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- Power up with Patience and Persistence - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieWEB WARS Robert the Bruce was fighting for the independence of Scotland against the English, but he lost a battle and was hiding in a cave. He was downtrodden and perhaps even contemplating that everything was hopeless. He was not alone in that cave. A spider was his companion and he watched ...
Views: 1599 - Sharing Some Uplifting, Empowering and Inspirational Thoughts (from My Notes – Part Two) - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Uplifting, Empowering and Inspirational Thoughts (from My Notes – Part Two) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Quotations, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings. Web sites: ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Being Your Own Boss vs. Getting A Job - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kasi PhillipsIn a split second I discovered something very valuable and detrimental to my success as an entrepreneur. A quick story about how I came to this conclusion. A couple of years ago I was employed in the transportation industry for nine years.In the beginning I was happy with the job like most ...
Views: 1598(2 votes) - Failing Often does not make you a Failure - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from lennox cadore"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas A. Edison I’ve failed a lot at many things before in my life. I’ve failed in jobs, relationships, businesses, sports and yet only a few times have I considered myself as a failure. Not anymore. While growing up and ...
Views: 1598 - MONKEY BLESSINGS: Three lessons from three little monkeys - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieMONKEY BUSINESS Monkeys may be able to do it but can humans? And that is to see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil.Can you hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil? GROWING UP WITH THREE MONKEYS Three little monkeys in the form of a small ornament took pride of place in the living ...
Views: 1596 - Overweight,Obesity, Chronic Depression, Or Other Illnessesl? - Effective Strategy For Achieving Results - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHow many of you have experienced something very painful? Have you been too ashamed or guilty to discuss your unpleasant issue with others? If so, why do you think that has been the case? Would you agree that everything we learn in life comes from the teaching of others and our own experiences? ...
Views: 1596(2 votes) - How Giving Back Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI grew up in the South. As a result of that I helped my mom make a lot of casseroles and salads for those who were sick and in need. It was just what you did. We belonged to a Presbyterian church and every Sunday we picked up Mrs. Browman, a woman who lived to be 100, every week so she could ...
Views: 1595(4 votes) - Networking your way to Success - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Andrew HortonNetworking your way to Success Motivational Speakers Networking is with the right people is crucial if you want to become a super achiever. Connecting with and forming mutually beneficial relationships with the right people that will make sustainable success possible, is imperative. The ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - Clear Your Fear - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Anita JeffersonLearn How to Face Your Fears This exercise is designed to give you pause time to stop and objectively evaluate your fears. Be honest, the outcome depends on it. Repeat often until it becomes a first response habit. 1. Identify three of your greatest fears. Write them ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Valentine's Day -- Vow to Love Yourself - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroValentine's Day is coming around again, and there's no escaping it. Everywhere you look, there are hearts, roses, and candy wrapped in pink. With everyone's thoughts on love and whether or not you have a Valentine of the traditional kind, here is one Valentine you should have: YOU. Yes, ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Diamonds are Produced with Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from cedric riceMost of you probably know this but a diamond is one of the hardest substances available to man. Most of you do know that diamonds are coveted above all natural precious stones. Women value diamonds and we see them on TV all of the time. The size of the diamond on a ring or other piece of jewelry ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - Success and the Recognition of Self-worth - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Geoffrey CanavanEach and every one of us has a foundation in truth, yet we all have a set of beliefs that we always feel the need to defend. We are compelled to defend our belief system because it is safe and familiar to us, even if we know deep down that our thoughts and beliefs are limiting our experience ...
Views: 1592 - Teleseminars - Using Your Sig File in Forums For Visibility - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageMore every day experts are finding forums a great way to promote their teleseminars. I am a proponent of participating in only a few forums you can post to on a regular basis rather than dozens you have no time for. A great way to increase your telseminar visibility is to effectively use your ...
Views: 1592 - Toastmasters - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Janet Perez Eckles“I read your book two times. I love, love it. It changed my life.” Comments like this one from my readers dance in my heart with gratitude. Writing books is a delight for me. But public speaking? That idea made my stomach cramp. I inhaled deep and took the plunge. I joined a local ...
Views: 1592 - The Only Way To Be Truly Inspired Is To "Be There"! - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanJim Rohn is one of my favorite motivational speakers. And here is one of my most cherished Rohn’s quotations: “Wherever you are, BE THERE!” It was Jean Webster who said, “It isn’t the big pleasures that count the most; it’s making a great deal out of the ...
Views: 1591 - What to Remember When Your Life Goes South: Five Unconventional Tips to Take Advantage of Adversity & Change - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from bud inzerWhat to Remember When Your Life Goes South Five Unconventional Tips to Take Advantage of Adversity & Change by Bud Inzer We each have a constant companion in life. This companion may come as a pleasant surprise, a welcomed gift or simply as trouble. Sometimes we deliberately invite this ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - Let Your Uniqueness Shine - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe all have unique skills and talents. Think about what you enjoy, are good at, what inspires you and what brings a smile to your face. Our passions are an indication of our skills and talents. Interestingly, when we admire and even envy someone, it’s just a sign that we have the same skills, ...
Views: 1589 - 11 Things To Be Grateful For - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from Noah St John1. A loving partner. Having someone who loves and believes in you no matter what is very important. Finding your loving mirror brings in great inspiration and confidence in everything you do. 2. The World Wide Web The web or the internet has brought people closer. One is able to promote ...
Views: 1588(1 vote) - Endings and New Beginnings - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichAs we sense an ending in our lives, it is normal to feel a certain amount of grief and a bit of anxiety for what may come. Afterall, we're about to step into "unknown territory" and that can be a daunting prospect. Moving out of what had become our comfort zone can be a challenge but life ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - The 6 Stages to Plan on When You Want to Change - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Andrea NovakowskiWay back in 1977, while I was graduating from Simmons College (and wondering how the heck I was going to get a job using what I’d learned), James Prochaska and his colleagues at the University of Rhode Island were developing a revolutionary new theory about how people change. It was called the ...
Views: 1587 - 7 New Year’s Resolutions Mistakes That We Make - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Noah St JohnMost of us are aware that our New Year’s resolutions are barely followed. Usually by mid-January we have lost interest in following them or have just totally broken our resolutions. Now why do you think this is so? Below are the 7 most common New Year’s Resolution mistakes that people make ...
Views: 1586 - Don't Let Your Age be a Dream Snatcher! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Nancy WitterI find myself at that awkward stage in life, somewhere between 50 and death. That being the case, at this stage in my life I better become whatever it is I want to become. Actually, I like being older better than being younger. When you are younger the potential for screwing up is so much ...
Views: 1586 - What did I learn from Gréti? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from Theresia ValoczyGréti is an albino corn snake. My son received her as a gift two years ago. Because we really love animals, Gréti became a family member. Calm, silent animal who gives us profound learnings. In the days I had the pleasure to watch her shed. I saw how she slowly deliberately came out of ...
Views: 1586 - Writers Block: What is It and How Can One Overcome It (from Creative Writing and Book Publishing Course 1998)? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Writers Block: What is It and How Can One Overcome It (from Creative Writing and Book Publishing Course 1998)? Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, creative writing, inspiration, the writing journey, writing course, publishing, book publishing, writing tips, ...
Views: 1586 - Clarity Through Contrast - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanIn order to find out what your true calling is - what life path you are meant to be on, you can tune in to your inner voice. You can sit still, breathe, and listen to what your wisdom deep inside wants you to know. Another way to find this out is by gaining clarity through contrast. Have ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - How Can We Change The World? Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Nicola GraceIt was Buckminster Fuller who said “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete”. This is the area that many professional change agents and social entrepreneurs are working in with grand missions to ...
Views: 1584 - Sharing Some Uplifting, Empowering and Inspirational Thoughts (from My Notes) - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Uplifting, Empowering and Inspirational Thoughts (from My Notes) Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Quotations, Thoughts, “Inspiration, Spiritual”, Inspirational Writings. The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - How to Fight Dumping and Divorce in Today's World - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellWith the statistics of divorce being so high, the idea of 'staying together' can be almost impossible to imagine. For those who are in a relationship or already married, the fight is not over yet. First, you decide. You decide that this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life ...
Views: 1583 - Now It's Your Turn To Succeed In Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Hifzur RehmanAre you a failed person and think you cannot succeed in life? Are you a bankrupt person and think you cannot earn enough money to live a happy life? Are you under severe depression and thinking of committing suicide? Are you facing the biggest challenge of your life and don’t know how to cope ...
Views: 1583 - Sat, Chit, Ananda - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Now, I came to this idea of bliss because in Sanskrit, which is the great spiritual language of the world, there are three terms that represent the brink, the jumping-off place to the ocean of transcendence: Sat, Chit, Ananda. The word “Sat” means being. “Chit” means consciousness. “Ananda” ...
Views: 1583 - Your Job on Earth - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Tina TessinaIn Peace, Love and Healing, Dr. Bernie Siegel says: “Whatever your age, if you learn to listen, your inner voice will speak to you about your path... your ‘job on earth.’ This wisdom that is directing you from within is your birthright... an inner message, an inner awareness, that says, ‘This is ...
Views: 1583(2 votes) - Enjoy the Summer - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierIt's time to enjoy the Summer. What are you waiting for? Life is here and now. This is not a dress rehearsal. Get out and have some fun. In my life I have had so many challenges and I have lost so many loved ones. In seeking some kind of answer or guideline to deal with all of these tragedies ...
Views: 1582 - Your Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Andy CraigDo you have the life you want? Are you fulfilling all that you have in your heart? If not, how is your attitude? Do you have a positive, uplifting attitude or do you have a negative, pessimistic attitude? Your attitude in life is a critical key to pursuing Your Purpose in life. If you ...
Views: 1582 - How Do Your Dots Connect? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul MonaxI recently stumbled across an amazing video of the Stanford University Commencement speech from 2005 given by Steve Jobs. It is only 15 minutes long, but yet it is very powerful. In his speech, Steve tells 3 different stories about his life. The first one being about connecting the dots of ...
Views: 1581 - Are You Following Your Divine Guidance? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr Kelli - The Angel Whisperer®What have you been receiving time after time but ignoring? How many times have you followed your guidance? The angels are giving you guidance all the time; do you notice their guidance? What have you been receiving time after time but ignoring? You probably have been receiving this guidance ...
Views: 1580(9 votes) - Get Motivated and Inspired - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhat does it take to keep persistent with your goals in life? Motivation and Inspiration. A number of years ago I had a friend who was making a lot of money with a network marketing business. She and her husband built their business to one of the highest income levels in the company. Then ...
Views: 1580 - Stand In my Shoes-Developing Empathy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Rev. Lana CharltonStand in my Shoes-Developing Empathy Ghandi wrote, “Three quarters of the miseries and misunderstandings in the world would finish if people were to put on the shoes of their adversaries and understood their points of view.” In the 70's one of my best friends died of AIDS. Not much was ...
Views: 1579 - A "Review" of The Book 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part One) - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of The Book '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 Craig's blog (with extracts from his various writings: ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Stuck in Day to Day Routines? - 7 Tips to Feel Inspired - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Kimberley CohenIt doesn’t take much for me to feel inspired. It can be ignited just sitting on the back porch and feeling the warm sunshine on my face, or the cool breeze rustling my hair, or sipping a warm cup of tea or a cool glass of lemonade. It can be from looking at beautiful flowers, listening to water ...
Views: 1578 - Dissing Yourself is Not Being Your Own Best Friend - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Rosa LivingstoneWe often speak to ourselves in mean, condescending and ridiculing ways. We say things like, “You’re so stupid’, “No wonder no one listens to me”, “I’ll never be happy”, and “I hate myself”! If you stopped to listen to your negative inner voice you’d find that it doesn’t think much of you. But ...
Views: 1577 - Getting The Best Professional Synth Sounds - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike SintonMusic is an array of wonderful sounds, whether they are natural of computer synthesized. Creating sounds and beats for music through a synth (synthesizer) program can be a tricky business. In order to get the best synth sounds possible through synth software or hardware, professionals have used ...
Views: 1577 - If Only… - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2018 from Noelle NelsonEver had a case of the “if onlys”? You know, as in; “If only I’d gotten that job,” “If only that guy/gal hadn’t broken up with me,” “If only I hadn’t been passed over for that promotion,” “If only I’d won the lottery!” “If only I had more talent,” and so on. Unfortunately, once you get ...
Views: 1577 - How to be mindful and grateful - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Lais Stephan"If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, ...
Views: 1576(1 vote) - Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism? Just sharing a Few Thoughts - by Submitted on May 25, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Is it Possible to Counter and Ultimately Defeat Terrorism? Just sharing a Few Thoughts from www.defeatterrorism.wordpress.com and www.craiglock.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Key Words: Terrorism, Solutions, Peace, Possibilities for Peace, Politics, World, Middle ...
Views: 1574 - Why Love Awareness Is Essential For Success - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenLove is one of the most misunderstood energies of our time. Most people look at the lore of love predominantly from a romantic viewpoint. However, viewing love through this narrow lens filters out the larger picture and misses the deeper meaning of love energies. The love you have learned to ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - 9 Easy Tips to Fill Your Life with Inspiration - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Barry GrimesThere is nothing worse than going through life without inspiration. You’ lack the motivation to pursue your dreams and may also end up living an unfulfilling life. An inspired person is an empowered person who can not only change their own life, but can also change the world! To make sure you ...
Views: 1573 - GRATITUDE IS A GIFT - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyGratitude is a gift! It’s a powerful internal healing elixir capable of reviving your soul and generating new energy into your life. This is a gift available to you right now… and in every moment. Whether things are going well in your life or if your circumstances challenge you to the core, ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - The Power of Persistence - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Cameron TaylorFailure is a part of life and learning. Even the greatest baseball players in the world fail more than they succeed. They fail to get a hit 7 times for every 3 times they do get one. Does a baseball player think about quitting the game every time he gets out? Is he afraid to go to bat because he ...
Views: 1573 - WHY PRISONS DON”T WORK (AS WELL AS THEY COULD) - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from William CottringerWHY PRISONS DON'T WORK (AS WELL AS THEY COULD) By William Cottringer “Men simply copied the realities of their hearts when they built prisons.” ~ Richard Wright. I do not want to offend all the good people who have devoted their entire careers to positive prison reform, but the very ...
Views: 1573 - A Book Review: I Shall Not Hate – Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Book Review: 'I Shall Not Hate' by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish Submitted by: Craig Lock Category/Subject: Book, Book Recommendations, Book Review, Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, I Shall Not Hate, Powerful, Reading, Review, The Gaza Doctor, Inspiration, Inspirational Stories Web ...
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