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- Reaching Your Potential - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Kate JarosinskaDo you ever wonder what you’re capable of? Have you considered what it means to reach your full potential? Do you even know what your potential is? Did you know that humans are actually living in just 10% of their full potential? Everyone’s potential comes in a different package, although we ...
Views: 975 - Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Dana Barker Davies"Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown" (Coyle, 2009) Isn't that what everyone wants to hear? I know, I needed to hear it! I can't sing, can't dance, can't draw and I am horrible at sports or math-related sciences. I grew up believing that I was talentless. However, according to "The Talent Code" ...
Views: 1111(3 votes) - Who Do People Say I Am? Be Yourself - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheWho do people say I am? And, why should you even waste your time asking people what others are saying about you, are you not just doing the wrong thing? Jesus at one time had to deal with this question and I quote the Holy Bible, "Luke 9:18 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His ...
Views: 898 - Your Heart Has a Mind of Its Own . . . Seriously - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from Patrina ClarkEver have the feeling that your heart has a mind of its own? Turns out you were right. Ever acted on a hunch that you really couldn’t explain logically but you felt very strongly that it was the right thing to do? Neuroscience — the scientific study of the nervous system — is really ...
Views: 693 - 5 Simple Steps to Begin Automatic Writing - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Melissa KittoAutomatic writing (the ability to receive messages from your angels through written messages) is a skill that anyone can develop. It can be an incredibly powerful tool for receiving clear messages from your Angels. Often, after an automatic writing session I look back on what I have wrote and ...
Views: 951 - Are You Bonking Your Head? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Julia JamesLast spring, a Robin flew against my window in the morning, luckily the Robin survived, but strangely he didn’t learn from its painful experience. The Robin immediately flew against the window again and again and again.I was truly puzzled by this little bird’s behaviour. I searched the ...
Views: 648 - Are You Aware of Your Assumptions? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Julia JamesLet me take you on a quick virtual trip to Paris. You will travel alongside the 20-year-old me. This experience will not only heighten your awareness around the assumptions you are holding. I will also provide you with practical tips on how to move beyond them. I went to Paris as a nanny in ...
Views: 974 - Life is “Brutiful” - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Mike RobbinsMy wife Michelle and I recently went to see Glennon Melton speak about her new book, Carry On Warrior. Glennon is a blogger from Florida who has a very successful blog called Momastery.com. Her posts are read by tens of thousands of moms like Michelle (and others) around the world. I thought ...
Views: 955 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Tracy Holloway - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Tracy Holloway. This is someone who is based in England and is an internationally renowned teacher, inspirational speaker, writer, ...
Views: 1538 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Simon Rose - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Simon Rose. This is someone who originates from Australia and now travels the world teaching courses with his wife Evette. The Blog In ...
Views: 1706 - Ecumenism Vs. Sound Doctrine - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Philip HerrThe term "ecumenical" was derived from the Greek “oikumene”. The original meaning was “the entire inhabited world”. At the dawn of the 20th century, though, it was assigned a new meaning. “Ecumenical” (and its’ derivative, “ecumenism”) came to mean a process of reconciliation between all ...
Views: 685 - Dissing Yourself is Not Being Your Own Best Friend - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Rosa LivingstoneWe often speak to ourselves in mean, condescending and ridiculing ways. We say things like, “You’re so stupid’, “No wonder no one listens to me”, “I’ll never be happy”, and “I hate myself”! If you stopped to listen to your negative inner voice you’d find that it doesn’t think much of you. But ...
Views: 1144 - Dissing Yourself is Not Being Your Own Best Friend - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Rosa LivingstoneWe often speak to ourselves in mean, condescending and ridiculing ways. We say things like, “You’re so stupid’, “No wonder no one listens to me”, “I’ll never be happy”, and “I hate myself”! If you stopped to listen to your negative inner voice you’d find that it doesn’t think much of you. But ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - How To Remain Positive In The Face Of Evil - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from John Carinci“How To Remain Positive In The Face Of Evil” (from my book) BOSTON reminds us of the World Trade Center act. At 9:03 A.M., I saw the second plane in a precise angle purposely crash and disappear into the South Tower. I yelled for my wife, who was then taking her turn in the bathroom, to see ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - The Ordinary Singer Vs. The Extraordinary Singer. Is Being Good-Good Enough? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Diana YampolskyOver almost three decades of the existence of my vocal school, I had in my possession, estimated, close to 20 000 students to date, and that not to count numerous workshops and seminars I've conducted around the world. My "claim to fame" for all these years has been: Beginner to pro-singer ...
Views: 2228 - Stop Blaming Your Tools - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2013 from Roseanna LeatonEveryone has heard reference to sayings relating to the importance of not blaming one’s tools for jobs that don’t turn out quite as one planned. It is inevitably more often the fault of the workman rather than his tools. There are many variations of this phrase such as, "It"s not the arrows, ...
Views: 863 - The 7 Steps to a Spirit-Guided Life - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Melissa KittoAfter doing this Spiritual Work for over 20 years, my guidance have revealed to me a simple, step-by-step process to take you from wherever you are now, to fully embracing your purpose-filled, successful life. You did not come to Planet Earth to suffer. You came to learn about yourself, to grow, ...
Views: 1003 - Enjoying Enjoyment! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Larry CraneWow! Just thinking about “enjoying enjoyment” sounds delightful. The definition of enjoyment includes these proposed meanings: freedom from want and distress; consciousness of the good order of things; assurance of one’s place in the universe or society; and so forth. Associated emotions ...
Views: 1300(2 votes) - Take Off Your Blinders! Opportunity Is Outside Of Your Comfort Zone. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Rob WhiteDuring a romantic surrey ride around Central Park in New York City with my wife, I learned an amazing thing about horses that applies to humans as well. The driver told us that horses need blinders because they’re easily spooked if they see something in their peripheral vision. He explained ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - Napoleon Hill’s Success Quotes - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Ewen ChiaNapoleon Hill was an author who wrote books like Think And Grow Rich and Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success. He was also President Franklin Roosevelt’s advisor. Napoleon Hill is certain one of the people that many look up to when it comes to changing their mindset and ...
Views: 2367 - The People Who Have Influenced Me: Dov Baron - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to my journey of self awareness, there are some people who stand out when I look back on where I have come from. And one of those people is Dov Baron. This is a guy who was born in Manchester in England and is based in Canada. The Interview Many years ago I heard him speak on ...
Views: 2017 - It’s Never Too Late to Get into Shape! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from David HalverIf you’re a Baby Boomer… hopefully this will inspire you to make some positive changes in your life; changes that may seem impossible if you aren’t in shape or are overweight. But the fact is, it’s far easier than you may think to get back into shape… and not just a slight improvement, but to ...
Views: 1174 - Clues - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joe VitaleThe Universe gives clues to you all the time. You have to notice them. What you do with them is up to you. That’s free will. Here’s an example: Recently I was talking to Pat O’Bryan about this and that when he mentioned he visited famed luthier Tony Nobles. Tony showed him his ...
Views: 1037(3 votes) - 5 Facts about your happiness - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elmira Strange“That’s life!” says my grandma whilst she is watching sad or upsetting movies. “That’s life!!” she says when she is watching TV programs where everyone is shouting at each other whilst trying to work out who is the father of the newborn baby. Yes, this might be ‘Life’ for many people, but ...
Views: 935(3 votes) - The Secret of Success and Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheLet's face it that every person has got his own secret of success. By the way, what is your definition of success? There isn't a generally accepted meaning of the term 'being successful' because each person puts his own personal interpretation on what it means. This isn't really surprising ...
Views: 812(1 vote) - Renewing Your Mind For Success - 3 Practical Tips - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHave you ever heard about renewing your mind for success? It’s one of the most common and basic techniques that experts say you need to do on a consistent basis in order to start achieving success in life. However, what’s frustrating is that while experts say renewing your mind is important, ...
Views: 1305 - Your Job on Earth - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Tina TessinaIn Peace, Love and Healing, Dr. Bernie Siegel says: “Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path... your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an inner awareness, that says, ‘This is ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - Thirteen Freedoms - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! There are so many different kinds of freedoms that we may enjoy. Becoming conscious and distinguishing between the various freedoms can allow us to more completely exercise each freedom, and appreciate them all more thoroughly. I read once that those who can read and ...
Views: 1055(1 vote) - ***Do the Math - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderHere’s a little brain teaser for you. Why are all the following equations correct? 1 = 1 24 = 1 1,440 = 1 86,400 = 1 Did you get it right away? Need a clue? OK, here’s a hint…take it one day at a time. Got it now? No? Well, as much as I would enjoy making you rack your brain to ...
Views: 2255 - Tips On How To Become A Youth Motivational Speaker - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from RRamon FulcherIf you require help to deliver motivational speeches to the youth, you need to understand certain things prior to starting. Being a motivational speaker will help you to select which audience you intend to inspire and motivate to mold the younger generation into sincere individuals. It is ...
Views: 3356 - 3 Ways to Make Time to Read Positive - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Joey FaucetteWhen we connect with someone on LinkedIn, we welcome them with an invitation to read free chapters of one of our books. We hope just one idea will coach the reader closer to achieving business dreams. One connection recently replied, “Thanks, but I don’t have time to sit down and read a ...
Views: 1017 - Risking It All - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Hiten ThakrarEver sat there and thought 'I wish I had had a go at that' or 'I wish I could try that'? Do you have some great ideas and you get 50% down the path of implementing them. Then the alarm bells start to ring and the little voices in your head start to chatter: 'But can I really take the ...
Views: 641 - Life May Be A Consistent Challenge, But That Is OK… - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Dale SchlundtI am sitting here in jury duty, waiting for my name to be called. I haven’t decided whether it is better not to be called, ultimately just sitting here all day, or to be picked for a case and at least be doing something. I’ll let you know on my decision later. Regardless, I began thinking, what ...
Views: 767 - How the Angels Taught Me to be Positive - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Lily GraceWhat you are about to read, is my translation of some conversations I’ve had with the Angels. For much of my life I encountered some very negative experiences and people. There are some people and situations you simply must deal with in life, some you cannot walk away from, for at least a ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Self-motivation is a Must for All Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Pat Heydlauff“People often say motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily,” said Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker and author of See You at the Top. Leaders are always susceptible to personal motivation and inspiration-drain because they are constantly motivating ...
Views: 937(2 votes) - Setting Life Goals – 3 Steps To Effective Goal Setting Plans - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaSetting life goals has been one of the most well known secrets of highly effective people, and being able to do that effectively should be one of the skills you ought to aim to master in this life. So what is the main secret behind setting effective goals for your life? The answer may ...
Views: 1046 - Increase Your Self Confidence With 3 Easy Ways - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaIt’s sad, yet it’s true. Gurus and experts might have suggested expensive ways for you to increase your self confidence, but based on my experience, that’s not necessary and practical at all. That’s because you can get depressed if you know you had to burn a hole in your pocket just to ...
Views: 612 - Creative Consciousness - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Angela Schulz-HenkeWe are eternally existing, free and creative consciousness. Everything is energy and interconnected, so we are also connected to our entire solar system. Each of us is part of the comprehensive creation consciousness. Pantheism is the alternative to the image of God of the churches. I would urge ...
Views: 2420 - Life Doesn't Have To Be A Struggle - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Linda-Ann StewartRecently, a belief surfaced for me that was an aspect of a deeper issue concerning the need to struggle. This specific belief stressed that I could only learn and grow through difficulty. It claimed that it was necessary for me to experience blocks and obstacles, since that was the only way to ...
Views: 1104 - Desire, Direction, Determination...Success - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Cheryl GillmoreI remember watching him pick up and skip stones across the surface of the water as we walked along the river's edge. I wanted to do that--wanted to learn--and he promised to teach me one summer, a long time ago. He kept the promise and I watched and listened well. He showed me which stones ...
Views: 1001 - Risky Business: How to Be More of a Risk Taker - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiAre you a thrill seeker? Or do you like to play it safe? There’s some evidence to suggest that your level of risk tolerance affects your potential for success. My clients who are business leaders, those senior executives in the C-suite, are almost always risk takers. Big risks can reap big ...
Views: 1058 - From Mugshots to Motivational Spreaker - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Shira GoldbergI didn’t start drinking until I was separated from my husband. I got the house, but selling it was the only way I could survive, so that is what I had to do. I had the summer to get the house ready and for the first time in my life, I was alone. I was suffering from depression, losing my ...
Views: 968 - Need For a Life Change – How To Recognize That Moment - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHumans tend to like complaining how life is so unfair, and how badly a need for a life change is necessary. But the moment they are really about to embark on that change, they hesitate, and somehow feel the right time hasn’t come. So in that case, has the time come for you to experience a ...
Views: 952 - Taking Control of Your Life – How You Can Do it Easily - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you taking control of your life, or are others around you taking your rightful seat in your pilot cockpit and steering your life for you while you take the passenger seat? The truth is, no one out there, not even your parents, should be your life master. Because if they do, you’ll never ...
Views: 1538 - Four Key Steps to Begin Your Writing Day - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Alissa LukaraEach day as I sit down to write, I renew my “yes” to writing and to serve love in my writing. To support this choice to have my writing make a positive difference, I make four conscious choices. These allow me to begin my writing in alignment with all I have learned on a path of transformation, ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Remove Obstacles. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Carly CooperBy now, you’ve heard it a dozen times that the way to accomplish your goals and realize your dreams is to get clear about what you want and then go for it. Easier said than done. That’s usually the cue for our inner Gremlins to creep inside our head and begin to trash talk us until all we want ...
Views: 1538 - Voice and Overall Wellbeing - Inspirational Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Diana YampolskyThis blog is my point of view on my non-surgical voice repair clients, who lately, I have no lack of... Yes, more and more people are approaching me with various voice disorders (speakers and singers). Some of them have tried everything and have been suffering for years. That category ...
Views: 882 - There’s No Right Track - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Mike RobbinsI was talking to a mentor of mine a few weeks ago and I asked him, “Do you think I’m on the right track?” He said to me, “Mike, the issue isn’t whether or not you’re on the ‘right’ track; it’s that you think there’s a ‘right’ track to begin with.” As we talked about this more and I began to ...
Views: 933 - Stand In my Shoes-Developing Empathy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Rev. Lana CharltonStand in my Shoes-Developing Empathy Ghandi wrote, “Three quarters of the miseries and misunderstandings in the world would finish if people were to put on the shoes of their adversaries and understood their points of view.” In the 70's one of my best friends died of AIDS. Not much was ...
Views: 1238 - Toastmasters - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Janet Perez Eckles“I read your book two times. I love, love it. It changed my life.” Comments like this one from my readers dance in my heart with gratitude. Writing books is a delight for me. But public speaking? That idea made my stomach cramp. I inhaled deep and took the plunge. I joined a local ...
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