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- What to do when your divorce isn't fair. - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltIt’s unfair to yourself to keep trying to justify why you’re holding on to toxicity. There are lessons in letting go and moving on. Ah, if only moving on, especially after a divorce or break-up, were so easy. There are so many obstacles that hold us back when recovering from divorce, ...
Views: 26 - How Often Are You Aware Of Your Intent? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2018 from Margaret PaulLearn to practice awareness of intent, to move out of your painful feelings and into your inner peace. Those of you who have been practicing Inner Bonding know that the basis of the Inner Bonding process is the intent to learn about loving yourself and others. It is the intent to learn ...
Views: 60 - 3 Reasons Why Forgiving is the Best Thing Ever | AWAYION BEAUTY - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2018 from Aubrey `3 Reasons Why Forgiving is the Best Thing Ever | AWAYION BEAUTY (view enhanced post here https://awayion.com/%ef%bb%bf3-reasons-why-forgiving-is-the-best-thing-ever/) Hi, Friends! The things that are free…can be the best things ever. Forgiving others is an action that happens to be the ...
Views: 54(1 vote) - The story of a Pearl Harbor Attack Survivor Meeting a pilot who bombed the harbor that day - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2018 from Albatross TechnologyAttack on Pearl Harbor by Japan was one of the deadliest, devastating and shocking attacks in the history of mankind. The attack commenced and ended on December 7, 1941 which left 2,403 Americans dead and 1,178 wounded beside severely damaging American base. The surprise attack came as a ...
Views: 123 - No Blame in My Game - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2018 from Daydree HornerOn top of your game? Right on! Things are going well? Good news! However, when circumstances don’t go our way, that’s another story. The first thing we usually do is blame another party. “Why didn’t he ___ ?” “Well, you see if she didn’t do ______ everything would have been fine.” The blame ...
Views: 177 - How to Banish All the Sad Memories After a Heartbreak? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2018 from Alvina JenniferAre you going through heartbreak? Don't be disappointed. Heartbreaks are totally fine. It shows you cared. And one of the ways to banish all the sad memories is to send a signal to the other side that life didn't end. Use these sad love status on your Whatsapp, Facebook, Hike and other social ...
Views: 174 - Free Yourself to Forgive - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2018 from Guy FinleyBy Guy Finley It is impossible to change the relationship we have with the world around us without changing the relationship we have within ourselves. This is the secret teaching of the ages. Our task, if we want to be free human beings -- if we want a life in which we no longer carry ...
Views: 302 - Finding Joy During Your Divorce is Easier than you Think! - by Submitted on May 21, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltWhen we are experiencing loss and sadness in our life, everyday can feel like a struggle. Whether it is recovering from loss of a loved one, divorce, a lay-off, or anything else, we forget to take care of ourselves and find joy at the time when we need it most. Learning how to reinvent ...
Views: 233 - 6 Steps To Overcome Trust Issues In A Relationship - by Submitted on May 15, 2018 from Alvina JenniferTo be honest, we are all worried when it comes to giving our trust to someone. No one knows if the other person is worthy of it and so many times it happens that they’re really not. Once someone plays our trust, we don’t give it away so easily anymore. But to the person who stole our heart, ...
Views: 378 - Just how important are gifts in a relationship? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2018 from Cynthia MadisonDo you like to receive gifts? Of course, you do. Everybody does. There is something about receiving a gift that makes you feel special. It probably has something to do with the fact that the offering was chosen especially for you. Gifts have a seductive warmth to them. Everybody who has ever ...
Views: 251 - Dr. Romance on: Apology and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: In my clinical experience, I've encountered many clients who are afraid to admit they're wrong. This comes from a culture of blaming and accusing -- where one's early family may have picked a "culprit" when something went wrong, and focused on blame, rather than ...
Views: 343(1 vote) - "The Divine Setup: How Our Perceptions can be Painfully Wrong" - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2018 from Barry and Joyce VissellSometimes our perceptions can get us into trouble. What appears so clearly to be our reality may not be real at all. Or it may be partially correct, but not the whole picture. We humans have a tendency to interpret our partial experiences as the whole truth and ignore other people's partial ...
Views: 385 - Do You Like to Hold Grudges - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanWhen someone does us wrong, we want to get even and let the world know about the evil side of that person. While you may be right in feeling upset or hurt about the bad behavior of others, I believe our Heavenly Father would prefer for us to swallow our pride and turn the other cheek. Be the ...
Views: 455 - The Greatest Story Never told Part I - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Art DrentlauThe Greatest Story Never told Part I Wild Bill Cody Copyright By Art Drentlau I want to tell you the story of Wild Bill Cody, I first heard this story from my friend DR. Michael Ryce he said he read it in the book The Gentle Art of Blessing by Pierre Pradervand. I contacted Pierre and he ...
Views: 460 - Forgiveness - What If You Have To Forgive Yourself? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarSometimes it is easier to forgive the actions of another person than your own transgression or mistake. Your life may have changed because of you doing something or not doing something: If only I had not been so …. It’s all my fault. They’ll never forgive me. I can never forgive myself. You may ...
Views: 443 - Forgiveness - Why You Should Consider It And How To Forgive. - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from Christiana StarA gift to yourself The idea of forgiveness makes many people shout, Never!! Indeed, resentment, blame, recrimination and desire for revenge seem so much more natural than forgiveness. Is there anything to be gained by forgiving an offender? Formerly associated only with spiritual ...
Views: 458 - What My Mama Taught Me About the Feminine Part II - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Alexis Cancel CancelWhen I was thirteen, I remember coming home from school one day and waiting for my mom to come home that evening, she never did. She had gone from drinking to using drugs again, it was the late eighties at that point, so crack was her drug of choice. Some of the past is still very blurry for me, ...
Views: 386 - What My Mama Taught Me About the Feminine - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Alexis Cancel CancelSpeaking of the Feminine in my last blog post, reminded me of studying the feminine and how that had me take a closer look of my first model of the feminine, my mama. My relationship to my mother was a tumultuous one. If you’ve read my prior posts, you know she was an addict. Not only was she an ...
Views: 391 - Is your anger keep you stuck? Here's what to know. - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltAs you recover from your divorce and move on, there is one all-too-common emotion that causes us way more headaches than you need. Anger. Being ticked off. The persistent rage that will not leave you but could jeopardize your future relationships. To start off with, there is something ...
Views: 524 - Dear Dr. Romance: I can't forgive my girlfriend for cheating on me - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2017 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Just over one year ago, my girlfriend cheated on me. It wasn't the standard 'met a guy, went to his place' kind of thing, she did it via the internet. He had her cell number but she swears they never talked (though she admits he left voicemails). Everything seemed fine with ...
Views: 741(1 vote) - The Greatest Gift of All: Hope - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Noelle NelsonIt’s been a rough year for many of us. Our country, as well as many others across the globe, has been ravaged by fierce political and social divides, unprecedented mass violence, and natural disasters from fires to hurricanes with the unfortunate promise of more to come. As the Holidays roll ...
Views: 550 - Dr. Romance Happiness Tip: "The Nail in the Fence: Healing Wounds" - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Tina TessinaThis arrived in Dr. Romance 's e-mail: “There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over ...
Views: 554 - A Loved One in Trouble? 4 Tips to Keeping a Positive Attitude When Things Go Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Harper HarmonThe society we are living today is governed by so many rules and regulations. It’s a common phenomenon for people breaking some of these rules either intentionally or intentionally. Often people will find themselves on the wrong side of the law by disobeying traffic rules, littering or even ...
Views: 464 - Rise in HIV diagnoses among people over 50 in Europe - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from John RobinsonRise in HIV dia Between 2004 and 2015, the number of new HIV diagnoses increased by 2.1% each year among this age group, with people over 50 accounting for 17.3% of new HIV cases diagnosed in Europe in 2015. Experts argue sexual health programs should increasingly target this demographic, ...
Views: 469 - Dr. Romance on Learning Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance on Learning Forgiveness Dr. Romance writes: Learning to forgive those who hurt us is an essential life skill, because it helps develop inner maturity, frees us from emotional bondage to the other person, and helps us develop the ...
Views: 628(2 votes) - Standing In A Center Of Peace… - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Cheryl Piper-SnyderI was having breakfast with a very dear friend; I shared with her a situation that happened recently. I found myself in the middle of someone’s emotional drama and insults were coming at me like daggers. I was grateful this was in a private setting. At first, my logical mind kicked into ...
Views: 672 - Surviving A Breakup – Healing A Broken Heart and Restoring yourself back to feeling confident in yourself and your desirability - by Submitted on May 11, 2017 from Felicity MuscatBy Felicity Muscat Do you know that most individuals have been taught that the healing process of a broken heart takes time to heal, the limitation with this is that although the pain subsides the effects of the scar remain and continually get re-triggered when individuals attempt to move on ...
Views: 585 - Forgiveness, Gratitude, Tomato, Tomahto - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Natalie PeatfieldOn my 30th birthday, I received the gift that every girl dreams of, well ok maybe not every girl, maybe just this girl and a few others I know. It arrived on that unusually sunny February morning in England, gift wrapped in an airmail envelope. I must have sensed at some level that its contents ...
Views: 703 - How to Forgive Someone: Lessons from the Heart Chakra - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyHave you cut ties with someone that was once close to you? Would you like to give up the negative feelings you harbor for a person who has wronged you? Do you wish you could get over being hurt? When we experience pain, whether it’s rejection from a romantic partner, an explosive fight with a ...
Views: 856 - The Healing Power Of True Forgiveness - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Mitra ShahidiTrue forgiveness is when you can say, ‘Thank you for that experience’. True forgiveness is not an action after the fact; it is an attitude with which you enter each moment. True forgiveness is a promise not a feeling. When we forgive other people truly, we are making a promise not to use ...
Views: 937 - The Harmonising Times January 2017: Transformation - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2017 from Gregory Reece-SmithWelcome to Creating Harmony’s note of indication. As we move from the last days of 2016 and into the first days of a new cycle, you may have already begun to allow your intuition to create a vision of what you desire for 2017? All established habits, behaviours, beliefs and relationships need to ...
Views: 728 - How to heal your heart before Valentine's Day - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Lien PotgieterThe heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body: It keeps your blood flowing to supply oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. On a spiritual level, our heart is our centre; our being. It contains balance, compassion, self-love, ...
Views: 505 - 5 Ways You Are Practicing Self-Hate Without Knowing It - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Kemi SogunleWe all experience pain in some form but not knowing how to move “Beyond the Pain,” may result in self-hate. Here are 5 ways you may be practicing self-hate without knowing it: 1. You believe everyone is against you. You cannot seem to accept anyone who tries to show you love or care but allow ...
Views: 835 - Do you want your ex back? Consider these things before taking any step - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Emma LawsonIt’s heartbreaking. It’s devastating. It brings the whole world down and you see your dreams crumbling into pieces. Yes, we are talking about the breakup and its effect on people. If the relationship has been a long one and you had gotten too close, the breakup hurts more. Most people in such ...
Views: 754 - The Three Faces of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Sandra MiniereWhen we allow a past disappointment or betrayal to linger in our minds and bodies, we pay a price. Anger, guilt, hatred, resentment, bitterness, and despair can lead to disruptive relationships, emotional illness, physical disease and less enjoyment in life. When someone says, “I cannot forgive ...
Views: 715 - Feeling Hopeless about a Problem Drinker? Consider this: - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Gary DirenfeldEach year I see many people addicted to alcohol. At times they come to the session smelling of booze while still denying drinking. They play the game, “if you didn’t see me do it, it didn’t happen” as if seeing is the only sense of detection and smelling doesn’t count. I have long since ...
Views: 830 - Get Rid of your Regrets - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanCrying over what happened yesterday doesn’t produce freedom and it doesn’t get you moving forward. Nothing that has happened in the past surprises your Creator! He knows everything! Maybe it is time to release your regrets, your bitterness and choose to live in the present moment of now where ...
Views: 703 - Transitional Tragedies - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Wei Cheng YanWe have all heard the famous quote ”Everything happens for a reason”, this phrase is most commonly spoken when tragedy has struck, it is a way of taking tragedies and looking for a route to triumph. Though the quote is sometimes thrown around, there is much truth and opportunity found within ...
Views: 430 - Conflict Rules: Keep it Simple Stupid - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2016 from Joe VeWhen considering your rules about dealing with conflicts it's time to KISS and make-up . . . or rather the principle of Keep It Simple Stupid. At some point in any relationship you'll begin to experience conflict. It happens sometime after you discover that he or she isn't perfect and ...
Views: 583 - Body Buildo Powder – No. 1 Health Supplement - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2016 from Being ChinmayToday, in our occupied lives, we frequently pass up a great opportunity the critical supplements in our eating routine. The absence of fitting supplements in our body influences wellbeing, as well as influences your appearance as well .Body Buildo is an eminent lifting weights recipe supported ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - How To Let Go Of The Past And Forgive Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2016 from Mitra Shahidi“In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.” ~ Deepak Chopra There is no life without emotional scars; no one escapes flawless; no one can claim perfection without committing mockery upon himself. Jesus, the great example of humility for ...
Views: 867 - Forgiveness Isn’t Just a Nice Thing to Do. It’s Essential for Your Physical Health. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2016 from Andrew BozemanToday’s health conscious trends tell us that sugar can lead to diabetes and damage our brains to accelerate the onset of Alzheimer’s. Lack of fiber in our diets can lead to constipation, excessive weight gain, fatigue and physical weakness. Poor exercise habits can lead to back problems and ...
Views: 805 - FORGET THEM! – What Do YOU Want To Do To Change The World & Make Your Millions? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightListen, I like making money… And sometimes, it feels like there would be easier ways to make money than to do what I feel called to do which is to support you, spirit-driven leader in growing your business, getting more clients, impacting more people and increasing your wealth… After all, I am ...
Views: 625 - Why Jesus Forgave Everything - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2016 from Andrew BozemanIn his final dying moments, Jesus said, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” This powerful act of forgiveness is one that has baffled mortals for centuries. How could he forgive after he had been treated so brutally? Many of us have trouble forgiving the driver that cut us ...
Views: 863 - Taking The Religion and Spirituality Out of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2016 from Andrew BozemanForgiveness has been around for thousands of years. It is mentioned and/or discussed in sacred writings of many religions. So it is well grounded in the realm of spiritual teachings. Up until recently, the fact that forgiveness was a tenet of religion was enough for most people. One forgave ...
Views: 599 - STRESS IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU STUPID! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2016 from Andrew BozemanAccording to Dr. Fred Luskin, Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects and a pioneer in the practice of forgiveness therapy, “What happens when you’re stressed is blood flow draws away from the parts of the brain that think creatively and straightforwardly. That is what stress is ...
Views: 636 - Boundaries: Why Can't Some People Take No For An Answer? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to being successful, it is often said that one shouldn’t take no for an answer and that they should keep going. As if they were to give up after they experience negative response, they are not going to get very far. It is then going to be in their best interest to be ...
Views: 3383 - The Challenge of Forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Darlene LancerForgiveness can sometimes feel impossible or even undesirable. Other times, we forgive only to be hurt again and conclude that forgiving was foolish. Both situations arise from confusion about what forgiveness really means. Forgiveness doesn’t require that we forget or condone another’s actions ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Be the Master of Your Universe—Without Bloodshed - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Noelle NelsonSummer blockbusters are full of Masters of the Universe—Superheroes/heroines, Emperors and Kings—in righteous battle. And, when someone storms your castle – be that of your thoughts, your actions, your behavior—don’t you defend it with all your might? “You’re wrong!” “You messed up, not me!” “I ...
Views: 580 - Moving on: Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2016 from Best CatcherMoving On: How to Forgive Someone Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for happiness, health and peace. Forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you might always remain a part of your life, but forgiveness can lessen ...
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