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The Logic of Religionists
By: Matthew Abdul | 12/09/2007 | Religion
In the past, and still in the present, many sincere and good hearted people are taught to stifle their mental potential in the name of "good faith." They are taught that it is a sin to think one's own thoughts, and speak one's own words. What often happens due to this rigidity is that some people remain steadfast and just listen to what they are told, and live their lives in blissful contentment.

It's a Great Day to Die!
By: Keith Varnum | 14/12/2007 | Self Help
The end of the year is the perfect time to die to old limitations and outmoded ways of thinking.

What is Happiness?
By: Daniel Nase | 07/12/2007 | Philosophy
What is Happiness? What is My Purpose in Life? True happiness is living in the moment and loving the journey that is life. It’s choosing your own purpose by doing what you love. It’s bringing passion into everything you do, while living in the moment to gain a greater understanding of the present, the past and the future. It’s challenging ourselves to change by asking the questions that we would rather avoid then face. It’s finding beauty in the small things that only exist in the moment and providing service to awaken others inside. Happiness is not achieving a goal; it’s doing what you love and knowing the consequences of what you love are also a source of happiness. There is no greater good. One common barrier to happiness is believing that achievements will make you happy. Achievements are shallow unless you are truly living in the moment and fully understanding that change is beautiful and expectations are an illusion that leads us to suffering. Many people skip from goal to goal hoping for their big break that will bring them happiness and they throw away all the precious moments in between. There will always be bigger goals and greater suffering if you believe that any achievement will make you happy. Ask yourself the question; were you happier when you achieved something great or when you saw something so beautiful that it brought tears to your eyes? Were you happier when you got what you wanted or when you really took the time to connect with the person you love and the world stood still for a moment? Relationship happiness comes from loving others by understanding and accepting them for who they are. This means thinking about the needs of others before thinking about yourself; it does not mean allowing others to cause you harm because they are unhappy. People will not like you more for your successes; they will like you more for what you can do for them. Your spouse may be pleased that you succeed, but it will pass and the question “what are you going to do next” to get their approval might come up internally. You may even overlook what really makes you happy by living the same robotic path you take every day, and your spouse may miss the days when you first met. People who believe that achievement will bring them happiness often chase others who they believe could light the way for them. Nothing is ever good enough when you are addicted to success or believe that success will make you happy. This does not mean you have to be a hobo to be happy. It means that you do what you love and you are passionate about it enough to really focus and move people who are willing to share your vision. Living in the moment gives you a focus that is a competitive advantage in everything you do. Only you can give yourself happiness; and only you can wake up inside and give yourself a new life.

How Is The Mirror Of Life Treating You?
By: John Halderman | 17/11/2005 | Advice
How are you projecting yourself to the world? Personal development tip for experiencing more happiness and getting what you want in life. Be proactive with your self-improvement.

"COMING SOON...Online Attractions... Featuring all of the beautiful men and women searching for LOVE"
By: Victoria Leal | 18/09/2005 | Marriage
They looked so darn happy, you couldn't help but wonder if this could also work for you, so I tried it. Put it this way, finding my "Mr. Right" may have ended up costing.

How to Get Everything You Want
By: Angelo Campione | 26/06/2008 | Self Help
I hear people often say things like, "It's great to be spiritually aware and peaceful, but I still feel there are things I want to achieve, have and do, how do I do that while still being mindful?"

Seven Steps to Your New Career
By: Josh Stone | 30/06/2007 | Careers
What a terrible time to make life-affecting decisions the twenties are! Who to marry? How should we know, at age twenty they all look alike to us. Where to live? Well, we only know one town, the place we grew up, so how should we know if other places are better? What should we do for a career? Search us!

How Does your Amish Family Celebrate Christmas?
By: Anna Dee Olson | 29/12/2007 | Non-Fiction
The holiday season was pretty laid back while I was still Amish. We did not have any tree, decorations, parties to go to, lots of shopping, or tons of presents. I remember walking past the neighbors house and seeing the glistening lights on the tree in the window and stare at it with amazement. It was so beautiful to see.

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I'm an overeater who just got caught! pls help!
By: zagameza | 24-11-2007
i've been married almost 2 years and my husband has no idea i have an eating problem. (i've been very good at hiding it all this time.) but last night, i got caught binge eating. he called me out on it and now thinks he knows that i cannot control my eating. i'm embarrassed and sad as i know i've gained weight in the past few months.  i need help. i've tried overeaters anonymous meetings but they dont work for me. any suggestions?

Repercussions to fake eyelashed?!?!?!
By: JenniferL | 24-11-2007
i heard something on the news about fake eyelashes and the glue that's used to put them on with causing blindness or deterioration in eyesight. is there any truth to this?

How successful are bone marrow transplants?
By: DrJames | 24-11-2007
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Ryan Berry - hot model?
By: AllisonG | 23-11-2007
You may know him as the guy who is dating the guy who dated Lance Bass. Soon, he may be better known as the Armani Exchange underwear model. His name is Ryan Berry, and he's a finalists in AX's underwear model search. Although you may not have seen much of him before now, these pics will leave you wanting more ... and a cold compress.If you are able to finish reading this copy, you'll know that Berry is actually an honors graduate in Psychology from the University of California -- and a PhD candidate in Neuroscience from Cambridge University. Still here? He's also a gymnast and trained for the Olympics. Hello? Hello? Well, enjoy!How is it that all the best looking models are gay? Who is Berry dating these days? And who are some other hot gay models?

Former Olympian Yvonne Buschbaum will have sex change
By: muscleguy | 23-11-2007
This is Yvonne Buschbaum, a German track and field athlete who took sixth place in the women's pole vault at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Buschbaum announced this week that she is retiring from track and field and that she will become a man."I feel as if I am a man and have to live my life in the body of a woman," Buschbaum said in a statement on her Web site. (The statement has been translated from German to English.) "I am aware of the fact that transsexuality is a fringe issue, and I do not want to be responsible for it remaining on the fringe." Although gender reassignment will likely involve Buschbaum taking hormones that are on the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of banned substances, Buschbaum says she has not taken any performance-enhancing drugs during her athletic career. Your thoughts? Do you know of any other athletes that have taken the plunge and had a sex change?

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Go for African American Speakers
By: Kassia Macy | 05/09/2008
The results of a survey on the most popular phobias concluded that most of the people are not that afraid of death or of accidents, but they are afraid of speaking in front an audience. Besides, the survey’s statistics say that African American speakers are the best in this area. Black speakers are not afraid to express their opinions in public. They are always fit and when they enter a room, everybody can feel their energy.

Beat Your Travel Alarm Clocks to the Draw!
By: Bradlley Mckoy | 04/09/2008
You have many of those infernal inventions man created to absolutely wreak havoc on your age-old biological patterns and decades-old psychological stability. And no, this is not the institution of marriage. These are travel alarm clocks - the types that scream like hellish banshees, explode like nuclear bombs, and buzz...

Top 3 Ways to Stay Connected to the Outdoor
By: Don Jacobson | 04/09/2008
Love the great outdoors? If you're the type who would rather be hiking up a mountain or rafting down a river that controlling the remote, you know exactly what I mean. I'm always amazed when someone tells me their ideal vacation requires a hotel room with 100 channels on the...

How to Read Body Language: Interpreting Body Language Signs for Better Communication
By: Michael Lee | 04/09/2008
Reading and interpreting body language can help you break down barriers of communication. It gives you an idea on the best way to approach someone and provides an insight into another person’s thoughts or future actions.

Take This First Step to Overcoming Shyness and Gaining Poise!
By: Dr. O. Akin-Ogundeji | 03/09/2008
Understanding the real meaning of poise is your first step towards gaining poise! Do you really know what poise is? What do you think are three of the characteristics of a well-poised person? Believe it, not many people understand what poise is. There are many misconceptions about what poise is. Such misconceptions have hampered many shy people. Don’t let this happen to you! Understanding what poise is, is an important step to overcoming shyness or gaining poise.

How to Detect Deception: Reliable Tools to Detect Deception and Lies
By: Michael Lee | 02/09/2008
Professional liars have trained themselves to tell lies with a straight face; and they can do it with ease after long hours of practice. Relying on nonverbal cues alone can lead to misinterpretation.

The Asteroid Goddesses
By: Maya White | 01/09/2008
Astrology has been used as a navigation tool throughout the ages by royalty, clergy, politicians, celebrities, and people just like you and me. The mysteries of planetary influences and archetypes provide us with a blueprint for existence. Conscious understanding of these mysteries gives you control and mastery of your own life.

The Power of Prayer 3
By: Steve Morgan | 01/09/2008
I wish to share what happened after the near death experience so you can strengthen your own faith.

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