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In all parts of your life, you must make decisions. Little decisions, big decisions, monumental decisions. Some decisions are so natural that you may not even consider them decisions. Decisions focus your attention. Each decisions is a choice.
Decisions about Basic Needs
You make conscious ... Views: 2134
Passion is something we all share. It's a natural part of the human experience; we all have access to it and we can all use it as a tremendous tool for empowerment. The key lies in learning how to access, harness and direct your passion so that it serves you in positive ways.
Very broadly, ... Views: 1224
When a crisis hits - the end of a marriage, the loss of a job, or the death of a loved one - it throws you into a complete tailspin. Suddenly your world is no longer safe and secure. What can you, already a Sandwiched Boomer, do to pick up the pieces and take the first steps toward living a ... Views: 939
Article Title: 'Unlimited Power' by Anthony Robbins (from Inspirational Books - Part One)
Submitted by Craig Lock
Key words: Personal growth, Self help, Success, Unlimited Power, Anthony Robbins, Success Coaching, Self Improvement
Web site: http://www.myspace/craiglok
Other Articles are ... Views: 7771
Have any of your recent decisions flopped? I've had a few of my own, and just before giving up on my dreams, I learned the truth about setbacks.
It all started back in May when my 5 year-old ran inside the house yelling, "Mom, Bethany's lips are blue!!!"
I heard the intense panic in his voice ... Views: 924
Are you ready for more of what you want in your life? For most of us, our lives are so full we cannot see how anything more can be added; even something we would like to include. Do you put your dreams and deepest desires aside because you feel overwhelmed and can not do any more. How can you ... Views: 1441
The New Year is around the corner and a time we consider new beginnings or fresh starts in one or more areas of our lives. A good way to get into this is to see if there’s any outer or inner clutter that holds us back.
Outer
*Do you search for items you use every day like keys? How much time, ... Views: 672
There is a time to let go of that which is familiar and to step into the unknown of that which you desire. It is through your faith and knowing of the power that you possess that you powerfully move forward to the desired end or result which you have been envisioning. It is through this faith ... Views: 761
You have your own unique dreams and visions and views of things to come. Some dreams are splashes and flashes you may not fully comprehend. Others may be as clear as you see with your physical eyes. Some arrive in your nighttime dreaming, remembered in the morning or days later. Others show up ... Views: 1024
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THE POWER OF PEOPLE TO EFFECT CHANGE:
THE POWER OF ONE
"I'm only one but I am one. I can't do everything but I can do something and what I can do I ought to do and that by the grace of God I will ... Views: 850
Article Title: The State of the World and How to CHANGE it?...
but How can a mere 'I' Make Any Difference?
Author: Craig Lock
Category/Subject: the world, world issues, social and political issues/problems
Other Articles by craig are available at: ... Views: 636
On August 29, 2006, Neil A. Lewis reported in The New York Times that Richard Armitage (former deputy Secretary of State in the Bush Administration) had been confirmed to be the first and primary source of the CIA leak regarding covert CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson.
On November 11, 2007, ... Views: 12475
Imagine the day when you shine bright as a star. Deep down inside, you have a knowing of this. It is a feeling that propels you to keep trying—to sing better, paint better, dance better,
write better, sound better, and play that role better. It’s an addiction of sorts. You’d ... Views: 905
Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe said, “As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” I speak with many people who don’t trust one thing or another in life. Ultimately, what they don’t trust is themselves and their ability to make right choices. The result is dissatisfaction and a feeling ... Views: 998
Do you know your purpose in life? Are you truly aware of what motivates you to express your truth and feelings of bliss? Relatively few people do, though, all this will soon change. The first key reason supporting this change happens to be the current onslaught of techno-social economic ... Views: 1201
Broken Promises
Most of the promises we break are the promises we make to ourselves. In some cases, broken promises can become almost “second nature” in the sense that we fail to realize the seriousness of the problem. Take a minute to think about the promises you made to yourself this week ... Views: 1616
Many people have no idea how to accept a compliment with grace and ease. Those old self defeating thoughts are right there yammering away; “She’s crazy if she thinks that I did a great job. I messed up big time last week” or “If I agree, it will seem like I am conceited.”
Sometimes the ... Views: 1305
Totuyichi means “way of receiving”. It is based upon symbols that were spiritually channelled and then transformed into an earthly physical form. These symbols act as magnets to channel the energies from their original source to us. We soak up these energies through our human senses which need ... Views: 1125
STAYING IN NEUTRAL
by Natalia Alexandria
Sometimes, staying in neutral can be a great thing. In the midst of challenging life situations and everyday hurdles, we might want to consider that it may not always be the best time to “do” anything.
When one of life’s curve balls ... Views: 2117
How fulfilled we are in our lives often depends on our perspective. If we focus on what is wrong with our health, what is irritating us in our relationships, what’s missing in our career or how many bills we have piling up we will feel dissatisfied. On the other hand if we if we view the glass ... Views: 1104
The actual line is from a novel by P.D., James: “...preserving always the same look of puzzled acceptance of a life which had to be endured rather than possessed.”
Every day, each of us endures something even if it’s an inconvenience of lesser magnitude. Some people endure much more than most ... Views: 1165
I was conducting a weekend Inner Bonding workshop. Amanda, one of the participants, was working with me in front of the rest of the group. As we touched on a painful issue, she started to cry, and immediately said "I'm so embarrassed that I'm crying."
"What are you telling yourself right now ... Views: 4074
Why settle for a conservatory?
We were both straddling 50. One of us had passed that significant mark and I was fast approaching it. So we were not totally surprised by our eldest son’s reaction when we told him that we had decided to pack in our careers and corresponding well paid jobs, sell ... Views: 474
Many years ago, a friend of mine walked up behind another friend who had just returned from two tours of duty in Viet Nam with the Marines. The vet didn't hear my friend until she was right behind him. His training kicked in, and he whirled and struck out with a karate chop. Fortunately, he ... Views: 897
11/10/07
Hi,
Chris Alley here. Today’s topic is accepting the positive. Of all the situations that occur in a given day you can chose what to accept. What I mean by that is that you can decide what kind of day you are going to have by staying positive. Let’s take what happened to me today. ... Views: 698
ATTITUDES AND CHOICES
It is important to explore different pragmatic approaches to life's problems. We all know there is no one right way to life issues. We actually do ourselves and the world we live in a disservice when we are closed minded or one track minded.
There are as many ways to ... Views: 2141
I don’t want to make a unilateral statement, but in my life, solutions are not always obvious. I recently read a parable many of you probably read a long while back called, “The Prisoner in the Dark Cave.”
A man sentenced to death is placed in a dark cave. He’s told there is a way out and if he ... Views: 795
It started with the toaster.
My wife and I get up one weekend morning, plug in our humble little toasting machine, drop in a few slices of bread, then sit back and wait for toast. One minute goes by, then another, then another, and then still another. By now we should have made charcoal let ... Views: 3752
DEALING WITH A CONTROLLING, TOXIC BULLY
By
Bill Cottringer
It is easy to get trapped into feeling negative about being mistreated by a controlling, toxic bully and worse over not feeling you can do anything about it. It is frustrating, humiliating and maddening. And you can get even ... Views: 6685
Some people go around the world in order to do something known as Karmic Yoga. Karmic Yoga, like all Yoga, is a way to connect with one´s inner divine self and with God. Through Karmic Yoga one is actually working in the world in a sacred manner to be the embodiment of love, like the One that ... Views: 2794
I consider that an important principle of empowerment is to identify an intention; a technique related to that principle is to write down the statement of intention. I consciously use the principle of intention in all aspects of my work, and express intention frequently with my clients. I also ... Views: 1289
Article Title: How to Live and Work with Passion
(from 'Inspirational Books' - Part One Updated)
Submitted by Craig Lock
Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, words of inspiration and money ... Views: 677
Especially in the western world millions of people of average intelligence and education started with nothing and were able to create successful lives. In terms of success, background and education are not deciding factors. Your ability to continuously focus your mind on positive thoughts, ... Views: 652
Two days before I realized the New York City marathon is this weekend, I re-visited a technique I used back around the late 1980s, where I’d write or type questions and wait for answers to flow through my fingers. Neale Donald Walsch had the idea to share his use of this technique, and the rest ... Views: 772
Ask yourself the following question:
What would I do if I had no fear?
Take a few minutes and think about your answer to this question. Think about your feelings and your reactions to this question.
If you have a situation on which you haven’t taken action, ask yourself why you haven’t taken ... Views: 2109
Article Title: How to Make Good Life Decisions (Updated)
Author: Craig Lock
Category (key words): Self Help, Personal Growth, Communication.
Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, words of inspiration ... Views: 8344
We have long been taught to cleanse our spaces with the energy of fire by using smudge or incense. Mother Earth is now using the energy of fire to cleanse the area of her body that is Southern California.
We are currently going through a period when truths are coming to the surface. Things ... Views: 1240
Article Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language (Updated)Author: Craig Lock
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Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips
Web Sites: http://www.craiglockbooks.com and www.lulu.com/craiglock
Other ... Views: 579
Problems Provide Opportunities
When the opportunity came, it appeared in a different form, and from a different direction than Barnes had expected. That is one of the tricks of opportunity. It has a sly habit of slipping in by the back door, and often it comes disguised in the form of ... Views: 1047
All of us have moments when we find ourselves at a crossroads and we’re not positively certain which path to take.. We may turn to family or friends for their thoughts and ideas. This is good if what you’re doing is looking for something akin to brainstorming for things to consider. Some who are ... Views: 3929
-- The Fine Art of Balancing Work, Family, School and Anything Else Life Throws at You
There’s one in every crowd, the queen bee who seems as if she has it all, does it all, looks great while she does it—and never breaks a sweat—and is always reaching for more. You may love her or hate her, ... Views: 1658
From Jim Bouchard's book: Dynamic Components of Personal Power
LIE #1: POWER CORRUPTS
Bullshit! Power does not have a mind. Power is not capable of thinking or choice. Power is simply your capacity to achieve your goals and fulfill your desires.
If your goals and desires are centered on ... Views: 2043
20 Ways to Increase Your Confidence
20 quick and practical methods to increase your confidence, here we go:
1. Think about someone who is confident and act, talk and walk like him or her. Model their mannerisms and behaviour. It works for them; it will work for you.
2. Smile a lot more. ... Views: 7937
You are fabulous!
One of the most well known confidence building exercises is to list your own strengths and natural abilities.
By looking at the list it can make you say “Wow, I really am good!”
Another great way of building your confidence and getting in touch with how great you really are ... Views: 1299
Article Title: Can 'Ordinary' People Effect Change and Make a Better World?: The Power of ONE (Updated)
Author Name: Craig Lock
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Category (key words): "Inspiration, Spiritual, Words of Upliftment and Inspiration, the Power of One"
Other Articles are available at: ... Views: 705
What are the metaphors we live by? Is life a journey, a game, a dream, or a movie we are watching? How do these metaphorical perspectives affect our lives? Let's take a look at a few of them.
Life Is Purgatory
Some people see life as a sort of purgatory to be suffered through. In fact, many ... Views: 1302
Article Title: Sharing a few thoughts on making a difference, a better world (Updated)
Category (key words): Oprah Winfrey, contribution, making a difference, peace, world peace, spiritual, inspiration
Article Summary:
A global change in thinking and actions fueled by emotion and especially ... Views: 870
I use a three-day process when I feel or see a shift in my life and don’t want to jump without knowing where to jump. I state that between that moment and the end of the third day, I‘ll absolutely know what to do; and then I Put It Down, metaphorically, and do and think about other things.
This ... Views: 726
Perhaps you are asking, “What is personal empowerment?”
Put in simplistic terms, empowerment is freeing yourself from limitations or living a life of misery and taking full responsibility for every thing that is in your life. It’s about quitting making excuses for things that ... Views: 1752