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- When Is the Sky NOT Falling? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Michael SpillmanIt's been a couple of weeks now but the most recent example of this "craziness" was exemplified with hurricane Isaac. Most people across the U.S. experienced big hikes in gas prices because of this mentality. Prices jumped 12 cents per gallon in one location we passed all in the matter of two ...
Views: 1663 - How I Inspire Others To Be Strong - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsI'm not your average "Barbie Doll" model. In fact, if it weren't for my feminine looks and soft toned voice, people would think I was a Navy SEAL or male head of a country, judging from my "guy" personality. Most of my friends are either in the police, military or run multi-million dollar ...
Views: 1661 - Risky Business: How to Be More of a Risk Taker - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiAre you a thrill seeker? Or do you like to play it safe? There’s some evidence to suggest that your level of risk tolerance affects your potential for success. My clients who are business leaders, those senior executives in the C-suite, are almost always risk takers. Big risks can reap big ...
Views: 1661 - TWO QUESTIONS WORTH ANSWERING - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from William CottringerTWO QUESTIONS WORTH ANSWERING By Bill Cottringer “The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” ~ Norman Schwarzkopf. There are two very important questions you should ask yourself. Having the right answers can determine ...
Views: 1661 - We are Designed to be Beautiful Mosaics - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Nancy ShieldsVirginia Woolf stated, "Arrange whatever pieces come your way, and make it work for you." I was talking to one of my favorite girlfriends in California one recent Saturday night about emotions, feelings, and life happenings. We all go through trials, challenges, joys, happiness, pain, and tears ...
Views: 1659 - You Create Your Own Reality - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Nina FerrellIf it is true that you create your own reality, then how does the behaviour of others fit in the picture? How is it that when you arrive at the office in a foul mood your day virtually escalates in foulness and you find yourself the target of unfair treatment so often? How is it that you feel ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - A "Book Review": 'THE THIRD JESUS' (by Dr Deepak Chopra) - Part Three - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Book Review": 'THE THIRD JESUS' (by Dr Deepak Chopra) -- Part Three Submitted by Craig Lock Key words: Deepak Chopra, Jesus, Jesus Christ, books, "The Third Jesus", spirituality, spiritual growth, enlightenment, inspiration, empowerment, self help, self realisation ...
Views: 1657 - Copycats and Creative Commoditization - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Young KimThe famous Ansel Adams photograph, “Maroon Bells” (1964), is possibly one of the most replicated photographs among nature photographers. Run a Google images search on “Maroon Bells” and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Walk into any art store in Colorado, and you will find at least a dozen ...
Views: 1657(7 votes) - God Slows Us Down - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Frances LucasSometimes God slows us down. He creates quiet time for us when we think we should be doing something else. Just as he stopped other people in the Bible in their daily lives, He stops us in the middle of our routines. When He does this, He is turning us away from worthless things in the world, ...
Views: 1657 - Use Negative Events to Expand and Grow - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Andrew HortonWe all have the objective of achieving our full potential, living a meaningful and fulfilling life, filled with joy and happiness. As children we are filled with dreams about our future and we are committed to a notion of excellence and possibility. Yet after observing our adult role models and ...
Views: 1657 - Thirteen Freedoms - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! There are so many different kinds of freedoms that we may enjoy. Becoming conscious and distinguishing between the various freedoms can allow us to more completely exercise each freedom, and appreciate them all more thoroughly. I read once that those who can read and ...
Views: 1656(1 vote) - How to Be Inspired - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Michael RayelWith all this talk of recession, of global economic crisis, of failing banks and creeping foreclosures, of unpaid credit card debts, of mounting monthly bills, how can you stay motivated? How can you maintain your momentum when under extreme pressure? When the world is full of negativity and ...
Views: 1654 - LEARNING ENGLISH IS EASY? There is more to English than meets the eye - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieIS THERE ONE ENGLISH LANGUAGE? It is often said that the UK and US are two countries divided by the same language. This comment is usually attributed to playwright George Bernard Shaw. The reason why there are differences is because both are living languages, absorbing words and inventing new ...
Views: 1654 - Millionaire Women Look Ahead - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,You might be surprised to learn the general profile of a millionaire woman. In the book “Millionaire Women Next Door,” Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D., the New York Times best selling author of The Millionaire Next Door, found that many people cast millionaire women in a stereotypical ...
Views: 1654 - Christmas is for Love - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Lais StephanChristmas is for love. It is for joy, for giving and sharing, for laughter, for reuniting with family and friends, for tinsel and brightly decorated packages. But mostly, Christmas is for love. I remember all the great Christmases we had in the past when we were kids and me and my two little ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Inspiration - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Inspiration comes to us in many forms. It could be a person, people, a song, a painting, something written, a play, or words spoken. We always remember those that inspire us. I truly believe that people come into your life for a reason. One person’s way of life can be so inspiring to ...
Views: 1650 - Let Inspiration Drive You Home - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Henry OkwoAn increasingly fast pace of life continues to put excessive demand as well as stress on people. Many may become overwhelmed under more pressure to push their bodies to the max. The burden of meeting personal as well as business obligations saps energy and motivation. Inspiration is the driving ...
Views: 1650 - Choosing to Wake Up - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanOne day I woke up. On this day, I realized that I had been asleep for a very long time – years, actually. Somewhere in my late teens, I decided that life was too scary and difficult to handle, and so I flipped my life switch to auto pilot and crawled back into bed. Every once in awhile, I ...
Views: 1649 - How A Humble Hand-Written Receipt Signals "Real Deal" - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy oldest son likes to expose me to new music. To bands with names like “El Ten Eleven” and “Architecture in Helsinki.” Atonal, modern-sounding stuff that I can’t quite describe. For Mother’s Day he gave me this CD. Cover of CD "Actor" by St. Vincent (yes, she goes by that name) We ...
Views: 1649(2 votes) - Five Summer projects to unleash your kids’ creativity – and yours too - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Babs ChandrasomaFive Summer projects to unleash your kids’ creativity – and yours too by Alex Hiam, author, Business Innovation For Dummies Arts and crafts are, like anything else, more or less creative depending on the approach you take. To use art as a way to strengthen your imagination and boost your ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Give Up Control - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeWhy is that so important? And why is it so difficult? Most of us had good role models concerning control. Parents control their children and more of them even ignore them on the other side? You might ask “What is worse?” You might even control your spouse and your co-workers. Just think ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Make Small Commitments. Get Big Changes. - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Michael JohnsonMichael Dalton Johnson Taking Care of You Drink plenty of water. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper. Eat more fruits and vegetables and eat less that is manufactured in processing plants. Avoid eating food that is handed to you through a window. Live ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Prejudices - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Bruno GideonThe article below is taken from Bruno’s Minute, a weekly newsletter that is enjoyed by 50,000 readers worldwide. Bruno writes about issues that we can all relate to in terms of both our personal and professional lives. His newsletter is intended to inspire and motivate readers. If you ...
Views: 1647 - How to Kill Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,Procrastination feeds a common human desire – Drama! Indeed procrastinating brings on undue stress and anxiety. But the thrill that comes from completing the task at the last minute brings a greater high than simply completing an otherwise mundane task on time. Anticipate the payoff first ...
Views: 1646 - The Secret of Flying - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from John GilmoreSometimes the weather gets rough up there. What do I mean by “up there(?),” you may ask. I mean up there--high in the sky when you dare to spread your wings and learn the secret of flying. Sometimes I feel that life is only to teach us how to, “transcend the human condition of the common ...
Views: 1646(2 votes) - What Business Are We In? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneThe CEO of Black and Decker once said, ‘People don’t go into a DIY store because they need one of our drills. They go because they need a hole in the wall.’ Wonderbra in their internal communications to staff say this, ‘We do not sell underwear. We do not sell lingerie. What we sell is ...
Views: 1646 - All about Santana – The Rock Band - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jane RosenthalIn San Francisco, the young guitarist got the chance to see his idols, most notably King, perform live. He was also introduced to a variety of new musical influences, including jazz and international folk music, and witnessed the growing hippie movement centered in San Francisco in the 1960s. ...
Views: 1645 - Three Ways to Answer the Call to Write a Book - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Alissa LukaraIf you are at all called to write a book, you may be surprised to learn that whether you have writing experience or not, think you have talent or not, know how to write in a particular form or genre or not, consider your idea is of interest to anyone or not, feel blocked or not does not matter. ...
Views: 1645 - Want a Great Life? Follow Your Intuition! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonThink of someone you know who leads a successful life. They probably have an enviable aura of calm and peacefulness, yet somehow they seem to sparkle with infectious energy. They enjoy life and they love to share that joy with others. Does that sound like you? It could be, because you have ...
Views: 1645(3 votes) - Sharing Some Information on Some Major Religions of the World - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Sharing Some Information on Some Major Religions of the World Submitter: Craig Lock From my book A Simple Look at Religion(s) http://www.amazon.com/SIMPLE-LOOK-RELIGION-SPIRITUALITY-DUMMIES-ebook/dp/B005JNVT58 (e-book) and https://www.createspace.com/4368498 ( Category (key ...
Views: 1644 - An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Melvina HarrisonHow many times do you say “Thank You”, during the course of a day? From an early age, we were taught to always say, “thank you” when someone shows us kindness, be it a gift, a ride, a loan, a meal, or through kind words. Even today as adults we say, “thank you” to our elders, family, friends, ...
Views: 1644(4 votes) - Re-ignite your Personal Inner power and dare to dream again - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen you speak to a young child and ask them about their dreams when they grow up, they get so excited about the prospects that await them. They tell you that they can’t wait to grow up so that they can begin to pursue their dreams. Children are filled with passion and excitement about the ...
Views: 1644(2 votes) - Celebrating Office Life With Inspiring Haikus - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyEven the most exciting and fulfilling jobs have moments of frustration, anger, and boredom. While nobody should stay too long in a job they don’t enjoy, those who are planning on staying a while longer in a job that has its mundane moments can do themselves a great favor by learning to live with ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Geocache Your Way to Happy Holidays! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Noelle NelsonA friend introduced me recently to the wide wonderful world of Geocaching. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, Geocaching, according to Wikipedia, is: “…an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or mobile device and other ...
Views: 1643 - The Path to Achievement - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Ronny PrasadIn the years of coaching and mentoring people, I have noticed that some people want to achieve their goals, yet they do not want to walk on the path to achievement. Yes, there is a path to achievement, and there are no detours from this path! The real winners in life are the ones who embrace ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - View Life Through the Eyes of Wonder - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Gini GreyHave you ever sat in wonder of the miraculous Universe we live in? Gazed up at the sky on a starry night wondering how it all unfolds so effortlessly? Watched the plants in your garden break ground, sprout and blossom, bringing beauty to your world? Noticed serendipitous events unfold in your ...
Views: 1643 - You’ve Got iMail! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonWe’ve all had those times when we’ve thought and thought about a decision and just can’t seem to land on the right answer. It’s as if we’re so caught up in logic, facts, and data we can’t see the proverbial trees for the forest. During those periods when you feel stuck, listen for I-Mail. It ...
Views: 1642(5 votes) - Can you be Inspired Long Term by Anything Outside of Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Andrew HortonNo matter how great a motivational speaker may be. The motivation and uplifting emotional feelings they bring out in their audience, only lasts for a very short time after the event is over. I am sure you have experienced this where you have attended an event, with a fantastic motivational ...
Views: 1641(2 votes) - Searching For Gayle - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Cindy DennenI, like millions of other people, tuned in when Oprah was interviewed by Barbara Walters. I enjoyed listening to her talk about her career and the various stories she has done on her show. But when she started talking about her friendship with Gayle King, and how special of a relationship they ...
Views: 1641 - Renewing Your Mind For Success - 3 Practical Tips - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Ewen ChiaHave you ever heard about renewing your mind for success? It’s one of the most common and basic techniques that experts say you need to do on a consistent basis in order to start achieving success in life. However, what’s frustrating is that while experts say renewing your mind is important, ...
Views: 1640 - It’s Never Too Late to Get into Shape! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from David HalverIf you’re a Baby Boomer… hopefully this will inspire you to make some positive changes in your life; changes that may seem impossible if you aren’t in shape or are overweight. But the fact is, it’s far easier than you may think to get back into shape… and not just a slight improvement, but to ...
Views: 1638 - Calming the Thanksgiving Blues - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiMany of us look forward to Thanksgiving with cheery visions of friends and family gathering around for a mouthwatering meal. However, some people, especially those who are going through a bad time, may actually dread the holiday, and see it as a lonely and disappointing time. For them, ...
Views: 1637 - Overcoming Shame - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Maria KhalifeThe only shame is to have none. ~ Blaise Pascal Are you one of those fine folks out there who knows deep inside your heart-of-hearts that you really want to change a few things in your life, but you just cannot find whatever it takes (you're not sure what it is) to get going? Overcoming shame ...
Views: 1637 - Five Ways to Magnify Your Impact in the World - by Submitted on May 10, 2017 from Rachael MurpheyMost people are satisfied with going to college, obtaining a degree and getting a proverbial "good" job. Couple that with having a loving family and earning a few promotions and they're ecstatic. But being complacent and following the hoi polloi is not the way to get ahead in life. If you're ...
Views: 1636 - What are Your Chances? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Angela Schulz-Henke"We must learn to understand , what we do not understand." ~ Dr. Michael King We live in a time of change. What has still been a valid answer 5 years ago does no longer works today. People who take advantage of others are discovered. Lies are exposed and rulers overthrown. The world is ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - Re-energise and Renew yourself Frequently - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonAre you so busy spinning your wheels every day, on the treadmill of your life that you feel completely overwhelmed and just caught up in a cycle of constant busyness? Does it feel like you never have any time available to invest in yourself? When last did you allow yourself to take a break from ...
Views: 1635 - A “Spa Moment” – Salve for Sorrow - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiWhen life throws us a curve, the gift of a "spa moment" can be the perfect touch. A local spa offers healing relief and is perfect for those who can’t venture far from home or the hospital. Since spas typically offer a variety of massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, and packages, a ...
Views: 1634 - 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: 1634(4 votes) - How to Regain Your Inspiration For Blogging - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2014 from TJ PhilpottYour inspiration is the most important asset you have and something every good blogger must safeguard against losing! Quite simply once your blog goes live online you will be writing a lot and without the proper inspiration your motivation will fade and your platform will shrivel up into digital ...
Views: 1633(1 vote) - Plan and Achieve Financial Independence - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Andrew HortonPlan and Achieve Financial Independence Inspirational Speakers Create financial independence, by first setting and writing down your goal to achieve exactly that. Then develop a plan that is aligned with your goal that will allow you to turn part of your monthly income into capital. Work your ...
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