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- Do you always Finish Everything you Start? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe hardest thing for me to deal with from myself or anyone else is an undelivered promise. I always feel very uncomfortable when someone else lets me down, but it is the promises that I make to myself that I don’t keep, which hurt the most. I am sure that I am not alone when I say that I have ...
Views: 1602 - 10 Ways to Realize Hidden Opportunities - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Jeff Beals"Great moments are born from great opportunities," said the late Herb Brooks, one of the world's most famous hockey coaches. Brooks certainly seized opportunity during his career. He agreed to coach the 1980 U.S. Olympic team that beat the "unbeatable" Soviet Union in Lake Placid, New ...
Views: 809 - Make A Change In The Inside - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Louis QuezadaIn life we have the opportunity to impact people in society. The way we think in the inside will impact others around us. In order to make a change on the outside, we must first make a change in the inside. How do I make a change in the inside? We make change in the inside by ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Where to get daily inspiration with ease - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Laura SilvaDaily inspirations are based on good feelings and thoughts which can help you to improvise everything according to your expectations though they are not hard to attain if you know the answer to the question where to get daily inspiration. These are specific methods and techniques which can help ...
Views: 661 - Feel great with daily doze of inspiration - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Laura SilvaFeeling good is a vital feel and it can surely help you to improve your power and thinking abilities. Feeling good or great is something rare which can really give a perfect charm of your life. There are various methods which can be improvised to feel good and one of the most prominent of them ...
Views: 921(1 vote) - Daily inspiration for you - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Laura SilvaStart your daily life routine with something positive and you will surely feel that the whole day went according to your perceptions. Similarly, facing various challenges and complications of life will be much easier for you and you will be able to tackle them with excellence as well. You have ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Searching For Gayle - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Cindy DennenI, like millions of other people, tuned in when Oprah was interviewed by Barbara Walters. I enjoyed listening to her talk about her career and the various stories she has done on her show. But when she started talking about her friendship with Gayle King, and how special of a relationship they ...
Views: 1546 - 2012 is coming - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2011 from Angela Schulz-HenkeAnd an eventful year comes to an end. The banks are supplied continuously with money, which actually does not even exist. Even as it does not exist, the taxpayers have to pay it back. We have known for some time that this system has outlived its usefulness. "If the world was a bank, you would ...
Views: 1285 - How To Be Lucky - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Matt KinsellaHave you ever been told you were lucky for something you achieved when actually you worked for it or took risks to get it? I lost count of the times when people that told me I was lucky and they didn't know me or what I had to go through to get where I am. It got to the point where I felt quite ...
Views: 1252(2 votes) - What are Your Chances? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Angela Schulz-Henke"We must learn to understand , what we do not understand." ~ Dr. Michael King We live in a time of change. What has still been a valid answer 5 years ago does no longer works today. People who take advantage of others are discovered. Lies are exposed and rulers overthrown. The world is ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Jobs worth? A tribute to Steve Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Mark EyreIt isn't often that I write a tribute to someone who has died, but I found that I was affected by the sad death of Steve Jobs. Death sometimes has that impact on me, particularly if it was someone I saw as brilliant. Michael Jackson was the last occasion where this happened. But it is ...
Views: 1895 - The Co-Creative Muse - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Barry HammerI find that the best kind of creative inspiration, in any field of endeavor, comes from communing deeply with other life presences, in heartfelt, open-minded, empathic attunement with them. The more deeply we invest our heart, mind, and senses, in communion with other life presences, ...
Views: 1239 - Serenity Now! 10 Tips to Find Peace and Inspiration - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Lynn Robinson“Serenity now!” When Frank Costanza shouted the words he made famous in the especially hilarious Seinfeld episode, he was seeking immediate peace. It didn’t work, of course, but don’t you wish it was that easy? Unfortunately, it’s not. But you can find time for calm and stillness within the ...
Views: 1190 - A “REVIEW” OF THE BOOK 'Three Wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children Speak' - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A “REVIEW” OF THE BOOK 'Three Wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children Speak' Shared by Craig Lock Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at ...
Views: 3565(1 vote) - The Other Side of Life - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.What is the other side of life? It is the side that is the opposite of the life that you are currently living. Why would you ever contemplate going there? What is there to gain? You will learn compassion; you will learn strength and nobility and be humbled by what you feel. Come with me and ...
Views: 1586 - Holiday Hug - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is for those of you who are missing that someone special at the table. For those of you who are trying to cope with the holidays. Here is a heartfelt hug for you. You will never understand the loneliness of a holiday until you have lost someone that means so much to you. I pray that this ...
Views: 2340 - How to Follow your Wildest Dreams through Faith (from Inspirational Books by Dr NV Peale) - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Follow your Wildest Dreams through Faith (from Inspirational Books by Dr NV Peale) Submitted by Craig Lock Category (key words): NV Peale, Self Help, Personal Growth, Inspiration, Dreams, Faith Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs ...
Views: 2473 - Why Achieving Your Dreams is More Possible Than Ever in Today's World! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jen EngevikI’ve been thinking a lot lately about systems of old and how they use to hold us back from reaching for our dreams. For instance, if you wanted to publish a book, you had to write a query letter and be at the mercy of limited thinking publishing companies. Or if you wanted to make a film or ...
Views: 1321 - Shaman Down - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Gayle White Raven CrosmazI sat with my arms sprawled out and head laying on the table feeling I had bottomed out and would never be able to see daylight again. I was in the middle of a workshop to help the unemployed find work, education or grants to get back on their feet. I had gone out of business for the 5th or ...
Views: 1945 - Time Management Mastery - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bob LancerTime management mastery takes time management to a new level, because time management mastery is about how to accomplish more without rush. Most time management articles, books and seminars focus on how to do more in less time, but rarely if ever, until now, do they deal with the crucial ...
Views: 920 - Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writing and the Creative Imagination - How to Avoid Writer's Block Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, How to Write Creatively, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course,Writing Course, Online Writing Course, Imagination, Creative Imagination ...
Views: 2767(1 vote) - To the End of the Rainbow - a New Book by craig lock : - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: To the End of the Rainbow - a New Book by craig lock : Tags: (Key words) books, new books, ‘To The End of the Rainbow‘, ‘The End of the Rainbow’, Craig Lock, South Africa, reporter, writer, inspiration, empowerment, words of inspiration and empowerment (enough there ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Can you? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jill DoukaAn immigrant from Ethiopia is a source of inspiration to all of us. Mawi Asgedom was born in Ethiopia, which was a war zone at the time. He spent the first couple of years of his life without his father, who went to Sudan to a refugee collection center. After a while, Mawi joined his father ...
Views: 1585 - 8 Essential Keys To Life-Balance - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bob LancerLife-balance is essential for ascending into higher levels of success in life. An unbalanced life, like an unbalanced building, leans toward collapse; the higher you go, the closer the fall. 2 Each individual's true life-balance is unique. For each needs a unique measure of time spent with ...
Views: 1803(1 vote) - Dreams and Inspirations Build a Better World - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bob LancerThis newsletter presents you with inspiration quotes that support the self-empowering insight that the world truly is ruled by dreamers. Dreams are not conditions that occur only in sleep. The inspiration quotes that follow deal with the power of deliberately dreaming of the future. These ...
Views: 1576 - Positive Thinking: Why It Doesn't Work For Everyone - And How It Can Work For You - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Bob LancerEveryone has heard about the power of positive thinking. Filling your mind with inspiring thoughts and exposing yourself to inspirational messages are great keys to personal development and success. And yet, only the very few top performers in any field really apply this age-old wisdom for its ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - A 'Review' of the New Film: "CATCH A FIRE" and Sharing a few Thoughts on Forgiveness - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A 'Review' of the New Film: "CATCH A FIRE" and Sharing a few Thoughts on Forgiveness (written by Shawn Slovo and her producer sister, Robyn) . Submitted and shared by Craig Lock Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - "Somewhat of a Review" of the Film: 'CATCH A FIRE' and Sharing a few Personal Thoughts - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Somewhat of a Review" of the Film: 'CATCH A FIRE' and Sharing a few Personal Thoughts (written by Shawn Slovo and her producer sister, Robyn) Submitted and shared by Craig Lock Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - Pay Attention to How You Feel - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichEmotions are powerful communication from Spirit but how often do we really pay attention to how we’re feeling? Sure, it’s easy to notice when we’re at either extreme on the emotional scale but what about those subtle shifts? Are you really paying attention to how you feel and do you fully ...
Views: 2246(1 vote) - Change your future by changing your vision of what is possible - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Andrew HortonNo matter how good your eyesight may be, it will be of little value if you do not have vision. This is your ability to see things that may be invisible to other people or to innovate and see things that may not even exist yet. The limitations we face in life are not due to our current ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - Luck is - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Osric V. BaughamLuck is Preparation and Opportunity. If you believe in Luck, understand that you control preparation. Whatever it is that you want to do, being prepared for that opportunity puts you in a position to be considered lucky. The first step in Preparation is believing in you. Once you believe that ...
Views: 1219 - Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyTHANKSGIVING We begin the holiday season with Thanksgiving, filling ourselves with wonderful food; time with family and friends and for some, football or shopping makes the top of the list. This marks the beginning of a beautiful time of year. We are fortunate to have so many blessings and be ...
Views: 1094 - Are you willing to turn your vocation into your vacation? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Andrew HortonAre you willing to turn your vocation into your vacation? Avoid the tendency of over-romanticizing the notion of discovering and living your true life purpose. Discovering your purpose is seldom, if ever, accompanied by a drum roll and fanfare, it is just a deep knowing, a feeling of ...
Views: 2212(1 vote) - Woodpecker Came to Visit! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from James Beard a.k.a. noodinMost people probably don’t talk to animals! Or do they? I guess one turning point from reality is when the animals start talking to the people. Wasn’t that something taken away by Spirit a long time ago because of mans lack of respect for the animals? Most Spirit teachings say that. Maybe it is ...
Views: 2217 - The Power of the Mastermind - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Barbara EdieNone of us is as strong as all of us. If two heads are better than one, imagine the collective power of 15 entrepreneurial women committed to their vision, businesses… and changing the world. A group of womenThis year to accelerate my growth, both personally and professionally, I joined a ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Radical Self Love Requires Radical Self Acceptance - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2011 from Ann ThomasRadical self-acceptance means seeing yourself for all that you truly are - neither with rose-colored glasses nor with muddied glasses, but with a clean, clear accurate lens. There are 5 components to radical self-acceptance: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and sexual. Radical ...
Views: 744 - Give Yourself “Permission” to Fall In Love - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tylesha JulianoGet your hands in the air…The Weekend is Here!! If you don’t know how much I LOVE weekends then you don’t know me…AT ALL. Weekends are my time to recharge the batteries, annoy my the family and get intimate with my creative side. Now, I typically don’t recommend working on the weekends. ...
Views: 1647(1 vote) - 'The God Memorandum' (from 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino) - by Submitted on Nov 21, 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, spiritual, spiritual growth Web sites: ...
Views: 9370 - Focus Your Energy on the Positive and What is Possible - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen faced with any obstacle, change, challenge or roadblock, examine them just long enough to uncover the difficulty they present and immediately change your focus to look for what you can do to overcome them, prevail and turn them into opportunities. All challenges you encounter are ...
Views: 2191(1 vote) - A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Choice' by Og Mandino Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Key words: 'The Choice', Og Mandino, book "reviews", inspirational books, good books. Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various ...
Views: 1855 - A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", good books, inspirational books Web site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 The submitter’s ...
Views: 2485 - Encouragement Quotes: How to Make Your Own Positive Thinking Motivational Quote Poster and Postcards - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Suzanne GloverUsing encouragement quotes, quotes on positive thinking and other positive phrases to motivate yourself to take action is a great tool for success. Keeping these good quotes around you, however, is more important than most people would first guess. This article explains the importance of keeping ...
Views: 2439 - Global Unity Or Global Insanity - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Global Unity Or Global Insanity Article Author: Geela Submitted by : Craig Lock (and shared with permission) Article Copyright: Geela Web site: http://www.geela.com Article URL: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/d/g/global-unity-or-insanity.s... Submitter’s Web ...
Views: 1996 - MY JOURNEY TO VICTORY - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Karen KellyI was taught most of the fundamentals about life by my Father and therefore learnt to think like a boy. It certainly has served me well in many aspects however I believe that I learnt to copy the social behaviour of men and never really got to know how to appreciate the intrigue of being a ...
Views: 1159 - Separated to be Elevated - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from John Di LemmeIf you are a Champion (and you are), then you will be promoted to greater and higher realms of leadership. Life has a way of elevating true Champions. Just as cream rises to the top of milk, true Champions rise to the top of companies, projects, and great events. When that happens, old ...
Views: 2236(1 vote) - Mirror, Mirror - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tresaca HamiltonWhen you look into the mirror do you like what you see? Do you look into your eyes and love the person staring back enough to smile back? Or is there a constant stream of criticism going through your mind? How can you change the person you see in the mirror into the ideal vision of the ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - 'As a Man Thinketh' by James Allen (from Inspirational Books - Part Two) - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'As a Man Thinketh' by James Allen (from Inspirational Books - Part Two) Submitted by Craig Lock Category (Key words): Success, James Allen, Mind, Mindpower, Mind Control, Thought, Power of Thought, Motivation, Inspiration, Inspirational Books (enough there now) Web ...
Views: 2040 - 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 ...
Views: 1704 - The Storm, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Doug GradyThe Storm, by Doug Grady So often we want to be rescued from the storm. We don’t realize it is the storm that rescues us. -Unknown* These words hit me like a thunder bolt when I heard them. I was in the midst of my own personal storm. It included, among other elements, intense ...
Views: 1192 - Road Turtles - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Maria KhalifeGod, make me so uncomfortable that I will do the very thing I fear. ~ Ruby Dee If you've done much driving - and I have in several countries - you've encountered safety devices on the roads in one form or another. I heard a story told by Michael Neil about Road Turtles that you might find ...
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