Learn to Responding Rather than Reacting To Anger by Dr. Tony Fiore Think of your brain as a juke box where most of your records – your reactions to different situations – were recorded well before your reached adolescence. Then, as life goes on and every time someone pushes your button, you automatically play the record that fits each situation. Take for instance, being bitten by a big, black dog at age 3. As a normal child your brain would make a record called “become afraid when you see a big, black dog.” Forward to age 28. you have forgotten the dog incident ... The Greedy Dragon Of Ambition by Jakob Jelling The greedy dragon of ambition is a very special dragon; he will always help you taking advantage of any new situation which offers a good opportunity. This dragon would never let an opportunity to be lost or waste, he is always attentive to them and ready to do what it takes. Dragons are one of the most powerful and symbolic creatures for feng shui and oriental cultures, and there are several different myths built around them. There is, for example, the dragon of golden opportunities who takes ... 10 Easy Ways to Feel Happier, Be Healthier and Live LongerMore Giggles And Feel Happy by Julie Hunt Let’s just say… first thing when you popped out of bed this morning, you woke up and found a little yellow post-it note stuck on the bathroom mirror that could transform your life. You smiled, instantly recognizing this very familiar word. And on the back were instructions on how to incorporate more of it in your life so you’d feel less stress, pain and tension… more carefree, fun and energetic. Even without the handy-dandy instructions (you think to yourself)… adding a little more is no big t ... 4 Steps to Assertive Communication by Dr. Tony Fiore “Dr. Fiore,” my 42 year old married patient (Mary) began, “once again my family expects me to host Christmas dinner and I am simply too exhausted; what should I do?” “Why not tell them how you feel?” I asked. “Because I don’t want to hurt their feelings – I always feel guilty if I don’t do what is expected of me.” Lack of communication such as this among family members is the root of much conflict, hurt and misunderstandings any time of the year, but especially during the often stressful holi ... The Symbolism Of Double Fishes by Jakob Jelling In feng shui and for oriental traditions, the fish is a very symbolic creature which represents abundance and wealth. Having fishes in the kitchen is a great way of helping abundance and provisions to be always present in the house. Feng shui practitioners recommend having fishes and double fishes in the kitchen or the living room in order to make sure that those who inhabit the house will always have what they need. Yu, which means fish, phonetically matches the word for abundance, which might ... Just Thinking… by Gene Simmons …about thinking. Have you ever thought of that? Thinking about thinking I mean. How do we do that? We humans are absolutely amazing. Heck, I think I could even think about thinking about thinking. Wow! I wonder if… nah, I’ll let it go at that… But it is pretty amazing, isn’t it? How we can do so many neat, creative things with our minds? We can think about anything we want to. Want to think about an elephant – see an elephant in your head? All we need to do is just let it happen. Hardly any effo ... Top 4 Reasons Women Ride The “Emotional Roller-Coaster” by Dr. Shawn Byler 1. Women have learned and are in the habit of being driven by the approval of others. Most women allow the expectations of others to define them and therefore making the approval of others is responsible for their happiness. This pattern gives others’ the power to make and take your happiness at any time. Approval seeking steals your happiness and doesn’t allow you to ever get to know yourself, your wants, your desires, or your needs. A total disconnect. Thus an up and down roller-coaster of emo ... “Reboundability”: An Essential Skill for a Successful Life! by Dr. Shawn Byler Do you have difficulty recovering from mistakes, failure and disappointment? Do you find yourself reliving these setbacks over and over? Do certain life situations or challenges have you stressed to the max? Was that a resounding YES? If so, you may want to invest some time into acquiring the skill of quick “reboundability”. Reboundability is essential to leading a productive, successful and happy life. Life is full of change, stress, disappointment, setbacks, failure, illness, injury, loss of ... Are You a "Right-Fighter"? by Dr. Shawn Byler Do you find yourself struggling to win arguments? Do people ask you why you always have to be right? Does conflict you engage in typically end with you having the last word, but no one feels good about the argument? Do arguments you engage in usually escalate to shouting and anger? If you have said yes to any of these questions, you are likely a right-fighter! What is a Right-Fighter A right-fighter is someone who struggles to win arguments, even if they doubt their own view. A right-fighter is ... New Age & World Government by G Kumar The New Age or the Aquarian Age & World Government It is generally believed that the Aquarian Age started in the year 2000, 2160 years roughly being the Age of a Sign. The Piscean age started at around 200 BCE ( Before Common Era ). Let us study the symbolisms of the Piscean and the Aquarian Ages. As the Earth's precession is 72 degrees per degree, 2160 years is an Age Cycle. 25920 years ( 12*2160) is a Precessional Cycle or a Great Plato Year or an Aeon. Pisces means Fishes and Jesus was the ... In the Romance Game, It’s Three Strikes And You’re Out by Marguerite Bonneville John walked into the room with a glum expression on his face. “Hi John, “ I said. “What’s the matter with you?” “Oh, nothing,” he mumbled. “Must be a woman,” I laughed. John was my roommate’s brother and his romantic adventures were a source of great amusement at our house. He was always on the make but rarely successful. “Yeah, well…there’s this girl I met at a party and she’s sooooo cute. And I got her number and I’ve been calling her but she keeps coming up with excuses when I ask her to a mo ... The Pursuit of Greatness by Jeremy Likness On June 3rd, 1948, a blast rocked the Black Hills of South Dakota. Ten tons of stone were dislodged from the mountainside and tumbled to the earth below. Earlier that day, a man named Korczak had ascended the mountain and single-jacked four holes at 6,740 feet above sea level. Single-jacking is the practice of placing a drill-bit against hard rock, slamming it with a four-pound sledge hammer, then rotating the drill and banging it again until the hole is finished. It is a labor-intensive effort ... Don't Settle For Less Than Your Personal Mission by JoAnna Carey Success is not an easy concept to define. What does it take to be successful? How does success look? When should a person feel like a success? Once success is achieved, how can new goals be set without diminishing the value of one’s previous accomplishments? Can success ever be realized when time is finite and obligations seem endless? These questions may be answered best with the following question, “Who is the person defining success?” Take the initiative to define your own success by developi ... Real Solutions For Combatting Extreme Shyness by Royane Real Most people experience some degree of shyness from time to time, depending on the situation. In fact, only about 7% of the population claims that they never feel shy. For the rest of us, shyness can range from being an occasional, minor inconvenience, to being a major problem. Some people however, are afflicted with a degree of shyness so severe that it is almost disabling. This type of acute shyness is not only very painful to experience, but it can have devastating effects on a person’s socia ... Resistance to Loving by Margaret Paul, Ph.D. I have counseled individuals, couples, families and business partners for the last 35 years, and I am the author/co-author of eight published books on relationships and emotional healing. In the course of my work, I’ve seen thousands of people get stuck in misery, even when they knew how to move into their peace and joy. How often do you get stuck in the anger, anxiety, withdrawal or depression of your wounded self? You know you can open, pray, invite love into your heart and do your inner work, ... Creating Unlimited Belief for Success! by Richard Gorham What's holding your team back from experiencing breakout performance? It may be those Old beliefs and Personal Insecurities (aka: conceptual barriers)? Conceptual barriers are the barriers that are right behind the eyes, DEEP within the brain. Beliefs which were planted at a very young age and re-enforced over a long period of time - which is why they are so hard to dislodge. Use the following exercise to help your team members identify their limiting beliefs and feelings. Then explain how th ... He Was Either The Most Romantic Man In The World - Or A Complete Idiot by Marguerite Bonneville Heather had been dating Ben for a little over two months. She quite enjoyed his company but was beginning to realize he was not the man for her. She wasn't so much physically attracted to him as she was entertained by his offbeat sense of humor and his sense of the ridiculous. They'd had some great times together but she was contemplating giving him the “let's just be friends” speech. On the night of her twenty-eighth birthday, Ben told her he had something special in store for her. Heather felt ... Power and Politics by Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Many of the leaders in our society are guided by unhealthy intentions. Instead of seeking to serve the people and heal our nation’s ills, their actions and decisions are primarily motivated by their desire for power. Many of the people running our country are run by their addictions to approval, sex, power and control. Unfortunately, few truly healthy individuals want to submit themselves to the necessary abuses inherent to our political races - the verbal abuse both given and received, the huge ... The Secret of Life Is to Get On Board by Mary Ann Bailey, MC One of this year's box office hits was the movie, Polar Express. It's a wonderful story about the power of believing. It is Christmas Eve and a little boy waits in his bed hoping to hear the bells of Santa's sleigh. As he anxiously waits for the reindeer to appear, a mysterious train pulls up in front of his house and the conductor invites him on board. The train is the Polar Express, and it is headed to the North Pole. As the story unfolds, we learn that, It doesn't matter where the train is ... 5 Simple Strategies for Keeping Your Life Stuck by Mary Ann Bailey, MC One of the most common statements I hear when I talk with potential clients is, I feel stuck. People find themselves feeling stuck in different ways. They may be in a relationship that no longer is working, but they don't know how to leave. They may have a dream of starting their own business, but aren't exactly sure where to begin. Or they may just want to incorporate more fun in their lives, but aren't sure how to make that happen. a The feeling of being stuck is very familiar for most of us. ... The 3 Key Components to Any Successful Change by Mary Ann Bailey, MC We live in a world that is constantly bombarding us with changes. One would think that with all that practice, we would be fairly adept at navigating the change process. But the truth of the matter is, making any kind of intentional change in our life can be difficult. When we decide to change something in our lives, we make the decision to swap out the old and familiar for something new and unknown. This upsets our equilibrium and can be frightening and somewhat disorienting. But we can lessen ... Only In America by Geela For the longest time America has been a magnet to people from all around the globe. It’s as if an invisible neon sign is flashing in the minds of immigrants with the words: “Welcome to America – what’s your dream? “ America has always been viewed as the Land of Opportunities where dreams can come true. Is it any wonder then why so may immigrants choose to leave their roots elsewhere and even risk their lives just to get here? It’s hard to describe to someone who was born in America what it feels ... Never Compare And You'll Always Be Happy by Bill Lee-Emery ‘Never compare and you’ll always be happy’ suggests the old adage. While there is some truth in this statement, we’re not likely to take much notice. We’re always comparing. No big deal, but how often do we do it in a useful way? Women’s magazines are constantly encouraging comparison (with a view to you purchasing something) – usually to an ‘elite’ group of models. We often look at the world’s ‘best’ (and someone who has dedicated their life for a single purpose) and then we compare ourselves l ... When It Is Time To Forgive by Bill Lee-Emery There eventually comes a time for forgiveness with any painful emotional issue. If that time is now, this process may be of service to you. Arrange a room where you will not be disturbed for a period of time. You will need two chairs for this process. You may find it useful to have a supportive friend to lead you through the process. 1. Check how your body is feeling. Notice your general physical state of being. 2. Then think of a specific incident that you still feel unhappy about with another ... The Dating Scene - Signs of a Promising Relationship by Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Celine was just starting to date again after a difficult breakup. She was feeling anxious because she didn’t want to go through another unhappy relationship, but she didn’t trust herself to make good choices. She sought my help in learning how to discern a promising relationship from one that is bound to fail. In Celine’s last relationship, she had been pulled in by Gary’s ardent pursuit of her. She had wanted to go slower but didn’t listen to herself. Instead, she gave herself up to Gary’s atte ... | ||||||
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