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Barbara A. Clark is an educator, writer, counselor, speaker and coach, specializing in law of attraction and EFT techniques. An accomplished cross-cultural trainer, she has been a professional in higher education for over 25 years. She holds a Master's degree

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Empowerment: 2 of 46
I ONCE KNEW A WOMANI once knew a womanWho was not afraidTo go after what she wantedAnd who knew what that was,With no thoughts of bitterness and revengeBut she has been lost for some time now.I once knew a womanWho spoke up her mindNot worrying what others would think or sayOr if they would approve...I once knew a womanWho we... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Why or why not vote in elections: 3 of 40
Civic ResponsibilityI recently was talking politics with a group of colleagues and friends. Having just returned from Iowa (my native state), I am always "pumped up" with politics on my mind since everywhere you turn now in Iowa the focus is on the upcoming Iowa Caucus on January 3.In the United States, one often hears that t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Keeping the joy alive in your life: 1 of 11
101 Ways To Uplift Your Spirit & Of Those Around You1. Smile!2. Laugh!3. Contribute money towards the person's bill behind you.4. Contribute toll money to the car behind you.5. Give away something from your closet today.6. Give away something from your closet for a week!7. Say "thank you" with genuine gratitude.8. Remember to... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Inspirational: 1 of 6
Bird WatchingWhen I was a kid, I used to love watching nature, and particularly birds. It was a strange love affair really, as I also had some bad experiences with several birds as a kid and a teenager. I was attacked by a blue jay while I was riding my bike because I unknowingly came too close to her fallen nest, and several... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Alzheimer's disease: 5 of 26
The Heart RemembersIt's been two weeks since I took my mother to see her oldest brother who was in the hospital. Since my mom has dementia, I wasn't sure how she would react to seeing her brother in the hospital or even if she would understand that her brother had just had two brain surgeries and had miraculously survived two... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Love: 54 of 273
I'm In Love With YouWhen I look into your eyesI see no one else but youBut what I see is painThat you're going throughWon't you let me feel that pain?Won't you let me see you, too?Cause if you don't know by now,I'm in love with you(Chorus)Yes, You, you're the sunshine of my dayYou're the summer of my yearAnd I want to have yo... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition How to get kids to eat their vegetables: 6 of 28
Spinach, Broccoli, Beets & Cauliflower: Tips for Getting Your Children To Eat Those VegetablesDo you struggle with getting your children to eat those healthy vegetables? Here are ten tips I found to be successful in raising two children who now eat most vegetables, regularly have soup and salads with their meals and are open ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy to implement environmental resolutions for the new year: 19 of 77
25 Easy Things You Can Do To Make The World a Little GreenerAre you looking for some quick ideas on how to be more environmentally friendly this year? Here are 25 easy ways to make a positive impact on the planet, without making a noticeable impact on your wallet.1. Replace incandescent bulbs with fluorescent bulbs in your ho... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology Barack Obama's foreign affairs positions: 4 of 16
Barack Obama: The Best Candidate For U.S. Foreign PolicyMost people would probably agree that any President of the United States needs skills in foreign diplomacy. The urgency of this necessity today cannot be overstated. Our relations with the world have been damaged by the current administration. We can no longer take the "... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) The power of human touch: 2 of 7
A Hug and a KissI just recently returned from visiting my mother in her assisted living facility, which is filled with many patients who suffer from Alzheimer's Disease, and other forms of dementia. As always on my visits to her, I am touched by the beautiful souls of people who are residing there. What follows is my recent e... More..