What is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety disorder affects the lives of nearly 15 million people. It is marked by a powerful fear of negative public examination. The individual is afraid of being embarrassed or humiliated in front of others. Usually the individual’s lack of social skills perpetuates the fear. The most common example of social anxiety disorder is the fear of public speaking. Other situation that can cause extreme distress include eating or drinking in front of others, talking on … [Read more...]
How to Love That Woman in the Mirror
Illustration: ILoveDust How to Love That Woman in the Mirror The amount of misery we suffer just from the heft of our thighs, not to mention the misbehavior of our skin, just might—if you could quantify it—inspire a global initiative. The topic has certainly intrigued Nancy Etcoff, PhD, author of Survival of the Prettiest: The Science of Beauty, and a Harvard Medical School psychologist whose research concentrates on appearance and happiness. Three years ago she founded the Program in … [Read more...]
Shirlee Hall – ‘Just Do It’
Just Do It Do you have a secret desire that has not been met? A desire of the heart that will help you be free... A feeling waiting for an opportunity to be And yet nothing is done...only waiting With recall and courage just do it! How can you manifest the heart's desire? The solution may be you simply must act Materialization of a dream demands movement Questions and doubts, yet the answer is simple With observation and truth just do it! How often do you say the goal will … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL PHOTO – doG is "God’s Reflection of Love"
Dedicated to Lorre White … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Wisdom
Wisdom is not only found in the writings of the famous; some of the most beautiful words of wisdom I have received have come from my friends and family members who know me best. The Bible is filled with words of wisdom. The book of Proverbs is the most well known wisdom book and has some beautiful wise words about the Proverbs 31 Woman. Wisdom is Love: The Greatest Gift One Generation Can Give to Another One definition of wisdom: "Wisdom is the power to put our time and our knowledge to the … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – The Heroine’s Journey
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