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The Five Essential Secrets of Managing Your Energy Succes...

Inspirational author Vernon Howard wrote, "Would you be worried over a $300 house payment if you had $3,000,000 in the bank? Spiritually, that is the way it can be for you."We can use our energy in one of two ways. We can use it to battle stress and anxiety, or we can use it to awaken MORE energy.Here's proof this is so: When you're having a good day, things don't bother you like they do when y. . .

5 Simple Strategies for Keeping Your Life Stuck

One of the most common statements I hear when I talk with potential clients is, "I feel stuck." People find themselves feeling stuck in different ways. They may be in a relationship that no longer is working, but they don't know how to leave. They may have a dream of starting their own business, but aren't exactly sure where to begin. Or they may just want to incorporate more fun in their lives. . .

Creating Unlimited Belief for Success!

What's holding your team back from experiencing "breakout performance"? It may be those Old beliefs and Personal Insecurities (aka: conceptual barriers)? Conceptual barriers are the barriers that are right behind the eyes, DEEP within the brain. "Beliefs" which were planted at a very young age and re-enforced over a long period of time - which is why they are so hard to "dislodge". Use the foll. . .

Power and Politics

Many of the leaders in our society are guided by unhealthy intentions. Instead of seeking to serve the people and heal our nation’s ills, their actions and decisions are primarily motivated by their desire for power. Many of the people running our country are run by their addictions to approval, sex, power and control. Unfortunately, few truly healthy individuals want to submit themselves to th. . .

Don't Settle For Less Than Your Personal Mission

Success is not an easy concept to define. What does it take to be successful? How does success look? When should a person feel like a success? Once success is achieved, how can new goals be set without diminishing the value of one’s previous accomplishments? Can success ever be realized when time is finite and obligations seem endless? These questions may be answered best with the followin. . .

The Pursuit of Greatness

On June 3rd, 1948, a blast rocked the Black Hills of South Dakota. Ten tons of stone were dislodged from the mountainside and tumbled to the earth below. Earlier that day, a man named Korczak had ascended the mountain and single-jacked four holes at 6,740 feet above sea level.Single-jacking is the practice of placing a drill-bit against hard rock, slamming it with a four-pound sledge hammer, th. . .

The Secret of Life Is to Get On Board

One of this year's box office hits was the movie, Polar Express. It's a wonderful story about the power of believing. It is Christmas Eve and a little boy waits in his bed hoping to hear the bells of Santa's sleigh. As he anxiously waits for the reindeer to appear, a mysterious train pulls up in front of his house and the conductor invites him on board. The train is the Polar Express, and. . .

The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change

We live in a world that is constantly bombarding us with changes. One would think that with all that practice, we would be fairly adept at navigating the change process. But the truth of the matter is, making any kind of intentional change in our life can be difficult.When we decide to change something in our lives, we make the decision to swap out the old and familiar for something new and unk. . .

The Dating Scene - Signs of a Promising Relationship

Celine was just starting to date again after a difficult breakup. She was feeling anxious because she didn’t want to go through another unhappy relationship, but she didn’t trust herself to make good choices. She sought my help in learning how to discern a promising relationship from one that is bound to fail.In Celine’s last relationship, she had been pulled in by Gary’s ardent pursuit of her.. . .

He Was Either The Most Romantic Man In The World - Or A C...

Heather had been dating Ben for a little over two months. She quite enjoyed his company but was beginning to realize he was not the man for her. She wasn't so much physically attracted to him as she was entertained by his offbeat sense of humor and his sense of the ridiculous. They'd had some great times together but she was contemplating giving him the “let's just be friends” speech.On the nig. . .

Islam and Internal Peace

We are living in an age of conflicts and tensions. Internal peace and happiness are really seeked for by many people. A human needs to live in tranquality,real tranquality that is perminent and not drug-induced. But fear of injust superior powers, failure, enemies and the endless chain of fears are the enemies of this tranquality. In Islam, believing in Allah and His Most High Names is the root. . .

A Secret For Attracting Women Only The Pros Know...

Important Note: Read this newsletter in its entirety because you're going to learn an attraction secret that less than one percent of the world's male population knows about! The other day I was talking to a buddy of mine, a real rock star at attracting women, about, of all things, Bill Gates. We were discussing how Gates's financial problems are vastly different from the average person. Bill s. . .

Developing a Spiritual Success Partner

1. Identify a woman who is “like minded,” who has the attitude and exudes the philosophy that you like and feel drawn to… someone who is on the same wavelength spiritually.2. Ask her if she will be your Spiritual Success partner, in other words, you will support each other’s SPIRIT.3. Determine who will make the phone call and at what time. Calls should be made either five times a week or daily. . .

Humanity Needs Islam

The human nature means the soul and the body. A man without a spiritual life is no longer a man. Equally, whoever proclaims that spiritual training can delete the materialistic demands of that body is a devil in the clothes of a saint. Can he give up sleeping? Is he ready to destroy his body and to be a soul flying in the world of ideals?The holy Quran says:"O you mankind, a proof has already c. . .

Letting Go and Letting Be

The Blessingof Letting it Be“Speaking words ofwisdom, “Let it Be”-- Paul McCartneyIn Corrogue it is frosty.The earth is heard and unyielding. This reminds me of how our hearts often become. They become cold and we ourselves become frosty. The flow of our energy is blocked. “The soft animal of our body” which is mostly water becomes hard, unmoving and unyielding. Then we enter “times of trouble.. . .

Making Commitments of Love and Courage

There is a story about a little girl who suffered from a serious disease. Her best chance of recovery would be to receive a blood transfusion from her five-year old brother.The doctor explained the situation to the little brother. He asked the boy if he would be willing to give his blood to his sister.The young boy hesitated for a brief moment. Then he took a deep breath and said, "Yes, I'll do. . .

The Fastest Way To Manifest Your Desires

Is there a way to change your life condition, and manifest your desires at the fastest possible speed? YES! Definitely! There is a secret that can make you manifest your desires in the fastest possible way you can imagine. I am going to share with you this secrets now. Once you mater it, and apply it into your own life, you will never experience any struggle again. Your life will become a magic. . .

Maybe I'm Amazed the you Love me all the Time

“Maybe I’m amazedthat you love me all the time.”-- Paul McCartneyIn Corrogue I am amazedI rise by the light of heaven to continue this amazing journey into love. There is no other journey quite like this. All of us are on this journey. Most of us, however, are unaware of this journey. Rather than enter this amazing flow of life we enter a maze of confusion. There are mornings when I wake u. . .

Everybody Wants To Rule The World

Quote of the day: “And in the end, we will preserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught.” While watching the news on TV in a typical ritualistic manner, I couldn’t help but notice an underlying theme in the daily bombardment of bad news of “out of control fires” - in the form of global terrorism and chronic conflicts around the glo. . .

Is Your Life’s Purpose For Sale?

There is no purpose too big or too smallMeet Joe. He’s a middle-aged bridge toll-taker in the San Francisco Bay Area. In a recent interview, Joe said he loves the role he has filled for the last 12 years. The job suits his purpose. He said: “If I can help someone start their day off right in the few seconds when they are handing me [the toll], I feel I have made a difference in the day and life. . .

4 Steps to Set Your Mind for Success

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Marianne WilliamsonHow long have you waited to be happy at work? Or to write a book? Or bring home the income you deserve? Are you your own best support system or biggest diversion? Consider this, the cheetah has no problem using its gift of speed. The bald eagle easily uses its keen eye s. . .

Dare to Dream

Have you ever thought of this? When you were young and at school the teachers always reprimanded the dreamers - "You live on another planet", "You've got your head full of silly notions!" and the like. Then we are in the playground. The boys say, "I'm gonna jump over that garbage can" and the other boys say, "Nah, you're not good enough, you can't do that." You back up and run your hardest at t. . .

Top 10 Ways to Start Living a More Meaningful Life

Too many of us live like goldfish, swimming in the same orbit day in and day out feeling uninspired, tired, bored and sometimes worse. Life is much too precious to waste that way. Every person has a unique purpose in life. I implore you not to waste your days berating yourself for what you don’t know and don’t do well. Instead, discover your strengths, passions, purpose and build your life on t. . .

Why Do People Lie?

Amanda and Ron had been married for six years and had two small children. I had counseled them during some difficult times in their marriage, but had not heard from them for a while. Then Amanda scheduled an emergency phone session with me. She was very upset.“I just found out that Ron’s been watching porno on the Internet and lying to me about it. I had thought this was going on a couple of we. . .

Waist Not

Is your waistline growing along with your business? Unfortunately, weight gain is an occupational hazard of homebased business ownership. But how do you resist being tempted by the fridge?"People gain weight when they work at home, because they're surrounded by stimuli urging them to eat," says Randall C. Flanery, associate professor of community and family medicine at St. Louis University Scho. . .

How to Improve Relationships with Feng Shui Remedies

In order to improve relationships, many people have increasingly turned to Feng Shui remedies hoping to find a solution for their woes.The Feng Shui used in this article is the Eight Mansion (Pa-Kua) School under the Xuan Kong System. For more information on this, and for more basics on Feng Shui, you can visit the following page:http://www.mandarin-ducks.com/fengshui.htmlSLEEPING POSITIONThe e. . .

Is This the Right Person for Me?

“How will I know when I meet the right person?”I often hear this question in my counseling practice. The answer is fairly complex.There are two different reasons that people have for wanting to get married:1. To get love, validation, security and safety.2. To share love and to grow emotionally and spiritually.People who feel insecure and alone are likely to look for someone who will fill the in. . .

If I Don't Have Anything on My Calendar, I'll Look for a ...

I actually had someone say that to me today as I was in a thrift store. She is one of the employees and has been cut to two days a week of employment. I invited her to a job seekers workshop that will presented, free, this coming week at a public agency. The comment, above, WAS her response. I didn't know what to say next. I offered to drive her home after the workshop. She has no car. Again, t. . .

The True and Magnificent Power of Giving

You've probably heard of the popular saying "It's better to give than to receive." But do you actually know what hidden power lies within this magnanimous act known as "giving?" When you give something from your heart without expecting anything in return, you release a powerful force that will trigger your good deed to "bounce" back to you in amazing, and sometimes unusual ways. I firmly be. . .

Goal Setting - The Importance of Stern Resolve!

"Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page...on the first of January let every may straighten himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past." - Henry WardHow often do you see people who have succumbed to their current, sometimes ill-perceived, circumstances? In extreme cases perhaps these peopl. . .

The Procrastinating Perfectionist

Are you a procrastinating perfectionist? I once read an article dealing with the fear of failure and success. The author described it as the following: “The curse of the procrastinating perfectionist”. Boy did I ever associate myself with that statement. I was the kind of guy who would always wait around for the perfect opportunity to come by without attempting anything less than perfect. Did t. . .

Completing Unpleasant Tasks

We all have tasks we don't enjoy doing, but they have to get done. Whether it's doing our taxes, cleaning out the refrigerator, or filing that pile of papers, these are the chores we dread. So we end up putting them off over and over again, until the "To File" pile threatens to avalanche onto the floor, or the science experiment in the back of the fridge develops legs and walks away.Usually whe. . .

Why Online Dating is So Tough For Men

Online dating has become increasingly popular over the past several years. Every year millions of men turn to internet dating in an effort to meet more women without risking face-to-face rejection. Unfortunately, internet dating doesnt work very well for most men because the odds are so heavily against them.According to a November, 2003 study by Jupiter Research, men are four times more likely . . .

Playing With Mindfulness: Sneaking In The Back Door

I often meet people who say things like, "I've been working with mindfulness for over twenty years." My response is always this: "Oh, you poor thing! Have you tried *playing* with mindfulness? It's very effective, and much more fun!" They tend to look at me like I'm some kind of kook, and then ask the million-dollar question: "How can you play with mindfulness?" Glad you asked.... We tend to th. . .

Banishing Your Critic

Whenever we start a new creative project, it's always a little scary. We're never sure how it's going to turn out. And that element of uncertainty is just the thing we need to get our Critic up and hollering at us.The Critic also comes to visit when we start thinking about tomorrow's work, or yesterday's work, or the end result, instead of what we are doing here and now. Sometimes, it comes cal. . .

Life changing Attitude

Do you really believe that there is anything in this world that is impossible?I’m 21 and I had to grow up at accelerated rates because of multiple circumstances in my life. One of them was the divorce of my parents, my mother had no money and my father didn’t seem to care about me and my brother. And to make it clear “no money” means that we didn’t have enough even for food. Now, I’m not saying. . .

Respect is a Four-Letter Word

One of the most important needs for every human being is the need to be respected. It doesn’t matter if you or anyone else is a corporate executive, host of your own television show, short-order cook, Wal-Mart greeter or stay-at-home parent. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect regardless of occupation, gender or social status.If you want to succeed in your chosen profession, create a. . .

How Breaking Routine and Unexpected Acts of Kindness Can ...

Sometimes life becomes so routine, we don’t have to think about a thing we’re doing throughout the day. We’re programmed to run on automatic. It’s important to shake things up every once in a while to get the creative juices flowing, give us an added boost of energy or give us something to concentrate on for a change.When routine sets in, particularly in relationships, we can’t always see the. . .

How to Quit Smoking – 7 simple steps to stop smoking

Finding a way to quit smoking sometimes seems like the search for the Holy Grail. However, achieving your aim doesn’t have to be fraught with stress and difficulty. Here are seven simple steps that you can take to stop smoking.Step 1 – Overcoming cravingsBeing a smoker is like using crutches for so long that you think the crutches are a part of you and your own legs waste away, but when you sta. . .

The Law of Attraction - Make it Work for You

The Law of Attraction responds to whatever vibration you are sending out into the Universe. You will receive more of what you are vibrating whether it is desired or not. This law does not decide whether what it is returning is good for you or not, it simply responds to your vibration.This morning I got up early because we received more snow last night and I decided to take advantage of the cri. . .

Success Unveiled

How do you define success?According to the Collins dictionary, success is defined as the achievement of something attempted; the attainment of fame, fortune and position.I believe this definition requires expansion … success also means being a responsible human being, caring for our planet, feeling good about ourselves, making others feel appreciated and valued, providing and caring for others,. . .

5 Ways to Combat Job Burnout

Job burnout happens when the stress or prolonged frustration of a job or career contributes to emotional and physical exhaustion. The ability to cope with general life stressors outside of work is strained. This combination results in a lack of motivation, fatigue, irritability, and sometimes depression. Job burnout presents a significant challenge for everyone supporting the burned out individ. . .

Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

The only thing in life we have direct control over is our thoughts and our thoughts determine how we experience life.You may know of someone who has what appears to be a perfect life … a loving family, a beautiful home, an amazing career … but if this person is filled with negative thoughts, he or she is not able to fully enjoy what life has to offer. This person may be focusing instead on wha. . .

A Dream is Just a Dream ... or is it?

Some people dismiss dreams as nonsense, thought patterns running amuck as we sleep because we are not conscious and in a position to control them.Others believe that a dream is meant to serve a purpose and provide information that our conscious mind is unable to recognize.So many believe that dreams are meant to serve and guide, that numerous books, websites, workshops, etc. have been created o. . .

Justice Delayed

Direct Answers - Column for the week of September 22, 2003I have three grown children. My elderly father, six younger brothers, and a large extended family live in the old country.The last time I took my children for a family visit was 15 years ago. The reason I have not gone back is because my youngest brother, who was 21 at the time, "fell in love" with my 13-year-old daughter. It was hell. . .

Mental, Emotional and Physical Prosperity

To create true, lasting prosperity, almost any guru can tell you that you must align your physical, mental and emotional states and actions. This all sounds very logical, but when it comes right down to it, most of us are not quite certain how to proceed. We know we mentally worry about money and all the other “nitty-gritty” of life, but we don’t know how to stop worrying. We know that we are n. . .

Embrace Change

We all have a unique way of communicating our story, a way that reflects our life experience. The photographer uses a camera, the artist a brush, and the musician a melody or rhythm. But as the years go by our story changes. We look through a different filter, paint with a different color, sing a different song or feel a different rhythm. This past June family members came from all over the co. . .

How Can Man Shoes Help Your Day To Day Activities

Man likes to do different kind of activities, beside their routine work. Therefore they usually need different shoes to help them. What kind of shoes available in the market that can help them? So many! In fact man’s shoes style and design are almost as much as women’s shoes.You may find man’s shoes distinction as formal and casual. Well, formal and casual shoes are only two among several desig. . .

Real Spirituality

My fiancee' and I frequent a restaurant in L.A. called Real Food Daily. The concept behind the name is that their food -- which is unprocessed, abundantly nutritious, and lovingly prepared -- is more authentic, more "real," than most other food. This claim is at once silly and wise. Silly because philosophers have argued about the true nature of "reality" for centuries. Wise because it's an adm. . .

Your Big Yellow Bus

The big yellow school bus is coming down my road again. The neighborhood kids seem happy. The dogs are not. The kids are no longer around during the day and Jersey is going to drop a little weight without all the treats they have been bringing her this summer. I must admit that when I see the bus, I feel sorry for those poor suckers. And I express my gratitude that I'm no longer going back to s. . .