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Richard Kent Matthews - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Along with ministerial partners, Richard founded and developed New Possibilities Center, a New Thought ministry in Newport, Oregon in 1993 and moved to Portland in 1994. He currently serves as CEO and senior minister. His outreach also includes executive coaching from the New Thought perspective, pastoral counseling, weddings, memorials, and other ceremonies and gatherings. He also composes and sings original music.
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- Your Questions May Be the Answer
[Self-Improvement:Personal-Growth] You're floating, not certain where you're bound, where you're headed. You've read a lot of books, listened to tapes and CDs, watched videos. You've even seen "The Secret." Now, what?
- If You Really Believed in Miracles, Here is What You Would Do - Part V
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] What is perfection? My dictionary says it's the state of being without flaw or defect. So, perfection by that definition does not exist anywhere in the known universe, which is a state of raw imperfection, seeking to balance and harmonize itself and never quite making it--kind of like us.
- If You Really Believed in Miracles, Here is What You Would Do - Part IV
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] "Your life is One Continuous Story, broken into many chapters, subchapters, plots, and mysteries. It's mostly fiction, but you have come to believe that it's The Truth about you." Coming to terms with your own fiction will empower you to see more miracles, create more miracles, live more miracles. Let's do it...
- If You Really Believed in Miracles, Here is What You Would Do - Part III
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] Very Important: Your prayers are always answered in a way that is best for all concerned. And it's a good idea to be grateful for that fact. Here's why: You may not--and usually don't--know what is best in any particular situation, even if you think you do. You do not exist in a vacuum. What happens to you happens to the world. Heavy, eh?
- If You Really Believed in Miracles, Here is What You Would Do - Part II
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] To experience miracles on a daily, even moment-by-moment basis, you must become "miracle minded." It's a simple process that can change your life! Nothing supernatural, no religion necessary. Here's how...
- If You Really Believed in Miracles, Here is What You Would Do - Part I
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] Miracles occur all the time; in fact, the universe exists because of the miraculous. But most people think that in order for an event to qualify as a miracle, it needs to be dramatic, flashy, supernatural. That's where most of us lose sight of the true and simple nature of miracles.
- If You Really Believed in Miracles, Here is What You Would Do - An Introduction
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] You're in for a major and pleasant surprise. After reading this series of articles and following at least some of the suggestions (you don't have to follow them all; you can pick and choose.), the number of miracles you'll experience will double. At least...
- How to Increase Abundance in 20 Seconds Or Less
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] Affirm, repeat; affirm, repeat; affirm, repeat. Then goodies will drop into your lap. Really? Well, that's what all the gurus tell you. Get a picture, think a good thought, say a few words, and presto! Your dreams come true. Maybe, maybe not. Good news! There's a better way. A quicker way. A way that opens you up to the abundance that has been around you all the time. You just haven't been paying attention. Now you will...
- Creation, Evolution, and You - The Folly of Darwin, the Fiction of Genesis
[News-and-Society:Religion] "Evolution is not a theory; it's fact." "No, Genesis is Truth." "No, you're too caught up in the supernatural." "No, you're being led by the devil." I've been watching with interest a number of local cable access programs dealing with the subject of creationism vs. evolution. Both sides seem adamant: we are right. Can both sides be right? Read on...
- What If America Withdrew From the World?
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] There are many articles online that seem to suggest that the United States is not very popular. In fact, if the online hoopla is to be believed, America is more than disliked; it is hated. So, what to do?
- How to Live Extremely Well in Spite of the Crashing Economy
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] The economy may be on the slide, things might look scary. President Barack Obama is doing his best even though Congress may be rising up in protest. But you can still experience the best days of your life right now. A change of mind, a change of attitude and you're off. Here's how...
- The Law of Attraction, Simplified
[Self-Improvement:Attraction] You've read the books, done the tricks, repeated the affirmations, created vision boards, and still, it seems like what you want remains out of reach. What next? Do you just give up? Call it nonsense? Sure, that's one way.
- Abundance and Prosperity Begin Here - Part VI
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] Material abundance is wonderful. All the popular articles, books and motivational gurus say so. But after a while, it becomes a bit tedious. When the needs and the wants are all met, what then? How about spiritual awakening? Uh oh! Does that mean you have to give it all back and move to Tibet? Only you can be the best judge of that. Choosing to awaken spiritually will change things for you. Be assured of that. But always for the better. Take a peek...
- Abundance and Prosperity Begin Here - Part I
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] Material prosperity is wonderful. But it can seem meaningless and empty when you're stressed and depressed, when you're unhappy or lonely. By learning how to live in the present moment, you can enjoy all the abundance the universe has to offer. In this series of articles, you'll discover simple processes that can take you from sad to glad in almost no time. Miracles await you, joy is at hand. The peace you seek, the happiness you desire, is just a breath away.
- Attracting Your Calling, Fulfilling Your Purpose
[Self-Improvement:Attraction] Attracting your calling is not the same as finding your purpose. You are already on purpose, even if you don't realize it. But your calling? That's something else. You create your own calling. No one and nothing does that for you. And you are well equipped to do so. Your only block: believing you don't have a calling. Change that and you change everything. When you consciously create your calling, you consciously attract everything you need to fulfill that calling. Interested? Continue...
- A Law of Attraction Wake-Up Call - It's OK to Doubt
[Self-Improvement:Attraction] "Life is suffering," said the Buddha. And it's true. If you understand and accept that, then you have a decision to make-a decision that will determine your inner and outer levels of abundance, joy, and satisfaction for the rest of your life. It has nothing to do with doubt, nothing to do with repetitive affirmations (although done correctly, they can work!), or even visualization. Instead of "acting as if," it has more to do with "acting." Period. Confused? Well, not for long...
- Abundance and Prosperity Begin Here - Part V
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] You travel in the direction your habits take you. And your habits determine your level of abundance. If you change your habits, you'll change direction. But it's not easy. You develop habits of all kinds for good reason. And trying to force-change them may not be to your best advantage. There is a better way to confront your habits, both the good and the bad. It is the way of acceptance and gratitude. Check it out...
- Abundance and Prosperity Begin Here - Part IV
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] The universe needs you. You wouldn't be here if it didn't. All the forces have collaborated in bringing you here. Only one single male cell and one single female cell in the entire history of the universe could have come together to create the magnificent being that you are. Chance? Unlikely. Accident? Not a chance! You're gonna like this...
- Abundance and Prosperity Begin Here - Part II
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] Imagine miracles in your life every day. When you understand the real magic, you will literally create them without even trying. But there is a simple secret to miracles, a secret you probably have overlooked. This article shares that secret. It's nothing supernatural. You already have everything you need. You'll wonder why you didn't realize the secret before. But that's okay. You can begin experiencing miracles right now. Guaranteed.
- Abundance and Prosperity Begin Here - Part III
[Self-Improvement:Abundance-Prosperity] Your mood determines your experience of abundance. Change your mood, change your day. Here are some simple if not easy ways to upgrade your mood from damn! to sha-zam! Before you even get out of bed, before you hit the caffeine, you'll already be geared up for a prosperous and fulfilling day. Ready? Here we go...
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