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How to Live Fearlessly: A Life Lesson on Overcoming Fear

January 25, 2010

A wonderful personal development blogger, Stephen Mills, wrote a blog post series titled, The Science of Fear.  This resonated with me in a powerful way because I believe that fear is the most toxic element in our environment today.  It destroys more lives than terrorists, chemical weapons, ozone gases, carcinogens, ultraviolet rays, fast food, wars, [...]

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Happiness: By Chance or By Choice?

January 4, 2010

“Your every thought contributes to the way you experience life. So keep your thoughts positive & expect outrageous joy in 2010.”  That’s the inspiring tweet that I added on Twitter at 8:30 this morning.  I was feeling good and aiming to help others join me in the realm of self empowerment, happiness, and positive thinking.
The [...]

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The Tranquility of Aloneness Without Loneliness

December 28, 2009

When asked about their greatest fears, many people profess that they are terrified of growing old (or dying) alone.  So I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by what I’m about to share with you.
As everyone around me prepared for family gatherings to celebrate the Holiday season, I continued with my day to day activities.  One [...]

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Truth and Reality vs. Your Outlook and Perspective

December 19, 2009

Is Perception Reality?
Have you ever perceived something to be so objectionable that you took strong offense to any contrary opinion?  Typically, this is how it goes…
You look at the situation, which is so obviously egregious, and you’re convinced that your perspective is the only one that makes any sense.  Those who disagree with you are [...]

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Who Doesn’t Deserve Compassion?

October 29, 2009

Most of us find it easy to show compassion for people stricken with misfortune.  If someone is ill or otherwise hurt, the average person feels some degree of empathy for them.  But what about the person who is inflicting hurt or hardship on others? Do you have compassion for them? Should you?
I thought about this [...]

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How to Trust Again: 7 Steps to Overcome Betrayal

October 24, 2009

If you’ve ever been betrayed or severely disappointed by someone you love, you know how difficult it can be to trust again.  Whether you were let down by a friend, spouse, lover, or even a parent, this can negatively impact future relationships.
Living with suspicion of people’s motives or refusing to trust anyone is nothing more [...]

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50 Regrets and the Life Lessons to Learn From Them

October 7, 2009

After writing the article 6 Ways to Escape Your Regrets, I found myself thinking of the many things that people go through life regretting.  We can all learn great life lessons from each other’s mistakes, so I decided to put together a list.
This list of 50 is by no means a complete list of every [...]

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6 Ways to Escape Your Regrets

October 2, 2009

If you’ve made it to adulthood, chances are good that you have experienced the pain of living with regret.  Chances are equally good that you’d love to go back in time to change some choices that you’ve made, to undo some action that you took, to take back some words that you wish you had [...]

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20 Things That Raise My Love and Happiness Gauge

September 23, 2009

For me, self improvement is not just about changing the things, people, or circumstances in my life.  It is about learning the art of real happiness; which can be felt at any moment, under any circumstances.  Do you know how to raise your level of love and happiness? Are you consciously aware of the [...]

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Snapping Out of the Bad Mood Blues

September 18, 2009

Why It Seems Easier to Keep Feeling Bad… and How to Shake It Off
You may have noticed that when you feel bad, it’s much easier to wallow in the way you feel than it is to snap out of it.  In fact, things that you normally enjoy may annoy you when you’re in a bad [...]

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