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123 asked:


I have read that meditation has great health benefits. My dog , a 9 month old male maltese. I want to teach him how to meditate so that he is relaxed instead of being so hyper.

Deon Du Plessis asked:




In his best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki shares 3 very important lessons in money that very few people understand. According to Kiyosaki, money is an idea more than anything else and he says that the main difference between the rich, the poor and the middle class is not in talent, inheritance or opportunity but rather in the way they think.

In the book Robert Kiyosaki talks about all the lessons his rich dad thought him as he grew up and he reflects on these lessons in comparison with what his poor dad (his real dad) practised and believed. Here are 3 of those lessons that can help you change your thinking about money.

1. The Rich Don’t Work For Money
This does not mean that rich people lay around all day. What it really means is that the rich don’t work for money – they let their money work for them. They build businesses and pay other people to work for them. By using other people’s time they get leverage and with this leverage they can get much more done – without doing any of it themselves.

2. The Rich Pay Themselves First
At the end of the month, do you pay your bills first or do you make your investments first? Middle class people always pay their bills first while the rich have their priorities straight – they pay themselves first.

3. The Rich Are Investors
The analogy of the rat race is something that is a recurring reference in the book and the idea of waking up, going to work and doing it over and over again every day is one sure fire way to never get ahead financially. Investors are not on this treadmill. They use their money to work for them and by investing they don’t have to exchange their time for money – only to do it all over again tomorrow.

Wendy Pan asked:




There are many tips for self improvement, and it is a challenge that should be ongoing throughout one’s life. Where you begin depends on where you think you want to go. Sometimes where you think you want to go may not be where you end up either.

First, try to determine your goals. Write down a dream sheet of everything you think you want or want to be. From this list of goals, divide them up into those that you can achieve in the short term, mid term and long term of time. Then think about your goals, are they self centered or other centered? Divide up the lists into those sub categories. Rank them in order of priority. If you like to see fast progress, put them in order of ease of achieving, so you get the reinforcement and positives from accomplishing tasks. If you put them in the order of importance to your life, they will probably be the hardest choices on the list and will take longer to achieve. You will need patience and perseverance for those. Now, select one or two from the top of each list and those are the goals to start with.

Next in tips for self improvement, make a short list of self affirmations you can put up on the bathroom mirror so you see and say them aloud a couple times a day. Do this daily. As you say them, envision your self being or having them. Over time, you will gradually see the improvements happening.

Look at your body lifestyle. Are you eating proper balanced foods? Do you exercise at least twice a week? Are you and your clothes neat and clean, in other words, cared for? Or are you sloppy and careless? Put some effort into caring for yourself and your environment. A messy life will lead to a messy mind and emotions. If you eat right, you will feel better all over, be more healthy and alive. If you have pride in your looks and home, you will feel happier being there, more organized in order to tackle your lists of goals.

Try to learn something new, read books or magazines, or study something in class or independently. Having factual knowledge about subjects brings more confidence into your life. You can practice something like an instrument or game and gain confidence that way. All this will improve your self confidence.

Two final tips for self improvement are to laugh and help others. A good laugh can actually improve your health, and a lighter look at life will also help you feel better about yourself. Helping others is even better than doing for yourself. You gain confidence, and a sense that you matter, that you are making a difference in life. And you are!

There are many tips for self improvement. Some are tangible like food and health, others more indistinct, like your self affirmations or helping others. They all build your self image, and that is self improvement.

Lance Winslow asked:




Have you ever heard that saying; “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” It makes sense doesn’t it? Well, self improvement is a lot like that. You need an action plan and I do not mean a silly little to do list. You need a strategy and a plan, one you are committed to, one which you are one with the dedicated cause. In self improvement that cause is the best cause of all; You!

So, it is you that needs to plan, a personal plan one which takes into consideration your abilities and strengths, but does not negate your challenges or weaknesses. And yes, despite what you might think everyone has areas they are weak at. It’s like the Kyptonite Theory of Superman. And if you had no weaknesses and you were perfect at everything, then I dare say you certainly wouldn’t find anything worthy in this article, you don’t need it.

But since you are here reading this and since you are human let’s talk about this plan. The planning must be done by you, you personally. You must be dedicated or it will not work. You are going to have to make this an action plan, not one you put in a file and stop looking at. Why; because all self improvement starts with a plan, a set of goals with affirmations that you will complete them.

The plan can be simple or complex. But it must contain the truth about who you are, where you are and where you’d really like to be in the future. Along with all the steps necessary to get there, and by now you are already starting to think about it. So, close your eyes and think and then write it down and act on it. Today!

Marvin King II asked:




Do you want to advance your cosmic ordering ability and turbo charge your manifestation efforts?

You are in the right place – this article will show you an advanced concept which is rocket boosting people’s cosmic manifestations all over the world.

This is the concept of subliminal audio. Subliminal audio is nothing new, but over the last few years the technique has been refined and has started to get used for things outside it’s traditional boundaries.

Traditionally subliminal messaging has been use to align the subconscious mind and to make changes to belief systems; for uses such as improving confidence, social skills, calming interview nerves etc. However now they are being used to improve results with the law of attraction and cosmic order abilities too – and with great results.

They obviously work in a similar way, but when you add the power of subliminal messages to your manifestation it will make you much more likely to have your manifestations come true.

This is because it rewires core beliefs you have which hold you back, perhaps even stop you from fully believing in cosmic ordering on a deeper subconscious level. Once these beliefs have been removed they are replaced with positive ones which focus on your cosmic ordering goals – so that your subconscious mind is working towards the exact same goals you are, and there is nothing holding you back.

Subliminal audio basically gives you full alignment between your body, mind, and subconscious mind, so that you will be totally focused and much more likely to achieve your goal with the law of attraction and your cosmic ordering practice.

rcotten21 asked:


I recently joined the choir at church. I am a good singer for the choir, but have always wanted to lead a song or sing a solo. I don’t know if my talent is strong enough and I get very nervous. I have been practicing my singing and reading on how to reduce nervousness, but I would like God’s help. What scriptures should I meditate on to improve my singing and reduce my nervousness?

sawedoffshot asked:


I know the spirit of man is synonymous with soul. I mean Holy Spirit from God and soul.

Mrs. Brightside asked:


I have a fear of needles/shots and, I have to get a shot this week. Is there a way that I can meditate to calm myself before I get my shot for school?

Sarah Freeland asked:




Whether you are new to yoga, or a yoga master who has worn out their yoga mat; sooner or later you will find yourself looking for a yoga mat to add to your arsenal of yoga supplies. While many people have the misconception that they can just purchase the first mat they see. It simply isn’t true. Unfortunately, some manufacturers of mass-produced yoga mats aren’t concerned with the longevity of the product. Instead, skimp on the quality to get you to purchase them more frequently. Which of course can and will lead to a much higher bill, than if you would have just spent a little more time and money in finding the perfect yoga mat. Not to mention the ability to purchase a yoga mat free of that rancid chemical smell. Of course, this means taking some time to do your homework before that big purchase.

Even if you decide to purchase a chemical laced yoga mat, there isn’t any proof that it will cause health problems. However, I can tell you to keep them out of heat for too long. Anyone who is prone to headaches might not enjoy the smell that comes off of them when they are.

There are several different types of mats to look for when choosing that perfect yoga mat. Some being a jute or cork yoga mat. Which are extremely affordable, and are considered to be an earth friendly alternative to your mass-produced non-organic yoga mats. However, they can also come with some different drawbacks as well. They are both extremely porous mats. Which ultimately means they will absorb any sweat during your yoga classes. Of course causing them to be fairly un-pleasant to smell after a few months of use and can be fairly weak. However, despite the fact that they don’t last a long time; they would be well-suited for someone that only takes a class once or twice a month.

The more popular rubber yoga mat, is by far a yoga practitioner favorite. They are known for their durability, low prices, and they are made out of a fairly sustainable material rubber. However, when you are purchasing a rubber yoga mat; you might run into synthetically produced mats. So, if it is important to you to keep the earth in mind; keep a keen eye out for “naturally made” rubber mats. One other con is that they should be avoided at all costs if you are allergic to latex. Instead look for a phthalate free mat, which should help to ease and possibilities of an allergic reaction. So, as you can see despite the popularity; even the front-runner of yoga mats can have it’s pitfalls. Despite the one downfall they are by far one of the most long-lasting mats on the market today.

Garry Zancanaro asked:




We all suffer from frustration, and being able to effectively deal with frustration is very important for self improvement. It can be a decisive factor between success and failure.

Frustration can have highly damaging impact on our frame of mind. It can turn a positive person into a negative person. It can inhibit our progress and, in the most extreme cases can completely immobilise us. We can become so wound up with our frustration that we can’t think or act rationally, or we can even become aggressive. Our frustration can often exacerbate the situation and create a vicious circle. If we are convinced that our actions are not working, no matter how hard we try, we are much more likely to reduce, rather than increase, our chances of success.

There are countless causes of frustration, and what affects one person may have no impact on someone else

There are no simple answers or remedies. Some people simply give up on what they were trying to achieve. Some people walk away from the cause and go onto something else, and find they can then face the problem rationally when they come back to it. Stepping back from the cause of the frustration and making yourself calm down will help us to see things more clearly.

Persistence and determination can often see us through our frustration, particularly if we first make ourselves calm down. Movement can help – standing up and taking a few deep breathes, or going for a walk can help to clear our minds. Sometimes we may need to look for alternatives we hadn’t considered before, or totally different approaches. There are times when we may be out of our depth, in which case we need to recognise this, and be prepared to ask for advice and support from specialists that can help us.

All successful people have to deal with plenty of frustration as they progress towards their goals, this may even be one of the biggest reasons for their success. Their frustration with their poor results or lack of success may have been so great they were driven to set goals and inspired to work hard at achieving them. They almost certainly learned strategies and techniques to deal with their frustrations, which allowed them to overcome their problems and be more productive, which definitely contributed to their success.

Self Improvement Quote of the Day:

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” – Helen Keller