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	Yvonnie DuBose BellaOnline's Inspiration Editor

Acquiring Balance
Acquiring balance means attending to the whole you. In other words, it is managing your mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial health. Making a plan now will ensure a bright new year and a healthier and happier you throughout the holidays.

An Understanding Heart
What does it mean to have an understanding heart? King Solomon knew the secret, and so can we.

Aromatherapy for Inspiration and Creativity
There are times when we need a little boost to feel inspired and creative again. Here are some of my favorite essential oils that help me to get inspired and back in the groove again.

Art as a Spiritual Path
Ever dreamed of living the life of the inspired artist, but didn't feel you had what it takes? Think again!

Attitudes that Inspire
You cannot control the actions of others. You can, though, control your actions and your attitude about everything. So, put on your most positive attitude for one week and get inspired by your results.

Become a Spokesperson for Happiness
Oscar Hammerstein once stated that "it is a modern tragedy that despair has so many spokesman, and hope, so few." What would happen if we decided to become a spokesperson for happiness and hope rather than lament the sad state of the world we live in?

Butterfly
The butterfly is a symbol of transformation and spiritual growth. And it is through the lessons of the butterfly that we understand our great capacity to grow, and help others to grow.

Cleansing From The Outside In
Are you feeling scatter brained or confused? Feeling sluggish and or fatigued? Do you feel stuck or uninspired and uncertain of what to do next? You may simply need an internal cleansing. In fact, cleaning your home can help you get to a cleaner internal body.

Create Your Own Life Seal Chart
Edgar Cayce, also known as the sleeping prophet, believed that every person has certain symbols that will trigger them to move toward their destiny. These symbols, when put into art form, are known as the Life Seal Chart.

Creating Happiness
On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you? Use these 5 steps to create happiness.

Faith
According to our faith it is done to us. We have all the faith we'll ever need, we just need to make sure we are having faith in things that will bring us peace and happiness.

Grateful Living
Grateful living creates a life filled with blessings. Not living the grateful life yet? Try these easy steps to bring gratitude, and the blessings that follow, into your life.,

Happy Anyway
Life is always going throw us challenges. Sometimes we just have to decide to be happy anyway!

If You Could Change The World
If you could change the world, where would you start?

Inspiring Personalities
Do you know any inspiring personalities? You know those people that always seem truly pleased with the journey they are on. They say they are going to do something and then, actually do it. Great things just keep happening to them and they are so grateful all of the time. Wanna be one?

Inspiring the Inner Poet
Learning to write our own poetry can help us grow, and can be a tremendous source of inspiration.

King Midas
We've all wished, at one time or another, that everything we touch could turn to gold, but is that thought coming from a place of lack or our desire to change the world around us?

Living from Love
To live a life from love means living with enthusiasm and vitality.

Living From Your Heart
Tired of being on autopilot? Anyone can live from the heart, and by working with these four easy steps, you too, can find yourself moving into a more inspired life.

Longing and Belonging
As human beings we have a need to belong, and when we follow our inner compass, and follow that divine longing, we will always find ourselves in a place of belonging.

Making Successful New Year's Resolutions
If you are among the many that tend to start tackling their resolutions strong at the start of the year and fizzle early, maybe your approach needs to be tweaked. Try these tips for fulfilling your goals this year!

Overwhelmed?
To-Do lists and stressful situations will always be there. However, there are things we can do to assure we handle these situations with grace, and cut back on our own feelings of being overwhelmed.

Peace
Where do you find peace?

Presence
Presence is heralded as the solution to inner peace, balance and growth. So, what does presence truly mean and how do we get there?

Ready For A Miracle
Most of us have our ideas of what a miracle is, but did you know that miracles are supposed to be part of our daily lives and not just random occurances?

Serendipity
Serendipity is a fortunate discovery that can ultimately be a life changing occurrence.

Singing the Soul
Poetry is the language of the soul. It allows us to express ourselves, and reach into the core of our being to find who we truly are.

Synchronicity
So much more than just coincidence, synchronicities give us clarity, and bring balance and wisdom into our lives.

The Benefits of Napping
If a good night's rest can make you mentally sharp, then a nap will make you brilliant. Join Einstein, Beethoven, Franklin, Clinton and other intellectual personalities in honing your skills with the art of napping.

The Serenity Prayer
A key to inner peace and tranquility, the Serenity Prayer is a favorite among those in not only 12 Step Programs, but also those seeking to find comfort and guidance on their spiritual path.

The Value of Life
If your life began in this moment, what would you prefer it to say? How will you start creating a story worth living and telling?

The Value of Spontaneity
We all understand the worthiness of being organized and predictable. Well, spontaneity has wonderful qualities too. For one week, live outside of your box. Try these 5 tips to inspire a little spontaneity in your life.

Walking In Light
Walking in Light can be as simple as three easy steps...

When One Door Closes
We've all had to deal with missed opportunities. Should we actually find cause to celebrate them?