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The lesson of the lake
A teaching from Hang Sen
From ‘The incredible teachings of Hang Sen’
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Hang Sen loved to walk. I was absorbed in the scrunching of my boots in the knee deep snow as I waded behind the old man, bent against the wind, his ... Views: 739
Many of us are probably at the stage of the ugly duckling’s story when we try so hard to belong in the group. We do the uncanny acting, talking, dressing, etc. Why? Because we crave so much for acceptance, in order to be one of the crowd. But what is inside us? Do you have that a burning ... Views: 671
HELP FOR REALTY REPAIR Rx?
By
Bill Cottringer
I am currently writing a book called "Reality Repair Rx: Making Things Better," which I feel is very important today given the extent and scope of the problems we are all currently facing (total overload). I recently published “Do What Matters ... Views: 823
Success often eludes us. Even when we reach our desired destination, the joy of achievements is short-lived. Every time a person is asked, "When will you be successful?" the general response is, "Some time in the future." Rarely does someone confidently claim success today.
The problem is ... Views: 4991
Do you want to be a wise man? It is true that being wise is a blessing, but have you ever asked yourself what is the true meaning of wisdom?
If you’re like me, I always pictured a wise man as a very old man with white hair and a long white beard - a pensive man of few words who offered ... Views: 7312
Perhaps the most powerful influence on your attitude and personality is what you say to yourself, and believe. It is not what happens to you, but how you respond internally to what happens to you, that determines your thoughts and feelings and, ultimately, your actions. By controlling your inner ... Views: 1667
A teaching from Hang Sen
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The woods outside were wreathed in a veil of mist and rain. The subtle aroma of the incense coupled with the tranquility of the tea room in which we sat set about inducing in me a state of utter calm. My mind became still and ... Views: 5601
Let’s face it – life is filled with obstacles, challenges, and disappointments. The way that we handle them makes all the difference in the outcome and how we move on. Any successful person will tell you that, at one time or another, they have been faced with some type of obstacle or challenge ... Views: 1816
...Continues from ‘Discover The 10 Secrets For Success And Inner Peace - Part 1
Secret #4: Embrace Silence...
Silence is probably the least valued pastime in our society where everybody is running around to do and experience more of the abundance of life. Learning to create silence in ... Views: 938
Dr. Wayne Dyer’s bestselling book The 10 Secrets For Success And Inner Peace, suggests a vastly different approach to success. For most of us success is something that we’ve been lead to believe requires a lot of effort, determination and hard work. For the most part this effort is something ... Views: 1444
Major change is almost impossible to manage alone, that’s why leaders turn to others for insight and guidance during times of massive change. They know that taking the right action quickly can prevent a stressful situation from getting worse and in fact may surprise them by turning into ... Views: 2281
Hernia Patch Litigation Court Will Hear Claims by Patients With Non-Recalled Hernia Mesh and Patch Devices Manufactured by Bard, Inc. and Davol, Inc.
The court assigned to oversee the nationwide hernia patch and mesh lawsuits will hear claims of patients with both recalled and non-recalled ... Views: 2466
Your subconscious mind is a powerful tool, and if harnessed correctly, you will be able to align your inner world with your outer world. By exposing yourself to more of what you would like to achieve in the outer world, your inner world will similarly be reinforced.
The key difference in ... Views: 674
Many Spiritual teachings say that the universe arranges for all the people in our life – from our most casual acquaintances to our dearest friends, from our closest family members to the stranger who walks his dog past our house; share negative traits similar to our own.
Here’s what happens: ... Views: 1422
I like to continually challenge myself to grow. To do so, I find it very beneficial to not allow myself to get “stuck” in the same thought patterns. For that reason, this Think Different Challenge instantly attracted my attention.
If I find that I am perplexed about a given situation, then I ... Views: 1270
We finished Part One of the article saying that the Law of Attraction advises you to do three simple things: First you need to be grateful for what you have. No, you may not have everything that you want, but if you aren't grateful for the things you do have, you aren't appreciating what the ... Views: 811
As we seek to broaden our horizons, we are all aware of the boundaries that surround us; boundaries of business, government, culture, race, religion, intellect, etc. These boundaries represent areas which we each choose to stay within, for whatever reason. Often, these reasons include ignorance ... Views: 602
Having worked for many years as a young person’s drugs worker in the substance misuse sector, I have had contact with a wide range of social affected issues from a variety of backgrounds. Although the issues of my clients have been diverse one thing remains the same, the methods I use to engage ... Views: 991
You play myriad roles in your relationships with others. Professionally, you may simultaneously be one person’s manager, someone else’s employee, and a third person’s mentor. In your personal life, you may find yourself juggling different roles as a parent, son or daughter, husband or wife, ... Views: 1360
The subject of success is often shrouded in mystery by personal development gurus who are looking to gain personally from your curiosity. They will tell you that you can unlock the secrets of success by paying them money to tell you what they are.
This article will smash through all of the hype ... Views: 657
Different people will react to a given situation in different ways, and your reaction determines your behavioral style. These styles depend largely on how people approach a problem. Similarly, the way you interact with people and influence them is also significant. Other important factors ... Views: 3768
A number of my coaching clients are small business owners. They are like the majority of small business owners in the world – They have a small business which they dream of turning into a large business…someday.
During one of my recent sessions, a client pointed to several companies that had ... Views: 974
Lately, many people I come across are emotionally exhausted, and are exhibiting stress symptoms such as, panic attacks, constant colds, headaches and fatigue. These are ambitious people who are doing extraordinary things- taking a full load in college, working full time, and handling the ... Views: 1058
I’m 22 years old and I’m about to start playing my first “Adult” role, in a way I’ve been preparing for this role my whole life, so when the Rabbi said “I now pronounce you husband and wife” I know I’m ready for the part.
We live in a small studio apartment where we can barely store the few ... Views: 814
The foundation for developing personal power is Discipline. Simple; not easy.
I almost started this article by saying, “Please forgive me if I’m going on a bit of a rant today.” Forget about it; I am going on a rant and I’m not asking for anyone’s forgiveness, ... Views: 1912
People continually ask me how I’m able to accomplish all of the things that I do. Truthfully, I sometimes wonder that myself. But, ultimately, I know it’s because I’m a planner.
To some extent we all multi-task and have numerous responsibilities that can, at times, seem overwhelming. The key is ... Views: 1098
I can not think of any excuse that someone could come up with that would make me feel that them being a failure was alright. The fact that the opportunities abound all around us and that few others are willing to try to capture them tells me that nothing someone could bring up would be worthy of ... Views: 3124
RATIONAL REALITY REPAIR Rx
by
William Cottringer, Ph.D.
“What is reality anyway? It's nothing but a collective hunch.” ~Jane Wagner.
Whatever definition you give to “reality,” one of the biggest challenges in life is to learn how to successfully fix broken realities and create ... Views: 871
What Is Success – Or How Will You Know When You've Got There?
If you step back and take a look at your life you actually already have reached success. Your life is in fact a success story even though you may not realise it. Take a look at where you are successful …..
When you ... Views: 1458
Article Title: Sharing Some Principles for Success in Work and in Life (Updated)
Author Names: Dr Andrew Eastcott and Craig Lock
Category (key words): Success, Self Help, Personal Growth/Development, Inspiration
Web Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and ... Views: 946
At the top of their game, successful misfits are what “legends are made of”*. This is how Razor Magazine described its list of 25 Mavericks, which included: the rock-and-roll playwright, Sam Shepard; the resurrector of the musical, Baz Luhrmann; and airline and cola businessman, Richard ... Views: 1271
WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER
What is hard work:
More than 90% of the people work below the neck and 10% of the people work from the head. The 90% do the hard work. Hard work is mostly done by the labor class people. When you work for a prolong period without much rest. It involves a lot of ... Views: 876
How many of you have felt that you have failed many times at what you set out to do? How many compare your success with others? How many base the criteria of success on someone else’s standard, your bank account, or the types of relationships in your life? In other words, your success is ... Views: 1296
What is hard work:
More than 90% of the people work below the neck and 10% of the people work from the head. The 90% do the hard work. Hard work is mostly done by the labor class people. When you work for a prolong period without much rest. It involves a lot of physical work.
Why not to ... Views: 1037
I have just returned back from speaking at a conference in London. Now it has been a little while since I had travelled so far, and when I got there as well as when I returned here to Australia I suffered with jet lag real bad. Today has been a bit hard I am not feeling overly unreal as the ... Views: 1142
There seems to be a lot of pressure these days on people having to succeed at everything that they do. The one true fact is that not everything is going to work out the way you had planned or hope for. If success was easy then everyone would be successful, so you may need to realise that at some ... Views: 1051
Whilst that may seem like common sense, you may be surprised to see how many people just expect their success to happen and appear out of thin air. To reach your goals and your dreams you need to know what is involved. You need to structure your¬self and your direction, and don’t forget about ... Views: 1097
The pastor reminded us during Christmas service that the routine of waking up in the morning, sitting through meetings, fire fighting at work, reaching home too late to see the family awake, going to bed, and repeating the cycle, is NOT what life is about.
If you are looking forward to ... Views: 1478
The biggest mistake people make is that they go for the mix. A little bit of this and a little bit of that, put it together and you have a little bit of this or that. Too many people even in the self improvement or personal development arenas don’t follow one discipline. Then they wonder why ... Views: 1041
I recently attended a fundraising event for a hospital for which I’m a Board member. The event was held at a 20,000-square-foot home located in an ultra-upscale (and I do mean ultra-upscale) community in Windermere, Florida. As I drove up, a valet approached to park my car. The parking area ... Views: 1185
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Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Success Skills, Self Development, Motivation, Goal-setting, Attitude, Stress.
Web Sites: http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html and http://www.craiglockbooks.com
Other Articles are available at: ... Views: 846
Whether you are planning a trip or packing the kids for camp, there are certain items that need to be considered. Here is a twist on the traditional backpacking pack-list.
10 Essentials for a Successful Life
1. Navigation: map, compass, possibly a GPS (goal progress system)
2. Hydration: ... Views: 1115
How often do you register for classes and courses that promise to share success strategies and secrets to help you grow your business? How many books and products do you buy with the hopes of learning from experts in the field? If they're successful, they must know things you don't know or you'd ... Views: 1334
What Makes the Difference?
On a warm spring afternoon, fifteen years ago, two young men graduated from the same college. They were similar in many ways...
Like most ambitious, hard working students they had also enjoyed time off to play sport and to have fun with their friends. And they were ... Views: 597
New Year's resolutions? Not again! Don't you remember what happened last time?
I don't know about you, but for me, New Year's resolutions always come with a big bat: I resolve to do something, I stop doing it, and I beat myself up about it.
In fact, the vast majority of people deviate from ... Views: 911
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***Fear Of Failure - by Margaret Paul, Ph.D., the Official Guide To Marriage
Failure! What do you feel when you think about failure? Inadequate? Unworthy? Unlovable? It is so sad that you might have learned to link failure to your value as a person.
Most people who are successful in their work and their relationships have experienced many failures along their road to ... Views: 2779
Recently I was having a conversation with a new client who was describing how he lived continually with a knot in the pit of his stomach as he fought and struggled to fulfill his life goals. In the course of the conversation he described that a few years earlier he had experienced an “aha! ... Views: 2055
Commitment is a word that can strike fear in the hearts of many people. Whether it’s committing to a long-term obligation like a home mortgage or committing to another person in a relationship, the simple idea of commitment carries a lot of responsibility. I’d like to rhetorically ask you:
‘How ... Views: 974