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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are this weeks articles to help widows and widowers through their grief

PaulWill presents Part 1 &#8211; The Journey posted at Can Haz Fitness?, saying, &#8220;A article about a journey into positivity and changing your life for the better.&#8221;

Britannica Blog presents The Curse of the Talking Heads: Where?s Humility and a Sense of Fallibility? posted at Britannica Blog, saying, &#8220;As we all take our daily dose of the ceaseless media-borne battle and prattle among liberals and conservatives and their several subsects (their labels beginning with “paleo-“ or “neo-“ or, more often, and depending on which media outlet you favor, some [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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<p><strong>PaulWill</strong> presents <a href="http://canhazfitness.co.uk/2009/06/22/part-1-the-journey/">Part 1 &#8211; The Journey</a> posted at <a href="http://canhazfitness.co.uk">Can Haz Fitness?</a>, saying, &#8220;A article about a journey into positivity and changing your life for the better.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Britannica Blog</strong> presents <a href="http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2009/07/the-curse-of-the-talking-heads/">The Curse of the Talking Heads: Where?s Humility and a Sense of Fallibility?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.britannica.com/blogs">Britannica Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;As we all take our daily dose of the ceaseless media-borne battle and prattle among liberals and conservatives and their several subsects (their labels beginning with “paleo-“ or “neo-“ or, more often, and depending on which media outlet you favor, some execration or profanity), a whiff of sanity becomes ever more a precious respite.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>SmallTownSim</strong> presents <a href="http://joysjourney2wellness.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-stands-up-sometimes-falls-down.html">What stands up- sometimes falls down</a> posted at <a href="http://joysjourney2wellness.blogspot.com/">Joy&#8217;s Journey To Wellness</a>, saying, &#8220;JJ2W is an on-going journal that shares the ups, downs, disappointments and victories of living with chronic pain/illness. Filled with candor and humor; Joy definitely shares the best of herself.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>GP</strong> presents <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/lessons-dad-still-teaches-me/">Lessons Dad Still Teaches Me « Musings from Montana</a> posted at <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com">Manely Montana</a>, saying, &#8220;Lessons my dad still teaches me&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Aparna</strong> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/12/common-sense.html">Common sense</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>notyourmotherscrazy</strong> presents <a href="http://notyourmotherscrazy.com/?p=54">Tip of the Week: Find your people</a> posted at <a href="http://notyourmotherscrazy.com">Not Your Mother&#8217;s Crazy</a>, saying, &#8220;My blog is about navigating through the chaos. It&#8217;s my way to give people what I never had: I handbook on how to find your happy.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Vincent</strong> presents <a href="http://www.healthmoneysuccess.com/1304/how-to-eliminate-mediocrity-from-your-life/">How To Eliminate Mediocrity From Your Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.healthmoneysuccess.com">Hit Your Goals</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Joshua Dodson</strong> presents <a href="http://www.writerscommunity.net/general-writing/when-does-inspiration-hit">When does inspiration hit?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.writerscommunity.net">Writers Community</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Positive Present</strong> presents <a href="http://www.positivelypresent.com/2009/06/why-is-the-mind-incapable-of-deciding-its-own-subject-matter-why-when-we-want-to-think-of-one-thing-do-we-invariably-th.html">3 simple steps for conquering unhappiness</a> posted at <a href="http://www.positivelypresent.com/">positively present</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Srinivas Rao</strong> presents <a href="http://theskooloflife.com/wordpress/the-power-of-your-s-m-i-l-e/">The Power of Your S.M.I.L.E</a> posted at <a href="http://theskooloflife.com/wordpress">The Skool of Life</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Shamelle</strong> presents <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/2009/06/jumpstart-your-initiative-you-have.html">Jumpstart Your Initiative, You Have Waited Long Enough</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/">Enhance Life</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>UnleashReality</strong> presents <a href="http://www.unleashreality.com/off-centre-ideas-about-balance">Off-Centre Ideas About Balance</a> posted at <a href="http://www.unleashreality.com">Unleash Reality</a>, saying, &#8220;‘Balance’ is one of the ‘personal development’ scene’s juiciest and most misunderstood terms&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Jon Beebe</strong> presents <a href="http://www.developminds.com/blog/law-of-attraction/manifesting-intentions-quickly/">Manifesting Intentions Quickly</a> posted at <a href="http://www.developminds.com/blog">DevelopMinds.com Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;The five most important aspects of manifesting your intentions quickly and effectively.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Christopher X. Gerber</strong> presents <a href="http://www.gerbus.ca/experiment/questioning_the_self/2009_07/bad-habits/">Bad Habits</a> posted at <a href="http://www.gerbus.ca/experiment">Experiment: Gerbus</a>.</p>
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<p><strong></strong> presents <a href="http://www.homelifeweekly.com/self/characteristics-of-a-genius/">Characteristics of a Genius and How to Think Like a Genius</a> posted at <a href="http://www.homelifeweekly.com">Home Life Weekly</a>, saying, &#8220;Ever wanted to be a genius? Recent research found that geniuses share a certain personality traits characteristics.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>zenmasterben</strong> presents <a href="http://www.zenmasterben.com/2009/07/happiness/">Happiness</a> posted at <a href="http://www.zenmasterben.com">zenmasterben.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>DeMarcus</strong> presents <a href="http://www.self-improvement-articles.com/being-your-best-self.html">Seven Steps to Being Your Best Self</a> posted at <a href="http://www.self-improvement-articles.com/">Self Improvement Articles</a>.</p>
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<p>That concludes this edition.  Submit your blog article to the next edition of <strong>positive thinking</strong> using our <a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_631.html">carnival submission form</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 17:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Grief is draining and we need to feed our souls with positive messages and thinking that will help us through our bereavement. Each Sunday I collect articles to help us find a path to happiness.

Srinivas Rao presents 5 Simple tips for Starting the Personal Development Journey posted at The Skool of Life.

Warren presents Strengths and Weaknesses posted at GenerallyThinking.com, saying, &#8220;People have weaknesses.  I have weaknesses, you have weaknesses, even James Bond had one weakness (women).  Here&#8217;s what to do about it.&#8221;

Lucky Balaraman presents When I Called God with a Complaint posted at Calm and Cool.

ChristianPF presents Purpose [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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<p><strong>Srinivas Rao</strong> presents <a href="http://theskooloflife.com/wordpress/5-simple-tips-for-starting-the-personal-development-journey/">5 Simple tips for Starting the Personal Development Journey</a> posted at <a href="http://theskooloflife.com/wordpress">The Skool of Life</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Warren</strong> presents <a href="http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=612">Strengths and Weaknesses</a> posted at <a href="http://generallythinking.com/blog">GenerallyThinking.com</a>, saying, &#8220;People have weaknesses.  I have weaknesses, you have weaknesses, even James Bond had one weakness (women).  Here&#8217;s what to do about it.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Lucky Balaraman</strong> presents <a href="http://calmandcool.com/72/why-things-happen.htm">When I Called God with a Complaint</a> posted at <a href="http://calmandcool.com">Calm and Cool</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>ChristianPF</strong> presents <a href="http://www.christianpf.com/purpose-passion-performance/">Purpose + Passion = Performance</a> posted at <a href="http://www.christianpf.com">Money in the Bible | Christian Personal Finance Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;The keys to success in life are passion and purpose. When you have both, the impossible becomes possible&#8230;&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Bruno Vigneault</strong> presents <a href="http://how-to-make-a-miracle-happen.blogspot.com/2009/05/benefits-of-giving-from-heart.html">The benefits of giving from the heart.</a> posted at <a href="http://how-to-make-a-miracle-happen.blogspot.com/">How To Make A Miracle Happen</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Nesher</strong> presents <a href="http://depressivedisorder.blogspot.com/2009/05/main-causes-of-depression.html">Main Causes of Depression</a> posted at <a href="http://depressivedisorder.blogspot.com/">Clinical Depression: Symptoms and Treatment</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Erin Pavlina</strong> presents <a href="http://www.erinpavlina.com/blog/2009/05/the-relationship-between-happiness-and-beliefs/">The Relationship Between Happiness and Beliefs</a> posted at <a href="http://www.erinpavlina.com/blog">Erin Pavlina&#8217;s Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Do your beliefs make you happy?  Do you currently have beliefs that are leading to a happy life?  Do you wake up every morning happy and grateful for the life you have?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Brain Blogger</strong> presents <a href="http://brainblogger.com/2009/05/22/what-is-free-will/">What is Free Will?</a> posted at <a href="http://brainblogger.com">Brain Blogger</a>, saying, &#8220;This post continues my discussion of free will and determinism in neuroscience. I believe addressing free will and determinism allows us to understand the underlying theories and implications of neuroscience and social science research as well as the practical application of that research.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong> Nina</strong> presents <a href="http://www.metaphysicalteachers.com/WPblog1/2009/05/discover-how-to-live-your-life-with-passion-and-purpose/">Discover How to Live Your Life with Passion and Purpose</a> posted at <a href="http://www.metaphysicalteachers.com/WPblog1">Metaphysical Teachers</a>, saying, &#8220;Living your life with intense purpose renews your passion for life and enables you to be the best you can be. It strengthens your self-confidence and, best of all, brings self-fulfillment. Find your purpose today, and give it all you’ve got!&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Chris_SS</strong> presents <a href="http://www.succeedsocially.com/howareyou">When People Say &#8220;How&#8217;s It Going?&#8221;, &#8220;What&#8217;s Up?&#8221; or &#8220;What&#8217;s New?&#8221;</a> posted at <a href="http://www.succeedsocially.com">How to have more social success</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Michael Miles</strong> presents <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com/blog/2009/05/22/feeling-good-and-the-law-of-attraction/">Feeling good and the Law of Attraction</a> posted at <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com">Effortless Wealth and Abundance</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>John Anyasor</strong> presents <a href="http://hilife2b.com/blog/on-the-act-of-giving-up">On the Act of Giving Up</a> posted at <a href="http://hilife2b.com/blog">Living the HiLife2B (in college)</a>, saying, &#8220;When faced with the opportunity to give up, pass it by before your dreams pass you by.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Aparna</strong> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/12/sleeping-for-long-hours-is-unhealthy.html">Sleeping for long hours is not good for health</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>.</p>
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<p><strong> Paula Kawal</strong> presents <a href="http://www.journeyinpro.com/2007/10/contracting-or-expanding-your-mode-of-focus/">Contracting or Expanding Your Mode of Focus</a> posted at <a href="http://www.journeyinpro.com">Journey Inward Productions</a>, saying, &#8220;Yesterday nature sent some chaos into our lives in the form of our first good wind storm of the year. As we watched it howl we wondered if trees were coming down, whether or not the power would stay on and what effect all of these possibilities might have on the evenings commitments.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Mina Irfan</strong> presents <a href="http://theuniverseguru.blogspot.com/2009/05/why-hitting-rock-bottom-is-best-thing.html">Why Hitting Rock Bottom is the Best Thing That Happened to Me</a> posted at <a href="http://theuniverseguru.blogspot.com/">The Universe Guru</a>, saying, &#8220;I understand that times are tough out there – and it’s difficult to appreciate all this when you might be right in the middle of great despair.  Just know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel – and one day soon you will be looking back – knowing that you made it.  And that you always had it in you.  Better start now.&#8221;</p>
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<p>That concludes this edition.  Submit your blog article to the next edition of <strong>positive thinking</strong> using our <a href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_631.html">carnival submission form</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 15:51:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Widows and widowers alike have peaks and troughs in that journey through grief, so each Sunday I post a selection of articles to help us with our positive thinking

Luc Reid presents Why Moods Magnify Themselves posted at The Willpower Engine, saying, &#8220;Insight on why any of our moods&#8211;sadness, joy, anxiety, or others&#8211;can build on themselves and become deeper, and what we can do to break that pattern and change our moods.&#8221;

Jim DeSantis presents How To Be A Somebody In Your Own Eyes posted at On Line Tribune &#124; Personal Challenges Blog, saying, &#8220;Sometimes, when all our doubts, fears and insecurities [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Widows and widowers alike have peaks and troughs in that journey through grief, so each Sunday I post a selection of articles to help us with our positive thinking<br />
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<p><strong>Luc Reid</strong> presents <a href="http://www.willpowerengine.com/?p=15">Why Moods Magnify Themselves</a> posted at <a href="http://www.willpowerengine.com">The Willpower Engine</a>, saying, &#8220;Insight on why any of our moods&#8211;sadness, joy, anxiety, or others&#8211;can build on themselves and become deeper, and what we can do to break that pattern and change our moods.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Jim DeSantis</strong> presents <a href="http://on-line-tribune-personal-challenges.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-be-somebody-in-your-own-eyes.html">How To Be A Somebody In Your Own Eyes</a> posted at <a href="http://on-line-tribune-personal-challenges.blogspot.com/">On Line Tribune | Personal Challenges Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Sometimes, when all our doubts, fears and insecurities wrap ourselves up, we always come up with the idea of &#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Michael Miles</strong> presents <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com/blog/2009/04/21/freedom-and-choice/">Freedom and choice</a> posted at <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com">Effortless Wealth and Abundance</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Mike King</strong> presents <a href="http://learnthis.ca/2009/04/the-key-to-personal-development-belief/">The Key to Personal Development. Belief</a> posted at <a href="http://LearnThis.ca">Learn This</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Travis</strong> presents <a href="http://personalwebguide.com/negativepeople">Negative People | personalwebguide.com</a> posted at <a href="http://personalwebguide.com/">Personal Web Guide</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Lionel Ebrahim</strong> presents <a href="http://www.lionel-ebrahim.com/blog/2009/04/why-is-it-so-hard-to-change-ourselves/">Why Is It So Hard To Change Ourselves?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lionel-ebrahim.com/blog">lionel-ebrahim.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Kathleen Gaga</strong> presents <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/2009/05/what-one-believes-to-be-true-either-is-true-or-becomes-true.html">What one believes to be true either is true or becomes true</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/">Daily Awareness</a>, saying, &#8220;As I look at the journey of the last 30 plus years and where my journey has taken me and will take me, I know the key to true happiness, abundance and joy is gratitude.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>dailypivot.com</strong> presents <a href="http://www.dailypivot.com/?p=66">How To Be More Positive | dailypivot.com</a> posted at <a href="http://dailypivot.com">dailypivot.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Conan Stevens</strong> presents <a href="http://www.conanstevens.com/motivation-inspiration-success/personal-development/stop-being-a-loser.html">Stop Being A Failure</a> posted at <a href="http://www.conanstevens.com">Conan Stevens Online</a>, saying, &#8220;The only failure is hte person who does not try or gives up&#8230; advice form Sir Richard Branson&#8230;&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>GreatManagement</strong> presents <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org/blog/87/improving-the-quality-of-your-life/">Improving the Quality of Your Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org">Great Management</a>, saying, &#8220;No matter what job you have, no matter where you live, you will have stress in your life. What causes you stress is different to what causes me stress. What you stress about is different to what I stress about. The amount of stress you can cope with is different to the levels I can cope with.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Catherine VanWetter</strong> presents <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog/51-heart-blogs/63-the-power-of-words-and-thoughts.html">To the Heart of the Matter &#8211; The Power of Words and Thoughts</a> posted at <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog.html">To The Heart of the Matter</a>, saying, &#8220;It is important to watch the words that you use and the thoughts that may be ruminating around in your head. It is believed that we have between 60,00 to 80,00 thoughts per day and most of them are repeats from yesterday.  This article provides helpful tips to become aware of your words.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Warren</strong> presents <a href="http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=463">&#8220;You can do anything you set your mind to&#8221; Vs &#8220;Stick to your strengths&#8221;</a> posted at <a href="http://generallythinking.com/blog">GenerallyThinking.com</a>, saying, &#8220;Two classic pieces of wisdom, but which one is correct?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Marcus Smith</strong> presents <a href="http://www.marcusasmith.com/2009/05/07/the-audacity-of-hope/">The Audacity of Hope</a> posted at <a href="http://www.marcusasmith.com">MarcusASmith.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Donald Latumahina</strong> presents <a href="http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2009/05/07/achieve-goals-by-beginning-with-the-end-in-mind/">Achieve Goals by Beginning With the End in Mind</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lifeoptimizer.org">Life Optimizer</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Anna</strong> presents <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2009/05/doing-nothing-is-often-the-most-important-action-of-all.html">Doing Nothing is Often the Most Important Action of All</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theengagingbrand.com">The Engaging Brand</a></p>
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<p><strong>Dean L. Forbes</strong> presents <a href="http://www.deanlforbes.com/dlf/2009/05/whats-worse-than-failure.html">What&#8217;s Worse Than Failure?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.deanlforbes.com/dlf/">Dean L. Forbes</a>, saying, &#8220;It&#8217;s been my experience, more often than not, that many people aren&#8217;t necessarily afraid of failing per se but are really afraid of the perceived stigma of failure. In other words, they fear the perceived societal backlash of failure.&#8221;</p>
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		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gosh, I know that I am getting old as Sunday is here again and another Carnival of Positive Thinking. Here are articles which hopefully will help us all deal with our grief, our bereavement and start us on a path to happiness.
Anna presents The Importance of Being True to Yourself posted at The Engaging Brand
Warren presents What is Happiness? posted at GenerallyThinking.com, saying, &#8220;Is it possible to define something as subjective as happiness?&#8221;

 Will Edwards presents How to Heighten Your Creativity posted at Making a Difference, saying, &#8220;Read essays, articles, or books on creativity and you will more than once [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gosh, I know that I am getting old as Sunday is here again and another Carnival of Positive Thinking. Here are articles which hopefully will help us all deal with our grief, our bereavement and start us on a path to happiness.</p>
<p><strong>Anna </strong>presents <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2009/03/the-importance-of-being-true-to-yourself.html">The Importance of Being True to Yourself</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theengagingbrand.com">The Engaging Brand</a></p>
<p><strong>Warren</strong> presents <a href="http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=33">What is Happiness?</a> posted at <a href="http://generallythinking.com/blog">GenerallyThinking.com</a>, saying, &#8220;Is it possible to define something as subjective as happiness?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong> Will Edwards</strong> presents <a href="http://www.whitedovebooks.co.uk/inspiration-makingadifference/2008/11/how-to-heighten-your-creativity.html">How to Heighten Your Creativity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.whitedovebooks.co.uk/inspiration-makingadifference/">Making a Difference</a>, saying, &#8220;Read essays, articles, or books on creativity and you will more than once you will read that you can heighten your creativity and create new ideas by reading magazines that you wouldn’t typically read. The suggestion is to go to your local newsstand and pick up magazines you wouldn’t ever read and read them for ideas, connections and trends.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Abigail Perry</strong> presents <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/2009/02/everythings-amazing-and-nobodys-happy.html">Everything&#8217;s amazing and nobody&#8217;s happy</a> posted at <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/">i pick up pennies</a>, saying, &#8220;A good reminder that, even when things are at their bleakest, there are wonders we&#8217;re not seeing.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Aparna</strong> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2006/07/benefits-of-walking.html">Beauty and Personal Grooming: Benefits of walking</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, &#8220;Stress fighter and mood enhancer: A regular fitness walking program relieves you of stress by improving the secretion of neuro hormones, which beat anxiety and depression by giving you a pleasant feeling, while at the same time restoring vitality and promoting a sense of well-being.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>cody butler</strong> presents <a href="http://www.dream-life-coaching.com/Pillars-Of-Personal-Development.html">4 Pillars Of Personal Development</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dream-life-coaching.com/Life-Coaching-blog.html">Dream Life Coaching Blog.  Ask your questions.</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>GP</strong> presents <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/2009/03/02/the-ease-of-horses/">The Ease of Horses « Manely Montana</a> posted at <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com">Manely Montana</a>, saying, &#8220;Life lessons learned from horses&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Burak Bilgin</strong> presents <a href="http://www.distillerscorner.com/tune-your-reality-to-your-wishes/">Tune Your Reality to Your Wishes</a> posted at <a href="http://www.distillerscorner.com">Distiller&#8217;s Corner</a>, saying, &#8220;You can tune your reality by tuning your perception.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Homespunhealers</strong> presents <a href="http://www.homespunhealers.com/i-am-rich">I AM Rich!!!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.homespunhealers.com">HomeSpunHealers</a>, saying, &#8220;This article talks about the power of our thoughts, and the power of gratitude in our lives.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Ryan Taft</strong> presents <a href="http://www.powerofspokenword.com/2009/03/numb-world/">Don&#8217;t Become Numb to the World</a> posted at <a href="http://www.powerofspokenword.com">Society is Deaf</a>, saying, &#8220;Don&#8217;t let life&#8217;s hardships overcome you. Never become numb to the world. Use those hardships as motivation to accomplish your goals and realize your dreams. Read this post and get your day started right!&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Phil B.</strong> presents <a href="http://www.philforhumanity.com/Advantages_of_Setting_Goals.html">The Advantages of Setting Goals « Phil for Humanity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.philforhumanity.com">Phil for Humanity</a>, saying, &#8220;Setting goals is very important, however not everyone is aware of all the reasons. Here are the advantages for setting goals.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Christopher</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thesecretoftheatricalspace.dramaticimagination.com/archives/2007/06/attitude-is-eve.html">Attitude Is Everything: &#8220;Failure Is Not An Option&#8221;</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thesecretoftheatricalspace.dramaticimagination.com/">The Secret Of Theatrical Space</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Shamelle</strong> presents <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/2009/03/how-to-regain-control-when-distractions.html">How To Regain Control When Distractions Are Eating Your Time</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/">Enhance Life</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Tami Blodgett</strong> presents <a href="http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com/blog/?title=inspired_choices_for_staying_emotionally&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1">&#8220;Inspired Choices For Staying Emotionally Balanced</a> posted at <a href="http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com/blog/">Online Wellness: A Safe Haven</a>, saying, &#8220;ng this time of tremendous emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and economic upheaval, it is imperative that we set a conscious intention to stay rooted within ourselves.  Catherine offers choices for Staying Emotionally Balanced.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Erika Collin</strong> presents <a href="http://www.jobprofiles.org/library/students/100-tips,-tools,.htm">100 Tips, Tools, and Secrets to Develop a Successful Personal Brand</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jobprofiles.org/library.htm">JobProfiles.org &#8211; Job Descriptions and Online Schools to Start Your Career</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Dennis Dalton</strong> presents <a href="http://www.mylifeswork.org/expect-good-things/">Expect Good Things</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mylifeswork.org">Simple Personal Development and Growth</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Erin Pavlina</strong> presents <a href="http://www.erinpavlina.com/blog/2009/02/isnt-there-a-less-painful-way-to-learn-spiritual-lessons/">Isn?t there a less painful way to learn spiritual lessons?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.erinpavlina.com/blog">Erin Pavlina&#8217;s Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Why do our spirit guides feel the need to drop us on our asses so painfully in order to teach us the error of our ways? Surely there is a less painful way to learn.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong> Will Edwards</strong> presents <a href="http://www.whitedovebooks.co.uk/inspiration-successsecrets/2009/03/success-vs-happiness.html">Success vs. Happiness</a> posted at <a href="http://www.whitedovebooks.co.uk/">White Dove Books</a>, saying, &#8220;Like a lot of Americans, I was raised in a school system that tried to motivate me with some fear. &#8220;You better get good grades, unless you want to dig ditches for a living.&#8221; Or, &#8220;you have to have a goal or a career, or you&#8217;ll just float through life,&#8221; as if our worth as humans and are happiness was only determined by achieving some constructed measure of success.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Sigrid Landau</strong> presents <a href="http://www.a1howto.com/business/establishing-a-brand-of-yourself.html">Establishing A Brand Of Yourself</a> posted at <a href="http://www.a1howto.com">A1 How To</a>, saying, &#8220;Establishing yourself as an expert in your field will help you gain both recognition and respect.&#8221;</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well done, I am proud of you. Together we have made it through another week &#8211; hopefully gaining strength to cope with our grief and loss to our lives. Each Sunday I post a list of articles sent to me to help us turn that depression into positive growth &#8211; here are this weeks
Anna presents When I Ask You To Listen To Me posted at The Engaging Brand 

Ari Koinuma presents How to Climb Up the Ladder of Healing and Growth posted at Ari Koinuma, saying, &#8220;In any journey, it’s nice to have a map. Healing and growth is no [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well done, I am proud of you. Together we have made it through another week &#8211; hopefully gaining strength to cope with our grief and loss to our lives. Each Sunday I post a list of articles sent to me to help us turn that depression into positive growth &#8211; here are this weeks</p>
<p><strong>Anna</strong> presents <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2008/10/when-i-ask-you.html">When I Ask You To Listen To Me</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theengagingbrand.com">The Engaging Brand </a></p>
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<p><strong>Ari Koinuma</strong> presents <a href="http://ourbestversion.com/2008/09/how-to-climb-up-the-ladder-of-healing-and-growth/">How to Climb Up the Ladder of Healing and Growth</a> posted at <a href="http://ourbestversion.com">Ari Koinuma</a>, saying, &#8220;In any journey, it’s nice to have a map. Healing and growth is no exception. In this essay I employ a system of classifying your emotions, to help you see where you are in your journey and what’s next in your evolution.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Chris Edgar</strong> presents <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site/?p=171">The Essential Breath</a> posted at <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site">Purpose Power Coaching</a>, saying, &#8220;When we breathe shallowly, as many of us do, and our bodies are hungry for oxygen, it’s no wonder we suffer from a nagging sense of incompleteness, a constant feeling that we need something more to make us whole.  But when we completely allow our natural breathing process to operate, a feeling of peace and wholeness comes over us, and the sense that something is missing disappears.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>axel</strong> presents <a href="http://axelg.com/emotional-healing.html">Emotional Healing</a> posted at <a href="http://axelg.com">axel g</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Michael Miles</strong> presents <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com/blog/2008/09/the-wisdom-of-elizabeth-kubler-ross/">The wisdom of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross</a> posted at <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com/blog">Effortless Abundance</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Byteful Project</strong> presents <a href="http://byteful.com/blog/2008/09/it-takes-a-long-time-to-become-fully-you/">It Takes A Long Time to Become Fully You</a> posted at <a href="http://byteful.com/blog">Byteful Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;If you feel as if you&#8217;re in depression, I highly recommend StevePavlina.com, specifically &#8220;Dealing With Tragedy and Loss.&#8221; Also, the article I&#8217;m submitting is about how a musician&#8217;s words strike a deep chord of truth: it is indeed possible to fully become the highest expression of who you are — the best person you can be on this planet, if you only have enough desire and commit to that path, but it takes time and it&#8217;s important to be patient with yourself. A downloadable poster of the quote is included.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Shaun Connell</strong> presents <a href="http://smartpersonaldevelopment.com/life-purpose/">Life Purpose 101</a> posted at <a href="http://smartpersonaldevelopment.com">Personal Development</a>, saying, &#8220;Why do you even wake up in the morning? It&#8217;s the most important question of your life. Learn how to answer the question and quench your values.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Donald Latumahina</strong> presents <a href="http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/09/30/developing-skills/">7 Essential Tips for Developing Skills</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lifeoptimizer.org">Life Optimizer</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Alvaro Fernandez</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2008/09/30/wellness-coaching-for-brain-health-and-fitness/">Wellness Coaching for Brain Health and Fitness</a> posted at <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog">SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution</a>, saying, &#8220;Who will be the &#8220;personal brain trainers&#8221; of the future?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Joshua Houghton</strong> presents <a href="http://www.whatsonmybrain.com/2008/09/25/why-taking-action-makes-it-happen/">Why Taking Action, Makes it Happen</a> posted at <a href="http://www.whatsonmybrain.com">Hypnosis Information &amp; Articles Blog by Joshua Houghton &#8211; Hypnosis Information, Articles, Training, Thoughts and More</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Alex Blackwell</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thebridgemaker.com/the-price-of-fueling-our-lives-15-abundantly-free-ideas/">The Price of Fueling Our Lives: 15 Abundantly Free Ideas</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thebridgemaker.com">The BridgeMaker</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>GP</strong> presents <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/2008/09/28/subtle-seasons/">Subtle Seasons</a> posted at <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com">Manely Montana</a>, saying, &#8220;Reflections on the changing seasons.&#8221;</p>
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		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So we have made it through another week and I have put together some articles to help us face another week of our grief and overcome the negative feelings of our bereavement. So here we are

Cezanne presents 12. 51 little pleasures to Brighten up Your Day posted at Positive Thinking, saying, &#8220;This article describes &#8211; how small items from our daily life can bring a smile on our faces, how we can think about life&#8217;s small gestures to cheer up ourselves.&#8221;
Anna presents Let People Prove Your Right at The Engaging Brand 

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So we have made it through another week and I have put together some articles to help us face another week of our grief and overcome the negative feelings of our bereavement. So here we are</p>
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<p><strong>Cezanne</strong> presents <a href="http://wearepositive.blogspot.com/2008/07/12-51-little-pleasures-to-brighten-up.html">12. 51 little pleasures to Brighten up Your Day</a> posted at <a href="http://wearepositive.blogspot.com/">Positive Thinking</a>, saying, &#8220;This article describes &#8211; how small items from our daily life can bring a smile on our faces, how we can think about life&#8217;s small gestures to cheer up ourselves.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Anna</strong> presents <a href="http://theengagingbrand.typepad.com/the_engaging_brand_/2008/08/let-people-prov.html">Let People Prove Your Right</a> at <a href="http://www.theengagingbrand.com">The Engaging Brand </a></p>
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<p><strong>Daylle Deanna Schwartz</strong> presents <a href="http://www.lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat.com/2008/07/remember-good.html">Remember the Good!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat.com/">Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat</a>, saying, &#8220;Instead of rehashing things that happened to you in the past, usually stuff that holds you back, focus on living in the NOW by remembering the good you have going for you in the present.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>JP</strong> presents <a href="http://educatedlifter.com/failure.html">Failure: Turning Your Defeats Into Victories</a> posted at <a href="http://www.educatedlifter.com">Educated Lifter</a>, saying, &#8220;An inspiring article detailing the lessons that can be learned from failing and applying those lessons to facilitate success in the future.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Lexi Sundell</strong> presents <a href="http://www.energiesofcreation.com/art-processes/noticing-opportunity/">Noticing Opportunity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.energiesofcreation.com">Energies of Creation</a>, saying, &#8220;Life brings opportunity for new joy in unexpected ways.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Donald Latumahina</strong> presents <a href="http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/07/23/being-happy-secrets-of-happy-people/">Being Happy: Secrets of Happy People</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lifeoptimizer.org">Life Optimizer</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>AndrewB</strong> presents <a href="http://personalhack.com/2008/02/desire-without-attachment-to-outcome/">Desire Without Attachment To Outcome</a> posted at <a href="http://personalhack.com">Personal Hack</a>, saying, &#8220;Desire without attachment to outcome might sound like a paradox at first. How can you desire or want something and yet not care about whether you get it or not? While desire without attachment is an old personal development concept, I myself haven’t came across any great explanations of it, and therefore it took me a while to understand it.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Chris Edgar</strong> presents <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site/?p=141">Too Smart To Be Happy:  How We Get Attached To Negativity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site">Purpose Power Coaching</a>, saying, &#8220;Although most people wouldn’t admit to wanting to feel unhappy, many of us have adopted patterns of thinking and behavior seemingly designed to keep unhappiness in our lives.  When someone makes us aware of the ways we’re bringing negativity into our lives, often just having that awareness is enough to start loosening the grip our habitual patterns have on us.  In the interest of fostering this kind of awareness, I describe several common ways of acting and thinking we use, often unconsciously, to keep unhappiness in our lives.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Thorsten Bonn</strong> presents <a href="http://www.selfimprovedlife.com/2008/08/05/how-you-can-make-today-the-best-day-of-your-life/">How You Can Make Today The Best Day of Your Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.selfimprovedlife.com">Self Improved Life . com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Sam</strong> presents <a href="http://www.surfersam.com/articles/goals-change-my-life.htm">New Goals Will Change My Life. Tools to Inspire, Develop and Help Yourself.  Making Goals Happen</a> posted at <a href="http://www.surfersam.com">Surfer Sam and Friends</a>, saying, &#8220;Goals Will Change Your Life. Tools to Inspire, Develop and Help Yourself. Making Goals Happen&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Stephen Martile</strong> presents <a href="http://www.freedomeducation.ca/2008/08/07/natural-ability/">Natural Ability</a> posted at <a href="http://www.freedomeducation.ca">FreedomEducation.ca by Stephen Martile</a>, saying, &#8220;More people work hard at success.  They think they need to work hard to be successful. I still catch myself thinking the very same thing.  We should spend more time doing what we love to do.  Do the things that come the most natural to us.  Trust in our natural ability.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Sally Huss</strong> presents <a href="http://sallyhuss.typepad.com/sally_huss_addicted_to_ha/2008/08/video---epidemic-of-happiness-by-sally-huss.html">Video &#8211; Epidemic of Happiness by Sally Huss</a> posted at <a href="http://sallyhuss.typepad.com/sally_huss_addicted_to_ha/">Sally Huss &#8211; Addicted to Happiness!</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Michael Miles</strong> presents <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com/2008/07/why-you-shouldn%e2%80%99t-care-what-other-people-think-about-you/">Why you shouldn’t care what other people think about you</a> posted at <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com">Effortless Wealth and Abundance</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hopeful Spirit</strong> presents <a href="http://www.hopefulspirit.com/2008/06/03/breaking-back-into-the-light/">Breaking Back into the Light</a> posted at <a href="http://www.hopefulspirit.com">On the Horizon</a>, saying, &#8220;A discussion about breaking down the brick walls that we sometimes encounter in life and recovering from depression &#8212; through faith and faithfulness.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Peter Murphy</strong> presents <a href="http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/blog/how-to-stay-motivated-after-setbacks/">How to Stay Motivated After Setbacks</a> posted at <a href="http://www.getmotivatedstaymotivated.com/blog">Get Motivated Stay Motivated</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Wanda Grindstaff</strong> presents <a href="http://abundantlifestylenow.blogspot.com/2008/08/going-from-surviving-to-thriving-clear.html">Going from Surviving to Thriving &#8211; A Clear Choice</a> posted at <a href="http://abundantlifestylenow.blogspot.com/">Creating Abundant Lifestyles</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Anand</strong> presents <a href="http://www.ananddhillon.com/blog/2008/08/3-easy-ways-to-change-your-emotional-state-instantly/">3 Easy Ways to Change Your Emotional State Instantly</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ananddhillon.com">Anand Dhillon . com</a>, saying, &#8220;The quality of our lives is the quality of our emotions. This article details 3 unique ways to instantly put yourself in a positive emotional state when you are feeling down.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Toni</strong> presents <a href="http://blogs.inquirer.net/happynest/2008/08/08/make-time-for-things-you-love-to-do/">Make time for things you love to do</a> posted at <a href="http://blogs.inquirer.net/happynest">Happy Nest</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Alvaro Fernandez</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2008/08/07/neurogenesis-and-brain-plasticity-in-adult-brains/">Neurogenesis and Brain Plasticity in Adult Brains</a> posted at <a href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog">SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution</a>, saying, &#8220;Adults may have a tendency to get set in their ways – I’ve been doing it this way for a long time and it works, so why change? – Turns out, though, that change can be a way to keep aging brains healthy.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Machione</strong> presents <a href="http://northcantonnews.blogspot.com/2008/05/memorial-day-special-remembering-todd.html">Memorial Day Special &#8211; Remembering Todd Christopher Weaver</a> posted at <a href="http://northcantonnews.blogspot.com/">The North Canton Beat&#8230;</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A day later than normal but here are the collection of articles to help us think about life going forward. Articles to lift the depression and help us see a brighter future

garry presents Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Will Help You to Become Successful. posted at 2 Million Dollar Bills.

Fruitpunch presents Living in your own world posted at Fruit Punch Diary.

Kathleen Gage presents The higher my expectations, the lower my serenity. posted at Daily Awareness, saying, &#8220;The higher my expectations, the lower my serenity. The first time I heard this from my spiritual mentor over 25 years ago, I had a [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A day later than normal but here are the collection of articles to help us think about life going forward. Articles to lift the depression and help us see a brighter future</p>
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<p><strong>garry</strong> presents <a href="http://2milliondollarbills.com/archives/155">Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Will Help You to Become Successful.</a> posted at <a href="http://2milliondollarbills.com">2 Million Dollar Bills</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Fruitpunch</strong> presents <a href="http://www.fruit-punch-diary.com/the-way-i-see-it/living-in-your-own-world-291/">Living in your own world</a> posted at <a href="http://www.fruit-punch-diary.com">Fruit Punch Diary</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Kathleen Gage</strong> presents <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/2008/05/the-higher-my-e.html">The higher my expectations, the lower my serenity.</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/">Daily Awareness</a>, saying, &#8220;The higher my expectations, the lower my serenity. The first time I heard this from my spiritual mentor over 25 years ago, I had a difficult time wrapping my mind around it. It was during a time I wanted to control things that seemed uncontrollable; like people, places and things. Life was in turmoil and I simply wanted some semblance of order. It seemed the more I tried to control and the more I expected people to comply to my way of doing things, the more out of control things became. The challenge for me was understanding the difference between expectancy and expectations.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Chris Edgar</strong> presents <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site/?p=108">Who Is The &#8220;I&#8221; That Is &#8220;Worthless&#8221;?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site">Purpose Power Coaching</a>, saying, &#8220;Many of us harbor deep-seated negative ideas about ourselves that nothing we accomplish out in the world seems to shake.  What we don’t usually consider is who we’re talking about when we think something like “I am worthless.”  In other words, what do we really mean by “I”?  Regularly asking yourself this question can do much to give you a sense of peace and composure, and quiet your negative thinking.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Shirley</strong> presents <a href="http://brightdays.wordpress.com/2008/05/28/focus-on-the-good-things-%e2%80%93-10-tips/">Focus on The Good Things – 10 tips.</a> posted at <a href="http://brightdays.wordpress.com">Brighter Days for you and me!</a>, saying, &#8220;If you’re a seeker like me, someone constantly looking for ideas to improve their life and overall happiness, this tip was made for you.  Focusing your attention on the good things in your life is one of the best ways I have found to appreciate what you have, to find joy in your surroundings, and value the little delights we might otherwise overlook.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Gayathri Moosad</strong> presents <a href="http://www.gayathrimoosad.com/8-ways-to-embrace-spirituality-in-everyday-life-for-personality-development.html">8 ways to embrace Spirituality in everyday life for Personality Development</a> posted at <a href="http://www.gayathrimoosad.com">The Personality Development Workbook</a>, saying, &#8220;8 ways to embrace spirituality in everyday life and find true peace and meaning&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Alex Blackwell</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thenext45years.com/2008/05/30-true-things-you-need-to-know-now.html">30 True Things You Need to Know Now</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thenext45years.com">The Next 45 Years</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>axel</strong> presents <a href="http://axelg.com/kindness-is-happiness.html">Kindness Is Happiness</a> posted at <a href="http://axelg.com">axel g</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Phil B.</strong> presents <a href="http://www.philforhumanity.com/Too_Serious.html">Being Too Serious « Phil for Humanity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.philforhumanity.com">Phil for Humanity</a>, saying, &#8220;The risks of being way too serious.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Matt</strong> presents <a href="http://www.faceyourfork.com/2008/06/discovering-your-top-life-values/">Discovering Your Top Life Values</a> posted at <a href="http://www.faceyourfork.com">Face Your Fork</a>, saying, &#8220;By choosing to analyze a value such as &#8220;love&#8221; and then act out what that value truly means to you, you can literally change your state from being sad and apathetic to loving and compassionate.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Ivy and Amanda Preston</strong> presents <a href="http://www.self-improvement-starting-now.com/self-esteem.html">Self Esteem: What Is It?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.self-improvement-starting-now.com">Ivy and Amanda Preston</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Michael Miles</strong> presents <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com/?p=85">Effortless Abundance  » Blog Archive   » Steps to happiness</a> posted at <a href="http://effortlessabundance.com">Effortless Wealth and Abundance</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Arun</strong> presents <a href="http://dailyremedy.blogspot.com/2008/06/positive-spin.html">Positive Spin</a> posted at <a href="http://dailyremedy.blogspot.com/">Arun is Bringing You&#8230;Your Daily Remedy</a>, saying, &#8220;Learn to put a positive spin on life and you&#8217;ll realize how much happier it becomes!&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Joseph</strong> presents <a href="http://self-help-and-personal-development.blogspot.com/2007/04/how-to-attain-sucess.html">how to attain sucess</a> posted at <a href="http://self-help-and-personal-development.blogspot.com/index.html">Self Help and Personal Development</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Dr. Joe Capista</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thesuccesstriangle.net/2008/06/why-some-people.html">Why Some People Do Not Get What They Truly Want</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thesuccesstriangle.net/">The Success Triangle</a>, saying, &#8220;Whether we know it or not, but many of us live in prisons of our own making. This prison has no physical presence or walls but it works effectively in keeping us away from our freedom. This prison has a name. It is called comfort zone.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>David B. Bohl</strong> presents <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/change-from-the-inside-out/">Change From the Inside Out</a> posted at <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog">Slow Down Fast Today!</a>, saying, &#8220;There comes a time in everyone’s life when they know they have to change.&#8221;</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all need some help in moving through the grief cycle, each Sunday I post articles that will help with our positive thinking and help us through the depression

Sheamus presents What Does It Mean To Live Well? posted at i am shéamus.

ananga presents The Simple Art of Anti-Stress Breathing posted at Ananga Sivyer&#8217;s Living by Design Blog, saying, &#8220;When stress feels normal we forget how to relax and we forget how to breathe. We get used to muscle pain and tension. We may develop mystery abdominal pains as we upset the balancing energies of our bodies, our sleep becomes disturbed [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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<p><strong>Sheamus</strong> presents <a href="http://www.iamsheamus.com/2008/05/24/what-does-it-mean-to-live-well/">What Does It Mean To Live Well?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.iamsheamus.com">i am shéamus</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>ananga</strong> presents <a href="http://ananga.squarespace.com/ananga-living-by-design-blog/2008/5/11/the-simple-art-of-anti-stress-breathing.html">The Simple Art of Anti-Stress Breathing</a> posted at <a href="http://ananga.squarespace.com/ananga-living-by-design-blog">Ananga Sivyer&#8217;s Living by Design Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;When stress feels normal we forget how to relax and we forget how to breathe. We get used to muscle pain and tension. We may develop mystery abdominal pains as we upset the balancing energies of our bodies, our sleep becomes disturbed and we find it hard to sit still and take life in.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Lisa Spinelli</strong> presents <a href="http://greenerpastures.responsiblepersonalfinance.com/2008/05/16/the-psychology-of-money-low-self-esteem-is-like-driving-through-life-with-your-hand-brake-on/">The Psychology of Money: Low Self-Esteem is Like Driving Through Life With Your Hand-Brake On | Greener Pastures: Personal Finance</a> posted at <a href="http://greenerpastures.responsiblepersonalfinance.com">Greener Pastures: Personal Finance</a>, saying, &#8220;Using visualization as a tool for improving self-esteem.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Avani</strong> presents <a href="http://foodformind.wordpress.com/2008/04/28/faced-any-fears-lately/">Faced any fears lately? « Food For Mind</a> posted at <a href="http://foodformind.wordpress.com">Food For Mind</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Chris Edgar</strong> presents <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site/?p=107">Learning To Let Life In</a> posted at <a href="http://www.purposepowercoaching.com/site">Purpose Power Coaching</a>, saying, &#8220;Many of us, to protect ourselves from being hurt, have cut ourselves off from our ability to fully experience life.  This gives living a predictable, unfulfilling quality.  In this article, I talk about ways to restore our appreciation and awe for the world around us.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Marcus</strong> presents <a href="http://personaldevelopmentselfhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/15677-steps-to-personal-discovery.html">15677 Steps To Personal Discovery</a> posted at <a href="http://personaldevelopmentselfhelp.blogspot.com/">Personal Development &amp; Self Help</a>, saying, &#8220;Sometimes stepping out of our comfort zone is a great way of gaining perspective on our lives and the things that go on around us everyday.  This article describes a journey of self discovery I recently undertook.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Ralph Jean-Paul</strong> presents <a href="http://potential2success.com/howtobegoodateverything.html">How to Be Good at Everything</a> posted at <a href="http://www.potential2success.com">Potential 2 Success</a>, saying, &#8220;Who are these people who seem to overachieve at everything they do and how can you become more like them?  Learn the skills and mindset needed in order to become a well rounded, multi-talented overachiever.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>SJ Yee</strong> presents <a href="http://richgrad.com/too-soon-old-too-late-smart-thirty-true-things-you-need-to-know/">Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart, Thirty True Things You Need To Know Now</a> posted at <a href="http://richgrad.com">Personal Development for the Book Smart</a>, saying, &#8220;There’s nothing to distract you from the hard-hitting heart-felt wisdom that Livingston dishes out generously in the form of 30 steadfast truths of life and how best to live it.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>David B. Bohl</strong> presents <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/5-signs-youre-a-pleaser-and-what-to-do-about-it/">5 Signs You?re a Pleaser and What to Do About It</a> posted at <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog">Slow Down Fast Today!</a>, saying, &#8220;Regardless of what people say, we all care about what others think about us &#8211; even on a small level.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Glowing Face Man</strong> presents <a href="http://www.glowingfaceman.com/2008/04/joys-of-change.html">The Joys of Change</a> posted at <a href="http://www.glowingfaceman.com/">Glowing Face Man:  Awaken the Badass Within</a>, saying, &#8220;The deepest, most common fear is the fear of change.  Enjoy this article about enjoying and embracing change.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Andrew Heath</strong> presents <a href="http://www.heathcreativesolutions.com/depression_to_take_or_not_to_take_medicine.htm">To Take or Not to Take Medicine for Depression</a> posted at <a href="http://www.heathcreativesolutions.com">Andy</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.powerfull-living­.biz/blog/">  </a><strong><a href="http://www.powerfull-living­.biz/blog/">Powerful Living</a> </strong>presents <a href="http://www.powerfull-living.biz/blog/2008/05/21/10-qualities-that-foster-trust-safety-in-business-personal-relationships/">Powerfull Living » 10 Qualities That Foster Trust &amp; Safety In Relationships</a> posted at <a href="http://www.powerfull-living.biz/blog">Powerfull Living</a>, saying, &#8220;Learn the elements that improve relationships in all areas of your life&#8221;</p>
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		<dc:creator>Anna Farmery</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well done, we have not only got through another week of grief but we are stronger for it, we are moving towards finding that happiness again despite our bereavement. So as always here are some articles to help us with our week ahead.

MabelandHarry presents A Thought on Achieving Success at MabelandHarry

Warren Wong presents Why Mediation Can Be Very Useful posted at Personal Development for INTJs, saying, &#8220;Several reasons why mediation can be extremely useful!&#8221;

Mary Emma Allen presents Caregiving &#8211; Does It Find Us or Do We Attract It? posted at Alzheimer&#8217;s Notes, saying, &#8220;We learn, midst the frustrations of caring [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well done, we have not only got through another week of grief but we are stronger for it, we are moving towards finding that happiness again despite our bereavement. So as always here are some articles to help us with our week ahead.<br />
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<p><strong>MabelandHarry</strong> presents <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2008/02/thought-on-achieving-success.html">A Thought on Achieving Success</a> at <a href="http://mabelandharry.blogspot.com/2008/02/thought-on-achieving-success.html">MabelandHarry</a></p>
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<p><strong>Warren Wong</strong> presents <a href="http://www.whatithinkabout.com/why-mediation-can-be-very-useful/">Why Mediation Can Be Very Useful</a> posted at <a href="http://www.whatithinkabout.com">Personal Development for INTJs</a>, saying, &#8220;Several reasons why mediation can be extremely useful!&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Mary Emma Allen</strong> presents <a href="http://www.alzheimersnotes.com/caregiving-does-it-find-us-or-do-we-attract-it/">Caregiving &#8211; Does It Find Us or Do We Attract It?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.alzheimersnotes.com">Alzheimer&#8217;s Notes</a>, saying, &#8220;We learn, midst the frustrations of caring for a family member with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease, there are rewards, too, that enable us to grow personally and reach out to help other caregivers.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Astrid Lee</strong> presents <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog/2007/12/glimpses-of-god-book-review/">We Are One World Healing » Glimpses of God &#8211; Spiritual Book Review</a> posted at <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog">World Healing</a>, saying, &#8220;What could be more uplifting than witnessing the presence of the Divine in our daily life?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>ananga</strong> presents <a href="http://ananga.squarespace.com/ananga-living-by-design-blog/2008/2/9/have-you-de-cluttered-your-head-lately.html">Have you De-cluttered Your Head Lately?</a> posted at <a href="http://ananga.squarespace.com/ananga-living-by-design-blog">Ananga Sivyer&#8217;s Living by Design Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Some of my fellow bloggers have been writing lately on the subject of de-cluttering.  And that got me thinking about another key area that really benefits from being free from clutter. The clutter in our heads. What are we tucking away in corners and lugging around with us that we don’t need anymore?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Louise Manning</strong> presents <a href="http://thehumanimprint.typepad.com/the_human_imprint/2008/02/working-from-ho.html">Working from home</a> posted at <a href="http://thehumanimprint.typepad.com/the_human_imprint/">The Human Imprint</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Mark Fleming</strong> presents <a href="http://improvefast.net/respect-your-decisions/">Respect Your Decisions</a> posted at <a href="http://improvefast.net">improvefast.net</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>GP</strong> presents <a href="http://etchedbystone.wordpress.com/2008/02/08/the-10-commandments-of-horse-management/">The 10 Commandments of Horse Management</a> posted at <a href="http://etchedbystone.wordpress.com">Innside Montana-Your Home at the Range</a>, saying, &#8220;How can you apply the 10 commandments of equine management to a more positive you&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Charles H. Green</strong> presents <a href="http://trustedadvisor.com/blog/315/">Buy With the Heart, Justify With the Brain</a> posted at <a href="http://trustedadvisor.com/blog/">Trust Matters</a>, saying, &#8220;An English tailor&#8217;s story demonstrates why successful people are nice, competent and of service to everyone—as a habit.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>SJ Yee</strong> presents <a href="http://richgrad.com/do-you-have-dreams-you-are-afraid-to-go-after/">Do you have dreams you are afraid to go after?</a> posted at <a href="http://richgrad.com">Personal Development for the Book Smart</a>, saying, &#8220;A story that will force you to rethink about abandoning your dreams&#8230;&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>JC</strong> presents <a href="http://www.ajourneyofdreams.com/2008/02/divide-and-conquer-approach-to-life.html">How To Use The Divide-And-Conquer Approach To Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ajourneyofdreams.com/">A Journey Of Dreams</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Lindsay</strong> presents <a href="http://10ideas.net/2008/02/06/natural-ways-to-improve-your-mood-and-treat-depression/">Natural Ways To Improve Your Mood and Treat Depression</a> posted at <a href="http://10ideas.net">10ideas.net</a>, saying, &#8220;This article features ideas for improving your mood and treating depression through the use of supplements, exercise, positive thinking, and various forms of therapy.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Todd Goldfarb</strong> presents <a href="http://www.wethechange.com/4-pillars-of-effective-personal-growth/">4 Pillars of Effective Personal Growth</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wethechange.com">We The Change</a>, saying, &#8220;Here is a nice piece which discusses 4 pillars of personal growth&#8230;from we the change.  Enjoy!&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Shirley</strong> presents <a href="http://funspirit.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2007-11-30T19%3A28%3A00-05%3A00&amp;max-results=7">Fun Spirit</a> posted at <a href="http://funspirit.blogspot.com/">Fun Spirit</a>, saying, &#8220;During the holidays I always think of friends and family that are far away. It brings to mind the miles between us and the lack of time we have to keep each other abreast of what is going on in our lives. This year I am making a list to stay in touch and better connected to those I love. Here are a few ideas:&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Alex Marlin</strong> presents <a href="http://www.alexandermarlin.com/blog/50-personal-development-questions-that-will-improve-your-life">50 Personal Development Questions That Will Improve Your Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.alexandermarlin.com/blog">Life Improvement Tips For Thin and Small People</a>.</p>
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<p>presents <a href="http://reflexions.blogsavy.com/2008/02/12/motivation-quick-tips/">Motivation Quick-Tips</a> posted at <a href="http://reflexions.blogsavy.com">REFLEXIONS</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Fruitpunch</strong> presents <a href="http://www.fruit-punch-diary.com/my-poems/two-hearts-that-beat-as-one-249/">Two hearts that beat as one</a> posted at <a href="http://www.fruit-punch-diary.com">Fruit Punch Diary</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Dr. Mike Skinner</strong> presents <a href="http://meditationforthemasses.com/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-course-week-1/">Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course &#8211; Week 1</a> posted at <a href="http://meditationforthemasses.com">meditation for the masses</a>, saying, &#8220;Can mindfulness based stress reduction change your thinking and help you live more positively?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>GreatManagement</strong> presents <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org/blogs/79/Get-Rid-Of-Procrastination-Once-And-For-All.html">Get Rid Of Procrastination Once And For All</a> posted at <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org/blogs">The GreatManagement Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Everyone suffers from procrastination at some stage in their lives.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Shimaa Gamal</strong> presents <a href="http://shimaagamal.blogspot.com/2007/09/essential-ingredient.html">Thoughts of the Thought-Less: The Essential Ingredient</a> posted at <a href="http://shimaagamal.blogspot.com/">Thoughts of the Thought-Less</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Edith</strong> presents <a href="http://www.edithyeung.com/2008/02/15/a-seven-year-old-can-do-it-you-can-too/">If a Seven-Year-Old Can Do It, You Can Do It Too!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.edithyeung.com">Edith Yeung.Com:  Dream.  Think.  Act.</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Life. Money. Development.</strong> presents <a href="http://life.halcode.com/archives/2008/02/06/exercises-for-keeping-a-young-mind/">Exercises for Keeping a Young Mind</a> posted at <a href="http://life.halcode.com">Life. Money. Development.</a>, saying, &#8220;Neat collection of tips for achieving a young mind&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Ron</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thesecrettestimonials.com/2008/02/15/man-often-suffers-loss-through-lack-of-appreciation/">Man often suffers loss through lack of appreciation</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thesecrettestimonials.com">The Secret Testimonials.com</a></p>
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<p><strong>Roger</strong> presents <a href="http://www.happyandprosperous.com/2008/02/10/listening-to-intuition/">Listening To Your Intuition</a> posted at <a href="http://www.happyandprosperous.com">The Happy and Prosperous Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;How do you allow your intuition to speak ?&#8221;</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are our Sunday articles on how to not only cope with your heartache but also find happiness in your life.

Mike King presents Passion: Find your passion in life. posted at Mike King&#8217;s (The Mountain Unicyclist) Blog, saying, &#8220;Passion and Leadership&#8221;

Jack S. Keifer presents Reality Shift!!! posted at Jack S. Keifer.

Torrie presents Dad&#8217;s handkerchief posted at A Time of Grief.

Jyoti Bhojannavar presents B Pozitive, Bright Pozitve posted at B Positive, saying, &#8220;Give the inner critic a day off, and in doing so spend a day with your highest, greatest, and best self.&#8221;

Syd presents Helping Others Can Improve Our Brain, Make [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.blisstree.com/widowsquest">Widows Quest</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are our Sunday articles on how to not only cope with your heartache but also find happiness in your life.<br />
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<p><strong>Mike King</strong> presents <a href="http://mikeking.ethereal3d.com/2007/12/passion-find-your-passion-in-life/">Passion: Find your passion in life.</a> posted at <a href="http://mikeking.ethereal3d.com">Mike King&#8217;s (The Mountain Unicyclist) Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;Passion and Leadership&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Jack S. Keifer</strong> presents <a href="http://www.jackkeifer.com/reality-shift/">Reality Shift!!!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jackkeifer.com">Jack S. Keifer</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Torrie</strong> presents <a href="http://atimeofgrief.blogspot.com/2007/12/dads-handkerchief.html">Dad&#8217;s handkerchief</a> posted at <a href="http://atimeofgrief.blogspot.com/">A Time of Grief</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Jyoti Bhojannavar</strong> presents <a href="http://bepozitive.blogspot.com/2007/11/b-pozitive-bright-pozitve.html">B Pozitive, Bright Pozitve</a> posted at <a href="http://bepozitive.blogspot.com/">B Positive</a>, saying, &#8220;Give the inner critic a day off, and in doing so spend a day with your highest, greatest, and best self.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Syd</strong> presents <a href="http://simple-fix.blogspot.com/2007/07/altruism-study-brain-effects-of.html">Helping Others Can Improve Our Brain, Make Us More Positive</a> posted at <a href="http://simple-fix.blogspot.com/">Living Powerfully</a>, saying, &#8220;Helping others and giving to others can be helpful for our self esteem, confidence, positive attitude and long term mental skills. Research proves the benefit of altruism to our own brain.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Ion Diaconu</strong> presents <a href="http://www.crystalclearsky.com/active-mindset-vs-passive-mindset/">Active Mindset vs Passive Mindset</a> posted at <a href="http://www.crystalclearsky.com">Crystal Clear Sky .com</a>, saying, &#8220;This post is about a change in mindset from accepting bad things that happen to seeing the bright side or trying to change things for the better.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>JC</strong> presents <a href="http://www.ajourneyofdreams.com/2007/12/law-of-attraction-me.html">Law Of Attraction &amp; Me</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ajourneyofdreams.com/">A Journey Of Dreams</a>, saying, &#8220;My story and how the Law Of Attraction has affected my life and how it continues to be a great influence on my life&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Nadege</strong> presents <a href="http://clearlyenvizion.blogspot.com/2007/11/creating-positive-attitude.html">Creating a Positive Attitude</a> posted at <a href="http://clearlyenvizion.blogspot.com/">Clearly Envision</a>.</p>
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<p>presents <a href="http://www.homelifeweekly.com/mind/how-to-boast-your-self-confidence/">How to Increase Your Self Confidence</a> posted at <a href="http://www.homelifeweekly.com">Home Life Weekly</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>David B. Bohl</strong> presents <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/the-gratitude-project-little-known-ways-to-experience-gratitude/"><br />
The Gratitude Project:  Little Known Ways to Experience Gratitude posted at </a><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog">Slow Down Fast Today!</a>, saying, &#8220;The science of gratitude is certainly a viable process for finding happiness, fulfillment, and peace of mind.</p>
<p>But I often have to keep things much simpler than making an emotion into a science. So I continue to ask myself one question in order to maintain that simplicity: “What are we grateful for and when should we be grateful?”&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>GreatManagement</strong> presents <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org/blogs/60/New-Years-Resolution-Articles-31-Dec-2007.html">New Years Resolution Articles 31 Dec 2007</a> posted at <a href="http://www.greatmanagement.org/blogs">The GreatManagement Blog</a>, saying, &#8220;So what are you planning to better in 2008?&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Patricia Sanders</strong> presents <a href="http://jewelsofawe.typepad.com/jewels_of_awe/2007/12/intending-a-gre.html">Intending a Great New Year!</a> posted at <a href="http://jewelsofawe.typepad.com/jewels_of_awe/">Jewels of Awe</a>, saying, &#8220;New Year&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Steve Nguyen</strong> presents <a href="http://www.beyondbehaviors.com/using-trauma-and-challenges-as-positive-catalysts-to-a-happier-life.htm"><br />
Using Trauma and Challenges as Positive Catalysts to a Happier Life posted at </a><a href="http://www.beyondbehaviors.com">BeyondBehaviors.Com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Brandon Harshe</strong> presents <a href="http://theskinnyonjanuary.com/2007/12/14/the-power-of-water/">The Power of Water</a> posted at <a href="http://theskinnyonjanuary.com">The Skinny on January</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Ralph Jean-Paul</strong> presents <a href="http://www.potential2success.com/hunterscavengerprey.html">Hunter,Scavenger or Prey:Which Life Are You Living</a> posted at <a href="http://www.potential2success.com">Potential 2 Success, saying, &#8220;Are you actively pursuing your goals or passively waiting around for them to come to you?  Learn to how passionately achieve your goals with the skills of an efficient hunter&#8221;</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.potential2success.com"><strong>Shirley</strong> presents </a><a href="http://brightdays.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/why-optimism-is-so-good-for-you/">Why Optimism is So Good For You. « Brighter Days for you and me!</a> posted at <a href="http://brightdays.wordpress.com">Brighter Days for you and me!</a>, saying, &#8220;Optimism is the belief that even if things look bleak, they will get better.  Optimists aren’t the rosy-eyed fools some think.  They are energetic, action-oriented people who use positive actions like exercise, meditation, and goal-setting to get ahead in life.&#8221;</p>
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