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- The Success Process - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from James Bird GuessLooking back at those turbulent times in my life, I learned that success is a process in which a person must go through and complete a series of actions, changes and phases to produce success and the results wanted in life. It reminds me of a story about a man who one day found a cocoon for ...
Views: 1756(5 votes) - The Teacher And The Vase - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from John MehrmannWe are never too late to thank our teachers, and never too old to learn from children. Wide eyes stared with rapt anticipation as the teacher strolled between the rows of desks. The teacher carried a stack of construction paper in her arms, handing a single sheet of fresh clean paper to each ...
Views: 1755 - THE ONENESS AND ALSO SEPARATE NATURE OF GAYATRI AND SAVITRI - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe Puranas or Indain Mythology while describing the process of world creation says that a lotus emerged from Lord Vishnu’s navel. Brahma the creator sat on this lotus. God told Brahma in a celestial voice: I have created you for world creation. In order to become capable of doing, so perform ...
Views: 1754(3 votes) - Power Day - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Dotun AdewunmiThey can hit hard, you can hit harder. You must tell yourself that in your mind, every time, even if you don't believe it's true. What you tell yourself, the mind registers, and what you tell yourself repetitively, the mind believes. Tell yourself you're a winner, and you're on the road to ...
Views: 1752 - Show Compassion - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Frances LucasWe can’t depend on others to make us happy. Others will say and do things which will disappoint us. They will say things out of fear, jealous and pride. People are unkind and wicked at times. They will not do things we believe they should do. How we react to what others do is really all we can ...
Views: 1752 - Sail Away From the Safe Harbor! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2013 from Sheri AdamsTwenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain, American writer Although I've never really ...
Views: 1751 - If I Knew Then..... - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Maria KhalifeChristmas is the time of year when we get into a celebratory mood. We bring out our best garments, our best recipes, our sincerest form of love. It's a time when we can say "I love you" through many different channels. Please think about your loved ones during this lovely season as you read this ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - One Mop and One Bucket: An Inspirational Story - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeWhat’s your idea of an environment that breeds success? How about an inner city upbringing with all the fixings-- single parent household, substandard education, drugs on every corner, and sleeping on the floor to avoid stray bullets that enter the window? That environment is more likely to be ...
Views: 1750(3 votes) - GROUP INTUITION: TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Jim WawroEndless wars in oil-rich lands. Oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. Through-the-roof electricity bills in our all-electric house. And we live in a spot where the sun shines brightly most days of the year. “Why don’t we look into solar?” she says. We call the local rep for a national solar ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - Gratitude for Simple Acts of Kindness - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Krystal KuehnI am thankful... for simple acts of kindness Did you ever go shopping and get a survey request with your receipt? Most people don't take the time to give their input unless it's especially positive or negative. Well, I had one of those especially positive experiences yesterday. I was ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: Inspiration, 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books, empowerment Web sites: ...
Views: 1747 - Identify Your “WhyPower” that will propel you toward your dreams - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Andrew Horton“I believe each of us is born with a life purpose and mission. Identifying, acknowledging, and honoring this mission and purpose are perhaps the most important actions super achievers take.” Discovering and articulating your values, mission and purpose allows you to gain direction for your ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - Overcoming Adversity is an Every Day Slice of Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,More than 200,000 people lost their jobs last month (August 2009) and unemployment is up to 9.7%. Nearly seven million jobs have been lost since the recession began in December of 2007. Is it just me or are we getting immune to hearing this information because it is repeatedly negative? The ...
Views: 1746(6 votes) - Develop Your Spark! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Ian BanyardMy girlfriend recently slapped me on the wrist for saying that when I was younger I only wanted to date gorgeous women. Apparently someone like me should be less fickle and know that real beauty was on the inside. I’ve been hearing this all my life from women who don’t think they are gorgeous ...
Views: 1744 - Discovering Your Passion Through Humble Practice and Outrageous Play - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Mark GorkinA playful challenge from an audience member helps bring to life the importance of searching for and developing your passion, whether in the face of skepticism, long periods of self-doubt and/or having to accept (even better, learn to play with and laugh at) your own flaws and foibles. Setting ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - Gain an extra few hours a day and unlock your creative genius - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Andrew HortonI want to help you to make a few small shifts, which will assist you to become far more productive. When I refer to productivity I am not talking about adding more activity, more work and longer hours to your day, which will only add more pressure to your already overloaded schedule. I am ...
Views: 1743(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Cope with Change - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichLet’s face it, change is stressful and most of us want to avoid it like the plague. We love the status quo, even if it’s uncomfortable for us. We’ve become accustomed to the “devil you know” attitude and we don’t welcome or embrace the opportunity for something new. However, we also know that ...
Views: 1742 - My Very First Adsense Check! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from The Adsense ConsultantI couldn't believe it when I got my very first adsense check! I mean I had tried all types of internet things to make money before and they never worked to my satisfaction! As a matter of fact I was quite skeptical about the adsense program myself - I mean how could you actually make money ...
Views: 1741 - Questioning Ourselves can Lead to a Relationship with our True Nature - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Gerald VestWhile maintaining mindfulness and conscious awareness of our breath, can our experience with nature be witnessed as our Being and with our True Nature? Perhaps, one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves and others--What is Happening--Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, ...
Views: 1741 - “The Greatest Living Miracle In The World – IS YOU!” - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from John Carinci“The Greatest Living Miracle In The World – IS YOU!” YES, YOU - are the greatest living miracle in the world! No one else in the world has your exact eyes, hair, fingerprints, personality, or DNA. The odds of your being born into the specific person and personality you are have been ...
Views: 1741 - The 5 Things You Should do Before Listing Your Rental Property - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2018 from Alvina JenniferPutting your property up for rent is a big deal, and it should be treated as such. This is not an endeavor to be undertaken on a whim – you must be careful and methodical to ensure that everything is done properly. and in a way which guarantees that both you and your prospective tenant are ...
Views: 1739 - 2 Steps to Lift Your Emotions – Instantly! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Roger SeipThere’s a timeless principle that successful people live by, that I realized can be used as an immediate and powerful boost to your self-esteem and your emotions. Volumes have been written and spoken about this principle over the millennia, but I still see people not understanding or ...
Views: 1738(7 votes) - ***Make 2014 the Year When Everything Falls Into Place - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Tom Ingrassia and Jared ChrudimskyAre you prepared to turn life's obstacles into opportunities--and to make those opportunities your own? Will 2014 be the year when everything falls into place--just the way you visualized it? Do you have a blueprint to get from where you are now to where you want to be in life? If you ...
Views: 1737 - 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) - Halloween and Low Self Esteem: How to Be Confident in Who You Really Are and Take Off the Mask - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Jennifer SarpongPutting on the Mask Because of Low Self Esteem It’s Halloween in the United States, October 31st is fast approaching. I believe there are lessons in Halloween that show exactly what low self-esteem is. This is a time where people like to dress up as other characters, and people. Sometimes ...
Views: 1737 - 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: 1737 - Wise Quotes on Ego - by Submitted on May 31, 2018 from Alvina JenniferYou may have asked many times what is actually an ego. Arguably, there is no single answer. On the contrary, there may be as many ego as we are human beings. The ego is that part of our personality that begins to take shape from the first moment that we affirm ourselves as people in this world. ...
Views: 1737 - Ride the Tsunami of Appreciation - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe Tsunami of Appreciation Blessing - kick start great blessings in your life with a wave of appreciation that blesses, waters and nurtures you and your surroundings. B: Begin with your surroundings and find one thing you can appreciate and put your appreciative focus upon it: a ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - An Immovable Will - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferAn immovable will is something that we must possess in order to achieve the things of our greatest desires and fantasies. To have an immovable will does not mean that you are simply a stubborn person, it mean that you have a determination that is so deeply rooted to your core that it has become ...
Views: 1734(4 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: 1731(1 vote) - Happiness - Simplified - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHappiness is the innermost human nature. We struggle hard to obtain Happiness in our daily life. But, we don’t really experience it, rather we are ignorant of it. The basic question is, can we really experience and enjoy happiness. Certainly the answer is yes. Now let us understand that ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Book Definition: Power Tools - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Inspiration. Inspiration can have many sources - from the everyday to the divine - but the end result of inspiration is to lift the individual to a more focused and determined pursuit of their goals. Charles Breeding is the Official ...
Views: 1727 - Definition: Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMost people think they know what inspiration truly is, and they are right – as the source of inspiration is varied, the true definition may vary as well but here’s a brief version: Inspiration is the stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity. Inspiration comes ...
Views: 1727 - Learn The Basics Of Color Therapy (And How To Apply It To Your Own Home) - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyColor can have a powerful impact on our thoughts and moods, and influences the character of a room. Using the knowledge of color psychology we can paint rooms to create the ideal atmosphere. But what color creates what effect? FOR YOUR BEDROOM > Best color: Pastel Blue Associated ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Bright Side: 3 Catastrophic Life Events You Can Recover From - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanA catastrophic event often leaves you in a state of shock, feeling as if your life has been turned upside-down. Considering that these events often take you completely by surprise, it’s natural to feel this way. It could seem that your life will never be the same, and you’ll wonder if you’re ...
Views: 1723 - The Best Entrepreneurial Lessons -- and Products -- Don’t Cost $10,000 - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Rick MartinezWhen I built my business, the question of how much to charge for my services was an unexpected hurdle. I needed mentors and examples I could use. I knew I wanted to create a course for emerging entrepreneurs; not knowing people who were offering that kind of service, however, I had to seek the ...
Views: 1723 - What 4th Graders Can Teach You About Sales - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Jim MeisenheimerManatee County in South West Florida has an annual program called Project Teach. The program objectives include: to illustrate the importance of first impressions, to explore the relationship between education and jobs, to provide a dialogue between students and adults in different ...
Views: 1723 - Emotional Flight – Beyond Denial or Escapism - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Paul N LiburdI went to the library today where I often go to find a quiet place to read. As I sat before my laptop, opposite the large west-facing library window, overlooking a quiet courtyard, negative thoughts came flooding into my mind. I wanted to dwell on a traumatic event from my childhood, when I was ...
Views: 1719 - Get with the program - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Earl Stevens"get with the program"? In one way or other, we all have heard that many times over the years - from a young age, through school and university, through the first few years in the workforce... But if you consider winners like Steve Jobs, who continues to shape our world, it is those ...
Views: 1717 - Be willing to explore all opportunities. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." – Thomas Edison What a great quote. It certainly explains why so many opportunities get overlooked, right? It is easier to avoid new opportunities than to explore new ones, especially if a lot of ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - Shrinky's Guide to Life: My Mentors Judy Collins and Susan Hamilton - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Glenn BergerIt's true that guys need male mentors who can shepherd them into the advancing stages of life. But I've lately come to realize how some of the most important mentoring relationships I have had have been with women. I was brought to this realization through the miracle of modern technology. ...
Views: 1715 - How to improve your life in 51 simple, and not-so-simple ways - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Sean BurrowsHere's a list of 51 simple, and not-so-simple ways to improve the quality of your life. I added the "not-so-simple" not to be negative, but to keep things real. Some of these really aren't so "simple", but I promise the tough ones become easier when you master the more simple ones one step at a ...
Views: 1712(3 votes) - There's no place like home - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Kim AdesAs published in RISMedia: The Inauguration was witnessed by the world, and at the same time hundreds of thousands were communicating and sharing their impressions of the event online. It's a new age fairy tale that transcends Technicolor! Imagine speaking to the entire world, having your ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - From Desperation to Dedication: The Strength to Believe - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Troy EvansOn March 20, 1992 I was convicted of five armed bank robberies, over a six-month crime spree when I was 28 years old. I was sentenced to 157 months, thirteen years and one month behind the razor wire of a Federal Correctional Institution in Florence, Colorado. The same complex that would later ...
Views: 1710 - Turnip Greens and Cornbread - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Amanda HayesNo buffet at lunchtime in South Georgia is complete without turnip greens and cornbread. They are Southern staples. They are Southern delicacies. In this area, a meal can hardly be prepared without them. Furthermore, you just can’t eat one without the other! I can’t deny it; I’m just a ...
Views: 1710 - Law of Attraction Money Guide: A Recession Proof Approach to Financial Abundance - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeNo matter what you have seen or heard, a recession is no match for Law of Attraction. Corporate downsizing, job losses, home foreclosures, and bankruptcies have been occurring at a rate that most of us haven't seen in our lifetime. However, the Universal Law of Attraction enables you to achieve ...
Views: 1709(6 votes) - Lessons Learned - Four Years Cancer Free - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Zoe RouthMy colleague Agi asked me recently, "so what have you learned from cancer?" I replied, "I always thought it was about stress - cancer was a lesson on how to avoid stress." But it's become more than that. Cancer has taught me many things. Some I always know and act on. Others I need a kick ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Individualism: How we choose our lives - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Devin FordPrinceton University defines individuality as “a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence”. Basically this is a term used to describe those who hold themselves accountable for what they want in life. They go after what they want, and ...
Views: 1706 - The Artist Within Each of Us - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Krystal KuehnNow that fall has arrived, I have been winding down a little and making time to watch some movies. A friend once recommended Walk the Line, based on the true life story of Johnny Cash, so that is what I decided to watch and I am so glad I did. I thought it was an excellent movie--very sad and ...
Views: 1704 - TURN PERSONAL STRUGGLES INTO BOOKS FOR CHILDREN - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Jon BardSuppose you've just gone through a divorce and lost custody of your kids. Or a loved one has recently died of cancer. Or you struggled in school as a child because you have dyslexia. Many writers turn difficult periods in their lives into books for children, hoping to help young readers ...
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