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You Can Choose Happiness By : Ryan Pearson This article explains how happiness is a choice for all of us. We can have happiness now, rather than having it be in the future. Through gratitude and focusing on brings us joy and happiness now, we can all choose happiness. Make Happiness A Way Of Life!! By : Kate Loving Shenk Ways to be happy are ever more important with each passing day!! Do You Really Want Less? By : Joy Idries According to the Law of Attraction, we get what we think about most, in other words our thoughts stimulate action and attract certain results in our lives. Therefore, if you think negative thoughts, you may attract more negative thinking and results. If you think positively, on the other hand, you will resonate more with the abundant universe and good things coming to you. Get more playful to achieve work life balance By : Jacqui Tillyard An article looking at the difficulties of running a hectic life and coping with the pressures of day to day life yet still keeping sane. 5 Sure Fire Ways To Feel Better In Difficult Times By : Kim McGinnis Living in the cold material world day after day comes with its series of challenges. If you need help when life gets you down, read on. Celebrate the Spirit of New Years By : Helene Rothschild Celebration is often the word associated with New Years. Many fun, traditional parties are enjoyed. That is definitely part of the spirit of the holiday. However, there is much more. How To Create Sleep As A Healing Journey By : Kevin Michael Kiley This article provides an example of how one may create a conscious intention for the experience of sleep. Few people think of sleep as something that they can influence. However, I have learned through experience that this is not so. Sleep is important to a healthy lifestyle and can be enjoyed to a degree beyond the range of what many may imagine. The Journey to Becoming Yourself By : Jan Engels Smith The basic truths included in this article are unifying principles the author has learned in her work with the spirits. These truths present concepts about healing and working with energy. They also provide suggestions on how you might apply them to your own life to enhance your process of healing and well-being. If you make them a part of your daily life, your life will improve in a dramatically positive way. Are You Standing On Solid Rock? By : ann777 Do you know what stuff you're made of when you come face to face with life's challenges? Driving Sanely and Safely in Dubai By : George Sotiropoulos-13805 Useful tips and useful information about driving in the robustness that is the traffic in Dubai. Mom’s See-Saw By : Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC Many moms are unable to find the balance between work, home and self. This leaves them feeling unhappy, overwhelmed and unfulfilled. With this simple insight, moms can understand the need for balance in a new way. It's Amazing What You Can Do When You Don't Know You Can't Do It By : Scott Miller Have you ever stopped to realize how often we don't do something because somebody else told us that we couldn't do it? We can all do amazing things in our lives if we will quit listening to the wrong people. Why I Had To Die To Learn How To Live By : Scott Miller Everything changed on the day I died. What's really important? What really matters? Do You Know the Key Ingredients to Feel Fulfilled? By : Maurine Patten During the last 5 years there is increasing evidence supporting the association of happiness/fulfillment with life and being able to use your strengths. Now, there is information which tells us which strengths are necessary and the ingredients the brain needs to experience fulfillment. Do you have these five strengths? If you are not strong in these strengths, it is possible to increase them, and find the key to increasing your fulfillment. Fight depression - Discover why a stress free and happy life is not really that hard to achieve. By : Leonardo Endo Each and everyone of us have the tendency to suffer from depression, but we all have different levels of tolerance to handle it. One person's ability to handle and fight depression may not be the same as yours or mine. Now the question is, why do some people never even have to complain in having to fight depression at all, at the same time, manage to enjoy a happy and stress free life? Focus on Peace By : Richard D. Blackstone If you truly desire "Peace" then you must "Focus on Peace." Doesn't that make sense? Why is it that we typically take our focus off of peace and put it on war? Read on to make sense of a this critical process. Desiring What Is By : Nirmala The Buddha said that desire is the cause of all suffering—the root of all suffering. Desire is a very powerful force. It’s got to be if it’s going to have that much power that it can cause all of the suffering in the world. This articel offers a way to use desire to exper4ience happiness instead of suffering. Meditation Always Works By : Patricia Tatro As I was diligently working to decide on a marketing strategy for my home business, I found myself going in circles. One of the ways I like to promote my business is through solo ads in e-zines. If you know anything about e-zines, you know there are a zillion to choose from. The Dynamic Effects of Attitude By : Sharon Eiffel Successful people typically have one thing in common and that is their way of thinking. A driving ambition and unwavering perseverance pushes those who enjoy success to chase their dream and that same wilful attitude allows them to catch that dream as soon as they have the chance. Successful people know that anything is possible. They see a new opportunity around every corner and know that they can enjoy the happiness and triumph they desire. Do the Potter... By : Susan Hyatt Have faith in yourself to accomplish your dreams! Championing Courage By : Karen Kay Pride, fear, or for whatever reason, many of us simply do not like to ask for help. This has to change if we are to make it, especially if we are to lead a team. Showing vulnerability is actually an attractive quality. God's Secret Law of Seed Time and Harvest By : ann777 The whole Law of God is based on seed time and harvest. The Easiest Way to Achieve Happiness By : Christopher Stigson This is an article about Quantum Mind Power and the facts about The Easiest Way to Achieve Happiness Rejoicing in the moment By : ann777 There are too many moments that are squandered, regretted and missed. An opportunity can be missed in one moment's hesitation. Are you taking the time to enjoy the nice things that happen around you, being thankful for all your blessings, and appreciating this very moment, even if it's not so perfec Using American Indian Philosophies to Awaken Our Inner Spirit By : Andi Burnite Ancient cultures of the world have spiritual beliefs and connections with the earth. The stories that each culture has to offer, often tell us of how we have come from the earth- "Our Mother". The Native American people of the Southwest believe that our "Mother Earth" is the source of all life. Success, Personal Growth – How to Be More Inspired By : Kevin John Personal growth is essential for you to be more successful. But personal growth doesn’t always happen steadily. Sometimes you need the flash of an inspired idea. Do you know how you might be blocking inspiration and slowing down your progress? 4 Step to Living with Passion and Purpose By : Debra Hadraba Living your passion has a flow. You may have heard the phrase “in the flow.” It comes quite naturally and cannot be forced. Nothing happens while you wait on the river bank. A ship may come along, but it will only carry you where IT is going. Where do YOU want to go? Thoughts to Make You Feel Good By : ann777 Negative thoughts adversely affect your physical health Grow Your Home Based Business With FOCUS By : Mary Gallagher Do you have a daily routine that works for you today? When I reflect on the day’s accomplishments each evening, the intention of the day becomes as clear as the sky an hour after a summer thunderstorm. Hindsight is very often 20-20. There are days I spend on my business activity with few things... How To See-Saw Your Life To Success By : Lori Blake What can you do on a daily basis to improve your MPA’s (Money Producing Activities) and structure your day? Here is a 21 day challenge that can keep you organized and focused on what’s in store for the day, or even the month. When you have a list to follow on a daily basis, Thomas Alva Edison - Inspiration And Perspiration By : Eric Chay Does anyone know that Thomas Alva Edison created more than eight hundred light globes before he made one that finally worked? Finding Your Way By : Roxanne Amone May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you ar Reflections and Celebrations of a Bold Entrepreneur By : Terry Apger Did you ever yearn to be or do something and go after it? Have you achieved something you sought, only to find you felt you did not fit in? Have you searched for your passion, thought you found it, then felt it was not quite enough and think there must be more? A Story On Courage - Helen Adams Keller By : Eric Chay To many people, Helen Adams Keller is a symbol of courage and ray of hope. The Art Of Making Changes By : Eric Chay Successful people like Nathaniel Hawthorne are the people who have mastered the art of change. They are not afraid to move out of their comfort zones. Darkness Visible: Meditation & Awareness By : Ross Heaven In the creation myths of the world there is always a time of darkness before the birth of the human race and, within this darkness, an undifferentiated oneness where all is God and everything is one. There are no human beings, only God-beings, or rather, aspects of God waiting to be born – if a unified consciousness can have aspects at all. Law of Attraction-Law of Gestation By : Michuael Timing For Everything. There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the sun. A time to be born, a time to die. A time to plant, to time to sow. A time to weep and time to laugh A time to be silent and a time to speak A time to love and a time to hate A time to tear and a time to rebuild. WithInAsThru Your Choice to Create Consciously By : Scott Kiere Life is not a process of discovery, but a process of creation and pure choice. All that you perceive in your world is the outcome of your idea about it. You are always fully engaged in this process, whether you are aware of it or not. Most would agree and say; “that’s a shame”, wouldn't you? By : Theresa Twogood How should the 'real' YOU determine,what you should do in life? What do YOU really want in life? Or, what do YOU want out of life? The one's that don't understand the difference are what some would refer to as losers in the 'game of life'. Most would agree and say; “that’s a shame”, wouldn't you? The Majesty of an Awesome God By : ann777 It is good to reflect often on the enormity of the majesty of God. Do not allow pride and complacency to slip into your prayers, and be ever mindful that God always deserves and covets your praise and worship. WithInAsThru You – The Real Power You Are! By : Scott Kiere The buzz these days is all about "self-help" and "personal growth." However, many teachers would have us forever seeking something outside of us in order to change or become, when actually the opposite is true... Learn more with the WithInAsThru yoU! Letters (http://wwwiWithInAsThru.com) Inside Out Approach By : Sharon Eiffel It is very easy to place the blame of failure on someone else. People always tend to take the easy route of placing the responsibility for something going wrong on other people, situations or external factors. In fact it is human nature to point the finger. Oh yes, we are all self exalting, never accepting that we can go wrong. Whether we aware of it or not, each one of us has an ego, and it is this ego which leads us to finger pointing behaviour. The Bridegroom and the Bride By : ann777 The signs of the time we're living in tell us that the bridegroom is coming very soon for His bride! But, who is this bridegroom and who's the bride? The Church is referred to as the Bride of Christ. Are you a part of that church? Maintaining Your Inspiration By : How can we preserve our inspiration In this planet you have to be taught to stimulate manually There are many things in the life that can grounds you to lose your inspiration It is our job to be taught to identify anything that grounds us to lose our inspiration an extra time for us, to stay provoked we must be taught to draw on our own inside reasons. Believe You Can Change By : Gemma Bailey How do your beliefs affect your ability to create positive changes in your life? Karen Hastings investigates. If It Doesn't Make You Happy Then Why Are You Doing It? By : James Delrojo I'm sure that you have often heard people complaining about their life and about all the things they have to do that they don't like doing. Perhaps you have even been guilty of this yourself on occasions. Let's have a look at how you can change those unwanted patterns for good. Are you in a Synchronistic Flow and Do You Manifest Effortlessly? By : Ellie Drake Synchronicity occurs whenever circumstances unfold in a way to beautifully complement and assist one another, creating an end result that perhaps exceeds one's expectation. When one is in harmony with the Divine current of their lives, synchronistic events occur naturally. The Past is No Excuse By : Susan Russo Some people blame the past for the way they are living today. Eventually, you have to take responsibility for your choices. Your past doesn’t make your choices, you do. Believe It or Not By : Susan Russo Your beliefs create your experiences. You can choose what you believe at any time. If you are living the way you want, great. If not, you can change it by changing how you look at things. Control Your Success, Control Your Mind By : breakthru-mentor Who Controls Your Success? Your Mind Does. The vast majority of people don't have control over their mind ask themselves poor questions, consequently never achieve the heights of success they desire. Use these tips to take Control and Attract Even More Success into Your Life Why You Need To Stretch Your Comfort Zone By : James Delrojo My favourite definition of "crazy" is "doing what you've always done but expecting your results to be different." Most people are afraid to change what they have always done, but the truth is that if you don't learn to stretch your comfort zone regularly then life will not improve for you. The 5 Pieces to the Happiness Puzzle By : James Delrojo I believe that there are five pieces that fit together to make happiness an automatic result for you. You can be successful in any one or two of these areas and still not be happy but if you are simultaneously successful in all five then your happiness is assured. How Heavy is Regret? By : Susan Russo When you are weighing whether or not it’s worth making a change in your life, remember this: It’s better to discipline yourself and go through a little pain now, as opposed to doing nothing, and regretting it for a lifetime. Five Ingredients of Happiness By : James Delrojo Happiness is different things to different people but there are common threads that run through the achievement of happiness for most people. These threads can be broken down into five ingredients. If you have all five of these you will be happy. Scare Me, I Love It! Or The Misadventures Of The One In The Land Of Many-Colored-Coatings By : Gerald O Donnell Nothing, absolutely nothing exists as a holographic reality outside of you! Your holographic reality (the Cosmos) is projected from inside out. Nothing really moves - absolutely nothing. There is only movement within consciousness. Only consciousness positions Itself within the Dream to get different perspectives: both spatial, temporal, and understanding-wise. The I Ching - One Of The World's Most Important Books? By : sacha tarkovsky The I Ching is the oldest known classic Chinese text and is one of the most important philosophical books of all time and one of the most popular having been read by billions of people. Why is the book so important? Simply, it helps us understand ourselves better and derive more from life. Feng Shui - Develop A Positive Attitude With This Philosophy By : sacha tarkovsky The Chinese call the expression of "energy" Chi, but what are the basic qualities of this energy? It is invisible, intangible and changeable however we all feel it, in some shape or form. If we can lift our Chi or spirit we will get more from life and this is exactly what Feng Shui helps us do. You Cannot Advance By Looking Back By : ann777 Choose not to concentrate on your past, but keep your gaze steadfastly on Him! Meditations: A Simple Healing Meditation Practice By : Chris Le Roy The role of meditation in essence is to assist you in maintaining your mind and body. The power of our mind is often overlooked in Western Society where as in other parts of the world like Asia, they recognize the power of the mind to assist in healing your body. This meditation is one that you can use to simply help heal you body. I should note that it is not a substitute for other medical assistance, but should be used in conjunction with traditional medicine. A New Life for the New Year By : Joann Ang Your reality now is the product of what is going on in your mind. If you pause for a while and examine the content of your thoughts and compare it with the reality that you are experiencing now you will know that it is true. Problems & trials come your way but if you keep these misfortunes in your mind, it will embed itself in your consciousness & will soon become a belief that you are indeed an unfortunate person. Revealing Psychic Clutter to a Trusted Human Being Removes the Sting By : Leslie Reynolds Benns Confessing painful psychic clutter to another human being is powerful, but finding the right person takes discernment. How Bad a Beating Are You Willing to Take to get Wired? By : Demeria When conditions are favorable it is this super consciousness that provides its guiding intelligence to assist for instance the budding oak tree. For ease of explanation this Schumann’s resonance, this super conscious mind, found making up the theta brainwaves in the human brain I have called the wired or Frances to personify it. Every living thing is connected to its rhythm of life, its planetary heartbeat. Setting the stage for untold human personal growth Self-Esteem Booster: Ten Ways To Love Yourself By : Michael Lee Self-esteem and confidence are necessary success traits that everyone should possess if they want to stay ahead of the pack and attain unending happiness. Learning to love yourself is the first big step Surprising Lessons About Success And Happiness Cancer Survivors Can Teach Us. By : Edward W. Smith Interested in becoming more happy and successful? Cancer Survivors have obviously been through one of the hardest tests life can throw us and this article has some surprising information from them that you can use to move your life ahead today. Gain Confidence and Boost Self Esteem in 5 Simple Steps By : Peter Murphy We all want to become more confident and feel good about ourselves so we can live our very best life. Here are some ways to gain confidence and raise self-esteem: Dealing With CHANGE: The Wind In Your Face By : Toni LaMotta Change is inevitable and yet it can often be the hardest thing in life. Here’s some inspiration about letting life be and making change easy. Affirmations – When, how, and how many affirmations?. By : keith In our previous article I outline how to make money with “Money to Be Made Online”, as well as how to overcome negatively charged affirmations that may have and adverse effect on your life. Today I’m going to talk more about affirmations, and we’ll build on the previous topics discussed. Previously we learned how to create positive affirmations. Introduction To The Four Agreements By : Toni LaMotta Don Miguel Ruiz wrote a wonderful book to teach us all a whole new way to live. Dr. Toni summarizes it here. How do negative affirmations affect my life? By : keith In the previous article we learned the power of “Money to Be Made Online” combined with powerful and life changing positive affirmations. In this article I’m going to outline why exactly you should care about changing your life with affirmations. Have You Chosen Gratitude? By : Kevin Sinclair Everyone’s life is different and they prefer to live life differently than other people. However, life can be pretty unpredictable with obstacles and challenges arising in our paths all of the time. Step 2 - Realization of Who You Are By : elysha Realization of who you are is a momentary thing. Moment by moment. To realize who you are while flowing through this mindbody that you find your self flowing through is the ultimate movement of manifestation. And yes, manifestation does have its storyline that will flower and unfold. It’s going to take courage By : Sue Falkner Wood For some of us, disease is our constant companion. We suffer, we adapt. When Your Life Hasn’t Turned Out the Way You Wanted By : Susan Russo Some day you may wake up and say, “How did I ever get here?” If things haven’t turned out the way you wanted; it doesn’t mean they can’t in your future. Starting right from where you are is the first step in moving closer to where you want to be. Replace Your Fears With Courage By : Susan Russo Learn to conquer your fears or your fears will conquer you. You have the power within you to do the thing you think you can’t. Move Beyond Your Circumstances By : Susan Russo There is a better place not so far away. In order to reach your dreams and to live a more enriched future; you have to learn how to tap into mindset that will take you there. Are You Happy, Joyous and Free? By : Dr. Mitzi Lynton Dr. Mitzi Lynton expalins how if life is not showing up for you as you would like it to there is something you can choose to do to create more happiness, joy and freedom immediately. The Zone of Enjoyment By : Luke Within The expression “In the zone” is often used to describe great sporting performances. But, there is a wonderful zone of enjoyment within all of us. And, real understanding will take us closer to that incredible inner realm. Healing the Inner Child By : Lujan Matus We know as human beings that to be an adult is just to be a child that has grown old. If something has happened to you in your childhood it can reawaken in adult life when you have children. Usually it corresponds with the age that your child is at the moment you feel the fear. This is one thing to consider, because fear has a depth and breadth like no other when experienced by a child. Healing A Broken Heart?...Learn To Forgive By : Susan Russo Learning to forgive someone who has hurt us is one of the most difficult things we can do. But, learning this one particular lesson in life will help you heal your past and move on to a better future. Trying To Heal A Broken Heart?...Focus On Yourself By : Susan Russo If you are trying to heal from a broken heart make sure you take the right steps that will help you move on to a better life. Focusing on yourself instead of your past will put you on the right path. Death is Planned Lovingly at the Highest Level By : Roy E. Klienwachter In the formless body of the creator, individualized pieces (souls) of the creator meet with others souls to plan out their new lives, the circumstances of their births, what they want to experience in this lifetime, and the time, place and circumstances of their death... Understanding the Power of Creating Meaningful Experiences By : Darlene Braden The relationship we have to an experience is often not based on the experience, but rather the perception of the experience. Be noticing what meaning you attach to any given situation you can determine if it will enhance your life or not. The Llama Party. By : Roy E. Klienwachter I have never heard of a Llama party and I seldom ever attend parties. This invitation however, was unique so I accepted not knowing what to expect. I wasn't sure if there were going to be live Llamas or BBQ'D Llamas. The invitation peaked my curiosity and so I agreed to attend... We Are Not One Function Machines By : Roy E. Klienwachter Humanitie's awareness is not just in this physical world. It extents into many realms of awareness. In this knowledge he should find comfort and desire to leave this one is better shape than when he got here... The Importance of Having Good Friends in Your Life By : Royane Real More of us today are lonelier than ever because modern life has become so busy and impersonal. It's time to take back your birth right, and make more connections with the people around you. I Talk to My Car By : Roy E. Klienwachter I have been driving vehicles since I was 12 years old. Back in those days giving your vehicles a name was the thing to do. I grew up in farm country, and animals and cars had names... Holistic Manifesting--Include Everything In Your Creations By : Roy E. Klienwachter Many of us create poorly because we do not include the whole picture into the results of what we desire. There is a secret to effective manifesting that brings about the results that we are seeking. This is the area in which most of us fail, we forget to... Commit To Be Happy By : joshuap Happiness is not something that others can take from you. It's something that you would have to throw away on your own. If I Were a Rich Woman By : Laura Johnson We all want to be rich. But in this case rich is finding what you love to do and doing that in your life. It is knowing life can be fulfilling your dreams but YOU have to make that choice. Methods Of Self-Esteem Improvement By : Holly Dodd - Many of us suffer from low self esteem and lack self confidence, you'll be happy to know that there are many methods for self esteem improvement. The first question you should ask yourself when attempting to improve your self esteem is whether there are issues that need to be addressed with a professional counselor. This is particularly true if your low self esteem is driving you to abuse alcohol or other drugs and is interfering in your life in a major way. If so, you may... Self Esteem Improvement; Start Now Before It Is Too Late... Or Else! By : Edwardo Mascasas - Be determined to improve your self esteem and you are on your way to great achievement. Do not let a low self esteem ruin your life. The way you think about yourself determines how you interact with others. What are some examples of low esteem aspects in you mind that you need improvement on? 1. Nothing you do seems to go right 2. You believe that most people do not like you. 3. You believe that you are not attractive. 4. You choose something and it turns out to b... 1 Great Way to Improve Your Life. By : Laurent Grenier Chapter in the book '101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life,' a gold mine of human wisdom by 101 experts in self-improvement. The World's Greatest Lie... By : Lance E. Ong Many people have given up on their dreams... they say, "Dreaming is only for the rich. When you have money, you can dream. When you have no money, don't dream." The Embarrassment of Self Development By : Robin OBrien For a long time I yearned to improve myself; my true inner self, but something was holding me back. I made a lot of excuses back then; I didn’t have time; I was too tired; I wasn’t sure what direction my search should take. However, the truth was I felt embarrassed about opening myself up, especially to those close to me. All that changed when I went for a stroll along a Danish beach. Karma versus Meditation By : Dr. Bonomi Is there any relationship between karma and meditation? Can the meditation pay the karma's debts? Can Dream Interpretation Be A Valid Method For Self-growth? By : Shen Gerald Can dream interpretation be a valid method for self-growth? This article is an explanation to this question. A System For Self Growth And Discovery By : Shen Gerald This article is a brief description of the spiritual path that I am walking upon. This path involves meditations and dream/vision interpretations. The Art of Self Improvement By : Robin OBrien Why does no one mention Art when talking about Self Improvement? Why do we seek inner understanding from 'gurus' and not artists? Maybe it's time for change. The Key to Developing Your Self-Esteem By : Ken Snowie Self-esteem is a state of mind. It can fill you with happiness, cheer, and confidence. It can also make you feel terrible about yourself. Self-esteem is like a battery. When the battery is charged, the individual is positive; when the battery is low, the individual is negative. Your Thinking to Breed Success By : Zuess One's ability to visualise a situation of vast proportions in human endeavor can often temper the monotony of day to day actions required to make someone succesful in reaching their own goals.
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