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- Benefits of Volunteering with Newborns - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Barbara EdwardsFor many, one of the most rewarding and fulfilling volunteer opportunities out there is cuddling babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. Parents of premature infants try their best to spend as much time as possible in the hospital with their newborn, but it is impossible to spend day and ...
Views: 143 - Recognizing those silver linings - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2018 from David HarmI recently found out that I had been approved for a new visa to live and work in the United Kingdom. This new visa, just like the last one is good for two and a half years. When I look back at my time living in the UK, it has been a lifetime. I don’t mean that to sound negatively but rather ...
Views: 81 - Science Of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2018 from Matt O'GradyThe Science of Gratitude Learning to cultivate an attitude of gratitude is not only simple, it’s good for us on so many levels. It increases our vibration, it nourishes the soul and it begins to shape our lives, enabling us to manifest every joy and happiness into our lives. But it’s not just ...
Views: 111 - For the Absolute Love of Nature - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2018 from Nicole AThis weekend, I went on a 12-mile hike. It was hot, and it was painful, and my legs ached and screamed after about mile 9. Looking back, it was a perfect Saturday- an experience cultivated of joy, freedom, and empowerment in the highest senses of the word. When I reflect on my happiest ...
Views: 271 - HOW TO DEAL WITH THOUGHTS LEADING TO NOUGHT - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2018 from Dean FraserOccasionally we all get those moments when we feel a little sorry for ourselves or that the world is not always quite so fair. Happens to all of us, certainly has done to me and I am sure it is the same for you as well. Having the odd moments of Thoughts Leading to Nought are part and parcel of ...
Views: 242 - Five Benefits of Practicing Altruism in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2018 from Courtney MyersIt’s no secret that we live in a society that encourages us to be self-focused. Every time we turn on our televisions, listen to the radio, or drive by a billboard, we see messages advertising the latest beauty product, skincare regime, or clothing fad. If we let them, these announcements of how ...
Views: 311 - You already have what you need to kick some serious butt. - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Martha BodyfeltSo, you want to know about one of my favorite guilty pleasures? You might have a similar one. I love watching House Hunters on HGTV! There’s nothing better to do on a lazy Sunday morning, coffee in hand (or let’s be honest…a homemade mimosa) than curled up on my couch watching TV, and ...
Views: 340 - Can You Experiience 7 Hours of Contentment and Inner Peace? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2018 from Joan Marie WhelanIn self-reflection, this past weekend I realized that I have done just that, I enjoyed 7 hours of contentment and inner peace. In making some conscious choices, I was able to make the time for myself to intentionally relax and enjoy my day. I treated me to a moment in time where I was able to ...
Views: 397 - Gratitude Meditation Guided - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Don WeyantOne of the best ways to start your day is by focusing on what you are grateful for. This is the best way to attract more of what you are grateful for into your life. Sit back, relax and enjoy this sample from "Morning Gratitude". Gratitude meditation is a focused meditation exercise. It is a ...
Views: 561 - To be "here" is better than being "there" - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from David HarmRecovery author and guru, John Bradshaw once talked about being a "human being" instead of a "human doing." While New Age thoughts talk about the illusions of being a human. Never happy we're we are in life. Always having to get "there" and when it finally becomes our "here" we realize that ...
Views: 407 - Happy New Year! You are Here - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2018 from Daydree HornerHappy New Year! Regardless of how it went for you, 2017 is gone. There were challenges that faced many of us, and even some that tried to suck our souls like a newly purchased Roomba. However, in spite of the attempts, we're still here. There's something about adversity. It mobilizes the ...
Views: 433 - Inspirational Living: How to Bring Joy and Abundance to Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from Anica OaksWe all want to have joy and abundance, but get stuck in the monotony of jobs, families, and responsibilities. This monotony can make life seemingly float by without authenticity. What can you do to attract joy and abundance into your everyday life? Here are four ways to easily add flavor to ...
Views: 460 - Dr. Romance: Into Each Life - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2017 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: As a parade went by, one of the horses pulling a float entry left a memento in the middle of the road right in front of where we were watching from the sidewalk. From that point on, every band or group that came marching down the road marched bravely on, right through the ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - 5 Steps to Take When Giving a Child Up for Adoption - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2017 from Harper HarmonGiving up a child for adoption can be an emotionally difficult process. If you're pregnant and thinking about giving your baby up for adoption, you have likely thought long and hard about your options, weighed the consequences of each, and decided that this is the best route for you to ...
Views: 673 - 12 Tips on How to Stay Happy - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Ravi Roshan JaiswalStart every day to smile in the face, and I’m sure the days will prove to be a very happy and special days of your life. There are so many reasons to worry and feel bad about, in this world; but very few reasons to be happy and we have to find them all to be happy. Don't collect ...
Views: 764 - The positive health and wellness benefits of the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyHave you ever imagined how law of attraction and healthy habits could be interlinked? Right from the beginning, this earth has witnessed the law of attraction or manifestation in a high-calibrated way. We all live in the empire of the power of now. Wondering what do you mean by the power of ...
Views: 497 - Ten Rock Songs About God - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2017 from Merryl LentzMusicians often have hell to pay for playing rock and roll. They shoulder the blame for being in cahoots with the devil, and for glorifying him with secret messages supposedly hidden in their songs. If a berserk kid goes on a shooting spree, rock music must surely have possessed his soul. If a ...
Views: 1426 - Life's Little Orgasms - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2017 from Addison BellAs I sit here in my car in the hot Texas summer, I have a sense of peace in my heart. I look out the car window and am amazed at the beautiful green trees that stand resilient against the beating heat. If you look hard enough you can see a pure white aura glowing from their steady statures. ...
Views: 728 - Answer 9 Quick Questions & Live Longer By Living Purposefully - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Harry HooverLiving purposefully adds years – as well as higher quality – to your life. But how do we go about living purposefully? First, let’s look at a couple of recent studies and what they say about purpose and longer life. In one study done in the UK, researchers found that people who believe their ...
Views: 573 - 5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR MOOD AND FIND HAPPINESS - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2017 from Jason MuellerHAPPINESS……WHAT IS THAT? What is happiness? Happiness does not come from material things or from others, it is a state of mind, our attitude towards everyday life, it is the journey and not the destination. No question money carries a significant role in someone happiness, however, I would ...
Views: 644 - Tis The Season For Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2016 from Kelley KosowThere is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give -- and when we do so, ...
Views: 543 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs each one of my three daughters comes home for the Thanksgiving vacation holiday, my heart expands and I am overcome by all of the amazing gifts that I have in my life. Of course, also on the top of my list of the gifts and blessings I have in my life is Debbie Ford, the brilliance she shared ...
Views: 680 - Commitment - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Todd BranstonSuccess isn’t owned, it’s leased,,,,,and rent is due every single day – JJ Watt, Defensive End, Houston Texans I’ve been spending a fair amount of time thinking about commitment and how that manifests in my life. When I got sober I made a commitment to my grandmother that I would stay sober. ...
Views: 759 - Who Is Bearing Witness To Your Life? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs some of you might know I have been working on writing my first book. I was very honored when I found out that the highly renowned multimedia publishing company Sounds True wanted to publish it. After going back and forth on some of the terms of the agreement, they sent me a final draft of our ...
Views: 574 - Messages of Hope: Penguins, Blankets and Smiles - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2016 from Noelle NelsonWith all the shootings, wars, and violence in the world, not to mention the heat of the our current political environment, it’s easy to lose sight of the good. Yet good there is, always. Good people striving to make the world a better place regardless of the turmoil of the moment. Two ...
Views: 556 - To feel successful, be your own FAN! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIf on a given day your aim was to accomplish the following: A glass of water in the morning 20 min walk in the evening Paying the phone bill Doing groceries Having a nice cup of coffee And you accomplish all of it – You are successful! By definition you are ...
Views: 538 - Live A Fruitful Life - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Jaynine HowardLiving a fruitful life requires you deal with the pits at one time or another. Life isn't easy. No one ever said it was. However, we often get stuck and fall into a stooper that can lead to clinical depression if left unchecked. What stops you from leading a fruitful life? Is it the hard work ...
Views: 599 - Amplifying The Law Of Attraction - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Kenny LeeAsk, Believe, Receive It sounds simple, and there are even guided steps on how to make the Law of Attraction works. You can probably find most of it online. I found most of it focusses on thoughts, belief and gratitude. And it really sounds easy to practice. Well, I'm not sure whether it ...
Views: 830(2 votes) - The Need To Compete - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectEver since we were young, we’ve been asked to compete, to make sure that we’re the best at everything, to ensure that we are always at the top. For most of us, it starts when we’re young; we are told to be the best in class or get first place in sports and stuff like that. We were not taught how ...
Views: 821 - Michael Mantell's 10 Rules for Living Well - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2016 from Michael Mantell"Come on, Dr. Mantell, you've practiced psychotherapy for more than 40 years, have been a transformational leadership coach and mentor. You must have some rules to live well that you'd be willing to share." Of course I do, and I'm happy to do so, But first, a question for you. When it comes ...
Views: 669 - Redefining Prosperity - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Margie Beiswanger"The economy is in a slump." "People aren't spending money on services." You hear this, and more, every day. Sigh. No wonder entrepreneurs lose sleep worrying about their financial future. It can make you crazy, can't it? But is this the only way to think? Do we need to 'buy into' ...
Views: 878 - Finding More Joy Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertBelow are some tips our psychics provided in adopting more joy. Adopt a Pet. . Scientific tests have proven that stroking an animal’s fur can decrease someone’s blood strain, nevertheless it turns out that acquiring a canine, cat or other animal companion ...
Views: 586 - RESPECT - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2016 from Ascendance ProjectRespect. It’s hard to define it in words but if Google was any help here, this is what I got out of it. Respect is having an admiration for something or someone and treating that thing or person 'well'. Now treating it or them well is easily misunderstood by all of us. A very simple example ...
Views: 707 - Remembering Gratitude - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Kelly MartinToday I was speaking with another therapist and he was sharing a story of struggle and at the end stated, “At least I’m not dead.” I was blown away in the moment of truth in that statement. Truly, we ALWAYS have something to be grateful for in our lives. Yes, I know that bad things can happen ...
Views: 834 - Why I keep a gratitude diary or happiness journal. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rikky D. T. MaasEvery evening, minus a few exceptions, the first thing I do when I get in bed is write in my gratitude journal. I take a couple of minutes to answer questions about my happiness such as 'what am I grateful for?', 'what did I do great today?', and 'what amazing things happened today?'. It's ...
Views: 641(1 vote) - Why curiosity is a necessity for open-mindedness and a kinder world. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rikky D. T. MaasTo test your open-mindedness, let me ask you a question. Imagine that I were to show you a picture of an angry and intimidating looking Arab guy with a big beard. What do you think? What is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it the word 'terrorist'? If the first thing that came to ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Why you should accept your emotionality. - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rikky D. T. MaasBecause emotionality and sensitivity are frequently looked down upon, while their opposing character traits are heavily romanticized in the Western world, people often have a disturbed image of their own emotional behavior. We are constantly under pressure to restrain our emotional selves. We ...
Views: 668(1 vote) - Grateful For You - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI am grateful for the Hallmark hype and everyone’s marketing for Thanksgiving. It’s a perfect opportunity to focus on giving thanks and gratitude but let’s not wait for this once a year celebration. If you celebrate the American Thanksgiving or already celebrated the Canadian Thanksgiving in ...
Views: 746 - When is Enough,Enough? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Lou WorldweaverLately I’ve had one of those soul searching questions rattling around in my head, “When is enough, enough?” Whenever these types of questions pop up in my life, I always look to the same two sources for the answers. First I turn to nature and quietly pay attention to her many worlds, by ...
Views: 761 - How to Maintain an Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from T. Renee RichardsonAlooooooHA!!! By now, the important place that holding an attitude of gratitude occupies in personal/spiritual development and even practical planning has received enough mainstream press to be passe. My intent here is to revitalize the concept by returning to the basics, as many who've ...
Views: 775(1 vote) - Five Strategies to Practice When Gratitude Eludes You - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Sandra MiniereThanksgiving is a time to celebrate and express gratitude. When we take the time to focus on that for which we are grateful, we feel fulfilled. Our cup overflows with feelings of abundance. According to Jack Canfield, author of The Success Principles: “Gratitude is the single most important ...
Views: 662 - Happiness Beyond Thought - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Ernst MarcOne of our main characteristics is that we try to conceive all that we live, that is we tend to build always a representation, a meaning about that what we experience. We do not have simple feelings, but conceived feelings, not direct moods, but mediated ones, namely mediated by our thought. It ...
Views: 760 - Habits for Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Maria Khalife“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” ~ Charles Spurgeon Motivational tips are everywhere, thanks to the internet. I cannot imagine how you could possibly remain glum with all the motivation out there. Any day on Facebook brings dozens of motivational ...
Views: 623 - Can You Survive Without Your Phone? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Mike RobbinsAs we were rushing around to get out the door for our 4th of July weekend trip to the lake, I misplaced my iPhone and was forced to leave without it...for 4 days! What at first seemed like a curse, ended up being a blessing! After the initial panic wore off, I actually felt free and ...
Views: 722 - Hobbies... helping us along the spiritual path - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from David HarmAs a teenager and young adult my main hobby, let me change that, my only hobby was partying. I was functional in school as far as grades go but everything revolved around partying. It didn't matter if it was alcohol or drugs, I wanted to party and whatever means it took to get there I would do ...
Views: 1757 - Remembering a Reluctant Hollywood Star - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Christopher EvansThe 1960’s was a decade that heralded a new wave of film stars such as Paul Newman, Sydney Poitier, Audrey Hepburn, Clint Eastwood and many others. But for a twist of fate, one actor may well have ranked amongst such prestigious talents had he not made the decision to forgo his acting career ...
Views: 655 - Gratitude Transforms: 5 Exercises to Unleash Immense Joy - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Candace ThothGratitude in and of itself can completely transform our lives. Gratitude has the power to dissolve our anger, shift our perception, and replenish our energy. In a matter of moments, being grateful can take us from a state of helplessness, to a state of hope, and gradually to a state of joy. ...
Views: 854 - How to Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2015 from Tom CasanoIf you were requested to list ten things that you are most grateful for in your life, what would be included in it? Do have to think for a while, or do you know exactly how blessed you are? When you ask someone how they are doing, the answer would depend on the level of comfort between the ...
Views: 818 - The Top 5 Habits of Happy People - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from Peter KirwanThere are reasons, good reasons, why certain people have reached the state of constant happiness - it's all about things like wonder, self satisfaction, never forgetting ones roots and the inspiration gained from others... ... others who are or have been in worse positions than yourself - ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - Happy mother’s Day to Our Guardian Angels, Our Moms - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanMany people don’t believe in the existence of guardian angels but I do. They live among us and shower us with their bottomless treasure of love and affection. They, generously, sacrifice their lives to cater for our needs without ever complaining. They are our mothers. After carrying us for ...
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