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Personal Finance RSS FeedsThe Sights - Hindsight-Foresight-Insight - The fellow said to the wise man, "I've been trying to figure out what's more important, Sir. The looking backwards that comes with hindsight, or the looking forward that comes with foresight? I have found that I'm able to learn lessons from past experiences by using hindsight, however, I'm also able to foresee future potential road blocks and pitfalls by using foresight."...Feed Source: ezinearticles.com Why Did I Open My Big Mouth? - I recently submitted an article entitled "Sowing and Reaping With Faith". In the article I discussed how we have to activate our faith by sowing a seed and nurturing that seed no matter what occurs while waiting. Well I guess the God (the Universe) wanted to see if I could take my faith to another level because the events that have took place after submitting that article has really tried my faith. I would like to share with you one of these events.... Slaves and Cowards - "Slaves got options: escape, revolt, death. Cowards only have consequences." Franklin, from the Broadway musical, "Passing Strange." Is there anything worse than slavery? A quick answer is "of course not!" But, think about it one step further and you might find a different answer. Fear.... Career Change Lessons From a Potluck Dinner - New job? New career? Figure out what everyone else is bringing to the table and what they're taking home.... Are You a Game Show Contestant? - Do you notice when watching a game show how excited the contestants are? They come to the stage and you literally see people break out into sobs or kiss each other and jump around expressing joy and stating that they are going to win the prize no matter what it takes. Guess what? The producers have carefully chosen the contestants based on their happy enthusiastic attitude. They do not want a dull lackluster person on stage.... It Shall Pass! - No situation lasts forever, that's my message. In the midst of our pain, suffering, sorrow and despair, we always think and believe that there is no way out. We feel we will never come out of our situation, that it will drown us, overwhelm us, and overpower us. But the human spirit is so resilient.... We Do Have the Key! - Has a song ever "spoke" to you? An old Eagles song did that to me a few days ago and made me realize how much my life had changed for the better.... There's Someone in the House - I was sound asleep at 6: 30 in the morning, May 20, 2002, when I heard a voice in my right ear. The voice was calm and spoke clearly, "There's someone in the house." I immediately opened my eyes, and standing on my chest no more than 2 inches from my face, looking me directly in the eyes was my black Egyptian cat, Isis.... Just to Find a Smile - It's Not As Hard As You Think - Finding something to smile about may seem difficult at times, but it's an essential tool for living the good life. No matter what the circumstances, most of us have much to be thankful for, even if it's just food in the fridge or clothes on our backs. Things could be a lot worse! Finding something to smile about takes very little; it's merely presence of mind and a desire to live in this state of gratitude. Simple yet profound little thoughts to help you along.... How Can I Ignore Rumors and Live My Life in the Worry Free Zone? - Rumors are horrible, destructive things that can create a lot of worry in many of us. Maybe you can't sleep at night, maybe you've get stomach aches or maybe you even start to see wrinkles on your face that weren't there the before. The bottom line is rumors and their side effects are harmful to human beings. Personally, I prefer not to get caught in the rumor mill.... The Truth About Feeding Our Mind - Reading great empowering, thought-provoking, action-orientated books are another great resource for how to be and or how to get things done. Why re-invent the wheel or make your own mistakes when you do not have to and where instead you can learn from other people's mistakes?... Take Advantage of Your Wish List - In terms of the people with whom we associate, there will be those who will tell us that we cannot do it, we cannot achieve what we want, and they will be able to provide us with many examples of why we cannot do what we want to do. More than that, they will be able to provide us with examples of where other people have set out to do what we are setting out to do and have failed. Make no mistake. These nay-sayers have done their homework.... Unlock the Secrets of Lifelong Lessons - We can make clear decisions about how we conduct our lives. We either make a decision to drift or make a decision to design our own lives, creating the lives we wish to live.... Stop! Make Sure You Don't Give Up - There are, however, some things you may have to stop doing. Stop telling yourself that it is not possible. Stop telling people who do not believe that you can achieve your dream. They will kill the dream before you have created it in reality. Perseverance. You get on with it.... No Mistake - As a child, I loved attending church services. Most kids my age dreaded going to church and sitting in those hard wooden pews. I loved it. I was a big ole sissy boy and was harassed, beaten up daily at school. To me Church was a sanctuary.... 5 Ways Dreams Will Change Your Life - Dreams - what are they? Dreams are different things to different people. Thank goodness we all have different dreams. The world would be a pretty dull place if we all had the same dreams. Dreams are a series of images or pictures that we can see.... Memories of Firebase Illingsworth, Vietnam - Firebase Illingsworth was supposed to be a jump LZ from which we would fire on targets of opportunity before our campaign into Cambodia. Illingsworth was right next to the Ho Chi Minh trail, and from that location we were able to fire on many targets of opportunity. We made such an impact on the NVA from Illingsworth that they had to do something about us. The losses at Illingsworth constituted one of the major blunders of the Vietnam war as described in great detail in Incursion by J.D. Coleman.... Making a Difference - Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone - Robert Louis Stevenson is quoted as saying "Do not judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant." We all strive to live good lives. We go to work, earn our money and provide for our family. In return we harvest the results -- we live in nice houses and have possessions we treasure. We all have our immediate little world, in the protective bubble we live in -- we look after our own.... LZ Ike, Vietnam - Many veterans are dealing with the pain of war. Internalizing the pain of war and battle causes a growing pain in the heart of the veteran. Writing and talking about the experiences has provided needed relief for many. I have created a blog site that can be joined by any soldier or veteran wishing to relieve the pain of war by telling his/her stories. Choose writing rather than drugs or drinking. I found relief after 25 years of dealing with internal pain and guilt that no one could understand--not even me.... Life Purpose - Exactly Whose Purpose Are You Living? - If you aren't living your life on purpose, then you must be living it accidentally. People who live accidentally ALWAYS end up settling for less than satisfactory lives. So how about living your life with purpose and on purpose? Besides, you'll sleep better at night knowing just who the person is you're sleeping with every night. In other words, you'll know yourself thoroughly and intimately.... Imagination is the Mother of Knowledge - Einstein said that imagination is more important than knowledge. It is because all knowledge is created from the human imagination and captured by another human being using his imagination. Read this article to know why imagination is necessary to create or understand knowledge.... Somewhere in Time and the Lesson - Thoughts and commentary regarding my life path and how I travel it. Illusions, unfamiliar surroundings are a part of us learning how to be better human beings. And sometimes traveling on our path can teach us how to be more human so that we can become better human beings.... He's Never Left Me Behind! - It's a poem about how I felt worthless when I sinned against God. This poem is here to encourage you and let you know that you are not a failure and God is there in the midst of it all.... The Message of the Tabernacle and the Cross is "I Will Get You Right and Then I'll Get You Clean" - In the Tabernacle in the Old Testament, Almighty God instructs Moses regarding what is to be constructed and how it is to be used. When a man came in through the door he would see and altar where animals were sacrificed to take away sin. Sin is serious and this is an indication as to how seriously our gracious loving merciful God regards sin. This is a matter which ought never to be taken lightly. Some years later, God the Father sacrificed His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, to take away our sin. Do you see from these very early times that we have to come the whole way?... Cat - People and Miracles - You Are What You Think - Life is miraculous, if we believe miracles and magical things can happen into any beings. And, Love is the universal language to make miracles come true.... The Uniqueness of Your Individuality - You're Not Your Parents - Have people told you "You're just like your mother?" or "You're just like your father?" We all have parents, but the personas we've grown since our birth is ours alone and deserves full attention. Discovering your individuality might be the main fallout from your divorce.... The Hole in the Gut - Whenever I experience the hole, it is usually when I am feeling lonely, sad, angry, jealous, and depressed or when things seem to be out of control, all those so called negative emotions. When I feel those, I wonder what is it that I am holding onto? Why is it that I will not let this go? Why is it so important that I am allowing myself to feel these and allow these to ruin my day? Why am I holding onto this when there is absolutely no need for me to do this?... The Letter - A few years ago, in one of my spiritual classes, I was asked to write a letter to my parents. I would like to share this letter with you. This is a special letter, because I spent so much of my time as a youth and as an adult very angry with my parents. I will not get into the anger part of it. It just took lots of my energy. I eventually realized how this anger was impacting my life. I made a conscious effort to let it go and forgive, continue to forgive and ask for forgiveness.... How to Be Inspired Whenever You Want - When we want to be inspired, we may be looking in the wrong place. Discover how you can create your own inspiration where and when you want it.... How to Program Your Subconscious Mind For Happiness, Health, Riches and More - Why would you limit your thinking by settling for lack in any area of your life? Life is meant to be filled with all of the happiness, health, creativity, and riches you deserve just by focusing on what it is you deserve to happen in your life. Here are 12 affirmations you can practice daily.... Your Intuition is Asking - Can You Hear Me Now? - There are three things that a soul-based business owner needs to have to be successful in business (and in life, really): knowingness, trust and traction. And the first one is a whopper so how do you know what you know?... Channeling - Where is That Wisdom Coming From? - In the past few years, more and more people are asking themselves where are this ever increasing "hits" of wisdom coming from. You may be at work or greet a loved one and "sense" that something is not quite right.... Daily Humor - Solving Problems - She is taller than him and he is bald. If she was brunette, they would be like Olive and Popeye, but she is too blonde. Her hair color is obviously the result of many types of dyes. Popeye is a little stutterer and manages somehow to finish his questions, while Olive talks too fast, without ever shouting her mouth. The phone rings again. The mail man brings her many envelopes that she has to organize. The man who was waiting for the missing document finishes talking with his partner on his cellular phone and asks her what will happen with his case.... The Road That Leads to Nowhere - The Road That Leads to You - There are many roads an individual can travel in his search for happiness and success. The main question a person needs to ask is: Is the road I'm on one that I chose or did others choose it for me?... Why Your Dreams Fail to See the Light of Day - Have you ever found yourself wondering - in frustration - why your life always seems to be the exact opposite of what you'd like it to be? Does your soul harbour a longing for self-expression? Do your dreams long to see the light of day? Don't worry, help is on the way ... How to Learn Fast - Get Through School Easy - Get through school the fast easy way! Learn everything with new working techniques.... Shine - You Deserve It - You are a masterpiece and deserve to shine. Life was not meant to be a drudgery; it was meant to be enjoyed. Each person has their unique style and each deserves honor and respect. If you are to shine, you must believe that you are worth it. Have faith in yourself and you will know the best you.... The Lord Will Fulfill His Promise to Be Your Everlasting Comfort - US Labor Dept. figures show 63,000 jobs lost in February, 2008 "How am I going o take care of my family?" "Daddy, What is going to happen to us?" These questions and many others are the source of sleepless nights for the unemployed.... Are You Following the Crowd Or Your Heart? - Spend your life following your passion live your dreams listen to your heart do what you love you hear it all the time, you know you should take action, but 'something' is holding you back. Let that 'something' be a thing of the past ... Quiet Grace on a Crowded Train - Did you ever think you'd see something beautiful on a crowded city train? I did.... How to Succeed by Creating a Positive Change in Your Life - There are many different steps that are necessary to succeed by creating a positive change in your life. Our "present" is generally fueled by one of two things. This is, we either hang on to the past in a relentless manner, or we look ahead to our future.... Just Like a Kid - Recently I was at the playground with some friends and our children enjoying some time together. My friend commented on how as a child she loved playing on the swings, loved the feeling of the wind in her hair and the sense of freedom she got from flying back and forth. As the swings were not being used, we decided to have a go on them. As I we swung the memories came flooding back of more innocent times of our childhood and for the pure joy of it we started laughing. Not a polite little giggle, but a can't stop belly busting type of laugh.... Behaviour Patterns - Are Your Behaviours Getting You Ahead Or Dragging You Down? - There are areas in your life where you are enjoying great success, and there are areas in your life that are maybe not quite so successful. Sound familiar? Why is that? You have probably heard the saying before that we are creatures of habit. Whether you call them habits or patterns, it is the things that you do on a regular basis that will determine where you are in your life.... What Do You See - Problems Or Opportunities? - Five key questions MUST be asked whenever a problem comes up. They come, of course, after the main question for you: what do you see - a problem or an opportunity?... Gratitude - If You Want More Out of Life, First Be Thankful For What You Have - When was the last time that you stopped to truly appreciate what you have in your life. Advertising and the media often trains us to focus on what we don't have in our lives. You want a bigger house, new car, a holiday overseas, or the latest electronic gadgetry. You want to work less and earn more. Please do not get more wrong, there is nothing wrong with any of these aspirations. However, do not forget all of the wonderful things that you have around you already.... Life is a Reflection of What You Hold in Mind - Have you ever heard it said that your life is a reflection of what you hold in mind? If you can summon any other seemingly harder philosophy to contemplate, then consider yourself Confucius. (just joking) How is it that "life is a reflection of what you hold in mind?" More importantly, how do we make sense of it in a practical way so that we can finally begin to use our innate power to more accurately guide our lives in the direction that we wish to travel?... A Glimpse of Heaven - I had a vivid image of heaven recently that really lifted me up. This is for everyone who thinks of heaven as boring, static, or uninviting. Expand your imagination and consider the wonderful vision of an ultimate welcome home celebration.... Where's Your Center of Balance? - Resistance. It can be hard to overcome. Even when we *want* to do something, that resistance creeps in and holds us back - whether out of fear, uncertainty, or any other reason. How can you shift your internal center of balance and overcome resistance?... Unlocking Potential - Cosmic evolution is dancing through you right this minute it's a pretty big deal. In case you've never thought of it, you are the physical expression of the universe, just like a single grain of sand creates a beach. Being the physical expression of the cosmic universe is an honor that only the heartiest souls can handle. And by just being who you are, you have a unique ability to make manifest something that, without you, would not exist much less contribute to the greater whole through the world around you.... It's Just a Butterfly - Everyone loves to attribute meaning to things, from a black cat crossing the road to a butterfly landing on a piece of furniture. But what if there really was no deeper meaning, beyond the beauty of the thing itself and the experience?... Everything's Changed - There is a place so absolutely amazing that it completely changed the life of one man who unknowingly stumbled into it. In fact, this place is so unique and rare that most people living today will never know that it even existed much less ever get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit there. Read on and I'll tell you where you can find it.... The Truth About Awakening - Reconnection With the Higher Self - Because your higher self had planned your life, including your biggest challenges, you have the power within to complete those challenges successfully regardless of their level of difficulty. Reconnecting with your higher self and trusting this connection enough to follow through consistently on your inner guidance (your intuition) is the key.... Concentration - The Magic Key to Success - why do some people live in affluence and seem to get everything working well for them? What is the time tested secret to living the fulfilled life you desire and determine what life pays you? How can you discover the mystery of successful living without hindrance?That is the sure path set for you in this article.... Facing the Fears - This article has to dealing with getting over fears. Real life.... The Sky is the Limit - The Universe provides waves that contain everything we could possibly want. We can turn those waves into particles and allow all our wishes to materialise.... The History of Weird - Childhood memories - those seminal, bittersweet moments of our youth burned indelibly into our consciousness. Few things in the running timeline that is our 'life' burn with the intensity of our early memories. I grew up in the 1960's and 70's in a typical Northern Virginia suburb on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. In those days, you got your entertainment wherever you could find it.... Good Or Evil - The Greatest Gift - The article discloses the secret behind all human actions. If you apply the principles express in this article daily, you will inevitably be acting or taking decisions that will make you, and all those around you to live a happy life.... Ten Tips For Loving Yourself - Looking for something in your life? You can draw it to you with self-love.... Jobless Again - Live to work or work to live? Work is what we need to survive the harsh civilization no matter what the job is. The funny part is I'm still living and kicking even though I'm jobless.... Can We Learn From Ham? - I was listening to Joel Osteen, author of the book "Becoming a Better You" and Pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas a couple of week ago when he told an interesting story about how we see things differently. Any how does this related to safety?... Knowledge Alone is Not Power, Knowledge in Action is Power - As a creator of motivational prints, I am always on the lookout for new and inspiring quotes. The other day, a friend sent one to me that really resonated with me. (Thank you, Jeff!) It is "Take what you learn and make a difference with it." - a quote from Tony Robbins, one of the world's leading peak performance coaches. How often have you attended a seminar, completed a course or even had a conversation with a friend and learnt something new or made you look at something in a new way? How often though have you filed that information away in the back of your mind for another day?... Deep Transformation - The caterpillar was very happy to inch its way up the tree that had always been it's home. It felt comfortable and secure creeping along the rough bark of the big tree that sheltered it's existence. Everyday, long before dawn, the caterpillar began its journey from the roots of the tree to the thin top branches, the place where it would find the tender leaf shoots that made up it's diet.... Goal Achievement - Why You Should Never Let Anyone Steal Your Dreams - Goal achievement can be even more challenging when you are striving to achieve something that may seem to be out of the norm as one Olympian discovered. Yet, she did not allow the naysayers prevent her from pursuing her dreams. Here's why you should follow her example.... What's in a Smile? - Do you know the difference between a real smile and a fake smile? Most people can tell, even if they don't know how to define just what the difference is. In fact, many people can tell that a fake smile is fake or vice versa just by listening to the person talk.... The Psychology of Altruism - In my discussion on ambition, I left out altruism and in a way that exclusion was intentional. Personal ambition would be directly arising from a personal need whereas altruism by definition is going beyond self and going beyond personal needs. Altruism as coined by French philosopher Auguste Comte in the 19th century literally means 'to others'. Altruism is thus placing the needs of others before one's own needs and so characterized by selfless behavior, altruism would in principle not be a cause of ambition.... Personal Growth - Be Your Best Self - Personal Growth is a catalyst for success in every aspect of your life. It means we must stop wishing for change and becomes proactive in creating the change. In order for change to take place within you, you must know what changes you want to make. It is a hunger for change and a willingness to keep at it no matter if it takes a lifetime. Remember you are not trying to achieve perfection - you are only striving to be the best that you can be.... Satan's Secret Weapon Revealed - This article explains, in very easy to understand words, the importance of quickly making the two most important decisions in any person's life, excluding marrying the right mate for life. It also provides two excellent solutions to help make those two decisions.... And the Iron Flew! - Impossibility is a word most people all over the world believe in but right from the beginning, it is a word that does not exist. You see the airplanes all the time and the fact is that they carry a very big message that we all need to learn from. What are the lessons? Read on.... The Choice is Yours - The road you choose to travel for the rest of your life revolves around the decisions you make today. Some decisions are good and right, others are just plain stupid. One stupid decision, today, can change your life forever. Examine your attitude, your aims and where you want to be tomorrow and many years from now. Will you like or hate yourself? Be thoughtful and ever so careful when you make all decisions.... The Receiving Station - There is no doubt the dominating thoughts of an individual shape the destiny and future of that individual. However, it is equally true that the brain acts as a receiving station.... What is Holding You Back From Becoming the Person You Were Meant to Be? - People often complain that they don't make enough money, they can't pay their bills on time, they will never get ahead in life or they are just not happy. There is always something holding them back.... Making Things Disappear More Slowly - Everything and everyone disappears. Nothing we do can stop that. All we can do is make things disappear more slowly.... Walk the Walk - This weekend my daughter and I will walk 60km in the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. It brought to mind the whole concept of walking our walk - not just talking the talk. How often in life do you find yourself dispensing your 'sage' advise or voicing your opinion, saying you believe in (insert belief here) only to see - if you are looking with a clear vision- that you do not follow your own advice?... Silver Teapots Today, Not After You Are Gone! - If you have the good stuff hidden away somewhere perhaps it is just the right time to take it all out. Why are you hiding your best dinnerware, your best silverware and your best of everything else. This article is about what is important in life. I do not have any special expensive household items, but I know for sure if I did, I would be using them now instead of hiding them or storing them away. Live your life today!... Translating Experiences - How can we benefit from every experience we have? This is how!... You Are Responsible! - How many times has something happened to you and you shift the blame to somebody? This article is all about accepting responsibilities for your life. Only you have the responsibility to determine how your life turns out.... Know Thyself - This article is geared at making the reader(s) discover the huge deposit of POWER within them. If the power within is discovered, we will have less problems in the world.... The HUGE Deposit of Diamond in You - Something happened to me some years back that is worthy is sharing with everybody all over the world. When I started running my business, things were very tough for me to the point that I could hardly afford to have a dime on me. One of those days, I was at home and very hungry with no hope of seeing anything to munch. I tried to force myself to sleep, but I could only succeed for just thirty minutes! I was so hungry that I just couldn't have time for my favorite past time, reading.... 80-0 MPH in 3.7 Seconds - My Wealth Realisation Experience - Up until the age of seventeen I had a very different concept of what true wealth was. My life, both physically and psychologically, was turned upside down in under four seconds, just after my seventeenth birthday.... Lose an Arm - Gain a Life - Whatever the situation was that put this young man in a Florida canal at 2:00am is another story, what matters at this point is that this young man is now, as he so eloquently stated, at a crossroads, and has taken the right turn. How many of us could lose an arm to a giant reptile and three days later simply shake off the experience and go on with life so matter of factly?... Michael Phelps is Average - Michael Phelps is an extraordinarily talented athlete who can do wonders in the swimming pool. Yet the man is average. Discover how the average among us can compete and win the way Michael Phelps does. Learn how an average person can make a splash and never get wet.... Taking a Bath! - If there was ever an incident at the School of Hard Knocks THIS IS IT! This awful incident happened to me while I was participating in an arts and crafts show many years ago!... A Child - Ever Optimistic and Never Tiring - A Message of Sure Success to Everyone - Few dynamics of messages and missions of child age are captured to awaken those who undermine potential and power of the child. The child age of all living beings is most significant and formative. Few activities are noted for purpose of focusing the similarities of this formative stage of any living being on our earth planet. The CHILD depicts Cheerful, Hopeful, Initiative, Liveliness, the last is Do. Really it is a message to everyone.... The Importance of Character - If you look around you and the world that you are part of, you will quickly discover that many individuals engage in activities and display behaviors that are quite questionable. Many of these individuals display these behaviors and engage in activities that are considered to be questionable in order to accumulate riches and succeed in life.... Living From the Soul's Perspective - Freedom is Power - Whatever connection happens on the inside of you will manifest on the outside. These days as soon as a thing is introduced into the market with an opening sale, within a few days it will be on the closing sale. Our modern lives are, for the most part, quite rushed ("diplomatic enough?"). Before you know it, your face will be out of fashion and the shoes you bought last week - will really be so last week.... Peter Carvell's Abs Transformation Story - What Can You Learn From It - What can you learn from the story of Peter Carvell? This article shares a remarkable story with you.... How to Remain Kind Even in Times of Adversity - In life, you should always do your best to be kind, treat others with authentic respect. Saying this, however, it would be naive of you to believe that your good intentions for another person would always yield their good intentions for you in return. While you grasp and accept this realistic notion in life, how do you remain kind to others though there's always a risk of them not being authentically kind to you in return?... Build Tomorrow, Another Day at a Time - Things you can do when your life just seems too much to handle. Tips and ideas to help you wind down. Why let the stress and anxiety wear you out, when you can focus on your ability to build tomorrow.... A Good Dream About Who You Are, Part 2 - There is no need to blame society, but it is time to stop this mental abuse now. You must create your own dream about who you are. You must reprogram your mind, by adopting alternative agreements with yourself. You need to break the agreements that make you suffer, and replace them with new agreements that make you happy. The following four agreements are a great place to start.... Mental Conditioning For Manifesting Mind Power - Manifesting our deepest desires is nothing more than an ability to transmit intentional thought waves that are strong enough to cause an energetic vibratory effect in the ocean of universal consciousness. The real trick of course is knowing how to condition the mind to do this.... Visualization Problems? Get Physical! - When we speak of imagination, that is IMAGE activity, it sounds like we are talking about seeing pictures. In fact, imagination includes all the senses as well as the sensation of moving through space. In a very real sense (excuse the pun), all our "knowledge" of the world is our imagination, our interpretation of sensory data that we get from our bodies, our eyes, ears, hands and other organs, even our gut and backbone.... Bite-Size It! - It's The Secret of Champions. The average NBA player hits 8.3 points per game.... Stop! Make Sure You Don't Give Up - There are, however, some things you may have to stop doing. Stop telling yourself that it is not possible. Stop telling people who do not believe that you can achieve your dream. They will kill the dream before you have created it in reality. Perseverance. You get on with it.... Its OK to Be a Copy Cat Just Make Sure That You Copy the Right Cat - It has been said, "If you want to be successful all you have to do is to find someone who has achieved the results you want and then duplicate them." Yeah right. Nature has already taught us that no two snowflakes are alike. Even if you went to a copy center to make a copy of a document through a trained eye it will be of a lesser quality than the original.... Unlock the Secrets of Lifelong Lessons - We can make clear decisions about how we conduct our lives. We either make a decision to drift or make a decision to design our own lives, creating the lives we wish to live.... What is Paradoxical Thinking? - Flexibility is so important in every day life, if we want to get along with our loved ones or our co-workers. Humility is an essential component of good leadership, and so is the ability to accept other people's opinions, even and especially when they're different from ours. "Paradoxical thinking" enables us to become aware of the futility of wanting to be right at all cost.... Take Advantage of Your Wish List - In terms of the people with whom we associate, there will be those who will tell us that we cannot do it, we cannot achieve what we want, and they will be able to provide us with many examples of why we cannot do what we want to do. More than that, they will be able to provide us with examples of where other people have set out to do what we are setting out to do and have failed. Make no mistake. These nay-sayers have done their homework.... The Illusion of Our Personal Story - This article inspires us to get out of our heads and let go of our personal stories that keep us from experiencing life fully. The author entices us to stay in the present moment by thinking less.... The Truth About Feeding Our Mind - Reading great empowering, thought-provoking, action-orientated books are another great resource for how to be and or how to get things done. Why re-invent the wheel or make your own mistakes when you do not have to and where instead you can learn from other people's mistakes?... Be Like Randy Pausch - There Isn't Much Time Left! - One day in the future - could be far off, could be at the end of this sentence - it will be your (and my) last day around. How would you feel if you knew when that day was coming: would you be depressed? Rushing to get things done? A bit of both?... Transform Yourself by Learning and Stretching - If you are learning how to do anything new, especially new behavior, you'll go through a 4 step learning process. By the time you've hit the 4th step, you'll have transformed your life. Read on.... Study For Test - Top Ways to Study For Tests - So you need to study for a test? Alright so we have all been there (unfortunately you are there now), you know a test is coming up, but what are you supposed to do? Here are some tips that can help you out.... The Biggest Thing to Avoid in Self Improvement - Buying Hope - For every self improvement enthusiasts out there, there is the possibility of falling into the trap of using self improvement to gain hope rather than actual results. When you find yourself addicted to anything related to self improvement, but not mastering and using what you learned, you may just be making use of self improvement to dream of a better future, while forgetting to actually take action.... Five Effective Tips in Managing Your Busy Day That You Don't Want to Miss - This is a short, to the point article that will help you focus better, get more done in less time, and find more time for yourself in life. If you are stressed by how busy your average day is you can't afford to miss reading this article.... Fighting Off the Dreaded Mind Monsters - Do you wake up some mornings and before your feet even hit the floor your mind starts telling you that your business isn't going to work? You start to feel anxiety just thinking about your business and your body tenses up. You've had a visit from the Mind Monsters. This article will give you some pesticide to get rid of these pesky pests and keep them out of your mind for good.... Where an I Get Information on How to Meditate? - Learning how to meditate has recently become quite a popular trend in the US and other Western countries. Although there was a time when meditation practice was associated more with hippies, beatniks and nonconformists, today it has found wide acceptance, and meditation techniques have become quite sought-after. While various forms of meditations have been practiced for thousands of years in other parts of the world, it seems that the West is finally catching on to the many positive benefits.... Persuasive Communication and Society - The question before us: Is persuasion bad for society? It's an important question, because our world is witnessing an unprecedented onslaught of persuasive communication at every turn. Much of it is the creation of professional propagandists and marketing geniuses whose ethic is play for pay, and whose only boundary is 'whatever the market will bear.'... Choose To Be The Best! - Life is not that easy, You have to work hard in order to fulfill your dreams, otherwise nothing will happen.days will pass by and couple of years have faded accomplishing nothing. When an individual given the opportunity to pursue a degree the first thing that he/she desires is to succeed, get the FAME in life.... You Can't Make Money If You're Making This Mistake - Are your friends and colleagues making more money than you and you're wondering why? Have you made the single biggest mistake you might not know about? Find out... Five Problem-Solving Success Tips - When a problem is a muddle of business, technical and political problems, we need something more than trial and error to untangle the mess. Here are five tips and reminders that will help you solve messy problems quickly and easily.... Male Image and Style Walking Out the Door - So you are going out on the town. You took extra time and care while picking out what to wear. You took extra efforts with grooming. You feel great, look amazing, and are confident that the night will be grand. Chances are the night will be perfect, and let me tell you part of the reason why.... The Narcissist's Followers Capitulate to Him - Some narcissists are so charming and irresistible that people around them beg to become part of their magic inner circle. Many followers are suffering from a variation of the syndrome called Identification with the Aggressor. They give up their potential to be free, individuated human beings in exchange for empty promises of security and protection.... For the Narcissist, Image is Reality - The narcissist is a gifted image maker. Narcissists take the perfection of image to the extreme. The narcissist, for all of his worldly achievements, is ultimately alone: unable to contribute to or participate in the miraculous web of life that binds us to one another.... Intuition and Your Mind - When it comes to intuitive development, the biggest obstacle we possibly face is our own mind. It works really, really hard to dissuade us from believing our intuitive insights. Why? Because it enjoys being in charge!... On the Morality of Using Persuasion - To understand the moral basis of persuasive communication, read the writing of former Internet consultant to the Howard Dean campaign and Fellow at the Harvard Berkman Center. In discussing the morality of the Internet, Berkman offers three foundational ideas that give birth to the possibility of morality: Our actions have consequence in the lives of others, just as their actions have consequence in our lives; that consequences matter to others; since consequences matter to others, they ought to matter to us.... The Narcissist's Ego Bruises Easily - The ego is the psychological "I" within us, an integral part of our identity. The narcissist has a highly inflated ego. When the narcissist has not been mirrored perfectly and feels that you have failed to acknowledge his perfection and superiority, he feels emotionally bruised and injured. Although the narcissistic ego is grandiose, it is brittle and lacks elasticity and flexibility.... Live Your Life on Purpose - 4 Steps to Creating a Support Team - You have a team don't you? If not, you will really benefit from the tips I am about to share with you. None of us lives in a vacuum, to be able to live life on purpose you need to allocate your resources wisely, and make use of what is available to you. It is essential that you pay attention to how you use your time, money and energy I don't want you to ask yourself where most of your time has been spent, and wonder what happened to all your big plans and dreams.... My Lawn Mower Made Me Do It! - Carl Jung said, "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." So, lets take the liberty of stretching this thought a bit and paraphrase, "Everything that irritates us about inanimate objects can lead us to an understanding of ourselves." Why?... The Narcissist's Restless Cravings For More - Craving is a feeling of intense desire, an urgent need and longing to possess something. The narcissist feels entitled to have whatever he desires. The narcissist is trapped in a perpetual cycle of craving and satiation that keeps him from becoming genuinely human.... Empathy From a Narcissist? Forget It - Empathy is a quality of heart and mind that enables us to feel deeply into the emotional, mental and physical state of another human being. The narcissist practices a "pseudo empathy" designed to manipulate others and meet his ego needs. In response to the narcissist: respect your personal psychological boundaries, tune in to your intuition, empower yourself as a unique, valuable human being, and be grateful that you have the capacity for empathy.... Health, Money and Free-Time Wisdom Tips - To live a long and healthy life the first step is to eat right. Here is what that means in 2 short sentences. First ... Do the Dishes - Connecting With the Simple Pleasures of Life - One of the chores I had to do, actually the only chore I had to do when I was a kid, was wash the dishes. For years I washed the dishes by hand as we didn't have a dishwasher. I can remember complaining about my difficult lot in life.... Three Important Questions - What to Ask Yourself When Making an Important Life Decision - Questions are powerful tools we can use to create a deeper awareness and shift perspective. Often, when asked a question, you will stop to think about the situation in ways you have never done before.... The Choice is Yours - What Kind of Life Do You Want? - Most people don't realize that they can choose to live the life that they want. For years we've been taught that the "right" thing to do is to go to school so we can get a "safe and secure" job. Well, in today's economic market, does having a job really equate to safety and security? In the past certain opportunities were only open to the rich. Today, however, "ordinary" people have an opportunity to make their mark and their fortune. They just need to choose to do it.... Grow Taller by Performing These Free Exercises - There are tons of stretching exercises designed for height increasing. I want to introduce you to some basic stretching exercises that will help you grow taller even after puberty. First Exercise - Hanging: This exercise requires a pole from which you can hang down.... The Best Way to Get the Results You Want in Life - Life is hard. No matter how much we try, a lot of things are just out of our control. Sometimes things in life happen due to bad luck or poor timing.... Short-Term Memory Improvement - The Right Way to Practice Basic Word Association - There is a right way and a wrong way to practice basic word association. It does seem somewhat boring and if you have done any searching at all for memory improvement techniques you certainly have heard of it. You might even have discounted it.... Olympics an Education in How to Go For the Gold - When Michael Phelps started shattering the Gold Medal record for the 2008 Olympics he gave everyone an education in persistence. Surely Michael practiced by swimming hundreds of laps to gain the endurance and expertise required to succeed. Something had to come from within to inspire him to diligently swim at a high level every time he jumped into a pool.... Personal Development - No One Can Stop You - The problems of the world can be eliminated and solved by individual people like you and me, and through no other means than by those people purely concentrating on personal development and personal growth. We need to be able to recognize the essential humanity in ourselves and also in the people we meet ... Easily Eliminate Mental and Physical Blockers - The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system. Energy points in the body that are not free flowing will always produce negative energy flow in the body. This negative energy flow will reduce your ability to function at your maximum peak. When your energy paths are blocked, your body tends to shut down from the reduced energy flow.... Multi-Tasking Or Mental Overload - In today's world, mental overload is a fact of life. The right kind of mental stimulation results in brain growth. But there is yet something else you need to know: The type of mental overload caused by stress, on the other hand, actually KILLS brain cells and causes your brain to physically shrink.... Does History Repeat Itself? - In the fall of 1995, I started high school at Brgy. Hilaitan National High School, Guihulngan Negros Oriental, Philippines. Even though that was many years ago, I still recall my first day at Hilaitan and attending my first class, which happened to be History. My history teacher started the class by asking the question: Does history repeat itself?... Four Ways to Benefit From Personal Development Articles - With the onslaught of personal development blogs, you would do well to take note of how to maximize your use of these personal development articles. 1. Read them thoroughly.... Five Ways to Make Personal Development Blogs Work For You - They say that learning by experience is the best way to learn. That's great! Except that the experiences of others may be a better teacher to minimize your pain and your scars.... Overcoming Your Fear of Crowds - A fear of crowds can place some quite severe limitations on you. Find out how best to deal with your crowd phobia here.... Why Do We Value How We Look So Highly - Everyone is different. We all look different, we feel different, and we think different. Women are like snow flakes. No two are the same. We are as different on the outside as we are on the inside. With that being said, why do we care so much about what others think of us?... My Health Tree - If you can't find the wood from the trees then you should read this NOW! Then enjoy your walk through the leafy lanes to positive Health and Wealth. This Tree stand out from the crowd, towering above all others with strength of purpose and pride. Take your journey NOW before you get lost in the Forest.... Who Are You and What Are You Made Of - Many of us think we know who we are, but do we really? Along with not really knowing who we are many of us are not really clear of what we are made of. Human beings are more than just biochemicals thrown together. Our thoughts, beliefs and a divine spark make us much more than we may possibly know.... Three Steps to Big Goals - How do you eat an elephant? And, you're asking me "Why would I want to eat an elephant?" Maybe if I ask it another way: How do you eat a 1,000 pound marshmallow? Is that a little more palatable? Either way, the answer is the same: One bite at a time! Do you have a big goal? Does it seem overwhelming but yet something you really want to accomplish?... Adult Short-Term Memory Improvement - Ways to Improve Your Short-term Memory - Short -term memory improvement is a challenge for many people. It is far too easy for us to hear something without really listening then just as easily forget. If you could practice a few simple exercises for short -term memory it will improve without even realizing it.... Alternatives to Being Natural - Smallpox is 'natural', it's just one of the things we don't really like in the world. But if it's yogurt or blueberries, then the more 'natural' the better, apparently. We all love those 'natural' things. That must make them unique. In most people's lives, from the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, practically everything we touch, use or make, is completely 'unnatural'. Is that so hard to appreciate?... Climbing Out of the Fog - We 'get it' that it's important to plan for the next stage of life. We may not realize how much effort it's going to take to find our way in the dark.... Is Your Phobia on the List of All Phobias? - If you have a phobia, you are not alone. They say that five percent of the population has a phobia. I figure the other ninety-five percent just haven't stumbled on to their phobia. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America focuses on anxiety caused by phobias and other causes. "There, there now."... Don't Be Afraid to Become an "Expert" - Many writers, coaches, and other small business professionals fear the very thing they're after. They strive to develop an area of expertise, yet they're hesitant to be considered an "expert" in this particular field. They figure they need to know anything and everything about their topic, and be able to answer any question that might come up about the topic, if they are going to be worthy of expert status.... Why Aesthetics Are Important - The regard for aesthetics can be traced throughout our history. However, in the earlier times, the qualifications of beauty are countless compared today.... Embracing Life Fully - In this article, you'll find my tips on how to live life to the fullest. I give advice on everything from learning how to practice gratitude to discovering how to greet each day with wonder.... Mid-Life - The Turning Point For Many - Over the past months, I've been noticing an interesting phenomenon around folks with whom I work, and many whom I only know as friends, colleagues or acquaintances. What am I noticing? Several of these folks, in mid-life, are exploring work-life issues, for example, around family, career, health, finances, relationships, spiritual life, and personal and professional growth and development.... Imagine Yourself in the Winner's Circle in 2008 - Winning is not easy, anything good in life is not easy. You cannot do it without hard work, perseverance, belief in self and making it happen. Often, I am asked how I do it, how is that possible and the truth is it is hard work, dedication and sacrifice. The kind of sacrifice no one else is willing to do, it's a test of will, how strong and committed are you?... Your Mind Is Your Greatest Capital Asset - Do you ever engage your mind in the "Thinking Job?" Think!... Do You Have a Fear of Driving? - Fear of driving, do you suffer from it? Do you know a victim of fear of driving? When you get into a vehicle are you nervous?... 2 Powerful, Resounding Words - "No" and "Now" - Learning the application of these two words in the context of your life will vastly impact your ability to live wisely; a balanced life. These two words are very simple in meaning -- for this very reason their meaning is in POWER. "No" and "Now" are simply miraculous words you can't afford not to consider.... Suffer Not the Little Ego - Suffering sharpens the quest to understand ones existence and the reason for pain, leading many to understanding about things important. Pain often leads to the realization of ones errors and points to subsequent correction. Pleasure or the easy escape from pain and suffering, may seem like a cool thing in the short term, but in the end it helps the ego go no where fast.... Start Your Journey to Change Your Life - In this article, Jim Katsoulis shares on getting started on your own journey to change your life. Jim Katsoulis is a certified master hypnotist, a NLP practitioner, a yoga instructor and great motivator.... Self-Speak - Establishing a Dialogue - We have to learn how to increase our own perception of value about ourselves by increasing the value of others around us. I am not saying to go around sprinkling fairy dust and blowing sunshine up everybody's derriere but really, truly learning to value what others have to offer and, in general, just who they ARE as people.... How to Make More Money Than You Can Dream of by Investing in Your Personal Growth and Development - The key to achieving the wealth you deserve lies within your ability to grow and develop into a better person than you are today. Read more to learn how investing in your personal growth and development will help you to make more money than you can dream of.... Words Have Power - Watch How You Wield Your Powerful Words - Do you ever think about the words you speak and how powerful they are? Have your words ever got you into trouble? Words have the power to bring life or death to our lives, our relationships and our future. This article has insights that can change your life for ever.... How Good Are You at Taking Care of Yourself? - Wondering if you are doing a decent job of taking care of yourself - or how your self caring could be improved? Review the following questions, and reflect on your answers. Chances are you are struggling in at least a few of the realms where self-care is most important: a satisfying diet, physical activity, solitude, and reflection.... Did You Know That Strong Boundaries Come From Being Emotionally Fit? - Strong boundaries make dealing with others much easier. This article gives tips on how to strengthen ones emotional fitness. Our ability to establish good boundaries is in direct correlation with how we feel about ourselves.... Feeling Good Can Make You Live Longer - Feeling good is the key to happiness. It has been shown that happy people live longer. They seem to not get sick as often as those who are not.... Alternatives to Sophistication - We get older. Do we get wiser? Unfortunately, many people in the advanced civilisations that we call The West seem to be content to revel in the baser instincts and count conquests of a personal nature amongst their rather flimsy list of achievements. What do we really have to boast about? Is there anything we can be really proud of?... Let Go of Your Problem - The 4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself to Know If You Are Ready to Change - Want to get rid of your problems? Maybe not.This article will help you explore whether you are ready to let your problems go.... Right Livelihood and Your Life Purpose - What is "right livelihood"? How do you know if the work you're doing is your right livelihood? How is your right livelihood connected to your life purpose work? If you change jobs, are you jeopardizing your life purpose? These questions and more are answered in this article. There's even a simple exercise to assist you in getting clarity about your right livelihood.... I Know I'm Here to Do Something Awesome If I Could Only Work Out What it Is! - Life for all of us is a series of challenges. Even for the rich and famous there will be drawbacks - paparazzi following them everywhere; never being able to be seen in public for fear that their every move will be in the tabloids the next day; never knowing who they can really trust.... A Way to Lasting Change - The ability to understand human mind is now available due to merger of two widely different fields - neurology(study of how brain works) and computer science. The integration of the above two fields has made neuro science a reality. Neuro scientists study how neuro associations and have discovered that neurons are constantly sending electro chemical messages back and forth across neural pathways.... 4 Problems Illness Support Group Leaders May Discover - Have you started a chronic illness support group and things aren't running as smoothly as you had hoped? Here are four challenges a leader may discover, and how they can prepare for them.... 1 Simple Action to Boost Your High Payoff Life - In our busy, busy lives, have we forgotten some of the simple courtesies? Do you regularly greet people you come into contact with a Hello? Maybe it's time to stop and pay more attention to the simple courtesy of greeting people.... The Road to Self-Fulfillment Can Sometimes Require Changing Those Around You - The discussion of self-fulfillment or pursuing one's life's vision brings about different views depending on the interests of those participating in the discussion. For some, self-fulfillment or pursuing one's life's vision may entail achieving financial independence like Bill Gates, becoming enlightened like Plato, powerful like the President of the United States, famous like Kobe Bryant or Tom Cruise, or simply becoming a "better" human being.... Wishing Your Life Away - We like to define ourselves in terms of our misery rather than our opportunities. This article describes why it is necessary to first get rid of our baggage before we can grab the opportunities, and explain how to do this.... Have You Ever Wondered? - One of my favorite lines is, "Don't die wondering." When I first read it in a book a few years ago I wondered what it meant. Then I spent an evening contemplating these three simple yet profound words. I even used them as a chapter section in one of my latest books, Where Did All Those Years Go?... Self-Improvement - A Challenge is Simply an Opportunity in Disguise - A few years ago, I suffered a major injury to my right shoulder during a doubles match. I tore the shoulder capsule and dislocated my shoulder out towards my back. In a strange, positive way, that injury made me more of a champion.... The Secret to Having a Powerful Memory - Artificial intelligence will likely never be a match to the computing power of the human mind. Most of all, it cannot match the memory capacity of your mind once you know the tricks that professionals use.... Glow With Confidence - How You Can Have Body Image Confidence Starting From Today - Hate being unnoticed? Are you sad and tired of always leaving with a broken heart because you couldn't meet his eyes again, even though he smiled at you? It's within your power to fix that. If you have 2 arms, 2 legs, one brain and can see, hear, feel, laugh and love you can boost your confidence up today with the lesson in this simple article. Basic addition skill needed. Bonus resource provided at the end to continue confidence growth process.... Questions That Run Through My Mind As I Ride the Early Morning E Train - What do you think about as you travel back and forth to work everyday? Have you ever took the time to just stop and think about where your life is going during your commute? If yes, do you like where your life is going?... How Binaural Beats Induce Lucid Dreams - Learn the easiest and most effective technique used to induce lucid dreams. This article will show you exactly how Binaural Beats induce Lucid dreams.... The "F" Word That Causes Addictions, Abuse and Wars - Are you wondering why our 21st century modern age of information is still struggling with addictions, abuse and wars? Would you like to know the "F" word that causes all of our personal and global problems throughout history and even today?... Is Selfishness Healthy? - Understand what selfishness is and what it is not. Recognize its different forms and discover why people exhibit selfish behavior.... Maybe Tomorrow - What is your unique offering to your client base or to your organisation? How do you stand out from the masses?... Put the Magical Realism Back in Your Life - Part Two - One person's reality may be someone else's magic. The key is learning to experience what is normal through new eyes.... Why Do Smart People Do Stupid Things Sometimes? - Generally, when smart people around you do stupid things, it will affect you. Worst still, if you have to "clean up the mess". You might get annoyed, frustrated or even lose your temper. Not to mention the mental images of straggling the person! Can you recall a situation? Did it result in endless questions of "Why Smart People Do Stupid Things?"... Health, Wealth and Wisdom Tips - To live a long and healthy life the first step is to eat right. Here is what that means in 2 short sentences. First ... 3 Steps to Break Through Overwhelm - Every once in a while, things simply pile up. So much so that you're unable to make a decision. I have 3 simple steps for getting out of overwhelm. I share them here with you so you'll have them in your back pocket.... Just Accept the Compliment - You're frantically getting ready so you can meet a friend for lunch. Makeup..half done, hair what a mess, outfit if only you had the time to pick out something cuter.... The Journey From Loneliness to Solitude - The days pass slowly filled with needless tasks and wasted time and the nights drag on while I wait for the dawn to finally end my search. The sun rises and then it all begins again. I fill the quiet pain of each day with music hoping that this nightmare and aching emptiness will soon end. But it never does. A new day begins and the loneliness continues, no it's worse than it was the day before.... Overcoming Fear of Decision Making - Decisions can be avoided out of fear. By examining your fear, you can determine whether your fears are contributing to a better decision or holding you back from making a decision.... Seeing Things Through Bewildered Eyes - It would be nice to know if things are not so good, bad, horrible, or desperate. The ability to read in-between the lines is vital. Note, that a well presented appearance of the truth is often accepted.... You Can Eat One and Stop - An amazing acupressure technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) can take cravings away in minutes. Whether it is cigarettes, beer, donuts or chocolate, just touching or tapping a few energy points on the face and upper body allows the addictive urge to disappear effortlessly.... Curb the TV Habit in 3 Easy Steps - So you're not quite ready to throw the TV away, but you're limiting the time spent viewing television in your home? Here are some easy tips that have worked for me.... Who Do You See in the Mirror? - "The reason most people are so miserable is that they can't stand themselves." It is sad but so true! There are many people who just cannot stand themselves. I needed to change my perspective.... Is Pride Really So Bad? - Pride - Is it justified as one of the seven deadly sins? Probably.... Discover How You Can Make a Living Helping Others With Personal Development - Have you ever wondered if you could make a living helping others in some way? Today more and more people are interested in personal development and becoming more conscious and aware of the world around them.... Binaural Beats Can Change Your Life - Binaural beats are a form of brain entrainment. This just means they can be used to change your brainwave patterns. When your brainwave patterns change so does your mood, thought process and your body!... What Determines the Quality of Your Life? - Life is full of challenges. It's up to you whether or not those challenges become disabilities. Nothing has any value except that which we assign it. If we decide that our challenges our insurmountable then they become our disabilities. On the other hand, if we view our challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, then our challenges actually contribute to our personal development.... Life Balance - Are You Driving Yourself Crazy Trying to Balance Your Life? - Have you ever done an exercise where you take a number of areas of your life and rate them on a scale of 1 to 10? The areas might include your health, relationships, finances, family and often number up to 8. You then place these areas around the spokes of a wheel and you join them up to see how round your wheel is. The conclusion is that if your wheel is not round then your life is out of balance and you are heading for a crash. Let me state that for the record I have done this exercise a number of times and I am yet to come up with a round wheel. So, is my life or your life for that matter, out of balance?... Can You Change Your Destiny? - Anyone can make great strides towards advancing in the direction of their destiny - but it takes a definite shift in attitude, a definite shift in action, and a bit of courage. Let me clarify that. I don't believe we can change our true destiny - that is, the destiny we secretly know to be true - for the truth is the truth.... BLEST Beyond Your Wildest Expectations - Most people want more confirmation to the solution of any problem that they solve themselves. This is partly true because they don't totally trust their conclusion and partly because they want to be able to blame someone other than themselves if the solution they implement is wrong. Sadly, many people ask people who think like themselves for their opinion on what they should do because they pretty much know that that person they will agree with what they have already decided to do.... Health, Wealth and Wisdom Tips - To live a long and healthy life the first step is to eat right. Here is what that means in 2 short sentences. First ... There is Always a Limit With Luck - Luck and bad luck arrived by chance is one thing. Wrong judgment is not due to bad luck anymore than right judgment is due to good luck. Unlucky people are usually badly informed people.... What Makes You Cry? - What makes us cry says a lot about us -- equally, what makes us laugh also says a lot about us. In the preview to the book of Lamentations, the NIV Study Bible mentions we cry for one of two reasons; it's either for self-centred reasons or God-centred reasons. Why do we cry?... Life - Main Product Or Byproduct? - We all struggle with something or other. Some struggle with people; some with process; some even more struggle with patience, or any combination; people, process, patience. Yet struggle is the essence of life. Struggle is byproduct of life; learn about, and focus on, Main Product. You'll be glad you did!... Your Thoughts Are Not You - Thoughts! What are they and do they effect who you are and who you become? Thoughts are matter. They are energy and are created by your conscious and subconscious mind. They are recollections of past events, people, stories, fiction, fact, you name it and you can think it up.... EIB launches Global Logistix RIA Fund - Emirates Islamic Bank has recently announced the launch of its Global Logistix RIA Fund. The new Investment fund aims to capitalize on the booming economy in India, Mumbai specifically, which is considered one of the fastest growing financial centers in the world. The maximum offer of the Mudarabah fund is Dhs624m with the bank co-investing its own proprietary monies in the fund up to Dhs110m.... Mashreq fund offers daily dealing - In an effort to adopt global best practice in the UAE, Mashreq is now offering Makaseb Arab Tigers Fund investors greater flexibility by offering net asset value at the end of each business day, according to a statement. MATF is Makaseb's second fund to offer daily dealing. Standard and Poor's has assigned the MATF fund an 'AA' high quality rating.... Al Ahlia launches summer promotion - Al Ahlia Insurance Company has launched a unique summer offer for its customers in a tie up with Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa. The company will hold a raffle every 2 weeks until 30 September 2008 in which customers can win any of the following: a free night for two at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa for buying a comprehensive Al Ahlia Motor Policy; a free Lunch for two at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Res... Barclays offers Al Raha finance - Barclays Bank UAE will be offering mortgage solutions for Aldar's Al Raha Beach projects. This is the first deal for Aldar involving an international bank. Aldar's Al Raha Beach property will house up to 120,000 residents and will span over 11 kilometres of natural beach front.... QNB Al Islami launches Tawlia - QNB Al Islami has launched Tawlia, the first Islamic finance promotion of its kind in Qatar, offered only to new customers who apply for a salaried account at QNB Al Islami from August 10 to September 25, 2008. Tawlia can be used by customers to purchase any commodity or service at its purchase or cost price with zero profit for the bank.... Copyright © 2008, Pinellas County Real Estate. All Rights Reserved. |