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- Have You Lost Your Sparkle? - by Submitted on May 16, 2022 from Alice LandrySometimes in life we forget who we are and what makes us tick. We get so caught up in being everyone else's number one fan that we fail to be our own personal cheerleaders. When that lack of attention-to-self prevails, you lose your luster and your inner light slowly begins to dim. This sense ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Your Drive and Inspiration Must Come From Within - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Andrew HortonAll enduring and sustainable inspiration must come from within each individual. That is why it so important for leaders to empower their team members and to support them to have a vision for the future of their own. As it is the inner drive or inspiration of each individual and their ability to ...
Views: 1374 - Dream It Live It - What is Your Goal Strategy? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Cynthia HatcherIt is possible. It can happen to you. You can dream it then live it. But there is no magic formula. There is no fast track to realizing your dream. There is committed, heart-felt work involved. It takes setting and achieving goals and it takes having a strategy. Why are goals important? The ...
Views: 1373 - 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: 1373 - Sweet Success - Success Feels So Good - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinSuccess is a beautiful feeling, it feels so good. Taste it. I taste it daily. Success is a point which many people feel subconsciously bad about it. Why don’t so many people succeed? They feel it is a painful thing, so sidelining situations is easier. Remember taste the success. Think of a ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - HARNESSING THE POWER OF PRODUCTIVE OBSESSIONS - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Kim CorbinIn working with clients as a family therapist, creativity coach and meaning coach I began to see the following recurring pattern: clients would quickly lose interest in activities, projects, relationships and careers that they had started with great enthusiasm. They would even lose interest in ...
Views: 1371(8 votes) - Applying Hope to Dream It Live It - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Cynthia HatcherCommitment, dedication, focus, intention and persistence are all key attributes we must have when we want to achieve our goals and live our dream. But the true key that unlocks the big doors is hope. We must consistently apply hope in order to dream it and live it. Hope is a feeling that ...
Views: 1370 - Cultivate Your Living Seeds - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo not judge each day by what you harvest, but instead by the seeds you plant. Today’s harvest is not important, because it is the product of what you planted yesterday; what is important is that all your new seeds are well planted in fertile soil, not too close to any large bush whose roots ...
Views: 1369(3 votes) - Dead Presidents on Paper - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Beau HendersonAs a financial planner, by necessity, I engage in many conversations with my clients, and prospective clients, about money. The concept of money has an interesting effect on people. The power they attribute to it would make one think that the picture of a dead president on a piece of paper ...
Views: 1369 - This Moment - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Alice GardnerWhat is this moment like if we stop assuming that it needs improving? What if we just stopped trying to make it be different than it already is? This would mean not having an agenda about what it is supposed to be like or NOT supposed to be like. What if we finally let go of thinking we knew how ...
Views: 1369 - 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 Word IS Opportunity - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Mandy ZadoorianThe very word I have come to embrace the sound is the same so many various individuals miss out or take for granted, some of which deny this word when it comes along each day! It is the notion of endless possibilities to come and even conquer one‘s fears or doubts they may have once had. The ...
Views: 1368(3 votes) - MENTAL ILLNESS - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Matt MeersDwelling mentality on the objects of sense leads to attachment to them. From attachment arises desires and from desire anger from anger springs forth lack of discrimination which leads to loss of memories. From loss of memory ensues the destruction of intelligence, and the destruction of ...
Views: 1367 - Rebirth - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichSpring represents energy of opening, awakening, and newness. There is excitement for what is about to bloom. What "has been" and "what is" can be replaced with what "can be." As Nature gives birth so can we give birth by releasing all that no longer serves us and inviting in new beliefs, ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - The Science of Horses - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from veronica garrettI must admit that I always enjoyed and identified with the intellectual part of study. During my training Biochemistry was my favourite subject and I see now looking back that this was because I always felt “safe” with science. Science means the “study of the physical and natural world” so no ...
Views: 1367 - Holy Mackerel, Don't Give Up! Shatter Your Obstacles! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Rita RockerI once read an article about knocking down barriers that keep us from reaching our goals. It is amazing how much two fish can tell us about our own human nature. In the study, a barracuda and a mackerel were put in a glass tank with a clear glass partition placed between them. For two days the ...
Views: 1366 - Let Today Spell Hope. - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Peggy Cloud WattsThis is my first web based article. I feel joy as I write it, simply because many of my cob webs are gone and I feel like I CAN... do many of the things my prior life said were not possible. It is my goal to offer you inspiration, hope, and a desire to truly clean up and be free... in other ...
Views: 1366 - Gifts Of Healing During The Holiday Season And Beyond - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Christine-Anne PlatelSEASON'S GREETINGS TO MY FRIENDS ALL OVER THE WORLD - WISHING YOU PEACE, JOY, AND LOVE NOW AND ALWAYS. I APPRECIATE OUR CONNECTION. HOLIDAY SEASON GRATITUDE: During the Holiday Season, when there is so much attention on material things, I wanted to tell you what happened at my Coaching ...
Views: 1365 - Increasing Positivity – How To Break Free From The Negative - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from John CharestEvery day of our lives from early childhood and into adulthood we create patterns for ourselves. Through our perspective of the world in which we live along with the words and actions we choose to use to react to all this stimulation that we encounter, we are constantly building and reinforcing ...
Views: 1365 - Sick and Tired - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Janet Perez EcklesSo what’s the politically correct word for handicap? Disabled? Or physically challenged? I say, “what does it matter?” The real question is what do you do when you’re part of this group. As one myself, I wanted to sprinkle a bit of insight to those who are tiptoeing their way, riding their ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Go Green: Turning Your Jealousy into Strength - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tama KievesThe other day I read about an acquaintance, another author, I know who was featured in The New York Times. As I came upon the story, try as I might to fill my mind with the bird songs and daisies of good will, I felt sandpaper scrape my soul. Immediately, her shiny success became my ...
Views: 1364 - The Trap of Comparison - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Mike RobbinsHow often do you compare yourself to others? If you're anything like me and most of the people I know and work with, probably more than you'd like to admit. And, as you may have noticed (like I have), this comparison process never seems to feel very good or work very well, does it? Last ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - What Makes Your Heart Sing? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Julia JamesI have always loved singing in harmony and have sung in several choirs in the past. When I moved to Victoria, I was looking for a small vocal ensemble to sing with. In my search for a small community choir, I stumbled upon one of the biggest choirs I have ever listened to: The Gettin' Higher ...
Views: 1364 - Clouded Vision - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Janet WilksI love the work of Joe Vitale. He has opened my mind and my heart. One of the things he talks about, is how we have to disassociate ourselves from our thoughts and understand we are not our thoughts. He says it’s a bit like us being the sky and our clouds being our thoughts and that we can just ...
Views: 1363 - TRAIN YOUR MUSE - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Ed RubinIt has been my habit . . . for the past eight months . . . to post a hypnosis-related article called "Trance Tuesdays" . . . on my blogsite . . . every third Tuesday of each month. Well . . . the third Tuesday of the month is here . . . and it seems like it came around way too soon this time . ...
Views: 1363 - Advantages of offshore web development India - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from John SilverstoneThere is no doubt about the fact that offshore Web Development India market is getting quite famous at present. Indians with their academic qualification, technical skills and excellent command over the English language are in great demand when it comes to web development. New web ...
Views: 1362 - Victim No More - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2014 from Simone Kelly“You are not a victim. No matter what you have been through, you’re still here. You may have been challenged, hurt, betrayed, beaten, and discouraged, but nothing has defeated you. You are still here! You have been delayed but not denied. You are not a victim, you are a victor. You have a ...
Views: 1362 - From Procrastination to Productivity - The Mini-Retreat Solution - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Julia JamesAre you a champion procrastinator? Some of us are such talented and accomplished procrastinators that we really should get an award. Honestly, we can be so creative! Where others see a pile of paperwork, we see another game of Solitaire. Dirty dishes in the sink? That’s just a sign it’s time to ...
Views: 1361 - The Dollar Store - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Veronica HayOn the weekend, a friend and I went shopping at all of our favorite places, and after visiting all of those, we decided to check out some of the Dollar Stores that have appeared on the planet, in the last several years. There are now several variations of these stores available with different ...
Views: 1361 - Who Do I Get Motivated? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Recently I spoke to a group of wonderful women at Dress for Success in downtown Pittsburgh. They asked some very intelligent questions with a similar theme that I hear often from people going through a transition. “How do you get motivated when you just can’t seem to get going?” ...
Views: 1361 - Can 'Ordinary' People Effect Change and so Help Make a Better World?: The Power of ONE - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Can 'Ordinary' People Effect Change and so Help Make a Better World?: The Power of ONE Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Inspiration, Empowerment, Spiritual, Words of Upliftment and Inspiration, the “Power of One" Web Site: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 ...
Views: 1360 - An open book ... - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Michelle Roberton - JonesAnother decision made... a time of standing in that decision come what may ...& now completion. I looked at my life today as I was busy gardening & thought how lucky I am. Well how lucky "we" are as human beings supported by the Universe. Every choice I have made whether it be for my highest ...
Views: 1359 - Part 1. Top 3 Massive Mistakes Coaches and Counsellors make that keep them feeling frustrated, drained and stressed,and how to AVOID them forever - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkWould you like to be the best coach or counsellor you can be? Would you like to be the most powerful positive influence in your clients’ lives? My name is Chris Spink and I’d like to welcome you to part 1 of the Top 3 Massive Mistakes Coaches and Counsellors make that keep them ...
Views: 1357 - The Heart of Transformation - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Glenn BergerHow do we change? Change takes one tiny step, but to take that one step can require a journey of a thousand miles. So many of us can dream of the life we want to have and the person we want to be. It can be especially frustrating when we get to the stage in our adventure where we ...
Views: 1356(6 votes) - What Is Life Coaching? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dr GrayWhat is CBT Life Coaching it? CBT Life Coaching is a process of analysis, reflection and action that will ultimately enable you to reach your full potential. It does this by helping you to optimise current opportunities and skills and develop new abilities and expertise. This results in lasting ...
Views: 1356 - Leveraging Social Media to Your Advantage - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Andrew HortonLeveraging Social Media to Your Advantage There are a few amazing stories about people that have gone from rags to riches using the internet and or social media to pave their road to great wealth. So yes it is possible to dramatically accelerate your success if you leverage these amazing new ...
Views: 1355(2 votes) - How to Cultivate Seeds of Greatness in your Life by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: How to Cultivate Seeds of Greatness in your Life by Dr Dennis Waitley (from Inspirational Books) Submitted by Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://goo.gl/vTpjk (and/or ...
Views: 1354 - Suffering Exists: How Some Suffer Less Than Others - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPCSuffering is part of the human condition. We can't avoid it. Have you noticed that some people suffer more even with the same or less dramatic issues than others? Those that suffer less have made a shift in perspective away from victimhood to seeing a larger picture. They practice expanding ...
Views: 1354 - How The Law Of Attraction Works - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Chris SpinkHow the Law of Attraction works The Law of Attraction draws to you the essence of whatever you predominantly think about or focus your attention on. So, if you mostly think about what you want, you get what you want, and if you mostly think about what you don't want, you get more of that. The ...
Views: 1353 - A Gratitude Ritual - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2016 from Kelley KosowAs each one of my three daughters comes home for the Thanksgiving vacation holiday, my heart expands and I am overcome by all of the amazing gifts that I have in my life. Of course, also on the top of my list of the gifts and blessings I have in my life is Debbie Ford, the brilliance she shared ...
Views: 1352 - What You Need to Know about Failure so You Can Move On - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Maria Martinezfailure: an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success (Source: Dictionary.com) I think we all hate to fail, but failure is inevitably a part of life. I have personally felt the pressure to perform and have seen that even when a lot of effort is put forth, the ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Our magnificnet moon ... - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Michelle Roberton - JonesYesterday the 22nd of June was the beginning of our New Moon phase ... As before the Angels teach for me to practice for self, for I can only truly share "my truth" - what I have experienced - anything else is simply passed on knowledge,- not wisdom. I have been guided to share a "practice" ...
Views: 1351 - Stoke Your Creative Fire...Or Else! - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.com“All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring.” –(Chuck Palahniuk) That is a darkly humorous and ominous quote, but it has a spark of truth to it. Too much stimulation creates stress, but so does too little. Being stagnant and bored with life stresses ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - The Bhagavad Gita on Fire & Smoke - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“It is better to perform one’s own duties imperfectly than to master the duties of another. By fulfilling the obligations he is born with, a person never comes to grief. No one should abandon duties because he sees defects in them. Every action, every activity, is surrounded by defects as a fire ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - What will it take to unlock the Superhuman in you? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Andrew HortonHave you ever explored the limits of your potential? Or are you limiting yourself by what you believe is possible for you. There are amazing stories going back through history, where humans have exhibited incredible feats of both physical and mental prowess. One of the stories that really stood ...
Views: 1350(2 votes) - Zero Investment Innovation: A Creative Combination of Idea, Self and Selflessness - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Pradeepta NayakThe world over, there is a major issue which has been usually under-highlighted, that is, people in general have a tendency to take credit for themselves, and attribute the causes of failure to others. Not owning up failure by ourselves has been one of the causes of undesirable consequences of ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Discovering "The Road Not Taken" - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Hal PriceAll creatures come into this world instinctively knowing their TRUE PURPOSE. As humans, we allow our EGO to take us down a path that separates us from our own Divine Purpose. We lose connection with the natural gifts and talents that we came to support our AUTHENTIC LIFE OF PASSION! We ...
Views: 1349(5 votes) - Pillars of Simplicity – Simple Life Lessons from Unexpected Places - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from elizabeth cassidyEverybody has a hero or two in their lives. I remember one of my first heroes was Curly from The Three Stooges. My standards were not quite high back then, but I thought he was a big little boy who was having the best time when Moe was not clumping him over the head. He’d brush himself off and ...
Views: 1349 - We Can Change Everything! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Linda McPharlinIs it possible that one little word could change your life AND the world? You hear the word “we” all the time. In fact it is one of the most commonly used words in many languages. When we use it there is never a question of what we mean. There is an implied meaning in it that we all understand ...
Views: 1347 - What Is Prayer? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Cory KempLet us pray. With these words we close our eyes, bow our heads, fold our hands together and . . then what? We wait for the minister to continue speaking. We reach out to still a squiggly child. We start a grocery list in our heads for the quick stop at the convenience store on the way home. ...
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