| 251 | You Can't Have An Intelligent Conversation With Everyone Preview: Intelligent conversation is one of life's pleasures. I love nothing better than to engage in conversation with someone who has ideas to share, different perspectives, and is interesting. An intelligent conversation is food for the brain. All too sadly, not everyone can carry on an intelligent conversation. This has less to do with their intelligen... (more) Published By: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 252 | If You Are Not Ready, Don't Start Preview: There are times when we feel we should take action, but feel stuck or unsure. Action does assist with moving forward, but the first question to ask is "Am I ready?". We might be willing and able, but if we are not ready we will have a false start. We will sabotage ourselves. Being ready is about commitment. Being ready is also a mindset. At times... (more) Published By: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 253 | Enroll in Car College Preview: One of the most overlooked opportunities for learning and personal growth is the time we spend in our cars. There really isn't much we can do safely in our car but drive. I know I see people doing all kinds of things such as curling their hair, putting their makeup on and talking on the telephone. All of those things are distracting. There is some... (more) Published By: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 254 | Emergency Living Preview: There are times, when I am driving in my car being passed by so many other cars speeding along, that I could swear there is an emergency somewhere and I wasn't invited. It seems everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere. The other day I was sitting at a red light, the light turned green and the car in front of me sped away. At the next traffic light... (more) Published By: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 255 | A Live It Preview: Real change happens only when it becomes part of our everyday life. When a change becomes a habit, it isn't something new we are trying, but becomes part of what we do as our routine. I was reading a Wynona Judd interview and they asked her about her diet. She replied that she wasn't on a diet; she was on "A Live It." I thought this was great beca... (more) Published By: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 256 | There Are Always More Nos Than Yeses Preview: Although it may not seem true, if we think about it, we will come to realize that there are always more nos than yeses. We will be turned down more often than not. The good news is that the more nos we get the more the yeses will increase. It is a numbers game. The more often we ask the more our chances of success increase. If, just for fun, we t... (more) Published By: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 257 | People Are Who They Want To Be Preview: Choice isn't always a matter of being able to choose what happens to us. Life happens, and often without any say from us. However, our circumstances do not determine who we become. Only we have the choice to determine that. Everyone is who he or she wants to be, regardless of what one might think. We all have choices and each choice leads to the c... (more) Published By: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 258 | Don't Be Jealous - Be Inspired Preview: When we see people do things we cannot do, or have things we don't have, it might be tempting to be a little jealous. But, jealousy doesn't lead to anything except resentment, and that isn't going to help you. Instead of being jealous of others, focus on being inspired. Let the success of others move you forward toward your own success. After all,... (more) Published By: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 259 | Everyone Needs a BAG (Big Audacious Goal) Preview: A Big Audacious Goal (BAG) is a clear and compelling catalyst that serves as a focal point for effort. Unlike smaller goals, the BAG is something that is huge. It is challenging and in some ways seems impossible - but a BAG is also inspiring, compelling, and motivating. Everyone needs a BAG. BAGs challenge us to be more than we are right now, and... (more) Published By: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD Submitted: 05 May,2005 |
| 260 | How To Find Out Quickly And Easily What You Want From Life Preview: No matter how young or old you are, you must have gotten to a point in your life when you have to take a big decision, which will probably affect your entire existence. There is no doubt that there are certain moments in life when you feel helpless and disoriented and believe you could use a hand in order to figure out how to proceed with your lif... (more) Published By: Tiit Raag Submitted: 06 May,2005 |
| 261 | Compassionate Living Preview: Title: Compassionate Living Author: Heather J. Tait Email: contact@silencespeaks.com URL: Silence Speaks, http://www.silencespeaks.com Word Count: 827 *** ARTICLE *** As we grow into a more spiritual means of living it changes our outlooks and perspectives. What we once did not recognize or were aware of in our conscious every day life, we begin... (more) Published By: Heather J. Tait Submitted: 06 May,2005 |
| 262 | Establishing Your Charisma Presence Preview: Establishing Your Charisma Presence An integral piece of charisma is establishing a presence, so let's examine 3 ways to establish your charisma presence, that will clearly tell all around you "I'm a player and a force to be reckoned with!". Your Mother Was Right: "Stand up Straight!"; "Head up!"; "Shoulders back!"; "Chest out!"; "Don't slouch!... (more) Published By: Charles H Smith Submitted: 06 May,2005 |
| 263 | Sharing Your Purpose With Others Preview: Title: Sharing Your Purpose With Others Author: Heather J. Tait Website: http://www.silencespeaks.com Word Count: 631 There is a time for silence and stillness that stumbles upon our awakened state of being. It is at this time we may lurk in the background and move slowly with the wind that carries us. It is through this stillness that we hear ou... (more) Published By: Heather J. Tait Submitted: 06 May,2005 |
| 264 | Spiritual Friendships Preview: Title: Spiritual Friendships Author: Heather J. Tait Website: http://www.silencespeaks.com Word Count: 473 As we walk along our paths in life, we will encounter several forms of friendships. There will be friends of convenience, friends by association, and friends of the heart. Friends out of convenience are friendships that you might have simply... (more) Published By: Heather J. Tait Submitted: 06 May,2005 |
| 265 | Six Steps to Personal Success Preview: Trying to keep up with the Jones only drags good, honest, hard-working people into more credit debt and despair. The Jones' lifestyle looks glamorous on the outside with their big house, high class automobiles and other luxury items. However, on the inside, it’s only a matter of time before this unstable house of cards comes crashing down. The fo... (more) Published By: Ed Hutchison Submitted: 07 May,2005 |
| 266 | Get Out of Your Way! Preview: We hear a lot these days about accepting responsibility for our actions and it is about time we did. Time is out for casting blame and pointing righteous fingers at others to cover up for our own inappropriate behaviors. We have got to “nip it, nip it, nip it in the bud” if for no other reason than our own mental health. So, let’s begin by taking... (more) Published By: Rev. Saundra L. Washington D.D. Submitted: 07 May,2005 |
| 267 | The Key To Self Liberation Preview: HEALTH Good in Your Skin Invited by the Albertville Health Group, Christiane Beerlandt came from Ostend to explain at length the psychological and emotional origins of the most important diseases and symptoms that can strike us. She underlined the deeper meaning of earthly life and, especially, our self-healing powers. One has never seen... (more) Published By: Christiane Beerlandt Submitted: 08 May,2005 |
| 268 | Dump Those Negative Tapes Preview: Every time something doesn't go quite right (rather frequently for some of us), we start berating ourselves. We can be the soul of courtesy and forgiveness to those we care about and then turn and savage ourselves in the most brutal fashion. How many times have you told yourself: "I'm an absolute idiot!" What was I thinking?" And that is just the ... (more) Published By: Virginia Bola, PsyD Submitted: 08 May,2005 |
| 269 | Nettles The Needles Sting Preview: Spring is a time of rebirth the plants all put on new green overcoats and the babies are born to the animals. As I road along today out in the country seeing, colts, calves, and lambs it reminded me that now is the time to plant the new seeds of intention for my life. Now is the time to plant seeds of intentions and actions in your life. You can... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 08 May,2005 |
| 270 | Forgiving the Unforgiveable Preview: Forgiving the Unforgivable How many years are you going to carry that unforgivable injury? How many years are you going to be controlled by it? How painful is it to carry this pain? What is it costing you? What are the payoffs for holding onto it? When you get sick and tired of carrying this, you'll make the choice to let it go and to forgive tha... (more) Published By: Lynne Kaska Submitted: 10 May,2005 |