Horrors of Substance Abuse...

Par: Jennie Reedy Watching someone deal with substance abuse is absolutely terrifying. You see the person become nothing like who he or she used to be, and other devastating consequences may result. The individual may become so sick that he or she is unable to function; he or she may even pass away. Despite the pain and agony of such addictions, what exactly can people learn from watching someone go through them? It Can Happen...

Creating a Relaxing Backyard Sanctuary...

Par: Stephanie Alvis After a long day, wouldn’t it be nice to come home to a relaxing sanctuary all your own? The truth is, your backyard is just begging to be transformed into a place of splendor, where you can relax and unwind in comfort anytime. There are several reasons why a backyard is the perfect place for a personal retreat. First, it’s private and away from the main stream of your neighborhood. Second,...

How to Win the Fight Against Old Man Winter...

Par: Kennith Campbell Winter is the time of year when the Earth’s rotation mandates less sunlight and, depending where you are on the globe, much colder temperatures. This lack of sunlight can cause people to feel more lethargic and depressed.  Seasonal Affective Disorder is a common type of depression people experience most often during the winter months and can make people withdrawn, irritable and hopeless, it can...

Le 17 Day Diet during the holidays...

Well I made it through Thanksgiving Day and I believe I did really well. For the menu that day I had turkey breast, mixed veggie salad, garlic and Parmesan mashed potatoes, sauteed broccoli, and pumpkin mousse. Of course I limited myself when it came to the mashed potatoes enjoying them yet letting the other foods that were a better choice fill me up. This week I was able to lose another 3 lbs. bringing my total to 26 lbs....

The17 Day Diet Cycle 3...

par: Judy Panfili Valone Many of you may not know that there is an epidemic of obesity in America. Let’s stop and think about more than 190 million Americans being either overweight or obese which is around 2/3rds of Americans. When I think about this my thought is that Americans are really not healthy. Unhealthy or overweight people only lead too many health risks such as diabetes, coeur, high and blood pressure to name a...

No U in Love...

par: John Ptacek  Love is where you are not.   It would bomb as a pick up line, but it’s a concept of love worth pondering. They are the words of Jiddu Krishnamurti, a renowned spiritual teacher who traveled the world in the twentieth century extolling the merits of self-inquiry.   At first the statement comes across like one of those if-a-tree-falls-in-the-woods Zen mind benders, but spend a few moments with it...

A Step Away from Peace...

Par:  John Ptacek Imagine that you are standing under a waterfall. Les livres de l'eau vers le bas sur votre tête et des épaules et des épingles vos pieds au sol. La ruée régulière de l'eau se sent bien. Au temps de, il se sent extatique.   Mais souvent, la force de l'eau est trop. Ça fait mal. Vous souhaitez arrêter. Vous inclinez votre corps légèrement, espérant trouver une lacune dans les feuilles d'eau en cascade sur vous. Vous ne, and for a moment the pain...

Speaking Without Words...

  Parler sans mots. Nous le faisons tous les jours si elle est un sourire à un inconnu pour dire bonjour, ou d'un froncement de sourcils d'un enfant pour leur dire que vous n'êtes pas heureux avec leurs actions. Mais saviez-vous vous aussi de communiquer de façon encore plus subtile? Parfois, vos actions peuvent même être inconscient.     Body Language Sure we may have heard of it but do we know what it means? One image that comes to my mind, when I think...

The Beauty of Self Esteem...

  by: Charles Van Order Self esteem can easily be described as a mental awareness of who you are and being happy with this.  Having positive self esteem can not only change how you view life but also create a better life for yourself.  If you start to think more positively about yourself,votre entourage ont tendance à être plus heureux,and you can live a much healthier life.  It is extremely important that you understand and...

I Believe…...

Tout au long de la blague, le spam, e-mails indésirables nous recevons dans nos boîtes email-, chaque maintenant et puis on trouve un trésor enterré dans tout cela. Un qui est vraiment émouvante et agréable. L'autre jour, j'ai été écrémage par le montant de ma masse de courrier électronique qui avait recueilli pendant que je dormais, I came across one that was sent to me by a friend that I found to have some uplifting words.  I found it to be so lovely that I wanted to share it here...