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• Who wants to carry on being a failure? by Douglas Titchmarsh, submitted 22 July,2005
  Who wants to carry on being a failure?Failure.Not a great word is it?It is a very negative word, it saysnothing good happened at all.But it's still a word that is useda lot by so many people. Here in the UK as this is being writtenthere is a huge buzz in the media about an alternative phrase for the..
• Please Listen, Don’t Just Hear Me! by Barbara White, submitted 22 July,2005
  cusing on that one sound, it becomes clearer and more distinct, than many of the other sounds that are there.In relating with other people listening is a skill that needs to be learned. It is not merely hearing them give an account, or relay some information. Listening means to pay thoughtful attent..
• Islam helps you by Wael El-Manzalawy, submitted 21 July,2005
  I discussed many persons who were against religion of any kind. I used to ask them three questions. I used ,as well, to invite them to think deeply and clearly before answering my questions. These questions are:1-Do you think that there is a Creator who has created this universe?2-Should we worship..
• THE PATH LESS TRADED…THE SPIRITUAL ROAD TO FINANCIAL ABUNDANCE! by Dr. Scott Brown, Ph.D., submitted 21 July,2005
  There is nothing more valuable to a sentient being then peace of mind that comes from living each day from a place of love. The alternative is an existence where perception is based on fear as taught to us by the ego. The ego teaches us that we are separate from one another; that grandiosity through..
• IT Career Error! Click Here to Repair by Steve Bohler, submitted 20 July,2005
  Two years ago Jeff was a discontented software developer. His work left him frustrated and mentally drained each day. His performance reviews were generally positive, but always noted a lack of genuine interest or motivation. He agreed completely with these reviews. Following a specific aptitude tes..
• The Great Hidden Superpowers Of Your Own Mind by Michael Sherriff, submitted 20 July,2005
  The mind is an immeasurable wonder. It has the fantastic ability totransform your desires into their physical counterparts. You cando anything that your mind can conceive, as long as you have thebelief and will power to back it up.Take the case of cancer patients who were given placebo pills. These ..
• The 4 Most Important Tips to Speed Read Faster than Ever by Michael Sherriff, submitted 20 July,2005
  Many people, particularly students, would love to beable to soak up information quicker. But before retaininginformation, they have to go through the first stage oflearning, which is reading. For many individuals who are pressed for time, speedreading has become essential. However, it's not justthe ..
• Bad Mood Busters by Maryann Troiani, Psy.D., submitted 20 July,2005
  Are you in a bad mood or just unhappy? Don’t worry. There are easy ways to beat a bad mood or even a bad day. Good moods or a peppy personality is not a disposition you are born with or without. And, you’re not doomed to stay unhappy the rest of your life. Your level of happiness is a learned sk..
• Stress management by Prem Nirmal, submitted 20 July,2005
  The fast pace of life is taking toll on every city dweller, right from students to home makers and workers to managers, every body is hit by the bug of the stress. Modern technological development and communication aids are adding to the stress because of their high speed. Traveling, exams, admissi..
• Mercury REtrograde: A Time Management and Planning Tool by Ellen Zucker, submitted 20 July,2005
  by Ellen ZuckerThe concept of Mercury Retrograde is very well known even among non-Astrologers.It is an excellent example of the use of Astrology as a planning tool. By working with the ebb and flow of planetary energies your life can flow more smoothly and efficiently.WHAT IS MERCURY RETROGRADE?Wh..
• 4 Brilliant Tips to Speed Read Faster than Ever by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  4 Brilliant Tips to Speed Read Faster than EverMany people, particularly students, would love to beable to absorb information faster. But before retaininginformation, they have to go through the first stage oflearning, which is reading. For many individuals who are pressed for time, speedreading has..
• 5 Super Effective Tips To Kill Depression by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  5 Super Effective Tips To Kill DepressionBeing lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. Weget sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected bythe person we love, or when someone very close to uspasses away. Depression, however, could be more fatalthan just plain loneliness. It could rende..
• 7 Incredible Lifesaving Tips to Manage Your Anger by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  7 Incredible Lifesaving Tips to Manage Your AngerExperiencing anger is extremely dangerous to your health. Itcauses your adrenaline and blood pressure to rise up at abovenormal levels. Moreover, you could end up hurting someone ordoing something that you will regret later on.Here are 7 fantastic tip..
• Eating ... Gaining Weight ... How to Control the Urge to Splurge by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  Eating ... Gaining Weight ... How to Control the Urge to SplurgeI confess: I'm completely addicted to Pringles. My determinationweakens every time I think about munching into one, hearing thecrunch, and getting that first taste of its salty flavor. Pureheaven. Although you don't flip over chips, pro..
• Control Your Fear Before It Controls You by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  Control Your Fear Before It Controls You"Fear Factor" is one of my favorite TV shows. Ithighlights the courage of the participants to engage inthe most fearsome and disgusting acts.Most of the contestants are willing to sacrifice theirdignity for the sake of the prize money. So what doesthat imply? ..
• The True and Magnificent Power of Giving by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  The True and Magnificent Power of GivingYou've probably heard of the popular saying "It's better togive than to receive." But do you actually know what hiddenpower lies within this magnanimous act known as "giving?"When you give something from your heart without expectinganything in return, you rele..
• Insomnia: How to End the Frustration by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  Insomnia: How to End the FrustrationInsomnia is a common sleep sickness that has botheredmany people around the world. But the consequencesbrought about by this disorder may not be as ordinary asit may seem. It can be downright punishing.You know the frustration of looking repeatedly at yourclock wh..
• Bad Luck ... Or Blessing In Disguise? by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  Bad Luck ... Or Blessing In Disguise?There was a woman who was in such a hurry to go to the airport.She told the cab driver to step on it. She was so engrossedwith her own thoughts that she was not aware they were goingon a different route.Suddenly, a man went inside the cab and took her handbag whe..
• The Hidden Superpowers Of Your Mind by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  The Hidden Superpowers Of Your MindThe mind is an infinite wonder. It has the fantastic ability totransmute your desires into their physical counterparts. You cando anything that your mind can conceive, as long as you have thebelief and will power to back it up.Take the case of cancer patients who w..
• Building Solid Relationships Using the Power of Words by Reed Floren, submitted 19 July,2005
  Building Solid Relationships Using the Power of WordsWe may not be aware of it; but the words we utter daily may have different interpretations, even if you think thatthey mean the same thing. Here's an example.Would you rather have someone tell you that you are "slim,"or would you like to hear that..

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Now, in the exacting twilight, to choose, not what we shall do or how we shall live but to choose the life whose dreams will hurt least in the nights to come. --Yehuda Amichai