Welcome to Michael's Article Collection

You Have a Choice

I’m a relationship coach and, unlike most, I deal with those ‘other’ relationships. Of course, I make love happen without wings and an arrow, but I really make a difference with business relationships, family relationships, community relationships, old and stale relationships and all the rest that we take for granted, lost or forgotten.I’m also an activist for ending hunger and for creating job. . .

Have You Neglected This Righteous Cause Of God?

As believers, we have a responsibility to care for those who have been left without a bread winner, which begins with the responsibility of caring for our own family and relatives who may be in distress. 1 Timothy 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. An infidel is a person who does not even ackn. . .

Is Your Pursuit of Money Robbing You Of Complete Fulfillm...

Do you think it's acceptable for people to make millions of dollars selling us and our kids on the idea that pre-marital sex, adultery, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, selfish ambitions, drunkenness and things of this sort are O.K.? I thought not, but these are the things we are most likely to see on T.V. The new reality show craze is even causing society to take a passive and some times condoning l. . .

Keep Your Dream Alive

Young children are full of dreams of what they will do, be, see when they grow up. As adults most of us have given up the habit of having big dreams. Or if we do, never following through with them. Why do so many people let their dreams die unlived?One reason is the negative cynical attitudes of other people. These people are not enemies they are friends, even family members. If our friends are. . .

Closing the Gap On Your Career Goals

If you still picture a steady progression up the ladder when you think of your career goals, it is time to shift your thinking. For most people, climbing the career ladder is no longer an option. The working world has changed so dramatically that linear career paths rarely exist, except as historical symbols. But, without those trusty rungs to show the way, how do you figure out the next step i. . .

Interpreting Tarot Cards

Interpreting Tarot cards is, as you might expect, quite difficult and requires much practice. So is there an easy way? A short cut? yes - by focusing only on the Major Arcana cards. What are the major cards I hear you ask? The standard tarot deck, whatever imagery is used to depict the symbols, is 78 cards in 2 sections, namely the major and minor arcanas. The major cards are by far the most im. . .

Fear of Engulfment

Roger, 33, is a successful engineer. Married with one child, Roger called me because his marriage was falling apart. His wife, Laura, had recently told him that the marriage was over unless they got some help. She told him she just couldn’t take it any more.Roger and Laura were both on the phone for their first phone session with me. Laura described what the problem was for her.“Roger is never . . .

A Quick Observation of the Low Class

We can all learn a valuable lesson about the types of behavior and attitudes to avoid like the plague, simply by observing the characteristics of people we all know are low class. Being low class is not a function of the lack of money or social status. I've seen rich people and those high on the social ladder who were very low class. I've also observed folks who were living below the poverty le. . .

Abundance: Is This Sensible?

In Lesson Five of his book Prosperity, Charles Fillmore writes:“The sensing mind is filled with lacks and limitations; the spiritual mind knows only limitless abundance.”When I read this sentence, the word that struck me was “sensing.” I had to think about why that word caught my attention so sharply. Was it because we don’t often use the phrase “sensing mind”? No, that didn’t seem to be the re. . .

What Will You Accomplish When 52 Self-Help/Wealth Gurus M...

I recently interviewed my friend Tellman Knudson, an expert in helping people make rapid changes to overcome problems and achieve high levels of success using the latest human optimization technologies ... He's a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) expert and Certified Hypnotherapist who runs 5 clinics throughout the New England area. Question: What is the key to rapid improvement? According to . . .

Casinos and States Target the Compulsive Gambler And Inno...

Each and every day Casinos and State governments target innocent hard working people and the compulsive gambler through slogans, ads and various publicity stunts.This type of marketing triggers the subconscious mind. In most instances, it's had a negative affect on people who have made the decision to stop gambling and introduces gambling to teenagers and all other walks of life. Triggers are. . .

Top 10 Powerful Keys to Healing Yourself

1. Be PresentLive in the now. The past is gone. You can never go back and make it right. You can never re-live a life that was yesterday. Live positively in the present moment, no matter what is occurring. It is All right and perfect. Do not look ahead and dread what may come. Our mind creates a lot of chatter and makes us afraid in order to keep us safe. Tell your mind "Thanks for sharing" an. . .

Do Feng Shui Remedies Really Work?

THE PREMISEFeng Shui is an ancient Chinese art that has been practised for thousands of years. It is based on the idea that there should be a "balance" or harmony in the world. Everything around us has its proper place. If something is out of place and the balance is disturbed, this disruption can materialize as a feeling of uneasiness in the people around it, or as violence or lack of prosperi. . .

How To Cash In On Your ‘Ailment Capital'

Right after the president won his re-election bid for the White House, he made an interesting comment. He said he was going to spend his "political capital" wisely.At first, I did not understand what he was talking about, but then I began to think about it. All his work in getting re-elected won him a certain amount of influence with the people who helped re-elect him.I never thought of it that. . .

So You Wanna be in Movies?

So you wanna be in movies but didn't know where to start? Working actor, Ralph Peduto, had the same question and armed with nothing more than desire found his way through the maze that prevents even the most talented from ever achieving their on-screen goals. Desire, Ralph found, was only a strong wish. He had to back that desire with action and in so doing achieved his on-screen goal. Ralph ha. . .

Dissatisfied With Your Job? Stop Believing The Myths!

According to recent statistics, 56% of the work force is dissatisfied with their job. According to a recent Monster.com poll, 87%of respondents said they were dissatisfied with their job. If you are dissatisfied with your job, you are in a self-imposed career slump!Why are so many of us in career slumps? Bottom line…we are not doing work that satisfies us! No matter what our employer does for u. . .

Dr. Robert Anthony Reveals How To Use Quantum Physics To ...

What secret dreams do you have for your life? What if you could have anything you want simply by using your mind in a certain revolutionary way?Undoubtedly, Dr. Robert Anthony, author of 15 best-selling books, including the Beyond Positive Thinking, is the undisputed master of teaching people to manifest their desires and turn them into reality.Dr. Anthony recently spoke with Tellman Knudson as. . .

Understanding Celtic Wedding Rings

Thousands of years ago, the Celts, a group of independent tribes spread throughout much of current day Europe, were sophisticated artisans, carving knot work patterns that have inspired modern day jewelers to create wedding rings. These motifs have meaning. Yet understanding the knot patterns and why they make such ideal wedding rings can be illusive. The ancient motifs are rooted in myster. . .

Life-Long Students Make More

If your brain muscles are getting rusty, this article is for you – it highlights some of the benefits of being continuing students and a few of the venues available to you to continue learning about your chosen profession.You may not miss eating Ramen noodles everyday, but you are doing yourself a huge disservice if you have completely forgotten every aspect of the student lifestyle. Students l. . .

Competition, Jealousy And Goals

Naturally some of us are more competitive than others, but the vast majority of us have a good degree of competition hardwired into us. If you think you are not competitive in the least, ask yourself: have you ever felt a twinge of desire, jealousy or envy when looking at another person's accomplishments or lifestyle? If you said yes, you are competitive – otherwise you wouldn't care what ot. . .

How To Cope with Dating, Rejection and Cheating

When It’s Really YOU and Not, MeWe've all heard the popular rejection, "It's not you but it's me." In actuality, we tend to internalize the statement to mean, "There's something about you that I cannot seem to get pass." But before one becomes overwhelmed by self-imposed inadequacy, it's good to evaluate the beholder. Quite often, singles enable other individuals to validate their self-worth.Th. . .

Be Abundant…Set a New Mental Equivalent

Limiting beliefs, just like positive, empowering thoughts, provide a foundation for our experiences and what we demonstrate. Old beliefs can leave us behind – and are often stale, lingering ideas left-over from our childhood experiences or from other areas of life that no longer carry any useful meaning. Abandoning negative assumptions about lack opens room to develop an abundant mindset. We. . .

Can Fear of Public Speaking Actually Make You a Better Sp...

Few elements of modern life can be so detrimental for one's ability for self-improvement and success than “Fear of Public Speaking.” Surveys indicate, however, that this is the is the number one source of apprehension in the United States. The first survey to point this out appeared in the October 7 1973 issue of the Sunday Times of London. The findings have been verified by countless other sur. . .

When Human Beings Take It To The Limit

In life we all have dreams and goals, aspirations to follow a certain path that will lead to social achievements and personal growth. We all hope to fulfill a destiny where we can put all of our efforts into one activity or more that helps the world in one way or another. Recently I went to see a musical group called Taikoz and I believe I was witness to a certain level of human achievement tha. . .

It's The Journey, Not The Destination

Don't you just hate clichés like the one illustrated in the headline of this article? I know I do. But love them or hate them, most of us must admit that such adages and clichés are often grounded in truth, and this one is no different.Many people view goals in a one-dimensional manner: you either succeed or you fail. It's understandable why people view goals in such a black and white manne. . .

Top Ten Things to Build a Bridge and Get Over

God must love Top Ten lists because she made so many of them. They crowd my Inbox daily. They’re right up there in popularity with offers to refinance my house and stock up on Viagra. Top Nine Lists are few and far between and Top Eleven lists unheard of. But for seem reason there seem to be ten nifty answers to pretty much any problem or life situation you can come up with.In search of my own . . .

5 WAYS TO FEEL SUPER-OPTIMISTIC: Tips for Your Health, W...

Optimism is the hidden key to your personal and business success. Optimists possess a clear vision of an exciting life, confidently work on goals to achieve their vision, and take self-responsibility. In contrast, pessimists have no clear vision of a fantastic life, and they love to complain, blame, and moan. How can you become more optimistic? I will divulge five little-known “secrets” to . . .

Professional Relationship Blueprints

Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life by Kevin B. Burk Our professional relationships draw on two sets of relationship blueprints. The Authority Blueprint governs our relationships to authority figures, as well as our relationships to our subordinates when we are in a position of authority. The Sibling Blueprint governs our relatio. . .

What is Optimum Performance?

What optimum performance truly is and what it can do for you.Have you ever thought about how much better you could be doing in your business or career? What about your relationship with someone you love or the state of your health right now? I have to admit that at any point in my life, one or more of these areas needs more attention than I give it.There seems to be so much to do, so much to ac. . .

The 5 Hindrances of the Mind: Are They Blocking Your Self...

The issue of self-esteem is perhaps one of the greatest determinates in creating a life of freedom and abundance, or feeling inhibited and “just getting by“. Self-esteem is defined as “a feeling of pride in oneself“. It is how you feel in relation to yourself rather than how others see you. It’s between you and, well… you. Therefore, it’s not necessary to be so concerned about what others t. . .

The "F-Word"

Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life by Kevin B. BurkI’d like to invite you to consider a powerful concept. This concept is essential—we must learn how to master it if we want to experience the levels of joy, happiness, love and prosperity that are our birthright. Many of us, however, resist this concept. We use it sparingly, if a. . .

Extended Family Relationships

Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life by Kevin B. Burk It’s natural to want to maintain a relationship with our former romantic partners (assuming that the relationship ended on reasonably good terms, of course). We shared a special bond with them, and they touched our lives and contributed to our sense of self in ways that we cann. . .

The Nature of Anger

Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life by Kevin B. Burk Many of us have some very definite ideas about anger. We see anger as destructive and hurtful. We consider it to be an inappropriate response. We equate anger with violence. In short, we feel that anger is simply wrong, and that when we experience anger, there’s something wrong. . .

Meeting Safety Needs

Excerpt From The Relationship Handbook: How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life by Kevin B. Burk One of the most valuable life skills we can learn is how to meet our safety needs. We are responsible for maintaining the minimum balance in our safety accounts. When we learn to meet our own safety needs, every area of our lives—including our relationships—improves dramaticall. . .

Why? The Secret Gateway to Your Life

There are 2 main reasons why you don't get something in life. You don't know what you want. You don't know why you want it.Most people know what they want. They just don't have big enough reasons why they want it. Knowing why you want something, why you really want something is one of the biggest keys to your success in everything. The bigger the WHY reasons, the easier the "how to" becomes.The. . .

Oh No! Not Another Meeting!

We’ve all had that reaction at one time or another when someone suggests there should be a meeting to resolve a problem, make a plan, or update each other on our progress. Often, it seems that the same topics are discussed over and over, but even though everybody has good ideas, the issues never get resolved.Meetings can be an effective way to solve problems, or just a frustrating waste of time. . .

Principles to Live By

All people hold certain core beliefs that influence the way they live. Whether or not they are able to articulate their beliefs in some pithy phrase like carpe diem or live free, they act and react to life’s stimuli consistent with what they believe. Since beliefs or convictions are a function of thought, they can be changed. The Bible says, as a man thinketh, so is he. So how should a man t. . .

Chinese Gooseberries and Oprah?

Oprah and Harpo Productions, consistently reap awe-inspiring progress and record-breaking profits even after 25 years. While Oprah consistently soars with stellar growth, the rest of the industry seems to stumble, tumble or even disappear. So, just what is it about Oprah that has her consistently reaping hilacious growth for more than two decades and still remain fresh and vivacious as ever? Op. . .

Prioritize Your Time With The Power of 80 / 20

As a Professional Organizer, I work under the presumption that each client and each client’s issues are unique. Thus, every project I undertake is basically a “start from scratch” process. And just like the best cooking, starting from scratch always yields the best results. Nonetheless, there are some standard rules, diagnostics and processes that I use and/or suggest to almost all of my client. . .

Fail Your Way To The Top

Failure is only a matter of perspective. Change your perspective and change your outlook of failure.Have you had a challenging day or week? Maybe you're feeling a little tired or feel discouraged with a current situation. Maybe you are ready to throw in the towel and quit something.We all go through times of feeling that something in our life sucks, and all we can see and feel is the mess we ar. . .

Crossing The Line Of Fear

: Have you ever had fear stop you? Then this article is for you.Oh, this is a great topic!I remember when I was younger and in school, fear stopped me from asking out a girl I wanted to date. I didn't understand it then but I certainly do today.Do you ever have any thoughts of fear that cause you to not to move ahead with any of your dreams or goals? Every human on earth at one time or another . . .

A Look at Meditation

I've counseled many people from every background and led workshops and lectures about self-empowering topics for about 25 years. Over that time, I saw a need. Everyone was searching. What they were looking for was unclear, many times. But the search was on. While I could meet many of their immediate needs, through counseling, they still needed a source, or connection with who they really were. . . .

The Key to Online College Classes - Have it Your Way

Never before has online education been more esteemed than today. In most circles online learning is haled as a viable alternative to traditional classroom settings. Not long ago, distance learning was perceived as trendy, faddish and nuvo. What's happening to change that?The driving forces behind the online education phenomena are convenience and demand. Two reasons you can obtain an education . . .

How to Fast-Track Your Practice (the 'Mentor Coach')

When I was starting out as a coach I looked around for the leading coach in Australia (and chose Christine McDougall). For my next coach I called the President of the ICF in the US (Marcia Reynolds). I believe this track is appropriate for high flyers - those going for big achievements.If you truly believe coaching is valuable, it's just common sense to have your own coach. Choose the right coa. . .

The Pearl Story

Im going to tell you the story of one of the most precious items on earth, and how this story can benefit you! It all starts in a shell a tiny little shell that strives for survival, but how can a living thing survive when it doesnt move in its life span? And to add to that, produce something that precious like a pearl? The only function a shell does is to open up and to close up again and agai. . .

The Leader Within

Each and every one of you has hidden deep inside a different person a person that is robust insightful originative, a person that you have forgotten that it ever existed. No matter what you believe that person lies within you, waiting for its awakening call. You might have heard this before in fact you might have heard it so many times that it seems like a hollow statement a statement that is s. . .

If You Try, Your Dreams Might Come True

One day while I was still leaving at home with my parents and siblings I was watching TV. After flipping through channels for a while I found something that caught my attention. It was a group of young boys singing and dancing on the local cable channel.I remember I observed them for several minutes and though: these guys are so stupid, just wasting their time. They will never be famous singing. . .

Once-A-Day Prescriptions for Joy

1. Act whimsically at least once a day. Do something that is outrageous or totally out of character, out of the box, not the “usual” you. Invite spontaneity. Do something meaningless, without any purpose or value—just because you feel like it, just because it’s fun! Surprise yourself! Don’t dress outside in. Dress inside out. Let your spirit define “who you are” rather than the outside world. D. . .

10 Compelling Reasons to “Stop Singing the Blues” - Part I

Are you: feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied with your life? ready to stop holding yourself back from success?Is it time to: get rid of self-sabotaging thoughts that keep you down? say goodbye to the blues and take control of your life?Then the following life-changing information is for you!We're all born with the potential for living a fulfilled, happy and enjoyable life. Some of us achieve . . .

How To Motivate Other People

The difference between a motivated employee and an unmotivated one can result in the improvement of a task at hand hundred times or better! So theoretically, a highly motivated employee can out produce or help lead an unmotivated employee one hundred or more times also.This answers the question why some companies perform much better than similar companies with the exact same resources.Since th. . .