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- A Different Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Keith ReadyI am a great fan and admirer of Cirque Du Soleil and over the years have been very fortunate to see a number of their absolutely sensational shows. At each of these shows, I have joined thousands of other people in the circus tent to reflect in total awe on the amazing and seemingly ...
Views: 775 - A Different Perspective - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from mandie crawfordA Different Perspective on Getting the Contract or Making the Sale Networking is great, and can provide us with many contacts. Out of those contacts, if we follow-up properly we will have several potential customers that we will meet with to ‘show our wares’ or provide quotes for services ...
Views: 1125 - A Disturbing Reality - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from William CottringerA Disturbing Reality By Bill Cottringer “Logic will never change emotion or perception.” ~ Edward de Bono. After studying things like success, happiness, failure, frustration and anger for several decades now, I have come to the conclusion there may be a very disturbing reality too ...
Views: 1403 - A Few More Thoughts About Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2019 from William CottringerA Few More Thoughts About Happiness by Bill Cottringer “Breathe in common sense and breathe out nonsense.” ~The Author. Happiness has as many different definitions and ways to get it as there are people on the planet. Here are a few more thoughts about happiness I have had recently, ...
Views: 907 - A LESSON IN GENEROSITY - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Julia JamesOn a beautiful sunny afternoon in Vancouver, I was riding my bike to the bus station. I was on my way to catch a bus that would transport me and my bike to the ferry terminal. I had just spent the weekend with good friends and was happy about the unexpected warm weather. As I stopped at a red ...
Views: 1024 - A Life of Purpose and a Reason to Live - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Vince DaCostaWhen I was about ten years old, I got lost! My Father did not send out a search party and my Mother did not call the police. I had not wondered into the woods by myself, nor had I run away from home. Actually I was at home. I was in a room in my own house. But I was lost. My Father was a ...
Views: 1160 - A Life of Purpose One Decision at a Time - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonLast month I had the privilege of attending a conference with 500 other entrepreneurial women from around the world. We were there to focus on developing a life of purpose to serve in a greater way. It was an incredible experience, being in an environment with all of these other powerful women ...
Views: 1188 - A New Beginning - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Jo Anne WhiteWelcome to a New Year! Do you look ahead to this year 2013 with optimism or dread that you won’t live up to your own expectations? No matter how many times you’ve visualized and fantasized a new you with stellar health, love, contentment and abundance, are you exactly where you want to be ...
Views: 1385 - A New Kind of Hero to Guide Us - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2015 from Larry FreeborgAs kids, we are taught to look up to the heroes in our community such as the police officers and firefighters who keep us safe. Some of us also immersed ourselves in the world of comic book superheroes – characters with superhuman powers who always managed to do the right thing and come out on ...
Views: 1034 - A New View Of Patience - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Paula MarolewskiPatience. A virtue much sought, a commodity to be utterly desired. Stillness of soul in the midst of turmoil, perseverance in the face of trials, undisturbed faith under the onslaught of evil. Maybe. Maybe not. Mulling over the word, I found a brief flash of clarity: a redefining of my ...
Views: 884 - A New Year’s Resolution Worth Considering - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from William CottringerA New Year’s Resolution Worth Considering By Bill Cottringer Normally, I am not one for making or suggesting good New Year’s resolutions, maybe because I have seen too many short-lived ones dissolving after just a few weeks. However, I am going to make an exception to my own rule this ...
Views: 1498 - A Prayer for the Capable - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Samantha BennettA PRAYER FOR THE CAPABLE And as you stand there On time and Appropriately clad for the event With a high-fiber bar in your bag And extra pens Let us take this moment to applaud you. You, the prepared. You, the accomplished. You, the bills-paid-on-time and the-taxes-done-in-March. You, who ...
Views: 1691 - A Promise To Your Self - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Luminita SaviucWhat if you read this beautiful poem every single day? What if you choose to start doing all the wonderful things that Christian D Larson is teaching us to do? How would your life change? How will your life look like? How will the lives of those around look like? Let's all start doing more good ...
Views: 1313 - A Question of Ethics - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Kimberly ShepherdOn this day in 1987, I stepped up on an outdoor stage at Delaware Valley Regional High School in New Jersey and presented the following speech titled “A Question of Ethics” to my graduating class. As I re-typed it today, I found myself wincing a bit at my intensity and zeal. Yet I can’t ...
Views: 1203 - A review of the Daily Soccer News - by When looking over the Internet, there is simply too much news and information on pretty much everything. If you are a football fanatic, it is no wonder that there are too many websites out there as well. If you are looking for a good source of news and information, just go to your trusted and ...
Views: 89 - A Season for Non-Violence - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Joan Breiner, M.Ed. and Susyn Reeve, M.Ed.January 30, 2009 marked the beginning of the 12th annual Season for Non-Violence. A Season for Nonviolence is an international 64-day educational, media and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that nonviolence is a powerful way to heal, transform and empower our lives and our ...
Views: 1774 - A Sharp Dressed Man - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Royce GomezA Sharp Dressed Man Traveling with a business man brought some unexpected revelations. However, one particularly stands out. We arrive the night before the "big meeting". You know the one you have spent weeks preparing for, the one with one of your biggest clients (a $50M plus deal), and the ...
Views: 2226 - A Shocking Definition of Success - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from Kate BeedersI used to think it was all about the money. Reaching the end goal. Partly, because I’m really results-oriented and partly because of my background in corporate. It was always about winning and being successful. Boom! That’s where the rewards always were. In corporate, my boss called to ...
Views: 1618 - A Simple Life Gap Map That Makes Sense Of The Ones You Have To Pay For - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from William CottringerA Simple Life Gap Map That Makes Sense Of The Ones You Have To Pay For By Bill Cottringer “Life gets to be fun only when we begin to feel free to live it; but there is no real freedom apart from responsibility and ownership.” ~Dr. Henry Cloud. Here are two important things you know ...
Views: 1697 - A Simple Way to Increase Your Happiness - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2022 from Noelle NelsonAs I stood in line waiting for a table last week, a couple of people were leaving the restaurant. One of them was complaining about the food, the few waiters, and how long it took to get their order. Meanwhile, the other person was saying: “Gosh, I don’t know. I liked the variety of the menu and ...
Views: 568 - A Time to Dance - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Charlene ProctorLately, my heart has been uplifted by the joy and hope that is so strongly felt by everyone during the holiday season. Part of the Christmas celebration is to renew our faith in the light that naturally shines through each one of us. The deeper message of the season is that we can experience a ...
Views: 1990 - A Very Annoying Habit - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2020 from William CottringerA VERY ANNOYING HABIT by Bill Cottringer “I personally believe we developed language because of our deep inner need to complain.” ~Jane Wagner. What could anyone complain about regarding this beautiful day? Oh, I imagine we can find something: The inconvenient travel and other ...
Views: 848 - A Will is a testamentary instrument where tester can distribute property according he/her wishes. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Javed KhanA Will is a testamentary instrument where tester can distribute property according he/her wishes. It is known that everybody wants to lead the happy life and his/ her only is concerned about the properties after the death. The person has the right to devolve his property after his death through ...
Views: 806 - A World In Confusion - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Maria KhalifeThere is no need to go to India or anywhere else to find peace. You will find that deep place of silence right in your room, your garden or even your bathtub. ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Those who face life placidly and harmoniously do so admirably because of their level of deepened ...
Views: 699 - Abolish Your Negative Self Image - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Kathy SmithAn absence of self-confidence is really a debilitating characteristic because it usually limits an individual in your options in life and jeopardizes your odds of success, which ends up in a self-fulfilling prediction. The following is an exercise to start to build self-confidence: Let’s ...
Views: 1079 - About Time - Living In The Moment - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Vickie GriffithVivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe designed beautiful fluid forms of modern jewelry for the company Georg Jensen. In 1962 she was asked to create an object for the Louvre in Paris for their Musée des Arts Décoratifs exhibit. The theme given the artist was to create a piece about which they felt most ...
Views: 1096 - Abundance is your birthright – Step into it? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightImagine the scene… A street artist drawing, painting, scene after scene of people living life… Normally these pictures are still-life – A depiction of life with no life in them but this time, as you walk round looking at these pictures, they seem to come alive. Men, women in all walks ...
Views: 854 - Abundance Mindset - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Zara GameOne of the key principles in leading a more fulfilling life is to pursue an abundant mindset. Most people live in a scarcity mindset, and they believe that there is not enough for everyone, and because they do not think they have a chance of obtaining their wants and/or desires, they just give ...
Views: 2220 - Accept 100 % Responsibility For Your Future Success - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe greatest threat to your future success has very little to do with anything outside of you. The greatest thief of your potential is not someone waiting in an alley, eager to rob you; it is your own mind. Don’t become a victim to yourself and allow your dreams to be crushed because you are ...
Views: 1617 - ACCEPT ADVERSITY, BOUNCE BACK & GET GOING - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2014 from William CottringerACCEPT ADVERSITY, BOUNCE BACK & GET GOING By Bill Cottringer “All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” ~Walt Disney. ...
Views: 2099 - Accept Your Gifts Gratefully Without Envying Others - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2017 from Bill LamptonDecember in many countries centers around the spirit of giving. Even companies and individuals with no religious affiliation make special contributions during “the season”: –Year end employee bonuses –Meals for the unfed –Shelters for the homeless –Extra tips for servers at ...
Views: 1030 - Accept Yourself As You Are, You Never Get It Done and You Can't Get It Wrong. - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkAccept yourself as you are, you never get it done and you can't get it wrong. The second secret to manifesting your dreams and desires is to learn that you will never be finished and you will always happily want to manifest new experiences. Imagine receiving everything you want right now and ...
Views: 1331 - Acceptance - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Jane SaylorDo you feel stuck in a rut? Do you have the same things going on day in and day out? Are you ready for a change? These are questions with very individualized answers. Each of us are on a different path throughout our journey of life and we all have experiences that have helped to create ...
Views: 1258 - Acceptance of Self - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAcceptance; when your higher power created you he or she put together a priceless package and you were presented to the world, probably kicking and screaming. Maybe you even scored a perfect 10 on your Virginia Apgar assessment. As your life was beginning, in all probability, it was filled ...
Views: 889 - Achieving Success In Life – Can You Make The Commitment To Your Success Development? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Tony BurnellLife is hard - or hadn't you noticed? It can be hard to work out exactly what you want out of life. It can be hard to believe you can become a success in life. It can be hard to set goals. It can be hard to commit to a plan of action that requires constant attention and discipline. It can be ...
Views: 1275 - Achieving true work-life integration - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2020 from Emma ViglucciWhat are you striving for when you are in the pursuit of Balance in your life? Do you have a visual of a scale perfectly balanced in the middle? Are you looking to work 9-5 and then you are OFF? Are you looking to break down your day into thirds: sleep, work, live? What is balance? I believe ...
Views: 662 - Achieving Way Bigger Purposes - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Jackie ManWe human beings all have purposes in this world. We were created by God so that we can find our spot under the sun and do what we were made to do. Some are carpenters, others are executives, and others are sky divers and so on. It is really impressive the wide dimension of men’s possibility on ...
Views: 654 - Acknowledge and Celebrate Your Accomplishments! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Georgiana CarollusDo you find it’s easier to notice other people’s successes than it is to acknowledge your own? Do you even acknowledge your accomplishments before you raise the bar even higher for yourself and set another goal to achieve? By neglecting to acknowledge your accomplishments, you may be missing an ...
Views: 2933 - Act from Fear and Die or Trust in Our Higher Nature - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Neil FioreAct from Fear and Die or Trust in Our Higher Nature by Neil Fiore, 1st Lieutenant, 101st Airborne 1965-1966 I’d been in Vietnam exactly four months with an advanced unit of the 101st Airborne, when Francois invited a Special Forces Lt. Colonel, me and two other lieutenants to his exclusive ...
Views: 1441 - Action versus Talking - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Kristie DeanAction vs. Talking I spent some time on Facebook today and saw a post by a friend asking for help with a situation. Within minutes about ten people posted they would help out, but I only saw one person asking specific information, and then telling how she would help. I’ve noticed this in ...
Views: 1043 - Addictions - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Kenneth LindWhen I was a kid my mother’s younger brother Sammy was a guy to look up to. A marine during world war II, a foreman in an auto plant after the war, a decent house in a nice neighborhood, wife, two kids. He was a big happy friendly guy who was fun to be with. On social occasions drinks were ...
Views: 1042 - Adding Humor to Our Life - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierAdding humor to our life is a wonderful way to bring in more balance. Seeing the amusement in even the most challenging aspects of life lifts our spirits. Having a change in perception is the result of adding humor to our life. Instead of seeing the glass as half empty we see the glass as ...
Views: 1588 - Adjusting Goals - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Joe VitaleWhenever you desire something bigger than yourself, you expand your mind, melt limitations, and turbocharge your energy. An example: Authors who were the most successful were the ones with "a sense of mission." They weren't just selling books; they were changing lives. Is it time for you to ...
Views: 1337 - Advantages of Aluminum Alloy Cases in Modern Packaging - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2024 from Shubham SardaIntroduction: As the global economy and packaging industry continues to evolve, there is a growing emphasis on redefining product packaging. Traditional box types have presented limitations and inconveniences, prompting a demand for improved quality. The dynamic nature of modern life, coupled ...
Views: 277 - Advantages of Stage hire in London - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from David leeAre you planning to stage an event in your society? It could be grand or small depending on the budget and other factors. The first thing you need to do is to find out the most appropriate outdoor stage for your event. Choosing the right stage for your event can be a daunting task and the bigger ...
Views: 711 - Advice for Raising Responsible Citizens for Tomorrow - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyWe all want parenting advice that provides us with the tools we need to raise happy healthy children. Good parenting does not result from using a standardized recipe or cookie cutter approach to the many challenges our offspring present to us. Good parenting really comes from learning as ...
Views: 1545 - Affirmations for Inner Healing - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPC1. I am at peace with myself and accept my oneness with all life. 2. I draw from the wellspring of the Source to fill my heart with love, joy, peace, beauty, and grace. As I fill myself I have more than enough to nourish myself and others. 3. My wisdom guides me moment by moment to know ...
Views: 1530 - After You Get Everything You Want, What Else Is There Left to Want? - by Submitted on May 05, 2018 from Rossana SneeHave you ever wanted something so badly that your days and nights were spent dreaming about it? No matter what you were doing, your thoughts would eventually travel back to that “thing” you coveted. Then the day would finally come—the Day of Acquisition. You felt beyond excited. There were no ...
Views: 1136 - Agressively Patient - by Submitted on May 21, 2021 from Tim RhodeBe “aggressively patient” to get what you want in life. Aggressively patient? These two words DO NOT go together. This oxymoron is an excellent mindset for life and investing. So, let me tell you what I mean. It’s a Lifestyle. Aggressively go after what you want in life. Be patient ...
Views: 526 - Aiming for the It's Not About Me Mindset - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2020 from Bruce WawrzyniakIn the last post that I had put on this website I was talking in that entry about awards and, in particular, MVP, most valuable player. That was taken from Episode 80 of my weekly show and in that interview my guest, Fr. Michael Lightner, proceeded to make a reference to St. John ...
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