Contributing Author - Edward B. Toupin
Edward B. Toupin, Ph.D., is an author, publisher, life-strategy coach, counselor, Reiki Master, and technical writer living in Las Vegas, NV. His research focus is on cognitive transformations, epistemology, and metaphysical topics. Among other things, he provides assistance, books, articles, and screenplays on topics ranging from career success through life organization and fulfillment.
For more information, and to find out about his upcoming books, e-mail publish@toupin.com or visit http://www.make-life-great.com or http://www.life-vision-imagineering.com!
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Published Articles:
Death is but a quick change in a dressing room to continue down the path you were heading before! Life is a time to appreciate more, give more, and be more than you ever thought possible. It's time to ride in the dream instead of chasing it.
(True Story)
The brain, alone and cut off, can create the most tumultuous chaos out of, literally, nothing at all. However, it is in our virtual mind that we can interact and grow to acquire the information we need to move forward in our lives.
(Inspirational)
We all have questions about our lives, directions, and destinies. Learn to manifest positive destinies by issuing positive questions and demands of the Universe as it all comes down to the fact that we truly "get what we ask for".
(Inspirational)
We become hypnotized by our own belief systems. However, to move forward toward a successful vision, we must determine what is important in your life and what has been "out-lived".
(Info)
Simplify your belief systems! Drop the excess baggage that weighs you down and blurs your vision! Gain access a vast amount of information and resources that you never thought possible!
(Info)
Learn to accept yourself as, in the long run, you are the only person who has a stake in your own decisions and endeavors for a self-fulfilling life.
(Inspirational)
The term "spirituality" is a confusing term. However, the true meaning of spirituality is the knowledge and desire to exist with and within the Universal essence.
(Info)
No company is perfect and issues will surface from time-to-time. As part of the "machinery", examine the situation and approach your immediate manager to determine the affects of the problem and potential resolutions.
(Info)
In the fury of trying to accomplish our goals, we tend to lose site of our Vision. Step back for a moment and figure out where these activities are leading you. Focus your activities to reach your Vision and build toward your desires.
(Inspirational)
What's your point? Keep an eye on your main character's goal and develop your story, step-by-step, to ensure that your story is solid and directed.
(Info)
Whatever you desire, you can manifest by issuing a challenge to the Universe, your god, or whatever deity you worship. But, in the end, you are only challenging yourself to achieve those things in your life that you desire.
(Inspirational)
Get out and challenge yourself! As you broaden your horizons, your mind will be too busy to worry or fear the inconsequential things that life throws at us from time to time.
(Inspirational)
Life is the only thing that you can control, so your only options are, sit quietly and die inside until your physical death catches up to you. Or, you can live life to its fullest, right now!
(Inspirational)
Self-publishing provides an excellent return on monetary and esteem investment. Learn some of the basics of self-publishing and move toward success as a published author!
(Info)
We are all extraordinary and have something unique and phenomenal to contribute. However, realize that the little nuances of life are there to strengthen you "to create extraordinary times."
(Info)
Many homebuyers choose the best house they can afford for their family, comfort, and lifestyle; however, most are unconscious of the effects of the space while focusing on the structural illusion.
(Info)
Self-recovery from addiction is possible, yet it is a responsible choice that must be made. In the end, you will have yourself and you might be surprised at the hero you find in yourself!
(Info)
Instead of waiting or worrying that there will be nothing at the "end of the rainbow", start making plans for your next dream so that you can achieve the life you desire.
(Info)
Take control of your destiny and define your future --- don't just let it languish in "going with the flow". Change the course of your own river! It takes time. It takes patience. But, it can be done!
(Info)
Crazymakers and Intimidators take great satisfaction in knowing that they have taken control over you or a situation. Believe it or not, these people do exist and they can affect you in ways you never thought possible!
(Info)
Fear is a funny thing. It can either drive you forward or keep you back. But, the one thing to consider is the origin of our fears. Are they ours or do they belong to someone else?
(Info)
Self-esteem can only exist when you clear yourself of those things that no longer work, take pride in yourself, and make realistic plans to better your life and yourself. It's not power over others, but an acceptance and power over your own life.
(Info)
In the long run your desire for someone else's life will merely bring on someone else's challenges. Learn to love yourself and your life and take the time to "turn it into" everything that you desire.
(Info)
Whatever your goals, plan them out thoroughly, step-by-step, and work on them every day. This is the key to peak performance and success!
(Info)
In today's society, we have many incorrect ideas pounded into our heads by "parental voices" condemning and patronizing us into submission. Learn to redefine and trust your own values based on your own ability to reason.
(Info)
To achieve your break even, analyze what you want in life and only acquire those things, material and spiritual, that are of benefit to your ultimate Vision and goals. If it doesn't drive your life forward, then it isn't necessary!
(Info)
A comforting gaming approach to battles calms the nerves and reduces stress as well as provides positive results and allows you to look better and feel better in the long run.
(Info)
So many times we get caught up in the negative aspects of failure, or falling. Instead, view it as a wake-up call so that you can focus on your goal. In this way, our fear of falling won't get in the way of achieving our desires.
(Info)
Life is not the problem. Life is never the problem. It is the way we manage our involvement in life that either gives us problems or creates a fulfilling and meaningful life.
(Info)
Life alignment is a continual, interactive process. As you grow, your ultimate vision changes, as will your alignment processes and the plans necessary to achieve personal fulfillment.
(Info)
Trust your doctor, but ask questions. Smarten yourself up to the point that you can converse with your doctor and pose questions that are pertinent to your concerns. You don't have to be a doctor to take responsibility for your own health care.
(Info)
There is nothing in all of eternity that you cannot do and that you don't already know---all you have to do is harness it, and ask. It's all there for you, but, without a healthy soul, it will be difficult to find.
(Info)
The true nature of intelligence will not be realized until we understand and believe the true purpose and function of the soul.
(Info)
Did you ever wonder why it seems that communications is lacking within a corporate culture? It is a frustrating situation that appears to halt productivity. Realize that lack of information doesn't necessarily mean "lack of information."
(Info)
That strange, gut-wrenching feeling you have is not the sushi you had for lunch. It's your soul giving you a nudge. A word for that feeling is "discontent."
(Info)
The universe gives you experiences to prepare for the path you've chosen. If you allow challenges and trauma to stop you in your tracks, then you will relive those experiences and fight the ghosts of the past until you decide to move forward.
(Inspirational)
Writing can take on many different shapes and sizes. Some write for research. Some write for pleasure. Others write for money. But, at the core of writing is the expression of one's inner being --- the soul.
(Info)
Many people complain about the "unfairness" of politics in corporate America. To overcome this view, it is essential to learn how to separate the personal world from the corporate world.
(Info)
Framing, or reframing, situations simply provides a neat and tidy way of changing your view of a particular situation.
(Info)
It is not in how others treat you that can make a difference in your life, but it is in how you treat yourself.
(Inspirational)
Visit your doctor. Take care of yourself. However, by all means, don't do so blindly! It is your right to know and your right to ensure that you are receiving the best possible treatment and resolution for your situation.
(Info)
Your future is not written in stone! Take hold of your future, define your destination, make a plan, and turn it into what you want it to be!
(Inspirational)
Sometimes we are become so engrossed in accomplishing our goals, that we forget why we're working on them in the first place. Take the time to stop and look around as, you might now be living the dream you worked so hard to achieve!
(Inspirational)
We all strive for perfect balance. But, what do we do when we get there? Controlled imbalance can provide the motivation to keep us moving toward our goals.
(Inspirational)
To manifest a positve world, you must eliminate your fears, doubts, and negative thoughts. This article provides insight into the positive, fearless world of manifesting your own reality and getting out of the "Universal land-fill".
(Inspirational)
In our hectic world, we're busily blocking unnecessary inputs and categorizing experiences within our comfort zones. But, by opening our minds to the world outside, we can learn to 'target' a vision that provides us with greater balance and fulfillment.
(Info)
There is no shame in dropping trivial situations that are of no use and are at a dead-end. Don't feel guilty about pushing other people's issues out of your life. You're not shirking responsibility. You're simply claiming your own life.
(Inspirational)
There is a way to organize all of your memories and experiences in a nice and tidy system that works for you. It's not an easy chore, but sometimes it is necessary to redefine our values to achieve the fulfilling lives we desire.
(Inspirational)
Realize that you can still have fun and enjoy your work without the frolicky antics of a pubescent employee. Companies want people they can count on 100% of the time, not just when you're serious and comfortable.
(Inspirational)
Positive words alone cannot change a world---your world. But, words combined with action can materialize a future of which, at one time, you could only dream.
(Inspirational)