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- MAKE PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS WORK - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBlessed Situations People sometimes ask me to pray for them. I always do. But sometimes they wonder: why did I not pass that exam when you were praying and blessing me. Lessons still to be Learned The answer is perhaps that was not to be for you at that particular time. Possibly a greater ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - What’s Love Got to do with it? Everything when it comes to entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePursuing Love A chance meeting can be a turning point in life: This is the story of entrepreneur Abid Beli from Karachi in Pakistan when he met a pretty girl in a park. Smitten, to him she was marriage material but his parents did not quite share the same level of enthusiasm. He was left with ...
Views: 1579 - Love and hurt go hand in hand but that should not stop us loving. Two ways to approach love - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieYou can’t love without getting hurt! There is no doubt that when a relationship comes to an end, the one who did not want the relationship to end will feel hurt. Even during a relationship when we experience disappointment we may also feel hurt. At these times we should think how we can be more ...
Views: 1573 - The Ride of Your Life. Wake up call - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieReality of Life We are souls and our body is the outer covering or protection. In most societies even the body needs protection for warmth, safety and to avoid unnerving stares or unwarranted advances. Most people will agree on this. Horsepower For thousands of years horses were our main ...
Views: 1560 - Bless yourself with the Spirit of Can-Do - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSpurts of Growth Blessing B: Believe your ideas can grow to be great things, that your mind can achieve great things when you let yourself grow. Blast yourself with brimming ideas that you are growing and growing. L: Life from the growing point of view lets you become more: experienced, ...
Views: 1544 - LEARNING ENGLISH IS EASY? There is more to English than meets the eye - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieIS THERE ONE ENGLISH LANGUAGE? It is often said that the UK and US are two countries divided by the same language. This comment is usually attributed to playwright George Bernard Shaw. The reason why there are differences is because both are living languages, absorbing words and inventing new ...
Views: 1541 - Be thirsty for knowledge my friend. 5 lessons from the propelling force of thirst - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMake use of the propelling force of being thirsty HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THIRSTY? If you have gone all your waking hours without a drink, you will appreciate that wonderful elixir called water when you do get the chance to quench your thirst. Now take this thirst and have a thirst for ...
Views: 1537 - An entrepreneur is the hero of his own company and you have to act like one - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHedging your Bets for successful entrepreneurship Testing the Waters Although gainfully employed, Suhail Ahmad wanted to ratchet up excitement in his life, so he decided to ride two boats in his 20s: Full-time employment but starting his entrepreneurship journey on the side. Q Why did ...
Views: 1535 - People are free if they truly practice their religion, be it Islam, Christianity or Judaism - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieA VOTE AGAINST THE IRAQ WAR If I had had a vote as to whether there should be an Iraq invasion or war, I would have voted against such a war. I have a number of reasons for this and these include my view that if a person truly practices their religion they experience a degree of freedom of ...
Views: 1522 - SAVOR LIFE NOW: SAVE THE BEST FOR FIRST NOT LAST, says Susan McKenzie - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieAGE-OLD ASIAN STORY There is a frequently told story with a moral that serves to shock us to rethink our priorities. An old man was on his deathbed when suddenly he was overwhelmed by the enticing aromas of cookies punctuating the air. Frail, and oh so ill, he managed to pull himself up and ...
Views: 1501 - Don’t ever forget to give thanks ever! Mike Ghouse shares his tips for giving thanks - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThere is a great power in giving thanks and Mike's tips are guaranteed to lift the spirits. Balancing Act The expression of gratitude is the ultimate balancing act in everyone’s life. We know whom we receive the good from and we offer our gratitude. Harmony The absence of a simple thank ...
Views: 1498 - MONKEY BLESSINGS: Three lessons from three little monkeys - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMONKEY BUSINESS Monkeys may be able to do it but can humans? And that is to see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil.Can you hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil? GROWING UP WITH THREE MONKEYS Three little monkeys in the form of a small ornament took pride of place in the living ...
Views: 1478 - Nothing around you holds the power to make you unhappy! So why do you let it? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE POWER TO BE HAPPY BLESSING B: Bump up your mind to the highest level by reminding yourself that nothing can make you unhappy. L: Little things should never take away your precious peace of mind, so reduce every issue in your life to its smallest point and then crush it in your thoughts and ...
Views: 1476 - Power up with Patience and Persistence - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWEB WARS Robert the Bruce was fighting for the independence of Scotland against the English, but he lost a battle and was hiding in a cave. He was downtrodden and perhaps even contemplating that everything was hopeless. He was not alone in that cave. A spider was his companion and he watched ...
Views: 1457 - Do you hear the call of God? What is the call of God by Mike Ghouse - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWHAT IS THE CALL OF GOD? Mike Ghouse: “It is a call from God to learn about each other and know each other.” LISTENING TO THE CALL OF GOD When we do that, myths about others disappear. We open up to friendships without reserve or fear. Mike shares some practical points about the ...
Views: 1444 - Mike Ghouse is human and this is how he deals with it! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHunger Pangs By Day Four of Ramadan (the fasting month for Muslims) Mike was feeling exhausted and hungry from noon onward. HOW TO DEAL WITH HUNGER The solution: pray for hungry children and people around the world in Congo, Haiti, Somalia and Burma. Mike Ghouse: “The tragedy of Rohingi ...
Views: 1434 - VIDEO VERVE: UP YOUR GAME WITH ONLINE VIDEOS - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSHARING IDEAS An incredible revolution is taking place and it is not always for money but is fuelled by passion. This amazing revolution is the worldwide accessibility of videos and how people are viewing them, creating their videos in response and in effect upping the ante in a particular ...
Views: 1434(2 votes) - 20 relationship boosters for greater relationship richness in business and pleasure - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePOSITIVE POWER 1. When you have a choice as to who you can associate with – choose people who are positive, who can help you positively and who give you an energy boost when they are around. Be with people who you are proud of, people you admire and people who like and respect you. 2. ...
Views: 1422 - Better business writing – 13 ways - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieEFFECTIVE WRITING IS A LEARNABLE SKILL THE FACTS OF THE BUSINESS WORLD Think about it – a significant part of your job consists of communicating with others. This communication will be both speaking and writing. Email, letters, memos, proposals, office materials, promotional copy and a wide ...
Views: 1420 - We are here today thanks to Mom, says Mike Ghouse. The best lady in the world! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTo the Americans it is Mom, but to the British it is Mum! (or is it!) Whether it is Mom or Mum – most of us dearly love our mums. By the way the word Mom is used widely in the Midlands of England (Think Birmingham). Mom and Mummy are old-English words. In some parts of Scotland they also use ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - SUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN: You can make it happen. Here’s how. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN There is a proverb that gives a warning: This is an accident waiting to happen. A dangerous situation has been created and it is inevitable that an accident will happen, sooner or later. Let’s reverse this idea and let us do all the things that will lead on to ...
Views: 1414 - UP AMONG THE BIRDS: Higher self living makes you wanna live - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieUPLIFT THE FUTURE BLESSING B: Base your life on positive possibilities that you can envisage, dream, work upon and create. L: Let your feelings come from the beauty that is inside of you. Look forward and embrace the limitless future as it arrives one day at a time. E: Envelop your ...
Views: 1409 - The Number One Secret of Getting that Job Offer - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieImpressive CV The irony of life is that we need an impressive CV but its impressiveness is not what bags the job. It is a good intro but then … A Leg in the Door No more than a leg in the door, resumes get you in front of the hiring people, but it will be a compelling story that will get ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - 7 writing secrets from the greatest modernist literary figure of the 20th century (Part I) - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe writing secrets of Virginia Woolf with comments by Susan McKenzie 1. TREAT ALL WRITING AS AN ESSAY A good essay must have this permanent quality about it; it must draw its curtain round us, but it must be a curtain that shuts us in not out. (Virginia Woolf). SUSAN MCKENZIE: Treat all ...
Views: 1408 - Source of Strength blessings: Let my soul blessings bless your soul and life purpose - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieRaining Down Blessings Upon You B: Beliefs are at the core of our being, so be prepared to go deep to brighten up your thinking. L: Learn to think in bigger and better ways. Let your imagination run riot and imagine your mind is overflowing with wisdom. Look harder and deeper at the universe ...
Views: 1403 - My English lesson from the Ambassador’s wife. What the British High Commissioner’s wife taught me - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHow high are your standards of English? When I joined the British High Commission I was to be introduced to the High Commissioner’s wife. We had a lengthy conversation and during that introduction I used the word ‘can.’ We had a good laugh when she suggested my usage was Singlish. I took to ...
Views: 1402 - Words, language and writing by the one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 7 ways to put a zing in your writing - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe greatest words and writing secrets by Virginia Woolf (Part 2) Woolf is considered one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 1. POWER WORDS: “When I cannot see words curling like rings of smoke round me I am in darkness—I am nothing.” Virginia Woolf Susan McKenzie: In ...
Views: 1402 - MONKEY BLESSINGS: Three lessons from three little monkeys - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMONKEY BUSINESS Monkeys may be able to do it but can humans? And that is to see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. Three little monkeys in the form of a small ornament took pride of place in my grandmother’s living room for all of my growing-up years. I was fascinated by it and studied ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Do not grow old, just grow - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieI wish someone had told me this when I was in my 20s: Do not grow old, just grow. Whatever age you currently are, there is still time to just grow. SEEING INTO THE FUTURE As you get older you will not look the same. In fact, if you look at your parents and grandparents you will know in ...
Views: 1396 - What all Muslims, Jews and Christians should be doing - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieHARMONIOUS HOME It is very important to find ways to co-exist in harmony with others so that we can have a better world. RELIGIOUS REACH Jesus is a revered prophet to millions and believed to be the Messiah by millions. We should respect those who say Jesus is a revered prophet and those ...
Views: 1395 - The birds and the bees and living happily ever after. HOW TO HAVE A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE BEST MARRIAGES How to have a match made in heaven. Here are the secrets for a successful marriage, however it takes two to believe in them. MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN In Islam marriage is a form of worship, a social obligation, an act highly admired by Allah SWT and a way of life (Sunnah) of ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Truly Living: Do you think you are? Five ways to live it up! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieLIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT! I am sure you have heard this many times: life is what you make it. Definitely your input and your outlook shape the life that materializes. So whether you totally believe this statement or not, you can make a great impact on the direction of your life. TRULY ...
Views: 1384 - Make a statement and see your career soar. Three ways to touch a higher level of success - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSpur for Greater Life No one gets out alive. Indeed people such as Steve Jobs used the inevitability of death as a spur for greater life. If you are going to die anyway what is holding you back? That was the lifestyle approach of Steve Jobs. Lifetime of Success Think about how you ...
Views: 1378 - We can Move Mountains! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSeek Knowledge I was not born Muslim, but the one piece of Muslim philosophy my mother imparted to me was if the mountain would not come to Muhammad, Muhammad would go the mountain. This Muslim philosophy had such an impact that I have wanted to know about the man who is so revered by ...
Views: 1378 - 10 straightforward ways to success - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieEASY PEASY For some there is no easy way to success – it requires learning from mistakes and is one of the best ways. Take Steve Jobs for example – he certainly had ups and downs before he met with meterioic success. Here are 10 points that help you have more success more easily. 1. ...
Views: 1354 - Go for Gold: 5 ways to avoid the divorce courts and head towards 50 golden years - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWhat are you headed towards? The divorce courts or your golden wedding anniversary? BLESSED MARRIAGE BLESSING B: Bonds of love need to be reinforced to keep the bonds strong, stronger and the strongest. L: Loving, long marriages are revered by society when we celebrate silver, golden and ...
Views: 1352 - SOCIAL NETWORKING: You either love it or hate it! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieINFORMATION OVERLOAD Do you have a penchant or an additiction for modern communications? If you are like me you will be hooked on a number of social networking sites. I have limited myself to active participation on three social networks. Facebook to keep in contact with friends and family. ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Help the world – vote for effective electricity supplies in Asia - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWould you like to do a nice thing for some human beings? Is there any cost? No cost. All you have to do is register at this website http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/about Just sign up and then you can vote. You can sign up as a friend of MIT. Signing up can be very quick. What is this ...
Views: 1339 - Why do you have a Facebook account? This is why I am on FACEBOOK AND SOCIAL MEDIA - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE FIVE PILLARS Why are you on Facebook - do you really have clear reasons? I do. I have five strong reasons why I am on Facebook. They form the five pillars of my social media presence. You should think about why you do anything in this life - and the more good reasons you have the more ...
Views: 1330 - Out of the fire and into the frying pan. 5 points to think about before you marry and divorce - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSET FORMULA FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE I don’t have a guaranteed formula for a successful marriage but I do have some ideas on how to make a successful life which includes being reasonably happily married. These are principles and ideas taught to me by my mother who has never divorced. She has ...
Views: 1320 - Nothing you do is a waste of time if you know how to benefit from what you do. 10 benefits - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBoth in your business life and your personal life nothing is a waste of time if you take the capitalize on everything you do approach. Here are 10 ways to benefit. 1. I HAVE ENOUGH TO BE HAPPY Of course you do. Never be upset with what you don’t have. Strive to be content with what you have ...
Views: 1305 - LOVE YOUR BOSS, it could work wonders for your career - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieLIFE IS NOT FAIR Sometimes we can be so right yet so wrong. This philosophy applies in the work place. In parts of Asia, there is the belief that the Boss is always right or more accurately, The Boss always thinks he is right! TAKE A LEAF OUT OF THE BOOKS OF LAW STUDENTS Law students are ...
Views: 1291 - There is a land of bad, inappropriate and totally wrong English. It is called the land of faux pas - make sure that is one land you avoid. - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWhen using the word ‘can’ is a serious faux pas. Can (Part II) There is a land of bad, inappropriate and totally wrong English. It is called the land of faux pas - make sure that is one land you avoid. THE IMPACT OF LITERARY ENGLISH ON ENGLISH This week a so-called senior English teacher ...
Views: 1274 - The Reality of Prayers and Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieBlessed Situations People sometimes ask me to pray for them. I always do. But sometimes they wonder: why did I not pass that exam or do as well as I wanted when you were praying and blessing me. Lessons still to be Learned The answer is perhaps that was not to be for you at that particular ...
Views: 1215 - STRESS FREE IN 5 STRESS-FREE EASY STEPS - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieIMMUNE TO STRESS BLESSING B: Beat stress by not letting it arise in the first place. Beat stress by realizing what your place is in the great scheme and reality of the nature of things. Building up your immunity to stress should be one of your goals. L: Let the Lord guide you in all things. ...
Views: 1189 - TAKE THE LEAD: You have what it takes. Here’s how! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieOUR INHERENT NATURE We are all teachers and students and we are all leaders and followers. Why do I say this? It is the nature of existence. We have to engage in life-long learning if we want our success to continue. So we have to humble ourselves and get other people, be they younger or older ...
Views: 1133(3 votes) - Dream jobs: are they fact or fantasy? Transform fastasy to fact - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHIS IS YOUR LIFE Once upon there was a British television show: This is Your Life! which put under the microscope a real-life person when friends, family, associates would appear and rebuild the person’s life bit by bit in front of viewers. A highly popular show, the presenter with the aid of ...
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