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- Steve Daines Views - The Second Amendment and Gun Control - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Steve DainesThe Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, as put forth in the Bill of Rights, protects the right of the people to own and bear arms. It is my firm belief that law abiding American citizens have the right to possess and bear arms. This is a fundamental Constitutional right and is ...
Views: 1980(2 votes) - Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Five (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * Summary of the Book "Say 'YES' to your Potential" - Part Five (by 'Skip' Ross with Carole C. Carlson) Introduction: Craig has been studying the amazing powers of the human mind, as well as ...
Views: 1806(2 votes) - Thank a Woman - Mary Anderson - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from kati barrSnow and sleet pelted the windshield of the New York City streetcar Mary Anderson was riding on that winter’s day in 1902. It was the ride she would remember for the rest of her life, because it was that ride that inspired her to invent the world’s first windshield wiper. Mary watched as the ...
Views: 791(2 votes) - The 6 Fuels of Inspiration - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI used to think the whole notion of inspiration was soft. I've now come to deeply understand it's not. Every great act and innovation in science/arts/society was done under the spirit of inspiration. And as a Leader Without a Title, may I suggest that you owe it to yourself to get your levels of ...
Views: 670(2 votes) - The 70-Year Old SkyDiver - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy role model, the man that I take after, the person with whom I share so many qualities, is my father. And bless his heart, my 70-year-old father will make his first parachute jump on July 1st, Canada Day. Why? Perhaps it’s his unending energy, his fierce spirit, or his eternal showmanship, but ...
Views: 1022(6 votes) - The Art of Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dawn AngierWhat exactly is inspiration? We often talk about being inspired—inspired to do something, a feeling of inspiration: “I felt inspired.” We speak about inspiring people: “She’s an inspiring speaker.” The word inspire comes from the word spirit, the Latin spîritus, meaning breath, which was ...
Views: 788(2 votes) - The Beauty of an Intent - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIntent is defined in the dictionary as: firmly or steadfastly fixed or directed. As I began to think about what my first blog was going to be, I decided to ask my twelve year old son what the intent was for his life. He said, "I want to fall in love when I get older, get married and have a job ...
Views: 721(2 votes) - The Business Case for Hope - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from M.J. RyanThink hope is not something we need in the hard business world? Think again. In these challenging times, says psychologist and hope researcher Shane J. Lopez, it’s a crucial business skill. Here’s why. When we’re faced with challenges, as I describe in AdaptAbility, it is crucial that we think ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - The Butterfly Principles: 9 Steps to Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Wendi GordonAs I began making some changes in my life, I became increasingly drawn to butterflies. It was as if somewhere deep in my soul I knew that they had much to teach me. I had always appreciated the beauty of butterflies, and seen them as symbols of the new life that God makes possible, but ...
Views: 2867(4 votes) - The First Step to “Star Power!” - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Sande ShurinThe first step to “Star Power!” is to value yourself. This is the job for your Authentic Self, not your Ego. Judgments and opinions are the Ego’s yardstick – valuing and appreciating who we are and all we go through constitute your Authentic Self. It takes a long search before you can ...
Views: 1047(2 votes) - The Frogness of Music - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSay you see your first frog and want to understand what it is. Not so much what it’s croaking about, (although that can be interesting too) but what the frog really is. Traditionally, Westerners like us would grab the little guy and drop him into a bottle of formaldehyde, a preservative that ...
Views: 744(2 votes) - The Hero's Journey - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Kelley KremerMany of us fail to recognize the dormant hero that lies in each one of us. We are taught to believe that in order to be a hero we must perform some truly noble act or possess supernatural abilities. Only then, we feel, will our lives be validated and some higher duty fulfilled. The greatest ...
Views: 3246(8 votes) - The Importance of First Impressions - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Maria KhalifeDo you realize that first impressions are important? I’d like to tell you that, important or not, you make them and you receive them every single day of your life. Impressions have become habitual and you are no longer conscious of those you get when observing new people in your experience, ...
Views: 14991(2 votes) - The Inventors Study, How To Be Different - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from John CarinciWhat do great inventors all have in common? They are intensely driven individuals that will not stop until they have achieved the goal set forth. They are not deterred by failure, no matter how many times they have failed, nor how many experts and people tell them their ideas are foolish and ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - The Journey to Success – It Comes From the Path Less Traveled - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Matthew TooneThere is a path, called ‘the path to success,’ which everyone is traveling on. Scattered randomly throughout the journey are occasional forks in the road that require us to make difficult decisions. Both paths of these diverging forks bring with them certain appeal, rewards, risks, ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - The Magic Inside of You - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonI'd like to tell you a story if you're willing to read on, I think it can change your thinking and could change your life. A bear is silently strolling around in the woods looking for food. Out of the corner of her eye she spots a mountain lion, silently creeping toward her. The bear ...
Views: 2469(2 votes) - The Mindset and Spirit of a Champion - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Mindset and Spirit of a Champion Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Champion, motivation, inspiration, empowerment, sport, sport psychology, positive psychology, achievement, peak performance (enough there for now, craig!) Web sites: ...
Views: 1442(2 votes) - The Power of Faith - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Faizal NisarFaith is power. Once you learn to believe in yourself, you are free from the thoughts of others and only true to yourself. You can do whatever you set your mind to and live however you desire. The power of faith lifts one's spirits and destroys all boundaries. If one's belief is strong ...
Views: 980(10 votes) - The Power of Yes - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn a world full of "don’t" Full of “shouldn’t" and "won’t" It is easy to fear When that’s all that we hear. But what if one day, When those naysayers say, “It is futile, no less” You found courage for "Yes"? All Rights Reserved, Robyn O'Brien, LLC
Views: 765(2 votes) - The Power of Your Smile - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsUnfortunately, there may be times that smiling can be difficult - when it might not be easy and might feel virtually impossible. Sometimes we get so caught up in the bad things that we forget that smiling is actuallly an option. Maybe your boss inappropriately yelled at you...maybe you had a ...
Views: 1389(2 votes) - The Principle of Vacuum - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Dawn AngierNature abhors a vacuum. And so it is with our lives. Everyone is busy—everyone. Ask any retired people you know, and they’ll tell you they don’t know where the time goes. Their life is full. And they’re retired. You can’t put any more into a full cup. And when our lives are filled to the ...
Views: 1276(6 votes) - The Seasons of Life & Success - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from James Bird GuessAs March and the season of spring comes upon us, it is critical that you start planning and equipping yourself for change. As you know, life has four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. However, most people are unaware that success also has four seasons: summer success, fall failure, weary ...
Views: 1027(2 votes) - The Simple Ingredients for a Less Stressful Life - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Jill RheaumeStress. Stress creeps into all parts of our lives when we let it. We can even be stressed when we're happy. But when we're sad, stress seems magnified like our lives are moving in slides on the big screen. And stress will kick us when we're down. If we're sad, depressed, anxious, angry, or ...
Views: 1599(2 votes) - The Twelve Step Manifestation Process - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Robert NajemyMany of you will have read the book or seen the movie entitled the “SECRET”. Actually what is taught is not a secret. It has been known for thousands of years by all religions and philosophical and spiritual groups that our beliefs, thoughts and emotions create our reality. We have ...
Views: 4200(4 votes) - Things or Experiences: Which Do You REALLY Want? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBy Noah St. John, Author of The Secret Code of Success The new car, the big house, a million dollars. Once you have all those things, then you’ll be happy. Right? You sure? Remember that last possession you just “had” to have? It’s probably sitting in your home or garage somewhere. ...
Views: 565(2 votes) - Tied in Knots: The Journey of Release - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen we become overwhelmed and things are not going as planned, it is natural to hold tighter to our goals and try to force things to go our way. In the process, we tie ourselves in knots, tensing our shoulders, jaws, and muscles throughout our bodies. Our mind tells us that this is how to get a ...
Views: 604(2 votes) - Today is a New Day - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowEach day that you step out of bed and your feet hit the floor you are given another brand spanking new opportunity to make the right choices. Each day you are granted this opportunity is another day that you are presented with the occasion to make a conscious decision to take the steps to ...
Views: 1033(2 votes) - Transform Corporate Culture for an Increased Bottom Line - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Corporate Culture is a harmony of people coming together for a common purpose – their communication with each other, how they manage their time and energy, the way they organize their work, and the way they are led. Leaders communicate values – the things that really matter to us, ideas and ...
Views: 1274(2 votes) - Vertical Coffins Spotted In San Francisco. Why Is This Man Dancing? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from elizabeth cassidyMy storytelling father always seemed to be able to hold our collective breaths with his tales of ghosts and the undead. You knew how effective his scary stories were by the number of under the bed inspections that were held in our house. I’m sure my mother appreciated it since my father ...
Views: 2027(2 votes) - Wave Your Magic Wand - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyWave your Magic Wand What would you bring into existence in your life if you could wave magic wand and everything just appeared? If there were no limits to what you could create and manifest, what would appear for you? Pay close attention now, here comes the truth… No wand is needed because ...
Views: 1576(2 votes) - What Can Amelia Earhart Teach Us About Life? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Rena ReeseWhile on vacation I finished an autobiographical accounting of Amelia's historical flight in the Friendship called, 20 hrs., 40 min. I took note of many parts of the book-- and many of her funny remarks and down to earth humble stories. One story that amused me was when she gave an ...
Views: 2320(2 votes) - What Inspires You? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Terrianne SmallIf you’re anything like me then you often see yourself somewhat contented with your life the way things are, but often you look around you and dream of what your life would be if only you did things a little differently. We all aspire for something deeper and more meaningful. To fulfill your ...
Views: 5415(10 votes) - WHAT'S STOPPING YOU? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Adrienne MarksInteresting – I was talking to a client earlier on and we were talking about goals and I asked the question “what is it you actually want”. The answer was extremely unfocused; the client in question listing about half a dozen ‘things’. So I said let’s just focus on what is it you really want – ...
Views: 967(2 votes) - What’s Stopping You? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Leah GrantYou’ve been talking about pursuing your dream since high school. You’ve been stuffing a file with places you’d like to travel since you got your first job. You’ve envisioned what your boutique store would look like for years, even driving around searching for the perfect location, yet you’ve ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthGetting what you want involves being deliberate and focused with your intentions. You get clear, you get excited, you take inspired action, and things manifest. And then sometimes life whacks you with a wet fish that knocks you flat. Like how I was busy and enthralled with my work at ...
Views: 1397(6 votes) - When Is It Time To Make A Change - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Dawn AngierI've been thinking a lot about change lately. Here in Vermont, fall is in the air, the Canadian Geese are returning, and the days are getting shorter. At the same time, there have been some significant changes in my life. My oldest daughter was married last weekend, Dawn is working with me ...
Views: 918(2 votes) - Where There is Love, Nothing is Missing - A Parable - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThe businessman looked around the vacation villa in Puerto Vallarta. Plain, but clean and well furnished. A good place to grab a few days away from his failing business and troubled marriage. He had brought a large supply of sleeping pills and had requested several bottles of ...
Views: 1629(2 votes) - Who am I, Lion or Lamb (Personality Vs. Individuality) - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Nerak AmiAs I write this, I am doing my own mental reflections since the truth is, I will not speak of things I am not trying to apply in my own life. It is always a work in progress. If I ask, "who am I " - there are many who could give synopsis of my personality based on my past behavior and would ...
Views: 2553(2 votes) - Who Are You Becoming? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from M.J. RyanThere is a story from the Talmud that goes like this: When Akiba was on his deathbed, he bemoaned to his rabbi that he felt he was a failure. His rabbi moved closer and asked why, and Akiba confessed that he had not lived a life like Moses. The poor man began to cry, admitting that he feared ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - You are more than Conquerors - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from AGHORUNSE HENRYYou are more than Conquerors Persistence makes you to stand your ground in Christ any day. It makes you to stand for the cause you believe. It brings you into the realm of not turning back from your assignment. It makes you to forgo pleasure and endure to the end for the crown set for the ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - You Can Make It Happen! - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Kenneth Van LiewToday, we are faced with many challenges, both personal and financial; but how we handle these challenges will determine our future. In every case, the basic stimulus for these challenges is the same. We want to do things differently, better, improving ourselves and our circumstances or both. ...
Views: 1183(10 votes) - You Can't Run Holding A Bag Of Grudges - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from John CharestWhen was the last time you achieved a positive result from holding a grudge against another person, especially a family member or someone close to you? Have you ever held a grudge against another person so long that you truly felt satisfied and happy that you did so? I don’t know of anyone ...
Views: 4150(2 votes) - Your Body Speaks Your Mind - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn Woody Allen’s movie, Annie Hall, Diane Keaton wants to know why he isn't angry. "I don't get angry," Allen replies, "I grow a tumor instead." Deb recently had a burst appendix and she is immensely grateful for the medical intervention that saved her life. We know that illness is real, that ...
Views: 1018(2 votes) - Your Joy is a Lot Closer Than You Think: Find Your Joy Now - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Donna Marie ThompsonYour Joy is a Lot Closer than You Think: Find Your Joy Now “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln Sometimes it seems that there isn’t much within our control – but we can control what is playing in our heads. You have the power to experience ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - Create your own angel cards - A fun way to connect with your angels. - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr Kelli - The Angel Whisperer®Create your own angel cards - A fun way to connect with your angels. A wonderful divine creative endeavor is to make your own angel cards. It helps you connect with the angels and renews your spiritual connection. This is really quite easy and fun. As you begin connecting with your angels ...
Views: 5476(9 votes) - Always Keep Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinSome see life as a big test; others see life as something to experience, enjoy and learn from. Whatever you view life as, there is one aspect that keeps you alive and that is your dreams. Ever see the film Shawshank Redemption? Remember it, and check this out. It can literally save your ...
Views: 1161(7 votes) - Finding Inspiration Around the Corner - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Albert GaroliIt is not uncommon for one to feel mentally blocked, void of ideas, motivation or insight. Sometimes the mind needs a little break and falls into a state of rest as the brain reprocesses the data it has accumulated. But should this down period last too long, it could be an indication of falling ...
Views: 1737(7 votes) - I DREAM WITH A PASSION OF TURNING HATRED INTO LOVE - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Craig Lock* A YOUNG (TEENAGE) IDEALIST: SEAN "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that really matter." - Martin Luther King Submitter's Note: I came across these great words by a young New Zealand student by the name of Sean O'Connor and they fitted perfectly into the ...
Views: 2379(7 votes) - Just Keep Swimming - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Powerteam International“You know what you gotta do when life gets you down? Just keep swimming” -Dory, Finding Nemo In life, it is inevitable that we encounter bumps in the road. Most of the crowning achievements known to man came to fruition through persistence and determination. It is always those who ...
Views: 1220(7 votes) - Life Success And Survival Lessons Taken From Yossi Ghinsberg And His Amazing Amazon Adventure - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Warren Wojnowski"Yossi Ghinsberg was lost in the Amazon for 20 days and learned many lessons about our inherent ability to survive and tap into our true instinctual selves." While in Puerto Rico, my wife Michelle and I had the privilege of seeing Yossi Ghinsberg. We'd never heard of Yossi before, but we ...
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