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How to Thrive in Radically Changing Times
…Without Killing Your Spirit or Losing Your Way
By Bud Inzer
In these profoundly uncertain times, we need more than brilliance and ambition to thrive—we need the breathtaking fluency of soul to live out the grace and deep meaning of our ... Views: 861
When you make a decision about setting a goal for yourself, make sufficient research to be able to build an efficient plan targeted to reach your gaol, but do not discuss it with friends and family. Do not rely on anyone but yourself when you make a decision, which will change your life. If you ... Views: 1151
When I was younger and couldn’t go to sleep at night, my dad told me when he couldn’t sleep he would close his eyes and imagine a big black chalk board. And every time something was written or drawn on that chalk board, he would quickly get his eraser and erase it so he could focus on nothing. ... Views: 745
One of the important ways in which successful people differ from unsuccessful people is that successful people tend to know who they are and what they believe in. Their clarity with regard to their goals, values, and ideals allows them to achieve success where others—including other people ... Views: 1266
Every night before I go to bed. I write out 10 successes for the day. Some days they're monumental other days they're not but no matter how big or small I celebrate them all. By writing your successes, you focus on your successes; . you will draw more success to you. Whatever we focus on ... Views: 1999
What not to wear during Fashion Week or every day of the week for that matter… Fashion is always changing and with a new year comes new style.Some of this year’s fashion musts may not even be on your mind yet, so let me fill you in before it's too late!
What's In, What's Out, What’s Hot ... Views: 1190
Let’s turn back the clock…
What does 2010 have to do with it? I’d like to start off by saying. Be grateful about where you’re at today and what you’ve accomplished this year. Stuck in disappointment is not cute!
Be the architect of your life & design it exactly how you want it. “If you ... Views: 1042
Procrastination and perfectionism often go hand in hand. Do you put things off because they’re never good enough? If you spend all your time trying to make things perfect, it’s no surprise they NEVER get done. It’s said that successful people fail more than unsuccessful people. Why do I think ... Views: 1427
Affirmations aren't all created equal. Some are naturally better than others. However, most people do not use affirmations correctly. 95% of those that use affirmations fail to produce significant results. It’s really sad because they wonder why they’re not getting the results they want. If you ... Views: 1119
We hear a lot of messages that we should be less materialistic and just be satisfied with what we have. Well that simply is not our human nature. Every part of us… psychologically, physically, emotionally, spiritually… desires expansion and growth.
If we finally achieve doing ten pull-ups, we ... Views: 1178
There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.
-- Benjamin Zander
Author/conductor Ben Zander’s quotation flashed through my mind when I had to cancel a day of work thanks to a nor’easter that blew though Portsmouth in January.
As forecasters made their blizzard ... Views: 954
This is an introduction to the most ancient astrological system in use today. I also compare it to the more commonly used 12 Animal Chinese System, and explain its advantages.
I Ching Astrology is the most ancient astrological system. Over 5,000 years old, it shares the same heritage and ... Views: 1172
In this life whatever happens is never good or bad, it is all simply richly interesting.
Have you ever had something happen in your life that felt like a bad thing only later to realize in the long run it turned out to be a good thing? I would like to share a story from my recent travels. I ... Views: 1055
I like eagles. They face storms with courage and boldness. When a storm is coming every other bird runs away from the storm. The eagle flies into the storm. We, like birds, can run way, be paralyzed when we think that our circumstances are more than we can handle or succeed and grow tremendously ... Views: 685
Are you persistent? Do you do whatever it takes to achieve your goals? Do you know what the power of persistence can do? How to become persistent?
For the past three weeks or so, the Egyptian people have been persistent to achieve their goals to gain freedom, to topple Hosni Mubarak and his ... Views: 1115
Before I begin talking about affirmations and how to use them to assist you in your weight loss journey, I want to briefly discuss mindset. It is important that you think about this journey as a lifestyle change, not self deprivation. If you view the effort to lose weight as a “diet” or as ... Views: 1110
Practicing gratitude is one of the best habits we can develop. It not only changes our lives, but it affects others around us. Our gratitude is like a positive energy that can inspire and energize others. I knew a woman who always confessed that she had a black cloud that followed her ... Views: 2191
There were three bumper stickers on the huge, black SUV. The one I could read the most easily said, “Your mortgage is not my responsibility.” As I pulled alongside the SUV at a stoplight, I absently glanced at the driver. Fierce eyes in a scowling face met mine with such a glare that it ... Views: 900
If you have ever dieted unsuccessfully, you will know that your lack of persistence reveals itself in late night snacking, cheating, scale avoidance, and tight clothes.
If you have been unsuccessful at maintaining an exercise regimen, your lack of persistence is evidenced in continued ... Views: 679
Are you facing challenges in your life or your business right now? These days, there are some real challenges facing many of us - at work, at home, in relationships, with money, with family, with housing situations, and much more.
The challenges themselves, even the most difficult ones, ... Views: 1301
If you are successful right now you must know these facts—but like the rest of us who are still trying, a simple hope is what we knew. There are hundreds of possibilities around us waiting for our attention. And those who are successful in their own rights have found its possibilities for ... Views: 891
Many years ago, I participated in an exercise at a workshop to show us how at ease we were with allowing good into our lives. As I imagined a little extra good flowing in, I was fine. But when I visualized a lot more good, I started to get anxious, even scared.
The exercise continued, ... Views: 803
Do you want to increase your confidence? How to boost your self confidence?
Self confidence is having the belief that whatever you encounter in your life and whatever your mood is, you will achieve your goals. Self confidence is strength that makes the individual grow and prosper. Without ... Views: 1023
Chapter 1
In-Sane Wine
Perhaps I am a crazy person or maybe not. If I believe what the doctors tell me then, in fact, I am somewhat insane. Personally I don’t like that word because what is sanity? And if one were truly sane would they not be deemed In-Sane, Insane or even In-Sanity.
I ... Views: 1893
As a teenager, I could not wait to be 21. I just had to get there and life would be on. No thought of the years to come especially giving that 30 and beyond seemed so far away and old. I could not imagine what being 40 would be like as I found that being in my 30's was actually not such a big ... Views: 912
Is it a plane? Is it a star? No, it’s happiness.
Questions surround the quest for happiness almost as much as people question what is up in the sky. The difference oftentimes is that the curious gazers will research and seek answers. How about you?
Are you curious about happiness?
I ... Views: 1792
It’s O-dark early and the only thing worse than climbing out of bed is getting fired (and that’s debatable). Ever have one of those first morning thoughts and if yes, do you have them often? Well, do I have good news for you! This is how you can change that:
1. Upon opening your eyes or ... Views: 1097
My two year-old son, Lucky, loves going to the park. Lately, we go to a park darn near every day that the weather permits.
No matter how many times we go it’s always the same routine:
• Head straight toward the slide
• Find and pick up big sticks
• Throw a ball if we brought one ... Views: 1210
Those ups and downs, trials and tribulations you are experiencing right now are supposed to enlighten you.... they are supposed to instill wisdom in you.
Yet you won’t become wise merely by going through a lot, but rather by your willingness to be taught by those occurrences. You need to ... Views: 1135
Heterosexual’s don’t advertise their sexuality, why should I?
Like any good lesbian, Jen was innocently strolling the aisles of Target one Sunday afternoon with her partner Sally, when they ran into her co-worker, John. Jen says, “Hey John. How are you?” “Great,” he replies while looking at ... Views: 1745
That old James Brown song is playing through my head … you know the one I mean: Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I feel good, I knew that I would, now So good, so good”.
I feel happy today … So, why is that so hard to admit or even say out loud? It used to be that the ... Views: 1148
I don’t believe in Common Sense any more. By definition, Common Sense is the sense that the majority of people use, the sense that is common among people. When I look around and see the “sense” everyone is applying, I want none of it.
It doesn’t make sense to live on a diet of high sugar ... Views: 1350
During a recent lunch time conversation with a friend of mine, he said that he couldn’t be sure that the Eiffel Tower was really there. After a bit of questioning I almost had to agree with him. We have all heard the saying “I’ll believe it when I see it” and many people live by this, almost ... Views: 1170
We 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
1. Choose the Right Profession – So many people out there hate their jobs. Those who are miserable over their job make everyone around them miserable. Their unhappiness reflects in their work performance and in their attitude. It is very important that one try to work in a profession that makes ... Views: 1834
Since it’s nearly impossible to completely eliminate stress from your life, why not look for ways to manage it. Using Stress Breaker techniques will alleviate or shorten the effects of stress on your life.
Your focus on stress is what determines how you allow it to affect your life. Now ... Views: 1300
I truly believe it’s never too late to live the life you were meant to live!
Not that many years ago, I made a conscious decision to step into my life and quit leaving it all to chance. After many challenging “Life Lessons,” I came to a point of really evaluating where my life was heading. ... Views: 1473
Several years ago I received an e-mail with the following quote from Henry Ford: “Never Complain, Never Explain.” Below the quote it recommended that we print the quote on a piece of paper and hang it on a wall where we would see it every day. We were only allowed to take it down when an entire ... Views: 1558
The Reason that we need to Forgive
Learning to forgive others is something which I wrestled with for quite a long time. I was the type person who would hold a grudge for years if I had to, and my favorite saying was: “I’ll get even if it takes a thousand years.” This attitude didn’t help me ... Views: 1378
Have you ever had one of those days when you hit all the green lights? When progress seemed effortless? When you were simply unstoppable? Sometimes it helps to slow down.
I live in an area of Atlanta called Buckhead near Peachtree Rd, one of the busiest streets in Atlanta. I was running late ... Views: 1396
How negative thinking affects us? Is negative thinking a habit? What is the power of negativing thinking on your subconscious mind?
Have you heard someone say “I feel tried when I get up in the morning. I need to drink a cup of coffee, so I wake up?” Or “I always get nose allergy in July ... Views: 1357
Positivism packs a punch. It has strong pulling power and can cause many doors of opportunity to swing wide open, and often. The ability to look upon life through rose-tinted lenses is not beyond your control. Your level of positivity is truly in your hands.
Take note that what is referred to ... Views: 1247
Ed Strachar, creator of the Reading Genius® program, once said, "Positive thinking is better than negative thinking, but no thinking (just effective action) is better than positive thinking."
Negative thinking
Can negative thinking serve you?
What if I told you that there is an ... Views: 1157
What's the price of your self-esteem?
It seems that most of my friends echo a theme that I have often heard repeated in so many ways in social settings and in numerous support and help groups.
What echoes in my ear is that everyone seems to feel shame on some level. Why is this? Certainly ... Views: 1104
I’m giving this warning and teaching you some ‘Insider Secrets’ many of the black diamonds and top income earners in MLM companies don’t dare reveal … because I’ve seen MANY people make terrible decisions . Decisions, which cost them a lot of money, or waste their time.
So here’s what we’re ... Views: 965
I’m giving this warning and teaching you some ‘Insider Secrets’ many of the black diamonds and top income earners in MLM companies don’t dare reveal … because I’ve seen MANY people make terrible decisions . Decisions, which cost them a lot of money, or waste their time.
So here’s what we’re ... Views: 965
What can you do to stand out right now? If you’re saying you don’t want to stand out and you’re in the business of helping other people look and feel beautiful (not cute!) You are your business and after spending 10+ years working with some of the most glamorous stars in the world. I’ve learned ... Views: 1349
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." -Alan Kay
It would be difficult to talk about this new moon without talking about Egypt and the revolution that's happening there. Why? Because this new moon is in Aquarius, the sign of brotherhood, humanitarian efforts, and egalitarian ... Views: 2088
I once heard someone say that sometimes you can't always choose happiness, and it really made me think. Is that actually true? Are there circumstances or individuals who make it impossible for us to choose happiness? Well, certainly there are circumstances and people that may certainly make it ... Views: 1711
You've probably seen the movie The Secret, and chances are if you're reading this article, you're interested in the Law of Attraction. You know that the idea is that like attracts like or that which is like unto itself is drawn. It's a simple concept. The question is this: Is the Law of ... Views: 1495
Website design is a very important aspect of Internet marketing as it’s the design that attracts the visitors of your website. If you want to ensure that your visitors stay longer on your site, you need to have a good design. A good Website design UK provider is what you need, who can understand ... Views: 1240