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Three steps to blocking negative thoughts and bring in the positive

The human mind contains a lot of unexploited territory. Most people have heard that we only utilize a small percentage of our brain’s potential. It is true that for all our aspirations and abilities, we often talk ourselves out of our great ideas, convincing ourselves that things are impossible, we aren’t good enough, or that [...]

Tips to Reduce the Strain of Stress

“If you view all the things that happen to you, both good and bad, as opportunities, then you operate out of a higher level of consciousness.” – Les Brown
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, two-thirds of office visits to family doctors are for stress-related symptoms. These are stressful times for all of us [...]

Are You Lost?

Do you wake up some mornings with no purpose or direction?
How is it, that at times in our lives we lose where we are and where we are going?
There is no end of ‘experts’ telling us to set goals, stay positive, repeat affirmations, create dream walls, read books and listen to audios of the Masters [...]

Growing Up Or Growing Old – Step Boldly Into Your Dreams

I recently read a story about an 87 year old woman who knew the power of pursuing her dreams. The story goes that, Rose, at the age of 87 had always wanted to get a college degree but I imagine Rose used some of the same excuses for putting off going to college that some [...]

Develope Positive Mental Attitude

I have just finished reading Napoleon Hill’s book, You can work your own Miracles. Written in 1971, this book is the foundation for many of the modern personal development practitioners thinking. Not as well known as his best seller, Think and Grow Rich, nontheless it has great messages within.