Posted on: 17 March, 2005
Author: Deborah L. Shipley
The issue of self-esteem is perhaps one of the greatest determinates in creating a life of freedom and abundance, or feeling inhibited and just getting by. Self-esteem is defined as a feeling of pr... Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Deborah L. Shipley, RYTDeborah is a Registered Yoga Teacher and a writer of the free monthly e-zine Self Esteem: Shining from Within. If you would like to contact her please visit her website: www.quizforselfesteem.com, her blog hosted e-zine site: www.quizforselfesteem.blogspot.com, or e-mail her at [email protected].
Continue ReadingPosted on: 04 March, 2005
Author: Oscar Bruce
In Northern Canada there are two seasons, winter and July. When the back roads thaw in July they get muddy. Trucks traveling the back roads leave deep ruts that become frozen when winter returns. When you enter the backwoods you are greeted by a sign that says, "Drivers, please choose carefully which ruts you drive in, because you'll be in it for the next twenty miles." Mark Twain gives us the following advice. "The secret to good conversation is leaving out the wrong words." The same thing can be said about your own conversations. Choose your words carefully; you may...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 March, 2005
Author: Janet Male
I remarked that it was lovely that she was always such uplifting company. "Oh,I wasn't always like this", she replied. "It all changed when my dad died, when I was about forty." "Was he that bad?" I... I remarked that it was lovely that she was always such uplifting company. "Oh,I wasn't always like this", she replied. "It all changed when my dad died, when I was about forty." "Was he that bad?" I asked her. "On the contray," she told me "he was wonderful." However, just before he died he made a confession: "Darling, I have ruined my life...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 February, 2005
Author: Damien Senn
I think that we're all probably familiar with the fairground rant 'take a chance, win a prize'. Whenever I hear this call to action, I immediately break out into a cold sweat. Whether the test is to knock down 6 cans in pyramid formation or to throw a dart at a balloon, I'm there, almost hypnotically, pulling coins out of my pocket. And it doesn't really matter what prizes are on offer either. It could be stuffed panda bears, bubble makers or even Velcro wallets. What's important to me is rising to the challenge and having a go. Now I...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 23 January, 2005
Author: Laurie Hayes
How do you define success?According to the Collins dictionary, success is defined as the achievement of something attempted; the attainment of fame, fortune and position. I believe this definition requires expansion success also means being a responsible human being, caring for our planet, feeling good about ourselves, making others feel appreciated and valued, providing and caring for others, and sustaining genuine lasting relationships.To have a 40-room mansion, four luxury cars and your own jet plane does not qualify as success if you have no one to share it with or you feel empty inside. To be a billionaire and die...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 11 January, 2005
Author: Brian Maloney
One of the oldest character flaws in humans is their abilityto manipulate each other. Its insidious nature tilts oureveryday playing field toward the manipulator. Themanipulating person has a basic p... One of the oldest character flaws in humans is their abilityto manipulate each other. Its insidious nature tilts oureveryday playing field toward the manipulator. Themanipulating person has a basic personality flaw that has adirect link to control, but primarily the ever-abundantinsecurity issue. So, how is it that we deal with these types of people tolevel the perverbial playing field? Well, for a moment, lets just consider the problematicissues that these...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 January, 2005
Author: Rena D. Robertson
No? Me either. So, why is it, then, that we are ... letting people do just ... you came home from school one day and couldnt wait to tell your Mom or Dad about a really neat idea you h No? Me either. So, why is it, then, that we are continually letting people do just that?Maybe you came home from school one day and couldnt wait to tell your Mom or Dad about a really neat idea you had for something that was so cool, it would probably make you rich or it could make the world a better...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 December, 2004
Author: Angie Dixon
Quick. Whos in your support network? Huh? Whats a support network? Do I have a support network? Honey, whos in my support network? Your support network is that group of people you can go to with pr Quick. Whos in your support network? Huh? Whats a support network? Do I have a support network? Honey, whos in my support network? Your support network is that group of people you can go to with problems, questions, to vent, to cry on their shoulders. Friends, for starters. Who are your close friends? Are they available to you when you need them? If...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 December, 2004
Author: Angie Dixon
So often we hear about being rather than doing. Often its given as advice when we are ... ... and ... You should just be. Youre doing too much. Well, yes, ... So often we hear about being rather than doing. Often its given as advice when we are overwhelmed, overworked and overstressed. You should just be. Youre doing too much. Well, yes, obviously, but what does that MEAN? How do we just be?I happen to think the people saying this dont even really know what it means and are just giving it as a platitude, trying to help, but...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 28 November, 2004
Author: Diann Cannon
If you can relate to Jimmy Buffets song Fruit Cakes, in which he sings we're all half baked this article could be for you! Does your body tense up a little when you think of the ... Is it dif If you can relate to Jimmy Buffets song Fruit Cakes, in which he sings we're all half baked this article could be for you! Does your body tense up a little when you think of the holidays? Is it difficult for you to believe that you came out of the family you were raised in? All my life, my father...
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