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Happiness Versus Pleasure

Happiness Versus Pleasure by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. We are a pleasure seeking society. Most of us spend our energy seeking pleasure and avoiding pain. We hope that by doing this, we will feel happy. Yet deep, abiding happiness and joy elude so ma...

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The “G” Word…

The “G” Word… by: Gene SimmonsOK – so there are lots of “G” words, however for today we’ll focus on one particular word that has created (I would have used the word “wreaked”, but I personally think it’s a silly word that alw...

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How to Use the Power of Words to Your Benefit - Part II

How to Use the Power of Words to Your Benefit - Part II by: Colin DunbarA friend of mine read the article, How to Use the Power of Words to Your Benefit, and dryly made the comment, "So what?"At first it didn't concern me, but a few days la...

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The Parallel Career Way to Lifestyle Alternatives

Many people change careers because they are seeking lifestyle alternatives. We're NOT referring to the lifestyles of a hippie group, a religious cult or other fringe communities. We're referring to lifestyle choices as a result of building...

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Every Moment Is Perfect

Every Moment Is PerfectHelaine Iris© 2003“If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans”. —My fatherThis morning I woke up to rain for the sixth day in a row. It’s cold out. It’s the end of May, it’s supposed to be spring. All o...

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Dream Yourself Into Your Life

Too often we lose sight of what's important to us for example, enjoying nature, exploring our spirituality, connecting with friends, traveling, and being creative. Yet, we know that our lives are incomplete. The truth is, we can all have much mo...

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Misdiagnosing Narcissism - The Bipolar I Disorder

(The use of gender pronouns in this article reflects the clinical facts: most narcissists are men.)The manic phase of Bipolar I Disorder is often misdiagnosed as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).Bipolar patients in the manic phase exhibit many...

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Stereo Perception with a Single Eye

Despite one or two amateur attempts at creating a separate image for each eye, it was the 1838 lecture to the Royal Society in London by Sir Charles Wheatstone that truly took the world by storm.I have reprinted this work, complete with the original...

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So Your Child is Introverted!

Let me ask you a question. Are you ashamed that your child is an introvert? An honest answer to this question is a positive step toward improving your relationship with your introverted child, now and forever. How can you support your child in findin...

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Making Use of Your Multiple Personalities

I'm a Gemini, the sign of the twins. We Gemini’s often getaccused of being moody, fickle, and a little unpredictable. People claim, on any given day, they don’t know which ofthe twins they will encounter.But Gemini or not, everyone’s life...

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