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- The Power of Decision - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyIt's Spring! Generally in my neighborhood the walkers and joggers are out and about. This is a great neighborhood for outside exercise. But I must admit many days and throughout the summer I watch them from my office window thinking I have to get out there myself. Then I see all of the work I ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - In football, you don't always get what you deserve - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Daniel Toops“You don’t always get what you deserve in football” said the announcer as I watched Arsenal get pummeled by Barcelona in the semi-finals of the UEFA champion’s league. Be advised I am speaking from a purely one sided opinion as I am in fact an Arsenal fan. Watching Lionel Messi of Barcelona ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - Anxiety & Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksI kicked off the first session of a series of teleseminars I call “Monday Morning Mini-Motivational Meetings,” or M5 for short. The purpose of M5 is to spend 15 minutes – no more, no less – getting people excited and amped up for the week so they can be more productive, positive, and focused in ...
Views: 1628(2 votes) - How to Turn the Ordinary into the Extra-ordinary - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Craig LockHOW TO TURN THE ORDINARY INTO THE EXTRA-ORDINARY Tags: Jesus, Jesus Christ, Charles Price, Faith, inspiration, empowerment Here are my notes from Charles Price (Living Truth Ministry 30th August 2009) My Note: Where the term "Him" is used, use whatever term which you use to describe God, ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - WHEN TO FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Jim WawroHow do I know if an inner message I received contains the highest wisdom for me? Throughout history, and nearly every day in the news, there are stories about people who did odd, or terrible, things because of what voices in their head told them to do. Why does this happen? Intuition ...
Views: 1202(5 votes) - EVERYDAY INTUITION - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Jim WawroOne of the greatest misconceptions about intuition is the notion that you have to wait for an inspiration to decide come to you, that you can’t simply ask your inner voice for an intuition whenever you need it. Have you ever tried to simply ask for an intuition just when you needed it? Before ...
Views: 1381(5 votes) - 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) - You Know You’re Broke When... - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Daniel HerznerDoes the name Jeff Foxworthy sound familiar to you? He’s host of the show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” He gained his original fame as a standup comic using his signature one liners which started with the phrase, “you know you’re a redneck when...” I hope Mr Foxworthy won’t mind if I ...
Views: 1514(4 votes) - What Each ONE of Us Can Learn From the Character and Life of Jesus - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." * WHAT CAN EACH ONE OF US LEARN FROM THE CHARACTER AND LIFE OF JESUS Here are some points/characteristics on the "person", that was/is Jesus that I've collected, as I've studied his life. No matter whether ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - Looking Outside Ourselves - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Jackie GartmanLately, I have been thinking about how many of my clients are attached to and perpetually in search of something outside of themselves... myself included. Whether it is rewards, recognition, money, travel, food, exercise, etc, I’m reminded of what Wayne Dyer says: “There is nothing you want that ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Self Awareness and Mindfulness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeSelf awareness and mindfulness enable us to be a self dependent and confidently and morally able to control our actions. Together they give us wisdom. Mindfulness training and techniques develop our analytical awareness to complement our subjective self awareness to complete this wisdom. If ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - Inspire Confidence to Become a Leader - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeInspire confidence in others to command respect and loyalty. Developing the self belief and confidence needed to be a leader. One of the best ways to measure success is to look at ourselves through the eyes of others. Are we looked up to? Are we respected? Some of us are leaders, others are ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - How to Overcome Shyness - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeHow to overcome shyness? Two tips. Do not be scared of people. If this is easier said than done, use imagination. Firstly, what is shyness? One definition is a feeling of the fear of embarrassment. Perhaps more fully it can be defined as a feeling of apprehension or awkwardness experienced ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Changing Habits to Change Your Way of Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeChanging habits mentally to change your way of life towards fulfilling your potential. Identifying and overcoming the hidden habits that are holding you back. What is a habit? We all know it is automatic behaviour without the need for thought, and changing habits is not easy. But are there ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - Change Strategy for Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeA personal change strategy for success in life and business. The requirements for embracing change as fresh opportunities rather than as something to fear. Mankind’s ability to adapt to change has made us the most successful species on this planet. Without this ability we would not have the ...
Views: 785(1 vote) - You Just Never Know! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat MussieuxMy Gratitude Journal, for the past week, is overflowing. I am so blessed, and grateful, to be doing the work that I truly love. As an entrepreneur, however, there are those moments and those times when I sit back and wonder......am I really making a difference? Does my work really ...
Views: 1185(5 votes) - The Importance of Finding Inspiration to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottFinding inspiration is one of the most unspoken about but critical elements behind accomplishing anything successfully. These inspiring thoughts will serve you in a number of ways that will help you maintain the consistent effort needed to accomplish your objectives. The fact is that ...
Views: 697(1 vote) - Art of Winning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal ArasThere is one player in the world of sports that I am very inspired by and recommend emulating his work ethic. Roger Federer’s loss to Nadal during his sixth consecutive Wimbledon Finals was an epic encounter and a painful loss. He however came back strongly from his defeat to win an Olympic Gold ...
Views: 2110(6 votes) - : A 'REVIEW': 'From Seeds of Hope to Endless Possibilities ...A New Age' - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A 'REVIEW': 'From Seeds of Hope to Endless Possibilities ...A New Age' Key Words (tags): books, new books, book review, book extract, Craig Lock, Inspiration Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ and www.lulu.com/craiglock/ Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from ...
Views: 2070(5 votes) - I'm Every Woman! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat MussieuxThis week, we celebrated International Woman's Day – not something I take lightly. I honor, respect and celebrate the women who have 'walked before me' – without whom I would not be living this life of freedom and opportunity. This past weekend, I spoke at the Amazing Woman's Day event in ...
Views: 1411(5 votes) - Lessons from a Pilot's Daughter - Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Barbara KellyLife coaching is about helping people reach their goals and discover their ability to transform their lives. When life deals us hard knocks, it is easy to react defensively. We may see the problems as external – caused by other people or institutions. In our anger, we magnify our significance. ...
Views: 2128(2 votes) - A Reason To Believe - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Patricia ClappA Reason To Believe Amidst the chaos of our lives, we must be steadfast on our quest to find reasons to believe. Even in the gloomiest of times when there does not seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel, you have to look for that glimmer of hope. Because, at times, that is all we ...
Views: 1601(9 votes) - Choose to be Positive Today - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Bruce MillsWhy not Choose to be Happy today instead of mad. We all can choose the minute we wake up if we want to have a great day or a bad day. Once you get out of bed why not tell yourself that today is going to be a great day. Talk about some things that you are going to accomplish today. It is so much ...
Views: 3769(3 votes) - You have a Talent and a Purpose in your Life - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheYes, you have a talent and a purpose in your life. It is inborn and no one can steal it from you. By the way, do you know the importance of talents and proper management of time? Without these two, a person's life might lack direction. Your talent and the way you manage your time greatly ...
Views: 1144 - Now Revealed For the First Time – The “Doing What You Love” Principle - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultI'll tell you this, when you are on your road to success, every day is an exciting day. Every day is special because you love to get up in the morning and say: "Yes! I'm happy to be awake and work on my goals" (or something like that, lol) When you do what you love doing, it doesn't seem like ...
Views: 854(4 votes) - How to leave a legacy of excellence - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2010 from Ozias Mucheriwa“No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave.” Calvin Coolidge When we go through life we subscribe to different value systems; some people place much emphasis on having a lot of money. Some consider relationships to be more important than ...
Views: 3312(4 votes) - Setting Goals – How to Get Started! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat Mussieux"I really admire those Olympic athletes, but I could never do anything like that!" These are some of the comments I've heard over the past few weeks from people with whom I have been discussing the Olympic games. Typically, you would not find me in front of a TV for hours, let alone watching ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - The Seasons of Life & Success - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from James Bird GuessAs March and the season of spring comes upon us, it is critical that you start planning and equipping yourself for change. As you know, life has four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. However, most people are unaware that success also has four seasons: summer success, fall failure, weary ...
Views: 1027(2 votes) - Who Are You Becoming? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from M.J. RyanThere is a story from the Talmud that goes like this: When Akiba was on his deathbed, he bemoaned to his rabbi that he felt he was a failure. His rabbi moved closer and asked why, and Akiba confessed that he had not lived a life like Moses. The poor man began to cry, admitting that he feared ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - A Return To Humanity - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Ken CosciaEmerging within communities in our nation is an increasing interest in spirituality. There is talk about spirituality in the workplace, and balancing spirituality with daily living. It is evidenced by the ever increasing attention given to the topic... in the media, the best seller list, ...
Views: 1145 - What are your Priorities? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Bruce MillsWe all have many things we want to get done or feel we need to get done. How do we balalance our time for things we want to do, for relationships, work and more? Most people need to work to pay their bills. Most people have family, friends and hobbies that they want to spend time with. Some ...
Views: 1151(5 votes) - Marketing Strategies: Are You Sharpening Your Saw? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Maya BaileyWhat does it mean to "sharpen your saw?' According to Dr. Steven Covey, "sharpening your saw" means; “Increasing your personal production capacity by daily self care and self-maintenance.” Why is this important? In my 13+ years of coaching success minded entrepreneurs to help them maximize ...
Views: 1438 - Some Self Help Alternative Medicine! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Willie HortonFor many years, Eastern medicine – acupuncture, Vedic medicine – was termed “alternative” by a Western society whose medical traditions could only be described as youthful or adolescent by comparison. As an Ayurvedic surgeon from Cambridge said to me last Autumn, “If I’d studied conventional ...
Views: 1555(4 votes) - The Real Secret To Wealth & Happiness! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Amit DesaiHappiness is what causes Wealth, Wealth does not cause Happiness!!! Most people believe that, when they will become rich, they will become happy. The reverse is the TRUTH. You become wealthy only when you are basically a happy & positive person in life. Not the other way round. Life all ...
Views: 1383(5 votes) - Divorce - Breaking Up or Breaking Free? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Barbara KellySo often, when I speak with someone who is divorced, the word "failure" comes up. We have been taught by religion, our families, and our culture that divorce is a failure of commitment. The following stories illustrate the transformative power of divorce. Whether you are the person who ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - Your Joy is a Lot Closer Than You Think: Find Your Joy Now - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Donna Marie ThompsonYour Joy is a Lot Closer than You Think: Find Your Joy Now “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln Sometimes it seems that there isn’t much within our control – but we can control what is playing in our heads. You have the power to experience ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - HAPPINESS & THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Tania BoutinHave you ever wondered.....”Why can’t things just go easy for me?” How can we be happy when there is so much negativity out there? How do I become happy? Your happiness and unhappiness is created internally. How you feel by way of happiness, fulfillment, satisfaction is not a reflection of your ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - The Importance of First Impressions - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Maria KhalifeDo you realize that first impressions are important? I’d like to tell you that, important or not, you make them and you receive them every single day of your life. Impressions have become habitual and you are no longer conscious of those you get when observing new people in your experience, ...
Views: 14991(2 votes) - The Strange Reason Why Waking Up Early Will Help You Find Success - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultI was talking with someone the other day who was telling me how upset he was because he had to wake up 10 minutes earlier in the morning. He told me that the line at the coffee shop (Tim Hortons) was getting longer and longer and he couldn't afford to arrive late at work anymore... It's ...
Views: 2254(5 votes) - Are You Aware of Your Vibrational Signature? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthYou can sense Roslyn from out in the carpark. She is a tornado of stress and drama. Her energy whips up a frenzy around her and the more intense the chaos, the more focused she becomes in the eye of the storm. And when she leaves, there is an eerie stillness. Roslyn's vibrational signature is ...
Views: 1774(8 votes) - When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthGetting what you want involves being deliberate and focused with your intentions. You get clear, you get excited, you take inspired action, and things manifest. And then sometimes life whacks you with a wet fish that knocks you flat. Like how I was busy and enthralled with my work at ...
Views: 1397(6 votes) - The Simple Ingredients for a Less Stressful Life - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2010 from Jill RheaumeStress. Stress creeps into all parts of our lives when we let it. We can even be stressed when we're happy. But when we're sad, stress seems magnified like our lives are moving in slides on the big screen. And stress will kick us when we're down. If we're sad, depressed, anxious, angry, or ...
Views: 1599(2 votes) - What Can Amelia Earhart Teach Us About Life? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Rena ReeseWhile on vacation I finished an autobiographical accounting of Amelia's historical flight in the Friendship called, 20 hrs., 40 min. I took note of many parts of the book-- and many of her funny remarks and down to earth humble stories. One story that amused me was when she gave an ...
Views: 2320(2 votes) - THE HIDDEN JESUS by Robert Beckford - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Craig LockTHE HIDDEN JESUS by Robert Beckford Tags: ‘The Hidden Jesus’, Robert Beckford, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christianity, Buddha, Islam, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi, spiritual unity Submitter's Note: These are the notes I took from Robert Beckford's excellent TV documentary seen here in New ...
Views: 1028 - Change Your Perspective. Change Your Outcome. - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Nancy LinI was on a panel a few months ago. At the end of the discussion I was asked to give some advice for people who are going through career transition. "Focus on what you have, not what you don't have. Focus on what you can, not what you can't!", I said. There was a company that wanted to ...
Views: 951 - Becoming an Everyday Hero - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sue DolanHave you ever dreamed of being a hero? Raise your hand! Come on, don’t be shy. . . ‘fess up! Doesn’t everyone at some point or other in their lives aspire to be a hero, even if it might be to accomplish just one huge, glorious feat of goodness? Who hasn’t had a daydream about ...
Views: 1500(4 votes) - 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) - A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part One) - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part One) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", good books, inspirational books Web Site: Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various ...
Views: 4857(6 votes) - MOVING THE POLE! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Tina CrumpackerSeveral years ago my husband and I went to Hawaii to visit our daughter who lived there with her husband and their little daughter. My son-in-law is in the Navy and they were stationed there. They loved Hawaii and even though they were to be transferred to Jacksonville, FL for three years, I ...
Views: 4996(5 votes) - 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 ...
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