a creator. You are here on Earth to create a joyful life experience. Desires arise in you every day. Do you honor them? Or do you find ways to repress them? When you follow your desires, you feel passion. You feel energized. You feel joyful. You choose ways to create a happier ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Tips for Life Without Problems - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2017 from Misty JhonesA problem is only a problem if you let it. The more you let problems arise, the more they begin to interfere with your happiness. Therefore there is an old saying; the more problems you have, harder it is to be happy. Problems make your life difficult, difficult and tedious. If you do not ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - How To Feel Balanced Even When Life Balance Is Impossible Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonWhile working on my own self-improvement, I’ve found that it’s been quite useful to experiment. I’ve learned ways to grow that balance out whatever’s happening in my life! One starting exercise is to brainstorm talents, skills, abilities and how each is useful. For a starting point, ...
Views: 1325 - How To Stay Focused On The Long Term By Steps You Can Do Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonBusy Bee! Is what matters getting run over by other stuff? On the run. So many choices! Can you even tell anymore what’s more important? Even when you’ve got time, you’ve got demands on that time, right? What can you do to make today a bit easier? Simplify. That’s right. Simply ...
Views: 1164 - How To Bring More Of What Matters To You Into Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonDo you want to bring more of what matters to you into your life? There is a tool to help you. What is the tool that will make a difference for you? Your own personal goals. Setting goals helps you organize your life to accomplish what matters to you in your life. Once you have set goals, your ...
Views: 1247 - Fast Paced Western World vs Relaxed Eastern Life - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Lori SnyderFeeling in balance and relaxed in the high-stress, fast-paced life of our contemporary western world, may be a challenge for some, and have others simply thinking there is no time for themselves. One of the best things you can do is to cultivate the art of letting go and learning to give ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - Are you screwing up the chance to be happy? - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltI thought my world had ended back in January. I had this job and career that made me comfortable and paid well. It was not necessarily a job that I loved, but it made me feel secure and gave me the validation that I thought I needed. Until I was laid off. I started to panic, because ...
Views: 1543 - Are you screwing up the chance to be happy? - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Martha BodyfeltI thought my world had ended back in January. I had this job and career that made me comfortable and paid well. It was not necessarily a job that I loved, but it made me feel secure and gave me the validation that I thought I needed. Until I was laid off. I started to panic, because ...
Views: 1537 - Wisdom of the Tao – Three Ways to Live in the Flow - by Submitted on May 17, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordAccording to legend Lao-tzu wrote the “Tao Te Ching,” an ancient Chinese classic on the nature of existence. This book of wisdom has been translated more than any volume, except the Bible. “Tao” is generally interpreted as “the Way.” Lao-Tzu taught that the Tao and water are synonymous. He ...
Views: 1631(2 votes) - We need one another to live our lives better - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanWe live a more enjoyable life when we live and share with others within a community of support, encouragement and friendship. We can be happy by our selves but our greatness comes when we work together and share experiences with others. We become stronger when we are supported and encouraged ...
Views: 1218 - How to Handle Two-Faced People - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Merryl LentzWe've all encountered two-faced people at one time or another -- those individuals who smile in your face and act like your best friend, while they've got a knife poise at your back. They pretend to be your best buddy, only to try to use you, or to spread lies and gossip about you behind your ...
Views: 10837(1 vote) - DO OR DIE - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from William CottringerDO OR DIE By Bill Cottringer “Conflicts give rise to villains, heroes, victims and bystanders. Which are you willing to be, in doing or dying for? ~The Author. We are all chasing after things we think we want because of how they make us feel—happiness, success, peace of mind, ...
Views: 1502 - Learning the Importance of Saying No - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Merryl LentzIt's only a two-letter word. It's small and simple. Tiny, even. Microscopic. Yet it's sometimes one of the hardest words to say in the English language. It's the word "no." But there are times when saying "yes" to the word "no" can be profoundly liberating, and can assist you in staying true to ...
Views: 1461 - Why Women Date Bad Boys - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Merryl LentzBad boys, bad boys, watcha gonna do when they come for you? For some women, the answer is, "Hurl myself into his tattooed arms." These women are captivated by his untamed wildness, fearlessness, nonconformity, rebelliousness, boldness, charm, charisma and independence. With testosterone ...
Views: 1748 - The Decline of Neighborliness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Merryl LentzI don't know my next-door neighbors. I don't ever see them. I don't ever get the opportunity to talk to them. I never visit with them. I don't even know their names. There's been such a revolving door of new next-door neighbors in my apartment building that, to be honest, I no longer attempt to ...
Views: 1666 - Delays: God's Way of Saying Hold Your Horses! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2017 from Lisa BoussonAs I sit in the airport on a flight delay, after bemoaning the fact that I need to sit around for what seems one million hours, I think back... I've been planning this trip for months now. I'm studying with a lovely British Medium, Mavis Pittilla, who is an older woman teaching out of the ...
Views: 1368 - Inner Stillness in the Fast Lane - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2017 from Sandra MiniereWhether we are raising children, working in a job, running a business, or retired, we cannot escape the fast pace, stress induced life that surrounds us. Life has lost its simplicity: I need three to five gadgets to work my TV; it takes six steps to download an ebook from the library; and I ...
Views: 1157 - Vibes Baby Vibes-The Law of Attraction in Motion - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2017 from Lori SnyderThe law of attraction is the belief that you ATTRACT what you put out into the universe. This means that if a person is emitting positive vibes they will draw good things to them and if they are emitting negative vibes they will draw not so good things to them. "You are a living magnet, ...
Views: 1284 - Review on Sweeney Todd. Spiritual Awareness in movies and lessons learnt - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2017 from Jacklyn LoThis is a movie about Benjamin Barker, who, being conquered by his angry mind, became a murderer and finally was murdered himself. Unjustly convicted and imprisoned, Benjamin Barker returned to his native city. Led by his irritated mind, he programmed himself for revenge and changed his name ...
Views: 1582 - How to Let Go and Move On - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Kate MauriceLife is an interesting thing. You never know what is waiting for you around the corner. It may be something new, exciting, and bring a lot of opportunities. But once in a while our path turns into a rocky road with some hurdles to overcome. It takes time to find your place, figure out what ...
Views: 886 - A Path to the Self ~ Three Ways to Gain Self-Knowledge - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2017 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThrough self-knowledge, you recognize your divine nature and the deeper purpose to life. You create a larger context in which to view your existence. You learn how to interpret and organize your experiences. You develop an inner connection with all creation. Self-knowledge helps you blend ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - FIVE WAYS TO BE AHEAD IN LIFE - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Emperor HarvardFive ways to be ahead of time. One of the greatest assets in life is time, one of the greatest delusions in life is still time and one one of the greatest illusions in life is time. The world is regulated by time, as far as life on earth is concerned, it is timed, and every aspect of ...
Views: 1636 - SAOCHA, PURIFYING YOUR BODY AND MIND - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Maetreyii Ma NolanThe yogic concept of Saocha is about cleanliness, or purity, of both the body and the mind. This practice brings a kind of clarity and subtly of being. To practice it is to clean away all the dirt that may clutter the mind so that perception of the Infinite is possible. The mind has many layers. ...
Views: 1503 - Balance is Key — in Yoga and Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2017 from Marcia Naomi BergerHave you tried the yoga tree pose? You stand straight, then raise one foot and place it against the calf of the leg that is taking all your weight. Staying in this pose for thirty seconds can feel like an eternity. It’s easy to lose your balance. But as yoga instructor Beth Huizenga from ...
Views: 1395 - Zodiac Signs & Your Personality - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Harshad JethraPeople are often fond of reading their daily or weekly horoscopes and check out information about their sun signs as well. Sun signs do have a deep impact on our personality. Astrology may vastly be seen as a window into the unseen realms, and it really helps us learn who we are, and who ...
Views: 2324 - Seeking the Pearls - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2017 from Lisa BoussonIt’s quite often that I have clients who are on the verge of major life changes.Searching for Pearls with Michigan Psychic Medium Lisa Bousson Maybe they’re looking for a new job, changing their marital status or just bored with life. What they all have in common is that very few of them see the ...
Views: 1274 - You can manifest for your life in 2017 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanI once heard a doctor say this statement on TV as she was asking people to exercise, eat well and improve the quality of their life for the New Year: “If you don’t take care of your body…where else are you going to live?” We all need to repeat this statement over and over again so that it will ...
Views: 1142 - Get Rid of your Regrets - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanCrying over what happened yesterday doesn’t produce freedom and it doesn’t get you moving forward. Nothing that has happened in the past surprises your Creator! He knows everything! Maybe it is time to release your regrets, your bitterness and choose to live in the present moment of now where ...
Views: 1548 - How to Recover From a Major Life Setback - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Cyrus VanoverDon’t let a major life setback drag you down. Life isn’t always a bed roses. Sometimes things happen that we totally didn’t see coming and couldn’t have prevented. Maybe it’s the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, being rejected by your dream school, or the sting of a business failure. ...
Views: 1756 - Meaning, Purpose and the Great Perhaps - My Story - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2019 from Carol KnoxI am sharing my story, about how I discovered my own meaning and began to unfold my life purpose. I give an overview of how this began to unfold in my life, which has brought me to the possibility of fulfilling my meaning, through reaching out to others. I have come to this late in life, after ...
Views: 1274 - A Path to the Self ~ Three Ways to Improve Your Communication and Creativity - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordCommunication involves inner and outer worlds through both speaking and listening. With self-expression you share what’s inside you. With good listening you learn what’s inside others. Creativity flows from within. You assimilate ideas from the world and give back something unique to you. ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - Living a Balanced Life - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra ShahidiLiving a balanced life. To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert Living a balanced life is essential for personal effectiveness, peace of mind and living well. We have to realize that we can’t have everything and do everything at the same ...
Views: 1220 - How to Help Others Genuinely - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2016 from Nebo LukovichHow can we help others? When we are asked for help – should we give them some money, food, or should we try to teach them to earn for themselves? It is impossible to generalize all poor people or life situations. Nor it is possible to generalize people who are asked to help them. Therefore, ...
Views: 1425 - Does your office look and feel support your business intentions? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2016 from Kathleen GageFrom 1994 through 2013 I worked out of my home. Like many homebased business owners, I prided myself on the fact that the walk from my bedroom to my office was a very short distance. This all changed when I moved my business out of my home to an office space a few miles from away. The greatest ...
Views: 1727 - Time Speaks Louder Than Words - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Harry HooverTime speaks louder than words. My friend, Max, got me thinking about this the other day. He was discussing someone in his life who chooses work or going out with other friends over him. Time is our most precious currency. It is the currency of life. So, how you spend it shows what is ...
Views: 1066 - A Path to the Self – Three Ways to Create Balance in Love - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2016 from Dr. Mary Beth FordThe world’s sacred traditions teach that love is the way of life. You are worthy of love. You have a basic right to love and be loved. With a balanced center you can express love for yourself and others. Love is your divine nature and love is your greatest lesson to learn. Love is ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Relationships Bring Essence to Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2016 from Harshad JethraRelationships are the substance of life. They bring essence to life. Nevertheless at times, one faces complications in his life and comes across relationship problems. At times one comes to figure out that everything in life is going just fine, but it is the interpersonal human relationships ...
Views: 1274 - You have the power to shift your attitude and behavior for the better. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI believe we are in a crisis in the world today and many people feel caught up in worry, fear and anxiety so they act out foolishly to numb their discomfort. There are more people drinking too much today, taking drugs and smoking pot than ever before in our history. There are a lot of mixed ...
Views: 1175 - Your words can raise you up or drag you down! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanTaming your tongue is a major factor in reaching your highest potential for your life. Sometimes when we are in stressful situations, we say things that we really don't mean or that we should not speak. Those are the times we often blurt out negative words without thinking first and the ...
Views: 1041 - Celebrating Life with the 4 Key Shamanic Practices - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2016 from Jennifer RegularThe key spiritual practices in Shamanism, also known as the “4 Powers” is a balanced way to walk through this life in conscious delight. They are Singing, Dancing, Nature, and Sweet Silence. I used to love to dance. Much of my teen and university years were spent de-stressing on the dance ...
Views: 1149 - How The Moon Centers Can Turn A Woman's Life Around - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownMoon Centers. Let’s face it, many women have out-of-control emotions—huge emotional swings that they often blame on PMS, SMS, MPS—whatever! Some people would say it’s easier to just let the emotions rule. Wrong. As a woman, I’m sure that you’d welcome knowing that there are ways other than ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Square Life - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2016 from April LugoSquare Life By April Lugo PhD Chirp, chirp, chirp, you reach over and press the square button on the alarm begging for just a few more moments of rest. Your head is resting comfortably upon your square pillow as you lay resting on the square mattress covered with your square blankets. Warm ...
Views: 1202 - Are you on a journey or a treadmill? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanThis is a question that many people ask themselves daily - Are you on a journey or a treadmill? We are all busy and overwhelmed by the high speed of progress, speed on the highways and the information age which forces us to keep up or forever be lost in the abyss. The more you are willing to ...
Views: 775(1 vote) - How to live a happier life and sleep better too! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI have observed that in my area, there is a lot of money in the hands of the people who flock to Florida seeking fun, greater happiness and a better way of life. In truth, don't we all seek those attributes but struggle to achieve? People can't wait to retire so they can enjoy some fun, greater ...
Views: 1115 - Symbolic Significance of Hanuman - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Harshad JethraLord Panchmukhi Hanuman, one of the heroes of the mythological epic Ramayana is indeed a greatly celebrated deity in India. He is known by 108 names, one of these is Kapeshwara which means the monkey lord. Nevertheless, Lord Hanuman is associated with deep spiritual symbolism, which is ...
Views: 4951 - Power of relaxation…it does SOOTHE - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Rupa Shende“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” ― Elbert Hubbard I am sure 99% of the readers associate with the above line. Lucky are the 1% who actually have a relaxing vacation and get recharged. Idea of relaxation and relaxation techniques are different for everyone. ...
Views: 955 - Pride or excuses can paralyze you - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanPride, a strong ego, can sometimes confine us. Too often, we get caught up in the words, "I can't do this because I may lose this or that," or "I can't move there because I will be away _________ fill in the blank." There are opportunities in life that beg you to take full advantage of, but ...
Views: 1030 - You have the power to shift your attitude and behavior for the better - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Joan Marie WhelanI believe we are in a crisis in the world today and many people feel caught up in worry, fear and anxiety so they act out foolishly to numb their discomfort. There are more people drinking too much today, taking drugs and smoking pot than ever before in our history. There are a lot of mixed ...
Views: 950 - AHIMSA, LEARNING TO ACT WITHOUT HARMING OTHERS - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2016 from Maetreyii Ma NolanAhimsa, the principle of non-injury or non-violence. It literally means to not harm and is the first and most basic of five actions to avoid outlined in the Yama’s. The Yama’s and the Niyama’s are considered by some to be moral or ethical codes. Though they may serve as such, in reality ...
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