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- Laganas, Zante - Resort Travel Guide - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2020 from waqas ali aliLaganas is a large lively resort on the southern coast of the Greek island of Zante (Zakynthos). It is the largest tourist center on the island and is particularly popular with young people between the ages of 18 and 30 who flock to enjoy the excellent nightlife and beautiful sandy ...
Views: 10 - Tagging gun, pins & needles - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2020 from waqas ali aliTagging Gun 100% brand new and high quality. Nice tool for fastening cardboard / brand labels / price labels for clothes, clothes etc. Easy handheld operation. With secure needle cover and wrist strap. Color: Show in the picture Weight: Apporx 150G Works well with common barbs, ...
Views: 29 - 3 Powerful Resources for Good Mental Health - Reflection and Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2020 from Patricia BrawleyWe don't know everything about why meditation helps the brain behave better but the benefits of meditation practice are becoming widely acknowledged in the scientific and therapeutic communities. We live in a high stress society. Diagnoses of depression and other mental illnesses, such as ...
Views: 56 - 10 female inventors that you should definitely know - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Shehbaz MalikWe've all heard of famous inventors such as Galileo (the telescope), Karl Benz (the automobile), Alexander Graham Bell (the phone) and Benjamin Franklin (bifocal glasses), but do you also know who Grace Hopper and Stephanie Kwolek were? One of these women invented the first programming ...
Views: 781 - The 5 a.m. Club Sets the Tone - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageNot long ago, I began the 20/20/20 process based on Robin Sharma’s book The 5 a.m. Club. In a nutshell, you commit for 66 days to get up at 5 a.m. and do a process that includes 20 minutes each of: 1. Exercise 2. Journaling 3. Reading or watching something to enhance your mind, body, ...
Views: 156 - 4 Healthy Daily Practices To Be Your Best Self - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from Dr. Bradley NelsonPeople gain an average of five to seven pounds over the winter months, a fact blamed on everything from holiday sweets, drinks, and comfort foods to cold weather and Seasonal Affective Disorder. But if we start healthy daily practices now we can feel better and weather the winter months ...
Views: 187 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Kelley KosowHave you ever noticed that the more you focus on being grateful, the more you have to be grateful for? It’s true. The more we practice counting our blessings, the more blessings we will find to count. And that is one of the beautiful things about gratitude. It builds on itself. All we ...
Views: 164 - Emotional Keys to Overcoming Loneliness: Tips to Help Beat Holiday Loneliness and Stress - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2019 from Dr. Bradley NelsonIn a recent AARP survey, 31 percent of respondents said they had felt lonely during the holiday season sometime during the past five years, and 41 percent reported they had worried about a family member or friend feeling lonely during the holidays. Feelings of isolation and loneliness are a ...
Views: 847 - 5 Ways to Exude More Joy in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Fern GorinAre we born with the gift of joy or is it something we learn throughout our lives? If we are born with joy as children, do we start to lose it over time if it’s not practiced? Practicing joy is something we can lose sight of easily. We get caught up in our lives, jobs, family, etc, however, ...
Views: 243(1 vote) - Reasons to Believe in God & why to Pray Regularly - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Ketan PYou wake up every morning, do your work, spend time with family and then go to bed, set the alarm for the next morning, to repeat all activities. You have that belief that you wake up tomorrow and will perform all these activities. But have you think about how all things are possible, ...
Views: 235 - How to Find Authentic Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from Lisa BarnettWithout realizing it, we can use gratitude as a means to an end. It’s easy to believe that if we express what we’re grateful for, it will get us what we really want. The other option, the one that really feeds our souls, is to fully experience the depth of the feeling. In this season of ...
Views: 336 - Know What Affects Your Mood - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiThank you so much for continuing on this journey with me. Last week we took a deeper dive into four key principles to becoming your own mood expert: 1. Keeping Positive 2. Creating a Treasury of Mood Adjusters 3. Assessing your Lifestyle Choices 4. Practicing Gratitude I hope as ...
Views: 209 - Power of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2019 from Gagandeep Siidhu“Gratitude is your fuel to success ~ VitaminG There are some whose lives are filled with great blessings but still feel that they have nothing. And there are those who are truly poor, who live hand to mouth will feel they are most fortunate. One may be as wealthy as a prince or princess and ...
Views: 193 - Keep Your Health On Track with Mindfulness - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2019 from Julie PotikerMindfulness is a tool that can help us live "on purpose" rather than feeling like we are at the whim of all that happens to us. With practice, we can use it to observe ourselves without judgement, respond rather than react in challenging situations, and feel more in control of the choices we ...
Views: 260(1 vote) - Let Me Serve You The Most Elite Delicacy Our World Has To Offer - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Efi AsvestiChoose knowledge, questions and action and depression will no longer feel comfortable with your company. What we watch daily is the dish that feeds our thoughts. Today, let me serve you with pride the most elite delicacy our world has to offer. For the last twenty years, something magical ...
Views: 209 - Opening Your Heart and Mind - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloNoting my yearning to reach beyond early limitations brought me to a new mental and spiritual space. THESE ARE MY EVOLVING DEFINITIONS God: NOT a big bearded man in the sky. The “All-There-is,” Creator, Source and Universe is not a limited human being. Words cannot describe God, but some ...
Views: 259 - Meeting The True Friend - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Brenda ShoshannaSummer arrives, a time for travel, enjoyment, being with friends and family. A time for romance and love. Of course we all want friends, companions, company, love. We need to feel close and connected. We can enjoy a friendship for many years, but then often, we drift apart or the friendship ...
Views: 1465 - Buying Hanuman Charms - by Submitted on May 22, 2019 from sachin mehtaThe Hindu mythology boosts of 33 crore Gods and Goddesses. Each of these deities are known to possess unique powers. Hanuman holds a special position in Hinduism. Would-be mothers and young men worship Hanuman most sincerely. Hanuman is known for several distinguished features. Let us ...
Views: 252(1 vote) - Put Your Oxygen Mask On First! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2019 from Christy YatesMany of us run around at top speed trying to do it all a great deal of the time. There are quite a few expectations and quite a few triggers around every corner, it seems. Our bodies, though, likely don’t know that little crises will soon pass. Our bodies just keep taking the hit. For me ...
Views: 380 - Dr. Romance: Peace Begins at Home - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: This is often called the Season of Peace, as in "Peace on Earth; Good Will to Men" Yet there is so much unrest in the world today: the world is still involved in wars, terrorism seems to be endemic worldwide, and domestic violence and hatred still dominate the news. ...
Views: 493(1 vote) - What is Gratitude? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2018 from Maetreyii ma Nolan"Gratitude is not only in what you do but how you approach what you do." There are some whose lives are filled with great blessings but still feel that they have nothing. And there are those who are truly poor, yet given even the slightest crumb will feel they are most fortunate. ...
Views: 449 - Dr. Romance on dealing with disappointment - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from Tina TessinaDr. Romance writes: OK, so you're disappointed. Your dream has ended in the trash. So, after you get finished with laying on the floor, kicking your heels, and screaming; or going on a drunken binge, or beating someone up, you find you're still disappointed, and all ...
Views: 488(1 vote) - Thoughts for Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2018 from Richard RuhlingPsychologist Wm James said, We can alter our lives by altering our attitudes. Why not start with gratitude? Dr. Hans Selye said it’s the most healing of all emotions. At its core, gratitude is being grateful that we have something and maybe also being grateful that we don’t have some other ...
Views: 367 - 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: 624 - 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: 387 - 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: 398 - 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: 631 - 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: 574 - 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: 658 - 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: 629 - 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: 701 - 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: 955 - 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: 682 - 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: 737 - 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: 726 - 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: 898(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: 1131 - 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: 1176 - 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: 788 - 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: 2171 - 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: 994 - 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: 824 - 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: 948 - 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: 757 - 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: 910 - 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: 1092 - 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: 786 - 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: 755 - 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 ...
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