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- People Living with Purpose - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kim Wierman“What is my purpose?” There is a point in most of our lives that we ponder this question. We stop and look at our careers, family and life choices and ask ourselves what it is all for. For each of us the point at which this question presents itself varies. For me I have had it as long as I ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - Changing it up... - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Barbara EdieIf fall has a theme, it’s all about change—in the air, the temperatures and even our schedules. Yes, summer’s out, autumn’s in. The days are crisper, the nights are chilly (sometimes frosty) and our calendars seem to fill quickly after the slower pace of summer. Personally, I love this time ...
Views: 1120 - How to Become an Inspiration - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Kevin NgoOne of the best ways to become an inspiration is by achieving your own goals. How many times have you watched a show or read about someone’s life, their struggles and triumph, and became inspired by the person they’ve become? There’s something about watching that fighting spirit within ...
Views: 1120 - Mohamed Abdelhay a Photographer and Graphic Designer - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2020 from M Nasir AzizPictures are not just a piece of paper. But it contains a lot of memories and feelings attached to them. Pictures show the culture of different eras, makes us reliably save our memorable moments. But spoilage of pictures causes sadness hurt of feelings. No doubt the latest advancement in ...
Views: 1120 - Why You Should Be Grateful For... You. - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Garrett PaknisIt's the time of year when gratitude is all over everyone’s bucket list. How many of your emails have been taken over with reminders to be grateful for all we have? Many companies are even employing our “gracious” holiday spirit to try to bank extra revenue during this shopping-heavy time of ...
Views: 1119 - Unleash Your Creative Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Cathy TaylorCreative ideas are available to everyone. It really is a misnomer that creativity only happens to a 'select few.' The key to a successful creative life is to know how to unleash the genius that is inside of you. What is creativity? In my viewpoint creativity is synonymous with the word ...
Views: 1116 - Your Past Does Not Have to Be Your Future ~ Reinvent Yourself In 2017! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Kelley KosowIt is with enormous enthusiasm that I write the first newsletter of 2017. I am excited about welcoming the start of a new year and standing with you in a place of unlimited possibilities and the promise of creating an off-the-charts year! There is no time like the present for us all to declare ...
Views: 1116 - Magical Music! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Cherokee BillieMusic is magic! Music speaks louder than words and it's a 'language' that the whole world understands. Did you know that people can be mentally conditioned to respond to a set stimulus like a series of tone signals? It works almost like a telephone does: You can dial a certain combination of ...
Views: 1115 - Hope Has To Be The Word We Here Today - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from VicToria FreudigerAs a home owner in Texas (affluent part of Dallas area) we have been struggling since our home loan amount increased by $400/mo. and each and every month it became harder to pay. Also, both my husband and I worked at the newspaper and thought we could and would find better jobs elsewhere. Alas, ...
Views: 1114 - 5 Revelations Why The Traditions of Christmas Can Make You Depressed - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michelle GreeneAs the Christmas season approaches, there’s usually a feeling of yuletide cheer in the air. All you have to do is turn on the TV and you’ll be inundated with the endless stream of commercials. Each product promises they have just what you need to make this the best holiday ever. For some ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Outgrowing Your Distractions: Knowing When To Let Them Go! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Gwendolyn WardA while ago, I met a childhood friend and after a few minutes of conversation, I realized…she needed to stay in my childhood. She was gossiping about people I didn’t remember and I felt like I was stuck in a high school, “mean girl” moment. When she finally said “let’s stay in touch” I dodged ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Hypnosis Inspires You - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonMost people these days have seen a stage hypnosis show; you have seen people cluck like chickens, or be convinced that they are a super star or that they are walking on the moon. You have seen people suddenly forget their name, or confuse their shoe for a dog. You have seen people have needles ...
Views: 1112(3 votes) - Allow your Dreams to Soar in 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Andrew HortonIf you feel like you have tried really hard in the past to realise your dreams, but you feel like nothing ever seems to go right for you, you are not alone. The majority of people I speak to feel exactly the same way. They feel like they have tried really hard in the past, but nothing ever seems ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - DECISIONS - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Sande ShurinWhy are decisions so difficult? Because each one has ramifications – and we are looking for our choices to be perfect…to answer every need and criteria. What a shock – they usually don’t. I suggest you look at the following: - Why has the item or event to decide upon come about? - ...
Views: 1111(3 votes) - Get Clues from Nature on Mastering Change - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Theresa-Maria Napa“We have it in our power to begin the world all over again. A situation similar to the present hath not appeared since the days of Noah until now. The birthday of a new world is at hand.”—Thomas Paine There are all kinds of cycles. In looking up the term “economic cycles” I found the ...
Views: 1111 - Practical Steps for Finding Inner Peace - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from Guy FinleyWhen you want to enjoy the sunshine directly, you must go outdoors. You understand you have to take yourself physically to a place where the warming rays of the sun can fall upon you without interference. Likewise, when you want to know the powers that circulate through a quiet mind, you must ...
Views: 1111 - The Biology of Belief - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy dog died this morning. He was a small, black, mixed-breed, part Chihuahua, perhaps part miniature pinscher. I adopted him five years ago after someone dropped him off at a pet shop in South Miami Beach. The owners gave him to their parents, who are my friends, and I fell for his hyperactive ...
Views: 1111 - Out of Darkness into Light-- Part1 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Daniel ToopsWe are just days away from the new year. This is a very festive time of year just finishing up Christmas and Thanksgiving was just a few weeks prior to that. Though this is “happy time of year” I personally do not like the time between Thanksgiving and New years for two reasons: Dark and cold. ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Fear Of Commitment Can Kill Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Per-Erik OlsenIn all types of online marketing like MLM, network marketing, affiliate marketing and so on, most people quit without success. They may have spent thousands or at least hundreds of dollars, countless hours and still they did not survive. And the number one reason is that they suffered from lack ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Growing Our Businesses Using Our Inner Strengths - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Andrea OkrentowichOwning your own online business is a fantastic way to increase your wealth while also staying home with the kids. I began my business in 2001, and it has morphed in ways I could never have imagined. Throughout the years I have discovered that my business has grown and changed according to my ...
Views: 1109 - MEDITATION: A TIME FOR LOVE - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from joseph namzoffBy Mother Clare Watts Though many people every day all over the world sit on floors, on cushions, on their heels or on chairs in an attempt to enter into some level of inner stillness or broadened consciousness, very few actually ever manage to go very far into that sought-after state. Most ...
Views: 1109(3 votes) - Reflections of a Father - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Mark PapadasSeveral events over the past few weeks, from Memorial Day weekend and through Father’s Day, caused me to reflect inward and think about the legacy I’m leaving behind to my family and the rest of the world. On Saturday May 26, 2012, my oldest daughter (our first baby) graduated from high ...
Views: 1109 - What's REALLY Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lori FieldsAllow this to set the tone for your day. “Aerodynamically the bumblebee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn’t know that, so it goes on flying anyway.” -Mary Kay Ash Take a moment today & check in with yourself by reflecting on the following questions. 1. Are you allowing a ...
Views: 1109 - Make Way for a Different Kind of Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from James KrehbielI distinctly recall when Nathan began seeing me for counseling. He was a skinny, sensitive kid with a big heart. At age 13, he struggled in the midst of a tumultuous custody battle that left emotional scars. My job was to prop him up - to give him hope that things would change for the better ...
Views: 1108(2 votes) - According to Love - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Monica UnderwoodWhilst I’ve been around on Planet Earth, I’ve made quite a mess. How about you? My name is Monica. It means “counsellor” and I’ve been counselling people one way or another all my life. Counselling is all very well. I’ve tried to be a good one, but maybe it would have been better if I’d ...
Views: 1107(4 votes) - Dude! What's My Sign? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Daniel ToopsDude! What’s My Sign? Talk about an identity crisis. Millions of people are now in the proverbial quagmire of finding themselves! With the recent news that the zodiac signs have shifted and what you once thought you were may not be applicable people are daunted and want answers!!! In fact the ...
Views: 1107 - A $2.4 Million Personality - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Dawn AngierA $2.4 Million Personality According to an Associated Press story, the headline above is true. It seems that Gwen Butler, a bartender in an upscale restaurant in Boston’s Beacon Hill section, made quite an impression on one of her patrons—a multimillion-dollar impression. Gwen is a ...
Views: 1106(5 votes) - Do you know where to tap? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Babs OlugbemiHey friends, Welcome to another month; the month of May. I am sure you are still in tune with the goals you set early in the year. Ensure you follow the principles in our Goal Achievement Strategy (GAS). Is it true that you have done away with most of your New Year resolutions? That is why I ...
Views: 1106 - Rise Above the Hurt: Using Compassion to Heal - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Karin VoloHurt people hurt people. I recently read this and it really struck a cord with me. When I read that statement and let the meaning really sink in, I felt myself being lifted to a higher level of understanding. I felt my heart open up and compassion flow through me because I realized, aren’t we ...
Views: 1106 - Sharing some Quotations on the Power of Love to Make a Difference - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Quotations on the Power of Love to Make a Difference Shared by: Craig Lock Key Words: Inspiration, Love, words of inspiration, empowerment, Spirituality Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at craiglock.wordpress.com and ...
Views: 1106(2 votes) - Come Let’s Stroll - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from jesse wade“Come let’s stroll” is the title of a song from somewhere around the 1950’s, so my happy self seriously doubts if any of you younger folks will remember it…but am very sure most of us “elders” do. The 50’s were the years when songs were sung by folks who could actually sing, teenagers could ...
Views: 1105 - 3 Quotes On Spirituality That Will Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Dingane .On a deep emotional level we are all aware of our spiritual nature and underneath the surface level of life there is a dimension that we all long to make contact with. There are many views and definitions of what spirituality really is, but what I would like to do here is to present 3 quotes on ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Do You "Need To Find" YOU? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Kay PattersonOr maybe you are just interested in finding "your dream"? Trouble is, you can't really hope to find your dream, until you have found "yourself"... To be more specific, what do YOU really want, and aside from health and happiness, what exactly is the "dream" that you want? One of the most ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - Best of The Best Residence Education Your Dog Fast - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2017 from Wajahat AliPotty education is the unmarried maximum crucial thing you may do whilst you convey domestic a new domestic dog. here's a step by step guide on how to perform this quickly and efficaciously. After a puppy eats, drinks, performs, sleeps, or chews, he need to quickly move "potty." Take your ...
Views: 1103 - Embrace Your Inspiration for Better Writing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from TJ PhilpottFinding your inspiration as a writer most certainly helps unleash your creative imagination which is essential for anyone using content online! It doesn't matter what initially inspired you but what is important is learning to use this feeling to improve your writing and productivity! As many ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Spirit Speaks - Forgiveness And Love Part 3 - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Kristin EcklundWhen you hold a grievance against anyone, in effect you hold it against yourself. They become your mirror. When you see them, what you’re really seeing is yourself, and the judgment that you think you have against them, is really one that you have against yourself. Whoa, say what? Yes, ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - 15 things to know before you study architecture at university - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from mike komoArchitecture is a fantastic subject to study, but you need to make sure you’re prepared Are you thinking of making architecture your chosen subject when you go to university? That’s great, but you might need to understand a bit more about what you’re getting yourself in for. Even if you’re ...
Views: 1102 - How about some fine-tuning of your attitude? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Ozias MucheriwaAviation is a very interesting field. When flying an aircraft, the pilot has to watch a small gadget called the Attitude Indicator which reveals the plane's attitude. In simple terms, the plane's attitude is its position in relation to the earth's horizon. Pilots know that the aircraft's ...
Views: 1102(3 votes) - 5 Effective Ways to Inspire Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Sandy BracceyOne of the biggest differences between people that get up and do something with their lives and those that do otherwise is their ability to inspire themselves. Inspiration is one of the most potent forms of energy for a person, lighting them from within to do something they have never done ...
Views: 1101 - Alive and Kicking – Take the Three Point Test to See if You’ve Come Alive - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from sarah palmerAlive and definitely kicking, that’s me! I’m not ready to roll over and slump into anonymity passing the limelight to the next generation. It’s not that I want to be famous, particularly in today’s climate where to be up there with the stars is like waiting for the vultures to pounce. I just ...
Views: 1101 - Lessons from Coffee: What Do I Want? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2018 from Noelle NelsonWhen you walk into your favorite coffee place in the morning, I doubt that the first thing on your mind is, “How are the coffee bean plantations doing today?” If you are a true coffee aficionado, you may know that your preferred beans come from Columbia or Nicaragua, but you probably don’t worry ...
Views: 1100 - Puppet Scripts Talk More Silently - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Stuart SwiftThe name ‘puppet’ is very familiar to us. The meaning of puppet is an inanimate object in the shape of a man, woman, animal, nymph etc. They are made of various articles – clothes, socks, leather, plastic etc. We purchase puppets dressed with shirt or some other outfit. Some men may want some ...
Views: 1100 - Spread your Grace and Blessings Freely - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Andrew HortonAlmost everyone I have met wants to make a difference during their lifetimes, to leave some sort of a legacy after they have completed their last revolution around the sun. Making a difference is not just about volunteering to assist people, who come from a less advantaged background than you ...
Views: 1100 - 5 Motivational Tips: Leading Your Way To Success!!! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Jonathan CurranRunning behind the goals and success is the obvious thing; everyone is supposed to do these days. And this hush-rush at times leads to depression, lack of energy, interest, focus, etc. Motivation is the all time working tool in all such conditions. It helps you focus on your targets and bring ...
Views: 1099 - You are what You Say - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from cedric riceHave you ever heard the bible verse that says that whatever a man thinks in his heart defines who he is? The same is true of the words which come out of your mouth. They give an accurate picture of just what’s inside of your spirit man because they are the essence of your spirit. If you want to ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Sharing Our Gifts - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanI believe that we all want to be of service in some way. We all want to help others. And maybe we are clear about how we share our gifts. Or maybe we need a bit of guidance to figure out what we can give, see what our talents are, and learn how others could benefit from them. I was ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Hope Quest - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Cory KempRemember the old days? So many answers for one simple question. In this case, I am reflecting on how far we have come in securing directions from here to there, wherever here and there may be. Used to be that maps were needed, sometimes several maps, all spread out on the kitchen table or the ...
Views: 1097 - How to Survive the Days Ahead: Living Joyfully Through Challenging Times - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Susan HaidFailure. Stress. Chaos. Confusion. Doubt. These are words that describe life for most of us today. The changes that lie ahead for all of us demand tremendous courage. We are amidst a struggle that never seems to end. Chaos has become a regular part of our existence. We want to know how it will ...
Views: 1097 - Courage to Change - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Ernest QuansahArticle Author: Ernest Quansah This is a story about a woman we will call Anne, a thirty-five-year-old woman who concluded that she could never find a man. She determined that loneliness was her fate and thus went as far as accepting it as fact. Her case proves what I have discovered in ...
Views: 1096 - The Profit of Pain - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Carole HerderWe have all experienced the death of a loved one, the heartbreak of loving someone who doesn’t love you back, debilitating sickness or a various variety of accidents. We feel hard done by and wonder “why me”? We think that to have gratitude for these trials is a vocation relegated to the likes ...
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