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- How to Live an Authentic Life - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Elsabe SmitAre you living an authentic life? How would you know where to find the answer to this question? Frank Joseph said “Following a vocation, that inner call, is not self-indulgence or an excuse for laziness. Doing what one really wants to do is hard work, but it is self-fulfilling as nothing ...
Views: 1539(4 votes) - When Anger Calls, Do You Answer? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Karen KanakanuiAnger is one of our most primitive emotions. It always has, it always will be. It can also be a life saver. When emotions get bottled-up, it puts a tremendous strain on your health, relationships, family, friends, community and business. Anger is one way to let the volcano of emotions ...
Views: 1539 - Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a few Thoughts on "Breaking Down Barriers and Building Bridges" Around the World Author: Craig Lock Category/Subject: spirituality, philosophy, social and political issues, building bridges, unity, empowerment, inspiration Web sites: ...
Views: 1538 - You never need to be motivated, If you are Inspired - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Andrew HortonI have recently been asked the question “What motivates and inspires you”? I found it rather difficult to answer this question at first and got inspired to write this article, now that I have given this issue some deep thought. When my son was 10 years old, I never needed to walk into his room ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - How Do You Focus on the Positive at Work? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Joey FaucetteI was lying flat on my back in the grassy outfield, trying to come around. I had drifted back from my third-base position for the Little League team White Sox into shallow left field to catch a fly ball. I missed the ball with my glove and instead caught it with my forehead. Someone said, ...
Views: 1537 - IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE ETHICAL SELFLESS ACTIVITIES WE SHALL DONATE A PORTION OF OUR TIME, TALENT, HARD WORK, WEALTH - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIf we wish to lead a sacred spiritual life it does not mean that we do just about anything and everything in its name. True spirituality means imbuing our energies in great tasks so as to attain their fulfillment. Right from the arena of our inner being to the external mundane world, sacred ...
Views: 1537 - 5 Ways a Crisis Can Create an Opportunity - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Jeremiah OwyangThere are few things which define a person more than how they react during a crisis. How would Abraham Lincoln or Winston Churchill be remembered if they had reigned during a quiet era of peace? On a less historical level, terrible events such as Hurricane Harvey or the Las Vegas shooting ...
Views: 1535 - The Flow Of Creativity In Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Colleen Hoffman SmithFor the last four months I have been weaving a family web day in and day out, spending 4 – 5 days a week up north caring for my parents, as they make a transition from major health challenges. It is amazing how our minds can trick us as we convince and defend our situation making it all ...
Views: 1535 - Put On Your Big Soul Panties - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comWhen I'm upset about something and feel challenged, a higher voice within lovingly says, “Put on your Big Soul panties and deal with it.” Putting on my Big Soul panties means shifting out of the limited view of my little ego self into the expansive perspective of my Big Soul Self, seeing the ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - SUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN: You can make it happen. Here’s how. - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSUCCESS WAITING TO HAPPEN There is a proverb that gives a warning: This is an accident waiting to happen. A dangerous situation has been created and it is inevitable that an accident will happen, sooner or later. Let’s reverse this idea and let us do all the things that will lead on to ...
Views: 1532 - Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Dana Barker Davies"Greatness Isn't Born, It's Grown" (Coyle, 2009) Isn't that what everyone wants to hear? I know, I needed to hear it! I can't sing, can't dance, can't draw and I am horrible at sports or math-related sciences. I grew up believing that I was talentless. However, according to "The Talent Code" ...
Views: 1531(3 votes) - I'm Listening As Hard As I Can - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2008 from Arthur LevineWords: 543 Words: Keywords: Listening, Hard, Silence, Speak Out, Together I’m listening as hard as I can, but the silence is deafening. Why won’t you talk to me? Don’t you have something to say to me? Every once in a while I hear a tiny whisper; a little murmur, as if you ...
Views: 1531 - It's Okay to Feel Afraid - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Jodi ChapmanOftentimes, when we take a leap and step into the life that we feel we are meant to live, we feel afraid and unsure and unsettled. We wonder if we have made the right choice. We look around us, and it seems that everyone else is confident and entirely sure of themselves and their choices. And ...
Views: 1531 - Old Wives Tale - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Janet WilksThis is a remarkable story I wanted to share, that happened to me in the last week. It demonstrates fully how the Law of Attraction is ALWAYS working and that indeed, what we focus on manifests itself, when the time is right. And how!! To set the scene, so that the magnitude of how powerful ...
Views: 1531(4 votes) - Getting Unstuck - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Anastacia BriceWhile one person hesitates because he feels inferior, the other is busy making mistakes and becoming superior. -- Henry Link Regardless of the career or life path we're on, there are times when we find it difficult to move forward. There are many road blocks that get in our way, and ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Reflections on Your Greatness - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Michael JohnsonYou are great. You are far greater than you imagine. You are a unique entity given the power to create your own life. When you look outside yourself for self-definition you are giving your power away. However, when you understand and accept that you alone possess the power to define yourself ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - Success Stories From Around The Globe - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2015 from James BurbankWith the rise of entrepreneurship after the 2008 Financial crises, we witnessed a lot of success stories from all around the world. Young people finally took matters into their own hands and start making big steps towards prosperity. Most of the influential people we’re going to mention in this ...
Views: 1530 - Steve Jobs: Vision in Life, Inspiration in Death - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDSteve Jobs has finally lost his battle with cancer, and lovers of computing and technology will mourn his loss. While there will no doubt be many eulogies and tributes to his achievements, I would like to offer a more spiritual perspective on this inspirational man. For years we were ...
Views: 1529 - The Path to Love - Discovering My Life Purpose - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christa SmithHave you ever wondered what your life purpose is? I think just about everyone would answer yes to this and I was certainly no different. There came a challenging time in my life when I felt desperate to have an answer. One day, several years ago, I found myself at the edge of the water of the ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - The Power of ONE: Making a Difference in the World - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")THE POWER OF PEOPLE TO EFFECT CHANGE: THE POWER OF ONE Can 'Ordinary'* People Effect Change and Make a Better World? "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 do." - Brett Blair Most ...
Views: 1529 - When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthGetting what you want involves being deliberate and focused with your intentions. You get clear, you get excited, you take inspired action, and things manifest. And then sometimes life whacks you with a wet fish that knocks you flat. Like how I was busy and enthralled with my work at ...
Views: 1529(6 votes) - A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A "Review" of 'The Greatest Miracle in the World' by Og Mandino (Part Two) Submitted by: Craig Lock Key words: 'The Greatest Miracle in the World', Og Mandino, book "reviews", good books, inspirational books, empowerment, self help, self help books, personal growth Web Sites: ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Overcoming Failure- 6 Tips To Keep You On Track - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Rhod JonesTo begin to think with purpose, is to enter the ranks of those strong ones who only recognize failure as one of the pathways to attainment.” James Allen Overcoming FailureOvercoming failure can be challenging, but it is something you have to develop if you are to have any chance of ...
Views: 1528 - Why Swim with Sharks When You Can Swim with Dolphins - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Chellie Campbell“Why do some people always see beautiful skies and grass and lovely flowers and incredible human beings, while others are hard-pressed to find anything or any place that is beautiful?” —Leo Buscaglia There are three kinds of fish in the sea: Dolphins, Sharks and Tuna. Dolphins are ...
Views: 1528 - Divorce - Breaking Up or Breaking Free? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Barbara KellySo often, when I speak with someone who is divorced, the word "failure" comes up. We have been taught by religion, our families, and our culture that divorce is a failure of commitment. The following stories illustrate the transformative power of divorce. Whether you are the person who ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - Reaching Your Potential - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Kate JarosinskaDo you ever wonder what you’re capable of? Have you considered what it means to reach your full potential? Do you even know what your potential is? Did you know that humans are actually living in just 10% of their full potential? Everyone’s potential comes in a different package, although we ...
Views: 1527 - What is adrenaline and why it is important - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2019 from Nithin ChackoWhat is adrenaline? Adrenaline and noradrenline are two separate but related hormones and neurotransmitters.They are produced in the centre (medulla) of the adrenal glands and in some neurons of the central nervous system. They are released into the bloodstream and serve as chemical ...
Views: 1527 - Muhammad Saad Arslan Sadiq:Pakistan’s Pride, the most flourishing entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from Pritom DasMuhammad Saad Arslan Sadiq is an inspiration for all the young people out there. He is the man who worked day and night to pursue his dreams. He stayed determined to achieve success, respect and reverence. He does multiple jobs at a time. He is not only a successful blogger but is also an ...
Views: 1526 - Truth of hypnosis! - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Martin PetersenInstead of always try to explain what hypnosis IS, it is also important to tell what it isn’t. My great Hypnosis teacher and mentor Dr. George Bien has this brilliant explanation: “Hypnosis is an escape mechanism caused by focus or distraction, interest or boredom, joy or sadness. It is the ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Vitamins and Vampires - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Adele Howell-PryceI had a busy week last week and to say that I was a little ‘flat’ was an understatement. Thinking about energy brought me to today’s topic – Vitamins and Vampires! “Now what in the world has this got to do with marketing!” I can hear you say? Well, marketing and chasing your goals and ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - You are the CEO of Your Future - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe magnitude of social and economic change in the world has sped up dramatically over the past few years. It is now crucial to have a focused vision, personal strategy and a crystal clear set of goals, if you want to step out of the crowd and live a life of excellence. This knowledge based ...
Views: 1526(2 votes) - Do We Know Who We Are? - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Maria KhalifeMahatma Gandhi said “I want freedom for the full expression of my personality.” I began to think about that idea and it brought up another similar quotation that had hung for a full year on the board of my sixth grade classroom: “Personality is who people think you are; character is what God ...
Views: 1525 - HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF AND MAKE THE MOST OUT OF LIFE EACH DAY - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Dominique Edmond“My goal is always to inspire my readers to want – no, demand – more out of life. After reading this article, you’ll feel encouraged, inspired, and focused. I want you to be empowered to change the world in which you live – empowered to change you!” Getting motivated is challenging alone, ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Make Time to Read Positive - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Joey FaucetteWhen we connect with someone on LinkedIn, we welcome them with an invitation to read free chapters of one of our books. We hope just one idea will coach the reader closer to achieving business dreams. One connection recently replied, “Thanks, but I don’t have time to sit down and read a ...
Views: 1523 - MONKEY BLESSINGS: Three lessons from three little monkeys - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 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. Three little monkeys in the form of a small ornament took pride of place in my grandmother’s living room for all of my growing-up years. I was fascinated by it and studied ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - The Secret to Happiness Around the World - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2017 from Marilyn VinchySelf-help books may tell you to look inside to find happiness, but you can also find it by looking outside — as in outside the country. People from Central America to Scandinavia regularly rank among the happiest in the world. We’ll let you in on their secrets so you can try them yourself. 1. ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Don’t Die with a Million-Dollar Idea Still Inside You! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDid you know that you were brought to this earth for a specific reason? You are the only person who can fulfill the purpose and mission for which you were born. What is your purpose? What is your mission? You have within you the ability to create anything that you can imagine. The fact that you ...
Views: 1522 - I'm Every Woman! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat MussieuxThis week, we celebrated International Woman's Day – not something I take lightly. I honor, respect and celebrate the women who have 'walked before me' – without whom I would not be living this life of freedom and opportunity. This past weekend, I spoke at the Amazing Woman's Day event in ...
Views: 1522(5 votes) - Stress can become your power tool for success, when viewed differently - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Andrew HortonDo you have any idea when the majority of heart attacks occur? It is 9 am on a Monday morning. There is no biological or physiological reason why this happens; it is merely a symptom of the stressful lives we lead. “Most people are so stressed out and dislike their lives so much that they ...
Views: 1522(2 votes) - How To Make Your Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Alexandra InnesDo you have a dream that you’ve thought about for some time… but you keep not doing anything about? You’re not alone in this, of course, but knowing that other people have also pressed the pause button on their dream doesn’t help you much! If you don’t really believe you can succeed at ...
Views: 1521 - Passion and My Life Dream - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Carmen DjemalianA recurrent comment I get from friends and even strangers I discuss my latest initiative TheNewHappyMe with is "Wow, you are so passionate about this project, you must love working on it." Actually, I never gave much thought to it until I started getting that feedback. Apparently I glow, I ...
Views: 1520 - This I Believe - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Samy SimpsonI was running out the door to catch another plane when I grabbed a book to help kill the few hours between cities. It had been given to me by one of my wife's relatives over the holidays and I had tucked it away on the book shelf until now. I don't know why the cover caught my eye today. Maybe ...
Views: 1520 - Dare to Dream Again - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Belinda LamsWhat happened to your dreams? As people mature into a life of responsibility, they often find that they've lost something along the way - something that they wish they could regain. Where there used to be passion and imagination, there is now the mundane - the everyday activities. Harsh ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - “Who’s Driving Your Core? Merge w/Divinity” Online Radio Show Appearance w/Al Diaz - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! How’s 2016 going so far? I was afforded the honor of beginning this year with a blog talk radio show appearance with Al Diaz, international speaker, author, producer, and show host. So on Saturday morning, 10 am PST on January 2, I found myself warming up my voice a couple hours ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Making Good Times Out of Bad: the Ken Nwadike Story - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Noelle NelsonOnce upon a time, there was a man who wanted desperately to run in the 2014 Boston Marathon – as many runners did - for the simple reason that it was the first Boston Marathon after the dreadful 2013 bombing. But the Boston Marathon is different from most marathons, in that you have to qualify ...
Views: 1518 - How Powerful Are You? Become Your Own Super Hero. - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Margie WarrellThere isn't a super hero "out there" who can save you from your situation, fix your problems, or take away your fears. You have to tap into your own super hero; to identify the fears that are holding you back and to make a decision not to reclaim the power they have wielded. I recently ...
Views: 1517 - Say Amen, Somebody! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Ron ScolasticoOn May 17, 1967, my husband, Ron Scolastico sat on the steps of Sproul Plaza at UC Berkeley, mesmerized by the words and presence of Martin Luther King who helped pave the way for a person of color to become President. On January 17, 2009, Ron and I listened with tears in our eyes, to Barack ...
Views: 1517 - It's Never Too Late to Do What You Love - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2015 from Rodrigo ScalambriniLife has proven to be a very resilient adversary; it’s always up for one more round. We can’t say that life is always going the way we want, because mostly it isn’t. If you were born in between the 70’s and the 90’s, then you belong to the Y-generation and probably you think you are better ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Words, language and writing by the one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 7 ways to put a zing in your writing - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe greatest words and writing secrets by Virginia Woolf (Part 2) Woolf is considered one of the greatest innovators in the English language. 1. POWER WORDS: “When I cannot see words curling like rings of smoke round me I am in darkness—I am nothing.” Virginia Woolf Susan McKenzie: In ...
Views: 1515 - The Purpose of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Lynn Robinson"I discovered that people are not really afraid of dying; they're afraid of not ever having lived, not ever having deeply considered their life's higher purpose, and not ever having stepped into that purpose and at least tried to make a difference in this world." — Joseph Jaworski You come to ...
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