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		<title>Giving Everything</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The act of giving your very best can cultivate the best emotional satisfaction in your heart. Whatever form of help you extend, be it service or something of value, you will undoubtedly receive something better in return. Is there anything better than a simple “thank you” that is meant with sincerity? Is there anything better [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/giving.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-279" title="giving" src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/giving-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>The act of giving your very best can cultivate the best emotional satisfaction in your heart. Whatever form of help you extend, be it service or something of value, you will undoubtedly receive something better in return.</p>
<p>Is there anything better than a simple “thank you” that is meant with sincerity? Is there anything better than an appreciation that makes you feel needed and important? Is there anything better than to see smiles on other people’s faces for having made them feel equally important and cared for?</p>
<p>If your physical resources are limited, you can put your talent or creativity to work. Your urge to help those in need should inspire you to find ways in accumulating resources to actualize your intention. You can come up with <span id="more-278"></span>ideas to generate more money through fund raising programs. You may also give more of your time doing volunteer service.</p>
<p>In the process of giving your all, your cooperation, attention, and entire being need not be strained. You may get physically exhausted; but emotionally, you will be charged with a heart full of compliments, making you feel all-important. You will feel revitalized and invigorated. You will become more enthusiastic. All these occur because you love what you’re doing.</p>
<p>When you set your mind to work for a good cause, you are actually tapping and activating power that promotes health in every corner of your physical, psychological, and emotional being. Your emotions will run high in a positive manner. You will feel sentimentally contented with what you are doing. You will feel as though you’re the highest paid executive in the business; not because you’re being paid with money, but because you’re being paid with your own sense of fulfillment.</p>
<p>Oh yes &#8212; when you give your all, the best will bounce back to you.</p>
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		<title>It&#8217;s All A Dream</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn&#8217;t fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn&#8217;t dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships? Often, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dreams.jpg"><img src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/dreams-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="dreams" width="300" height="200" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-269" /></a>Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn&#8217;t fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn&#8217;t dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships?</p>
<p>Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, our dreams remain just that ñ dreams. And our aspirations easily collect dust in our attic.</p>
<p>This is a sad turn of events in our life. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the <span id="more-268"></span>humdrum of living from day-to-day just barely existing.</p>
<p>But you know what? Life could be so much better, if only we learned to aim higher.</p>
<p>The most common problem to setting goals is the word impossible. Most people get hung up thinking I can&#8217;t do this. It&#8217;s too hard. It&#8217;s too impossible. No one can do this.</p>
<p>However, if everyone thought that, there would be no inventions, no innovations, and no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.</p>
<p>Remember that scientists were baffled when they took a look at the humble bumblebee. Theoretically, they said, it was impossible for the bumblebee to fly. Unfortunately for the bumble, bee no one has told it so. So fly it does.</p>
<p>On the other hand, some people suffer from dreaming totally outrageous dreams and not acting on them. The result? Broken dreams, and tattered aspirations. </p>
<p>If you limit yourself with self-doubt, and self-limiting assumptions, you will never be able to break past what you deem impossible. If you reach too far out into the sky without working towards your goal, you will find yourself clinging on to the impossible dream.</p>
<p>Try this exercise. Take a piece of paper and write down some goals in your life. Under one header, list down things &#8220;you know you can do.&#8221; Under another header, write the things ëyou might be able to do.í And under one more, list the things that that are &#8220;impossible for you to do.&#8221;</p>
<p>Now look at all the headers strive every day to accomplish the goals that are under things ëyou know you can doí. Check them when you are able to accomplish them. As you slowly are able to check all of your goals under that heading, try accomplishing the goals under the other header-the one that reads &#8220;you might be able to do.&#8221;</p>
<p>As of the items you wrote under things I could do are accomplished, you can move the goals that are under things that are &#8220;impossible for you to do&#8221; to the list of things &#8220;you might be able to do.&#8221;</p>
<p>As you iterate through this process, you will find out that the goals you thought were impossible become easier to accomplish. And the impossible begin to seem possible after all.</p>
<p>You see, the technique here is not to limit your imagination. It is to aim high, and start working towards that goal little by little. However, it also is unwise to set a goal that is truly unrealistic. </p>
<p>Those who just dream towards a goal without working hard end up disappointed and disillusioned.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if you told someone a hundred years ago that it was possible for man to be on the moon, they would laugh at you. If you had told them that you could send mail from here to the other side of the world in a few seconds, they would say you were out of your mind. But, through sheer desire and perseverance, these impossible dreams are now realities.</p>
<p>Thomas Edison once said that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Nothing could be truer. For one to accomplish his or her dreams, there has to be had work and discipline. But take note that that 1% has to be a think-big dream, and not some easily accomplished one.</p>
<p>Ask any gym rat and he or she will tell you that there can be no gains unless you are put out of your comfort zone. Remember the saying, &#8220;No pain, no gain?&#8221; That is as true as it can be.</p>
<p>So dream on, friend! Don&#8217;t get caught up with your perceived limitations. Think big and work hard to attain those dreams. As you step up the ladder of progress, you will just about find out that the impossible has just become a little bit more possible.</p>
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		<title>Dealing With Sorrow</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While the term depression has been commonly used that people tend not to take it seriously anymore, it is a very serious condition that could impair one’s life. Depression is very difficult. It can debilitate your normal functions, making even the most mundane tasks such as getting up from bed or eating breakfast seemingly difficult. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/pain.jpg"><img src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/pain-300x218.jpg" alt="" title="pain" width="300" height="218" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-266" /></a>While the term depression has been commonly used that people tend not to take it seriously anymore, it is a very serious condition that could impair one’s life. </p>
<p>Depression is very difficult. It can debilitate your normal functions, making even the most mundane tasks such as getting up from bed or eating breakfast seemingly difficult. It is sad to think that a lot of depressed people are not treated because of the high costs of therapy. However, coping with depression is still possible without professional help if you learn some depression management techniques. </p>
<p>While there are a few things that can help you deal with depression, it is important to note that professional therapy is still very valuable with serious depression. These steps are just suggestions for <span id="more-265"></span>alleviating the condition. </p>
<p>Staying active is one way to take your mind off of depression. Primarily, activities help distract people from whatever it is that is causing their depression and it also helps channel unspent energies that build up when you are depressed. Keeping active also releases endorphins – natural mood boosters that somehow cheer people up. </p>
<p>It is also important to take a rest. Being depressed can be very exhausting, so it is essential to regain strength and energy if one is to deal with depression. Relaxation techniques can help one be more attuned to the self and be more at peace. When resting, stressors should be kept away from the bedroom so your get ample rest.</p>
<p>Depressed people should also express their emotions. Depression usually results from suppressed emotions. People who are grieving can be prone to depression if they keep their emotion to themselves. A lot of people avoid crying because they think it might be a sign of weakness. However, it is important to cry because it releases your emotions. </p>
<p>When expressing feelings, it is important to avoid catharsis – venting up one’s anger by doing something violent like boxing, smashing things, and the like. Catharsis does not release one’s emotion, especially anger. Rather, it makes a person practice violence as an expression of emotion, and thus can be very dangerous. </p>
<p>Hang around with friends and loved ones. Depressed individuals need support very much. Other people can distract one from stressors. People can also remind a depressed individual that there can be more to life, and it is worth living even if it is simply because of the company of wonderful people. </p>
<p>Lastly, it is important to believe in oneself. A lot of people get depressed because they put themselves down. It is important to satisfy oneself and gain a sense of self-worth. It is good to do something that would make one happy. Prioritizing one’s self can help one to believe that one’s own life is important and can be enjoyed. Being kind to oneself is one of the most important steps to get away from a depressive state. </p>
<p>Depression management is possible and entails taking charge of yourself. When dealing with depression however, it is important not to rush. Sadness does not disappear overnight; it takes time to get back on your feet. Little by little, you can get out of depression and have a normal life again. </p>
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		<title>10 Ways To Start Taking Control</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/excitement.jpg"><img src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/excitement-192x300.jpg" alt="" title="excitement" width="192" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-263" /></a>At first glance, it would seem that positive thinking and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to manage those challenges and move forward. </p>
<p>Practicing positive thinking allows people with ADD to focus on our strengths and accomplishments, which increases happiness and motivation. This, in turn, allows us to spend more time making progress, and less time feeling down and stuck. The following tips provide practical suggestions that you can use to help you shift into more positive thinking patterns:</p>
<p><strong>1. Take Good Care of Yourself</strong><br />
It&#8217;s much easier to be positive when you are eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.</p>
<p><strong>2. Remind Yourself of the Things You Are Grateful For</strong><br />
Stresses and challenges don&#8217;t seem quite as bad when you are constantly reminding yourself of the things that are right in life. Taking just 60 seconds a day to <span id="more-262"></span>stop and appreciate the good things will make a huge difference.</p>
<p><strong>3. Look for the Proof Instead of Making Assumptions</strong><br />
A fear of not being liked or accepted sometimes leads us to assume that we know what others are thinking, but our fears are usually not reality. If you have a fear that a friend or family member&#8217;s bad mood is due to something you did, or that your co-workers are secretly gossiping about you when you turn your back, speak up and ask them. Don&#8217;t waste time worrying that you did something wrong unless you have proof that there is something to worry about.</p>
<p><strong>4. Refrain from Using Absolutes</strong><br />
Have you ever told a partner &#8220;You&#8217;re ALWAYS late!&#8221; or complained to a friend &#8220;You NEVER call me!&#8221;? Thinking and speaking in absolutes like &#8216;always&#8217; and &#8216;never&#8217; makes the situation seem worse than it is, and programs your brain into believing that certain people are incapable of delivering.</p>
<p><strong>5. Detach From Negative Thoughts</strong><br />
Your thoughts can&#8217;t hold any power over you if you don&#8217;t judge them. If you notice yourself having a negative thought, detach from it, witness it, and don&#8217;t follow it.</p>
<p><strong>6. Squash the &#8220;ANTs&#8221;</strong><br />
In his book &#8220;Change Your Brain, Change Your Life,&#8221; Dr. Daniel Amen talks about &#8220;ANTs&#8221; &#8211; Automatic Negative Thoughts. These are the bad thoughts that are usually reactionary, like &#8220;Those people are laughing, they must be talking about me,&#8221; or &#8220;The boss wants to see me? It must be bad!&#8221; When you notice these thoughts, realize that they are nothing more than ANTs and squash them!</p>
<p><strong>7. Practice Lovin&#8217;, Touchin&#8217; &#038; Squeezin&#8217; (Your Friends and Family)</strong><br />
You don&#8217;t have to be an expert to know the benefits of a good hug. Positive physical contact with friends, loved ones, and even pets, is an instant pick-me-up. One research study on this subject had a waitress touch some of her customers on the arm as she handed them their checks. She received higher tips from these customers than from the ones she didn&#8217;t touch!</p>
<p><strong>8. Increase Your Social Activity</strong><br />
By increasing social activity, you decrease loneliness. Surround yourself with healthy, happy people, and their positive energy will affect you in a positive way!</p>
<p><strong>9. Volunteer for an Organization, or Help another Person</strong><br />
Everyone feels good after helping. You can volunteer your time, your money, or your resources. The more positive energy you put out into the world, the more you will receive in return.</p>
<p><strong>10. Use Pattern Interrupts to Combat Rumination</strong><br />
If you find yourself ruminating, a great way to stop it is to interrupt the pattern and force yourself to do something completely different. Rumination is like hyper-focus on something negative. It&#8217;s never productive, because it&#8217;s not rational or solution-oriented, it&#8217;s just excessive worry. Try changing your physical environment &#8211; go for a walk or sit outside. You could also call a friend, pick up a book, or turn on some music. </p>
<p>When it comes to the corporate world, protocol is pretty much the religion. To know the things needed to do are the basics of productivity, but interaction and having a steady mind makes up the entire thing to true productivity. There are those who seem to work well even under pressure, but they&#8217;re uncommon ones and we are human and imperfect. </p>
<p>To get these little things like stress under our skins won&#8217;t solve our problems. Sometimes it takes a bit of courage to admit that we&#8217;re turning to be workaholics than tell ourselves that we&#8217;re not doing our best.</p>
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		<title>How to Deal with People to Get What You Want</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:37:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People communicate with each other in various ways for a lot of reasons. And one of these reasons is when you need something from someone. For people in business, this can either be in the form of products or services. You may want to sell a product while the other party must find your product [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/happypeople.jpg"><img src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/happypeople-300x200.jpg" alt="" title="happypeople" width="300" height="200" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-258" /></a>People communicate with each other in various ways for a lot of reasons. And one of these reasons is when you need something from someone. For people in business, this can either be in the form of products or services. You may want to sell a product while the other party must find your product useful for his intention. You may want to offer your services while the other party must be satisfied with the services you render according to his needs. In short, the way to get somebody or anybody to do what you want is to make them want to do it.</p>
<p>To get something you want through intimidation or violence is to invite trouble. Yes, it’s possible but not advisable to use forceful methods because the results are undesirable and at times disastrous. Imagine if you force an employee to take a leave of absence for having apparently violated a company rule. The relationship between management and the employee, or perhaps between management and union (if the employee is a member of it), is likely to be <span id="more-257"></span>severed. </p>
<p>To get what you want, give people what they want. Just what do people want? Physical health, family ties, financial security, spiritual growth, peace of mind, a successful career, and fame are the basic needs of people. There is one important yet intangible thing everybody wants and that is appreciation. Being appreciated and complimented makes a person feel important. When you feel important, you feel needed and wanted, and this gives you a whole lot of reason for existence. </p>
<p>Just how do you give somebody the feeling of importance? Say it, act it; just give it freely, honestly, and wholeheartedly. As literal as it is, saying how appreciative you are for a favor received, makes the other person feel important. You may not be able to describe exactly in words the feeling of importance when you’re in the shoes of the recipient. But definitely, what you can not describe is real and priceless.</p>
<p>Pre-empt importance. Give some sort of sign to the other person that what you want from him, will make him feel important. Let’s take charity for example. A recipient wants or needs contributions from the giver. It can either be material or service contribution, or both. Even before the act itself, the giver somehow expects appreciation from the recipient and this will give him a boost of importance. Appreciation may not necessarily be in words. A smile and/or a pat would suffice and they can come from both giver and recipient. The giver shows his feeling of being appreciated. The recipient shows his feeling of appreciation for the gift. Somehow magic or chemistry takes place. It’s a feeling both parties would enjoy happening many times over.</p>
<p>Are you aware that the feeling of importance, brought about by compliments and appreciation, is good for your health, mentally and physically? Whether you are the giver or recipient, it is good for both. There are medical findings that substantiate health effects brought about by positive emotions like compliments and appreciation. Frequent doses of the feeling of importance activate the brain cells and various harmonies in the body that promote good health. To put it plainly, the feeling of importance is the antioxidant of life.</p>
<p>Can you think of a better way to nourish other people’s feelings than to show your concern and appreciation? Well, you can show something better than appreciation, and that is &#8211; a truckload of appreciation. </p>
<p>You know what you and I and everybody else should be doing right now? We should go out there and show our feeling of appreciation to everything and everybody. </p>
<p>Let’s go!</p>
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		<title>7 Days To Positive Thinking</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:03:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m sure you have a bright idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can&#8217;t wait to test out. Of course you&#8217;re not the only one with the bright idea. So what motivates you to churn those creative, or even inspiring juices to its utmost flavor? It&#8217;s always best to set [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/hope.jpg"><img src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/hope-300x192.jpg" alt="" title="hope" width="300" height="192" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-254" /></a>I&#8217;m sure you have a bright idea hidden somewhere in the back of your mind that you just can&#8217;t wait to test out. Of course you&#8217;re not the only one with the bright idea. So what motivates you to churn those creative, or even inspiring juices to its utmost flavor?</p>
<p>It&#8217;s always best to set up a personal goal where you can accomplish the most in record time, maybe like mowing the lawn in an hour before the big game on TV. A correct and positive attitude in whatever you do will make things easier, and even enjoyable.</p>
<p>Here are some tips to make it through the week even if you&#8217;re just sitting in your favorite couch. An idea takes time to form in your head and is always <span id="more-253"></span>at work while you are busy sitting.</p>
<p>Having a bit of positive thinking can help you realize things that are never thought possible. Thinking big is indeed the American Way and that what made our country prosperous.</p>
<p><strong>1. Take passionate action towards living your life by design</strong>. Talk is cheap. Action = deposits in the bank of a passionately authentic future. Without it, passion is void.</p>
<p>This is a perfect example where dreams are made of where you start by tinkering with your mind, then with your hands. And if the idea weakens, you can always go back to it later until you finish it.</p>
<p><strong>2. Commit to yourself as well as those you love to create powerfully a life you can love.</strong> Instead of reacting, commit to creating from your heart and soul, out of love rather than fear. The American Dream will always be there, but a dream will still be a dream without motion. Be amazed as the transformation begins.</p>
<p><strong>3. Recognize and embrace the thought that each moment is perfect regardless of its outcome</strong>. Every time you hit on something that may appear too extreme, why not give it a shot and see if it will work. You will be surprised to see of there are other ways to get the task done in time. If you are not pleased with the outcome, decide to use that moment to learn from and make the appropriate shift. </p>
<p><strong>4. Dwell completely in a place of gratitude. Learn to utilize what you have in your hands and make use of it in the most constructive way.</strong> Slipping into neediness will become less of a habit when you repeatedly shift towards gratitude, away from poverty consciousness.</p>
<p><strong>5. Use a Passion Formula of Recognize/Reevaluate/Restore in place of the Shoulda/Woulda/Coulda whirlwind</strong>. The former is based in increased knowledge and abundance while the latter focuses on scarcity and lack. As you face people or tasks that may seem harder than scaling the summit of the Himalayas, allow yourself to realize that the task is just as important as giving out orders to your subordinates. You would rather be richly passionate!</p>
<p><strong>6. Keep humor at the forefront of thought, laughing at and with yourself when possible</strong>. You may find yourself quite entertaining when you loosen up! I am yet to see a comedian ever go hungry even though his jokes are as &#8216;old as great-grandma&#8217;. Life has so much to offer to allow you to mope around in self pity. Humor is very attractive, very passionate: life-giving. </p>
<p><strong>7. Believe that you are the architect of your destiny.</strong> No one can take your passionate future from you except for you! Create your life authentically. As long as there&#8217;s still breath in your body, there is no end to how much you can accomplish in a lifetime. The concept of thinking big is all about enjoying your work, which would lead to celebrate a discovery that is born within your hands. Watch everything flow into place with perfect, passionate precision. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s interesting how people get wallowed up by something trivial as learning to use a computer, when nowadays that top computer companies are manufacturing software that even the kids can do it. </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t mean to be condescending, but that&#8217;s the idea of not having any positive thinking in your life-you&#8217;ll just end up as a dim bulb in a dark corner. So instead of subjecting yourself to what you will be doomed for, make your path by taking the first step with a positive attitude.</p>
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		<title>Recipe For Happiness</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:53:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just like set menus from restaurants where different kinds of foods are served &#8211; from appetizers, to main dishes, to desserts &#8211; life also has its menu for an upbeat life. Different people have their own individual menu that makes them cheerful and optimistic. Find out what they are; they may help to keep your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/freshfood.jpg"><img src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/freshfood-225x300.jpg" alt="" title="freshfood" width="225" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-248" /></a>Just like set menus from restaurants where different kinds of foods are served &#8211; from appetizers, to main dishes, to desserts &#8211; life also has its menu for an upbeat life. </p>
<p>Different people have their own individual menu that makes them cheerful and optimistic. Find out what they are; they may help to keep your life meaningful, enjoyable, inspiring, and interesting. Consider the following:</p>
<p>Help the needy, the poor, the handicapped, the ailing, the broken-hearted, the homeless, the lost, and the environment. The list can go on. When you help the needy &#8211; in services, monetary value, or other forms (lending a shoulder to cry on or an understanding ear to listen to other people’s problems) &#8211; the returns are <span id="more-247"></span>ten folds over. </p>
<p>However, don’t expect anything in return. Just the contentment you experience in your heart is an incomparably satisfying feeling. Giving something wholeheartedly without expecting anything in return is divine. Imagine yourself as the person on the receiving end. You can’t wait to return the favor once you get the opportunity to do so.</p>
<p>Another way to enjoy life is to listen to music. Play your good old favorite songs and sing along. Sing your best. Sing carelessly or out of tune &#8211; whatever it takes to make your heart contented and whatever makes you laugh. Just hum the tune if you don’t remember the words. </p>
<p>Sing until you laugh heartily. The idea is to cheer up. Do this in private with your close friends or relatives though. You don’t want to annoy your neighbors.</p>
<p>The sound of nature is also music. The sound of river flowing, the gust of wind on a tree branch, waves on the seashore, and birds chirping are as natural as nature can be, and the way music should be. The sound of nature can make you optimistic because it is a beautiful and serene sound. </p>
<p>Let’s face reality. Life has its share of troubles, disasters, and misfortunes. Bad news exists and it disturbs the mind. Totally ignoring it may not always be the answer to approach life in a realistic manner. </p>
<p>However, you can always find ways to avoid being affected by it to maintain the dominance of life’s beauty.</p>
<p>A party without humor and laughter is a dull one. The same is true in real life. Fill your life with lots of humor and laughter to keep it upbeat. The more spontaneous a humorous situation is, the more natural it is, and the better it can liven up your spirits.</p>
<p>Look at the lessons that can be derived from misfortunes. Mistakes allow you to learn and see opportunities hidden behind adversities. Always find meaning from every event in your life. See through the shell game and value every lesson that you learn.  <!-- pingbacker_start --><br />
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		<title>Fear: A Strength And A Weakness</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A person’s fear can hinder his chances for development and for success. Fear in itself can be debilitating and can limit a person’s ability to go through life in a healthy way. Sometimes, a person’s fear can rule a person’s life and he becomes bereft of reason. A person who allows his fear to rule [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/fear.jpg"><img src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/fear-300x198.jpg" alt="" title="fear" width="300" height="198" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-238" /></a>A person’s fear can hinder his chances for development and for success. Fear in itself can be debilitating and can limit a person’s ability to go through life in a healthy way. Sometimes, a person’s fear can rule a person’s life and he becomes bereft of reason. </p>
<p>A person who allows his fear to rule his life can be prevented from leading a normal life. The sad fact is that the person who has the fear is not the only one affected, but also his family, friends, and the people around him.</p>
<p>Fear can be healthy because it allows a person to be on his toes and to be watchful of what is happening around him. A person can actually make his fears work for him instead of against him. Then again, this requires a lot of self-control and positive thinking.</p>
<p>A person’s fear can be caused by an event that happened some time ago, or by a belief that he is not capable of dealing with something or someone. There are fears that have a real basis, but most fears are just the <span id="more-236"></span>creations of one’s imagination. </p>
<p>Phobia is also a fear of something, but such fear can be considered irrational. A phobia can be ridiculous and exaggerated such as a person’s fear of cats or of water. Some people who have developed phobias are aware that the fear is not based on rational thinking; but unfortunately, they are not able to get hold of their emotions and rise above their irrational fear. </p>
<p>Some people are quick to equate phobia with insanity; but it is not fair to conclude that just because a person is phobic, it means that there must be something wrong with his sanity. A person’s phobia can sometimes be embarrassing, especially when he is not able to control such fear. There are people who actually shiver and hide when confronted with their phobias.</p>
<p>Phobias can be simple like the simple fear of being in an enclosed area, or complex like the fear of riding an airplane. A social fear can be manifested in the fear of public speaking or of being surrounded by a crowd. Most phobias are characterized by panic attacks such as when the person is confronted by his phobia and he is forced to come face-to-face with it.</p>
<p>It is normal to be afraid because fear is rational. However, a fear that becomes irrational and is already without basis, is already called a phobia. It is no longer normal and can disrupt a person‘s lifestyle.</p>
<p>A person who wants to get rid of his phobia should not turn to doctors who dig deeper just to discover the root cause of the phobia. Such an activity can be a waste of time because finding the underlying cause of the phobia will not get rid of it. </p>
<p>What is more important is to be determined and strong-willed so that the person’s fears will no longer rule his emotions. If a person can learn how to handle his emotions, then he can get rid of his phobia.<br />
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		<title>Unlock Your Hidden Strength</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>allen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When we look at a certain object, a painting for example &#8211; we won&#8217;t be able to appreciate what&#8217;s in it, what is painted and what else goes with it &#8211; if the painting is just an inch away from our face. But if we back up a little, we&#8217;ll have a clearer vision of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/frog.jpg"><img src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/frog-300x224.jpg" alt="" title="frog" width="300" height="224" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-213" /></a>When we look at a certain object, a painting for example &#8211; we won&#8217;t be able to appreciate what&#8217;s in it, what is painted and what else goes with it &#8211; if the painting is just an inch away from our face. But if we back up a little, we&#8217;ll have a clearer vision of the whole art work.</p>
<p>We reach a point in our life when we are ready for change and a whole bunch of information that will help us unlock our self improvement power. Until then, something can be staring us right under our nose but we don&#8217;t see it.  The only time we think of unlocking our self improvement power is when everything got worst. Take the frog principle for example: </p>
<p>Try placing Frog A in a pot of boiling water. What happens? <span id="more-212"></span>He jumps out! Why? Because he is not able to tolerate sudden change in his environment &#8211; the water&#8217;s temperature. Then try Frog B: place him in lukewarm water, then turn the gas stove on. Wait til the water reaches a certain boiling point. Frog B then thinks &#8220;Oh oh! it&#8217;s a bit warm in here&#8221;.</p>
<p>People are like Frog B in general. </p>
<p>Today, Anna thinks Carl hates her. Tomorrow, Patrick walks up to her and told her he hates her. Anna stays the same and doesn&#8217;t mind her what her friends says. The next day, she learned that Kim and John also abhors her. Anna doesn&#8217;t realize at once the importance and the need for self improvement until the entire community hates her. </p>
<p>We learn our lessons when we experience pain. We finally see the warning signs and signals when things get rough and tough. When do we realize that we need to change diets? When none of our jeans and shirts would fit us. When do we stop eating candies and chocolates? When all of our teeth has fallen off. When do we realize that we need to stop smoking? When our lungs have gone bad. When do we pray and ask for help? When we realize that we&#8217;re gonna die tomorrow.</p>
<p>The only time most of us ever learn about unlocking our self improvement power is when the whole world is crashing and falling apart. We think and feel this way because it is not easy to change. But change becomes more painful when we ignore it.</p>
<p>Change will happen, like it or hate it. At one point or another, we are all going to experience different turning points in our life ñ and we are all going to eventually unlock our self improvement power not because the world says so, not because our friends are nagging us, but because we realized its for our own good.</p>
<p>Happy people don&#8217;t just accept change, they embrace it. Now, you don&#8217;t have to feel a tremendous heat before realizing the need for self improvement.  Unlocking your self improvement power means unlocking yourself up in the cage of thought that &#8220;its just the way I am.&#8221; It is such a poor excuse for people who fear and resist change. Most of us program our minds like computers. </p>
<p>Jen repeatedly tells everyone that she doesn&#8217;t have the guts to be around groups of people. She heard her mom, her dad, her sister, her teacher tell the same things about her to other people. Over the years, that is what Jen believes. She believes its her story. And what happens? Every time a great crowd would troop over their house, in school, and in the community ñ she tends to step back, shy away and lock herself up in a room. Jen didn&#8217;t only believed in her story, she lived it. </p>
<p>Jen has to realize that she is not what she is in her story. Instead of having her story post around her face for everyone to remember, she has to have the spirit and show people &#8220;I am an important person and I should be treated accordingly!&#8221;</p>
<p>Self improvement may not be everybody&#8217;s favorite word, but if we look at things in a different point of view, we might have greater chances of enjoying the whole process instead of counting the days until we are fully improved. Three sessions in a week at the gym would result to a healthier life, reading books instead of looking at comics will shape up a more profound knowledge, going out with friends and peers will help you take a step back from work and unwind.  And just when you are enjoying the whole process of unlocking your self improvement power, you&#8217;ll realize that you&#8217;re beginning to take things light and become happy.<!-- pingbacker_start --><br />
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		<title>7 Ways To Develop Intuition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you had that experience when all of a sudden you just had this huge hunch that something is about to happen, and to your surprise, that intuition was eventually translated to reality? When you feel strongly about something without logical basis to it, that&#8217;s called intuition. It comes in three impressions: clairvoyance or &#8220;the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/intuition.jpg"><img src="http://allenmacarthur.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/intuition-203x300.jpg" alt="" title="intuition" width="203" height="300" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-202" /></a>Have you had that experience when all of a sudden you just had this huge hunch that something is about to happen, and to your surprise, that intuition was eventually translated to reality? </p>
<p>When you feel strongly about something without logical basis to it, that&#8217;s called intuition. It comes in three impressions: clairvoyance or &#8220;the third eye&#8221;, sensing clearly and feeling through listening. </p>
<p>Clairvoyance is when your eye goes beyond what it can see. This is when you know what is happening somewhere.</p>
<p>Sensing clearly is basically what we refer to as &#8220;hunch&#8221; or &#8220;gut feel.&#8221; This is the time when you are overwhelmed with a feeling and you can&#8217;t explain it and all you can say is &#8220;I just know.&#8221;</p>
<p>On the other hand, feeling through listening or clairaudience is being able to <span id="more-201"></span>&#8220;listen&#8221; between the lines. Intuition also happens at times when a certain sound, whatever it is &#8211; be it a car&#8217;s honk or a bird&#8217;s twitting &#8211; ushers in an intense feeling.</p>
<p>They say only a number of people are gifted with intuition. Astrologers even insist that people born under the Scorpio or Pisces signs are naturally intuitive it almost borders on E.S.P. But studies have been sprouting left and right that proclaim that anyone can develop intuition.</p>
<p>Why the need to develop intuition, you ask? Why not let your emotional and psychological state as it is? First and foremost, intuition promotes good communication. It makes you more sensitive to the people around you; it often keeps you from hurting those you love because you are intuitive enough to understand them. Intuition also makes you far more creative than ever. Intuition means releasing more creative juices for any means of expression. Lastly, intuition has a healing power. This healing power is not in the physical sense, but in delving deep into your soul to eradicate some negative energy buried in it.</p>
<p>With that being said, are you ready to develop your intuition? Here are some ways to unlock this gift:</p>
<p><strong>1. Hypnosis</strong></p>
<p>Oh yes, get yourself hypnotized. Hypnosis is not limited to watching a pendulum move back and forth. Perform self-hypnosis or you can avail of hypnotic programs that can strengthen your intuition.</p>
<p><strong>2. Meditation</strong></p>
<p>Meditating means finding peace in yourself. If your mind and heart are cluttered with too many baggage and hurt,  you wouldn&#8217;t be able to quiet down that part of you that could eventually initiate intuition. There are so many ways to meditate: take a yoga class, or just simply practice some breathing that could bring you straight to Zen.</p>
<p><strong>3. Think positive!</strong></p>
<p>A worry-free, fear-free state could do so much to improve your intuitive ability. By staying positive, you attract good energy that would be able to easily recognize imminent feelings and events.</p>
<p><strong>4.  Just let go.</strong></p>
<p>What does this mean? If you are on the brink of making a huge decision, let go of all the inhibitions and head to a quiet place where you could find out where the letting go has brought you. Sometimes you just have to listen to the voice within you, and that voice wouldn&#8217;t come out unless you let go.</p>
<p><strong>5. Never expect.</strong></p>
<p>After letting go of the inhibitions and all those things that stop you from thinking and feeling clearly, never expect for an answer right away. Never expect that the &#8220;hunch&#8221; would fall on your lap immediately. Give it a little time then you&#8217;d just get surprised that &#8212; wham! &#8212; now you have your answer.</p>
<p><strong>6. Believe in your first impressions.</strong></p>
<p>When you see someone for the first time and think that he is a bit too arrogant for your taste, chances are that impression actually holds true. Most of the time, first impressions are brought by intuition.</p>
<p><strong>7. Stay happy!</strong></p>
<p>See? All you need to be intuitive is to stay happy! Happiness attracts immense power and such power includes intuition. In tapping your intuition, your motivation must be happiness and contentment. Given that premise, intuition will fall to you easily. </p>
<p>Intuition is helpful, because sometimes it leads you to something that cannot be achieved otherwise. A lot of lives have been saved by intuition alone. Decisions are easier done if armed by this gift. Develop intuition now and reap benefits you have never imagined. <!-- pingbacker_start --><br />
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