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- More Meaningful Than Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2014 from Janet PfeifferGo on Amazon. Do a search for books on happiness. You'll find over 15,000 titles. Everyone wants to be happy and some need help finding it. Some even believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. We seek people and things that will fulfill this dream. "I want to marry someone who's going to ...
Views: 1238 - Dr. Romance on spreading kindness - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2014 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance on spreading kindness Spreading kindness is the best way I know to be happy. If you want to spread kindness around, here are some ideas: *Kindness begins on the inside – learn to be as kind in talking to yourself as you are to others – then, keep improving. Self-talk sets the bar ...
Views: 1388 - Year of Peace - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2014 from Tina TessinaHappy New Year, everyone! This is the time when a lot of energy is spent on making resolutions, most of which we don’t manage to keep. So, this year, I propose a different kind of resolution. Will you join me in resolving to create a year of peace? Peace begins inside yourself. When you ...
Views: 1406 - The Implications of Nocturnal Dreaming in Regard to Self-awareness - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranDeep dreamless sleep can result from a mind that is quiet during the day. It cannot come through controlling the mind but only through self-awareness in which one functions as an affectionate bystander to oneself. Looking In Nocturnal dreaming is a natural process that we all go through. ...
Views: 2119 - Become a Change Agent in Your Own Life - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2013 from Michael HoareAt some point on our lives, typically January, most of us resolve to make profound changes in our lives. We resolve to quit bad habits, acquire good habits, eat less, save more, etc. You know the drill. While these are all good things to do, unfortunately, these are the types of superficial ...
Views: 1613 - Are Britain and Sweden helping the USA Target Assange? Part 3 of the Truth on Assange - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Cris BakerAustralian journalist Julian Assange believes he's the subject of a witch-hunt by the USA. Assange fears that submitting to the controversial Arrest Warrant issued by the fourth and latest Swedish prosecutor will lead to him being illegally extradited to America. He has been granted asylum by ...
Views: 1718(1 vote) - Three Swedish Prosecutors Dismiss All Charges. Part 2 of the Truth on Assange - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Cris BakerWikiLeaks, headed by Julian Assange, has released a whole bunch of American government emails showing how America deceives the world. Is he really being hunted by the American oligarchy, with the active cooperation of British and Swedish authorities? Or are the allegations of sexual assault ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - Are You Feeling Overwhelmed? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Mellisa Jonas-HillThere is strength in our words. We can give power to those words with the thoughts we think and the actions we employ. This a serious matter. This is one of the ways we create our own peace of mind or lack thereof. Have you ever thought about what you are thinking when you start feeling ...
Views: 909 - Consensual Sex or Rape? Part 1 of the Truth on Assange - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Cris BakerHas America declared War on Assange and WikiLeaks? The disclosures by Australian journalist Julian Assange and WikiLeaks have clearly upset America. Yet the right to expose shameful US government secrets is protected by the First Amendment's rights to free speech and press freedom. As ...
Views: 2370(1 vote) - Is your Roof Leaking? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Merna Throne, M.S.It is a gorgeous July day here in Northern Iowa and I plan to be outside working on my acreage. It does not really seem like work (Just like my Online Company) since I will be outside enjoying the summer. I have 5.5 acres to mow and tend to, but when I am finished ‘I’ think it is breathtaking ...
Views: 1334(4 votes) - Talkin' To Strangers - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from David LaderA total stranger asked me how my day was going. I was waiting for my double espresso, and I think he'd just finished paying for an iced coffee. Being a generally social person, I was immediately pleased that someone seemed to have at least a modicum of genuine interest in my welfare. This ...
Views: 874 - From Unfair to Fair - the Four Steps to Filling your Life with Power - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Cris BakerPoliticians benefit by pretending life is unfair Life is not fair! complain envious citizens when they see someone with more than they have. Life should be fair! says the politician, and I can fix the problem. Elect me and I'll ensure the law is changed to make it fair. There are many ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - Creating a Peace Plan - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Janet PfeifferWhile it's important to understand, express, manage, diffuse, and heal your anger, imagine how much easier it would be to prevent outside forces from irritating you from the get go? You can learn to be emotionally unaffected by the drama and chaos around you. Rest assured, I'm not suggesting ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Why does President Obama want to Attack Syria? Part 3 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerSee a far more comprehensive introduction to the motivations behind this subject in part 1 and part 2 of this series. Does President Obama really want Peace? There are plenty of issues that President Obama could spend his time on which would improve America and give you a better quality of ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Why does President Obama want to Attack Syria? Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerPresident Obama's commitment to Peace President Obama evidently wants to bomb Syria. But why? He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 for his commitment to world peace. His response this week to those who believe he wants to attack Syria in order to defend his own credibility? "I didn’t ...
Views: 2020(2 votes) - Why does President Obama want to Attack Syria? Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerWhy has President Obama Threatened War on Syria? Syria's president, Bashar al-Assad, has been murdering his own countrymen for years. A couple of years ago, some Syrians citizens objected and started the civil war in Syria. This has claimed a lot of innocent lives, yet al-Assad is clinging to ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - 6 Steps To Use Visualization And End Your Need For Immediate Gratification - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Gia CilentoIf you’ve ever struggled to attain your goals, don’t beat yourself up, don’t give up. It may just be that all you need is a change in your focus. You may just be giving in to your desire for immediate gratification. If you’re like most people today, you’ve probably let yourself fulfill this ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - 6 Steps To Use Visualization And End Your Need For Immediate Gratification - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Gia CilentoIf you’ve ever struggled to attain your goals, don’t beat yourself up, don’t give up. It may just be that all you need is a change in your focus. You may just be giving in to your desire for immediate gratification. If you’re like most people today, you’ve probably let yourself fulfill this ...
Views: 1355(2 votes) - Violence, 911, and War: There's a Better Way - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Janet PfeifferSince the beginning of time, wars have been fought in an effort to bring about peace. Have we accomplished that yet? Maybe violence isn't the answer. I am a peace lover. Not only do I promote peaceful coexistence but I also live peacefully with others. I do not argue or fight; I do not ...
Views: 1341 - Writing your way to a mindful existence - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Caroline MacroryWriting your way to a mindful existence Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the pressures of modern living? For some people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. They live life at a fast pace, constantly rushing to meet deadlines, complete tasks and fit as much as ...
Views: 1320 - The Silence Speaks - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Ruth Bleakley-ThiessenHello and Cead Mile Failte´, this is gaelic and means "a hundred thousand times wellcome". We live in a world, in which we have too much distraction from things outside of ourselves. Instead of listening to ourselves, we dive into various methods of distraction, which are available almost ...
Views: 933 - Avoiding the Dreaded Crisis Call from your Team - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from Tracey FieberFor small-business owners, hiring the right person can be stressful and time-consuming, particularly if you wait until you really, really need another team member’s help to maintain and grow your productivity. But finding the right person makes a world of difference to the long-term health of ...
Views: 1452 - Learn to Live with Nature - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Vinod AnandLearn to Live with Nature (Vinod Anand) Each one of us is very special and each one of us is trying his best to survive. You might ask: ‘In what way am I special?’ Or, ‘what makes me unique’? ‘What is the best strategy I should adopt to survive?’ However, your worries about yourself and ...
Views: 1223 - Happiness - You Deserve it - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from KL AdamsThe number one mistake most people have when discussing happiness is the belief exterior forces have more control over his/her experience than they do. More often than not, we give our power over the experience away in hopes of it being a better experience than the one we could have created if ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - How to Deal with Your Anger in Constructive Ways - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Adrienne FikesWow, some people just know how to push your buttons, don’t they? Wait, I KNOW he did not just cut you off in rush hour traffic and you are already late as it is?! And why is she always so mean and nasty to you? This is her job. It’s what she gets paid to do. You would think Ms. Thing could ...
Views: 1764 - Spiritual Healing Through Forgivenss - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Janet PfeifferWe have all been hurt by the things others have said or done (notice I didn’t include “to me/us” at the end of that sentence).* Very often, we say or do things that are inconsiderate or hurtful to the other party. Sometimes, we commit an offense by failing to do what we need to. Whether ...
Views: 1121 - Why "Being Peace" is the New Black - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Madelaine VallinWith quotes and positive messages dressing the walls of our homes, info-graphics filling the internet and Kindness revolutions popping up everywhere around the globe I wonder; Is it just me or has the world gone feel-good crazy! Break out the champagne! Finally, we have come to the ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Vibrant Love - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Harold BeckerBeauty, harmony, joy, peace, wisdom, compassion, what makes these words stand out? They are a resonance, a frequency and a vibration that lift us up. They are qualities of love. They are what we truly yearn for in life. These words are more than the qualities they represent; they symbolize a ...
Views: 1377 - Learning to Forgive Is Chicken Soup For The Soul - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Beate CheletteIt’s not a good sign when the first news of the day means dealing with death. But it got me thinking about the huge impact forgiveness can have in our lives. My father’s brother passed away the other night while I was out celebrating the 4th of July with friends. The two brothers were ...
Views: 1291 - Stress…. Know it better, to knock it down - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Amruta DesaiStress has always been a part of human life, be it a housewife with making a home and being a facilitator for rest of the family members or an employee working in high pressure job. A student is stressed out with so many career choices in hand and so much of expectation from others, whereas an ...
Views: 804 - Now Is the Time To Get Unstuck - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizAre you stuck; unable to move forward in any or all areas of your life? Do you feel weary; your feet heavy as if you are wearing concrete shoes? You walk 100 miles and yet you are still standing where you started. If so, it is time to get unstuck; to take control of your life and your own ...
Views: 1141 - How Long Did The Pearl Harbor Battle Last? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Terry WeberBy Terry Weber Article Word Count: 1841 I'll always remember the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. Even now, seventy-two years later, I am still aware of the many ways that attack forced the "sleeping giant" that was the USA; to become today's major advocate of worldwide ...
Views: 1563 - Has Your Fear Of Death Made You Stop Living? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Gia CilentoHave you heard the song, “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw? If you haven’t, click on the link and head over there after you’ve finished reading. It really makes you sit up and take notice of how you’re living your life. That’s what it did for me, anyway, when my coach at the time had me ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - Seven Steps to Expanding Gratitude in Your Life - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Deborah PerdueGratitude is in the air these days, more and more, as a spiritual practice to uplevel and uplift your life. Authors such as Deepak Chopra, Edwene Gaines, Neale Donald Walsch, Diane Harmony and many more extol the power of gratitude. After all, one cannot be depressed or angry while in a state of ...
Views: 1531(2 votes) - Supporting the Planetary Evolution – A Sacred Task in the Realm of Our Consciousness - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranAfter the biological evolution on our Earth, there has been a consciousness evolution. Part of this is reflected in the way human beings have been able to harness nature’s forces to their advantage. It can now go into the spiritual realm. Planetary consciousness evolution opens us to a grand ...
Views: 1204(4 votes) - How to Defend Yourself and Best Protect your Children. Part 16 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerGovernment Failure? Or Government Oppression? Citizens all across the world are increasingly recognizing the problem of government failure. Many governments are increasingly incompetent at that most fundamental of tasks: protecting their citizens from harm. From Tunisia in North Africa to Syria ...
Views: 1652(2 votes) - Is President Obama's Support for the UN Arms Trade Treaty Unconstitutional? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIs President Obama Concerned for your Safety? Is President Obama really concerned about your children's safety, or do his actions contradict his rhetoric? Is he aiming to deny you your right to defend yourself and your children? Years ago, he did say he recognizes that "gun owners in ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - The Near Death Experience – A State of Consciousness beyond the Five Senses - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2013 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranFunctioning from the universal consciousness makes us go beyond the five senses. The messages from near death experiences help us understand such consciousness and bring about a holistic transformation in our psychology. This article is an earnest attempt to invite people to look into the ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Jury Nullification Protects You Against Bad Laws. Part 15 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou have a Right to Protect Yourself Across the world, government bans on their people's right to protect themselves with firearms is increasingly widely ignored. The enormous outcry against the gun bans proposed by President Obama, Senator Dianne Feinstein and their Democratic allies ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - Tragedies, Things We Can't Control, A Simple Pray For Those Who Suffer - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Michael EllisMy heart and prays go out to all those who have suffered a lost from the resent disasters in Boston Marathon and the Texas Chemical explosion. I was watching the news about the Boston tragedy and found myself with tears in my eyes while they were talking about the innocent children that were ...
Views: 1019 - It's Not As Bad As You May Think - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Adrienne FikesNo matter what the issue. No matter what the circumstance, you are probably making it more than it is. Now listen to me. I know this because I do it too. The fatalistic thinking. The dramatization. The negative worry, doubt, fears and criticism. Your imagination is running wild thinking of all ...
Views: 1576 - What else would Decrease the High American Murder Rate? Part 14 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIllegal Drugs Increase Violence Illegal drugs have caused a significant increase in violence. In the years since Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala hardened their stance on illegal drugs, their violent death body counts have risen dramatically. When you encourage illegal activity by ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Stop Overloading the Police with Ever More Laws to Enforce. Part 13 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe USA incarcerates more people - imprisons more per head of population - than any other country in the world. So many in jail demonstrate the enormous numbers of laws which make criminals out of its citizens. These laws hamper police from carrying out their core responsibility of protecting ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Why do US Politicians Support the UN's Global Gun Grab? Part 12 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIs the Sandy Hook tragedy being used by the administration to implement the United Nation's Arms Trade Treaty - the global gun grab? Many other shooting sprees have resulted in equally cynical gun ban attempts across the world. Are gun laws to control guns, or to control people? The British ...
Views: 1813(2 votes) - Will Disarming Responsible Citizens Solve the Problem? Part 11 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerSandy Hook was a Gun Free Zone Despite Connecticut's gun carry laws at the time, there was nobody armed at Sandy Hook to protect the slaughtered children and teachers. In practice, Sandy Hook was a gun free zone. So was the 2012 Batman movie mass slaughter which killed 12 and injured 58 in ...
Views: 1569(1 vote) - 5 Questions To Ask Yourself To Get Back On Track And Finish What You Started - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Adrienne FikesListen, you are not alone. You had so much enthusiasm at the beginning of that project. Your intentions were the best. You were so passionate, motivated, and excited about the impact it would have. Maybe you thought it would be more fun than it turned out to be. Maybe you got distracted by ...
Views: 1412 - Will Dictating One Single Policy to Each State Solve the Problem? Part 10 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerThe Problem of Prescriptive Solutions Management theory is clear, prescriptive solutions do not work. Why not? A solution imposed from outside stops you creating your own solution tailored to your circumstances. Since you are unique, different to everybody else, how can one size fit you and ...
Views: 1516(2 votes) - The Second Amendment Exists for a Very Good Reason. Why? Part 9 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerFollowing the War of Independence against the arbitrary and unjust policies of England's King George III, the USA needed a new legal framework. All American citizens had learned to distrust oppressive taxes imposed by the legal British government. The framers of the US Constitution created ...
Views: 1823(2 votes) - The Truth About Real Success - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Al SpinksIn this post I'm going to talk about success. Success means different things to different people. One of the definitions for success in Dictionary.com is: The attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like. This definition is okay in as far as it goes, but we all know that being successful ...
Views: 1160 - Would Armed Security Guards at Every School Solve the Problem? Part 8 in The Right Response? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerLawmakers in a number of states realize that disarming responsible citizens is an ineffective way of stopping shooting sprees by criminals and deranged individuals. They are now considering a far more intelligent response to massacres of the unarmed: How to terminate ineffective laws and ...
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