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People Power - Using Social Networks for Social Change

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 Most of us use social networks nowadays, whether it's the more prominent Facebook and Twitter platforms, or the image and video based channels. It has become a part of modern daily life, and many people have contrasting opinions about whether that's a good or a bad thing. Some people say that social networks are the opposite of social: teenagers nowadays home alone on their computers, chatting to their friends, rather than actually leaving the house to see anyone. However, some claim that social networks bring us all together: for example, we can talk to friends and relatives all over the world, at no cost, via social networks. Although, what many don't seem to realize is the capacity and potential of social networks. Mainly: the potential to reach and empower people as part of an online community. Social networks literally provide normal, everyday people with a platform to communicate and reach like-minded people. Places like Facebook have the potential to connect people,...

We Can Do More Together Than Apart - The Power of Gratitude

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Working together in unity could be seen as one of the greatest forces in bringing positive change. It could be said that unity is one of the greatest things that has the ability to bring positive change. Also the idea of showing gratitude for work well done could also be said to be a very powerful way of growing unity. So what are some of the things that are benefits of unity and gratitude? The power of Harmony. The ability of working together in harmony is something that could be said to be a useful trait in a winning or successful organization. An organization that has harmony is an organization that can produce successful results on a consistent basis. When people work together in harmony more time is gained, as there will be less time needed to settle conflicts. The energy time and money used to settle conflicts can add up, it can be quite a waste of time and resources. So the idea of having greater harmony is a very attractive asset to have in any organization. Ideally it can be f...

The Transformative Power - Gratitude

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What better day than Thanksgiving Day to contemplate and take a closer look at the profound power of gratitude. In reality, this wonderful gift is offered to everyone everyday because it is only a thought away. So what really is gratitude and what are the benefits to us when we open our hearts allowing such a transforming power to enrich us and others touched by its power? How can we apply gratitude frequently and most importantly, apply it naturally? Gratitude could be summed up as the heart-generated thoughts and spoken words of appreciation and thankfulness for anything, anyplace or anyone in our lives. It provides contentment, comfort and relief in times of stress and uncertainty; it is a reflection of unspeakable joy and love in times when we experience sheer ecstasy in our lives. But for all these benefits, gratitude's life affirming power is only a thought away anytime we choose. It is the breath of life. As time passes we tend to become less child-like in our curiosity to e...

The Immense Power of Gratitude in Conscious Manifestation

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Gratefulness is heaven itself." William Blake      An "attitude of gratitude" is key in opening the gates of abundance in the body. Why is it so important? For one, gratitude can put you in the vibration of your desires fulfilled. Gratitude brings completion to cycles; when you are grateful 'in advance', you are energetically in the fulfillment of your desired manifestations. The subconscious mind makes no distinction between what is real and what is imagined--its conviction comes from your emotional energy, based on intensity and frequency of those emotional states. But be weary of gratitude being tied to outcomes, as that is not authentic. Be grateful for the gift of co-creation... be in gratitude for the power have to direct life, and celebrate your manifestation dreams, all the while having no attachment to outcome. Without attachment, you open to life surprising you. With an attitude of gratitude, you repeatedly energize the emotional states of your manifest...

Making Life Changes With Gratitude

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There are a variety of excellent self-help books on the market. We read them, we feel good, we want what they have to offer, but we still have a difficult time making the necessary life changes. Life changes are not easy. The good news is that gratitude teaches us how to make those changes, with ease! Gratitude is easy to understand and even more simple to put into practice as part of our daily lives. Everyone responds to a gracious and positive attitude. The energy around this is almost magical in the effect it has on our lives and the lives of those surrounding us. With gratitude, we can create our own magical lives! In my experience I have learned that for my clients to be successful in achieving healthy lifestyle changes a detailed plan of action often needs to be laid out for them. If I gently tell a client they need to perform certain exercises to improve their health or seriously lose weight, they frequently return to my office without initiating any of the suggested changes or ...

Gratitude

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  Several months ago a friend shared with me the gift that an active practice of gratitude had been for her. Up to that time, I had paid lip service to gratitude and I certainly felt gratitude myself, but like many people, I did not see gratitude as a primary spiritual teaching tool. My friend's experience intrigued me, so I decided to pursue the subject further. I read, meditated, corresponded with colleagues and worked to grow my own gratitude. And in short, I was amazed at the result! Practicing gratitude significantly expanded and deepened my spiritual experience. After all these years of study, prayer and meditation, engaging in an active practice of Gratitude took my spiritual work to places I had only hoped for! Put simply, today I understand that the two most powerful words in the English Language are: Practice Gratitude. Allow me to explain: If I were to ask you what the single most important thing you could do to improve your emotional well being, enhance your health and ...

Gratitude: Principles and Strength

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Gratitude is a signature strength that can be tested and measured. It is an appreciation of someone else's character. It is one of the most endorsed strengths around the world. Gratitude shows a strength of character that contributes to life fulfillment and satisfaction. It implies awareness and thankfulness. Gratitude can be built by focusing on positive aspects. Here is an example: "Universe, I am grateful that I have time to play with my pets." Try this exercise: Think of something you are grateful for in your life and express your gratitude. Reliable and validated exercises can build your gratitude, such as journaling and writing structured gratitude letters. Studies show a directly proportional correlation between happiness and gratitude as well as an indirect correlation between gratitude and depression. This correlation is in line with the definition and diagnosis of depression. Here is an example: "Doctor, I am grateful for all the valuable feedback you have ...

4 Steps to Freeing Your Limiting Beliefs With Gratitude

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Are you happy with the quality of your every day moments? Are your relationships rich, your work rewarding and the essence of your experiences engaging and exhilarating? Your world mirrors the through-line of your thinking. If you're not quite content with what's showing up on the outside, then it's time to explore the inner workings of your playground. A lot has been written on shifting your limiting beliefs. There is tremendous value in identifying those thoughts that constrict your flow and engaging them at a conscious level. However, if you're not getting results with this strategy you might want to shift gears and try another approach. Limiting beliefs can be slippery eels and a direct approach can sometimes be counterproductive. Instead, focus on what opens your flow. Getting into a feel good state is a much more graceful, and fun, way to create a new reality! Here's an exploration to help you distill the essence of gratitude out of EVERY encounter: 1. Reflect...

4 Steps to Break Through Resistance When You're Stuck

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Ever had one of those days when you just feel stuck. Sometimes it can stretch out into weeks, and even months. No matter what you do, you just can't bring yourself to do what you know you need to do. Knowing the steps you must take, and being unable to take them, might even move you into a spiral of self doubt. It's times like these that 'knowing' what you should do doesn't really help. The very thing causing you frustration could be something personal, like knowing that you need to exercise and eat healthy, or it could be about your business, knowing that you need to increase sales so you must write that squeeze page for your upcoming preview teleseminar, send that solo email and post on social media. It doesn't really matter what 'it' is, you just can't bring yourself to do it. You don't have the energy to exercise, or the words don't flow for your copy. You're stuck in quicksand and you can't bring yourself to take any course corre...

The Law Of Attraction Doesn't Understand Don't, Not or No

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  Have you ever wondered why sometimes we get something that we really didn't want in our lives? People often tell me, "I didn't ask for THAT!" In fact, some people think that the Law of Attraction 'isn't working for me' when they attract something they didn't want into their life--but it is. You see, the Law of Attraction doesn't hear the words 'don't, not or no' (as in, 'I don't want that.' 'That's not what I want.' 'No more of this!') it only responds to your feelings (your vibes) about that subject. If thinking about a certain situation causes you to feel upset, the Law of Attraction sends you MORE upsetting situations. Here's a story sent to me by a reader, that demonstrates what I mean: I went to a charity event last night (for which I paid $50) and then I donated another $20 for raffle tickets for various prizes. The idea was to put your ticket into the bowl that represented the prize you wante...

Love Tarot - The Crossroads of Our Relationships

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  One of the most common inquiries during a Tarot reading typically concerns matters of romance and partnerships. Naturally, people consult the Tarot for answers about love. One would expect that most people would want knowledge about their future love life: who and when that special somebody would be entering their life. Yet, many come to the Tarot for guidance about a current relationship. Typically, these are the relationships that have reached a stalemate. In these cases, the relationships have lost their sense of direction or purpose. The Tarot has an exceptional ability to uncover the areas in a relationship that are struggling. More importantly, the Tarot can identify the key issues that are going on within each partner. This often refers to each individual's emotional development, expectations, and past experiences that are being projected into the relationship. One would hope that the Tarot would tell us exactly what we need to do in order to bring harmony back into a rela...

The History of Tarot Reading

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 Tarot card reading invariably conjures up visions of 'that' old gypsy women sitting in front of her crystal ball in a misty room full of weird things. The word 'Tarot' itself has that aura of mystery around it since no one knows exactly where or when Tarot reading originated. Most of the recorded history of the tarot cards comes from Italy, although historians are sure of its existence much before that. Tarot may have been derived from ancient Egyptian tablets (since the concept of Egyptian hieroglyphics and some Tarot symbols are same-silent figures that speak only by their appearance and representation) or from the Chaldeans' secret texts. Some believe that the Tarot was brought to Europe by the Knights Templar after the Crusades while others believe it is the gypsies who would indulge in Tarot reading, while they travelled through the continent in the Middle Ages. Historians have found evidence that the 78 card Tarot decks were used while Tarot reading to tell f...