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Why I Believe in Angels - This is the short summary of the last three years of my life. It is a story of hope, survival and motivation....

Speaking Out For You - I am very guilty of saying what I think when I think it. A recent experience has prompted me to write this article. I shall mention no names or relationships. I shall just tell you what happened....

Duty Bound - BANG! Another mortar hit the long Vietnamese grass about fourty yards from our position. The deafening explosion blackened the lush wildlife around it. The whole squad ducked as bits of shrapnel rained down upon us....

SIGNificance of Signs - Signs were the Divine's reassurance that I was being rewarded for taking that first step in faith. I was feeling scared, but I lovingly watched those thoughts & emotions associated with that energy dissolve as I kept moving straight through the fire. My trust in Spirit deepened as I merged in union. Now, I'm being moved by the SIGNifinance of it all....

Learn From Yesterday, Live For Today, Hope For Tomorrow - One of the best things you can do to increase your happiness is to learn from the past, live in the present, and hope for the future. This article is based on a quote by Einstein, and, indeed, it is good advice....

Effective Ways of Inspiring Yourself - Inspiration might be hard to find but it is all around us. Sometimes, all we need in life is a boost. Or something to keep us on the right track, or something to keep us inspired....

Calling Out Our Doubts - I admit it - I have moments when I doubt the value of everything I do in my life. I doubt whether I'm really interested in my work. I question whether the relationships in my life are worthwhile. I seriously consider whether I'd prefer a life of solitary, cave-dwelling meditation. I think doubt is wonderful....

Karol Wojtyla - Love is Faceless - Pope Benedict XVI said, " Thank you for your sharing and the witness of your faith." This gave peace on a deathbed....

Slave Or Master of Money? - In today's world, many things need to be done if we must cope with the demands of living. Times have changed and everything that is needed to make life easier for us cost a lot of money....

The Way to Combat Laziness - Today's world, you know, is packed with enough strife and struggle. You have no way left to dodge these barriers if you want to shine in life or prove your worth as a perfect man sans any distaste for the deeds that you have to do. Monotony may goad you to laziness; galore of personal problems may lead you to utter despair....

Capture Imagination With an Innovative Exhibit - An exhibit is nothing but drab unless it is spruced up with some special effects. If you have ever visited a museum during any special occasion like on the Independence Day or on the museum's anniversary day, chances are bright that you have witnessed a 'son et lumiere' show. This is a French word whose meaning is 'sound and light.' Nothing more can capture the attention of the visitors like this show....

We Need You - The person sitting next to you right now needs you. That couple sitting across from you at the restaurant needs you. That lady that checked you out at the store needs you. That man that dropped off that delivery at work needs you....

Lyndon B Johnson - The Evils One Can Do When Given Power - This article touches on the bad that people in power can create. Lyndon Johnson, throughout his term, saw thousands of young Americans die in Vietnam, though would not give up. This describes the lessons we can learn from him today....

Want to Create a Better More Positive Life? How to Get Great Results in Life - Do you want to make positive changes in your life? Want to see better results in all areas of your life?...

The Mentality of the Statue of Liberty and Why This Country Continues to Succeed From Its Principals - "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" This is a quote which is widely known from (quite obvious) the Statue of Liberty. Though some think it is outdated by 120+ years, it still rings true in American culture today....

Nobody Ever Got Rich Chasing Money - People Get Rich by Being Passionate About What They Do - The reason why some fail to make the money they wish to is that, in their professional career, they chase the money. This almost never works. You must chase your passion. Then, the money comes. However, once it does, if you remain passionate about what you do, you will continue....

Retreat to Advance Into a New Decade - From my second floor bedroom, I look out at a massive 150 year-old eucalyptus tree that almost overpowers the expanse of the Pacific and the Channel Islands. Starlings, crows, doves, and woodpeckers dart among the withered arms of ancient oaks....

Doing Something For Yourself - Not a Selfish Thing - Most of us are always doing things for others. We almost feel guilty to treat ourselves to something we have always wanted. True, being kind and offering our help to family and friends is wonderful and it makes us feel good, but somewhere down the line we have to take time for ourselves....

Are You Trying to Keep Everyone Happy? - Are you are continually trying to please others and keep the peace. Taking responsibility for the happiness of others might be costing you, and them, more than you think....

Advices to Success on Figure Competition - Figure competition is the event where you can see many women with a fitness and muscle appearance. You may have already seen those women in any magazines about fitness and sometimes make you want to join this competition....

Finding Your Life Purpose - Many people are clear on this issue but far more are not. Why is that? Probably the real cause lies with the fact that as little ones we are conditioned to be other than who we really are....

Perseverance By Winston Churchill - What Churchill Can Teach Us About Business - Winston Churchill was a very complex character. His moods were often described as erratic, he was born with a tendency towards depression which led him to self medicate with alcohol. During his initial political career, he made some enemies in Parliament as he was quite opinionated. However, Churchill, throughout WWII, showed a resolve that had not been seen before in history....

Live a Memorable Life - You want to live a memorable life. Understanding how memory works will help you with this aim. Create the best memories for you....

Be Confident, As We Are Born With It! - When we are born into the world, we believed we could be and do anything. We do not have any negative feelings like being shy, embarrassed, sad, worried and so on. It seems like we entered the world; free and fearless. Okay, maybe not fearless because we have the fear of falling and loud noises....

Your Jobs Future is Now - A new job reality has hit the 21st century. Globalization is here to stay. Job winners are good at people skills. Additionally, these employable people have a knack for making difficult things appear easy and they are great communicators....

A Bill of Responsibilities - I value my rights as an American, but sometimes I wonder if the constitution only relates half of the story. Perhaps our Bill Of Rights should be accompanied by a Bill Of Responsibilities....

Legislating Morality - Call it what you want-morality, ethics, or character can't be codified. Laws, rules, and regulations are always lowest common denominators....

Why Do We Fear Possibility? - Immediately following my accident, I wanted desperately to believe in the possibility of recovery. I knew that a good attitude would help me tackle the hard work ahead. But somehow I couldn't find the courage to maintain a consistent positive approach. I understood intellectually that the course of my recovery depended on my outlook, but I resisted the urge to look for possibilities in a difficult situation....

Positivity News - Do Something - If you don't fail, you're not trying. You need to get out of your comfort zone to be successful. No one ever made it very far by sitting on the sidelines....

The Highest Paying Job Ever - Which is the highest paying job? Which profession is the best, that will guarantee a very high pay? Some people think that money comes based on the profession chosen, or that it is the job that you do that determines how rich you will ever be. Initially, I also agreed with that assertion, that it is your job that determines how rich you will be....

7 Things That Keep a Women Going - It takes a lot to be a woman. It isn't just about looks and love. If her mascara is running and she looks like shes been crying, appreciate her for being human....

Why You Need to Live Life More Consciously - Constantly being afraid and living in fear will never allow you to see the true opportunities that exist in front of you. If you see fearful situations for what they really are and have the courage enough to face them, then you have the opportunity to live life to its absolute fullest....

Stop Living Life in Fear and Learn to Live Courageously - Courage is simply standing up to your fears and facing them head on. Being brave and courageous has more to do with the knowledge and intellect of knowing that nothing bad is going to happen to you no matter how you are feeling on the inside....

Be Brave and Live Life Courageously - We automatically think that the brave should be the ones working in service like policemen or soldiers. But there are certain occasions and moments in our lives where we have the opportunity to truly use our courage to better our lives....

Learn How to Conquer Your Fears and Hurdle All Obstacles - Success in anything is really no easy task, it is a learning process and a lifelong quest in which only the smart and courageous people take. You cannot be scared to fail if you want to accomplish your most sought-after goals....

What Do You Believe In? - What do you believe in? And here's an even better question. How sure are you that your beliefs are valid?...

Your Time is Now - There is No Better Time When Inspiration is Your Guide - We all feel better doing things when we feel inspired. Having to do things because they are on a to do list can sometimes make life seem unrewarding....

Trying to Make Things Happen - Recently, the Online newspapers I usually scan, all featured Wal-Mart's special on their front pages. 3G iPhone sale, $97.00....

Never Again, Never Ever - A Solemn Pledge of Change - Sometimes in life we need to take hold of that solemn promise of our hearts and make it again before God. And it's not before time - after all, we've lived under the curse of a lie for some time. This occurs to everyone....

Life's Lessons - Life has an abundant amount of lessons that are taught all the time. The question is do we recognize them when they come around. Do you have a life lesson that you want to share?...

Digging Deeper - In the midst of a financial crisis in the America, I believe now more than ever people are searching for more truth and wisdom from God. If we think we can just pop into church and grab a few nuggets of truth and be on our way we will have a rude awakening. The secrets of God are not easily unearthed by the lukewarm....

Where Your Thoughts Take You - Change your thoughts today, change your tomorrows. Thoughts are powerful things and how you manage your thoughts express your current circumstances and predict your future....

Make Life Great - Life is short and should be enjoyed to the full. Your thoughts and the way you experience life are central to that enjoyment. Think, feel and sense well and life is great....

Why God Had Respect For Abel's Sacrifice - Why was God pleased with Abel's sacrifice and not Cain's? What makes us right with God?...

Want to Follow Your Dreams? Here Are 4 Key Things You Need to Have to Follow Your Dreams - Are you a dreamer or are you following your dreams? Most people just dream, a small percentage of people follow their dreams If you already are or maybe just thinking about making your move here are 4 things you need to have, read on ....

Need Some Inspiration? Take a Look at This 13-Year-Old - Many of us feel unaccomplished in our lives due to our lack of adventure. We will spend hours and hours working away to get our next pay check and in the end we feel unsatisfied with ourselves because we ultimately realize money isn't what makes us happy. We live on a beautiful planet and yet some of us don't even leave our hometown our entire life!...

More Power to You (Part 3) - In parts 1 & 2 of this series of articles on the POWER of God in us, we saw that firstly, Jesus promised us the power; secondly, that He paid the full price for the dominion and authority over everything above the earth, on the earth, and beneath the earth. Then thirdly, we saw that His promise came true on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came on all the disciples gathered in the upper room, and miracles was the direct result of that outpouring of the Holy Spirit....

Inspiration - Maintain It - Being inspired is a decision. Yes, it is a decision....

The Bucket List - Life is meaningless, if you want it to be. It's a scary thought knowing that every morning we're one day older, one day closer to the end....

You Are Fantastic - If you know this already then fantastic. If you don't then you are not looking hard enough. There are so many fantastic things about you....

The Way to Happiness - Forget the Housework and Feel Great! - The way to happiness is not to be found in endless, repetitive, thankless housework, which can lead to depression and low self-esteem. It lies in recognising and connecting to who you really are on an inner level and in expressing your true self. Are you feeling as if life has lost its meaning and that you have not smiled in a long time?...

What Every Christian Leader Should Know - God's Word, is very outspoken concerning the leaders of His people. This is the case in both the Old and New Testaments. God's love for His humankind is such that He will not tolerate leaders that exploitation their subjects neither will He tolerate the abuse of power and authority....

More Power to You (Part 6) - We now reach the climax of this series of articles on Christian Spiritual power. As we saw in the previous article, the power of the Holy Spirit works through believers because of the authority of the name of Jesus....

More Power to You (Part 5) - We are now proceeding to the climax of this series of articles on the power of God in us. As we have seen in previous parts, the power comes from God, through the Holy Spirit, after we repent of our sins and receive the salvation of Jesus Christ. Having the power of God is not for personal use or benefit though, but for the goodwill of the Kingdom of God....

More Power to You (Part 4) - In the previous three parts of this series, we discussed the source and direction of power available to Christians. We learned that Jesus promised the Apostles that they would receive power from on high when the Holy Spirit falls on them, and saw that this actually happened just as Jesus promised....

Contentment is So Far From the Word Achievement - Most people in the modernized society are unhappy, as their NEEDS are not totally attended to. Moreover they take satisfaction in achievement, without compromising, or learning from their challenge or challenges in life....

Champions Never Quit - The Triumphant True Life Story of a Champion - When you get knocked down, get back up. If you get knocked down 9 consecutive times in 12 years, just keep getting back up. The greatest thing you can do in your life is to get back up when you get knocked down. The person who chooses to be unstoppable is the truly "great" person and is seen by the eyes of God as being truly "great." You are a Champion when you make the choice to be a Champion....

Shine Like a Star - You are very special and should shine like a star. The secret is to understand the intelligence and creativity you have and to enjoy it fully....

Top Three Motivational Life Quotes - An Absolute Must Read For Everyone - There are some life quotes, which if you ponder on and dig deeper into them, can change your whole life. I come across some such awe-inspiring extremely motivational quotes while browsing through quotations websites. These quotes have helped me shift my perspective on how I look at the events happening in my life....

A Glimpse of Heaven - It was in this room that I realised that all we have been through has been made beautiful. That God IS holy and, loving and just. That there is dignity and much power in suffering and that all things work to good under His hand....

My Daughter's Graduation Reminds Me to Keep on Dreaming - Very few people says, "I wish I had been more conservative. I wish I had taken a more secure route in my life and career." Many do live with regrets concerning things they wish they had done and never got around to doing....

Do You Believe in Divine Timing? - What is divine timing? Is it the sky opening up and a loud booming voice saying "now is the time do this now!"...

The Vital Aging Secret Betty White Knows All About - What's the vital aging secret that Betty White knows all about? Life doesn't end until it ends. This line appeared in an article on Golden Girl, Betty White, in a recent Newsweek article. I love that Betty White is a hot commodity at age 88 because she's giving all of us another positive role model for vital and successful aging. Her appearance on Saturday Night Live on May 8, 2010 not only made her the oldest host ever and resulted in huge ratings, she also showed the world that her wit and comedic timing are still as sharp as ever....

Life is Too Short - Dying is the last thing any of us want to talk about. And funerals are depressing. It hangs a gloom somewhere in the corner of the heart....

Threads of Hope - Without Hope, everything's old. Like a song without melody, like a poem without a rhyme, like a marriage without love, like a day without the sun, like a river without water....

Direction and Purpose - Sometimes we ask ourselves if we need a new direction or are we on track. Although I do occasionally ask myself such questions I also know it is purely out of old habit that I do so and that really the goal is wherever I am. With this approach I can relax and even throw away the map....

What's Your Attitude - Studies have proven beyond all doubt that optimists live longer, healthier lives than pessimists, even when the pessimist's view of life is more accurate. There are umpteen quotes talking about our our attitudes effects our lives. There are a gazillion books on the subject, two of my personal favourites are Brilliant Attitude by Bob Allwright and Attitude, Aptitude, Altitude by Robyn Simpson....

Be Persistent - Quitting is Not an Option! - The difference between mediocrity and greatness can be summed up with the word 'persistence.' Many people give up on their dreams when faced with obstacles. When you are pursuing your passion and dreams, it would be wise to adopt the motto that 'quitting is not an option.' Rest assured--there will be challenges....

All About Timing - Have you ever heard that everything happens for a reason? Fate they say takes control, and leads you to your destiny - it is something over which we have no control and our lives could be governed by it. I am a strong believer in fate, and here's why....

What is Inspiration? Part III - PLAY is the key to inspiration. The key to inspiration is joy and the purest form of joy is pure play!...

Is the Monkey Holding You Back? - As a young girl I learned about money by watching my divorced parents. My successful father worked hard, was thrifty yet generous with his family, and REALLY wanted me and my sister to recognize how important and difficult it was to make a good living....

Alchemy - Can a Study of Attempts by Alchemists to Turn Base Metal Into Gold Help You Achieve Goals? - Because of the durability of gold and its amazing quality of permanence, Alchemists believed by changing inferior base metals into gold by secret chemical processes, they would discover the "philosopher's stone". This would provide them with the "elixir of life", a mysterious substance that would cure illnesses, lengthen life and perhaps grant immortality. Although the alchemists failed in their attempts to change inferior metals into gold there is a great deal that can be learnt from their efforts....

Improve Your Life, Create Positive Change, Focus on the Things You Love - Are you looking to improve your life and bring about positive change? Do you feel like life sometimes runs away with itself before you get chance to enjoy things? You need to take time out to enjoy the things you love, here is a great way to create this extra time on a daily basis ...

More Power to You (Part 1) - That we are living in difficult times, is no secret. People who have a negative inclination can identify problems in almost every sphere of life. The world economy apparently reached record lows; there are worldwide health crises with all sorts of pandemics evolving and then we have not even talked about global warming. Truly, the international situation sketches a sordid picture....

Getting Results Using the Law of Attraction - Take Inspired Action - So your next best step is to take Inspired Action! Look at the word inspired as being in-spirit, in the universal flow of life. When you come from a place of being inspired only great things can happen. Leave behind any have to do's, needy action or must do's and take inspired in-spirit action. Trust me this works!...

More Power to You (Part 2) - Times are not easy, and families are facing problems which they sometimes never thought they would. "I don't have power to face this" is a phrase that comes up more often than we think. But, do we really not have power, or is it a case of I do not know where to get the power to go through these times? The power is available for everyone to have. Read all the articles in this series, and you will know where, how and when to receive this power....

Girlfriend As Your Power Booster! - She is the most beautiful creation ever created by God; she is the toughest and charming among all the females of nature. She is 'Venus', she is 'the Grace' and she is 'the power booster'....

The Secret of Understanding Others - Today was one of those days I am glad is over, yet at the same time very grateful for Mother Nature's gift of wisdom. My ego was bruised but Mother Nature showed me how to change my perspective in order to understand others....

Tools? What Tools? - It is amazing how man has gone this far. From the times when we lived in caves - when we were at the mercy of nature - man has found very innovative ways on how to get around it. We call them "tools."...

What is Good Or Bad? - As I get a few more years behind me, I realize that judgment has no place in my life. I guess maybe, it's the years that put a bit more wisdom in this noggin of mine, but I find that there is a gift attached to everything. What some people call good or bad, I know that it just is. I don't attach a label to it, I just look for the gift. Some people however, look for the best and the worst in things. In the end though, not one of us can tell how something will ultimately work out no matter what it looks like right now....

The Ripple Effect - Everything is connected and creates a ripple effect. We should all try to take advantage of this fact and make the world better....

Enjoy the Earth - There are great ways to celebrate and enjoy nature. Our earth is our home and when we are one with it, we are whole....

What is Inspiration? Part II - What Does Inspiration Feel Like? What does God feel like?...

The Strength to Be Gentle - Our culture worships those who succeed, but we're stuck with a scarcity model of success. Success means winning, and that means everyone else has to lose....

What Love Is - Words like butterflies from your breath. As you speak to tell me I'll be alright. I may be far from perfect, but that is put aside ...

The Rose That Grew in the Concrete - Some of us have been born in bad or hard circumstances. Others, when looking at our lives, do not even know how we made it....

Outside Sources, the Mental Game - I seem to draw on my experiences from the hockey world extremely often. Up until one year ago, this was really the only world I knew....

How to Become a Good Student - I used to have major problems motivating myself to study when I was in my first and second year of college. I didn't really have this problem when I was in high school and living at home, but the minute I got out to live on my own, I just couldn't study anymore....

Spring Cleaning - How This Could Make a Big Difference - Spring cleaning isn't just cleaning your home. That is done regularly. Cleaning up by going through all your stuff on shelves, in cupboards etc could help you look for things you aren't using anymore. You could sell much of it, and put in the money earned for savings for a good summer trip. Be inspired, and get the process started in your own home....

Simon Cowell Humbles Himself on Oprah - Most American Idol viewers know that Simon Cowell will not be returning to the series when it returns in the fall. He says he is leaving the series to start another star talent search program....

It Helps to Have a Trusted Person That You Can Be Accountable To - See King David - It is always good to have a responsible person that you are accountable to. It can keep you going and it can keep you out of trouble. King David is a prime example....

The Woman Who Flies Planes Without Arms - Jessica has no fingers, hands, elbows. She was born without them which to a lot of people would have been a source of life long frustration and bitterness especially if you grew up with around those who have complete limbs. It would have been totally understandable too if she grew up relying on other people to take care of her and staying to sulk at her fate which she clearly didn't deserve....

Control Your Life, Or Someone Else Will - You must take control of your life if you want the true fruits you deserve. If you rely on someone else you will always have to settle for bones....

Women of Substance - We Are Many! - Being a Woman of Substance can also include being a Mother of Substance, a Daughter of Substance, a Sister of Substance and certainly a Wife of Substance. Is this all too much to ask of ourselves?...

How to Create Success - Insights From Think and Grow Rich Book - Want to know how to create success? Well it all starts with the mind! Your thoughts are powerful! If you want to change your results, create a super charged profitable business, create financial abundance and freedom, work from home, travel more, work less, buy more things, whatever you want....

Go-Getting Attitude - Nothing on Earth Can Stop You! - No, God, no Allah can stop the person with go-getting attitude, who follows one path with self-confidence. Yes, I know God is Powerful and omnipotent, but you can challenge the almighty by dint of your deeds....

Power Networking - 3 Essential Steps to Creating Life Changing Connections - Are your networking skills producing the results you need to move forward? Here are 3 powerful tips to help you immediately to create life changing connections....

Ten Things to Cheer You Up - Even small steps can make huge changes in your day. Every one has a bad days. For some they pass quickly, for others, it takes more effort to move on. Some steps to move forward are shared here....

Going Higher - Ever had a purposeless time when you couldn't sleep on a shiftless night? Nothing particular was wrong but there was also nothing stimulating either. Or perhaps there were too many niggling, unreconciled issues? There was a vacancy of solving thought and a gap in contentment a time when you can't quite put a finger on the problem and therefore 'install' just the right solution....

Is it Really Possible to Live a Dream Life? Would You Like to Live Your Dream Life? Read On - I am certain if you asked the question "Would you like to live your dream life?" to anyone they would say "of course!" So why is it that so many people seem to be stuck in the rut of life, wishing and hoping to live their dreams one day . Here's my take on it ...

Unfreezing the Dreams You Want in Life - If you really want to improve any area of your life, you have to courageously face the things you can do right now. Do those things and experience the next level of life. Repeat this process to the level of success or happiness you desire....

Is Confidence Earned Or Learned? - Confidence, confidence, confidence. So easy to be said, but so hard to get! Sometimes, don't you just wonder whether we earn them or learn them?...

Do You Want to Stop Biting Your Nails? - Are you one of those people who is aware that you bite your nails but have not found a method to stop biting nails that actually works in the long term? I can completely understand how you feel. You constantly put your fingers to your mouth and it is only after you have started biting that you catch yourself doing it....

Why We Fail To Progress In Our Goals - As we progress through life we find that we have dreams. Dreams such as making very large amounts of money, a home for our families and a good paying job or our own business, to name a few. We have defined our goals and we have visualized what they should look like but we always seem to fail to obtain what we want in our lives....

Thoughts Are Forces - The power of thoughts on ones mind, body and attitude is immense. Give it a shot, start thinking of all the situations you dread, the events you do not want to occur, those outcomes which might turn the meaning of your life. It can be career stagnation, or a huge blow on your financial back ups. How does it feel?...

Spending Time With Loved Ones Helps - When tragedy strikes or you are having some kind of a personal crisis, spending time with loved ones helps. Loved one like family a sister or brother, or even a beloved best friend always seems to help and comfort pain....

Start Achieving Your Dream Now - We all have big dreams. Most of us have tried to reach that dream but have failed in the past. Then we ask ourselves, do I give up on that dream?...

Why Self Help May Be a Waste of Money - Why do some people seem to benefit from home study methods, yet others are left feeling frustrated and confused? What is the fundamental difference between the two groups?...

Why People Have Assumptions - Why do people assume? Assumption means to take as certain or true. We make assumptions often because we want to communicate more effectively....

The Power Hour - I'm not sure how you start the day, but I will tell you that how you begin your day is the greatest predictor of how the rest of your day will follow. Do you want an average day? Then just be like the rest of the masses and start your day in an average way....

What Do You Believe? - How you live your life will mirror your beliefs. So if you're not living the way you want, try changing what you believe....

Are You in Alignment? - Being in alignment with your desires and goals from the inside out will help you to achieve whatever it is you want in life. But, the problem is that most people do the opposite. They have a conscious desire to either find a relationship, get out of debt, lose weight, heal from heartache or whatever the case may be....

The Basic and Different Types of Self Defense - The main important keys to overcome any life threatening situation is to remain calm and relaxed. People are having a difficulty with this since they let their fear and their anxiety cover their minds. The self defense weapons and techniques can be used once an individual also learns to remain in a relaxed and focused mind....

Why Being Good is Feeling Good - Feeling good about what you are doing is the first step to being a good person. Most people who are happy with themselves are people who actually feel good about what they're doing. Personal growth plays a very big role in making a difference not only in your life, but in other people's lives as well. Becoming the best person that you can be starts with yourself....

Universal Consciousness - The Universal Laws are inter-related and founded on the understanding that everything in the universe is energy, including human energy and that energy moves in a circular motion. At the microscopic level, you are a whirling mass of electrons and energy atoms spinning. Everything in the world is comprised of this energy and you are intimately connected with this energy mass, a sea of whirling electrons....

Recognizing Success - The word "success" has many, many shades of meaning, but ultimately, it's subjective. How you would define success for your life or your business, home, etc., will have a different shade of meaning than my definition or another person's. But we would all agree that in every industry, every home, every field of business or government, we are looking for, and seeking success. But how do we know success when we see it?...

Failure Doesn't Exist For You - There are several times when we have not followed something through or pushed through with something because we've been so afraid to fail. You're not alone when it comes to these feelings because a lot of people actually are afraid of failure. Nobody likes the idea of failing. The very notion of failure makes us feel weak, ineffective and useless....

Helen Keller's Happiness Quotes - Helen Keller was deaf blind and mute. She became a well renowned author, well traveled speaker and stood up for various causes such as war opposition and women's suffrage to name a few....

Storms Outside - Peace Inside - Our emotions often ebb and flow in time with the changing seasons. Sometimes though, they offer a distinct contrast and a time for reflection and gratitude....

Prosperity Blueprint Review - Prosperity Paradox Secrets Revealed - Have you heard of the Prosperity Blueprint that supposedly reveals all the secrets of the prosperity paradox and can help you gain financial prosperity? Prosperity paradox is actually a false belief that has caused many people to get stuck in their lives without ever really being able to become financially free....

The Secret of Self-Improvement - I had yet another change in perspective this week which seemed more painful than the last. This time I had caused pain in another even though it was never my intention. I am just grateful that my 'victim' spoke up and showed me the error of my ways....

Don't Be the Complacent Frog, Don't Wake Up One Day and Think, Where Did My Life Go? - Do you ever find yourself putting up with a situation, then you take a fresh look at it and think, how in the world did I get myself into this? You wake up one morning and think, "Where did my life go? This isn't what it was supposed to be like." I trust the following article will get you thinking about any situations you have in your life that you need to address but have been putting off....

Self Improvement Through Education! - Whenever one thinks about improving finances, body image or a relationship; a common thread in how to go about making these improvements often is: education. The two just seem to naturally go hand in hand. Improving your state of affairs or your body often times means educating yourself about some aspect of the situation or learning about how to do something regarding your body....

Self-Improvement - Speaking the Truth - If you ask my grandchildren "What does your grandmother love more than you?" they will answer "The truth". You see, when people speak the truth life is easier....

Turtle Perseverance - I was sitting outside the front of my house one morning just observing nature and contemplating my life. I watched the clouds, the ants at my feet, the birds flying by. There were two little lizards running around as if playing a game of tag....

Business and Leadership Development Terms - G Series - This refers to an alternative to an original idea or product. Sometimes companies trade in generic products which look and feel like the original thing but a lot cheaper in price....

Passive Income - 3 Strategies to Create a Passive Income For Life - Three practical models that will provide you with a passive income for life. If you desire financial freedom, you need to think about what is the right model for you....

Worst Names You Can Give Your Baby Boy - Whatever you do, stay away from these names. Brad - No one else has the right to use that name but his royal highness Brad Pitt and unless your son is going to end up looking that good when he grows up, you better stay away from the name....

Table Manners 101 - Here's a survival guide to getting it right during any dining experience. Don't get caught up in the details, master the basics first....

Are You All Dressed Up and Afraid to Go Out? - Oh, can you feel the pain? Have you ever felt like this? I know I have. In fact, this has been so much a part of my life; all dressed up and afraid to go out. AND, thank God, I can now say that I am holding my arms wide open....

How to Overcome Anger and Hatred - We need to learn to control our anger. When we feel anger, we must give ourselves a time out! Step back. Walk away, count to ourself, but never react. We must be in control and use "consequence thinking." The use of drugs and alcohol has the potential to fill us with anger and lets Satan control us. If we allow ourselves to get out of control, we take the risk of doing something, which can destroy our lives....

How to Easily Overcome a Fear of Computers - If this fear is having a significant negative impact on your life, it's time to do something about it. Luckily these fears can be turned into a positive resource and can be easily overcome....

Truth of the Matter - What are the truths in your life? Are you seeking the truth in your life? Is your truth greater than the facts? When you are free of confusion, conflict and ego attachments you are connected with the truth of the matter. Are facts the truth or is truth the facts? Facts are measurements of circumstances as they are, but the truth is eternal. Truth does not change....

Napkin Etiquette - Figuring out what to do with your napkin can be hard. This guide will help you through most situations....

How to Ask For Feedback at Work - Getting feedback from others about your performance is a great way of improving your skills. Feedback should be constructive, timely and sincere so that you can use it to improve your performance or fine tune processes....

What You Pay Attention to Grows - "What You Pay Attention to Grows." This small statement is the foundation upon which I have built my most successful coaching principles. If you are not aware of what you pay attention to on a daily basis, you will not be aware of what is growing or not growing in your life. Over the last decade of coaching adults, many of them business entrepreneurs and executives with ADHD, I have consistently witnessed patterns of thoughts and beliefs to which they seem to cling....

Develop the Now Habit Today! - How often have you read or discussed how to stop procrastinating by evolving the now habit in your life? When in truth this very behaviour, or lack of action, is usually compounding your challenge of putting things off....

The Truth - It Ain't Necessarily So! - Most of us live our lives viewing our world from just one perspective. If we were to change that, a whole new world of possibilities become available to us ...

Definition of Persuasion - 10 Tips to Create a More Purposeful Life Through Persuasion - Many people strive to achieve positive, happy living through persuasion, so they learn the definition of persuasion in their everyday lives and activities. Many of them achieve it with no problem but many more find that they need someone to help point the way and provide some good personality development tips. Hopefully this article will help to start people out with their development and finding out what their definition of persuasion is....

Wound Too Tight - Adrenal Dominance As a Consequence of Bypassing Mother Nature - The practice of bottle feeding several generations of children has created a population which functions on emergency status, unaware of the health and emotional consequences. The author discusses methods of healing adrenal dominance and the requirements for success....

What We Need to Do to Explore Our Dark Side - Exploring our "dark side" or the shadow (as psychology in Carl Jung's school of thought calls it) is a basic and fundamental step to knowing our real and true self. This dark side or the Shadow are our dark impulses, dark inclinations, negative feelings and emotions, and the hidden part of ourselves that we at times, do not even show to ourselves or acknowledge to ourselves its existence....

Planning Your Financial Freedom For Success - Financial freedom explains in full with important information to help you understand how it affects your life in the future. Focusing on being able to achieve much more and further your success this article has some great tips....

How to Persuade Someone - 10 Tricks to Read People and Persuade Them - Many people often find themselves in sticky or otherwise tricky situations. In such situations, knowing how to persuade someone is crucial. These are more often than not involved in some way with your job. In order to get yourself out of these situations you will most likely need to read the other person and get in their mind to persuade them to think in another way, more closely to your own. These ten self improvement tips will help you so that you'll know you can do this successfully....

Sales Training DVD and Self Help eBooks - 10 Reasons to Use Them - There is no doubt that this is in fact, the digital age. As such it is possible to find and read just about anything online and that includes sales training dvd and eBooks....

4 Tips on How to Increase Your Typing Speed Making You More Productive - Computers have become a staple in today's society. In fact, some businesses have gone on line because of the vast market that surrounds this technology....

Sales Closing Techniques - 10 Ways to Avoid Manipulation That Will Save You Tons of Money! - In today's world there is a constant war brewing not only in the battlefields but also within our individual psyche. Salesman use it with sales closing techniques. Its main weapon is manipulation and it is used with great accuracy. People can use it in many forms to destroy both your image. Using these ten ways to overcome it will give you the tools to fight back when someone begins to attack you using sales closing techniques....

Think Download - Think Download will help you understand that your thought patterns need to be adjusted. We live in a world where we believe we have to download our thoughts. Is this robbing you of your life?...

Discover the Benefits of Reiki Seichem Healing - Re-iki pronounced ray-kee literally means spiritually guided life force energy. It is the ancient art of hands-on healing. Requiring an in depth understanding of both the physiological and philosophical aspects of the human function, Reiki employs life-force energy flows to treat sadness, suffering and stress....

Examples of Persuasion - 10 Ways to Focus On Your Objective Each and Every Time - No matter what the endeavor you will probably be reaching for success. One of the most profound examples of persuasion is persuading yourself. It can be hard to reach success at times but it can be done and with the help of these ten positive ways to focus you can do it....

Valuable Life Experiences - Are you over worked and emotionally drained? Do you find that you never have any time for yourself or your family? Ever feel that there has to be more to life than what your experiencing that there is something missing?...

Self Control - Showing Restraint - How does restraining one's impulses result in self-improvement? Shouldn't it be the other way around? I'd like to explore these divergent views on the topic in this article....

Team Spirit is Alive and Well - Team spirit is the glue that binds a city, a family or friends. Team rivals are the glue that bind these groups even tighter. We all love to belong to a team, a club a group of people with similar interests and hobbies. Being a fan gives us a club, a team a purpose, a goal and sometimes, even a victory....

Emotional Health - The Wounded Inner Child, Does it Run Your Life? - Our inner child contains all our positive and negative emotional patterns. He or she lives in our psyche as the little child we once were. He or she carries the wounds of past trauma. A clue that our inner child runs our lives emerges in the patterns of drama and trauma, which keep reappearing repeatedly in our adult lives. Another clue shows itself if we keep retelling the same story of suffering to others....

Let Your Freak Flag Fly - Learn power from the Greek gods, individuality from Jimi Hendrix, passion from Einstein, how to learn from your heroes and be authentic from Napoleon Hill, how to be outstanding from Sarah Brightman, and why only you can fulfill your destiny just as the world needs. Plus an inspiration from the dangers David Livingstone faced in Africa....

Persuade - For Good Or For Evil - What Do Hitler and Mother Teresa Have in Common? - Persuasion is an art and a science that works each time you apply it. The problem is that the laws of persuasion that allow you to persuade anyone will work no matter what reason you want to use them for. Think about it this way ...

Thoughts Create Your Experiences - You make decisions in your life that you might think are merely routine or mundane You might be thinking, Oh, that's not going to work out or I can't do that, and you give a litany of reasons why it will not work or why you can not do it. Your past thoughts, beliefs and actions have created your present, and your future will continue to play out the same patterns unless you change your thoughts, beliefs and actions....

Overcome the Fear of Self Improvement - People are usually afraid of things they do not understand. When you hear the term "self improvement" people get all jumpy and defensive. Why?...

The Difference Between the Haves and Have Nots - The wealthy leverage assets to achieve definite ends. Most people, on the other hand, do not define ends but rather drift aimlessly about. Success does beget success. But, essentially the difference between "haves" and "have nots", the difference that matters, is the willingness to act....

Observation is the Key, The Problem is the Lock - Innovation Unlocks the Solution - Find innovation by being a keen observer. Issues have to found before they can be solved. Conversations can contain ideas if you listen for them. Grab the issue and run with it....

To Succeed - Simplify - We are lost in the complexity of daily living when the task is simple - connect with other human beings. This connection is not a means to an end. The connection is an end in itself. Forget about the medium, forget about the media - simplify life - simplify your life. Connect with another human being - directly - in a place, in a moment....

Separating Needs From Wants - There are a lot of things in life that we want, but not all of them are things we actually need. People confuse need with want all the time and that often leads to chaos in their public and private lives. They make choices that negatively impact them....

Winning Thoughts - Winners have winning thoughts. Losing thoughts generate defeat. They are your thoughts so choose the right ones for you....

Tripping Over Joy - How do we face daily challenges from a peaceful stance and not a fear based stance? Drawing on the wisdom from a 14th century poet and 21st century neuro-anatomist, I'll share with you what I've learned....

Private and Public Responsibilities - You want to perform well at your job so you devote countless hours at work instead of going home at a reasonable time. You want your personal life to succeed, so you find your self thinking about your family or problems at work. Neither is a recipe for a balanced healthy life and can lead to disaster....

Turn Your Lows Into Highs - Life is filled with glorious and not so glorious experiences. What constitutes lows for each person varies. For some, the smallest things may set them off. For instance, the weather may put a damper on their day, or someone says something that sends them into a frenzy....

Decision Making - 4 Reasons to Be Decisive and Make Decisions Now - The number one stumbling block to progress in any field is the failure to make a decision. Decisions must be made to gain direction, to start progress, to continue progress and to capture the moment....

Balancing Work and Personal Life - Finding a healthy balance between your work and personal life is something nearly everyone struggles with. It's not always easy, but it's important to make time for both since, too much of either can be detrimental. It's been said that "Too much work makes Jack a dull boy," this is certainly true if you devote yourself to your career to the exclusion of everything else....

Differences Between Need and Want - A lot of people confuse need with want. They covet things they don't have and convince themselves that they can't do without it. They aren't satisfied until they own them....

Find Peace and Relaxation With the Native American Flute - The flute has been a revelation. The Native American style flute is a wonderful tool to discover peace and tranquility. Playing the flute helps me to relax and center myself....

Do You Think Failure is Learned? - So we all know that no one wants to be stuck all the time in overwhelm, always trying to catch up financially just to keep current? Always afraid of where our future lays....

Are You Your Own Worst Enemy When Going After Your Dreams? - How does he do all of this and get other people to help him do it, successfully? He has to ask. Asking others is the one most important thing people miss every time when going after their dreams....

Stand Up and Live - There is only one experience called your life. And what you don't do, doesn't get done. It's not that someone else will do it. In fact, they can't. Because you happen to be unique....

The Irresistible Allure of the Modern Lady - Throughout the ages, men have been in awe of women. Women were a mystery and a miracle to men. Today, a lot of this allure has been lost. By letting it all 'hang out', women are destroying the mystery that is part of their tantalizing charm....

Why We Should Speak Up When We Know the Truth - In our society today the assumption is to be neutral in most things. It is the safest place to be because no one can judge us and the tendency is to have more friends in the circles that we socialize in. However there are many reasons why it is advantageous for us to tell the truth when this is asked of us....

Ready, Steady, Die - If you're a normal adult, you're not living - psychology confirms this. Your perception of what is happening now is created by reference to "stored knowledge" that we all learned when we were actually fully alive - when we were young children. To fully live, you have to become again like a small child - that is to say, you have to pay attention to what your five senses are telling you about what is actually going on - now you can really live!...

Quick Tips to Stress Free Living - A renowned endocrinologist Hans Selye, in the 1930, first coined the term stress. Since then the word has been extended and become popular. It went on to include improper physiological reactions to any particular issue....

Crazy People - Crazy Reality - What is reality? Well, one thing is for sure, it's got nothing to do with reality TV! However, it has little to do with hard news either - because the stuff that makes the news is a consequence of normal crazy people's own take on reality and what they'll do to have things their way. Reality itself is something else entirely and if you can make contact with it, it is the means by which you can change your life. Find reality in the here and now....

Inspiration is Internal, But Motivation is External - To make a change to how you look and feel, takes inspiration. Inspiration to think "I'm not happy with how I am and I want to be better". But having that inspiration and acting on it are two completely different things....

Get What You Want Through Better Communication - Have you ever stopped to realize just how important communication is to you? Not being able to connect with other people not only stops you from accomplishing your goals and needs but could also threaten your overall wellbeing....

Using Vacation As an Escape? Time to Look at Your "Real Life" - Just this past Sunday I returned home from a magnificent vacation. My husband surprised me for my fortieth birthday with a Caribbean cruise. We sailed through the western Caribbean, exploring the ports of Grand Cayman, Cozumel (my favorite), Costa Maya (Mexico) and Roatan (Honduras)....

Spring Has Sprung, Or Were You Too Tightly Coiled to Notice? - Ah, Spring, The newness of it all. Does it bring a smile to your face? Does it bring a grin? Do you tap your feet for joy every time you hear the birds singing or see a new flower opening up to show its full regalia? No?...

Female and Male Midlife Crisis Symptoms - Which Are Yours? - The top 30 symptoms of midlife crisis. Whether you are male or female here is a great list of midlife crisis symptoms. Tick them off one by one and ask yourself are the feelings you are experiencing those of midlife crisis....

Looking Up to Kids' Optimism - My son was preparing for an exam the other day. I asked him casually about what grade he thought he'd get, and I was very surprised to hear his answer. He told me that of course he'd be getting an A, he expected nothing less....

The Law of Vibration and Its Awesome Potential - The law of vibration is evident in the world around us. Even science agrees with this one. It has been around for much longer than you might think. It's just that humankind didn't realize it for what it was....

Your Environment Can Influence What You Manifest - Can your environment and/or the people in your life influence what you want to manifest into your life? Do you have emotions? If you answered yes then your environment especially other people in your life can influence what you manifest into your life....

Improve Confidence and Learn to Deal With Sarcasm - Some people think that by being sarcastic they are appearing witty and intelligent. That may well be the case in some instances, but it can also leave behind it its wake someone who is feeling hurt, humiliated and ridiculed. Let us look at ways to handle sarcasm with a more resilient approach and so improve confidence levels....

"F" Stands For "Fantastic" in My World - "F" stands for "FANTASTIC" in my world. No negative connotations here! The trick is to stay positive, find the good in everything. Being pessimistic only brings feelings of depression and worry. This is a self-destructive mindset, creating misery and exhaustion, it is a self-defeating premise....

Where Are My Guys At? - Some Guys are good at these stuff others just suck! What makes it even more depressing is guys rarely ask questions about stuff like tips on women and dress sense, for fear of being labeled uncool....

The Power of Emotions and Making Healthy Choices - I have been thinking about symptoms today, and balance and being out of balance and what it all means. The theory that makes the most sense to me is that emotions and physical symptoms are part of the same continuum, and they are just signposts pointing us to something primary that we need....

Volunteerism - Why Do It? - In the army, they used to joke that no matter what, the first rule is never volunteer. Well, young people today seem to have taken that rule to heart....

How a Mantra Can Improve Your Focus in Life - "Mantra" has become a misused word, but used properly it can help you to always stay true to your values. This article explains what a mantra is, how you create your own and how you can use it to improve your focus in life....

Every Act Rewards Itself - That is Emerson speaking. We shall visit with him soon. You realize, I am sure, that the reward of any act may not be a "reward" as such, but rather a penalty if that is what the act deserves....

Being Too Nice - Is there such a thing as being too nice? One would think not, but sadly, there are times when that may be the case. Most people are raised to live by the "golden rule," of treating people as they would like to be treated....

Everyday is a Second Chance - Don't wait another day to begin to enjoy your life. It's the journey that matters more than the goal!...

The Prison We Construct Around All of Us - Not every single prison is made of brick, mortar and steel bars. Occasionally, we build our very own walls, and that self imposed prison is undoubtedly more challenging to free yourself from....

The States of the Mind - There are different states that make a nation. Don't you think the same is also applicable to the human mind? If you do, then read this!...

Cope With Being Changed On - When people change on you at the last minute what do you do? At a meeting with a company director and another consultant to finalize details for an important presentation to the board, I was put on the spot. I had been contracted for a seminar on communication and the other consultant was presenting his data....

How to Turn a "Must Do" Into a Magnificent Opportunity - Three Conditions That Propel You Forward - It's all a matter of attitude: look for moments that seem ordinary or "must do" things that you can turn into something far greater. It will inspire you, lift you up, motivate you to be creative in other ways, and best of all, you will create more joy and a sense of fulfillment for yourself and those around you....

Achieve Your Goals - 3 Simple Tips to Successful Project Management - Starting a huge new project can be exciting at first. It's new, it's exciting, it's impossibly important and it is huge. A couple of days into the exercise though, you begin to feel the first pangs of doubt - is this too big? Have you bitten off more than you can chew?...

Love is All Around - It's not only on Valentine's Day that you show others you love them. Chocolates, flowers, a romantic meal out or a personal gift are all ways that we show the special person in our life how much we care. But how do you show yourself how much you care about you?...

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