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- Learn from Everything That Comes Your Way - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Jahiel KamhiShe was a very quiet, modest, middle-aged lady. He was a young clergyman, probably in his early thirties, who was sitting beside her in the midtown doctor’s office. I was there in the same room, reading my book, hoping to kill time while waiting to see my practitioner. I’ll admit my crime: I ...
Views: 865 - It's OK to Feel Bad - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Lola JonesYou can always count on this cowgirl to tell it to you straight. Alright, I just have to say it. The popular personal and spiritual development movement has given us the erroneous expectation that one day we'll get to a place where we never, ever again have to feel bad..... that one day we ...
Views: 1665 - Natural Treasure - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Christine MetawatiI love going to the meadow up the hill from my house. It's on a hilltop with clusters of monterey pine trees. It slopes down to a small lush forest in the valley and looks out to the green hills yonder. I was sitting on a fallen tree branch and looking out at the vista when the trees spoke to ...
Views: 749 - Feed Your Beautiful Life - The Top Three Tactics For Nourishing Your Joy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHow are you feeling today? Me, I'm tired. As a result, I need more than my usual daily mini-breaks. Today it's time for a heavy dose of tender loving care. Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of ourselves. The mind reasons that it's silly to take a bath, ...
Views: 1663 - It's All About Attitude! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHave you heard the phrase "attitude is everything"? Indeed, your attitude determines the quality of your life. Your attitude can have a great impact on your level of success, including how you deal with challenges and obstacles. It's your attitude that determines the path you take as well as ...
Views: 2209 - End of Winter, Beginning of Spring - 4 Easy Ways to Jump Start Essential Self-Care - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHas your self-care taken a back seat this winter? Spring is in the air and it's time to revamp your mind, body, spirit routine. Here's a few extremely powerful ways to say goodbye to the long cold days of winter and bring the warm sunshine and blue skies back into your life. 1. Eat ...
Views: 1582 - Stuck in a Rut? Nine Simple Ways to End Boredom and Feel Re-Energized - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyEver feel stuck in a rut and not sure about how to get out? If so, you're not alone. It's easy to get bored in the comfort of doing the same things in the same way at the same time. Here are nine simple and practical ideas to get out of a boring routine, and back into the enjoyment of life. ...
Views: 3333 - Blessed Are the Humans Who Have Made it Their Goal For Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyIn a recent Twitter post I wrote, "Blessed are the humans who have made it their goal for self-improvement." In response, a dear friend wrote back with this question: "Ok... Great. Good idea. Makes sense to me. It's been the goal of my life. Only one problem... If we are perfect the way we are ...
Views: 1548 - Who Stole My Inspiration? Powerful Strategies for Overcoming Creative Blocks - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHave you misplaced your inspiration? Does it feel as if someone literally sucked the motivation right out of you? One day you were moving forward on your goals and dreams. Life was smooth sailing and the sun was shining. Then you got up one morning only to discover your creative passion had gone ...
Views: 1500 - How to End Your Creative Block - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyFor the past three weeks, I've been experiencing writers block. Previously, inspiration had been flowing. It was a beautiful experience. Ideas fell neatly into place, difficult concepts were easily expressed, and I had words! I was living in the land of milk and honey. Then one day I woke up ...
Views: 1681 - What is Self-Love? It’s You Being Compassionate To You - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyIf someone were to ask me, “What is self-love?” I would reply, “A growing ability to be true and compassionate to yourself. For it is only when you are filled with the love of who you are that you can share this gift with the world.” To be true to ourselves is a lifetime journey of ...
Views: 1177 - How to Increase Self-Compassion in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbySelf-compassion is a skill. That means if you don’t have much compassion for yourself, especially when you need it most, there’s a lot you can do to erase the self-doubt and self-criticism and bring in the self-love. Here are four easy steps that can get you started: Journal Keep a journal ...
Views: 1070 - 7 Ways to Discover Joy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Bob LivingstoneMany of us reach a point when our lives become routine, dull, and thankless. We lose our sense of meaning and direction. There seems to be a lack of purpose and feelings of hopelessness permeate our very being. We do reach a time when we are tired of being emotionally constipated and seek ...
Views: 947 - Law of Attraction Tip - There is No Economic Crisis! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carol kingAt first glance this may seem like a naive even ignorant statement to make when you consider that it is virtually impossible to view any media content without being bombarded with the idea that the world is in the grip of a crisis and that we must take precautions and be frugal with our money ...
Views: 1799 - 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: 1080 - How to Think what Nobody Else Thinks - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Paul SloaneHow can you think of things that no-one else thinks of? The answer is by deliberately taking a different approach to the issue from everyone else. There are dominant ideas in every field. The brilliant thinker purposefully challenges those dominant ideas in order to think innovatively. Albert ...
Views: 1253 - Poem: Give Thanks in Everything - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Nikki JourdanIt is very easy to thank God When things are going your way The car is in good condition And the spouse or children are okay When the sun is bright and shining The rain cools off a hot day When someone politely greets you An unexpected blessing comes your way Is it only on bright sunny ...
Views: 2105 - MY APPRECIATION TEACHER - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Mark Edgar StephensFrom the APRIL 2009 INSPIRATION JOURNAL of MARK EDGAR STEPHENS www.MarkEdgarStephens.com www.WhoAreYouChoosingToBe.com “MY APPRECIATION TEACHER” Things in life are good. If I stop to count all of my blessings, I know that things in my life are great. However, sometimes I forget. Sometimes ...
Views: 963 - The Past Does Not Equal the Future - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Louise GoddardMany people are going through tough times. I'd like to say to those people: whatever is happening now is only your current reality - the residue of past thoughts, feelings, actions, events... With the speed of an email or a phone call, things can turn around for you -tomorrow, in a week, in a ...
Views: 3322(11 votes) - Can Contributing to Others Help You? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Carl BonifaceI went for a wonderful long walk to Bal Harbour shops along the East coast of Miami, which incidentally includes a nudist beach, this morning. It was bright, sunny and warm to the delight of the other walkers, runners, cyclists, beach goers, tramps, and lifeguards. By the time I had arrived at ...
Views: 1647(6 votes) - A Seemingly Silly Tale - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Louise GoddardOnce upon a time, there were two squirrels scurrying around in front of a farmhouse. One was on top of a mound of snow and other was below in some tractor tracks. One called down to the other, ‘Why don’t you come up here? There’s more food and you can meet lots of other squirrels!” From below ...
Views: 1112(12 votes) - 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: 946 - Ten Past Four in the Morning ... - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2009 from Michelle Roberton - JonesTen past four in the morning. Awake again! The Angels using this space of silence to speak with me - "write" they say. I ask what they wish for me to write about. They reply "the dog." And I don't think they mean Lulu *smile*. The dog is a reflection of our self value, how we treat ourselves ...
Views: 1336 - How a Paintbrush Changed My Life - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Joan LaineWhat would you do if you were given a gift or a tool that could change the way you are living your life in an instant? In June 2008, I knew that it was time to really move on. I had had a comfortable rest period in which I could just simply relax and enjoy life as reward for a 2 year ...
Views: 1767(2 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: 1210 - WakeUpLive.com presents: Veteran's Victory - by After three decades, I couldn’t see my life any other way. The Navy told me how to walk, talk, dress, where to go and what to do. I didn’t have to plan my career; it was planned for me. I never worried about a paycheck or wondered what the amount would be. All my needs were met. I was happy with ...
Views: 599 - WakeUpLive.com presents: Carpe Diem - by I was hosting a nationally syndicated sports radio show, but as time went on was experiencing more and more boredom in my role. I felt I had gotten all of the satisfaction I could get from doing it and no longer possessed the drive necessary to maintain a high level of performance. I wanted to ...
Views: 772 - Bigger Than You - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: I’VE GOT TWO GIGS, as many FYI/TGIM readers may already realize. One is being an inspirational speaker, seminar leader and sales trainer, and the founder of Empowerment Group International. And I’m also the “Chief Inspiration Officer” (a.k.a. VP of Sales) for ...
Views: 739 - 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: 1105 - Start Mondays Strong - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: I LOVE THE SAYING, “How you enter a room is often how you exit.” This is a quote I programmed and locked into my brain many years ago. I don’t know who said it, BUT IT WORKS. If you haven’t heard it before I hope you consider adding it to your arsenal of “top-of-mind” ...
Views: 821 - The Recruit - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Kenia Payano "Morales"When a new recruit joins the military he must first undergo through intense training. This is usually physically challenging pushing the young ones to perform on a level they are not accustomed to. It is no walk in the park; it can be exhausting physically and mentally. At times the youngsters ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - Moving Mountains! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Kenia Payano "Morales"We are all familiar with the phrase, faith moves mountains. In the Webster dictionary faith is define as: strong belief in something, esp. without proof. To nonbelievers it is nothing but mere superstition or the wishes of unintelligent minds. However, to true believers faith can simply be ...
Views: 1267(1 vote) - Where Do You Get Yours? - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: Questions. We get questions. I received an email the other day from one of your fellow High Achievers asking where I get the inspiration to write a newsletter every week. Hmmm? It’s the first time I ever got that question. After 124 FYIs, I was actually quite surprised. But ...
Views: 729 - Chief Inspiration Officer - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: I haven’t counted lately but, I easily send/receive over fifty emails a day. Actually, I’m certain it’s closer to triple digits. Most of my emails are sent to schedule a conference call, for a client consultation, or to set up a selling opportunity. I start off following ...
Views: 894 - Defining Moments - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: WHAT WAS YOUR LATEST DEFINING MOMENT? You and I have both had defining moments in our lives. You and I have both experienced an event – probably more than one – that changed the very essence of who we are and what we’ve become. Think back. What moments stand out for you? ...
Views: 1000 - My Sister - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Vanessa RichardsonYou know my sister Gale once shared with me an illustration where she took a single sheet of paper, then ripping it into several pieces. Stating that was her: All torn apart. (painful situation can do that to a person) My sister, then proceeded to pull out a new single sheet of paper. I ...
Views: 1153 - In Celebration of Foolishness: Every Hero Begins as Fool - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Tama KievesIn celebration of April Fool’s Day and of all Spring’s new beginnings, I wanted to encourage you to be a little bit more “foolish” in your life. There is power in daring to be different. Great advances have never come from the conventionally minded among us. It’s always comes from us idiots ...
Views: 708 - 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: 1011 - Spring, Rebirth, Easter and the Natural Self - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Alice GardnerI hear they are having a good sugaring season in Vermont this year! The sap rises up through the maple trees after being underground all winter with the first warm sunny days of spring. It splashes generously into buckets and pipelines, and then onto breakfast, feeding us sweet-loving humans ...
Views: 1654 - A Two-year Old Provides Us Metaphors to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Glenda GibbsYesterday I shared my time with Benson, who is two. We were out doors where he has a big backyard to play in, a couple of Cocker Spaniels to play with – though he has little time for them as he’s more interested in duplicating his father’s actions. Benson grabbed my hand and led me to the ‘big ...
Views: 1747(1 vote) - 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: 937 - True to You - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Andrea Beaulieu"Life? Butterfly on a swaying grass . . . that's all . . . but exquisite." This is a piece of wisdom written on a bookmark I've had for ages, and only just now found again in a bunch of papers I have on my desk. It also has a beautiful brush-work painting of a flower. The back of the bookmark ...
Views: 938 - Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken: The Power of Authenticity - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Mike RobbinsHow often do you not say or do something because you’re worried about how it’ll be perceived? For most of us, myself included, this happens more often then we’d like to admit. We live in a culture that is starving for authenticity. We want our leaders, our co-workers, our family members, our ...
Views: 2009 - Trust and Uncertainty: Life Lessons from Nature - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Dr. Mary Beth FordUncertainty is a predicament of life. The same questions continue to haunt us. How can we live in this uncertain world without fear? How can we approach times of uncertainty with trust? We leave nothing to chance. Chance is the enemy. But fear also eliminates opportunity for growth and ...
Views: 4653(5 votes) - Out of Sight - Not Out of Mind - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2009 from Beca LewisWe have long used the question, “What’s in your house” to not only discover what is currently available for use if seen differently, but to reveal what doesn’t need to be in our house and can be discarded or moved along to another. In the first glorious warm days of spring I was in our yard ...
Views: 821 - Drumming with Planetary Purpose - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Carlisle BergquistEverywhere, sound, vibration, frequency moves me as it has moved cultures for millennia. Sound provides a doorway in consciousness, an avenue for outward creation, and a pathway in to the deep reaches of our being: • Recently as I walked down the National Mall in Washington D.C., I heard an ...
Views: 703 - A Recession Shouldn’t Rule Your Life - 5 Tips to Overcome Your Feelings of Insecurity - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanWhile our economy may be experiencing a recession, it doesn’t mean that your mind and spirit need to fall into a slump as well. I know it's difficult sometimes; especially if you’re a worry wart, who constantly tunes into the six o’clock news to get status reports on the state of the Union. Put ...
Views: 817 - Don’t Be Discouraged: The Story is Not Over Yet - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerWhat is the purpose of Life? There is no answer to this question when it is intended in the great cosmic sense - as in why does Life exist? Or where does Life come from? Life has no reason for being. It is beyond all justifications. Life simply Is and that is all. There can be no arguing this ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - This Above All, To Thine Own Self Be True - 5 Ways to Apply William Shakespeare's Advice Today - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Jonathan HuieThis above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. - William Shakespeare If Bill were around today, I think he would appreciate hearing the flight attendant say, "Put on your own oxygen mask first." Before any of us ...
Views: 2785(2 votes) - Time for a Mini-Vacation - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Kathie BechmannI started my day this morning pretty much the same way I always do; I take a couple turns at the snooze alarm, get up and make coffee, walk my dogs and then check my email. Pretty standard stuff, but this morning I received an email that got me thinking (go figure right?). It was a message ...
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