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Accepting to Improve your Personal Life Do you have the ability to accept the things you can change and the things you cannot change? Do you have the ability to accept that other people are opt to change them, rather than you changing them? Do you accept that you are who you are, regardless of what others think? Can ...

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What is Anger?

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Being in the Past, Present and Future What is the Past?

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Being in the Past, Present and Future What is the Past?

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How does one find themselves?

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This is the first day of the rest of your life – The Midas Keyr Monday morning and we have a clean slate, ready for the week to start no matter what it brings. We are going to start the week by using the universal laws to help us get what we want and desire and to also create balance so that our week can run smoothly ...

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He was ten-years-old as he tossed the wiffle ball over his head. The ball, taken over by gravity began it's decent. He timed it perfectly as he hit the ball making that plastic on plastic "wap." The ball sailed, and as it sailed it was if a well directed movie caught everything on tape. As the ball sailed, for that ...

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Life will always throw us challenges that sometimes are mild but can also devastating. Being able to rise above these challenges can often be so difficult the only way to deal with them is by patience, trying to be calm and taking each day at a time. Yes I know, try telling the person who is experiencing these ...

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After those first wonderful few months at the beginning of floating on air, filled with love, looking radiant and having someone love everything about us we look back and say what happened? Relationships change of course but the one factor we ignore is that when we are blinded by love we do not see possible flaws in ...

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There's a new movie coming out and the title is 2012. I saw the previews of this movie and it is one about apocalyptic change in the world. There are earthquakes and tidal waves and all the things you would imagine accompaning the end of the world as we know it. It is a shame that we view dramatic change as taking such a dire avenue. The year 2012 is one that people have been talking about for some time, but especially since the turn of the twenty-first century.

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I just finished reading an article in Newsweek about Oprah Winfrey. The article is about how she seems to bring on all sorts of people who claim this thing and that, and how people seem to believe what these so called experts are touting. I have never watched Oprah, to my knowledge, but I know ...

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We all walk the Path of life. What Path are you walking? Is it the Path you would like, or is it one chosen by someone else, possibly forced onto you? If you are like most people, it is, unfortunately, not the one of your choosing. We are a product of our environment, or so the Sociologists ...

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We are energy beings. What I mean by that is that we are created from the energy of the Infinite Source and we are composed of that same energy. We think we are solid material beings, but we are energy. Each molecule is nothing more than energy. Recently, something was brought to my attention ...

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Are you happy in life? Are you doing what you want and are you satisfied that your life is going the way you would like? Many people who I ask that question say no. They feel trapped or they feel as if there is no where to go and nothing they can do about it. Many of them go to work each day to ...

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1. When you make your first sale, follow-up with the customer. You could follow-up with a "thank you" email and include an advertisement for other products you sell. You could follow-up every few months. 2. You could upsell to your customers. When they're at your order page, tell them ...

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1. Make your reader visualize they have alreadybought your product in your ad. Tell them whatresults they have gotten and how it makes themfeel. They'll already become emotionally attachedbefore they buy. 2. Turn your ad into an article. It could be a story,or how-to article. This will lead ...

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1. When you make your first sale, follow-up with the customer. You could follow-up with a "thank you" email and include an advertisement for other products you sell. You could follow-up every few months. 2. You could upsell to your customers. When they're at your order page, tell them ...

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1. You don't offer free original content. It's importantto give your visitors information they can't find any-where else. If you're the only source for a certain typeof information, people will flock to your web site. 2. You don't offer free software. Most people liketo find good deals on ...

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That is it! I have had enough... and who is this Inner Critic person anyhow? I do not even remember the day when I originally put that character on my personal management team. Then, to top it all off, as well as insidiously positioning itself as my second in command, I find that much of its time on the job is spent on spreading lies and malicious rumours! Here is the clincher though, I cannot remove this disdainful little character, it constantly eludes me.

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These days, it seems like everyone wants to work from home and make money on the Internet. But before you even turn on your computer, the first question you have to ask yourself is whether you’re cut out for this kind of work. The fact is, building a home-based business isn’t for everyone. Some ...

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Sometimes when we are working toward a particular end result, things may not move as quickly as we would like then to move. Also, life can throw in some real curve balls that frustrate us or thwart our intentions. What can we do at times like that? Comparing yourself and your progress, to that of another person, is a trap. Your journey is meant to be your own unique journey and the lessons you learn along the way are being presented to you for a particular purpose. Very often, when making comparisons we are not looking at a true picture.

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Your online business will likely require more advertising than a contemporary business downtown, yet some new to the world of online business do not spend the time and money to advertise their business appropriately and are, in turn, loosing money. Your online business is crammed into the world ...

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The following paragraphs summarize the work of Keyword Density experts who are completely familiar with all the aspects of Keyword Density. Heed their advice to avoid any Keyword Density surprises. Keyword density and placement are important parts of optimizing your articles for search ...

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The power of language, and its workings on my sub-conscious mind, never ceases to amaze me. Words have feelings and emotions attached to them, by our association. When I say the word MOTHER, every single one of you experienced a different feeling and emotion. Your subconscious received that communicated word, via your emotions and feelings. We often believe that it is the actual words producing a particular state, when in fact it is our associative perceptions of those words that communicate. Recently, I was watching a program about Louise Hay.

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As women we truly believe that we can do anything which is true but we get lost in trying to do everything. We are trying to fill so many roles, those of our past and those of the future we want. For those women in the baby boomer era, they are dealing with a lot of confusion and guilt – who are they, what is it that they truly want. Many in that era were brought up with learning how to cook, clean, do laundry, look after the house, sew, look after everyone’s needs..... Our mothers did it all, even if they worked. So then we must too.

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HR employee attendance and tracking software is a system used to document the time employees work and the time they take off. It can be done by recording employee hours on paper, using spreadsheets, punching time cards, or using online attendance software for your company.

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The open schooling system was set up by the government in the year 1989. It is regulated under the NIOS – National Institute of Open School. The system, ever since its launch has helped many children acquire education. Open schooling is one of the best opportunities for children who are unable to attend regular schooling. It has been seen as the best alte ative to be introduced as compared to the conventional schooling system. Is there any difference in the education imparted?

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The railway job is one of the most wanted jobs in India, and many individuals dream of getting a job in railways. This is because there are many benefits of getting a job in railways like pension and job security. Well, if you are want to get a role in this specific government sector and you are confused, then we are here to help you. Different positions

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There are plenty of online games are easily available online for seekers. In the present time where people are living in the fast edge society having an internet connection is becoming an essential necessity for them. There are several causes are involved in the addition of online gaming among the public as with the presence of online services. Many of the well-established websites are offering the best featured based gaming experience for the people to enhance their free time effectively by playing online cards games.

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In the past few years, you must have noticed that all the markets are fully crowded. All the shopkeepers are busy with their customers and some time they are not able to provide proper services to them. The reason behind this is, Fashion. Yes, the fashion industries are booming like anything. All the markets are full of fashion stuffs whether they are clothes, shoes, purses, cosmetics, or anything else. The market trend is changing every day. Now and then you can see a new design, new stuff, or a new collection. Our new generation is running behind it.

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Whether you are traveling for pleasure or business, you will require the services of an airport transportation service. Trying to figure out how to get to the airport to catch your flight on schedule can be a stressful experience. You didn't have to think about anything when you use airport limo services; the appointed chauffeur will ensure that you are picked up from the airport on schedule and dropped off at the desired place on time. Here are some tips to assist you in selecting the best airports limo service.

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Rugs are expensive, but buy the rugs that are worth their price. If you have started your search for buying rugs online then you would know the fact that more often than not rugs are expensive. Forget about the oriental handmade rugs whose cost run in tens of thousands of dollars, even a standard 6 feet by 10 feet rug too is sold for your month's rent. So in the following lines, you will know what makes rugs expensive. This will make your search easier and you can go for the ones that suit your home and budget.

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Windows VPS Hosting plans are ideal bet for all the game developers who aim to make it big in the market. With a VPS account, game developers can use the guaranteed resources in order to power up the plethora of applications. By now it is general knowledge that VPS has been source of web hosting in the gaming domain. Be it the costing or the ease of installation of programs, or the in built tools, VPS plans are the best for game developers. In the following lines, you'd try to learn how the Window VPS hosting plans assist game developers in order to develop games.

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We all glance at our watch to see the time; it is the simple thing we all do. Sometimes people who are not even in a hurry or someone who doesn’t even a busy schedule filled with meetings and showing presentations glance at their watches subconsciously multiple times a day. But when it comes to Apple's new watch (series 5), it does way more things rather than just showing time.

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India is a developing country. Per capita income and GDP is increasing day by day. Social status is also increasing. Having a Car is still a dream of many people and once they settle, they all will fulfill their dream first to buy a car. A few years back, those who have four wheeler in their houses, their social reputation were high and now four wheeler is a necessity. Now day’s we can see car in almost every house. We can see in some areas / roads where cars are more than two wheelers. Suddenly finance sector, auto sector and insurance sector progressed very fast in India.

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No matter which candidate you voted for during the 2016 presidential election, the winner was clear: the news industry.

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A few years ago I was up in Seattle visiting. I was walking down on the waterfront when a guy in some rather ragged clothes came up to me and asked for a dollar. He said he missed his ferry and needed to catch the next one. Before I even decided whether or not I would give him money, he held out his hand in expectation of the dollar being placed there. On some level, I was impressed by his resourcefulness. I reached in my pocket and gave him one dollar. He thanked me and then moved on to the next person not twenty feet from me who had just witnessed what he did with me.

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Hibe ating (from the cold).....What's it good for?? As I travel on my spontaneous journey, I am eager to see the places I am visiting. I have made some sacrifices to take this journey so I want to get all the pleasure from it I can. I am currently in the city I was most looking forward to visiting, Nashville. Not only do I like warm weather, I also like live music (and yes, I'll admit it, country music).

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Sometimes lessons in leadership come from the most unlikely places; when you look for life's lessons, it's amazing where you will find them. I have found them in the small details, the fleeting moments, and the major life-changing transitions. As Valentine's Day approaches, I want to share some leadership lessons from a love story.

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Sometimes lessons in leadership come from the most unlikely places; when you look for life's lessons, it's amazing where you will find them. I have found them in the small details, the fleeting moments, and the major life-changing transitions. As Valentine's Day approaches, I want to share some leadership lessons from a love story.

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Worry and anxiety are caused by your emotions. Worry is a normal response to uncertainty and we all experience uncertainty from time to time; however excessive worrying will drain your emotional energy, interfere with your day-to-day functioning and cause very high anxiety levels. The good news is that excessive or chronic worrying is just a mental habit and you can train yourself to break the cycle of worry and anxiety. You cannot eliminate worry because you cannot eliminate uncertainty in your life.

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Our perception about ourselves is the single most important factor in the quality of life we live. Generally our successes and failures in life are inextricably linked to this labeling of who we are. In the very early stages of our lives as we sought to establish our identity as an individual, we relied on feedback from our environment to assist us in making this decision about self.r

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Parenting – It’s the only job that you receive no training for and receive no monetary compensation for. You can’t quit, your hard work is rarely acknowledged, and instead of a Christmas Bonus you’re expected to spend extravagant amounts on your unruly boss/child. Add in divorce, financial ...

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From a purely biological perspective, no creature inherently has rights beyond that which it has the power to impose. What is able to survive does, what cannot does not. But our world is not just biology. It is ethics as well. “Might makes right” cannot be the operating paradigm in a ...

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Our great intellect is in large part necessary because of the quest for food. A cow is as smart as it needs to be to figure out how to eat what is always underfoot. The apex predator—clawless, fangless man—needs great cunning, memory, logic, and analytical thought. The spear and ...

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As children we are weaned on Cinderella and acculturated by an endless parade of romantic fantasies in novels, television and movies. It would be easy to assume that if we are not madly in love there is something wrong with us. The euphoria of being in love is like an hourglass, with the heart ...

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The benefits of exercise are myriad. It makes us feel good, burns excess body fat, grows and maintains muscle, strengthens bones and joints, helps flexibility, deepens sleep, improves appearance, creates a high, provides goals to achieve, lifts depression, relieves stress, increases self esteem, ...

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The thought of a creature, any creature, dying in order for people to eat is very unsettling for many. It is also puzzling that humans seem to be the only ones who make a fuss about it. Other creatures just eat what they are designed to eat and apparently never give it a second ...

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The purpose of this article is to show several specific ways that philosophy can be implemented for making healthy decisions. Here goes, one idea for each week in the year: 1. Responsibility—Take responsibility for yourself. You alone are the master of your own health destiny. 2. ...

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Modern living, individual circumstances, and tastes that have been formed over a lifetime may not permit us to eat perfectly. That’s okay. If we keep our sight on the goal of matching food to our genetic design, we can slip here and there. The body is forgiving and health does not require ...

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Pets are remarkable creatures. They are: • Masters of life in the moment and in the art of simplicitynn • Reflections of a world forgotten, presynthetic, more completenn • Reminders of the quiet strength and dignity of creation not tinkered withnn • Keepers of gifts we have ...

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Most people believe the average diet based upon the official food pyramid is just fine. Some eat predominantly fast food. Others advocate veganism (eating only plant foods), or lacto-ovo vegetarianism (plants plus dairy and eggs). Others set their eating practices by the standards of holy writ ...

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Why more or free access to medical care, better insurance, and subsidized meds is not the answer to your health: There is a prevailing belief that modernity translates into better health. A corollary of this logic is that we can live our lives pretty much as we want because we can always buy ...

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Everyone thinks about money. Few, however, stop to think about how money originated and then evolved into a mechanism of power that institutions and any common person can wield to exert great good or bad. Money’s original purpose was to serve as a convenient medium to replace barter. It ...

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At one time at our office we had a day care. It was complete with a classroom, an area sectioned off for indoor play, kitchen, and outside playground. There was a full-time monitor/teacher and lots of little munchkins around the office interrupting us during the course of the day. It was great ...

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In my 25 years as a healthcare practitioner, I’ve come to notice an important trend in the way that most people view themselves and their health. Our current medical mindset is fixated on treatment. When I say “our” mindset, I don’t just mean that of the professionals ...

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When I was a young boy, emerging muscles were the coolest thing. If a vein popped out a little, that was even more awesome. There were no fitness centers or body-building gyms to amount to anything back then (Stone Age). If you aspired to brawn, Charles Atlas paraphe alia advertised in comic ...

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Have you ever wondered what causes that warm glow inside, the sense of peace and exhilaration when walking through the woods or sitting by the ocean and watching the sunset? How about the beauty of a fresh snowfall clinging to trees, the smell and feel of the first warm day in spring, or the ...

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We measure our world by the limits of our knowledge and experience. If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to treat everything like nails. Bigotry, bias, and prejudice are all words that describe this limited view (hammer) each of us tends to embrace and apply. A dog does not ...

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It is an incredible feat that organisms can begin from one cell and then differentiate and compartmentalize into the millions of diverse tissue and organ niches that represent a mature body. Why brain, finge ail, liver, intestine and bone cells ever become what they are is mystery enough. Why ...

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A primary reason evolution is believed by many is because what is thought to be the alte ative, religion, is feared, dreaded and unthinkable. And it is true that scientific advances only occurred because knowledge was wrested from the autocratic clutches of religion. Our age of wonderful ...

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For some 25 years I have alerted the public to the dangers of exclusively feeding heat processed foods. Companion animal feeding has progressed – actually digressed – from table scraps and real foods the family could spare to today’s “100 % complete” processed foods ...

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Every day, people by the millions pour food from a package into their pet’s bowl. Day in and day out, meal after meal, pets get the same fare. This strange phenomenon is widely practiced by loving pet owners who believe they are doing the right thing. Why? Certainly because it is ...

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Every day, people by the millions pour food from a package into their pet’s bowl. Day in and day out, meal after meal, pets get the same fare. This strange phenomenon is not only widely practiced, but done by loving owners who believe they are doing the right thing. Why? Certainly because it is ...

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About 25 years ago I began formulating pet foods at a time when the entire pet food industry seemed quagmire and focused on such things as protein and fat percentages without any real regard for ingredients. Since boot leather and soap could make a pet food with the "ideal" percentages, it was ...

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From a purely biological perspective, bearing children can be considered the most important reason for a woman’s existence. For that matter, the same could be said about men, since both sexes are, in effect, disposable packages of genetic material. We die, but our genes continue on ...

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We’d like to believe we’re equipped to handle even life’s toughest challenges. We like to think that if we’re prepared enough, schooled enough, experienced enough, that we’ve got what it takes to enter any situation and handle come what may. And it’s true enough. Preparation, schooling, and experience all weigh in on whether we are able to meet and overcome adversities. But there are some situations, those life and death matters, where no amount of pre-anything can fully ready a person to deal with the intensity and aftereffects of such highly charged moments.

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Last spring, I entered a local hospital operating room for the very first time (as an observer), that is. Four times previous, I was wheeled in (as a patient) for successive shoulder operations. It was a remarkable and personally meaningful experience getting to actually watch the intricacies of this surgical procedure that repaired both of my shoulders and helped me regain muscle strength and optimal mobility. The truth is, I was hooked.

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“The folks who hate you, they don’t know you.”, Barack Obama said this Super Bowl Sunday 2011. I was just watching part of the interview Fox TV’s, Bill O’Reilly had with US President Obama. A questio Bill O’Reilly asked, got me to thinking. O’Reilly asked the President if it bothered him that people really hated him. Obama’s response was no. I”m paraphrasing here but he said something to the effect that, not only did a person have to have a thick skin to make it to a position like the US presidency but Obama matter of factly said that people who hate him, don’t know him.

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I am not a doctor but have reached a breaking point more then once in my 61 years.

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WALK MY WALK I am the only one that can walk my walk. I may need help along the way I am the only one that can walk my walk. I will let nothing break my strider I am the only one that can walk my walk. Whether my stride be long or shortr I am the only one that can walk my walk. Whatever decisions that are mader I am the only one that can walk my walk. In bad weather or on a sunny dayr I am the only one that can walk my walk. I will let nothing get in my wayr I am the only one that can walk my walk. In sickness or in good healthr I am the only one that can walk my walk.r

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Introduction Creating confidence in kids, is about relationships with their parents and peers. Confidence is a trust that must develop over time and once it is gained, it will not fail. Try not to think negatively because it can have an adverse on the kids. They might be thinking why am I doing this when it won’t do any good anyway. Stay positive throughout the time that they are around you. Irnthink I can. I know I can. Irnwill. The Know How From the very beginning of the infant's life a large, although not noticeable, learning curve begins.r

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Mental health refers to our state of psychological, social, and emotional well-being. As we cope with life, mental health plays an important role in shaping how we handle our stresses of life, how we relate with others in the society, and our productivity among other benefits that come with having a positive mental health. Why is mental health so important that we cannot avoid?r

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It is good to think widely and critically. When you overdo it and repeatedly, it becomes a problem. Sometimes you find yourself immersed in thoughts that are negative and full of regrets. That is the issue we would like to address because if not addressed, it can lead to stress and depression. Even before we look at the solutions to overthinking and anxiety, let’s first understand the causes. Some of the known psychological causes include but not limited to: • Issues of self-esteem and self-doubt. • Response to fear as a result of the pandemic. • Deaths and illnesses.

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When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%, good and bad, you will be amazed at the opportunities that life presents you. –Unknown Loving YourSelf is the single most important principle…on this planet… in the creation process. If you don't love yourself, it is likely that you won't decide to give yourself the things you think you want. Likely that you don't think you deserve them…and even more that you certainly won't have the energy to take action to create them. Of this I am certain!

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When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%, good and bad, you will be amazed at the opportunities that life presents you. –Unknown Loving YourSelf is the single most important principle…on this planet… in the creation process. If you don't love yourself, it is likely that you won't decide to give yourself the things you think you want. Likely that you don't think you deserve them…and even more that you certainly won't have the energy to take action to create them. Of this I am certain!

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Age-ism: Don’t buy into it. We must mentally re-wire our thinking to continue our journey of aging in the best way possible. Understand the importance of how we perceive our own aging process, especially in context with how others perceive us. It’s never too late to start thinking ‘ageless’, after all, age is just a number. Read the advice of those who know: Don’t accept it. Don’t excuse it.r

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“Water is life’s mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.” Albert Szent-Gyorgyir It has long been said that water is the basis of all life. Your muscles are 75% water; your blood is 82% water; your lungs 90% water; your brain is 76% water; your bones are 25% water. We should all drink as much water as we can.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT YOU AND YOUR BALANCE ISSUES

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We’ve come too far to ‘think old’...Right? The answer is a resounding YES. But we’re not all there yet. In the prime of our lives we felt age-neutral. We didn’t feel too young and we didn’t feel too old. We were ‘just right’. At least by our own perceptions. We made plans and worked hard through middle age knowing there would come a day that our hard work would pay off and we could retire.

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As I sat in church listening to the pastor explain how meaningful names were in the Old Testament, the impact of my past hit me. The pastor used the example of Abram becoming Abraham, Father of Many Nations, yet he held that title for over 25 years before he fathered his son, Isaac. Imagine what people thought for 25 years as he called himself that. They probably laughed. I'm guessing the older he got, the louder the laughter became. After all, he was nearly 100 when he fathered Isaac. Abraham and Sarah were probably the only parents buying Depends and Pampers at the same time!

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As I look back on 2015, I think "Wow! What an amazing year!" Yes, it had some challenges and disappointments. No, my income wasn't as high as I had planned. But, I can look back and say it was truly an amazing year and I am blessed beyond belief. Let me recap to explain why. In January I began on a cruise with a group of about 60 people who were looking to take life up a notch. And, boy, did we! Many of us on that cruise have co-written a book on thriving that is about to be released.

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As I look back on 2015, I think "Wow! What an amazing year!" Yes, it had some challenges and disappointments. No, my income wasn't as high as I had planned. But, I can look back and say it was truly an amazing year and I am blessed beyond belief. Let me recap to explain why. In January I began on a cruise with a group of about 60 people who were looking to take life up a notch. And, boy, did we! Many of us on that cruise have co-written a book on thriving that is about to be released.

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A Sharp Dressed Man Traveling with a business man brought some unexpected revelations. However, one particularly stands out. We arrive the night before the "big meeting". You know the one you have spent weeks preparing for, the one with one of your biggest clients (a $50M plus deal), and the morning of the meeting something goes wrong. He opens his garment bag only to find he had packed his entire suit--except the pants!

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Leadership comes in all ages and knows no boundaries. I had the privilege of being invited to joi Ohio State University athletes (Go Buckeyes! was the cheer) and Soles4Souls on a shoe distribution to Costa Rica. The athletes may be from the same campus; however, most of them didn't know one another. The ride from the airport to the "home base" in Costa Rica was relatively quiet and uneventful.

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On a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an interesting week.

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On a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an interesting week.

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On a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an interesting week.

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On a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an interesting week.

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Have you ever heard opportunity knock? Are you aware it knocks in large and small ways every day? I was banging on the door of an organization for about 6 months. Nothing happened. I couldn't even get an email returned. Although I was frustrated, I kept knocking (literally emailing and calling). Oh, and let's not forget social media; I reached out through LinkedIn to several connections. But, to no avail.

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Have you ever heard opportunity knock? Are you aware it knocks in large and small ways every day? I was banging on the door of an organization for about 6 months. Nothing happened. I couldn't even get an email returned. Although I was frustrated, I kept knocking (literally emailing and calling). Oh, and let's not forget social media; I reached out through LinkedIn to several connections. But, to no avail.

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As I sit in Europe alone on Thanksgiving, I ponder life's lessons and the memories with family. Thanksgiving gives us reason to pause and be thankful for what we have and reflect on the fond memories of the past and look with hope to the future. Thanksgiving is a time of family, friends, happiness, abundance, and gratitude. Thanksgiving should be a regular habit, not an annual occurrence. So as I sit admiring the beauty of an ancient world and a culture that stands still through time, I share some thoughts with you in this simple poem. Pondering Life

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As I work with people both personally and professionally I notice that all have been hurt at some point in their life. Some so deeply they haven't recovered. This affects their professional life as well. Some signs I have seen are: anger in the workplace, demoralizing a coworker in front of others, and quitting too soon.

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Ups and downs, everyone has them. In work, in life, in relationships, even in fun. Imagine a week where you feel utterly alone and single, blessed with plenty of friends, stressed because you are working too much, grateful because you love your work. You receive a call from a loved one struggling with addiction, a friend whose husband is battling cancer, yet several friends call to check on you, pray for you, and invite you out.

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You ask me how walking my dog led me around the world? I'll tell you and it's no tall tale. I was walking my dog in my neighborhood as I do every other day. I smile as I pass my neighbors while my dog greets the other dogs. My neighborhood is one of those special places where people do stop to have a brief chat. You pass the same people often so eventually those brief chats add up to learning more about each other. This was one such moment.

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Extract From the Story Steffie in the Book Four Strong Women by Joyette H Fabien

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Definition of Cooperatives from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia “A cooperative ("coop") or co-operative ("co-op") is an autonomous association of people who voluntarily cooperate for their mutual social, economic, and cultural benefit.”

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This article is about Counselling and the possible reasons it doesn't work. When it comes to counselling most people I have spoken to believe one of two things - it is so helpful or it's a waste of time. When you delve further into this viewpoint it becomes apparent as to why they have developed these thoughts around counselling. Just so you know I am an avid advocate of counselling and believe everyone should aspire to be able to work through their issues - either on their own or with the help of a professional.

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Domestic violence is a global phenomenon which has, for decades, been a scourge in society. However, the fact that it has been in existence for ages can never make it acceptable. Instead, it places a greater responsibility on modern society to find new approaches to deal with the problem so that it can be eradicated or at the very least, significantly decreased. There are many agencies and organizations worldwide involved in the battle against domestic violence and it is hoped that their strong synergies will yield productive results in the very near future.

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From being mou ful occasions funerals have evolved into highly social events. When I grew up in the sixties and seventies anything associated with death was dreaded and dreadful. Today, a person no longer dies; he passes on and families no longer mou the death of loved ones. Instead, they celebrate the life of the one who has passed on. Funerals are no longer mou ful and solemn occasions and people attending the ceremonies are now encouraged to be joyful. How things have changed!

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10mins a day and you could change your life… BIG GOAL ---- little goal… Consider this - the last goal you achieved – were you desperate or did you really desire it. Most people set goals that are so huge they give up before things come to fruition. Is there something you wished to achieve but haven’t? What happened? Now this thing doesn’t even have to be a huge dream, it could be something really simple. The thing is – simple or huge is different for all of us. My simple could be your huge – or vice versa.

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Vagrancy is a serious social problem in many countries. It is troubling to the families and friends of the unfortunate social drop-outs, a bother to other citizens and a severe threat to the tourism industry in countries whose economy is heavily dependent on tourism. The following extract provides some insight into this problem. Extract from the story ‘Jessie’ in the book ‘Four Strong Women’ by Joyette H Fabien

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There is no greater teacher than experience and as we grow older we learn(or ought to)valuable lessons about life. Important among these are: 1. Appreciation- We become more appreciative of the things and persons we once took for granted. We begin to see the efforts behind the things that are done by others for our comfort and happiness; the loving and selfless acts of caring relatives, co-workers and friends.

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Generally, failure is viewed as something negative. For those experiencing it, it may become the end of the road and therein lies the monster for simply, fear of failing again may cause a reluctance to move on. It is said that success is failure turned inside out. Thus, far from being negative, failure can be just the spur that is needed to point you in the right direction when you are off track. It can therefore have some very positive outcomes. SOME FACTS ABOUT FAILURE:

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People, please take a step back and laugh! Whatever is going on in your life, there is humor to be found. The ability to laugh at life’s struggles will ultimately help you deal with them. Studies show that people with a well-developed sense of humor have stronger immune systems, less stress, and healthier attitudes about the challenges in their lives. So LAUGH!r

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I recently received both of these emails on the same morning. Have you ever had the feeling that you were being hit over the head with a message? Well, on this particular morning I certainly did. I had to pause, go back, re-read and really think about what they were saying. It’s a message that I’ve heard many times throughout my life and one that I completely understand. Yet the day that I got BOTH of these in my inbox, I felt like I needed to really zoom in and focus on the message. “You won’t benefit from anonymous criticismr

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The last couple of years I have done a ton of networking and have had the opportunity to meet hundreds (or probably thousands) of people. I must say that I really enjoy this part of my job. I love talking to new people and getting to know them. Some of them I have ended up doing business with and some have become really good friends. It’s definitely a perk of the business!

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1.Dream - It is important to have a dream. The majority of successful people had a dream and in fact, most people have a dream; it is the fulfilment of your dreams, that might become a challenge. Be one of the people who follow their dream! 2. Conceptualize your dream – Make your dream something concrete in your mind and it will appear to be more within your grasp. 3. Identify your God-given talent – Initially, it may be difficult to identify your talent. However, as you gradually begin to disce your strengths, take hold of them and build on them for therein lie your talents.

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A Woman’s Intuition

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I was recently asked to share my story of courage and the first thing that came to my mind was that my story isn’t that remarkable. It doesn’t seem to me that it’s much different than that of so many other people. I would like to say that when I was out there on that limb and hanging on for dear life, that my incredible FAITH led me there and comforted me. And it sounds great to say that I had courage in the face of difficulty. But in all honesty, I was pretty much pushed out on that limb and I was scared beyond belief.

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Substance abuse treatment: Until you “get it”; it’s all bull! Yes, you heard me right. It is impossible to make someone believe something that they are not ready to receive, inherently know more about, or obstinately resist. Recovery works, but only if you are willing to open yourself up for drastic changes and dedicate to actively working on yourself every day from here on out. Until an individual can grasp the basic tenets of what a life in recovery entails, it won’t work. It’s a hard, cold fact, but it’s just that: fact.

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To be happy and be single, you must first be happy with yourself. You cannot rely on anyone else in life to make you happy, the happiness comes from within. To start you need to look for the good in all you have, not focus on what you don’t have, which would be a partner in this particular situation. You must be able to meet all your needs on your own.

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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? A phrase we have heard many times. First said by Charles Caleb Colton, it’s usually used in an ironic or sarcastic tone. Meant to convey that while you are annoyed that you have been copied, you recognize the fact that whoever has copied you is ultimately paying you a compliment. When this happens do you acknowledge that you have been copied and thank them? Do you wait for them to admit to their lack of individuality? It’s a sticky situation.

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It looks like I may sell this house. While I’m very excited about being able to literally move on after my divorce 1 ½ years ago, this house holds so many memories. Good and bad ones. I like to focus on the good ones. My daughter brought a song to my attention last year that says so much. It’s by Miranda Lambert titled “The House That Built Me”. This song produces such strong emotions that it can make me cry within about 3 seconds (I am a bit of a crybaby).

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Undeserved Forgiveness. Wow, those 2 words together are powerful! I believe that God grants us undeserved forgiveness and that, in turn, we are meant to allow the same for others. Actually doing it .…..well that’s the hard part. As a Christian, I know and believe that it’s possible to achieve this but I can tell you that it’s something that I have to continuously work on. And perhaps it will be a lifelong journey. Every time I think I’m getting close, I’m tested again and realize that I’m not quite there.

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"Children are a gift from the Lord;a real Blessing". The Holy Bible calls upon parents to love their children. Not only must parents execute this noble duty, but they must, in so doing, protect, feed and nurture their children throughout their childhood and provide them with sound values which will equip them to take up responsible positions in society.

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Suppose you've just gone through a divorce and lost custody of your kids. Or a loved one has recently died of cancer. Or you struggled in school as a child because you have dyslexia. Many writers turn difficult periods in their lives into books for children, hoping to help young readers through similar painful experiences. Here are some tips to keep in mind when creating and selling books based on real-life events:

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It is a tragedy what is happening in our local school districts. The budget crunch is depleting jobs in the public sector at rapid rates. Collective bargaining agreements are no longer available in many states. If you are an unemployed teacher and your contract wasn’t renewed, I can empathize with you, I too became an unemployed teacher.

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We all have mentors and role models in our lives. We see character traits in people that we admire and strive to emulate them. When we are young, we tend to look up to older siblings or teenagers in the spotlight. As we get older, our goals shift a little. When I think back about who has influenced me over the years many people come to mind. One person in particular is my Great Grandmother. She was an amazing, classy and beautiful woman. I still think about the many values that she instilled in me. She will forever be part of who I am.

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Life is truly a special gift that should never be taken for granted. As we mature and experience the world around us, we often times let the outer world define who we are, limiting us from discovering our true potential. We begin to feel stuck, trapped and overwhelmed; experiencing circumstances we believe are beyond our control. Our mind tells us a story of doom and gloom. Sound familiar...?

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"Can you imagine your life free from financial stress, no more arguments with your spouse or trying to figure out which bill to pay first? Can you imagine what your life would look like if you had financial freedom to do what ever you wanted, when ever you wanted, with whom ever you wanted?"

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I have come to the realization that our problems in life can be the very thing that ultimately bring us happiness. When we face tragedy, dig through our pain, and eventually come out of it on the other side, we are renewed. In a way, it’s the pain that helps us feel joy. I believe that sometimes God has a radical way of showing us what is important. There are millions of people in the world that have what we think we want, who are in rehab, prisons, and divorce courts. We really should be careful of what we wish for. “Good fortune” can have bad side effects.

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As an internet marketer you will constantly be polishing and practicing your copywriting skills in order to create the most compelling headlines for your target audience. Headlines are the foundation for anything you do as an online marketer. Whether you are writing ads, emails, sales letters, articles, blog posts or web site landing pages, you must continuously build your repertoire of skills in order to write killer headlines that emotionally engage your selected audience or niche market.

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Are you ignoring phone calls from creditors and dreading the thought of being late on another mortgage payment possibly leading to foreclosure? Does it surprise you to know that struggling to pay bills contributes to 90 % of divorced couples? Are you providing your children the life you want for them? If debt is controlling your quality of life then it is my intention to inspire you in 10 ways to gain back control for you and your family. 10 Gold Nugget Take Aways

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Here in the United States and abroad, the current economy has created a paradigm shift in how families work to generate income in order to sustain their way of life. Millions of people coming from all socio-economic backgrounds, races and religions are leveraging the power of the internet to create and build wealth. The task of choosing the best virtual business model can be daunting. You must do your due diligence to research and choose the right one for you if you are an international business opportunity seeker.

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Today there are so many adverse situations and circumstances we are exposed to. Whether we are self employed or unemployed, single or married with children, young or old, we all can learn how to better cope in our lives when we learn how to be more resilient having the ability to cope, bounce back, renew and revitalize. We must make a conscious effort to learn and apply strategies in order to live our healthiest lives.

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If you are building your home based business and your personal brand, to sustain success you must constantly assess how you serve others by asking yourself, “What value am I providing in the marketplace? What solutions do I resolve for my prospects?”

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On your entrepreneurial journey the inspiration to create your own informational products is bound to happen sooner or later. It may even be what got you started in pursuing the dream in the first place.

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What are regrets exactly? I think I’ve come to a place in life where I don’t believe in them….don’t buy into or sign up for them. After all, I love my life today. And the road I’ve traveled to get here has made me who I am. So yes, mistakes have been aplenty but each one has gotten me here, to this place that I am today that is perfect for me. I completely believe in the plan that God has for me and I know that He loves me unconditionally. I am where I am because of decisions that I have made, good and bad, and because of where God has led. It has been a long process for me.

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When starting your home based business there is so much to learn especially if you are not a seasoned on-line marketer. You spend hours and hours learning new skills, watching tutorials, taking notes on webinars, tapping into conference calls It all seems overwhelming! Take a deep breath. Have faith, it will get easier. You are growing and increasing the value that you will soon be able to offer and share with others. Increasing your knowledge and expertise will move you in the positive direction you want to go.

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Recently I had the pleasure of having world renowned leadership consultant and best selling author, Marshall Goldsmith join forces with the circle of entrepreneurs I am associated with. He is a treasured gift who’s teachings should be shared amongst peers in collaboration to create a more positive work environment no matter what industry we are in. We must first begin with self. Take assessment and ownership for how we personally show up as leaders. Do you spread MOJO or NOJO with others?

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As women we collectively have been exposed to boundaries imposed upon us by social rule that impacted our lives in one way or another. We can choose to be held prisoner or discover our freedom. Entrepreneurial women creating their own circumstances gaining control over their life, eliminate these social boundaries. They uphold higher standards for themselves respecting who they are as individuals. Women entrepreneurs are committed to living their lives free from control of outer circumstances. They create their own.

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Successful business women no matter what industry or career path they choose, share many similar qualities and personality traits. Women entrepreneurs create and value their independence. As women we collectively have been exposed to boundaries imposed upon us by social rule that impacted our lives in one way or another. Some, making the ultimate sacrifice loosing their lives in their battle to ensure even the basic human rights for themselves and their families.

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Successful business women no matter what industry or career path they choose, share many similar qualities and personality traits. Women entrepreneurs are able to overcome adversity and bounce back quickly. They are resilient.r

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Successful business women no matter what industry or career they choose, share many similar qualities and personality traits. Women entrepreneurs recognize and value their self worth. Discover these fundamental skills required for welcoming success into your life. As women we collectively have been exposed to boundaries imposed upon us by social rule that has impacted our lives in one way or another. Some, making the ultimate sacrifice loosing their lives in their battle to ensure even the basic human rights for themselves and their families.

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We women have been mastering our multi tasking and organizational skills from such an early age. Remember those “days of the week panties?” Those vivid memories of getting ready for school, digging from my bureau Monday’s pink floral selection to start the week off perfectly, make me smile. We were laser focused at the onset committed to matching our panties to the correct day of the week. If laundry wasn’t up to snuff, there would be hell to pay for all those who got in the way of our tumultuous whirlwind.

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Have you ever have your heart broken? Imagine how you would feel after you found out that your husband of 15 years, the father of your child, the man who was the co-writer and producer of your music and one of the biggest driving forces of your multi-platinum, multi-million dollar career was having an affair. And to make it worse he was having the affair with a woman who was very close to you, someone you would consider a very close friend. Now imagine that the news of his affair would be broadcast all over the world on every major television and news outlet, including the internet.

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If you’re out on date with a guy for the first time there are a couple of things that you can to do increase your chances of getting a second date. 1) Don’t go into the date with any expectations. Simply be present and allow the date to unfold. Too many women go into the date with the idea of finding out if he’s “the one”. That puts too much pressure on both him & you. Simply go out & get to know him. Over the course of the night he will reveal if he’s the type of guy you’re looking for and if he’s worth going out with again.

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In our radically changing world we always have the choice to either feel as though we are a helpless victim or an empowered victor. Life can challenge us in so many ways that making a positive decision when we are faced with hardship or sorrow can be impossible at times if we choose to believe so. We are bombarded with so much negativity in the media these days that a viscous cycle often occurs providing us little hope of changing our circumstances or finding motivation to make our lives better.

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As we enter into the new year each day brings us closer to the year 2012. Children have been bombarded with much of the doom and gloom and we as a society should be aware of the sensitivity that this issue may have on young children.

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In today's digital age, having a stunning e-commerce website is essential, but it's equally important to ensure that your website is search engine friendly. The success of your online store depends on how easily potential customers can find it. If your website is not optimized for search engines, you might be missing out on a significant portion of your target audience. In this article, we will explore ten proven strategies to improve your e-commerce website's search engine friendliness, helping you outrank your competitors and boost your online visibility.

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Recently, the intersection of health and technology has led to groundbreaking advancements, one of the most significant being precision nutrient production. This innovative approach focuses on tailoring nutritional needs to individual requirements, ensuring that people receive the exact nutrients they need in optimal amounts.

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Product managers are required to demonstrate a broad and heterogeneous set of skills. The best product managers are those who master all trades, but how many would really fit the “Jack of all trades” definition? If this is the starting point for your interviews, you should start by analyzing the skill set that candidates REALLY need in order to succeed.

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The greatest individuals of our time have written memoirs, autobiographies and jou als. Why is this? What motivated them to chronicle their experiences, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs? How can one benefit from this proactive practice? There are many reasons why keeping a journal can serve personal development and improve productivity quite well. One of the best reasons that I have experienced is the fact that it provides a “landscape” of the personality, emotions, and belief systems.

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Did you know that the kitchen in any home is the number one used room? It is also the number one seller for any home. Without a modern kitchen, you home will not have the value and use that is required to survive. As kitchen designs change and appliance increase on efficiency, the kitchen you your home will need to be updated also. A "modern" kitchen doesn't only mean you need cost efficient appliances, but having the floors, countertops, cupboards, lighting, and even deep fryer spaces updated is also a requirement.

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The diet that you have will not only affect your body, but it will also affect your mind and your social life. The diet you use will help your body increase its immune system and hygiene program. The sooner you better you diet, the sooner you will be able to enjoy your life and what the world has to offer.

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When seating your son or daughter inside a vehicle you should know from the laws and regulations surrounding seatbelts that involves children, as you will find different rules for various automobile types and age range of the passenger child. In most of those cases it's the responsibility of the driver to make certain youngsters are restrained correctly. Babies

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Do you feel your garden is lacking that certain curb appeal you want your home to have? A garden can really bring out a different look to your home. No matter what type of garden you have, it is essential that you maintain it in order to really bring about the right type of look that you want. A nice layout is one of the best things to have when it comes to creating a great garden layout. Some of the things that help to really give your garden a nice layout include the following: - - Small fence - Maintained edge - Stones or decorative rocks

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Remember that living green is not just saving money on your every day living, it is combining the savings with planet friendly techniques like recycling plastics that will help keep our ocean clean and marine animals safe as well as the amount of natural resources at optimum levels. It is also about making "Greener" decisions to begin with, it is these decisions that help conservation make more of an impact.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay and change the way we live and do business forever. This may seem like a bold statement, but take a closer look. We already have self-driving cars, cashier-less grocery stores, robotic household servants, and other marvels of modern technology around us. They are much more than passing fads— they herald the dawn of the new business age.

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Everywhere you look these days, you see dogs dressed up in cutesy jackets, sweaters, boots, and other fashion accessories. Reactions range from "Aw, how cute!" to "That's ridiculous - it's a dog, not a fashion accessory!" Is the current craze of buying cheap dog clothes and dressing up our dogs simply a sign of how spoiled our pets are, or is there a reason beyond looking fashionable for the popularity of dog fashions?

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I discovered the book, The Secret, while walking thru the self help section of my local library. It was a tiny little book, very unassuming ,as it held it's own space on the shelf that day. I'm not sure what made me pick it up, maybe it was destiny.

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Children are blessings from the Creator. In Bible times, the measurement of God’s favor in your life is through how many children you have. But whether we admit it or not, it is not easy to raise them. They are like brand new white canvass and depending how you mold them, that will how they will become in the near future. Below are four essential things that your kids really need to have that will greatly impact their whole being and how they perceive life in general. 1. Self Esteem

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“Children are a gift from the Lord, they are a blessing” (Psalms 127:3). The Holy Bible calls upon us to love, cherish and protect children for they are blessings to their families and to society. Despite this biblical call, child abuse and child violence continue to plague world societies and children continue to be victims of abuse in its various forms.

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Are fathers playing a greater role in parenting today? Today’s fathers appear to be playing a more active role in parenting than their predecessors. Traditionally, in my culture, raising the child has been viewed as the responsibility of the mother. The father’s role was more in the domain of provider, supporter and disciplinarian. Hence, the father would provide the needs of the family, support the mother in decisions with respect to the welfare of the children and administer punishment when necessary.

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It is, without a doubt, the duty of parents to look after their children; likewise, it is the responsibility of adult offspring to look after their aged or ailing parents. Some elderly parents are financially able or even affluent and are actually in a position to assist their adult offspring while there are many who are dependent on their offspring for their daily needs. Even more important; however, is the need of elderly and/or ailing parents for love and care befitting of their age and years of service to family and society.

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On 27th August 2015, Tropical Storm Erika struck the island of Dominica causing major changes to the physical landscape and social make-up of the country. Angry storm waters and huge landslides ravaged homes and property and caused severe devastation to the country’s infrastructure. Social media was rife with images of the destruction and this evoked a spontaneous and overwhelming response from the international community. This display of solidarity and brotherly love has been truly touching and there are many lessons to be learned from the experience, but what have we learned?

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I am from the island of Dominica, the Nature Island of the Caribbean. One of the first things that every Dominican child learns is that we have 365 rivers; one for every day of the year. This has always been one of our richest blessings. We speak proudly of our rivers in poems, songs and travel magazines and to every stranger that we meet for we know that God has blessed our country like no other with these glorious bodies of abundant, fresh, clean water originating from the pristine, green mountains.

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Ch’i is the prime energy of the universe. This can be correlated to “the sacred fire” of the Upanishads. The Indians, too, located this energetic source in the heart. “I know . . . that sacred fire which leads to heaven. Listen. That fire which is the means of attaining the infinite worlds, and is also their foundation, is hidden in the sacred place of the heart.”

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Everyone has problems. People everywhere, and for all time, have been searching for an answer to the great mystery of human folly and self-inflicted suffering.

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Around the time that the Sage, Mencius, lived, a great stirring was occurring in the hearts of humankind. German philosopher Karl Jaspers (1883-1969) referred to this time as the Axial Age, where axial means pivotal. Masters of wisdom appeared in India and Greece, as well as his home land, China. It was the time of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Lao-Tzu, Buddha, the Indian writers of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita and Isaiah of the Old Testament, among others. It was also the time of Confucius and his disciples, the writers of the Chinese Classics, The Four Books.

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Ask any parent what they want for their children and they will say happiness. But what can parents do to insure their child’s well being? Imagine a scene. Soft warm lighting, gentle sounds. A close up on two faces. One, a mother, the other, her infant. Mom holds baby securely in her arms and gazes into her baby’s eyes. She smiles. Baby settles into mom’s hold, gurgles and smiles back. This scene has been repeated endless times.

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Recently Charles Blow of the New York Times cited some studies suggesting that people between the ages of 18 and 29 are “moving away from organized religion while simultaneously trying desperately to connect with their spirituality.” I believe this is true for vast numbers of people of all ages. We find ourselves in a time when untold numbers are searching for a deeper sense of fulfillment in their lives. People everywhere are looking for answers.

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Recently Charles Blow of the New York Times cited some studies suggesting that people between the ages of 18 and 29 are “moving away from organized religion while simultaneously trying desperately to connect with their spirituality.” I believe this is true for vast numbers of people of all ages. We find ourselves in a time when untold numbers are searching for a deeper sense of fulfillment in their lives. People everywhere are looking for answers.

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Becoming a life coach is a choice I have to make for myself. Nursing may give me better shots for the future but the future hasn’t arrive yet. Here are the top five reasons that I have for becoming a life coach: 1.) It served a useful purpose for me when I have chosen to face my issues and to get it over with it. - In my past posts, you can see I have a lot of issues to face. -There’s the self-worthlessness issues that made me rage over little and big things. -The money conditioning issues that kept me in debt for a very long time.

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“You are only going to be as good as the people you surround yourself with so be brave enough to let go of those who keep weighing you down.”

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We are all looking to end our emotional suffering and solve our life's problems.

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Recently, some friends are hanging around confiding to me issues about break ups, make ups, and some were asking if their relationship is worth pursuing. I came to a point doubting myself if I were in the position to handle their ques and give them advise since I had just gone through a major turning point in my life which I have already acknowledged as part of my uniqueness. And yes, that thought made me say to myself "I am worthy and I am good enough.." Why not??! I have been there and done that! I am in better position to help. That thought empowered me.

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elizabeth: Number One with a bullet: For the love of God and everything we hold dear in this world, do not, I repeat, do not buy sweat pants for comfort while working. You can be just as brilliant in your own damn trousers! I fell under the spell of “well, they are kind of cool black sweats and I did not buy them at Wal-Mart and I could even go walking with them on” line of crap. I don’t care if Giorgio Armani designed sweats for his couture line. Do not wear them at home while working.

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elizabeth: I want a day off. I am sitting here typing these words but inside my little head I am complaining in a rather whiny, pissed off, juvenile voice that I want the day off. I want to be given the day off without guilt. For the last 2 years, I have been telling myself that if I take a day my coaching business will cease (well, thanks to the economy …), my stories will dry up and my dying words will make a thunderous noise as they plummet back to earth, and I will be missing an animal or two because of the dust that rivals bunnies in the reproduction department will take over my abode.

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Where does love come from? Contemporary science tells us that love is built into us. As the great researcher, Allan Schore, proves, we enter the world pre-wired to love the first person who takes care of us. Once an infant is born it works like this. When an infant sees his mother gazing at him with love in her eyes, happy neuro-chemicals flood the infant's brain. The child feels happy. He or she likes this feeling and wants more of it. This sets up an attachment to the source of this good feeling. Since the good feeling comes from mom, the kid starts to love mom.

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In order to accomplish our life goals we need self-confidence. What is self-confidence, where does it come from, and how do we cultivate it? Mencius, my favorite Chinese Sage, believed that confidence comes from "ch'i," the universal source of energy.

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Statistics like 10% unemployment and reports of 50% pay cuts barely capture the pain and anxiety that so many of us are experiencing in today's struggling economy. How can we get through this rough period and also figure out how to succeed in such troubling times? How can we set the economic ship of the world on a course that minimizes this kind of distress in the future?

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How do we change? Change takes one tiny step, but to take that one step can require a journey of a thousand miles. So many of us can dream of the life we want to have and the person we want to be. It can be especially frustrating when we get to the stage in our adventure where we acknowledge our problems and have agreed to do the hard work of self-cultivation and still find change slow in coming. Despite our efforts, which may include years of therapy, we may still suffer from shame and self-denigration.

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On September 15, 2005 David and I went to see the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden. It was our way of celebrating our 50th birthdays, which came three weeks apart. David had been my best friend in high school. We only see each other once a year now. He is on the road 300 days a year traveling to places like Tajikistan to help people with the treatment and prevention of AIDS. We get together each year to celebrate the ridiculousness of how old we’re getting and how long we’ve known each other.

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FAIRY TALES AND THE INNER MALEFICENT In the Disney version of Sleeping Beauty, at the party that celebrates the birth of the new princess, an evil witch named Maleficent shows up and ruins the whole event. She puts a curse on the infant that destines her to a painful existence. Who is this nefarious character that makes an appearance in many different guises in endless stories? The truth is, there is a Maleficent who lives in each of us. All of the explorers of the human condition have recognized that we are not a unity.

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When people say, “That’s just a fairy tale!” they mean that what the person believes is a naive illusion, a lie told to the self. But this is the opposite of the truth. Fairy tales succeed because they wear the clothing of simplicity and innocence, when they are in actuality deadly serious. Fairy tales are ironic. In many tales there is a character with a name like “Dummling” who turns out to be the hero. The stories themselves wear the guise of such foolishness. They do this because telling the truth can be dangerous.

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WHAT THE TALES TELL US WE NEED TO DO What do the tales tell us we need to do to find our hearts and become what we are meant to be? What Bruno Bettelheim says for children is equally true for adults. “Fairy tales, unlike any other form of literature, direct the child to discover his identity and calling, and they also suggest what experiences are needed to develop his character further.

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FAIRY TALES AND SHAME The true cause of the problems in our lives is revealed in stories like Snow White. When the queen discovers that Snow White is more beautiful than she, she determines that her heart should be cut out. Mothers can be so envious of their daughters that they will do all they can to prevent the child’s beauty from emerging. One client of mine was shocked when her mother tried to undermine her new love relationship by suggesting that her boyfriend was cheating on her.

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As we have learned in this series so far, fairy tales are ironic. They tell a truth so shocking that it can only be revealed in innocent children's stories. 2500 years ago, in Plato’s Republic, Socrates said the truth exposed in these stories was so dangerous that they should not be allowed to be read by children at all! Socrates spoke about one of the earliest Greek myths, the story of the origins of the universe. In this story, Uranus hated his children so much that he buried them in the darkest place. Then his son, Cronus, castrated him.

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elizabeth: As a life coach, I do ask my clients if they are open minded enough to ask the universe questions before they go to sleep at night. I tell them at night their brains are quieter and the grey matter can regroup and consider their requests.

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Several years ago, I spent six months providing psychotherapy for inmates at the local county jail. Most were drug addicts; all of them had a heart. I had a close relationship with one wise felon, whom I will call Chris. I could see through Chris’s orange prison suit that he had a huge stiff ...

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Several years ago, I spent six months providing psychotherapy for inmates at the local county jail. Most were drug addicts; all of them had a heart. I had a close relationship with one wise felon, whom I will call Chris. I could see through Chris’s orange prison suit that he had a huge stiff ...

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A newspaper advice column recently featured an interesting letter from a parent. It said: “We have a sixteen-year-old daughter who does not drink, smoke, use drugs, or stay out late. She isn’t pregnant and she is a straight-A student. Please tell us – where did we go right?” Teenagers today are all trying to discover who they are. A teenage boy spent two years trying to find himself. One day he got a haircut, and there he was!

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A Black Hole is a region in Deep Space created when a Sun dies. Nothing can escape a Black Hole’s gravity – not even light! It is the ultimate negativity in the physical universe. Any sun is essentially a gargantuan nuclear power plant, fueled by its own atomic matter, in a never-ending chain reaction of nuclear explosions of inconceivable force. But even a sun’s fuel is limited.

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Every four years or so, voting fever builds up to a crescendo in most democratic countries. All the different political parties frantically brush the cobwebs and dust off their stock of usual campaign promises (still unused from previous elections) and recycle them to try, yet again, to charm (or con) the voters into voting for them this time around. Two friends one an ardent socialist, the other a committed capitalist were arguing. “So,” challenged the capitalist, “if you had two houses, as a true socialist you should give me one, right? Would you?” “Of course!”r

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Opportunity only knocks once, right? Wrong! What sheer nonsense! Opportunity knocks hundreds, perhaps even thousands of times in a lifetime. We just have to be aware enough, and “tuned in” enough to recognize what Opportunity is offering us each time it knocks. Patrick, a deeply religious man, was watching TV in his lounge when it began to rain. As he listened to the sound of the rain on the roof of his house, it grew louder and louder, until it became a thundering, deafening roar with wind howling outside.

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Here is an inspiring story I recently heard that I thought well worth telling here in my own words: His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to eke out a living for his family from the hard earth, he heard a loud cry for help coming from a nearby swamp. He immediately dropped his tools and ran to the swamp. There, mired to his waist in the black bog and sinking fast, was a terrified young boy, screaming for help, while kicking and struggling in vain to free himself.

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Rejoice in who you are! Because who and what you are is a gift to the entire world. How good are you about your New Year resolutions? Do most of them involve making changes of some sort to what you’ve done and who you’ve been in the past? That’s the usual format for New Year resolutions … and probably why they hardly ever work.

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It is generally accepted that 95% of the human population incline towards negative thoughts and attitudes. This correlates with statistics that show only 5% of the population ever become successful and financially independent. But why?

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Kim Bassinger, the well-known movie actress, once said – “I feel there are two people inside me – me and my intuition. If I go against her, she'll screw me every time, and if I follow her, we get along quite nicely." There are countless well-documented cases throughout history of people who have had their lives changed – or even saved – by listening to and responding to their “intuition”, “inner voice”, “sixth sense”, “inspiration”, or whatever other name we may call it.

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Do you know you could be consciously worrying yourself into bankruptcy? Or ill health? Or an unhappy family life? Or even worse? 18th Century British statesman, Charles James Fox, was notorious for his support of the French Revolution (that is, until it became clear that Napoleon was planning to invade Britain), his passion for gambling, his dissolute lifestyle – and his sharp wit.

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A well-known fast foods chain aired a TV advert recently that shows a pottery wheel with a beautifully shaped clay pot perched on it, spinning and spinning around, with the potter nowhere in sight. As the wheel continues to spin, the clay begins to distort, losing its shape, until it suddenly goes flying off the wheel and lands on the floor in a shapeless lump of clay. The first time I saw the advert, I was struck by how elegantly it compares with the way so many of us live our lives. (A compariso I’m quite sure the fast foods chain is totally oblivious of.)

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Her Miraculous Healing Now we come to the part of Anita’s story that is more difficult to wrap our rational mind around. How could the physical healing that Anita experienced happen so quickly? Her organs were shutting down, she had lesions all over her body, she had large tumors but all this healed rapidly (the lesions took a bit more time but they too eventually disappeared and she did not need the plastic surgery the doctors were recommending).

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This month a miracle occurred. Two of my psychotherapy clients fell in love. (Not with each other.) Falling in love is always a miracle. But this is different. Both of my clients are in their late 30’s. Neither of them have ever had a boyfriend that they like, have great sex with, and is nice. One is bringing a boyfriend home for Thanksgiving for the first time in his life. Now that is something to be thankful for.

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“The Leukemia is the body’s way of healing. I think we have to live in harmony with it (cancer) and not be so terrified of it and not be trying to kill it.” Wayne Dyer’s cancer journey has taken him from initial disbelief to a place of acceptance and love and, more importantly, at 71 he is living with cancer and feeling better than ever.

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Part 2 of a 4 part series We all know that cancer cells are mutated cells. But did you know that they can only thrive in a certain environment? To put it bluntly, cancer cells thrive in a toxic environment. Once you are aware of what causes this type of environment, you can do some internal cleansing and take steps towards starving the cancer cells through adjustments in your diet and lifestyle. This approach will help ensure that you are not unknowingly contributing to the growth of cancer cells in your body.

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Do you really love yourself? That is a tough question. How do we know if we do or not? I like to think about loving oneself like having a permanent, ever present best friend. So how do best friends behave towards one another? First of all they encourage each other. They see the best in the other person, they are patient, kind and forgiving. They may also be fun and joyous to be around. They may make you laugh and also be there to support you when you feel like crying. So do you think you are or could be your own best friend?

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Father’s Day is about appreciating dads. I am a Dad, and I can use all the appreciatio I can get. In honor of this year’s festivities, let’s remember just how much influence dads can have in their kids’ lives. As a gift to all the dads out there – since you are so important, here is the best thing you can do to insure that your kids will turn out ok.

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A strong, healthy immune system not only helps destroy cancer cells, along with chemo and radiation therapy, but it is also essential for on-going good health. The immune system is very complex and is continuously adapting to many physical, emotional and spiritual facets of one’s life. This article addresses various ways you can help boost your body’s immune response and keep your white blood cell count high by using a mind, body, spirit approach. The Bodyr Diet and Nutrition:

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GA writes: I am 64 years old. I have arthritis in my knees. I stand up all day at work and ride a bus which takes hours to and from. I work on Saturdays and Sundays so that cuts out almost all of my social time I would have at church. Funds are very tight. Any suggestions for how to deal with the isolation and loneliness I feel. Dear GA, Thanks for reaching out. I hear this kind of story all the time. Too many people are going through the kind of thing your are struggling with these days.

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Are you always blowing your top? Do you spend too much time fantasizing about strangling your boss? Do you feel bad for yelling at your spouse and kids? Have you jumped out of your car on the highway? Have you had to leave your kid's soccer game because you have threatened the coach? If you can answer yes to any of the above, (or are too close for comfort) you have an anger problem and you need anger management. When is anger a problem?

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What is the psychology that makes you feel anxious? How can you find relief from the symptoms of anxiety? Here’s the way it works. Our body has a built in Inner Alarm System. This system exists to protect us when we are in danger. When we feel we are at risk of harm, this system turns on and makes us want to run, fight, or play dead. If the part that tells us to fight wins, we feel angry. If the body plays dead, we feel depressed or humiliated. If the part that tells us to run is strongest, we feel, anxious.

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What is This Strange Thing Called Chemistry? As a psychotherapist, I have many clients who are searching for love. When I ask them what they are looking for in a partner, they will usually start by saying, “I want someone I’m attracted to.” Unfortunately, when I ask them their reaction upon meeting a new person, they will almost invariably say, “I’m not attracted to them, or, we don’t have any chemistry.”

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Many years ago, when I was searching for the answer to life, I thought I’d find it by going to the end of the world. That was the instructio I found in all the stories. You climbed the mountain, found the guy with the long beard, and he’d give you the secret. You’d come down a changed man, everything clear, all the doubts gone. You’d know what to do and how to do it.

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It's true that guys need male mentors who can shepherd them into the advancing stages of life. But I've lately come to realize how some of the most important mentoring relationships I have had have been with women. I was brought to this realization through the miracle of modern technology. I've recently "connected" with two extraordinary women from my early adulthood who taught me invaluable life-lessons, and gave me life-changing opportunities.

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In 2005 David and I went to see the Rolling Stones at Madison Square Garden. It was our way of celebrating our 50th birthdays, which came three weeks apart. David had been my best friend in high school. We only see each other once a year now. We get together each year to celebrate the ridiculousness of how old we're getting and how long we've known each other. Soon we will have been friends for 40 years.

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What is the key to having a great marriage? The latest research shows us that people who have successful relationships say far more positive things to their partners than negative things. Here's the big news for all you people struggling in your relationships. Science has now proved the obvious: the key to a happy marriage is to be nice.

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If you have read parts 1 through 5 of this series, you now have a terrific plan for helping your troubled adult-child. In this final part, I will discuss the importance of compassion, both for your child, and especially for yourselves as parents, as you work to make this plan work.

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How can families help their grown children in trouble. In this step we will discuss creating an action plan.

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In Part One we learned the importance of accepting and learning about your child's condition. In Part Two we learned about the necessity of finding your child a great mentor. In Part Three we will learn the ways your child needs your involvement to find their way to health and happiness.

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In this series I explain the steps families need to follow in order to best help their troubled adult-child. To review the previous articles, here are the steps you need to follow in order to best help your adult-child in trouble. You need to be able to understand your childís condition and begin a process of taking responsibility for your part. You need to help your child find a terrific mentor/therapist who is not part of the family and can engage the child in a process of self-discovery. You need to become involved in the treatment as a family.

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Every parent wants their children to feel good about themselves. There is a good reason for that; most psychological problems in adult life stem from a lack of good self-esteem. Here is a story from my own life that shows what kind of parenting is needed to build good self-esteem in children. Some time ago, I came home from work and walked in the house to discover that my 3-year-old daughter was standing on a window sill. (Now this was not a really high window sill, or one that posed any real danger.) She saw me and said, ìLook at me daddy!î

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Monica faces a dilemma. Her 21-year-old daughter is failing in school. She is abusing alcohol. She's always had trouble, ever since 5th grade. She's been diagnosed with ADD. Her daughter refuses to get any help. Monica is afraid that her daughter will crash and burn. What should she do?

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In Part One we learned that to help your troubled adult-child, you need to accept that the road will be long, but there is good reason to hope. The first step is to understand your child's condition. Once you begin to open yourself to learning and acceptance, what next? Get your child an outside mentor.

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If you've been paying attention to current events, you've noticed that wherever there is a tyrant, sooner or later you find a rebel. Believe it or not, if you have a problem with procrastination, you've got a tyrant and a rebel inside of you. That is the cause of your difficulty with getting things done.

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Are you thinking about sex? Are you wondering if you should have it? Do you want to know the best way to do it? Are you embarrassed to admit that you don't know as much about sex as you pretend? You will get the best information here so you can learn everything you want to know about sex, be able to make the best decisions about sex, and learn how to be great in this area of your life. Hey parents, you may want to show this to your kids. Read on. Here is the first thing you need to know: sex is not intercourse.

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When we think of exploited workers we normally think of sweat-shops in a third world country, where people work for pennies a day in horrific conditions. But there is a new class of exploited worker right here in the U.S.A., no matter how much money you make, or your professional status. This all-too-common situation is leading to skyrocketing levels of anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and children's issues.

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One of the clearest signs that you are experiencing anxiety is getting an attack of the “what-ifs.” The “what-ifs” are what happens when you you try to tell yourself that everything is going to be fine and then a voice pops into your head saying, “Yeah, but what if . . .?” Recognizing that “what-ifs” are not true and are simply a symptom of anxiety is an important step in finding a solution to this distress.

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Remember the first episode of The Sopranos? In that groundbreaking HBO series, mafia don Tony Soprano finds himself losing it when the ducks leave his pool. When he goes to a psychiatrist, he learns that he has suffered a panic attack. What is a panic attack? Where do they come from? Why do people get them? Can they be prevented? What do you do when you have one?

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What is social phobia? Where does it come from? Why do people have it? How can you get rid of it? At home, Gary told himself there was no point in going out tonight. He was sure to make a fool of himself, and he’d only end up feeling mortified. Walking out of his apartment, he felt like his legs weighed thousands of pounds. The voice in his head kept telling him to turn around.

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What do people fear most? Many studies tell us that it is public speaking. In fancy language, fear of public speaking is called glossophobia. I’m going to tell you about a fun, inexpensive way to conquer your fear of public speaking that will make your life better in many other ways, as well.

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Emotions do play a very important and tangible role in your healing process. There are certain emotions like feeling hopeless or helpless that have been shown to depress the immune response. Emotional stress can also disrupt hormonal balance in the body which can result in the increased production of abnormal cells. The combination of an increased number of abnormal cells coupled with a weakened immune response is a situation that we want to avoid at all costs.

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The legendary soul singer, Solomon Burke, died on October 10, 2010. The King was on his way to a gig in Amsterdam. I had the blessed fortune of working with King Solomon in 1983, remixing a live album of his for Rounder Records, called "Soul Alive." Of all the unique characters I got to work with in my years in the music biz, Mr. Burke was one of my favorite. Solomon told me that he had a Cadillac, a girl friend, a child, and a church in every city of America. He would land at the airport in, let's say, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and his car and woman would be waiting for him.

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We are all looking to end our emotional suffering and solve our life's problems. We long to answer: How can we find love, stop being so anxious, lose weight, make money, have more energy, have a better marriage, raise happy children? The answer to our life's problems is simple. The reason we suffer is because we have lost contact with our true selves. Let's find out what it means to be our true self, and how to live the best life we can have.

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Part 1 of a 4-Part Series Conventional medical treatments, like surgery and chemotherapy can help eliminate the tumour and lingering cancer cells but they do not address the underlying conditions that may have contributed to the rapid growth of the cancer cells.

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When I First Met Phoebe Snow On April 26th, 2011 I read on Facebook that singer/songwriter Phoebe Snow had died. I walked into my hallway and stared at the gold record hanging on my wall with the cover and label of her second album, “Second Childhood,” on it. When someone dies we tend to memorialize the good only, but when I thought about my relationship with Phoebe my memories were more complicated than the typical hagiography.

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When I ask people what they do, most say, “I am electrician”, I am a cleaner” or “I am and accountant”. Many people identify themselves with their profession or their job title. But there is a lot more to a job than that and if we can start to think differently about what we do, perhaps we can come to appreciate it more, or we can work out what else we should be doing instead.

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My psychotherapy client, David, is 32 years old. If anything, David is neat. His blond hair is closely cropped. He wears a Banana Republic iron-free shirt, pressed pants, and shiny black shoes. This is the uniform of a mid-level guy at a major law firm. His eyes are wide and confused. “I just don’t get it,” he tells me, “I think I’m doing everything right but my wife, Cindy, tells me she just isn’t getting her needs met.”

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For thousands of years, people from diverse cultures around the world have passed on their traditions, beliefs, and advice through the telling of stories. These stories have achieved the following: • explained lessons of life • how to survive in difficult circumstances • why things have happened the way they have • and offered tales of great adventure, tragedy, or love.

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Ethical wills are a way to share your love with family and close friends. Think of an ethical will as a heartfelt letter or legacy letter describing what truly matters most in your life. An ethical will passes on life lessons, values, joys, prayers, hopes and dreams for present and future generations. It doesn't have to be anything fancy-just a letter from the heart that expresses your thoughts. Unlike a Last Will and Testament or a Living Will, an ethical will is not a legal document.

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So often people tell themselves: I will be happy when I have................ When I achieve.....................I will be happyr When I am in a great relationship I will be happyr When I find the perfect job I will be happy And many more similar stories about their own happiness. People are continuously looking for exte al factors to "make them happy", when in reality you don't need to. All you need to do is look inside yourself. Each of us has the ability to be happy right here and right now.

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For thousands of years, people from diverse cultures around the world have passed on their traditions, beliefs, and advice through the telling of stories. These stories have explained the following: • Lessons of life • How to survive in difficult circumstances • Why things have happened the way they have • Tales of great adventure, tragedy or love In addition to the wisdom passed down, we now know that reminiscence and life review is a proven way for older adults to gain self worth, learn more about themselves, and give the gift of their stories to the next generation.

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What should you do when your children or grandchildren are moving away from the family's tradition of Christian beliefs? A 2007 Barna Group study finds that only 63% of Americans ages 18 to 41 identify as Christian whereas that number is 77 percent for people ages 61 or older. The continuing shift in the trend points to perceptions that young people have toward Christianity.

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Other people, businesses and entrepreneurs who work in the same business arena as you are your competitors and you are theirs! I believe that this is a myth that is outdated and unhelpful for you to believe this is true. The only time someone else, becomes your comptition or you perceive them as your comeptitor, is when you do not have true belief in your own services or products. When we are lacking in our own confidence and belief in what we are doing, we will automatically perceive every other business or entrepreneur who offers similar products and services to ours, as our competi

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Just Do It! Recently my husband severed his Achilles feeding a chicken! That’s right you heard it right. The story is complicated so I’ll explain when I see you.

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I, like millions of other people, tuned in when Oprah was interviewed by Barbara Walters. I enjoyed listening to her talk about her career and the various stories she has done on her show. But when she started talking about her friendship with Gayle King, and how special of a relationship they have, it struck a cord with me! You see…. 22yrs ago I found my Gayle.I think all women are looking for their Gayle. Over the years , the television networks have prospered heavily from airing shows with Oprah and Gayle type relationships. Lucy and Ethel. Lave e and Shirley. Thelma and Louise.

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There's a secret fear many women embrace: they will never be good enough. No matter how hard they try, to stay fit, lose weight, lose the gray, and anything else the world sees as vital to happiness, it's tough to keep up. The psyche suffers. Or does it? Imagine a world where women 40, 50, and 60 love who they are? Well, imagine no more. Here are a few ways you can drink from the fountain of real happiness. Advice for women who want to maintain a healthy self-image. Seek Women Mentors With Healthy Bodies

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There is nothing unnatural about fear. Birds have it. Seals have it. We have it. It's one of the most natural feelings in the world. The key is to be aware of what you fear and why you fear it. Then use your fear to move you forward. It's a sure way to start facing your fear and overcome what holds you back. Admit the Naturalness of Fear

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We've all had our share of ups and downs, twists and turns, rises and falls. Every life situation gives you a slice of each. One key thing to remember is: no matter what life gives you or how bad things seem, once you fall. . . all you can do is rise. Here are a few ways to remain positive as you travel through tough times. Ways to convert your negative attitudes into positive ones. Don't Fake Yourself Out of the Funk

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All over the world, there are vendors and crafts people who share their goods. Although their goods are very different they have one thing in common, they know the value of what they offer. A man who sells coconuts from his cart, understands he's giving more than coconuts. His warm smile and friendly conversation are part of his gift. The gleam in his eyes, the glow of his smile, say "Life is good." This is his Joywork. Sweet and simple. Wherever you live in the world, you will simplify your life when you respect your worth, honor your excellence, and focus on your genius.

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It is possible to create work and wealth that brings you happiness. Gone are the days where you must rely on 20th Century options. Don't rely on what is, when you can create what can be. Joywork is the power of building your productive hours around things you love. Your passion and life's purpose is at the core. Create Your Work

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Like a well insulated blanket, you're made up of many layers. A protective mother, devoted friend, and dedicated partner, all rolled into one. And, that's just scratching the surface. When you carefully peel back the layers, you'll discover the many parts of you. Pieces you have yet to explore. Sides you've packed away. . . years ago. Self Identity in Mom-hood means you explore all that you are. All you are within motherhood and all you are outside of it. Here are a few ways to begin your journey. Forget the Title

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If you've ever felt you wear a sign that reads, "Please take advantage of me," you are not alone. Tons of women are in the same boat. They feel like props, fixtures and tools that hold up other people's lives. With little certainty of how to uplift their own.

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Think differently. It's one of the most powerful statements I've ever read. It reminds me, whatever my lens, view, or perspective, it matters. And, if you're a good girl, careful to keep your boat steady and waters calm, it's time to raise the tide. Look deeper at how you govern you. You empower yourself, create your own life, and happiness when you color outside the lines. Here are a few creative ways to begin. Beat Your Own Drum

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Imagine. It's the essence of all creativity. You ignite a spark every time you connect your professional productivity to projects that matter to you. I call it Joywork. You can be creative with three types of ideas: Ground Level, Atmospheric, and Stratospheric, by developing an understanding of how each one works in your life. Ground Level Ideas

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If you've ever held a dead-end job, you know how painful it feels and how much energy it takes, just to rise every morning. If you've held a career, that brings you nothing but money, there's an emptiness within you, your paycheck can't fill. Make your work a productive pleasure, by planting yourself in the richest soil possible. Measure the Richness of Your Soilr

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Nothing great is ever accomplished when you compare yourself to others. You just liveeach day defeated and depressed, as you zero in on other people's stuff and boldly ignore all the magnificence you possess. You can gain confidence, self empowerment, and encouragement by learning how to run your own race. When you do you'll gain a new sense of who you are and the distinct space you hold in the world. Don't Look Around Look Inside

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There’s a new kind of fatigue. Decision fatigue. If you’re like most women, you make thousands of decisions a day. From the critical to the trival. Day in and day out. You can simplify your life by learning how to prevent decision fatigue. Here are a few ways to do just that. Get Comfortable with Not Being In Charger It’s a hard thing to do. But the benefits are priceless. Imagine your value is determined not by the thousands of decisions you make for others, but by who you are. Know that your value does not deminish when you allow others to make a few decisions.

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There’s a new kind of fatigue. Decision fatigue. If you’re like most women, you make thousands of decisions a day. From the critical to the trival. Day in and day out. You can simplify your life by learning how to prevent decision fatigue. Here are a few ways to do just that. Get Comfortable with Not Being In Charger It’s a hard thing to do. But the benefits are priceless. Imagine your value is determined not by the thousands of decisions you make for others, but by who you are. Know that your value does not deminish when you allow others to make a few decisions.

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It’s the little things that become the big things. I call it the “Snow on the branch” effect. When seemingly small committments start to pile up, slowly and quietly, like snow on a branch. Overtime, the snow hardens and becomes ice, making it difficult to remove. Then one day, the branch breaks. It couldn’t hold another flake. Just a few more ounces caused the branch to snap. How do these seemingly small ounces show up in your life? A new project, errand, or commitment could make this happen pretty quickly. Sometimes ove ight.

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Hang on to your instincts for dear life. It is the power that fuels every good decision you’ll ever make. Real empowerment of self and women is your ability to hang on to “I’m right” when others doubt you. And, others will always doubt you. So, here two ways to feel reassured. Give Your Gut Some Creditr

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How often have your been told to “Finish what you started?” Good people, responsible people, don’t let go of responsibilities. They hang on to every obligation until the end, the finish, or so we’ve been told. You can simplify your life by learning to leave some things undone. Here are a few ways to lighten your load and start simplifying your life. Cancel Your Reservationr Thousands of many women are invited to dinners, luncheons, or events, and they don’t want to go. They have no idea how to decline, and 9 times out of 10, they’re afraid when they do, they will hurt someone’s feelings.r

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Gain Confidence and Say Goodbye to Second Guessing Yourself: 3 Keys to Feel Good About the Choices You Make If you’ve ever spent any time second guessing yourself, know that you have everything you need to make the right decisions for your life. You have all the elements to decide what’s best for your present and future. You possessed all you needed to make good decisions in your past. So, as you move through your seconds, minutes, and hours of each day, here are 3 keys to help you gain confidence and feel good about the choices you make. Quiet Your Anxious Voicer

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Do you remember these lyrics from Kenny Rogers’ song What Are We Doin’ In Love? We’re like summer and winterr We’re not one bit aliker We’re like satin and cindersr I’m definitely not your typer Well, then what are we doin’ in love What are we doin’ in a mess like thisr What are we doin’ in love What are we gonna tell our friends

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Many of us struggle with procrastination; you’re not alone. And you are not alone in thinking that it will never end. The good news is, you can begin stopping procrastination now. It won’t end immediately, but you can start the process now. These 5 tips will help you begin.

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It's one thing to create a personal development plan; if you search on Google you'll find no shortage of articles and other resources purporting to help you create such a plan. It's quite another thing to create an effective personal development plan, one that helps you reach your goals and become the person you want to be. The following tips will help you create a plan that will actually do what you need it to do.

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One of my favorite Point of Grace songs (and my absolute favorite until recently), "How You Live," makes the case that what matters is not what you do or who you know, but how you live. Now, I absolutely believe that. In fact, I've recently given up my freelance writing career to write and teach others how to become the person they want to be, the person they were put here to be. Still, I sometimes find myself thinking, or even saying, "It's just not that easy." And it's not.

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The questio "Do I need a personal development plan?" is a hard one to answer, because it's not as simple a question as it seems. When someone asks me this, what they usually mean is, "Do I need to sit down and plan out everything I'm going to do to create a new life?" The answer to that question is no. In fact, you cannot create this kind of personal development plan, because you don't and cannot know everything you need to do to create the life you want. But I believe anyone who wants to become the person they want to be, does need a personal development plan.

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No, I mean, do you REALLY want to change your life? How to Start Making Life Changes Now Many people say they want to change their lives. They complain about their jobs, their spouses, their kids, their problems. But they don't really want to change. What they want is for their lives to change. I'm asking, do YOU want to change your life? Are you willing to dig in and do the work to make the changes that have to be made? The changes that you need to make? Because if you do, I will help you. Starting right here, right now, in this article.

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“Hey, dude, I’m a teenager. Whaddya expect from me? Kids my age tend to be a little raunchy at times. We like to hang with our buds and make fun of people. And video games . . . man, I live for video games! Pops says they make me angry — some of the games are a little violent, you know? But pops doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He says that I should fill my head with positive stuff and that I should start treating people with respect. He says what goes around comes around. He says stuff like you are who you associate with, and you get from the world what you put into the world.

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If you fight a (sometimes) losing battle with procrastination every day, and your life feels like a disaster area, you may be questioning the title of this article. “Is now a good time? When else would be a good time?” “Is now a good time? No, three months ago would have been a good time, but I’ll settle for now.”

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If you are a chronic procrastinator, you probably have horror stories about procrastination. Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk, knowing that you need to work on a project, even getting angry emails or instant messages from your boss or a client, missing a deadline at that very moment, but completely unable to do the work? Not just unwilling, but feeling absolutely stuck, literally unable to do the work you’re supposed to be doing?

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When I talk about making life changes, I like to specify that I’m talking about real change—permanent, lasting change, not a quick fix or something you do for a while and then revert to the old ways. The fact is, making serious change in your life can be a lot like going on a diet—you do it for a while, then you stop doing what worked, and you go back to the status quo. I know that it doesn’t have to be that way, because I’ve changed my own life drastically.

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Silent communication affects a relationship with the suddenness of a lightning bolt, the drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet, or the enduring radiance of a diamond. Look at the examples below, and you’ll see what I mean. A man slowly moves to one knee, reaches into his pocket, and retrieves a small box. He looks up into the eyes of the woman he loves. In an instant, she realizes what this silent communication means. With the suddenness of a lightning bolt in the nighttime sky, her boyfriend is about to propose marriage.

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There she was, walking along in the mall, focused on the cell phone in her hand. The security camera was watching as she approached the area of the fountain and the pool filled with water. Other shoppers were in the area but they too were focused – on where they were walking. In the background were storefronts, with people entering and exiting the shops. It was a normal mall scene.

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The richness of life comes from our interactions with other living things. But many of us don’t interact with living things as much as we used to. For example, as I write this article it is appearing on my monitor, but on my companion monitor there is a screensaver. The screensaver image is of a beautiful green rolling meadow lying under a blue sky dotted with white fluffy clouds. The grass in the meadow seems to be leaning a bit, so I believe that there is a gentle breeze pushing at the grass. I see a few yellow dots in the foreground of the screen.

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9-year-old Christina Taylor Green had lofty dreams. She wanted to help other people. She traveled with her neighbor in Tucson, Arizona to see her Congressperson, a woman, a role model, someone from whom she could learn about public service. You know what happened. President Obama spoke at a memorial service for Christina and five others who were killed that day in Tucson, and the Congressperson who was gravely wounded, and the numerous other people who were shot and injured. He asked each of us to “live up to her expectations.”

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As I was sitting in the bare walled yet overflowing court room 7,000 miles away from my home in Colorado earlier this week, I was anxious with both the process of adoption in a foreign county and worried about the outcome. There were so many questions running through my mind. Would my son’s birth father come to court? Would he officially relinquish his 5th son after seeing him one more time?

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As I was sitting in the bare walled yet overflowing court room 7,000 miles away from my home in Colorado earlier this week, I was anxious with both the process of adoption in a foreign county and worried about the outcome. There were so many questions running through my mind. Would my son’s birth father come to court? Would he officially relinquish his 5th son after seeing him one more time?

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Parenting is one of the few times in life when we see our true self. When I was talking with our pediatrician about my conce s of my son being overly aggressive and stubborn, she smiled and asked me if I had earned a PhD, two Masters, and started a business before I turned 40 by being non-confrontational. I had to laugh, but every day I know the most honest mirror of my own personality is not the number of followers I have in my blog or what I accomplish, it is how my son treats others.

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Creating H.E.A.R.T driven goals. Christina Tangora Schlachter, PhDr All Content under Copyright ©2010 Dr. Christina Tangora Schlachter /Dr. Mommy ® For years I coached organizations and leaders on how to create “S.M.A.R.T.” goals – or goals which were Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. How boring. Living your perfect life is not going to be attained by writing down a specific goal in life which is clearly attainable and measureable on a scale.

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How do you fill your glass of life, Christina Tangora Schlachter, PhDr All Content under Copyright ©2010

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The unexpected and unwelcome breakout of the Corona Virus has certainly impacted the lives of many humans in almost all countries of the world. Not only it has impacted the people’s health, but a severe reduction in business activities across each industry sector is also a brunt of this deadly disease. This virus has forced the people to stay indoors and refrain from visiting any crowded places for steering clearance of the virus. Every country isr

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Although there are many smart speaker apps which make the lives of seniors easier, consumers have reaffirmed their actual use of smart speakers with three killer apps Ask a question, listen to music and check the weather [2]. In addition,there are several other Apps which are popular with users today: 1. Set an Alarm 2. Set a Timer 3. Listen to the Radio Studies shows that a high percent of smart speaker users,use these apps on a daily and a monthly basis. Seniors Wish List

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Burglary Protection

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Most house break-ins are not personal, though that offers little comfort to the victims of burglary. Ask anyone who has returned home to find their house ransacked how they feel. The majority will tell you it leaves them feeling vulnerable, exposed and violated. It's even more heartbreaking when someone has invested time and money into setting up what they thought was a good home security system. In this article we look at how to better secure your property from housebreakers in general. We take a particular look at how to prevent a burglar from disabling your outdoor security cameras.

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WiFi (IP) home security cameras are no different to any other piece of wireless equipment when it comes to security vulnerabilities. All the same, hackers, in general, prefer to break into systems that are unsecured and easy to take control of. If you're reading here and want to know how to prevent IP camera hacking, the short answer is you can't. What you can do, though, is make it much less likely by taking a few sensible security precautions. The rest of this article will walk you through how to secure your WiFi enabled home camera or camera systems.

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People usually get this answer wrong when they first start out trying to think positively. We did. We Attract What We Say The universal law of attraction says that we attract to us whatever we say. So, if our answer to the simple question, “Hi, How are you?” is something like “okay,” – that ...

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Yes, this is truly a trick question, and one that we have noticed people get wrong when they first start out trying to think positively. Us included. The law of attraction says that we attract to us whatever we say. So, if our answer to the simple question, “Hi, How are you?” is something like ...

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Brandy Sharpe, a Hollywood makeup artist, had experienced a very bad year romantically, she said. Everything had gone wrong. Her “good lover” had been only that, and the rest of him was a disaster. But then, she admitted, a good love was only what she had been looking for. So Brandy and ...

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Can You Design Your Perfect Soul Mate? Yes! Here's How To Do It Right Brandy Sharpe, a Hollywood makeup artist, had experienced a very bad year romantically, she said. Everything had gone wrong. Her “good lover” had been only that, and the rest of him was a disaster. But then, ...

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We asked Hollywood insider Dr. Kathy Joyce Abbott, besides talent, what does a child need to succeed in Hollywood? Dr. Kathy is a studio teacher who works only with show business kids, and she gave us the straight scoop. She said, “The kids – that’s what producers and directors call them – need ...

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This little phrase, “just be loving,” is the key to every troubled situation you may encounter. The magic phrase If you are nervous about an upcoming encounter, this is the secret. Love evaporates stress. It fills everyone’s need. There is no one who doesn’t need an expression of love from ...

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We hear way too much about road rage and drivers with bad attitudes. Almost everyone spends some time – from minutes to hours on the roads or freeways every day. The majority of the people on the road are basically friendly folks just trying to get somewhere. Do we need to change our neutral or ...

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We hear way too much about road rage and drivers with bad attitudes. Almost everyone spends some time – from minutes to hours on the roads or freeways every day. The majority of the people on the road are basically friendly folks just trying to get somewhere. Do we need to change our neutral or ...

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Ask almost anyone and they will tell you that they need more patience. And, as the joke goes, they need it NOW! The big secret is we CAN have it now. Whatever we think about, we attract There is a law of the universe that operates on all fronts of life called the “law of attraction.” It ...

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Brandy Sharp, a Hollywood makeup artist, had experienced a very bad year romantically, she said. Everything had gone wrong. Her “good lover” had been only that, and the rest of him was a disaster. But then, she admitted, a good love was only what she had been looking for. So Brandy and her ...

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« I am the actor of my life. However, I know the script but I've forgotten my vibrator! » (copyright Jenni Parker-Brown Leaning towards our dreams is a balancing act. Similar to a dancer spinning towards a victorious arabesque, if we dance too fast and without direction, when we lift upwards into the points of our ballet shoes, we risk teetering over and falling into the orchestra pit. If we become too fixed on the goal and the outcome, we lose the delight of the choreography that precedes.

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10 WAYS TO BE BEAUTIFUL Appreciation Simply the greatest; a total body and soul orgasm. There is no state more powerful than when the volcanic lava of appreciation is flowing through the veins; sunsets around the world glow deeper and richer with the generous and benevolent fall out of gratitude. LET THIS BEATITUDE BE MORE THAN A PLATITUDE: ALWAYS LET YOUR ATTITUDE BE ONE FULL OF GRATITUDE. Feeling grateful is the purest of feelings. It has no hooks and no strings attached. It just makes you feel good.

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Are others sabotaging your quest for abundance? Interesting question! It appears there are many who are struggling to discover that abundance is our birthright even after a lifetime of searching. Moreover, for all the millions of brave warrior souls who are somewhere on the path to manifesting their divine inheritance (learning the techniques and the attitudes required) there is a double task. Firstly they have to acquire the 'mindset', to let in the affluence that they desire.

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The strongest, most courageous, most enlightened people succumb to it. Coaches do it. Happy people still do it. Masters of manifestation slip up occasionally. What is the habit that we can't seem to kick? Complaining. No matter where we are on our path to glory, when we feel fragile, tired, lost and confused, we just can't resist it! It is a serious addiction that needs to be taken very un-seriously if we are to kick it. It is absolutely impossible to expand into our great, true ever-selves while we keep moaning about the tight fit!

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In relationships, before we can be fully present for another, we should know how to be fully present for ourselves. This complete presence is the finest form of attention we can give anyone or anything. It is how we see (with William Blake) …‘the world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of our hand and ete ity in an hour’. It is the ultimate self-love. 'Self-love' is often mis-read as arrogance or narcissism. The phrase ‘being very full of yourself’ is not a compliment.

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“Love your neighbors as yourself,” a quote I heard from childhood. In order for you to love someone else don’t you have to love yourself? What is love? Is it about receiving gifts? Or someone liking you because you are a good person?

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The following questions may expose your thoughts, highs, lows, confusion, fears, anxiety and discomfort about money. These are not new to you but disturbances you, perhaps, have chosen to ignore as it relates to your earning, handling and distribution of money: 1. Are you uncomfortable ... The following questions may expose your thoughts, highs, lows, confusion, fears, anxiety and discomfort about money. These are not new to you but disturbances you, perhaps, have chosen to ignore as it relates to your earning, handling and distribution of money:

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Lonely women can do one of two things to shed the feeling of loneliness: stop complaining about how lonely you are and decide to do something about it. Look around! Everywhere you turn there are people, some may feel lonely walking among crowds of people. You may be experiencing the same thing. Think about where you are in your feelings. Why have you labeled yourself among the lonely women? We all have moments in our lives where we host a pity party.

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Stop! If you have published a book this information has the potential to explode your one book publishing idea into residual income you have left on the table at every book signing, talk, or workshop. How many times have you told someone you wrote a book and they proceeded to tell you how they too long to publish a book? You probably referred them to your publisher, or encouraged them to hang in there.

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Weigh Watchers offered Jennifer Hudson an incentive to lose weight. What is your “why” and where do you start? If you have been roller coaster dieting for a few years and you are no closer to the weight you desire, the natural weight loss approach could be the alte ative you resonate with.

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On December 7, 1914, Ernest Shackleton and a crew of 28 men aboard the ship ENDURANCE entered the pack ice off the continent of Antarctica. Their goal? To be the first party to trek across the continent on foot. It was a goal they would never achieve. Now, nearly a century later, the tale of ...On December 7, 1914, Ernest Shackleton and a crew of 28 men aboard the ship ENDURANCE entered the pack ice off the continent of Antarctica. Their goal? To be the first party to trek across the continent on foot. It was a goal they would never achieve.

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As a success coach, I have a lot of fun working with energetic, motivated individuals who are eager to turn their dreams into reality. They’ve made that important step from talking about success to actually creating it. In helping these “doers” create the necessary strategies to achieve their ...As a success coach, I have a lot of fun working with energetic, motivated individuals who are eager to turn their dreams into reality. They’ve made that important step from talking about success to actually creating it.

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In his poem The Road Not Taken Robert Frost compares Life to a road in the woods. . . . Some paths are clear and smooth; others are bumpy and filled with obstacles. While Frost's poem encourages us to be bold, to take risks, and to explore the unknown, the truth of the matter is that, no matter ...In his poem The Road Not Taken Robert Frost compares Life to a road in the woods. . . . Some paths are clear and smooth; others are bumpy and filled with obstacles.

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Step One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was about writing your own affirmations to help you stay positive. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim. Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in your universe. Step Five found you getting silly and feeling better for letting your hair way down. Step Six: You know what it is. No, well then get quiet ask your Intuition. Step Seven could be one of the most valuable steps around.

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Step One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was about writing affirmations to help you stay positive. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim. Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in your universe. Wonder what Step 5 can be about? I would like you to throw your own party. The theme? What’s a party nowadays without a theme? Let’s try Celebrate Me party! Throw it for 100 or just light a few candles and treat yourself to a lovely repast. Maybe dessert by candlelight. I can make that one.

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Step One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was all about writing your own bestseller – affirmations that keep you going even on the days when everything, including the car (or cat or toddler), overheats. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim. Step Four is all about taking a deep breath….one, two, three and exhaling. And it’s all legal! I know that women can help themselves in ways that doesn’t involve calling their local pharmacy.

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Step One found you having a love affair with yourself. Step Two was about writing your own affirmations to help you stay positive. Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim. Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in your universe. Step Five found you getting silly and feeling better for letting your hair way down. Step Six is one of my favorite things and I have been using it for years now. And it does not shown age and will never wear out. You have it too.

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So are you enjoying the view from the top? Elevation in one’s life does have its rewards besides living above the smog. It is the freedom to baste in the beauty that is moi – the mind that continues to amaze, the body that struts its stuff and is adored by the mind and the soul that lovingly embraces the body and the mind as one. Because we are one fabulous package. So Step One found you moving on up to the place where we all belong – the top of our list! And Step Two found you scribbling little love notes to yourself. Keep them coming.

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So how are you enjoying your status as Queen of the universe at home or at your workplace? In Step One, I implored you to promote yourself to Numero Uno. This way you can bring more joy and happiness into the lives of those around you. If you missed Part One, go back and take a look and try it. You can sample it first when no one is looking and then let the world at large know that you mean it! We’re changing the world one former “bottom of the barrel” woman at a time. Feels good to have the wind in your hair, doesn’t it? Step Two: We are still working on you.

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2009 might have become the year that people built fall out shelters out of refrigerator boxes because the news kept getting more and more dismal.

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One of the comics that I admired for her sharp observational humor is Carol Leifer. Well, Carol just published a very funny book called, "When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win." She writes about embracing her life and her age and her writing is insightful and hilarious. I just had the good fortune to interview Carol about her life and her new book. ec. We both grew up on Long Island but we never had any play dates together. Another thing we have in common were fathers who were both naturally very funny.

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ec: Before we delve into the subject of Intuition and how it has impacted your life, in all areas of your life, can you give us your definition of Intuition? I think there are still some who feel that getting in touch with your inner voice only happens in a smoked filled backroom with a woman named Mistress Sylvia and a crystal ball. TR: Well that has been known to work but there is a better way. My definition of intuition is that still inner voice within that we all have but have learned to discount. Einstein called intuition the highest form of knowing.

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I never think of myself as a pack rat. Maybe the love of much. Maybe too much? But there are times when I look around the house and I can’t find the dog or I delve into drawers and come up empty handed or I find myself crawling around closet floors in search of a runaway shoe. I end up ...

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Everybody has a hero or two in their lives. I remember one of my first heroes was Curly from The Three Stooges. My standards were not quite high back then, but I thought he was a big little boy who was having the best time when Moe was not clumping him over the head. He’d brush himself off and ...

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How many of you slipped in behind the steering wheel of your parents’ car for the first time and just drove away? Okay, maybe a few of you. But how many of you ended up denting a fender and then had a lot of explaining to do? How many of you sat down in the first grade and wrote a best selling ...

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I plan on doing the unthinkable in 2009. I am going to gain as much as I can and plan to steer clear of things and thoughts when it comes to losing. I have been losing for years and where does it get me? Lose so much that you don’t even recognize yourself. Some days I have to glance at ...

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Last Saturday we went to my brother David’s house for a block party. It was humid. How unusual. It was also overcast and noisy and the streets were filled with kids running around. Some boys were playing basketball and trying to impress some cute girls who would rather be with the Jonas ...

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My hearing (or lack of it according to some people) has become highly sensitive to the expression that begins with, “I’m just….” Maybe it comes from years of personal experience, but I try to be so careful about what I say about myself – either to myself or to the ...

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Did you ever just know something and not know how you knew it? Did you ever get that strange feeling that had nothing to do with recalled hamburger meat? Did you ever get a”mental memo” without benefit of email, blackberry or an actual phone call? Did you just ignore the message ...

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Top Ten List to Welcome You to the Rest of Your Life! 1) CELEBRATE. First of all, celebrate all you have accomplished in your life. Plan a party for 100 of your closest friends or just for yourself. Set a nice table, light some scented candles, put on some rock ' roll music and turn the volume ...

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“I will believe in you every day of my life.” As told to ET by Elliot. About a week ago I woke up in the middle of the night and heard someone say, “Why don’t you write about me?” I was pretty sure I recognized that voice. The ...

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A strong sense of humor seemed to be in my family’s genes along with freckles and being musically challenged. My father’s wit was so sharp it induced paper cuts, but we’d laugh at the brilliance and the total silliness of his one-liners or odd little stories. In grammar ...

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My storytelling father always seemed to be able to hold our collective breaths with his tales of ghosts and the undead. You knew how effective his scary stories were by the number of under the bed inspections that were held in our house. I’m sure my mother appreciated it since my father ...

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