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- A Celebration To Remember Forever - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Timothy SmithThis past weekend my family and I had the PLEASURE and HONOR to attend a Farewell Ceremony to 70 Soldiers who are being deployed to The Iraqi Freedom mission. Courtesy of the family and friends of the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, US ARMY, Mattydale N.Y. To witness this LIVE, was an ...
Views: 1316 - When Life Hands You Lemons . . . - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Rossana SneeWhen Life Hands You Lemons . . . . . . Make lemonade. You’ve all heard the saying, but what does it mean? Essentially it means to have an “I can do it,” attitude, an optimistic view in the face of misfortune, or adversity. Since lemons are considered bitter, and lemonade sweet, you’re ...
Views: 1316 - Faith in Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Womens Recreation, Inc.When you are in the middle of a crisis, your mind rushes in with all different scenarios on how to handle the situation. Besides praying, meditating and worrying, it all boils down to you having faith in yourself. Just believing in yourself and knowing that you are capable of doing the very ...
Views: 1315 - Sparkling Ideas for Delivering Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie Knuti"It’s the most wonderful time of year" for some, filled with anticipation and excitement. And, it’s the most difficult time of the year for others who are barely putting one foot in front of the other due to illness or sadness. Now’s your chance to bring some holiday cheer to someone who could ...
Views: 1315 - Do You Like Me? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanWe all want to be loved. We all want to be liked. We all want to fit in. We all want to be understood. We just do. We are social beings. We thrive in groups. We live in tribes. We have leaders and followers and pecking orders and those at the top and those at the bottom. And ...
Views: 1313 - The Language of Energy - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Elaine SeilerEnergy doesn't communicate in human tongues, but it does speak clearly. It speaks through the metaphors of our lived experiences, the hurricanes and earthquakes of nature, the expressions of the body’s symptoms, or the whispered message of a randomly chosen passage in a book. Energy ...
Views: 1313 - Choosing to be Chosen - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Terri Britt“Okay, ladies, today we’re going on an adventure!” I exclaimed to a small group of women sitting in front of me on the patio of a local bookstore. All of them were excited, but had no idea what to expect. This wasn’t any ordinary group. These women were a part of my intensive Enlightened Mom ...
Views: 1312(6 votes) - ROYALTY AND REALITY - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Theresa BehennaAs the eyes of the world focus on the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton I tip my hat (or should that be fascinator?) to an outstanding performance by the Brits. They are SO all about pomp and ceremony. And we are SO intrigued we’ve been watching it for months. Why? In this ...
Views: 1312 - What do you choose to believe? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Mari MitchellWhile watching several of the reports on television during the miraculous rescue of 33 miners in Chile I was taken back by their negative content even in the face of such success. When there were only six or so miners left to bring up, one station began listing all the things that could ...
Views: 1312 - 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: 1311(3 votes) - How to forgive yourself - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow to forgive yourself John has cheated on his wife a few years ago and he can never forgive himself for what he has done. He says he will never forgive himself for his behavior, for hurting his wife, and for not being loyal to her. Kelly came home tired and frustrated from her job. She ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Thinking Like a Millionaire: The 3 Financial Types of People in the World - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2016 from Lucas ThomasThere are 3 types of people in this world when it comes to finances. They are the Perpetually Broke Person, the Well-Off Person, and the Highly-Wealthy Person. Need to Plug up Your Financials? The Perpetually Broke Person never has any money and ultimately lives paycheck to paycheck. This ...
Views: 1311 - Being Your Best Self - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from lennox cadore“An actor and a waiter, not just job descriptions. For everyone I know Is one or the other. Life’s waiter’s wait. They blame other people. Or even fate itself when nothing happens. Life’s actors act To make things happen believing that even fate needs a helping hand. I have been both at ...
Views: 1310 - Know Thyself - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: KNOW THYSELF. Yea right, what a paradoxical aphorism that is. I’ll save you the time and trouble looking up “paradoxical” and “aphorism” in your thesaurus. • Paradoxical means self-contradictory. (I’ve been there before). • Aphorism is a statement expressing an opinion or ...
Views: 1310 - The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Craig LockTitle: The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi Author Craig Lock Category/Key words/ Tags: Gandhi, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, Peace, Peacemaking, Leadership, Inspiration, "Inspirational Writings", India (stop - enough there now) Web Sites: www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books/74-craigs-books ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - A walk in the park - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Ronny PrasadI came to realise the numerous benefits of exercise at a very early age. So, I have made a commitment to myself that I will run every morning, from Monday to Friday. There is a football oval near my house where I go to, for a run in the mornings. During winter time, it is quite dark when I ...
Views: 1309 - Life Struggles to Life Dream; it's all about Hard Work - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianIt has been seven years since my life changed. Back then I had no clue what that meant. I was in shock. Seven years ago, as my numbness subsided, I could only foresee struggles ahead. I always viewed my life as a collection of situations pushing me to struggle for any chance of achievement. ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Review of the Book ' God Has A Dream' by Desmond Tutu Shared by: Craig Lock Category (Key words/Tags): Religion, faith, South Africa, Desmond Tutu, hope, politics, Christian life, Christian theology Web site: ...
Views: 1307 - When A Crisis Strikes…Survive and Thrive: Be Nice to Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Karin VoloBe kind to yourself, especially during difficult times. This is so easy to forget! Often we are our own worst enemy and critics. We need to learn to love ourselves and have patience. You must learn to listen to your needs and accept them as they are. So when a crisis strikes and you feel the ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Deep Self-Acceptance – The Key To Happiness - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Kate SinerI am not on top of the latest and greatest news the way that some people seem to be. I have a tendency to get things a little later than hot off the presses. However, I happened to watch the Bruce Jenner interview pretty much as soon as it was available. It was a fluke really. While I am very ...
Views: 1306 - Play! The Sanity Saver For Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Eileen McDarghThe opposite of work is not play. It's depression. So states psychiatrist Stuart Brown in his new book, Play: How It Shapes The Brain, Opens The Imagination And Invigorates The Soul. Brown has conducted more than 6,000 play studies on what goes wrong when people do not play-studying ...
Views: 1306(5 votes) - 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: 1305 - 10 Quotes on Self Awareness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Alvah ParkerThe key to meaningful work and a fulfilling life is first to become more self aware. Really understanding yourself and what is important to you in your life and in your work is the key to getting satisfaction out of work and life. Over the years many people have talked about different aspects ...
Views: 1304(4 votes) - Help People Get What They Want and you Will Get What you want - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonHelp People Get What They Want and you Will Get What you want Inspirational Speakers One of the greatest success skills super achievers develop is the ability to make sales. When I talk about sales I am not referring to the traditional definition of selling. Where someone with salesman ...
Views: 1304(2 votes) - Resiliency Lessons From The Chilean Mine Triumph - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Eileen McDarghA worldwide web of viewers watched 33 miners being pulled to the surface following a 600,000 ton cave-in that happened nearly one-half mile below the ground on a barren plain in southern Chile. Besides showcasing the tenacity of rescuers and the miracle of technology, the miners themselves offer ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - What To Focus On? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2016 from William CottringerWhat To Focus On? By Bill Cottringer “Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” ~Alexander Graham Bell. Regarding the title question, the answer in a word is—NOW. One very popular view of life is that we are all pawns ...
Views: 1303 - Is There Really Happiness Over The Rainbow? - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from JAMES MAIOHOIs there really happiness over the rainbow? What’s so special about that place over the rainbow? What’s so wrong with Kansas? Is Glenda, the Good Witch really any more special than Auntie Em’? Are the scarecrow and the tin man any better than the farm hands whom so adoringly care for ...
Views: 1302 - Is There Really Happiness Over The Rainbow? - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from JAMES MAIOHOIs there really happiness over the rainbow? What’s so special about that place over the rainbow? What’s so wrong with Kansas? Is Glenda, the Good Witch really any more special than Auntie Em’? Are the scarecrow and the tin man any better than the farm hands whom so adoringly care for ...
Views: 1301 - Making a Difference is So Easy - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ian HendersonIt might sound conceited or arrogant for you to say that you make a difference in the lives of others every day, but it’s true. The real big question is what difference, positive or negative, are you making and to whom? You don’t have to be a global leader like Barack Obama to impact the ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - Noah benShea’s Ten Commandments for Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNoah benShea’s Ten Commandments for Tough Times 1. Being broke is not the same as being broken, losing money is not the same as being lost, and finding your balance is not something you can do on a balance sheet. 2. Don’t confuse having less with being less, having more with being ...
Views: 1300(2 votes) - 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: 1299 - The Queen’s Chronicles: An Hour in the Dark - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Mama Donna Henes,I am writing this in the dark. It is Earth Hour, a rolling blackout around the world intended as a visual, visceral vote for increased awareness and concern about climate change. In fact, it is the first-ever global vote on anything. All of my lights are out. I can see the Manhattan skyline ...
Views: 1299 - Live Life Completely: Integrate Being and Doing - by Submitted on May 30, 2015 from Sandra MiniereIn our search for truth and inner peace, we place our feet on a path that is filled with paradoxes. Integrating and living what feels like opposite truths can be challenging to say the least. This one jumped out at me recently: We are individuals taking charge of our lives, and at the same time, ...
Views: 1298 - The benefits of Giving to Inspiration and not to Desperation - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Andrew HortonThe benefits of Giving to Inspiration and not to Desperation The lasting and most wonderful part of giving to others is not that you only brighten the life of someone else, but that you will actually experience both physical and emotional benefits yourself. The act of selfless giving sees ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - The POWER of NOW / Online Marketing - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2014 from james hobartThe POWER of NOW / Online Marketing Let’s face it, with the heavy amount of white noise all around us every day of our lives, it is easy to get overwhelmed and sometimes miss out on opportunities as a result. The average person can be so tired from trying to keep all the balls in the air, ...
Views: 1298 - What Will You Be Remembered For? - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from John Carinci“I am doing a great deal of research for what will become my eighth book. This new endeavor came about by sheer accident. Lately, I like a good challenge when writing a new book. Maybe I like to write outside my comfort zone every so often. Well, this is what is currently challenging me. I ...
Views: 1298 - Designing the Future you Desire - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonDesigning the Future you Desire Business Speakers South Africa Are you ready to finally write (RIGHT) your future? When you think it that is the time to ink it. After you commit to write everything down relating to your perfect future, you are beginning the process to (RIGHT) your future. ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Healing (from) the Heart - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Margaret SelfLove is the strongest of emotions, the most powerful force we can experience. We have allknown or heard stories about people who were called back from death’s door with the loving words of someone dear to them, as well as stories of those who suffered such grief at the loss of their spouse that ...
Views: 1297 - More about Yin and Yang - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Adam ShapiroYin-Yang theory developed many thousands of years ago in China and has been a mainstay of Chinese thought and culture ever since. In a nutshell, Yin-Yang represents the duality of all things in the natural world. The theory can be used to describe and philosophize on everything since the Big ...
Views: 1297(2 votes) - Sebastian Ravitz: The digital marketing and strategy expert - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2017 from Pritom DasSebastian Ravitz, who is a graduate of the Chapman University, has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and advertising. Because of Sebastian’s optimism and integrity, his peers elected him onto the Conduct Review Council at The Bay School of San Francisco, where he was able to review multiple ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - How One Tomato Saved My Life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Angela Treat LyonI knew I was dying. It had been five days since I had eaten, and in that time, I'd only been able to marginally keep the tiniest licks of water down. Fasting wasn't a problem. No water, however, was. It was mid-August, 1984. A week before, as a representative for the Kauai yachting association ...
Views: 1295 - How To Find And Live Your Dreams By Dr Bruce Wilkinson (Updated) - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Craig LockCategory: Dreams, Inspiration, Dr Bruce Wilkinson, Hour of Power, Motivation Web Sites: http://www.hourofpower.org and http://www.chrystalcathedral.com Category: Inspiration, Inspirational writings, dreams Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal ...
Views: 1295 - Improve Creativity and Self Expression - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2018 from Pat HeydlauffWhether you are trying to create a peace filled home for you and your family or become the next Monet or Tom Clancy, you need to surround yourself with a great deal of positive creative energy. Self expression requires plenty of desire, focus and supportive energy. Self expression is truly the ...
Views: 1295 - Is There Really Happiness Over The Rainbow? - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from JAMES MAIOHOIs there really happiness over the rainbow? What’s so special about that place over the rainbow? What’s so wrong with Kansas? Is Glenda, the Good Witch really any more special than Auntie Em’? Are the scarecrow and the tin man any better than the farm hands whom so adoringly care for ...
Views: 1295 - How can I use Social Media to Market my Business without spending a cent? - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Andrew HortonHow can I use Social Media to Market my Business without spending a cent? Conference Speakers The secret to successfully Networking and regain a personal touch in the new digital world, is to accept that it is never about how many contacts you have. It is always about the number of quality ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - How to Find Your Feminine Power and Become a Leader - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Cathy TaylorWomen are on the brink of an evolutionary shift that has the potential to alter the course of history. Around the world women are feeling a calling to reclaim their femininity and awaken their authentic feminine power. We want to become the co-creators of our own lives and help shape the future ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Passion In ACTION... - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2008 from John CurranI’ve been thinking about writing for a while now, however, it wasn’t until I discovered a true purpose for my writing, that I was able to really take action in bringing these words to you. I have always known deep down, that when I speak from the heart, the words seem to flow ...
Views: 1294 - Got Tall Poppy Courage - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Margie WarrellTo be outstanding in life, you must be willing to stand out. When all you do is try to fit in, you negate the difference your difference makes. Tall Poppy Courage is not about being better than anyone else, just the best possible version of yourself. Growing up on a farm in rural Australia ...
Views: 1293 - How to Take Inspired Action - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Ruth HegartyI often write about the role of focus and vision in manifesting your dreams of effortless success. I know that folks are so often anxious to take action - and I’m all for taking action, even MASSIVE action - BUT (and I know all my clients know I usually forbid the use of the word “but”) BUT, ...
Views: 1293 - Seven Ways & Seven Days to Renew Your Life - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesTo renew and reinvent our lives, WE NEED A PLAN! Here it is: a seven-day process to work with over and over. This plan incorporates physical, mental and spiritual work. Use the whole seven-day process, or choose any one of the days to work with as you create the life you want. DAY 1: ...
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