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ARTArticleForgivenessFORGIVENESS “A Course In Miracles” says that learning forgiveness is our only function here. One of its most beautiful passages on this topic reads. “The holiest of all the spots on earth is where an ancient hatred has become a present love.”(T.26-IX-6) It is very ...ARTArticleHow do you Know What Does Work? Part 3 in the Do What Works seriesDo What Works, and Don't Do what Doesn't Work is easily comprehended and provides enormous guidance. But it doesn't tell you what to do, that's where you come in. You need to make that decision. Your job is to ascertain what works, and what doesn't work for you. Which means the secret of success is to know what you're aiming to achieve. Only with the end in mind can you determine what works to get there. Without a goal, if you don't know where you're going, then any road will do! Should you Listen to Others?ARTArticleIf You're in a Hole, then Stop Digging! Part 2 in the Do What Works seriesStop Digging! Not doing what doesn't work is a fundamental secret of success. This focus on effectiveness is behind the simple aphorism: If you're in a hole, then the first thing to do is to stop digging. This is the natural law that many politicians in many countries just ignore, they run budget deficits year in and year out, and then wonder why their economies are in difficulty. It's simple to stay out of trouble, just stop digging - which means spend less than your income!ARTArticleImagination, Fantasy, and Play: Personal Growth is Just Some Fun AwayImagination, fantasy, and play. Three concepts that naturally belong together. As children, they were a part of our lives in a very real way. As we get older, we tend to leave play behind to a large extent. Our society dictates that responsible adults focus more on the business of acquisition and achievement – very much ego activities. The engaging in play has a place but usually is socially sanctioned, such as playing sports or creating art that has some decorative value.ARTArticleManaging AngerBefore Anger, Pain and FearARTArticleMiraclesWhenever a miracle occurs in our life or the lives of others, it demonstrates that the physical laws that seem to govern us, our beliefs, and what we perceive as real, are not the Truth. Miracles demonstrate that we are governed by a Truth that can heal and move us far beyond our limited ...ARTArticleMom’s New Little Helper: AdderallGetting up early, going to bed late, playing coach, cook, housemaid, financial expert, chauffer, grocery shopper, appointment keeper, bath giver, homework helper, and nurse is just what moms are expected to do. These are mom’s roles and these don’t have any relation to what she does at work, her role as a wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Time for her is seems to always fall short. She has a lot of duties and there just are not enough hours in the day.ARTArticleMore Newbo s are Born AddictedNo one will argue that there is an unfortunate increase in prescription pill abuse and especially prescription pain killers, otherwise known as opioids. Some say that doctors are too quick to write the prescriptions and others will say that more people need to become educated on the proper disposal of these medications when they are either expired or no longer being used. Regardless of what has caused this near epidemic number of addicts there is another group that is suffering from the wrath of this problem.ARTArticleShe Had Two SonsShe Had Two Sonsn(Healing The Disowned Part Of Self) Once I knew A very attractive And clever woman. To her winning smile And carefree confidence, All eyes turned And fell in love. She had two sons -her own- One was a daring darling, The other, a clinging dunce. Her darling made her ...ARTArticleThe ZoneThe Zone At the highest level of human achievement, in any field, sport, music, academic or art, we reach a state of being beyond and free from effort, understanding and conscious control. It is a state of intuitive knowing, effortless power and universal flow that we call being, “In The ...ARTArticleWhat To Expect In RelationshipsSeduction And Romantic Love We are seduced into relationships for many reasons, for support and approval, to overcome our feelings of loneliness, fear and insecurity, to explore our passion and sexuality, to feel power and control, to be needed, to have fun, to love and be loved, to have ...ARTArticleA Surprisingly Novel Idea - Doing What Works! Part 1 in the Do What Works seriesYou want success in whatever you choose to do, and the secret of success is to adopt principles which enable you to be successful. The old adage says that all roads lead to Rome, and it's indeed true. But it's generally not explained that some roads are more direct than others, they'll get you there faster. If you are short of time, stop wasting time on the tortuous route. You'll change your life by becoming more effective. How to Change your LifeARTArticleGive your Word more Power! Part 5 in the Commitment seriesYou want what you want, which you get by using the three tools of creation: Thought, Word and Deed (action). The more power in each one, the more it helps you achieve your goals. The more you desire, the more you need your Word to contribute to its achievement. So increase the power of your Thought, the power of your Word, and the power of your Deed. The secret of success is to improve the power in your Word. Increasing the power in your Thoughts and Deeds will be explored another time. Your Word is a PromiseARTArticleGiving Yourself An "Internal Makeover"The reaso I believe a lot of people are unsuccessful in recovering from an addiction, whether it be alcoholism or drug addiction, is that too often the symptoms, rather than the causes of the addiction are being treated. What's a symptom? You're feeling depressed, anxious, paranoid, generally ...ARTArticleIncrease your Chances of Success, how to Avoid Self Sabotage! Part 4 in the Commitment seriesHow can you improve at following through on your commitments? Explore your Chances of Success Look at the commitments you've made in your life. What percentage were completed by the deadline - write down your answer between 0% and 100%. If it's not 100%, then what's the difference between those you kept and those you failed to keep? Your answer to this crucial question can change your life: When do you find it easier to break a commitment? What's the Common Denominator?ARTArticleLetting GoI will begin with a small story: There were two monks walking along, in silence, on their way to a monastery. As they approached a stream, there was a woman standing there unable to cross. One of the monks picked her up and carried her across the stream, setting her down on the other side to ...ARTArticleMonkey See, Monkey Do — How We Teach Values With Our Behavior More Than With WordsYesterday did not turn out as planned. My husband and I offered a ride to church to a sweet, confused friend, and she gratefully accepted. Unfortunately, when we picked her up, she had locked herself out of her house, and her husband had left already. After church her husband was still not home. Long story short, I invited her back to our house where she had lunch and told me stories about growing up in Southern Califo ia. Around five o’clock she and her husband caught up with each other, and I took her home. Both husband and wife were very grateful for my help.ARTArticleRecoveryThis article will help you to maximize your recovery and performance in every aspects of your life, especially, in handling stress, the loss of relationships, jobs, and all destructive coping choices. When we are young we seem to have boundless energy to enjoy life. As we grow older and ...ARTArticleRelationshipsSeduction And Romantic Loven We are seduced into relationships for many reasons, for support and approval, to overcome our feelings of loneliness, fear and insecurity, to explore our passion and sexuality, to feel power and control, to be needed, to have fun, to love and be loved, to have ...ARTArticleSocial Anxiety Vs. Self-ConfidenceIf you observe babies, they often appear to have little sense of being confident, acting properly, or personality traits such as being shy. The confidence that you had as a baby is still within you, though it might be covered by years of stress, insecurity, anxiety, and other situations. Social anxiety feelings can be undone.rARTArticleThree Steps Basic PostureThree Step Basic Posture is a synthesis of many years of practice of oriental disciplines (Aikido, Taichi, Zen) Makes centering process at your "Hara" easy, steady and strong and creates harmony within yourself. Practicing only one of these steps is incomplete. All three enables practitioner to ...ARTArticleTips to Help You Follow Through on Your Promises. Part 3 in the Commitment seriesIf you're wary of making commitments, see that making and keeping promises strengthens your personal power, which helps you realize your dreams. This implies that dislike of commitments is pure self sabotage. So to become more effective in keeping your promises, enjoy these tips to change your life. Note that fulfilling a promise always presumes that your life continues as normal. Barring life-changing accidents, there should be no reason why giving your word does not always mea It Will Be Done, 100% guaranteed. Increase your Personal PowerARTArticleYour Word is Worth what you Say It's Worth! Part 2 in the Commitment seriesCommitment can be seen as a muscle, a mental muscle. And just like physical muscles, the secret of success is to keep your mental muscles fit and toned. Keep fit Physically Physically, exercise keeps your muscles strong. Yes, I know that physical workout can be a pain. I've stopped asking my body if it wants to go to the gym, it always says no! But it gets easier once I tell myself that since I'm here I might as well work out properly. The shower afterwards is generally the most enjoyable part!ARTArticle***Myths ADD / ADHD Adults Hold About Everyone ElseAs a Coach for Attention Deficit Disorder Adults, I am continually struck by the fantastic beliefs that so many of those with ADHD / ADD have about the 'rest of the world' - people who are not ADD. It seems that many people with ADD think that other people carry around a magic internal clock, ...ARTArticle9 Warning Signs Of A Dysfunctional RelationshipDysfunctional relationships are relationships that create more emotional turmoil than satisfaction. Relationships are part of the human experience. But what happens if one or both partners have never been involved in a happy relationship, or had one modeled for them as a child? Chances are they ...ARTArticleCan Anger Management Classes Help?By Ari Novick, Ph.D. Anger management has become a huge buzz over the last few years. While the term was coined back in 1975 by researcher and University of Califo ia at Irvine professor Raymond Novaco, the interventions have been hard to define. So what is anger management anyway? More ...ARTArticleDoes Your Word have any Power? Part 1 in the Commitment seriesIs your word to be trusted? How much of the time can your promises be relied on? Perhaps your answer depend on who you make the promise to. For many people, giving your word to another person is more important than a commitment they make to themselves. They value the way other people see them, so they prefer not to let someone else down. Yet they don't mind letting themselves down! Let's look at the enormous value, the immense benefits you gain by keeping your word. RespectARTArticleFREE* Teleseminar "Exploding the Myths about Stress and Why You Should be Your Top Priority"FREE* TELESEMINAR : “Exploding the Myths About Stress & Why You Should be Your Top Priority” 18th March 2008 at 6pm (UK time) 1pm (Eastern) Spaces are limited, so to ensure you get a place, register for your free place by visiting www.breathingspacetherapies.com and click on ...ARTArticleHow To Set Boundaries In A RelationshipEvery relationship has boundaries, and this can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Contrary to the popular belief of most hopeless romantics, relationships are not "partners meet and live happily ever after" types of affairs. Real relationships are composed of two individuals with often ...ARTArticleIntegrate your Three Aspects to Enhance your Success. Part 7 in the Secret of Success seriesSo far we've covered several crucial secrets in this article series on the secret of success, now let's look at another. Your Three Aspects You have three aspects to your being. Intellectuality, emotionality, and your sensuality. Reason is your intellectual capacity, thinking, your head. Feeling is your emotional capacity, it comes from your heart. And lastly what can be called your sensuality includes artistic expression, intuition, fun, play, sex, and laughter.

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