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It's the start of another year and an attempt to stick with our chosen new year resolutions. Many of us end up not following through but some are determined to make their resolutions a reality. This year, just after midnight, I sat down and came up with a very long list of 2017 resolutions. Some are simple things but others are personally challenging. For example, I am in the process of starting an in-home pet care business. I have been in the planning stages for several years but I've been afraid to actually put my ideas out there and finally start my business. At the top of my 2017 resolutions list is to start and grow my business. Over the last year I realized that my daily habits, or lack-there-of, was the main reason I wasn't making my business happen. I'm really good at making lists of things I need to do and I am very aware of all the steps I need to take to make everything happen, I just haven't been as organized or productive as I need to be. Based on my p...

"Tell me something about yourself", this question is very common still most unanswered or not responded clearly by an individual. It is truly said that no one can know you better than yourself but when it comes to describe yourself in front of others so that they may know you better why most of us are left with a blank option basically in an interview especially for the fresher's applying for their first job. Way of introduction may be different from place to place or person to person. Introducing yourself in parties or meetings is far different way than introducing yourself in a job interview. You are more comfortable to introduce yourself in parties or meetings as there is an informal way to introduce yourself so, you successfully manage to do so as there is no chances of mistake but when it comes to any job interview then most of us start fumbling with our words especially when we start our introduction in "English". But it is necessary that one must be real...

Yoga is that which connects. The process of connecting the Soul to the Divine in a proper bond is called Yoga. Bhakti represents the path of pure devotion. Jnana yoga is knowing about the Divine through knowledge. Karma Yoga is the process of performing activity. Bhakti yoga is the process of falling in love with the Divine. We can understand this by a small mundane example. Whenever a person likes someone there are a few steps the person follows. Firstly one wants to know more about the person. Secondly the person thinks about the beloved and would then like to please the beloved. Similarly in the spiritual realm too, knowing the Divine through knowledge is Jnana Yoga. Thinking about the divine is Dhyaan Yoga and serving the Lord through service is Karma Yoga. Bhakti means Devotion and Yoga is Joining or Union. So we join to the self within through the process of devotion. Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of Devotion. It is the practice of having a personal relationship with the Supreme Absol...

Human progress and the establishment on which we rely are mostly based on the work of those who engage in deceit and fake news. Religions play the greatest role and over the last 2,000 plus years they have created the World Order. Every individual has a role in this because beliefs are systemic throughout societies. Organisations based on them dominate governments, the law, and the military. What goes into the mind by the age of seven is not only extremely hard to overturn but sets the goal of the individual for life. Work patterns, social interchange, and human resources are all controlled by what the parents and teachers drive into them. So what is fake news? According to Wikipedia sites that engage in it are responsible for hoaxes, propaganda and of course, 'disinformation purporting to be real news.' It can be taken further, however, as the belief systems also fall into this category. Only those with inner knowledge are able to remove the fiction and get to the underlying ...

"Isn't it odd? Of all the people in all the world who are starting to "get it," how few actually give it to themselves. I think it's because they simply forget to live it. "Oh, yeah, I'm supernatural!" Live it TODAY! The Universe" If you have read or listen to the Secret from Rhonda Byrne and have studied the principles provided in the book, you will understand the above quote from the Universe. Once you "Get it", it will be easy to process the information from your thoughts and start applying changes in your life. Getting it means understand and listen to your inner voice, to your gut feeling about what is presently going on in your life. We always tend to second guess what that voice is telling us, why is it directing us in that path, why is this solution so easy, there must be something wrong. Well, there is NOTHING wrong really, just the fact that you do not believe in yourself enough to give yourself credit based on your existin...

Grumble Alley sits adjacent to 'Barely Get Along Street.' It is the neighborhood of mediocrity whose inhabitants have long since given up on running the race of life; their crumpled dreams litter the sidewalks. Its boundaries and population are immense, stretching from the inner cities to the most distant suburbs. You may recognize those who reside there regardless of where you encounter them; they shuffle when they walk, their gaze averted to avoid eye contact. They wear a banner of hopelessness sporting a calling card that says, 'I gave up.' Why do people drop out of the race of life, where did their excitement go, who stole their hopes and dreams? Do they even know? This race is a marathon, what matters most is that you run it with gusto. It requires a commitment to remaining in the game, the ability to find joy in the changing scenery and a willingness to press on even when quitting appears to be the only option. One must finish it with the same excitement they beg...

Legalization for medicinal use in 28 states and the District of Columbia has made marijuana the most sought after prescription drug - used for both medical and recreational purposes - in the United States. However, the legalization of cannabis gave way to a series of arguments revolving around the association between legalization and the fear of marijuana addiction. The 2016 Monitoring the Future (MTF) study highlighted the growing popularity of the drug among college students and teenagers in America. As per it, 38 percent of college students admitted to using marijuana a year prior to the study. Moreover, in recent years, there has been an increase, from 3.5 percent in 2007 to 5.9 percent in 2014, in the daily or regular use of marijuana among the college students. It is the highest level of daily use measured in the last 34 years, added the study. It is known that a regular use of marijuana can lead to several side effects. Now, researchers from the University of Colorado have asso...

The first thing that you need to make an addicted person realize is that he or she is dependent on a particular thing. If the person becomes aware of that then only you will be easily able to help that person. You will find that there are several support groups that help a person and offer professional support in cases of addiction. The treatment of addiction depends on several aspects. This is based on the type of substance the person is addicted to and the effects it has on the health. The treatments consist of outpatient and inpatient programs, psychotherapy, pairing up with the individual sponsors, self-help groups, and medication. What Are The Addiction Treatment Programs? The addiction treatments typically focus on becoming sober and prevent relapses. The programs may include individual group and family sessions. The patient is considered to be inpatient or outpatient depending on the patient's behavior, the level of addiction and the type of substance they are addicted to. ...

Whether it is you or your loved one; facing an addiction of drug, painkiller or alcohol could have an adverse impact on anyone's life. If you have reached the dead end and now desperately want to come out of the awful habit of substance abuse, it is time to join a rehab. In these centers, they create and implement varied treatments, which enable an individual to get his/her life back on the track. In the following discussion, I am going to explore how a rehab fabricates their treatment and enable an abuser to become a normal individual. Identifying the Root Cause Although there is a psychological and biological component with almost all of the addictions, the healing procedures often try to detect the underlining issues, which cause the deviations in one's behavior. At first, a person needs to understand that all sorts of compulsions are nothing but the byproducts of other much complicated problems. If you can identify the root and solve it, you would most surely get rid of th...

While human beings have the ability to experience a wide range of emotions, it doesn't mean that everyone feels comfortable doing so. As a result of this, there are going to be people who only allow themselves to experience certain emotions. Two Parts Yet, even if one does feel comfortable experiencing a certain emotion, it doesn't mean that other people will realise this. What this comes down to is that there are going to be the emotions that one allows themselves to experience, and then there will be the emotions that they feel comfortable expressing around others. Now, this could mean that one has a good connection with what is taking place within them, and that they allow themselves to express how they feel around others. One is then not going to have the need to ignore how they feel, and neither will they need to hide how they feel from others. Emotional Containment As one is able to embrace how they feel, it is likely to show that that they have emotional strength. This ...

Many of us trust too easily only to discover that we were betrayed. Others of us don't trust at all. Trusting too quickly, or not trusting at all, usually says more about us than about the other person. Trust is not something that we want to automatically do when we meet someone. We also don't want to automatically mistrust someone either. Some of us experience an involuntary response to trust, or not to trust, and neither one of these extremes serve us well. Trust is something that takes time. It's a process. Trust is a process When I say, trust is a process, it means that it takes time to get to know someone. If we enter a relationship at a slow and steady pace, we will discover more about who the other person's true self. We can then determine whether they can be trusted with our feelings, and our shared personal information, because our trust is the greatest gift we can give someone. Finding the Balance Some of us were betrayed early in life, and we don't trust...

A man's youthful days are the critical bridge between childhood and old age. It is the right period of our lives that we have both the physical and mental strength and are daring, having hearts that are filled with visions of the future. Many have regrets today at their old age as a result of the decisions they took and the choices they made when they were young, energetic, vibrant and strong. The devil says, "Youth for pleasure, middle age for business, old age for religion" but the Bible says, "Youth, middle age, and old age for your Creator." Unfortunately, it's especially in our youth that we are most inclined to forget our Creator. Hence, it's especially in these years that we must work to remember our Creator (Ecc.12:1). Whereas youths can be quite impulsive and sometimes a bit silly, they are, nonetheless, a most valuable component in the service of Jehovah and a wonderful resource in the kingdom of heaven. The fact is that, the Bible is full with...

Through self-knowledge, you recognize your divine nature and the deeper purpose to life. You create a larger context in which to view your existence. You learn how to interpret and organize your experiences. You develop an inner connection with all creation. Self-knowledge helps you blend world and spirit. Along the way you face the demon of attachments. Some attachments are healthy, such as those to family and friends. But you must release your need to control other people and events. You must deal with challenging situations or choose to let them go. Self-knowledge strengthens your ability to grow and expand your sense of self. Develop the capacity for concentration and stillness with meditation. Quiet times alone help you awaken to the truth of your divine nature. For a short while you step away from the constant demands of the outside world. You let go of false beliefs and illusions. You let go of feelings of separation. During times of stillness you free yourself from habitual pat...

People are all the same, but for some unknown reason, always try to find ways to separate from one another. We are all products of our own environments and of course, our ancestors. People are highly adaptable to their habitat and particular experiences, in which make us who we are, but has absolutely nothing to do with the things we own. Money seems to be what people strive for, but not just to be able to survive, shall we say, comfortably, but more for superiority. It seems to be a popular believe that the more money and things that a person acquires, the better and more powerful he/she is, therefore a daily display of wealth is very necessary and a priority for most people. Most people will not admit that they are trying to appear "better" than the next, but that's why people spend more than they need to trying to impress upon people that they don't even know. People waste lots of money on things that are not only not necessary, but have absolutely no value once pu...

How do you truly want to feel? Would you like to really enjoy spending time with alone? To be at peace with all the negative inner voices you try and avoid at all cost? What would it take for you to feel good about Yourself? Your life? Do you need a bigger house, faster shinier car, children, girlfriend or boyfriend, how much money would be enough? Have you gained these things but still question why you're so unhappy? Constant pursuit of external happiness can lead us down many roads, some of which may even offer a degree of satisfaction for a short period of time. Drugs, alcohol, food, sex, relationships anything to take us away from how we feel. Using your thoughts to change your future. But what are we trying to escape from? An undeniable and annoying truth is that whatever we are trying to run away from will persevere until we deal with it. No amount of bags or cars can give you a true sense of self and worthiness. I know, I have tried! (but I do miss my Louis Vuitton bags) The...

Many people believe that we need our military, the police, and prisons 'until humanity will evolve'. However, how can humanity evolve if we are so cruel and violent? Does our violent system help us become more sensible and sensitive? Is the world becoming better with time? No. Everything is becoming worse with time. More incurable diseases and more invincible mental disorders torture our depressed population. Teenagers are committing suicide and harming themselves with sharp objects until they bleed because bleeding makes them feel an absurd pleasure that results from the control of their anti-conscience. Could you ever imagine that humanity could come to this point? Our own children are killing themselves because they don't want to live in the horrible world we created and also because they have a terrible anti-conscience that doesn't let them have the behavior of saints and face the adversities of life with courage and determination. How many people have mental health...

So many people today are unfortunately just surviving instead of thriving. They have a "just get by" type of mentality every minute of every day. Living to survive prohibits us from living a meaningful life. I strongly believe that one of the core reasons why so many get accustomed to living a life of survival instead of a life that is thriving is because they let the hustle and bustle of life completely take over their lives and clog their decision-making. Stay purpose-driven. I know firsthand how easy it can be at times to let the hustle and bustle of life take over every move of yours if you aren't intentional about staying purpose-driven. Staying purpose-driven can mean a lot of things. Everything that you do should revolve around staying purpose-driven. Hang around with winners. You have probably heard a million times about the importance of who you hang out with, but it's amazing how many people still don't comprehend it and practice it in their every day li...

Pretending to be someone else is experienced as much by adults as it is for teens. We feel one way but act another. We pretend we like something when we really don't. We sacrifice our dreams because we are fearful of failure. Take care of your health as early as now. Many diseases nowadays are connected with unhealthy lifestyle. Drinking and smoking are two good examples of an unhealthy lifestyle. You will notice a change in your body's performance. You'll feel more energized. Little lifestyle changes can go a long way. It is a common mistake committed by many people. Most importantly, you must not let anyone treat you badly. You don't need another source of stress in your life. Focus on what you're really good at. There is at least one thing that you're really good at. Identify it and focus on honing that particular skill. Don't be afraid of change. Don't stick with conventional thinking. How many times do you hear the advice, "Just be yourself...

There are other wonderful goals to achieve as well. Everyone has gifts - innate talents and abilities. Never allow anybody to tell you what to achieve. However, others are simply selfish, believing that if they themselves couldn't accomplish something, then they must deny those around them from accomplishing it too, for fear of that person will become "better" than them. No matter the intention, both are equally as damaging to our future growth and possibilities. Understand that no one, not even yourself knows exactly how much you are capable of. Everyday somebody in the world is pushing the limits of human achievement despite what society or others have told them was possible. Many people who are limited in what they believe is possible will say and do things to thwart your own dreams and goals, but that in order to deal with those people, remind yourself that it really is them not believing in themselves projecting on to you. If you put a limit in anything you do, It wi...

"Synchronicity is the Universe saying you're getting warmer." - Michelle Risi You may be familiar with the term "synchronicity" but if not, it is a concept first explained by psychoanalyst, Carl Jung (1875-1961), and refers to events that are "meaningful coincidences" i.e. they occur with no causal relationship yet seem to be meaningfully related. I have experienced an awful lot of meaningful coincidences in my life, especially around the time of my husband's sudden death when we were both 32. Mind you, I was probably more open to the strangeness of the seemingly unrelated - yet somehow connected - events because of the shock of his sudden death and the immense impact that had on my heart and soul. In fact, according to Charlene Belitz and Meg Lundstrom in their book, The Power of Flow: Practical Ways to Transform Your Life With Meaningful Coincidence, synchronicity is more likely to occur when we are in a highly-charged state of emotional and ment...

If you want to relax your mind and body, you can burn some incense sticks in your room or office. They also help with spiritual meditation and energize you by creating the best environment. You can get incense sticks in several scents and brands. Based on your mood, you can go for the right one. Read on. Choosing Incense Sticks First of all, when buying the product, make sure quality is your first priority. For best results, we suggest that you go for natural incense. The ingredients of these products include resins, essential oils, herbs, crushed flowers and various fragranced woods. In addition to these ingredients, spring or distilled water is also added. Keep in mind that you should keep from some blended incenses that don't show what the product is made from. As a matter of fact, blended synthetic products don't offer long-lasting fragrance. Often, they include scents that don't come from plants. Also, high quality products come from Tibet, Nepal, India and Japan. Uses...

Millions of people use social media on a daily basis. There are a lot of advantages to this. Social media can platform your business, help you to keep up with friends and family and even give support during challenging times. But with those advantages, come disadvantages. Just as with most things in life, you need to balance the pros with the cons. Here are 5 ways you can better balance life and social media: Don't Compare We have all done it. We look at all the amazing pictures of people on social media and wonder, what are they doing that I am not? In some fashion, we all have felt that feeling for a moment. But, what is important to realize is that what you are seeing is just a moment in time for that person. I call it the highlight reel. You are seeing a bunch of the best clips of people's lives. What is dangerous about this highlight reel is that you are comparing a bunch of people's best moments to your entire life. This can decrease confidence and be very discouragin...

Some people are driven from within, and other people are pushed from without, too many others. The people really, that are driven from within are usually the winners, while those motivated purely by outer things are usually the losers. Sure, luck, fortune and all of that may figure into the variance in results, do not get me wrong, but those driven from within have the automatic advantage. Indeed, to be motivated from within yourself is the greatest thing in the world, for you have the power plant from within to go on, even if you do temporarily fail sometimes. Those motivated from without purely have to depend on luck and fortune to get them through, for perseverance is not in them. Think about these realities for a moment. To be driven from within is the greatest thing in existence, then. Otherwise, you are like a kid expecting a candy reward for everything done right and nothing is there to "reward you". So, I get it if you do not yet, the genuine reward has to be made fro...

"As surely as mountains are to be climbed and oceans sailed, your dreams are meant to come true. This is why you're here, to live the life of your dreams. Not to be tested, challenged, and tried, but to conquer, champion, and rule. Keep going, forge ahead, press on, and the day must dawn when your thirsts shall be quenched, and you, exalted. Never settle for less, don't ever think it's too late, and never, ever, ever compromise a dream. Exalting you early, The Universe" This is definitely a message that I needed today. Being an entrepreneur, with all 14 projects that I juggle on a daily basis, there are times where I question myself as to the direction that I need to take to bring them all to completion. As a business owner, no one is really telling me if the path taken is the right one. I go with the flow, studying the different options and choosing the best one among the many offered. I am not always sure if that chosen one will optimize the end results so I som...

People who live 'in the light' exude light and warmth that extends far beyond them. Their aura is strong and vibrant, felt deeply by those around them and even at a distance. People enjoy being around them even if barely touched by them. Others have made a choice to live in the darker side of life, some proudly, others defiantly. In some odd way those in the dark are particularly drawn to those in the light, like the proverbial 'moth to the flame.' The moth is typically burned; in life frequently the light is dimmed as it merges with darkness. This is even more prevailing when the person who chose the darker side refuses to leave it while the one in the light continues trying to light their darkness. The vibrant colors of a light filled world gradually fade to black and white, and difficult. Those in the dark enjoy a special kind of glee in their quest to diminish and finally extinguish the light around them; it makes them uncomfortable. This was always the challenge. T...