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The Power of… Time
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The Power of… Time

What is the most valuable thing you take for granted in your life? You probably thought about that question for a second and then answered with something about money, your spouse or your job. The real answer is much simpler. It is your time. “Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you [...]

The Power of… Giving Love
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The Power of… Giving Love

Love is an encompassing maelstrom of emotions; the splendid convergence of fondness and intensity. When you’re truly in love, be it with a person or some aspect of life, you want to be engaged. You actively seek out the happiness that this love creates; you are consumed by it. When you’re infused with the power [...]

The Power of… Being Loved
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The Power of… Being Loved

Love has the remarkable ability to transform people and change even the direst circumstances into an opportunity for personal growth and fulfillment. One of the most amazing feelings in the world for anyone is to know that they are loved. Even as young as infancy, a person will seek out the comfort of the people [...]

The Power of… Family
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The Power of… Family

Family: one of the most precious words in the English language; a word that conjures up feelings of comfort, security and acceptance. In a world that values only the surface, a family loves what lies beneath and it’s value is immeasurable. Even in the craziest of families, love is a tie that binds deeply and [...]

The Gurus – Lao tzu
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The Gurus – Lao tzu

Lao-tzu was a contemporary of Confucius and the man who founded Taoism.   He was a very reclusive man and, as a result, not much is known about the life he led. Lao-tzu did not want to start a school, nor did he want to have people following him in any way. Despite his reluctance, [...]

The Gurus – Norman Vincent Peale
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The Gurus – Norman Vincent Peale

One of the most influential pastors of our time was Norman Vincent Peale. He started out as a humble, hardworking youth helping his family in Bowersville, Ohio. Highly educated, earning degrees from both Ohio Wesleyan University and Boston University before entering the ministry. He was originally ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church, before switching affiliations [...]

The Power of… Forgiveness
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The Power of… Forgiveness

 ”To err is human, to forgive, divine” – Alexander Pope What is Forgiveness? The concept of forgiveness exists in many religions. Not forgiving is holding on to anger and resentment. To forgive someone means that you no longer want restitution for an offense. In its ideal form the individual that committed the offense does not [...]

The Gurus – Gottfried Willheim Leibniz
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The Gurus – Gottfried Willheim Leibniz

Gottfried Willhelm Leibniz was a German mathematician and philosopher who lived in the mid seventeeth and early eighteenth centuries. Born to an educated Lutheran family in Leipzig, he was raised a Lutheran. Leibniz lost his father when he was only six years old, but this did not deter him on his path. As a young [...]

The Power of… Empathy
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The Power of… Empathy

If you have ever wondered what empathy is, it is the emotions one feels after stepping out of his or her own emotional state of being and into that of another. It is a selfless act some people do without even thinking about it. Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes when you want to [...]

The Power of… Solitude and Reflection
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The Power of… Solitude and Reflection

We are living in a digital world. While many aspects of technological advancements benefit us greatly, relying on phones, texting and social media for entertainment and communication has caused us to become disconnected and stressed out as a culture. Social media, in particular, has created a phenomenon known as F.O.M.O., or “fear of missing out.” [...]

The Power of… Gratitude
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The Power of… Gratitude

Gratitude is a glass-half-full mentality. Practicing thanks means counting blessings and understanding what one has been given from loved ones and from life itself. Shifting away from focusing on what a life lacks and instead understanding simple pleasures is a chance to find peace and happiness. Positivity breeds positivity. People flock towards positive people who [...]

The Power of… Finding Inner Peace
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The Power of… Finding Inner Peace

Inner peace is something most people strive for to achieve a balanced and happy condition leading to a happier life. While there are many definitions of inner peace, most agree that peace of mind is a state of being that is marked by emotional contentment and balance. Advice for finding peace of mind includes a [...]

The Power of… Positive Thinking
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The Power of… Positive Thinking

We all know a few positive, happy people. These individuals seem to have it all, even in the face of hardships. These “happy people” appear to be in on one of life’s most incredible secrets, which can leave the rest of us feeling a little left out. However, their secret lies within each of us, [...]

The Gurus – Martin Luther King Jr
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The Gurus – Martin Luther King Jr

Through the years there have been many great figures to rise above the challenges set before them. Martin Luther King Jr. was one such person. His life and the mission he led became an inspiration to all that witnessed it. His actions and speeches were so profound. His legacy remains one of the greatest in [...]

The Gurus – Paulo Coelho
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The Gurus – Paulo Coelho

  “The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist   Paulo Coelho is one of the most read authors in the world. In his writing, he promotes a philosophy of commitment, which is to suggest that all forces in the universe will [...]

Coping with… Jealousy
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Coping with… Jealousy

Jealousy is definitely a common emotion that people experience during their life. There are different forms of jealousy, both – healthy jealousy and destructive jealousy. The ways in which one cope with the jealousy will drastically change the outcome of the situation. Jealousy generally stems from the thought that your relationship with your partner or [...]

The Gurus – Jim Rohn
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The Gurus – Jim Rohn

Jim Rohn was a testament to self development and positive thinking, an example to live by in these difficult times. People get so caught up in all of the negative going on round them that they forget about the great power that lies within. Jim tapped into this amazing power and shared it with others. [...]

The Gurus – Anthony Robbins
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The Gurus – Anthony Robbins

Anthony Robbins is a successful and acclaimed self-help coach who has developed a system that taps into individual’s personal power in order to enable them to create the reality they desire. Robbins, born Jay Mahavorick on February 29, 1960, grew up in California. He attended Glendora High School and spent much of his young adulthood [...]

7 Simple Steps to… Being Financially Better Off
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7 Simple Steps to… Being Financially Better Off

At present, global economic conditions continue to struggle and collapse due to a range of reasons, bringing about several effects and impacts on how society is able to live it’s normally demanding lifestyle. From increasing number of loans and mortgages, escalating debts, staggering rates of unemployment and recession in different countries, such effects can definitely [...]

7 Simple Steps to… Being Less Grumpy
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7 Simple Steps to… Being Less Grumpy

We’ve all been there. We get a snag in our favorite sweater, the alarm clock fails to wake us up and we start out the day running late, or we have to skip lunch because a work project is overdue and needs our full attention. All of these conditions can add up to putting us [...]

 
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